You’ll have noticed by now that the grand stretch in the evening is becoming more apparent so it’s the perfect time to get the bike out of the shed and hit the road. Ireland has an abundance of cycling routes which the perfect way to spend a weekend with friends or family. All you need […]

8 years ago

The Government has confirmed that a referendum to repeal the eighth amendment will be held on Friday May 25, the Irish Independent reports. Legislation on the vote has passed through the Seanad this afternoon and Health Minister Simon Harris is expected to hold a press conference to formally announce the date.  Campaigners on both sides […]

8 years ago

Do you dread getting up in the morning and going into work? If so, you probably don’t work for any of these places.  Indeed has revealed the top 25 best places to work in Ireland as rated by employees. The index, which is based on thousands of reviews compiled on the job site, found that computer […]

8 years ago

Having gotten over the TV version of the ‘difficult second album’, the cast and crew of Netflix sci-fi sensation Stranger Things are working on the upcoming third series of the hit show. If that first paragraph means nothing to you then it really is about time you caught up on the nostalgic series which has […]

8 years ago

Looking to have your funny bone tickled this June Bank Holiday? Look no further than the always hilarious Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festival which has just announced its 2018 line-up.  Now in its 24th year, the event has long been used as a launchpad for Irish comedy talent as well as a place for well-known faces […]

8 years ago

Up to 8,000 An Post customers have been affected by a data breach, the Irish Independent reports.  The breach, which took place between April 2016 and September 2017, affects people who have changed address and input their new details into the company’s mail redirection system. Their data has reportedly been inadvertently included in a file containing […]

8 years ago

Sometimes we put a bit too much pressure (Pardon the pun. Was it a pun? Let’s move on…) on Met Éireann to deliver accurate weather forecasts several weeks or even months out from particular events. It can’t be easy having the whole country hanging on your every word before deciding weather to don scarves, shades, shorts […]

8 years ago

We came, we saw, we conquered.  It was looking ropey in the very first game of the Six Nations in Paris but Johnny Sexton’s drop goal set us on our way to our third ever Grand Slam as we generally made light work of all our subsequent opposition.  The contribution of Irleand’s players to this […]

8 years ago

It’s the food trend of the decade that’s put a stop to many a millennial’s dreams of owning a house and now it’s available in miniature form.  Given the time of year that’s in it, Tesco Ireland has launched egg-sized avocados which will be available for a limited time only. Available in packs of six, […]

8 years ago

Phone users beware. Lidl Ireland has sent out a warning about a text scam doing the rounds which appears to be sent from the supermarket chain.  The message reads: ‘Happy Wednesday! There is (1) Big Surprise Package waiting for you! Re: UPS-901753-PRIORITY. Last reminder to pick it up >>’ followed by an invitation to ‘tap […]

8 years ago

After numerous successes at Cheltenham, a Grand Slam win in the Six Nations, and Rory McIlroy seemingly heading back towards his best on the golf course, Ireland’s amazing month of sport could get even better tomorrow.  Nothing brings the country together like qualifying for a World Cup and our cricket team have a great chance of […]

8 years ago

Sigh…  Paddy’s Day has now been and gone which means we can pack away the stereotypes for another year. At least that’s what we thought until we came across this gem.  HBO talk show Last Week Tonight With John Oliver over in the States has put together a segment which features a compilation of local news reporters […]

8 years ago

Regularly featuring on lists of Ireland’s most luxurious hotels, it’s no surprise that the beauty of Ashford Castle has spread beyond these shores. Last night, the stunning location in Cong, Co. Mayo featured on the BBC’s Amazing Hotels: Life Behind the Lobby and viewers were given a sneak peak into life at the 800-year-old hotel.  The clip […]

8 years ago

Are you in the market for a soulmate? Got an outgoing personality? Not afraid to appear on TV in front of the whole country and have your every move picked apart on social media? Well, what are you waiting for?! First Dates Ireland has been a massive hit for RTÉ since hitting our screens in […]

8 years ago

On Sunday night, Ireland’s Grand Slam triumph at the weekend was in danger of being overshadowed by Sports Minister Shane Ross mixing up the Kearney brothers in a photo taken at the Shelbourne Hotel.  Mr. Ross took to Twitter to welcome home Johnny Sexton and Dave Kearney when the Kearney in question was actually Rob. The […]

8 years ago

The country has just about recovered (speak for yourself, says you) from the double celebration that was Paddy’s Day and Ireland’s historic Grand Slam victory over England on Saturday. The pints were flowing, the music was playing and we’ve all been paying for it with our sore heads.  It seemed like the world and its […]

8 years ago

It doesn’t look like weather is going to pick up any time soon so there really is no need to make any plans to head outdoors during April.  Luckily, your best friend Netflix is on hand to give your a whole heap of movies and TV shows to keep you occupied. Here’s what we have […]

8 years ago

A Garda investigation has been launched after a digger was used in a burglary attempt at a McDonald’s restaurant in Castletroy, Co. Limerick.  McDonalds in Castletroy this morning. Does anybody know if this was deliberate? #Limerick pic.twitter.com/jjPS19tKBE — Dr Paul O’Brien (@Cooplafocal) March 20, 2018 The incident occurred at around 2.50am on Tuesday and led […]

8 years ago

Looking out the window at blue skies over Ireland today, it’s reasonable to assume that the worst of winter has passed us by. Alas, it appears our old friend The Beast From The East is already plotting round three after the devastation of mid-February and the widespread snowfall the day after St. Patrick’s Day. The […]

8 years ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning a ‘mini-moon’ in Ireland after their wedding, The Herald is reporting.  The publication suggests that the couple are likely to take part in a series of engagements during a two-day stay after their nuptials on May 19 in London.  If the trip is confirmed, it will be Harry’s […]

8 years ago

On February 11 2012, the world was rocked by the news that music icon Whitney Houston had passed away at the age of 48.  Prior to her death, the troubled singer was never far from the headlines as she battled with drug problems and other personal issues, all of which are highlighted in the heartbreaking […]

8 years ago

You have to hand it to the participants on First Dates Ireland. As part of their quest for love, they put their personalities out there in front of the whole country and have to take all the slagging and judgement if their date goes awry.  One man who certainly doesn’t hold back is 27-year-old Pranay […]

8 years ago

Cheltenham 2018 has now come and gone and a lot of Irish punters would have won a decent amount of money if they chose to back our successful horses and jockeys over the course of the week.  The gambling fun didn’t stop there though for some of us. While former Grand Slam-winning Ireland captain Brian […]

8 years ago

No matter how many times and Irish person has seen The Snapper, it almost feels like blasphemy if you don’t tune in whenever it’s on the telly.  The Roddy Doyle classic focuses on the Curley family in the fictional Barrytown area of Dublin. When eldest daughter Sharon falls pregnant, her protective father Des is on the case […]

8 years ago

Tributes have been pouring in for the triumphant Irish rugby team since their historic Grand Slam victory over England on Saturday. The squad arrived back Dublin yesterday and presumably celebrations at the Shelbourne Hotel would have gone on long into the night.  Of course, one of the people on hand to greet the lads was […]

8 years ago

Us Irish take pride in many aspects of our culture but not a lot can beat our musical traditions. Throughout the generations, we’ve touched almost every genre and our musicians have showcased their talent throughout the world. While traditional Irish music will be around forever, there has been a shift since the turn of the […]

8 years ago

Through a combination of factors such as financial hardship and the Irish sense of adventure, many of us have close family and friends residing in all corners of the world.  On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day 2018, President Michael D. Higgins has reached out to those who left left these shores in recent times […]

8 years ago

Vodafone has warned Irish customers about possible disruption to data access next week, the Irish Independent reports.  Technical updates will see users unable to add data to packages for four days from Thursday March 22 meaning they could be denied access to apps such as Whatsapp, Snapchat and Facebook.  A Vodafone service message said that […]

8 years ago

Fans of the Champions Cup will be delighted to hear that the competition will be moving to free-to-air TV from next season.  The Irish Independent reports that tournament organisers European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) are close to striking a deal with TV3 in Ireland and Channel 4 in the UK to bring the competition back […]

8 years ago

Uber is planning to bring its food delivery service to Ireland, Fora.ie reports.  The U.S. ride-sharing company hopes to bring its Uber Eats service to 100 new locations, including Ireland. It aims to rival firms such as Deliveroo and JustEat by delivering food from participating restaurants, such as McDonalds, in 30 minutes or less. In […]

8 years ago

The festivities of St. Patrick’s Day loom large as Ireland prepares to let its gruaig down and celebrate its national holiday this Saturday.  All around the country people are making Paddy’s Day plans but that very term has appeared to touch a nerve in some quarters. Fianna Fáil councillor Kevin Sheahan has branded the term Paddy’s Day […]

8 years ago

I’m dreaming of a white St. Patrick’s Day, just like the ones we used to know… Wait, what? Yep, as strange as it sounds Met Éireann is now officially forecasting snow in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day. In what seems like the longest winter of all time, temperatures are set to plummet once again this […]

8 years ago

Before you ask, no it’s not a Bank Holiday.  TV screenings of some of our favourite movies from the 80s and 90s are usually reserved for days such as Christmas or Easter but Sky One is starting the week off right by showing Ghostbusters this evening.  The cult flick has captivated audiences since its original […]

8 years ago

TV presenters Ant & Dec drew controversy on Saturday night when a comment about the status of Northern Ireland got social media in a state of flurry.  Referring to a Saturday Night Takeaway segment called Sofa Watch, Dec said that ‘Northern Ireland isn’t actually part of Great Britain but we still want it to be part […]

8 years ago

Back in the ’90s, Head To Toe was the height of Irish fashion TV and fans of the show will get a chance to relive some of its glory this week on First Dates Ireland. Presenter Pat O’Mahony will be familiar to fans of the RTÉ show and he returns to our screens tomorrow night in a […]

8 years ago

So you’ve met some recently and you’ve both been getting on great. The butterflies are fluttering and you’re constantly telling your mates about them. But how do you know that you’re ready to commit to a long-term relationship with this person? Are they actually ‘the one’ or ‘the one you wish you never met’?  via GIPHY To […]

9 years ago

Republic Of Ireland football fans are well used to seeing brave performances from Jon Walters on the pitch but we may now have seen his most courageous display of all.  Walters lost his mother to cancer at the age of 11 and reflected on the loss in an interview with BBC Radio Five Live yesterday. […]

9 years ago

March 20 will mark one year since missing woman Tina Satchwell was last seen at her home in Youghal, Co. Cork. Ever since, her husband Richard has been publicly appealing for information on his wife’s disappearance and this week Gardaí began a search of woodland in Castlemartyr, East Cork.  With the case back at the […]

9 years ago

The Sopranos is widely regarded as one of, if not THE, best TV show of all time so this story from the States today is sure to please a hell of a lot of people.  Deadline is reporting that the show’s creator David Chase is working on a movie version which currently has the working […]

9 years ago

If you’re ever looking for an insight into Irish society back in the day you could do worse than keep up with the Archives page on the RTÉ website.  Old news and TV footage is released on a regular basis and it’s often as funny as it is educational.  The clip we’re featuring today is a […]

9 years ago

Today marks International Women’s Day and that means all over the world women are being celebrated in a variety of ways including this gesture made by Aer Lingus.  Sport is just one of the many areas of society where women are yet to receive full equality and the issue was highlighted in this video produced by […]

9 years ago

Now that the Academy Awards are over, movie fans will be scrambling to see all the big winners whatever way they can. While it may take a while for the likes of The Shape Of Water and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri to make the transition from the big screen to the small screen, one 2018 Oscar […]

9 years ago

Being rich and famous is something a lot of people aspire to but it’s fair to say it’s not without its pitfalls. One being the number of d*ckheads online slagging your every move.  Which is why the ‘Mean Tweets’ segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live is always so good. It features well-known celebrities being asked to read […]

9 years ago

The Football Association Of Ireland will pay for traveling fans to attend Ireland’s friendly with Turkey later this month, the Irish Sun reports. The Boys In Green will take on the Turks in Antalya on Friday March 23 and those who have already applied for tickets have been told that the FAI will cover the […]

9 years ago

Water restrictions continue to be in place around the country as Irish Water deals with issues stemming from Storm Emma last week.  Yesterday, it was announced that restrictions would take place from 8pm until 6am for the foreseeable future as thousands of people remain with limited or no water in their homes and offices. Among […]

9 years ago

The words Lost In Space won’t mean much to a lot of millennials out there but to a certain generation they bring on a certain level of nostalgia.  The sci-fi TV series was a hit when it first aired in the 1960s and retained its popularity through repeats which were popular with Irish people of all […]

9 years ago

Ireland has always been a nation of sport lovers and our history is punctuated with great moments of individual and team brilliance. Enter any household in the country and you’re bound to find a GAA jersey or an old soccer medal won by a member of the clan back in the day. The aforementioned sports have been […]

9 years ago

If you grew up on the books and movies of Roddy Doyle then, well, shame on your parents. As Father Ted Crilly would say, normal people like us don’t use that kind of language. However, when you remove all the f-words, there’s enough gas moments in the likes of The Snapper, The Van and The […]

9 years ago

For centuries, the human race has come up with inventions which have changed our lives for the better. From the first clothing, to air travel, to the advent of the Internet, people have frequently provided us with the tools to make life that bit easier to manage. But you know what? We’d swap them all for […]

9 years ago

Lovin Media Group is pleased to announce its appointment of a new Group CEO. Jamie Crawford will join the company as group CEO effective Monday 5th March. Jamie was previously CEO of Spin 103.8 and its sister station SPIN South West  Speaking about the development, Lovin Media Group Founder Niall Harbison said: “We’re delighted to welcome someone of Jamie’s calibre to the business. Jamie is a key […]

9 years ago