Say what you like about Conor McGregor but there’s no denying that he’s a source of inspiration to many young people both in Ireland and around the world.  Given the Dubliner’s brash persona, it’s not often that you see him impressed by the achievements of others but that’s exactly how he felt when meeting 16-year-old […]

9 years ago

With Robbie Keane having bowed out from international football in 2016, Irish fans can take solace in the fact that his son looks more than ready to take up the mantle.  Robert, or ‘Little Keano’ as he’s come to be known, joined his dad for an appearance on Sky One’s Soccer AM yesterday and was […]

9 years ago

All-Ireland Championship season is upon us and all over the island, county colours will be donned as supporters get out and about to support their heroes. For some though, it’s just as much craic taking it all in from the comfort of the sofa. For the armchair fans out there, RTÉ has now confirmed its full list […]

9 years ago

Conor McGregor has paid tribute to 16-year-old Ian O’Connell who appeared on The Late Late Show on Friday night.  Ian won hordes of admirers by speaking candidly to Ryan Tubridy about an accident which left him paralysed from the shoulders down and his motto ‘if I can’t stand up I’ll stand out’ led to a […]

9 years ago

Not since Ted and Dougal went head to head with Dick Byrne has Ireland been so gripped by Eurovision fever.  Of course, there was the usual bit of hype ahead of Tuesday’s semi-final but given that we hadn’t gotten past that stage since 2013, not many were holding out too much hope. Then, bam, Ryan O’Shaughnessy […]

9 years ago

Despite being the ripe old age of 37, Robbie Keane declared this morning that he has no intention of hanging up his boots just yet.  Appearing alongside his former Tottenham Hotspur strike partner Dimitar Berbatov on Sky One’s Soccer AM, Ireland’s record goalscorer spoke about his experiences as player manager of Indian side ATK this year […]

9 years ago

It’s a fine weekend for music with Ed Sheeran playing in Galway tonight and tomorrow and Ryan O’Shaughnessy doing us proud down in Lisbon at the Eurovision.  Whenever there’s any kind of big event in the country, you can count on the Gardaí to throw a few a few dad jokes on Twitter and they […]

9 years ago

Thousands of people around the world have taken part in Darkness Into Light events from early this morning.  The event, now in its 10th year, was set up by Pieta House with the aim of raising suicide awareness as well as vital funds for the counselling services for people bereaved by suicide or with suicidal […]

9 years ago

An overnight fire has caused extensive damage to St.Louis Secondary School in Dundalk.  The alarm was raised by a passer-by at around 3am before three engines from Louth Fire Brigade arrived in an attempt to bring the blaze under control.  The following video was posted by LMFM on Twitter this morning and shows the scale […]

9 years ago

There’s some gas feckers in this country and nothing brings them to the forefront quite like when a good reference is needed. The following have all taken their place in Irish pop culture history and they work best when shouted out just at the right time, usually to loud cheers. Which ones have we missed? […]

9 years ago

When it comes to air travel, you can’t bate a bit of comfort. Leg space is often at a premium so any airline that allows you to stretch your hooves out is always a good bet in our book while being able to flake out on a bed would also go down quite well.  All […]

9 years ago

The European Broadcast Union has this evening terminated its contract with Mango TV after the Chinese broadcaster edited out Ireland’s Eurovision performance on Tuesday, the Irish Independent reports.  Ryan O’Shaughnessy’s rendition of Together was censored by the station as it featured two male dancers portraying a gay couple. In China, strict broadcast rules are in place regarding […]

9 years ago

Nothing says Friday night like settling into the sofa for some high-quality televisual entertainment and both RTÉ and the BBC have that in spades this week.  Quite often it’s a toss-up between tuning into The Late Late Show or The Graham Norton Show and the decision usually boils down to one thing. The quality of the […]

9 years ago

Ireland was practically bursting with pride and, let’s be honest, a fair bit of bemusement on Tuesday night when we finally qualified for the Eurovision final for the first time since 2013.  Ryan O’Shaughnessy impressed the continental public with his rendition of Together, during which he was accompanied by two male dancers portraying a gay couple. […]

9 years ago

Let’s play a word association game… Name a hilariously funny Irish comedy series… Got one? Up until this year, we would have expected you to automatically respond with Father Ted but such is the success of of Derry Girls and The Young Offenders, the Craggy Island gang may have some competition on their hands. The 2018 IFTA Awards nominations were announced […]

9 years ago

Fasten your seat belts, couch potatoes. You’re in for a bumpy ride.  Hump Night arrives early this week on the back of the Bank Holiday and if you’re looking for a decent programme to flake out in front of then I’ve got just what you need.  The Assassination of Gianni Versace is the second edition of […]

9 years ago

The edge of the sofa was the place to be last night as Eurovision fever gripped the nation. Ireland’s hopes of qualification for this year’s final rested on the 25-year-old shoulders of Ryan O’Shaughnessy and when the time eventually came for him to perform his entry Together he knocked it out of the park.  That was […]

9 years ago

Ireland has a rich history of riotous comedy movies with the likes of The Commitments and Intermission springing to mind. The tradition shows no signs of slowing down either, as evidenced by upcoming feature Lost & Found winning at the 2018 Arizona Film Festival last week.  Written and directed by Liam O Mochain, the flick is due […]

9 years ago

The whole of Ireland has been blessed this weekend with some amazing weather as the Beast From The East and Storm Emma move further back into our memory banks.  While pretty much every corner of the country has been enjoying plenty of sunshine and high temperatures, some places are slightly warmer than others. According to […]

9 years ago

A state-funded bus service will be put in place to transport people to and from rural pubs from this summer, the Irish Independent reports.  50 ‘drink link’ buses will make around 188 weekly runs in a bid to counter social isolation in rural areas of Ireland. The routes will run mostly on weekends between 6pm […]

9 years ago

Jaysus, lads. What did we do to deserve this? Not only is it a long weekend but the weather has been exceptionally good to us so far. Yesterday, the factor 50 was being splashed on pasty Irish skin all over the country and the good news is that things are going to get better.  While […]

9 years ago

Despite first airing in the 90s, Father Ted contains countless scenes which are still referenced on a daily basis. While everyone will have different favourites, there’d have to be place near the top for the ‘dancing priest’ scene from the series 2 episode Think Fast Father Ted. The priest in question was inspired by the real-life Father Neil Horan who was famed […]

9 years ago

You could spend hours tonight scrolling Netflix and saying ‘oh I must watch that some time’ or you could just pick a feckin’ film and get on with it.  Here are some classics that are available on the streaming service which we’re sure are already on your ‘to watch list’. Just add popcorn.  Fantastic Mr. […]

9 years ago

After much anticipation, Ed Sheeran finally kicked off his Irish tour at the new-look Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork last night and it’s fair to say the stadium was looking well.  The GAA ground has undergone renovations in the last couple of years and now boasts state-of the-art facilities to rival anywhere in the country. Ed’s […]

9 years ago

RTÉ 2fm presenter Eoghan McDermott has confirmed that he’ll be joining up with Love Island Australia later this year.  The star took to Instagram to announce that he’ll be heading off to Majorca as the narrator for the first edition of the Aussie version of the massively popular ITV show. He captioned the post by stating […]

9 years ago

Conor McGregor has been granted $50,000 bail and ordered to return to court on June 14 following his antics at a UFC media day in New York on Thursday. The UFC star was also ordered not to approach a number of fighters involved in the incident or contact them through phone, text or on social […]

9 years ago

It was confirmed earlier this week that Slane Castle will host a concert in 2019 after a brief hiatus this year.  For decades, some of music’s biggest names have graced the stage at the Co. Meath venue with the like of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Foo Fighters and Eminem wowing Irish crowds in recent years.  The […]

9 years ago

“There’s fecking never anything on is there?”, is often how the conversation goes in Irish households on Friday nights. Last night, however, TV3 gave us all a massive treat by airing The Commitments, arguably the most universally popular Irish movie of all time.  Roddy Doyle’s story of Jimmy Rabbitte and his merry band of soul men and […]

9 years ago

If you’re planning on catching up on those pesky spreadsheets during the Ed Sheeran concerts this month, you better think again.  A fairly detailed list of banned items for the gigs has been released and some of the items on it are fairly bizarre. Not because they shouldn’t be banned but because the organisers must […]

9 years ago

Planning to pop the question to your other half any time soon? Come a little closer and we’ll tell you a secret. via GIPHY Close enough? Okay… The ridiculously expensive engagement belonging to Meghan Markle, AKA the future Mrs. Prince Harry, can be purchased right here in Ireland for the low, low price of €19.99.  Alright, so it’s […]

9 years ago

President Michael D. Higgins put on a bit of a do yesterday as himself and his wife Sabina welcomed Ireland’s 2018 Grand Slam-winning squad to the Áras.  Led by head coach Joe Schmidt and captain Rory Best, the country’s finest rugby stars got suited and booted to meet the head of state, a privilege few will […]

9 years ago

Anyone who’s ever been married will tell you that planning a wedding can put a fair auld strain on the purse strings. It all adds up between outfits, hotels, food, music, invitations, photographers, the list could go on and on, really. Sure, you might have great craic on the day but it’ll be probably be baked […]

9 years ago

After a fairly nervy final few minutes, Liverpool eventually got past Roma 7-6 on aggregate in their Champions League semi-final last night. The two-legged tie wasn’t without incident as security was stepped up in Rome yesterday after Irish Liverpool fan Sean Cox was critically injured in an attack by Roma fans in the English city […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever found anything gross at the back of your fridge then spare a thought for the poor folks at RTÉ. The Irish Sun reports that last week, a cleaner at the station’s Montrose HQ came across a piece of cardboard covered in human waste at the back of a fridge. Employees at the […]

9 years ago

Turn the phone off and draw the curtains. RTÉ has just announced a packed summer schedule that’s sure to keep you occupied for the next few months. Sure who needs an income anyway? Sitting on your backside costs feck all the last time we checked. via GIPHY Some of the highlights include: – Live coverage […]

9 years ago

Dunnes Stores has issued a recall of its Simply Better yoghurt range due to the ‘possible presence of rubber pieces’ inside the products.  The Simply Better yoghurts affected are 150 g toffee with the use by date of May 12, as well as lemon & lime, raspberry & pomegranate, and senga strawberry with the use […]

9 years ago

Starting a new relationship can bring on a lot of emotions but nothing is more empowering than the absolute fear of bringing your new love interest home to meet your mother.  “What will she say?”, “I hope she doesn’t do anything ridiculous” and “DON’T BRING UP THE TIME I GOT SICK ALL OVER AUNTY MARY’S WEDDING […]

9 years ago

It’s December 2015. Love Yourself by Justin Bieber has just knocked Sorry, also by Justin Bieber off the top of the Irish charts while people the world over are scoffing at the very idea of Donald Trump actually becoming U.S. President. Meanwhile, in Ireland, news presenter Teresa Mannion becomes a global sensation by delivering a […]

9 years ago

The Church Of Wes has long been established here in Ireland and it appears there are plenty of worshippers over in East Anglia too.  Wes Hoolahan dazzled Irish footballs fans throughout his international career before announcing his retirement from wearing the green jersey back in February. The decision led to plenty of tributes to the man […]

9 years ago

One of the most endearing things about Katie Taylor, aside from her undoubted boxing talents, is her inherent humbleness and reluctance to soak up much of the limelight. While the Bray boxer has no problem releasing her aggression inside the ring, outside she often comes across as shy despite the adulation that comes her way, […]

9 years ago

Ryan Tubridy has never made any secret of the fact he’s a history buff but nobody ever expected him to travel back in time to interview some of the world’s most influential figures.  At first glance though, this pic the Late Late Show host posted on Instagram might suggest otherwise. The black and white photo […]

9 years ago

Russell Brand has cancelled the remainder of his Re:Birth tour, stating that he’s “too sad to perform” after his mother received life-threatening injuries in a car accident last week.  The English comedian was due on stage at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on May 23 and 24 as well as as the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on May […]

9 years ago

Goodbye cramped flights, hello sweet, sweet elbow room. According to TIME Magazine, there’s a ‘secret button’ on airplanes which will instantly give you more room. The bad news is, it’s only located in the aisle seats so the window seat-lovers will just have to make do with all the views and a nice place to […]

9 years ago

Dust off the 70s gear, lads. ABBA have announced that they’re getting back together to record new music.  via GIPHY The foursome posted a message on their Instagram page to confirm the news that fans thought would never happen. Agnatha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid are set to embark on a ‘virtual reality’ tour and will […]

9 years ago

The city of Liverpool and the country of Ireland was left in shock on Tuesday night when Sean Cox from Co. Meath was attacked outside Anfield football stadium.  The 53-year-old had traveled over to the city to support his beloved Liverpool FC in their Champions League semi-final when he was set upon by Roma fans outside […]

9 years ago

Tonight’s edition of The Late Late Show will stage the first major televised debate on the referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment.  Ryan Tubridy will play host to representatives from both the Together For Yes and LoveBoth campaigns who will each be given the opportunity to put their case forward.  People who have been affected by the […]

9 years ago

Stick your big bag of cans back in the fridge, lads. The sun has gone and it’s never coming back again. At least not for this weekend anyway.  In stark contrast to last week, Met Éireann is forecasting that this weekend will be a mix of frost, fog, thunder, freezing temperatures, heavy rain and other miserable weather […]

9 years ago

The Liverpool squad will hang a Dunboyne GAA jersey in their dressing room ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match against Stoke City, the Irish Independent reports.  The move is in honour of Sean Cox, a long-time member of the Meath club, who was critically injured in an attack outside Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium before the Champions […]

9 years ago

New figures sourced by InsureMyCars.ie have revealed that there are currently 65,000 motorists in Ireland who are on at least their third learner permit.  The insurance website is now calling on the Government to address these learner permit “lifers”, who they believe may be clogging up the system and costing themselves, and the taxpayer, significant sums of […]

9 years ago

If it’s not broken don’t fix it. That seems to be the mantra Ed Sheeran is going with as he prepares for his nine-date Irish tour this summer.  It’s been confirmed that Shape Of You star will be joined by Irish trad band Beoga when he takes to the stage at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork (May […]

9 years ago