Sick of the heatwave yet? If so, we’ve got some bad news. Temperatures here in Ireland are set to remain pretty much in the high twenties throughout the week ahead. The mercury will rise to 27 degrees today with the same again tomorrow. The sunny weather on Monday will be punctuated by cloudy spells for […]

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Guests on RTÉ chat shows drank €75,000 worth of alcohol last year, the Irish Mirrorreports. Over half of the figure covered guests on Ryan Tubridy’s The Late Late Show while the rest was made up of those appearing on The Ray D’Arcy Show and Saturday Night With Miriam, which is hosted by Miriam O’Callaghan. In […]

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Well, we thought it’d never happen but now we have to face reality. England (ENGLAND) have qualified for the World Cup semi-final. Goals from Harry Maguire (must have a bit of Irish in him, surely?) and Dele Alli secured a 2-0 victory over Sweden this afternoon and next up for the Three Lions is a […]

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There’s been a lot of talk about whether Irish people should be supporting England in their World Cup quarter-final today but it seems Keith Andrews is taking things a bit too far. The RTÉ pundit has been offering his opinions while sporting a rather dapper-looking waistcoat and it’s reminding people of the style of England […]

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RTÉ have pulled it out of the bag with tonight’s movie by showing Philomena, the critically-acclaimed true story of a woman’s 50-year search for her forcibly-adopted son. The film stars Judi Dench as Philomena Lee as well as Steve Coogan as Martin Sixsmith, the journalist tasked with helping her to find Anthony, the baby she […]

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A fixture clash is something that anyone who has ever been involved in sport dreads and there’s not much worse than clashing with the World Cup Final. That’s what’s happening with the Galway v Kerry Supers 8s match at Croke Park next Sunday. The game is due to throw in at 4pm which is the […]

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Every week, Ireland sits on the edge of its seat in anticipation of Leo Varadkar’s weekly videos. It’s now been one year since the Taoiseach began to give updates to the public through social media visuals and to celebrate, Leo has now released a blooper reel of all the moments he got tongue-tied or just […]

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Ireland’s grá for Buckfast is the greatest love story since Shakespeare’s Romeo And Juliet and it’s now gotten a new chapter which the Bard himself couldn’t have made up. SALT restaurant and bar in Salthill, Co. Galway has come up with a new Buckfast milkshake which, appropriately, is maroon and white in honour of the […]

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The folks at the Garda Roads Policing Unit would have seen a lot of unfit vehicles in their time but this one has to be up there near the top of the list. The Gardaí have posted a photo on Twitter this evening which depicts a smashed up vehicle which was actually stopped in Ennis, […]

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It’s been some year for the weather here in Ireland. From the snowfall of theBeast From The East, to the gusts of Storm Hector and now the soaring temperatures of this ongoing heatwave. A couple of weeks back there was even a huge whirlwind captured on camera by a farmer in Co. Kildare. Another strange […]

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With water at a premium during the heatwave, people are being advised to flush the toilet only when it’s absolutely necessary. The advice is among a series of tips provided by Irish Water to help us save water during the crisis. People are being asked to ‘let the yellow mellow’, which basically means that if […]

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Treading the boards in a critically-acclaimed musical is something most people can only dream about. For those that do achieve the honour, it only takes one or two individuals to spoil the moment. That’s what happened to Wicklow-born actor Niall Sheehy, who is currently starring as Frederick Barrett in Titanic: The Musical over in the […]

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The eyes of the world were fixed on Moscow last night as England took on Colombia in the World Cup round of 16. While some Love Island fans were a little bit vexed that the footy was getting in the way of the drama at the villa, it seems people in Ireland were no different […]

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If you haven’t been following the World Cup, you’re missing out on plenty of drama. There are twists and turns in nearly every match and now that we’re down to the last eight teams the stakes are only going to get higher. Last night, England became the final team to clinch their place in the […]

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While most animal lovers won’t need to be convinced to take a few kittens on, a bit of creativity goes a long way. Lovin reader Laura Thorp is looking for forever homes for four adorable feline friends and in order to get some interest going, she recreated the Brooklyn Nine-Nine intro featuring the cats themselves. […]

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When the temperature goes up, you often hear the phrase “it’s so hot you could fry an egg.” Well, now we have video evidence that it’s actually possible. Donegal chef Martin Anderson took a frying pan outside his restaurant Sonder in Letterkenny, cracked a couple of eggs into it, and sure enough they were ready […]

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Whether you want to believe it or not, it’s now been 18 and a half years since we welcomed the year 2000. In Ireland, we ignored the imminent threat of the Millennium Bug by bopping our heads to Westlife’s I Have A Dream which was top of the charts here as we rang in the […]

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New figures released by the Central Statistics Office reveal that the average Irish worker earned €37,646 in 2017. The number is a 2% increase on the average income of €36,920 in 2016. For full-time employees, the average earnings in 2017 were €46,402 while for part-time employees the average was €17,059. These figures were up 1.7% […]

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After two World Cup matches went to extra time on Sunday, drawing in millions of viewers worldwide, it looks like Love Island is following suit. 3e has announced that tonight’s episode of the reality show has got so much drama that it has had to be extended. The programme will start at 9pm tonight and […]

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The 2018 World Cup has very much been characterised by funny punditry moments as much as it has been for any action on the pitch. With RTÉ, BBC and ITV all boasting a stellar line-up of former players and managers, the opportunity for a bit of ego-bashing is never too far away, with Roy Keane […]

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Got a driveway outside your gaff going to waste? You can now make a few quid off it. Parkpnp and GoCar have announced the launch of a new scheme which will allow homeowners to earn cash or credit for hosting a GoCar in their driveways. On top of that, those who avail of the scheme […]

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Those found to be wasting water during the current hosepipe ban could face being brought to court as we are now in a “crisis situation”. That’s according to Irish Water chief Jerry Grant who was speaking on RTÉ Radio One’s Morning Ireland today. Those who breach the ban could be fined €125 and Mr. Grant […]

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Day 2,140 of the 2018 heatwave. Please make it stop. Nah, just joking, we love it really but there probably is something to be said for turning the temperature down just a tad. While today wasn’t quite as hot as yesterday, it did reach 31.1 degrees in Shannon this afternoon, before falling to to 30.4 […]

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Think you’ll be able to take a break from the footy tonight? Think again. It might be a World Cup ‘rest day’ with the group stage now complete but the never-ending soccer wheel rolls on as RTÉ brings us a crucial match from the League Of Ireland tonight. The top-of-the-table clash sees second placed Dundalk […]

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When RTÉ announced its line-up of pundits for the 2018 World Cup, a few eyebrows were raised when the list included the name of former U.S.A international goalkeeper Hope Solo. The 36-year-old has been in trouble with police in the past and when she failed to appear on our screens throughout the group stage, a […]

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Gardaí are investigating after an ice cream van drove through the gates of a church in Tralee, Co. Kerry, the Irish Examiner reports. The incident occurred at St John’s Catholic Church in the town at around 9pm last night. It’s reported that the van drove through the locked gates before driving through the double entrance […]

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Penneys has issued a recall on blogger Suzanne Jackson’s Dripping Gold lotion tan, Evoke.ie is reporting. The Dripping Gold product is being removed from shelves due to ‘manufacturing inconsistencies’. The lotion was launched last month. A full refund is being offered to customers who wish to return the product. READ NEXT: 11 Of The Funniest […]

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If you watched Belgium’s match against Tunisia last Saturday, you’ll know that striker Michy Batshuayi sometimes finds it hard to hit the target. The Chelsea man did eventually manage to score in that game after missing five previous attempts but his contribution to tonight’s match against England is something altogether different. While celebrating a sweet […]

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While most of the Irish population has melted away at this point, the rest of us can take solace in the fact that we haven’t lost our sense of humour. As always with extreme weather, people have been taking to Twitter to share their witticisms and the results are as good as you would expect. […]

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With Pride 2018 taking over Dublin this weekend, revellers will need to get a good feed into them before festivities begin. The event is now one of the most anticipated on the capital’s calendar and the good folks at Nolita on George’s Street are offering the perfect way to get the fun started. A pre-parade […]

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It’s a bloody hot one out there today. So hot in fact that if you’re aged 42 or under you will never have experienced a hotter day in this country. Met Éireann has confirmed that the mercury rose to 32 degrees at Shannon Airport today making it the hottest temperature recorded in Ireland since 1976. […]

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The World Cup group stage comes to an end tonight as England and Belgium meet to decide who will finish top of Group G. A lot of England fans are offering the theory that it would actually be more beneficial to finish second in the group as this would see them avoid a potentially perilous […]

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As if Irish sport fans weren’t enough in their element with a whole month of World Cup action to enjoy, to add to their glee TV3 have today announced the launch of a dedicated sport channel as part of a massive rebrand. The channel is changing the names of TV3, 3e and be3 to Virgin […]

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There’s an unwritten rule here in Ireland. If you’re ever in a situation where you don’t really know what to say, throw in a Father Ted quote. That’s what Leo Varadkar did when he was asked about the Kildare v Mayo GAA scandal which has been dominating the headlines this week. The controversy on where […]

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The 2018 Irish Heatwave™ is upon us so it’s only fitting that we have a great summer tune to go with it. That’s where comedy act The 2 Johnnies come in. The lads have just released their new single, the aptly-titled Summer Tune. The accompanying video includes references to all aspects of a classic Irish […]

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Bad news for your da as he can no longer make ‘sundae/Sunday’ jokes on visits to McDonalds. The fast food company has announced that it is discontinuing the much-loved ice-cream from its menu. The iconic dessert has long been a favourite of those looking to wash down a Big Mac meal with an ice-cold treat […]

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Strap yourselves in, folks. This heatwave is only going to get hotter. After the week-long status yellow warning issued yesterday, Met Éireann is now predicting that Ireland could see its ‘second highest temperature ever recorded’. Back in 1887, the mercury hit 33.3 degrees in Co. Kilkenny and it looks like this week could see more […]

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We’ve reached day 12 of the 2018 World Cup and with that the final round of group stage matches begin. Life before the tournament is starting to feel like a distant memory but with another three weeks to go, we’re still very much in the early stages. As is tradition with World Cups, the final […]

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When it comes to Irish weather in 2018 it’s definitely been a case of one extreme to the other. From the madness of the Beast From The East back in March to the week-long hot weather warning that’s just been issued for this week, it seems that plain ol’ mild weather is a thing of […]

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Bums left sofas all over Ireland, and around the world, this evening as people leapt to their feet after an astonishing goal for Switzerland at the World Cup. In the 52nd minute, with the Swiss trailing 1-0 to Serbia in the Group E clash, Granit Xhaka equalised for his side with an absolute thunderbolt of […]

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Amid all this World Cup talk, it’s fair to say the poor auld rugger is getting lost a bit. Regardless, Joe Schmidt’s Ireland side face a crucial match against Australia in Sydney tomorrow. With the series tied at 1-1 after Ireland’s victory last week, there’s all to play for after a long hard season for […]

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Both Aer Lingus and Ryanair have issued statements about potential flight cancellations this weekend. The disruption is largely due to French air traffic control strikes on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 of July. Additionally, Ryanair have stated that ‘thunderstorms have caused delays in Northern Italy and Portugal.’ Customers are advised to check the status of […]

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Republic Of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill knows a lot about the Danish national team after overseeing a 5-1 drubbing at the Aviva Stadium back in November. Christen Eriksen was the star of the show as Denmark dismantled O’Neill’s Irish side thus clinching their place at the 2018 World Cup at our expense. It seems the […]

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Former Love Island contestant Sophie Gradon has passed away aged 32, her boyfriend has confirmed. Aaron Armstrong shared a picture of the pair together on Facebook alongside the words ‘I will never forget that smile I love you so so much baby your my world forever ever and always’. Sophie appeared on the ITV reality […]

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Remember that episode of Kenan And Kel when they won the lotto but Kel lost the ticket and hilarity ensued? Just me? Let’s move on… via GIPHY It’s possible that someone in Ireland may have found themselves in the same situation as the hapless ’90s pair as a Euromillions prize won on April 6 has […]

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Dublin Pride 2018 is very much upon us and with it the most exciting and colourful spectacle of the year. In recent years, the event has catapulted into the public domain and is now one of the most anticipated weekends on the capital’s calendar. From the costumes to camaraderie, the music to the parade itself, […]

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Move over in the bed, lads. A huge population increase is on the way to Ireland. The Central Statistics Office has projected that if there is high net inward migration and high fertility, Ireland’s population will reach 6.69 million by 2051. According to the Population and Labour Force Projections 2017-2051 which were released today, ‘even […]

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Get planning, lads. The World Cup is coming to Ireland. That’s if former FIFA President gets Sepp Blatter gets his way. Sky Sports News is today reporting that the 82-year-old, who is currently serving a six-year ban for his part in financial corruption, has said that ‘England or a joint UK and Ireland bid deserve […]

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Maynooth Business Park in Co. Kildare has been evacuated this morning due to a security alert, the Irish Independent reports. When contacted by Lovin, a Garda press officer told us that the Army Bomb Disposal team are attending the scene and that everyone in the building had been evacuated. More as we get it.

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Think we’ve had a good summer so far? We ain’t seen nothing yet. Met Éireann is forecasting a heatwave to take hold in Ireland next week with ‘very warm or even hot conditions developing’ and ‘the warmest weather so far this year possibly on the way.’ Is it too late to book some annual leave […]

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