It’s the beginning of November and that means we’re right in the midst of the annual “why doesn’t James McClean wear a poppy?” controversy. Despite not having worn one over the past few years, the issue still crops up and this year there seems to be an extra element of nastiness to the whole affair. […]

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League Of Ireland side Bohemian FC has released a statement this afternoon after being forced to pull the Bob Marley-inspired away jersey they were due to wear next season. The new design drew a lot of attention when it was unveiled last month and split opinion between those who thought it was great and those […]

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Wicklow golfer Paul Dunne has issued an apology after microphones picked up some of his strong language on the course today. Dunne is currently competing in the Turkish Airlines Open in Antalya where he is tied for 11th at seven under par at the time of writing. His frustration was apparent on a couple of […]

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Joe Schmidt’s all-conquering Ireland side get back into the swing of things tomorrow when they take on Italy in the first of their 2018 Autumn Internationals. The focus will very much on blooding underused players ahead of next year’s World Cup and the line-up released yesterday indicates as much with big names such as Johnny […]

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November is here and for some reason it’s generally considered acceptable to talk about Christmas now. Which is just as well because Santa Claus himself will be appearing on tonight’s episode of The Graham Norton Show – sort of. Hollywood icon Kurt Russell, who will play Old Saint Nick in upcoming Netflix film The Christmas […]

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For the penultimate time this year, the calendar has been flipped over to a new month but how much do you remember about the final week of October? There was a Presidential Election, the clocks went back, and Halloween rolled around again. See how well you do on our quiz of the past seven days… […]

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After all the debate, the Irish Presidential Election is over for another seven years after Friday’s vote saw Michael D.Higgins secure a second term at the Áras. However, it appears a number of voters would prefer to see others in the office if these spoiled votes are anything to go by. According to RTÉ, Dublin […]

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Republic Of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has paid tribute to Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha who passed away in a helicopter crash on Saturday evening, along with four other people on board. The news has stunned the world of football, with tributes to the Thai businessman and messages of solidarity with Leicester coming in from […]

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Due to the success of The Young Offenders TV series, it can be easy to forget that the characters of Conor and Jock began life on the big screen back in 2016. The film of same name was met with much acclaim upon its release and if you feel like checking in on how it […]

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Have you got little ones to entertain during the mid-term break? There might be some bad news. There’s a chance that Ireland will be rocked by Storm Deirdre, or even ex-hurricane Oscar with strong winds and low temperatures putting a dampener on the week. Cathal Nolan of Midland Weather Channel said in a Facebook post: […]

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How many of these gems have you ticked off? 1. The Snapper One of the most quotable Irish movies of all time. References are bandied about every day so if you haven’t seen it you’re missing out. “Are ya alright, Sharon?” 2. In The Name Of The Father The heartbreaking story of the Guildford Four […]

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Police in London are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 62-year-old Irishman on April 12. Joseph Kelly, originally from Tullamore in Co. Offaly, is said to have been involved with an argument with two teenagers. He was found unconscious outside his home in the Moselle Avenue area of North London. DCI Luke Marks, […]

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With Martin O’Neill’s senior Republic Of Ireland side struggling to score of late, they could do worse than take some tips from our Under-17 Women’s team who clocked up a remarkable 14-0 victory today. Colin Bell’s girls took on Albania today in the opening match of their European Championships qualifying round in Serbia and duly […]

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It was the movie that sprang a whole cast of young actors into the spotlight and no matter how many times you watch it, it never gets old. From the opening dance number (below) to the climactic scenes at a high school graduation house party, Superbad is a riot from start to finish. The antics […]

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It’s nearly the end of the month but we’re not quite there yet. With empty wallets and that monthly pay cheque so agonisingly close, many of us will be reluctant to spend the weekend in the pub. Luckily, there’s plenty on Netflix for us to binge in a dark room over some beans on toast. […]

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George Hook has drawn ire on social media today by referring to the case of nine-year-old Eric Zhi Ying Xue, who could be facing deportation from Ireland. The story hit the headlines earlier this week after a petition was set up to prevent Eric’s deportation and Hook has now weighed in with his opinion on […]

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The familiar gates of Ballydung Manor will be swung open once more on Monday night as The Podge & Rodge Show returns for a brand new series. The foul-mouthed brothers last appeared on our screens all the way back in 2010 and this time around they’re bringing Doireann Garrihy with them as co-host. For the […]

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Since The Jeremy Kyle Show first aired on ITV in 2005, it’s had its fair share of celebrity guests. Kerry Katona, Danniella Westbrook and Jeremy McConnell, to name a few, have all enlisted the help of Jezza in a bid to sort out their volatile personal lives at one point or another. None of the […]

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It was a big week for Irish music with Picture This announcing five nights at the 3 Arena and Westlife confirming a massive comeback gig at Croke Park. But what else do you remember about the past seven days? Take five minutes away from the desk (it is Friday after all) and take our quiz. […]

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It’s Friday and that can only mean one of two things. You’re either off out on the pints or you’re looking forward to snuggling up in front of the telly. If you’re leaning towards the latter, you could join the millions who are planning to binge on the newly-released second series of Making A Murderer, […]

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1,036 days after Making A Murderer first appeared on our screens, Netflix subscribers can finally check in on convicted killers Stephen Avery and Brendan Dassey. The first series of the documentary gripped international audiences and sparked numerous campaigns to release the pair, who many felt were wrongly convicted of the murder of Teresa Halbach. The […]

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Ireland’s a great little country for traveling around in and if you’re adventurous enough you wouldn’t know what county you’ll be waking up in from one week to the next. But which county is top of the pile when it comes to nightlife and which ones have to rely on other aspects to attract visitors? […]

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Irish people have always had a particular grá for Aussie soap Home and Away. Since the show first aired in 1988, viewers of all ages have gathered round the TV to catch up on the latest goings-on in Summer Bay and if you were a fan throughout the 90s, you might enjoy this nostalgic piece […]

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Ryanair has responded online to multiple reports this week that cabin crew were forced to sleep on a crew room floor in Malaga. A photograph did the rounds which showed six members of staff lying on the ground after Storm Leslie left them stranded at Malaga Airport. The airline has now hit back by posting […]

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Before reading further you might want to take a seat… Ready? Piers Morgan has become embroiled in an online spat with thousands of Twitter users sparked by his pig-headed opinions on trivial topics. Shocking, right? The object of Morgan’s ire this week is fathers who use papooses to carry their babies. Now, if you’re anything […]

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If you’re planning a stag or a hen and are stuck for destination ideas, Ryanair might just have the answer. The airline has today announced a new route from Knock Airport to Cologne, a city which is becoming increasingly popular for those pre-wedding getaways. With over 1 million inhabitants, Cologne is Germany’s fourth most populous […]

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No matter how much positivity the Republic Of Ireland’s management tries to spin on last night’s defeat to Wales, there’s no denying that Irish football is at a particularly low ebb right now. An air of defeatism is gathering over both fans and players, not unlike the final days of the Steve Staunton and Giovanni […]

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What do you get if you cross one of Ireland’s greatest ever hurlers, a legendary English cricketer and a talented, if injury-prone, former Liverpool footballer? Bloody entertaining TV, that’s what. The lads from Sky One’s flagship sports quiz/’top bantz’ show A League Of Their Own flew over to these shores to try their hand at […]

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Ever since the Aviva Stadium officially opened in 2010, Irish football fans have been treated to a free-flowing brand of football complete with progressive tactics and plenty ‘where were you?’ moments. Okay, maybe not quite but there have been some happy memories at the Ballsbridge venue. Shane Long’s winner against Germany in 2015 stands out […]

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Sinn Féin has shut down a party Whatsapp group after one of its members used the term ‘leprechaun’ to describe President Michael D. Higgins, The Herald reports. Ciaran Doherty, a party official in Finglas is alleged to have sent the words ‘they could at least give the leprechaun a booster seat’ into the group during […]

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No matter how hard we try, we just can’t keep up with this modern era of ‘chatsnapping’ and ‘instant gramming’ or whatever the kids are calling it. Back in 90s Ireland, we really had our finger on the pulse of the nation. How many of these were you obsessed with? 1. Boyzone The unmistakable tones […]

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Storm Callum, we hardly knew ye. He rolled into Ireland this week, causing some minor destruction is some areas and little more than a whimper in others. Still, he brought a lot of rain with him and that’s something we’d like to see a lot less of in these here parts. Luckily, there won’t be […]

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After hitting the headlines with a controversial kiss last week, Seann Walsh and Katya Jones got back to performing as they took to the Strictly Come Dancing stage last night. The pair were pictured kissing on a London street but showed no signs of any distraction as they performed a pizzeria-themed routine on the show. […]

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You’ve seen it a millions times, you know all the quotes and you might even have caught the play at this stage. That doesn’t mean you don’t tune in to watch The Snapper every single time it’s on TV. Few movies resonate with the Irish population as much the Roddy Doyle classic and a couple […]

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The Republic Of Ireland’s 0-0 draw with Denmark last night isn’t a match that will live long in the memory but, look, at least we weren’t hammered 5-1 like last November’s World Cup play-off against the same opposition. Ireland arguably could have won the game as well with Jeff Hendrick spurning a golden first half […]

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As much as we love living on mainland Ireland, it’s always great to get off the rock and enjoy some of the beautiful little islands surrounding us. We all know there’s nothing better than filling our weekends with outdoor adventures and all of these places fit the bill perfectly. Take your pick from these gems… […]

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Amid the hustle and bustle of the working week, it can be difficult to find time in the evenings to dedicate ourselves to a full-on Netflix binge. Thankfully, there are enough one-off specials on the streaming service that are perfect for that quick break between finishing dinner and doing the washing up. One such example […]

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The Republic Of Ireland take to the pitch tonight hoping to get their UEFA Nations League campaign back on track after a woeful 4-1 defeat to Wales last month. Standing between Martin O’Neill’s men and three points are our World Cup play-off conquerers Denmark. With last November’s horrific 5-1 defeat still fresh in the memory, […]

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Oh, you’ve never heard of BTS? Don’t sweat it, Gramps. The K-Pop boy band are currently taking over the globe with chart-topping music, appearances on the cover of TIME magazine and, now, an interview on The Graham Norton Show. For those not familiar with K-Pop, it’s basically a genre of South Korean pop/hip-hop music which […]

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Football has thrown up plenty of amazing comebacks over the years. Think Manchester United overturning a 1-0 deficit to win 2-1 in the dying seconds of the 1999 Champions League Final against Bayern Munich. Or Liverpool rising from the ashes in 2005 after being 3-0 down against AC Milan at half-time. Both fine examples and […]

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Ryan Tubridy and The Late Late Show hit the road last night and broadcast from London but of course you knew that because you were following our Insta stories… While those inside appeared to have a great time listening to the likes of Graham Norton, Laura Whitmore and (ahem) Nigel Farage, there were some who […]

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After all the talk of Storm Callum earlier this week, you’d think we’d be given a break from the weather warnings this weekend. Not so, it would appear. At 6am this morning, Met Éireann issued a status yellow rainfall warning for the counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Wicklow. The forecast states that ‘rain will […]

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If you weren’t already convinced that Hozier is one of Ireland’s biggest musical exports right now, this little clip should help make up your mind. The Wicklow singer/songwriter appeared on The Ellen Show over in the States earlier this week and wowed the studio audience with a rousing rendition of Nina Cried Power. The 28-year […]

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Of all the 32 counties of Ireland, the one thing that sets Derry apart (aside being chosen by Lovin readers as having the sexiest accent) is that its name is still debated to this day. The city remains divided on either side of the Derry/Londonderry debate, with some people evidently not willing to put up […]

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Reckon you’ve been paying attention to the news over the past week? Take this quiz and prove it. Over the past seven days, we’ve covered all of the topics here at Lovin so of course we know the answers. But let’s see how much that brain of yours has soaked up. Don’t forget to take […]

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With Storm Callum set to land here in Ireland tonight, the Department Of Education has issued a statement regarding the potential closures of schools tomorrow. All education centres have been advised to ‘remain vigilant and keep themselves appraised of any hourly and other updates’. The statement adds that schools should ‘err on the side of […]

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The king of Friday night chat returns to our screens tomorrow and he’ll be chatting to Ryan Tubridy. Lol, sorry, Ryan. Couldn’t resist that one. Of course, we’re big fans of Tubs’ work here but when we heard that Graham Norton would be appearing on The Late Late Show London Special, that hilarious gag was […]

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The Irish Global Pub Awards took place last night, honouring the institution of the Irish pub across the globe. While establishments in far flung places such as Bangkok, Florida and Singapore were honoured, there were a number of winners here in Ireland as well, including newly-crowned Irish Pub Of The Year, Toners in Dublin. Here’s […]

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There was some bad news in the Budget today and the weather appears to be taking a turn so wouldn’t it be nice to just pack the bags and get out of here for a while? The people at Ryanair were clearly thinking the same thing as the airline has just announced a ‘Budget Bonanza’ […]

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Belfast and the Causeway Coast have been named the Number One Region in the world to visit in 2018 by Lonely Planet. The area came in ahead of places like Alaska, the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France and the Aeolian islands in Italy. The news was welcomed by Tourism Ireland who plan to roll out a […]

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