It’s that time of year again. The sun has got its hat on and working all day has seen us develop a fierce thirst. What better way to spend a sunny afternoon than hitting up one of Ireland’s most idyllic beer gardens? You know you want to. We’ve chosen 10 of the best outdoor drinking […]

9 years ago

If you’ve never been offered a ‘hang sangitch’ in your Aunty Mary’s house then you’re not really Irish.  While the word ‘sandwich’ appears pretty straightforward to the naked eye, a large number of Irish people have always struggled with it.  The issue was brought up on Reddit yesterday by user Irishane who posed the question: “Do […]

9 years ago

The National Lottery has issued a warning following a spate of scams offering free plays of the Euromillions. According to Independent.ie, several people have been contacted by a Dublin number in recent weeks and offered the chance to play the game for free.  A spokesperson said: “We have become aware through social media and other […]

9 years ago

The temperature is soaring outside and that can only mean one thing. There’s an ice-cream with your name on it in your nearest siopa.  But which frozen delight in Ireland’s favourite? HB have revealed that the humble Iceberger is the go-to treat for Irish people when they want to cool down.  Across the country, 700 Icebergers will […]

9 years ago

Up to 40 staff at Dublin’s Facebook headquarters may have had their personal details leaked to terrorists according to the Irish Independent.   The breach is believed to have affected people who monitor content from the social media site including terrorist propaganda and hate speech. Over 1,000 people may have been affected worlwide. Gardaí are investigating […]

9 years ago

A 30-year-old man is seriously injured in hospital after being struck by a car this morning.  The incident happened at around 1.40am at Bushy Park on the Moycullen Road in Galway.  The man was taken to University Hospital Galway. Diversions are in place at the scene. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Galway Garda […]

9 years ago

Two words that are guaranteed to put a smile on the face of a nation – ‘Saturday’ and ‘sunshine’. People across Ireland are opening their curtains to one of the nicest mornings we’ve seen this year and Met Éireann is promising that the great weather and high temperatures will be here for the remainder of […]

9 years ago

Mayo people are used to having the hump over GAA but this is taking the piss a little bit. A pic caught by Ciaran Collins and sent into Galway Bay FM captures the rogue animal on a stroll without a care in the world.  Remarkable. If you see any other exotic animals sauntering around the […]

9 years ago

If you’re just waking up on this sunny Saturday morning you probably haven’t heard that Ireland defeated Japan 52-22 this morning.  Three Keith Earls tries helped Ireland overcome the 2019 World Cup hosts in what will be a confidence-boosting victory as the two countries will face off again at the global tournament in two years time.  […]

9 years ago

James is Lovin Media Group’s sports fanatic and is a font of knowledge on everything from GAA to MMA.  He’s travelled the world (and the seven seas) and always offers to make people a coffee when he’s heading to the kitchen. Gentleman. What would be your death row meal?  Steak dinner Cats or dogs? Dogs What […]

10 years ago

It’s the weekend and payday seems feckin’ miles away. No better excuse to curl up on the sofa or equally comfy alternative and stick on one of the many classic Irish comedy movies which have captured the hearts of a nation.  Be warned. You’ll laugh so much you’ll choke on your popcorn. Here’s our top […]

10 years ago

Whether it’s your favourite burger, a pint or a big bag of cans, we all know that being a consumer in Ireland certainly isn’t cheap. That fact has now been backed up by a new study which places us as second most expensive in the European Union for consumers.  The figures released by Eurostat rank […]

10 years ago

Plans are in place for a brand new 10km stretch of greenway linking Omeath to Newry via Carlingford.  According to the Dundalk Democrat, Chairman of Louth County Council, Cllr Paul Bell will announce the plans at a special event in Omeath tomorrow.  The new stretch will cost €3.46 million and is a collaboration of Newry, Mourne […]

10 years ago

As you may or may not be aware, International Men’s Health Week (MHW) runs until this Sunday June 18. While Irish men have never been known to give a call to the doctor if they feel something is not right, it appears that more and more are accessing semen analysis services in order to check out their fertility.  According […]

10 years ago

Summer is very much here and it never lasts very long so you’re gonna need to start filling up those weekends. Check out some of our favourite activities from around Ireland which are perfect for group getaways, a unique romantic experience or just an excuse to get away from it all. These are ideal for […]

10 years ago

With our busy lives and tendency for things to just fall out of our heads, it’s easy to forget that this Sunday June 18 is Father’s Day.  Of course, you’ve nothing planned, have ye? Pups. Anyway, fear not for we’ve got the perfect selection of ideas to get your aul Da out of the gaff […]

10 years ago

Not content with being list at number 24 of Forbes’ highest-earning athletes, MMA star Conor McGregor is also making his mark in the celebrity world. The Notorious has been listed at number 89 with a total wad of $34 million while any potential fight with Floyd Mayweather will earn him a further $75 million. Conor isn’t even the highest-placed […]

10 years ago

A woman whose dismembered remains have been found in Wicklow over the past few days has been named as grandmother Patricia O’Connor.  According to the Irish Independent, she had been reported missing from her South Dublin home on June 2. Gardaí believe the chef in her late 50s as killed during an argument in which she was […]

10 years ago

Ireland’s number one soap Fair City has always had a loyal following and now fans may be able to get closer to Carrigstown than ever before. RTÉ has sold land at its Donnybrook campus, with the set of the popular serial due to be knocked down and replaced by a housing development.  There’ll probably be quite […]

10 years ago

A teenager is fighting for his life after a serious assault in Co. Cork over the weekend.  According to the Irish Mirror, the incident took place outside a licensed premises on the Old Youghal Road at around 10pm on Saturday night.  Gardaí are appealing for anyone who might have been in the area between 9.30pm and 10.30pm […]

10 years ago

Father’s Day is coming up this Sunday so now is the perfect time to reflect on how much our auld boys do for us. It’s also as good a time as any to laugh at the everyday, run of the mill situations which cause them to completely lose their chill.  How many is your Da […]

10 years ago

We feel like we’ve seen this in a film somewhere… Anyone? In a case of life imitating art, an American tourist has stumbled upon a €50,000 bag of cocaine near the Minaun Cliffs on Achill Island, Co Mayo.  The drugs were covered in plastic and taped up. Tommy Schlather, the man who uncovered the haul told […]

10 years ago

After six years, Enda Kenny is Taoiseach no more as the Fine Gael man has officially stepped down from the office.  In an emotional final speech, Kenny said: “This has never been about me, it has always been about the challenges that our people and our country face.  “That said, I’m very happy to have […]

10 years ago

Fresh from wowing the crowds on a rain-soaked June Bank Holiday Monday at the Forbidden Fruit festival in Dublin, Bon Iver have already announced another Irish gig. The Wisconsin band, led by Justin Vernon will take to the stage at Cork Opera House the ‘Sounds For A Safe Harbour’ festival on Friday September 15.  Great news […]

10 years ago

A new report released by the UK Department Of Health has revealed the number of women with Irish addressed traveling for abortions in England and Wales.  In 2016, 4,810 women from outside the UK received abortions there. 68% of this number were from the Republic while a further 15% were from the North. In total, 3,265 […]

10 years ago

A man in his 70s has passed away after a two-car collision on the Condell Road in Limerick.  The incident occurred at around 8am today. The man was the sole occupant of the car he was driving.  The driver of the other car did not require medical attention. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Mayorstone […]

10 years ago

The cities of Dublin and Cork are separated by only 266km but when it comes to takeaway food, the two are worlds apart.  Deliveroo has revealed the ordering habits of Ireland’s two biggest cities and the results are quite telling. Dubliners are more inclined to stick with western style grub with burgers being a big favourite. […]

10 years ago

Last summer, Republic Of Ireland football fans captured the imagination of the world with their boisterous, friendly and generally gas behaviour at Euro 2016 in France. It’s clear that the craic isn’t just extended to traveling fans though as the home crowd welcomed visiting supporters before Sunday’s battle with Austria at the Aviva which finished 1-1.  […]

10 years ago

Turning 30 soon or just crossed over the much-dreaded milestone? Same. We need all the help we can get which is why we found this video by one of our favourite comedians Emma Doran as helpful as it is hilarious.  Emma fills us in on things that are no longer acceptable once you cross over […]

10 years ago

Anyone else just starting to feel the effects of heading to work in the rain yesterday morning? Well, make sure you rest up for the rest of the week as Saturday and Sunday are going to be absolutely glorious.  Met Éireann are predicting that up until then, scattered showers and humidity will be the order […]

10 years ago

Is it really that important to capture the moment? The Irish Medical Journal has released information on four cases in which people broke their arms taking selfies in the west of Ireland last summer.  They involve: – A 13-year-old girl who fell on her right hand while taking a selfie on a trampoline  – A […]

10 years ago

He had a whole nation crying out to cuddle him during his stint on RTÉ crime drama Love/Hate and now it looks like Killian Scott’s career is very much on the up. The actor who played simple-minded mob affiliate Tommy in the hugely popular Irish series will play the lead in Damnation for the USA […]

10 years ago

Ticketmaster is considering using software to look at people’s social media before deciding if they are a genuine fan before allowing them to buy tickets to a gig.   Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast, head of Ticketmaster Keith English said the move was a bid to tackle ticket touts. He explained: “People register prior to a sale and then we use sophisticated software […]

10 years ago

Of all the things we’ve stumbled upon on the world wide interweb recently, this is definitely one of the most fun.  The Central Statistics Office website has a feature which allows users to see how common their birthday is in Ireland.  Naturally, with this writer being born on November 20 (take note, people, hint hint) this […]

10 years ago

Gardaí have discovered more human remains near the torso which was found in Co. Wicklow over the weekend. According to the Irish Times, the additional body parts were found in a rural area of the Wicklow Mountains, between The Sally Gap and Glendalough. Detectives believe the torso belongs to a man who was in his 20s or […]

10 years ago

Dublin footballer Diarmuid Connolly has decided to appeal the 12-week ban he received for laying his hands on the shoulder of linesman Ciarán Branagan during the Dubs’ win over Carlow earlier this month.  According to RTÉ, Dublin GAA has decided to go down legal route after initially accepting the punishment.  If the ban stands, Connolly will be out […]

10 years ago

A horse owner has appealed for witnesses after three of her horses were shot dead over the weekend.  Theresa McGuinness made the discovery on her land at Kilcurley near Tubber on Saturday morning. According to the Offaly Express, Theresa told local radio that the shooting of the horses was likely to have happened after 8pm on Friday […]

10 years ago

If you’ve been following comedian Pat Shortt on Twitter, you’ll know that he’s been undertaking a bit of a biking trek around Europe recently.  He’s been posting regular updates of his escapades but he posted one today that really had chuckling.  I know it’s childish but it’s a long day @dinkyhanrahan pic.twitter.com/FE9NlG7enm — Pat Shortt […]

10 years ago

Gardaí in Limerick are appealing for witnesses after a hit and run in the early hours of this morning. The incident, which occurred around 2.30am has left a man in his 20s in a serious condition at University Hospital Limerick. According to the Limerick Leader, the man was walking on the Ballingarry Road, around a mile and a […]

10 years ago

When Conor McGregor talks on Twitter everyone tends to listen. Particularly if what he says is as cryptic as this post from last night.  Something BIG is coming #BP pic.twitter.com/Rm9L66FkfZ — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 11, 2017 ‘BP’? What ya on about, Conor? Of course, a number of theories started flying soon after. #Bp meaning….suggestions below… […]

10 years ago

While us here in Ireland are well used to stories of Roy Keane’s volatile nature, it seems the Corkman’s reputation is spreading a bit further. His former Manchester United team-mate Gabriel Heinze recently gave an interview in his native Argentina and accused Keane of once knocking him unconscious.  He explained: “We lost a game and I […]

10 years ago

A girl seeking an abortion has been held under the Mental Health Act according to information published by the Child Care Law Reporting Project. The report states that:  “An Order detaining a pregnant child under Section 25 of the Mental Health Act 2001 was discharged by a District Court judge on the grounds that the […]

10 years ago

Haven’t decided on where you’re going for summer holidays yet? Join the club, my friend. Before you go rushing onto Skyscanner to book a flight to the far reaches of Europe, Asia or the U.S., why not check out a little closer to home?  Yeah, we all know that Ireland is the most stunning country […]

10 years ago

Us Irish have always been known for our sense of humour and that clearly extends to place names around the country. Travel to any county and your likely to come across a town with a name that will make you snigger. Of course, we couldn’t list them all but here are some our favourites which […]

10 years ago

Go us! Ireland has been placed in a list the tip 20 countries who search for sex toys. Seeing as the top three is compiled of Sweden, Denmark and Greenland we reckon it might have something to do with the cold weather.  So how has this been found out? Vouchercloud looked at 18 popular sex […]

10 years ago

In 1994, Charlie McGettigan won the hearts of the nation when he teamed up with Paul Harrington to take home Eurovision gold for Ireland.  Fans flocked around the Rock ‘N’ Roll Kids pair at the time and they remain legends to this day.  McGettigan took to Facebook earlier this week to bring the fervour right back with […]

10 years ago

Seven-year-old football fanatic Cathal Byrne absolutely loves the Republic Of Ireland international team, in particular goalkeeper Darren Randolph. The Bray stopper gave Cathal, who suffers from dyspraxia, an awful fright when he turned up out of nowhere to say hello. Not only that, Darren told Cathal he will walk out alongside him on Sunday as […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever spent some time living away you’ll know that you pine for a few home comforts every now and again. But what are the things Irish people miss the most? Eurosender, a European shipping service has revealed that 61% of Irish students on their Erasmus year miss cheese and onion Tayto more than […]

10 years ago

We hope people found their way in the end. This sign was spotted at Sheffield Hallam University and will have had a lot of people reading back over it to make sure they weren’t mistaken. Posted to Twitter by @CosyFT, a lot of people are commenting about making the same mistake. Have a look and tell […]

10 years ago

All celebs should know by now that if they’re interviewed by an Irish person they’re probably going to be tested on their Irish accent. That’s exactly what happened to singer Katy Perry when she was quizzed by 2FM presenter Eoghan McDermott.  How do you reckon she did? Take a look below. READ NEXT: PICS: Definitive Proof […]

10 years ago