After the wind, sleet and snow over the past few days, it looks like we’re going to going for circle with a whole year’s worth of weather in one week. Because Ireland.  Met Éireann have good news for us today as they are forecasting:  “Sunny spells developing quite widely this afternoon, with any lingering showers […]

10 years ago

Foil Arms And Hog’s weekly sketch has arrived and this time the brunt of their slaggings are  aimed at what they call ‘organic food knobs’. Do you know anyone like this? READ NEXT: This Hilarious Video Is Every Leaving Cert Student’s Worst Nightmare

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This Friday sees the biggest football game at the Aviva Stadium in some time as the Republic of Ireland face off against Wales in a crucial World Cup qualifier. With the Boys In Green sitting pretty at the top of the group, the atmosphere is sure to be electric as we look to take another […]

10 years ago

The Department Of Foreign Affairs has issued advice to those concerned about loved ones in London after a number of people were injured on Westminster Bridge.  A man has also reportedly been shot by police outside the Houses of Parliament which is in lockdown.  We are monitoring situation in Westminster, #London. Anyone with serious concerns […]

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So that’s where they’ve been hiding it… The four richest counties in Ireland have been revealed. The data released by the Central Statistic Office show that only Dublin, Limerick, Kildare and Cork (in that order) have a disposable income per person greater than the State’s average.  via GIPHY The figures relate to the year 2014 and described disposable […]

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Search teams have located the wreckage of the Rescue 116 helicopter which crashed off the Mayo coast last week.  It’s said to be a significant development in locating missing crew members Captain Mark Duffy, winch operator Paul Ormsby and winchman Ciaran Smith.  Jurgen Whyte of the Air Accident Investigation Unit told RTE News:  “We have located […]

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If it’s not one thing it’s another, wha? Snow has been falling in large parts of Ireland over the past couple of days and anywhere that hasn’t been hit by the white stuff has been hit with a good blast of rain which has been ongoing since this morning.  It looks like that’s set to […]

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For the second day in a row, at the end of March, the skies have bucketed tonnes of snow on top of Ireland for reasons unbeknown to most.  Throw in frost, wind and rain into the mix and we appear to having a whole winter’s worth of shite weather at a time more associated with […]

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Fair play, cailíní. It’s fair to say that Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has a rather hostile relationship with most journalists. Quite often cranky on a bad day and displaying a scything sense of humour on a good, the Corkman came across a pair of reporters yesterday who did something that not many […]

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With Conor McGregor still on a sabbatical from the octagon, he’s continuing the find new and unique ways to pass the time.  A few months back, he starred in a number of ads for American horse race, the Pegasus World Cup, and more recently he led fellow Irish man Michael Conlan into the Madison Square Garden […]

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Beauty And The Beast was one of the most anticipated movie releases of the year so far and the number appear to have justified the hype, in Ireland at least. The live-action remake of the classic 1991 animation was released just last week and has already smashed Irish box office records.  Over the weekend, the […]

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If that miserable March weather doesn’t have you dreaming of a getaway, we don’t know what will. Well, Ryanair have just answered all our prayers by announced a FLASH SALE which started at 6 o’clock this morning and will run until 6 o’clock this evening.   We’re having a March 12-hour sale! €5 sale on […]

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Haven’t we seen this on South Park before? A Wheel Of Fortune contestant in America has become an online sensation after he made a hilarious fail while trying to solve the name of a famous play.  Confronted with the almost completed title of ‘A STREETCAR NA_ED DESIRE’, all he had to do was fill in the […]

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People are being urged to take care this morning as ice, rain and snow are making for treacherous conditions on our roads and footpaths. The AA have put a yellow warning in place until 10am and are providing motorists with a rolling traffic updates which you can see here. Two weather warnings in place this […]

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We wonder will they be Coming Home Now with A Different Beat?  It looks like Boyzone are set to embark on another comeback to mark their 25th anniversary and it seems like they’re leaving no stone unturned.  According to The Sun, Ronan, Mikey, Keith and Shane fancy doing a West End show, as well as releasing a new album […]

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Michaella McCollum, she who gained fame for drug smuggling is reportedly in talks to present a TV show… about drug smuggling. According to the MailOnline, the 24-year-old Northern Irish woman was in Liverpool meeting potential interviewees for the new series, including international drug smugglers.  The paper says that McCollum could receive a ‘six-figure sum’ for […]

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The football family here in Ireland is still struggling to come to terms with the untimely death of Derry City captain Ryan McBride on Sunday. Little over 24 hours before his death was confirmed, Ryan was leading his side to a 4-0 victory over Drogheda United. Just a week earlier, he scored the winner in […]

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Now this is what we call taking action.  A fan of Ireland’s longest-running soap, Fair City has started a petition on change.org for the show to bring to an end a storyline he is frankly sick to the back teeth of.  William Thomas got a few things off his chest while setting out his reasons, as outlined […]

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Lunchtimes these days are often eaten up by replying to emails, catching up on paperwork and long queues in the closest deli or cafe.  Which is why Ireland’s favourite (only?) crisp-man Mr Tayto wants us take take our lunchtime back! The big man wants us to use our lunch hour as an invigorating boost to […]

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According to weather experts the spring equinox lasts from yesterday, Monday March 20, until tomorrow, Wednesday March 22, meaning spring has officially arrived.  Even without being told, it’s pretty easy to figure that out by ourselves.  I mean, the Paddy’s Day celebrations are well and truly past us and hangovers have just about subsided so surely its […]

10 years ago

Great news for The Déise. A mega-rich Saudi Arabian group has agreed a €300m investment to develop the Michael Street Shopping Centre and the North Quays in Waterford.  Fawaz Alhokair Group is one of the leading groups of companies in Saudi Arabia where they have built 19 shopping, dining and entertainment malls in the Kingdom.  […]

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A man in his 50s has died following a workplace accident at a caravan park in Co. Cork.  The incident occurred at 12.20pm in the seaside village of Fountainstown, approximately 23km south of Cork city.  A Garda investigation as well as a Health and Safety Authority investigation are both underway.  Emergency services remain at the […]

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Well, this is a new one. American company Groupon have today released a video showcasing their new product – Prosecco nail polish. Apparently, it tastes and smells just like the real thing so you can get a your Prosecco fix, sitting at your desk or walking the dog without getting any funny looks.  Add this […]

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The average cost of petrol and diesel is at an 18-month high, according to latest figures from AA Ireland.  Getting behind the wheel is getting more expensive with motorists splashing out an average of 137.7 cents for a litre of petrol. That’s up a single cent from February prices. Diesel is setting people back 127.1 […]

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Derry City captain Ryan McBride tragically lost his life yesterday at the tender age of 27. Since then, the football community in Ireland has come together to grieve the loss of a friend, teammate and rival. The club has been through a lot in recent years as they also lost club legend Mark Farren to […]

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Last night, RTE’s Dancing With The Stars waved goodbye to former boyband member Dayl Cronin.  The 23-year-old had been one of the favourites to win the contest but was eliminated last night at the semi-final stage.  That’s left only three contestants left in the competition, namely Aidan O’Mahony, Aoibhín Garrihy and Denise McCormack.  A number of people […]

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We’re not laughing, we swear. As most of you will know, the Irish rugby team defeated England 13-9 on Saturday, thereby denying the old enemy back-to-back Grand Slams as well as world record for consecutive international victories.  Nobody appeared to tell The Sunday Times digital editions over in England however, as they went with a […]

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Who says the EU isn’t cool? Plans have been revealed by the European Union which include the possibility of EU citizens receiving a free interrailing ticket once they turn 18.  Anyone who has interrailed through Europe will know that it’s a pretty unforgettable expereriece which allows you to sample Europe’s vast array of cultures up […]

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Please. You can take our eyes but not the bread.  It looks like the price of an Irish loaf could be set to increase with the finger pointed firmly at the UK’s decision to leave the EU, or in other words, ‘Bread-xit’.  According to the Independent.ie, 80% of the flour used in the Republic for baked […]

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At last night’s FAI Football Awards, Robbie Keane was unsurprisingly inducted into the Irish football hall of fame. Given that he’s our record appearance holder and goalscorer with 68 goals in 146 games, not many people would argue. Not even bonafide football superstar and genuine contender for greatest player of all time, Brazilian legend Pelé, it […]

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The World Happiness Report was published this morning, revealing just where Ireland ranks among the happiest nations on the planet.  Based on a number of factors which contribute to everyday contentment such as income, life expectancy, social support and absence of corruption, Norway came out on top.  They must be a sound bunch of lads […]

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Irish football is united in grief this morning after news emerged last night about the tragic sudden death of Derry City captain Ryan McBride.  The 27-year-old was found dead at his home on Sunday evening, just one day after leading his side to a 4-0 Premier Division victory over Drogheda united. McBride has been a […]

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They’ve already sealed the 2017 Six Nations and they may well beat us today but Ireland absolutely destroys England at so many things other than rugby. From our great writers, to our musical legends, sporting moments and generally just having the bleedin’ craic.  Sorry, England. We know it and deep down we reckon you know […]

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This is mind-blowing. We’ll all well aware how lucky we are to live on the beautiful island of Ireland but videos like this still manage to blow us away.  The footage shows the Garden County of Wicklow in all its glory and we promise you, it’s well worth five minutes of your time.  It was […]

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We knew Ireland was in love with spice bags but this is insane. According to projected figures released by Just Eat, this Saturday, March 18, is set to be one of the most popular days of the year for food delivery orders. They expect to see a 20% increase in orders as the nations calls out […]

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Star Wars. It appears you either love it or you hate it.  Or, more specifically, you know the movies series inside-out or you don’t have the foggiest clue about what’s going on and couldn’t tell a Dark Vader from a Jabba The Hutch. That’s precisely what this hilarious sketch is about as it depicts a conversation […]

10 years ago

“It’s made me more relaxed. More balanced.” “It’s made me a more confident person.” “People all over the world come together here.” If you were ever in doubt about how welcoming a place Ireland is to visitors then you need to watch this video.  Sent into us by Clara Baez Morandi, it showcases how immigrants to […]

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Ireland has had a lot of historic days in the past but in terms of terms of wholesome, flavourful goodness, we reckon today takes the crisp. O’Donnells Crisps and Ballymaloe Relish have teamed up to create Ireland’s greatest double act since Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane teamed up to manager the Irish football team. Being […]

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Norwegian Air has gotten into the Paddy’s Day spirit by announcing a special four-day sale offering passengers 15% off its new routes from Shannon and Dublin and notably Cork, which will see the first transatlantic flights take over from the Rebel County. The flights will serve smaller airports around the east coast area of the […]

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“Top of the mornin’ to ya” is exactly what Irish people DON’T hear every day on their way to work and that has been somewhat reflected in the fact that the phrase has been voted Ireland’s funniest stereotype.  The study was carried out by Bic, the world’s leading lighter manufacturer, in order to reveal the […]

10 years ago

Can you remember where you were? On February 24 2007, the Irish rugby team hosted England at Croke Park amid much anticipation from sports fans and the general public alike.  Given the history of the two nations and the venue in question, not many Irish people will need to be told how much it meant […]

10 years ago

What a deal! In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Stena Line are offering fares for just €2 for passengers travelling to the UK.  The routes in question are Dublin to Holyhead or Rosslare to Fishguard. What’s the catch? You have to book between now and Saturday March 18 and spaces are expected to fill up fast. The […]

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Rescue workers searching for the ill-fated Rescue 116 helicopter have located a ping from its black box.  The news have been described by Gerry O’Flynn, operations manager of the Irish Coast Guard as a ‘significant development’ in the search for the wreckage.  Of the four people on board the helicopter, only Captain Dara Fitzpatrick has […]

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It’s that time of week again. Foil Arms And Hog have released their St. Patrick’s Day themed sketch and it depicts all the usual problems with getting ready to celebrate Ireland’s national holiday. Such as painting the Ivory Coast or India flag on your face.  Of course, while us Irish all know how feckin’ great […]

10 years ago

Anyone who’s experienced online dating should be able to relate to this video. Sent into us by ‘Laughter Lines Dublin’, the clip was written and directed by Josephine McCafferty.  Starring Declan McFadden, Grainne Boyle, and Anne Doyle as a trio of work colleagues who get caught up in the murky world of accidentally viewing a […]

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The sun has had its hat on here in Ireland over the past couple of days but it looks like we should enjoy it while it lasts. The country’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities could be in danger of being washed out, if Met Eireann are to be believed.  According to their website, sunny spells are […]

10 years ago

While we all know it’s a Paddy’s Day tradition to raise a pint of the plack stuff, this year Guinness have provided a perfect ally for theit famous stout. The team at the Guinness Storehorse has teamed up with Dublin doughnut institution Aungier Danger to create a donut which: “marries the bold flavours of Guinness […]

10 years ago

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of the Garda Twitter account and it’s easy to see why. While it provides us with round the clock information on things like road safety and weather issues, they’re not afraid to provide a few laughs along the way with some rib-tickling puns and gags. Take the following […]

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The top 25 companies to work for in Ireland have been revealed.  The findings were based on employee reviews submitted to Indeed.com and reveal that computer technology company Dell ranks highest.  According to Fora.ie, department store Debenhams finished second in terms of employee satisfaction followed by charity Oxfam in third.  However, the rankings took global reviews […]

10 years ago

Gardai have arrested two men, aged 35 and 23, after seizing a firearm and drugs in CO. Meath. €60,000 worth of heroin and crack cocaine as well as approximately €50,000 in cash during a planned operation yesterday in Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath. Gdi have seized drugs, a firearm and arrested two males following a planned operation this […]

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