Beyoncé? More like BeyTWICE. Beyoncé Knowles, AKA Queen Bey, Sasha Fierce, the Queen of the entire feckin’ world, announced her pregnancy this evening on Instagram and everyone went a bit nuts. Given her global appeal and her status as one half of the power couple that is Bey and Jay, along with hip hop star […]

10 years ago

February 1. Why does that strike us as important? Ah, but of course. The annual cross-making, spring-breaking feast that is St. Brigid’s Day.  But what’s it all about? Allow the boffins of Twitter to explain: We would have done anything for a tiny Kit Kat back in primary school tbf… Your manual, Brigid’s cross-weaving labour […]

10 years ago

Airbnb have revealed the 10 most popular family-friendly holiday homes in Ireland according to their users.  Every one of them look feckin’ stunning and we’re strongly considering ‘staycationing’ this year instead of heading off abroad. Which one is your favourite? 1. Atlantic Sea View, Sligo Click here for more pics. 2. Stunning Lake View, Eco […]

10 years ago

Gardaí have arrested four men following the seizure of over €3m worth of cannabis in Ashbourne, Co. Meath yesterday afternoon. According to RTÉ, the arrests took place around 4pm on Tuesday after Gardaí stopped a number of cars in the Ashbourne area. 160kg of cannabis herb was seized. The men, aged between 25 and 61, […]

10 years ago

Perhaps Ireland’s favourite President of the pre-Mikey D era, when Mary Robinson speaks people tend to listen.  During an appearance on RTE Radio 1’s Morning Ireland today, the subject of Donald Trump came up and we think many people will feel President Robinson hit the nail on the head with her response: Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson […]

10 years ago

Sorry ladies, you had your chance.  Irish lad Donal Ruane is getting hitched to Spanish girl Raquel Jurado Ventosa and over the weekend the two decided to go public with their engagement.  “Game over, ladies.” We’re sure there’s countless women across Ireland and beyond who are crying into their cereal this morning. Don’t worry girls, there’s […]

10 years ago

‘Put ‘Em Under Pressure’ dominating the charts, Kevin Sheedy sticking the ball in the English net, Packie Bonner’s iconic save against Romania.  If you were old enough to experience the madness of Italia ’90, count yourself lucky. If you weren’t, we’re sure you’ve heard the stories. Now, 27 years later, a short film is being released documenting an […]

10 years ago

Waterford City Council have confirmed that Island Lane in Dunmore East is closed after a wall collapsed onto the road.  An update was posted on the council’s website earlier today. ????Island Lane in Dunmore East is closed due to a collapsed wall. … https://t.co/Yzpqjonuwk — Waterford Council (@WaterfordCounci) January 31, 2017 Crews from Waterford City and […]

10 years ago

Out-half Johnny Sexton is set to miss Ireland’s Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday after his calf tightened in training yesterday. According to Neil O’Riordan of the Irish Sun, the 31-year-old didn’t train today as a result. Sexton has been the subject of weeks of speculation regarding his fitness and it now appears the game […]

10 years ago

A number of homes in Galway are currently without water, according to Galway Bay FM. Areas affected include Castlelambert, Cartymore, Carnmore, and Athenry. Repair workers are currently working to restore the supply while motorists are advised that a stop and go traffic management system will be in place from lunchtime today. The works are expected to […]

10 years ago

We’ve had to live through the annual misery that is January but there are plenty of reasons why we can look forward to February with some positivity. Such as:  1. The Six Nations is back Six weeks of day drinkin’? Don’t mind if we do. It all gets underway on February 4.  View this post on Instagram […]

10 years ago

We’re all for enjoying a peaceful solo pint of an evening (or morning, afternoon, whenever) but there’s nothing worse than having no one to mind your drink when you need to answer the call of nature.  There’s always the danger that a crafty cheapskate will have no qualms about necking the rest of your pint or even an innocent member of […]

10 years ago

As the temperatures drop and the rain falls, it’s heartening to see people reach out to those less fortunate. Limerick bar and café Chez Le Fab have gone above and beyond by setting up a coat rack outside their premises where people can leave coats that they no longer need or indeed take one if they’re feeling […]

10 years ago

People passing through Cork’s Bishop Lucey Park last Friday had to avoid a man whirling fireballs attached to chains, the Irish Examiner are reporting. Mikolaj Plichcinski, aged 35, pleaded guilty to wilful obstruction of the free passage of people as well as failing to stop when instructed by Garda Donal Daly and failing to provide his name […]

10 years ago

GAA fans in the south of the country need no longer look enviously upon Dublin’s behemoth Croke Park. Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork has undergone a massive renovation and the results are something else. The new 45,000 capacity ground in Cork boasts a state of the art gym, a premium level dining area as well as 1,500 […]

10 years ago

Here comes the bride… as well as a bloody big bill. Weddingsonline.ie have released the findings of their latest survey which asked over 2,000 participants about how much they spent on their big day and the results are quite revealing.  The average budget including honeymoon is a whopping €24,427 while half of the couples surveyed admitted to going over budget. 15% said said […]

10 years ago

Ed Sheeran today released the official video to his last single ‘Shape Of You’ and it’s certainly a memorable one.  In the clip, the songster appears to play boxer who catches the eye of a young lady at his gym.  The two embark on a budding romance as Ed works his boyish charms on the new object […]

10 years ago

The Irish Examiner are reporting that famed antique and vintage shop P. Cashell’s on Winthrop Street in Cork is set to permanently close its doors.  The store is known for the sale of Irish historical artefacts, as well as local crafts and antiques. Paul Cashell’s father Paddy started trading in 1954 and Paul puts the closure partly […]

10 years ago

Police are investigating reports of a mass brawl after a Conor McGregor Q&A event in Manchester on Saturday night.  The Irish UFC star had just finished taking part in the session in front of 5,000 people at the EventCity venue. According to the Manchester Evening News, police initially thought that the fracas involved up to 100 people but it’s […]

10 years ago

Burger lovers rejoice.  The Cork Burger Festival starts today and is scheduled to last all the way to Sunday.  The festival will celebrate all the meaty goodness the city has to offer and there are feckloads of venues taking part, all of which you can check here. A plethora of pop-up restaurants and burger tasting events will be […]

10 years ago

Much-loved RTÉ sports presenter Des Cahill came over all shagadelic as he got down and dirty on Dancing With The Stars last night.  .@sportsdes – class act! great sport! Hahahaha! Make sure he does this on Up for the Match next Sept @grainne_seoige pic.twitter.com/aYWUYPRS6Q — Cllr. Cathal Crowe (@CllrCathalCrowe) January 29, 2017 Irish people were left flabbergasted […]

10 years ago

Move over, Westlife. The nation has a new reason to love Sligo.  The county has been named European Capital of Volunteering for 2017. Sligo takes over from London and, according to the Irish Mirror, its new role will be to “showcase and celebrate acts of volunteering in all its forms and encourage people across Ireland and Europe to get involved.” Speaking […]

10 years ago

Some grim news for commuters this Friday afternoon. Dermot O’Leary from the National Bus and Railworkers Union says workers will not take today’s cost-saving measures lying down. Referring to cuts announced by transport bosses today, which include a blanket reduction in allowances, as well as cuts overtime rates, Sunday premiums, and sick pay benefit, Mr. O’Leary said: […]

10 years ago

The days of waiting for what seems like hours while on the phone to the passport office could soon be a thing of the past.  Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan has today announced a new online tracking service which will allow people to check the progress of their passport applications.  As well as that, a more interactive […]

10 years ago

UK Comedian Russell Brand have announced five Irish dates as part of his new ‘RE:BIRTH’ tour.  Unfortunately, the the Forgetting Sarah Marshall  and Get Him To The Greek star won’t be hitting Irish shores until May 23 2018 but it’ll be well worth the wait if his previous sets are anything to go by: Here’s the full […]

10 years ago

It’s the social media battle for the ages and Ryanair have taken another hit at rival Aer Lingus. The low-fares airline have jumped on the back of Trainspotting fever with their latest post. Of course, Aer Lingus don’t come away unscathed as another reference is made to a recent immigrant smuggling controversy they have been embroiled in.  […]

10 years ago

It’s been announced that comedian Tommy Tiernan will be joining an all-star line-up for the 2017 Live At The Marquee festival in Cork.  Tommy will be joining the likes of Elton John, Nathan Carter, Elbow, Al Porter, Picture This, Christy Moore and Cliff Richard at the event which will take place throughout June and July.  After yapping […]

10 years ago

Anyone who remembers the classic Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel might be reminded of the episode featuring Crazy Betty, an eccentric store owner obsessed with low, low prices. Sligo store EJ Menswear, ran by EJ Wallace who is something of a local celeb in the town, have released a Braveheart-inspired ad to promote their sale which is […]

10 years ago

Shopaholics, we hope you’re sitting down. Retail giant Penneys is set to anchor a massive new €70m development in Carlow, it has been revealed.  The project is set to bring around 225 new construction jobs to the town and will incorporate the existing Penneys store along with additional adjoining land on a site totaling 6.5 acres.  It’s thought that the project […]

10 years ago

Ireland has been up in arms since is was revealed that a winning €88m Euromillions ticket was sold in this country earlier in the week.  First we all heard that an syndicate from an island had won the jackpot, then rumours circulated that the winning ticket had been sold in Cork. Tonight, the National Lottery […]

10 years ago

The whole of Ireland was looking around suspiciously at each other earlier this week when it was revealed that someone had won €88m on the Euromillions jackpot.  While it certainly wasn’t us (we wish), it got us thinking. What would we spend the money if we had bagged all that cash? Given that us Irish are quite a predictable […]

10 years ago

Ireland head coach Tom Tierney has named five uncapped players in his squad for the 2017 Women’s Six Nations Championship.  Props Ilse van Staden (Ulster) and Ciara O’Connor (Connacht) as well as scrum half Ailsa Hughes (Leinster), out-half Jemma Jackson (Ulster) and winger Eimear Considine (Munster) will all be hoping to win their first caps throughout […]

10 years ago

We never need much of an excuse to tune into Graham Norton of a Friday night and we certainly won’t be missing this week’s edition of the BBC chat show. The upcoming episode is set to be an ode to new movie release T2: Trainspotting as well as the classic 90s original Trainspotting. This Friday! […]

10 years ago

Not many short films can lay claim to directly affecting people’s lives but we reckon this is one of them. Two years ago, Belfast journalist Lyra McKee gained a lot of attention for a blog post she wrote in the form of a letter to her 14-year-old self.  The story has now been made into a […]

10 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for information after an elderly lady was captured stealing money from a till in a Carlow café. According to the Independent.ie, the woman, wearing a hat and scarf, searched through the personal belongings of staff before heading to the till where she took all but €15. Owner Leona Rocca, who also owns the […]

10 years ago

Ahh, weather presenters. Where would we be without them? Feckin’ soaking wet and freezing in nothing but a pair of shorts for the most part. Joanna Donnelly is one such hero but last night she caused mass confusion with her RTÉ weather forecast sign-off: I’m not poking fun just wondering why the Forecaster said […]

10 years ago

Last week it was the baptism barrier and this week Foil Arms And Hog are providing parents with more relatable comedy as they tackle childcare in their latest sketch.  All mams and dads will know just how expensive childcare can be in this country so hopefully the clip provides some inspiration:  READ NEXT: This Foil, Arms And […]

10 years ago

We haven’t seen a scandal like this since Craggy Islands’s Annual All Priests 5-a-side Over 75s Indoor Football Challenge Match… against Rugged Island.  Eagle-eyed observers spotted something fishy about one of Donald Trump’s bodyguards during the new American President’s inauguration parade last week.  See if you can spot what’s amiss: Wait a minute… These are fake hands! Some have suggested […]

10 years ago

51 people were arrested between January 23rd and 25th across the Kilkenny region, according to KCLR FM. Nine premises were searched under warrants issued under the Criminal Justice (Theft & Fraud Offences) Act 2001, and the Misuse of Drugs Act. 16 of the arrests were executed for crime incidents, while the other 35 were carried out […]

10 years ago

It’s being reported that the standout hero of the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2016 campaign is on the verge of a big money transfer to Crystal Palace. The versatile Robbie Brady, who has been at Norwich City since July 2015, saw his star rise after a number of impressive performances at last summer’s tournament in France culminating in a dramatic […]

10 years ago

Tallaght comedian Al Porter will take up the role of Today FM’s lunchtime presenter, the station announced this morning. The news broke via a live Facebook stream of the Dermot and Dave show and it’s fair to say Al was beside himself with glee: Here’s the best of the online reaction as people have expressed mixed […]

10 years ago

Keep you’re eyes peeled if you’re hanging around Westport tomorrow as a couple of ‘Babestation’ models will be roaming the streets of the Co. Mayo town. A much-publicised mix-up whereby callers to the adult chatline were accidentally getting through to residents in Westport has resulted  in an amicable acknowledgment of the blunder.  Let’s give the residents of Westport a rest today […]

10 years ago

Katie Taylor’s scheduled March 18 fight in New York is off, according to her promoter Eddie Hearn.  The Olympic gold medalist had been due to feature on the undercard of the Gennady Golovkin and  Daniel Jacobs fight at Madison Square Garden According to Hearn, organisers appeared to have an issue with Katie fighting the night after fellow Irish fighter Michael Conlan makes […]

10 years ago

Met Éireann have issued a yellow wind warning for coastal counties which is set to last from 6am today until midday tomorrow.  Today, strong and gusty southerly winds will reach gale force along exposed Atlantic coasts. It will continue to be windy through the night with particularly strong and blustery southeast winds. The west and southwest coasts will also […]

10 years ago

You may have noticed recently that the days are getting slightly longer which means Ireland’s favourite conversation starter is back.  Coming out with ‘Isn’t there a grand aul’ stretch in the evenings?’ is a surefire way to break the ice with any Irish person at this time of year and people are already making the most of it. Here’s […]

10 years ago

The nominations for the 89th Academy Awards have been announced and Ruth Negga leads the way for Ireland Ethiopian-born Ruth has been nominated for best actress for her role in Loving while The Lobster starring Colin Farrell is up for Best Original Screenplay. Check out a selection of nominations below: Best Actress Isabelle Huppert – Elle Ruth […]

10 years ago

We’re big fans of James Blunt around these parts and we’re not ashamed to admit it.  The ‘You’re Beautiful’ singer has left a number of would-be online trolls red-faced with his retorts to their harsh comments: Prince Harry. By text. BOOM! RT @dinolauz: Who the fuck invited James Blunt to the Invictus Games? — James Blunt […]

10 years ago

She was the first pop superstar of the new millennium and now Lifetime are have documented the height of ‘Britneymania’ for their new TV film.  Britney Spears shot to fame at the age of 17 and growing up in the public eye resulted in a number of controversies and public meltdowns.  She’s been out of the […]

10 years ago

We’ve a fierce habit in Ireland of taking the piss out of Americans and other nationalities for being unable to pronounce some of our native first names.  Well, this Tipperary lad has now demonstrated how hard it can actually be. He’s recorded himself tackling some of the more difficult Irish names and the results are […]

10 years ago

Everyone’s favourite songster Ed Sheeran is back with brand new material and lo and behold, he’s got a track called ‘Galway Girl’.  pic.twitter.com/sXBLQKX1zS — Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) January 11, 2017 Ed’s recently appealed for Irish Dancers to feature in the video for the track and if it’s authenticity he’s looking for then he need look no further than this video […]

10 years ago