It appears Ireland’s Repeal The 8th movement has been gaining support from further afield.  Over Portugal, people are getting behind the campaign as depicted by the following street art spotted in Porto: Spotted in Porto, Portugal recently! #repealthe8th pic.twitter.com/zrqrvbRob8 — Abortion Rights IE (@freesafelegal) April 11, 2017 The mural was recently used in a global […]

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The Galway International Arts Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and has announced a pretty decent line-up to mark the occasion. In conjunction with iconic venue Róisín Dubh, it’s been revealed that two of Ireland’s most popular acts, 2FM DJ Jenny Greene & the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and The Coronas, will be appearing at the Absolut […]

10 years ago

Researchers at NUI Galway’s School of Medicine and University Hospital Galway have discovered a form of superbug which is thought to be resistant to even the most powerful antibiotics.  The discovery of the NDM enzyme is thought to be the first of its kind in European seawaters.  According to the Irish Examiner, the two beaches […]

10 years ago

If you were to put together a dream cast for a crime flick chances are most people would have Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Harvey Keitel in there. Throw in director Martin Scorsese in the mix and we have a bonafide classic on our hands.  This dream has become a reality as Netflix […]

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A trader at the West Waterford Festival of Food is said to be devastated after all her takings were stolen on Sunday.  The festival, which takes place in Dungarvan attracted large crowds over the weekend.  Fiona Falconer owns Wild About, a small artisan food company in Wexford and told WLR FM: “Our two black bum […]

10 years ago

Iceland has become a rather popular destination in recent years for Irish tourists but it appears it’s quite easy to forget where it is. Eagle-eyed Twitter user Patrick Flaherty was browsing an Aer Lingus airline magazine when he spotted a gap where the island should be.  @Icelandair it looks like Aer Lingus doesn’t believe your […]

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As many as one in five Irish people are now following a gluten-free diet but according to a leading expert they are wasting their time and money. Professor Fergus Shanahan from UCC’s Department of Medicine, told Today With Sean O’Rourke this morning that only around 1% of the population suffer from coeliac disease which is a genuine […]

10 years ago

If you’ve got your hands on a €50 note in recent days, it be worth giving it a thorough once-over.  Gardaí in the south of the country have warned the public that a number of counterfeit €50 notes being used in Limerick and surrounding areas. Given that the bill has been given a makeover recently, people […]

10 years ago

Who says the President has to be impartial? Michael D. Higgins, while born in Limerick, has never made any secret of his Galway allegiances. He attended university at UCG and has previously served as President of Galway United Football Club.  Yesterday, having attended the Tribesmen’s absolute thrashing of Tipperary in the National Hurling League final, […]

10 years ago

We’ve all heard the bullshit hangover remedies that are supposed to have you walking on water mere hours after sinking a rake of pints.  For Irish people, it seems that the tried and tested methods are the best. Predictable as we are as a nation, we’ve plumped for for the traditional Irish fry up as […]

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A man from Northern Ireland has passed away after being hit by a suspected drunk driver in Majorca, according to the Irish Independent.  The 40-year-old was struck by a car at Calle Pinada, off the Calle Punta Ballena, at about 3am local time on Sunday.  Police arrested a Spanish citizen who tested positive for alcohol […]

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Millions upon millions of people are going to be pretty upset this morning if these reports are anything to go by.  The Daily Star is reporting that Ed Sheeran is planning on quitting the music industry to concentrate on living a normal life.  A source told the newspaper: “Ed has pretty much achieved everything there […]

10 years ago

Firefighters have been battling through the night to bring a massive gorse fire in Cork under control.  Four units of the fire brigade are at the scene at Guagán Barra where at one point the fire came within 100 metre of a farmhouse.  Forest fire #kealkil #Bantry crew in attendance @corkcountyfire pic.twitter.com/w4JgdTMF0B — Bantry Fire Brigade […]

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It was only last week that Ed Sheeran wowed crowds with two shows at Dublin’s 3 Arena and now rumours are surfacing that he may return to the city as early as next year.  The speculation has gathered pace as Boylesports has suspended betting after one punter placed a €200 bet on the ‘Shape Of […]

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It seems like Ireland hasn’t seen a celebrity wedding this big since Posh married Becks at Luttrellstown Castle back in 1999.  Tomorrow, Northern Irish golfing sensation Rory McIlroy will wed Erica Stoll in a glitzy ceremony at Ashford Castle in Co. Mayo. The list of rumoured famous faces is a who’s who of the entertainment […]

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It’s one of the worst habits of any road user and thankfully most people are horrified when they see it. Alas, we still do see it and far too regularly. Using your phone while driving has been proven time and time again to affect your concentration and doing so has caused countless road injuries and […]

10 years ago

Honestly, when we heard ‘chip purse’ we thought ‘that’d be dead handy for carrying the three-in-one home from the Chinese.’ It appears it has a completely different meaning though.  Last month, in conjunction with the release of Beauty And The Beast in cinemas, Primark UK announced they were selling purses in the shape of popular […]

10 years ago

So this is what are mams get up to when we’re not around. Youtube channel Facts has shared a video of three Irish smoking weed for the first time in Amsterdam and it’s fair to say they enjoyed it.  The post was in honour of 420 Day, April 20, when the usage of cannabis is […]

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Irish lottery players will be spoilt for choice from today as they can now take part in a number of overseas jackpot draws. The Multi Lotto website today launched multilotto.ie which will allow Irish players access to a range of draws such as America’s massive Powerball and Mega Millions games.  via GIPHY All in all, there […]

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Cork will be a haven for some of the world’s most talented singers and musicians next week as the the 63rd annual Cork International Choral Festival takes place in the city.  One of the biggest and oldest festivals in Cork, more than 5,000 singers and 50,000 visitors will descend on the Rebel City from Ireland, Europe and beyond […]

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Mother Nature is planning on hitting Ireland with all four seasons in one weekend, according to Met Éireann.  The weather experts are predicting sunshine and showers (some wintry) and even some winds thrown in for good measure.  Referring to today, they said: “Good sunshine across southwestern counties, with early mist and fog patches clearing here, […]

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A man has been arrested after a girl (7) was seriously injured in a three-car collision outside Portarlington in Co. Laois.  According to the Irish Independent, the girl was traveling with her mother and four-year-old sister.  The man, who is in his 20s, had been driving one of the other vehicles. He is currently being […]

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The Central Statistics Office has today released figures which suggest the age at which Irish people generally purchase their first home.  The results, based on Census 2016, showed that renting was more common than owning before the age 35.  After this, more householders owned rather than rented their home.  It appears Irish people are buying […]

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Long before the distractions of mobile phones, social media and what have ya, 90s kids were able wile away their hours productively by playing games consoles. The Super Nintendo was by far one of the most popular along with its arch-rival the Sega Megadrive. You were either one or the other and there was no […]

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Tomorrow marks the last Friday before payday so if you’re anything like us you’ll be avoiding going out. Don’t knock it. Staying in on a Friday night is become increasingly tempting as we get older, especially when the likes of Graham Norton is on our screens to entertain us. Tomorrow night, the Corkman welcomes compatriot […]

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Imagine. All this time we thought the key to happiness it was a big pile of doughnuts and some high-quality Netflix. On the contrary, according to new research carried out at University College London, happiness can be found by following a simple five-step plan.  The study headed up by Professor Andrew Steptoe, Head of the Department […]

10 years ago

It’s Thursday so that can only mean one thing. A new Foil Arms And Hog video has been released for your viewing pleasure.  This week, the trio have turned their considerable comedic talents to something which is generally no laughing matter – the break-up.  Most of us have either been there ourselves or had to […]

10 years ago

Given their recent record in All-Ireland finals, Mayo could probably do with trying out a new Superstition or two.  Enter soul superstar Stevie Wonder who has reportedly been nabbed by golfer Rory McIlroy to perform at his star-studded wedding at the lavish Ashford Castle this Saturday. We thought a man of Rory’s golfing talents would […]

10 years ago

Move over, Belfast’s Obel Tower. Ireland’s new tallest building could be on its way to Cork.  According to the Irish Examiner, US-based Kerry developer Kevin O’Sullivan has bought a site at the Port of Cork and wants to put a 40-storey tower right in the middle of it.  If it goes ahead, the building would […]

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It’s a show that’s split opinion since it first aired on Irish TV last year but it looks like Bridget & Eamon is going stateside.  The RTÉ comedy production starring Jennifer Zamparelli and Bernard O’Shea has been picked up by Amazon in the US.  American viewers will now be able to take a peek inside a […]

10 years ago

We’d like to think this error was down to a genuine mistake rather than blatant ignorance. If you’re in any way a sports fan or even a regular Twitter browser, you’ll probably know that the 2017 squad for the British And Irish Lions tour to New Zealand was announced earlier today.  11 Irish players were […]

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The average price of an Irish house rose 10.7% in the year up to February 2017, according to the Central Statistics Office Property Price Index which was released today.  This amounts to a increase of 8.1% in the year to January and an increase of 5.4% in the 12 months to February 2016. In Dublin, residential […]

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In February of this year, Úna-Minh Caomhánach from Kerry shocked her Twitter followers by posting a drawing which depicted the appalling abuse she has experienced on a daily basis in Ireland: I drew this because this has happened to me again and again. These are real comments and racial slurs from very real people. pic.twitter.com/uoGPkjcGDa […]

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One of Ireland’s most underrated festivals has announced its 2017 day-to-day line-up.  Indiependence which takes place at Deer Farm in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork has become increasingly popular in recent years and the upcoming edition may just be the best yet. Friday August 4 will see Tom Odell, Sigma and Hermitage Green wow the crowds before […]

10 years ago

Take a look at the person to your left. Now do the same to the person to your right. Now offer to make them a cup of tea, a sandwich or whatever the hell they want because they might just be the holder of last night’s €500,000 winning Euromillions plus ticket.  via GIPHY We can […]

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Katie Taylor, Conor McGregor, Saoirse Ronan, Ruth Negga. You name ’em, if they’re Irish and successful, Britain will try and claim them as their own. Now they’ve only gone and committed the most mortal sin against our Emerald Isle. They’re trying to pass off the famous Aran jumper as being a British product.   via […]

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Gardaí in Bray are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying the body of a man found last month. The discovery was made on Bray beach on March 27. Images were released in a post on Facebook this morning along with the accompanying appeal: “Gardaí in Bray are renewing their appeal for the public’s […]

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Irish couples are the worst for decision-making at the best of times and now we know who is to blame. According to new research carried out by Carphone Warehouse, men are more decisive than women. Who knew? Of the 1,001 adults surveyed, 60% of men said that they make decisions and stuck to them compared […]

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Yesterday, we told you that a pornographic video had emerged online which featured what appeared to be a Garda in uniform.  It garnered a lot of attention and now the woman who uploaded the clip to a popular porn website has spoken about the reaction.  Speaking to Buzz.ie, she said of the ‘Carla4Garda’ clip:  “Everyone deserves […]

10 years ago

They say us Irish are a fighting breed and this story proves just that. Footballer Greg Cunningham, who plies his trade over in England for Preston North End, unfortunately fractured a leg in Easter Monday’s clash with Norwich City. Quite a serious injury for a professional footballer, you would think. The Galwegian is made of […]

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Very Twomey, the Cork mother whose campaign to legalise medicinal cannabis has captured the nation’s imagination, is set to take to the streets again this weekend. Last month, Vera undertook a journey from her home city to the government buildings in Dublin in a bid to highlight the plight of her daughter Ava who suffers […]

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Work is set to get underway in Limerick today on Ireland’s biggest commercial property development outside of Dublin. The 100,000 square foot Gardens International office on Henry Street will provide state-of-the-art office, retail, residential, education and enterprise space at over €500m worth of investment.  The building is set to house 750 posts and support 150 jobs during construction. […]

10 years ago

A one-liner featured in classic ecclesiastical comedy Father Ted has been voted into the top 10 TV put-downs of all time.  In a poll conducted by UKTV Play to mark the launch of another legendary sitcom Blackadder on the channel, a line delivered by the late Dermot Morgan as Father Ted Crilly is ranked at number […]

10 years ago

What would you make of this collaboration? Ed Sheeran, being the absolute messer that he is, has teased about forming a musical trio with John and Edward Grimes, AKA Jedward, Ireland’s favourite Eurovision twins.  A video posted on Instagram shows Ed doing an admittedly decent impression of the giddy pair.  View this post on Instagram […]

10 years ago

The Irish Coast Guard has released a statement after three people were rescued from the River Boyne in Co. Meath last night.  Drogheda Coast Guard responded to a call at around 9.30pm on Monday. Upon arrival, they found three people clinging to an upturned boat.  In a statement, the Drogheda Coast Guard said: If you see […]

10 years ago

There’s a grand auld stretch in the evenings but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the odd sneaky Netflix evening throughout April. If the line-up of new releases is anything to go by then you won’t be short of options as there appears to be a pile of brilliant original series as well as some […]

10 years ago

Thorntons chocolate company has issued a statement asking anyone who purchased its personalised hollow dark chocolate Easter eggs to return them immediately.  The products allow consumers to provide a message to loved ones written in icing on the front of the egg. However, the icing may contain milk, something which wasn’t mentioned as part of […]

10 years ago

One quarter of Irish people will eat up to EIGHT Easter eggs this Bank Holiday weekend. That’s according to research carried out by Repak who also found that Irish people will spend almost €40 million on more than 17 MILLION eggs this year.  60% of those who buy chocolate eggs in the days ahead will spend up […]

10 years ago

Celebrations are underway at Bray Sea Life Centre as the first Irish-born Cownose Stingray has arrived.  The baby Cownose Stingray comes in at 30cm long and 680g in weight but experts say it’s still to early to determine whether it’s male or female.  Celebrations are under way at National SEA LIFE Bray following the birth of […]

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1. Freedom of choice You’re not forced to eat turkey so you can have whatever the hell you want.  via GIPHY 2. It’s sunny Well, I mean… it’s usually sunnier than Christmas. via GIPHY 3. Chocolate An obvious one but perhaps the most important. via GIPHY 4. No presents You’re not obliged to buy presents for […]

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