All Together Now has confirmed that the 2020 edition of the Waterford festival will be headlined by the one and only Godfather Of Punk, Iggy Pop. The American-born musician will take to the Curraghmore Estate stage for what will be his first Irish performance in 12 years. Iggy sprang to fame as lead vocalist of […]

7 years ago

After much anticipation, the creative team at John Lewis are back with another one of their now traditional Christmas ads. Having used the music of Elton John in 2018 and the likes of Oasis, Keane and Elbow in years previously, this time they’ve gone for the stylings of American rock band REO Speedwagon. The band’s […]

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Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city and with such a long history behind it, there’s no shortage of interesting things to see and do. However, once the heavens open, options can be a bit limited. That doesn’t mean you should be stuck in your gaff as there are plenty of indoor activities that can keep you […]

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In recent years, Christmas FM has become as much a part of the festive season as mince pies and crippling Christmas morning hangovers. Since 2008, the station has been bringing festive cheer to Irish airwaves and indeed international audiences via the magic of the internet. Of course, this year will be no different with Christmas […]

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If you find yourself at a loose end in Galway City, look no further than Tigh Nora right in the heart of the Latin Quarter. I found myself wandering the streets one Monday evening a while back, taking in the atmosphere and generally just strolling around what is fast becoming my favourite place in […]

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A New Year is on the horizon and with it a new set of food trends. But what kind of grub will we be seeing on our Instagram feeds throughout 2020? Well, according to the 2019 Food & Drink report by Waitrose, there will be four main contenders for the food trends crown next year. […]

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Fame comes with plenty of rewards but being recognised everywhere you go can come with a few downsides. Not so for Niall Horan who’s far too clever for that kind of thing. The Mullingar man has taken part in a wide-ranging interview with football media company Copa90 in which he speaks about a number of […]

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The Dublin teenagers who performed an impromptu duet at Connolly Station last week were reunited on The Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ last night. Irish Rail shared a video of Darragh Smith and Stephanie Starpong performing Say Something by A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera on the piano at the Dublin station. The rendition […]

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Get the hats and scarves ready because Met Éireann is predicting that the Irish weather is about to take a turn for the worse. The rest of the weekend is set to be a wet one with a risk of hail and thunder later on before rain spreads across the country on Sunday evening. There […]

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It’s November 2001, the first Harry Potter movie has just been released and Ireland have secured qualification for the 2002 World Cup. Oh, and the nation is falling in love with the original Derry Girl, AKA Nadine Coyle. Granted, the singer’s first brush with fame revolved around history’s most famous passport debacle but it’s fair […]

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A few days ago, we reported that Lidl will be selling the Sega Mega Drive Flashback for the very tempting price of €69.99 just in time for Christmas. The news has certainly captured the imagination of the Irish public and the console is sure to be placed under more than a few trees before December […]

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As the old saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day but with this handy guide to the most stunning rooftops in the Eternal City you can build the perfect Roman itinerary in just a few minutes. Anyone who has been to Rome before will know that there’s an insane amount of walking involved […]

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The line-up for this week’s Late Late Show has been revealed and leading the way will be activist and writer Sinéad Burke. Fresh from appearing on Late Night With Seth Meyers over in the States this week, Sinéad will now feature on the biggest chat show of them all. She’ll be talking to Ryan Tubridy […]

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After a month of keeping audiences guessing, crime show Dublin Murders finished up this week to a fairly mixed reaction. While it was an enthralling series and generally well-received, people were a little bit peeved that not everything was wrapped up into a neat little package by the end of the final episode. Of course, […]

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Not only are the Irish women’s hockey team among the best in the world at their sport, they’re not bad at the old celebrating either. Who could forget this performance after they finished second in the World Cup last year? The girls were back at it on Sunday night after their epic penalty shuttles victory […]

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Colin Farell is in line to play The Penguin in the upcoming movie The Batman, according to reports. The film already has some of its major parts filled with Robert Pattinson confirmed to play the Caped Crusader, Zoe Kravitz playing Catwoman and Paul Dano signed up to play The Riddler. According to Variety, Farrell is […]

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Great news for the retro gamers out there as Lidl is set to sell the Sega Mega Drive Flashback from December. The even better news is that at €69.99, it’s an unreal price for something that is sure to provide hours of nostalgic entertainment throughout the winter months. The Flashback comes with a load of […]

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Over the coming days, Dublin Murders will wrap up after a four-week run that has captivated and confused TV audiences in equal measure. BBC viewers will find out what the hell is going on with Rob/Adam later tonight while those watching on RTÉ  will have to wait until tomorrow to figure out just what happened […]

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News has broken this afternoon that legendary broadcaster Gay Byrne has passed away aged 85. RTÉ confirmed the news along with a statement from the former Late Late Show presenter’s family which says: “It is with sadness that Kathleen, Crona and Suzy wish to announce that their beloved Gay has died peacefully at home today, surrounded […]

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It’s been lashing rain in Cork this week and the forecast isn’t showing much sign of improvement. That doesn’t mean that you should be confined to your gaff as there’s plenty of fun to be found inside the walls of the city’s museums, bars and cafés. Put on the raincoat and make the most of […]

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For a long time, Roy Keane could have been considered as Cork’s most famous export but that was before a little show called The Young Offenders came along. The comedy has been a massive hit on both sides of the Irish Sea so it makes a lot of sense for Keano to get involved in […]

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When it comes to booking into a hotel, there are a few simple things that most people look for. If you’re anything like us, comfort is obviously a huge selling point, along with great food and a decent list of things to do. Pretty standard requirements for any hotel worth its salt, we’re sure […]

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It’s that time of the week again when we turn our phones off, draw the curtains and see what Graham Norton has to offer. If you’re also in the mood for a night on the sofa then you’re in luck because the Corkman has a star-studded line-up on his show this evening. Norton will be […]

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Festival season is over so that means festival announcement season has very much begun. One person who is wasting no time is Dermot Kennedy who has just announced three huge outdoor shows for next summer. The Dublin musician’s profile has risen massively in the last couple of years and next June his fans will be […]

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The line-up for this week’s Late Late Show has been revealed and it’s great news for followers of Blindboy Boatclub. The man behind the acclaimed Blindboy Podcast will be speaking to Ryan Tubridy about his new book Boulevard Wren & Other Stories as well as offering his opinions on technology and consumerism in the 21st century. […]

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Tonight is Halloween and if you’re all partied out, the sofa is always a reliable alternative to hitting the town. While October 31 isn’t an official holiday, TV companies are usually generous with their schedules for the night that’s in it and this year is no different. Stock up on popcorn, draw the curtains and […]

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Irish Rail has released a video that shows people risking their lives by crossing railway lines in front of trains. The minute-long clip is accompanied by the caption ‘Crossing railway tracks is not part of your train journey – stay off the tracks or it could be a short cut to death.’ While nobody in […]

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The winner of the best pub roast in Ireland has been revealed and to sample it, you’ll have to hit the road to Galway. Griffin’s Bar in Clifden is celebrating today after coming out on top at Knorr Professional Ireland’s Great Roast 2019 competition. The annual event is considered one of the top culinary competitions […]

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For over a century, the people of Ireland have been haunted by the county of Kilkenny and those who hail from it. Most of the country has at one point suffered at the hands of the Marble City’s ruthless streak, been battered and bruised as the murderous eyes of the county’s most powerful beasts bulge […]

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Now that the clocks have gone back, winter hibernation has very much begun. With the temperatures dropping, there’s nothing better than drawing the curtains after a long day at work and settling in for a TV binge. One show that has really captured the imagination this autumn is Dublin Murders, the joint RTÉ/BBC production that […]

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The Cork Jazz Festival has wrapped up for another year, with plenty of memories made to keep music lovers going for another 12 months. The annual event had attendees spoiled for choice with plenty of renowned Irish and international acts rolling into the Rebel City over the weekend. One such star was 78-year-old Martha Reeves […]

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It’s always one of the highlights of the October Bank Holiday weekend and yesterday, the Macnas parade delivered in Galway once more. Thousands of people lined the streets of the city as the parade snaked its way from NUI Galway, across Salmon Weir Bridge and Eglington Street, down Shop Street and towards Father Griffin Road. […]

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First off, can we all just acknowledge the speed at which this outfit was thought up, planned out and executed? Just a couple of weeks ago, the internet went into meltdown when Coleen Rooney stated that someone behind Rebekah Vardy’s Instagram account had been selling stories to tabloid newspapers about her personal life. The ensuing […]

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The clocks are going back this weekend and as much as you’d hate to admit it, summer is over and it’s never coming back. On the bright side, they can take our long evenings but can never take our cosy nights in. Graham Norton and Ryan Tubridy are both well settled into the new seasons […]

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Fans of music-themed movies have been spoiled in recent years with a number of big screen toe-tappers being released. At the tail end of 2017, millions fell in love with Hugh Jackman and The Greatest Showman cast before Lady Gaga and Rami Malek wowed us all in A Star Is Born and Bohemian Rhapsody respectively. […]

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It’s that time of year again, folks. The annual Harbour Bar Toastie Festival is returning to Bray for a third year and we’re already getting excited for all the delicious, melty goodness. The Harbour has taken pride of place by the Bray seafront for nearly 150 years and in 2017, an idea for a celebration […]

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The family of Irish influencer Jayda McCann has confirmed that she has passed away at the age of 24. Jayda had been battling a rare form of cancer called PEComa and today her family posted a message on her Instagram Stories which read: ‘Just want to update you all on Jade’s situation; Jade passed away […]

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The Bank Holiday weekend is upon us and for those with little ones in their lives, that means filling the days up with fun activities to keep them occupied. Sure, you could get stuck into the Lego for a few hours or stick Frozen on the telly for the 10,000th time. Alternatively, you could wrap […]

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Tourism Northern Ireland has launched a Game Of Thrones-themed stained glass windows trail in Belfast. Known as the Glass Of Thrones trail, it is designed in a way that each window coincides with an episode from the final season of the HBO drama. The 1.8-mile walk will take in many of the city’s major landmarks, including […]

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Lahinch, Co. Clare Consistent waves and an idyllic location make Lahinch one of the best surf spots in the country. Plenty of strong reef breaks for the more advanced surfer. Easkey, Co. Sligo Featured in surfing magazines the world over, this little beach is perfect for a surf whatever time of the year it is. […]

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Na na na na *click* *click*. If you’re now humming the Addams Family theme then mission accomplished. If you’re not, let’s swiftly move on. Ever since the spooky clan first appeared in the New Yorker cartoons in the 1930s, they’ve become a staple of pop culture, particularly around Halloween time. With a new animated feature […]

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With December still some way off, we’re going to have to wait a while before we’re singing along to festive classics brought to us by Christmas FM. However, the geniuses at the station have now come up with the perfect way to fill the gap by introducing a new seasonal station just in time for […]

7 years ago

The 2019 Rugby World Cup pool stage came to an end today and with it some bad news for Ireland. Japan’s sensational 28-21 victory over Scotland means that we finish second in Pool A and face a daunting meeting with holders New Zealand next Saturday. Of course, we did beat the All Blacks at the […]

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Annual leave is a blessing but when it gets towards the end of the year, you’ll often find that you’ve plenty of days left and nothing to do with them. That is until you remember that midweek is a great time to hit the road for a mini staycation. Accommodation is cheaper, towns are less […]

7 years ago

It’s the celebrity scandal that everyone is talking about and that isn’t limited to regular Joe Soaps like you and me. Nope, even Hollywood’s biggest stars are very much caught up in the WAG Wars between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy. Even if they don’t want to be. Take Paul Rudd for example. The Ant-Man […]

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Whenever monumental events take place, it’s quite natural to reflect on them a few days later and wonder if they did, in fact, take place. In the case Coleen Rooney vs. Rebekah Vardy, it appears that yes it certainly did. Otherwise, this catchy little number by Belfast comedian Paddy Raff wouldn’t make too much sense. […]

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It was all going so well. Ireland came into today’s Rugby World Cup clash with Samoa in need of a bonus point victory in order to clinch a quarter-final spot. It was all going rather swimmingly with three tries helping Joe Schmidt’s men to a 26-5 lead until it all went a bit pear-shaped in […]

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Wexford County Council has confirmed that work on a new 24km greenway will begin this month. The trail will link up with the existing Waterford Greenway, creating a 72km stretch from New Ross to Dungarvan. It will also go through South Kilkenny, with the greenway being built along a former railway line between Mountelliott and Waterford. […]

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What are you doing on November 29? Whatever it is, cancel it. Don’t worry, your mate with a birthday or your bride will understand when you tell them that that’s the night of 2019 Late Late Toy Show. Yep, literally next month Ryan Tubridy will be donning all kinds of outfits and ringing in the […]

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Here in Ireland, we’re well used to politicians getting involved in high-profile public feuds. Cast your mind back to 2002, when then-Taoiseach Bertie Ahern famously attempted to defuse the spat between Ireland manager Mick McCarthy and his captain Roy Keane and you’ll know what we mean. 17 years on from the infamous Saipan fiasco and […]

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