You’ve probably noticed a trend in your Facebook scrolling recently whereby the recognisable face of Irish actor Colm Meaney is appearing more regularly. Some of you may also be wondering why he appears to be wearing a Star Trek outfit while offering up some Irish colloquialisms and singing about Jack Charlton.  It’s all down to a […]

10 years ago

Antrim “Personally, I think The Burren is far more spectacular than the Giant’s Causeway” Armagh “Ye’ve only won ONE All-Ireland?!” Carlow “Ah, Carlow. We always stop there for a toilet break on road trips.” Cavan “Ya wouldn’t lend us a Euro, would ya?” Clare “Isn’t that where Trump has his hotel?” Cork “I think Dublin is doing a […]

10 years ago

It’s fair to say here in Ireland we are absolutely mad for our sport.  While the sweet smell of triumph and the bitter taste of defeat have been experienced by everyone at some point or another, there may be some unmissable events that you are yet to attend. Here’s a list of some of our […]

10 years ago

Gardaí have arrested 42 people in Kilkenny over the past three days as part of Operation Thor. According to the Irish Mirror, 23 were for crime offences and 19 were on warrants . Operation Thor is a national anti-crime strategy which was launched in 2015. Kilkenny officers searched 19 premises and seized illegal drugs with a […]

10 years ago

AA Roadwatch has confirmed that diversions are in place in Cork City after a collision.  The incident occurred on French’s Quay and emergency services are at the scene.  More information here. CORK CITY: Emergency services dealing with collision on French’s Quay. Diversions from South Main St onto Barrack St https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr — AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) June […]

10 years ago

The Maryam Mosque in Galway which endured a horrific attack earlier this week is to hold an open day this Saturday.  According to Galway Bay FM, the move is seen as an opportunity to welcome non-Muslims to gain a better understanding of the Islam religion and culture.  The Mosque has received an outpouring of support since the […]

10 years ago

Despite the rainy weather outside, you really should have your summer wardrobe pretty much planned out by now. If not, perhaps this Instagram post shared by Primark, or Penneys to us Irish, will help. They reckon it’s the must-have top of the season so it might be best to nab one before stocks run out.  View this post […]

10 years ago

If you were ever in doubt about how ridiculously some people behave while online then a perfect example has arisen this afternoon. The Rubberbandits, known for their influential social media posts, took to Twitter to highlight a well-meaning cause by animal welfare organisation Limerick Feral Cats. The group has taken in stray felines from Turkey […]

10 years ago

Conor McGregor’s quest for world domination is showing no signs of letting up, a fact confirmed by Forbes as they released their 2017 list of the 100 highest-paid athletes in the world.  In a list topped by footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, McGregor is ranked at joint 24th with the Real Madrid star’s teammate Gareth Bale.  Not […]

10 years ago

Are you familiar with the agony of sending an inappropriate Whatsapp message to the wrong person? Ever declared your undying love to an ex after a few drinks or ruined your chances of a second date with a new flame because of eager fingers? Read on. A new Whatsapp update is set to allow users […]

10 years ago

Irish people are well used to having family members spread all over the world but with modern technology, keeping in touch with home isn’t as difficult as it once was. New six-part RTÉ series Missing You documents the long-distance Skype calls of a number of Irish familes and features the laughter and tears of mammies, granddads, […]

10 years ago

Researchers at UCD and Trinity College have found that young men who switch from driving to cycling are in particular danger on Irish roads.  While making the switch is seen as beneficial and can see a reduction in conditions such as cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, dementia, depression and type II diabetes,  the demographic faces a […]

10 years ago

If you weren’t convinced on the beauty of the county of Mayo or the kindness and warmth of its people, it’s should change your mind. GAA stars Aidan O’Shea, Lee Keegan and Colm Boyle star in this video made by Mayo.ie and it’s three minutes well worth watching.  In the video,t he trio travel to […]

10 years ago

“It’s a terrible shock.” “What is?” “Being married for 25 years, and finding out your husband’s a prick.” The Snapper. Two words that when placed together fill Irish people with joy, giddiness and an insatiable desire to deliver a few quotes from the 1993 movie. The expletive-laden comedy usually gets an airing on Irish TV […]

10 years ago

President Higgins has taken to Twitter to wish all those beginning their Junior and Leaving Cert exams today the very best of luck.  Michael D acknowledged not only the students themselves but teachers and families who offer them support.  President Higgins sends his best wishes to students starting their #LeavingCert and #JuniorCert exams today: #Exams2017 […]

10 years ago

New figures have revealed the most commonly used illegal drugs in Ireland.  The data released by the European Monitoring Centre For Drugs And Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) shows that cannabis is the most popular drug among people aged 15 to 34 in this country. 13.8% of those in this age group have used the drug at […]

10 years ago

New figures released by the Road Safety Authority have revealed that men have racked up twice as many penalty points on Irish roads than women in the past decade.  From 2007 to 2016, male drivers received 1.59 million penalty points compared to just 740,000 for female drivers.  (image credit: RSA) Most of the penalty points were […]

10 years ago

The latest ‘Carpool Karaoke’ with James Corden has dropped and this time it features the one and only Ed Sheeran. At the time of writing, the video has been online for two hours ago and has already amassed an absolutely whopping 494,368 views, a figure which is sure to rise throughout the day. Particularly when people hear […]

10 years ago

A man is being detained in Wexford in connection with the London terror attack at the weekend. The news comes after one man was arrested in Limerick and released without charge. Gardaí are looking to establish links with Rachid Redouane who was one of the attackers who carried out the atrocities at London Bridge. He had previously […]

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As tonight marks the eve of the 2017 Leaving Cert which will be giving teenagers the absolute fear up and down the country, we thought we’d take a trip down memory lane to when it was our turn. We’re sure all of you can relate to pretty much all of the following: 1. Not sleeping […]

10 years ago

A man is recovering in hospital after becoming stuck between two boulders following a fall on Friday.  The 67-year-old was carrying out work on his land when he fell into the crevice. According to RTÉ, the man was stuck there until around 4.30pm on Monday when he was found by two walkers halfway between Moycullen and […]

10 years ago

Revenue officers have seized contraband tobacco worth more than €1m. According to RTÉ, two tonnes of the illegal tobacco was found in a Polish-registered truck at Rosslare Port on Monday morning.   A man in his 40s was questioned and his truck was seized.  Officers detected the stash with the help of a dog called Alfie.  READ […]

10 years ago

Not good news if you’re a fan of Graham Norton. The Corkman has been speaking about reducing the number of chat shows he does every year. While The Graham Norton Show airs 30-40 times annually, the affable host would be happy to reduce that number.  Speaking at the Listowel Writers’ Week Festival in Kerry over […]

10 years ago

The number of Irish teenagers using sunbeds has risen since a ban on their use by under 18s was introduced in 2014.  According to the Irish Times , a survey has revealed that the percentage of teens using sunbeds has risen from 7.4% to 8.8% since the new legislation was introduced. The research was led […]

10 years ago

Niall Horan has become the first Irish person to reach 30 million followers on Twitter.  The One Directioner absolutely destroyed anyone else on the list with MMA star Conor McGregor taking second place with a relatively tiny 4.1 million followers.  via GIPHY The Notorious shares the runner-up spot with fellow combat sports beast Séamus of […]

10 years ago

The HSE has confirmed it is investigating the work of Father Joseph Maskell in Ireland. The American priest’s name has become well-known around the world thanks to recently released Netflix documentary The Keepers. The show centres on alleged abuse inflicted by Maskell on a number of different victims as well as the murder of Sister Cathy […]

10 years ago

The imam of a Galway mosque has tweeted pictures of damage to the building after it came under attack yesterday evening. Ibrahim Ahmed Noonan told the Irish Times that up to 100 people were left terrified after rocks smashed through the windows at the Masjid Maryam Mosque during prayer hour.  Noonan feels that the attack […]

10 years ago

Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll’s wedding in April was by far the most high-profile ceremony of 2017 so far.  The great and the good of the sporting, music and movie worlds descended onto Cong in Co. Mayo to help the golfer celebrate his nuptials. However, it turns out Rory and his new bride pulled the wool […]

10 years ago

As movie double acts go this is a pretty decent pairing. Irishman and general sound lad Domhnall Gleeson teams up with Hollywood legend Tom Cruise in the upcoming black comedy/crime thriller American Made, directed by Mr And Mrs. Smith chief Doug Liman. The flick tells the true story of airline pilot turned drug smuggler Barry Seal (Cruise) who […]

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A total of five men lost their lives on Irish roads over the June Bank Holiday weekend.  Each man was involved in a separate accident, with the incidents taking place in the counties of Meath, Wicklow, Mayo, Roscommon, and Fermanagh. A lorry driver in his 40s died after his vehicle jackknifed on the M1 in Co. Meath […]

10 years ago

Brollies at the ready, folks. Met Éireann are predicted a lot of rain for the upcoming week. According to their website: “The outlook is for very unsettled weather for the rest of the week as Ireland lies in an Atlantic airflow.” Showers are set to continue into Thursday while Friday is going to be a […]

10 years ago

Huge news emerging from Cork.  The city’s Holy Smoke restaurant has taken to Instagram to announce its amazing new concoction – the doughnut burger.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Holy Smoke (@holysmokecork) on Mar 30, 2017 at 11:00am PDT Consisting of two slices of cheesy heaven, crispy bacon and BBQ sauce […]

10 years ago

Who are we playing against? The Boys In Green will take to the pitch this evening against South American visitors in the form of Uruguay. Uruguay. Are they the ones with the bitey guy? If you’re referring to serial chomper Luis Suarez then yes. The Barcelona man has been punished for biting opponents not once, not […]

10 years ago

If you’re still looking for a way to spend the Bank Holiday weekend, look no further than Bloom 2017 in the Phoenix Park.  Now it its 11th year, the Bloom Festival has grown from a means for horticulturalists to showcase their talents to a much-anticipated annual platform for gardeners, chefs, craftspeople and many more. Given the […]

10 years ago

Gardaí in Kildare have done something which a lot of UFC fighters have failed to do… get near Conor McGregor. Of course, despite his bad boy image, The Notorious is an upstanding member of Irish society so there is no indication that he was up to any mischief. The two guards in the photo looked […]

10 years ago

1. First of all, it’s International ‘Leave The Office Early’ Day Click here if you don’t believe us. Need we say more? 2. Look at the feckin’ weather  It could be miserable all weekend. Make the most of it.  via GIPHY 3. Those beer garden pints won’t drink themselves Get them while they’re cold… via […]

10 years ago

Talk about a trip down memory lane. Irish hip-hop group Rusangano Family have given us all flashbacks of the greatest days of our lives. We are, of course, referring to our primary school years when our biggest worries amounted to doing a few sums and writing about 10 sentences for homework each evening.   The trio […]

10 years ago

If you’re planning on heading out to celebrate the Bank Holiday tonight, we recommend setting the recorder before you do. Irish TV, for all we give out about it, is delivering some absolutely quality viewing this Friday evening and we’re already visualising our slippers and cup of tea.  For starters, RTÉ 1 will be showing the critically […]

10 years ago

We love a good pun here at Lovin so we were delighted to stumble upon a picture of a chipper in Knocknagree, Cork which is doing the rounds online. Posted to Reddit by MickyBangBang , ‘Facecook’ has gained a lot of attention, mainly for its unique name and its meaty tribute to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. […]

10 years ago

The National Lottery has revealed the top ten Irish luckiest retailers since 1988.  Top of the list is the An Post at the GPO in Dublin which has sold a whopping 14 jackpot-winning tickets totaling €15,054,036 since the Lotto began 29 years ago.  Next is O’Neill’s in Bridgend, Co Donegal which has earned punters 12 wins to […]

10 years ago

Gardaí are dealing with a multi-vehicle collision on N22 Cork/Killarney road. The incident occurred at Ovens this morning and the road remains closed. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes while emergency services deal with the incident.  CORK: The N22 Cork/Killarney Rd is closed at Ovens following a multi-vehicle collision. Use an alternative route. https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr […]

10 years ago

Boxer Michael Conlan is fast becoming one of Ireland’s most treasured sportspeople as his blossoming professional career continues to rise.  The Belfast man is also a big football fan and since he’s been spending a lot of time in the States recently, he turned up to support the Republic of Ireland when they took on […]

10 years ago

Rugby star Jamie Heaslip isn’t taking part in either the Ireland or Lions tours this summer so what better way to spend some free time then hit the books with some of the world’s most famous people? The Leinster man is off Stateside participating in a course in Business of Entertainment, Media at Harvard Business […]

10 years ago

Those doughnut fiends amongst us will be well aware that today is National Doughnut Day. Sure they would have it marked on the calendar for months.  We imagine some of those same legends feature in these pics taken at Huckleberry’s Doughnuts in Cork.  Some of the hungry bunch have been queuing since 5.50am to get […]

10 years ago

Gardaí are investigating after shots were fired at a house in Drogheda overnight. According to LMFM , a family of four were in the house at the time but nobody was injured. The station is reporting that a male was seen running from the scene by a neighbour. Gardaí have preserved the scene and are […]

10 years ago

From Dermot Morgan and Brendan Grace, Tommy Tiernan and Dylan Moran and everyone else in between, Ireland has a rich history of producing hilarious comedians that have had the country’s sides splitting for generations.  The industry as always been tough to break into but in these modern times, anyone and everyone can post their witty […]

10 years ago

Foil Arms And Hog are back with their weekly dollop of Irish observational humour. This time, the subject matter revolves around the behaviour of mothers when guests are expected to call to the house. As we all know, when such a situation arises, it’s all hands on deck as God only knows what would happen […]

10 years ago

Like most of us, Topaz will be celebrating the Bank Holiday this weekend. Unlike most of us, in doing so they will be selling cheap petrol at 14 locations around the country.  You can fill the motor up at just 99 cent a litre at the following petrol stations: Saturday, 9am for 99 minutes: Topaz […]

10 years ago

Manchester has been the focal point of the world for the most unimaginable reasons in the past couple of weeks.  However, in spite of the horrors that occurred at the end of the Ariana Grande concert on the night of Monday May 22, the city has become more loved worldwide than it already was for the […]

10 years ago

Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after the discovery of a man’s body in Waterford yesterday morning. The man was found at an apartment on Wellington Street at around 9.20am. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Murder investigation launched following yesterday’s discovery of a body in Waterford apartment — RTÉ News (@rtenews) June 1, […]

10 years ago