When the book is written on the impact of boy bands on international pop culture, it’s fair to say that a special chapter will be reserved for Ireland. Back in the mid-90’s, Louis Walsh’s Dublin five-piece Boyzone sprang to international fame with a string of catchy hits and best-selling albums before they passed the torch onto […]

9 years ago

Sending children to school in Ireland is getting more and more expensive according to the latest survey from the Irish Credit Union League (ILCU ).  On average, back-to-school spend now stands at €1,209 per child compared with €1,185 last year. The survey found that one in four parents will have to forego some back-to school items […]

9 years ago

James Bond hasn’t been seen since Spectre was released in 2015 but it’s now been confirmed when cinema audiences can acquaint themselves with 007 once more.  Eon Productions and MGM studios said in a statement that the 25th Bond film will be released in the United States on November 8 2019 with a traditional earlier […]

9 years ago

A new survey of motorists has revealed that Irish people are the second worst in Europe when it comes to checking social media when driving.  The study was carried out by Ipsos Mori on behalf of Aviva and quizzed drivers from seven countries across the continent. The results found that only the Italians (17%) admitted […]

9 years ago

The Star Trek franchise is over 50 years old now and since it was first released it seems like it has divided the world’s population into two categories: One that are absolute experts in all things Enterprise and another that couldn’t tell a Klingon from a Kirk.  However, judging by the trailer for upcoming Netflix […]

9 years ago

Dedication, adversity, Olympic medals and a whole lot of comedy. It was only a matter of time before somebody raised the idea of a movie based on the lives of Irish rowing sensations Gary and Paul O’Donovan.  But which Hollywood actors are brave enough to take on the unique personas of the Olympic silver medalists? Scottish screen […]

9 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was killed in Limerick last night. The man, who is aged 40, was struck by a car on Kileely Road in the Thomandgate area of Limerick at around 11.35pm on Sunday.  He was taken to University Hospital Limerick where he was later pronounced dead. The driver of the car, […]

9 years ago

Bono and the rest of the U2 lads put on quite a homecoming show at Croke Park on Saturday night.  All in all, people seemed to have a great time as these reactions will testify. It seems that the legendary rockers enjoyed themselves too and even resorted to the most millennial of activities – posting […]

9 years ago

Love Island? More like Hate Island, am I right?  Never has a TV show divided opinion in such Marmite-like fashion and for better or worse it all ends tonight.  Whether you’re a fan of the antics of the islanders on the TV3 reality show or not, it’s fair to say that it has kept tongues wagging […]

9 years ago

Anyone with half a brain knows that if you come at Conor McGregor in a social media sparring match you’re not going to come out on top.  Someone should have told Golden State Warriors NBA star Draymond Green before he took to Instagram to tell McGregor he didn’t approve of The Notorious wearing what he […]

9 years ago

The music world is still coming to terms with the tragic death of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington at the age of 41 yesterday. Tributes have poured in from around the globe to a man who many see as a voice of the generation who grew up in the 2000s.  A lovely video has emerged of one […]

9 years ago

Facebook funnyman Owen Colgan regularly entertains us with his quirky social media posts but we’re actually tempted to take his latest one quite seriously.  You will too, that is if you like pints of course, but first you’ll have to get through an intense four days of squatting.  According to Owen’s obviously well-researched regime, Friday […]

9 years ago

Sean Spicer has formally resigned as Donald Trump’s Press Secretary after a disagreement over a new communications director.  According to Newstalk’s Richard Chambers, it now means that “all the pieces are now aligned for Spicer to be appointed US Ambassador to Ireland”. Just saying: All the pieces are now aligned for Sean Spicer to be […]

9 years ago

Remember the name.  Gina Akpe-Moses won a rare athletics gold medal for Ireland as she romped to victory at the 100m final at the European Athletics U20 Championships in Italy.  The 18-year-old put in an outstanding performance to beat Germany’s Keshia Kwadwo and Ingvild Meinseth of Norway to second and third place.  You can see how much it […]

9 years ago

The Greek island of Kos is reeling today after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake on Thursday night left two people dead and more than 120 injured. The island has always been a popular destination for Irish holidaymakers and one group of friends escaped potentially disastrous consequences largely thanks to one simple decision.  Paddy Leonard from Dublin shared the […]

9 years ago

Irish football fans showed at the Euros in France last year that win, lose or draw they’ll always be in good spirits and this news about the 2018 World Cup in Russia should put an extra spring in their step. Following your country in major tournaments in far-flung places can be an expensive hobby but […]

9 years ago

Police in Co. Down have closed off a forest park after a body was found.  According to RTÉ, the discovery was made in the forest around Hillsborough Lake. A forensic tent has been erected and a PSNI operation is continuing. No further details have been released.

9 years ago

Music fans across the globe are in shock this evening as the death has been announced of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington. According to the BBC, the 41-year-old’s body was found at a private home in Los Angeles at 9am local time (5pm Irish time). It is being reported that the cause of death was suicide. Chester was […]

9 years ago

Nine Irish medical students have been injured in a road accident in Malawi, according to the Irish Mirror.  The students are thought to have been on placement in Zambia and were traveling in Malawi.  One of the students is thought to have suffered a broken collarbone while the condition of the others is unknown. The […]

9 years ago

Thursday night movie anyone? Handsome Devil, which numerous critics have called the best Irish film of 2017 is available from today on Netflix. The movie stars Nicholas Galitzine and Fionn O’Shea as a couple of unlikely friends at an all-boys school obsessed with rugby. It’s largely a hilarious coming of age tale with a huge […]

9 years ago

It’s pretty standard among the younger generations of Ireland that nobody really goes to mass anymore. The Catholic Church is in decline and the thirst for religious guidance is pretty much on the wane. Which means you don’t have to worry about things like remembering how to bless yourself or whether you need to kneel […]

9 years ago

We love our grub here in Ireland but where’s the best place in the country to nab some top quality eats? We reckon the following list is a good place to start. The Restaurants Association of Ireland has revealed the 10 finalists in its ‘Foodie Destination’ competition for 2017.  The competition aims to celebrate Ireland’s unique and […]

9 years ago

The BBC’s Friday night chat king Graham Norton is among a host of stars whose massive salaries have been revealed today. Given the size of some of the pay cheques, it’s understandable that some of those at Auntie Beeb were sweating this morning at the fear of a backlash, Gary Lineker being one of them.  […]

9 years ago

We hope you brought your brollies to work because it’s going to start pouring down in a big way. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for the WHOLE country no less, with rainfall reaching 35mm in some areas.  Meanwhile, AA Roadwatch has warned motorists to take extra care when driving, leave plenty […]

9 years ago

“If I hadn’t seen such riches I could live with being poor.” The words penned by Mancunian indie icons James could well have been written in tribute to the ever-changing Irish weather.  No sooner are we all out lying on the grass and dolloping ourselves in factor 50 are we told that the country will […]

9 years ago

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has launched a new national strategy on drug and alcohol use in Ireland, the Irish Times is reporting.  The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill will place restrictions on the sale of alcohol, separate it from other products in retail outlets, and limit advertising. Varadkar hopes that it will become law by the end […]

9 years ago

Over the weekend, Chris Quinn from Greystones captured the hearts of the nation and the tennis world as a whole by joining in with Kim Clijsters and her pals for a game of women’s doubles at Wimbledon. The craic was had by everyone present and the now 2.7 million people who have watched the clip on […]

9 years ago

Lidl in Portrush, Co. Antrim was the scene of a bizarre dispute yesterday as a man brought his pet sheep on his shopping trip. When confronted with store policy, the man pointed out that there was a rule about ‘no dogs’ but nothing had been said about ‘no sheep’.  Portrush Lidl today the guy said […]

9 years ago

It was August 2008 when I handed in my thesis at the end of a long hard summer of typing absolute nonsensical jargon. I now found myself thrown out on my own into the big bad world of searching for employment.  Only problem was, Ireland had found itself smack bang in the middle of a great, […]

9 years ago

Doctor Who has been played by 12 different actors since first hitting TV screens in 1963.  The lead character in the cult BBC science-fiction programme has been portrayed by the likes of William Hartnell, Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant and, currently, Peter Capaldi.  What have all 12 got in common? All men. That’s about to change […]

9 years ago

A woman in her 60s is fighting for her life after the car she was occupying with her husband was pulled from the Swilly Burn River In Co. Donegal.  According to the Irish Mirror, the car left a nearby road and the couple were saved after two passers-by pulled them the vehicle. The incident occurred just […]

9 years ago

Since the release of Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens in 2015, Skellig Michael in Co. Kerry has been thrust into the international limelight.  The makers of the hit movie were so taken with the stunning island that they came back to film scenes for Episode VIII- The Last Jedi which will be released in […]

9 years ago

Try not to be confused if you’re chatting with your pal and they suddenly try to sell you a pair of shoes. Facebook has announced that ads will soon be displayed in its Messenger app after trials in Thailand and Australia.  In a bid to further monetise the service, which has 1.2 billion monthly users, advertisements […]

9 years ago

Yesterday’s Champions League qualifier between Linfield and Celtic was on the radar for security forces since it was announced a few weeks ago.  The Belfast side, who have a mostly Loyalist following, hosted the Glasgow giants who are famed for their vociferous Irish-Catholic support.  As expected the visitors emerged victorious, winning 2-0 in a relatively […]

9 years ago

Fresh searches for two missing crewmen from the ill-fated Rescue 116 helicopter have been postponed until Monday due to weather.  According to RTÉ, it had been hoped that the searches could get underway today but Superintendent Tony Healy, who is coordinating, says the search will now get under way on Monday when the weather improves. […]

9 years ago

Us Irish are never shy about getting in front of a camera and trying out new things. “Wimbledon? I’ll probably win the feckin’ thing!” That was clearly the thought going through the head of this fan as he piped up with some advice during a women’s doubles legends match involving former tennis star Kim Clijsters.  […]

9 years ago

Last weekend, the Waterford hurlers raised eyebrows across the nation by dumping perennial All-Ireland winners Kilkenny out of the All-Ireland by a score of 4-23 to 2-22. As with every year, Irish eyes across the globe are transfixed on our national sport throughout the summer and it seems news of The Déise’s victory over The […]

9 years ago

A 35-year-old Irish woman has died while climbing Mount Kiliminjaro in Tanzania.  According to the Irish Independent , Majella Duffy was traveling with a group called Earth’s Edge.  Originally from Fermoy in Co. Cork, it is understood that she became unwell at an altitude of around 4,000 feet.  Earth’s Edge released a statement which said: “A […]

9 years ago

While Grogans Pub on South William Street is one of Dublin’s most popular spots for a pint, its clientele can hardly be described as a microcosm of the whole population of Ireland. That said, given its central location in the capital and reputation as a hub for tourists and locals alike, we can see why The Guardian newspaper […]

9 years ago

A few weeks ago, Leo Varadkar was generally only known within our shores but since taking up the position of Ireland’s youngest-ever Taoiseach, it seems the world and its mother want a piece of him. The Castleknock man has now achieved enough fame that even TIME magazine has done a piece on him. He proudly […]

9 years ago

It was the movie the world was obsessed with five years ago and now it’s been released on Irish Netflix. Les Misérables starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway among others in a stellar cast won multiple awards including the best Supporting Actress Oscar for Hathaway who only appeared on screen for 15 minutes. It’s an adaptation of […]

9 years ago

Talk to anyone who has been to South America and you’re likely to hear stories of the breathtaking Machu Picchu, bustling Rio De Janeiro or the vast salt flats of Bolivia but the continent has a number of lesser-known gems which may slip under the radar for any backpackers setting off on the journey of […]

9 years ago

Ah, the relationship break-up. It’s something most of us have experienced and has given scriptwriters material for plays, movies, books and songs since the dawn of time.  But what is the science behind the whirlwind of emotions you feel when you and your lover call it a day? We haven’t a clue. Luckily, TV3 are […]

9 years ago

Sports Minister Shane Ross has said the “sky is the limit” if Ireland’s bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup is successful and that includes a possible bid to bring the Olympics here.  Ireland is competing against France and South Africa for the 2023 global tournament and Ross feels that success could open the […]

9 years ago

RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes has told the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action, and Environment that she would like to see an increase in the TV licence fee. Currently, the fee stands at €160 but Forbes said she would like to see it raised to €175. She said: “The current uncertainty around the TV […]

9 years ago

RTÉ continued their recent trend of airing captivating documentaries on some of Ireland’s best-loved people last night with their hour-long programme ‘This Is Christy’. Following on from last week’s well-received John Giles documentary, this intimate look at the Aslan frontman and his bandmates appeared to draw in a lot of viewers and the reaction was […]

9 years ago

In this era of Netflix and perfectly legal internet streaming, it takes a lot for us to look at a TV schedule and actually feel quite impressed. Tonight, however, it seems like both RTÉ and TV3 have come up with the goods. The only thing is, we can’t decide which one to watch tonight and which […]

9 years ago

Stop what you’re doing and just look at these photos.  Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland (AADI) has today released pics of its first litter of assistance puppies.  The eight Golden Retriever/Labrador cross pups were specially-bred in order to tackle a five-year waiting list for children with autism who need highly-trained assistance dogs.  So not only are they adorably cute, they will actually spend […]

9 years ago

Irish sporting figures giving memorable TV interviews has become quite a trend in recent times. We all remember how the O’Donovan brothers shot to international fame with their down-to-earth, unrehearsed takes on their way to winning silver medals at the Rio Olympics last year. It now seems that the Cork pair have a rival for gassest Irish […]

9 years ago

While Ed Sheeran sold a record 300,000 tickets for his 2018 Irish gigs when they were released on Saturday, it seems that anyone who was disappointed will still get the chance to see their idol. Aiken Promotions have this morning confirmed that the ‘Shape of You’ star has added and extra date at both Páirc […]

9 years ago