The Fine Gael Árd Fheis is taking place this weekend and while it may be overshadowed by some major sporting events, a large number of people will be keeping an eye on proceedings. Which is why if you’re caught on camera at the event you should probably be careful keep your hand gestures to family-friendly. […]

9 years ago

The countdown is well and truly on for for tonight’s World Cup play-off first leg between Denmark and the Republic Of Ireland. RTÉ has just released its pre-match promo and its bound to get you in the mood. We still have to get through the rugby between Ireland and South Africa at (5.30pm) first so […]

9 years ago

Republic Of Ireland football supporters are famed worldwide for their antics, never more so then during the European Championships in France last year.  Today, they’re in Copenhagen ahead of tonight’s World cup play-off with Denmark and have set up camp outside Victoria’s Secret in the city. It makes sense as the lingerie store is right […]

9 years ago

The red chair segment on ‘The Graham Norton Show’ is usually a highlight as audience members come on to share funny, ridiculous and sometimes downright horrific stories of things that have happened to them. Last night though, John from Bangor in Northern Ireland told the most disgusting story ever shared on the show which even […]

9 years ago

A Danish Football Association official has been called out for comments which have been widely viewed as anti-Irish.  Communications manager Jakob Hoyer remarked that he doesn’t wanted Danish supporters having to sit near “drunk Irish fans”. In recent days it has emerged that any Irish supporters sitting in the home section at tonight’s World Cup […]

9 years ago

Dublin Airport has been awash with green all day as hordes of Irish soccer supporters have been making their way to Copenhagen for tomorrow’s World Cup Play-Off.  Spirits are high with confidence boosted from last month’s unlikely victory in Cardiff and the Irish invasion on the Danish capital is only going to get stronger over […]

9 years ago

It’s the one question we all dread when we are interviewed for a job. Everything’s gone fine, you’ve made a good impression and then bam… “So… do you have any questions?” Mind goes blank, body tenses up and a whole load of random words start falling out of your mouth. Well done. You’ve blown everything. […]

9 years ago

It’s not even Christmas yet but now is the perfect opportunity to start planning the trip of a lifetime for summer 2018. USIT Ireland has just opened the J1 application process for the summer of 2018 and those who are interested can avail of a massive €400 discount if they book before November 24. Not […]

9 years ago

There’s nothing worse than having your friend move to Dublin for college and coming back home as a notion-filled gobshite. This dilemma is captured perfectly by comedian Stevie Cahill in the below video as he picks up his old mate who is now into skinny hazelnut lattes and tai chi green tea. Take a look […]

9 years ago

The most anticipated ad of the year is here! John Lewis released their 2017 Christmas ad this morning after sending out a couple of hints during the week. As expected, the ad features a gruffalo type creature hiding under the bed of a little boy before they befriend each other. We now know that the […]

9 years ago

Can you remember where you were when Katie Taylor won gold in 2012? When Ronan O’Gara secured the Grand Slam in 2009? When Ray Houghton stuck the ball in the English net in 1988? Okay, maybe you weren’t alive for the last one but some of us were. A new series starting on RTÉ tonight […]

9 years ago

After last week’s high-profile episode featuring Ibrahim Halawa and Conor McGregor, ‘The Late Late Show’ has bagged another major coup for this Friday.  Ryan Tubridy will be chatting to Olympic gold winning medallist and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner who is known for her role on ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’.  The interview is sure to get […]

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New figures collated by Bord Bia indicate that Irish people are now spending an accumulative €7.8 billion a year on food outside the home.  The numbers account for all food sold in takeaways, hotels, vending machines, pubs and coffee shops. The information is contained Irish Foodservice Channel Insights Report, and comes from data provided by 33,000 outlets […]

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If you feel like 140 Twitter characters aren’t enough to express your feelings then we’ve got good news for you.  From last night, the social network doubled the amount of characters people can use to 280 meaning we can now have twice the fun with our inane ramblings.  A couple of months back, certain high-profile […]

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A Detective Garda narrowly escaped serious injury last night after a shot was fired over his head in Co. Kildare last night. The Irish Independent is reporting that the incident occurred as Gardaí pursued a black Audi car suspected to have been occupied by members of a burglary gang. It’s thought that the car with a […]

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Sport plays a massive role in Irish society. Whether playing or watching, it’s used as an escape, bringing people together in glory and defeat and gives us a welcome break from the stresses of everyday life.  However, it’s important to remember that sport is just that and this message was articulated so eloquently by a […]

9 years ago

The Rebel City was taken over by jubilant soccer fans last night as the victorious Cork City men’s and women’s teams were welcomed home. Both sides won their respective FAI Cup Finals at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday with the women’s team beating UCD Waves 1-0 followed by a penalty shoot-out victory for the men […]

9 years ago

If you’re planning a Monday night in front of the telly you could do worse than tune into RTÉ’s documentary ‘Golden: Our Fifty Years Of Marriage’. The programme follows eight Irish couples who have reached the milestone as they tell of their courtship all the way up to present day against a backdrop of social, political […]

9 years ago

In the words of Father Dick Byrne of Rugged Island, “we’re going to win, Cyril.” The countdown is on for the Republic Of Ireland’s World Cup showdown with Denmark, the first leg of which takes place this Saturday in Copenhagen.  The news the Danes are sweating over the fitness of four members of their squad […]

9 years ago

New figures released by AA Home Insurance have revealed that the annual cost of owning and maintaining a family home has risen by over 3% in the last 12 months to €16,169.15. This equates to about 43% of the national average wage. The annual findings are are made up by using the current average property price to […]

9 years ago

A spate of catnappings up and down the country in recent weeks has culminated in some heartbreaking news released yesterday evening.  Last month, Newry-based pet shop Pet Connection created this map which points out where cats have gone missing and while the incidents originated in the north, they had spread down as far as Dublin and beyond. Yesterday, […]

9 years ago

Gardaí in Limerick have released shocking images depicting a traffic incident last night which left a car facing downwards towards a basement while wedged against a wall. According to the Irish Mirror, the female driver lost control of her vehicle after colliding with another car at around 7.45pm yesterday. Both the woman and the […]

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Minister Of State John Halligan has written to the North Korean Embassy in London to request permission for a visit to the reclusive state.  Halligan wants to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a bid to instigate peace talks amid ongoing tensions with the U.S. and Donald Trump.  Speaking on ‘Today With […]

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The full moon this Friday and Saturday night will will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.  It will be approximately 12,000 miles closer to the Earth than normal and is known as a Beaver Moon. Why a Beaver Moon? November’s full moon occurs at the time of year when historically hunters used to set […]

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People across Ireland are facing the dreaded reality not being able to use Whatsapp this morning. The messaging app went down around 8am and people took to Twitter to make sure they weren’t the only ones.  WhatsApp down? — Jon Maliepaard ???? (@ie_jon) November 3, 2017 WHATSAPP IS DOWN. HOW WILL WE COMMUNICATE AND SEND […]

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RTÉ’s investigation into shocking conditions in the Irish rental market aired last night to much anger. Nightmare To Let depicted squalid conditions in overcrowded properties in Dublin, Cork and Louth among other counties. If you missed the eye-opening documentary, presented by Barry O’Kelly, some clips have been made available by RTÉ which can be viewed […]

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If you’re planning a weekend cinema trip there’s plenty to choose from as a load of intriguing titles are coming out on Friday.  From documentaries about Conor McGregor and an Irish Holocaust survivor to a much-anticipated thrilling starring Colin Farrell and Barry Keoghan we’re spoiled for choice.  Conor McGregor: Notorious  Delve into the world of […]

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Throughout his acting career, Cillian Murphy has displayed quite a talent for playing the villain. Take his role as The Scarecrow in the Batman Begins as a case in point.  Tonight, we get to see the Corkman at his devilish best when 2005 thriller Red Eye airs on 3e. Murphy plays Jackson Rippner who charms Lisa Reisert […]

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New Census figures released today have revealed the towns in Ireland where residents reported the best and worst health. Taking into account towns with a population of over 10,000, Malahide in Dublin came out on top with 92.5% of its residents reporting good health. This was followed by Carrigaline in Cork with 92.4% and Maynooth in […]

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If it’s exhilarating 90s action adventure you’re after from your TV viewing tonight then look no further than The River Wild on 3e. The 1994 thriller will bring you right back the golden age of renting a VHS in the local video shop and settling in for a Saturday night’s entertainment.  Starring Kevin Bacon and […]

9 years ago

The Central Statistics Office has released it Vital Statistics Annual Report for 2015 and the figures indicate that the average age of Irish mothers is on the rise.  In 2005, the average age of a woman giving birth in Ireland was 31.0 while in 2015 the average figure was 32.5 years of age. For first-time mothers, […]

9 years ago

Health inspectors found 53 different species of mosquito in Ireland when carrying out surveillance last year, the Irish Independent is reporting. The creatures, including ones which spread malaria, were found around points of entry such as Shannon Airport, Dublin Airport and the seaports of Dublin, Cork, Waterford and Limerick. The were generally discovered in bushes and […]

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Irish Water has set up a website to make it easier for those who paid water charges to get refunds.  Users can visit www.water.ie/refunds to receive a refund of €200 and €325. Head of Irish Water Eamon Gallen said: “Irish Water have been working in the background for several months to ensure that refunds will be ready to […]

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Louis Theroux, the king of real-life documentaries, is back tonight with a thought-provoking look at the issue of anorexia. In Talking To Anorexia, Louis gets up close with patients at two London eating disorder facilities and viewers will learn some of the devastating effects of the illness which they may not have known about.  Check […]

9 years ago

In recent years, Halloween costumes have shifted from the usual witches and ghosts to more topical references of news stories from throughout the year.  The Ballyragget GAA scandal emerged just in time this year and it’s been spoofed in this frankly genius outfit which was posted by Rory’s Stories on Twitter. There’s your winning Halloween […]

9 years ago

For the past few years, The Rubberbandits have been among the leading voices surrounding mental health issues in Ireland.  As recently as Friday night, Blindboy Boatclub appeared on The Late Late Show with Ryan Tubridy and spoke openly about his own issues with anxiety and depression.  Unfortunately, and largely due to the work of social […]

9 years ago

A number of Irish women are going to attempt to break a world record next year by organising the world’s largest skinny dip.  It’s all in aid of children’s cancer charity Aoibheann’s Pink Tie on June 9 2018 on a secluded Wicklow beach. It’s a women only event and the organisers are looking for at least 980 […]

9 years ago

We’re all used to putting our clocks back at this time of year but an expert has warned us that we could being doing unnecessary damage.  Horologist Kevin Chellar of Timepiece Antique Clocks on Patrick Street in Dublin suggests merely stopping your clock for one hour instead of turning it back.  Why? He explains to the […]

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Katie Taylor has long been an Irish sporting legend but last night she further staked a claim for being our best ever by winning the WBA Women’s Lightweight World Title in Cardiff. She overcame Anahi Esther Sanchez and it was without doubt the greatest achievement of her fledgling pro career and her greatest night since […]

9 years ago

Newstalk presenter Dr. Ciara Kelly has claimed in a series of tweets that there is an ‘Irish Harvey Weinstein’ operating in the media here.  This morning, the newly-appointed ‘Lunchtime Live’ host sent this original tweet which claims that someone she knows was raped by the man 40 years ago: This was followed up by a […]

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Katie Taylor’s fledgling professional boxing career continues in earnest tonight as she takes to the ring with the WBA Lightweight title in her sights.  Fresh off the back of Ireland’s historic victory over Wales in Cardiff a few weeks back, Bray’s favourite daughter will come up against Anahi Esther Sanchez from Argentina in the Welsh […]

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Prepare to step back in time as RTÉ has begun releasing some vintage footage of news broadcasts from days gone by. Over 9,000 hours of footage from 1985-1999 will be released to the public daily with a new year becoming available each day. Yesterday, 1985 was released and the archives contain some gems from Des […]

9 years ago

It’s been quite a week for RTÉ’s Washington correspondent Caitriona Perry as she was revealed to be one half of the new Six One presenting team alongside Keelin Shanley. After four years of stellar work in the States, Perry appeared on The Late Late Show last night to discuss her career with Ryan Tubridy but […]

9 years ago

Amazon is launching a new service which will allow couriers to enter buyers’ homes if they not there to receive their deliveries The BBC is reporting that those who sign up for Amazon Key will need to have a smart lock and a Cloud Cam camera.  The camera will record the courier who will then […]

9 years ago

While Halloween is decent craic as an adult, it can’t beat the innocence of the trick or treating days. Whether you donned a mask, a black bag or a Liverpool jersey in honour of Jamie Redknapp (or Steve McManaman?), this video by The 2 Johnnies will bring the memories flooding back. Apart from the egg […]

9 years ago

Stranger Things fans are on tenterhooks ahead of the release of season two tomorrow and and Netflix have just added to the excitement with the release of a brand new behind-the-scenes show to go with it.  Beyond Stranger Things is hosted by ‘super fan’ Jim Rash and features behind-the-scenes stories and analysis of the second series.  Pretty […]

9 years ago

It will remembered as one of the most talked-about events of summer 2017 and two months later tongues are still wagging about the Conor McGregor v Floyd Mayweather fight in Las Vegas on August 26.  Mayweather came out on top after ten rounds but McGregor surprised many by lasting so long and putting up a […]

9 years ago

‘Gobshite’ has always been a largely Irish term but it’s not unknown for it to be used by our friends across the Irish Sea.  The term just rolls off the tongue and is can be used in equal measure towards our worst enemies, our best mates or even rival football teams. That appears to be […]

9 years ago

When we think of Bulmers, apples and orchards are generally the first things that spring to mind. Apart from beer gardens, of course.  It seems like Storm Ophelia had the same idea last week as she contributed to this amazing scene at the Bulmers factory in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.  These pictures captured by Jonathan Ryan […]

9 years ago

Two words… Leonardo DiCaprio.  Now that we’ve got your attention, you’ll be pleased to know that the quintessential Hollywood heart-throb is on TG4 tonight, starring in a movie about J. Edgar Hoover, the first director of the FBI.  DiCaprio plays the titular character in J. Edgar, as the film guides us through his 50-year career during […]

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