We’re fast approaching the end of 2017 now so we’re seeing a lot of ‘best of the year’ lists cropping up all over the place.  In the spirit of the time of year, popular and respected music site Nialler9 has compiled a list of the top 75 Irish songs of the past 12 months.  In […]

9 years ago

Gardaí in the south of the country have issued a strict warning to people parking illegally in disabled bays. A picture was posted yesterday on the Garda Síochána – Cork, Kerry & Limerick – Southern Region Facebook page which depicts a vehicle partly parked in a disabled bay in Tralee, Co. Kerry. The picture was […]

9 years ago

With just about a week until Christmas, if you haven’t bought any presents yet then it’s officially time to panic.  Finished? Okay. Take a deep breath and remember that in the era of the internet and what have ya, you don’t even have to leave your house to do any shopping. Most of the presents […]

9 years ago

Eminem releases his much-anticipated ninth studio album today and it features a host of collaborations with well-known stars.  Beyoncé, Pink, Skylar Grey and Alicia Keys all feature on Revival but on this side of the pond, a lot music fans will skip straight to Slim Shady’s unlikely combo with Ed Sheeran. Generations collide on River and […]

9 years ago

If there was any couple who needed a break from the spotlight recently it’s probably Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin.  They’ve had speeding fines, ‘date nights‘ with British pop stars and rumours of pub brawls during a hectic few weeks although all of that was down to Conor in fairness. The pair have now jetted off to New […]

9 years ago

Having a big family usually means splashing out a shit ton of money on loads of presents but it doesn’t have to be this way. Instead of spending your hard earned spends on the usual socks for dad, perfume for mam and toys for the nieces or nephews (okay, you better buy them toys or they’ll […]

9 years ago

They should rename it ‘The New Cork Times’. If you’re still reading after that admittedly questionable gag then we are eternally grateful. We probably won’t be writing for The New York Times any time soon, that’s for sure. One person who is though is Brooklyn-based journo Brendan Spiegel and he’s given the Rebel City an amazing […]

9 years ago

In recent years, watching The Snapper on TV has become just as much an Irish festive tradition as midnight mass and getting shitfaced on St. Stephen’s Night.  Perhaps the most quotable Irish movie of all time, there’s something in the Curley family we all seem to relate to. Whether it’s foul-mouthed Des, his long-suffering wife, or any […]

9 years ago

Former Leinster rugby player Damian Browne has faced a lot of challenges during his 16-year career but they all pale in comparison to the one he has just embarked on.  The Galway man, who has no maritime experience, has today set sail on an unsupported solo rowing mission across the Atlantic Ocean and if you’re […]

9 years ago

A new survey conducted by equality charity Stonewall has found that Republic Of Ireland football fans would be the joint-most comfortable with having an LGBT player in their team.  In a survey of fans from 38 different countries, the Green Army ranked at number one alongside Iceland. 87% of Irish fans would be comfortable if one of […]

9 years ago

Katie Taylor takes centre stage tonight as she defends her WBA Women’s Lightweight World Title for the first time. Having won the belt in October, Katie will headline a fight card for the first time since turning pro last year. She will come up against American Jessica McCaskill who has a decent record of one defeat […]

9 years ago

Republic Of Ireland captain Séamus Coleman has long been the darling of fans both here in Ireland and across the water where he plies his trade with Everton FC. His down to earth demeanour and charitable nature have seen the Donegal man become a favourite for the Irish side and the nation’s collective heart broke when he […]

9 years ago

Ah man Stranger Things Season 2 is over and we’re absolutely gasping for more of those crazy 80s adventures with Will, Eleven and the gang. The last episode left us with the grim feeling that we haven’t seen the last of the Mind Flayer and upside down world. What happens next? What new mysterious creatures and supernatural happenings will […]

9 years ago

In pre-internet Ireland, the release of the RTÉ Guide was a surefire sign that Christmas had begun. The red pen would come out to circle the movies and TV shows we wanted to watch over the festive season and there was always a decent interview with Zig and Zag somewhere in the middle. In […]

9 years ago

Let history mark Christmas 2018 as the greatest ever because the entire Back To The Future Trilogy is coming to Irish Netflix on Thursday.  The madcap antics of Doc Brown and Marty McFly have been a favourite for festive movie audiences since the release of the original in 1985.  Up until now we’ve had to rely on the […]

9 years ago

For most of us, getting nominated for a Golden Globe is something we can only dream about. We imagine if the day ever arrived, we’d be ready to shout it from the rooftops.  Not so, Saoirse Ronan. The Irish star learned yesterday that she had received the third Golden Globe nomination of her career for […]

9 years ago

Now do you believe us?  While man flu has often been dismissed as a ruse devised by moany men in order to get some TLC, it turns out that it might actually be the real deal.  A study conducted by Canadian scientist Dr. Kyle Sue has found that men suffer worse cold and flu symptoms than women and […]

9 years ago

For the first time ever, early arrivers at Elecrtric Picnic will be provided with entertainment on the Thursday night as the festival has announced an all-female comedy line-up to kick the 2018 festivities off.  On Thursday August 30, the Hazel Wood stage will play host to some of Ireland’s funniest gals before the festival officially […]

9 years ago

Sky News presenter Adam Boulton caused quite a stir over the weekend after he tweeted ‘some of you Irish need to get over yourselves’ following an interview he conducted with Tánaiste Simon Coveney.  Among a series of ill-thought-out questions, Boulton asked Coveney if the “kerfuffle” was necessary in regards to recent prolonged negotiations to ensure Northern Ireland […]

9 years ago

Dublin Airport has announced that five departures to Heathrow Airport which were due to fly on Monday have been cancelled. This is due to the knock-on impact of the freezing weather in London yesterday.  Due to the knock-on impact of yesterday’s weather in London, 5 departures to @HeathrowAirport are cancelled today. Please check with your airline. […]

9 years ago

Warnings are in place this morning as freezing temperatures are making for ‘treacherous’ driving conditions.  Roads across the country are affected by frost, ice and snow and Transport Infrastructure Ireland is advising motorists to stay below 80km/h on inland motorway networks. Extreme caution is also required on all secondary road networks. For those getting behind the […]

9 years ago

Having one of those lazy, scroll social media kinda days? Got a list as long as your arm of things you had to do today but haven’t gotten round to? Scientists reckon they’ve got just the hacks you need to make your days more productive.  Tom Corley, an expert on habits and wealth creation, researched […]

9 years ago

If you were a kid or teenager in the mid-’90s, the chances are you’ll be familiar with Streets Of Rage, one of the most popular games on the must-have console that was the Sega Megadrive. The aim was basically to wander the streets beating up baddies and while it probably wasn’t a great influence on our warped […]

9 years ago

After the announcement this morning that an agreement has been reached on phase 1 of extensive Brexit talks regarding the Northern Irish border, we could all do with some light-hearted entertainment.  This video by the hilarious BelfastLad provides just that as classic Christmas song Stop The Cavalry by Jona Lewie is sent up perfectly.  Apart from the […]

9 years ago

Got your work Christmas do tonight? Are you worried about have that one extra glass of vino which will make you switch from pleasant company to an absolute nightmare to be around? Read on. The Wall Street Journal has published tips from etiquette experts on how prevent inappropriate behaviour at festive shindigs.  According to the article, […]

9 years ago

If you’re obsessed with all things dinosaurs and Jurassic Park then of course you’ll know by now the the full trailer for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom was released last night.  The two and a half minute clip features everything a fan of the movie franchise wants including roaring T-Rexes, crafty velociraptors and even the welcome […]

9 years ago

Strike4Repeal has announced plans to organise a fresh national strike if the Government doesn’t commit to a referendum on repealing the eighth amendment.  In a post on Twitter, the activist group warned that a potential strike could take place at one week’s notice.  They wrote: ‘Strike4Repeal are launching plans for a national strike if the […]

9 years ago

From Donald Trump’s inane ramblings to the sexual abuse accusations against a multitude of Hollywood stars, it’s fair to say that 2017 has been a pretty tumultuous year on Twitter.  While the site is still crawling with trolls and the atmosphere when scrolling can be quite toxic, the top 10 tweets of the year show that […]

9 years ago

RTÉ has confirmed its selection of Christmas Day movies for 2017 and if you like animation or sci-fi then you’re in for a festive treat. On December 25, RTÉ will be leading with timeless Pixar animation Finding Nemo as well as more recent animated tearjerker Big Hero 6. Later in the evening, Saoirse Ronan stars in […]

9 years ago

A wind warning is now in place in the counties of Donegal, Mayo, Galway and Kerry as Ireland braces itself for a day of rough weather.  Met Éireann has warned the four aforementioned counties to expect gusts of 90 to 110km/h along coastal areas on Wednesday with ‘rain extending eastwards across the country to all parts during the […]

9 years ago

Last night, Saoirse Ronan hosted Saturday Night Live over in the States. The role is sure to give her profile a boost ahead of the release of her critically-acclaimed new movie Lady Bird and by all accounts she did quite well. One skit left Irish people baffled though as she took part in a parody […]

9 years ago

If you’re a fan of ‘Jaws’ or ‘Jurassic Park’ now’s your opportunity to help Irish filmmakers produce our own answer to Steven Spielberg’s classic movies.  Red Rag, a short film written and directed by Brian Folan, is the works and it needs your help. It’s about Ruth, a domestic abuse victim who wants to save her diabetic son from […]

9 years ago

This could be controversial.  A public consultation on the national anthem has been met with calls to ban the words ‘Fianna Fáil’ from Amhrán Na BhFiann. The words are Irish for ‘soldiers/warriors of Ireland’ and Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly has dismissed the notion of axing them from our national tune. He told the Irish […]

9 years ago

If you’re spending your Sunday languishing in a hungover stupor or simply dreading going back to work tomorrow, we’ve found the perfect thing for you to watch on the telly this evening.  Seth MacFarlane of Family Guy fame teams up with Mark Wahlberg to star in ‘Ted’, a buddy movie like any other. Except for […]

9 years ago

Our eyes! Saoirse Ronan appeared as host of ‘Saturday Night Live’ in the States last night and by all accounts it was good craic. However, the 23-year-old Irish actress featured in one sketch that we’re not sure we can forgive her for. We’re pretty sure the intentions were good here but the attempt at humour has […]

9 years ago

‘Dancing With The Stars’ fans don’t have long to wait for the new series of the show to roll around and it seems even closer now that RTÉ has confirmed the first new contestant. The national broadcaster announced today that stand-up comedian and actress Deirdre O’Kane will be strutting her stuff on the dancefloor once […]

9 years ago

Seeshy? Soshy? Saoirse Ronan has been dealing with mispronunciations of her name for a long time now so we’re sure she’s well used to it. In any case, the Irish actress used her ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosting gig as an opportunity to set people straight.  This catchy song was part of Saoirse’s opening monologue and […]

9 years ago

We all expect a a standard trip to the jacks to be pretty a uneventful event but this urinal in Kerry is bound to make anyone feel a bit nervous.  Posted on Reddit by jackburke2005, the image was taken at a French cafe in Killarney and depicts a guillotine placed perilously above where male customers relieve […]

9 years ago

90’s kids have fond memories of growing up watching ‘Sabrina The Teenage Witch’ and we may not have to wait long to reacquaint ourselves with the magical heroine. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has picked up a two-season small screen version of the Archie Comic novel ‘The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina’. Before you get too […]

9 years ago

Winter is well and truly upon and that means a lot of weekends spent staring out the window. Sure you might as well do the same any any one of this gorgeous cottages dotted around the island, all of which are complete with cosy fireplaces to warm your toes in front of. Whether you’re looking […]

9 years ago

A weather warning was issued last night as the nation was left in floods of tears by this family reunion on ‘The Late Late Toy Show’.  It was one of the great TV moments of the year and will go down as one of the best ever Toy Show segments.  However, another surprise moment occurred […]

9 years ago

Irish people gathered around the telly last night for the annual tradition of watching ‘The Late Late Toy Show’.  As usual, there were toys, gas kids, plenty of emotion and Ryan Tubridy running around like a playschool teacher who’s had too much caffeine.  The mad thing is that this is all normal to us and not […]

9 years ago

One person has been injured after a gas explosion in Cork City this morning, the Irish Mirror reports.  The incident occurred at a house on the Lower Road just before 9am.  #Cork Gas explosion update. The injured are a husband & wife both in their 80s. Injuries non life threatening. @CorkCityFire @AmbulanceNAS @gardainfo @emergencytimes #3News. […]

9 years ago

We’ve all had a chance to rest after the chaos that was The Late Late Toy Show last night. For those who missed out, you’ll be seeing a lot of stuff online which you won’t have a notion about so it might be an idea to catch it on RTÉ Player or the repeat on […]

9 years ago

Plans to go out tonight? Cancel ’em. We all know that when ‘The Late Late Toy Show’ comes around, you’re better off gathering your mates around the telly and knocking back some beer or wine.  Sure look, it’s what most other people will be doing. According to new research conducted by Four Star Pizza, a […]

9 years ago

The average age of a first time mother in Ireland has increased 0.3 years since this time last year. New figures released by the Central Statistics Office yesterday reveal that age of first time mothers in Ireland was 31.1 years on average for the months April – June 2017.  In total, there were 15,222 births […]

9 years ago

The nation of Ireland is holding its breath as we prepare to officially ring in Christmas 2017 with The Late Late Toy Show tonight.  There’ll be songs, dancing and craic aplenty but it’s still a bit too early for some people so we’ve got the perfect Friday night TV alternative for the ‘Bah Humbuggers’ out there.  Graham Norton […]

9 years ago

Saiorse Ronan’s star continues to rise in the States and it’s only going to get higher once her highly-anticipated new movie Lady Bird is released.  On top of all the hit movies and Oscar buzz, one way we know the 23-year-old has made it is that she’ll be hosting iconic NBC variety show ‘Saturday Night […]

9 years ago

In many Irish households, RTÉ’s annual ‘Late Late Toy Show’ marks the beginning of Christmas. The toys, the gas kids and the surprise celebrity appearances are just what we need to get December underway. We need not wait much longer because tonight sees the 2017 Toy Show take place and this morning the national broadcaster officially […]

9 years ago

In recent weeks, RTÉ has been reminiscing on some of the most memorable days in our nation’s history with ‘Ireland’s Greatest Sporting Moment’. The interactive show, hosted by Des Cahill and Evanne Ní Chuilinn, has sparked plenty of debate on Thursday evenings and last night was perhaps the closest vote of the lot as audiences at […]

9 years ago