Colm Meaney is well-loved across this land for his various acting roles over the years. This is thanks largely to the ‘gruff Irish dad’ character he portrayed so well in Roddy Doyle’s Barrytown movies, namely The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van.  The persona has even been given something of a revival this year thanks […]

9 years ago

Anyone who owns a car will be familiar with the impending sense of dread that comes having to renew tax or insurance on their motor.  While the more organised folks among us get things sorted months in advance, others leave all the paperwork to the last minute and end up panicking that everything gets sorted […]

9 years ago

The mood lighting is set, some romantic music plays in background and suddenly a man pipes up with “hold on, let me just stick on the aul’ smart condom, I wanna see how many calories we burn.” We wouldn’t imagine this scene would be too common in Irish bedrooms but in 2018, it could become far more […]

9 years ago

A new Ticketmaster poll has revealed Ireland’s favourite gig from 2017.  According to Hot Press, Coldplay’s sold-out show at Croke Park came out on top in the ‘Ticket Of The Year’ list followed by Electric Picnic in second and Guns ‘N’ Roses at Slane Castle in third.  Chris Martin and his Coldplay pals played GAA HQ […]

9 years ago

Newly-filed accounts for Google Ireland show that the company made a profit of €1.83bn in 2016, RTÉ is reporting. This is an increase of €889.4m on 2015. The company’s turnover increased to €26.3bn, a €3.7bn rise on 2015. They also paid €163.8m in tax last year, up from €47.8m a year earlier. Google’s Country Manager for Ireland Fionnuala […]

9 years ago

Britain’s Prince Harry and his new fiancée Meghan Markle dominated global headlines earlier this week when they officially announced their engagement. While Ireland likes to see itself as generally immune to any goings-on at Buckingham Palace, we all know there are plenty of closet royal-watchers this side of the Irish Sea. Whether we like to admit […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of year where families gather round the TV and watch Ryan Tubridy try his best to keep his composure amongst a horde of hyperactive children. Over the years, The Late Late Toy Show has provided us with countless memories. From classic one-liners to comedy bloopers to the obligatory surprise appearance of a […]

9 years ago

Gardaí in Cork city staged a major critical incident response training exercise this morning. The simulation took place at Rearden’s on Washington Street after a request from  businesses in the area involved in nightlife. It was designed to test response times of Gardaí, armed response units and ambulance crew. Journalist Róisín Burke documented the events on Twitter… […]

9 years ago

The Republic Of Ireland women’s team pulled off an incredible result last night by holding European champions The Netherlands to a 0-0 draw in Nijmegen.  To put that in context, the hosts had won their last 11 games and emerged victorious at Euro 2017 on home soil earlier this summer.  After last night’s valuable draw, Ireland […]

9 years ago

A new Oireachtas report released today has recommended that the TV licence fee in Ireland should be replaced by a ‘broadcasting charge’. The 317-page report states that a ‘non-device dependent public broadcasting charge would be feasible’ meaning that households who aren’t in possession of a television would have to pay for accesssing content on other devices […]

9 years ago

Health Minister Simon Harris has signed a licence for Ava Barry to access medicinal cannabis.  The Cork girl’s mother Vera Twomey’s battle gained public attention earlier this year when she embarked on a walk from Cork to Dublin in order to raise awareness of Ava’s plight.  Seven-year-old Ava suffers from a rare form of epilepsy […]

9 years ago

Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald has this afternoon confirmed that she is resigning from her position in the wake of a scandal regarding emails she “noted” in a row between the Garda Commissioner’s legal team and whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe.  The crisis led to Fianna Fáil demanding that Fitzgerald step down otherwise a motion of no confidence would have collapsed the […]

9 years ago

Gardaí have uncovered a drug smuggling operation involving cocaine heavily embedded into clothing smuggled in from South America. The Irish Independent reports that four men have been arrested after €200,000 worth of the drug was seized at a property in West Cork. The seizure comes at the end of an intelligence-led operation by the Garda anti-drugs […]

9 years ago

There’s a lot of buzz in Hollywood and here at home about Lady Bird, an upcoming movie starring our own Saoirse Ronan.  There has plenty of whispers that Ronan’s performance is of the Oscar-worthy variety and it appears the the hype may be real. The coming-of-age drama has become the highest-rated film in the history […]

9 years ago

If you’re a fan of Netflix crime series ‘Narcos’ or just a general crime buff then we’ve got some great news for you. DEA agents Javier Peña and Steve Murphy, who inspired the characters of the same name in the hugely-popular series about the takedown of Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Esobar. Peña and Murphy are played […]

9 years ago

Whenever anyone says to you that they’ve seen everything, you’re usually able to counter that they’ve never seen a house shaped like a dog. Not anymore. This AirBnB in the United States appears to be just that. Located at the edge of Cottonwood in rural Idaho, the property is described as a “beagle-shaped one-unit inn” […]

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The festive season provides us with the perfect opportunity at the end of a long year to unwind in our pjs and enjoy a good book.  If you’ve got a sports-mad person in your life, there are plenty of Irish books on the market this year which they’ll only be delighted to find under the tree on […]

9 years ago

Tom Hanks has always come across as one of the more likeable Hollywood A-listers, thanks largely to his propensity to have a bit of craic.  He usually comes across well whenever he appears on a chat show and he certainly makes it easy for hosts to strike up a rapport with him. One of the programmes […]

9 years ago

Back in the days before Leonardo DiCaprio got his hands on the elusive Best Actor Oscar for The Revenant, it seems like he was nominated for the prize every year.  Roles in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, The Aviator, Blood Diamond and The Wolf Of Wall Street got DiCaprio shortlisted before he finally picked up the gong […]

9 years ago

London’s Oxford Circus underground station has been evacuated this evening.  Reuters reports that armed police are at the scene while the Metropolitan police have warned people to stay indoors.  If you are on Oxford Street go into a building. Officers are on scene and dealing. More info when we can — Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November […]

9 years ago

When you think of Kinsale, it’s easy to think of bright, bustling streets filled with visitors from home and abroad on their summer breaks. While the coastal Cork town has a justified reputation as one of Ireland’s most scenic locations when the sun is out, there’s a lot to be said for packing your bag […]

9 years ago

Sci-fi buffs rejoice. The latest instalment of the ‘Star Wars’ movie franchise has just landed on Irish Netflix.  Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released in 2015 and serves as a sequel to 1983’s Return Of The Jedi. Starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher in one of her last movie roles, the intergalactic adventure […]

9 years ago

Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland is on the bucket list of many a travel junkie but sometimes cost of the trip just gets in the way.  That shouldn’t be an issue this Cyber Monday as WOW Air has announced it is offering 40% off return flights from Dublin to Reykjavik.  The offer is valid […]

9 years ago

Back in the 2000s, a spate of movies starring Hollywood’s so-called ‘frat pack’ dominated the comedy genre. From Anchorman to Knocked Up, 40-Year-Old Virgin to Wedding Crashers, it seems like a week didn’t go by without the likes of Will Ferrell, Steve Carrell, Seth Rogen, Vince Vaughn, Jason Segel or Paul Rudd appearing on the big screen.  In […]

9 years ago

Aldi Ireland has warned their customers not open a link which has been circulating on Whatsapp today.  THe message claims to be giving away a €150 voucher to everyone who clicks into the link.  The supermarket chain took to Twitter to confirm that it’s a hoax.  ALERT: There’s a hoax €150 Aldi voucher offer circulating […]

9 years ago

Have a brother, friend or significant other heading out with ‘the lads’ this weekend? You might want to show them this. Comedy trio Foil Arms And Hog are at this stage well-known for their sharp takes on society and their latest sketch is a lesson on how to hang out with a group of men including tips […]

9 years ago

Yesterday, it was confirmed that former Ireland rugby international Ronan O’Gara would be taking up a new coaching role with Crusaders in New Zealand. The former out-half, who is Ireland’s record points scorer with a tally of 1,083, had been working with Racing 92 in France but will take up his new role on January […]

9 years ago

Laois appears to have been hit the worst of all counties from the floods which ravaged Ireland yesterday.  This morning the army has been mobilised to move into Mountmellick to help with the clean-up operation after ‘unprecedented’ flooding in the area. Teams assisting with the evacuation of people from their homes due to flooding in […]

9 years ago

Last night’s episode of ‘Gogglebox Ireland’ featured some familiar faces as the stars of Daddy’s Home 2 curled up to watch ‘Fair City’ and ‘Ireland’s Fittest Family’.  Will Ferrell, Mel Gibson, John Lithgow and Mark Wahlberg followed the seedy exploits of Mondo and Kerri-Ann very closely and despite their vast Hollywood experience, events in Carrigstown […]

9 years ago

“It’s just dawning on me. In ‘Fair City’, nothing is fair…” A more philosophical quote about Ireland’s favourite soap opera we’ve never heard but that’s exactly the conclusion Will Ferrell reaches during tonight’s episode of ‘Gogglebox Ireland’. The Hollywood funnyman is joined on the sofa by his Daddy’s Home 2 co-stars Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson and […]

9 years ago

Ibrahim Halawa has dismissed online rumours that he once ripped up his Irish passport. The 21-year-old, who spent four years in an Egyptian prison for his part in a mass protest in 2013, was speaking with Matt Cooper on Today FM’s ‘The Last Word’ yesterday.  Rumours had been circulating that a video exists of Halawa […]

9 years ago

Two of Ireland’s brightest young acting talents have been recognised with nominations at the prestigious Film Independent Spirit Awards which were announced yesterday. Barry Keoghan has received a Best Supporting Male Nomination for his role in psychological thriller The Killing Of A Sacred Deer while Ronan has got the nod for best female lead for her role in the […]

9 years ago

Who’s up for a trip to Cork this festive season?  According to the Irish Examiner, plans for Ireland’s first floating hotel have been given the green light. The ‘boatel’ project could be open on Cork’s River Lee by Christmas. Dublin-based Sick and Sore Ltd are manning the project which should see them gain a grant […]

9 years ago

Irish Water customers who have changed address or other information have until 5.30pm today to update their details. Up to €173 million is expected to be refunded to customers who paid the charges with 30,000 cheques issued each day.  Customers who need to change their details are required to visit this webpage or call 1850 448 […]

9 years ago

Irish wedding website TheLovelyLittleLabel.com has announced a huge Black Friday sale for November 24.  The website, which was founded last year, is offering up to 40% off items such as robes, slippers, umbrellas and more. The Lovely Little Label recommends that any bride-to-be who is after a few bargains should sign up for VIP access as supply […]

9 years ago

No country latches onto the traditions of Paddy’s Day like our friends in America and to be fair they do it well. The streets of New York, Boston and Chicago, to name but a few are always jammers on March 17 as people flock to pay tribute to our little island.  One thing that we don’t take […]

9 years ago

While the whole of Ireland was disappointed to miss out on hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup, a heated exchange in the Seanad today has gone some way to providing some comic relief to the situation.  Senator Terry Leyden of Fianna Fáil and his Fine Gael counterpart Neale Richmond exchanged verbal blows with the former claiming […]

9 years ago

Christmas time has never been traditionally viewed as GAA season but that’s all about to change with these new GAA festive jerseys.  Irishgiftsforyou.com is now selling a range of short-sleeved t-shirts for €29.99 which are perfect for wearing around Yuletide.  If you’re more of a rugby person, you won’t be disappointed as these rugby jerseys are […]

9 years ago

Take a bow, Ryan Tubridy.  ‘The Late Late Show’ host and his team have nabbed a pretty impressive line-up for tomorrow night’s edition of RTÉ’s evergreen chat show. To be fair, with the likes of Ibrahim Halawa, Conor McGregor and Caitlyn Jenner appearing in recent weeks, things have been on an upward curve but tomorrow […]

9 years ago

The 4th Annual Just Eat Takeaway Awards are taking place this evening and eateries from all over Ireland competing in a number of different categories to determine the best of the best.  The main prize for best takeaway in Ireland was awarded to Burrito Loco in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.  View this post on Instagram A […]

9 years ago

Here in Ireland, we’ve never made a secret of our love for Katie Taylor. In 2012, she provided us with one of our greatest sporting moments by winning gold at the London Olympics and the humble way in which she carries herself has won her buckets of admiration. Since the professional career of the Bray […]

9 years ago

Today’s quarterly Daft.ie Irish Rental Price Report has largely left Dubliners in a state of doom and gloom with rent on the increase in the capital. The findings have also given us an insight into how rental prices measure up around the rest of Ireland. Up to September of this year, Dublin unsurprisingly has the highest […]

9 years ago

A new think tank has predicted that Irish house prices will keep rising over the next three years.  The Irish Independent reports that the new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) indicates that prices will increase by 20% by 2020.  The average price of a home to September of this year €266,000. That […]

9 years ago

Prepare to spice up your lives once more because it’s being reported that all five original Spice Girls will get back together next year. According to The Sun, Ginger, Posh, Scary, Baby and Sporty will reunite for a TV special and compilation album in 2018. An insider said: “The five of them have been locked […]

9 years ago

Louis Theroux has long been considered the master of the documentary and tonight’s TV offering confirms just that. ‘Transgender Kids’ sees Louis travel to San Francisco where he meets youngsters who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and who are undergoing medical treatment. Louis spends time with the clinic’s patients and their families as they negotiate their […]

9 years ago

While the match last night was a bit of a snoozefest, Martin O’Neill will be satisfied that his Republic Of Ireland side came away from Denmark with a 0-0 draw. It seems that we weren’t the only ones who thought the game was a bit boring as newspapers from around Europe have been documenting that […]

9 years ago

They came, they saw, they conquered. After much build-up, the Irish invasion of Copenhagen is now over. The Republic Of Ireland football team left the Danish capital with valuable 0-0 ahead of the return leg in Dublin on Tuesday.  The below video is just one example of the craic that was had between the two […]

9 years ago

Is there anything more annoying than people getting stuff about Ireland wrong on British TV?  That’s exactly what happened on last night’s ‘The X Factor’ after Blessington brothers Sean and Conor Price impressed once again with their performance of ‘Freedom’ by George Michael.  Judge Nicole Scherzinger was among those swept away by the lads’ rendition and […]

9 years ago

The wait is over and Ireland’s World Cup play-off against Denmark in Copenhagen is underway.  Before kick-off, the Danes took the unusual step of setting off fireworks before the game rather than after. While clearly just done to generate some atmosphere, it seems the pyrotechnics gave our big, burly centre-back Shane Duffy a bit of […]

9 years ago

Ireland have gotten off to a bright start in their opening Autumn International against South Africa today with the score at 14-0 at half-time. While Ireland’s performance is standing out, their jerseys certainly are not. Both fans at the match and TV viewers are complaining about a clash of colours between the two sides with […]

9 years ago