Is anyone tired of gin yet?  We didn’t think so. The guys at Aldi are launching their nationwide gin festival next week, just in time for the June Bank Holiday.  From next Thursday (May 31), you will be able to get your hands on five different gins across 130 stores. Prepare yourselves. View this post on […]

8 years ago

Privacy questions have arisen for Ireland’s anti-abortion campaigns after it was revealed that personal info can be shared with conservative and religious groups including America’s gun lobby, the NRA. The guys over at Buzzfeed have completed an in-depth analysis of the two apps for the Save the 8th and Love Both project groups who are leading the ‘No’ campaign for […]

8 years ago

A newborn baby was found dead in a bathroom of an out-of-hours doctor’s surgery in Waterford. It is thought the baby’s mother was brought to the service by a relative on the 22nd of April and while there she went to the toilet and delivered the baby.  According to RTÉ, the woman was then taken to University […]

8 years ago

This is so lovely. In what is sure to be the sweetest news of the day, Irish actor, Cillian Murphy has sent a cake to the Together for Yes campaign to thank them for all their hard work.  Cue the collective sighs from around the country as Irish women fall in love with him all […]

8 years ago

You’d be fairly annoyed if it happened to you.  Irish band The Script, is reportedly suing X Factor winner James Arthur.  According to documents filed yesterday in an LA court, the Irish hit makers are suing Arthur for similarities between his 2016 song, Say You Won’t Let Go and The Man Who Can’t Be Moved. As originally reported […]

8 years ago

With just days to go until the vote on the eighth amendment, RTÉ is due to host its final debate tonight.  Miriam O’Callaghan and David McCullagh will host a specially extended Prime Time programme tonight at 9:35 pm on RTÉ One, which will see both sides debate the issue in front of a live studio audience […]

8 years ago

A campaign has been launched by the Union of Students in Ireland to help students get home on Friday to vote on the eighth referendum.  The USI is using the hashtag #VoterMotor online as well as a page on their website to help people coordinate lifts ahead of Friday’s vote.  Anyone needing a lift from Dublin airport […]

8 years ago

If there was ever a time to catch a glimpse of the prince, now is your chance.  Despite deciding to postpone their honeymoon, Prince Harry and Meghan (now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex) will still get to spend some time together when they visit Ireland this Summer for a mini-moon. As originally reported by the […]

8 years ago

At long last Waterford has a dedicated vegan restaurant.  The Candied Hazelnut has opened on O’Connell Street in Waterford serving plant-based, gluten free and peanut-free food.  In the last five years, Waterford’s restaurant scene has really upped its game with award-winning restaurants and chefs setting up and making Waterford their home. In an interview with WLRFM, Owner […]

8 years ago

Today is a great day.  Not only is it Friday and the sun is beaming down, but you can now get Toblerone ice cream.  This is like the universe’s little treat after the horrific weather we had in March. Thanks universe.  Eagle-eyed shopper Marian Keyes spotted this and was good enough to share it with […]

9 years ago

Hundreds of white crosses have been placed on a 30km stretch of motorway from Letterkenny to Bridge End in Co. Donegal. According to the Irish Sun, the crosses are believed to have been placed by ‘No’ campaigners overnight. While no group from the ‘No’ campaign has made a statement claiming responsibility, one ‘No’ campaigner commented on […]

9 years ago

An award-winning journalist from Longford has expressed her disappointment at being forbidden to show a video highlighting her work at an awards night in her school.  Channel 4 Unreported World journalist, Shaunagh Connaire, was invited to speak at her old school, Meán Scoil Mhuire in Longford, but was contacted to say they wouldn’t show a video montage […]

9 years ago

We want to try everything on this menu.  The five-star Monart Destination Spa has just launched a brand new seasonal Vegan Menu to their á la Carte menu offering and it looks absolutely delish.  For just €45 per person for five courses, guests will be treated to incredibly healthy options including: Homemade vegan breads, an […]

9 years ago

This is heartbreaking.  An Irish radio presenter has posted a video on Facebook and Youtube describing her decision to have an abortion.  Saoirse Long, who presents Night Time Network on FM104, posted her personal story because, “there’s talk about how close this referendum will be. I can not and will not stay in a country that turns their […]

9 years ago

Impromptu sesh anyone? Things that are quintessentially Irish are always that little bit extra special when you’re in other parts of the world.  So, when an Irish trad music sesh breaks out on a train to China it makes even the most cynical paddy puff up with pride.  Especially when the train is packed with people […]

9 years ago

It’s the blue/gold dress all over again.  A short audio clip of a computer-generated voice has become the most divisive subject on the internet since that dress three years ago.  The clip, which first appeared on Reddit, seems to be saying one word – but whether that word is “Yanny” or “Laurel” is hotly contested by, what […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been neglecting your night’s sleep, it could be having a bigger impact on your wellbeing than you thought. Disruptions to your body clock increases the risk of depression and mood disorders, a large study has found.  Your body clock has a huge influence on your body with your mood, hormone levels, body temperature and […]

9 years ago

Get your summer clothes on while you can, because we’ll be saying goodbye to the sun again this weekend, says Met Éireann. We’ll have long sunny spells today with temperatures reaching 17C in some places. There will be some clouds developing but mainly in eastern and southern coastal areas. Rolling Stones concert goers will have similar conditions tomorrow […]

9 years ago

This is either the cutest or the creepiest thing we’ve seen in a while.  Erykah Alzaga was in Dublin with her sister when she met Colm from Meath and fell for him, despite only meeting once. Afterwards, Erykah took to Facebook and posted on the group ‘Ireland’s Travel Tips‘ to try find her mysterious beaux. “Okay, […]

9 years ago

Popular budget supermarket Lidl has recalled Harvest Basket Kartoffel-taschen Spinat-Mozzarella and Harvest Basket Kartoffel-taschen Frischkäse-Kräuter over allergy fears.  In a post on the Food Safety Authority website, Lidl is recalling all the batches and best before dates of these items because the product labels are not in English. “Due to a distribution error, Lidl Ireland is recalling the […]

9 years ago

G’wan Ed! Ed Sheeran’s catering team donated all the leftover food to a Galway charity after the singer’s sold out gigs. Cope Galway tweeted about Ed’s kind act saying: “#EdSheeran just keeps on giving! Our Food Rescue team (pictured) were able to respond to generous offer of a huge donation of surplus fresh food from […]

9 years ago

No need to feel guilty about your takeaway coffees anymore. From September, every takeaway Frank and Honest coffee cup and lid bought in Supervalu and Centra will be fully biodegradable. Musgraves, the company behind the two stores, has decided to make the change which has the potential to divert millions of coffee cups from landfills annually. The new compostable cups […]

9 years ago

A nightclub in Buncrana, Co. Donegal has come under sharp criticism over an advertising billboard. The Liberty’s nightclub advertisement depicted a female golfer with the words, “your 19th hole for the summer.” It was put up ahead of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open which is due to be played in Ballylaffin, Co. Donegal from the 5th to […]

9 years ago

I love music as much as I love my coffee. Possibly more. So, if I can find a café that has good coffee AND music I can groove to, I’m all in. Blackfriars Coffee in Waterford is that place. Located beside Blackfriar Abbey in the heart of Waterford city, this café serves some of the […]

9 years ago

Need some inspo for where to eat this weekend? The winners of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2018 have been announced just in time.  Now in its tenth year, the awards have continued to grow in popularity with over 90,000 online nominations submitted for Irish restaurants and hospitality businesses this year.  Over 1,000 restaurateurs and staff attended […]

9 years ago

A person in distress on Flowerhill Bridge in Navan was saved when they were seen by a Meath River Rescue volunteer who was on his way back from the Darkness into Light walk on Saturday morning. According to a Meath River Resuce facebook post the volunteer, Jamie Rennicks, and another member of the public tried to intervene […]

9 years ago

Having a good boss is the stuff of career dreams. They can directly influence how long you stay in a role or company and how quickly you develop or progress in your career.  Unfortunately, there are some awful bosses out there that directly impact your day to day experiences by making them 100 times more stressful or […]

9 years ago

Victory comes in many forms, and while we may not have bagged the official Eurovision 2018 winner title, we certainly won the award for the best fan and poster at the song contest.  As originally reported by Today FM, the fan was spotted holding her poster during the night’s proceedings by an eagle-eyed viewer who put it […]

9 years ago

Claire Byrne will host a referendum special with high-profile campaigners from both sides on Claire Byrne Live tonight. Viewers will see Catholic author and Iona Insititute spokesperson Maria Steen, Obstetrician Dr. John Monaghan and Fianna Fáil TD Mary Butler speak on behalf of the No side. Monaghan is part of the Medical Alliance for the Eighth group […]

9 years ago

Instagram has released a new feature which will allow users show their love or hate for the most pressing issues of the day. It’s a slider type function where you can show how much you appreciate or dislike something on an Instagram story. Will you smiling-face-with-heart-eyes that latest post of a puppy sleeping or pile-of-poo […]

9 years ago

Dr. Dermot Farrell, the Bishop of Ossory, has said that abortion is sometimes far worse than rape.  The Bishop claimed that once abortion is introduced it would be very difficult to restrict. The comments came in a “Pastoral Right To Life Letter” written by the Bishop earlier this week.  Speaking on Newstalk with Pat Kenny, Dr.Farrell said, […]

9 years ago

An alliance between Ireland and Australia has been forged in a bid to win the Eurovision… and we kinda love it.  The treaty, as it is now known, is the brainchild of two Australian radio presenters, Kyle and Jackie O from Kiis 1065, in an effort to get Australia to the top spot.  As a non-European […]

9 years ago

Being money savvy is hard at the best of times but it’s even harder when you’re at a festival where sense and responsibility is the last thing you want to worry about. With that in mind, here are some great ways to help you NOT burn a massive hole in your pocket.  1. Bring Food and […]

9 years ago

History boffins, rejoice! Footage from one of the most turbulent and seminal periods in Irish history is now available online. The rarely-before-seen footage covers one of the most significant periods of Irish history including Collins’ speech, Constance Markievicz returning home after her imprisonment and the shelling of the Four Courts. The lack of Irish filmmaking at […]

9 years ago

Anyone else completely devo that the bank holiday is over? Me too hun. With that in mind, I scoured t’internet for some last minute getaways for the June bank holiday weekend.  It will keep you going, I promise.  1. Krakow, Poland from €277 View this post on Instagram Krakow is by far one of my […]

9 years ago

A drug used for brittle bone disease may prove to be the cure for male pattern baldness.  The drug in question, WAY-316606, was created to treat osteoporosis, but has also shown side effects including excess hair growth.  In fact scientists found that It causes hair to grow much longer than it normally would.  During experiments, […]

9 years ago

It seems like Snapchat has finally listened to its users and reverted back to its old format.  The photo and video chat app changed its layout earlier this year much to the dismay of the entire world.  The new update seems to have put direct snaps back on the left hand screen as you swipe […]

9 years ago

Iceland has come out strong for summer with their range of 5 mini Vienna ice creams.  Basically fake Viennettas on sticks, the discount retailer seems to have trumped Walls Ice cream (the maker of Viennetta) who tweeted in 2016 that they were working on a solution after they became aware people were making their own DIY Viennettas-on-a-stick. […]

9 years ago

Google has announced it will remove ads relating to the Eighth Amendment Referendum from tomorrow. This follows Facebook’s decision to ban all ads relating to the upcoming referendum if the advertisers are based outside of Ireland.  Google, however, has taken a step further by removing all ads in the final weeks of the campaign and […]

9 years ago

We certainly are spoiled in this country with the amount of castles that still dot the countryside.  What’s even better is that some of these welcome guests.  via GIPHY The majestic Caher Castle in Galway has to be one of the nicest ones around.  Standing since the 1400s, the castle has been lovingly restored to its […]

9 years ago

It turns out we’re pretty darn good at making cheese.  25 Irish cheesemakers battled it out at the Artisan Cheese Awards in the U.K. this week with The Coolea Extra Matured nabbing the reserve supreme champion award and named the best Irish cheese. Overall, Irish cheesemakers brought home an impressive 14 gold awards, 12 silver and 24 bronze.  […]

9 years ago

Remember the days of appointment TV watching, when you had to tune in at the time the station decided to air your favourite programme?  Yeah, it’s a distant memory for us too but for the rare times you can’t find anything on Netflix, it’s good to keep an eye on what’s on. Here’s a roundup […]

9 years ago

Wedding season is upon us and with it comes the search for the perfect outfit.  Dresses are one of the most versatile options because they can be dressed up or down.  Lately, we’re seeing more colour, more prints and looser fitting styles coming on trend so, we rounded up five dresses that are perfect for a […]

9 years ago

Over the last two years, there has been a lot of jargon used by politicians when it comes to housing numbers making it nearly impossible for us mere mortals to decode. Lovin.ie has trawled over the reports and spoken to industry experts to debunk the mystery surrounding the country’s housing figures. And it turns out we’re […]

9 years ago

Irish people love their food. Fact.  We also love any excuse to throw a party, and what better excuse is there than a celebration of food? Absolutely none, I hear you say. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best food festivals for you this Summer.  You’re welcome. Connemara Mussel Festival 4th -6th May View this post […]

9 years ago

“To Travel is to Live.” Weekends aren’t all about catching up on sleep or bingeing on TV series or movies anymore. Though both of those are noble pursuits, more and more people are making it their business to get out and about and explore little pockets of Ireland that they haven’t been to yet. But let’s […]

9 years ago

An independent booklet outlining the two sides of the upcoming referendum on the Eighth Amendment has been published online before being delivered to homes across the country. The Referendum Commission say their information posted online and in the booklet will be about “giving the facts”. The Commission will also be running an in-depth advertising campaign across various […]

9 years ago

Those who enjoy a smoke while dining al fresco could soon be denied the pleasure.  This is because the smoking ban could be extended to outside dining areas, as proposed by a private members motion in the Dáil.  Health Minister Simon Harris will seek Cabinet approval to accept the proposal next Tuesday. According to the Irish […]

9 years ago

The GAA have distanced themselves from the upcoming 8th amendment referendum by writing to 32 county secretaries today reiterating the association’s stance on referendums.  The association regularly writes these letters ahead of upcoming elections and referendums reminding members that it does not get involved in political activity.  In addition to this, a statement was also […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s brief time moonlighting as a Mediterranean country has come to end, according to Met Éireann.  Widespread showers and gusty winds look set to take over this week across the country bringing the entire country back down to earth after the weekend’s sun-kissed frivolities. Outbreaks of rain and drizzle will continue for the rest of […]

9 years ago