Imagine sunrise and sunset on the water. This cruiser boat, docked in Galway marina, is perfect for anyone who wants to feel like they’re tucked away in a secluded little nook, while still being so close to the all the activity of a city. There is central heating making it cosy, and the deck has […]

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Coffee is life. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s talk about one of the most important parts of the coffee making process; roasting. Roasting is crucial to achieving a unreal cup of coffee and it turns out there are some pretty badass coffee roasters in Ireland ensuring that the coffee we […]

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Met Éireann has released a second briefing in relation to Storm Helene. The storm has been downgraded to an ex-tropical cyclone as it makes it way towards Ireland. Nevertheless, gale force and strong gale force winds are expected in southern counties with wind warning expected for a number of counties, including Waterford, Cork, Wexford, Wicklow, […]

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The Irish Times is reporting that Liadh Ní Riada has been selected as the Sinn Fein candidate to contest the Presidential election next month. The Ireland South MEP was one of two people considered by the party. Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, TD for Cavan-Monaghan, was also considered as a potential candidate, but Ó Caoláin said he […]

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A yellow warning for rain has been issued for Galway and Mayo today from 12 pm to midnight. Between 25 mm to 40mm of rain is expected in the two counties. Rainfall warning for Galway and Mayo. pic.twitter.com/fEFUQHMSUB — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 16, 2018 The rain is a precursor for the expected Storm Helene […]

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Storm Helene will be making her presence known when she makes landfall tomorrow night, but the next storm is an even “bigger concern”, according to one weather expert. The south-east of the country will be hit the hardest, but Storm Helene will move through the country quickly with heavy rain and strong winds expected nationwide […]

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Sinn Féin is finally going to announce its candidate in the Presidential election. The ruling council and Comhairle will meet in Dublin to make the final decision. According to Independent.ie, EU MEP Liadh Ní Riada is heavily tipped to be the candidate to contest the election for the party. Four other candidates will also […]

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The newest album from the Cranberries will feature vocals and lyrics by Dolores O’Riordan, which she was working on a day before her tragic death. The band also announced they will be breaking up after the album is released. Dolores was found dead in a hotel room in London at the start of this year. […]

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We all love to curl up on the couch with a glass of wine, a takeaway and a good 80s movie on the telly. And what is better than Bruce Willis’ blockbuster hit ‘Die Hard’? It has action, comedy and Alan Rickman and his dodgy German accent as Hans Gruber. Luckily, It’s on tonight at […]

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Tesco Ireland has recalled thousands of Durex condoms over fears they could burst during sex because they were sold too close to their expiration date. The brand’s ‘Real Feel’ and ‘Latest Feel’ condoms were dated from January 2016 but were still on sale a couple of weeks ago in Tesco stores across Ireland. According to […]

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Things are getting serious. Weather experts have warned that people’s lives are at risk as Storm Helene is set to batter the coast next week. The UK Met Office has said that gale force winds will bring disruption and hazardous conditions from Monday evening. According to Independent.ie, Storm Helene is among a number of tropical […]

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Gavin Duffy has received the first endorsement from Meath county council in the Presidential election. According to RTÉ news, he secured 17 votes, Sean Gallagher received seven and Senator Joan Freeman got two. The prospective candidates are addressing a number of councils today including Leitrim, Meath, Wexford and Wicklow in an effort to garner their […]

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177,127 children heading back to school at risk of asthma attacks this month as a result of “September Asthma Peak”. September is one of the toughest times of the year for people with asthma, particularly children, as the weather changes and colds and flus are on the rise. Add a new school or routine into […]

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Six people were killed on Irish roads this weekend bringing the total count to 104 for the year to date. The fatal collisions happened in Cavan, Louth, Tipperary, Limerick and Offaly. A woman was killed in a two-car collision on the M1 Northbound between Junction 10 and 11 in Louth when she was involved in […]

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This would not be a pleasant sight to wake up to. The Tyrone town of Aughnocloy is stuck with a massive clean up today as residents woke up to a huge slurry spillage. Nearly every car, house, shop and window seem to be smeared with the stuff. We can only imagine the smell… Oh my […]

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An Irish blogger has had a complaint upheld by the ASAI this month. The complaint was in relation to an Instagram post by Irish blogger, Faces by Grace, where she advertised a product by Boots pharmacy but did not disclose the partnership with the required hashtag. The ASAI said: “The complaint considered that it was […]

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Could this be any more Irish? Weddings are filled with superstition and whether you believe them or not most people follow them to the letter. Lest ye be riddled with bad luck for the rest of your married life. Irish weddings have all the normal ones like not seeing the bride the night before the […]

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A woman was killed yesterday when she was struck by a train heading to Waterford from Dublin. The incident happened near Kilkenny train station on the main line to Waterford just after 8pm. Emergency services were called to the scene to recover the woman’s remains. It is believed she was killed instantly. Passengers on the […]

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Aldi is doing ‘back to school’ the right way with the release of their affordable music range. The benefits of learning to play an instrument go far beyond the pure enjoyment of music. Playing a musical instrument boosts memory and creativity in both the young and old. It is also often a social activity, which […]

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Airbnb rentals should be banned in Cork city until everyone has housing, the former Mayor, Des Cahill has said. The Fine Gael councillor said the rise of short-term rentals is putting pressure on the city’s housing stock resulting in fewer houses for families in need. According to the Irish Examiner, Mr Cahill said that until […]

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The latest figures show there are 9891 people in emergency accommodation. Overall, the number of people accessing services increased by 19 when compared to June. The Housing Minister, Eoghan Murphy, admitted: “any increase in the number of people accessing emergency accommodation is unacceptable”. He said that while the numbers needing the services remain a concern […]

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Every woman and girl will know the awkward feeling of getting your period at school when they’ve forgotten their tampons or sanitary pads. What if you could barely afford them and asking someone for one was a monthly occurrence? Figures released by Plan Ireland reveal almost 50% of young girls struggle to afford their monthly […]

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We love when a new restaurant comes to town. It creates a hive of activity and adds another layer to the surrounding community. Gourmet Food Parlour, a fabulous group of restaurants owned by Lorraine Heskin and Lorraine Byrne, will be opening in Salthill, Galway this October. The pair are already at the helm of 10 […]

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The Crown is easily one of the best shows Netflix has produced, so it’s no wonder that many fans are really looking forward to seeing what’s in store for the characters in season three. The show’s producers have decided to age the actors as the characters age, so fan favourites Claire Foy and Matt Smith […]

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It looks like Ed Sheeran has tied the knot with his fiancé, Cherry Seaborn. The ‘Shape of You’ singer announced his engagement back in January via Instagram. The post reads: “Got myself a fiancé just before new year. We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well.” View […]

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Penneys, our fashion saviour, has turned eco-warrior with their own range of keep cups and bottles and we’re beyond excited. Keep cups have become more and more popular as people become aware of how downright evil it is to use takeaway coffee cups as most of them aren’t recyclable or compostable and end up in […]

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Presidential hopeful, Kevin Sharkey, set out his stall for his Presidential campaign in front of Kildare county council yesterday, where he recounted his vision for Ireland if he was elected. If successful, Sharkey’s hopes for Ireland would include, “red-haired girls playing a harp in the corner of every village, someone cooking cabbage or someone burying […]

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Independent.ie is reporting that Pete Taylor and his partner, Karen Browne, have decided to move away from Ireland after a shooting at Bray Boxing Club on June 5th where Pete was wounded in the arm and chest. Karen said they were moving overseas where they would look forward to new beginnings. They are reportedly moving […]

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The Gardaí are warning festival goers headed for Electric Picnic this weekend to make sure their tickets are genuine. Ahead of the weekend in Stradbally, they’re asking people to check their tickets – particularly print-at-home tickets that are being sold online. Print-at-home tickets have not been issued for Electric Picnic, so people trying to buy […]

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Knock knock open wide See what’s on the other side Knock knock any more Come with me through the magic door… How many of you said that in Bosco’s voice? TV shows from our childhoods are so filled with nostalgia that they will always hold a special place in our hearts. All it takes is […]

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A woman whose daughter died by suicide earlier this year will take part in a skydive with a group of her daughter’s friends in an effort to raise money and awareness for mental health services for young people. Grainne Gault’s 14-year-old daughter, Elisha Gault, left her home and died on St. Patrick’s day. Her body […]

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Revenue seized more than €100,000 worth of beer at Rosslare Europort today. The beer was found when officers stopped and searched a foreign-registered truck that had come from France yesterday. The driver was questioned and his truck and the beer were taken. Revenue seized alcohol worth over €108,000 at Rosslare Europort https://t.co/fn6IAUFsXN pic.twitter.com/sXu3E3z8Z0 — Revenue […]

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Irish women are now seventh in the world for daily alcohol consumption. A new report shows that Irish women are knocking back three drinks a day on average and come in higher than Irish men in the global survey. Many people believe drinking one glass of wine isn’t harmful, but one large glass can contain […]

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We think it’s safe to say that we’ve all gone a bit mad with the impending visit of Pope Francis this weekend. From holy-water infused beer and ‘Pope Packs’ to this latest example of Pope mania, we can assume that a papal-tinged hysteria has descended upon the people of Ireland, and you better believe we’re […]

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This is gas! If you’re heading to see the Pope this weekend, this shop in Mayo has got you covered with their essential ‘Pope Pack’. The pack includes a folding chair, folding stool, knee cushion, a rain poncho, a portable charger, Ireland wellies, a water bottle, a selfie stick and a portable pocket radio. All […]

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Ryanair and Fórsa, the union representing Irish pilots, have come to an agreement following 22 hours of marathon talks. About 100 of Ryanair’s 350 Irish-based pilots went on five one-day strikes at the company since the beginning of July. The proposed deal will be put to a vote with a recommendation of acceptance from Fórsa. […]

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Limerick is the 2018 All-Ireland Hurling Champion beating Galway 3-16 to 2-18. The impressive game went into eight minutes of extra time where the Tribesmen put the Treaty county under immense pressure scoring a goal and one extra point nearly bringing the score level. But, Limerick prevailed to see Declan Hannon lift Liam McCarthy to […]

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Fresher days are on the way as temperatures are set to drop next week. The mild and humid temperatures we have been experiencing will linger for a day or two as Storm Ernesto leaves the country with temperatures hovering around 20°. Met Éireann is predicting, “A change in fortunes for the west and northwest with […]

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A man (20s) has presented himself to Gardaí in Ballyshannon in relation to the car crash that occurred at Eastend, Bundoran, Co. Donegal at 3:25 am this morning. A man and woman, both in their 20s, were killed after the car they were travelling in hit a wall. Five people were in the car in […]

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A school choir from Moyross in Limerick paid a fitting tribute to Dolores O’Riordan ahead of the All-Ireland final on RTÉs ‘Up For The Match’ last night. The choir performed ‘Dreams’ by The Cranberries. Check out the incredible performance below. Incredible performance and tribute to Dolores O’Riordan from the Corpus Christi Nation School Choir from […]

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A woman and man, both in their 20s, have been killed after the car they were travelling in hit a wall. The collision happened at 3:25 this morning in Bundoran, Co Donegal. Their bodies have been removed to the morgue in Sligo General Hospital. Five people were in the car in total. Another woman (mid-20s) […]

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This is equally rank and hilarious. The internet is always accused of bringing the worst out in people, so much so that a lot of people try to combat that by posting cute pictures and videos of animals in an effort to negate all the bad stuff on the web these days. But, some days […]

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An animal sanctuary in Kildare has issued an appeal for help rescuing hundreds of caged hens. LittleHill Animal Rescue and Sanctuary are urgently seeking people who can give these poor things a forever home. The hens are in pretty bad condition, so they definitely need lots of love and care in their new homes. Check […]

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The Big Tree Tavern on Dorset Street will break many GAA fans hearts as it is set to close later this year. The iconic pub will be partly knocked down to make way for a hotel. On Instagram, Mayo GAA banter posted a picture letting people know the sad news. The post reads, “We have […]

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Lotto players are about to be hit with an increase very soon. The price of Lotto plus will increase by one euro in September with the prize fund set to go up from half a million to a million euro – which makes the increase slightly more bearable. According to 98fm, it’s the second rise […]

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If you’re going out tonight, be prepared for heavy rain as the yellow warning issued by Met Éireann kicks in while Storm Ernesto hit the country. Total rainfall of about 20mm in most places with more expected in other places. The warning is in place from 8 pm tonight until 8 am this morning, so […]

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Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort in Limerick has been named Best Hotel of the Year 2018 at the Virtuoso Best of the Best awards in Las Vegas. The five-star resort beat four other hotels in France, the U.K, Morocco and the U.S. to the award. Virtuoso is a network of high-end travel agencies with […]

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Harvey Norman is celebrating the Leaving Cert results by giving away free doughnuts and coffee today in all their stores. Yes, the famous ‘Free Coffee and Doughnut Day’ is back. Not only that but the sounds lads down in Harvey Norman are giving students up to €250 Cashback on any laptop & Apple Mac to […]

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Good news for GAA fans. The GAA has vowed to cancel any tickets sold above face value in an effort to stop tickets touts. This means that anyone going to Galway’s clash with Limerick with tickets bought from touts on reselling websites will be locked out. According to the Irish Mirror, the GAA said, “Tickets […]

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This has been one helluva summer for strikes. And it’s not over yet as talks between Ryanair and the union representing the pilots, Forsa, have ended earlier this morning without a deal. Luckily, talks are set to resume later this week in an effort to reach a final deal. According to Newstalk, Forsa said they […]

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