Now that Halloween is over for another year, you may be wondering what to do with your pumpkin. Please don’t chuck it in the bin – we’re up the environmental shit creek as it is. Be sound and get rid of it in an eco-friendly manner. According to Recycle Nation, there are five great ways […]

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Good thing the weather is gonna be absolutely crap this weekend because we’re going to be spending it in Middle Earth with Frodo, Gandalf and the gang. Netflix, hereafter known as Netflix the Benevolent, has bestowed upon us mere mortals the kindly gift of the LOTR trilogy. It was announced today via a fairly cryptic […]

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Bad Boys 3 is set to commence filming early next year, and we’re pretty feckin’ jazzed about it. Bad Boys For Life has been in the works for some time now, but it looks like the script has finally been given the green light. Martin Lawrence celebrated the news with a post on Instagram, which […]

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Anyone else feel the extra nip in the air in the last couple of days? If you’re saying no and have yet to don a scarf in the mornings or evenings, then feck off you odd creature, because this is for those people who do not have a super human circulatory system. Yes, scarf season […]

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Have we gotten over our OBSESSION with all things Harry Potter? Not even a little bit tbh. And it doesn’t look like it’s going away anytime soon either – we’re totally okay with that too. So, when these unreal Harry Potter inspired pieces from Argos came to our attention, we had to tell you about […]

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Mince pies, gingerbread and brandy butter sauce – some foods are just synonymous with Christmas. But, how good would they be transformed into ice-cream? It certainly has us intrigued. This year, Aldi has transformed our Christmas favourites into three incredible ice-cream flavours for the festive season. This new sumptuous range of ice cream will come […]

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It looks like it’s gonna be a very chilly Halloween night as temperatures are set to plummet to between 2° and -2°tonight. Today will start off dry and bright in the south and east and showery in the north and west. Some rain and drizzle will affect the east and south-east later today with top […]

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Is it too early to be talking about Christmas pressies? Probably, but feck it, you need to know about these Christmas decorations which would make the perfect Christmas pressie for the animal lover in your life. The ‘Crafty Giraffe’ makes these unreal wooden decorations in the shape of your beloved pet. You can get any […]

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It’s fecking freezing out today, which means it’s time to don our heavy but beautiful winter coats again. Buying a winter coat is a delicate thing. Choose something too trendy and you definitely won’t want to wear it next year. Choose something too plain and you’ll regret it when you have to wear it every […]

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WOW air has announced a treat for passengers with 30% off select return flights in Halloween flash sale The offer is available for booking from today, Tuesday 30 October, until 23:59 on Friday, 2 November using the promo code WOWTREAT. The discount applies on select return flights for travel between 1 November 2018 and 31 […]

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Calling all lovers of ’80s stadium rock! Bon Jovi has announced they will play in Ireland next year as part of their new tour. The quintessential ’80s rockers will play the RDS arena on the 15th of June 2019. Lead singer Jon Bon Jovi said, “We’ve become a new, rejuvenated Bon Jovi. A refreshed line […]

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The Irish Times has published the first exit poll with victory looking likely for incumbent Michael D Higgins. The Irish Times / Ipsos MRBI poll projects a 56% vote for Michael D, which will be enough to elect him on the first count Turn out was low with little public enthusiasm for the contest, unlike […]

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One of Will Ferrell’s funniest movies is on tv tonight and we’re definitely tuning in. Step Brothers, starring Ferrell and John C. Reilly, will be on Comedy Central tonight at 9 pm. Step Brothers is a 2008 comedy following two men who are forced to live as brothers. This incredible movie gave us such gems […]

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There is nothing worse than being on holiday and not knowing where to get a great cup of coffee. You can spend your whole holiday trying new places and without ever finding a great spot that you love as much as your favourite spots at home. Instead of hedging your bets and hoping for a […]

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Just when we thought we had said goodbye to ‘Love Island’ for another year, it is being reported that there is a ‘Love Island’ Christmas special is on the cards. Oh, joy. There were rumours last year that a Christmas special was in the works, but it didn’t happen. But it looks like we’re not […]

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Hurray- you can now apply for tickets for this year’s ‘Late Late Toy Show’! These tickets are like gold dust with thousands of people looking to be part of the audience for Ireland’s most watched television programme of the year. This year’s show will be on Friday, the 30th of November. Announcing the news, Ryan […]

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A new study has revealed that eating pasta could be the key to losing weight. Yes, you read that right – eating beautiful pasta could help you shed some pounds. Normally, dieters cut down on their intake of carbs, but new research has shown that eating pasta three times a week over a 12 week […]

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What better way to spend Thursday night than curled up at home watching a good movie? It’s not quite the weekend, but you can stay up a little bit later with a glass of wine, or maybe two! The moratorium for the presidential election has kicked in as well, so there’s no debates on tv […]

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Starbucks has released two new Halloween-themed frappucinos for one week only. Mr and Mrs Vampire are already going down a storm with U.S. coffee lovers, so we’re sure they’re gonna down well here too. View this post on Instagram For the first time ever, Mr and Mrs #VampireFrappuccino makes a special daytime appearance. ???? Click […]

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One of the best things about Christmas is the lead up to it. The excitement, anticipation and, of course, the advent calendars are just some of the reasons why Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year. This year, you can share the fun of the advent calendar with your best friend, because […]

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It’s that time of year again where we all run around like headless chickens, asking if we have an extra hour in bed or an hour less because of the clocks changing. While most digital clocks change automatically now, don’t get caught out this year. There’s nothing worse than being an hour late on Monday […]

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Unless you’ve been in a coma for the past couple of months, you’ll know that the race for the presidency is coming an end this week. On Friday, the public will vote for who they want to be the symbolic head of the country for the next seven years. The Late Late Show has announced […]

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Advent season is back and luckily, so is Aldi’s Wine Advent Calendar. This is perfect for people who aren’t fans of the traditional chocolate calendars or for people who want something a little different. Aldi will be selling the Wine Advent Calendar for €69.99 this Christmas. Aldi’s Wine Advent Calendar has 24 doors, each revealing […]

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Raw sewage is being pumped into 38 beaches and rivers across the country, a new report has revealed. Sewage from nearly 90,000 people is flooding into our waterways every day. The report, “Urban Waste Water Treatment in 2017”, has shed light on the shortfalls in many wastewater and treatment plants. The Environmental Protection Agency has […]

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If you ever find yourself in east London with some friends, then I’d urge you to check out Hotbox in Spitalfields for bottomless brunch. I was there recently, and it was one of the best bottomless brunches I’ve ever been to. We all opted for bottomless brunch after a heavy reunion night. Hair of the […]

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Met Éireann is predicting snow and storms for Ireland in the coming months as winter rolls in. The weather chief is confident we will be seeing snow this winter in Ireland, but “we don’t know when”. Storms, on the other hand, are going to happen sooner with stormy conditions set to hit from next week. […]

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If you were wondering what to buy your mam for Christmas this year, then listen up because all your prayers have been answered. A-ha have announced that they will kick off their comeback tour in Ireland. Making the announcement on Twitter, the band said, “The first city we’re announcing for a-ha’s fall 2019 tour is […]

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The trailer for Katie Taylor’s new movie has just been released, and it looks unreal. The fly-on-the-wall documentary follows Katie’s rising career through the world of boxing. It looks at her Olympic loss to Finland’s Mira Potkonen in the opening round of the women’s lightweight competition in Rio as well as her fractured relationship with […]

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Is it okay to get excited about Christmas yet? Probably not, but feck it, the first pictures of Aldi’s highly coveted Christmas collection have just dropped, and we had to share it with you. You can give out about it being too early AFTER you’ve decided what you’re gonna be picking up this year. The […]

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Dolores O’Riordan has been named the best female artist in the history of Billboard’s Alternative Chart. The Limerick woman was named ahead of other alternative icons such as Kate Bush, Alanis Morissette and Sinead O’Connor. According to the Irish Mirror, her win is due to her eight entries on the weekly chart since it began […]

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Sweet Lord and all that is holy, The Disney Store has released VHS inspired clutch bags. There was nothing better than showing off your Disney VHS collection back in the day to anyone who called round to the house. You proudly displayed them anywhere you could, because let’s be honest they were the best damn […]

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Asthmatics are being urged to get the flu vaccine this winter. According to the Asthma Society, the flu virus can be very serious for people with asthma as they are at even greater risk if they pick up the flu virus. The flu virus causes swelling and narrowing of the airways in the lungs, along […]

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If you love scaring the absolute bejaysus out of yourself, or you have nerves of steel (liar), then this new horror series on Netflix is for you. The Haunting of Hill House was released on Friday and so far people are raving about it. The show follows a group of siblings that grew up in […]

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Amy Winehouse’s family have announced that Amy will go on tour as a hologram in late 2019. Mitch Winehouse, Amy’s father, said that they have partnered with a hologram company for the tour and that all proceeds will go to the Amy Winehouse Foundation. He tweeted, “Our family is delighted to be teaming up with […]

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It’s bank holiday season in earnest and high time to start planning some sneaky getaways. This adorable little cottage in Kells, Co. Kilkenny is top of our list. This lovingly restored thatch-roofed cottage is nestled in an area of natural beauty and unique archaeological heritage. For €124 per night you can get a secluded getaway […]

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The Late Late Show will go live from London tonight, and the set looks gorgeous. From Central Hall in Westminster, the London special will focus on the historic links between Ireland and the UK capital. RTÉ’s London Correspondent, Fiona Mitchell posted a picture of the set which is designed to be “a home away from […]

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From the Ring of Kerry to the Giants Causeway, most of us know how incredible our little country is. We’re used to people(ourselves included) being blown away by it. And while we try not to take it for granted, a certain amount of indifference can start to creep in now and again. However, this beautiful […]

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The first trailer has dropped for Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin, and it looks like it’s gonna pretty close to the original. We’re pretty happy about that, considering how bad it can go when they decide to stray from the original. (Cough Beauty and the Beast cough) Set for a May 2019 release date, the […]

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Thousands of homes and businesses are without electricity this morning after Storm Callum made his presence known across the country last night with 110km/h winds and torrential rain in places. ESB networks are reporting massive outages in Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Mayo, Kilkenny, Donegal, Galway and Wexford. Paul Hand of ESB networks told RTÉ’s Morning […]

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Storm Callum has caused a mudslide on a main road in Cork this morning. The mudslide occurred at Carrigaloe at the bottom of Donegal Hill. Images online from public representative, Ken Curtain, show the Cobh to Fota road partially blocked by mud. According to Mr. Curtin, the traffic is still flowing through one lane. “One […]

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Storm Callum made landfall last night with gusts of up to 110km/h and heavy rain in many places. The west coast is still experiencing intense winds with the orange wind warning in place until 5 pm this evening. More rain is expected today across the country, and thousands are without power. Check out some of […]

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Aer Lingus has cancelled a number of their flights on their European network tomorrow as Storm Callum passes over the country. People are being urged to check their flights to make sure they will still be able to fly. Storm Callum is set to bring gusts of up to 130km/h in some places and torrential […]

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The first episode of Amy Huberman’s new series ‘Finding Joy’ proved popular with audiences last night. Over 300,000 people tuned in to see Hubes in her new role. It was the highest-rating comedy debut of the year on RTÉ. Amy stars in the series as Joy, a woman who finds herself thrust into the limelight […]

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With Storm Callum due to make his presence known tonight, people are being urged to prepare for flooding along coastal areas. High spring tides in combination along with storm swells are increasing the risk of flooding in coastal and low lying areas. Met Éireann has also issued an Orange wind warning for 13 counties. The […]

8 years ago

A new WhatsApp scam could be letting hackers steal your account with the video calling feature. The bug lets hackers crash another person’s phone by video calling them with malicious files. According to new cybersecurity research, both Android and iPhone users are vulnerable, but you can protect yourself if you make sure you update your […]

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Lidl has just launched probably one of the best-Halloween themed events we’ve seen in a long time. For five days only, you can enjoy a fun day out at Lidl’s pumpkin patch in Ladytown, Newbridge, County Kildare. Yes, that’s right, an honest to goodness pumpkin patch. Ireland may be the birthplace of Halloween or Samhain, […]

8 years ago

Ever wondered, perhaps angrily, why the six counties are cut off in Met Éireann’s weather warnings? It’s not like the weather stops at the border, so why don’t they include them in the warning? It actually is a pretty logical explanation. It turns out that Met Éireann and the Met Office (which has jurisdiction across […]

8 years ago

We may not be able to get our hands on cult Skincare Brand ‘The Ordinary’ for much longer after the founder announced it was closing the umbrella company, Deciem, yesterday on Twitter. Deciem Founder Brandon Trauxe posted a bizarre video on Instagram yesterday saying they would be closing down effective immediately alleging everyone in Deciem […]

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Christopher Columbus is producing the new Christmas movie coming to Netflix next month and we’re so frickin’ excited. The Christmas Chronicles starring Kurt Russell will be available to stream from November 22nd. It tells the story of a sister and brother, Kate (Darby Camp) and Teddy Pierce (Judah Lewis), whose Christmas Eve plan to catch […]

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The Bishop of Waterford, Alphonsus Cullinane, has said that he and the Pope believe that evil spirits are to blame for the abuse in the Church and says he is setting up a team of people to fight against the “evil spirits”. A “delivering missionary” has been set up to help rid people of the […]

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