It has emerged that the body of a man, aged in his 30s, has been discovered in Buncrana, County Donegal. Gardaí were notified immediately, following the discovery in the Donegal town at around 8.30am yesterday evening. A post mortem examination is yet to take place, however the man’s death is not being treated as suspicious. This follows […]

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Deadly stuff coming from Instagram today.  Check out this fantastic description of the weather by @sarahderrynane on Instagram.  Fantastic, just fantastic.  READ NEXT: These Humbugs Say Children Should NOT Believe In Santa And We’re Outraged

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Just this week, it was announced that RTÉ would be outsourcing all of its kids programmes to independent production companies as a part of a major budgetary fix. The news has broken hearts all over the country, and many have taken to Twitter to express their distaste and disappointment. One of the disappointed ones happens to be everyone’s favourite clown […]

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The future is officially now, guys.  Nike have launched their new self-tying sneaker, revealing the price of its first self-lacing athletic shoe, the HyperAdapt 1.0 – at a whopping $720. Well, they were never going to be cheap, were they? The sneaker will be available in two stores in New York City on December 1: Nike’s Soho location and at […]

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Everyone’s favourite and cheapest airline, Ryanair, has launched an unbelievable sale from today, kicking off its biggest ever ‘Black Friday’ promotion. The sale boasts up to 20% off 10 million seats on sale on the Ryanair website – for one day and one day only!  Part of Ryanair’s 8-day ‘Cyber Week’ campaign, means that these seats are for travel from December – March, but must […]

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Mairead McGuinness of Fine Gael has announced that she will be running for the position as president of the European Parliament. She has been a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for 12 years and represents Ireland’s Midlands and North-West.  McGuinness is one of four politicians in the running to be the European People’s Party candidate. And it has been […]

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The world’s most likeable ginger (apart from maybe Prince Harry) has recently been spotted in Belfast – and we’re losing our minds a little bit. Jane Montgomery was one of the very lucky few to spot him – and managed to snap this picture while he was meandering around. Lucky, lucky gal. Ran into Ed Sheeran […]

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Everyone’s favourite Westmeath man, Niall Horan (sorry, Bressie) has brought out a new lyric video for his solo single ‘This Town’, and the whole thing is about his home town, Mullingar.  The singer-songwriter boasts about the county town in the lyrics, and the video even features a little car that says Mullingar. The video even features, signs for […]

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Roast chicken?! Kids aged 11 should be able to cook at least 25 meals, including cottage pie and pasta bake, according to a recent study in the UK. The study was commissioned to launch the new Samsung Family Hub fridge – which asked 2,000 parents to name the dishes – a list assembled by leading food, consumer and family lifestyle […]

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Planet Earth 2 has been met with some fantastic praise over the past few weeks, bringing us closer to the animal kingdom than ever. And while we love learning about the animal kingdom and seeing them interact, hunt and live, there is one part of the show that viewers are not very happy about. Sunday night’s episode […]

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It seems that Wexford is not afraid of tackling the big issues, if this recent headline is anything to go by. The Gorey Guardian is causing quite the online stir after publishing a huge story about a local nuisance. According to the paper, ‘massive’ leaves have started falling from the trees, and have become a health and safety hazard that requires the […]

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Ireland’s most beautiful festival is rearing its incredible head once more and surprising us with the hottest tickets in all the land – and just in time for Christmas. Body & Soul tickets have gone on pre-sale from this morning from 10am, and go on general sale tomorrow.  And we can’t bloody WAIT.  Pre-sale tickets on sale […]

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Oh, Guinness. You’ve done it again. From the company who’ve brought you the most sensational ads, deadly bread and creamy ‘taches – The Black Stuff’s latest carrier system is bringing you one of the best transport systems we’ve ever seen.  Behold – the can truck in all its glory: This is extremely clever advertising from @GuinnessIreland – […]

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Lar Corbett’s Bar in Thurles is answering all of our dreamy pint-y dreams in one fell swoop.  Check out these for some deals: Guinness – 99c Heineken – 99c Jäger Bomb – 99c But, what’s the catch? You have to share and like their competition on your social pages – for a chance to win drinks for you […]

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Love trees? Love animals? Love the outdoors? Then this event is most definitely the one for you.  The Native Woodland Trust is an environmental charity dedicated to the protection of Ireland’s rare native and ancient woodland. The Trust itself achieves this by setting up woodland reserves around the country, such as the Girley reserve, County Meath. […]

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The new Spice Girls song has just leaked – and people are not entirely sure about it. Some love it, some loathe it – and some are altogether unsure.  Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Mel B are the only three members of the group at present, as Mel C works on her solo career and Victoria Beckham focuses on […]

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Oh Ellen, we always knew you were a dote – but this has taken the biscuit.  The Medal of Freedom ceremony brought some pretty big names to the White House last night. The award is the highest civilian honour given by the White House. And who was one of the lucky ones being awarded alongside Diana Ross, […]

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The full line-up for Other Voices in Dingle has been announced. The previously-announced acts included the following:  All Tvvins Rusangano Family Lisa Hannigan Rejjie Snow Margaret Glaspy Girl Band Kojey Radical And joining them at St. James’s Church from December 2 – 4 will be Imelda May, Saint Sister, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh & Cormac Begley and Le Galaxie. Along with that […]

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This could be the sign you’ve been waiting for…  Ryanair has just launched a massive recruitment drive to fill 2,000 cabin crew positions in both Ireland and Europe. Recruitment days are being managed in Ireland by Crewlink and Dalmac, Ryanair’s official recruitment partners, in Dublin on December 7 and 20 and Belfast on December 1. No previous cabin […]

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Need your faith in humanity restored? Read on.  On Sunday, Taryn Keith shared this photograph of a $750 tip her boyfriend received the night before while working. The note reads: Hopefully this can get you back to Ireland for the holidays. In the post, she explained that her boyfriend, Ben, is from Ireland and that the two of them are hoping […]

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So. Upon stumbling through d’internet today, we found this beauty – and to be honest, we’re a little flummoxed.  Purely because we don’t know the answer. Not because the question is in any way out of the ordinary. Of course.  Pray tell, can you help?  Photo cred: Reddit It seems that no one knows the […]

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Of all the things in this world that we enjoy most – a funny place name definitely claims one of the top spots.  I mean, did you know there’s a place called Arse in France?! No, but now you know. And we bet you’re glad for it. A map has been released with all the filthy place […]

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We’ve done it.  We’ve gone and found the most Irish thing in the world right now.  A hay bale with a punny inscription of the Hail Mary graffiti’d all over it. And no, we’re not kidding. BEHOLD: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Basically Ireland (@basically_ireland) on Nov 17, 2016 at 12:42am […]

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Galway’s Christmas Market is boasting bigger and better attractions this year, with the introduction of a new ferris wheel, twice the amount of lights than ever before and all the stalls and stands you’ve previously loved before.  This year’s Christmas market will take place both in Kennedy Park and on the plaza on the northern […]

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The Late Late Show will, as per, be gracing our screens this very evening – and the line-up is just as good as you’d hoped.  First on the famous sofa will be boxing champion Katie Taylor, in her first big interview since turning professional. Olly Murs will also appear on the show, promoting his fifth album – chatting to […]

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The mannequin challenge has taken over the world so it seems, with attempts by pubs, prisons and even the Gardaí flooding our newsfeeds – but the top spot has most definitely been taken by this absolutely perfect video we spotted on Twitter earlier.  Uploaded by Twitter user Odhrán Mac Niallais,  this masterpiece is potentially our favourite […]

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Robbie Keane has announced that he will leave the LA Galaxy when his contract expires at the end of the year. The 36-year-old retired from international football earlier this year, after scoring a record of 68 goals in 146 appearances for the Republic of Ireland. He has spent six seasons in Los Angeles since leaving Tottenham FC. During that […]

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Only in Ireland would this ever, ever happen… The mannequin challenge seems to have taken over the world as of late, and the Gardaí in Store Street have most definitely been bitten by the bug too! Check out their incredible take on the viral internet sensation. Impressive stuff. READ NEXT: The Best Cheese In The World […]

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An undeniably delicious farmhouse blue cheese from Norway called Kraftkar, made with pasteurised cow’s milk, was voted best cheese in the world on Wednesday, beating off stiff competition from more than 3,000 entries at the World Cheese Awards in San Sebastián, Spain. Yes, the World Cheese Awards are a thing. And we’re delighted.  It was deemed  “the […]

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The Blizzards broke the hearts of thousands when they called it quits back in 2009, but now they’re back – and by the sounds of it – sounding better than ever.  Have a listen in on their new music, uploaded to Twitter earlier today.  Make sure to tune into @RTE2fm @Eoghan2FM after 5 to hear […]

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Just when you think you’ve seen it all… We spotted this absolute humdinger of a parking job on Twitter earlier, and we haven’t really been able to stop thinking about it since.  Check this out: Only in Ireland. pic.twitter.com/kZmMMw7TPh — President of Ireland (@IrishPresident) November 16, 2016 WE KNOW.  Massive thank you to @IrishPresident (no, […]

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Three McDonald’s restaurants in The Peoples Republic of Cork will be the first few in the country to pilot a new table service scheme, involving staff bringing food to the customers in their seats. How exciting. The new service is being trialled in just 12 outlets nationwide and is turning the traditional fast food model on its head. The coming months […]

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Welcome to your new favourite activity. ‘Bungee dunking’ has taken over the world by storm, and the cult following has a new leader – 24-year-old Simon Berry from Sheffield in the UK, has become a Guinness World Record holder after completing the highest bungee dunk ever, combining both his passion for biscuits and his passion for bungees bungees. Check out the […]

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According to local Clare Newspaper The Clare People, bookings in Doonbeg have gone way up since President-elect Donald Trump has gotten his way and become the most powerful man in the world.  Naturally, this is because it’s bringing a whole load of money into the town that was never there before.  Congratulations @realDonaldTrump from all the […]

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Unless you’ve been residing under a rock for the past few months (and hey, with the year that’s in it, who’d blame you?) you’ll know that everyone’s favourite mother-daughter duo are making their triumphant return to our televisions this winter, and Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life is kicking off on Netflix.  The four part […]

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Thinking of getting your Christmas shopping sorted early this year? Look no further than toy giant megastore Smyths.  Smyths has just announced a MASSIVE sale starting now which will see huge reductions on toys. Getting ahead of the curve, Smyths Toystore has launched their Black Friday sale early – ahead of the official Black Friday date, November […]

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Icelandic airline WOW Air has just announced that from May 2017 they will be providing direct flights from Reykjavik to Cork – meaning, us chumps no longer have to board two or three flights if the chance to go to Iceland arises.  As well as this great announcement, they also uploaded a video to Youtube, which is […]

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Over half of people living in Ireland are currently indulging in specialised diets, according to a new study. It is reported that two-thirds of us are actively avoiding eating any food containing antibiotics, hormones or artificial additives such as monosodium glutamate or sweeteners. 47% of consumers are reported as having a dairy-free diet, while 28% of us avoid gluten. The […]

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How well do you remember your geography lessons? We’re about to find out with this desperately hard quiz.  Anything more than four is an achievement, really.  So, how did you fare? Let us know in the comments! READ NEXT: 10 Stand Up Comedians You Have To Watch On Netflix Tonight

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Throughout his incredulous campaign, The Donald’s mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, was one of the more intriguing parts of his background. We found it interesting that Trump actually came from somewhere and not just from TV, and this 1994 interview with Mary Trump, plucked from the archives of RTE explains a lot of it. The segment is brief but wondering, and […]

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Breathe, everyone, breathe. Thanks to Radio One Lebanon, all of our dreams have just been answered – and just in time for Christmas! Check out this decadent beauty below.  AND, if you want to make your own – how about you try out making your very own with this handy tutorial video? Yep, that exists […]

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This is actually just embarrassing… We became aware of this ridiculous behaviour thanks to the ever-informative Gardaí Twitter page. The Gardaí recently spotted a motorist that was actually indulging in a can of beer whilst driving in Athy, County Kildare. They’ve since used this opportunity to remind the public to never ever drink and drive. Gardaí in a […]

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For those of you in the know, Apple considered killing the glorious peach-bum sign, but the arse lobbiers of the world have made their demands loud and clear. In the upgrade for iOS 10.2, Apple redesigned all of its food emojis – not forgetting the magnificent peach-bum. However, this upgrade deemed the bum ever-so-slightly less voluptuous than before, as you can see below.  However, in […]

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An Irish man, who was caught leaving a shop in Killarney with five Cadbury’s selection boxes, has been jailed.  His previous 54 convictions had been taken into consideration by Judge James O’Connor.  The 26-year-old man has been named as Jason Coffey, from the Halting Site, Fossa, and has admitted to stealing five Cadburys Selection Boxes from Dealz, Killarney High Street on November 8. The matter is to be dealt with at Killarney […]

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The DSPCA are delighted to announce the success of last night’s seizure of 96 puppies by the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) from two individuals who were attempting to import these dogs illegally into the UK.   The puppies were shipped from Dublin Port earlier yesterday.  Two shipments of dogs – including beagles, basset hounds, labradoodles […]

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Taoiseach Enda Kenny has stated that he has no plans to meet with President-Elect Donald Trump when he travels to the US later this month. Mr. Kenny is due to travel to both the east and west coasts of North America, his trip will include events in New York over a number of days. A spokesman for the Taoiseach […]

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It’s been announced today by Music Network, the organisation who administer the Music Capital Scheme, that €210,000 will be available to provide to this year’s Irish musicians. The Music Capital Scheme, established by the Arts Council and supported by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs is managed by Music Network and comprises of two distinct awards that provide funding […]

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A major search operation is currently underway off the Arklow coastline in County Wicklow, after a man went overboard from a local fishing vessel earlier this morning, November 16.  The Arklow lifeboat, along with the Rosslare Lifeboat and the 117 search and rescue helicopter from Waterford are currently on the scene, carrying out a search of the surrounding areas. […]

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Looking for somewhere to get your Christmas presents, but not entirely sure where? This Instagram page followed us recently and captured our hearts with their incredible handle @iheartsesh. I mean, come on. View this post on Instagram A post shared by We Love The Sesh…Do You? (@ihearttheseshtshirts) on Nov 15, 2016 at 3:21pm PST View […]

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We here at Lovin are big fans of a good slogan, good shop name and most of all, a witty Chinese takeaway – and we are not ashamed of that.  But this newest development in Irish humour has left us in stitches.  Spotted on their Facebook page, this little number will make you double take, for all the right reasons.  […]

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