The Sainsbury’s 2016 Christmas advert has arrived, and the incredibly sweet ad features a series of modern families including an interracial couple, two mums and their baby and much more. The cartoon-style ad, titled The Greatest Gift, also features the dulcet tones of James Cordon’s singing voice. AND profits from The Greatest Gift campaign will go straight to Great Ormond Street […]

10 years ago

A rare ‘super moon’ will make a tremendous appearance tonight across the world – and we are all in for such a treat.  But, what is a ‘super moon’ you ask? Ever see a moon in the sky so close it appears you could touch it? That, my friend, is a super moon. The full lunar disc […]

10 years ago

Entrepreneurs, singer songwriters, mental health advocates and all-round gas Limerick men, The Rubber Bandits, have started a documentary series on RTÉ, covering topics like mental health, drugs, the IRA, Irish history and politics. In a tough week for the whole world, this will definitely allow some light entertainment for us all. For those of you who’ll be busy on […]

10 years ago

Emojipedia has answered the prayers of many, and added that their present set of emojis is to grow bigger and more inclusive. Thanks to Unicode Consortium’s approval of new emojis, you will now be able to feature a breastfeeding mother, a woman wearing a hijab and a T-Rex in your messages to your friends.  Unicode Consortium, the international group […]

10 years ago

Yep, you read right. There is a currently a petition going around attempting to grant current President of the United States, Barack Obama, honorary Irish citizenship.  And we’re thrilled.  Sure isn’t he basically from Offaly anyway? A local lad from Moneygall.  The petition is still in its infancy, but is growing every minute. Sign your name to […]

10 years ago

John Lewis’ Christmas ad has caused quite a stir over the years. Between being deemed ‘too sad’, ‘too much’ or simply misleading – the company have been getting an awful lot of stick from the general public. So much so, that an Irish man has taken the whole ordeal into his own hands, and made […]

10 years ago

Everyone’s favourite Marks & Spencers snack (and we don’t give that title out willy-nilly) Percy Pigs have gotten themselves a trendy new make over. CHRISTMAS STYLE. The new piggies have gotten their glad rags on for the yuletide season, and we are absolutely loving it.  Look who’s had a festive makeover! Our new Christmas Percy […]

10 years ago

Winter during Autumn is potentially one of the most beautiful places on Earth.  We know, because of this incredible video put together by Skycam Ireland, that displays the picturesque season at its best. Shot across Wicklow, mountains and otherwise, the drone footage highlights the mix of incredibly rich colours that dominate during the Autumn months, as well as the traditional greens of forestry. Dreamy. Just […]

10 years ago

Cork city’s popular pizza and ice cream restaurant, Gino’s on Winthrop Street has closed after 26 years in business. The venue first opened during the summer months of 1990, as a sister venue to a similar pizza restaurant in Waterford. A sign was put up in the store, saying they were sad to be finished in Cork, but thanked their […]

10 years ago

Labour Party Senator Aodhán Ó’Ríordáin has never been one to sit down and take things quietly. The outspoken politician has always stood up for what’s right, and that’s why we adore him. He expressed his views on the Seanad yesterday, and became quite enraged while doing so. Naturally. It’s people like him who get this […]

10 years ago

J.K Rowling confirmed at a recent press conference that the newest series Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will feature several characters from the Harry Potter universe, of which she created. Fans hoping to get a glimpse of a young Albus Dumbledore will need to wait for the second-of-five part of the series, however.  Older and wiser Dumbledore […]

10 years ago

Up to 300,000 people in Ireland reportedly will be visually impaired by 2020. Scary, scary stuff. The two main contributing factors to this horrid set of facts are an ageing population and diseases such as diabetes. Voluntary organisation, Fighting Blindness, is hosting a Retina conference looking at ways to treat and cure vision impairment, to help those at risk.  Caitriona […]

10 years ago

If you ever wondered where all the money researchers get for projects go, this is where.  Scientists at University College Cork have discovered a potentially major breakthrough, this time, against blindness. It’s understood that top professors at UCC have discovered a cure for Retinitis Pigmentosa, a inherited degenerative condition that causes blindness. It is believed that scientists have a found […]

10 years ago

Following the shock news that Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States, it was announced that fellow controversial star, Katie Hopkins, will make a guest appearance on this weekend’s Late Late Show. Naturally, not many are impressed. Please consider sending an email of complaint to RTÉ about Katie Hopkins appearing on the Late […]

10 years ago

Love him or loathe him, Conor McGregor may be one of the most influential Irish people in the world right now. And he certainly knows how to make some headlines.  But this time, it’s for all the right reasons.  He’s only gone and given Irish MMA presenter Andrew Gahon a job, after Gahon has interviewed Conor several […]

10 years ago

Well, the Irish have always been known as a welcoming bunch… The tiny island of Inishturk, located off the coast of Mayo, has a population of just 58 people.  However, these 58 people have rallied together, and are welcoming, with open arms, any American who seeks refuge from the presidency of Donald Trump.  Because of this, a charming documentary […]

10 years ago

Really shocking stuff. During a week where the whole world seems to be going into meltdown, we relish the fact that we live in one of the most forward-thinking, progressive, safe places to grow up in communities of the world. And then we see something like this, and our hearts break all over again.  Twitter […]

10 years ago

We spotted an incredibly powerful blogpost from blogger Whistling In The Wind today and we felt it would resonate with loads of others as well as ourselves.  It’s a lengthy one, but a good one. And we would highly recommend you stick on the kettle and drink this in, along with a cup of tea.  Here’s […]

10 years ago

Must’ve been one heck of a party… Fresh from their very recent wedding celebrations, a newlywed couple from County Kildare cashed in on their luck and bagged the top prize of €500,000 on the EuroMillions Plus draw on Friday November 4. The couple wish to keep their win private, but did reveal that they bought their winning Quick Pick selection ticket […]

10 years ago

The Farmers Journal is the pinnacle of all things Ireland.  Based around good work ethic, strong moral values and not getting ahead of your station – it’s something we really should all read every once in a while. Especially this week’s edition. Realising that everyone is human, and the world is so small – the […]

10 years ago

This is exactly what you need after a long day.  Carlow woman Natalie O’Shea has gone all out. We spotted this beauty on Instagram, and the whole office has been on about it ever since.  Check out this incredible cake, baked by Natalie, for her lovely mum.  And naturally enough, her mum loved it. And wouldn’t you […]

10 years ago

We spotted this online, and, quite frankly, lost the plot a little bit.  In St. George’s Market, Belfast, there is a stall in which you can buy curry flavoured cheese. Let’s allow that to sink in for a moment… CURRY FLAVOURED CHEESE.  Cut into cube shapes, for your pleasure.  View this post on Instagram Curry […]

10 years ago

Stepping up to the plate much earlier to the Christmas plate than anywhere else, Galway’s Christmas lights are being switched on this Friday between 5:45pm and 6:15pm. The lucky person asked to turn on the lights this year is none other than Galway United’s new manager, Shane Keegan. The official switching on ceremony will take […]

10 years ago

Love it or loathe it, Big Brother knows how to stir up some attention. The Italian version of the show attracted an interesting bunch to say the least. And joining that crew, was none other than 23-year-old Alessia Macari, cousin of Dublin Wives star, Virginia Macari.  That’s right – of Macari chipper fame.  The young Dubliner […]

10 years ago

Childline ambassador, chairperson Inclusive Fashion & Design Collective and generally eloquent gal Sinéad Burke is once again, bowling us over with her greatness. Having liaised with Foras Na Gaeilge about translating the phrase ‘little person’ and sticking it into the foclóir, she’s only gone and done it. And with her blessing, they both settled on ‘duine beag’ […]

10 years ago

Motor insurance premiums fell for the first time since January 2013 this October, after a steady and rapid incline since the year 2014. New inflation figures from the Central Statistics Office show that motor insurance costs fell by 8.2% in October 2016 compared to September of the same year.  This is in huge contrast to rises of up to 40% during the summer of 2016. […]

10 years ago

Oh, ‘Murica.  New York City Council is set to name a street ‘Easter Rising Way’, in a bid to mark the centenary of the event, all the way back in 1916.  The street is located in Maspeth, Queens, and will be named in a formal ceremony on Saturday 12 November. ‘Easter Rising Way’ is a pedestrian footpath, descending […]

10 years ago

It’s that time of year again… The world famous Coca Cola Christmas Truck will be doing the rounds once more this year, and it could very well be coming to a town near you.  I mean… If that doesn’t get you excited, then we don’t know what will.  As for times and dates, you’ll find […]

10 years ago

Republic of Telly absolutely nailed it, once more, with a sketch on what it’s like to go to mass in Ireland.  The sketch centres around everything that takes place in the average mass – including standing up at the wrong time, terribly unfunny priests, sly laughs from the corner and crying children. See it all in […]

10 years ago

The world was shaken late into Saturday night as Joe Schmidt’s team triumphed over the almighty All Blacks in Soldier Field, Chicago, 40 – 29. We couldn’t quite believe it, and we’re still pinching ourselves.  That today was for one man. Well done Ireland. pic.twitter.com/3XyTIRWDxi — Lovin Dublin (@LovinDublin) November 5, 2016 Fortune favours the […]

10 years ago

Irish production company Taller Stories, just today, uploaded this stunning video to Youtube – documenting the story of Ireland’s oldest ice-cream man, John Taylor. You may or may not have come across him driving around South Dublin before, under the guise of Mister Ripple. Taylor has been driving around, serving up ice-cream for 49 years now, […]

10 years ago

How do you know you’ve become the subject of national conversation? When you get your face stitched onto a Christmas jumper, of course.  The most important of all Christmas jumpers has been revealed, and it’s got a shirtless Conor McGregor complete with a Santa hat on the front. Because, Ireland.  The jumper is a one-off creation designed […]

10 years ago

2016 gifted us some pretty harrowing things to think about. Trump, the Healy-Raes, climate change and avocado prices. However, all of that is about to change.  After suffering through an October avocado crisis, causing brunch connoisseurs around the world to quiver in their vegan friendly boots, the fruit doubled in price, and broke hearts of millions.  Sales of avocados are […]

10 years ago

There’s us never going on a flight again…. It has been reported that three crew members and one passenger are believed to have sustained injuries after an Aer Lingus flight, travelling from Cork to Lanzarote, experienced some pretty extreme turbulence on Saturday. According to the Evening Echo, a female crew member suffered a broken leg, another crew […]

10 years ago

2016 has officially hit the weirdest low it ever could have hit, with this latest video of a Scottish psychic goat, called Boots, choosing who’s going to win the American presidential election tomorrow. Spoiler alert: Boots chose Hillary.  Check the video below for further reference.  Our hircine friend seems pretty positive that Ms. Clinton is going […]

10 years ago

All hail Generation Emigration! It seems lovers of mash potatoes, sausage rolls and potato and leek soup run the world – as an Irish haven called Shelly’s Café and Deli is all about serving us the best Ireland has to offer, to the people of Maspeth, Queens.  Shelly is a woman from Newry, County Down and […]

10 years ago

‘CU in the NT’ is a new tourism campaign slogan, launched by a company called NT Official, attempting to promote tourism in Australia’s Northern territory.  The cheeky slogan has caught pretty much everyone’s eye, due to its hilariously designed t-shirts. See for yourself… And the best bit? Underneath reads: “The top end. Different from the bottom end.” […]

10 years ago

We’re absolutely sweatin’ for John Lewis’ 2016 Christmas ad, and this short preview has gotten us even more excited.  John Lewis has just released a sneak preview on Twitter, along with the hashtag #BounceBounce, featuring a little girl and a perfect pooch.  I mean, LOOK AT THAT DOG.  The Twitter account has only tweeted once, and that’s the teaser […]

10 years ago

If you watched the match Saturday night (and let’s be honest, who didn’t?) chances are, you spotted these three messers dressed as the tricolour, swaying awkwardly as the camera was pointed at them. But what were they doing? Check out the video below to hazard a guess… View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

10 years ago

I mean, who wouldn’t want their backside to smell like Christmas?! Retailer giant, Tesco, have recently launched their new ‘luxury soft toilet tissue’ containing citrol, eugenol, cinnamol, citronella and limonene. Tesco had this to say about their most controversial product:  Our mulled spice scented toilet tissue has a mulled spice fragrance core and a decorated paper for […]

10 years ago

The wonderfully dreamy documentary-style film Older Than Ireland is the only Irish entry for the Best Documentary award at 2017’s Oscars.   The incredible film looks back at 100 years of life through the eyes of thirty Irish centenarians. It received huge praise and critical acclaim from everyone who’s had the pleasure of watching it. Scannain.com reports that the award-winning film is […]

10 years ago

Up to 15,000 tubs of Liz Earle’s very popular product Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser have been recalled due to contamination worries.  The product has been sold on their website, and has since been taken down due to findings showing harmful bacteria have been located.  The award winning cleanser was recalled urgently this week after it was revealed that […]

10 years ago

Vice President Joe Biden, otherwise known as Rob and Dave Kearney’s fifth cousin once-removed (random, we know) has congratulated the Irish team after than tremendous win yesterday at Soldier Field, Chicago.  He took to Twitter yesterday to wish them the congratulations that they 100% deserved.  Here’s what he said: Congrats to cousin @KearneyRob on behalf […]

10 years ago

A loophole that allows foreign doctors with subpar English to work in Irish hospitals is set to be closed. The law currently allows medics with limited English to practise, as authorities are powerless to test their language skills due to strict EU regulations. Recognition of Professional Qualifications Directive guidelines rule that doctors from the European Economic Area cannot be subject […]

10 years ago

Operations at Kerry Airport have returned to normal after an earlier incident. An Aer Lingus flight has been forced to divert its course following an incident at the tiny airport. According to news sources, the runway at the airport had been closed after a small privately-owned, single person plane temporarily went off the runway. The incident happened Saturday, […]

10 years ago

Ah, grammar. That thing that autocorrect fixes for us, most of the time. But how well would you fare if it wasn’t around? Now’s your chance… Well, how’d you get on? READ NEXT: PICS: The Irish Team React To The Win

10 years ago

Republican presidential candidate, and multi-millionaire businessman, Donald Trump, was rushed off the stage by Secret Service at a campaign rally in Reno, Nevada last night. It appears that a man in the crowd posed a credible threat to Trump’s life, he was believed to have been carrying a weapon. An eyewitness says: “The man pulled a knife […]

10 years ago

A FANTASTIC day was had by Irish fans all over the world yesterday, as Ireland only went and BEAT THE ALL BLACKS.  Oh, and for the first time. EVER. See how the team celebrated the win. View this post on Instagram What a group of brothers #teamofus #Repost @irishrugby with @repostapp ・・・ The #TeamOfUs celebrate […]

10 years ago

Think you know how to have fun at the races? Think again, because these women have absolutely nailed it.  Surely this could only ever happen in Ireland! @Downroyal racegoers arrive in style! #daftasbrushes pic.twitter.com/wzo0e77Arr — Richard Farquhar (@RCFarquhar) November 4, 2016 The video was taken at Downroyal racecourse in Lisburn, County Down.  We know where […]

10 years ago

Harry Potter yoga has now exists in the world thanks to two sisters in Austin, Texas. Isabel Beltran and her sister Ximena Larkin held the class at a brewery, randomly enough, and it completely sold out. Well, naturally. The class looked so great as witches and wizards practiced yoga with magic wands. View this post on Instagram A […]

10 years ago