It seems that good weather is set to make a steady return this week, with mercury rising up to 23° C. Speaking to Independent.ie, a Met Éireann spokesperson mentioned that sunnier weather is on the horizon: “There will be rain tonight and rain in many parts of the country tomorrow morning, however it won’t stick around for […]

10 years ago

Live TV is a wonderful thing.  Even more so when you let members of the Sligonian public chime in with their two cents. Or so it seemed on Monday night when Sky’s horse-racing channel At The Races welcomed onto their regular call in show Frank from Sligo.  Frank only had one thing on his mind:  I want […]

10 years ago

It’s not the first time that we’ve shone a light on some of the fantastic shop names dotted around the country, but that only got us thinking – what about the fantastic ones we’re missing abroad? Please God let’s hope that these companies never move to Ireland… 1. Gee Hair Extensions …yep. This exists.  2. Ghee […]

10 years ago

Well, have we got news for you. An actual Cuddle Party is taking place in the lovely surroundings of Bray today – inviting all to come and (literally) embrace the day ahead.  The event, which you can see here , states: ”Cuddle Party PLUS! – the next level of Cuddle Parties. You asked for it, […]

10 years ago

Every so often, a magical thing comes around that makes us truly happy that we decided to spend our lives in Ireland. This week’s thing: Ross Filling Station in County Meath’s 99s. If anyone is looking for the best 99, it’s found in Ross Filling Station, Co. Meath. pic.twitter.com/Y6dl2kIpNt — Sinéad Burke (@TheSineadBurke) May 19, […]

10 years ago

Financially, the years between 2005 and 2015 in Ireland were a bit of a whirlwind.  Or, in the business of housing, ‘a total fucking mess’. But, we’ve lived and we’ve (hopefully) learned and we’re deciding to start anew with this fresh wave of economic stability.  But still, the old saying goes – ‘all publicity is […]

10 years ago

Just when you think you’ve seen it all… Ireland’s two favourite things at the moment seem to be doughnuts and Buckfast tonic wine. And while doughnuts is a relatively new fad, Buckfast has been sitting pretty at the top spot for a number of decades. But, what if we were to tell you that the […]

10 years ago

They say being a Gardaí is a thankless job. Well, consider this a sincere thank you from everyone who’s ever been safely carted home by a competent and registered taxi driver. Gardaí took to Twitter last night to announce that they’d caught yet another fake taxi driver, and towed their car away in an attempt […]

10 years ago

Want to feel extremely untalented? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Leah Barniville, a 14-year-old classical singer from Ratoath, blew the four Britain’s got Talent judges away with her audition just last night, leaving not a dry eye in the house.  What a superstar! Remember this name – you’ll be seeing it everywhere in a few […]

10 years ago

We enjoyed some decent weather all this week, albeit a little showery at times. And it looks like the good times are set to keep coming. Temperatures are set to peak at 18 degrees this week according to Met Éireann. According to the weather site: ”Rather cloudy and breezy today. Scattered outbreaks of rain this morning, […]

10 years ago

While some of you may swear that Ireland’s Costa Del Sol is on the sunny south east, the even sunnier south west seems to prevail year in, year out – giving Curracloe and Blackwater a run for their money. For some of the best, safest and most exciting beaches in the country – where else […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever needed a reason to move to Wicklow, you have one in 14 Eagle Valley, Enniskerry. This bright and dreamy home is perfectly tranquil, decorated impeccably with calming tones in mind and practically soothing to the mind’s eye.  The property is a beautifully appointed, detached family home, located just a stone’s throw from the village […]

10 years ago

Paddy Power is known for their incredibly ‘out-there’ publicity stunts.  Pushing boundaries, saying things you probably shouldn’t and getting in trouble for all the right reasons – they’ve done it all. And this time around, they’re targeting Mayo GAA and their curse-filled rep.  Check out their latest stunt outside Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago […]

10 years ago

James Vincent McMorrow has just announced that he will be releasing his new album ‘True Care’ next week.  And yes, that is the sound of applause you hear.  The incredibly talented songwriter previous album ‘We Move’ was released just nine months ago and received critical acclaim the world over.  True Care, 26/05/17 https://t.co/qqEQkqgGcF pic.twitter.com/0K9VHrsvcA — JamesVincentMcMorrow (@jamesvmcmorrow) May […]

10 years ago

So unless you’ve been living under an enormous and all-encompassing boulder for the past few days, (better than working, amirite?) you’ll have heard that Enda Kenny has announced his resignation as leader of Fine Gael.  Kenny’s stepping down has been a long-time-coming, allowing the Irish public to think of many ways he can fill his […]

10 years ago

Have you ever experience a real craving for a cheese toastie? It must be attended to immediately. It’s stronger than any force ever known. And it just doesn’t ‘go away’, should you want it to.  That’s why we’re utterly delighted to announce that Grilled Cheese by Improper Butter is going to be gracing some of Ireland’s […]

10 years ago

Do you feel down the morning after the night before? Feeling weepy, a bit low and a lot more sensitive than usual after a big one is totally normal. And unfortunately, it’s not something a spice bag is going to fix (well, not all the time). Our personal wellbeing after a heavy one on the […]

10 years ago

Well, have we got news for you. Exam weather has started to rear its beautiful head in Ireland once more, allowing us to feel warmer, happier and sunburnt. And while some of us are straight onto mojitos, pints and an array of other cold drinks – others are thinking of extreme indulgence.  Enter, the Milky […]

10 years ago

What’s the only thing better than doing something fun on a bank holiday weekend? Doing something FREE on a bank holiday weekend. C’mon – you knew this.  So, we’re delighted to announce that a map of free events for over the bank holiday weekend has been created. And we are forever in their debt.  The […]

10 years ago

Keen to get some pints in, but don’t have a puppy sitter? We’ve got just the thing.  The Rising Sons in County Cork pride themselves on being a dog-friendly outdoor space – and are proving that this Saturday with their Bring Your Dog To The Pub event, in association with the Bodega Cork & Ideal Pet Shop. They’ll have […]

10 years ago

Ah, the days of yore. Filled with hope, dreams of affording a home and Roy of The Rover Bars (WHERE ARE YOU) – we had it good back in the nineties.  Our faces however, didn’t. Take a trip down memory lane with me, shall you… 1. Body glitter Two words that under no circumstances should […]

10 years ago

Ah, GroupOn.  Its ability to be both the best and weirdest place on Earth both baffles and amazes us. It’s our number one go-to website for when we want to go a-browsin’, and boasts potentially the best deals on the planet. Where else could you get a meal for two, a night’s stay in a […]

10 years ago

President of the Sinn Féin party and TD for Louth, Gerry Adams, has always had a way with social media. But, this video, uploaded onto his Teachta Dála Facebook page, may be the one to take the biscuit. Now, he did clarify that it was a bet, but still, how utterly bizarre. The video has been […]

10 years ago

Unless you’ve been living under a pretty substantial rock for the past twelve months, yes, twelve months – you’ll have heard that Fair City’s Katy O’Brien has been held in captivity on the show for what is now a full year – and the people are not enjoying it.  Im expecting the whole cast of fair […]

10 years ago

Oh, Wicklow. Home to Glendalough, Katie Taylor and the setting of P.S. I Love You – Wicklow is so much more than stunning scenes and killer Instagram backdrops. It’s also home to some of the best food Ireland has to offer.  We’ve done a round up of the best of the best and written down […]

10 years ago

What did we even do before Airbnb? Find pokey hotels at ghastly prices in places we didn’t want to be? Perish the thought.  Good thing the good lads at the accommodation giant have sorted us right out. Here’s our pick of six of the best in the beautiful South of France.  1. This dreamy one bedroom […]

10 years ago

We actually cannot cope.  Words have failed us.  Check out this Scandinavian stationary company, called Locum, whose logo is becoming a bit of an internet sensation.  Thanks to Twitter user Rebecca Sharp, for pointing out this beautiful tragedy.  READ NEXT: Be Careful – This Cult Fruit Is Causing Injuries

10 years ago

A presence of casein has been detected in Nature and Moi ‘s Dairy Free Vegan Pizza, deeming it unsuitable for vegans and those intolerant to milk products, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland .  Casien, according to Wikipedia, is the name for a family of related phosphoproteins. These proteins are commonly found in […]

10 years ago

We do a weekly round-up of the best tweets Ireland has to offer every seven days. And this week is no different.  You guys give us a lot to work with week in, week out – and basically do our job for us. So, thanks! This week has a distinctly educational theme, with subjects of […]

10 years ago

You don’t have to be a Belieber to know that Justin Bieber likes tattoos. He’s covered in them, and according to this website (yes, of course there is a Justin Bieber tattoo website), his current count is 57 at the time of writing.  That’s a lot of ink.  We also know that Justin loves Ireland. […]

10 years ago

A man has died after falling from a height at Blarney Castle in County Cork this morning.  An alarm was raised immediately by staff following the tragic incident which occurred at around 10:45 am this morning.  Gardaí in Ballincollig have confirmed that the man, in his twenties, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident […]

10 years ago

Eurovision kicks off once more this week, with this year’s entry, Brendan Murray, set to set the stage alight with his new song ‘Dying To Try’. Murray is apparently not too dissimilar to Eurovision winner Johnny Logan, giving us all great expectations for the week ahead.  However, it seems that we’re set to be knocked […]

10 years ago

New legislation is being brought in next year, assuming that everyone in Ireland is an organ donor.  Hospitals in Ireland will presume that everyone they come across has given consent to donate organs, unless the person in question, or their guardian, has opted out.  The move is to get families who have either already donated, […]

10 years ago

Packed lunches don’t really have the best rep, do they? Limp salad and soggy sandwiches only have so much appeal… But it doesn’t have to be this way!  Behold, the new era of microwavable lunches that are so, so much better than you’d think… 1. Quiche in a mug The quickest, easiest, cheapest and best thing […]

10 years ago

Festival fans heading to Body & Soul in Westmeath this June have yet another reason to get excited for this Summer’s dreamiest festival; as they’re introducing none other than a Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar to the already impressive ranks.  And that’s not all… Annual snack supplier, Food on Board, is moving to a brand new location at […]

10 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have just reported that SuperValu is recalling particular batches of SuperValu Signature Tastes Irish Sherry Trifle due to the presence of traces of almonds.  Almonds were not previously listed in the ingredients, deeming them unsafe for those with nut allergies.  The product is: SuperValu Signature Tastes Irish Sherry Trifle, […]

10 years ago

We’re delighted to announce that we are the bearers of good news today as we can officially say that the sunnier weather is sticking around for the weekend. BBQ, anyone? According to Met Éireann: ”South-Munster will remain fairly cloudy today but otherwise there will be good sunshine again for most parts of the country. Blustery […]

10 years ago

Ahh, growing up Irish. It seems we were all frightened by spoons made of wood, forgetting to flick a switch in the hot press and accidentally touching flowers called ‘piss-in-the-beds’. How quaint.  #GrowingUpIrish has been the cause of many giggles over the past few days on Twitter, so here’s some of our favourites from the bunch… 1. Cultural […]

10 years ago

For those of you unfamiliar with Tipperary, the Premier County is so much more than mountains, hurling and two separate car registrations.  Which we don’t get either, don’t worry. So we’ve decided to shine the spotlight on the heavenly haven of Munster that is Tipp. We’re sure that you’ll be packing your bags for a quick staycation […]

10 years ago

Looking for something to do that’s full of fun, music and ultimately for a good cause? We’ve got just the thing.  The Vinyl Love collective is bringing you a whole day of DJs, selectors and music lovers playing eight of their favourite vinyl records to raise funds for the Repeal the 8th coalition in venues […]

10 years ago

For those of you already looking forward to relaxing at the weekend, then we’ve got just the thing.  Graham Norton is boasting a stellar line-up this weekend starting with Hollywood legend Diane Keaton and Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain. Both ladies are on to talk about their respective new films with Kevin Bacon also on, chatting about […]

10 years ago

A huge number of bottles of Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin have been recalled following the discovery that they contained nearly double the alcohol content stated on the packaging.  The shocking discovery found that the 1.14l bottles contained a whopping 77% alcohol content, contrary to the 44% advertised. According to Independent.ie, the Canadian Food Inspection […]

10 years ago

Now, this may cause a bit of an upset.  We’ve decided to take it upon ourselves to show you guys why Leinster is definitely, DEFINITELY the best province in Ireland.  Start licking your wounds guys, because we have this one in the bag. 1. Leinster rugby is the best  Boasting some of the best rugby schools, […]

10 years ago

It’s been a great week for Twitter.  The Met Gala, the ongoing world politics that plague us daily and a fresh batch of toasty memes ready to take on the world once more.  Once again, you haven’t let us down tweet-wise – and we wanted to say thank you for that. And with that, here […]

10 years ago

Renew Life has identified that milk may be present in five batches of Renew Life Ultimate Flora products according to Food Safety Authority Ireland.  The five products affected, which are listed below, are labelled as dairy-free. This may make the affected batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk or its […]

10 years ago

Irish beauty products are really having a moment.  You’ll know that from having a flick through any magazine or beauty blog out at the moment, but we’ve decided to put them to the test. And we’ve found 7 products that we simply won’t leave home without. PS; These products are useful for females, males, children, adults […]

10 years ago

Fellow retro sweet lovers – someone has heard your prayer.  The brand new Irish sweet company Retrobox has gotten in touch with us to spread the good news that they’re supplying such treats to addresses worldwide – and all at the prices they used to be. Their mission is to bring the things you ate as a […]

10 years ago

A former Ireland rugby player and ever-so-slightly controversial interviewee has had his Wikipedia page hacked, and it’s all sorts of bizarre. The sportsperson in question? Mr Neil Francis.  Even though his Wikipedia page has been changed back as of now, the earlier product was really something to behold.  According to Joe, Neil Francis’ biography had been updated to […]

10 years ago

On the topic of questionable odds being offered – Ladbrokes has only gone and trumped the lot as odds of this May being the hottest ever recorded are being offered thanks to the betting giant.  And aren’t we off to a good start? The fine weather we’re currently basking in (shoutout to those in work) […]

10 years ago

We’re reported on the on-going capture of Katy O’Brien before.  And since the story itself seems to have no end in sight, the powers-that-be have begun to open bets on when she’ll be freed.  According to Dublin Live, Paddy Power themselves have hopped on the bandwagon, with odds of 5/2 for her release by this […]

10 years ago