For those of you who have been living under the biggest rock in the world, the Euromillions, and the sum of €88million was won by an Irish person last night. And up until several minutes ago, it was not claimed.  But now, The National Lottery has confirmed that the winner has come forward.  BEHOLD: We […]

10 years ago

An organisation some of you may already be familiar with already, Girl Guides Ireland, has announced that it is getting ready to welcome transgender girls to its ranks. Transgender children who are male on their birth cert but who identify as female will now be allowed to join the Irish Girl Guides. According to The Journal, The decision was made after […]

10 years ago

And you thought the receipts you found in your wallet on Sunday morning were bad… It has been reported that Irish politicians spent over €300,000 on booze, cigarettes and snacks in the Dáil bars in 2016. According to Dublin Live, almost 8,000 pints of Guinness were downed, necked and dribbled in the Oireachtas bars in 2016, as well as wine, spirits and […]

10 years ago

It’s hard to even think of the name Connemara without having a little bit of a swoon.  Your only experience of the region may be falling for someone older and bolder at Irish college, but we bet you still have a soft spot for its rolling hills and beautiful mountain ranges.  These few pictures are only the tip […]

10 years ago

Oh, Mattress Mick. What will you do next? The bedding salesman is no stranger to media attention, and with his latest calendar out for 2017. You’ve seen sexy farmers, you’ve seen sexy firemen but we’ll bet you a pint you’ve never seen a sexy bed salesman before. But now, all that changes.  BEHOLD: Got a […]

10 years ago

A LUAS line linking the north west of Ireland, i.e. the counties of Donegal and Sligo, is one of the many proposals put forward by a group of Government ministers on the future of the railway network. According to Breaking News, a railway division of An Garda Síochána to police train stations would also have to be established, and more money would also […]

10 years ago

Woooahhh. This is definitely worth the watch.  Pro surfer Mick Fanning is a massive fan(ning) of Ireland. The Australian champion, also known as ‘White Lightening’, recently spent some time in Ireland and had an absolute ball. Check out the time he spent here below.  The video’s bio states: Ireland, one place that has always held a […]

10 years ago

If you’ve been alive, reading things, or even spoken to absolutely anyone this week – you’ll know that The Donald is being inaugurated tomorrow, Friday 20 January.  American presidential inaugurations are usually enormous affairs, with everyone from Beyoncé to Bruce Springsteen to John Legend taking to the stage.  This year’s line-up however, is somewhat…lacklustre. However, Irish Americans will be […]

10 years ago

Irish quirks are weird, wonderful and fantastically bizarre – and it’s only when you meet people who’ve grown up elsewhere that you realise how truly mental some of the things we consider normal are.  We’ve put together a list of some of the best, and would love to hear your opinions on them.  Have you […]

10 years ago

If 2016 taught us anything, it was how to troll a good Facebook event.  If you can recall the Mass event of way back when, the people of Facebook have shown us how to get serious mileage out of what was originally not even a joke.  This brings us to the 2017 edition; The Irish […]

10 years ago

This is just nuts.  Ormonde Street in the centre of Kilkenny City was closed momentarily this morning after a car caught fire across the road from Coláiste Pobail Osraí. This video, recorded by Beat 102 103 shows the Peugeot 207 alight on the side of the road. The flame is believed to have stayed alight for around 20 minutes.  KILKENNY: […]

10 years ago

You know that guy who brings his guitar to the sesh and kicks off with a chorus of ‘Wonderwall’ circa 1am? That’s Bono.  And you know how we know for sure? Because he did it for the bloody President of The United States. And we have the proof.  The official White House photographer Pete Souza has been with […]

10 years ago

Would you like to get some fresh air, get your hands dirty and help plant some trees? If so, then you’re in luck.  The Native Woodland Trust is an environmental charity dedicated to the protection of Ireland’s rare native and ancient woodland – and they’re currently looking for lots of volunteers to help them continue […]

10 years ago

It’s here! The snow is here! Hurray for January!! Love it or loathe it, the white stuff is about to take over your newsfeed massively today – with the dreamy droplets coming at us from County Galway.  Check out this sparkly video that Supermacs Ireland tweeted earlier. It’s snowing here at HQ in Galway – […]

10 years ago

Foil, Arms & Hog have done it again.  The hilarious comedy act are slowly becoming Ireland’s answer to all things gas, and this latest video shows us just how spot on they can be.  Have you ever had to teach a parent how to use the computer? If so, you’ll definitely relate… Perfect, right? Just […]

10 years ago

Derek Cullen, Irish Vlogger and travel enthusiast (No Hanging Around) sent us in a video of himself ranting while on his travels. He talks about his heritage, where his ancestors dwelled and what stereotypes Irish people face when we’re abroad.  However, he makes some good points, we must say. Here’s an excerpt from his bio: A rant […]

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We don’t mean to alarm you, but you just need to be aware that everything you’ve ever thought up until now is totally wrong.  And no, we’re not exaggerating.  You want an example? We’ve give you an example. Check THIS out: Years of believing Monster Munch to be claw shaped… Or are they just little […]

10 years ago

If we were to show you pictures of sold out arenas, celebrity guests and a sensational light show – where’s the last place that would’ve come to mind? Yep, probably the BT Young Scientist Awards. However, as we know, things aren’t always as they seem… Check out the chaos at the awards that kicked off today: […]

10 years ago

Ireland’s only primary boarding school, Headfort, located just outside Kells, Co Meath is the subject of an interesting new documentary called In Loco Parentis. The film by Neasa Ní Chianáin and David Rane follows veteran teachers John and Amanda Leyden in the old-fashioned primary school, as they encounter the trials and tribulations of running a such a school in a modern age. […]

10 years ago

Know anyone who fits the Corkonian hipster bill? Then you need to show them this right away. Be they male, female, somewhere in between or some type of mythical creature – they need to see this.  Oh, and please laugh at them if they have a secret handshake.  READ NEXT: Bus Éireann Will Soon Be Completely […]

10 years ago

Irish transport giant Bus Éireann has been told it must completely rid itself of its Expressway service if it is to save its business from bankruptcy. This would leave thousands around the country no other option but to deal with old, redundant and unreliable bus services. According to the Irish Independent, the Expressway service has come under serious […]

10 years ago

So, we’ve all heard the news.  That the High Priest of Soundness, Mr Ed Sheeran, is FINALLY back making music, and rumours of at least two Irish-themed tunes are set to grace his album. Happy days!  However, we’ve had a more recent update since then. The cryptic songwriter just posted this image on his Twitter […]

10 years ago

Finally, a competition we can all get behind.  Ireland’s Next Top Madra, in association with RSVP Magazine, is looking to crown Ireland’s most lovable canine each year. Along with crowning Ireland’s most lovable pooch, they will also be bringing you some their favourite doggie stories, pictures, videos and giveaways. Sounds right up our alley.  Keen to get involved? Of […]

10 years ago

The one and only holy matriarch of Ireland, Mrs Brown, has only gotten herself a brand new chat show, airing Saturday nights on BBC One. The queen of Irish comedy is no longer confined to sketch shows and stocking-filler DVDs. The foul-mouthed Dubliner has stepped up her game, and is set to invite guests into her home for a […]

10 years ago

Love burgers? Love Cork? Need a pick-me-up this January? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then this article is the one for you.  The first ever Cork Burger Festival has been launched and it’s running in venues across the city from January 30 – February 5. Think you know where the best burger in The People’s […]

10 years ago

Hear ye, hear ye.  We have found yet another use for the 12 years you spent learning the ins and outs of the Tuiseal Ginideach. Irish cursing.  New TG4 archive series ‘Ar an Aer’ on TG4 tomorrow night, 8pm Wednesday, January 11, includes this hilarious clip of legendary broadcaster Gay Byrne being taught how to curse by ‘An Cailín Gaelach’ […]

10 years ago

Ireland’s favourite yuletide-themed radio station, Christmas FM, has announced that it has exceeded all previous fundraising targets by more than €360,000 for Focus Ireland this year. What a fantastic achievement! The enormous sum of money raised by the charity station will be given directly to support over 300 families who find themselves needing help this year. Adding this figure to the previous fundraising […]

10 years ago

An Gardaí Síochána are investigating the death of an elderly man in County Wicklow. Emergency services reported to the scene after reports of a house fire on Windermere Avenue in Arklow, County Wicklow at 8.30am this morning. According to Breaking News, the remains of the man were found inside the home. His body still remains at the scene – which has been preserved for […]

10 years ago

As the country is bracing itself for an Arctic blast, one which could bring snow, Met Éireann forecasters are warning motorists to be extremely vigilant on country roads.  Ice and freezing temperatures are the forecast for the week as a polar front from Iceland settles over the country.  Met Éireann forecaster Deirdre Lowe told Independent.ie that the front […]

10 years ago

Well, this is sure to wake you up this Tuesday morning.  We can’t quite believe it!  Sent in by Twitter user Ian Waters, this clip from BBC’s Cbeebies follows two children’s television presenters, one of whom is on a scooter. Singing something we didn’t expect him to sing… Listen for yourself.  Sorry what?? A fluttering C**T. @CBeebiesHQ […]

10 years ago

Irish lovers of Ed Sheeran REJOICE, as the dreamy singer songwriter has just returned from a hiatus, and is set to film a music video in Ireland. Sheeran has made no secret of his love of Ireland, his ancestral home, as he plans to cast people to appear in the video. Keen to be involved? There’s one catch – you […]

10 years ago

Hope you all got good coats for Christmas, as windy weather is coming our way. While this week has been relatively mild after a few cold days last week, we should prepare ourselves for heavy winds with pretty strong gusts coming for us this week.  According to Met Éireann:  Today (January 10) will be mostly cloudy, with […]

10 years ago

RTÉ and RTÉ 2 are known for their pretty stellar documentaries. Over the past few years, we’ve seen ones about homelessness, growing up homosexual in Ireland and the importance of mental health. Their newest show, entitled Generation F’ED, is about Ireland’s 25-35 year olds, and the struggles they face every day. Between trying to afford […]

10 years ago

Reports of cattle hitting the streets of County Clare have hit AA Roadwatch, and it may be the moct County Clare thing we’ve ever heard.  The cows have been spotted on the Broadford / Limerick Road at Kilmore Woods, according to the traffic site.  CLARE: There are reports of cows on the Broadford/ Limerick Rd […]

10 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today stated that 106 Enforcement Orders were served on four food businesses in Ireland for breaches in food safety legislation in 2016, equalling the same amount for 2015, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. The four food businesses were served with closure orders for breaches of food safety legislation […]

10 years ago

An Irish language group named An Dream Dearg (the red movement) has just recently been set up in response to the decision by DUP Minister Paul Givan to cut the Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme. An Dream Dearg has been set up to protest the decision. In a statement on their Facebook page the group said: We are An Dream […]

10 years ago

The HSE has warned that the flu outbreak, has yet to peak. The winter bug has been a huge contributor to the staggering numbers on hospital trolleys.  Assistant national director for health protection Kevin Kelleher said it could take two months before the current outbreak abates. We anticipate we still have another one to three […]

10 years ago

1826 Adare has just been awarded the Bord Bia Just Ask Restaurant of the Year 2017, beating off tough competition from many top establishments across the country.  Nestled in the picturesque village of Adare in Co Limerick, 1826 Adare is a charming cottage restaurant run by husband and wife team Wade and Elaine Murphy, offering fresh, […]

10 years ago

An investigation is currently underway after an man, believed to be in his 70s, has died in a house fire in County Cork. The fire broke out in a downstairs room in the house at Old Friary Road, Shandon Street, on the north side of the city, at around 11:30am today.  The man, who has not yet been named, was well known […]

10 years ago

Look at you guys go. You’re all so bloody gas.  Making our jobs easier than ever before, you guys have killed it with this week’s instalment of Tweets Of The Week.  So, without further adieu, I give you the chosen ones. 1. The pressing questions pic.twitter.com/sLxMu0XzaU — David Hollywood (@dw00dz) January 5, 2017 2. Louth […]

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Oh, street signs. You never fail to amuse us.  Check out this real humdinger down in Cork, which seems to be suffering through a real mid-life crisis.  On the train to Cork pic.twitter.com/CUs8Gh3L6e — Sinéad Ní Bheoláin (@bheolain) January 4, 2017 The Artist Formerly Known As Blackrock Road.  Gas.  Massive thanks to Sinéad Ní Bheoláin on […]

10 years ago

Consider this your warning… Gleeden, a dating site for people looking to cheat (yes, we know) revealed its website is the busiest on the second Monday after Christmas. Yep, you guess it. This Monday coming, January 9 is the day your partner is most likely to stray. According to The Sun, the findings were mirrored in a survey […]

10 years ago

People living with cold, flu and virus symptoms are being urged not to visit hospitals in Ireland, as one of the worst overcrowding crises the state has ever known is currently underway. This follows the news that 612 people are currently on trolleys instead of beds across the country, as the number of flu sufferers has doubled over the past seven days.  According to the […]

10 years ago

Bloody hell, we’ve outdone ourselves this time.  Check out this pub, located in McNamee’s Mullagh, County Cavan, who went all out on Christmas Eve, and played Midnight Mass on the big screen, ensuring its customers didn’t have to move.  Mass in the pub #onlyinireland ???? pic.twitter.com/b0PCFE8RpI — Margaret Griffin (@foodborn) December 24, 2016 Now that’s service. […]

10 years ago

A brand new organ has been discovered in the human body, thanks to a discovery made at the University of Limerick.  According to the Independent, the new find has been hiding in plain sight inside our bodies this whole time. The organ, in question, is known as the ‘mesentery’, and it was previously considered to be just a few fragmented structures, […]

10 years ago

We’ve been dreaming of this day for a while now… Ever since the bookies told us that a white Christmas was unlikely, we’ve been dyyyying for the white stuff to fall from the sky and keep us from going to work.   And now, it has! Check out Carrauntoohill in County Kerry yesterday evening – the […]

10 years ago

Bad news for motorists driving from The People’s Republic… The M8 Dublin – Cork Rd is closed southbound at J16 Rathcormac as Gardaí deal with a crash. Divert via J15 Fermoy South and rejoin the motorway at J17 Watergrasshill. CORK: M8 Dublin/Cork Rd is now CLOSED southbound at J16 Rathcormac due to a crash. Divert via J15 […]

10 years ago

If there was ever a measure to show that this country is moving forward, it’s this.  The Irish government has just announced plans to introduce mental health classes for pre-Junior Cert students in Irish secondary schools. Junior Minister Helen McEntee was the one to make the historic announcement in an interview with The Irish Sun. McEntee, who lost […]

10 years ago

Going back to reality this week? Had to happen sometime… Well, we’re trying to make it as easy as possible with a quick run through of all the heavy traffic of the country. So listen up.  So in Wexford, there’s been an obstruction this morning, which has since been cleared, but is still causing effects.  WICKLOW: An […]

10 years ago

Slogans are super intriguing ways to figure out the most interesting points of a country. Check out it’s ‘vibe’, so to speak.   Aaaaand get you excited to go explore it.  This map from travel booker FamilyBreakerFinder compiles every country’s slogan to see if any of ’em might pique your interest.  Some are so-so (USA: All within your reach), […]

10 years ago