Ah, bank holidays. A modern day blessing if there ever was one.  But while most of us are still cradling our fragile heads and attempting to kick-start the day – others have been working tirelessly all weekend in an attempt to do some good.  The people to which we are referring are indeed the team […]

9 years ago

According to preliminary estimates of the Earnings and Labour Costs Quarterly, a report published by the Central Statistics Office, the average weekly earnings in Ireland were €716.07 in the fourth quarter of 2016. The above figure showed a rise of 0.6% from the same period of last year, and a rise of 0.3% from the […]

9 years ago

Endless landscapes and intense greenery as far as the eye can see; we are totally spoiled with the sensational views we cast our eyes on each and every day.  People travel from far and wide to gaze upon Ireland’s rugged beauty, and sometimes we need to take a step back and remind ourselves of just […]

9 years ago

The natural haven that is Fota Wildlife Park just recently announced that a baby female giraffe calf was born last week to mother Sapphire and father Tadhg. According to Breaking News, the new arrival graced the park on Tuesday, and will live a life alongside the 12-strong herd of Rothschild giraffes residing at Fota Wildlife Park. […]

9 years ago

Ah, fashion.  Something we’ll never truly understand – yet we’re also somewhat fascinated with.  The reason we’re so fascinated is because every so often, the fashion world brings out ‘the next big thing’ and we think it’s a pile of muck.  Well, little did we know that our words would be taken so seriously… Check […]

9 years ago

What would you say if I told you you could make a MASSIVE difference to the country by just donating €1? Yep, just €1 (about the price of a Freddo these days) of your hard-earned cash can make an enormous difference to Ireland’s youth, elderly and everyone in between.  One For Ireland is a nationwide fundraising […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s first ever Inflatable Colour Run is gracing Ireland with its presence this summer at different venues all around the country. And yes, it’s just as fun as it looks. Maybe even more so… Suitable for all ages and abilities, the colour run is an incredibly fun and active day out for all the family.  […]

9 years ago

Let us first start off with the well-known fact that the Lidl Ireland page is the best Twitter profile in Ireland. They’re sassy, on-the-ball and whoever is on their social media team should get a raise.  In the past they’ve tweeted gems such as this: A lot of you have tweeted us about Bono appearing […]

9 years ago

We were enlightened to this madness thanks to Twitter user Róisín Gordon, who was just as appalled as we are to hear that a pub in County Kerry is charging €4.10 for one banana and two slices of bread. Not the only place losing the run of itself. Was in a pub in Killorglin recently,€4.10 […]

9 years ago

For those of you who are that way inclined, The Ideal Home Show is on in the RDS this weekend, and there’s one baffling item that’s been selling particularly well. It’s a toilet. A €6,000 toilet. Soaks Bathrooms, in Belfast, are selling the wildly expensive loo, named the ‘Toto Washlet’ at the show. And they have already seen 10 bought within the […]

9 years ago

Just to clarify your thoughts that the whole world has indeed lost the run of itself, someone named simply ‘Donald’, has just put up an ad for a Boeing 757 on popular buying-and-welling website, DoneDeal.  The ad states that the ginormous plane is being sold for €100, in North County Dublin and is being sold […]

9 years ago

Birr, Offaly is set to be the home of something incredibly exciting in the coming weeks. The county town is set to be home to one of the most ambitious ecological projects on the whole planet, with plans to open the second-largest giant redwood forest in the world. Yes, in THE WORLD. The incredibly ambitious and exhilarating […]

9 years ago

The woman involved in the Garda porn video scandal has come out and since apologised to his partner, mentioning that she feels like “one of the most hated women in Ireland”. According to Buzz.ie, Carla, otherwise known as Carla4Garda, uploaded several videos of her engaging in sexual acts with different members of the Defence Forces […]

9 years ago

Looking for some wanderlust this Monday evening? We’ve got just the thing.  This short piece, filmed along the rugged west coast of Ireland, premiered at the 2017 Shore Shots Surf Festival and was filmed by award-winning film-maker Kev L. Smith.  It features four professional Irish women – Lisa O’Reilly, Counsellor/Psychotherapist; Alison Derham, Occupational Therapist; Liz […]

9 years ago

An Irish accent is about as fickle as they come. Just when you think you’ve managed your ‘yizzers’ from your ‘beures’ , you head to the next county and everything changes all over again.  The Irish brogue has confused, bemused and frightened many of the world’s finest thespians for decades – and it’s not done […]

9 years ago

A man of many talents is our Bono.  Front man of one of the biggest bands in the world, humanitarian, spokesperson for anyone who like a good pair of sunnies – you name it, he’s done it.  However, this is a career move none of us saw coming.  Behold, Bono the Lidl model Okay, so […]

9 years ago

Do you like craft beer?  Do you like good fun? And do you like the gorgeous surroundings of County Kerry?  Well, we’ve got just the thing.  Here’s your chance to slurp, sip and sample Ireland’s very best Craft Beers with over 21 craft beer producers and more than 100 craft beverages on offer in Killarney […]

9 years ago

As a country, Ireland has had a pretty good Eurovision run.  And while in recent times, the singing contest hasn’t really gone our way – The Emerald Isle is still sitting pretty at the top spot of the Eurovision-winning countries list with an impressive seven wins claimed over the years. One of those wins was, of […]

9 years ago

Tonight on TV3 sees the first of a two-part series based on the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of The United States, and the implications that it has on the people and country of Ireland.  The special, which is split into two parts, is presented by Matt Cooper and will look at […]

9 years ago

More sex does not mean more happiness, according to a study published in the Social Psychological and Personality Science journal. One is the magic number in this care, as the student found that once couples are having sex about once weekly, happiness in the relationship begins to level off. Amy Muise, the author of the study, is a sex and […]

9 years ago

A man has been pronounced dead following a car crash in County Mayo early this morning, Independent.ie reports.  The man was in his 60s. The incident was a single vehicle crash and happened in Ballinasmalla, Claremorris, County Mayo.  It’s believed to have happened at about 7am this morning. The man, who was driving, was the only person […]

9 years ago

All trains travelling from both Cork and Limerick train stations have been sold out for tomorrow morning for the Munster v Saracens match in the Aviva stadium. According to Breaking News, Iarnrod Éireann has since released a statement stating that only those with a valid reservation and/or ticket will be allowed to travel tomorrow.  They […]

9 years ago

Sienna Miller recently took time out of her busy schedule to chat all things movies, pubs and Northern Ireland with none other than Jimmy Fallon Miller is filming in Northern Ireland at the minute for her latest movie The Lost City Of Z. And , while the other cast and crew opted to stay in Belfast […]

9 years ago

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are currently investigating a petrol bomb attack that occurred at a house in County Antrim. Reports are stating that the bomb was believed to have been thrown at property in the Ballymena area in the early hours of this morning. Inside the house at the time of the incident […]

9 years ago

Continuous talk of Brexit have split the masses, some fear irreperably, ever since that fateful day on June 23.  Since then, the people have spoken, and they have said that they don’t want in. Some have even taken to their technological accessories to say so… Clearly the #Marmite struggle is real for someone riding my […]

9 years ago

Having a pet is so much more than having a soft specimen to curl up with at the end of the night and someone to ward off burglars in your gaff. It’s hard work, tiring and expensive – especially according to Independent.ie who just revealed how much it is to home a pup year in, […]

9 years ago

There’s only one thing in this world that’s better than gin. FREE GIN.  And we’re here to tell you where you can get your hands on it. Tomorrow, at the Connacht Hotel in County Galway, the powers-that-be will be doling out free Gunpowder gins from 5pm. Few free Gunpowder gins in @anpucangalway tomorrow from 5pm!! […]

9 years ago

Are you comfy? Good. Because you’ll want to settle in for this one. We’ve potentially found the café with the prettiest food in the country. And no, we’re not exaggerating. Behold, The Nook, Main Street, Collooney County Sligo We know, right? This gorgeous Sligo café serves up some of the most aesthetically pleasing dishes […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s most magical festival, Body&Soul, has added a whole new array of acts to the festival’s line-up, set to kick off in Ballinlough Castle, County Westmeath from June 23 – 25. The festival is know for its deadly artists and gorgeous art installations, so keep an eye on the names we’re about to list – ’cause they’re […]

9 years ago

First Dates Ireland has absolutely blown up in terms of popularity over the past couple of weeks. Every Thursday night, thousands tune in to check out the awkwardness, the laughs and the love forming right in front of them.  Not satisfied with just having a Dublin event – the Wyatt Hotel in Westport decided to […]

9 years ago

A certain chocolate bar has been taken off the shelves due to presence of peanut being found in its product, without having listed so.  Small pieces of peanut have been detected in a batch of Plamil Expressions No Added Sugar Chocolate with Sweetener Xylitol (pictured below).  Peanut is not listed as an ingredient in the […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s capital and claimed-capital, Dublin and Cork, have both been included in a list of the top 100 cities in the world for millennials to dwell in. The study, conducted by online housing platform Nestpick, shows thousands of cities around the world that are considered to be incredibly well-suited to millenial life.  Dublin and Cork […]

9 years ago

Every so often, Ireland comes out with another classic shop name that makes us cry with laughter. This week’s edition comes to you via Kevin McGuire on Twitter. The eagle-eyed photographer snapped this while on a drive the other evening, purely because it was too great not to pass up.  Check it out for yourself […]

9 years ago

There’s a new premium Irish gin in town, and it goes by the name of Bonac 24.  It’s expertly balanced, offering a blend of natural botanicals which deliver hints of citrus, mint and star anise.  Mmmmm.  This is the first product from a boutique distillery in Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow. Bonac 24 was created by 25 year old […]

9 years ago

We wrote an article yesterday on the huge cannabis smoking protest that is set to hit Dublin city centre this Thursday afternoon.  And now, according to Joe.ie, it seems that an array of cannabis farms may be on the horizon to provide the medicinal substance to a more global market. Speaking to the publisher, Dr. […]

9 years ago

Do you love coffee, but not love what it does to your teeth? Same. And while coffee is the fuel that keeps us all going – we often dread having that second cup when we think about our pearly (not so) whites.  But that’s all about to change, as a company based in the UK, […]

9 years ago

The Australian government is set on replacing the popular 457 visas with a brand new category, giving Australians priority for Australian jobs, The Guardian reports.  Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull announced the took to Facebook last week to announce: ”Australians must have priority for Australian jobs – so we’re abolishing the [class] 457 visas, […]

9 years ago

Irish jewellery is having a moment.  From delicate golden chains to eye-catching forever rings, Irish designers are going above and beyond more than ever to please the jewel-loving masses.  We’ve rounded up the best of the best to show you exactly what we mean – so here they are, in all of their sparkling glory… […]

9 years ago

Are you living in Limerick and have a penchant for art? Well, have we got news for you. Artist and Limerick local Steve O’Donnell of All Out Design along with his band of merry men have just created this spectacular piece of art for none other than the Gorillaz themselves.  The piece is located on the […]

9 years ago

Ireland has always boasted a profoundly rich musical history.  It almost seems like our melodies know no bounds and creativity is found in the water here. Time and time again, the up-and-coming musical artists of our day inspire, enlighten and excite us – and this crew is a perfect example of that. Time to update […]

9 years ago

Aldi is recalling several batches of Skellig Bay Yellowfin Tuna Steaks due to the detection of high levels of the organic nitrogenous compound histamine.  According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), there is one known report of illness linked with one of the affected batches. Photo: FSAI Scombrotoxic (histamine) poisoning is a chemical […]

9 years ago

The world’s most famous redhead, Mr Ed Sheeran, has come to Ireland, and naturally, chaos has descended unto the masses.  He first caused a bit of a scene when he traveled to Galway in order to film his traditional Irish-themed song, Galway Girl. It was filmed in O’Connells Bar, Eyre Square, Galway City. And you […]

9 years ago

Thousands of Bus Éireann customers all around the country are set to be refunded following the now 20-day-strike the company undertook over March and April. According to the Irish Independent, the strike is set to be called off tomorrow, April 14, ending what could have been a three week long hiatus. But what about those […]

9 years ago

We think we’ve found the most over-prepared men in Ireland. Sent into us by Twitter user Jamie Anderson, these two lads were spotted buying an unmerciful amount of drink in Tesco Dundalk to stock up for the Holy week that’s in it.  Check this out: Lads we’re defo stocking up for a good Friday session […]

9 years ago

Not sure what to do with this glorious four-day weekend upon us? We’ve got just the thing.  How about Ireland’s original BYOB music and arts festival? BD Festival, situated in County Wicklow, is back once again for its ninth annual installment. The Easter weekend festival starts on Good Friday, exactly when all other doors are […]

9 years ago

Trust Aldi to be on top of their game in terms of deadly food produce, ethical sources and, of course, reasonably priced goods.  Their latest crowd-pleaser is a vegan Easter Egg – which apparently, tastes pretty good.  They boast a few in stock, with white, dark and milk chocolate bases covered. And even an ornately […]

9 years ago

Keen to get your hands on some free booze? Aren’t we all… And when free Prosecco is on the cards, all bets are off.  Well, we are happy to announce that Deep South is answering all of our prayers by offering complimentary bottles of Prosecco to anyone who books a table at their Last Supper […]

9 years ago

As reported yesterday, both unions and management at Bus Éireann, met together yesterday at the Workplace Relations Commission in an attempt to come to some sort of an arrangement to end the now 18-day-long strike that’s gripped rural Ireland. No such arrangement was made, meaning that both parties are once again meeting today in the […]

9 years ago

As reported yesterday, both unions and management at Bus Éireann, met together yesterday at the Workplace Relations Commission in an attempt to come to some sort of an arrangement to end the now 18-day-long strike that’s gripped rural Ireland. No such arrangement was made, meaning that both parties are once again meeting today in the […]

9 years ago

The world can be a pretty lonely place for any of us, especially at night.  As a nation who unfortunately have terrible sleeping patterns, perhaps adding a furry friend into the mix late at night would sort everything right out and allow us all to sleep as soundly as children do.  For those of you […]

9 years ago