Has that glimpse of heat got you thinking about a holiday? Well, you’re in luck – as Aer Lingus has just announced a flash sale offering up to 20% off European flights from Ireland. The travel period allocated covers July, August and September – and sure you need a holiday really, don’t you? It includes […]

9 years ago

Following last week’s spontaneous heatwave seshes – I think we’re all looking forward to a good night in.  And what better way to chill than tucking into some Graham Norton and some deadly guests of a Friday? So, without further adieu – here’s who’s on the famous couch this weekend: The Cork man will be […]

9 years ago

Are you a fan of dining al fresco? Who isn’t.  Tucking into some tasty grub in the sunshine is such a treat – and now you can do it in style with Deliveroo. From now on, the delivery service will now be providing  quality lunch and dinner options from local restaurants direct to you while you lounge […]

9 years ago

The Late Late Show is such a staple of Irish TV that it guarantees huge viewership and is almost guaranteed a #LateLate hashtag on Twitter that night every week.  This sort of publicity is worth big bucks to potential guests – but that’s not the only thing they receive.  It’s been reported by The Irish Independent and […]

9 years ago

Did you spend your childhood loving Bosco? Was your youth based around what was behind the magic door? And are you acutely aware that it was always The Zoo? Well then, have we got news for you…  Bosco is coming to Naas this weekend! Bosco will entertain the crowds FOR FREE at 3pm this Sat, […]

9 years ago

All of our nightmares have come true with this one Pull & Bear online shopping image.  As spotted by keen-shopper Kevin Nugent, this is the image that’s currently going viral online.  Just got absolutely done by Pull & Bear ???? pic.twitter.com/8jdAw4znQh — Kevin Nugent (@KevinNugent16) June 22, 2017 Did you spot it? To those of […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of the week again. The time where we share the very best of Irish Twitter on our social platform to show off what a gas bunch you all are.  G’wan you good things! This week is no different, you guys have killed it once more. Just see for yourself… 1. Capitalism  ‘IS […]

9 years ago

Body & Soul has reared its beautiful head once again this weekend – and is set to celebrate the Summer Solstice weekend in style once more.  The powers-that-be took it upon themselves just now to upload timetables for all stages on their Facebook page, all of which you can see here.   What a bloody […]

9 years ago

Were you one of the lucky few to venture to the Marquee last night? Lucky duck. International superstar and living legend Elton John was performing there of a Tuesday, and he proved that he’s definitely still got ‘it’ with this rendition of Crocodile Rock.  Incredible.  John finished his set with a spectacular rendition of Candle […]

9 years ago

Well, have we got news for you.  It seems that pop sensation Justin Bieber has been spotted dining in Maynooth, County Kildare.  Spotted in Snapchat by keen-eyed Eoghan Lowe, and shared on Twitter by user @niamhyjane, The Biebs was caught mid-meal in tapas restaurant Picaderos en route out to his ride.  Justin Bieber casually in […]

9 years ago

Do you have a hankering for frozen yoghurt that just can’t be tamed? Same.  Well, have we got news for you. Mooch Froyo has only gone and added to their ranks with a new store in gorgeous Greystones.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mooch Natural Frozen Yogurt (@moochfroyo00) on Jun […]

9 years ago

Menu translations are currently doing the rounds on Twitter, with some of the best to ever exist being highlighted on the social media site. And thanks to this morning’s niche phenomenon, we’ve found this terrible beauty.  And there will have to be a serious contender to beat this as being the best ever menu translation. pic.twitter.com/og76ZINyHQ — […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s cheesiness ranks on top of every other country’s in the world.  In recent years we’ve dominated Eurovision, brought country music to new, weird heights and also covered Frank Sinatra more times that we’d like to admit. So we’d like to honour those who’ve done just that, with a list in their illegally cringe honour.  […]

9 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run which injured two pedestrians in the Urglin Rutland area of Carlow Town. According to Breaking News, the incident occurred at around 8.20pm yesterday evening. Two pedestrians were struck by what police understand to have been a 4×4 vehicle, while out walking on the local road. Upon striking the […]

9 years ago

Police have warned civilians that a black panther has reportedly been spotted roaming around the city of Newry in County Down. According to the Irish Independent, the PSNI said it had been contacted about “a large black cat, possibly a panther” in the Northern Ireland city.  On the PSNI’s Newry and Mourne Facebook page, it said:  “On […]

9 years ago

If you were one of the thousands at the Robbie Williams gig last night, we can guarantee that you’re still either: Hangin’ to bits Reeling over the gig of a lifetime Or still have the tune of You’re Such A Good Looking Woman in your head Are we right? Thought so.  This is because Mr Williams […]

9 years ago

Three units of Limerick City and County Fire & Rescue Service spent five hours last night preventing flames from spreading through Roche’s Feeds on the Dock Road, one of Ireland’s largest manufacturer of animal feeds. The blaze broke out shortly after midnight and the cause of it is currently believed to be a storage tank that malfunctioned.  […]

9 years ago

Every so often, trends come around that make us want to crawl into a hole and forget that someone actually thinks that parachute pants are acceptable work wear.  Note: Parachute pants are never acceptable work wear. Anyway, it seems that we (the people of the world) have allowed today’s current trends to breeze by while […]

9 years ago

We’ve spoken about the *ahem* courageous fashion sense of Irish men before in jest, but this time, it seems they’ve hit the nail on the head, as an Irish midlands fashion statement has just come back in style – and we don’t know what to say.  Behold, The Bootcut Jean Ain’t she a beaut? As […]

9 years ago

So, no need to panic, but we think we’ve found our dream home.  It’s located in Ashford, County Wicklow and has everything you could ever want in a home. I mean… Have a look at THIS.  We KNOW.  You can even take a video tour.  Not too shabby, eh? Even the description is fancy.  A […]

9 years ago

A man, in his thirties, has died in hospital following a collision with a vehicle that occurred early yesterday morning.  The incident occurred at Bushy Park, Moycullen Road, Galway at around 1.40am yesterday morning. According to Independent.ie, he was rushed to Galway University Hospital in a serious condition and was pronounced dead last night. A […]

9 years ago

If Wicklow is the Garden of Ireland, then surely Glendalough is that painfully expensive water feature your mum got installed in the back one time.  A favourite with locals and tourists alike, Glendalough is a place where dreams seem to come true and mythical creatures reside. No big deal, like.  As you can see, we’re pretty […]

9 years ago

What a time to be a Longfordian! The Guinness-filled haven is located on Fehérhajó u. 5, Budapest, Hungary, 1052, and is a favourite with locals and tourists alike.  Off the beaten track, this place is definitely a good haunt to perch in if you’re in Hungary for a match.  The establishment has received mixed reviews from […]

9 years ago

Heading stories about lovely motorists are few and far between these days. Have you SEEN some of the carry-on on the M50?! But this story has totally changed our opinions of bus drivers, bikers and motorists in general on Ireland’s roads. The Gardaí posted this tale on their Twitter last night, mentioning how this all came […]

9 years ago

An incredibly generous Galway restaurant has a deadly offer for dads on this Father’s Day. So all of you hungry fathers, listen up.  That restaurant is… *drumroll please* Tribeton, in Galway.  And their food is legit… A one-day offer is on the cards for all of those who can prove that their a dad on the […]

9 years ago

They do say good things come in small packages… We certainly see it’s true this time, with this teeny tiny gaff on sale for the low, low price of €60,000, in Cork City.  The two-roomed 25.2 square metre home, is located at 24 Vicar Street, off Barrack Street on the south side of Cork City. And rumour has it […]

9 years ago

Work is work is work – except on a Friday. Rumour has it, on Fridays, hormones are released into the air that make it impossible to behave, concentrate or get your shit together.  I wouldn’t question it, it’s science. 1. TGIF Thank GOD it’s Friday. And actually Friday. Not like that on Wednesday when I woke […]

9 years ago

#GenerationEmigration has brought so much more than long distance relationships to the people of Ireland, but LDBFF’s (long distance best friends forevers) too. These have a much higher rate of survival, due to complete stubbornness and total refusal shown from the Irish public. What a time to be alive! With all the social networks in the world […]

9 years ago

The marvellous Lough Inagh Lodge, situated majestically between the Maamturk Mountains and Twelve Bens, has always been a haven for fishing enthusiasts, West of Ireland lovers and general explorers. And now, it’s just found itself a new harem of dog lovers to add to the list – thanks to their latest brilliant video. This fully dog friendly […]

9 years ago

Google Translate is a fickle mistress.  On the one hand, you can copy and paste a whole untranslated paragraph into a box and all of a sudden magically (sort of) understand it all, and on the other, it’s potentially the worst thing to come out of the internet in forever. Not even exaggerating.  Check out […]

9 years ago

Music legend Liam Gallagher played an incredible and intimate sold-out gig in the Olympia Theatre on Saturday night to an adoring crowd.  Lucky were those who had tickets, as demand for the Oasis frontman’s gig was massively high.  However, six Irish lads managed to blag themselves tickets from the man himself, following a chance encounter […]

9 years ago

Every once in a while, something magical happens and we simply cannot describe how.  We, luckily, live in a world where something of that calibre happened just recently – and that is Wexford beating Kilkenny in an epic win at Wexford Park. Somewhere, where that glorious moment will never be forgotten is Sinnott’s pub in […]

9 years ago

As you may have heard, TV3 is bringing back one of TV’s most memorable shows, Blind Date.  And just in case that wasn’t good enough news for you, they’ve also only gone and chosen the best host going – Al Porter. We know! And while the show has been inundated with applications for contestants, they’ve just […]

9 years ago

Have you always wished, dreamed and hoped that someday you’d be able to bring your dog to work with you?  Well, now you can.  We’re delighted to announce to you that June 23 is officially Bring Your Dog to Work Day! As part of their exciting new campaign to make Ireland more dog-friendly, Dogs Trust , is […]

9 years ago

Reports have emerged that the killer of Patricia O’Connor, the woman found dismembered in the Wicklow Mountains this week, attempted to bury Ms O’Connor’s body in a remote town in Wexford before cutting up her body and dispersing parts around in the mountains. The Rathfarnham woman was reported missing from her home on June 2. […]

9 years ago

Are you one of the thousands who are set to descend on Ballinlough Castle next week? You lucky thing you.  We’re giddy with excitement to announce some cracking additions to the highly-anticipated programme at the Absolut Stage, which we all know is the best part of the whole shindig.  These additions are:  Stevie G, Colm Motherway, […]

9 years ago

The 90s in Ireland will be remembered for a number of things: Rubbish hair Terrible clothes And deadly ice-pops And while we look fondly back on what was an iconic era for treats, sweets and things that are bad for you – we are absolutely delighted to announce that McGettigan’s Bar in Galway has created […]

9 years ago

There comes a stage in every drinker’s life, where they put down the vodka in search of greener pastures. Namely, gin. And when they find it, it’s a magical experience.  However no-one should find themselves stuck in a G&T rut? So we’ve only gone and found you 17 new drinks you can sink your tastebuds into…  You’re welcome. 1. Martini The […]

9 years ago

An Offaly man who owns a bar in New York City reportedly asked Justin Bieber for ID as he didn’t recognise him.  The 23-year-old superstar visited the Gramercy Ale House in New York back in May, when he was astonished to be asked for ID by the midlands man.  Speaking to the Tullamore Tribune, owner Trevor Kelly […]

9 years ago

Mars Chocolate UK and Mars Ireland have taken the precautionary step of voluntarily recalling certain products that may contain the potential presence of Salmonella.  The sweets giant voluntarily recalled the following products due to the potential presence of Salmonella from the ingredients used in making chocolate.  The precautionary recall in the UK and Ireland concerns […]

9 years ago

Ireland Rugby Coach Joe Schmidt could be in the running for the All Blacks coaching job when current manager Steve Jansen leaves for good. Sources in the rugby world have hinted that Hansen may be stepping down following the 2019 World Cup in Japan.  According to 98fm, CEO of the New Zealand Rugby Union, Steve Tew, […]

9 years ago

The National Transport Authority has just today announced the beginning of a public consultation on proposed new regulations on Ireland’s clamping system. According to 98FM, the new proposals could include ending excessive fees to remove private and public clamps. The plan set to go ahead would set a maximum fee of €100 to have a […]

9 years ago

Following the recent terrorist attacks in the UK cities of Manchester and London, new and tighter security measures are set to be in place for some Irish concerts this summer.  These include the banning of backpacks and large electronic devices from gigs. We’ve already seen the banning of backpacks from both Shawn Mendes’ gig at the […]

9 years ago

Religious leaders have come together this evening to condemn the attack on a Galway mosque which happened Monday last.  The attack, which occurred during prayer time involved the smashing of windows with rocks, leaving hundreds of praying Muslims terrified.  According to Breaking News, leaders from the Roman Catholic, Church of Ireland, Methodist and Quaker faiths […]

9 years ago

The amount of students picking higher level Irish has gone up due to the shift in the curriculum from learning off stories to oral skills, meaning that the Irish language is actually growing in popularity.  This is great news for all involved, and even more reason to get stuck back into Peig, and have the odd gander […]

9 years ago

New additions have just been added to Castlepalooza’s vast line-up.  Festival organisers took to social media to spread the word of what musicians will be joining them at Charleville Castle, County Offaly.  New additions to #CP17 include Le Galaxie, Denney, Hiva Oa, Liza Flume, Oddsocks, RSAG, Bitch Falcon, Daithí, Dublin Ukulele Collective plus pic.twitter.com/HRcVQwQYJS — […]

9 years ago

Looks like your favourite TV show is (finally) making a comeback…  Yep, that’s right. The powers-that-be behind Sister, Sister are planning on returning to TV once more so we can finally get our fill of the Mowry sisters! Speaking with Nylon, Tia Mowry revealed that she and sister and co-star Tamera are very keen to reboot […]

9 years ago

Ah, Ireland. You’re a beaut – and often times we don’t appreciate that enough. But we have vowed to change that.  And change that we shall.  Check out this amazing video of Lough Derg by Eoin O’Hagan.  Just stunning.  READ NEXT: This Incredible Event Is Happening In Ireland This Month

9 years ago

Dogging, according to Wikipedia, is a British expression for engaging in a public display of sex.  It usually happens in a car, and it’s got a whole set of rules that we don’t even want to get into. But annnnyway. Each to their own and all that. What we stumbled upon on our (ahem, research) […]

9 years ago

Rural Irish newspapers strike again.  Check out this humdinger of a headline from the Munster paper, The Clare Champion, and try not to spit out your coffee while doing so.  BEHOLD: @ireland Emucatching front page story in @clarechampion today. Only in #Clare pic.twitter.com/hswhTOvf8W — Derg Boat Trips (@clarevirtually) January 5, 2017 Mother of God. What’s […]

9 years ago