Ever wonder to yourself how many parts of Dublin you’ve totally missed out on over the years? All the hidden gems you’ve potentially strolled right by? Well, have we got news for you.  Brand new podcast, Dublin Date, has been set up by Dubliner John Kelly in order to inform the masses of all the […]

9 years ago

Are you a watch fan who also likes to support Irish start-ups? Well, have we got news for you. Toc Watch, or Toc, is a new watch company based in Dublin.  They launched their 30-day crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter on Wednesday, July 26 and hit their target in just 24 hours.  Since then, Toc Watch has […]

9 years ago

The residents of 17 Dún Laoghaire apartments have been ordered to vacate the premises in order to accommodate works, with fears that prices are set to go up following their return.  According to 98fm, it’s believed that two vulture funds attempted to raise rents last December, just two days prior to the 4% cap on […]

9 years ago

Ever wonder why you didn’t receive an acceptance letter into Hogwarts on your 11th birthday? Well, my friend, it’s because your life has been gearing up to this very moment since day one.  Promise.  A Harry Potter Pub Crawl is hitting the city centre this month – spreading magic and madness into the city with every […]

9 years ago

In need of a quick getaway? Well, have we got news for you. Ryanair is coming to the rescue once again with its mega million seat sale – and punters have got until midnight tonight to pick up some stellar deals. The sale includes 20% off on one million seats – including trips all European […]

9 years ago

Ever want to holiday in a pub? Well, we’re here to tell you that now you can.  Yep, really.  Known as the first Self Catering Pub in the World – Conroy’s Bar in Aglish, Tipperary is as unique as it is intriguing, with it recently appearing on RTÉ’s Nationwide as part of their feature for […]

9 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), some […]

9 years ago

It’s been announced this evening that Clare County Council has temporarily banned swimming at Kilkee Beach following a water quality test. According to Breaking News, the swimming water was found to have elevated levels of bacteria present.  This announcement follows advice given by the HSE which suggested that heavy rainfall that The West experienced over […]

9 years ago

The weather for this weekend is set to be unreal – and what better way to celebrate than a beautifully affordable 1c ice-cream.  To celebrate the arrival of Apple Pay, AIB is introducing its fleet of Apple Pay Ice Cream Trucks to a number of locations throughout Ireland this weekend. Launching today, the trucks will […]

9 years ago

Amidst the ongoing water crisis experience by counties in the North East of the state, hope came in the form of a Guinness tanker – which brought an astonishing 90,000 litres of water to villages in Co Louth. According to the Irish Independent, the ‘silver bullet’ made three round trips to help to fill a reservoir […]

9 years ago

An image of the island of Ireland all lit up like a Christmas tree is receiving global attention as of late for a reason you may not expect.  Shared by Twitter user Brendan Carberry, and pulled from the website Gaa Pitch Locator – this image showcases every single GAA football club in the country. An answer you […]

9 years ago

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) of Ireland have just recently published the average weekly rent for households in Ireland.  This year’s stats have shown that the average weekly rent rose by a whopping 16.8% between the years 2011 and 2016. In 2011, the average weekly rent paid to private landlords was €171.19, according to the […]

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. Housing Daft.ie […]

9 years ago

They don’t call it The Kingdom for a nothing… This absolutely breath-taking ocean-surrounded Sneem home is absolutely perfect for those keen for a more private life on the sea coast. And sure, if you’re living at Mermaid Isle – why would you ever want to leave anyway? (And yes, it’s really called that.) Situated by […]

9 years ago

American musicians LCD Soundsystem have just made hundreds of Irish people’s day as they’ve just announced that they are set to play three shows at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre later this year. The three shows are set to take place from September 27 – 29. According to frontman James Murphy, Dublin fans should expect to hear new […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s most ethical, animal-friendly and downright delicious event is gracing us with its carbon-neutral presence come September – and there’s so much more than just raw vegetables.  Dublin Vegfest is one of Ireland’s biggest vegan events, and it will be taking place on the campus of Griffith College, South Circular Road come Saturday, September 23 and […]

9 years ago

It seems that Dublin landlords now consider one month’s rent just too small an amount to deem adequate for tenant stability as a number of Dublin house letters are now demanding two months rent in the form of a deposit. The standard deposit in this country is one month’s rent upfront – to act as collateral for those […]

9 years ago

It’s being reported that approximately 30,000 households in the North East of the State are waking up without water for the fourth day in a row.  According to the Irish Times, Irish Water has mentioned that three attempts to fix a ruptured water main that supplies the Staleen Water Treatment Plant in Drogheda have now failed. The company […]

9 years ago

Heartfelt tributes are pouring in for a Dublin free diver who died while saving the life of a woman in distress at sea.  According to 98fm, 39-year-old Stephen Keenan from Glasnevin put himself in danger while trying to save a female diver in the Red Sea resort of Dahab, Egypt.  It’s reported that Stephen suffered a […]

9 years ago

It appears that taxi fares are set to rise all over the country following a proposal by the National Transport Authority (NTA). According to The Times Ireland Edition, as much as a 3.5% price may be adding to existing fares in the coming year.  It’s understood that the NTA is looking at bringing up the minimum […]

9 years ago

Great news for the capital’s Yogis as it appears that a brand new Yoga Studio has cropped up on Dublin city centre’s Leeson Street. The new studio is based in the home of bespoke purpose built conditioning and exercise facility FFS Gym, home to some of Dublin’s elite bodybuilders and exercise enthusiast.  The Dublin 2 […]

9 years ago

Sad news for the people of Dublin 24 – as none other than The Square, Tallaght is set to go on sale for a whopping €300 million.  According to the Sunday Times, it’s expected that the Tallaght landmark will be put to the market in September.  Along with the huge centre itself, The Square also […]

9 years ago

It seems that Ryanair’s affordable flight costs may grow even more affordable, following an excellent year of profits for the Michael O’Leary’s low budget airline.  According to the Irish Independent, profits after tax at Ryanair grew by a massive 55% in the three months prior to June 30, 2017 – following a very well-timed Easter and […]

9 years ago

Well, looks like the saying is true and you do learn something new every day.  Upon perambulating through a local butchers in Wales today, Jared Huet was not expecting to have his world shook by what seems to be a chaotic fusion of Irish and Asian food products propped up in the freezer aisle.  Spotted […]

9 years ago

A report published by The Central Statistics Office yesterday states that 50% of those living in a village in Westmeath is still without broadband.  According to Breaking News, Ballynacargy in County Westmeath has claimed the top spot of Irish villages surviving without internet in 2017 – with a shocking 50% going without the service in their day-to-day lives.  […]

9 years ago

A brand new cross-border ferry will be making its maiden voyage across Carlingford Lough today, facilitating punters travelling from Greenore, County Louth to Greencastle, County Down.  The new ferry brings hope to the area for a surge of tourism, as well as cutting commute times by up to an hour.  According to Breaking News, the […]

9 years ago

Gardaí are investigating a fatal road collision which claimed the lives of three women in County Louth early this morning.  The three car collision occurred on the North Aclint Bridge, Ardee in Co Louth around 1am this morning. The female driver aged 39 and two female passengers aged 37 and 69 were killed in the […]

9 years ago

It’s a known fact amongst the far-flung diaspora of Ireland that one of the hardest parts about moving away is, in fact, missing out on all the treats in which you used to indulge, prior to your emigration.  Guinness! Taytos! 99s! The list is endless.  However, while some simply lament the past – others construct […]

9 years ago

TV3’s offering us mere mortals the opportunity to be part of the live show audience for Blind Date as filming for the new Irish dating show continues in the Helix, DCU. What a time to be alive! Join funnyman Al Porter as he live records the love, loathing and utter madness there is involved in live telly […]

9 years ago

A huge number of Mercedes cars have recently been recalled across Europe due to problems with the performance of the emissions.  The vehicles affected are diesel cars which have been purchased in the past six years.  According to The Guardian, Daimler, the company who make the cars, has said that the recall won’t come at the cost of the owner.  […]

9 years ago

Hospital waiting lists in Ireland have hit an all-time high, with an outstanding number of people residing on trolleys rather than beds – and a Waterford Hospital recording an astonishing nine-year wait for some of its patients.  According to the Irish Times, a report set to be published this week by the Irish Hospital Consultants’ Association […]

9 years ago

A call has been made to enforce International music stars to pay a tax on the money they make from their performances here.  According to 98FM, it’s feared that musicians from all around the world leave the country without previously settling their debts.  At the time of writing, international artists have no enforced tax payments on […]

9 years ago

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 […]

9 years ago

A Government spokesperson has confirmed that Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has plans to refund all water charges charged to the Irish public by the end of this year.  According to RTÉ, the grand total to be refunded is believed to be in the region of around €170 million.  A number close to one million customers are […]

9 years ago

Great news for Irish motorists as it has been revealed by The AA that fuel prices have been dropping steadily for months.  A survey on fuel prices by AA Ireland has found that fuel prices have been dropping steadily for the past four months in a row and are now the cheapest they have been […]

9 years ago

Leo Varadkar is just one month into his new job as Taoiseach na hÉireann and in that four weeks or thereabouts, the Dublin native has seen a wave of interest in his new role.  Non-Irish and those not au fait with current Irish affairs may have heard that the country previously known as being the most […]

9 years ago

Up to a dozen homes in Limerick city were flooded overnight on Saturday following a burst water mains. According to the Limerick Leader, several units of Limerick Fire Brigade were called upon to aid shocked and horrified residents in the early hours of Saturday morning.  Houses in the Kilmallock Road area were flooded in up to […]

9 years ago

Holly Willoughby is known primarily for her impeccable style, wonderful presenting demeanour and bubbly attitude on Garnier ads – but it seems that the This Morning presenter has left sour tastes in people’s mouths following the wearing of a certain dress on the popular ITV chat show.  Willoughby wore this £79 Elmington Sun Dress by […]

9 years ago

Bogus Netflix emails are presently doing the rounds amongst Irish users of the streaming service, bringing to attention that account owners have allegedly cancelled their subscription, asking them to sign up for the service again.  TV3 reporter, Ruairi Carroll, shared a snapshot of what the email looks like. It’s eerily similar to the original brand’s graphics and layout – […]

9 years ago

Well, colour us shocked.  We haven’t been this shook since… Well… We saw that Conor McGregor’s suit actually said ‘fuck you’ in the lining.  But, little did we know – that someone was actually going to get aforementioned lining TATTOOED ONTO THEIR ACTUAL SKIN.  Twitter user and 19-year-old club promotor Jordan Coombe has sent us into […]

9 years ago

You always remember your best meals.  Be they by surprise or wholly expected, these divine experiences stay with you in the most flavoursome of ways. And flavoursome memories they are, the kind I experience upon thinking back on my meal in Barrtrá Seafood restaurant, Lahinch.  Down a tiny winding road, that still proudly somehow boasts […]

9 years ago

This weekend just gone, I spent one of the comfiest weekends of my young life in the warm and cosy surroundings of The Kingsley, County Cork.  A ten-minute taxi from the train station, this place is perfectly designed for those of you who want to sack the car, see a new city and get away […]

9 years ago

Niamh McCarthy has just done the double and claimed the silver medal as her own for two years running at the Paralympian Games 2017 in London, England.  The Cork woman sent her discus an impressive 26.17m in the fifth round of the event today.  First medal of the Champs – Silver for @niamhmacdiscus in F41 discus […]

9 years ago

Ireland currently boasts two Unesco World Heritage sites; Brú na Bóinne – Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne and Sceilg Mhicíl, announced as such in 1993 and 1996 respectively.  But its list of prospective Heritage Sites seems ever-growing, with Valentia Island atop the pile.  A convention delegating such sites is being held this weekend, which will […]

9 years ago

The heartbreak capital of Ireland has been revealed, and it’s not what you think.  Official figures have stated that County Carlow, of all places, has the highest divorce rate in the country. Yes, according to Breaking News, the second smallest county in Ireland has more marriage heart breaks per head than any other. Who knew? While on the other […]

9 years ago

Yep, we’re actually attempting to claim that we can list the very best thing in every county.  Jaysus, who are we to say that?! Exactly. But sure, someone has to do it.  Some counties we’ve given two things, because we’re sound like that – but for some counties – this was a serious struggle… (We’re […]

9 years ago

An image of the island of Ireland all lit up like a Christmas tree is receiving global attention as of late for a reason you may not expect.  Shared by Twitter user Brendan Carberry, and pulled from the website Gaa Pitch Locator – this image showcases every single GAA football club in the country. An […]

9 years ago

Summer in Ireland is generally three things: Inclement Fierce close And laden with pollen as far as the eye can see Our pollen count is as high as the day is long, and our little noses simply can’t hack it.  God bless them.  But at least we can all bask in the truth knowing that […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s second and third biggest cities may finally be linked by motorway at long last, as it’s believed that a huge leap has been taken towards the delivery of an M20 motorway connecting the two. According to JOE, Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe announced a huge increase in capital spending on […]

9 years ago

Earagail Arts Festival is in full swing across Donegal and the Wild Atlantic Way this very weekend.   Now in its 29th year, the festival kicked off last week with a jam-packed programme of events.  This weekend sees the third instalment of the Donegal International Folk & Roots Weekend which features the musical collaborations of […]

9 years ago