Following the tragic news about Ashling Murphy, Sweet Beat café wanted to do something in her memory. We are a country in shock after the news of school teacher Ashling Murphy’s untimely passing. It’s hard to think of anything else right now, and everyone, including the hospitality sector, have been sharing their condolences for Ashling […]

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The Mexican food spot took to Instagram to share their sympathies for the young teacher. It’s been a difficult 24 hours with the news of Ashling Murphy’s death. She was a 23 year old teacher who was killed while on an afternoon run on Wednesday 12th January. Her young age, as well as the circumstances […]

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Get your Bitcoin at the ready: you can now use it for all your wine needs! WineLab.ie are known to be innovative when it comes to the purchase and enjoyment of wine. They have begun a series of initiatives, including a First Look Club; a space for wine lovers to virtually meet and discuss and […]

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This new Blurry Bird food truck specialises in all things Southern fried chicken, and opened for business on Wednesday this week. Blurry Bird have been working around the cluck (their pun, not ours, but couldn’t help using it) to get their new food truck ready for business. They opened on Wednesday this week, serving up […]

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And we’re in floods of tears when it comes to this story. This is a heartwarming story altogether. The DSPCA has partnered up with Cian’s Kennels to begin this new initiative that allows sick children to receive visits from their pets while undergoing treatment. Cian’s Kennels began with the bond between 15 year old Cian […]

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Fair play to Royal Mail for getting this letter into the right person’s hands. We’ve all been there. You want to send a letter or a card, particularly during pandemic times when you may not be able to drop something in person, but you cannot for the life of you remember the person’s address. Cue […]

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Well that’s one good use for your Christmas tree, isn’t it! Christmas is officially over, and that means taking down all the decorations and boxing everything up for another year. If you’re someone who opts for a real Christmas tree over a fake one, that also means figuring out what the hell to do with […]

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And they’re not afraid to enforce this rule. I know I’m not the only one who is damn near sick of hearing about coronavirus. Even in her many aliases, Covid, Rona, Ms. Rona, It; we’re all a bit sick of “it”, and more than that, sick of not having anything else to talk about but […]

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And in the middle of Veganuary too! This saucy food truck says goodbye to Bray for now. The Saucy Cow has officially finished up their six month run at Bray Beach Park. Fans of the truck will be devastated at the loss, especially vegans who love a dirty burger and fries. We hope to see […]

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It seems like everything is just going way up in price these days. Alcohol isn’t the only commodity going up in price. This week saw the minimum unit price for alcohol increase in a bid to control consumption levels in Ireland. Many have spoken out against this decision, which came to pass on Tuesday. But […]

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You just can’t make this sort of thing up. Nicola Smith, an Asia correspondent for The Telegraph, posted a video on her Twitter yesterday of Taiwan military drills. The urban warfare demos took place in a mock-up town, and the video shows the troops storming the buildings. Smith tweeted that “90% of the population live […]

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Is there anything better than a bitta brunch? I think not. After a short break following Christmas, Hartes of Kildare is back open, and they’ve got something new to share with their customers. Every Saturday and Sunday, they will now be serving a spot of brunch! As with everything else they do, we’re sure the […]

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The Copper Pan has had to close for the foreseeable future. Milford coffee and food haven, The Copper Pan, has been forced to close due to maintenance issues. They took to Instagram yesterday to explain the closure, hoping it would only be for the one day. https://www.instagram.com/p/CYYyfGMgRMT/ Today, they posted again to say they would […]

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After a difficult period for hospitality, Old Stone in Donegal decided to take some leave. January is often a strange time, even in the best of years. Ireland, as with the rest of the world, is in the middle of its 4th (who knows at this point) coronavirus surge in just under two years, and […]

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Celebrate the final day of Christmas in style with some finger food and treats. The 12th Day of Christmas is almost upon us, and you know what that means. Yes, your Christmas tree has got to go, and you officially have to say farewell to the holiday period. But why not send it out with […]

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This is bound to make Veganuary a little bit easier. For all those participating in Veganuary, you chose the right time to make the switch to plant-based. McDonald’s has just rolled out their very first plant based burger, and it’s available in all restaurants across Ireland from today, 5th January! The McPlant contains a burger […]

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For all the gin lovers out there, you might want to check this out! For three months, Tribe Irish gin followers have been anxiously waiting to hear more news on their Gin School. They took to Instagram in October to announce it, and now we finally have a location. It will be based on 139 […]

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Good news if you’re in the East Belfast area, or a bao bun fanatic! After a long wait due to coronavirus delays and restrictions, Bao Bun Street Food opens its third Belfast branch on Friday. The new spot is in Ballyhackamore East Belfast, and opens from 12pm to 10pm on Friday, 7th January. Belfast bao […]

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New Year, New Me… you kind of want to slap someone who says this without irony, right? Well, let’s determine whether New Year’s Resolutions are a keeper, or need to go in the bin. While once a popular part of beginning a new year, resolutions have had a bit of a bad rap as of […]

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If you want to kick those January blues to the curb, we’ve got some tips for you. January is the worst month of the year. I’m sorry all you Capricorns and the few of you Aquarius that are born in January. It is just a fact. It can be really hard to adapt to a […]

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In light of government health guidelines, The Spotted Dog in Dundalk will close for the foreseeable future while they figure out how to reopen safely. Another restaurant has fallen victim to coronavirus as it runs rampant in our communities. The Spotted Dog in Dundalk, known for their use of local produce and support of local […]

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Here’s what you need to know about the new rules regarding minimum pricing of alcohol. Back in May, government pushed ahead with plans to increase alcohol pricing across the board, and that is set to come to pass in January 2022. There are concerns the minimum pricing of alcohol in the Republic will drive people […]

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Make sure you stop by before the 4th January if you just can’t do without their coffee! If you’re a Dingle local, or indeed have ever visited Dingle, you’ll likely have heard of Bean In Dingle. This gorge yellow coffee house is home to some gorgeous baked goods, as well as quality brewed coffee. They […]

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The restaurant was forced to shut ahead of one of their busiest times. The whole country is dealing with staff shortages in hospitality due to the highly transmissible Omicron coronavirus variant. Left and right people are contracting the virus, or being called as close contacts, and then following government guidelines by restricting their movements to […]

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Fika Rooftop Bar becomes the latest restaurant to close its door while the current coronavirus situation remains so uncertain. Those days post Christmas are often some of the busiest for hospitality. However with rising coronavirus cases, as well as restrictions such as the 8pm curfew, there has been a major spanner thrown in the works […]

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Unfortunately this year will see many people restricting movements, or isolating on Christmas Day. We all hoped that this Christmas would be different. Sadly, with Omicron now the dominant variant in Ireland, with high transmissibility, many will spend this Christmas either restricting movements, or isolating. It seems there isn’t one person who doesn’t know someone […]

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It’s been a tough year, we get that. But it hasn’t been all doom and gloom! As we come to the end of 2021, there have been some epic highs, and some colossal lows. We all hoped this year would see the end of the pandemic and it’s disheartening that it has ramped up again […]

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Swap those garlic and cheese chips for something a little more festive! Curry chips and spice bags can wait until Christmas is over. Handsome Burger is feeling festive, and have come up with these festive fries. But what exactly do festive fries entail, you may ask. Festive fries contain fries (obvs), roasted turkey, charred Brussel […]

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So what’s it gonna be? Roses? Celebrations? Quality Street? Each county weighs in on their favourite. Since the dawn of time (well, the dawn of Christmas chocolate) families and friends have partook in the debate of which was the ultimate sweet tin. People’s debating skills really come out to play when it comes to the […]

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed the nation on Friday 17th December to bring us the latest guidelines. Only weeks after new guidelines were brought in, starting today, 20th December, there’s even more ahead of Christmas. This comes due to fears about the now dominant Omicron variant of coronavirus. It can be difficult to keep up with […]

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But which will be the lucky county that gets to be their new home? Happy Endings on Aston Quay, Temple Bar is something of a foodie haven in Dublin. Most weeks they announce new specials, from turkey nuggets for Christmas, to oysters and Meanies (yes, you read that right). People travel from all over Ireland […]

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The event was live-streamed last year too due to the coronavirus pandemic. Each morning, between the 20th and 22nd December, the Winter Solstice will be live-streamed from the Neolithic passage tomb in Newgrange. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and the National Monument Services (NMS) recommenced their study of the phenomenon this year. Teachta Dála […]

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This comes ahead of the new NPHET recommendations for Christmas. General manager of Buswells Hotel, Paul Gallagher, took to Twitter last night ahead of NPHET’s recommendation. His tweet states: “€40,000 of cancelled bookings so far this month and it’s only the 16th December. Society is restricting itself so this year my business is not being […]

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Among the restrictions being considered is a 5pm curfew for pubs and restaurants, as well as other cultural events. NPHET’s latest recommendations for Ireland coming up to Christmas could have a colossal blow on the hospitality industry. According to RTÉ News: “Restaurants Association of Ireland Chief Executive Adrian Cummins said there needs to be immediate […]

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The Government are expected to meet on January 17th to discuss NPHET’s recommendations. NPHET have made a series of recommendations to Government to curb the spread of the Omicron variant ahead of the Christmas period. The Cabinet is expected to meet today to consider the latest advice from health officials. A series of proposals are […]

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Struggling to feel festive? The Beehive Drive In Cinema is just the thing to lift your spirits this weekend! This festive period has both felt like an age, and also like it has just begun. You can almost become numb to the over stimulus of so much Christmas cheer, that suddenly the festive period has […]

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This brings their total to nearly 100 bikes delivered this year! Frontline Bikes is more than just a bike shop. They don’t just sell bikes; they take old bicycles and give them a little tender loving care. Frontline Bikes encourage people to donate their old bikes, the ones that sit in the shed gathering dust, […]

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It started with Mia Khalifa… and now it’s a full blown TikTok trend. You know when you’re really getting buzzed off a good TikTok, and you wonder where the original audio came from. Well, every Irish person on the app won’t need to wonder where one of the latest trends has come from. It’s none […]

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And why should they? True cocktail connoisseurs love to mix it up a little (see what we did there). We all have that one friend who loves a cocktail more than anything else. They shy away from the old reliables, going for a mix that is unique instead of tried and true. If you have […]

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This is more than just sandwich making; this is a work of art! Don’t let anyone ever tell you that the making of a chicken fillet roll isn’t an artform. We were delighted to come across this tweet in which Daybreak Ballybough in Dublin was praised for their excellent sandwich making skills, with all the […]

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The shelter are currently struggling with the amount of equine that have been coming in as of late. My Lovely Horse Rescue, an animal welfare charity based in Kildare, is appealing to anyone who can foster a horse, donkey, or mule over these winter months. Already they are at capacity, and making room for more […]

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Quay West Donegal truly felt the effects of the new restrictions on Thursday. It has been a strange time for hospitality, to say the least. While they remain open, they face tightened restrictions, such as no bar service, and no more than tables of six. There’s to be no multiple bookings, making Christmas parties almost […]

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Looking to fill those random days after Christmas? 7 Days of Bottomless Brunch might just be the answer you’re looking for! We’ve all been there. Christmas is over, Stephen’s Day is over. There’s a stretch of days before New Year’s, and a sinking feeling descending that you’re about to head into January, the worst month […]

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Six years after that iconic video that made Teresa Mannion not only a talented journalist, but also an internet sensation, it would appear her words live on! Were we expecting to see this collaboration when we woke up this morning?  No. Is it what we needed to get through Thursday? Yes, yes it is. With […]

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For a little something extra special this Christmas! We are obsessed with this little elephant. Ellie is the perfect gift for those littles ones (or big ones, we don’t judge) in your life. Tesco Ireland released Ellie the elephant this week in aid of the Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street. Just look at how sweet […]

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Storm Barra leaves this Cork region unflooded, much to people’s relief. With Cork amongst the counties with a Status Red Weather warning, there were significant fears of flooding and power outtages. While much of the country has suffered at the hands of Storm Barra, one Cork café owner tweeted his relief to have gotten through […]

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A whole new set of restrictions are now in place, with an emphasis on those looking to dine out. As the hospitality landscape eerily begins to look a lot like it did this time last year, Irish diners may be feeling a little flat. Christmas parties, either with work, or friends, are limited to a […]

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We’re sure Teresa Mannion will be all over this! Only weeks after Storm Arwen, Storm Barra is on its way and due to hit tomorrow. Met Éireann issued a red wind warning for Cork and Kerry, which will come into effect at 6am on Tuesday and last until 9pm. Met Éireann says: “Due to a […]

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A new set of restrictions were introduced on Friday, with a particular focus on the hospitality sector. With rising Covid-19 cases, and the run up to Christmas, government announced some more restrictions on Friday 3rd December. NPHET made recommendations to government on the best practices in the lead up to Christmas, and many of these […]

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Yule Fest Kilkenny looks absolutely stunning this year. There’s something about Kilkenny that just lends itself to being the ideal location for a Christmas market. Maybe it’s the castle, maybe it’s the gorge festive decor. Whatever it is, it’s looking mighty fine this holiday season, and just perfect for the Yule Fest Winter Market. https://www.instagram.com/p/CXB0PWcIuQU/ […]

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