Proper. café in Dundalk had to shut temporarily due to a break-in. On Saturday morning, 26th February, Proper. café Dundalk remained shut for the first few hours of business as they had suffered a break-in overnight. The front door had been smashed in, leaving a sizeable hole in the glass. Proper. took to Instagram that […]

5 years ago

The devastating collateral damage these art-obsessed burglars never anticipated. Brubakers Bar is a spot known for their buzzing atmosphere, a safe space to eat, drink, and dance. Until today. They took to Twitter to announce some devastating news that might just halt any tit shaking action for the foreseeable future. Their beloved Shake Your Tits […]

5 years ago

I mean, there’s not much higher praise than that is there? Fancy some of the best coffee in the world? Turns out, you don’t need to travel too far, just to Galway. Coffeewerk + Press made it onto ShopKeeper’s 2021 list of the Best Coffee Shops in the World. Yes, you read that right. The world. […]

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Budding foodies/entrepreneurs, listen up! Actor and artist Sebastian Thommen launched Toast Pantry and Coffee bar in May 2020. After a largely successful run in Cork city, Thommen has decided to change his focus to his artwork instead. However, instead of simply shutting up shop, the Toast owner is listing his business on the raffle site […]

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For a tale about murder, it looks fairly gas. Graham Norton made his fiction debut in 2016 with Holding, a murder mystery set in Duneen, County Cork. It was met with good reviews (I myself was personally a fan) and novel writing became another of Norton’s many skills. He’s written three novels in total, and […]

5 years ago

Any ideas as to where Zambrero are going to set up next? Zambrero are expanding once again, taking to Instagram to tease their latest restaurant location. The Mexican inspired restaurant with a cause already has nine locations around Ireland, including Galway, Offaly, Cork, Kildare, Dundalk, and several in Dublin. Zambrero has Plate 4 Plate mission; […]

5 years ago

It looks as though government is set to accept NPHET’s advice to end mandatory mask-wearing in most settings. According to RTÉ News, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that government will accept NPHET’s advice on mask-wearing. Their recommendation was to end mandatory mask-wearing in most settings, including retail sectors, hospitality, public transport, and schools. NPHET advised […]

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This chipper has been around for 80 years. Mattie Kiely launched Kiely’s chipper on Maylor Street, Cork in 1940. It closed down in 2007, just ahead of the bust, and remained that way until 2022. Now, the boys from Blue Haven have reopened the premises and hope to continue Kiely’s fish and chips legacy. The […]

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McHugh’s in Ennis will shut its doors for good in early March. Despite the full return of hospitality and nightlife, popular Clare bar McHugh’s announced its pending closure on the 6th March. They took to Instagram to inform their followers of the news at the beginning of February, with this caption: “After the last few […]

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Yesterday NPHET recommended scrapping of masks in most settings, which came as a bit of a shock to most people. These settings include public transport, schools, hospitality, and retail sectors. While this is all very exciting, and inches us that much closer to the “old normal” that we miss so much, I can’t help but […]

5 years ago

After 18 months, popular Bray café Catalyst Coffee has found a new permanent home. Since popping up in Bray in June 2020, Catalyst Coffee has made waves as a go-to coffee spot for locals and visitors. They now have two Bray locations, one on the seafront, and another on Florence Road, which speaks to their […]

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The Pride rainbow crossing is the perfect addition to Limerick city. Limerick City just got a lot more colourful, installing their first Pride rainbow crossing in an act of solidarity. RTÉ News reports that the crossing is located beside the pedestrian crossing on Bridge Street. Of the decision, RTÉ News said this: “The council said […]

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17:01 Update: Since publishing this article, Clare and Waterford have been added to the list of counties with a Status Red warning.  Looks like Storm Eunice is trying to one up one on Storm Dudley. One storm has passed, but another is on the way. Storm Eunice looks to usurp her brother, forcing Met Éireann […]

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One of Dingle’s hottest cafés is back in business this weekend. My Boy Blue took a six week break over January and February, but they’re officially reopening this weekend, starting on Friday 18th February. The takeaway-only café is renowned for its amazing toasties, that brings tourists and locals alike through its doors. I myself have […]

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Cork and Galway know how to show students a good time. In a Camp Advisor survey, the best 30 student cities were revealed, with not one, but two Irish representatives. Cork ranked 22nd on the list of best student cities, while Galway ranked 24th. 12,164 students were surveyed in total, and given these parameters to […]

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For the day that’s in it. Everyone deserves a little something special on Valentine’s Day. Panama Coffee in Dundalk is choosing to spread the love, offering a free rose with every cup of coffee this year. Over the years, this has become something of a tradition for Panama. In particular this year the café wants […]

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A controversial topic, we know. While some live for the holiday, others cannot stand it. Our opinions of Valentine’s Day can often change depending on our circumstances. I’ve been firmly in both camps before; the camp that absolutely melts over the sweet cards, and the camp that absolutely dreads the day with an ungodly passion […]

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I wish this menu was around when I was a kid. If you’ve ever dined with kids, or were a kid yourself (don’t lie) then you know the struggle of finding something they will eat. Personally, I was a plain pasta kind of kid (lowkey, I’m a plain pasta kind of adult) so this menu […]

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Covid-19 put a halt on many things, including Teddy Bear Hospital. According to RTÉ News, NUI Galway is back this year with their Teddy Bear Hospital, after reverting to a virtual hospital due to coronavirus restrictions. This year, worried teddy owners will rest easy knowing their bears are getting the very best care. Junior and […]

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Who knew that talking about Covid so much could do some good? Back in January we reported on Alt Bar’s No Covid Talk initiative, whereby anyone who uses the c word would have to forfeit €2 to the swear jar. Much as we’re all sick of hearing about it, we somehow can’t stop ourselves from […]

5 years ago

Just in time for Valentine’s Day too… Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which I’m sure you already know given it’s been blasted everywhere. Love it or hate it, there are certain expectations for the big day, and it can be hard to know which category your significant other falls into. Aldi did a […]

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Today marks the first day Hi-B Bar in Cork will be open since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Hi-B Bar, known for its intimate and cosy setting, has spent 705 days closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. While pubs reopened a few months ago, the guidelines around social distancing meant that this small Cork […]

5 years ago

A guided hike and a lovely lunch sounds like an ideal combo to us! A very exciting collaboration indeed. The lads at Two Chaps Deli are teaming up with Adventure HQ for the ultimate hike and lunch experience. They took to Instagram to share their news with their followers. The caption read: “We are delighted […]

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Nothing says I love you like writing it on a cookie, right? Miranda certainly learned this the hard way in season six of Sex and the City. Sure, saying ‘I love you’ on a cookie didn’t really work out in that scenario, but we think it’s a pretty incredible gift regardless. Maybe just don’t use […]

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Handsome Burger is expanding, opening a third location in Knocknacarra. Galway just got its second Handsome Burger location. Co-owners Rory McCormack and Cathal O’Connor launched Handsome Burger in Knocknacarra initially, just outside of Pureskill, which makes this something of a full circle moment. Handsome Burger launched in 2017 when the best friends were cooking burgers […]

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Chef at The Real Burger in Killorglin takes to Facebook to express his pride in serving our Taoiseach. It was a proud day for Mohammed Anzy as he served Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Real Burger yesterday, 7th February, after coming to Ireland in 2011 as a refugee. He took to the Real Burger Facebook page […]

5 years ago

This is fairly gas, so it is. New movie Belfast, directed by Kenneth Branagh, and starring Jamie Dornan, has been making waves and receiving incredible reviews. As such, Kenneth Branagh appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden last Friday night, to talk about his new film. However, Nicki Minaj appeared on the show […]

5 years ago

If you’re local and you’ve got a pup, you NEED to stop in at Puppa Coffee. If you even just take a short scroll through the Puppa Coffee Instagram feed, I promise you’re going to be filled with joy. Puppa Coffee is a coffee trailer in Maynooth that is dedicated to pups, and we are […]

5 years ago

Is there a more wholesome way of spending a Saturday morning than at a farmers market? We think not. Great news! Killruddery Farmers Market is back this weekend at their Dairy and Horse Yards. They open every Saturday between 10am and 4pm and you can meet the very people behind the amazing produce available. This is […]

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In a study conducted by Each Night, Dublin came out on top as Europe’s coffee capital. We always knew we were a big country for coffee drinking, but we never imagined we would be crowned Europe’s coffee capital. Dublin reigns supreme over cities such as Lisbon, Amsterdam, and Rome. The study is based on the […]

5 years ago

Mother Clucker, those must be some hot wings. Chicken wings for 20c? Sounds like a nifty deal, right? Blurry Bird is working with Crawford & Co in Cork to bring you a very special weekly deal on wings for just 20c. But what’s the catch? Well, the wings may only cost 20c, but they’re hot […]

5 years ago

Just in time for the Chinese New Year. There’s a brand new Chinese cuisine spot in the heart of Galway you might want to look into. Rè Nao brings delicious dishes and flavours inspired by Xi’an food and culture, using locally sourced Irish produce. Their website describes the cuisine as such: “At RÈ NAO, we […]

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Since everything closed at 8pm on New Year’s Eve last year, Dwyers of Cork are hosting a do-over! It’s been two years since clubs and pubs could celebrate a proper New Year’s Eve. While we were in total lockdown again at the end of 2020, 2021 wasn’t much better, with everywhere closing at 8pm due […]

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The Pantry & Corkscrew in Westport has just welcomed a new takeaway service called Chicano. Mayo’s first burrito bar Chicano popped up in 2020 remained just a pop up for two years. Now they have found permanent residence within Westport restaurant The Pantry & Corkscrew. The burrito bar opened on the 13th January, and will […]

5 years ago

Marina Market in Cork has the ideal spot for your Orphan Annie plant – and we’re sure there’ll be no Mrs Hannigans at this orphanage. If your New Year’s resolution was to become a plant parent, and, as with most resolutions, you’re failing, don’t worry. No matter our best intentions, plants can become a little […]

5 years ago

Due to circumstances outside of their control, West Cork Burger Company has been forced to close its doors and cease trading. The beloved Cork burger joint took to Instagram to make a post they “never wanted to make” yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately West Cork Burger Company’s Washington Street lease was up, and they were unable to […]

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Just in time for Ireland’s grand reopening, Le Cabaret in Cork opens tonight. Joining venues such as The Secret Garden, The Hidden Attic, and Rearden’s is Le Cabaret, a Parisian themed nightclub. Le Cabaret opened on the 28th January is the perfect spot to visit now that all hospitality restrictions have been lifted. Their website […]

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Pota Café may just be the cutest spot we have ever seen, and it embraces the Irish language too! Looking for somewhere to enjoy a cuppa, and also our national language? Pota Café is based in An Tulach, Baile na hAbhann in Galway and translates simply to “Pot”. This as gaeilge café is perfect for […]

5 years ago

Happy Endings teased a new venture in December, and now it seems they’ve announced their new Cork home. In December Happy Endings took to Instagram to tease a new location elsewhere in Ireland. Their Dublin restaurant is based in Temple Bar and is hugely popular, known for their crazy specials and generous cocktails. For those […]

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If you’ve been grafting like no other since hospitality reopened fully, Birdhouse in Galway wants to show their appreciation. Last weekend was a good one for Ireland. Nearly all of our pandemic restrictions were lifted, including anything on the hospitality sector. We said goodbye to the 8pm curfew, and hello to nightclubs reopening. Gone are […]

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This one feels extra sad given the national reopening of the hospitality sector. Darkhorse Pizzas took to Instagram to announce their pending closure. While most used the weekend to enjoy everything we haven’t been able to for the last two years, Darkhorse Pizzas had to use it for something else. They announced on Instagram that […]

5 years ago

Bunlacken Brú coffee trailer at the foot of Cullahill is promoting Climb With Charlie, a charity event happening all over Ireland. Bunlacken Brú opened for business six months ago, and is the perfect spot for sustenance for those climbing Cullahill Mountain. Whether you need a bit of pre-climb energy before embarking on the walk, or […]

5 years ago

Now that’s some dedication on Dutch Gold’s part. Since it was announced there would be a minimum unit price introduced on alcohol, there’s been pushback. Cabinet initially agreed to this in May 2021, and it officially came into effect on the 4th January 2022. Well, we’ve seen a few ways that retailers and individuals have […]

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And right after Paddy’s Day too – we love to see it. For a couple of months now there’s been rumours of a new bank holiday coming. Given the difficulty of the last two years, Cabinet were discussing the potential for a day to both commemorate those who have lost their lives to Covid, as […]

5 years ago

Hump Day has never looked so good. If there’s something people feel passionately about, it’s chicken wings. If you’re one of those people, the kind that eats a chicken wing clean and dreams of one day doing an interview on Hot Ones just to eat a load of wings, then this event may just be […]

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They already have five unreal locations, and we’re hoping to see even more in the future! Here at Lovin, we love a good burger, and Yeah! Burgr has certainly caught our eye. With five branches, they’re slowly but surely making their presence known around the country, and we can’t wait to see how they continue […]

5 years ago

Staff of Rye River Café in Kildare arrived into work this morning to find their outdoor space destroyed. Kildare café Rye River came across a “lovely surprise” this morning when they discovered their outdoor seating area demolished. They shared this photo with their Instagram followers, appealing to the public for any knowledge on what happened. […]

5 years ago

Freight’s C.S. Lewis Square location faced some anti social behaviour over the weekend as their window was smashed in. Freight is one of Belfast’s best foodie treasures. They’re known for their quirky menus, and twists on classic brunch and dinner recipes. Freight does incredible bits for veggies and meat eaters alike, and is generally just […]

5 years ago

Blue Monday is known as the most depressing day of the year… so we have some tips if you’re trying to stay cheerful this year. Somehow Blue Monday is already here. It’s about the time we realise we were kidding ourselves with our resolutions, and we’re still snaffling Christmas chocolate that never seems to end. […]

5 years ago

Catalyst coffee in Bray will donate 10% of their coffee sales from the weekend to Women’s Aid in memory of Ashling Murphy. Just as Sligo’s Sweet Beat Café opted to donate their proceeds from Friday, Catalyst Coffee will also now donate part of their sales from this weekend to Women’s Aid. After news broke of […]

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