Visiting all of these should take up a few weekends this summer. The Office of Public Works (OPW) have announced their top visitor attractions from 2022. OPW saw over 15 million visitors travel through their premises in 2022, an increase of 2.3m million from 2021. According to their website “the OPW manages and maintains the […]

2 years ago

Somewhere green to go with your something blue. As Earth Day takes place on April 22nd, it’s worth checking out which wedding venues in Ireland are the most sustainable or eco-friendly, and thanks to research from SaveMyDay, it turns out there’s a fair few. 8. Mountain View Location: Ballyhale, Kilkenny Mountain View is a venue […]

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Retail therapy, but make it eco-friendly. For years now there has been an emphasis on sustainability, with an almost parallel increase in fast fashion production. While there’s a reason fast fashion has its place in retail, it’s always good to make an effort with ethically sourced clothing and products where possible. Luckily for Ireland, there’s […]

2 years ago

A gin that encompasses the scent, sights, and tastes of Glendalough. If you’re one of the many who loves a G&T on any and all occasions, the story behind Glendalough Irish Gin’s newest bottle may be of interest to you. On April 20th, the distillery officially launches a standout bottle design internationally, inspired by this […]

2 years ago

Happy Disaronno Day to all who celebrate. We love a national day to celebrate life’s small pleasures, and April 19th just happens to be National Disaronno Day (as well as National Garlic Day – it’s a busy day for celebrating anyway). But while you’ve all heard of garlic (right?) you may not have heard of […]

2 years ago

Never do this How much of a tip to leave your server – and sometimes whether or not to leave a tip at all – can be a source of great debate at times when out for a meal. But if you do it like this, you’re definitely in the wrong. Many of us will […]

2 years ago

Your family might be a bit bigger than you realised. All blue-eyed people descend from a single human who lived around 6,000 and 10,000 years ago, scientists believe. While 70-79 per cent of the world’s population have brown eyes – the most common colour – just 8 to 10 per cent have the second most common […]

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Yay science. For those of you who suffer from hayfever, and always forget to pick up your antihistamines, we’ve found another source of medication that you may have never thought of before. While some alcohols are known for causing a rather detrimental effect on those with hayfever, some alcohols boast low sulfites and histamine levels […]

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One of the places hit with a closure order was a rugby club. 10 closure orders and one prohibition order were served on Irish food businesses during March 2023, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The enforcement orders were issued for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 […]

2 years ago

There was nothing impromptu about it. We have been absolutely lapping up the coverage of US President Joe Biden’s visit to Ireland, from the unfortunate “Black and Tan” slip, to a chilly reception from President Michel D Higgins’ dog Misneach at Áras an Uachtaráin. Another stellar moment was when he visited McAteers Food House, a […]

2 years ago

One of his former co-stars wrote in praise of the Irish actor for the magazine. Following his recent Golden Globe win and Oscar nomination, Colin Farrell has been included on Time magazine’s list of the 100 “most influential people” in 2023. 2022 was a great year for the Irish star, with the actor having appeared in the […]

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We can’t help but feel a bit smug about this. Skehan’s Free House, based in Nunhead in South London, has been named the best pub in London by media giant Time Out Magazine. The pub is owned by Limerick man Bryan Fitzsimons, and is amongst the few family-run independent pubs still operating in London. […]

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His last Late Late Show is May 26th. Ryan Tubridy has opened up about what he plans to do after he finishes up as the host of The Late Late Show host this May. His last show will be Friday the 26th of May which is just days away from his 50th birthday. Speaking on RTE […]

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The service will initially resume on the Cork to Dublin route only. It feels like years since you’ve been able to enjoy the spoils from an Irish Rail trolley, that’s because it has been literal years (three, to be exact). Of the many things the pandemic robbed from us, the catering service when taking the […]

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In a survey of 1,000 adults, nearly three in ten people cited one particular behind-the-wheel behaviour as the most inconsiderate. A recent survey has found that dangerous overtaking is the most annoying driving habit among people in Ireland. Commissioned by Peopl Insurance, 1,000 adults nationwide were surveyed on their most disliked driving habits, of which nearly three in 10 […]

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Are pubs and restaurants allowed to serve alcohol on Good Friday? Every year there’s a bit of confusion over whether alcohol can be served on Good Friday, and for good reason to be fair. The short answer to this question is: yes. For nearly 100 years, drinking on Good Friday was prohibited. From 1927 to […]

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Young people must also have parental consent to join a library. Public libraries across the country have been issued with instructions to secure buildings, alert Gardaí and avoid commenting to the media following a rise in protesters looking to remove LGBTQ+ books for young people. Over the last number of weeks, campaigners have been going […]

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The Irish Air Corps and Naval Service are maintaining surveillance. Irish Defence Forces have stated that they are aware of and “monitoring” two Russian vessels that have ventured into Irish territorial waters. The ships, named the Umka and the Bakhtemir, are operated by the the Russian Marine Rescue Services, the same state entity that was […]

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James will give Maya Jama a run for her money as hostess with the mostest. There’s a brand new Irish dating series hitting our screens very soon and they’ve finally gotten their host – it’s James Kavanagh. Virgin Media Television has announced that the social media star will be the new face of Grá ar […]

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There have been several cases in Ireland. The European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) has said that a “persistent cross-border outbreak” of Salmonella that has affected Ireland and several other countries is linked to kebab meat. Since June 2017, the outbreak of Salmonella Virchow ST16 has been ongoing in five European Union countries (Denmark, France, […]

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He is expected to begin his trip in Belfast. US President Joe Biden is set to visit the island of Ireland for five days next month, according to reports. Multiple outlets state that Biden is expected to begin his trip in Belfast on Tuesday, 11 April, before traveling to Dublin the following day, where he […]

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It is the latest indicator from the government that the pandemic has reached its conclusion. The HSE have announced the closure of the last remaining Covid 19 test centres, in a move which signifies the latest walking back of pandemic measures by the Irish government. First introduced over three years ago in March 2020, the […]

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The new quiz show is currently filming in Belfast. The Finish Line is due to air on BBC One later in 2023, coming from production company Potato, the same folk behind the hit quiz show The Chase. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Roman Kemp (@romankemp) The official synopsis of the […]

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Everybody is so creative. A cheeky US chef has poked fun at classic British dishes by turning them inside out and created meals including ‘Chish and Fips’, ‘Mangers and Bash’ and a host of others. Self-taught chef Anthony Calabro, 27, has taken to social media with a short series of British-inspired inside-out dishes. The British […]

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These two pubs are having their Spider-man pointing moment. Not even the US is big enough for two Dubliner pubs. A dispute has erupted between long-established Irish pub The Dubliner, based in Washington, DC, and a much newer pub, also called The Dubliner, based in Boston. View this post on Instagram A post […]

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We all know someone who needs this… Kellogg’s has produced a coffee-flavoured breakfast cereal – offering mocha fans a double-whammy in the morning. The cereal brand has launched a Barista Edition Chocolate Mocha Flavour of its classic Crunchy Nut Granola, which is infused with the taste of the coffee bean. A team of food developers […]

2 years ago

“We are two ships passing in the night” Many people will be pleased to know that Banshees of Inisherin star, Colin Farrell, is reportedly back on the market. He has split from girlfriend Kelly MacNamara who he had been with for just over five years. According to The Irish Sun, the Irish actor has ended […]

2 years ago

March 23rd 2023 has been pinpointed by the time-warper A time traveller has claimed aliens will invade Earth today (March 23rd, 2023) – and has warned that they won’t be the friendly sort. User Eno Alaric, who is also known as @theradianttimetraveller on TikTok, has amassed more than 350,000 followers as he explains what is […]

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It’s happening!! Busted has confirmed that they will be reuniting for a 15-show tour and brand new album for their 20 year anniversary. Following a cryptic message to fans, the musical trio have officially brought the band back together. Matt Willis, Charlie Simpson and James Bourne are heading on tour in September around the UK […]

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This particular award is for great value cooking and great quality. Today, ahead of their awards on the 27th March, the Michelin Guide revealed the restaurants in Ireland and Britain that had been given a Bib Gourmand award. Of the 20 restaurants newly awarded, three of them are Irish restaurants, two of which are based […]

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The late Princess is just one of two Graces set to be honoured in Mayo. A sculpture of the late Princess Grace of Monaco has been revealed in Newport, County Mayo. Prince Albert attended the unveiling of the statue, created by sculptor Mark Rode, in his mother’s honour. Grace Kelly visited Mayo three times in […]

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The former Tayto Park reopens on Saturday. Emerald Park that’s just outside Ashbourne Co. Meath, will be reopening this Saturday March 25th. The theme park and zoo has two new junior rides as well as some new arrivals to the zoo including one of the world’s most endangered species of big cat. The Junior Zone, […]

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“I’m not throwing my hat into the ring to be considered.” Miriam O’Callaghan is setting the record straight around those rumours that she could be the next host of The Late Late Show. RTÉ confirmed that Ryan Tubridy would be leaving The Late Late Show last week; his last show will air in May. The […]

2 years ago

Heartbreaking news. Gogglebox Ireland star Angela De La Mere has sadly passed away. Angela died last week, her family has announced. She was surrounded by her loved ones when she died. Kite Entertainment led the tributes to Angela. They wrote, “Everyone at Kite and all who’ve worked on Gogglebox Ireland are saddened by the news […]

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There are some pretty nasty examples in here. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have revealed that food safety complaints are up 18 per cent across the country, continuing an upward trend across the decade. A total of 7,363 queries and complaints were handled by the FSAI Advice Line last year. There were 4,058 complaints from […]

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Who could it be? This week it was announced by RTÉ that Ryan Tubridy would be leaving The Late Late Show by the end of the season. Ryan first started hosting the show in December 2009, with his first guest  The Late Late Show being then Taoiseach Brian Cowen. Commenting on the news, Ryan Tubridy said: […]

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The club has since removed this element of the evening. A student club in Manchester has provoked outrage after it hired a dwarf actor to dress as a leprechaun for its St Patrick’s Day party. Cargo club in the popular Printworks destination was forced to pull its plans to have a ‘leprechaun meet and greet’ […]

2 years ago

The Oscar nominee put out a heartfelt St. Patrick’s Day video. St Patrick’s Day is finally here, a day in which Irish culture is celebrated around the world. However, you would struggle to find as lovely a tribute to Ireland as that published by Oscar-nominated actor Richard E. Grant on Friday morning. In a video […]

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The celestial event will take place later this month. It looks like the next few months are going to be a treat for stargazers, with several planetary alignments on the way in 2023. A planetary alignment can be one of two events, according to the astronomy app Star Walk. The first is an astronomical event […]

2 years ago

‘I have a patient every few years because of cocaine, but one every week due to nitrous oxide’ A neurologist says nitrous oxide is “more dangerous than cocaine” – and some kids are taking 150 canisters a day. The substance – commonly known laughing gas or nos – is sold in single-use silver canisters and […]

2 years ago

So carrots don’t help your vision?? Not gonna lie, I was still believing one too many of these myths well into my twenties. After learning about Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny (only cool kids never bought this one) you’d think I’d have learnt to not trust every single thing my parents told […]

2 years ago

End of an era. RTÉ has announced that Ryan Tubridy will be stepping down from The Late Late Show at the end of the season. Ryan first started hosting the show in December 2009, with his first guest  The Late Late Show being then Taoiseach Brian Cowen. View this post on Instagram A […]

2 years ago

We didn’t know we needed a Banshees game in our lives until now. While we’re all a little sad that The Banshees Of Inisherin didn’t take home any awards from the nine nominations it was up for, it did go home with the hearts and minds of Hollywood, with the combined performances of Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Barry Keoghan […]

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Their current indications suggest Paddy’s Day will be “showery”. Met Éireann has issued its national forecast for the next few days and sadly, conditions on St. Patrick’s Day are set to be less than ideal. Before then, according to the Irish meteorological service, Wednesday morning will be cloudy as rain in the southwest and west […]

2 years ago

“We can have some craic, but I’m not going to offer you craic.” If you thought Lizzo’s appearance on The Graham Norton Show was going to be anything other than iconic, then you were sorely mistaken. The singer appeared on the talk show in February, alongside Salma Hayek Pinault, Shania Twain, Julianne Moore, Johannes Radebe, […]

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Fancy getting your hands on some free chocolate this Paddy’s Day? Cadbury is giving away free, yes free, chocolate on St. Patrick’s Day this year. And all you have to do is be sound. They’re calling on the public to show the true Irish spirit by committing small and meaningful acts of generosity on March […]

2 years ago

‘I am the first person with Down syndrome going over to America to pick up these Oscars’ An actor went back to working at Starbucks after a movie he featured in went on to win an Oscar. James Martin had a lot to celebrate at the 95th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday. A […]

2 years ago

The debate has finally been settled Chip shop curry sauce vs gravy – it’s a debate that has divided chippy lovers up and down the country, but now, new research has found people prefer chip shop curry sauce over gravy, settling the sauce score once and for all. Pukka asked 2,000 people what they prefer […]

2 years ago

The RTÉ Choice Music Awards took place this week, celebrating some of the best music Ireland has had to offer over the past year. The big winner on the night was singer songwriter CMAT, who was announced as the winner of Irish Album of the Year 2022 for her debut album If My Wife New I’d […]

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Huge congrats to Gráinne! Well, it’s official. The Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list for 2023 is in, and there are six Irish names featured across the different sections, including Gráinne Mullins, the founder of Grá Chocolates. Here at Lovin we’re not a bit surprised to see Mullins on such a prestigious list; every time […]

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