Bounty stans are coming out of hiding at long last. Although the removal of Bounty from Celebrations is almost certainly a PR stunt (which is working so fair play to who ever came up with it) it has raised important questions. About who we are. About what chocolate we like. And what that says […]

3 years ago

Turns out more than a third of people never touch the sweet  Bounty bars are set to be banished from Celebrations tubs this Christmas in a move that is likely to divide opinion. The mini chocolate bar will be removed from certain tubs in a trial after research found 39 per cent of consumers never […]

3 years ago

“If you’re a customer, you have the reassurance of knowing that any tip or service charge that you do leave goes to the staff.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has signed a new law to protect employees’ tips and service charges. Taking effect from December, the law means that if an employee is in receipt of a […]

3 years ago

Millions of people have reportedly been affected, with follower counts dropping. Instagram has said it is looking into why thousands of users have suddenly had their accounts suspended. We're aware that some of you are having issues accessing your Instagram account. We're looking into it and apologize for the inconvenience. #instagramdown — Instagram Comms (@InstagramComms) […]

3 years ago

“Candles may be seen as a cheap alternative to putting the heating on but can significantly increase the risk of fire if not used safely.” Ecclesiastical Insurance has growing concerns about the TikTok candle craze whereby people are heating and lighting their homes with candles in Ireland. Given the current energy crisis, many Irish people […]

3 years ago

Halloween is T-minus four days away! In need of some Halloween costume inspo? So is the rest of Ireland, according to Google, who found we have been googling like crazy on the subject. Given that Halloween is an Irish holiday that should come as no surprise. What does come as a surprise, to a […]

3 years ago

You’re not going to want to fly this nest. There’s a new spot all-day spot for catch-ups on the Celbridge Main Street. Nest Coffee and Wine Bar officially launched on Tuesday 25th October in Kildare after soft launching at the end of the summer. The name is incredibly fitting, as Nest exudes comfort and […]

3 years ago

Calling all Galway seafood lovers – Salthill has got a great new spot for you to try. I’m not too sure when it happened, but over the years I have developed a deep love and appreciation of seafood, so much so that it makes me sad the people who say they hate fish. If […]

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Have you stayed in any of these places? Castlemartyr Resort in Cork has been named the best 5-star hotel of the year by the Irish Hotel Awards. Established to celebrate the commitment and dedication of the hospitality industry in Ireland, the awards show took place on Monday (24 October) at The Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone. Speaking about the […]

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The Minister for Justice hopes to enact laws “that reflect the changing expectations and lifestyles of 21st century Ireland”. Chatter about keeping nightclubs open until 6am has been ongoing for years; a proposal to enact it is finally going to Cabinet today. If successful, the bill would likely be enacted some time in 2023. While […]

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Have you booked yours yet? Parents have been told to book Santa experiences as soon as possible this year as spaces are selling out. This is our first ‘normal’ Christmas since the start of the pandemic, so there’s no doubt families cannot wait to continue traditions that were previously interrupted by restrictions and lockdowns. Some […]

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Get those jazz hands at the ready. Cork is welcoming back their annual Jazz Festival for 2022 this bank holiday weekend. The festival first launched in 1978, and has become a much-loved event ever since its inception. This year promises new locations, pop up events, late night parties, boat trips, collabs and on street […]

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A nice effort, but about two months too late. Look, we all love the corn video. It brought copious amounts of joy at a time where copious amounts of joy were truly a requirement. But, like all amazing TikTok trends, it has had its moment, and passed on into the internet ether, where it […]

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It will be the last eclipse of the Sun visible from Ireland until 2024. A partial solar eclipse is set to take place over Ireland on Tuesday, 25 October as it sweeps across Europe, west Asia, northeast Africa and the Middle East. In a statement on its website, Astronomy Ireland said that for mid-Ireland the eclipse will […]

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Among the new arrivals were eight 10-day-old puppies who require “round the clock care”. Dogs Trust Ireland are appealing to the public to donate, foster and adopt as they are overrun with puppies. The animal welfare organisation has said that they are facing a “crisis” of unwanted dogs, after receiving 54 puppies in the space of just […]

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Great news. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced plans to ban smoking from beaches and parks. Government is considering introducing by-laws in a bid to stop people from smoking in these areas. Department of Health’s Tobacco-Free Ireland announced the plans in their latest report. The ban will protect children from passive smoking. The government also […]

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Fancy visiting one of these spooky Irish gaols? Looking for a slightly educational scare this Halloween? If haunted houses aren’t really your thing, then why not stop by one of these gaols, all rich with history and real life stories. And I don’t want to alarm you, but there’s no way they aren’t haunted […]

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That’s that so. Niall Horan’s mam has defended her son after the One Direction star received backlash following his homecoming documentary with Guinness. After the country sat down to watch Niall and Lewis Capaldi travel from Belfast to Mullingar, the pair collaborated with Guinness to make Niall Horan’s Homecoming: The Road To Mullingar. Ever since […]

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Have you been to this attraction? The Irish Museum of Time has been selected as the only Irish finalist for the esteemed British Guild of Travel Writers International Tourism Awards 2022. Based in Greyfriars Street in a refurbished gothic-style church, the museum features the oldest Irish-made grandfather clocks, table clocks and watches, while celebrating the […]

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The supermarket is the first large employer in Ireland to introduce the minimum rate. Lidl has announced a new commitment to introduce the recommended living wage for employees. Employees at the supermarket chain will now earn a minimum of €13.85, the recommended rate by the Living Wage Technical Group. “The change represents an investment of […]

3 years ago

The new policy was announced today. Bank of Ireland have introduced paid menopause leave for their employees, which grants ten days paid days for those experiencing symptoms. Under the new policy, attendance records will be unaffected, and employees can avail of it if they are experiencing psychological or physical symptoms. Days taken under menopause leave will not impact other […]

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Corden “yelled like crazy” at the staff. Presenter James Corden has been hit with backlash after abusing staff at a popular New York restaurant. The Late Late Show host and his wife were dining at Keith McNally’s restaurant Balthazar when Corden turned on the staff. In a now-viral post, McNally revealed the British actor “yelled like […]

3 years ago

Sad news for plant-based Sligo locals. Sweet Beat in Sligo has made the sad decision to close their Bridge Street café. The plant-based spot has been open there for eight years, but in a lengthy Instagram announcement explained that they had decided not to renew their lease. Sweet Beat took the time to thank […]

3 years ago

(If not particularly appetising…) So by now I’m sure we’ve all seen Leo Varadkar’s latest… meal prep. Fair play to him, he really does commit to the cause. Mostly because every time he shares his food online, he gets absolutely roasted for it. Who can forget the battenburg bonanza of January, or the wild […]

3 years ago

Big news for Limerick today. Huge. Green Party TD Brian Leddin has taken to Twitter to announce some very exciting news for Limerick. A new train station is coming to Moyross, which hopes to stimulate investment, jobs, and growth in Moyross. Leddin said this in his tweet: “Big, big news for Limerick today. A […]

3 years ago

The bright orange café continues to expand its reach. Espresso 44 is expanding in Galway again, opening its third café, this time at Galway’s Westend. The café only teased its imminent arrival to the Westend a few days ago, with the below Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/CjnD7P9ND0E/ Then over the weekend they made their official opening announcement, […]

3 years ago

Looking for the perfect Halloween recipe to get into the spooky season vibes? There’s only a few weeks left of soaking up spooky season, so whether you have a Halloween party, or just love to bake to a seasonal theme, why not try out these melting marshmallow ghost cookies? In my opinion they’re the […]

3 years ago

Another day, another desperate headline due to the current economic climate. It’s no secret that the energy crisis and cost of living crisis are having a serious impact on hospitality. In the last few weeks we’ve seen a surge in closures, as well as restaurants and cafés announcing their need to increase their prices. […]

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Never Again. It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since Savita Halappanavar died at University Hospital Galway after she was denied an abortion. Irish law at the time forbade abortion if a foetal heartbeat was present, despite the pregnancy being ruled as inviable. The official cause of death was recorded as “severe […]

3 years ago

“I think this is an example of an innovation that is really making the world a worse place.” Minister of State Ossian Smyth has said he believes that disposable vapes need to “be banned completely” and that he has been working with officials on the plan. The Minister made the comments on Newstalk Breakfast on Thursday (13 […]

3 years ago

It’s only 10 weeks away people… Which is actually mad, to be honest. While 10 weeks may seem like a long time, January 2022 feels like only yesterday, so time really is moving at an incomputable speed. But while I could sit here and write about how fast time is going these days, I’ll […]

3 years ago

The cost of living crisis will see hundreds of students leave lecture halls and tutorial rooms in protest. After the Budget 2023 failed to cap rent for college students, hundreds will walk out of classrooms and lecture halls today in protest. By 2024 there’s expected to be a shortage of 20,000 student beds. According […]

3 years ago

Pub spending has fallen by 28%. Following our first real summer out of the pandemic it’s no wonder people were seen to be cutting back on spending in September. However as the cost of living and energy crises spin out of control, studies show a huge spending decline in social settings. According to studies […]

3 years ago

Alba are “following a different path, moving on to the next chapter.” The string of closures across the country continues, with Wexford restaurant Alba being the latest to make the announcement. Known for its Italian cuisine, Alba opened in Enniscorthy 12 years ago, in the midst of the recession. Unfortunately the environment they came […]

3 years ago

Ireland are off to the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history after a cool Amber Barrett finish saw them defeat Scotland in a gripping playoff. What a nervy night in Hampden Park it was. It was not always pretty, but Ireland and Scotland both threw all their punches, as well as […]

3 years ago

Kilcullen sees the return of an old favourite. The newest bar to Kildare The Hideout is no new bar at all. Known to be the first museum pub in Ireland, The Hideout was a place for those travelling from Kilkenny and further south, and from Dublin going south to stop off and get some […]

3 years ago

Domhnall having his own “take my name out of your mouth” moment. Domnhall Gleeson recently made an appearance on The Late Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his new series The Patient where he stars alongside Steve Carrell. Colbert indeed had Carrell on the show a few weeks prior to discuss the same […]

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Two well-known Dublin premises were included on the list. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that seven Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of September. The enforcement orders were issued for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) […]

3 years ago

I’m not too proud to admit I hadn’t a notion before. After that interview with House of the Dragon actors Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, where they discuss their favourite drinks, D’Arcy’s answer has gone viral. Not so much for the drink itself, but the way they say it. If you haven’t seen the […]

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“I don’t want somebody writing that about Limerick in a book.” Jimmy Carr’s father, who is also called Jim, is suing his son for what he said in his 2021 book Before & Laughter. He took umbrage with comments Carr made on where his parents were from. Carr wrote in his book: “I’m the […]

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“This has been a very difficult decision that the both of us did not want to have to make.” The cost of living crisis has claimed another victim as small business Two Chaps Deli in Bray have announced their closure. They took to Instagram to share the news with their followers and loyal customers, […]

3 years ago

Eyes on the skies. Tomorrow night is set to be an important one for star-gazers, as the Draconid meteor shower will be visible in Irish skies. As BreakingNews reports, the shower, which is also known as the Giacobinids, will be at its most visible just after sunset tomorrow, 8 October. Having said that, we’re also set for a […]

3 years ago

Hospitality businesses all over Ireland are struggling through this most recent crisis. As someone who writes for two food blogs, it’s been incredibly disheartening to see the number of small hospitality businesses that are currently struggling in the wake of the cost of living crisis. Since the Budget for 2023 was announced last week, […]

3 years ago

Former President Mary Robinson launched the event on the 5th October. Lidl has officially opened an exciting new venture which has seen the retailer develop a farm experience, optimal for school tours. The experience aims to teach children the importance of growing fruit and vegetables, and is based at its distribution centre in Newbridge, […]

3 years ago

“It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later!” It’s been a difficult few weeks when it comes to hospitality headlines. There seems to be an overwhelming amount of negative news, from closures, to insane energy costs, resulting in some of Ireland’s best restaurants scrambling for a way to stay open. The latest of these is […]

3 years ago

Is another big freeze on the way? Let’s hope not. Dreaming of a white Christmas? It looks like your wish could come true this December. It’s been 12 years since we last had a white Christmas in Ireland, but forecasters believe things could change for winter 2022. According to a forecaster in the UK, temperatures […]

3 years ago

“The provision of free and accessible transport would positively affect every single person and community in the country.” A motion has been passed in the Dáil which calls on the Government to provide free and accessible public transport throughout Ireland. The Independent Group brought forward the non-binding motion on Wednesday (5 October), with Donegal TD […]

3 years ago

Was there ever any doubt? It’s been a big win for Ireland today. Magazine Condé Nast not only declared Adare Manor in Limerick as the best resort in the whole world, now they’ve awarded Ireland as Europe’s friendliest country. Or rather, their readers voted us as such. This is what Condé Nast said of […]

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The resort came out on top over locations in Dubai, Bali, and Qatar. Planning on a big trip soon? Maybe a honeymoon, or an anniversary coming up? What better way to treat yourself than with a trip to the best resort in the world? And even better, what if you could go there, without heading […]

3 years ago

Has your water been tasting earthy lately? Following a string of complaints that the water in the Dublin and Wicklow area has been tasting “earthy” lately, Irish Water is stepping in to check it out. According to The Journal: “Irish Water has said it is investigating reports from some customers in Dublin and Wicklow […]

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