Christmas is going to be a bit different this year. An Allianz survey found that the current cost-of-living crisis is expected to affect almost all Christmas plans for 2022. A whopping 87% of consumers will struggle with their shopping this year, with 18% saying the current crisis will have an “enormous impact” on the […]

3 years ago

Aye Jenny. Derry Girls star Leah O’Rourke is the latest celebrity to be announced for the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. Best known for her role as Jenny Joyce on the hit Channel 4 series, Leah will be on our screens in January dancing her heart out. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl8CHaHqM9r/ Speaking this morning, she said: […]

3 years ago

What would be your takeaway of choice? With many students now in their second semester of the college year and some heading into exam season, Just Eat has delved into the takeaway habits of Irish students and created an interactive Freshers’ Fuel Map that showcases the fave takeaways of different universities around Ireland. Perhaps […]

3 years ago

Spread the word! We love this initiative. Earlier in the week Sitar Indian restaurant in Dundalk announced they would be doing free meals on Christmas Day for those in need and now Casey’s bar and restaurant are said to be doing something similar. The Cork bar took to Instagram to share the news with […]

3 years ago

The FAI have been fined for “the violation of the basic rules of decent conduct.” UEFA have fined the FAI €20,000 after some members of the Republic of Ireland women’s team sang ‘Celtic Symphony’ by The Wolfe Tones after the national team qualified for the World Cup. Following Ireland’s 1-0 victory over Scotland at Hampden Park in […]

3 years ago

With no trip to the Savoy in sight, what’s a cold person to do? Most people I know can’t afford to simply nip to a hotel for the day when their heating is broken (shocking, I know). I happen to be the resident warm friend in the group, but I have no shortage of […]

3 years ago

Bit of a random mix there. Google has provided the stats on what Ireland was googling in 2022, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. While some topics are expected, for example the war in Ukraine, Queen Elizabeth, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, others are a little bit more random. The most popular […]

3 years ago

Almost 200,000 trips were completed by FREE NOW drivers during the first weekend of December. As with many professions, Christmas is the busiest time of year for a taxi driver. It can be a difficult time given the sheer volume of work, with the amount of Christmas parties and events taking place, and few public […]

3 years ago

Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland (BPFI) published some very worrying statistics in its latest Housing Market Monitor. According to a new report from the BPFI, the average cost of rent in Ireland has increased by an alarming 82% in the last twelve years. This stark figure comes as a comparison to the EU, whose […]

3 years ago

The Imperial Hotel has welcomed a new bar perfect for a post-work tipple. There’s a new sustainable bar in Cork City, based within the Imperial Hotel. While their restaurant Sketch is known for their afternoon tea and sustainably sourced food, No.76 bar is the place to be for a sustainably sourced cocktail. But how […]

3 years ago

If you’re looking for some festive coffee beans, we’ve got you covered! If you’re anything like us, the second December comes, you need everything to taste and smell like Christmas. That includes your morning cup of coffee. Luckily, there’s lot of coffee brands that recognise this need, and have produced Christmas coffee blends just […]

3 years ago

Employers must share tips, gratuities and service charges amongst employees fairly. The Payments of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022 became law in July and comes into effect today 1st December. According to Citizen’s Information: “The Act, introduces new rules about how employers share tips, gratuities and service charges amongst employees. It also […]

3 years ago

Great news for all the 9-5ers… Whisperings of a four day work week becoming the norm have been swirling for what feels like years. In the summer Britain participated in a six month trial whereby workers only worked four days, with no loss of pay. Unsurprisingly, the companies that took part in the Irish […]

3 years ago

There has been a major increase in burglaries. The Irish public is being urged to be extra vigilant in the run-up to Christmas after a stark rise in burglaries. There has been a 33% increase in the number of break-ins in Ireland. The stark rise in home burglaries is a major concern, especially as we […]

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“Using a donor’s individual behaviours to determine if that person is eligible to give blood makes the process fairer and more inclusive.” As of today, 28th November, the Irish Blood Transfusion Service will assess each potential donor individually instead of excluding whole groups. The hope is for blood donations to be more inclusive, and that […]

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Wendy’s re-entered the UK market last year, with 25 restaurants currently open. We always get a little excited when an American fast food chain arrives on the Emerald Isle. Who can forget the one day In-N-Out event of last year? Well, talk of Wendy’s arrived in Ireland first circulated last year, and now it […]

3 years ago

The Celtic Interconnector will create enough power for up to 450,000 households. Micheál Martin has signed off today on an underwater cable that will connect Ireland’s electricity network to France’s; the cable would run between Cork and Brittany. According to The Journal: “The Celtic Interconnector will have the capacity of 700 megawatts of electricity, […]

3 years ago

‘What an underhanded, downright rotten trick’ An anti-vegan, so-called “sausage expert”, had to eat his own words after praising a “lovely” plant-based banger after being fooled live on TV in a reputation ruining moment. The amusing moment unfolded on an episode of Jeremy Vine’s self-titled show on Channel 5 where he invites panellists and guests […]

3 years ago

The Head Plan was forced to let staff go and will experience serious shipping delays coming up to Christmas. Anyone who loves to journal, or are really into their self-care will have heard of The Head Plan. This Irish business was set up by qualified life coach Denise Kenny Byrne and her husband Ciaran […]

3 years ago

Wholegreen siopa has been transformed. As of today 25th November, Wholegreen siopa and caife has reopened as Black Square café in Letterkenny. Wholegreen siopa in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal has been an institution for its locals. The plant-based café and shop made all its food daily on the premises using only high quality seasonal ingredients, […]

3 years ago

Black Friday is a prime time for fraudsters. Black Friday has officially landed (in what feels the longest lead up to it ever) and while it’s a great time to get some Christmas shopping in at a discounted price (especially given how tough times are) there are certain risks associated with the event. Given […]

3 years ago

The theme of this year’s Late Late Toy Show has been revealed! RTÉ has confirmed that this year’s Toy Show theme is The Wizard of Oz. Ryan Tubridy said this year’s show is one of the best. Speaking to RTÉ’s Newsday, Tubridy admitted he’s never been this excited about the show before. He said; “This […]

3 years ago

‘Hidden in full view for 60+ years to me’ Christmas is chocolate time, and no doubt there will be many people getting a familiar triangle of chocolate in their stocking this year. Toblerones have become one of the most popular festive treats, but even the biggest fans of the Swiss treat may not have noticed […]

3 years ago

Some Dose expand their coffee, cake, and craic empire in The Rebel County. After two and a half years in business, Some Dose have expanded to a new location. The coffee spot first launched in Cork in March 2020, a precarious time for hospitality to say the least. Despite those challenges, Some Dose persevered, […]

3 years ago

Give an extra special gift to your loved ones this Christmas. There’s something a little extra special about gifts that gives back, and these Irish businesses and organisations are providing just that. From Christmas cards, to candles, scarves, to beanies, these Irish items make wonderful gifts, whilst also giving back this Christmas time. Moonpig […]

3 years ago

Tragic news. Ireland’s most famous employment lawyer, Richard Grogan, has sadly passed away. The news was confirmed by Lawyers Against Homelessness on Wednesday (23 November). “Remembering our esteemed and most generous colleague Richard Grogan who gave selflessly of his time, talent and genius to the homeless. Rest in peace Richard,” the group wrote. Grogan attended […]

3 years ago

The singer dubbed it her “best Christmas ever”. Cast your mind back to last Christmas, and you might remember we were all delighted by the news that indie singer Phoebe Bridgers was spending the holiday season with her boyfriend Paul Mescal and his family right here in Ireland. On Twitter, the memes were flooding our […]

3 years ago

The measures are designed to prevent young people from starting to vape. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Frank Feighan have received Government approval to introduce additional restrictions on the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes. Under the new proposals announced on Tuesday (22 November), the sale of e-cigarettes and related nicotine-inhaling products will […]

3 years ago

Have you put your Christmas tree up yet? For the most fiercely festive households, Christmas trees are already making their annual return, setting the tone for the next few weeks of festive feels. Some are getting the trees out of the box in the attic, while others hold out for a real one, dreaming of […]

3 years ago

Ireland has some difficult enough dishes when it comes to pronunciation. Research done by Word Tips found the most mispronounced words from each country, and Ireland’s entries may shock you. It turns out that Goody is the most mispronounced dish of Irish origin. They discovered this by analysing the number of listens on the […]

3 years ago

A beautiful gesture. The family of the late Vicky Phelan have invited the public to Kilkenny this Sunday for a celebration of her life with them. The CervicalCheck campaigner sadly passed away from cervical cancer last Monday and was laid to rest on Thursday in a private ceremony. Now, her family have asked members of […]

3 years ago

Cross it off the 2022 bucket list. Bad news for anyone hoping to see some snow this Christmas as it’s looking unlikely for the country in the weeks leading up to December 25th. Snow has been hitting parts of the UK over the last number of days as the temperature plummets as many saw it […]

3 years ago

You can expect overspending, bridal parties, and secular ceremonies from your Irish pals getting married this year. Irish wedding venue website Save My Day have released the top trends amongst those getting married, with some unexpected findings. They surveyed 600 brides and grooms to garner these results. Co-Owner of SaveMyDay.ie, Shell Holdens says this of […]

3 years ago

Black Friday is this week. Gardaí have issued a warning to online shoppers as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, to make people aware of online scammers. The call comes as there is set to be as much as €26 million will be spent on shopping in the Black Friday sales. New figures now show […]

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Look no further than these Irish authors when doing your Christmas shopping this year. Ireland has a rich literary history. No matter the genre, there’s a host of novels by Irish authors that are incredible. Whether you love non-fiction writing, or a classic love story, we have a novel for you. Or, if you […]

3 years ago

If the only time you read is over the holidays, this article is for you! One of best pastimes during these cold winter nights is reading; some wait all year just to settle down with a few good books on the sofa. All over Ireland there are an abundance of amazing Irish bookshops, so […]

3 years ago

Some people did not get the memo that the boom, is in fact, not back. Despite the incredibly difficult economic climate we are currently living in, Moet Hennessy is actually facing a champagne shortage because of increased demand. In an interview with Bloomberg, Chief Executive Philippe Schaus said, “we are running out of stock” this […]

3 years ago

Is there any better way to drink boba? We think not. Plus & Minus in Cork have created the most adorable drinking cup for your boba in the form of boba bear cups. They resemble giant gummy bears, with ample room for the large straws required for sucking up the pearls. Besides the adorable […]

3 years ago

If you haven’t booked yours in already, I highly suggest that you do so now! Now that we’re just 6 weeks out from Christmas, it really is crunch time when it comes to booking your tickets for silly season activities, of which we have tons in Ireland. There would be many more spots on […]

3 years ago

We are keeping Vicky’s friends and family in our thoughts during this heartbreaking time. Irish cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has passed away, at the age of 48. The Limerick native was among the hundreds of women impacted by the CervicalCheck scandal. Vicky underwent a smear test in 2011, and was given the all-clear. However, in 2014, […]

3 years ago

One of life’s deepest questioned answered. What may have been an obvious revelation to some, is brand new information to others. That’s correct – people are just finding out that they have never know what the HP stands for on HP sauce. The delicious, tangy brown condiment is favourite in British and Irish meals, however […]

3 years ago

“Our internal review process was not properly followed.” Fast-food chain KFC have issued an apology for a misguided email promotion that encouraged customers to purchase from them to remember Kristallnacht. According to screenshots shared online, the app alert said, “Memorial day for the Reich pogrom night. Treat yourself to more tender cheese on your […]

3 years ago

Congratulations to us. Ireland has been named the most desirable island in Europe at the Wanderlust Travel Awards 2022. Throughout the year, readers of the UK magazine Wanderlust were asked to vote for their most desirable destinations around the world. The outlet said it received tens of thousands of votes before revealing the winners at […]

3 years ago

From a vegan cookbook to assist your transition to plant-based, to incredible recipe adaptations of all your fave fried food, there’s a little something for every kind of chef in this list. Stuck on what to buy for the Remi in your life (a Ratatouille reference for those unsure). Support local this year by buying […]

3 years ago

The policy has inched closer to becoming law. Yesterday, the Irish Government introduced a new domestic violence leave policy to the committee stage in the Dáil. This proposed law would give survivors of domestic abuse five days of paid time off, and it would form part of the Work Life Balance Bill. However, as it reaches […]

3 years ago

“Unfortunately we have had to take the most difficult decision to close our doors a little early for the winter.” Fika Rooftop bar, based in Bray, has quickly become a go-to spot for food and drink. They opened in summer 2020 and became instantly successful for their sensational small plates, cocktails, and of course, their […]

3 years ago

“It’s not goodbye but it’s definitely very sad.” After 13 years in business, Rye River Café is closing their premises at the Square in Kilcock. Once voted Kildare’s best café, Rye River has been a sole part of the Kilcock community since it first appeared in 2009. Today, Wednesday 9th November, is their last […]

3 years ago

“This enables over 2k additional events to take place across the country in both licensed & unlicensed venues.” Under the Night-Time Economy Support Scheme, over 400 venues, including bars and nightclubs, will receive State funding. According to The Journal, “A night-time task force recommended that a new scheme should be developed to support venues, such […]

3 years ago

If only this had existed during the Cáca Milis era… perhaps Paul would still be with us. And if you don’t know what Cáca Milis is, get to know (although apologies, bit of a spoiler above). I’ll leave the YouTube link below for all the uncultured people who were not subjected to watching this 18 […]

3 years ago

A love story for the ages. Yesterday, it was reported that singer Phoebe Bridgers and Irish actor Paul Mescal are engaged. The pair have been dating for some time, having interacted at first on Twitter in May 2020. After finishing Normal People, Phoebe told the world that she was left feeling “sad and horny”. Paul, who played […]

3 years ago