Are we all going insane a little bit? A TikToker is convinced that a deleted scene has magically ‘reappeared’ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and many others agree. Filmed in the infamous Hogwarts Great Hall, the wizarding school welcome Durmstrang Institute and Beauxbatons Academy of Magic to compete in the Triwizard Tournament. It’s […]

3 years ago

There’s some beautiful venues to choose from here. Given that it’s Veganuary, we’re revisiting the list wedding website Save My Day put together of Ireland’s best vegan friendly wedding venues. Finding vegan friendly spots can be tricky; I’ve personally never been to a wedding that offered many plant-based options, but as veganism becomes more popular, […]

3 years ago

It’s 2023 after all. Rumours have been rife over the last week when it comes to Una Healy’s relationship with David Haye and model Sian Osborne, but they now seem to be confirmed. According to reports by The Sun, the three are confirmed to be in a throuple and grew close last year when The Saturdays […]

3 years ago

“Prada Peter” found out Poppies wasn’t a drive-thru the hard way. Irish comedian Joanne McNally took to Instagram stories to reveal her rather “spicy” beginning to 2023. While the Killiney native first discussed a recent bout of the vomiting bug, her year was set to get worse, with her boyfriend Alan Byrne (known as […]

3 years ago

All here for bao buns to become a major food trend in 2023. Anyone who has tried BaoBun Street Food will know they do some of the best baos around (although James Corden will never know on account of being banned from all branches following Omelette-gate). BaoBun have one location in Dublin on Aungier […]

3 years ago

Sad news for anyone who spends their time teeing off at The Heritage. After nearly two years in business, Seve’s Restaurant of luxury Laois golf resort The Heritage, has made the difficult decision to close. They took to Instagram to share the news with their loyal customers, stating: “After a very challenging year with […]

3 years ago

Tell us something we don’t know. We’ve had our suspicions for some time now, but it now appears to be official – the Irish accent is one of the sexiest in the world. That’s according to a study by Best Casinos, which surveyed UK respondents on the accents they find most and least attractive, and perhaps to […]

3 years ago

Ireland’s Minister for Integration described the practice as “cruel”. The practice of “conversion therapy”, which attempts to change the sexual or gender orientation of LGBTQ+ people is set to be outlawed. Ireland’s Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman told the Irish Mirror that he plans on banning the “cruel process”. This move would bring Ireland in line with […]

3 years ago

“We are likely to see more pressure.” The Minister for Health has said that there will be likely more pressure put on Irish hospitals due to the rise in respiratory illnesses in the coming weeks. This comes after it was reported that hospitals saw the highest number of people waiting on trolleys ever recorded in […]

3 years ago

If your first day back to work after Christmas is sending you over the edge, then perhaps a spot of good news is in order? Christmas is officially over. Lidl is overrun with free weights in the middle aisle, and you’re desperately counting down the days until you’re paid again. Summer is a long way […]

3 years ago

Very interesting… Paul Mescal was spotted over the weekend on a coffee date with none other than Angelina Jolie amid his split from fiance Phoebe Bridgers. The Daily Mail published photos of the Maynooth native hanging out in a coffee shop with the Hollywood A-Lister, as well as her 16-year-old daughter Shiloh. They then reported […]

3 years ago

There has been chaos in UK Aldi stores following the drink’s launch. If you were hoping to nab a couple of bottles of Prime, sorry to disappoint. Aldi Ireland have just confirmed they will not be stocking Logan Paul’s hydration drink on Irish shelves. In a comment to the Irish Mirror, a spokesperson for […]

3 years ago

A cheerful statistic to brighten the first week of 2023. A MyHome.ie report has found that the average price of a house is now nearly eight times the average wage. According to The Journal, “The report, published this morning, found that the average household residential purchase in the third quarter of 2022 was €370,000, […]

3 years ago

Taxis are about to get more expensive. Anyone who has tried to get a taxi in a major town or city lately will know it is no easy task. However, for those who do manage to nab one, there’s some bad news on the way, as Free Now taxis are about to get even […]

3 years ago

The Taoiseach has pledged to adopt a Covid-style approach in a bid to solve the Irish housing emergency. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has expressed his lament towards Ireland’s housing crisis, stating that it is holding the country back, while pledging to tackle the issue in a manner similar to how his Government approached Covid-19. Acknowledging the […]

3 years ago

Consider this our way of memorialising our favourite Irish Twitter moments. Unfortunately it may be the beginning of the end for Twitter. There have been ups, downs, and everything in between, but one thing is for certain. While it can also be a cesspool for negativity and scare-mongering, Twitter can also be a place for […]

3 years ago

Stay warm and dry. Met Éireann has issued two new Status Yellow weather warnings as the year draws to a close in typically unsettled fashion. The first such missive is a rain warning, with eight counties listed – Cavan, Donegal, Longford, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo. According to the national forecaster, heavy rain in these counties will […]

3 years ago

Appointments are now available. The Health Service Executive will offer the Covid-19 booster vaccine to anyone in Ireland aged between 18 and 49. It follows a previous warning issued by HSE officials anticipating the “highest pressure ever seen” on the Irish health system during the Christmas and New Year period. As of Thursday morning (29 December), 723 […]

3 years ago

It’s the second year in a row the club has received a donation from the Oscar winner. A charity appeal run by Ireland’s biggest book club has once again received a €5,000 donation from Hollywood A-lister Russell Crowe. The Rick O’Shea Book Club is running its fifth annual Christmas appeal this year and had set […]

3 years ago

Believe it or not, it wasn’t all bad news. Let’s address the elephant in the room. It’s been a fairly bad year for news. We’re about three crises deep in this country when it comes to housing, cost-of-living, and energy, and all over the world things seem to be going tits up (overturning of […]

3 years ago

Alright, who’s cutting onions around here? Nothing like a super sweet story to pull on the heart strings this festive season. The last few days of endless scrolling on Twitter have produced many a meme or funny hashtag, but this story is about as wholesome as it gets. Twitter user Noel Mc (@NoelMcuk) shared […]

3 years ago

We knew it. Every bloody year Christmas seems to pass in the blink of an eye! You may want to think twice about taking the Christmas lights down just yet. Apparently, leaving your Christmas lights up is actually good for your mental health. Who knew? According to Chicago environmental and design psychologist Dr. Sally Augustin, […]

3 years ago

The ITIC say there is a “long road ahead” as tourism is “very vulnerable”. Despite 2022 being a good year for Irish tourism, CEO of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) Eoghan O’Mara Walsh has stated that it won’t return to pre-pandemic levels until 2026. In a conversation with RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Walsh said […]

3 years ago

The President has called for solidarity and warmth for Christmas. President Michael D Higgins has delivered his annual Christmas message to his country, the watching world, and to refugees who have fled to Ireland for safety in 2022. At the beginning of his speech, the President spoke of emerging from “the shadows of Covid-19” and […]

3 years ago

This hack is a game-changer. Monopoly has been a family favourite since its inception in the 1930s, revered the world over for its ability to both elevate boredom and absolutely obliterate relationships. While many a family has dusted off the board game when there’s nothing left to watch on the telly, many have quickly regretted […]

3 years ago

He’s on his way! Santa has shared a special message with the children of Ireland. Father Christmas told kids to be in bed early on Christmas Eve as he prepares to deliver presents all around the world. Speaking to Morning Ireland, Santa confirmed that he will be visiting every child in Ireland, no matter where […]

3 years ago

She was the same age as Lindsay Lohan is today There can be no doubt that Home Alone is one of the best Christmas films of all time, and it’s rare the festive season feels complete without at least one watch of it. But even more than three decades after the film’s release, there are still some […]

3 years ago

Colour us surprised. In a possibly shocking turn of events, Ireland has the highest life expectancy of all countries in the EU. In a recent report called The Health in Ireland: Key Trends in 2022, put together by the Department of Health, Ireland’s average life expectancy is 82 years. Not only that, but Ireland’s […]

3 years ago

What did your child ask for Christmas this year? An Post has delivered over 125,000 Santa letters to the North Pole this year. An Post confirmed that letters arrived from children all around Ireland. Their staff made sure they all arrived in the North Pole before the 25th. One child even sent their Santa letter […]

3 years ago

Great to hear. Like many other services, Fitbit has released bespoke “year in review” data, uncovering global findings related to activity, sleep, stress and more across its community in 2022. In good news for Irish-based users of the fitness company’s products, Ireland ranked among the top five countries in the world for achieving the most […]

3 years ago

Something to keep in mind if you’re working Christmas Day. To support the Irish Emergency Services this festive season, Circle K are offering free hot drinks for all members on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re into flat whites, hot chocolate, or just a classic cup of tea, if you work for the […]

3 years ago

Have Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers called it quits? Normal People star Paul Mescal and singer Phoebe Bridgers have reportedly broken up. According to JustJared, Mescal and Bridgers have reportedly called off their engagement. The singer is now allegedly dating Bo Burnham after the pair were spotted together in New York City. The pair were on […]

3 years ago

Bringing a whole new meaning to a packed lunch. You may be familiar with Masseytown has the spot that does the Sunday roast burrito (stunning vibes altogether) so we know they take food seriously. The owner, Tom Creedon, wasn’t going to be without proper sustenance ahead of his trip to Qatar for the World […]

3 years ago

Ideal for when you can’t make face heading to the drive-thru. McDonald’s Ireland have announced a nationwide delivery deal with Deliveroo as of this week. The tie-up means that customers across Ireland can now enjoy McDonald’s delivered to their door by Deliveroo from over 55 McDonald’s sites in Ireland covering Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, […]

3 years ago

Brrr. It looks like we could get a white Christmas after all as Met Eireann is predicting that snow is on the way. The national forecaster has issued three alerts this morning, with a Status Orange and a Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning set to end at midday. The warnings are to be […]

3 years ago

Forget about Kevin; it’s Eoin at home alone this Christmas! Home Alone may be everyone’s favourite Christmas movie, but are there ways we could improve on the original story? Maybe by, making it Irish, say? Set in Clone, County Monaghan, Eoin wishes his family would disappear after a day dealing with their beratement. Sure […]

3 years ago

Some sad news for those hoping to witness the Winter Solstice. The Office of Public Works (OPW) live-streamed the Winter Solstice at Newgrange in 2020 and 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions. This was a great initiative as it gave many people the chance to witness the spectacular event who normally would never get to. […]

3 years ago

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you best check out this newly opened spot in Cork. Hoban’s Treats first launched in early 2021 by Justice Doyle where they started off by selling gluten free desserts such as mini rolls, torte cakes, and mini treats. These were available to order from their website in March […]

3 years ago

We’re glad truly important business is being discussed within the Dáil. Ireland has felt unprecedented cold temperatures in the last week, leaving many children and adults alike concerned over the big trip Santa is to make in just 11 days times. As someone coming from the North Pole, you’d hope he’s accustomed to the […]

3 years ago

This will come as a relief for motorists across the country. Anyone with a car will know how much the price of petrol and diesel skyrocketed in 2022. At one point they were both costing more than €2 per litre, which only added to the current cost-of-living crisis in Ireland. The price of diesel […]

3 years ago

Get wrapped up. With an Orange ice warning set to come into place this evening, temperatures could drop as low as -11 degrees as the cold snap continues. A meteorologist at Met Éireann has said that temperatures could be the coldest since 2018 as the warning comes in for 19 counties. It is set to […]

3 years ago

This did not age well. Dorset company Wholesale Clearance UK is in a bit of a pickle as they try to sell 18,000 t-shirts sporting the message “England, World Cup winners 2022”. The t-shirts, which mimic the England team’s World Cup jerseys, feature a further message of “It’s Finally Home” (which for anyone living […]

3 years ago

Some tips and tricks for a vet-free Christmas. Being a proud dog auntie, I know how hard it is to resist the literal puppy-dog eyes when at the dinner table. I’ll even admit to slipping my puppy nephew Freddie some meat from my plates on more than one occasion over the years. However, tempting […]

3 years ago

We love to see it. The 2023 Golden Globes nominations were announced on Monday (12 December), with multiple Irish stars securing nods. Irish film The Banshees of Inisherin – which is arriving on Disney+ very soon – received eight nominations, the most of any movie. Its writer-director Martin McDonagh is in the running in the Best Director […]

3 years ago

Bray Head’s loss is Greystones’ gain. In October, Brew with a View announced that they were moving on from their location on Bray Head after their planning permission was refused by Wicklow County Council. However, a little thing like that wasn’t going to stop them from doing what they do best. While frequent trekkers […]

3 years ago

“This is not a goodbye, it’s a see you later.” The Old Yard in Kildare has made the decision to press pause on the business, and will cease trading from the 28th January 2023. The home store has gained a loyal customer base in the last ten years, and this will be disappointing news […]

3 years ago

You might want to think twice before signing up to this popular selfie app People are being warned about using a new artificial intelligence selfie app due to a disturbing detail in the terms and conditions. It’s very rare that any of us read the terms and conditions on anything, but it seems that this […]

3 years ago

There are still some tickets available if you’re looking to book in a Santa Experience. Whether you’re ready or not, Christmas is just weeks away now, which means it’s time for those traditional Santa experiences. For those who haven’t got any booked, and are looking to attend one, you’re in luck, as Santa’s House […]

3 years ago

She will be the first Irish person in space. Irish woman Rhiannon Adam has been selected to travel on the first civilian mission around the Moon. Titled the DearMoon project, the flight is scheduled to take place next year on Starship, a rocket developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. In 2018, Japanese billionaire entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa […]

3 years ago

Roy Keane said he needed a break from some ‘fellow pundits’ Roy Keane has revealed that he flew home from the World Cup in Qatar as people were starting to ‘get on his nerves.’ The Manchester United legend has been working at the tournament as a pundit for ITV, but decided to return to his […]

3 years ago