Imagine being a plus one at this… After one groom discovered that his soon to be bride was having an affair with his best man behind his back, he knew the perfect time to spill all to their loved ones was on the big day itself. Taking matters into his own hands, the groom, who […]

2 years ago

They have called out to the public of Ireland. The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has called on the public to report any incidents of animals being abandoned. According to head of education and media at the DSPCA, Gillian Bird, the existing legislation is robust and she hopes to see […]

2 years ago

The Primark/Penneys obsession is spreading on a global level. Over the summer, Primark will open three new stores in the US, one at Green Acres Mall in Long Island, New York on June 22nd, one at The Mills at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, New Jersey on July 6th and and one at Crossgates Mall in […]

2 years ago

They were the only Irish coffee roaster to make the top 10. Big news for Calendar Coffee as they have just been honoured with the title of third best coffee roaster in the world, by coffee connoisseurs Roastful. Calendar Coffee was the only Irish roaster to make it to the top 10, although Dublin-based roaster […]

2 years ago

Great news for sleepy people everywhere. Tripadvisor have revealed the Traveller’s Choice Hotel awards, and Clare hotel Dromoland Castle has won Ireland a number one spot as the best hotel for sleep globally. The award for World’s Best Hotel Sleep is a new subcategory to the Tripadvisor awards, but is nevertheless an important one, given […]

2 years ago

The fish-eating bird went extinct in Ireland 150 years ago. Ospreys are set to make a comeback to Ireland this summer, as a National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) project to reintroduce them is currently underway. RTÉ News reports that 12 osprey chicks are set to arrive from Norway to kick off the project. According […]

2 years ago

Netflix members will begin receiving updates on their accounts from today. Well, we knew this day was coming, and it is finally here. Netflix are officially kicking off their password crackdown in Ireland and the UK from today, meaning that if you share your Netflix account details with anyone outside of your household… well, prepare […]

2 years ago

Ducking finally! Nobody has ever meant ducking. We know that. WhatsApp knows that. But it will still correct it to ducking. If you’ve sent that message with ducking still in there, you’ll be happy to hear that you no longer need to reply with that little * message, along with the word you meant to say. That […]

2 years ago

For anyone who has failed to finish a book for bookclub. While the idea of a book club always sounds like a lovely and quaint way of spending time with friends, they’re quite simply just not for everyone. Most people enjoy the social element of the evening more than discussing character development, looking for an […]

2 years ago

No cause of death has been revealed. Irish actor Ray Stevenson has passed away at the age of 58, his publicist has confirmed. The Punisher: War Zone star featured in a number of big projects including King Arthur, the Thor films and shows like HBO’s Rome and the upcoming Disney+ series Ahsoka. Born in Lisburn […]

2 years ago

“The muzzle is off” Following a recent cryptic Instagram post, many think she is about to reveal everything that went down in her relationship with the couple. The Saturdays singer captioned a recent Instagram story saying “the muzzle is off.” According to sources close to the singer, Una left the trio after experiencing a wave […]

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Great news for Irish fans of scary stuff! The 2023 Scare Awards took place this week at ScareCON in Thorpe Park, where the biggest and best horror attractions in Europe were singled out for the achievements in all things scary. Ireland’s own Nightmare Realm took home one of the biggest awards, named 2023’s Best Scare […]

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The regulations come into effect in three years. New alcohol regulations have been signed into law by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly which now requires any product containing alcohol to state the calorie count. The new law also means they must now state the number of grams of alcohol in the product. The new label […]

2 years ago

The type of plane you travel on matters. If you’re heading away this summer and there is going to be a time change on arrival, knowing how to cope with jet lag properly is key to not losing a day or two. Catching up on the hours you’ve missed is important, but there are actually […]

2 years ago

The dog remained ‘cool, calm and positively regal’ during the descent A mountain rescue team were called in to save an unlikely casualty over the weekend. A tired dog which refused to walk back down England’s highest peak after hurting its paws. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) were called to Scafell Pike on Saturday after […]

2 years ago

“Peak pettiness or justifiable security?” There are many sources of potential conflict in the office, but perhaps none greater than the communal fridge. Whether it’s stuff being left in there for days and stinking the place out, or accusations of food theft, all sorts of arguments can arise the office kitchen. One office worker has […]

2 years ago

The tour will comprise of five of the original members. Iconic British pop band, S Club 7 has rebranded to S Club following the death of former band member, Paul Cattermole. Paul Cattermole was the founder of the band and died at his home in Dorset on April 6 – he was just 46 years […]

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The warning impacts those going away in May and June. Holidaymakers have been warned that two popular beaches on Spain’s Costa del Sol are set to be closed for a number of months during the summer. The Mirror has reported that both the Torrebermeja and Las Gaviotas beaches have been partially closed since March due to […]

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Get the sunnies out. Met Éireann has predicted a positive change in the weather for the coming week with high pressure approaching the country. After a week of miserable rainy conditions, the news of better weather will no doubt lift the nation’s spirits. Most of the gloom and drizzle is set to clear by Sunday […]

2 years ago

Great news for avid sea-swimmers. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have reported that the majority of Irish swimming spots have excellent water quality, with the exception of three locations. Out of 148 locations, 144 sites met or exceeded the minimum standards for bathing. 117 sites had excellent water quality, which is an improvement of two […]

2 years ago

“Maintaining a clean premises with constant and reliable access to hot water and electricity is a basic, legal and mandatory requirement of all food businesses.” Three closure orders and one prohibition order were served on Irish food businesses during April 2023, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The enforcement orders were issued […]

2 years ago

“The smell of the meat you cook makes us feel sick” A vegan has issued a ‘last warning’ to their neighbour because of a dispute over a barbecue and the smell of cooking meat. The conflict started a few days ago, when the vegan living near Perth, Australia, sent a letter to her neighbour, Kylie, […]

2 years ago

Met Éireann confirmed a stark rise in temperatures. The weather is finally set to improve after a week of heavy showers and thunderstorms. Met Éireann has confirmed the public can expect high temperatures and sunshine over the weekend. According to their latest report, temperatures will rise to 21 degrees on Saturday, May 13th. There will […]

2 years ago

“What’s good about actors is – and no offence – but they don’t care about an audience!” Graham Norton made a trip over to the United States to promote his show, Queen of the Universe, and told Seth Meyers how he gets his talk show guests to reveal their most embarrassing stories. The secret, Norton […]

2 years ago

The survivalist now only eats red meat. Bear Grylls has revealed he feels “embarrassed” that he used to promote veganism. Not too long ago, the adventurer and survivalist used to be vegan and even wrote a vegan cookbook. But his diet nowadays couldn’t be much different, as he now eats a diet that’s heavy on red […]

2 years ago

The chef announced the heartbreaking news on the show this morning. Ireland AM chef Joe Shannon has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. He was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in March 2021, but doctors confirmed his cancer is now terminal. He explained to hosts Alan Hughes and Muireann O’Connell that he wasn’t scared when […]

2 years ago

Supervalu are the latest to cut the cost of their own-brand bread. One by one, Irish supermarkets have been cutting the price of their own-brand bread in an attempt to alleviate the pressure of high grocery prices for consumers. According to RTÉ News, Supervalu is the latest to announce a price cut for their own-brand […]

2 years ago

We’ll take one of everything on the menu. The YesChef Awards took place in Dundalk this week and, as well as revealing the best hotel restaurant in Ireland, the best street food restaurant in the country was named as Unbeetable Food in Waterford. The food truck, which is located in Pickardstown service station in Tramore, offers a wide […]

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All of these spots have just been added to our must-visit list. The best hotel restaurant in the country has been revealed at the YesChef Awards in Dundalk this week. Taking place on Monday, May 8, the awards announced that the Shannon Springs Hotel in Clare had won the title of best hotel restaurant in Ireland. […]

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The five star hotel is the only Irish entry on their list. Just one Irish hotel made it onto Condé Nast’s list of what’s hot this year, and it was five-star establishment Cashel Palace in Tipperary. Why does this hotel sound familiar, you ask? Perhaps you’ve had the pleasure of staying there, or perhaps you’ve […]

2 years ago

“There are moments you should pause and there are moments you shouldn’t.” Ireland AM presenters and viewers were left in stitches after a blunder made by Anton Savage as he, Katja Mia and Elaine Crowley discussed communions. On Sunday morning, the three presenters were chatting about their own Holy Communions as thousands of kids across […]

2 years ago

Huge news for commuters everywhere. Towards the end of 2022, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said that contactless payment on public transport was a top priority for him, and that trials would be rolled out in the first half of 2023. According to The Journal, a spokesperson for Ryan has said that the first contactless […]

2 years ago

Be careful out there. Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm weather warning for six counties as rain is forecasted across the country today (Monday, 8 May). The weather warning is set to impact Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wicklow, Tipperary and is in place from midday until 8pm this evening. The national forecaster says that […]

2 years ago

‘I wasn’t going to sit back’ A pensioner has told how he spent one day in retirement before quitting and returning to work. Daryl Holmes, 72, had barely given retirement a chance when he decided it wasn’t for him and applied for a job at Wallsend McDonald’s in Sydney, Australia. The former disability sector worker […]

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Still no self-check-outs, though… Budget supermarket giant Tesco has opened the doors to its first-ever watering hole in Farringdon, London. Dubbed ‘The King in the Castle’, the boozer will start serving this weekend for the King’s Coronation, with prices starting at just 50p! A special menu featuring products from the Coronation range will be on […]

2 years ago

‘You guys are ordering six different things, and you’re just dumping it all onto a plate’ People from the culinary epicentre of the world known as America have started to get a bit judgy about how folk on the other side of the pond are consuming food. Home to such gastronomic delights as Twinkies, cheese […]

2 years ago

Have you been to any of these spots? As well as recently revealing what Ireland’s most popular staycation destinations on the service are, Airbnb has unveiled a list of the top 10 trending international destinations for Irish people using the vacation rental service ahead of this summer. Taking the top spot was Corralejo, a town located in […]

2 years ago

“I would not be a singer/songwriter had I not gone to Whelan’s” Ed Sheeran has revealed that a prominent Irish singer is to thank for his route into music after deeply inspiring him at a gig in Whelan’s. The Shape Of you singer told RTE’s Ryan Tubridy that he owes his career to Damien Rice […]

2 years ago

It’s the end of an era people. Gamers everywhere will be gutted to learn that GameStop are officially leaving the Irish market. They took to Instagram to share the news with their followers, saying: “We are disappointed to announce that GameStop Ireland will be closing. But while we’re here, we’ve got a range of discounts […]

2 years ago

“I will soon be leaving RTE” Caitríona Perry has announced she is leaving RTÉ after 16 years. The broadcaster confirmed the news in an emotional statement this afternoon. Alongside a photo of her taken in the RTÉ studio, Caitríona Perry confirmed the sad news. She revealed she will be working with the BBC after she […]

2 years ago

Important information to know as summer approaches. Airbnb has unveiled a list of the top 10 most popular staycation destinations for Irish people. In a statement released on Wednesday (3 May) ahead of what should be a busy summer for the vacation rental company, Airbnb stated that Letterkenny in Donegal was the top trending domestic […]

2 years ago

The former president bought the resort back in 2014. Former US President Donald Trump is set to make a trip to Ireland today, just under a month after current US President Joe Biden completed his tour here. Trump is said to be going on a private visit to his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare, […]

2 years ago

Climate models give it a 90 per cent chance of happening Scientists say an ‘El Niño’ weather event could bring the hottest day that the world has ever seen this year. After several years of concerningly high temperatures, the record books could be re-written yet again in the coming months due to a phenomenon that […]

2 years ago

A small world A photographer from the town of Dildo discovered an iceberg shaped like a penis off of the coast of Newfoundland in Canada. Ken Pretty posted a snap of the penis-shaped-ice to his Facebook page on Friday, resulting in plenty of comments about the phallic-shaped ice. “Took a piece off the Dicky Berg, […]

2 years ago

The restaurant says she “violated its policy” A waitress who refused to split a four-figure tip with her co-workers was told not to return to work by a disgruntled shift manager. Ryan Brandt served a table of more than 40 business execs in Oven & Tap, Arkansas, when one of them called her over to […]

2 years ago

She killed it. Billie Eilish made her return to the Met Gala this year to celebrate Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty – and she wore an Irish designer. The singer showed up at the star studded event in New York last night wearing a statement gown by Irish designer, Simone Rocha. The gown was […]

2 years ago

The multinational pub chain opened just under 10 months ago. Brewdog, a multinational brewery and pub chain, set up a Cork chain last summer, which joined their branches in London and Dublin. They launched on Washington Street in Cork, officially opening in July 2022, but according to reports from Cork Beo and the Irish Examiner, […]

2 years ago

“They say it’s better to have loved (and eaten good food!) and lost than to never have lost at all.” Beloved rooftop bar Perch took to Instagram today to announce that they would not be re-opening, after nearly two years in business. Perch first launched in May 2021, and quickly became a hotspot for Cork […]

2 years ago

And he has proof. A pub landlord says his boozer is haunted by the ghost of a dead drinker who knocks customers’ pints over and was even caught on CCTV making a glass explode. The creepy incidents have plagued the Coniston Tavern in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, with two unexplained occurrences captured on film. On Monday lunchtime, […]

2 years ago

PSA if you’ve been thinking of visiting any of these sites. Did you know that on the first Wednesday of every month, you can get free admission into nearly 40 heritage sites all around Ireland? No, we didn’t either, but it’s true. The Office of Public Works (OPW) tweeted to remind people of this monthly […]

2 years ago