The purchase will present a positive conservation opportunity for the organisation. The National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) have officially completed their purchase of the Black Valley land in Kerry. The NPWS’ mission is to secure the conservation of a representative range of ecosystems, advise on the protection of habitats and species, to manage and […]

2 years ago

Olivia Rodrigo imitating Passportgate was not on our 2023 bingo card, but here we are. Ever since the release of Driver’s License in 2021, Olivia Rodrigo has quickly risen to fame, with every song she’s subsequently released rising up the charts. Everyone wondered could her second album Guts possibly live up to the success of […]

2 years ago

Such a powerful moment. Rose of Tralee co-host Kathryn Thomas was moved to tears by one of the Roses’ stories on the second night of the event. When Clare Rose Aisling O’Connor took to stage, she opened up about the loss of both of her parents in recent years and how her community came together […]

2 years ago

Next year celebrates 20 years of EP. Electric Picnic organisers have announced that the festival will take place two weeks earlier in 2024, as they prepare to celebrate 20 years of existence. The festival posted on socials today that next year’s festival will take place from August 16-18 and that Loyalty Early Bird tickets are on sale now. In a […]

2 years ago

Serious last orders vibes. A new report has revealed that over 2,000 pubs in Ireland have closed since 2005, a national decline of 22.5%. The report, carried out by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), has shown that the rate of decline in pubs across the country has been accelerated since Covid, with over […]

2 years ago

According to reports, the former RTÉ presenter has been approached by GB News. It was revealed last week that the former Late Late Show host would not be returning to his radio show on RTÉ after Director General Kevin Bakhurst confirmed negotiations between the two had broken down. The Sun has now reported that GB News has been in contact […]

2 years ago

This will be Kathryn Thomas’ first-time presenting the show. Kathryn Thomas has defended the Rose of Tralee festival, which takes place annually in Co. Kerry, following criticism that it’s out-dated. The RTE star, who will co-host with Daithi O Se, claims the competition has been ‘modernised.’ A number of rules have been refreshed in order to meet present-day standards […]

2 years ago

A newcomer has taken the top prize. Last night (Monday, August 21) the Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road hosted the Bar of the Year 2023 awards ceremony. This awards night celebrates the very best bars all over the country, with one winning the top prize, the Bar of the Year, which went to Dublin spot […]

2 years ago

“Let the public pick somebody.” In the wake of the news that Ryan Tubridy will not be returning to RTÉ anytime soon to jump back into his radio show, his seat remains empty. With that spectacle now behind us, speculation over who is going to fill his seat will undoubtedly come to the fore over the next […]

2 years ago

She will “play an important part” when it comes to wellbeing services. Sandi, a gorgeous golden retriever, has become a therapy dog for Belfast hospice Marie Curie on Knock Road. She comes from the NI charity Therapy Dog, and is accompanied by her handler Alistair King, who set up the organisation.  The hospice took […]

2 years ago

Ever wondered where Snickers got their name from? Made by the same brand, Mars Inc, the Snickers name actually goes back to the name of a horse which belonged to the founders of the Mars company Ethel and Frank. The story goes that the couple had invested in land and bought a 3,000 acre horse […]

2 years ago

These restrictions are set to be put in place by next month. Owners and importers of dogs with cropped ears will face hefty fines or possible jail time with new legislation set to be introduced to target the inhumane practice. Cropping relates to the practice of cutting off part or all of a dog’s ears, and sometimes […]

2 years ago

Whether you’re into an intimate gathering, or a party of 200. We’re in the middle of wedding season, and if it’s got you thinking about where your perfect venue might be, whether there’s an engagement ring on your finger or not, then you might want to consult this list, put together by Save My Day. […]

2 years ago

This is just bizarre. When her friend attempted to charge each of her bridesmaids 10,000 AUD (€5,946), ‘Grace’ (for privacy reasons) had to put her foot down. The Australian woman called up an evening radio station, Smallzy’s Surgery, to find out if she was making the right decision by backing out of bridesmaid duties due to […]

2 years ago

Impacts include localised flooding, wave overtopping, and power outages. All 32 counties in Ireland have been hit with weather warnings as heavy rain and thundery downpours are set to extend nationwide during Friday evening (August 18th). A result of the newly named Storm Betty, the most severe of these warnings is a Status Orange wind […]

2 years ago

Who do you think will win? The Rose of Tralee is back for its 62nd year, and its second year following the pandemic. Westmeath’s Rachel Duffy became the very first representative of the Lake County to be crowned the Rose of Tralee in 2022, and betting sites are already giving their considered take on who […]

2 years ago

“It is my view that trust between the parties has broken down.” Director-General of RTÉ, Kevin Bakhurst confirmed that RTÉ has concluded negotiations with Ryan Tubridy, and that there is no current plan for his return at this time. Tubridy finished up as host of The Late Late Show in May but stepped down from […]

2 years ago

The cable car only reopened nine weeks ago. Ireland’s only cable car, and the only cable car that crosses open seawater in Europe, has closed on seven different occasions since it reopened to the public on Friday June 9th. This comes after an upgrade that cost €1.6 million. Reasons behind these closures include “technical” issues, […]

2 years ago

The question on everyone’s minds. Despite Electric Picnic taking place at the beginning of September, a generally fair-weathered month, every year in recent memory has seen a substantial amount of rainfall occur at the festival. This naturally generates a considerable amount of fear and dread in the hearts of the 70,000 people with EP tickets […]

2 years ago

There’s time left for a summer staycay yet. The New York Times recently published an article entitled: “In Ireland’s ‘Forgotten County,’ a Tiny Inn Does It Right” in which they sing the praises of Donegal B&B Breac House. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Breac House (@breac.house) We’re not surprised […]

2 years ago

Charge your phone while you swing on a hammock quaffing champagne – what’s not to love? While many will be preparing to suit up festival style for Electric Picnic 2023, awaiting performances from the likes of Billie Eilish, Fred Again, and The Killers, seasoned EP-goers may be anticipating the long weekend that comes with little […]

2 years ago

It’s the most convenient time to do it, but also the most risky. Most people find that there’s no better time to charge your iPhone than when you’re asleep at night. Waking up in the morning, both fully recharged, it sets the tone for the rest of the day however Apple have warned that doing […]

2 years ago

“It is highly unusual to find additional hidden treasures in heritage properties.” Johnstown Castle in County Wexford has been undergoing restoration works over the last few years, which led to the discovery of a secret room this week, believed to have gone unnoticed for decades. The castle has been standing for over 800 years and […]

2 years ago

The outage caused mayhem at ATMs last night. Anyone with a Bank of Ireland account may have found themselves unable to access the online banking portal yesterday. Rumours soon began to circulate that customers could withdraw more funds than they had in their accounts. This led to huge queues up at Bank of Ireland ATMs, […]

2 years ago

Buddy was returned to his owner, safe and sound. On Sunday August 13, Sligo Bay RNLI’s volunteer crew were called to the scene where a dog had become stranded on a sandbank at Culleenamore near Strandhill in Ballisodare Bay. According to their website, the dog, Buddy, had been on a walk with his owner, and […]

2 years ago

Ireland’s figures surpass many other other European countries’. As a parent or guardian, maybe the headline reassures you… or maybe it sends a chill up your spine. Regardless of how you feel, there is no denying the cold hard facts. While there has been an exodus of young people immigrating to the likes of Australia, […]

2 years ago

There are no reported injuries. Kildare emergency services are currently on the scene of a major fire that broke out at a McDonald’s restaurant in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Images of the scene shared on social media show huge plumes of thick black smoke emerging from the building. It is understood that a car caught fire […]

2 years ago

It’s exactly one month away today. Soon we will bid farewell to the summer holidays (even though it has felt like anything but for the last four weeks) and say hello to the Autumn/Winter season, which only means two things. The return of Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and of course, Friday nights watching The Late Late […]

2 years ago

“This, as with every year, has caused untold hurt and upset to victims of the IRA.” A performance by The Wolfe Tones on the closing night of the Belfast festival Féile an Phobail at the weekend is generating controversy in Northern Ireland. On Sunday night, the band played their song ‘Celtic Symphony’ – a track written […]

2 years ago

Everything else is pink at the moment, why not pasta? Barbiecore is so in right now, and while it’s mostly manifesting in the form of fashion and interior decorating, none other than Kim Kardashian has put Barbiecore rigatoni on the map. Or rather, her daughter North has. Kim recently uploaded an Instagram story of her […]

2 years ago

The recruits can return if they have their tattoos removed. Three trainee officers have been sent home from Garda training college in Templemore, Co Tipperary for having visible tattoos. It is understood that the tattoos were visible on the cadets’ lower arms, which would be visible if they were to wear a short sleeve uniform. They were […]

2 years ago

Staff were allegedly given just one week of notice. Gate Cinemas have announced that their Cork branch, based on the North Main Street, will be closed from Monday 14 August to allow for a “major refurbishment“. They took to social media to share the news, which involves the name changing from Gate Cinemas Cork to […]

2 years ago

The sale has attracted international attention. O’Doherty’s Keep, a 14th century Donegal landmark in Buncrana, is currently up for sale for €175,000. The current owner has decided to put it on the market due to “health reasons“, hoping that whoever purchases the landmark will “be sensitive to the preservation of the Keep“. The landmark […]

2 years ago

Westlife star Mark Feehily has teased his return to the stage, as well as a potential homecoming gig sometime next year. Mark sadly announced a few months ago that he would be stepping back from the boyband as Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan and Kian Egan continued the summer leg of their Wild Dreams tour. The singer announced […]

2 years ago

Other holidaymakers have reported the same issue at this Mykonos restaurant. US tourist Amber Pace got the shock of her life when she was handed an extortionate bill while out for a meal in Greece. She told of how she went out while on holidays for dinner, had two drinks and squid and was handed […]

2 years ago

Ocean temperatures also rose last month. July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, the European Union’s climate observatory, Copernicus, has confirmed. While Ireland spent the month of July under a constant cover of rain, the rest of the world was baking, with huge heatwaves spanning mainland Europe. “The month was 0.72C warmer than […]

2 years ago

Rest in power. A stunning tribute for the late Sinéad O’Connor has appeared at Bray Head ahead of her funeral. Creative agency The Tenth Man and mural specialists Mack Signs collaborated on the project to honour the singer, who passed away on July 26th. The tribute is a 30ft spelling of her first name, beneath […]

2 years ago

The Dirty Truth about food is out there. Netflix viewers have been left disgusted by one of the latest documentaries from the platform, Poisoned. ‘Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food’ to give it its full title, is based on the 2011 book ‘Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way […]

2 years ago

Ideal for when you don’t feel like eating vegan. The Saucy Cow, who started out as a vendor for truly dirty (and delicious) plant-based food and now have a brick and mortar spot in Dublin’s city centre, have just launched in Ireland’s rebel county. The beloved Dublin vegan spot took to socials earlier in the […]

2 years ago

“I’m just assuming they are still coming.” A man who had a fleeting but memorable role in Titanic as a child has revealed that he still gets paid for his appearance, but has not cashed in any of the cheques recently because of a change of address. Reece Thompson was five-years-old when he played the role of […]

2 years ago

And they are in need of names. Fota Wildlife Park has welcomed three new members to their resort, these absolutely adorable red panda cubs. The new arrivals were born in early June to their mother Laxmi and father Grga, and the red panda cubs (one male and two female) are in need of names. Once […]

2 years ago

The singer is in a new relationship, according to reports. Singer Una Healy has reportedly started dating an Irish comedian. According to reports, the singer has moved on with comedian Stephen Mullan. Una was previously involved with boxer David Haye but called off their relationship this year. She claims she was “hood-winked” into a throuple […]

2 years ago

The notices are in effect across seven different local authorities following a dispute with water workers. Waterford, Tipperary and Cork have all been affected by boil water notices as 17 water treatment plants are being picketed by workers. The strike is set to run until Friday night. This comes after Unite members voted to reject […]

2 years ago

We’re going to be waiting a good bit longer for party time to last until the wee hours of the morning. Following years of lockdowns and the closure of the night life industry in Ireland, the news that clubs could get new licensing to stay open as late as 6am if they so choose was […]

2 years ago

Festival goers… it ain’t looking good. Anyone travelling to Altogether Now this bank holiday weekend may want to pack plenty of waterproofs, as the constant rain isn’t looking like it’s going to let up anytime soon. The east and west will provide the starting ground for incoming showers, but they’re due to spread nationwide across […]

2 years ago

The family made a statement on his passing last night. Angus Cloud, best known for his role as Fezco in Euphoria, which he starred in alongside Zendaya and Hunter Schafer, passed away on July 31st. The actor was born in California, but a large part of his family is based in Ireland. His family released […]

2 years ago

Boujee on a budget. If you have a barbecue coming up (weather permitting of course) and you want to really impress your guests, picking up some Irish wagyu beef is the way to go. Waygu beef is renowned worldwide for having a unique tender texture and buttery flavour profile due to the characteristic marbling of […]

2 years ago

All-in-one weddings are all the rage. 80% of couples in Ireland opt for an all-in-one approach to their wedding day, where they want their ceremony and reception to occur at the same location. One reason all-in-one wedding venues have risen in popularity so much is to avoid the transport emissions that comes from having the […]

2 years ago

Astronomy experts have provided advice as to how to best witness the phenomenon. Astronomy Ireland is encouraging people to look to the skies at certain times next week as a supermoon will be visible above Ireland. As NASA explains, this phenomenon occurs when the moon is full and its orbit is at its closest point to Earth. When this […]

2 years ago

The singer made her wishes known to her children from a young age. The singer previously opened up about plans she had in place in order to care for her kids when she is no longer here. Speaking to People in 2021, the singer said: “When the artists are dead, they’re much more valuable than when they’re […]

2 years ago