Will you be tuning in? Celebrity Gogglebox Ireland is almost upon us, and the line-up is looking pretty star-studded, with everyone from comedians, pop stars, and podcasters settling in for a night of channel surfing. As VMTV marks 25 years of public service free-to-air broadcasting, a host of household names are joining the smash hit […]

2 years ago

This family-run business has been operating for over 30 years. Very sad news for the people of Killybegs, as Atlantic Treasures’ The Fish Stop, one of the only fish shops in the village, have announced that they are closing indefinitely due to a series of factors. The decision was made as a result of “the […]

2 years ago

“We felt naming the Journalist of the Year award in Lyra’s honour would be a fitting tribute to such a remarkable young woman.” One Young World, an annual summit that brings together young talent with the hopes of sparking social impact and change, have renamed their Journalist of the Year Award, calling it the Lyra […]

2 years ago

Time to show off your best Blades of Glory routine. This winter, Cork is welcoming a new ice rink to none other than Marina Market, providing another space in Ireland’s Rebel County for you to glide around in the lead up to Christmas. Run by the same people who have been doing Dundrum on Ice […]

2 years ago

Is your county impacted? Met Éireann has issued several new weather warnings over “heavy rain” and “very strong winds”. This is as Ireland is set to hit by the tail end of Hurricane Lee, which Weather Alerts Ireland states is expected to “push in on Tuesday, bringing wet and windy conditions”. The biggest of the alerts is a Status […]

2 years ago

Seen Oppenheimer? Now imagine that explosion times 22. Well folks, it appears that end times are upon us, as scientists have predicted the exact date that an asteroid could potentially smash into planet Earth exuding the force of 22 atomic bombs. The asteroid is named Bennu and passes the Earth every six years but scientists […]

2 years ago

This is not the first snake to go missing in Ireland as of late. Yesterday, a South American boa was happened upon by a family out walking at Cavehill in Belfast. Parents Sean Paul and Bronach managed to secure the snake, who has since handed over to the Northern Ireland Exotic Sanctuary; they are currently […]

2 years ago

It’s almost that time of year to let your freak truly fly. We’re halfway through September, which means Halloween is only six weeks away, and it’s time to get your ducks in a row, or your pumpkin stacked, and make a list of spooky activities you want to do during this frankly elite time of […]

2 years ago

The new employee will be paid €60,000 per year. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Kevin Bakhurst, the new Director General of RTÉ, had a strong reaction to the news that the on-set photographer for Fair City was being paid €80,000 per year to take 16 still photographs from show’s set. Within the same week, […]

2 years ago

Shocking it hasn’t sold already. When we first saw a tweet about The Conor Pass in Dingle being for sale, we thought it was surely a joke. However, after some research, and a quick email to the agent, it became clear this was in fact for real. If you so desire, and have the funds […]

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Will you be watching? Ireland’s very own Celebrity Gogglebox is set to air later this month and the first group of celebrities has been revealed. Tommy Tiernan, Hector Ó hEochagáin, and Laurita Blewitt will be on the couch for the ‘celebrity’ episode of Gogglebox Ireland. The trio will appear in the series which celebrates 25 years of VMTV. […]

2 years ago

The scam has already seen success for fraudsters in other countries. A new scam is being used by fraudsters to get banking customers to hand over remote access to their accounts, Bank of Ireland has warned. Detailing the scam, Bank of Ireland said that it begins with a customer receiving a call from someone claiming […]

2 years ago

A huge bualadh bos for Paul. Paul Mescal (Aftersun) has been included on TIME Magazine’s 100 Next list of influential people, which was announced yesterday (September 13). The Irish actor features in the Artists section, alongside names such as Emma Corrin (The Crown), Maya Hawke (Stranger Things), and author Emily Henry (Happy Place). The TIME […]

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It is just one of several planned timetable changes for later in the year. Irish Rail has proposed the introduction of a new morning train service from Dublin to Cork. In conjunction with the National Transport Authority, Irish Rail is planning to implement several alterations to its timetable from 10 December 2023. The company has published details of the proposed schedule […]

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“I would have thought we’d moved beyond that.” Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that songs like ‘Celtic Symphony’ have a “simplistic narrative” that is “hurtful to victims of violence”. He made the comments in an interview with Newstalk Breakfast on Tuesday (12 September) ahead of a Fianna Fáil think-in in a response to a question about the Wolfe Tones’ […]

2 years ago

“This expansion of the GP Visit Card scheme is a significant milestone” The scheme, which aims to provide free GP care to an estimated 430,000 people in Ireland, is now accepting applications via the HSE website. Yesterday (September 11th), an estimated 215,000 people became eligible for free GP care and saw the first of two phases of the […]

2 years ago

Run, don’t walk. I know it’s a little too early to mention Christmas, but there’s an offer on in Dunnes Stores at the moment that you just can’t miss. One of the best parts of the Christmas break is all the food available within arms reach. The kitchen will be full of tubs of Pringles, […]

2 years ago

It looks we’ll know where Tubs ends up pretty soon. Ryan Tubridy is in meetings with News UK for a potential on air position following his official exit from RTE just weeks ago. The Irish presenter was axed from the national broadcaster after uproar was caused over the 50-year-old’s salary. It was claimed that the Late […]

2 years ago

Live your best life at 30,000 ft. Let’s be real, if you’re a normal person flying to New York, chances are you’re not doing it in business class (and if you are, fair play, but can’t relate). Paul Quigley of News Whip is a regular Dublin – New York commuter, and he’s learned a few […]

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The most aesthetic insta backdrop If you’ve been looking for a wholesome day-time activity that doesn’t involve the usual perusing about town or going for food or drinks, then we think we have a class road-trip activity for you, before September ends. You can find Ireland’s largest lavender field in the North Wexford countryside. […]

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35 people chosen for the list in previous years have gone on to be nominated for or win Oscars. Irish actress Alison Oliver has been named as one of Variety’s “10 actors to watch for 2023”. Since 1998, the entertainment magazine has honoured rising stars through its list, which aims to herald “artists who are experiencing a […]

2 years ago

Make sure to say hello if you see them. Four members of An Garda Síochána have been deployed to France for the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off this weekend. According to their social media announcement, this was a request from the French authorities, for as long as Ireland is involved in the world cup, […]

2 years ago

The long-time pals are set to look into sexual boundaries in their brand-new show coming to E4. The comedy duo is set to head to Ibiza on a girls’ trip to discover where they are on the sexual spectrum, finding out how open-minded they really are or if they’re “prudes at heart”. The My Therapist Ghosted […]

2 years ago

“Wages are still unpaid, annual leave and sick pay is still owed, and redundancies are only now being processed” the Union reports. After months of uncertainty and controversy, the final Iceland stores have closed in Ireland. According to The Journal, the stores in Blanchardstown, Portlaoise, Fingal, Limerick, and Shannon shut their doors unexpectedly yesterday, with staff […]

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Listen up, budding photographers. Ballynahinch Castle, based in Galway, will host photography workshops with Podge Kelly at the helm this November, designed to help novices to get the most out of either their phone cameras or DSLR cameras, or both. The workshops will cover still life and landscape photography (weather permitting), with participants exploring the […]

2 years ago

In conversation with Harper’s Baazar, Saoirse Ronan has paid tribute to the late Sinéad O’Connor and other Irish female role models. The actress spoke about the pride she feels for her fellow Irish women in the entertainment industry, with a gorgeous tribute said about the Nothing Compares 2 U singer. The four-time Oscar nominee said she doesn’t […]

2 years ago

Murphy’s ice-cream are going global. Opening in 2000, Murphy’s Ice-Cream has exploded in popularity in the 23 years it’s been in operation. They have locations in Dublin, Killarney, Galway, Kildare, as well as their two Dingle spots, and their products are also sold in the likes of Fallon & Byrne, Supervalu, Donnybrook Fair, Avoca, and […]

2 years ago

Chris Evans described Tubridy as an ‘absolute legend of Irish broadcasting’. Ryan Tubridy appeared on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show in the UK on Wednesday morning (6 September), with Evans stating that the former RTÉ host was “window shopping”. Introducing Tubridy on his programme, the English presenter described his guest as an “absolute legend of Irish […]

2 years ago

Prevent some literal and metaphorical fires before they even start. Much as barbecue vibes are immaculate, achieving said vibes can invite a lot of stress into the Head Barbecuer’s life. Whether it’s food cooking too fast, too slow, or not realising its full potential in the absence of herbs and spices, there’s unfortunately a lot […]

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Road deaths increased by 23% from 2022 to 2023. Many Irish roads are set to have lowered speed limits, by 20km/h in some areas, due to the increase of road deaths in 2023. According to An Garda Siochana, as of September 5th, there have been 127 killed, and 117 collisions, in comparison to the 103 […]

2 years ago

Yes, really. According to Las Vegas wedding chapel, Chapel of the Flowers, who analysed worldwide elopement trends from Google search data over the last year, Ireland ranks as the 4th most popular spot for Americans to elope. Who’d have thunk it, huh? Perhaps unsurprisingly, the top destination for an American couple looking to elope is […]

2 years ago

People across Munster have reported of dusty rainfall covering their cars. While Ireland experiences the nicest weather it has had since June, with temperatures soaring to the mid-20s, Munster has been dealing with a strange phenomenon – Saharan dust. Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather has been documenting the Saharan dust cloud on his X account, […]

2 years ago

What a great time to be a UCC student. Some adorable news that’s bound to bring some joy to UCC students and faculty is that the campus has welcomed three therapy dogs in a new PAWS programme. According to the UCC website, this is the first programme of its kind in Ireland, which has an […]

2 years ago

Hints at the theme AND how to apply to be on the Toy Show are all here! 2022’s The Late Late Toy Show will go down in history for two reasons. (1) It was Ryan Tubridy’s final time hosting the special, which came as a surprise in hindsight, and (2) The Woo Guy… We’re now […]

2 years ago

“Graffiti on the walls that says, ‘We’re magic, we’re magic’.” The graffiti, as many of us know, said much more than that, and The Wolfe Tones were not going to change their lyrics for a second. The veteran Irish band drew a record crowd to the Electric Arena, on Sunday, and had the place bouncing. Electric Picnic […]

2 years ago

The pop-punk band were set to play at Dublin’s 3Arena next week. Blink-182 have postponed three of their upcoming gigs, including two in Ireland, due to an “urgent family matter” involving drummer Travis Barker. The US rockers were set to play in Glasgow on 2 September, at Belfast’s SSE Arena on 4 September and at Dublin’s 3Arena on […]

2 years ago

Does your name appear? Another season signals the end of summer in Ireland (not that we really got one this year) and with it a series of new storm names for the colder months ahead. While the weather is forecast to be relatively calm over the next week or so, Storm Agnes will be the […]

2 years ago

An average night in a Dublin Airbnb costs €211. A new study from CIA Landlords has revealed the best OECD countries to have an Airbnb property, with Ireland ranking at an eye-watering high. Dublin comes second to Reykjavik as the best destination to invest in an Airbnb, with average monthly revenues around £2,404 (€2809). The […]

2 years ago

The Irish Government has announced they are extending the free contraception scheme to include people under 30. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, confirmed that the scheme is set to include anyone aged between 27 and 30. The free contraception scheme has been open to women, girls and others who identify as transgender or non-binary since […]

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New tenancies have also dropped significantly. A new report from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) shows an 8.9% rent increase for new tenancies in Ireland in the first quarter of 2023, with 16 counties now having an average of €1,000. The report, which focuses on rent prices from those taking up new tenancies and not those already renting, showed the […]

2 years ago

You know autumn is truly here when PSLs are the menu again. The first sip of a Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) officially marks the beginning of the autumnal season. With Starbucks bringing the popular fall drink back next week, we can say goodbye to whatever that summer was and embrace the cosy grip of autumn, […]

2 years ago

It’s not too late for a little beach day. Summer is on the way out, it’s true, but that doesn’t mean a visit to the beach is off the cards until next year. Betfair have put together a list of the must visit hidden beaches in Ireland, and with the possibility of an Indian summer […]

2 years ago

The programme was launched at last year’s festival. Electric Picnic will see the return of drug surrender bins following last year’s pilot project, with the hopes of reducing harm at the festival and to raise awareness and an understanding of the Irish drug market. There will be 70 HSE-trained volunteers, five drugs.ie surrender bins, Drugs.ie tents at […]

2 years ago

The mural was originally unveiled in 2019 after the journalist’s untimely death. A mural in Orlando Florida of journalist Lyra McKee, who was killed in 2019 during a riot in Derry, has had to be repainted after being covered in anti-LGBTQIA+ grafitti. The mural was defaced with hateful rhetoric during the week, and Anna Eskamani, […]

2 years ago

“Whether the TV event happens in Dublin, or on the moon, doesn’t really matter.” The Rose of Tralee 2023 has come to an end, but already there’s talk about next year’s festival, with the possibility of huge changes if the annual event doesn’t receive more funding. The business community in Tralee will hold a meeting […]

2 years ago

This moon won’t be visible again until 2037. People across Ireland will have the rare opportunity to spot a super blue moon later this week as the phenomenon hits the skies for the first time in over a decade. Not appearing again until 2037, the rare moon can be seen across the country for around three nights, […]

2 years ago

Not heading to EP? Not a problem, because National Cinema Day is back. 2022’s National Cinema Day was such a roaring success, with over 200,000 tickets sold in just one day, that there was no way it couldn’t come back again this year. And so it has been confirmed that 2023’s National Cinema Day in […]

2 years ago

That she likes Diet Coke more than Coke Zero is more jarring TBH. Sometimes, we just have to take things on holiday with us from home because we know it won’t be the same abroad. The first one that springs to mind for a lot of you is probably tea, and I’m sure at least […]

2 years ago

“God bless Sinéad O’Connor for real, in all seriousness.” Miley has spoken about her feud with the singer after she received an open letter from her 10 years ago. Speaking in an ABC special that aired ahead of the singer’s new album Endless Summer Vacation, Miley spoke about how Sinéad pointed out the comparisons between Wrecking Ball and Nothing Compares 2 […]

2 years ago

Youth unemployment also took a drop this quarter. The employment rate in Ireland rose to over 74% to 2.64 million people in the second quarter of 2023, which is the highest rate since the series of records began in 1998. The most recent Labour Force survey from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) covering Q2 of 2023, shows that the number of people […]

2 years ago