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  • Irish dancer that went viral on TikTok now performing with Riverdance

    Irish dancer that went viral on TikTok now performing with Riverdance

    Morgan’s dancing skills are something else 21 year old American dancer Morgan Bullock went viral in the early months of the pandemic last year. Like the rest of the world, she had downloaded TikTok and tried to learn the various viral dances. Morgan trained at the Baffa Academy of Irish dance and having mastered Savage […]

    5 years ago

  • Three otters find a home at a 900 year old castle in Meath

    Three otters find a home at a 900 year old castle in Meath

    And they are absolutely adorable After months of rehabilitation at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland (WRI) hospital in Meath, these otter pups relocated to Dunsany Estate as part of a rewilding project. Dunsany Estate is 1600 acres and 900 years old, dating back to the 11th Century. The owner of the land, Randall Plunkett, Lord Dunsany, […]

    5 years ago

  • Tune into The Heart Angel charity concert stream this Saturday

    Tune into The Heart Angel charity concert stream this Saturday

    All proceeds from the concert are in aid of The Heart Angel Charity The Heart Angel cause is an important one. It was inspired by Béibhinn O’Connor, who sadly passed away in September 2020. She had a Congenital Heart Defect, also known as CHD, and died following major open heart surgery. She was only nine […]

    5 years ago

  • Relive this emotional moment during a 2016 Maori All Blacks vs. Munster game

    Relive this emotional moment during a 2016 Maori All Blacks vs. Munster game

    This moment will be remembered for years to come A TikTok video went viral today, documenting an incredible moment in rugby history. The Maori All Blacks played Munster in Limerick’s Thomond Park back in November 2016. Weeks prior to the match, the Munster’s former coach Anthony “Axel” Foley sadly passed away at the age of […]

    5 years ago

  • Review: Sally Rooney’s Beautiful World, Where Are You

    Review: Sally Rooney’s Beautiful World, Where Are You

    Warning, slight spoilers ahead! Last week we wrote about Sally Rooney’s third novel hitting shelves – the 7th September was fondly referred to as “Sally Rooney Day”. It was lovely to see so many people flocking towards bookstores to pick up her latest. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSKVG1aAiGH/ Summary The novel follows best friends Alice, a successful novelist, and […]

    5 years ago

  • This Cork café brings a whole new meaning to hot chocolate with marshmallows

    This Cork café brings a whole new meaning to hot chocolate with marshmallows

    The perfect treat heading into this colder weather Guji Coffee Bar is gorgeously aesthetic. Located at Marina Market in Cork City, this boutique coffee bar will serve your Instagram feed straight up vibes. But that’s not all they serve. Their specialty is their hot chocolate that comes with a massive toasted marshmallow on a stick […]

    5 years ago

  • We’re all in our feels watching this Dermot Kennedy live performance

    We’re all in our feels watching this Dermot Kennedy live performance

    We’re incredibly jealous of Glasgow after seeing this We have been pining for live events, and this snippet from Dermot Kennedy’s most recent performance has hit us in our feels. In the clip he sings his song “Rome”, and the lyrics are really reminiscent of the last year of separation. Kennedy sings, “Do you remember […]

    5 years ago

  • The internet reacts to the Met Gala and we’re crying with laughter

    The internet reacts to the Met Gala and we’re crying with laughter

    Yes, we are talking about that Kim K look. The day after the Met Gala should be an event all on its own with the amount of reactions that make their way around the internet in its aftermath. In many ways it makes us feel like we were a part of the night too as […]

    5 years ago

  • There’s free pizza going in Wicklow for all Madelines and Malachis!

    There’s free pizza going in Wicklow for all Madelines and Malachis!

    Madelines and Malachis, it’s your lucky week! Everything tastes better when it’s free, and pizza is no exception. For one week only, the lucky owners of the names Madeline and Malachi can enjoy some pizza on the house, or in this case, on The Big Blue Bus. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTxxfsdMuU5/ All week The Big Blue Bus in […]

    5 years ago

  • This Country to Country line-up is coming to Ireland in 2022

    This Country to Country line-up is coming to Ireland in 2022

    Calling all country fans, you’re not going to want to miss this! March 2022 is a big month for country lovers. C2C Country to Country is going on tour, and they’re stopping off in Dublin for three nights. On  Friday the 11th March, the 3 Arena sees Darius Rucker headlining with supporting acts from Brett […]

    5 years ago

  • Check out this Irish project raising funds to combat homelessness

    Check out this Irish project raising funds to combat homelessness

    Homelessness is a huge issue in Ireland today. The housing crisis is a very real problem in Ireland. Unfortunately our country does not have an appropriate housing system to meet the needs of society. Fair Rent has decided enough is enough, and hopes to educate the masses on what is going on in this country, […]

    5 years ago

  • Culture Night 2021 comes to Ireland this Friday

    Culture Night 2021 comes to Ireland this Friday

    There’s a lot going on this Friday 17th September, but luckily we have you covered with some of our top events to check out. With the motto of “Come Together Again” we are thoroughly excited that Culture Night 2021 can go ahead as normal this year. There will still be some online activities but unlike […]

    5 years ago

  • Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2021 is officially going ahead!

    Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2021 is officially going ahead!

    The annual event was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. After a long leave of absence due to Ms. Rona, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is back this October. Once again the streets and venues of Cork will fill with new and old talent. The event will take place over the October bank holiday, […]

    5 years ago

  • Northern Ireland reveals its first rainbow crossing in Derry

    Northern Ireland reveals its first rainbow crossing in Derry

    Derry shows its support for the LGBTQ+ community! Northern Ireland reveals its first rainbow crossing and we absolutely love to see it. Dubliners will remember the rainbow crossing that was commissioned outside Pantibar on Capel Street during Pride 2021. There are also similar rainbow crossings that support the community in the likes of Berlin and […]

    5 years ago

  • Amazon opening fulfilment centre in Ireland and creating 500 jobs in the process

    Amazon opening fulfilment centre in Ireland and creating 500 jobs in the process

    Following Brexit and a difficult year of unemployment, this comes as welcome news. If you have found it frustrating ordering off Amazon since Brexit took effect, this may cheer you up. Amazon is planning to open an Irish warehouse and fulfilment centre, which will create 500 news jobs. We are looking at spring 2022 before […]

    5 years ago

  • 5 gripping books to keep you hooked on a rainy day

    5 gripping books to keep you hooked on a rainy day

    Rainy days are coming, and if you’ve watched everything on Netflix, or just fancy a break from screens, we’ve got you covered. We may be spending a few more evenings inside again – no, not because of lockdown but because of the shift in weather. Luckily we have a list of five page-turners that are […]

    5 years ago

  • Stop the lights: Bingo Loco is back this October!

    Stop the lights: Bingo Loco is back this October!

    This is the news we have been waiting for! If you have been anxiously awaiting the return of Bingo Loco, your wait is almost over! October welcomes the iconic event back to Ireland in over 25 different counties. It has been 18 months since the last indoor Bingo Loco event, and we just know you’re […]

    5 years ago

  • Aldi has some fab new pet accessories available from Sunday

    Aldi has some fab new pet accessories available from Sunday

    If you’re looking to treat your furry friends to some comfort, Aldi is the place to shop! Last month we got dog tepees, which were just adorable. This month Aldi are bringing out some more cosy accessories for your pet in their special buy section. Introducing the cat ball bed and the pet stairs. Cat […]

    5 years ago

  • Weather takes a turn with possible thunderstorms and flooding on the way

    Weather takes a turn with possible thunderstorms and flooding on the way

    Good thing we didn’t pack away our umbrellas just yet! After two scorching days that felt more like July than September, Ireland is shaking it up. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for the whole nation until midday tomorrow 9th September. Status Yellow – Rain & Thunderstorm warning for Ireland Scattered heavy […]

    5 years ago

  • Irish Paralympic athletes return home from Tokyo

    Irish Paralympic athletes return home from Tokyo

    The country could not be more proud of their achievements. The 2020 Paralympic games proved to be hugely successful for Team Ireland. The last of the athletes returned home last night, beaming from their success and also anxious to see their friends and families. Ireland finished 32nd out of the 78 countries that participated in […]

    5 years ago

  • The Olympia theatre is streaming Angela’s Ashes: The Musical

    The Olympia theatre is streaming Angela’s Ashes: The Musical

    The musical rendition of the Irish autobiography first took to the stage in 2017. The Olympia Theatre is streaming Angela’s Ashes: The Musical on Thursday the 9th September at 7:30pm. Angela’s Ashes is an Irish classic, written by Frank McCourt in 1996. The story cover McCourt’s youth and his entry into adulthood, and all the […]

    5 years ago

  • Summer is officially over, rain and colder temperatures to come this weekend

    Summer is officially over, rain and colder temperatures to come this weekend

    The first weekend of September will see a mixed bag of weather conditions, so as always, you’ll need a little of everything to stay prepared! After a warmer than normal August, most of us will have noticed a dramatic shift in the temperature. Summer is gone, back to school time is here, and the rain […]

    5 years ago

  • This Cork café is serving candy floss topped beverages and we’re amazed

    This Cork café is serving candy floss topped beverages and we’re amazed

    Candy floss with hot chocolate? A match made in heaven. Summer is well and truly on the way out and that means we have to make way for all the autumnal drinks. Café Moly on Douglas Street in Cork understands this, and has created not one but two new beverages: The Cloudy Latte and The […]

    5 years ago

  • Another gold medal for Irish cycling duo Dunlevy and McCrystal at the Paralympics

    Another gold medal for Irish cycling duo Dunlevy and McCrystal at the Paralympics

    These ladies have absolutely smashed it over the last week. Unless you’re living under a rock you’ll have heard a ton about the Irish paralympics athletes Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal in recent days. The pair won a silver medal last weekend, and then a gold on Tuesday. Today they add another gold medal to […]

    5 years ago

  • Leaving Cert results are out tomorrow, here’s what you need to know

    Leaving Cert results are out tomorrow, here’s what you need to know

    It has been over two years since traditional Leaving Cert results came out. Last year due to the pandemic, thousands of students were awarded predicted grades as it wasn’t possible for them to sit their exams. This year’s students faced their own challenge. Having missed out on much of their 5th Year due to schools […]

    5 years ago

  • Only one more month until this Kerry Pumpkin Farm is open for harvest

    Only one more month until this Kerry Pumpkin Farm is open for harvest

    Is there anything more autumnal than traipsing through a pumpkin patch? The answer is no, there is not. The Killarney Pumpkin farm will be back on the 1st October and you don’t want to miss out. The farm is located just outside Kerry in the Headford hills. You can collect pumpkins for carving as well […]

    5 years ago

  • Cue the Jaws theme tune, basking sharks have been spotted on the Clare coast!

    Cue the Jaws theme tune, basking sharks have been spotted on the Clare coast!

    There’s a shark in the water! Not one, not ten, but hundreds of basking sharks have been recorded on the Clare coast in the last few days. According to the Irish Basking Shark Group’s (or IBSG) video, the sharks are engaging in courtship behaviour. The sharks are back! Huge numbers of basking sharks have been […]

    5 years ago

  • It’s officially Green Ribbon Month in Ireland

    It’s officially Green Ribbon Month in Ireland

    Say no to Mental Health Stigma September 1st marks the first day of See Change’s Green Ribbon Month in Ireland. This will be the 9th annual campaign so far. The aim of this month is to raise awareness and get people talking about mental health, in the hopes of ending the stigma and discrimination that […]

    5 years ago

  • If you’ve ever wanted to play real life Cluedo, check out this Bray event

    If you’ve ever wanted to play real life Cluedo, check out this Bray event

    Have you ever fancied yourself something of a detective? The days are getting shorter and colder: a sign that we are officially heading into autumn. And what comes with autumn? Spooky season of course! However if you like your spooky season with a spot of mystery, this event in Bray might just be for you. […]

    5 years ago

  • Laois swimmer Nicole Turner wins silver at the 2020 Paralympics

    Laois swimmer Nicole Turner wins silver at the 2020 Paralympics

    What an incredible achievement for the Irish swimmer. At only 19 years old swimmer Nicole Turner, from Portarlington County Laois, achieved a silver medal today in the S6 50M Butterfly. According to The 42 she finished with a time of 36.30, a personal best for the athlete. Turner was beaten by China’s Yuyan Jiang who […]

    5 years ago

  • It was an incredible weekend at the 2020 Paralympics for Ireland!

    It was an incredible weekend at the 2020 Paralympics for Ireland!

    A huge congratulations is in order for these Irish athletes. The weekend proved to be incredibly successful for Irish athletes at the 2020 Paralympics. Jason Smyth won a gold medal for sprinting, while Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal secured a silver medal for cycling. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTKJO5pnKH3/ Jason Smyth from Derry achieved a gold medal for […]

    5 years ago

  • The new Diana movie just released its first trailer and we are shook

    The new Diana movie just released its first trailer and we are shook

    Kristen Stewart isn’t in Forks anymore After The Crown season four released with Emma Corrin starring as Princess Diana, the fascination with the late Princess of Wales reignited. Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki will take over from Corrin in the fifth season of the critically acclaimed series and she certainly looks the part. But while we […]

    5 years ago

  • And just like that… we have some updates on the Sex and the City reboot!

    And just like that… we have some updates on the Sex and the City reboot!

    If you’re still crying over Kim Cattrall’s exit from the series, this casting news should cheer you up! While it’s hard to imagine the show without Kim Cattrall as the iconic Samantha Jones, we have received steady updates on what cast members are returning, and what new faces to expect. Who’s coming back Sarah Jessica […]

    5 years ago

  • 5 enthralling books to enjoy reading in the sunshine

    5 enthralling books to enjoy reading in the sunshine

    Nothing better than laying in the sun and reading a good book.  We can deny it no longer. The last days of summer are upon us, but there’s still time to enjoy them. Whether you’re staycationing, off on a plane, or just sitting in your back garden, here’s a list of five books to keep […]

    5 years ago

  • Irish swimmer Ellen Keane wins gold for Ireland in the 2020 Paralympic Games

    Irish swimmer Ellen Keane wins gold for Ireland in the 2020 Paralympic Games

    The win is Ireland’s first gold of the Games so far It is an exciting day for Ireland and in particular, for Ellen Keane. The twenty-six year old swimmer from Clontarf won gold in the SB8 100m Breaststroke at the Paralympics today, with a time of 1:19.93, a personal best according to The 42. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTCOpE4MA83/ […]

    5 years ago

  • This Modern Family star has been soaking up all Ireland has to offer

    This Modern Family star has been soaking up all Ireland has to offer

    Another celebrity embraces Irish life. Summer 2021 has seen many celebrities touchdown on Irish soil. Already we have seen Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey filming for Disenchanted, Florence Pugh filming for The Wonder, and Bill Murray filming for a golfing television series. Jesse Tyler Ferguson, known for his role as Mitchell Pritchett in Modern Family, […]

    5 years ago

  • This Kildare man’s answer to a simple question will have you all in your feels

    This Kildare man’s answer to a simple question will have you all in your feels

    BRB, crying. TikTok has this cheeky habit of stirring up emotions we didn’t even know we had in the space of a one minute video. This account called “Are U Happy” works on the premise that they interview people with the simple question of, you guessed it, “are you happy?” People were moved when this […]

    5 years ago

  • Five unreal Limerick pubs to watch the hurling this weekend

    Five unreal Limerick pubs to watch the hurling this weekend

    If you’re looking for somewhere to cheer on Limerick this weekend, you’ve come to the right place! The atmosphere in Limerick this weekend is going to be mighty as they go head to head with Cork in the All-Ireland Hurling Final. Limerick is hoping to make history this weekend by achieving back-to-back wins following their […]

    5 years ago

  • This iconic Kinsale pub gets a huge makeover

    This iconic Kinsale pub gets a huge makeover

    The Spaniard pays tribute to a local legend. The Spaniard has been a longstanding pub in Kinsale, and last month during the Kinsale Arts Weekend, it got a huge makeover. Experienced graphic artist Ominous Omin created a huge mural for The Spaniard, making it a more iconic spot than it already was. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRAIALKJ_Q_/ Omin chose […]

    5 years ago

  • This new Irish thriller set during lockdown will leave you shook

    This new Irish thriller set during lockdown will leave you shook

    And we thought our lockdowns were scary. While many creative mediums steered clear of covering Coronavirus, quarantines, and lockdowns, Irish author Catherine Ryan Howard leaned into it for her newest novel 56 Days. This gripping new thriller makes our lockdown experiences look like a trip to Disneyland. The Story Ciara and Oliver meet just as […]

    5 years ago

  • The tv adaptation of Exciting Times just got a major casting

    The tv adaptation of Exciting Times just got a major casting

    We wonder what Lady Whistledown will think of this. These certainly are exciting times – Naoise Dolan’s debut novel Exciting Times is coming to our television screens. What’s even more exciting still is today we got our first glimpse of who is to play main character Ava. https://www.instagram.com/p/CNjksuZBNnq/ Naoise Dolan posted on Instagram to share […]

    5 years ago