It’s feckin’ baltic out there, and with the Gardai advising people not to make any unnecessary journeys it’s definitely a weekend for curling up in front of the TV.  Thankfully Netflix have got some sweet new releases to keep us occupied! Here are some of the highlights:  Peaky Blinders: Season 3 (Coming to Netflix tomorrow) The gangster […]

8 years ago

Gardai have issued a warning ahead of dangerous weather conditions across the country tonight and tomorrow.  Temperatures are set to plummet as low as -8°C, with heavy snowfall on the way.  There is a Status Orange snow-ice warning in place for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and Tipperary.  Gardai […]

8 years ago

Sex toy-filled Christmas crackers are a thing, and they’re here to make your Christmas spicier than a turkey curry.  There are four different types of Kinky Crackers, each with a different theme: ‘The Loaded Gun’, ‘Burlesque’, ‘Sensations’ and ‘High Roller’.  They contain the likes of cocktail-flavoured massage oils, nipple tassels, bullet vibrators and ‘naughty’ dice.  Perfect […]

8 years ago

If you need to send a card or present to someone outside of Europe in time for Christmas, this could be your last chance.  Today is the deadline for posting parcels or registered post to the US, but you have until next Tuesday to send a card or letter to the States.  If you have any […]

8 years ago

Millennials are often portrayed as latte-guzzling eejits who are too busy treating themselves to avocado toast to save up for a house.  In reality, they grew up at the worst time and are paying for previous generations’ mistakes.  Earlier this evening, Irish comedian Emma Doran posted up a list of all the hardships millennials have had to go […]

8 years ago

From planking to the mannequin challenge, internet crazes can be fairly gas.  But this latest one looks so hard we can’t understand how some people are so good at it. Check out the original video from Dontez Hinez back in August.  Stepping over you haters like???????? pic.twitter.com/RDbyl8ywlf — teedoe (@thecvmevp) August 18, 2017 A few days […]

8 years ago

Met Eireann has issued a second weather warning ahead of Storm Caroline on Thursday.  The status yellow wind warning will apply to Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Kerry.  “Southerly winds of 50 to 65 km/h are expected with gusts of 90 to 110km/h along coastal areas on Wednesday,” said the forecaster.  It will be in place between […]

8 years ago

Ever wondered why some people have struck gold in the finance department while you’re still on the beans on toast come Saturday night? According to new research, it could be because of the subject you studied at university!  British recruitment specialists Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment analysed the Forbes’ rich list to check out who studied what, where and how rich […]

8 years ago

Northern Ireland is a great place to visit, but it seems we tend to just nip over for day trips or shopping rather than holidays.  Holidaymakers from the Republic took just 3% of their overnight trips north of the border last year, a new report has revealed.  The weakening of sterling, higher VAT and a lack of […]

8 years ago

If you have a real Christmas tree in your house, you better watch out – because you could be affected by ‘Christmas Tree Syndrome’. The syndrome involves hay-fever like symptoms including watery eyes, an itchy nose, chest pains and coughing. According to experts, it’s triggered by the mould that grows on trees when they’re kept […]

8 years ago

When In Bruges was released in 2008, it was a huge hit with Irish audiences.  The pairing of Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell, combined with Martin McDonagh’s deliciously dark writing, was too much for us to resist.  Now the most un-politically correct of movies has made its way to Netflix, so it’s easier than ever to […]

8 years ago

Four people have died after the car they were in collided with a lorry near New Ross in Co Wexford.  A man and a woman believed to be in their late 60s or 70s and two men in their 40s were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which happened on the N25 at about 6.30pm.  […]

8 years ago

Locals in the village of Ringaskiddy in Cork have caused a stir after claiming fumes from a nearby Viagra factory are boosting their sex lives.  Men are said to be aroused by the smoke, and problems in the bedroom are reportedly few and far between.  “One whiff and you’re stiff,” Ringaskiddy native Debbie O’Grady told The Sunday Times.  […]

8 years ago

It seemed like everyone we met this year was banging on about Game of Thrones or Stranger Things, so the most-watched TV show in Britain in 2017 came as a bit of a surprise.  It wasn’t a sci fi or fantasy series or even a reality show like Love Island – Blue Planet II took the top spot […]

8 years ago

There are many reasons someone might block you on Facebook.  Maybe you broke their heart and it’s too painful for them to see pictures of you, or you’ve had a falling out and they don’t want to associate with you any more. Or maybe you’re just a general pain in the arse.  Either way, there’s a […]

8 years ago

December is here and lots of us have already put up our Christmas trees – but apparently we’ve been decorating them wrong. Designer Francesco Bilotto told House Beautiful that fairy lights should be hung vertically, not horizontally. According to him, that’s the best way to use fewer strands and save money while stopping lights from […]

8 years ago

It’s that time of the year again – the Toy Show is back, and Ryan Tubridy is fairly manic.  One of our favourite moments from the evening so far has been Tubs challenging a little boy called Tadgh to a tug of war with a ‘Stretch Batman’ toy.  Poor Tadgh ended up falling over and […]

8 years ago

The Toy Show is here and it’s as glorious as ever, with a stunning Little Mermaid-themed set and adorable kids.  As usual, Twitter is blowing up with so many jokes and observations we can barely keep track.  Here are some of our favourites from the show so far.  1. Diversity 2. Looks familiar  Put those biscuits […]

8 years ago

If you’re crazy about camembert and mad about mozzarella, you won’t be able to resist this amazing cheese fair coming to Meath next weekend.  The fun is going down at Sheridan’s Cheesemongers in Kells on December 9 and 10, and there’ll be all kinds of delicious dairy on offer.  View this post on Instagram A […]

8 years ago

If you’re the kinda person who can’t go a few hours without wifi and lives on quinoa, you’re going to love Air France’s new airline.  Aimed at ‘hipster millenials’ between the ages of 18 and 35, ‘Joon’ launches tomorrow.  It will start by offering medium-haul flights from Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris to European […]

8 years ago

Our favourite time of the year is just around the corner, and a new survey has revealed what Irish people really want for Christmas.  For some it’s the latest iPhone or trendiest pair of runners, but ‘more time to relax over the festive period’ was number one on the Santy list for 18% of respondents.  After […]

8 years ago

Children of the 80s and 90s will probably remember Ricicles, a Kellogg’s cereal quite similar to Rice Krispies – but coated in sugar.  Now in a move that has devastated people across the UK and Ireland, the company has announced it will be discontinuing the super sweet treat in January.  30th November 2017 will go […]

8 years ago

Penneys can’t get enough of Chip cup, and we’ve already seen it in purse, bag and slipper form.  But it seems the Beauty and the Beast mania isn’t dying down any time soon, because they have a selection of brand new themed products in stores at the moment.  This adorbz trinket tray is €7 and […]

8 years ago

Christmas ads are a pretty big deal, with the likes of John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Aldi all competing to win our hearts.  Well, now another contender has stepped into the ring – JJ Hough’s Singing Pub in Banagher, Offaly.  The pub has released its very own Christmas ad, starring an elderly lady who […]

8 years ago

Brexit negotiations are kicking off next month, and Ireland’s border with Northern Ireland is obviously a huge issue.  Channel 4 News took to the streets to find out the general public’s opinions on the matter – and see if they could draw the Irish border on a map.  The vast majority of them failed miserably, with […]

8 years ago

Do you ever wish you could escape all your responsibilities and run away to a house in the mountains?  That’s exactly what you can do if you rent this gorgeous Airbnb in Carrickglass, Sligo.  The mountain retreat is the perfect place to get some peace and quiet, reconnect with nature or just cosy up by […]

8 years ago

Fancy hotels and cute Airbnbs are all well and good, but sometimes you want to stay somewhere a little bit different.  Like this Bed & Breakfast at the top of an 80ft tower in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, for example.  The Frying Pan Tower is about 30 miles off the coast of North […]

8 years ago

Have you ever wanted to get food delivered but ended up having to buy way more than you needed because of Deliveroo’s minimum spend rule?  Well, now you treat yourself for a lot less money, because the service has scrapped minimum orders.  Finally, we can spend our last few euro before payday on getting a single […]

8 years ago

We’ve just made it through a fairly cold and miserable weekend, but sadly the bad weather looks set to continue.  Met Eireann has predicted “heavy and prolonged” showers across the country today, with some local hail and thunder.  The rain will be especially heavy in southwestern, western and northern areas.  It’s going to be pretty chilly […]

8 years ago

Over the past few months, Penneys has stocked Chip cups, Chip purses, slippers, and a whole range of other Beauty and the Beast merch.  Now they’re at it again with their latest product, a Chip cup bag.  It’s €16 and people are going mad for it.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Primark […]

8 years ago

Getting dressed for work can be a fun experience. Fashion is a great way to express your personality and show a little creativity while carrying out sometimes mundane daily tasks. But according to a website called Best Life, we’re doing it wrong. They’ve put together a list of things “no woman should ever wear to […]

8 years ago

In Dublin, €1,250,000 would probably get you a stylish apartment in Ballsbridge or terraced house in Ranelagh.  In Meath, it can buy you an enormous mansion and acres of green space.  Piercetown House in Dunboyne is currently on the market, and it’s a total dream come true.  To start with, there’s a swimming pool with […]

8 years ago

It’s bitterly cold outside today, with weather warnings in place for low temperatures, snow and ice.  Icy roads and dangerous conditions have been reported around Ireland.  A hail shower earlier this morning is causing problems in Galway and Clare and there have been crashes on the M6, M18 and M18.  #CLARE Collision on M18 Limerick/Galway […]

8 years ago

It’s bloody freezing outside and weather warnings have been issued for the whole country.  A status yellow low temperature alert is in place until 11am this morning, with the mercury dipping as low as -3 or -4C.  Donegal has felt the chill before us, though, and the first snow of the winter fell there yesterday.  […]

8 years ago

Met Eireann has issued two weather warnings for the whole of Ireland.  A status yellow low temperature alert will come into effect tonight at 11pm and last until tomorrow morning at 11am.  It’s going to be freezing cold, with low temperatures of -3C or -4C in places.  A yellow level snow and ice warning will […]

8 years ago

If you haven’t watched Stranger Things yet, where have you been? The Netflix sci-fi series has won praise from critics and legions of fans around the world  – and it’s now popular enough to have its own Monopoly game, apparently! You can buy Stranger Things Monopoly in Easons for €29.99 (reduced from €39.99).  Players move around the […]

8 years ago

Black Friday isn’t quite here yet but plenty of sales have already kicked off.  Aer Lingus launched theirs today and there are some pretty sweet deals up for grabs.  Jetsetters can get up to 30% off selected routes to Europe and the UK if they travel between December 1 2017 and January 31 2018.  One-way […]

8 years ago

A new study of alcohol’s effect on emotions has revealed which drinks are most likely to make you feel tearful, confident or aggressive.  The research, which was carried out by Public Health Wales and King’s College London and published in the British Medical Journal, showed that spirits were more likely to make respondents cry.  Nearly a third […]

8 years ago

If you’ve ever considered packing it all in and escaping to a remote village, this could be your chance.  The gorgeous mountain town of Albinen in Switzerland wants to pay people 25,000 Swiss francs or €21,461 to move there.  The council will soon vote on the new scheme, which aims to repopulate a community that […]

8 years ago

Sometimes it’s easy to focus on all the annoying things your other half does, and forget how great they are overall. Little gestures can make all the difference in a relationship and really brighten up your day. Here are seven signs you’ve nabbed yourself a keeper… 1. They make an effort with your family […]

8 years ago

You better grab your hat and gloves because it’s about to get much colder – with frost, sleet and even snow on the way.  Met Eireann predicts the heavy rain will ease off this afternoon as temperatures drop, hitting as low as 3C in Connacht and Ulster.  Wintry showers will set in later, with sleet […]

8 years ago

Fuel prices have hit their highest level since March of this year.  New research from AA Ireland has found that a litre of petrol currently costs 136.9c on average, up 2c since October.  A litre of diesel is about 126.1c, up 2.7c per litre in the same time period.  According to AA Director of Consumer Affairs Conor Faughnan, […]

8 years ago

St. Patrick’s Mental Services has released a statement in response to allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ made against Al Porter.  A former patient at St. Patrick’s, which is based at St James’ Hospital, made claims against the Irish comedian which were reported on in a Sunday newspaper today.  Responding to the allegations, a spokesperson for the hospital […]

8 years ago

When it comes to Christmas movies, Love Actually is top of a lot of people’s lists.  Hugh Grant’s dancing scene, Colin Firth learning Portuguese, the porno couple…it’s all gold.  That’s why we’re so excited that it’s FINALLY coming to Irish Netflix! They made the announcement on Twitter earlier this morning with this cute video.  Yes, actually. […]

8 years ago

There are some stunning places on Airbnb, but this Waterford house is something special.  It’s full of art and fantastically quirky and colourful.  According to the reviews, the owner is a charming local character who loves to chat.  The house is in a prime location if you’re looking to spend some time in Waterford City.  It’s […]

8 years ago

The deadline for registering to vote in 2018 is next Saturday November 25.  A number of referendums are to be held in Ireland next year, including one on the Eight Amendment promised for May or June.  Up to 150,000 young people may not be eligible to vote, the National Youth Council of Ireland warned.  They […]

8 years ago

Would you like to get paid to drink whiskey and travel the world?  That’s exactly what Grant’s, a whiskey company in Scotland, is offering one lucky applicant.  They’re on the hunt for an ambassador to raise awareness of their product across the globe.  Of course, a job like this isn’t one you can just walk […]

8 years ago

About 20 people had to be rescued after the Ferris Wheel at Galway Christmas Market got stuck this evening.  Emergency services were called to the scene and freed passengers stuck high in cabins using cherry pickers.  The wheel stopped turning at 6pm and many people were trapped in the air until 9pm.  The incident occurred just […]

8 years ago

As you probably know, Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, John Lithgow and Mel Gibson are in Dublin at the moment to promote their new movie, Daddy’s Home 2.  They’re appearing on the Late Late Show tonight, but it seems that’s not all we’ll be seeing of them on Irish TV.  The famous foursome are set to appear on […]

8 years ago

Even if you’re a hardcore city slicker, you’ll be tempted to move to the country when you see this stunning Kerry cottage.  The stone-fronted two bed is beautifully decorated with antique furniture straight out of a fairy tale.  But it’s the gardens and view that really make your jaw drop.  Sadly the price tag is […]

8 years ago