If you’re on holiday – especially if it’s only a short break – you want to make the most of the time you have.  That’s why it’s so annoying when you have to hang out at baggage claim for ages, and it seems like your luggage is always the last to come around on the […]

8 years ago

If you’re a human being, chances are you have really bad breath in the mornings.  Some people won’t even let another person touch them until they’ve brushed the disgusting taste out of their mouths.  But have you ever wondered why it happens?  Men’s Health asked an expert to explain the science behind it, and turns out […]

8 years ago

If you’ve never been to Achill Island, you’re seriously missing out. The island is a rugged little diamond that boasts everything from seafood to surfing, and the locals are almost as friendly as the sheep. Here are five reasons you need to put it on your bucket list… 1. It’s gorgeous In terms of […]

8 years ago

If you’ve ever been on Instagram outside of the app, you’ll know you’re pretty limited in what you can do.  Now – at last – you can add to your story from the web, as long as you’re on mobile.  You can also view stories on the web (even on desktop). This feature was apparently […]

8 years ago

Pharmacies in UK airports are selling medicine to travellers that could get them thrown in jail when they arrive at their destinations, a new investigation has revealed.  A report by The Independent found that no warning is given about the strict rules certain countries have in place about medicines like codeine, cough mixtures containing dextromethorphan and […]

8 years ago

Cork is set to get as many as seven brand new hotels over the next few years, according to a study by Savills Ireland.  Hoteliers and developers are looking at creating 1,355 new hotel bedrooms in the city, including seven new builds and four extensions to existing hotels.  Five hotels have got planning permission for an […]

8 years ago

The Merrion Hotel in Dublin and Killeen House & Rozzers in Killarney were amongst the big winners at the Trivago Hotel Awards this year.  The accommodation price comparison site picked out the top-rated hotels and guesthouses in Ireland across a range of categories.  The Merrion was voted the best five-star hotel in the country, followed […]

8 years ago

Online retailer Beauty Bay now stocks Storybook Cosmetics, and we’re in love.  The American make-up brand is famous for its fantasy-inspired products, including these stunning Beauty and the Beast brushes.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by @storybookcosmetics on Aug 22, 2017 at 2:12pm PDT Or if you’re more of a fairytale villain, they also […]

8 years ago

There’s ‘snow chance’ of a white Christmas this year, according to Met Eireann  forecaster Jean Byrne.  Although it happened in 2009 and 2010, the weather expert thinks it’s pretty unlikely it will happen again.  “To put it in context, it has only happened 12 times in 71 years,” she told the Irish Mirror.  View this post […]

8 years ago

Shop Street in Galway is set to get a serious upgrade as part of a €15 million regeneration project.  The famous street and several adjoining lanes will be totally resurfaced and pedestrianised areas will be expanded in the city.  Cycling facilities will also be improved, Galway Bay FM reports.  Works to repair the parts of Shop […]

8 years ago

Just one in six Irish women admit to ever having bought condoms, according to a recent survey.  Men are much more likely to buy them than women, but some 27% of Irish people don’t use any form of protection against STIs at all.  The study, which was carried out by Durex, found that confidence their partner didn’t […]

8 years ago

Alison Spittle has been knocking it out of the park recently, and is about to make even more headlines with her new show Nowhere Fast.  The comedy series will hit our screens tonight at 10pm on RTE2, and we’re very excited.  The story is simple – a young woman called Angela (played by Alison) moves […]

8 years ago

Galway has some stunning homes for sale at the moment, but this one is something else.  The four-bedroom is bright and airy, with stylish and tasteful decor.  There’s underfloor heating, solar panels and private garage parking.  It also has fabulous split level gardens with a paved barbecue and Alfresco dining area.  But our favourite thing […]

8 years ago

It’s not that unusual to see the cast of Game of Thrones out and about in Belfast, but this week they were joined by none other than Jason Momoa.  The Hawaiian actor was in the city for just 24 hours – and it looks like he headed straight for the pub.  He was joined by […]

8 years ago

Anyone stressed about getting to work on the days of the upcoming Irish Rail strikes can breathe a sigh of relief, as they’ve all been called off.  Union members will be balloted on the Labour Court’s recommendations of an annual pay rise of 2.5% over the next three years.  Full services will now operate on […]

8 years ago

A new study has revealed when cheating is most likely to happen in a marriage, and it’s very different for men and women.  The Journal of Sex Research has found that women are more likely to stray between six and 10 years after getting married, while men generally do so after 11 years.  Men are more likely […]

8 years ago

Tea and gin are two of our favourite drinks, so we were pretty excited when we heard about the release of Blackwater Barry’s Tea Irish Gin.  The limited edition concoction is a mix of Barry’s, Sicilian lemons, sweet Spanish oranges, juniper berries and cinnamon – delish! People are already looking forward to trying the new […]

8 years ago

A new study has revealed the wealthiest and poorest areas in Ireland.  The electoral area within Dublin city centre that includes Grafton Street and Leinster House is the richest part of the country, while ‘John’s A’ on the northside of Limerick is the most deprived. Other parts of West and North Dublin were also rated as […]

8 years ago

‘Bargain’ wine on sale for less than €7.50 is set to be banned under a new law outlawing cheap alcohol.  The cost of certain cans of beer and cider will also soar, even doubling in some cases.  Cans costing as low as 66c will be a thing of the past when minimum pricing is introduced […]

8 years ago

If you’re the type of person who needs to be near the city but prefers a bit of peace and quiet in the evenings, this Galway home is right up your street.  It’s nestled on a country lane within walking distance of Lough Corrib and Menlo Castle, but is just a few minutes’ drive away […]

8 years ago

The humble lock in is one of Ireland’s finest traditions, bringing people together to drink and have the craic.  But one Galway establishment has come up with a way to make it even better – by adding chocolate.  Hazel Mountain Chocolate is hosting VIP Chocolate Lock Ins every Friday and Saturday until the end of […]

8 years ago

Just two days ago we told you about a scam targeting Netflix subscribers.  Well it seems you can’t even let your guard down for a minute, because now there are at least two WhatsApp ones doing the rounds in Ireland. Scammers have taken control of the app, sending messages that appear to be from Argos […]

8 years ago

Car owners who give their vehicle to an unaccompanied learner driver could face prosecution under new laws being brought to cabinet today.  Minister for Transport Shane Ross will also seek to give gardai the power to seize vehicles on the spot if a learner is driving alone.  Other possible penalties include a €2,000 fine or […]

8 years ago

This year is going to be one of the hottest ever on record, according to new figures.  The World Meterological Organisation said temperatures in the first nine months of 2017 probably wouldn’t have been higher than 2016, but would be over anything before 2015.  Petteri Taalas, secretary general of the WMO, said: “This is part of […]

8 years ago

Kerry County Council is investigating reports of a rat problem in the town of Causeway after a local resident spotted the rodents “swinging off the branches of trees” near her house.  Causeway native Amy Goggin said she first spotted the rats over two years ago – and now they’ve made a chilling return.  Speaking to Radio […]

8 years ago

A 21-year-old Irish student has been named the Best Young Chef In Europe.  Aisling Rock, who is studying Culinary Arts at GMIT, was presented with the award in Barcelona yesterday.  She impressed the judges with her unique creation – Mackerel, Pickle and Sheep’s Yoghurt.  The dish was inspired by Galway traditions and used seasonal vegetables from […]

8 years ago

Being healthy is hard, and it’s especially tricky when your packed lunch looks totally unappetising.  Opening your artfully made salad to find it soggy and miserable is depressing, but fear not – there is a solution! Australian chefs Sammy & Bella have shared their favourite trick for keeping salad leaves crisp and delicious.  View this […]

8 years ago

We know, we know – it’s still early November, and Christmas isn’t for another 47 days (not that we’re counting…).  But when we saw that the M&S Christmas ad had dropped, we couldn’t help but get excited.  This year’s offering is another home run, starring the adorable Paddington Bear. In the ad, the cuddly character […]

8 years ago

If you’re jetting to Copenhagen this weekend to watch Ireland v Denmark, no doubt you’ll want to have a few scoops beforehand.  Pubs around the Danish capital will be lowering their prices and stocking up on Guinness for the match, and now Carlsberg are getting in on the action.  They’re giving Irish passport holders a […]

8 years ago

Snapchat was down for about three hours yesterday evening, and a lot of people lost their minds.   Users weren’t able to send or view snaps, and freaked out about losing their streaks and ‘best friends’.  Some people thought the problem was on their end and reinstalled the app.  When you reinstall Snapchat coz you think […]

8 years ago

Have you ever noticed how some people cover their laptop’s webcam with a sticker or little piece of tape?  It’s so easy to do – and according to FBI director James Comey, it’s completely worth it.  “You go into any government office and we all have the little camera things that sit on top of the […]

8 years ago

If you’ve ever been skiing before, you’ll know that the cost of the gear can really add up.  That’s why we reckon Lidl’s new skiwear range is going to fly off the shelves when it launches on Thursday.  The bargain chain will have everything you need for a holiday in the snow, from gloves to […]

8 years ago

If anything is going to brighten up your Monday, it’s this – pineapple gin is coming to Ireland! The brand new drink has been created by Mór Irish Gin and will be on sale from this Thursday.  It’s a mix of gin, pineapple, lemongrass, bergamot orange and lime – sounds deliciously tropical.  Wash it down with […]

8 years ago

Employment Minister Regina Doherty has encouraged people on Jobseeker’s Allowance or Benefit to take up Christmas work.  People on the dole can work up to 12 weeks without losing their entitlements, with their social welfare payments starting again as soon as the job is over.  “Once the jobseeker informs their local social welfare office before […]

8 years ago

Southwest Airlines has announced plans to host country music concerts on some of its upcoming flights.  Their “Live at 35” concert series started in 2011 but now they’ve officially teamed up with Warner Music Nashville.  Dingle band Walking On Cars already performed on one of their flights last December, and went down a treat.  But the […]

8 years ago

Iphone users rejoice – Apple Maps has finally added public transport directions for Ireland.  The app will now tell users what buses, trains or trams will get them to their destination as quickly and easily as possible.  It even warns you when there are strikes on – like today.  Pretty handy, eh?  READ NEXT: Did You […]

8 years ago

Conor McGregor has apologised after he was heard repeatedly using a homophobic slur in a video that went viral last week.  The clip showed the Crumlin man using the word “faggot” three times in conversation with fighter Artem Lobov.  Oh Nooooo!!! Conor’s a Bad Boy??? #UFCGadnsk #Notorious pic.twitter.com/VBUqPzNkLi — ✌Curtis✌ (@fuufnf) October 21, 2017 In a […]

8 years ago

Most of our celebrations took place over the weekend, but Halloween isn’t over yet.  Lots of people have gone above and beyond with their costumes this year, and we just had to show you some of the best ones we spotted on social media.  Fair play, lads. Fair play.  1. Furiosa Credit: Aoife Murray 2. Patty […]

8 years ago

Bourbon creams are some of the most iconic biscuits out there – but did you ever wonder why they have those little holes in them? Channel 4’s Food Unwrapped did us all a favour and found out (and no, it’s not to soak up tea).  Team manager at the United Biscuits Factory, Mark Greenwell, told presenter Kate […]

8 years ago

The new price plan for Irish Rail, Bus Eireann, Dublin Bus, and Luas has been revealed – and it’s a bit of a mixed bag.  Depending on your journey, your fare could go up or down, so we’ve pulled together some of the main info to help you figure it all out.  The new prices will […]

8 years ago

Energy supplier Energia has announced plans to raise the cost of their electricity by 3.9% on December 1.  The increase is set to cost customers an extra 9c per day, or €31 a year on average.  Rising wholesale gas prices and network costs have been blamed for the change.  Energia is the fourth electricity company […]

8 years ago

The Halloween Bank Holiday is almost here and if you’re anything like us, all you want to listen to right now is spooky tunes.  Thankfully Spotify has done all the work for us with this week’s Throwback Thursday playlist.  It’s Halloween themed and it’s giving us life.  There’s classics like Thriller by Michael Jackson, the […]

8 years ago

Electric Picnic produced more FOMO than any other event this year, a new survey has shown.  Out of 350 respondents, 29% said they wished they had gone to the Stradbally festival.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Electric Picnic (@epfestival) on Sep 14, 2017 at 9:07am PDT Coldplay’s Croke Park gig in […]

8 years ago

With Halloween quickly creeping up on us, Twitter is blowing up with hilarious costume ideas – especially those for couples.  Here are some of our faves.  1. Topical Couples costume idea: a frightened McDonalds worker and the Rick and Morty fan who’s cussing him out for running out of sauce packets — jenna jackson (@jennalinds) […]

8 years ago

One of the biggest party weekends of the year is just a few days away, and whether you’re wearing frightening face paint or going glam there’s probably going to be make-up involved.  With prices starting at just €2.50 we don’t think we’re going to be able to resist picking up this swag from Penneys.  View […]

8 years ago

Halloween is just a few days away and we’re busy planning our costumes and picking what scary movies to watch.  But imagine if you could give yourself a real scare – the kind that comes from sleeping in a haunted bedroom.  That’s what this AirbnB in New Orleans is offering to guests for just €101 […]

8 years ago

If you love travel and writing, we’ve found the job of your dreams.  The New York Times is hiring at least one person to trek around the world tasting delicious food, sunbathing on unspoilt beaches and exploring stunning landscapes.  All you have to do in return is tell the story of each place and document […]

8 years ago

The RTE Archives are an absolute treasure trove, and yesterday they shared yet another gem.  The 1986 clip shows Kilkenny man Michael Mulrooney balancing a pint on his head while dancing, without spilling a drop. Hilariously, the other punters in the video are totally unimpressed – it seems like they’ve already seen this trick a […]

8 years ago

Irish people love their insults, and gobshite has to be up there with the best of them.  That’s why we were so proud when we saw it appeared on Countdown yesterday.  Susie Dent was the one to read out the word to the audience, defining it as a “stupid, foolish or incompetent person”.  Really appreciate […]

8 years ago

Ex-Hurricane Ophelia has been and gone, but Ireland is still recovering from the damage. And it didn’t just affect people, either – Fungie the Dingle dolphin was left with two gashes near his face.  Facebook group Fungie Forever posted pics of the tourist favourite online, but explained that they’re not too worried about the marks.  […]

8 years ago