From the minute you arrive at the gates leading into Monart Destination Spa and get buzzed inside to see the sprawling 100-acre grounds surrounded by woodland, you can already tell you’re in for something special. The 5-star destination spa hotel just outside Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford has won endless awards since opening in 2005; Condé Nast […]

6 years ago

Now this is the perfect excuse to get the gang together. A Cork restaurant is doing a bottomless boozy brunch for just €20 every weekend, ideal for when payday feels like it’s still miles away. Dwyers of Cork on Washington Street is running the bottomless brunch offer each Saturday and Sunday from 10.30am to 3pm. […]

6 years ago

When you mention Boston, most people immediately think ‘shopping trip’ and while there’s definitely plenty of that on the cards, there’s so much more to be explored. From the cute streets and cafés of Beacon Hill to the gorgeous nearby New England countryside, you can pack a serious amount into four days in Boston. […]

6 years ago

When you think of a holiday in Portugal, it’s usually either a city break in Lisbon or a week on the beach somewhere in the stunning Algarve. But Porto, further north, on the banks of the Rio Douro, is fast becoming the destination of choice for being cheaper and having the best of both, surrounded […]

6 years ago

Slightly off the usual beaten tourist track in Peckham, South London is one of the most exciting new venues to pop up in the city in recent years. Peckham Levels is a food & drink destination and creative workspace all rolled into one, which has been transformed from an empty multi-storey carpark into what […]

6 years ago

Lisbon in Portugal has long been a firm favourite city break destination, but now those in the know are opting for the cooler, smaller city of Porto. It’s equally stunning but a lot cheaper and definitely a bit more rough and ready, with lots of winding cobbled streets and cosy wine bars dotted all over. […]

6 years ago

Galway has plenty of fantastic restaurants that offer healthy, delicious meal options without having to opt for a sad side salad and a water. Here’s a few of my top picks… Ard Bia, Spanish Arch This popular riverside spot inside a stunning stone building near the Spanish Arch has a shabby chic vibe with upcycled […]

6 years ago

There’s nothing better than being indoors with a lovely cup of tea and loads of food, which is why the concept of afternoon tea was made for winter days like this. Add to this the fact that Cork might just be one of the most festively decorated places in the country, and we can’t think […]

6 years ago

A photo of Brendan Grace has just been unveiled on Shannon Airport’s wall of fame, honouring one of his final wishes. The late Irish comedy star passed away in July and his family attended the unveiling of his portrait at the airport this week, which Grace himself had been planning since earlier this year. Grace’s […]

6 years ago

The Wild Atlantic Way has been named one of the 12 most romantic spots on earth by a panel of travel experts. The stunning 1,600-mile route that runs along the west coast from Donegal to Cork was first created five years ago and has become hugely popular with tourists since. Travel expert Jonathan Epstein from […]

6 years ago

Rob McElhenney continued his tour of Ireland with two more stopovers in Galway and Sligo this weekend. The actor who plays Mac on the hit show It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia had posted about his visit to the Guinness Brewery on Instagram last week before heading over to the west coast. He was then seen […]

6 years ago

It’s almost that time of year again as the final preparations get underway for Electric Picnic 2019 this week. The festival kicks off in Stradbally, Co Laois this Friday night, with performances across the weekend from headliners including Hozier, The Strokes, The 1975 and Florence + The Machine to name just a few. With just […]

6 years ago

Foodies rejoice – Beef & Lobster has just opened its first restaurant in Galway city. The Oliver Dunne owned restaurant already has two locations in Dublin, one in Temple Bar and one in Malahide, and this will be his first venture outside the capital. The chef’s latest opening is on the corner of Williamsgate Street […]

6 years ago

There’s nothing I love more than escaping to the countryside for a few days when real life starts feeling a bit stressful. So recently, my friends and I decided to book ourselves in for a little spa getaway and after throwing a few suggestions around, we landed on the fab 5-star Kilronan Castle in Co. […]

6 years ago

Bord Gáis Energy is an energy services and supply company committed to satisfying the changing needs of our customers. We’re committed to improving the energy efficiency of Irish homes with the use of new technologies. Since the launch of Hive, we have installed over 10,000 smart devices across Ireland, helping our customers monitor and reduce […]

6 years ago

Bord Gáis Energy is an energy services and supply company committed to satisfying the changing needs of our customers. We’re committed to improving the energy efficiency of Irish homes with the use of new technologies. Since the launch of Hive, we have installed over 10,000 smart devices across Ireland, helping our customers monitor and reduce […]

6 years ago

Kilkenny Castle is already one of the most popular tourist spots in Ireland and now it’s been acknowledged as one of the most beautiful castles in the world, too. The stunning medieval castle has been included in a rundown of the world’s most incredible castles by none other than Architectural Digest. It’s not hard to […]

6 years ago

A Galway-based company has announced that it’s rolling out a four-day working week for all its employees, making the rest of the country green with envy. ICE Group, an award-winning recruitment, training and outsourcing business with more than 50 employees, said it’s introducing the new initiative in order to reward their extremely hard-working staff. The […]

6 years ago

A Cork-based whiskey has taken home the coveted title of the world’s best whiskey at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey was awarded the World Whisky Trophy after it scored an incredible 98 out of 100 points. It beat stiff competition from American, Japanese and […]

6 years ago

A sustainable supper club is coming to Waterford next month and it’s well worth checking out. Wasted Supper Club will kick off the Harvest Festival on Friday, September 6, with a schedule of great foodie events taking place around the city over the weekend. Taking place at the fab GROW HQ, the zero-waste dinner will […]

6 years ago

Dream job alert. A beautiful 5-star luxury resort in the Maldives is looking to hire a new ‘barefoot bookseller’ to work in its island bookshop by the beach. The Soneva Fushi resort in the Baa Atoll first opened its Pop-Up Bookshop in partnership with Ultimate Library in December last year, and after an incredibly successful […]

6 years ago

If you’ve ever daydreamed about getting away from it all to work on that Big Idea of yours, this could be your chance to do just that. Ideas Island in Sweden, an hour’s drive from Stockholm, is offering creatives the opportunity to stay for up to a week for free to work on their project. […]

6 years ago

Hook Lighthouse in Co Wexford is definitely up there as one of the prettiest sights in the country. A visit to this stunning spot should be on your summer 2019 bucket list and you can make it extra special by booking on to one of their Experience Tours. A special Sunset Tour and Food Experience, […]

6 years ago

Westlife issued a heartfelt appeal to their Malaysian fans for help in finding a missing Irish teenage girl during one of their concerts this week. The group was performing in the city of Shah Alam near Kuala Lumpur when they made the appeal about 15-year-old Nora Quoirin, asking fans to help in any way they […]

6 years ago

Now this sounds like an absolutely perfect way to spend an afternoon. An artisan chocolate factory in the west of Ireland is offering people the chance to take a tour and see what actually goes on behind the scenes. Located on the shores of Lough Derg in Tuamgraney, Co. Clare, Wilde Irish Chocolates is run […]

6 years ago

If you find yourself near the beautiful Antrim coast soon, you’ll definitely want to check out this great little café that’s just opened up in Portstewart. Lost & Found Eatery on Berne Road opened its doors earlier this summer following on from the success of its first location in Coleraine and it looks like a […]

6 years ago

Great news for anyone living in London that’s been missing out on having Supermac’s whenever they want. The much-loved Irish fast food chain has announced its plans to expand overseas ‘in the next 12 months’ and London is first on the list. Managing director of Supermac’s Ireland, Pat McDonagh, told The Independent, “We are targeting […]

6 years ago

One of Ireland’s largest beer companies has announced it’s introducing ‘life leave’ for all employees. Molson Coors Brewing Company, which owns the Franciscan Well Brewery in Cork as well as several brands including Coors Light and Rekorderlig, has launched a new employee initiative which offers staff up to two weeks extra paid leave annually. Life […]

6 years ago

If you’re wondering where to go for dinner now that the good weather is finally making an appearance, then look no further. The much-loved Il Vicolo on Dominick Street Lower has reopened its cute riverside terrace for the summer months and I can’t think of a better way to while away an evening. The restaurant […]

6 years ago

An adorable rare tiger cub has been born at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork. The Sumatran tiger cub was born on June 25, although the news was just confirmed by Fota today. It’s the second cub to have been welcomed at Fota by mother Dourga and father Denar; they previously welcomed two-year-old Dharma who was […]

6 years ago

Drive 10 minutes outside of Gorey, Co Wexford and you’ll find yourself at a tranquil hotel that feels like it’s a million miles from anywhere else. Seafield House & Spa Resort in Ballymoney is famous for its award-winning spa, so it seemed like the perfect place for a relaxing night away without having to […]

6 years ago

All Together Now is finally just around the corner with things kicking off this Friday, August 2 and it’s time to start prepping for a fab weekend of music and dancing. The festival at Curraghmore House in Waterford has been sold out for months, but if you’re one of the lucky ones who managed to […]

6 years ago

Dingle’s most famous resident has just set an impressive new world record. Fungie the dolphin, who first appeared in Dingle, Co. Kerry back in 1983, is now said to be the world’s longest living solitary dolphin by a new marine study. The bottlenose dolphin is approaching 40 years old now, and for four decades has […]

6 years ago

The coveted September issue of British Vogue has been guest edited by none other than Meghan Markle this year and she has chosen to feature some trailblazing women on the cover. The Duchess of Sussex picked Irish activist Sinéad Burke to be among 15 women from across politics, literature and more who she regards as […]

6 years ago

Titanic fans get ready because a replica of the luxury cruise ship is going to embark on the same journey as the original did back in 1912. You can live out the Jack and Rose dream on the Titanic II when it sets sail in 2022 – minus the iceberg and with more than enough […]

6 years ago

Two Australian stars of Home and Away have chosen a stunning 15th century Irish castle for their wedding celebrations. James Stewart and Sarah Roberts tied the knot at Luttrellstown Castle just outside Dublin city centre. The couple, who play Willow Harris and Justin Morgan on the hit Australian soap, were engaged last November after meeting on […]

6 years ago

The shortlist for the top Foodie Destinations in Ireland 2019 have just been revealed. Run by the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) to celebrate Ireland’s unique food offerings, it also aims to promote local food tourism around the country. The RAI says it looks out for a winner “that actively promotes itself through food festivals, […]

6 years ago

This might be just the thing to cool you down during this week’s heatwave… A pub in Cork has just created a stout slushie and I am intrigued to say the least. Abbots Ale House in Shandon, Cork has whipped up the icy drink using Blacks Brewery’s World’s End Imperial Stout and a generous helping […]

6 years ago

The sun has finally made an appearance and that means one thing – food and drinks in the sunshine, and plenty of it. But it can be hard to find a place that’s not absolutely packed from the early afternoon, and in my eyes, grabbing a good spot in the sun with ample seating for […]

6 years ago

The ‘tiny house’ movement has been steadily growing in popularity in recent years, with countless people choosing to make the move to a more unique and sustainable way of living. It’s been getting more attention than ever lately, thanks in no small part to the hit US-based Netflix show Tiny House Nation and the countless […]

6 years ago

A learner driver in Co. Kerry very optimistically tried to take the scenic pedestrian path down to Dunquin Pier on Wednesday and it went about as well as you might expect. The winding path also known as the ‘Sheep Highway’ is only intended for pedestrians and leads down to the pier where people can catch […]

6 years ago

This is going to make for some interesting viewing. If you’ve got an ex that you still think about or wonder what might have been, then this might be just the thing for you. A new RTÉ show is on the lookout for people who’d like to meet up with their former partner and hash […]

6 years ago

Carbon nightclub in Galway is closing down at the end of the summer and being replaced by a Wetherspoons pub and beer garden. The popular student club announced earlier this week that it would be closing its doors for good on August 21 and it’s now been revealed that it will be taken over by […]

6 years ago

A partial lunar eclipse was visible over Ireland last night and it was a seriously stunning sight. It also just so happened to be the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch that saw astronaut Neil Armstrong take man’s first steps on the moon. The partial lunar eclipse, where two-thirds of the moon is hidden […]

6 years ago

If you’re a fan of cheese toasties, you absolutely have to check out the incredible new melt menu at this Galway spot. 56 Central has given its menu a makeover and it’s got a whole section dedicated to delicious toasties. The popular Shop Street spot has unveiled a brand new menu of cheesy melts made […]

6 years ago

If you’re on the lookout for a new beer garden to check out this summer, then look no further. The popular Anglers Rest pub in Cork has finally reopened with a brand new name and look after a lengthy closure and renovation, and is looking better than ever. Now simply called The Anglers, it reopened […]

6 years ago

Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for a lunar eclipse that’s making an appearance over Ireland during the week. A partial lunar eclipse will be visible on Tuesday night, where two-thirds of the moon will be hidden by the Earth’s shadow. It also just so happens to be the 50th anniversary of the Apollo […]

6 years ago

This is by far one of the most unique places to spend an afternoon in Ireland. Garnish Island, located 1.5km off the coast of Glengariff in Bantry Bay, Co Cork, is a 37-acre island filled with beautiful flowers thanks to its unique micro-climate, as well as stunning architecture. The beautiful gardens are the result of […]

6 years ago

There’s nothing better than packing the bags and heading off somewhere for a last-minute escape from the hustle and bustle of real life. Now, while I love a good weekend sesh as much as the next person, there’s a lot to be said for going somewhere totally peaceful and off the beaten track, too. Gweedore […]

6 years ago

If crowded beaches are not your thing, then you’ll love this idyllic spot in Co. Mayo. Keem Bay beach on the western tip of Achill Island could be mistaken for being somewhere far more exotic than the west of Ireland, with its beautiful white sand and perfect turquoise water. Nestled between the cliffs of Benmore […]

6 years ago