There are so many unique experiences to try out around Ireland if you’re looking for something a bit different to your average tour. So the next time you find yourself at a loose end, why not pay a visit to St Tola goat farm in Co. Clare? As well as an endless number of adorable […]

6 years ago

Cork’s Custom House Quay will be set for a huge redevelopment including a 34-storey hotel if new plans are to go ahead. US-based development firm Tower Holdings Group, which has two Irish owners, has revealed plans for a €150 million redevelopment of the historic Cork Harbour Commissioners site. The development, linking the peninsula to the […]

6 years ago

A renowned international steak competition has crowned an Irish fillet steak the best in the world. The World Steak Challenge, which was held in Dublin for the first time on Wednesday, judged steaks from 25 countries around the world and from roughly 31 different breeds. The ‘World’s Best Fillet Steak’ was made from grass-fed Angus […]

6 years ago

Now this would be the perfect countryside getaway. A beautiful cottage is up for sale in Co. Donegal that comes with something totally unique – its own private eight-acre go karting track. The two-bedroom property in Castlefinn, Co. Donegal is on the market for €325,000 – a bit of a steal when you consider what […]

6 years ago

Ireland’s most-awarded bar (and easily one of the most stunning) is now open for weekend brunch with a delicious new menu. Cask on MacCurtain Street in Cork’s Victorian Quarter will now be serving up brunch for the very first time and no doubt it will be a huge hit. The new menu is all about […]

6 years ago

Now this would be the perfect place to start over, away from the hustle and bustle of real life. A traditional Irish pub is up for sale in the incredibly scenic village of Nohoval, Co. Cork, and it could be yours for the reasonable price of just €225,000. McCarthy’s Pub comes with a beer garden […]

6 years ago

A magical castle in Galway has been revealed as Airbnb’s most-visited property on Europe and it’s easy to see why. Cahercastle in Craughwell, Galway has been around since the 1400s and you’ll feel like you’re stepping back in time when you arrive at this medieval fairytale castle. It is comprised of a master bedroom upstairs, […]

6 years ago

Ireland has beaten off stiff competition to be crowned ‘Best European Destination’ at the Group Travel Awards in London. We topped the list ahead of some great destinations including Prague, Germany, Belgium, Cyprus and Switzerland. So if you’re wondering where to head off on your next weekend break, a staycation might actually be your best […]

6 years ago

The four endangered lion cubs that were born at Fota Wildlife Park earlier this year have been given adorable names. The little cubs were born in February to their mother Gira and father Shanto, and the wildlife park left their naming open to a public vote after announcing the birth in April. The park rangers […]

6 years ago

If you’ve been fantasising about packing it all in and moving to some far away location now that another work week has begun, this might just be what you’re looking for. A beautiful island off the coast of Greece is hoping to attract new people to come and live there by paying them a monthly […]

6 years ago

You could be in with a chance of getting yourself a fab new home in Cork for just €100. A new raffle is offering one lucky person the chance to win a two-bedroom apartment in Ballintemple in Cork City, worth around €300,000. The #WinAGaff competition is part of a fundraising initiative on behalf of Cork […]

6 years ago

One of Cork’s oldest and most well-known pubs is back with a brand new name and look after shutting its doors a few years back. The 200-year-old Anglers Rest pub in Carrigrohane has totally revamped its much-loved riverside beer garden area and given it a fab new look just in time for summer. The popular […]

6 years ago

An RTÉ News report was unexpectedly interrupted by a cheeky young boy on Tuesday evening. There was another classic RTÉ blooper as Ingrid Miley discussed the health staff strike while broadcasting live from outside Tallaght Hospital. She was talking to anchor Sharon Ní Bheoláin, who was in the RTÉ studio, when the boy made his […]

6 years ago

Medicinal cannabis is about to be made available in Ireland for the first time. Health Minister Simon Harris will be signing legislation this morning to allow the five-year Medical Cannabis Access Programme to operate. This pilot will allow medical consultants to prescribe cannabis-based treatments for patients with specific medical conditions who have failed to respond […]

6 years ago

If you’re planning on heading off on a long-haul holiday any time soon, then this new list of the best airlines will definitely come in handy. The Skytrax World Airline Awards has revealed its annual list of the World’s Top 10 Airlines and Qatar Airways has taken the coveted number one spot. Singapore Airlines came […]

6 years ago

Fur farming will soon be phased out across Ireland if a new Cabinet proposal gets approval. The news comes as Ireland faces increasing pressure to ban fur farms and follow in the footsteps of the 14 other EU countries that have already done so. The majority of Irish farms are based in Donegal, Offaly and […]

6 years ago

Liam Gallagher flew out of Cork with a giant box of Tayto crisps in tow after playing a huge outdoor show in the city this weekend. The former Oasis frontman headlined Cork’s Irish Independent Park on Sunday night and made sure to bring back a nice reminder of his time in Ireland. And despite the […]

6 years ago

The charity football match held at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium to raise funds for Seán Cox’s ongoing care has raised a massive €748,000. 27,000 people attended the charity game between Ireland XI and the Liverpool Legends back in April and Seán’s wife was presented with the proceeds this week. Seán was given a standing ovation as […]

6 years ago

Great news for anyone who’s seriously missing Game of Thrones since the finale aired in May. An as-yet untitled prequel to the HBO show has now started filming at a number of locations around Northern Ireland in recent weeks. The Belfast Telegraph reports that filming took place at a secret location in Co. Down and on the north […]

6 years ago

A popular Cork restaurant has announced it’s closing its doors for good after 18 years. The fine French dining restaurant Les Gourmandises on Cook Street announced the sad news via their social media accounts this week. Run by Pat and Soizic Kiely, it has gained a number of awards from the Restaurant Association of Ireland […]

6 years ago

The owner of a Limerick restaurant has announced she won’t be accepting cash payments any more in a bid to stop more burglaries from happening. The Tuscany Bistro Italian restaurant in Newtown, Castleroy, has been broken into three times over the past three months; the first two burglaries took place over one weekend in April, […]

6 years ago

Cobh in Co Cork has been named one of the top 25 most beautiful small towns in Europe. The cute harbour town which has a population of 12,800 was named in a list by Condé Nast Traveller, who said that Cobh ‘redefines charming’. It was the only Irish town to make the list, which also […]

6 years ago

Gardaí are currently looking for help from the public in naming their adorable new recruit to the Garda Dog Unit. The cocker spaniel is just 11 weeks old and already has a couple of friends on the unit in the form of Bailey and a Labrador named Elsa. Even though he’s only a few months […]

7 years ago

If you’ve ever dreamed of packing it all in and moving to some remote location for a simpler life, this could be your chance to actually do just that. Two lighthouse keeper’s cottages on a seven-acre island off the coast of Donegal are currently up for sale together and since they’re the only properties on […]

7 years ago

If this isn’t the ultimate hangover cure, then I don’t know what is. Coqbull restaurant in Cork has created a curry chip pizza and it seems to be going down incredibly well with customers. The pizza is made with chicken curry, cheese and garden peas, topped with salt and vinegar shoestring chips. Take a look […]

7 years ago

Airbnb is introducing an all-inclusive round the world trip that lets you visit every continent in under three months. With a price tag of £3,817 (around €4,200) it’s arguably a lot cheaper than you’d expect an 80-day round the world jaunt to cost you, since it includes all accommodation and flights as well as some […]

7 years ago

Arranmore Island off the coast of Donegal is hoping to increase its population of just 469 people by writing an open letter asking more people to come and live there. Think the rural island life could be for you? Well, the small island three miles off the coast of Donegal has actually just become the […]

7 years ago

Set on the shores of Lough Ree in Co. Roscommon, the Hodson Bay is fairly synonymous with family breaks. But the 4-star hotel actually has an entire adults-only retreat wing featuring deluxe rooms with floor to ceiling windows and sweeping views of the lake below, as I discovered when I was very kindly invited down […]

7 years ago

In news that will surprise no one, the average cost of a home in Ireland has increased by 3.1% since April last year. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has analysed house prices around the country by Eircode, revealing the most and least expensive areas to buy a home right now. So where is the most […]

7 years ago

The long-awaited Center Parcs Longford Forest has just revealed its opening date now that it’s finishing up construction on the massive site. The forest village set on a 400-acre site in Ballymahon, Co Longford will open its doors to the public on Monday, July 29. Prices for a short break in one of their two-bedroom […]

7 years ago

Metallica took a well-earned break after their sold-out Slane performance on Saturday night for a spot of sightseeing around Ireland. The group flew their private helicopter out to Co. Clare on Monday and took in the stunning sights at the Cliffs of Moher, before stopping off for a bite to eat at Vaughan’s Anchor Inn […]

7 years ago

Concertgoers at Slane Castle left a shocking amount of litter behind after the show on Saturday night. Metallica played an incredible set to a sold-out crowd of 75,000 people, which sadly resulted in thousands of plastic cups being discarded. In photos shared in the aftermath of the gig, a sea of plastic pint glasses, abandoned […]

7 years ago

Irish Rail has released a video showing just how often people put themselves in serious danger at level crossings, and called for more vigilance. The clip shows lowering barriers getting stuck on a number of vehicles, others crashing straight through, and people injuring themselves as they try to make it across in time. Irish Rail […]

7 years ago

Donald Trump and his wife Melania landed at Shannon Airport yesterday and while they have kept a fairly low profile since, his sons wasted no time in getting to know the locals. Brothers Donald Jr and Eric went on a pub crawl of Doonbeg’s four pubs yesterday evening, chatting to the locals and pulling pints […]

7 years ago

The Donegal postman who has gained notoriety by correctly predicting how Ireland’s summers and winters will pan out has weighed in on what we can expect in the coming months. Michael Gallagher originally shot to fame in 2007 when he correctly predicted when Ireland’s famous summer of rain would end. So, we’re hoping he’s also […]

7 years ago

Michael D Higgins has hit out at Trump’s controversial climate change policies ahead of his visit to Ireland today. The Irish president didn’t name Trump directly but criticised his decision to leave the Paris Agreement on climate change, calling it “regressive and pernicious”. Speaking at a public service union event at the RDS in Dublin […]

7 years ago

If you’re worried that you might be drinking a bit too much coffee, well, it turns out that it’s probably not as bad for you as first thought. A new study has found that even drinking as many as 25 cups of coffee a day is not bad for your heart and won’t stiffen arteries. […]

7 years ago

If you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful way to spruce up your room then look no further. Aldi’s latest homeware collection is a gorgeous coastal themed range of furniture, bedding and more, and we guarantee you’re going to want the lot. The pieces will arrive in 137 Aldi stores on Thursday, June 13, with […]

7 years ago

Love Island is finally back on our screens tonight, which means our weeknight plans are out the window for the foreseeable future. Ahead of the show, the folks at ITV have released a sneak peek at the first episode, showing the girls heading into the villa and preparing for their very first coupling up. This […]

7 years ago

It seems that the major security operation needed during Trump’s visit to Ireland this week is set to cost taxpayers a small fortune. The US president is arriving at Shannon Airport on Wednesday, where he will meet with Taoiseach Varadkar, and will spend two nights at his resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare before returning to […]

7 years ago

It might be a bank holiday but if you don’t fancy stirring from the couch today, there’s plenty of great stuff that’s been added to Netflix in recent weeks. From romantic comedies to a ridiculous new noir thriller series that you won’t be able to stop watching, you definitely won’t be stuck for bingeing options […]

7 years ago

Liverpool CEO Peter Moore has shared a heartwarming photo of Irish fan Seán Cox celebrating the team’s Champions League victory with his son last night. The photo of Seán and his son Jack was originally shared by the Support Sean group that was set up to promote fundraising campaigns and document his recovery. Moore wrote, […]

7 years ago

Hospital food is not known for its culinary delights. On the one occasion I was subjected to it several years ago, I was very much scarred by how grim it was. But the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin is making waves with its refreshing approach to food, always making sure to serve up fresh, healthy meals. […]

7 years ago

Katie Taylor has offered Belgium’s Delfine Persoon a rematch after winning their fight at Madison Square Garden last night. The Irish boxer was crowned the undisputed lightweight champion of the world, although the incredibly close final score has led to calls for a rematch. One of the three ringside judges called it at 95-95, while […]

7 years ago

On Raglan Road has been crowned Ireland’s favourite folk song. RTÉ had organised a public vote to find the winner, which was then announced on The Late Late Show this week and also brilliantly performed live on the show by Luka Bloom. The classic song was written by poet Patrick Kavanagh and became one of […]

7 years ago

If you’re planning a bit of a Netflix duvet day this bank holiday weekend, then we’ve got just the film for you. Dublin Oldschool was one of the highest grossing Irish films of last year and was just added to the streaming service this weekend, so it’s the perfect time to add it to your […]

7 years ago

Katie Taylor has been crowned the undisputed lightweight champion of the world. The Irish boxer defeated Belgium’s Delfine Persoon at Madison Square Garden in New York last night after a controversial close call in the final score. One of the three ringside judges called it at 95-95, while the other two gave it to Katie […]

7 years ago

IKEA’s latest ad campaign has recreated everyone’s favourite TV show living rooms, and the best part is that you can buy everything to recreate them at home. There’s the iconic Friends apartment, the brown Simpsons couch, and Will Byers’ living room from Stranger Things complete with alphabet lights. It appears that the Swedish homeware brand […]

7 years ago

JK Rowling has delighted Harry Potter fans by announcing that she will be releasing four new books this summer, more than 20 years after the original novel was published. The new stories will be published in eBook form starting from next month, so fans won’t have to wait long to jump back into the world […]

7 years ago

A shocking true crime mini-series has just arrived on Netflix that you definitely won’t want to miss. When They See Us tells the true story of the Central Park Five who were wrongly convicted of the rape and murder of a female jogger in the New York City park in 1989. The four-part series stars […]

7 years ago