Just us, or has it been a looooooong week? Work stress, life stress, stress stress stress. We just don’t need it. What we do need, however, is a pampering session to unwind… And what better way to chill out than a trip to a luxurious spa? We’ve compiled a list to give you some inspiration… […]

7 years ago

One of the best things about Ireland is that it is packed with amazing discoveries that you’ll only stumble upon if you venture off the beaten path. One such gem is the jawdropping Guinness Tower on the grounds of Ashford Castle, which came to attention of one lucky tourist on a visit to Mayo recently. […]

7 years ago

While a holiday might be the ultimate way to relax, a gorgeous spa treatment definitely comes a close second. With pay day FINALLY arriving after the longest month ever, it’s the perfect time to treat yo’self to some TLC and invest in some much-needed pampering. We’ve rounded up some of the best treatments in Ireland […]

7 years ago

Anyone who has ever been to Galway will know that the climate is a little turbulent, to say the least. It probably rains more than anywhere in the entire country but when the sun shines, it’s just the most amazing place in the world. Don’t believe us? Check out these pictures from the last few […]

7 years ago

If you were hoping that yesterday’s sunny climes were set to continue for the week, we’ve got some bad news. This morning has been very overcast and the latest update from Met Éireann suggests that things aren’t going to be improving any time soon. Tonight will be mild and humid with rain, drizzle and fog […]

8 years ago

iPhone users have been warned to take caution if they use a glitter phone cover for their handset, with 200,000 being recalled due to health risks. The affected cases are made of glitter suspended in liquid and it’s understood that the liquid can cause chemical burns if it leaks from the device. The covers were […]

8 years ago

There’s no denying that having a car makes it much easier to get around in Ireland. While other countries may have more sophisticated public transport systems, it can sometimes be a little tricky to get around this country of ours – especially when you venture outside Dublin. That said, with some clever planning, it can […]

8 years ago

Ireland is home to a lot of quirky accommodation options, with the likes of AirBnB offering everything from tree houses to penthouses at the click of a button. Better still, you can now rent an actual lighthouse for your next staycation. Five new Irish lighthouses have been made available for short-term holiday lettings, and they […]

8 years ago

There’s only one bad thing about the sun finally coming out – it reminds us what we’re missing. The fine weather over the last few days has just proven what we always knew – we would be happier, sounder and more productive with just a little extra Vitamin D. There’s only one thing for it […]

8 years ago

Forget vodka, we all know that gin is the best spirit ever. Whether you’re drinking it in a classic G&T on the rocks or in a delish cocktail, there has been a serious gin revival over the past few years and we are only DELIGHTED. Consider yourself one of gin’s biggest fans? Here’s what you […]

8 years ago

There was a time when travelling required lots of money and tons of time off. Thankfully, my friends, that time has passed and you can now squeeze in a trip to some of Europe’s hot spots as long as you have €50 in your pocket and 24hrs to spare. While it might not be the most luxurious experience, […]

8 years ago

Earlier this month, we make you feel deep, dark shame by letting you know how often you should change your bedsheets. Today, we’re back with something that will make you feel even worse. We’ve always been of the belief that it is perfectly acceptable to throw your pillowcases in with the rest of your sheets […]

8 years ago

We hear awful news stories on a daily basis but this is one of the worst that we’ve heard in a while.  Eoin Harte (31) was enjoying the sun in Carlow when he was approached by two men, who went on to disable his wheelchair, rummage through his belongings and steal his wallet His sister […]

8 years ago

The body of an Irish man has been recovered in the Netherlands following a tragic drowning incident. The 28-year-old is believed to have gotten into difficulty after going for a late night swim in Egmond aan Zee in the early hours of Thursday morning. According to The Irish Independent, the man (who has yet to be […]

8 years ago

A man charged by gardaí with two counts of rape has been released in order to travel to music festivals in the UK. That’s according to The Irish Independent, which reports that Letterkenny District Court heard that the man was due to be employed at the festivals this summer. He had previously been instructed to sign […]

8 years ago

If you’re flown on a transatlantic flight with Aer Lingus, you’ll know that there are a lot of extras involved with your flight. These can include everything from an extended baggage allowance to a cosy blanket to keep you snug during your journey. However, many of us would rather travel without the frills if it […]

8 years ago

Irish politicians are generally pretty careful with what they put on social media so if his latest tweet is anything to go by, we’re going to assume that Micheál Martin has just been hacked. The Fianna Fáil leader appeared to just send a message to his 23.4K followers, taking a very public dig at […]

8 years ago

While summer may be peak holiday season, we’ve long been of the opinion that it’s the worst time of the year to book a getaway? Why? Well, there are several reasons. First off, the summer is full of fun festivals and events that will keep you entertained from May to August. Secondly, it’s the one […]

8 years ago

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Galway will take on Waterford in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final this week. The stakes are high, especially given that fact that the teams haven’t met in the final for over 20 years, and excitement is definitely building in the West. Galway City Council confirmed this week […]

8 years ago

The passwords to over 711m email address have been leaked online in one of the biggest data breaches in history. The leak took place when a spambot failed to secure one of their servers, allowing anyone to download gigabytes of their information. It was exposed by Australian computer security expert Troy Hunt of Have I Been Pwned site, […]

8 years ago

West Cork has been named the best foodie destination in Ireland. The picturesque area came out on top in the Foodie Destinations 2017 competition held by the Restaurants Association Of Ireland, overcoming competition from Boyne Valley, KIlkenny, Kinsale and West Waterford. Judges said that events and programmes like the annual Taste of West Cork Food Festival and Cork Character Cafés, as well as the […]

8 years ago

Ibrahim Halawa looks set to spend at least another three weeks in an Egyptian prison after his trial was postponed yet again today. The Dublin man has been due to receive a verdict today, with hopes high that he would then be able to return to Ireland. However, it has been confirmed this afternoon that […]

8 years ago

Ask anyone about their perception of Ireland and chances are, they’ll mention the fact that we’re fond of a few pints. Our ability to drink other countries under the table has become a strange source of pride over the years – not to mention a very effective marketing tool for our St Paddy’s Day celebrations. […]

8 years ago

It’s that time of year again, summer is drawing to a close and Electric Picnic is the only thing keeping us going. The Stradbally festival kicks off this Friday with Elbow, The xx, Chaka Khan and Duran Duran among those set to appear at the three-day event. While it is completely sold-out, those lucky enough […]

8 years ago

There’s no doubt that The Angelus is an Irish institution, with many of us brought up to drop everything and pretend to say the Rosary at the sound of that first gong at 6pm. However, we reckon it’s fair to say that the cultural relevance of The Angelus has declined in recent years and we’re […]

8 years ago

Enda Kenny spent over €140,000 on travel during his final months in office, it has been revealed. According to The Sunday Business Post, the outgoing Taoiseach took several high-profile trips after announcing his intention to leave the office, visiting New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Chicago, Rome and Berlin. His annual seven-day trip to the US […]

8 years ago

**UPDATE – Congrats to Rachel Howe Photography, who is the lucky winner of our HTC U11 smartphone!** Over the last month, we’ve been searching for the most stunning photo of Ireland and the response was even better than we expected. People all over the country have been tagging their images on Instagram with #lovinireland and […]

8 years ago

A wedding day is always a lovely occasion, with a heartfelt ceremony followed by a bit of craic on the dancefloor. However, one Galway priest decided that he wasn’t going to wait until the afters to get a bit of a boogie going and staged a mid-ceremony party during a recent wedding in Menlough. Rois […]

8 years ago

*UPDATE – Betting has now resumed so if you want to stick a €5 on, you better move quick!* There’s less than a hour left in this year’s Rose Of Tralee and Paddy Power reckon that they’ve picked the winner. The bookmaker has seemingly suspended betting on the Down Rose Orlagh McNally, who stunned with […]

8 years ago

It might seem all sweetness and light but The Rose Of Tralee is one of the most fiercely competitive contests out there. After fighting it out for a place on the live shows, all of the Roses are dead set on making the most of their five minutes with Mr Dáithí Ó Sé. There are […]

8 years ago

We all know how bad the housing crisis has gotten in Ireland, with even those on good incomes struggling to find an affordable place to lay their head. So spare a thought for the poor students, who are facing into three or four years of study without any prospect of a decent wage. Of course, […]

8 years ago

Mayo and Kerry are set to go at it yet again this weekend and if you were planning to make the trip to Croker, we have some good news. The GAA has announced that it will lower the prices of tickets for the match on Saturday, with stand tickets down from €45 to €35 and […]

8 years ago

Ryanair has been at the centre of some controversy over the summer, with complaints over its seating arrangements. However, it has issued a strong warning to passengers today over inappropriate behaviour when it comes to cabin baggage. The airline said that those flying with Ryanair are “repeatedly flouting” baggage guidelines and causing boarding delays for […]

8 years ago

If you’re a seafood fan, you can’t get much better than sitting with a tasty platter looking out across the sea. And that’s exactly what’s on offer at the latest addition to Galway’s restaurant scene, Seafood Bar at Dock 1. Dock 1 is situated, as the name suggests, at Galway Docks and has already gained […]

8 years ago

Limerick is definitely one of the most underrated cities in Ireland and if you were looking for an incentive to relocate, we may have found it. Gleneagles is located in a leafy suburb on the North Circular Road and is a five-bedroom, four-bathroom property that combines the convenience of living in the city centre with […]

8 years ago

If we were to tell you that a 17-year-old from Dublin was in line to become the next big NBA star, you’d probably be a bit skeptical. But you’d be wrong, because Aiden Harris Igiehon from Clondalkin is making serious waves when it comes to college basketball. According to The Irish Sun, the 6ft 10 […]

8 years ago

It’s fair to say that if you offered us a €1,000,000 cheque to go through the Leaving Cert again, we’d firmly turn it down without a second thought. The LC is essentially an intelligence endurance test and the moment of truth arrived for over 50,000 young students around the country earlier today. While most of […]

8 years ago

When we think of rest and relaxation, we think of somewhere by the sea away from the madness of city life. If you’ve been thinking of making the big move, then this beautiful home in Dingle will definitely be of interest. 9 An Ghraig is located at Inch Beach on the Dingle Peninsula, so you […]

8 years ago

Ask anyone how they’re feeling these days and chances are, the word ‘tired’ will appear somewhere in their response. There are plenty of things we blame for this constant lethargy – with everything from our work schedule to our nutritional intake coming under the microscope. However, it’s now been claimed that your weekend habits could […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been trying to lose a few pounds lately but seem to be making zero progress, one unlikely change to your lifestyle could do the trick. According to a new study, getting less sleep at night than you need can have an adverse effect on your weight – and a few extra hours can […]

9 years ago

When it comes to sex, we’re firm believers that it’s all about quality not quantity but if you’ve ever wondered how your horizontal jogging sessions compare to everyone elses, read on. Online adult store Lovehoney recently surveyed 4,400 customers to find out what the average sex life really looks like. The company found that 19 minutes was […]

9 years ago

A Laois hotel has been named the best in the world by Condé Nast. Ballyfin Demesne was recognised as the most popular in the Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2016, one of three Irish hotels to be included in the list. “If you’ve ever dreamed of summering at a country house, you couldn’t do much better than […]

9 years ago

A christening is a rite of passage for many in Ireland but one Irish man seems to have gotten on the wrong end of his relations with his recent announcement. Clearly taking the whole thing with a pinch of salt, the dad created a Facebook event to invite friends and family to the religious ceremony. […]

9 years ago

Dating is a pretty mortifying business. There’s the awkward silences, the lack of attraction, the bad manners… so many things can go wrong. But next time you feel sorry for yourself while swiping through Tinder, spare a thought for the men and women who will be dating in front of the nation this weekend. Not […]

9 years ago

If you’re struggling to get through the remainder of the week, we have just the thing to raise your spirits and put a smile on your face. Eileen Moloney from Galway turned 100 this week and her family and friends were determined to give the occasion the celebration it deserved. As well as organising a […]

9 years ago

If you did last night’s Euromillions draw, you could be worth half a million quid right now. A ticket was sold in Ireland that has won the top prize in the EuroMillions Plus draw and those lucky numbers were 7, 13, 17, 35 and 48. The winning ticket was sold in the North-West so make sure […]

9 years ago

Starbucks have been ordered to close down one of its Cork outlets as it was never granted appropriate planning permission for the space. The multinational chain has operated a branch on Patrick Street for two years but An Bord Pleanála recently ruled that they did not acquire permission for change of use of the site […]

9 years ago

We’ve come across plenty of beautiful houses that look great on paper but wouldn’t really float our boat when looking for a property to actually live in. This beautiful mansion in Cork though is right up our street. Menloe House in Blackrock is on the market for €1.8m and we’re not exaggerating when we say […]

9 years ago

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last few days, you’ll have head that Kevin Myers has been courting controversy yet again with his latest Sunday Times column. The article, printed under the headline ‘Sorry ladies, equal pay has to be earned’, has been branded anti-Semetic and misogynistic – resulting in the end […]

9 years ago

It’s fair to say that Matthew McConaughey’s career has had a few peaks and troughs. While it may have looked as if we had lost him to rom-com drivel at one point (Fool’s Gold, anyone?), the McConaissance saw a return to form that included The Lincoln Lawyer and True Detective. But the jewel in the […]

9 years ago