Convicted murderer Catherine Nevin has been reportedly diagnosed with a brain tumour and has just months left to live. The Wicklow woman was dubbed the ‘Black Widow’ after she was found guilty of ordering the murder of her husband Tom, who was shot dead at the couple’s pub in Brittas Bay in 1996. The 65-year-old had […]

10 years ago

New diversion routes are to be introduced on the M50 to alleviate delays caused by emergency incidents. According to The Irish Times, the relief routes will be signposted with specific logos and will aim to ease the impact of road collisions of other drivers. Transport Infrastructure Ireland revealed that 120 incidents occur in a typical month on the […]

10 years ago

Other Voices is definitely one of Ireland’s most unique festivals and it returns to Dingle next month. The niche festival runs from 2rd to 4th December and as always, the line-up has been kept under wraps. However, with just a few weeks to go, singer Lisa Hannigan has now announced the first acts that will play at […]

10 years ago

While we may all be addicting to social media, our feeds are generally full of airbrushed selfies and images designed to create ultimate FOMO. Today, something different is happening and Irish people are documenting the more average elements of their day – from being stuck in traffic to enjoying a morning coffee. The wonderful #OneIrishDay initiative […]

10 years ago

Renton, Begbie, Sick Boy and Spud are back. The trailer for T2 Trainspotting is finally here and it looks bloody brilliant. The original cast of Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle, Jonny Lee Miller and Ewen Bremner have returned for Danny Boyle’s sequel and the first look kicks off with a new twist on Renton’s ‘Choose Life’ speech. And […]

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Whether you’re a diehard Grinch or been counting down the days til that turkey dinner, there’s been no avoiding the signs of Christmas over the last few weeks. The lights are up, the mornings have been crisp and the first of the big Christmas ads have already started landing, with Burberry’s starring none other than our […]

10 years ago

Everyone is waiting with bated breath for the release of this year’s John Lewis ad. Going on last year’s timeline, it should land in the next few days and David Bowie has been tipped to be featured in the clip. However, another site has said it is much more likely that rockers Arctic Monkeys, Fleetwood […]

10 years ago

It’s fair to say that we’re all pretty pissed off at the constant rise in car insurance premiums over the past few years and it looks as if another change could be on the horizon. Insurance group Admiral has announced that it is introducing a new system, whereby selected drivers will be quoted based on information from […]

10 years ago

Last night, RTÉ aired a documentary by Irish author Louise O’Neill which focused on sexual violence and consent in Ireland. Examining our culture around sex and attitudes towards survivors of sexual violence, it was an eye-opening hour of television that addressed one of the most pertinent issues in Ireland today. The show generated a huge response online, […]

10 years ago

We’ve got a lot of love for Barack and Michelle Obama. From inspirational speeches to rocking some serious style, the pair are definite couple goals and showed what good craic they are again over the weekend. The couple hosted their final Halloween party at the White House last night and surprised attendees by breaking into […]

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Lidl has warned its customers to beware of a scam circulating on Facebook at the moment. The German supermarket chain this week highlighted the competition, which offers entrants a chance to win a €750 Lidl voucher. To enter, users must enter personal information but Lidl has warned that it has no affiliation with the bogus promotion.  […]

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In our humble opinion, finding the right name for your pet is just as important as naming your child. After all, you’re going to be shouting it a lot in public places. The most common names that people choose for their pets have now been revealed in a study carried out by Healthy Paws Pet Insurance and […]

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Anyone who has ever lived in Galway will know that the Macnas Parade is one of the most amazing nights of the year. Led by Artistic Director Noeline Kavanagh, the group somehow manage to up their game every year and present a jawdropping spectacle that leaves both adults and kids in awe. The parade returned to Galway’s streets […]

10 years ago

It’s hard to be optimistic about getting your hands on a Euromillions windfall when the odds are that just one person out of 139 million will scoop the jackpot. However, there’s an added incentive to spend a few quid on this weekend’s draw as organisers have GUARANTEED that 25 people will walk away with €1,000,0000. Yep, […]

10 years ago

When it comes to online dating, you never really know who you’re dealing with until you’ve actually met them. We’ve all heard stories of people bearing no resemblance whatsoever to their profile picture and a new study has shown exactly how much Irish people lie when trying to nab a date. Dating app Trueview recently […]

10 years ago

It’s a local institution but The Galway Plate is to be demolished. This week, Galway City Council granted permission for the demolition of the Tuam Road restaurant to make way for a new commercial and residential development. According to Galway Bay FM, a new restaurant will be opened on the site, as well as apartments on the first and […]

10 years ago

If you’re based in the People’s Republic, you’ll be delighted with the latest news from low-cost airline Wow Airlines. The company announced today that it is to launch a host of new services from Cork Airport, including direct flights to Reykavik and several new transatlantic routes. From May next year, Wow Air will operate flights from Cork […]

10 years ago

It’s been going a while but we’re still not sick of Carpool Karaoke. James Corden is back with the latest installation of his hugely popular segment and Lady Gaga is in the hotseat, running though some of her biggest hits including Poker Face and Bad Romance. We always knew she was a good singer but […]

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The temperatures may have been balmy this week but we’ve got some bad news, the rain is moving in. The latest update from Met Éireann predicts that showers will start to move in later today in the northwest, with patchy rain continuing tomorrow. Conditions will stay mild, with temperatures between 13 and 16 degrees Celsius, but […]

10 years ago

The Gilmore Girls makes its long-awaited return next month and the trailer is FINALLY here. Little hints about the reboot have been dropping over the last few months but now a proper full-length trailer has been released. The short clip reveals plenty of spoilers about the new four-part series and gives us our first glimpse […]

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Several Irish Rail routes could be closed as a result of funding issues, it has been revealed. According to The Irish Times, a report has been submitted to Transport Minister Shane Ross signalling that the company requires €600 million in investment over the next five years to remain viable. With losses of over €11m this […]

10 years ago

Holiday website Expedia has apologised to a customer who received an abusive email from the company. Cara Viramontes had booked a holiday for herself, her husband and her eight-month-baby but got a shock when she logged on to the website to check her itinerary. She noticed that she had been charged for travel insurance for […]

10 years ago

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has made an emergency appeal, as blood supplies have dropped to unstable levels. There is currently just a three day supply of blood left in Ireland and the organisation is calling on blood donors to “make a special effort” to donate this week. The IBTS is aiming to secure 1,500 donations over […]

10 years ago

When it comes to eating out, it’s easy to become a creature of habit. So, it’s great to get some inspiration for new places to try around the country. TripAdvisor has released a list of the most popular restaurants in Ireland, based on reviews left on the site over the past 12 months. Mulberry Garden in […]

10 years ago

With the constant bombardment of ads on the telly, you could be forgiven for thinking that Christmas is all about getting a pile of presents under the tree. However, as we all know, the best thing about the festive season is getting to spend some quality time with your nearest and dearest, be it your mum […]

10 years ago

A Donegal GAA club has decided to give away a house as part of its Christmas raffle. St Eunan’s GAA Club in Letterkenny is offering a three-bedroom semi-detached home to the lucky winner of the draw, with the aim of raising enough money to build a new all-weather 4G floodlit pitch. According to The Irish Independent, the […]

10 years ago

Anyone who has stood in an unflattering fitting room will know the importance of good lighting. Which is why Instagram fans went a little bit crazy over the release of the Lumee case, the first smartphone cover to include front-facing LED lights and give you an airbrushed selfie that even Kim K would be proud […]

10 years ago

Foil, Arms and Hog have been on a roll recently with their brilliant sketches and their latest release nails it once again. Whichever side of the divide you fall on, Alcoholics v Health Freaks is going to be pretty familiar to all of us. Now if you’ll excuse us, we’re off to compare our calf muscles. […]

10 years ago

If you’re been yearning to take that dream trip but don’t want to use up all those precious holiday days, you’re going to love this. Some genius has figured out that you could enjoy a lengthy 18-day holiday in 2017 by cleverly using nine of your holiday leave days. According to The Liverpool Echo, Good Friday […]

10 years ago

Half of the country may have been raised by Zig and Zag but RTÉ has announced that it will no longer be producing children’s programmes. The State broadcaster made the devastating announcement last night, confirming that it will be outsourcing all of its shows for young people and teenagers to external production companies. It revealed that the […]

10 years ago

The average Irish woman spends between €200 to €300 on getting ready for a big Christmas night out, according to a new survey. According to The Irish Independent, research carried out by Great Lengths Ireland showed that women spend the most money on hair, makeup, nails, eyebrows and shoes. Over 90% per cent of women will buy a […]

10 years ago

Over 19 per cent of Irish people don’t drink alcohol, according to a new survey. The Irish Health Survey, which involved 10,000 people, revealed that 83 per cent of men and 79 per cent of women drink alcohol, with 16 per cent saying they had engaged in binge drinking once a week for the previous 12 months. It […]

10 years ago

Hate having to face a delivery person in your pyjamas every time you order a pizza? Well, it might not be the case for much longer. Dominos delivered two pizzas to a customer in New Zealand using an “unmanned aerial vehicle” and has said that it plans to implement the method across the business. “They […]

10 years ago

A three-year-old boy, who miraculously survived a fall from a six-storey building, will turn on the Christmas lights in Limerick this Sunday. Neil Shanahan fell from the Limerick Strand Hotel last July but has made huge progress in his recovery and will be guest of honour at the lighting ceremony. “Limerick has had a great […]

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