The Director-General of RTÉ has said that she wants to double the price of the television license fee. Speaking on RTÉ Radio 1 this morning, Dee Forbes said that she would like to increase the annual cost to €320 – adding that she thinks the current fee is “incredible value for money”. The national broadcaster […]

10 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 […]

10 years ago

Festival season is about to kick off in earnest, with Body & Soul, Longitude and Electric Picnic all on the horizon. However, you don’t have to wait until then to kick off the fun as there’s a whole host of deadly festivals taking place across the country in April. Among your options are a Good […]

10 years ago

The sun may have been out today but it was still absolutely baltic, which only added to our deep and urgent need for a holiday. If your finances are still recovering after the St Paddy’s blow-out, worry not as we’re here to help you plan a relaxing getaway for a bargain price. This new infographic […]

10 years ago

If you feel like you’re winning at life this morning, we have something that will make you think again (sorry). A 26-year-old from Limerick has been named the world’s youngest self-made billionaire by Forbes magazine. John Collision created online payment firm Stripe with his brother Patrick back in 2010 and the US firm is now […]

10 years ago

Former Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland Martin McGuinness has died at the age of 66. The news was confirmed this morning and follows McGuinness’ resignation from his role in early January. It’s understood that he was suffering from a rare health condition and passed away in Derry last night. Sinn Féin has released a […]

10 years ago

We were already feeling patriotic but our national pride has reached whole new levels after Ireland’s amazing performance at the Aviva today. Despite a last-minute upset when Jamie Heaslip sustained an injury during the warm-up, the boys charged forward and put an end to England’s hopes of a Grand Slam. From tense exchanges to the […]

10 years ago

England may have won the Six Nations but today was a monumental day for the Irish rugby team. The lads delivered a fantastic performance, full of heart, at the Aviva Stadium and prevented the English from achieving that elusive Grand Slam. As we’ve come to expect, Dublin Fire Brigade had the perfect response to the […]

10 years ago

Ah Ireland. We may get frustrated with it at times but there’s no denying that it’s the true love of our lives. And we’re only too delighted that there’s an entire day dedicated to celebrating all the things that are great about our little country. Thousands of tourists are set to take over Dublin over […]

10 years ago

Don Conroy was an absolute icon of our childhoods and taught us many important things – like how to draw and why owls are deadly. He keeps a lower profile these days but we were delighted to see him back on our screens earlier today, doing what he does best. The former RTÉ star popped […]

10 years ago

Some things in life are sacred, and a perfect pint of Guinness is one of those things. Every part of the process must be adhered to in order to produce a top-class result and hours have been spent debating the best place in Dublin to stop for a pint of plain. However, the Americans have […]

10 years ago

Aer Lingus and Delta have confirmed that several US flights from Dublin and Shannon Airport have been cancelled today. The cancellations are due to weather conditions caused by Storm Stella, with New York and Boston among the destinations affected. Two people have already lost their lives as a result of the storm, with New York, […]

10 years ago

There’s a lot to love about St Patrick’s Day. It’s a celebration of our culture, heading to the parade can be a good laugh… and, we all get an extra day of work. Hallelujah! If you’ve been dying for a little holiday, this is a great opportunity because March 17 falls on a Friday, giving […]

10 years ago

The horrific story has dominated the headlines over the past week but chances are that the identity of the Tuam Babies would still be unknown if it wasn’t for Galway woman Catherine Corless. The amateur historian worked tirelessly for several years to expose the grim truth about Tuam’s ‘mother and baby home’ and appeared on […]

10 years ago

A Dáil hearing into the Tuam Babies scandal was delayed this morning due to a lack of TDs. The discovery of the remains of almost 800 children and babies in the Galway town has dominated the headlines this week, but only a a small number of Ireland’s elected representatives were present for a debate on […]

10 years ago

If you always look for the ‘free range’ label when shopping for eggs in your local shop, you might have a bit of trouble finding them later this month. According to The Irish Independent, regulations introduced by the Department Of Agriculture to contain the spread of bird flu mean that all poultry currently have to be […]

10 years ago

There are plenty of counties in Ireland that get a lot of press for their natural beauty. Kerry is constantly praised for rugged coastlines, Cork can boast plenty of sprawling beaches, Dublin offers seaside beauty spots like Howth and Skerries, and Galway is home to the stunning Connemara. However, we’re going to throw a curveball […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own hotel, your time has come… if you’ve got €14.25m in the bank, that is. The stunning Mount Wolseley Hotel in County Carlow has gone on sale and it’s a pretty impressive buy. The property, which is located within an hour of Dublin, has 143 bedrooms, conference and […]

10 years ago

When it comes to our favourite shows returning to the big screen, we’re always a bit torn. Yes, we’re nostagic and we want them to return to our lives but the reality is that it’s NEVER quite as good second time around. This was definitely true with the long-awaited Gilmore Girls reboot, which kicked off […]

10 years ago

The Government has been urged to excavate 180 sites of ‘mother and baby homes’ across the country. The appeal comes in the wake of the discovery of human remains belonging to up to 800 children at the site of a former industrial home in Tuam last week. According to The Irish Times, the Justice For […]

10 years ago

It’s been an absolutely horrendous week on the weather front and it doesn’t look like things are going to get much better for the weekend. Our recommendation is to light a fire, lock the door and embark on the ultimate Netflix marathon. While there are plenty of great films on there, a good series is […]

10 years ago

There’s no denying that Breaking Bad is one of the best television series ever made. From character development to dry humour, Walter White and co took over our lives for years and paved the way for the resurgence of high-quality television drama. One of our favourite characters from the show was the elusive Gus Fring, […]

10 years ago

If you are one of those who paid their Irish Water bills, you could be set for a nice little refund. Negotiations over the legacy of Irish Water are continuing between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, with The Irish Independent reporting that Housing Minister Simon Coveney is set to agree to a €162m refund to customers […]

10 years ago

Ask any Irish music lover about their favourite gigs of 2016 and we guarantee that Jenny Greene’s collaboration with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra will appear somewhere on the list. The 2FM DJ reinvented some of our favourite 90s classics to turn the 3Arena (and Electric Picnic) into a massive rave – and we couldn’t get […]

10 years ago

If you asked us to describe our perfect evening, there’s a 125% chance that it will involve pasta. There’s nothing better than sitting down to a comforting bowl of carby goodness but, try as we might, our homemade efforts are never as good as the dishes served up in our favourite Italian restaurant. Sound […]

10 years ago

The Traveller Community is now recognised as a separate ethnic group by the Irish State, in what has been hailed as a “historic” decision. The announcement was made today and has been welcomed by groups including Pavee Point, who said the move marked a new positive starting point in relations between Travellers and the majority […]

10 years ago

A 26-year-old Clonmel man has been charged with the murder of pensioner Paddy Lyons. The 90-year-old was killed at his home in Waterford last week and Ross Outram today appeared in court in connection with his death According to The Irish Times, Outram was arrested yesterday and was remanded in custody following this morning’s court […]

10 years ago

We all know someone who is absolutely obsessed with gin so we’re predicting that this news will make them very happy indeed. Ireland’s latest gin festival has been announced and will take place over four days in Galway from Thursday 30 March to Sunday 2 April. This amazing event will take place in the city’s […]

10 years ago

They say that March comes “in like a lion and out like a lamb” and Met Eireann’s forecast today seems to agree. The national forecaster is predicting some rotten weather for the rest of the day, with everything from flooding to snow on the way. “Rain will spread northeastwards this afternoon, some heavy falls in […]

10 years ago

Always thought you’d be great in front of the camera? Dreamed of interviewing stars on the green carpet? Well, it’s time to stop dreaming and take action, because we’ve got an amazing opportunity for you and your mates. We’ve teamed up with the lovely folks at Jameson to give one Lovin reader (and two friends who are […]

10 years ago

Apple is reportedly planning to make a major change when it launches the next iPhone. The iPhone 8 is currently in development and The Wall Street Journal has claimed that the company could be set to ditch the trademark lightning port for a standard USB-C port. It’s also reporting that the new handset could have a […]

10 years ago

Banna Strand in Tralee has been named Ireland’s Best Beach in a new list from TripAdvisor. The Kerry beach took the top spot from Cork’s Inchydoney Beach, which had held the top spot for the last three years. Derrynane and Inch Beach in County Kerry also made the top five, alongside Strandhill in Co Sligo. […]

10 years ago

An Irish woman will today continue her protest walk from Cork to Dublin in an effort to access medical cannabis for her daughter. Vera Twomey’s daughter Eva suffers from a rare form of epilepsy called Dravet’s syndrome and has multiple seizures every day. It is believed that cannabis-based medication could help ease Eva’s symptoms and […]

10 years ago

Looking to try something a little different on your next weekend?  How about scaring the absolute living daylights out of yourself? If you’re a bit of an adrenaline junkie, we have a serious bucket list of activities for you to try over the next year that will leave you with white knuckles, a racing heartbeat […]

10 years ago

Fancy a break away but don’t have the dosh?  No worries… if your name is Patrick or Patricia. Tracey’s West County Hotel in Ennis, County Clare is giving away a one night free stay to anyone named after Ireland’s favourite saint to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The promotion will kick off from 10am on Monday […]

10 years ago

Finding someone to take care of your furry friends when you go away for a weekend can sometimes be a struggle. Family members may not have the time and paying for kennels is an expensive business. So, why not bring them with you next time? The Twelve Hotel in Galway is encouraging guests to bring […]

10 years ago

If you have plans for this Thursday, you might want to take this latest weather update into consideration. Met Eireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for the whole country from late Wednesday night until 11am on Thursday morning. The forecaster has advised that Storm Doris will bring “a period of severe winds and heavy rain” […]

10 years ago

Drivers in Galway face the worst traffic delays in the entire country, according to a new survey. The research by traffic data firm Inrix revealed that motorists in the county spend up to 43.5 hours sitting in traffic each year, more than any other location. Dublin was the second most congested county, with drivers losing 31.4 hours […]

10 years ago

At times like this, we’re more appreciative than ever of the fact that we have an unbelievably sound President Of Ireland. Michael D is currently on a landmark visit to Cuba and it looks like he’s having a great time if this latest photo is anything to go by. How adorable does Michael D Higgins look in […]

10 years ago

We all know that first dates can be a bit nervewracking but usually, you can depend on your mates to give you a bit of a pep-talk to calm your jets before you head off. However, this woman has just gone one step farther for her BFF and gone viral in the process! Dawsyn was […]

10 years ago

RTÉ has come under fire today for inviting convicted criminal John Gilligan to appear as a guest on The Late Late Show. According to The Irish Independent, Gilligan was invited to make an appearance on the show in a handwritten letter from a researcher. Veronica Guerin’s brother Jimmy has now hit out at the decision, saying […]

10 years ago

An Irish woman has been charged with murder following the stabbing of a man in Sydney. It’s believed that police found the 30-year-old man, who is also believed to be Irish, outside a property in the city after being called to the scene of an altercation. According to The Irish Times, he had sustained a stab wound […]

10 years ago

Many of us are partial to a glass of red wine to help us wind down after a long day and now, it seems there’s a hidden benefit to our mid-week tipple. New research has shown that one glass of red wine could boost exercise training and performance. Sound too good to be true? Here’s the […]

10 years ago

Someone’s weekend is about to get off to a great start, with one lucky Irish Euromillions picking up €1,000,000 in last night’s draw. It’s believed that the ticket was sold in a post office in Newtowngore in Co Leitrim and had the code I-BQH-97186. There was another big winner in the mid-west, with the lucky winning ticket […]

10 years ago

Last week’s special Valentine’s edition of The Late Late Show certainly got people talking, even if it wasn’t for the right reasons. However, it’s back to the usual routine this week… albeit with some added star power. Actor Eric Bana is in town for the Dublin International Film Festival and will be joining Ryan Tubridy for […]

10 years ago

If you love your summer festivals but are getting bored of the usual suspects, we have a recommendation for you. Offaly’s Bare In The Woods is one of the newer kids on the block but it’s already making a serious impression, and we reckon it’s going to become very popular over the next few years. […]

10 years ago

We love our tapas dinners and spa trips but when it comes to the perfect treat, it has to be afternoon tea. There’s something about the selection of little treats, the ceremony and the chance to feel a little bit fancy that you just can’t beat – whether it’s a catch up with your besties or […]

10 years ago

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what is so special about Inchydoney Lodge & Spa but the stunning location is a good place to start. Sitting (literally) on Inchydoney Beach, one of the stand-out parts of my recent visit was sitting on the balcony of my room, sipping a coffee and listening to the waves crash on the sand below. […]

10 years ago

It’s a fresh morning out there but it looks like we’ll be wrapping up for the rest of the week, if the latest report from Met Éireann is anything to go by. While temperatures will (thankfully!) stay between 5 and 11 degrees, the weekend’s drizzly rain is predicted to continue straight through to the weekend. “The week ahead will […]

10 years ago

Ah Galway. Jewel of the West, city of festivals and the best place in Ireland to go for a session by a country mile. Whether you’re on a hen party or just fancy a bit of divilment with your mates, it’s hard to beat the music, the friendly faces and the absolute madness that you’ll find here. […]

10 years ago