A new video campaign has been launched to increase awareness of camogie in Ireland. The Style Of Play initiative will follow four of Ireland’s leading camogie players, Kilkenny’s Shelly Farrell, Offaly’s Siobhán Flannery, Dublin’s Sarah O’Donovan and four-time All-Ireland winner Anna Geary, going ‘beyond the pitch’ to look at their lives outside the sport. The series is part of a […]

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Police were called to a secondary school in Tyrone earlier today after a “mass brawl” broke out in the canteen. According to Belfast Live, one pupil was arrested after a fight at Holy Cross School in Strabane “escalated” and reportedly resulted in injuries to both teachers and pupils. An ambulance attended the scene but it’s understood […]

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One of the UK’s largest abortion clinics has today confirmed that it will stop treating Irish patients. According to The Times, Marie Stopes International blamed “overwhelming demand” for the decision but reassured those who had already made appointments that these would still be valid. In a statement, the organisation said that the temporary measure would see clinics prioritising […]

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Online scams are getting more and more clever at conning people out of their personal information and we reckon this new Facebook Messenger one will catch out plenty. According to Newstalk, users are being targeted by a personalised message that seemingly includes a YouTube link. The user’s name is included in the title of the video, with […]

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Lady Gaga absolutely killed it at last night’s Superbowl but there was another surprise that we were just as excited about. Netflix chose the event to confirm the release date for the second series of Stranger Things, which will be coming to a TV, laptop or phone near you on Halloween. We don’t know too much about […]

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It’s news to nobody that the weather is absolutely shite this morning but the update is that it’s set to continue for the entire day. Met Eireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for the whole country, advising that Ireland is set to battered by southeasterly winds until 6am tomorrow. You can probably leave […]

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You know how you dream of winning such an obnoxious amount of money on the Lotto that you can just live the rest of your days without even checking a price tag? Well, that just happened to someone in our very own country. The jackpot for tonight’s Euromillions draw was €88.5 million and it’s been won by […]

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We love celebrating all things Irish and things don’t come much more Irish than these hoodies. The brainchild of Galwegian Lisa Regan, Large And In Charge Jumpers were launched back in October and aim to bring some humour to our favourite slogan jumpers. Forget Beyoncé’s I Woke Up Like This, now you can rock phrases like The […]

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We’ve been spoiled with the weather in 2016 and our good fortune looks set to continue. Met Éireann has predicted that temperatures will hit highs of 12 C this week, saying goodbye to the freezing temperatures of the last few days. The mild weather will begin today and continue for the rest of the week, with moderate […]

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They’re making serious waves with their latest single Water and Donegal duo Little Hours have just announced that they’re off on a six-date Irish tour this March. John Doherty and Ryan McCloskey came to prominence after their single It’s Still Love was nominated for the Choice Music Prize and have become a firm favourite on the live scene, […]

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Eating burnt toast and roast vegetables could potentially increase the risk of cancer, according to the British Food Standards Agency. The organisation this week issued a warning over the chemical compound acrylamide, which forms in some foods when they are cooked at high temperatures. Acrylamide is created by a reaction between certain sugars and an amino acid […]

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A PSNI officer has reportedly been injured in a terrorist shooting in Belfast tonight. According to The Belfast Telegraph, the man was shot in the arm at a petrol station on the Crumlin Road in North Belfast. The shooting has been described as “deeply disturbing” by local MPs. Appalled by news of shooting of PSNI […]

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It’s being reported that Conor McGregor will be involved in his first boxing fight on St Patrick’s Day… but not in the way you think. The UFC star is apparently set to walk Irish boxer Michael Conlon into the ring for his debut professional fight in Madison Square Garden on March 17. It was announced today […]

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After putting in years of hard graft at work, you can only hope that when your contribution will be appreciated when you decide to part ways. In most cases, it’s common practice to give a little gift to mark the occasion. Maybe a voucher or a nice watch, you know yourself. However, one Irish company decided to […]

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The Internet is awash with examples of tattoos gone wrong but we reckon this one could be the worst yet. An image of a large tattoo featuring a message as Gaeilge has gone viral online today, but for all the wrong reasons. The proud owner of the tatt posted an image on social media, explaining how it […]

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If your bank balance looks a little less healthy than expected today, don’t panic too much. Ulster Bank has confirmed today that some customers are facing difficulty in accessing their wages or social welfare payments and that it is working to identify the issue. According to The Irish Independent, a spokesperson for the bank said that ’emergency cash’ would be […]

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You think we’ve made progress and then you come across something that makes you feel like you’re still back in the 1950s. This would be one of those things. Eason’s is currently stocking a product called ‘Pritt Pink Stick For Girls’… because, god forbid, we might not be able for the regular one. @broadsheet_ie thank god […]

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We all throw caution to the wind over Christmas and regardless of the aftermath, it’s definitely worth it. However, it’s now January and time to start dealing with the realities of the situation. Namely, those festive pounds that have made our jeans a little bit more snug than usual. Unfortunately, while we might think that […]

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There are many occasions where we say ‘Only In Ireland’ but this is one of the best. Spotted by ‘Fintan YT Walsh’ on Reddit, this sign in Portmagee, Co Kerry proclaims that the Portmagee Village Public Facility area was hailed as one of the best in the country in the Ireland’s Top Toilet Awards. Yep, you read that […]

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If you’re starting 2017 on your Tobler, we have some good news for you. Tomorrow is apparently the most popular day of the year for online dating, so it’s the perfect opportunity to dust off that Tinder app, log into POF or take the leap and set up your first profile. According to The Irish […]

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One of the trickiest things about having a new baby is deciding on the right name. After all, the little one is going to have to live with it for their entire life. If you’re looking for some inspo, a list of the most popular baby names in Ireland during 2016 has just been released and might […]

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Most Irish people are planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home this year, according to a new study. According to The Irish Mirror, the New Years Eve Traditions Report found that 81 per cent of people are planning to welcome in 2017 at home, citing overpriced food and drink as the main motivating factor behind their decision. A […]

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If there’s one part of Christmas that we couldn’t give up, it’s movies. There is literally nothing else to do over the break other than curl up on the couch, stuff your face with Roses and complete a marathon of festive flicks that you’ve seen at least 30 times before. However, while the likes of A […]

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An Garda Siochana has issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of a Kilkenny woman, who has been missing since Christmas Day. 37-year-old Louise Brennan was last seen at her home in Paulstown at 11am on December 25 and both her family and gardai are said to be “very concerned” about her safety. It is understood […]

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We are suckers for a cute puppy and this one is causing a major stir today. Wesley lives in Michigan in the US and has gone viral this week as he is one of a small number of dogs to have been fitted with braces. Yep, dog braces are now a thing. According to Buzzfeed, the pup was adopted by the […]

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Fans of Gilmore Girls rejoice! An announcement about the new season was just made today. The drama, which charted the lives and loves of mother-daughter team Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, ran for seven seasons before it was cancelled in 2007 and has been sorely missed by devotees ever since. It was recently announced that a new four-part […]

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It’s been a long, enjoyable summer but it’s time to face facts: autumn has arrived. Nothing announces the end of the sunny season like the return of The Late Late Show and Ryan Tubridy will be back on our screens on RTÉ One from 9.35pm tonight. But it’s not all bad, as the team are bringing out the big guns […]

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It seems like only a few days since we were sitting out working on our tans but the winter chill has definitely started to move in. A few members of the Lovin team have admitted to turning on the heating last night (in August) and Met Éireann has just confirmed that there’s some serious rain on […]

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It’s been a busy summer of sport, from the Euros to the Galway Races. However, one of the biggest events is yet to come as the 2016 Olympics kicks off in Rio tonight. Boxer Paddy Barnes will represent Ireland at the opening ceremony, carrying the tricolour alongside the likes of Rafael Nadal, Caroline Wozniacki and Michael Phelps.  […]

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Despite years of preparations, there’s always one or two things that don’t go to plan at a wedding. One surprise that nobody could’ve seen coming is a flower girl making a run for it during this Melbourne wedding. Tom and Katie Quirk were exchanging their vows in the picturesque surroundings of Albert Park Lake, when […]

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If you spent this morning’s commute dreaming about winning the Lotto and quitting your job, we have good news for you. The National Lottery has announced today that there are two unsuspecting Euromillions winners in Ireland who only have a week or two left to claim their prize. The first winning QuickPick ticket was sold […]

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The summer holidays have begun in earnest and nobody wants to be stuck at home this weekend. Regardless of where you are in the country, there is no shortage of things to keep the kids busy and we’ve rounded up some of the best to help you with your plans. Now get out there and enjoy […]

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The summer holidays have begun in earnest and with temperatures set to rise, nobody wants to be stuck at home this weekend. Regardless of where you are in the country, there is no shortage of things to keep the kids busy and we’ve rounded up some of the best to help you with your plans! […]

10 years ago

There’s a lot of things we love about iPhones but, God help us, the battery is not one of them. There’s no doubt that it has improved over the years but we still yearn for the days when you could leave the house for the day without a charger crammed into your bag. Luckily, Apple […]

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It’s fair to say that, these days, we spend as much time looking at our phone as we do the people around us. However, one Meath shop has had enough and decided to put the foot down when it comes to customers using their mobiles during transactions. The owners placed this sign on the counter and […]

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With your holidays well and truly behind you, the prospect of a long winter ahead is pretty bleak. Planning a trip to look forward to will certainly make the work week fly by and keep you focused on something positive. We are lucky to have some pretty spectacular boltholes right here on our doorstep and […]

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At this point, we’ve come to realise that nothing is scared in the world of chocolate. We’ve dealt with a steady downsizing of the Cadbury’s Roses box, not to mention the cull of some of our favourite sweets, and it seems the disappointment is set to continue. Quality Street announced this week that it is getting rid […]

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A search has been launched for a heroic woman who helped to save the lives of a mother and baby earlier this week. Kelly Butler was walking in Linear Park in Newbridge with her four-year-old daughter, two-year-old son and eight-week-old baby Annabelle, when the pram carrying the baby slipped from the path into the nearby river. “Our older daughter was […]

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Whether on a date night or a night away with the girls, there’s nothing like booking into a nice hotel and leaving all the stresses and strains of daily life behind. Luckily, we’re spoiled in Ireland with the range of stunning hotels that are available to us and a weekend away can be really affordable […]

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All roads lead to Croker today and it seems that Senators Michelle Mulherin and Catherine Noone will be among those enjoying the Dublin v Mayo clash at the stadium this afternoon. The duo hit the headlines earlier this week after publicly complaining that their governmental positions didn’t automatically allow them to buy tickets for the highly-anticipated game. Mayo […]

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We’ve been spoiled with the weather lately but it looks like the rain is set to make a return. Met Éireann is predicting that there will be showers all over the county today, with the wet weather reaching Dublin just in time for the match this afternoon. “Outbreaks of rain over the western half of […]

10 years ago

The campaign to repeal Ireland’s archaic 8th Amendment continues and a striking new video has captured the heart of the campaign. The two-minute clip was shot by well-known director Dave Tynan and stars a host of famous faces including Aoibhinn McGinnity, Charlene McKenna, Una Mullaly and Tara Flynn. We Face The Land likens Ireland’s treatment of pregnant […]

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There’s nothing that makes you feel as good as a weekend away at a nice spa hotel. Fluffy pillows, comfy beds, steamy saunas and relaxing massages combine to fix all that ails you and give you a pep in your step. We’re always on the lookout for new destinations to try and Ashford Castle in Mayo has […]

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Ireland has been enjoying a fantastic time at the Paralympic Games but things got even better last night, with a medal haul of two gold, one silver and one bronze. Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal were overcome by emotion after taking top spot in the Women’s B Time Trial cycling event, just minutes after fellow cyclist Eoghan […]

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When it comes to food, there’s nothing we love more than bacon. Getting the scent of bacon sizzling in a pan when you wake in the morning is one of life’s greatest pleasures but a new study could make you think twice before tucking into a porky morning feast. According to the Irish Mirror, The Journal Of Internal Medicine […]

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An Aer Lingus flight was forced to return to Shannon Airport mid-flight today following a medical emergency. According to The Irish Independent, the plane left the airport at 12.20pm and had been due to land in New York at 3pm US time. However, it is now returning to the Clare airport after a medical emergency on […]

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If you’re in need of something to raise your spirits this morning, Ryanair might have just the thing. The budget airline has launched a €9.99 sale in the wake of Donald Trump’s shock victory over Hilary Clinton in the US Presidential election. There are flights to several destinations on offer, including Brussels, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Manchester […]

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If you’re dreaming of a White Christmas, we have some bad news. While it had previously been predicted that there would be no snow this year, hopes of a wintry downfall had been raised by the plunging temperatures over the last few days. Unfortunately, the bookies seem pretty confident that there will be no winter wonderland this December […]

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A Kerry pub has vowed to give free pints to any garda who comes into their pub today. Charlie Foley’s Bar decided to make the gesture “as a mark of respect” after hearing that members of the force were going on strike. It was announced late last night that the strike will be deferred, while […]

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Radiohead make their highly-anticipated return to Dublin next June and it’s fair to say that the world and its mother wants to go. Tickets for the gig went on sale at 9am this morning, with the band implementing a series of measures to cut down on the risk of tickets being snapped up by touts. […]

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