Cavan may not be the first location that springs to mind when planning an Irish staycation but it should be, and there’s one main reason why. Farnham Estate Golf & Spa Resort is located just a stone’s throw from Cavan Town and is set on sprawling grounds that encompass woodland, a lake and a golf course […]

9 years ago

For many of us, Sunday is a day to throw caution to the wind and treat ourselves to all the things we’ve craved during the week. Add a hangover and an impending sense of doom over the beginning of the working week, and there’s a serious need for comfort food. Enter Chilli Shack. With one […]

9 years ago

When cooking at home, especially if you’re in a hurry, it can be tempting to pour leftover grease or oil down the sink. We all know that we’re not supposed to do it but sure look, we’re only human. That said, we will never EVER do it again after being traumatised by this video posted […]

9 years ago

In Ireland, our sporting success seems to come in cycles – with athletics, boxing and swimming just some of the disciplines that have come to the world’s attention over the last few years. However, there’s no denying that we’re in a golden age of rowing in Ireland at the moment with several high-profile successes in […]

9 years ago

Our summer sun may have done a bit of a disappearing act over the weekend but it looks like things are about to improve. According to the latest forecast from Met Éireann, temperatures will sit between 15 and 20 degrees this week and we can expect a mix of bright spells and light showers. “Tomorrow […]

9 years ago

While many of us use Saturday to catch up on errands from the week gone by, it’s universally agreed that Sunday is the day of rest. As such, it should revolve around a long and leisurely lie-in, followed by a long and leisurely brunch. And it turns out we have the right idea, as a […]

9 years ago

If you went out last night, you missed out on one of the most highly anticipated finales in a while…the Ray D’Arcy Show. Throughout the series, guests have been engaged in Lip Sync Battles, with Panti Bliss and Karl Spain on board for last night’s round. The Queen Of Ireland took on a rousing rendition […]

9 years ago

If you bought a ticket for last night’s Lotto draw, you could be in for a very nice surprise. There was one lucky winner in this weekend’s draw and the QuickPick ticket was bought in a post office on George’s Street Upper in Dun Laoghaire. Those all-important numbers are 2, 5, 12, 34, 41 and 47 […]

9 years ago

Chances are, you may have heard of a comedy act called The Lords Of Strut. If you haven’t, you’ll probably be hearing a lot about them over the next few months. Cormac from Cork and Cian from Carlow play brothers Sean and Seamus in an act that brings together comedy, dance, acrobatic and some serious […]

9 years ago

Slane is in full swing, with Royal Blood just after taking to the stage down in Meath. After a damp start to the day, it’s fair to say that wellies and raincoat are probably the biggest fashion trend of the day but it was a different story back in 1984. The sun was splitting the […]

9 years ago

Festival food can be a bit hit and miss and when it’s bad, it’s soul-crushingly disappointing. Luckily, there’s one spot at Slane Castle today that is guaranteed to be absolutely delish as Boojum is bringing the Boojmobile to Meath! They’ll be dishing out their trademark burritos at the festival all day today but if the […]

9 years ago

Ryanair has committed to throwing its weight behind plans for a €320m third runway at Dublin Airport. Dublin Aviation Authority has already started construction on the runway, which is due to be operational by 2021. However, The Irish Independent reports that the organisation is seeking to reverse two conditions of the planning permission – which […]

9 years ago

Over 80,000 people are expected to make their way to Slane Castle for today’s Guns n’ Roses gig, with a stellar supporting line-up including Mark Lanegan and Royal Blood. It’s been 25 years since Slash & Co rocked the iconic Meath site and to say people have been counting down the days is an understatement. […]

9 years ago

It’s taken over the nation thanks to its refreshing taste and kinder hangovers, and now gin wants to keep you looking fresh and young as well. Is there anything it can’t do?! A new anti-ageing gin has been launched, which claims to use pure collagen alongside “rejuvenating botanicals including chamomile, tea tree, nettle, witch-hazel and […]

9 years ago

Distressing photos have emerged this morning showing the body of a dead dolphin in a student apartment in Cork. According to Independent.ie, two young men travelled from West Cork with the carcass and later posted images to Snapchat showing themselves dancing with the dead animal. Further footage showed the dolphin being thrown out the window of the […]

9 years ago

We’ve all become steadily addicted to Netflix over the past few years and the streaming service has now released some very interesting insights into our viewing habits. Based on six months of data, the company has discovered that there are definite trends around what people watch at specific times of the day – and they […]

9 years ago

The reaction to Pippa O’Connor’s debut fashion line, POCO by Pippa, has been overwhelmingly positive, with massive crowds heading to her recent pop-up at Dundrum Town Centre to get their hands on her jeans. The model and entrepreneur had some more great news for fans today, confirming that at least two new pop-up shops are […]

9 years ago

The BARE In The Woods festival will not go ahead next month, it has been announced. Organisers confirmed this afternoon that the popular event, which was due to place in Garryhinch Woods in Portarlington from 9th-11th June, has been postponed due to organisational issues. In a statement, they said that the “limited time available for us […]

9 years ago

Homelessness continues to be a growing problem in Ireland and we all like to contribute in our own way to easing the current crisis. However, this story of an eight-year-old’s kind gesture is one of the sweetest and most thoughtful things we’ve come across. According to Dublin Live, little Katie-Sarah Jones from Dunboyne had become increasingly […]

9 years ago

Fair City fever has gripped the nation and the fact of poor Katie O’Brien has been the hottest topic in offices around the country for months. Last night’s episode saw Katy go on the run with her captor Ciaran and RTÉ has now released an exclusive unaired clip of the storyline. The footage is available […]

9 years ago

It may always feel like you’re the most broke person in the entire world but new stats have now arrived from the Central Statistics Office to let you know if that is the case. The CSO revealed this week that Irish households remain the most indebted across Europe, with each owing an average of €30,199 […]

9 years ago

When it comes to places to live in Ireland, Galway ranks fairly highly on our dream location list. And now, we’ve found our dream house as well. Mweeloon House is located in Maree, outside Oranmore, and is just a short drive from the bustling centre of Galway City. One of the best things about the […]

9 years ago

Michael D Higgins and Donald Trump are among those who have condemned a bombing in Manchester that has claimed the lives of 22 people. The explosion took place at the Manchester Arena last night, just moments after US pop singer left the stage following a concert at the venue. While no Irish are believed to […]

9 years ago

Over 2,500 children in Ireland waiting more than a year for an initial mental health assessment, according to new figures. Research released by children’s charity Barnardos revealed that there are serious delays across the health service, with a quarter of families reporting that they have been waiting over a year to access Child and Adolescent Mental […]

9 years ago

An Irishman has been found dead at a holiday resort in The Algarve. It was confirmed this evening that the unnamed man was discovered in an apartment in Albufeira today and the cause of death has yet to be confirmed. According to reports, the man had been out partying on Sunday night and his body […]

9 years ago

A decision to temporarily release convicted murderers in order to let them hike Croagh Patrick has been met with anger. The Sunday World revealed at the weekend that several notorious killers, many of whom were convicted of violent crime and are currently serving life sentences, were brought to the Mayo mountain as part of a […]

9 years ago

A Meath couple have been ordered to demolish the home that their family have lived in for ten years due to a lack of planning permission. The Murray family bought the site from a farmer back in 2006 and applied for planning permission to build a home for themselves and their three children. When permission […]

9 years ago

We may be posting Pumpkin Spice Latte pics all over Instagram but when it comes down to it, tea is definitely our hot beverage of choice. From comforting a friend or giving an opportunity for a gossip in the office, you really can’t beat a cuppa tae. So, supermarket chain Tesco decided to find out […]

9 years ago

A suicidal teenager was turned away from University Hospital Galway after being pulled from the River Corrib, it has been revealed. The Connaught Tribune reports that the 18-year-old consumed alcohol and drugs before entering the water in Galway City. She was spotted by a passerby and pulled to safety but continued to insist that she […]

9 years ago

When you think of heading to the US, destinations like New York, Boston and Florida often come to mind… but there’s so much more to see. While it might be a hotbed of political upheaval at the moment, America is still a great spot for a trip as it’s easily accessible with pre-clearance through Dublin […]

9 years ago

A pub in the UK is set to ban customers who swear while on their premises. According to The Sun, the Samuel Smith chain of bars has introduced a “zero tolerance” approach to bad language and rolled out the policy across its 200 bars. Landlords have been told to refuse to serve any customers who […]

9 years ago

There’s something about the summer months that make the week seem even longer than normal. Even if you love your job, the strain of the 9-5 can take its toll and there’s no cure like a quiet night in with a heap of nice food and something decent on the telly. Netflix has been killing […]

9 years ago

There was great news for fans of Arrested Development today, with news that the show is returning to Netflix and the whole original cast are on board. Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter, Will Arnett, Tony Hale, Portia de Rossi, David Cross and Alia Shawkat are among those who will return for a […]

9 years ago

Gardai have warned that a new telephone scam is targeting people who play the Euromillions draw. In a post to the official An Garda Siochana Facebook page today, a spokesperson said that people were receiving calls from a Dublin number offering free plays of the Euromillions draw. The post warned that this was a hoax […]

9 years ago

A hotel in Limerick is charging €5,000 for one room during a peak night in the city this weekend. Munster will take on the Ospreys at Thomond Park on Saturday and any fans who are still looking for accommodation might want to prepare themselves for the worst. With many hotels in the city already booked […]

9 years ago

In Ireland, Aer Lingus is one of the country’s most recognisable brands – with anyone who travels through our airports seeing that familiar green shamrock. However, it seems that there is still a bit of an awareness issue in the US, as Ryan Seacrest was left very confused live on TV this week. While discussing […]

9 years ago

It may look gorgeous out there now but the weather is set to take a turn for the worse, according to Met Éireann. The summer sunshine this morning had us dreaming of pints after work but the forecasters have warned that the West will be hit by heavy showers, which will become more widespread during […]

9 years ago

Irish Rail has warned commuters to expect major disruption to one of Ireland’s busiest rail routes this June. The Limerick-Limerick Junction line will be out of operation from Sunday 4 June until Sunday 25 June, with a knock-on effect for services to and from Dublin Heuston, Galway and other locations. The cancellation is due to “major […]

9 years ago

A teenager in the US has died after consuming too much caffeine in a short period of time. The 16-year-old student drank a latte, a fizzy drink and an energy drink over the course of two hours but later died from heart failure. According to BBC News, Davis Allen Cripe from South Carolina had no pre-existing […]

9 years ago

Mayo County Council has been forced to apologise after giving Tommy Tiernan permission to carry a fake coffin around a local cemetery. Several local residents in Foxford were left shocked when they visited Toomore burial grounds and discovered the comedian dressed as a priest. According to The Irish Independent, Tiernan was “parading around the cemetery” […]

9 years ago

A Navy ship sold by the Department Of Defence for €110,000 is now on sale for over six times that price. A Dutch buyer paid the sum for L.E. Aisling earlier this year but has now listed the vessel at €683,000 – warning that the price would continue to increase. Sinn Féín’s Aengus Ó Snodaigh […]

9 years ago

If you’re the kind of person who would rather resit the Leaving Cert Irish exam than go camping at a festival, you’ve come to the right place. This is the first step of your rehabilitation and we’re pretty confident that we’ll have you convinced of the merits of the great outdoors by the end of […]

9 years ago

The HSE has confirmed that three of its hospitals have been affected by the ransomware virus that has caused havoc across the globe. The organisation this morning decided to extend its ban on external emails for another 48 hours after it was found that 20 machines had been infected by the virus. However, a spokesperson […]

9 years ago

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have heard of the neverending storyline that is currently running on Fair City. Katie has been locked up in a box by crazy Ciaran for what seems like years – leading someone to set up an online petition in a desperate bid to end the torture (for […]

9 years ago

There is no shortage of incredible hotels across Ireland but Ashford Castle surely has to be among the most elegant of them all. The chosen venue for one of the biggest showbiz events of the year – Rory McIlroy’s wedding to fiancée Erica Stoll – Ashford has long been a jewel in Ireland’s hospitality crown. […]

9 years ago

In a development that came as a surprise to nobody, Ireland missed out on a place in this weekend’s Eurovision Grand Final last night. While Brendan Murray gave a spirited performance of his track Dying To Try, we suffered our now-ritual humiliation of being turfed out of the competition before the big night even arrived. […]

9 years ago

We’re lucky enough to live in a country full of interesting people who do amazing things on a daily basis. So, we decided it was time to shed some light and bring their stories to the masses. From tomorrow, we’re going to be handing over our Lovin.ie Instagram Stories to a reader each day – […]

9 years ago

You know those days when you’ve just had enough of everyone and want to run away into the wilderness? Yep, us too. These days, it can be hard to find somewhere that is a true escape and will allow you to clear your head and relax. But worry not, as we’ve found an amazing hotel […]

9 years ago

Craft beer has never been more popular, with niche breweries popping up all over Ireland in the last few years. We’re well used to holding our own in the global market when it comes to food and drink, and it seems it’s no different when it comes to craft beer. Three Irish breweries have been […]

9 years ago

Ticketmaster has said that there is no need for legislation against ticket touting, as just one per cent of tickets are resold. In a submission to the Government, the company said there was “no evidence” that any of its clients were placing tickets on the resale market and claimed that the current call for legislation […]

9 years ago