Weight loss is not something people are generally very patient about.  The mere thought of months and months of gruelling exercise and a miserable diet is enough to have us reaching for the doughnuts, but new research indicates that a body transformation needn’t take very long at all. In fact, 90 percent of people on […]

9 years ago

Conor McGregor has broken his silence on his… eventful… appearance at Bellator 187 on Friday.  The UFC Champ caused uproar when he jumped into the ring and attempted to attack the referee. McGregor burst into the cage to celebrate his team-mate Charlie Ward’s apparent victory, but was stopped by ref Marc Goddard.  Chaos ensued with […]

9 years ago

In the second incident of its kind in recent weeks, a 70 ft whale has washed up on a Sligo beach.  Just last week, a 20 ft whale was discovered on the shore on Arranmore Island off the coast of Co. Donegal.  Now, a massive 70 ft mammal has beached on Trawee Beach in Templeboy, Co. Sligo, near […]

9 years ago

If you can wrap your leg around your neck while playing the spoons… now is your chance to shine.  Britain’s Got Talent is auditioning in Ireland from this weekend and they’re looking for all things weird and wonderful. (Translation – you don’t actually have to be talented at all).  Here’s where they’re stopping off.  Dublin, Nov […]

9 years ago

When something is as massively anticipated as the John Lewis Christmas ad, leaks are usually inevitable.  But it seems while the retail store was busy worrying about other people leaking this year’s theme, they missed a serious trick closer to home.  Shoppers in Canary Wharf, London, spotted stuffed animals that bear a striking resemblance to […]

9 years ago

With so many scams doing the rounds at the moment, our trust levels have been massively compromised.  But a new request from Facebook that’s spreading like wildfire is anything but a scam – in fact, it’s a massive step towards combatting revenge porn.  According to The Guardian, a pilot scheme currently being trialled in Australia […]

9 years ago

Yesterday was one of the coldest days of the year, and temperatures are set to plummet even further as the bookies slash their odds on a White Christmas.  While the first couple of weeks of November are set to be mild, a chart published on the Express shows wintry showers “engulfing” Ireland and the UK […]

9 years ago

An Indian restaurant in Co. Donegal has been served with a food closure order after a “pond of excrement” was found near cooking utensils.  The pool of faeces was the result of an overflowing manhole beside an outdoor shed where staff prepared food at Saffron restaurant and takeaway in Creeslough. A report from the Food Safety Authority of […]

9 years ago

Fans of Nutella may want to sit down for this.  It turns out our lifeblood, that sweet chocolatey spread that makes everything better, has changed.  And not for the better.  Yep, Nutella lovers have threatened to boycott the product after it was discovered that makers ‘secretly’ changed the recipe in order to cut costs.  The […]

9 years ago

A 20 ft whale has been found washed up on the shore on Arranmore Island off the coast of Co. Donegal.  The whale is believed to be a male fin whale and locals believe he has been dead a few weeks due to the pinkish colour of his normally slate grey skin.  Nora Flanagan, Press […]

9 years ago

What have we done to deserve this?  Disney has enjoyed massive success with their live-action remakes in the last few years, with Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson the most recent box office hit.  Now, it looks like they’re going to blow that out of the water, as the cast for the live-action remake […]

9 years ago

We know. The pumpkin pie isn’t even cold yet and we’re already talking Christmas, but there is a very pressing matter to hand… The John Lewis Christmas ad.  The department store’s heart-wrenching festive ads inevitably go viral each year, with Chrimbo-lovers literally counting down the days to its release.  When can we expect the ad […]

9 years ago

Party season is fast approaching, but if you’re craving a peaceful escape before the mayhem kicks in, we have a fantastic prize for you.  How would you fancy a two-night-stay at the luxurious Cliff at Lyons, complete with bed and breakfast, spa treatment and dinner and drinks?  Nestled in the Kildare countryside the luxury hotel is […]

9 years ago

TG4’s on-air Halloween prank is becoming somewhat of a tradition, with last year’s weather stunt going viral all over the world.  The Irish broadcaster got global attention when their weather presenter was ‘struck by lightning’ and disappeared mid-broadcast on Halloween night 2016.  Video via YouTube/TG4 It seems this year the Halloween budget wouldn’t stretch as […]

9 years ago

In what was the greatest achievement in her pro career thus far, Katie Taylor claimed the WBA Women’s Lightweight World Title in Cardiff last week after a fantastic victory over Anahi Sanchez.  And she wouldn’t be an Irish legend if someone didn’t claim her as British. In fact, it was only a matter of time before […]

9 years ago

Bet you wish you dressed as a bin bag now… Thousands of trick-or-treaters will take to the streets of Ireland tonight and Met Éireann has issued a rather sensible warning ahead of all the fun. Taking to Twitter, the forecaster warned that wet gear will be necessary, writing: ‘Mild, cloudy & mostly dry this evening. […]

9 years ago

A garda investigation is underway after a woman was found dead in a Galway hotel yesterday morning.  The body of a 64-year-old woman believed to be from Cork was found at the Connemara Lake Hotel at around 11:30am on Monday 30th October.  The Connemara Lake Hotel has released a statement on their website confirming the […]

9 years ago

Sometimes your smartphone is your own worst enemy.  Like when you accidentally like your ex’s new girlfriend’s family skiing trip photo from 2004. (It’s TOO EASY to double tap on Instagram!)  Well, turns out your iPhone has been shafting you in ways you didn’t even dream were possible.  Twitter user @ellieeewbu has this week discovered that […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s hopes of hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2023 have been dashed this morning as the World Rugby World Cup Limited Board unanimously voted for South Africa as it’s preferred candidate for Rugby World Cup 2023 host.  The board’s choice of either Ireland, France or South Africa took into consideration a number of criteria […]

9 years ago

Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating an incident which took place in a Kilkenny pub two nights after a GAA county final, after lewd images circulated online. A representative for An Garda Síochána told The Independent that “the matter is currently under investigation.” The images show two naked women with a group of men, with one […]

9 years ago

Nadine Coyle seems to have a habit of losing things. If it isn’t her passport, it’s her thick Derry accent.  Earlier this year the Irish star gave us endless joy with her unique pronunciation of the word ‘flour’. Now, the former Girls Aloud star managed to completely confuse the Loose Women panel (and the internet […]

9 years ago

The buses will be busy this Halloween weekend, as major disruptions are expected for train and DART users.  Work due to be carried out across the rail network means that tens of thousands of passengers could be affected, with the rail service depending on the bus network to cater for passengers on certain routes.  October […]

9 years ago

Heading abroad for the bank holiday weekend? Brace yourself, it’s going to be manic.  Over 345,000 passengers are set to travel through Dublin Airport this October bank holiday weekend, up 3% on last year’s numbers.  According to Dublin Airport spokesperson Siobhán O’Donnell, ““More than 2,400 flights are due to arrive and depart at Dublin Airport […]

9 years ago

If you’re touchy on the topic of death we’d advise you to look away now. But for all you morbid souls out there… A new study now claims that you actually know you’re dead after you die – because some brain function remains, enough to allow you to know what’s happening around you – even after your […]

9 years ago

There’s been unsettling developments this week in the battle between the US and North Korea, as the latter has threatened that “nuclear war may break out any moment”.  North Korea’s deputy UN ambassador, Kim In Ryong, warned on Monday that the situation “has reached the touch-and-go point” and referred to large scale military exercises following escalating threats between […]

9 years ago

Fallen trees, flooding, wires… AA Roadwatch have released a full list of roads around the country that have been obstructed amid Hurricane Ophelia.  A code red weather alert is in place until the early hours of this morning, but if you are planning on commuting in the morning, it might be worth checking this comprehensive […]

9 years ago

It’s the worst storm to hit Ireland in half a century. As Hurricane Ophelia continues to track north-eastwards, Met Éireann have issued a fresh red weather warning across the country, set to stay in place until 1am, Tuesday 17th October. Here’s what we know at this point. Fatalities  The ex-hurricane has claimed three lives thus […]

9 years ago

Minister for Education Richard Bruton has confirmed that all schools will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday 17th October, as Hurricane Ophelia continues to wreak havoc.  The decision was made this afternoon in the “interests of safety for children”. Following careful consideration by the National Emergency Coordination Group, the Department of Education and Skills, has decided that […]

9 years ago

A man in Tipperary has lost his life this afternoon, in an incident with a fallen tree.  It is believed that the man in his 30s was fatally injured when he was struck with a chainsaw after attempting to clear the fallen tree.  Breaking: A man in his 30s has died in Cahir, Tipperary. Seriously […]

9 years ago

Two kite surfers who got into difficulty off the coast of Co. Louth this morning have been successfully rescued by Coast Guard and RNLI services. 2 kite surfers safely escorted to shore with @GreenoreCG, @ClogherheadRNLI, Rescue116 and local Garda present@TOTTDundalk @rtenews pic.twitter.com/fss1F91cVx — Carlingford Lough (@CarlingfordIRE) October 16, 2017 Rescue crews responded to a Mayday […]

9 years ago

There were tricky decisions to be made this morning as news spread of the severity of the impending Hurricane Ophelia.  While many chose not to commute to work amid severe weather warnings, others were advised to use their discretion and grappled with decisions about whether or not to leave the house.  For those wondering about […]

9 years ago

Hurricane Ophelia has taken hold and with most public transport services suspended, the majority of people have made the wise decision to stay indoors.  However, for those who can’t stay home for one reason or another, there is one question looming large online… do car insurance policies become null and void when there’s a red […]

9 years ago

Hundreds of British and Irish couples have been forced to cancel their destination weddings after a popular Greek wedding venue banned all foreign weddings with immediate effect.  St. Paul’s Chapel in Rhodes has reportedly clamped down on foreigners tying the knot at the location after a British couple went massively viral with an X-rated photo […]

9 years ago