For many, smoking a cigar is the perfect way to unwind on occasion.  But why smoke your beautiful Cuban work of art in any old chair, when you can have a chair that’s made for smoking in?  A German company have created the ultimate luxury chair which has a place to hold a drink, the ashtray and […]

10 years ago

No matter how many videos or books you read, it’s hard to visualise what cities looked like in centuries past. That’s what makes this video of Galway so impressive.  Here we have a series of clips from RealSim’s interactive 3D model of Medieval Galway based on the Pictorial Map of Galway dated from 1651. Check it out above. READ NEXT: International Students Spent […]

10 years ago

When you think of Ryanair you tend to think of the cheapest flights on the market, and a rather painful flying experience. However, they’re currently in the process of changing their entire image and one new service allows you to rent one of their planes as a corporate jet for 60 people. The service is aimed at sports fans and […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever tried juicing before you’ll know that, despite its apparent health benefits, it is one massive pain in the arse to do. The cleaning alone makes it just… not worth it. And if you opt to buy juices in the shops, well, you can kiss your disposable income goodbye.  So, what to do? Enter the Juicero – […]

10 years ago

How do you get people to experience the magic of Ireland without ever having been here? The answer, of course, is virtual reality…  This campaign in Georgia wowed potential visitors with an amazing visual experience, and when they were done there was another very special surprise for them.  Genius!

10 years ago

We always hear about tragedies on Irish water, but thankfully there are also some great success stories so we thought we’d highlight some of the brave work carried out in Kinsale on Sunday night…  The video gives you a great idea of the danger involved in being at sea during bad weather. The 20-metre beam trawler was forced onto the […]

10 years ago

It’s the fastest growing social network, and pretty much where ever teen and twenty something year old spends their spare time these days.  While we all personalise our feeds, we’re pretty sure that you’ll recognise most of these people. Fire up the app and you’ll surely spot these folks… 1. The Selfie Perfectionist  Chances are you’ll have a few […]

10 years ago

Tipping is something that we all do, yet never really think about when going out to eat and getting amazing service. In some countries, like America, you are actually frowned upon for not doing it.  How did this all become the norm? This brilliant video asks that very question and will have you in absolute stitches… READ NEXT: Need […]

10 years ago

Burgers and sushi have to be two of our favourite foods, so we were naturally delighted to discover that a new trend has emerged that lets you have the best of both worlds. Instagram users across the world are trying to out do each other with their creative efforts, and as you can see from below the results are simply […]

10 years ago

Do you have $459 to spare and want to impress your friends this summer with something stupidly tacky? If the answer is yes then this champagne “gun” is exactly what you need in your life. It shoots the liquid up to 40 feet in the air and can also be used to pour the liquid normally – […]

10 years ago

We don’t have to tell you how delicious sweet waffles are, but savoury waffles are an exciting new trend that’s starting to catch on in this corner of the world. To prove how exciting they can be, and to inspire you to make some at home yourself, we’ve highlighted some of the best recipes from some amazing food bloggers […]

10 years ago

Nearly every office in the world has a projector sitting in the middle of the boardroom table. They always seem to be large, clunky and have wires spilling out at all angles. The RIF6 aims to change all that by allowing you to connect to your mobile and project crystal clear at 120 inches on any wall. It’s fully mobile […]

10 years ago

The humble whopper may be one of the most popular burgers in the world, but the guys at Burger King are now launching a hot version to spice things up a little. The new version features red buns which have been baked in hot sauce, and it isn’t for the faint of heart.  The new menu item launches in the USA this month for […]

10 years ago

It feels like we’ve been waiting ages for a new Carpool Karaoke, and the latest instalment is easily one of the best yet.  James is fantastic at getting his guests to relax, while Jennifer Lopez comes across brilliantly.  Enjoy! READ NEXT: Let This Sloth Eating A Flower Brighten Up Your Wednesday

10 years ago

When we woke up this morning, it was one of those glorious days in Ireland and everything seemed set for summer.  Fast forward to lunch time and we get tweets coming in of snow in Cork. Feckin’ snow! Thank God we love this country so much, because this weather would drive you round the bend. READ NEXT: The Conor […]

10 years ago

There was an uproar last week when the Conor McGregor Budweiser ad got pulled from RTÉ for promoting alcohol to the youth.  However it now seems things have gone full circle, with this piss take of the banned commercial featuring a toddler.  It was shot entirely on an iPhone 6 and we must say we love it. READ NEXT: Watch Astronaut Chris […]

10 years ago

Virtual reality looks like it’s going to be one of the next big trends in the tech world.  While it’s still in its early days, this rollercoaster in Alton Towers in the UK shows what’s possible when using VR in creative ways.  They brought retired astronaut Chris Hatfield along to have a look and even he […]

10 years ago

We’ve a monumental housing crisis in this country and, depending on who you believe, it could be the fault of the banks, developers, government or many other factors.  One solution that has oft been mooted are modular homes, but even the idea of that sort of living has Irish people up in arms.  One company who […]

10 years ago

The tech world is telling us that VR is the next big technology that we’ll all soon be embracing.  They’re starting to become so mainstream that they’re even being sold in Dunnes Stores. This Irish mammy had no hesitation about strapping on the Samsung VR gear to watch Spielberg’s classic Jurassic Park. Her reaction was priceless. READ NEXT: You Can Now […]

10 years ago

There wasn’t much chance of a quiet pint in Falvey’s bar in Killorgan, Kerry last night because, as you’ll see in the video above, the place was joyous mayhem.  Singing along to The Killers’ classic ‘Mr Brightside’, the bar was positively rocking, with a chap called Brian leading the charge.  The video’s blowing up on Facebook and was all to remember the recent […]

10 years ago

It’s that time of year where we all feel entitled to relive our childhood by tucking into chocolate eggs on Easter Sunday. While the supermarkets are positively brimming with the ovoid delights, we thought we’d share some of the best recipes from around the world with you so that you can make your own chocolate eggs at home.  So go that […]

10 years ago

Ever since the days the last days of the Concorde, people have been longing for a return to a commercial form of supersonic travel. A group of ex-Boeing and NASA employees have just revealed that they’re going to build a new airline that will be able to fly between London and New York in just 3.4 hours.  They’ll have the first […]

10 years ago

Good lord.  Feast your eyes on this. This rural house is sited on a steep wooded slope on the Dorset / Wiltshire border and overlooks a collection of 12th-Century buildings – but it’s the house itself, recently restored to its former glory, where the real magic lies. Check it out.

10 years ago

Does city life get a little too much for you at times? Dream of escaping it all and having a quieter life? Then moving to a charming cottage in the country may be the way to go.  There really is something incredibly romantic about living in a cosy thatched home, and we think you’ll agree these are five of the best you’ll ever find […]

10 years ago

After a lengthy wet winter that we thought would never end, today feels like the first day where the weather gods have smiled on us in 2016.  People have been sharing their pictures with us and it’s really made us appreciate just how stunning a day it actually was. God bless you Ireland and enjoy this while it lasts folks, as […]

10 years ago

We all know that New York is famous for their pizza slices, but one Japanese sake joint has taken things a step further by deep frying slices of pizza in a light but delicious tempura batter. We really don’t know how to be feeling about this one, but people who have been eating it do seem seriously […]

10 years ago

Coffee is no longer relegated to cafés as more and more specialist coffee shops crop up, providing all the implements to help home baristas achieve a great cup of coffee. The latest gadget comes from Japan and allows you to roast your own beans. The theory behind the Zenroast is because you can roast a small amount daily, the […]

10 years ago

Most offices have whiteboards which come in wonderfully handy when planning as a team. Something else that most workers have is a notebook for scribbling down notes and ideas. But what would happen if you combined the two?  The answer is the Wipebook Pro. It is the second iteration of a Kickstarter project that’s getting […]

10 years ago

The Shanghai Tower is China’s tallest building and the second tallest in the world. While it can be nice to look at these buildings when finished, it’s often hard to comprehend the amount of work that went into them. One filmmaker has spent the last four years of his life creating this incredible four minute video, cobbling together 350,000 images in the process.  Just like […]

10 years ago

You mightn’t be a fan of the food quality at McDonald’s, but when it comes to their marketing they really are among the smartest brands in the world.  They’ve always been on the ball when it comes to targeting children in creative and fun ways (Ronald, toys, playgrounds and the like) and they’ve only gone and come […]

10 years ago

Miserable Men Of Instagram is one of the best accounts we have seen in ages, offering up a glimpse of the pain that men suffer when they’re forced to go shopping.  These pictures captured in shopping centres all over the world and as you can see the results are hilarious.  I’m pretty sure every man will be able to relate […]

10 years ago

You probably take your passport for granted, but new research published this week shows that having an Irish one is incredibly powerful when it comes to world travel. The survey ranks global passports in terms of ‘travel freedom’. The Germans top the list with their passport able to get them into 177 out of 218 countries without any […]

10 years ago

One man is about to make the Wild Atlantic Way a much more quirky and exciting place to stay with his plans to create an incredible glamping site, featuring a decommissioned Boeing 767.  David McGowan bought the plane from Shannon airport for €20,000 and will transport it via the Atlantic to its final destination in Enniscrone, Co […]

10 years ago

No longer the stuff of science fiction, the time of high functioning robots is very nearly upon us and Google’s company Boston Dynamics are ushering it in. We’re inclined towards fearing artificially intelligent machines, thanks to movies like Terminator, and it seems that our canine friends also don’t know what to make of them. Check out the video above, where a dog clearly thinks a four-legged […]

10 years ago

Last year I had a major rant about what restaurants were serving food on… After writing it, we got loads of feedback and the majority of people agreed that they’d had enough of meals on chopping boards, cocktails in jam jars and other ridiculous serving methods.  The this insane trend was best summed up by an account called “We Want Plates” on Twitter… How are you […]

10 years ago

There’s a major housing crisis in Ireland and the UK at the moment.  It can be seen at its worst in the huge rents young people are having to pay and with unacceptable levels of homelessness. While many solutions have been put forward nothing seems to happen, which makes it all the more amazing when you see living options like this.  The […]

10 years ago

The world is full of inventive people who love to do interesting things with food.  Today we wanted to look past the talented chefs out there, and highlight some of the mavericks who are taking food to the next level. Most of these dishes will make you recoil in horror when you see them at first, […]

10 years ago

As the doughnut obsession sweeps across Europe (and we ask what the hell took it so long to reach here from the USA?!) the options are getting better by the day. We thought we’d put together the ultimate list for you to munch your way through.  Once you start eating these bad boys you won’t be able […]

10 years ago

Kale has become incredibly trendy over the last couple of years with every café, bar and restaurant seeming to have it on their menus.  The superfood is actually incredibly simple to cook at home, so we’ve selected some of the best recipes from bloggers all over the world to give you a little inspiration.  No excuse for it being boring […]

10 years ago

Last week we had a look at some of the places you could head to this summer using Ryanair and we thought it only fair that we do the same for Aer Lingus.  The best thing about the airline is that we can go further afield with our choices, but we’ve thrown in plenty of bargains too.  […]

10 years ago

If you, like most people in the world, have cracked a screen or damaged a smartphone over the years, you’ll know just how painful and expensive an experience that can be.  If you happen to work in construction, the outdoors or other jobs where your phone is both essential and at risk, then the danger is […]

10 years ago

With everybody on the planet seemingly embracing a healthy eating buzz, we thought we’d help you all with some exciting ways to eat turkey.  Turkey is of course popular because of the abundance of protein it contains, but mainly think of it as dry and boring.  We’ve selected some of the best recipes from bloggers across the globe […]

10 years ago

Have you ever dreamt about leading a glorious country life in a large house in rural Ireland? If the answer to that question is yes, then we have just the spot for you… Westport House is a ten bedroom detached house which has just come on the market, and it has to be one of the most […]

10 years ago

Carpool Karaoke is one of the best things on the internet at the moment. Justin Bieber had appeared on it before (drastically improving his reputation by doing so), but he came back for a second go after the Grammys last night with James Corden.  The English host usually teases some banter out of his carpool companions (just look at Elton John […]

10 years ago

Most of us get the urge to stroll under those golden arches every once in a while for a quickie meal – only to feel guilty immediately afterwards. One man has taken things to another level though, by trying to eat a single food item in every one of the 46 McDonald’s in London.  He actually completed the challenge in 17 hours using a […]

10 years ago

Although we are still suffering in the depths of winter at the moment, everybody is already starting to talk about summer holidays.  I wanted to look at some of the destinations you can hit up with Ryanair flying from Dublin. A quick browse through the flights will show that you can get most of these for about €70-€100 if you book early.  Take […]

10 years ago

It’s that time of the year when happy couples get to show off their love for each other, while the rest of the world despairs or rejoices at their lack of a partner.  While most tend to head out to a restaurant, there’s always the option of cooking at home and if that is the case. chocolate is a […]

10 years ago

Twitter is for journalists, Snapchat is for the younger generation and Linkedin is for the job hunters, but we have to say our favourite social network, by far, is Instagram.  Maybe it’s the fact that Insta has less ads, but it’s probably because it’s so aesthetically pleasing and free from people moaning.  We thought we’d round up the […]

10 years ago

Ferrari is already one of the most desired car brands in the world, but their new Ferrari GTC4Lusso has somehow managed to top their own normally stunning designs.  Unusually for a Ferrari, it comes with four-wheel drive and even more impressively four seats, so as you can bring along three friends to enjoy the experience.  This beast of a machine comes complete with V12 engine with […]

10 years ago

It feels like ages since we last binged on Netflix’s hit show House Of Cards, but the latest trailer gives us a glimpse of what we can expect when it returns.  Claire Underwood has been instrumental in getting Frank to the top with her devious ways, but it looks like she could be about to go seriously […]

10 years ago