There are a lot of problems on this planet right now, but if we had to pick one that we’d love to have solved it’d be the ability to have a burrito anywhere and anytime. Well the good news is that the good folk at Project Wing, a drone project in Google’s X lab, and the […]

10 years ago

Unlike Making A Murderer, the Netflix smash hit about a murder the average person had never heard of, the new documentary Suspect Her is about a crime we’ve all read about. Amanda Knox was convicted, and later cleared, of murdering Meredith Kercher. It’s a case that continues to cause debate and this documentary will surely only stoke the fire even more.  Suspect Her hits Netflix […]

10 years ago

Just 80 metres off the coast of Mayo is one of the most iconic and recognisable sites in Ireland… Dún Briste. Landed on by helicopter in the 80’s and climbed once before in 1990, Iain Miller and Paulina Kaniszewska climbed the stack just last week.  You have to admire and worry about them in equal measure.  READ NEXT: Dying For […]

10 years ago

We get a lot of press releases here at Lovin.ie – and sometimes we struggle under the virtual weight of our inboxes. The same is true for journalists all over the world.  This is why we found the Smug Journo Twitter account so funny. Essentially all the account does is RT journalists from around the world who are complaining […]

10 years ago

Nutella surely has to be the greatest thing you can get in a jar. The makers would have you believe that it’s healthy – packed full of nuts and general goodness, but even we aren’t falling for that one! Instead we prefer to embrace it for everything that it is by sharing some awesome recipes with you. These aren’t just any […]

10 years ago

If you don’t already follow Instachaaz on Instagram you really should because he has a way of summing up common life struggles perfectly with his doodles and graphs. We’ve picked some of his best recent ones below and look forward to him tackling more as his following grows towards 100,000 followers. Spot on.. Text worries […]

10 years ago

Do you suffer from mild OCD? Well we have gathered up a series of photos that will make you insanely happy just by flicking through them.  Look at all those lovely straight lines and the perfect symmetry, what more could you want? 1. These batteries that fit absolutely flush into this plastic container 2. This perfectly […]

10 years ago

Snapchat has emerged as a huge threat to Facebook in recent years. So much so that Mark Zuckerberg tried to acquire them, but they turned him down and are heading for their own IPO next year.  Since being spurned, Facebook has taken the only other route available to them and started copying every feature that makes Snapchat what […]

10 years ago

Everything seems to be getting smaller these days. From sweets and crisps right  through to chocolate bars.  While we aren’t happy about it there is nothing much we can do. We have to just grin and bear it as our treats keep shrinking. Today though some something has happened that is going to have the whole world up in […]

10 years ago

The pundits are calling it the greatest Irish rugby performance ever, and who are we to argue?  While we’ve all probably watched the replays dozens of times already, this new video, released by the IRFU themselves, shows the match from behind the scenes.  Unbelievable scenes.

10 years ago

Being Irish isn’t always easy.  Perched on the side of the Atlantic, our weather is miserable, many of our politicians corrupt and we’ve only recently recovered from the banks and institutions bankrupting the country.  Many of our smart young folk have emigrated.  Our public services are in bits, and the whole country seems to be […]

10 years ago

I first came across the concept of Hygge in the book The Year Of Living Danish and was so intrigued by the concept that I traveled to Denmark to investigate further. That was early 2015 and since then Hygge fever has been sweeping the world and fast becoming one of the biggest trends.  So what is […]

10 years ago

When you think of the most stunning parts of Ireland, you often think of Cork, Kerry, Wicklow, Mayo or Galway.  We’d like to make the case for Donegal today though and we think you’ll agree this video backs up that claim. A long way for most of us but if you haven’t been, it’s probably time for a road trip […]

10 years ago

We’ve seen lots of pretty good stuff on the internet involving animals over the years but this video might just made it to number one! Her owner went to serious effort recreating a suit that look like a giant version of her favourite toy. It’s heart-breaking yet superb. READ NEXT: WATCH: People Lose Their Shit Over […]

10 years ago

If Catholicism in Ireland was to be juxtapositioned with a business, it would be mobile phone manufacturer Nokia.  Once omnipresent and woven into the fabric of Irish psyche, they are now both irrelevant, repositioning themselves and sucking hard for oxygen to stay alive. It’s amazing that things have gotten this bad because the vast majority of people reading this article will have […]

10 years ago

She is one of the most successful and loved athletes in Irish history and she has managed to do all that as an amateur boxer.  Today though, reports have surfaced that Katie Taylor is set to turn professional and sign a deal with the promoter Eddie Hearn that would see her fighting in London next month.  […]

10 years ago

On a glorious day, and upon one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world, we find a group of Irish dancers dancing jigs and reels to their heart’s content.  The group were in China with Culture Ireland and chose this dance on the Great Wall to round things off. Absolute class! Performed by Jack […]

10 years ago

We all get that warm fuzzy feeling when stepping onto an Aer Lingus flight and today they have shown a reason why.  In a post that is going viral on Facebook a passenger who was travelling with them this morning shared his experience.  Khalid Wafiq Kamel‎ was flying to Berlin when some fellow passengers started abusing […]

10 years ago

Ever decided to make the smart decision of walking home from the pub or club after a night out and instantly regretted it? Not Joe Troy! Oh no, Joe Troy endless banter with himself during his whole 4-and-a-half-hour walk home across Offaly. From the drunk slurring at the start through to the singing medley in the […]

10 years ago

It has been an emotional week in Ireland, after the passing of one of the greats, and after a brilliant win today the Munster team paid a fantastic tribute to Anthony Foley. They brought his sons onto the field, added them to the huddle and sang “Stand Up And Fight”.  A tough week for so many but at […]

10 years ago

It’s been an emotional week for Munster fans, their players and the family and friends of Anthony Foley. His death has touched people across the nation.   After his funeral yesterday the players had to take to the field today for their game against Glasgow.  Although an incredibly tough task for all involved, the incredible reaction the fans […]

10 years ago

Brexit is the all-consuming news story coming out of the UK at the moment and chat show host Graham Norton added his two cents last night. Norton appeared on The Late Late Show last night, as a guest rather than asking the questions for once.  His brilliant solution to avoid a hard Brexit was to do what we do here […]

10 years ago

You know it’s autumn when you see Starbucks rolling out the pumpkin lattes like no tomorrow.  People just can’t seem to get enough of them but there is so much more you can do with this wonderful ingredient than just throw it into a coffee.  We thought we’d give you a little inspiration from some of […]

10 years ago

Most of us are fond of a nice glass of wine every once in a while, but you’ll have to admit that the whole effort of opening, pouring and then drinking the wine can feel a little much? Enter the Guzzle Buddy, a new product that screws directly into the top of a wine bottle […]

10 years ago

There were very sad and poignant scenes at Thomand Park yesterday evening as the body of Anthony Foley arrived home.  Huge numbers of fans lined the route.  READ NEXT: These 17 Photos Show How Beautiful Autumn In Ireland Really Is

10 years ago

While many lament the warm weather leaving us, and the days starting to get shorter, there is an undeniably innate beauty that descends on Ireland during autumn.  We’ve been seeing some stunning photos tagged on #lovinireland showcasing the changing colours, gorgeous scenery and the city getting ready for winter.  We thought we’d highlight some of the brilliant photographers […]

10 years ago

The property prices in Ireland are going nuts again but today we bring you a glimmer of hope.  The only condition is that you are willing to go and live in the middle of nowhere in County Clare.  The property is going up for auction in early November and could be yours for as little as […]

10 years ago

This brilliant social experiment filmed on a hidden camera is hilarious.  You’ll be hidin’ behind your hands laughing the whole way through.  And it was actually all part of a brilliant campaign to raise awareness around cancer. British YouTuber Laura Bubble is fronting the campaign and this video is bound to be absolutely huge.  You can donate to Stand […]

10 years ago

As we all know the age old debate over how makes the best tea out of Lyon’s and Barry’s is one that splits the nation.  While most debates around the subject descend into an outright row the good folk at Heathy Trinity have come up with a solution that will help settle the argument.  Really […]

10 years ago

We’ve seen a few of these videos where people film their trips around Ireland but this has to be one of the best yet.  As they said themselves… “Myself and two friends decided to holiday in Ireland this year for a change. We left Cobh in the South, went up the west coast, then into […]

10 years ago

I’ve never thought the fish restaurant scene in Dublin has been good enough for a small island. There’s been a few great additions of late, such as Fish Shop, Super Miss Sue and Klaw – but for the most part our fish offering on this side of the country is woeful. The good news, however, is that the further West […]

10 years ago

It is just a couple of short months since the passing of Irish rugby legend Anthony Foley and during that time there have been some wonderful tributes.  None more so than this one last night by RTÉ as they inducted him into the Sports Hall Of Fame.  He will be missed. Anthony Foley was remembered last […]

10 years ago

While the thought of not having any meat in a burger might be a huge turn off to the majority of people there is a lot to be said for a good veggie burger.  To prove that vegetarian meals can be just as appetising as meals with meat we thought we’d scour the world and pick […]

10 years ago

A full Irish breakfast has to be one of the tastiest things in the world, but most people eat them out in cafés and restaurants because, quite frankly, they’re a massive pain to cook and even worse to clean up.  The usual scene after making a fry up is a sink littered with five different pans and […]

10 years ago

Ever fancied renting a huge house with 22 of your friends with 40 acres of land and with it’s own golf course and games room? Well today is your lucky day because Silver Birch House in Cork ticks all those boxes. Available for €1100 on Airbnb this pad will work out at a very reasonable […]

10 years ago

Andy Seliverstoff is a photographer who has carved out the most wonderful niche for himself in life by starting his new project entitled “Little Kids and Their Big Dogs”. It does exactly what it says on the tin. The project is part of a wonderful book that is on sale just in time for Christmas and […]

10 years ago

When you live in Ireland you sometimes forget about how majestic this little corner of the world actually is. Well fear not as we are here to remind you.  Every week you share 100s of photos on Instagram using the hashtag #lovinireland and we select 10 of the very best for all the world to see. […]

10 years ago

The whole world seems to be obsessed with food, and that is especially true at Christmas time.  With that in mind and thinking of the very special foodie you need to buy for we thought we’d put together a list with some presents that will take their breath away and show how much you care.  The […]

10 years ago

Getting to the gym or doing any sort of exercise on a regular basis can be a tough ask for any of us mere mortals. Luckily, there are a huge amount of people on Instagram who are there to inspire you into putting in the hard work.  Here are a few of the best to turn to when […]

10 years ago

The cast and crew of Star Wars have been spending lots of time on the west coast of Ireland over the last couple of years shooting the latest instalments of the wildly popular series. Taking inspiration from George Lucas’ brainchild, Ballybullion.org decided to make their own stab at a short Star Wars movie. They certainly had the scenery for […]

10 years ago

Ireland is in full festive mode now with the big day only a couple of weeks away. While we all make some effort to get our decorations up and looking good, some people take things to whole other level. In a bid to recognise these people, Energia is currently holding a competition to find Ireland’s most ‘Christmassy’ house. The […]

10 years ago

Irish mums and dads have made countless appearances on Youtube and other social networks after being secretly filmed by their children – the camera just love ’em. Today we have another example for you to enjoy, with a dad giving his daughter some priceless tips about pickpockets before she heads off on a trip.  Some man for the […]

10 years ago

Worried about what to get those rowdy friends of yours for Christmas?  Fear not because an off license in Lurgan have just started selling Buckfast hampers (yes, really) and they may just be the greatest Christmas present ever. Each hamper contains… Lurgan designer d-Bees cotton bag Daddy, Mummy and wee brother bottles, with a strange cousin can […]

10 years ago

We love to find amazing places for you all to escape for breaks around Ireland and this castle in Wexford ticks all the right boxes.  Elegant and imposing, Wilton castle is a 19th century castellated residence set on the banks of the Boro River specialising in luxury accommodation in the sunny south east of Ireland. It sleeps 14 […]

10 years ago

Instagram is a wonderful app for stumbling upon incredible photographs and here in Ireland the gettin’s especially good.  Every week hundreds of you guys tag snaps from around the country using the #lovinireland hashtag, which followed on from the incredibly popular #lovindublin version.  Get tagging your own photos from around the country and make sure to follow these great […]

10 years ago

It’s only a couple of weeks since Conor McGregor won his second belt at the UFC contest in New York but the champ hasn’t exactly been staying out of the press. In this interview in Belfast on Friday night he talks about everything from being stripped of a belt to getting a boxing license and how […]

10 years ago

We love sharing some of the best properties you can rent around the country and thanks to Airbnb there are some serious gems out there these days.  Case in point is this castle in Tipperary that sleeps twelve.   Killahara has some serious history, as the listing says: “Killahara was first built in 1550 by the O’Fogartie […]

10 years ago

The St George At Ross Castle just outside of Galway is an incredible spot that you can book via Airbnb.  It’s part of a large castle and you’ll be able to sleep 12 people there meaning it will cost just €50 a night each if you can round up that many friends. This feels perfect for a group […]

10 years ago

This Autumn series of rugby internationals have been defined by the first ever win against the All Blacks in Chicago.  Today though comes a different challenge in the form of Australia in the Aviva as Ireland aim to become the first northern hemisphere side to beat all three southern giants in one year.  Bring it […]

10 years ago

We’re only just putting up our Christmas decorations, but what go up, must come down.  And for the vast majority of us that means scrunching them up into a ball and throwing them in a box until next December. Which is all well and good, until you reach for the Christmas light and realise they’re […]

10 years ago