The Internet (and Youtube, in particular) was basically invented so as we could all be entertained by animals doing weird and wonderful things.  The latest example is this cockatoo rocking out to his owner playing his favourite Elvis number.  The only downside is that his buddy seems to have seen this one too many times […]

10 years ago

You’ve heard of deep fried Mars bars in Scotland and all sorts of other wacky desserts around the world but today, we bring you news of a dish in Dublin that has to be tried to be believed.  Adelphi on Middle Abbey Street has just announced a special Easter dish that is going to absolutely blow all […]

10 years ago

It’s been an incredibly tough week, you would imagine, for Séamus Coleman after the horror tackle last week that put him out of the game for up to a year. A tackle which could have ended his career. Sad scenes then yesterday before the Liverpool derby between his club Everton and Liverpool with the fans […]

10 years ago

Every week we love to share some of the best photos from around the country tagged with #lovinireland on Instagram.  We also highlight the best photos every day on our own Instagram account. Make sure to follow some of the photographers below who have been featured as they are sure to liven up your feed. And […]

10 years ago

Alpacas originate from South America and the plateaus of Peru where they graze and their fibre is used to knit in the same way wool is.  They also happen to be hands-down the cutest animals in the world and as their popularity rises they are being bred all over the world.  While pictures pop up […]

10 years ago

We don’t know about you, but finding clean clothes every morning and an outfit that looks in anyway decent is a seriously tough ask.  Something else that is seriously tough is holding down a relationship or marriage for long periods of time. Well, today we wanted to highlight one Japanese couple who have been married […]

10 years ago

You either love or hate Mrs Brown, and the good news for those who are fans is that she has a new chat show where guests sit down at her table for a chat. Predictably when Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield from This Morning appeared last night things quickly deteriorated into very NSFW territory.  We get […]

10 years ago

When you look at property prices around the country it really makes you cringe… but we’ve found a bargain today that is a business and a home all wrapped into one. J. Tutty is an old Irish pub in the picturesque village of Hollywood (yep, lol) in County Wicklow.  As you can see from the […]

10 years ago

The humble burger seems to be as popular as ever, and there are some top quality versions across the island of Ireland.  Consumers seems to spend a bit more on a good burger, leaving the chipper or McDonald’s behind and going for the real gourmet stuff.  So, we’ve picked 15 of the very best burgers from across the […]

10 years ago

You just know the economy must be picking up again, because Aldi is now selling actual hot tubs.  Installing a tub in your back garden is usually reserved for high-flying business people, football players and celebrities in general, but Aldi is bringing a discounted version to the masses in time for summer.  It’ll cost €499.99 and […]

10 years ago

LEGO is the biggest selling toy in the world and it continues to grow through each passing generation with spectacular results.  There are however some limits with LEGO that even the imagination would struggle to conquer like trying to build on walls or upside down.  Well, thanks to a brand new invention from Nimuno labs which […]

10 years ago

We are a nation that loves chicken wings but one thing that can be a little tiresome is getting all the meat off the bones.  No matter how hard you try, there’s always a few little bits that won’t come off, leaving you infuriated.  Well, today we are going to change everything you thought you […]

10 years ago

Irish people are thought of a certain way around the world. We all like to think that we are seen as great craic, fun to be around and easy going in general.  Sure don’t people say that to us all the time? Well a quick look through stock images depicting the Irish tells you a […]

10 years ago

Its not just Irish fans who are downbeat about the horrific injury that Seamus Coleman suffered on Friday night at the Aviva.  His club Everton will also be without one of their most important players until 2018. The Liverpool Echo shared the story of 7-year-old Jake Livingstone who felt so moved by the double leg break […]

10 years ago

Have you ever wondered why they have to change the clocks twice a year? Why is it that we had to lose a beautiful hour’s sleep last night that makes us all feel groggy and like shite today? Well, the good folk at John Oliver’s TV show have put together a video explaining it all.  […]

10 years ago

Bray native Katie Taylor won her fourth fight of her fledgling professional career last night with a unanimous decision in Manchester.  The result was never really in doubt as she had knocked her opponent down in the seventh round and won comfortably on the judges scorecards by a margin of 80-72.  Taylor dominated the Bulgarian […]

10 years ago

There are tons of occasions when you want to head off with a group of friends or family for a break in rural Ireland.  Most people go for the hotel option but today we wanted to share an insane Airbnb with you all. Book in here and you’ll feel like a rockstar.   The house […]

10 years ago

Instachaaz is a seriously slick new Instagram account that has a brilliant knack of summing up the simple things in life on tiny yellow sticky notes. Graphs, doodles and drawings all make perfect sense and you can relate to them instantly. Check out 7 of his best below and you’ll find yourself nodding along to […]

10 years ago

God bless that mammy of yours. Mother’s Day is nearly upon us, that time of year where we celebrate that lady who only went and gave you life.  Since she literally gave you everything in this world, we advise you show your appreciation by giving her the greatest, best presented, most perfectly devised bed in breakfast […]

10 years ago

We’ve had a week where temperatures plunged to -4 at night in parts of the country and snow swept across much of the country.  We can now bring you good news though as just as we thought we were all being dragged kicking and screaming back into winter along a cracking weekend of weather. According […]

10 years ago

The whole idea of going on a first date is pretty terrifying for most people and the whole process is packed with so many potentially awkward moments.  Take for example the day after you meet and the question of if you should text the person or not. It depends on how the date went but […]

10 years ago

“No Shamrock, for fucks sake no”.  Nick Bull thought he would take retired race horse “Shamrock” out for a quiet country walk but little did he know the retired racing horse wanted a proper run and the results are absolutely hilarious.  As Nick says… Shamrock is a retired race horse. On this day, he forgot he […]

10 years ago

While there may still be a few short sharp bursts of winter left the feeling in the air is that spring has finally sprung in Ireland.  The long, dark nights are being replaced by a “grand aul stretch” in the evening and warmer temperatures. Nowhere is this more evident than when looking through photos on […]

10 years ago

There are so many things that are unique to Ireland and how we live our lives and heading out onto our roads is no exception.  From small country lanes, to large motorways and the cities we have a very unique way of driving and interacting with each other. You’d never see any of the example […]

10 years ago

A million squids is a lot of money when it comes to buying a house, but you’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise if looking at what that sort of money gets you in Dublin.  Things haven’t taken off quite as much post-recession in rural Ireland though, and to inspire you all a little we thought […]

10 years ago

When he stands on his hind legs and greets his owner Freddy is a full 2 foot higher measuring a staggering 7 foot tall. This great dane is now officially the world’s tallest dog and he weighs in at well over 100 KG. Freddy lives with his sister Fleur (who is only slightly smaller) and […]

10 years ago

Just when you thought winter was over and people were even spotted outside pubs supping pints along comes one last blast of snow to surprise us all.  It’s time to put sorting the spring wardrobe on hold because according to Met Éireann temperatures are set to plunge from this afternoon onwards. Don’t believe us? Here […]

10 years ago

Just when you thought St Patrick’s Day weekend was over, we get a reminder of how our national day is celebrated all over the world.  Jesse Linguard a Manchester United player scored a wonder goal in their win over Middlesborough today and whipped out his best Irish dancing and flute playing.  Not totally sure if […]

10 years ago

Every week you guys tag hundreds of photos using #lovinireland over on Instagram and it gives us the most incredible perspective of this amazing little rock we all get to live on.  Our job is to pick the very best photos and share them with you so that the uber-talented folk taking those pictures get seen by an even bigger […]

10 years ago

The three day long weekend mixed with parades, rugby and plenty of parties was fun while it lasted, but now you have to deal with the consequences.  The dreaded hangover of death that has descended like a fog over every inch of your body.  Fear not though, because although we aren’t doctors, we do have […]

10 years ago

Yesterday was one of the most engrossing games of rugby we have seen in years, And it was especially moving for the folk at RTÉ, as it was their last ever game after decades of coverage.  We’ve all grown up with Hook, Pope and the various other pundits who add so much to the matches. […]

10 years ago

It seems like most people in Ireland have been out partying since after work, 5pm on Thursday.  Friday was of course the big one, with parades and parties all over the country but with the big rugby win yesterday — that party accelerated.  To say that people are suffering today would be an understatement. As […]

10 years ago

We all know that Ireland is a beautiful spot. But sometimes we need reminding of just how incredible our little island is.  This short video shot on the West Coast is gritty, simple and manages to capture the unique landscape that attracts so many tourists to our shores.  I was in awe watching this thanks […]

10 years ago

We’ve all heard the hype about the McGregor versus Mayweather fight and most of us are a little doubtful that it will ever even happen.  Last night, while ringside at the Michael Conlon fight, McGregor laid down a serious marker: “I’m the boxing guy. Watch me take over boxing.” He singled out the boxing journalists […]

10 years ago

Do you ever feel like getting away from it all and living a quiet life outside the city?  Well this retired coastguard station in Co. Cork could be just the spot for you. Perched on the side of a quiet inlet it has been meticulously renovated into a a two bedroom cottage that even comes with a basement level boathouse […]

10 years ago

Kitchen gadgets come in all shapes and sizes and many of them lay at the back of the cupboard or drawers unused for years after buying them.  Today though we’ve spotted one that could change the game and solve a bunch of problems we all face on a daily basis.  Biem is a butter sprayer. […]

10 years ago

As we move around Ireland looking at some of the best hotels this island has to offer, we take our first trip into the North to visit The Merchant Hotel in Belfast. You’ll be taken with this stunning hotel the moment you walk into the huge main room, which used to be an old […]

10 years ago

When most people in Ireland think about getting away for a couple of days, they usually head towards coastal areas like Kerry, Galway or Waterford. However, this week’s dream hotel break is pretty much slap bang in the middle of Ireland, just outside Athlone in West Meath. Wineport Lodge is set beside Ballykeeran and Glasson on the […]

10 years ago

Pretty much five years ago to the day, I started writing the very first blog post on a small new personal site aimed at reviewing restaurants in Dublin.  The intention was to find new places to eat in the city and the post was seen by 323 people and had a grand total of 1 […]

10 years ago

We share lots of amazing properties here and in Dublin but today is something at another level. You could easily argue that Luggala is the nicest house in Ireland and at €28 million it had better be says you!  Even if you don’t know the area the chances are you will have seen images of the iconic […]

10 years ago

Nigel Owens is well known as one of the best referees in the world of rugby but indeed any sport on this planet. He matches talent, respect from all players with a wicked sense of humour. He was at it again last night in a Leinster game at the RDS where when accidentally hit on the […]

10 years ago

Luke Kelly is one of the most loved Irish artists from over the years and one YouTuber has created this moving video using footage of Ireland in all shapes and sizes. Craig Fleming has wonderfully edited the footage in such a polished fashion that you’ll feel yourself getting emotional about our little Island as you […]

10 years ago

When Trevor Clark was awarded man of the match for Shamrock Rovers last night everybody was expecting another boring football interview talking about “one game at a time” and other clichés.  But Trevor had other plans.  In fairness to him he seems young and running on pure adrenalin.  F*cking unbelievable is right.  READ NEXT: WATCH: George […]

10 years ago

Like him or loath him, the one thing you have to agree on when it comes to George Hook is that he always speaks his mind.  This was incredibly evident last night when he threw out a line about not being able to “get it up anymore” and had everybody speechless.  A good story about […]

10 years ago

Tomorrow’s Pancake Tuesday (or Shrove Tuesday, depending on your location), which means we’ll all be dusting down our best non-stick pans and rustling up some delicious treats.  Rather than just go for the tried and tested standard recipes, we thought we’d scour some of the best food blogs in the world and present you with some lavish recipes that’ll take […]

10 years ago

Just outside Ashford you will find this absolutely stunning mansion which has just gone on sale for €1.2 million. While the price might seem steep you will be getting a serious house for you money especially when you consider what you’d get for a similar price just up the road in Dublin. The house has […]

10 years ago

When it comes to favourite foods, Mexican is definitely top of the list so we are very excited about the opening of a brand new spot in Cork today. You may already have heard about Zambrero, which opened in Dublin last year and has been taking the city by storm with its clean Mexican-style dishes.  We like to think of […]

10 years ago

There are amazing houses in every country and then there are pads like this one in Kerry, which are like something from another world.  On the market for €2.5 million, this is Mermaid Isle. It is a world-class oceanfront retreat washed by warm crystal waters of the Gulf Stream in a protected lagoon of south western County […]

10 years ago

Every year Irish leaders and politicians head over to Washington with a bowl of shamrock on St Patrick’s Day that is offered up to the US leader as a symbolic gesture of our long history.  A gift and a photo opportunity ensues that is relished by both sides. Dinners are held. Backs are slapped and business ties are deepened. With Donald Trump […]

10 years ago

Ireland is one of the most stunning islands on the planet and there is plenty of debate when it comes to which county is the prettiest.  You could make good arguments for Galway, Wicklow, Kerry and a host of others but today we thought we’d show off the stunning beauty of county Cork. There really […]

10 years ago