Pink gin is all the fashion at the moment and after Gordon’s took the market by storm with their offering plenty of others are getting in on the action.  The latest is discount retailer Lidl who today announced not one but two new pink gins. They’ll be hitting the market in the UK just in […]

8 years ago

Eight people have now been confirmed dead with 12 injured in what authorities are now calling a terrorist attack in Lower Manhattan.  The attack involved a large truck mounting the pavement and hitting cyclists and pedestrians. The suspect can be seen holding two guns with US media reporting one being a bb gun found at the […]

8 years ago

In the list of stories that you never want to hear or believe are actually true this one probably tops the list for a lot of people.  A woman who started suffering from a worsening headache headed to the doctor only to find that she had a spider who had been living inside her ear […]

8 years ago

Ashford Castle in Mayo has been voted one of the best hotels in the world but it’s taken things to another level with the launch of its €3,000-a-night private getaway cottage.  This is part of a huge renovation project that has been ongoing for the last couple of years and, in their own words… If […]

8 years ago

He has become an unofficial spokesperson for a whole generation of disaffected people across Ireland and when he talks people listen. Last night, Blindboy Boatclub from the Rubberbandits spoke to Ryan Tubridy about his own experiences with anxiety and depression and it’s a must-watch for anybody battling similar issues or those trying to understand the issues. […]

8 years ago

If you are unlucky enough to have to spent some time in hospital then you’ll know that the food they serve to patients is always at the centre of much debate.  That debate was in full swing this morning with RTE running a piece about the hospital food after one of their journalists shared a […]

8 years ago

Last night, panel members on The Tonight Show on TV3 were discussing the case of sports journalist Tom Humphries being sentenced to two and a half years in prison for grooming and sexually abusing a teenage girl.  Eamon Dunphy was on the show and as always his opinions caused serious backlash.  Have a watch of the […]

8 years ago

There’s so much bad news in the world these days that sometimes you just need something that puts a big smile on your face.  That’s where Azuki comes in, a tiny Japanese hedgehog who has his own super popular Instagram account with 180,000 followers and this past week he went camping. All on his own! We have […]

8 years ago

We all try and keep our trainers super clean but with the weather the way it is in these parts, along with chaotic nights out, that can be close to impossible. Some people try washing them, but they never seem to come out perfectly or go back to their original whiteness. Step forward Twitter user […]

8 years ago

This autumn will long be remembered as the season of big storms in Ireland and although Brian doesn’t look as though it’ll be as serious as Ophelia earlier in the week, it has been causing real havoc in Limerick today. High tide hit Limerick this morning and, for the most part, the city’s defences did an […]

8 years ago

Kite surfers in Dundalk, jet skiers riding the waves in Cork and people diving off the pier in Galway.  A few villages in Ireland lost their idiots today as they headed off on selfish solo suicide missions seeking thrills while risking the lives of our wonderful emergency services.  Before anybody starts citing “harmless fun” or “leave […]

8 years ago

While the wind is seriously dangerous at the moment it is always the water that has the most potential to do damage in any storm. The coastal defences have been breached in Galway as conditions continue to worsen in the area. Remarkably people have also been spotted in the sea. The surge has started bringing […]

8 years ago

So we’re all braced for ex-Hurricane Ophelia to hit us and it is now even stretching over into the UK. People across England and Wales have been freaking out as the skies have turned orange and yellow with the sun going bright red… Hey! So currently here in the U.K. We have a hurricane but […]

8 years ago

The list of closures across the country is growing by the minute and now Penneys have added their name to the list.  The come alongside the likes of Dunnes Stores, Dublin Bus, Dublin Zoo and hundreds of other businesses closing their doors and telling staff and customers to stay at home. It doesn’t get any more […]

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The storm has just started passing through Cork and Kerry and will sweep across the country throughout the day. People are being advised to stay indoors when the storm is at it’s worst… Keep an eye on the Met Eireann website and updates throughout the day to keep yourself safe… UPDATE TO SEVERE WEATHER WARNING FOR […]

8 years ago

Met Eireann Have released the following update this morning… A STATUS RED WARNING IS IN OPERATION COUNTRYWIDE FOR TODAY.  Today will be stormy with spells of heavy rain and widespread gales. Winds mainly from the southeast during the morning will give some severe and damaging gusts, before veering southwest later. Top temperatures of 15 to […]

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At first it was 8 counties but Met Eireann have now extended the warning to the entire country… Ex-Hurricane Ophelia is forecast to track directly over Ireland during daytime Monday. Violent and destructive gusts are forecast with all areas at risk and in particular the southwest and south in the morning, and eastern counties in […]

8 years ago

As the worst storm in 50 years approaches our shores the emergency plan has fully started to kick into top gear around the country. We’ve shared a full list of closures and steps being taken. Although the storm has not hit land yet it has been whipping up the Atlantic Ocean as it approaches the […]

8 years ago

While many will be quick to look to global warming as the reason that Hurricane Ophelia is heading our direction, there’s actually precedent here for a storm of this magnitude hitting our shores. Debbie hit Ireland in 1961 and it’s the only tropical cyclone to ever make it to these shores, which forecasters are comparing […]

8 years ago

As the worst storm in 50 years approaches our shores the emergency plan has fully started to kick into top gear around the country.  After a planning meeting this morning the government and their various agencies have started planning. The south and west of the country are in the most in danger with winds set […]

8 years ago

Last updated: 4.20pm With the imminent arrival of Hurricane Ophelia, emergency planning is now in full swing operation. The National Emergency Coordination Group met this morning and, after liaising with Met Éireann, they’ve decided to close schools in all the counties that currently have a red weather warning. They are… Galway  Mayo Clare Cork Kerry Limerick Waterford […]

8 years ago

Ophelia could very well be the biggest storm in more than 50 years and given that we’re not very used to this sort of weather event, we thought we’d round up some tips to help keep you safe over the next few days. It really is time to take some extra precautions… 1. Bring your […]

8 years ago

What could be the biggest storm in over 50 years is about to hit Ireland, but you really wouldn’t be able to tell from the reaction of the vast majority of the country.  Plenty of people are planning ahead and prepping for the worst, but most just seem to be brushing it off. The reactions […]

8 years ago

It is now less than 24 hours until Ireland is expected to feel the first effects of Ophelia which could still be a tropical hurricane by the time it hits shore. The storm will start to make landfall early Monday. While it will likely cover the entire country it is the South West of the country that […]

8 years ago

Five counties already have A status red weather warning for Monday and there are predictions that Hurricane Ophelia could be the biggest storm to hit Ireland since 1961. What we know so far… Emergency co-ordination group will meet tomorrow to plan Ireland’s response Bus Éireann have canceled school buses in Cork, Kerry, Clare, Mayo and Galway Met Eireann […]

8 years ago

In just over 36 hours Hurricane Ophelia will hit Irish shores and with red weather warnings already in place for five counties we could be in for a battering. The storm is currently a category 3 hurricane which is traveling East North East – which is incredibly rare and Ireland has been put on alert. The current […]

8 years ago

Hurricane Ophelia has just been upgraded to a category 3 hurricane as it skirts the Azore islands en route to Ireland by Monday morning. According to Bloomberg, Ophelia could become the strongest post-tropical system to rake Ireland since Hurricane Debbie in 1961, which killed 18 people and stripped almost 25 percent of the trees in […]

8 years ago

Christmas is coming, and a trip to Penneys is a must – especially once you lay eyes on these adorable baubles. The high street giant has gone all cute with Disney, taking inspiration from Minnie Mouse, Frozen and more much-loved characters. To early to be planning the Christmas decorations? We don’t think so!

8 years ago

Buckfast might not be the finest wine on earth… but in this part of the world, and among students in particular, it has a huge cult following. We’ve seen some weird and wonderful ways that people have paid homage to the fortified wine and we thought we’d round up some of the very best. Say […]

8 years ago

If you’ve spent your whole life rebelling against being told to go bed early, to stop swearing and to clean up after yourself then it turns out you could have an incredibly high IQ. According to Business Insider, studies suggest that instead of the above being traits we should all avoid, they actually point to […]

8 years ago

In the past couple of weeks we’ve seen hurricanes wreak havoc across the Caribbean and parts of Florida and Texas.  In a remarkable and unexpected twist of events we are now in the track of a hurricane ourselves with a new storm set to hit Ireland on Monday.  The storm has started brewing in the […]

8 years ago

Nowadays both adults and children cannot be separated from their phones. We take them absolutely everywhere with us including the toilet, bed and to the dinner table. Well anybody who grew up in the 90s already knew that feeling from carrying their Tamagotchi around. For those unfamiliar with the trend they were virtual pets you had […]

8 years ago

Ever wanted to rent an entire castle with your friends and pretend you were the kings and queens of the manor?  Well today we have something for you at a seriously affordable price. Lisheen Castle is in the heart of Tipperary and you can rent it for €1000 a night which sounds expensive but isn’t […]

8 years ago

There are so many upsides to having a couple of drinks but that one big inevitable downside is always there waiting to hit you the next morning… The hangover. Well the good folk in Lidl might just have solved that after they launched a Prosecco that is being called “hangover free”. The Organic Prosecco Spumante has […]

8 years ago

This amazing gift is making us wish away the next 11 weeks. GIN CRACKERS. Drinks by the Dram have created the perfect set for you to pull this Christmas, reimagining them in the best way possible. They say: “Each box contains 6 crackers complete with 30ml dram, party hat and crap joke!.” Nice. View this post on […]

8 years ago

It was one of those great nights to be supporting and Irish sporting team as the boys in green won in Wales. While we all watched at home or in the pubs, the traveling fans were there in Wales singing the boys on as usual. This incredible footage shows just how loud they were after […]

8 years ago

What a night that was. Pure emotion and all of our hearts felt like they were going to stop at one stage.  A huge win for Ireland that gets us into the playoffs for the world cup in Russia. As usual Twitter was the place to be for some brilliant reactions… Park the bus ???????? […]

8 years ago

Ireland have been riding their luck but after an hour they have gone ahead. James McClean has opened the scoring in Wales… James McClean, you absolute dancer. How about that step over from Harry Arter?!? #WALIRL #RTEsoccer pic.twitter.com/75hDzigE9L — RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) October 9, 2017 Twitter has gone into meltdown… Dear Sweet Baby Jesus, Please […]

8 years ago

Ballinasloe Horse Fair is one of Europe’s oldest and largest Horse Fairs, dating back to the 18th century.  In recent years there had been talk of police shutting it down after trouble at the event but it was in full swing this last week.  Some of the photos shared on Instagram show 100s of horses […]

8 years ago

It would appear that with the world in a perilous state and on many fronts us humans have gone and completely lost the run of ourselves. Social media is starting to light up with a new trend that sees people accentuating their nasal hair. Technically they are not actually nasal hair extensions (although we are sure […]

8 years ago

The two famous Kavanagh brothers, John and James, were on ‘The Late Late Show’ last night dressed in their finest suits. Before heading out there though John Kavanagh the famous UFC coach of Conor Mcgregor decided to show off a little style and balance on a hoverboard. It did not end well. Stick to the […]

8 years ago

We’ve all pushed the accelerator instead of the brake the odd time only to quickly catch ourselves and save the situation. For the most part as well it usually happens in a flat, safe place. No such luck for this young couple who were visiting Ireland from Taiwan. They were parked up at Ladies View in […]

8 years ago

If you want a cheese advent calendar, you just have to bloomin’ make one yourself. That as the thought of foodie blogger Annem Hobson, who whipped up her own gorgeous 24-door dairy delight last year. After she whipped up her awesome protoype, she launched a campaign to get them made by a retailer – and the […]

8 years ago

There will be another reason apart from the low exchange rate to drive up the road to Newry soon with the news that Denny’s are looking at sites to open in Northern Ireland. The popular American chain which is best known for their breakfasts are rolling out across the UK and aim to bring the […]

8 years ago

Former Oasis man Liam Gallagher has a new album out and has been popping up everywhere over the last couple of months. His latest appearance was on the red couch last night on The Graham Norton Show. He’s never short a few stories including an update on his ongoing feud with his brother Noel. As […]

8 years ago

Are you addicted to chocolate and peanut butter? Thought so! The good news is that Reese’s have just rolled out an advent calendar which will give you that fix every single day in December leading up to Christmas.  The advent calendars will go on sale across the UK and Ireland in the coming weeks. There are […]

8 years ago

As if the huge invasion of 5 million spiders across Ireland wasn’t bad enough the latest news is that the False Widow variety are now showing up across the country in record numbers.  What is a “False Widow Spider” It is native to the Canary island but has spread to Europe It is one of […]

8 years ago

Are you like many people around the world and totally obsessed with all things Disney? Well the good news is that today they’ve rolled out some gorgeous magical charms in a partnership with Pandora. You’ll be able to add them to your bracelet and have a little piece of your favourite characters with you wherever you go! […]

8 years ago

You just know this is one thing that Roy Keane is going to have to bite back at – a recent put down from Rory. The first question at the upcoming press conference this week that will be put to Roy will certainly be interesting. Let us remind you how this all started… It all stems from […]

8 years ago

Beer pong is one of the most popular drinking games in the world so it was only a matter of time before the natural progression was made to launch a gin version. For those not familiar with beer pong, it involves trying to bounce ping pong balls into empty cups (usually the red American variety) […]

8 years ago