For former visitors of Paris who may still have a bad taste in their mouth having spent 7 euro on a coffee, Lyon is the place for you. The city – known to be the antithesis of Paris – is not as recognised as the home of the Eiffel Tower but for anyone wishing to […]

6 years ago

Belfast is an underrated city with plenty of amenities outside the obvious tourist’s choice – the Titanic museum. As someone who doesn’t enjoy museums in particular and likes to save her pennies, I made it my mission to get the most out of Belfast one weekend – without any boat references or breaking the bank. […]

6 years ago

What a video! The Belfast filmmaker has made a Dream With Us video for the international sports brand. The video features a number of amazing athletes doing their thing, and would nearly bring a tear to your eye. Nike shared the video with the caption, “Having a dream won’t change the world. Sharing one will.” https://twitter.com/Nike/status/1127574455494987777 The […]

7 years ago

Yet another country has adopted the franchise. With Love Island UK being the most famous of the dating shows, and our very own Eoghan McDermott being the voiceover for Love Island Australia, it seems like America is almost a little… behind on the game. Soz. The States are kicking off their own version of the show […]

7 years ago

The MMA fighter has pledged to help out homeless families in the capital. Conor McGregor says he has built eight houses for homeless families in county Dublin. The businessman was visiting the site of his first property development, where he said the houses were almost at completion. The houses have 3 bedrooms for prospective families […]

7 years ago

If you’ve no plans this evening, no worries as there’s plenty of entertainment on as you flake on the couch. Over on RTÉ One at 9.35pm this evening, The Late Late Show will have Ryan Tubridy chatting to musician John Sheahan and jockey Pat Smullen. Also joining Tubs will be crime writers Liz Nugent, Patricia Gibney and […]

7 years ago

Instagram is truly THE app for food. The popularity of Instagram has ensured that food photography has grown more than ever before. When we come to think of food pictures on Instagram, we’d usually think of coffee or avocado toast but apparently, we’re wrong. According to recipe website Gousto, the top 5 dishes on Instagram […]

7 years ago

Be prepared to laugh… or cringe. A video of an accent coach giving lessons on how to perform an Irish accent has broken the hearts of a nation. An American accent expert has ignited quite a stir online following her guide to perfecting the Irish accent. Her advice includes pronouncing words such as sour, flour […]

7 years ago

Viewers of the cult show have clubbed together to demand another season of the HBO production. The creators of the show, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are the target of the petition which currently has 316,924 signatures at time of writing. The petition on Change is entitled “Remake Game of Thrones Season 8 with competent […]

7 years ago

A transition year student has gone viral for his love of trains. Irish Rail have shared their story of one student who is sure to be a staple in train transport in the future. Ajibola Oyede from ó Fiach Institute of Further Education in Dundalk has made quite the impression after his stint working for […]

7 years ago

The model uploaded a picture comparing her current photo with an old one. Roz Purcell marked Mental Health Awareness Week with an Instagram post of her body positivity journey. The model and cookery author admitted to basing her self-worth on her weight and appearance in the past and shared what helped her heal her relationship […]

7 years ago

The Theatre of Food Programme at the Stradbally festival will take up four different stages. There’s always a diverse range of food stalls at Electric Picnic, but for this year they’ve really put food at the forefront of the festival. The Theatre of Food programme will have cookery demos at the Main Stage, workshops and […]

7 years ago

Councillor Trevor Gilligan has released a honky-tonk tune to win over voters. Fianna Fáil councillor for Clondalkin, musical artist and politician Trevor Gilligan has released his own song. I’d Vote 4u (Won’t You Vote 4 Me) is a groovy tune with a catchy chorus that we haven’t heard of from any other politican before. Councillor Gilligan […]

7 years ago

The preacher has confirmed someone else will be visiting Ireland in his place. Anti-LGBT, anti-Semitic preacher Steven Anderson was the first person ever to be barred from entering Ireland earlier this week. The exclusion order was procured from a judge by Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan. As news spread Steven L Anderson, who is based in […]

7 years ago

Irish music is on the up. It’s no secret that Dublin is a hub for amazing, up and coming musical artists. We’ve got singers like Erica Cody and Soulé, rappers like Mango Dassle and God Knows, and of course bands like Le Boom and Hare Squead. There are SO many talented singer and musicans out […]

7 years ago

Angelina Jolie is back to reprise her role as the evil Disney character. The second in the Maleficent series, this one is titled Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The film follows on from the first which saw Disney’s most notorious villain, played by Angelina Jolie, curse a baby Princess Aurora. Malificent: Mistress Of Evil will feature the complex […]

7 years ago

We’ll never get sick of this show. They’re Ireland’s favourite girls (and boy) right about now. The rather motley crew of Erin, Michelle, Clare, Orla and James have us hooked to screens every week witnessing their ridiculous and hilarious endeavours across Derry. The second series of the show has unsurprisingly gone from strength to strength […]

7 years ago

Any plant-based princes and princesses will be glad to hear of this. Galway favourite The Lighthouse Café has created a Mezze Plate and a Vegan Cheese Board to launch their summer evenings. The café has launched Lighthouse nights where they will be open from 6:30pm every Thursday and Friday. The Mezze Plate brings a trio […]

7 years ago

The dry and sunny weather this weekend looks set to continue, with even hotter temperatures. Today has been a bright and warm day and tomorrow will be another dry day, with hazy sunshine according to Met Éireann. Maximum temperatures will be between 17 and 21 degrees Celsius overall. Wednesday will also be dry with good sunny […]

7 years ago

Nicola Coughlan, or as we better know her, Clare, was slated by a publication for her choice of dress at the BAFTAs last night. The Irish actress fired back at the Daily Mirror when her outfit for the night was deemed “not the most flattering”. Coughlan’s dress was also described as a “plain pink outfit” […]

7 years ago

First Dates Ireland has appealed to the masses as they look for contestants to take part in the next season. The show’s producers are asking for applications from the public to join maître D’ Mateo Saina, barman Ethan Miles and waiters Alice, Pete and Libby on the show as one of their main daters. The […]

7 years ago

If you’ve no plans this evening, no worries as the TV is chock-full of entertainment. Over on RTÉ One at 9.35pm, The Late Late Show will have Ryan Tubridy chatting to Stefanie Preissner and the children of murdered DJ Bobby Ryan. Musical entertainment will be provided by Dublin band Kodaline. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, over on […]

7 years ago

Tayto Park is holding a day in their amusement centre to cater for attendees with autism. The Meath activity park will have an autism-friendly environment for children and adults who have the neurological condition. The Autism Awareness day will take place on May 12th, with autism friendly amenities scheduled all day. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw9JS1EnjUz/ Tayto Park will […]

7 years ago

BBC presenter Danny Baker has come under fire for a tweet relating to the royal baby. The radio presenter shared an image in a since deleted tweet of a white couple holding hands with a monkey, captioned, “Royal baby leaves hospital”. The presenter’s tweet has been accused of having racist connotations as Meghan Markle’s family […]

7 years ago

The actor was practicing his birdie while on the Emerald Isle over the weekend. Mark Wahlberg was visiting Adare Manor in County Limerick to soak up the sights and play some golf. The experienced golfer was on site to practice golf with his good friends JP MacManus and Denis Desmond. While on the manor grounds, […]

7 years ago

Campaigners have asked the Irish entry to reconsider performing at the music contest. Sarah McTernan has been asked by campaigners to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest due to the oppression of Palestine by Israel. The competition is due to be held in Tel Aviv from May 14 to May 18. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxH69WnheuI/ The letter attached to […]

7 years ago

The new father has sung his praises for his wife. Prince Harry has given a statement on the birth of his son. The Prince told the media: “I’m very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy early this morning, a very healthy boy,” he said with a big smile. “Mother and […]

7 years ago

Westlife have announced some very special guests for their Twenty Tour. The reunited band have confirmed two acts to support them at Croke Park on July 5th and 6th. None other than Irish band Wild Youth will be warming crowds up before the band hit the stage, and James Arthur will perform also. For anyone […]

7 years ago

A mural has been erected to remember the murdered journalist. Lyra McKee was shot during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry last week and later died at Altnagelvin Hospital. The culprit responsible for her death has not yet been found and a reward has been offered for anyone with information. The 29-year-old journalist’s funeral […]

7 years ago

Temperatures look like they’re about to seriously drop. The weather this weekend has been dry and sunny but as the Bank Holiday weekend rolls down, so does the warmer weather it seems. While today was full of random sunny spells followed by clouds, tonight’s lowest temperatures will hit from 1 to 5 degrees! The clouds […]

7 years ago

The long weekend has sadly come to a close but not before some lovely telly to ease you into work tomorrow. Despite all the excitement a long weekend can bring, sometimes you can’t beat flaking out on the couch. Many people experience the Monday night fear after a hearty weekend of gallivanting and boozing, but […]

7 years ago

The Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a baby boy. Meghan Markle went into labour earlier today and has since had a boy. Just confirmed #duchessofsussex went into labour this morning. Prince Harry is with her — Rhiannon Mills (@SkyRhiannon) May 6, 2019 The happy news was confirmed by the official Instagram of the […]

7 years ago

An Irish owned company has come to the rescue of many people feeling pushed out of their beds… or their relationship by a dog. There’s no doubt that dogs are truly the best animals. They’re cute, funny and can sense when you’re down or upset which is their best trait of all. While I love […]

7 years ago

One man has died over the Bank Holiday weekend. A man in his 30s was found with stab wounds  following an incident at a house at Meadowvale, Arklow, County Wicklow. At 00.30am on Monday 6th May Gardaí attended the scene of an incident in a house at The Crescent, Meadowvale, where the deceased was treated for […]

7 years ago

We’ve got the best of both worlds tonight. Friday nights are for made for staying in and this week, country music fans are in for a real treat. The Late Late Show Country Special is on tonight and guests due to appear include Daniel O’Donnell, Nathan Carter, Cliona Hagan, Mike Denver, Robert Mizzell, Derek Ryan, Trudy […]

7 years ago

Fridgets and non-fridgets alike will love this t-shirt. Friends is not just a television show, it’s a way of life. The cult comedy has a ginormous following worldwide and the Lovin office is no different. That’s why when I saw this t-shirt, I knew it needed to be shared. only 5 days left to order […]

7 years ago

The ‘Forever Young’ festival will feature Bonnie Tyler, Midge Ure, Bucks Fizz, Katrina and The Waves and The Human League playing all weekend. The festival is to go ahead from July 5-7 in Palmerstown Estate in Naas, County Kildare. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvrLmednPLZ/ More than 25 80s icons are set to perform hits spanning from the decade. Camping for […]

7 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland gave six food businesses orders to close in April. The restaurants were served orders for breaches in food legislation in counties Meath, Donegal, Cork, Kerry and Roscommon, The restaurants include Freestyle Asian Restaurant in Cork,  and Ceann Sibeal Hotel in Kerry. Other businesses on the list were Pangan Taste […]

7 years ago

The world’s slowest land mammal has arrived at the Cork animal park. All the way from Wilhelma Zoo Stuttgart, Matheo the sloth is the newest arrival to Fota’s Tropical House. Matheo is two years old and a male. **News!** Welcoming Matheo the Sloth – just announced as the latest arrival to our Tropical House – who […]

7 years ago

2FM have made serious changes to their daily schedule of shows. The change that is sure to delight Irish radio fans the most is that Jenny Greene is to return to the airwaves for her own show. The DJ will be on air to cover the drive home period of 4pm to 7pm. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw9SeX3geR0/ Other […]

7 years ago

Blessed be the fruit, The Handmaids Tale is finally returning to our screens with a third series. After what feels like an eternity since THAT cliffhanger that season two ended on, I for one am absolutely relieved that the show is going to return soon. In the season three trailer, it looks like June is more determined […]

7 years ago

The singer has broken her silence on her divorce to Simon Konecki. Adele confirmed the news that she would be divorcing her husband of three years. The singer met her husband in 2012 and married in 2016. The couple share a 6-year-old son Angelo, who they’re said to co-parent through their split. Adele confirmed the […]

7 years ago

Netlix has just released footage showing their hugely popular new series Sex Education filming season 2. The teen comedy introduced us to best friends Otis and Eric navigating adolescent life at the fictional Moordale High, made all the more difficult and awkward by the fact that Otis’ mum (played by none other than Gillian Anderson) is a […]

7 years ago

James McClean has shared sectarian hatred sent his way once more. The footballer was formerly branded an IRA rat by trolls online and suffered abuse for deciding to not wear a poppy while playing for Stoke City. The Derry man has unfortunately been targeted again, and this time on his birthday filled with disgraceful hate messages. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw6zbc5jsJQ/ […]

7 years ago

It seems like 2019 is the year of the Bank Holiday Weekend. We’ve only just gotten over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend and we’re already into another one. If you’re still feeling a little tired or under the weather well there’s good news as the weather for this week’s Banker is going to be a […]

7 years ago

While there’s always two sides to a story, there’s only one way to serve a pint. A Guinness is something sacred, a heavenly drink that should be served tall dark and thick with a creamy top but from time to time a heathen or two decides to mess with it. Just last week we unfortunately […]

7 years ago

The visitor centre is set to close after seven years. The Daniel O’Donnell Visitor Centre in Dungloe, County Donegal will close as the building the centre was housed in has been sold off. The Stepping Stone Bar and Bank Bistro was home to the museum which displayed memorabilia about the Irish singer, awards he won, […]

7 years ago

The earthquake happened at 9.18pm on Monday evening. The epicentre of the quake was recorded about 15km southeast from Donegal  town and 15km northeast of the town Ballyshannon. The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 2.1. by the the Irish National Seismic Network. The network said the quake was strong enough for members of the […]

7 years ago

Beans, beans, the musical fruit the more you eat the more you toot. Ah beans, they’re truly a diverse dish that can be added to breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, drunch, supper… whatever you wanna call your meals, I’m pretty sure beans could go along with it. They’re something sacred which is why a discovery of […]

7 years ago

The weather next weekend looks to be a whole lot better than the stormy weather we’ve encountered. Monday will see some rain and drizzle linger on but the day will be mainly dry with a fair amount of cloud and some sunny intervals. Tuesday will have a wet start of a morning with occasional heavier bursts […]

7 years ago