Our shining light that rescues us from the bleakest (and poorest) moments, Penneys has long saved our skin with its affordable clothes and has recently upped its game in the beauty department – giving bigger brands a run for their money.  Dupes of popular beauty products include similar lippies to Kylie Jenner’s Lip Kit range […]

8 years ago

Slane Castle, home to some of the most legendary rock concerts in Ireland since it began hosting music events in 1981 (headlined by Thin Lizzy FYI) has just released some pretty devastating news.  While acts such as U2, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Guns ‘N Roses, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, David Bowie, Queen […]

8 years ago

The saviour of early morning, late nights and everything in between eats, McDonald’s is a pleasure that nobody can resist. Thou who can walk past without popping for some cheeky nuggets is a strong, strong person. The McDonald’s fever is now bigger than ever and people are going crazy for their latest burger, the Grand Big Mac. To […]

8 years ago

The battle of the pets will be brought back up again over the controversial news that cat owners are apparently more intelligent than people who own dogs.  Asking if someone is a cat or dog person now has WAY more meaning… Psychoanalyst Steve McKeown, founder of MindFixers and owner of The McKeown Clinic, told UNILAD: A study […]

8 years ago

Valentine’s Day is a deadly time of the year for all those viral proposal videos that you likely watch as you lie in bed alone, eating ice cream straight from the tub in your oldest pjs.  Shit. Just us? Awkward.  One particularly cute V-Day proposal that has been doing the rounds is from Arc Cinema […]

8 years ago

Stressing about things that are worrying you or thinking about all the tasks you never got to finish in a day can seriously disrupt your sleep, even if you think it’s all grand.  Do you find yourself lying awake at 3am every night with your mind racing? Apparently there’s a simple five minute trick that […]

8 years ago

You’ve carefully written out your Tinder bio so it’s the perfect blend of funny but without being creepy, you’ve chosen the most flattering pics of yourself (and obvs included some lesser looking mates in a group shot so you stand out as being the hottest) and you’ve actually managed to score a date from the […]

8 years ago

We can smell the scent of warm cider and burnt Irish skin in the air now that the line-up for Longitude festival has just been revealed… Marlay Park’s annual music bonanza is returning this summer from Friday 13 July to Sunday 15 with some pretty class acts and there’s sure to be a scramble for tickets. […]

8 years ago

While we’re sure you already have the beautiful day marked with a big red X on your calendar, let us remind you that next Tuesday is Pancake Tuesday.  Y’know, the tastiest day of the year? To celebrate, Gino’s Gelato is giving away FREE crêpes to customers between 9am-12pm Tuesday the 13th and it’s the best goddamn […]

8 years ago

So you’ve chosen the rings, said yes to the dress and fiiiiinally have pretty much everything about the big day planned. Fair play to ya.  Are you following the wedding trends for 2018 though? Whether you want to make sure your wedding is like no other you’ll see in Ireland this year or you want […]

8 years ago

Irish drivers are advised to take care on roads this weekend after snow and ice was forecast nationwide.  A Status Yellow Snow and Ice Warning is in place for the entire country until midday today, with conditions worst in the west and north of the country. AA Roadwatch have warned drivers that “care is needed […]

8 years ago

Gardai in Clare and the Road Safety Authority joined forces on Tuesday to advocate for safer Irish roads and perform spot checks on vehicles.  Having stopped a number of school buses, one bus in particular was worryingly corroded. An image taken by Gardai of a bus with a badly worn tyre and excessive body corrosion was […]

8 years ago

A family in Northern Ireland have reportedly been forced out of their “dream home” after suffering through a severe rat infestation.  Shauna Gill moved into a house in Derry in with her husband and two children aged 12 and four, but moved out after discovering that her family was sharing the home with a LOT […]

8 years ago

YAASSSSS. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the mega-popular pink gins from Lidl are coming to Irish stores nationwide. 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 […]

8 years ago

Relationships have ended, families have been (momentarily) torn apart and oh boy has Christmas been ruined more than once thanks to the controversial board game that is Monopoly.  Choosing who to play this game with is key. You need people to be enthusiastic enough that’s there’s some healthy competition but not crazy enough that they […]

8 years ago

Deep breaths. Deeeeeep breathing. We hope you have nerves of steel because Tesco stores across the nation have some serious deals on ice cream right now and if you can resist buying a hundred tubs then wow, you’re dedicated.  While we had all the best intentions of eating only the low-calorie and delicious Halo Top […]

8 years ago

Valentine’s Day can be a pretty pricey occasion… Card, flowers and dinner? Sure that’s €100 down for a couple before you even start throwing shitty Teddy Bear gifts into the mix.  It’s nice to celebrate your love for each other blah blah blah, so if you can’t quite stretch to a meal out on the town (sure […]

8 years ago

Right. We’ve only just gotten to grips with hot yoga, spin classes where the bikes move from side to side and the terrifying tangle that is TRX, when another fitness trend comes along.  The latest get-fit idea blows all the others out of the water, however. You can jump, run and crouch through military-style training scenarios, […]

8 years ago

Do you keep falling for the same stupid lies over and over again? (Or maybe you’re the sneaky liar and have come online to find out how not to get caught, eh?) Whatevs, we won’t judge. Unless you’re lying to your mammy. Then you’re a monster. Apparently there’s three foolproof signs that someone is lying to you […]

8 years ago

Uh oh. There’s a storm brewing between legendary Irish rock band Horslips and those in favour of an ‘Irexit’ after organisers of an Irexit: Freedom to Prosper conference held at the RDS used the band’s song to promote the event. The Irish Times reports that about 600 people turned up to the event which calls for an Irish […]

8 years ago

Get ready to rush to your nearest Aldi if you have a sweetheart with a love of roses this Valentine’s Day, because you could save yourself hundreds of euro.  The supermarket giant is doing guys and gals a HUGE solid with their bargain bunch of 100 sweetheart roses for just €29.99. Always wanted to sprinkle […]

8 years ago

Do you think about where your food comes from? Living on an island with such a rich farming industry as Ireland means that incredible food produce is – often literally – on our doorstep.  You shouldn’t have to seek out obscure farmer’s markets to find it either, with more and more restaurants taking the initiative […]

8 years ago

Where does the time go, eh fellow kool kidz? It seems like just yesterday that we were spending all of our evenings hunched over a CD player making mix-tapes for our best friends in primary school… Now these young’uns are probs just sharing a Spotify playlist.  A survey commissioned by British Airways looked at how […]

8 years ago

Dear struggling bank account: please look away now… The news that we have always wanted to hear – cheaper online shopping – is finally happening.  The Journal reports that a new law has been passed by the European Parliament to end barriers on cross-border online shopping. Y’know how when you go onto, say a French […]

8 years ago

Gardai have issued a warning for road users to be aware of dangerous conditions due to snow in seven counties across Ireland. A yellow weather warning is in place for snow which may lead to hazardous conditions on roads and footpaths for 18 counties across Ireland and An Garda Síochána is asking road users to check […]

8 years ago

Pans at the ready people, Pancake Tuesday is just over one week away. Do you have your batter ingredients? Your toppings? Your lemon, your sugar, your Nutella?!  It’s best to be prepared for the tastiest day of the year dont’cha know, and luckily Aldi is selling pretty much everything you need to make every day […]

8 years ago

Love getting new gym swag but shudder every single time you see leggings with a price tag of €60? Yep, us too. You’re gonna LOVE the new sports store that’s coming to Ireland then… Decathlon is a French company that’s the largest sporting goods retailer in the world and stocks everything and anything to do […]

8 years ago

Well, well, well. The celebrity gossip that the entire world had already guessed was true has just been confirmed.  Kylie Jenner shared an post to her Instagram tonight revealing that she had given birth to healthy baby girl on February 1, and explained her (extremely fair and valid) reasons for choosing to experience her pregnancy […]

8 years ago

Finished all your series on Netflix and need something new to watch this evening? Well, we hope you’re prepared for a lengthy binge-watching sesh because a new Netflix originals series set 300 years in the future is going to reel you in.  Altered Carbon is set in the future, where people’s consciousnesses are contained in what […]

8 years ago

Now, we know you would never dream of phoning your boss in the morning and pretending to be sick just so you don’t have to go into work.  We know you’re way too honest and loyal for that sort of juvenile carry-on, but just incase, you should know tomorrow is national Sickie Day. February 5 is the most popular […]

8 years ago

We’ve lost count of the amount of flights we’ve been on with Ryanair now that despite booking ourselves and our travel companions flight at the exact same time under the same booking and checking in ALL seats together, we’re still sat at complete opposite ends of the plane.  It didn’t use to be like this. […]

8 years ago

Can winter PLEASE just be over already? Apparently not. Met Eireann has just issued a snow-ice Status Yelloe weather warning for 20 counties across Ireland, predicting up to 3cm of snow in some areas. There’s a snow-ice warning for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary and Waterford Met office says there will be […]

8 years ago

The start of a new year is one of the most popular times for people to think about quitting smoking, and while it may be difficult, it’s not impossible.  Sure an impressive 600,000 Irish people have quit smoking since 2011. Why not join them? If you desperately want to be smoke free but aren’t sure where […]

8 years ago

The only thing worse than coming home from work when it’s lashing rain outside is coming home to a seriously grim, dark home. You need a little bit of cheer and sparkle around the gaff, y’know? And while we love Tiger and IKEA as much as the next person for getting cute home bits ‘n […]

8 years ago

It was a moment that sent the entire stadium up in screams and pubs across Ireland shaking as fans jumped up and down in pure ecstasy after realising that Johnny Sexton had just saved Ireland’s chances at winning the Grand Slam in the Six Nations.  With the clock in the red and a fair 45 […]

8 years ago

You know how everyone jokes that no matter where in the world you are you’ll always, always run into an Irish person? Well, we firmly believe that it’s true after seeing a seriously random cameo by an Irish fella in none other than Khloe Kardashian’s ex-bae’s music video. Rapper French Montana was filming his latest video, Famous, in the […]

8 years ago

Uh oh. Looks like Padraig Harrington needs to up the security on his social media accounts after it appears that his Twitter has been hacked.  At least, we’re hoping it’s a hacker but who knows, maybe Padraig has suddenly decided to change his bio to a blonde lady and post half-naked photos? Hmm. Defo hacked. […]

8 years ago

Have you ever noticed that the images you see on Netflix for movie titles are often waaay different than what your mates see on their profiles? Turns out it’s a sneakily genius move from Netflix that subconsciously encourages you to watch more movies and TV shows by personalising the images you see depending on what […]

8 years ago

A jersey at a rugby match? Groundbreaking.  Might seem like common sense to some but apparently Ireland AM thought that a handy guide on what to wear to a Six Nations rugby match was badly needed. With the help of a stylish, yesterday’s fashion segment put together ‘lewks’ for guys and gals of eh, all […]

8 years ago

Pretty much every WhatsApp group, office and all of social media were talking about one television series in particular last year, and for good reason: The Handmaid’s Tale is an absolutely blinder of a show.  Aired on Channel 4 last year, it’s now (finally!) coming to RTE next week.  The dystopian drama is based on Margaret Atwood’s […]

8 years ago

Haven’t we all dreamed of living in a country cottage straight out of a Brothers Grimm tale? Well the good thing about Ireland at least, is that fairytale cottages are dotted all over the country. From renovated farmhouses to traditional thatched roofs (yes yes, impractical we know, but we still want one), there’s plenty of amazing […]

8 years ago

*Whispers* Valentine’s Day is juuuuust around the corner, which means that Irish couples across the nation are frantically trying to plan something romantic to do.  What’s better than a charming weekend getaway in a small but luxurious hotel? TripAdvisor has just announced their annual list of the Top 10 Small Hotels In Ireland. Part of […]

8 years ago

Planning a wedding? You miiiight want to either take out a whopper loan (the very thought makes us shudder) or start saving like, ten years ago.  Yikes. Sure isn’t a small wedding better anyway? One thing that can really eat into the budget for the wedding is the dress. With shows like Say Yes To The […]

8 years ago

Staying in tonight? You won’t have to worry about choosing what to watch on the telly now that RTÉ has just added a pretty slick new series to the Player… RTÉ Player has released a very special collection featuring stellar performances from some of the most gifted musicians in the world including Hozier, José Gonzalez and more. Each new episode will […]

8 years ago

Our saving grace after a night out on the sauce, the cause of many an argument over ‘butter or mayo’ and ‘plain or spicy’, the chicken fillet roll has basically become the dish of the nation. Irish people are proud of the humble roll. And that means we have a lot of opinions on what makes a […]

8 years ago

The longest month of the entire year is finally over, we’ve all just been paid and y’know what? We deserve a treat.  While the thoughts of buying new fancy schmancy lingerie might only enter your head if you’re in a new relationship or going somewhere special (there’s no shame in wearing old cotton briefs right? RIGHT?!) there’s […]

8 years ago

Think about how many times throughout the day you touch something that has been handled by a stranger… Getting your change back in the shop, someone making you a wrap in the deli or even eating a pizza that has been shaped and stretched by two hands.  Lots, right? Now think about the fact that […]

8 years ago

Crawling out of bed in the mornings and hopping into a nice cosy taxi like the deep-down Beyonces we know we truly are is one of life’s little joys.  Yeah yeah yeah, we know it’s a seriously unnecessary expense but when it’s lashing rain and you’ve slept in… What a lifesaver.  Unfortunately this little splurge […]

8 years ago

Last year, the BBC announced that it will be bringing an alternative to the legendary Glastonbury Festival, which is taking a year’s break, with the replacement called ‘The Biggest Weekend’. The festival is planned take place in four sites in four nations, and Belfast, Ireland is one of the lucky locations for this year’s late May bank holiday […]

8 years ago

HEREDITARY is a new horror movie starring Toni Collette has apparently made people cry in the cinema, with others saying they felt physically ill after watching it.  Basically, it sounds scary AF and the reviews of the movie so far all have one thing in common: it’s the scariest movie in years.  This is what the […]

8 years ago