Ahhh here. Think you had it bad working from home yesterday in the comfort that your employer trusts you couldn’t risk the snow? Have a bit of sympathy for the staff of an unnamed Irish company that were asked to send in photos of their roads outside as proof they couldn’t come into the office.  The screenshot […]

8 years ago

As the Beast from the East continues to batten down the hatches across the nation, tomorrow’s arrival of Storm Emma is expected to bring severe snow of up to 25cm.  Met Eireann released updated Red weather warnings for all of Leinster and Munster, saying: “Blizzard-like conditions will develop in heavy snow and strong easterly winds on […]

8 years ago

The Beast from the East has turned Ireland’s roads into slippy white paths and traffic delays are rampant already.  While people are advised to take it slow and easy on the roads, many drivers are concerned about their car insurance policy if they drive in the current red weather warning.  While any damage caused by […]

8 years ago

Brrr. It is SO GODDAMN COLD out there. The Beast from the East is making its presence firmly felt today, with up to 10cm of snow recorded in Ireland and freezing temperatures.  With a Red weather warning already in place for Dublin, Meath, Wicklow, Louth and Kildare, the arrival of Storm Emma tomorrow is expected […]

8 years ago

Get ready for some oncoming cabin fever boys and gals, as it looks like the snow we’re seeing this morning is nothing compared to what’s in store from tomorrow.  With a Red Weather alert currently in place for Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow Louth and Meath thanks to the Beast from the East, Storm Emma is expected to bring up to […]

8 years ago

Storm Emma has turned the entire country into one big fluffy white pillow of snow, as people woke up this morning to see that a winter wonderland had appeared overnight.  We know, it’s annoying that transport is affected. We know, we know, there’s no bread left in the shops.  But just look at it. Isn’t Ireland absolutely […]

8 years ago

If you haven’t been to Kenmare, then we highly recommend you put it top on your list for a little escape this year. Feel like some fresh seafood, craft beer and world famous views? Look no further my friend. Kenmare’s Irish name, Neidin, means ‘little nest’ and once you visit, you’ll realise why. This idyllic town is perfectly located for […]

8 years ago

Bad news? Storm Emma is on the way boys and girls. Good news? Nando’s has just added Halloumi Fries to its menu. So, y’know, every cloud has a cheesy golden lining and all that.  The uber-trendy new starter on the menu will have cheese lovers all over Ireland and the UK legging it to their […]

8 years ago

Every now and again you come across an American snack that’s so gloriously bad for you, so insanely OTT that you know you’ll never rest happy until you’ve eaten an entire family-size serving all by yourself in the middle of night. Just me? Nah? Whatevs. Once upon a time the snack of yore was a frozen breakfast […]

8 years ago

It’s that time of the week where all you wanna do it flop down in front of the telly, kick off your shoes and binge watch something seriously great on Netflix. What you don’t want though, is to spend half the evening flicking mindlessly through random shite that’s not even worth one episode. So we’re here to […]

8 years ago

Batten down those hatches. Get the dogs in from outside. Take in the washing and JESUS CHRIST MAKE SURE THERE’S ENOUGH FOOD.  Storm warnings do a certain something to Irish people that triggers some sort of strange survival instinct that gives us subliminal flashbacks to the famine when we were all starving.  How do we prepare? […]

8 years ago

Being “Irish” can mean different things to people – whether it’s purely based on what passport you have, or a feeling of belonging in your heart, what makes you Irish is mostly up to the individual. A recent Reddit thread however, has shared some seriously gas observations that really do make you Irish. From knowing how to […]

8 years ago

This may be the greatest invention ever known to mankind – screw electricity, or the boring round wheel, we’re hailing this ICE CREAM BURRITO as one of the most beautiful creations to ever exist. Soft warm buttery crepe wrapped around melty ice cream with a variety of toppings. UGH. We want to eat these allllllllll […]

8 years ago

A good plot twist can take an average documentary from an eight to a solid 10, and sometimes the twists are SO good, you’ll be left sitting in silence on the sofa long after the TV screen has gone black. One incredible doc that does just that? The Thin Blue Line. The Thin Blue Line […]

8 years ago

It’s cold out, you’re tired and the last thing you want to do is go for a workout… A poll of 2,000 adults found that 54% of people believe they need to exercise more often than they currently do, with a lack of time (44%), motivation (43%) and money (18%) listed as the biggest barriers. […]

8 years ago

Ireland has come a long way from its meat and two veg days, with delicious and exotic foods readily available in most parts of the country.  There’s still a few things that we haven’t quite latched on to yet… And we’re PRAYING that some genius restauranteur adds one or more of these dishes to their […]

8 years ago

Blocked pores, dry skin and sore, irritated areas on your face might not seem like the end of the world in the grand scheme of things, but when your skin is having a bad day it can have a serious affect on your mood.  Irish gals are getting ever more interested in skincare and what […]

8 years ago

Tiny dainty finger sandwiches, pastel pink macrons and scones lashed with cream and sweet jam… Afternoon tea is LIFE.  For such teeny food (okay okay, there is always a lot of it) afternoon tea can be pretty damn pricey.  Now though you can host your own afternoon tea from your own gaff thanks to Aldi’s insanely cute […]

8 years ago

Typical Irish stereotypes: we’re drunk, friendly leprechauns who eh, drink a LOT.  At least that’s what it seems like some Americans believe, and the latest batch of Paddy’s Day t-shirts for sale in giant retailer Walmart don’t do much to persuade people otherwise.  Walmart’s 2018 Paddy’s Day clothing range includes t-shirts with slogans such as “Need […]

8 years ago

The Great Place to Work Institute assesses the policies and practices in place in organisations under nine key areas: Inspiring, Speaking, Listening, Caring, Developing, Thanking, Hiring, Celebrating, and Sharing. They then benchmark these practices against other organisations in that country.  The second key component of the assessment is an anonymous Trust Index survey that gathers […]

8 years ago

Ireland’s music scene is an absolute beast and we’re lucky to be home to some seriously slick intimate venues.  But just which one is best? It’s been officially revealed by the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) that the best venue in Ireland is all the way west… The award for National Live Music Venue of […]

8 years ago

Experts who looked at the ‘Slane Girl’ controversy in a Government-commissioned online safety study have advised that Ireland needs an Internet Minister, the Irish Independent reports. Barrister Ronan Lupton, who suggested creating the new minister post at the Oireachtas Committee on Children was a member of the Internet Content Governance Advisory Group. The group was set up […]

8 years ago

Gardai have issued a warning to the public, in particular vulnerable older people, about a scam tricking them into purchasing iTunes gift cards.  In recent weeks, a number of people have “fallen victim to this scam.” In Wicklow and Tipperary two individuals fell victim to the scam and purchased in excess of €1,000 of vouchers while in Co. […]

8 years ago

Applying for a drivers license or just need to renew yours? Well, you’re going to have to apply for a Public Services Card (PSC) in order to go ahead with your application.  The identity card, which has already been issued to more than 3 million citizens in Ireland since it was first introduced to social welfare recipients in 2011, […]

8 years ago

Students at NUIG in Galway are funding their way through college by dealing drugs, according to Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court.  The Connacht Tribune reports that three NUIG students were arrested on separate and unrelated drug dealing charges all appeared before court on the same day, pleading guilty.  Judge Fahy said that “it reminds […]

8 years ago

Ireland is nice, right? We’ve great food, good craic and some of the most beautiful scenery around. Grand, yeah.  What we don’t have though, is the weather. When the sun shines in Ireland the cranky bus driver smiles, drinking cans outside becomes acceptable – no, necessary – and burnt skin is back in fashion.  It’s glorious. So […]

8 years ago

There’s some TV programmes that will send such fear up your spine that you’ve can’t even fathom how anyone in their right mind would apply to take part. For some, it’s Celebrity Jungle. Eating sheep’s testicles and raw beetles? Nope.  For us though, it’s gotta be Don’t Tell The Bride. The one day that should be stress free is […]

8 years ago

That teenage dream you had of marrying your high school sweet heart? It’s probably for the best that you broke up after six long weeks in 5th year and didn’t get wed at 18 after all, as a study reveals the best age to get married in order to avoid divorce is more specific than you […]

8 years ago

Last night’s Room To Improve was the episode the entire nation and their mammies were waiting for: finally Dermot Bannon would be doing up the gaff of none other than Daniel and Majella O’Donnell.  We don’t want to over exaggerate or anything but…. It was probably the BEST episode of Room To Improve so far.  Mainly because […]

8 years ago

An Irish teenager who recently relocated to Florida from Clontarf just a few months with her family was caught up in Wednesday’s mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.  Adelina Hurley (16) escaped unharmed from the shooting incident, in which 17 students and staff were killed by an ex-student.  Speaking to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Adelina’s mother […]

8 years ago

The thoughts of your every move being broadcast to the nation in real time is terrifying. What if you sneeze? What if you get stage fright and can’t think of what to say to your guest? Or what if, you get such a fit of the giggles that you go into convulsions live on TV?  That’s exactly […]

8 years ago

The dry mouth, the pounding headache and the never-ending hunger mixed with so much stomach acid you couldn’t possibly eat a thing – hangovers are the inevitable punishment for a wild night out on the sauce.  There’s a few things you can do to prevent the dreaded hangover from hitting so hard however… INSIDER spoke […]

8 years ago

No plans for tomorrow night? You lucky little lamb spending a Friday night on the sofa. Once the dreaded activity of our youth, doing nothing on the weekends is now the pinnacle of success.  Grab a big bowl of microwave popcorn, wrap yourself up in a fluffy blanket and settle down for a viewing of […]

8 years ago

Say goodbye to the days of quietly stalking your ex-partner’s new bae’s cousin (look, we all know how deep the rabbit hole can go) as people have figured out it’s now possible to tell when someone has taken a screenshot of your Instagram story.  No more fire group chats made of screenshots. No more “privately” […]

8 years ago

It was the show that gripped the nation with its raw wit and loveable characters and now we don’t quite know what to do with our Thursday evenings since the last episode of Derry Girls was aired.  Channel 4’s six part comedy series kept the country entertained every Thursday with more than 2.5 million people tuning in. Thank Christ […]

8 years ago

We might be all grown up now but that minor detail defo won’t stop us from hyperventilating over the thoughts of LIVING on an actual Disney cruise ship. Picture the most magical place on earth and then think about that fact that this magical place sails around exotic islands in the Caribbean.  Disney is currently […]

8 years ago

You know how when you’re in Irish class in secondary school talking shite as Gaeilge and you think “I will never, ever use this language in real life”? Well, aren’t we the goddamn fools.  Never mind trying to find your way around with the road signs in Gaeltacht areas, it’s Valentine’s Day that’s going to catch you out.  […]

8 years ago

Lads holidays inevitably follow the same airport blueprint: frantically pack the bags, leg it to the airport, knock back the pints, eat a whopper fry and be on their merry way.  All’s well that ends well, right? Not if you’re Ian Bobby Malone though, an Athlone fella on his way over to Glasgow on a lads […]

8 years ago

Throw out the flowers and chocolates lads, all we want for Valentine’s Day this year is a big bouquet of nude lippies from Penneys. Their brand new Nude collection has just been released and it rivals palettes from Kylie Jenner and co. Just when you thought Penneys couldn’t get any better… The new PS… Nudes Collection is concentrated on highlighting and creating an all-out luminous glow to the […]

8 years ago

Bubbling melted cheese, doughy crusts and a big ol’ tub of garlic dip is the way to our hearts without fail, and now you could actually make Domino’s your pizza partner for an entire year.  To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Domino’s Pizza is running a pretty slick competition where you can win free pizza for a […]

8 years ago

Seeing your colleagues get smothered in delivery after delivery of roses and boxes of chocolates today is torture no-one should have to endure.  Think Valentine’s Day is a load of shite? These 14 tweets will cheer you up…  “How you know you’re not the favourite child” My dad text my sister saying Happy Valentine’s Day […]

8 years ago

Forget about spending Valentine’s Day in a jammed restaurant filled with couples eating oysters and chocolate desserts “for two”. Would ya be well on a Wednesday like? The only thing we’ve got planned is a whopper date with our tub of Halo Top salted caramel ice cream and our onesie.  To take all the stress […]

8 years ago

In what’s gotta be the biggest fashion win of 2018 so far, Lidl is selling a trendy plastic mac rain jacket that’s the absolute splits of the transparent macs seen on the catwalks of Chanel for the designer brand’s Spring Summer ’18 collection. It might not fool Anna Wintour but still, you’d be saving yourself well […]

8 years ago

For a fairly small country we’re absolutely smashing it when it comes to technology and business initiative, or at least the Financial Times’ fDi magazine reckons so.  Three Irish cities have been named in its 2018/19 list of European Cities and Regions of the Future, which ranks the most attractive locations in Europe for inward investment. Irish cities […]

8 years ago

Valentine’s Day tomorrow may be the most romantic day of the year blah blah blah, but do you know what today is? Sure it’s only the funnest day of the year. It’s GALENTINE’S DAY, aka the best excuse to put on your worst pjs, a face mask and grab all your gal pals for a grossly cliched […]

8 years ago

Loved by celebs and beauty bloggers across the globe, one of the most popular masks of the mo is the Supermud GlamGlow mask – apparently ah-maaazing for your skin, but it’ll set you back about €45. And who can actually shell out that much on some mud?? Luckily, Aldi are saving the day (and our pores) […]

8 years ago

Y’know how people always say it doesn’t matter where you sit? Well, they’re wrong. A 2007 study by Popular Mechanics has found that your chances of survival differ quite a lot depending on where exactly in the plane you’re sitting when it crashes. Oops. Soz. We mean if it crashes. First off, deep breaths. The chances of a plane […]

8 years ago

The future is now lads – forget about finding the love of your life in the pub or sitting across from you in the office… You’ve just as much chance of meeting someone through social media.  On Twitter, millions of strangers meet each other every day – they discuss their favourite TV series, share their […]

8 years ago

The legendary Donegal Tuesday is underway in Galway today as part of RAG week and the madness is well and truly underway… You wouldn’t catch half these students up this early for their lectures (*raises hand guiltily) but Jaysus, throw on a few GAA jerseys and the promise of an all day sesh and look […]

8 years ago

How do you like your eggs in the morning? Whether it’s sunny side up or poached, according to the BBC it’s gonna taste better in a Waterford Blaa. And we gotta say, they’re bang on.  The BBC featured an article allll about the humble blaa called ‘The bread that changed how the Irish eat breakfast‘ that […]

8 years ago