Trying to find somewhere to rent in Ireland right now is harder than saying no to Coppers at 3am on a Friday night: basically, it’s impossible.  So the fact that new options are now being thrown around can only be a good thing. Co-living is gaining traction and a new company is now providing everything […]

8 years ago

Prawn crackers. Beef chow mein. Crispy duck pancakes and some prawn toast to finish it all off. What a glorious feast that would be.  Getting a Chinese takeaway on a Wednesday night when you’re chilling in your scruffiest dressing gown and can’t be arsed cooking something is a joy that never goes unappreciated.  But did […]

8 years ago

The Irish are a fairly easy going bunch, aren’t we? Not much phases us and we’re pretty chill about most things… Late for work? Ah it’s grand. Just got fired? Feck ’em.  But if there’s one thing that really riles us up it’s when we’re wished a Happy St. ‘Patty’s’ Day.  HOW dare they.  St. […]

8 years ago

With snow showers and freezing cold temperatures forecast for this St Patrick’s Weekend, we reckon it’s a safe bet we’re gonna skip town altogether and opt for a few sneaky cans in the gaff.  Nice and warm and cosy. It’s what St. Patrick himself would’ve wanted, okay? So to go all out and be mad […]

8 years ago

Praise the Lords – the dumpling god is shining down upon us. It’s just been announced that Ireland’s first ever direct flight to mainland China will be operating from Dublin airport this summer and we are BUZZIN.  Come June 12 you will be able to fly direct to Beijing from Dublin Airport with Hainan, which is China’s […]

8 years ago

Keep those eyes peeled around Co. Clare for Donald Trump, because it looks like he might be on his way to Ireland on an official state visit after all.  Last year Leo Varadkar, who wasn’t Taoiseach at the time, insisted he would not invite Donald Trump to Ireland if it were his decision but today […]

8 years ago

Take a bow Penneys, you beautiful beast. They’ve only gone and knocked it out of the park yet again with the latest homeware range that’s inspired by Moroccan medinas and all the rich, earthy colours of the other side of the globe.  We’ve been trying my best to resist buying new clothes (an almost impossible […]

8 years ago

Think of famous movie locations and chances are an image of LA or New York will pop up in your head. Well get rid of that mental pic you traitor and think instead of the fact that more than a few famous films have been shot in Ireland.  Research by financial services website GoCompare based on IMD filming locations […]

8 years ago

A pint of the black stuff can cure all woes if it’s poured just right. Refreshingly creamy, Guinness is a treat worth indulging in every now and again.  Or every weekend. Or y’know, okay, Thursday pints after work too. Whatevs.  But when ‘My Goodness, My Guinness’ turns into ‘MY GOOD GOD my Guinness is expensive […]

8 years ago

American model, actress and all-round absolute beaut of a human, Emily Ratajkowski is on a whole other level.  Not only has she appeared in huge films such as Gone Girl and has modelling campaigns with DKNY, Emily is also an outspoken supported of Planned Parenthood and is a self-claimed feminist. So basically, she’s an absolute dream.  What […]

8 years ago

A property owner in Australia has allegedly lost up to $20,000 Australian dollars after a group of people, believed to be Irish, abused her and wrecked the property they were renting from her in Brisbane.  Australian police released CCTV images of nine suspects who have been scamming small businesses and elderly people along the Gold Coast.  […]

8 years ago

Once a title that was reserved only for the creme de la creme, like oh, Beyonce maybe, the idea of being an ‘influencer’ has snuck into our daily lives in the past few years.  While it seems that anyone with a good eye for flat lay photos and a #plandid photo can rack up a few […]

8 years ago

Spanish police have arrested 155 people, reportedly mostly Chinese nationals, who had been trying to illegally smuggle Chinese migrants into the UK and Ireland.  A three-year investigation into the trafficking was launched after an airport official in Barcelona noticed a rise in false identity papers used to traffic Chinese migrants.  The police were able to […]

8 years ago

The TV show that stole everyone’s hearts in the 90s and provided endless hungover afternoon viewing for everyone in the 00s, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is truly iconic.  Unrealistic New York city apartments, high end jobs in Ralph Lauren and soap screen acting careers made us dream of living in the Big Apple, but it was the gang’s beloved coffee […]

8 years ago

Think you’re a bit of a whizz in the kitchen? You might reckon you make the best, juiciest steak in all the land, but there’s always a few sneaky tips you can learn from. Chefs on Reddit were asked what were their top tricks and tips for cooking up a storm, and they gave some […]

8 years ago

Staring out over the green fields of Cavan as I soak in an outdoor infinity pool, I can barely even remember what stress feels like. I’ve been pampered for the entire day, I’m still nicely full from a luxurious afternoon tea, and I’m seriously contemplating quitting my job and becoming a full time lady of […]

8 years ago

Australian police have appealed for information about ‘Irish scammers’ who are suspected of a range of criminal incidents across the Gold Coast region since the start of this year.  In a press conference held by Queensland Police, they said they are investigating 12 separate complaints involving involving nine people, whom police say are “Irish tourists”. “We […]

8 years ago

Just when you think you’ve seen the freakiest horror movie there is out there, yet another comes along that promises to scare you so much you’ll never sleep again.  Why. Do. We. Do. This. To. Ourselves. WHY.  Does anyone even like horror films? We dunno what it is, but there’s an addictive thrill from being scared […]

8 years ago

Ahh stag parties. Good-hearted debauchery, some weird costumes and a borderline dangerous consumption of pints. It’s all good fun, some more than others…  A stag party from Waterford look like they had the BEST time ever on a recent getaway to Leeds and tbh we’re jealous our invite got lost in the post.  The group […]

8 years ago

Living in a fairytale castle would legit by a childhood dream come true, and lucky (well lucky if you’re feckin loaded) for us in Ireland, there’s no shortage of dreamy castles, towers n’ all, to admire. And this one in Clonakilty, Cork, certainly ticks all the Disney boxes. Turrets? Yep. Secret gardens? You betcha. It […]

8 years ago

Beauty lovers of Ireland rejoice! Fetch is a brand Irish new beauty and skincare website, is our saviour to getting our mitts on the top beauty bits that you won’t find (or else will seriously struggle to find) anywhere else in Ireland.  Founded by former Harrods Beauty Buyer Lucy McPhail, Fetch is her edit of the best […]

8 years ago

If the thoughts of getting married in a church and having the reception in some standard ol’ corporate hotel bore you to death, then fret not: wedding venues in Ireland are seriously upping their game.  The Instagram trend of rustic weddings is going nowhere this year, and one spot in Carlingford is one of the […]

8 years ago

They’ll always be worried about you getting a chill in your kidneys and not even the fiercest snow storm in years could stop them from hanging out the washing – Irish mammies are pure legends.  To celebrate Mother’s Day, Twitter has put together the very best of Irish mammy moments from recent times and we gotta […]

8 years ago

Bubbles popping, glasses cheers-ing, celebrating in style and glam squad sipping – bubbly makes our world go ’round.  Just in time for the weekend, Lidl has put a half price sale on their bottle of Cava and it’s a serious bargain. Their Arestel Cava DO Brut is one of their half price Weekend Super Savers, […]

8 years ago

Ah, here. We’re trying our very best to stick to the ‘New Year, New You’ healthy plan and all that, but the temptation is too much.  We avoided the doughnuts. Steered clear of the pancakes well enough. But an espresso bar in Cork has brought back their insanely chocolatey Easter treat and the game is […]

8 years ago

The investigation into the looting of a Lidl in Fortunestown, Tallaght, during Storm Emma has led to the arrests of eight men and The Journal is reporting that Gardai expect to arrest at least 20 more people.  Footage from the incident was recorded by several people involved in the incident, with potentially incriminating evidence shared […]

8 years ago

There’s nothing quite like a snuggly sweatshirt in this fierce cold weather, especially if it has a hilariously bold slogan on it.  Too many times have we seen a cute jumper in Forever 21 or Penneys only to pick it up and it has some shite like ‘Live Laugh Love’ scrawled on the back. Would ya g’way […]

8 years ago

We all know in our heart of hearts that Irish women are some of the absolute best and brightest there are, but do we honour them enough? We at Lovin HQ feel we could give our mná a bit more love. With International Women’s Day on Thursday just gone, the news that a referendum will […]

8 years ago

Ugghhhhhhhhhh. Finally, finally, the weekend is here. So, what to do? Our foolproof plan is stick on some microwave popcorn, pour half a melted slab of butter over it, and watch one of these quality flicks on Netflix.  The instant cure. 1. Naked  Every time Rob Anderson comes close to marrying the girl of his dreams, […]

8 years ago

What did you get up to during Storm Emma? If you’re anything like us, the most exercise you got was building a half-arsed igloo out the back garden and hopping in between the sofa and the fridge for more snacks.  Some absolute mad people (okay okay, incredibly fit and skilled climbers) braved the highest peak […]

8 years ago

Jesus, have things gotten so bad over the Snowmaggaden that we don’t even have scraps to throw to the seals? That’s what it looks like in Cork as reports of a seal EATING A SWAN emerged this week. Please, those of a delicate disposition look away.  The greedy little seal is just chomping away at […]

8 years ago

Eleven people arrested by Gardaí as part of an investigation into alleged sexual exploitation of children have been released without charge.  Yesterday evening it was announced that Gardai had arrested 11 adults (six females and five males ranging in age from 20s to 70s) on Monday as part of an investigation alleged sexual exploitation of children who were […]

8 years ago

Still haven’t been to Belfast? Please, fix this grave error immediately. I’ve been to Belfast more times in the last six months than I have in my entire life for one simple reason: it’s better than Dublin.  There, I’ve said it. #Sorrynotsorry.  Creative restaurants and cocktail bars that look like they’ve been lifted up from Shoreditch […]

8 years ago

Confession time: I’m extremely lazy when it comes to beauty. Sure, I wear a full face of makeup to work every single day, but I do my makeup on the bus in the mornings and there’s not a hope you’d catch me up at 6am making sure my contour is flawless.  So while I love obsessing over […]

8 years ago

Looking for a romantic setting for a weekend away?  Well, look no further than this… church.  Yes. You heard me. Church.  But not just any church – a stunning, modern, renovated church that lies on the outskirts of Galway City.  The room is €140 per night and has both a king size double bed and […]

8 years ago

If you love yoga but hate the thoughts of leaving your fluffy pooch at home then get ready for ‘Doga’, the latest trend from the US to come to this side of the water. You’ll get the chance to bond with the dogs through yoga meditation, breathing and some awesome yoga / Doga poses. Sounds bizarrely […]

8 years ago

Gardai are investigating the discovery of a body of a man found in Carlow, The Irish Independent reports.  It’s understood that the man may have died of hyperthermia after the recent freezing temperatures caused by Storm Emma.  The discovery of the man’s body comes just hours after Leo Varadkar reiterated his comments that people may […]

8 years ago

Storm Emma brought all the usual panic of closed off roads, transport delays and cancelled flights… But it also brought a pretty bizarre panic of bread, with stores selling out of batch loaves in mere hours.  We dunno why Irish people went on such a bread rampage but the scenes were MAD.   Supermarkets limited customers to buying […]

8 years ago

Were there six other kids in primary school with your name or did you struggle to find any sort of key ring or hairband with your name on it? If you want to know just how popular your name reaaaally is in Ireland then you can find out on the Central Statistics Office.  They recently […]

8 years ago

The 70’s in Ireland were the best of times, and the worst of times, but they were also a feckin’ goldmine for things that would never be allowed to see the light of day today. Bowl haircuts, wispy moustaches, and brown and orange wallpaper to name but a few. Oh, and seriously out-of-date job advertisements too. This […]

8 years ago

One minute you’re grand, laughing away at private jokes just like the lovers in Hollywood rom-coms do when suddenly, the next minute your bae has slammed the door and is giving you the silent treatment.  What. Did. You. Do?! Looking back it all makes sense… You were the only one laughing. Your other half was giving […]

8 years ago

The ground outside might be soaking wet but jaysus our mouths… So dry… Need… BEEEEEEER… We can’t be the only ones, right? People are venturing outside for the first time since yesterday and while some folk might be legging it to the supermarket for bread and milk, the good people of Waterford have their priorities […]

8 years ago

Get. Us. Out. Of. HEEEEERE. That’s all we’ve been thinking ever since that first flake of snow fell on our pretty little heads earlier in the week, and it looks like Ryanair has answered our prayers.  What’s that? A FLASH SALE? Airports have taken a hit this week as flights were cancelled all across Ireland, […]

8 years ago

Bored? Yeah, us too. We’ve scrolled on every newsfeed of every social media platform, we’ve played in the snow until our hands are red raw and now we’re like tuckered out little kids who don’t know what they want.  With the weather still pretty fierce outside there’s no way we’re braving it to head out tonight (well, […]

8 years ago

Okay deep breathes. Nobody panic but… The sea is kinda, ever so slightly, just a tench tiny bit frozen.  Things have gone from zero to apocalypse in a mere 24 hours, and a video of the sea in Blackrock, Louth taken yesterday morning and then again this morning shows just how cold it has become.  Filmed by […]

8 years ago

All this snow has gone straight to our nerves, let us tell ya. We’re absolutely shook and the only thing that will save the week is by booking a sneaky spa getaway to look forward to once its all over.  (Are we convincing you? Please, we’re just trying to convince ourselves).  Sure, it’s a indulgent treat […]

8 years ago

It’s official: people are getting cabin fever after being cooped up inside for oh, a couple hours now. The snow is showing no signs of stopping and we’ve all gone a little kooky.  There’s no good movies on the telly until this evening and we’ve eaten half of our supplies already, so who’s to say […]

8 years ago

Cosy pjs? Check. Microwave popcorn? Check. Enough bread to feed a nation? Check! The only thing that’s missing from our Storm Emma snow day is something half decent to watch.  We put together the top picks of what’s on TV today, but just incase you’re thinking about the rest of the month, here’s five new […]

8 years ago

Yeah yeah yeah, we’ve had our fun in the snow and we’re kinda done with it at this stage. Snowball fights are grand on the first day but have you ever been hit with a frozen snowball? It’s not pretty.  So to save our red raw hands from any further pain we’ve decided to treat today like […]

8 years ago

The obsession with tea. Our love of the weather chats. Oh, and a blatant disregard for rules in any shape or form.  It might the first of March, but there’s a certain festive feel in air with all this snow. So festive, in fact, that not only is Christmas FM back on the airwaves but […]

8 years ago