Irish people could have to fork out even more for their gas and electricity if the UK ends up leaving the EU Internal Energy market. BreakingNews.ie reports that new research published this week has re-evaluated Irish energy policy, making new recommendations based off the effects of Brexit. Ireland’s and the UK’s energy systems are currently […]

9 years ago

More than half of the calls made to Irish emergency services last year were not related to emergencies, show figured from the Department of Communications. The Irish Times reports that a total of 1.7 million calls were made to the emergency service phone-line in 2016, with less than half needing to be directed to fire, […]

9 years ago

We’ve had Buckfast sausage rolls, Buckfast Easter Eggs, and even a Buckfast Mojito, but the ultimate bucky creation has just been brought into our lives. Commotion Lotion, the latest beer inspired by the beloved nickname for the lethal tonic wine, is the love-child of YellowBelly Beer and King Kong Company. And ohhh WOW is it gonna […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s love affair with the cinema is never ending, as the latest report from UNIC (Union Internationale des Cinémas) shows that Ireland has the highest joint cinema attendance in the EU. The Irish tied with the French with an average of 3.3 cinema visits a year, a good increase on the European average of just 1.6 visits. […]

9 years ago

Lounging on the beach, a Teddy’s ice cream in hand – our one week of summer in Ireland is insanely glorious. We had an absolutely cracking weekend and according to Met Eireann it’s all going to peak tomorrow with what’s set to be the hottest day of 2017 so far. Their national forecast for tomorrow […]

9 years ago

Football matches and stadiums in general are loud, crowded, and generally stressful, especially for children with autism who may have difficulty dealing with large crowds and unexpected noises. The FAI however, have realised this and wanted to do something that would make the young footie fans more at ease. They created a match day checklist […]

9 years ago

First of all, being someone that can’t yet drive (I know, I know) I’m seriously impressed by anyone who can command a car and not crash into a wall. So RTE’s show ‘Too Old For The Road’, which aired last night and featured Irish granny and grandads as old as 101 still behind the wheel was mindblowing […]

9 years ago

Nothing gave us more pleasure as a kid than getting to go down to the local Extravision and spend a good half hour trying to pick what movie we were going to watch that weekend. The promise of popcorn and the latest Disney VHS was almost too much to bare sometimes, and many a fight […]

9 years ago

More than 100 youths drinking on the rail platform at Fota in Cork meant four trains were cancelled on Friday evening between Cobh and Cork. The Irish Examiner reports that the teenagers were celebrating the end of their exams and were drinking on the platforms. Irish Rail confirmed that four trains did not operate due […]

9 years ago

Plans to develop a €1 billion ‘New Cork’ will be discussed by planner this week in a move to double the size of the city and create a new urban quarter. The Irish Examiner reports that the 220-hectare area on the north and south docks will be divided into two schemes — the City Docks and the […]

9 years ago

Deadly Asian hornet wasps have been spotted in Donegal and Derry recently, a pest control expert has warned. At least six people have died in France from anaphylactic shock after being stung by the hornets, the Irish Independent reports. The wasps, whose stinger has been compared to a sewing needle, also behead bees and cause serious […]

9 years ago

Summer is officially here and by Christ are we going to make the most of every single sunny second. Luckily good oul Lidl is on hand to help up further pretend we’re living in the Riviera with their unreal inflatable two-person kayak that we cannot WAIT to get our hands on for some lakeside paddling […]

9 years ago

It was an absolutely glorious weekend by all accounts: the weather was like the south of France, BBQ’s were smoking away, kids (and big kids) were splashing in the sea and many a chilled beer was had with friends. It was the kinda weekend that made everyone say “can you imagine what Ireland would be […]

9 years ago

On Friday we wrote that Ash Animal Centre in Wicklow had posted a pic of cute lil pooch Angel, saying that the poor girl has been waiting for her forever home for SEVEN years. They said: “It has been Angel’s 7th summer in Ash. Despite many appeals nobody came forward to meet our beautiful girl.  “We know […]

9 years ago

We knew there was a solid reason why we LOVE gin – apart from the face that it’s an easy to drink delight that has revolutionised Ireland’s cocktail scene. And now, our fellow gin guzzlers, we’ve discovered a new fact about the spirit that will bring pure, unbridled joy to your life. New research published […]

9 years ago

February has been a looooong month, and with payday soon approaching we feel it’s only right that we treat ourselves like the glam royalty that we really are. Nothing makes us happier than the sheer joy of booking a trip away and getting to retreat from the world for a whole weekend. Maybe treating ourselves to a spa […]

9 years ago

Everyone has that one restaurant that they always look forward to eating in and somehow seems to fit every occasion perfectly.  Quick bite to eat at the bar? Check. Celebratory dinner with the whole fam? Yep. When a restaurant has the ability to morph into any kind of dining style you’re in the mood for […]

9 years ago

Does anyone even remember a time before brunch? A time when every single weekend wasn’t spent gorging on pancakes and choosing between three different types of eggs benedict? We sure don’t, and we don’t want to go back to that gloomy brunchless time either. It may have first picked up speed in Dublin, but the brunch […]

9 years ago

We hope you’re wearing waterproof mascara because this is the saddest thing we’ve seen all week. Avert your gaze if the sight of adorable doggys who have no homes makes you cry… Ash Animal Centre in Wicklow posted a pic of cute lil pooch Angel, saying that the poor girl has been waiting for her […]

9 years ago

A farmer has sustained gunshot wounds and his dog shot dead following a dispute over land in Limerick this morning. Breaking News reports that the the incident happened in Killballycasey, Kildimo when the victim (65) was trying to gain access to a field when he was shot in the shoulder and his dog was killed with […]

9 years ago

Sarah (or Sazzy Clay as she is also known) is one of Lovin Media Group’s biggest foodies and spend most of her evenings checking out new restaurants and neighbourhood favourites across Ireland. Obsessed with music and festivals, she has never come into the office without perfectly winged eyeliner. Seriously, not even once. What would be […]

9 years ago

National Lottery has warned the Irish public about a scam which involves a con artist phoning unsuspecting people and offering them free plays in the Euromillions. They told the Journal.ie that: “We have become aware through social media and other channels about such calls which appear to have escalated in the last few days as the […]

9 years ago

SNL is home to some of the most legendary TV sketches and comedy moments we’ve ever laid our pretty little eyes on, so it’s safe to say that we’re giddy with excitement at hearing it might be coming to Ireland. The Irish Times reports that Kite Entertainment, which makes TV3’s Gogglebox, have optioned the Irish rights to […]

9 years ago

Did you have a happy childhood growing up? Well, a new report says that you more than likely did. The ‘End of Childhood’ index is a report compiled by charity Save the Children, and ranks countries worldwide for how good they are for children to grow up and live in, the Irish Independent reports. Ireland was […]

9 years ago

First of all, if you haven’t seen Handsome Devil, the stand-out Irish flick of the year that tells the story of how two boys – one a sensitive music-lover and the other rugby obsessed – form an unlikely friendship in a Dublin boarding school, then you need to. Like, right now. The film deals with […]

9 years ago

An office manager who was wrongly portrayed as “an employee from hell” by her employer and then fired has been awarded just under €160,000 by the Workplace Relations Commission for her unfair dismissal. The Irish Times reports that the woman had been a loyal employee for a small family-run drugs company for more than 30 years. After […]

9 years ago

Getting engaged should be a happy, carefree time full of well wishes and free of stress. And it can be. But when you come from a typical Irish family it can also be an absolute ‘mare of a time. You’ve mammy fussing over the guestlist, dad who starts freaking about you buying a house, and […]

9 years ago

A major Garda operation yesterday saw 24 people arrested as part of Operation Thor – Project Storm, which focuses on preventing and detecting a large number of crimes in one area. The Irish Mirror reports that dozens of officers, including trainee Gardai, were out at 23 checkpoints in the Thomastown area of Kilkenny to monitor the activities […]

9 years ago

We all have that one sweet that tastes just like the glory days of our childhood, and GODDAMMIT we want to taste it again. There’s nothing as bad as when you go to the shop for your fave biscuits and find out – shock horror – they’ve been feckin discontinued. Gone. Forever gone. Irish people […]

9 years ago

What do you think is the most painful thing you could have happen to you? And now we’re not talking about catching your husband getting off with you BFF on your wedding day kinda heartbreak hurt, we’re talking physical. The NHS has just released a list of the conditions that cause the most severe pains, […]

9 years ago

An expert housing surveyor spoke on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland this morning and stated his fears that many Irish buildings are at risk of a fire similar to that of the Grenfell Tower fire in London, which killed a confirmed 17 people this week as the death toll continues to rise rapidly. Speaking on the show, Kevin Hollingsworth […]

9 years ago

You might want to move further east in Europe after hearing that Ireland is in fact the most expensive country in the entire EU when it comes to alcohol and tobacco prices. The latest report by Eurostat shows that Ireland had the highest prices for alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and tobacco in 2016, at 175% of the EU average […]

9 years ago

Have you always wanted to become a member of An Garda Siochana? Well, now could be your perfect chance. Not only are they recruiting, they’re looking for people to join as a special armed member of the force as  Applicants must be a ‘Fitter Turner holding an Advanced Certificate Craft – Mechanical Automation and Maintenance […]

9 years ago

Looks like Conor McGregor has just gained yet another hugely famous fan, except that this one just gave him probably THE best compliment to ever get. The legendary Sylvester Stallone was asked by US reporters who he was putting his bets on for the upcoming McGregor V Mayweather fight on August 26th. Any Syl is […]

9 years ago

Are you an early riser or do you rest your pretty head well after the sun has come up? A new map from the latest Census reports shows the percentage of commuters who are up and at ’em and leaving the house before 7am. Surrounding commuter towns around Dublin have the highest figures of early […]

9 years ago

Irish people are pretty protective of their home treats when they’re abroad. From getting mammy to sneak over six packs of bacon in their suitcase to stocking up on more Barry’s tea bags then you would ever need, it’s fair to say we like a bit of familiar comforts. One person has gone the extra […]

9 years ago

A nice steaming bag of chips covered in salt and vinegar can cure all woes, but a new study may have you a bit freaked. Eating chips more than twice a week can double your risk of dying, The Irish Independent reports. The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and found […]

9 years ago

New Census data shows that unemployment rates above the national average of 12.9% are highest in young workers aged 15 to 34, and among older workers aged 55-64 years. The Irish Independent reports that eight out of ten unemployment blackspots in the country – which is where unemployment rates exceeds 27% – are in Limerick City. […]

9 years ago

Gardai are backing up ticket inspectors on Irish Rail in an attempt to cut down on fare evaders and reduce anti-social behaviour. The Irish Sun report that unannounced checks are being used following problems at some stations, with uniformed officers checking tickets at Balbriggan Station last week. Irish Rail has stressed that “the majority of […]

9 years ago

Ruby Woo. Rebel. Pillow Talk. All Fired Up. Velvet Teddy. Those beautiful names bring unbridled joy to our lives, but jaysis do we spend the majority of our wages on those little plastic tubes. But we have GREAT NEWS. Like, seriously incredible news. Turns out MAC have a little sale section on their website that we’ve […]

9 years ago

New research shows that eating carbohydrates will make you less likely to agree to a bad deal, and helps you make better decisions. Praise da Lord. Sunday World reports that eating toast or cereal boosts levels of dopamine in the brain, making us feel happier and more rewarded, and more confident when it comes to […]

9 years ago

The suspected killer of grandmother Patricia O’Connor, whose remains were found in nine separate places in Wicklow, made admissions of guilt to gardai on Monday – but they released him. The Irish Independent reports that the male suspect (32) told Rathfarnham gardai he had committed the crime, but because they believed at that point in the […]

9 years ago

Rent in Ireland has been steadily increasing over the last few years, with prices high and demand even higher but – thank god – price hikes are slowing down. The Journal reports that the cost of renting a home across Ireland shot up by almost 7.4% in the 12 months to the end of March, […]

9 years ago

Fingers and toes are crossed that this summer will FINALLY be the one where we can all live our very best 90210 LA-style lives and have BBQs every evening and parties on the terrace and all that gas lark that comes with the sun. So we feel that Aldi’s newest outdoor accessory range is a […]

9 years ago

Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams has revealed the eh, intriguing news that he and brand new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar once attended the same pilates class. Yes, really. While congratulating Leo on his new appointment today Gerry Adams told the Dail that even though the two men may not share the same political views, they had a common […]

9 years ago

Are you a slave to fake tan? Sure lookit, aren’t we all, which is why some pretty exciting news has just been announced about a new drug that actually makes your skin tan instantly. The Irish Independent reports that a group of scientists at the Massachusetts General Hospital developed a drug that not only tans […]

9 years ago

The ultimate hangover cure (I’ll have no disagreements on this one, jambons are king and ye know it), the cheesy ham pastry deli treat holds a special place in the nation’s hearts.  See?  I’d really like to be reincarnated as a ham & cheese jambon coz they just bring SO much happiness to people (i.e. […]

9 years ago

Minister for Health Simon Harris has expressed his desire for a referendum to repeal the eighth amendment of the Constitution to be held next year. The Irish Times reports that Mr Harris was speaking yesterday after the news that the United Nations ruled Ireland’s abortion laws are violating human rights following the case won by Siobhán Whelan, […]

9 years ago

An outbreak of Hepatitis A in the HSE South area (Cork region) is suspected to have been caused by fecal matter in a local swimming pool. The Irish Medical Journal (IMJ) reported that last summer five people, including three children, became ill with the disease. Hepatitis A, an acute infection of the liver, is extremely […]

9 years ago

A “cup of scald” is an Irish slang term often used affectionately when referring to the beloved cup of tea, and indeed the humble cup of tea is an extremely popular drink in Ireland. The only problem however, is that “scald” is exactly what it can do. Irish doctors have issued a warning report on […]

9 years ago