Many a music lover was left devastated this week when it was announced that the BARE In The Woods festival, which would have been headlined by rappers House Of Pain, will not go ahead next month. Organisers confirmed that the popular event, which was due to place in Garryhinch Woods in Portarlington from 9th-11th June, has […]

9 years ago

The rain may be pouring down and generally just ruining our feckin lives but we have some good – no, actually, some GREAT – news for you today. You might have heard the rumours that a Bunsen is coming to Ranelagh? Life = complete.  Well, welcome to the neighbourhood my dear, dear friends.  And the truly unreal […]

9 years ago

This weekend is the annual Slow Down operation, a gardai operation which hopes to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads. Yesterday the gardai were out in force to clamp down on drivers who might be speeding, and despite the guards even releasing a list of locations where officers […]

9 years ago

A body has been discovered off the Skerries coast following a major search operation after a boat sank at the harbour yesterday afternoon. A spokesperson for the Irish Coast Guard confirmed to TheJournal.ie that the body of a man was recovered this morning. The body, which is believed to be Jamie McAllister (20s) who went missing after […]

9 years ago

An elderly couple, both believe to be in their 80s, were found murdered in their home on Friday afternoon. Belfast Live reports that they were discovered at the house in Upper Ramone Park in Portadown, Co Armagh and there are unconfirmed reports that the couple may have disturbed a burglary before the attack. A man ages 40 […]

9 years ago

Every person thinks the food in their native country is the best in the world, but we’ve got news for you: you’re wrong. The best countries in the world for food have been voted on by 24,000 people on Ranker, and the results might come as a bit of a surprise. Vietnam for example, didn’t make […]

9 years ago

“I’m feelin’ it, fill the glass to the top with Moët”  – yep, Jay Z knows what’s up. Nothing says glam like a snipe of champagne, especially on a balmy evening as you chill in a terrace with your sunnies on. That’s bliss right there. So when we heard that Moët & Chandon have released a six-pack […]

9 years ago

Accents are a funny thing: something as simple as the way you pronounce one word can have a huuge impact on what people think about you. The Irish brogue has always been up their with the most-loved accents (have you ever gone on holidays and not been asked to say thirty three and a third?) But now […]

9 years ago

Norah Casey, businesswoman extraordinaire,  told her heartbreaking story of suffering abuse from her first husband on last night’s Late Late Show. Norah met the man when she was in her early 20s in London, and spent nine years with him, with things going from bad to worse. She said how it is her first time speaking […]

9 years ago

Camping at a festival might seem like a good idea at the time of buying your tickets when you still have high hopes of it being a sunny weekend, but in reality camping in Ireland is pretty grim. And camping at a festival in Ireland? Even grimmer. Sure, there’s no craic like the afternoon jam […]

9 years ago

Ahhh it’s a testing time for us all tonight: the Late Late will be gracing our screens for the last time until the summer season is gone gone gone. The show will have an Irish vibe to it (sure when does it not?) with its guests this week which include a sporting star and English […]

9 years ago

Incase you hadn’t heard, tomorrow is national Slow Down day, a gardai operation which hopes to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads. An Garda Síochána will conduct an intensive national speed enforcement operation for a 24 hour period from 7am on Friday to 7am on Saturday. And ahead […]

9 years ago

Some disappointing news today we’re afraid: looks like we’re even further away from owning our sweet home then we thought. The Central Bank has issued new details about mortgage lending in Ireland in 2016, and The Journal.ie have reported the findings. Are you ready? Take a deep breath… The average first time buyer, be it […]

9 years ago

Celebs looooove Ireland – fact. And when they come over here and actually have the time to see all the gorge things our country has to offer, well that’s got to be a pretty good boost for the oul tourism. The latest star to pop over to our green shores is a familiar face to […]

9 years ago

The Irish language, as in the random slang we use on an everyday basis, is pretty funny when you start thinking how confusing it must sound to anyone who’s not from the country. And this Reddit thread, about phrases or idioms we all have that would totally baffle people who haven’t heard them before, is […]

9 years ago

As if we didn’t already have enough must-watch movies on our viewing list, another one has just been added to the ginormous pile. We love the original series and films that Netflix have been adding to their options, and we LOVE crime flicks, so naturally the latest movie to be released has us pretty damn excited. […]

9 years ago

Tayto crisps are dear to the hearts of every one in the nation, we all know that. The fact that Ireland has its very own Tayto Park theme park is testament to how obsessed we are with those little fried potato discs of glory, and ever since the park opened in 2010 it’s become a […]

9 years ago

Do you like to read? If so, the good news is that apparently being an avid reader makes you more attractive to the opposite sex.  Dating website eHarmony found that men who list reading on their online dating profile receive 19% more messages, while female readers receive 3% more. But you can’t just be reading any old tripe, ohhh no, […]

9 years ago

Everyone knows that insulting someone in Ireland is a sign of affection, sure how else would you be able to show your brother ya really do love him other than by calling him an eejit? So we reckon everyone will relate to the latest Foil Arms and Hog sketch, where the lads get extremely creative with their insults. Some […]

9 years ago

Have you been dying for a bit of Americana sunny rays and sandy beaches followed by a classic hotdog? Yep, us too. You’re in luck then because budget airline Norwegian have just announced a huuuge range of flights to the US from Cork, Shannon and Dublin this summer for just €99. O. M. G. Flights […]

9 years ago

Trying to find a decent place to live in this country is harder than ever before. And as for trying to find decent people to live with? Even harder.  If you’re not lucky enough to have a few mates willing to move out with you, then chances are you’ll be spending your evenings searching for rooms to […]

9 years ago

One of Ireland’s most well known tourist attractions, the terrifyingly amazing Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge on the scenic Giants Causeway coast in the north, has been closed after a vandalism attempt. The National Trust issued a statement today saying that the bridge “will be closed today and for the foreseeable future due to an act of vandalism […]

9 years ago

The world has officially gone mad my friends. First we had the avo-latte, and now, now we have the ‘cabbagino’. Gas man Paul Howard, better known as persona Ross O’Carroll-Kelly, has made fun of the wild coffee trends of late in the best way possible. He tweeted this pic of a feckin cappucino in a cabbage, saying he’s […]

9 years ago

We’re a fickle bunch when it comes to some brands, but for some people they wouldn’t even dream of switching up say, what bacon they cook for brekkie, or suddenly buying another brand of milk – mammy would kill you. Ireland’s favourite brands have been revealed by Checkout.ie, and an impressive 40% of the nation’s top […]

9 years ago

An indie Irish film with an extremely topical story-line is screening at Cannes Film Festival this week. ‘Twice Shy’ tells the story of a young couple who travel to England from Ireland as the result of an unplanned pregnancy.  Starring familiar faces such as Ardal O’Hanlon and Pat Shortt and directed by Tom Ryan, the film aims to […]

9 years ago

Craft beer has been having a very long moment, and for good reason – it’s feckin delightful. So what better way to enjoy the very best brews Ireland has to offer (alongside amaze food stalls, live music and a silent disco)? The Belfast Craft Beer Festival is on from tomorrow until Sunday the 28th, and judging […]

9 years ago

What kind of bar do you like to drink in when you’re on your holliers? Something local and authentic, with native beers and spirits and exciting foods, or is something a bit more familiar the watering hole for you – like it is for more than half of Irish people. A new survey published by […]

9 years ago

We think we can all agree that cheating on a significant other is extremely bad form right? Well, according to a survey by Victoria Milan, it’s not bad enough to register on the sin scale for the majority of religious folk. The website asked 5,307 of its active members what everyone wants to know but […]

9 years ago

If you didn’t know, this Friday is national ‘Slow Down’ day, a gardai operation which hopes to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads. An Garda Síochána will conduct an intensive national speed enforcement operation for a 24 hour period from 7am on Friday to 7am on Saturday. […]

9 years ago

Were you one of the many, many people who were completely baffled by a random leg disappearing from a shot on last night’s Fair City episode? Let’s just have another quick look at that shall we… Did anyone else notice the leg disappearing here on #FairCity? ???? Wait for it… pic.twitter.com/w0kELOF4X9 — JJ Hartigan (@jayhartigan) […]

9 years ago

There’s nothing worse than rushing to the airport in order to have plenty of time to spare for essential duty free shopping only for your flight to be delayed for hours and hours on end. Actually, missing your connecting flight because of a delay is WAY worse. According to Which? less than 75% of flights […]

9 years ago

Wanna know where your best chances of finding an ultra gorge beach in Ireland are? Well, the full list of Blue Flag beaches (beaches that meet international water quality and environment standards) has been released and one county has topped the charts. Of the 88 beaches that met Blue Flag standards across the country, it’s […]

9 years ago

Ireland has its fair share of super luxurious castles and resorts that are open for people to stay in, and one of the most well known is in County Clare. Dromoland Castle, a five-star estate and golf resort, has announced a €20 million renovation programme to preserve the building and its 330 acres of land.  Dromoland […]

9 years ago

Derek Devoy’s life changed in November 2014 after he stopped two people killing themselves in just one night when he was driving around Kilkenny city in his taxi. Derek was shocked to see a man standing on a bridge ready to jump, and managed to get him down and into the car, where he then called […]

9 years ago

Animal cruelty is something we’ll never understand, so we can only imagine the shock a young girl in Cork got when she discovered three newborn kittens dumped in a recycling bin. Her mother spoke to RedFm and told how her daughter found the kittens completely abandoned.  “She took some bags to the clothes bank at Douglas Court […]

9 years ago

There was major delays on the N20 Cork to Mallow Road this morning after hundreds of live chickens were suddenly released onto the road. RedFM report that an articulated lorry carrying the chickens was involved in a collision shortly before 2am this morning. The driver of the truck sustained minor injuries, and it’s understood that some of […]

9 years ago

Oh Penneys – our one true love and saviour. They’ve upped their game just in time for the wedding summer season with a gorge new range of bridal accessories, lingerie, and homeware, and people are in love with it. From pearl hangars (€5), to Mr and Mrs towels (€8), the range is ideal for those on a […]

9 years ago

Fidget spinners are the latest craze to take the world by storm: banned by some schools and in the hands of every child you’ll see, they’re pretty popular. And naturally, people have decided to up the game and take the piss out of these little metal spinners in a hilariously Irish way. First, we have […]

9 years ago

A worrying 179 children went missing from Irish state care facilities last year, according to Child and Family Agency Tusla, the highest it has been in the last few years. The figures, which were released to The Irish Times, have caused several children’s charities, including Barnardos, to raise serious concerns over how children are being cared […]

9 years ago

The Irish are known to be fairly gas for going about certain rules and regulations, and we may have just found the most perfect example yet. Spotted in Clare by Reddit user mikaandfriends, a council sign for dumping shows that you’d be fined an extremely random amount of money for littering. Like, really random. €1904.61 to be […]

9 years ago

If you have plans to apply for a passport or driving license any time soon then you need to know that that rules they are a-changing. From autumn and early next year respectively, all Irish citizens applying for a passport or a driving licence will have to have a State public services card (PSC). The identity card, […]

9 years ago

The Rebel County never fails to disappoint when it comes to classic Irish creativity, so it makes sense that brand spankin’ new Cork City bar Cask, on MacCurtain St, has invented a thirst-quenching tipple in tribute to the county’s football hero – Roy Keane. Just like our main man Roy himself, this drink won’t be […]

9 years ago

After a three-year break, rugged Inis Mór, the largest of the Arran Islands, returns to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series schedule as the 2017 series opener.  The amazing Serpent’s Lair diving site – a naturally-formed, perfectly-rectangular blowhole – creates a stunning but extremely intimidating backdrop that will make for insane TV viewing as […]

9 years ago

Nothing can beat the feeling you get when you hear an absolutely deadly song for the very first time. In fact, the only thing that betters it is when you hear a deadly song from a musician you’ve never listened to before, and realise you’ve got some new talent to add to your playlist. That’s […]

9 years ago

The salty ocean waves, the fresh crunch of sand underneath your feet: there’s nothing quite like a stunning Irish beach. Mayo.ie recently released five videos showcasing the rugged beauty of the county, and one that caught our eye in particular stars Francois Colussi, a French kitesurfer who narrates the vid. “I fell in love with the […]

9 years ago

There’s nothing quite like a dip in the fresh Irish waters when the weather warms up a bit, and with 75% of Irish beaches classified as excellent by the Environmental Protection Agency in its annual report, you’re mostly all G. Six beaches however, failed to meet safety standards and have been deemed unsafe to swim in, with […]

9 years ago

Awful news if you’ve ever tried to blame last night’s embarrassing and brat-like behaviour on too much alcohol: a new study shows that booze doesn’t change our personality. Yep, you’re just a brat. A sober brat, and a drunken brat. The Irish Mirror report that even though we ourselves feel like we’re ultra different when […]

9 years ago

Do you find yourself taking photos for the sole purpose of being #instaworthy? Well, a report has suggested that Instagram is the worst social media site when it comes to having a negative impact on the mental health of young people. The #StatusofMind survey found the app negatively impacted on people’s body image, sleep and fear of missing […]

9 years ago

Where would you walk your dog if you were rich and famous? Would you take the pooch out and about in, oh I dunno, a cemetery maybe? Well, that’s exactly where none other than Arianna Grande herself has been hanging around with her doggo, who she took for a walk in Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery. “Day […]

9 years ago

A recent global study has revealed the Top Ten nationalities most likely to have sex on the first date, when they make the decision to sleep with a new partner, where they will take their new lover and what it is that gets them over the line. Interesting. The international study, conducted by Victoria Milan asked 5,650 […]

9 years ago