A man has died after a crash involving a lorry occurred on the M1 early this morning, with road closures still in place. The Irish Sun report that the man was driving a lorry and appears to have lost control, when he hit a garda observational point and jack-knifed. The driver was pronounced dead at […]

9 years ago

Are you braving the elements and channelling your inner Bear Grylls for festival season this year? If so, then you have got to check out Aldi’s super slick Teepee tent that will bring a lil bitta Coachella to the campsite. Ok ok, Coachella is a bit too ambitious, but helloooo you can stand up in this bad […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction has been revealed to be The Guinness Storehouse, as new figure from Fáilte Ireland shows that it welcomed over 1.6 millions visitors last year. Cliffs of Moher came in second for fee-paying attractions, followed by Dublin Zoo. When it comes to free attractions, the National Gallery of Ireland took the lead with over 755,000 […]

9 years ago

The Garda Commissioner is holding a special meeting of security and intelligence officers in Garda Headquarters this morning after it was discovered that an Irish identity card was found on one of the three London terrorists who attacked the city on Saturday night. RTE report that Gardaí confirmed the attacker lived in Ireland for a while, but […]

9 years ago

The Boys in Blue took a trip down to Portlaoise on Saturday to play Carlow in the Leinster football championship quarter-finals, and jaysis did the fans come out in force. The match kicked off at 7pm, with a finishing score of Dublin 0-19, to Carlow 0-07, and the Dubs sure did celebrate… Check out the insane […]

9 years ago

Local are shocked following the death of a woman in her 60s in Galway after she was attacked by two dogs. Gardai and emergency services attended the scene at a house between Moycullen and Spiddal after 3pm yesterday afternoon. The woman, who was visiting a relative at the time, was attacked by two Bullmastiffs in a house. […]

9 years ago

It’s probably the most famous feud in the history of musicians, and Liam and Noel Gallagher seem no closer to making up after Liam has launched a Twitter attack on his bro for not turning up to last night’s powerful and moving One Love concert. Liam, who performed an emotional version of Live Forever alongside […]

9 years ago

A man in his 40s has died after being hit by a car in an early morning collision in Arklow, Wicklow. The Irish Independent report that the incident occurred at around 2.20am this morning on the Coolgreany Road. The man, a pedestrian, was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver of the vehicle was […]

9 years ago

If you haven’t already heard of gorge Irish model Tia Duffy then you can be sure you’ll be seeing a lot of her this year. The Dublin gal, who currently lives in Canada, recently created a positive body awareness campaign that has made it onto the pages of Vogue Italia – fairly insane for any model. Her Be […]

9 years ago

Specialist armed gardai units have been posted in major Irish cities in a new move to amp up our security. TheJournal.ie reports that members of the Garda Armed Support Unit (ASU) have been directed to the cities of Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Kilkenny and began their new patrols from 7pm last night. Although a terrorist attack […]

9 years ago

Look, renting is TOUGH in this country, we all know that.  And soz to say, but it’s even worse when you compare properties all around Ireland to see where you could be living for in and around €1,000 a month – the average price of a one bed apartment (well… studio apartment) in Dublin. Honestly, […]

9 years ago

Choosing where to go for brunch is one of life’s harder little problems, but next time you find yourself pondering over menus in Munster don’t fret, because you’re having brunch in The Buttery. Located in Limerick city, this rustic eatery is ultra cool with incredible food and the friendliest staff I’ve met outside of the US. Located […]

9 years ago

A man from Meath who has had spaghetti hoops for his dinner every day for 30 years has told the Irish Mirror about how he recently overcame his fear of foods. Mark O’Connor, 34, became terrified of most foods after a childhood operation meant he had to be fed through a tube for months when […]

9 years ago

Bad news for householders and business owners, as you could be facing an increase in your energy bills after the Commission for Energy Regulation proposed a huge price hike in the levy on bills. The Irish Independent reports that the Commission has proposed that the public service levy (PSO), which is a levy on electricity bills […]

9 years ago

People always thing sharing a bed with a loved one is cosy and cute and snuggle bunnies alll the way – but it’s not. If you’ve ever been kept awake by loud snorts coming from your partner, or been woken from your peaceful slumber by a drunken lout crashing onto the bed at 4am then […]

9 years ago

Jaysus, we thought that legendary rockers Guns n Roses would’ve been entertaining enough for the crowd at Slane last weekend, but apparently for a few peeps at the gig they just weren’t doing it for them. Over 80,000 fans turned up to the concert, and the lads put on a hell of a show. Figures […]

9 years ago

Mick Wallace TD is no stranger to controversial dressing: from his football jerseys to his Wexford GAA jerseys, the man makes a statement anyway. His outfit choice today had Twitter tongues wagging all over again, as Mick stood up to speak about a report on Recogniton of Traveller Ethnicity. Here’s what he had on: A […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s property prices are rising higher and higher, and the price of the most expensive house for sale in the country right now is pretty insane. Harristown Demesne in Brannockstown in Kildare is currently onDaft.ie for a whopping €25 million. Yep. With six beds and three bathrooms, the house is on an estate of 750 acres […]

9 years ago

After the Irish State rolled out the Eircodes postal system – costing €38 million – it has been revealed that local An Post delivery staff do not use them. The Irish Times reports that the issues was first raised by a Fianna Fáil spokesman who said it was “simply inconceivable that An Post, despite promoting the […]

9 years ago

Travelling with Ryanair anytime soon? You’ll be pretty feckin thrilled to hear then that they’ve extended the time period in which you can check in before your flight. We all mean to do it the day before and then between packing the bags and stressing over our paleness somehow it’s the morning of before we […]

9 years ago

Ireland must be a pretty popular place for the oul A-listers to visit because it seems that there’s been a heap of them heading over here recently. The latest celeb to be spotted is none other than Prison Break star Dominic Purcell, who’s been sharing snaps from his holliers on his Instagram. The best bit? […]

9 years ago

It’s true that you’ll always find an Irish pub no matter what corner of the globe you’re in, with Spain being home to at least a zillion of ’em. Ireland has made its mark on the world, but sometimes a little reminder of home pops up in the most unexpected of places. Olivia Murphy was […]

9 years ago

If you’re dying to win the Lotto (aren’t we all?!) then you might just want to take a trip down to Leitrim, as it seems this county is pretty lucky. One person has won a huge €2 million in the Lotto jackpot after buying the winning Quick Pick selection ticket on Tuesday May 30 at Kennedy’s Topaz […]

9 years ago

New research from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) shows that there has been a worrying 18% increase of arrests for driving under the influence in 2017, with more arrests made in April for DUI than any single month since 2012. The Irish Independent report that 55% of all road deaths with a positive toxicology for alcohol […]

9 years ago

Having someone break into your home and steal your important belongings is a horrific event for anyone to experience. With that in mind, the Gardai have released latest figures on home break-ins in Ireland, along with tips to help prevent the chances of your house being burgled.  RTE reports that break-ins are most likely to […]

9 years ago

If you braved the weather at the weekend to go see legendary rockers Guns N Roses, then you’ll already know how class the crowd were. If not, then you need to watch this Instagram video posted by bassist Duff McKagan’s wife Susan. Susan was rocking out backstage at the Slane gig, and was clearly impressed with the […]

9 years ago

Summer is officially here, even though it might not feel like it thanks to that insane downpour over the weekend, it’s here. And what do you need when it’s summer? Lots n lots n lots of fun things for the garden, duh. Aldi are releasing their new outdoor toys range in all its stores from June 15th, […]

9 years ago

We may have to consider a seriously quick career move, because Ryan Tubridy’s salary from 2016 is insaaaane. The TV and radio presenter remains RTE’s highest paid presenter, according to the Irish Sun, and he took home almost €500,000 pay from his media company. Tubs split a total €485,350 with his fellow director, his mother […]

9 years ago

“Nice to see you, to see you…NICE!”  If you’ve ever watched old versions of a certain classic UK game show hosted by Bruce Forsyth in the 80’s, then you’ll know this phrase. If not: it’s from  The Price Is Right,  a game show with a big wheel where contestants have the chance to win a […]

9 years ago

Ah the time is here when we have to figure out wtf to wear to be prepared for all sorts of random weather possibilities. Sure, it’s freezing when you leave the house first thing but then lunch time it might be absolutely roasting but then it might rain and then it’s balmy and then it’s […]

9 years ago

An Irish actress has had to withdraw from a role in a play showing at Cork Midsummer Festival in June due to an injury which was caused by a rogue fidget spinner. The Irish Examiner reports that 22-year-old Ayoola Smart has been ordered to rest for up to two weeks after doctors diagnosed a head injury […]

9 years ago

A 20-year-old woman from Co. Down has died whilst on holiday in Croatia after she reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest outside a nightclub on the island of Hvar. Belfast Live reports that Sarah Lee-Anne Reid was holidaying in the area when the incident occurred on Friday May 26th and doctors were unable to revive her. Local […]

9 years ago

Gardaí have warned people to be vigilant after a new scam that seems to target elderly people meant that one woman was conned out of €850. The Galway Independent reports that last week an elderly woman was contacted by a foreign woman claiming to be from the “anti fraud Visa Department”. She told the elderly woman […]

9 years ago

It’s not easy being vegan in a world where carnivores reign and cheese is considered the holy grail of every dish. At least, that’s what vegans tell us – cheese will always be in my heart. What we can agree on though, is that veggies are feckin yum and the majority of vegan food available […]

9 years ago

If you’re a lover of incredible 1980s music (sure aren’t we all?), then you’ll be thrilled to hear that none other than Hall and Oates are coming to Dublin. Hall and Oates have sold an estimated 40 million records throughout their career, making them the third best-selling music duo of all time – pretty good […]

9 years ago

If you’ve no weekend plans for the upcoming Bank Hol bonanaza (and even if you do this is worth cancelling them for), then you’re gonna be v excited to hear that a new gin trail is launching on Friday night. Castlebar in Mayo is hoping to establish itself as the ‘gin capitol of Ireland’, and […]

9 years ago

A multinational pharmaceutical company, MSD, has made the announcement that it will be creating 330 new jobs over the next three years at two of its sites in Cork and Carlow. The company will be investing €280 million and will see the expansion of production facilities to meet global demand for MSD’s medicines and vaccines. […]

9 years ago

Two youths remain at large after escaping from Oberstown Children’s Detention Centre in Lusk last night. Three young offenders managed to run away from the campus after taking over a staff office in the centre last night, The Journal.ie reports. One youth was found and returned to the centre, while two remain missing. It comes […]

9 years ago

Were you absolutely devastated when Harry Styles didn’t announce an Irish date as  part of his world tour?  Well dry your eyes mate because according to the Irish Sun the sultry singer will make his solo debut in Ireland in November in the 3Arena. A concert insider told the Irish Sun: “There will be a […]

9 years ago

An outbreak of salmonella which has led to 50 people being seriously ill and the suspected death of one woman last weekend has been traced to a single source. The producer has been named as Flanreil Food Services in O’Dwyer’s Pub in Portmarnock, who was providing the food for a number of First Communion parties on […]

9 years ago

Animal activists have offered up a €4,000 reward to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the men filmed dancing at a student party in Cork with a dead dolphin. The shocking images circulated online over the weekend, and it is understood that the dolphin was brought to a party in Parchment Square […]

9 years ago

Ready for your daily dose of cuteness? A hospital in Antrim has issued a public appeal for people who can knit or crochet to make these special octopus toys for babies in a neonatal unit. Unison Causeway branch are asking people to gather their needles and wool to make the toys that will be donated […]

9 years ago

Nothing quite says summer like throwing yourself into the car, blaring your fave playlist and setting off on a scenic route with your mates. Travel company Expedia has released their Top Ten “Great Irish Driving Holidays” and we cannot wait to spend our weekends spinning around these gorge roads. Here’s their top 10 in full: 1. Copper Coast, […]

9 years ago

Conor McGregor, aka the Notorious, is also slightly notorious for being a bit of a party lad now and again. The latest sightings of the champ were at Dun Laoghaire Pier yesterday, with snaps of the fighter and his mates posted all over social media. They were spotted sipping champagne on jet skis and boats around the popular […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever message the wrong person by mistake and absolutely cringed when you realised what you’ve just done, then we guarantee you’ve never done something as awks as this girl.  Aine Leen messaged Conor McGregor’s coach, John Kavanagh, on Facebook messenger thinking it was in fact a travel company. Okay, okay, Coach Kavanagh – we get […]

9 years ago

The sun is gone gone gone (*tears) so we’re gonna have to say bye to breezy outdoor glasses of wine in the sunshine with our very own gossip crew and hello again to the sticky floor of the cinema.  Once you get over the grimness of the rain entering our lives once more, there’s actually […]

9 years ago

George W Bush probably has hundreds and hundreds of famous people he calls “friends”, but recently he’s been getting pally with none other than U2 frontman Bono. He posted a snap to his Instagram yesterday showing the two lads arm in arm on what looks like a real bromance-esque mountain hike. In Texas. Really. Bush […]

9 years ago

First, we had the unicorn latte, the avocado latte, and the charcoal latte. I think it’s safe to say that the caffeine world has gone completely and utterly crazy when it comes to trying to invent new whacky lattes. What’s wrong with coffee in a cup? Please, we like cups. The latest “trend” discovered by […]

9 years ago

Where do you usually go on a first date? Would you suggest a sober coffee date, or (god forbid) the cinema? Well, apparently the majority of Irish people like to take a lil trip down to their local to break the ice over a pint or two. According to a new survey, carried out by […]

9 years ago

It might seem a bit early to be thinking of Christmas, but the Late Late Toy Show is already putting the call out for performers to be on this year’s show. Ryan Tubridy made the exciting announcement on last night’s show, saying: “If you always dreamed of performing on the Late Late Toy Show – singing, dancing, […]

9 years ago