Stuck for ideas of where to go for a quick little city break? Well, Travel & Leisure Magazine recently announced the winners of their annual Best Cities in Europe, and one place has slammed it, winning the top spot for the 10th time in 11 years. Here’s a hint: “It’s the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. What […]

9 years ago

While to some people (*cough cough ME*), the weekend might signal a welcome excuse to sleep in until 11am and have brekkie in bed, we do get the whole ethos of making the most of your free time. So y’know, waking up early can be pretty beneficial. Especially when waking up early involves experiencing a cultural […]

9 years ago

“What’s consistently voted the sexiest accent? Southern Irish. And its sexiest proponent? Colin himself. He’s starred in dozens of movies and rarely has to change his accent – it’s his calling card, and it’s also a marvelous example of an accent known the world over.” At least, that’s what this random video tutorial of how […]

9 years ago

We’re all guilty of firing off three crying laughing faces in a row instead of typing “that’s so funny”, or using the sassy nail painting emoji when we’re acting like an absolute queen. But researchers have found in a new study that the digital image of a smiley face can in fact have a negative result […]

9 years ago

While being an absolute ledge who is the king of dance battles, pool inflatables and cider concoctions doesn’t seem like the qualities that employers look for, Electric Picnic have changed the game. They’re recruiting for some pretty random positions at this year’s Bold mOTel area at the festival, which will have a submerged Abandoned Pool Dance […]

9 years ago

Passengers heading off on their holliers from UK airports could be restricted to a two-drink limit in the airport, after Ryanair calls for rules to be introduced which would reduce the prevalence of drunken behaviour. While the airline has already barred passengers from drinking duty-free alcohol on board aircrafts, and customers flying from Glasgow Prestwick […]

9 years ago

While we all know that a properly made cup of cha has some magical healing powers, often its that chats that go alongside the tea that help the most. Makes sense then, that Irish charity Suicide or Survive (SOS), which is dedicated to breaking down stigma associated with mental health, through a range of innovative and life […]

9 years ago

Legendary fashion mag Vogue recently featured the favourite holiday destinations across the world where their editors are most looking forward to visiting this summer, and wudja believe it – Sligo is one.  British Vogue Daily Editor Scarlett Conlon chose the green county, calling it a “favourite with poets and artists for centuries thanks to its sweeping […]

9 years ago

The housing crisis has well and truly swept the Irish nation, with prices soaring and the demand for homes well outweighing the supply. While we love fantasising about luxury homes as much as the next person, it’s a sad truth that for the majority of us it’s gonna be a serious struggle to get on that housing […]

9 years ago

The chicken purveyors loved by all (admit it, we’re all partial to a butterfly chicken now and again), Nando’s restaurants across Ireland are doing something ultra sound for students receiving their LC results on Wednesday. Cast your mind back to that anxious filled morning and think: What might have made the day that little bit […]

9 years ago

We all know that parents have a favourite child (apparently it’s the eldest), and now it’s discovered that not only does the second-born sibling loved less, they’re also more likely to be troublemakers. A new report from an MIT economist found that people born second in the family “are inclined to be more rebellious than their older […]

9 years ago

A survey carried out by the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) and Durex discovered that a third of Irish adults are using or have previously used the “withdrawal method” to avoid pregnancy. The survey of 1,001 women and man ages 18 and over found that the use of the withdrawal method as contraception was highest among […]

9 years ago

Pint Baby, the viral phenomenon that is a clip of a baby drinking a pint of Guinness in a pub 20 years ago, is back in action. The real Pint Baby, aka Steven Barron, was revealed as the boy behind the pint glass earlier this year and it was one of the best (and most […]

9 years ago

Good news for people who’ve felt like an absolute fool for failing their driving test: turns out smart people are less likely to pass. LadBible reports that research carried out by Privilege DriveXpert discovered intelligent people have to take multiple tries at passing their driving test, using data from 1564 people with a full British driving […]

9 years ago

Our winters may be wet and gloomy, and summer’s pretty short, but one season Ireland seriously excels at is autumn. The latest video by tourism group Discover Ireland shows the country in all its autumn-y glory, and it’s got us looking forward to the crisp red leaves and cosy evenings in by the fire. Check […]

9 years ago

Poor weather conditions yesterday meant the climb up Croagh Patrick for religious pilgrims was even more treacherous, with Mayo Mountain Rescue assisting at least 15 people. The Journal reports that thousands of people attempted the 764 metre climb yesterday, which is traditionally held on the last Sunday in July. 12 different organisations, including the Irish […]

9 years ago

Gardaí in Thurles are investigating a fatal hit and run road traffic collision that occurred at Poynestown, Glengoole, Thurles at approximately 10.20 p.m. last night. A male pedestrian (68), was fatally injured and Gardai believe that he was struck by a vehicle which failed to stop. A statement released by the Gardai says the body of deceased […]

9 years ago

Do you spend every waking minute binge watching on Netflix? Do you endure the shame of seeing the ‘Are you still watching?’ flash up every evening? You can now binge on all your fave TV shows and feel productive, so there’s new hope for fellow Netflix addicts. You can watch all day long guilt free. […]

9 years ago

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has commented on the Northern Ireland border issue, Brexit, and the possibility of Ireland leaving the EU in an interview with Sky News today. “Pigs will fly”, he said, if Brexit negotiations are finalised before Britain is due to leave the EU, and he has stated again that Ireland is not […]

9 years ago

Gardai have warned Irish drivers about the importance of keeping car keys in a safe place that’s not visible to potential thieves after they recovered a stolen vehicle that was robbed after “keys were phished through the letterbox.” They took to Twitter to announce the safety message, warning people: “Dont leave keys in open view […]

9 years ago

We’ve heard some pretty unusual baby names in our day, but even names that would have once sounded strange, like Ava or Sonny, are now fairly common. Basically, we’ve thrown out the baby name book and gone mad. And it looks like there’s even more unusual names that parenting site Netmums has predicted are gonna be HUGE […]

9 years ago

Anything to do with fresh oysters is the dream in our eyes, so the news that Cork’s forgotten gem, The Oyster Tavern is relaunching next weekend (just in time for the August bank holiday!) has us pretty buzzing. The makeover of the 18th century-founded Oyster Tavern has been taken on by renowned restaurateur Alan Clancy who […]

9 years ago

The 1990’s was a glorious time of light up runners, double denim, and of course rip-off tracksuit bottoms. Made popular by Adidas and popstars who seemed to be able to rip them off with one huge swoosh, you were the height of coolness in school if you owned a pair of these bad boys. And […]

9 years ago

In what has to be the very first of its kind in Ireland, Paul Cooke Auctions are selling off dozens of unopened suitcases which have not been recovered by airline passengers. The crazy sale will has been described as “a lot like the TV shows Storage Wars and Storage Hunters, where bidders don’t know what they […]

9 years ago

Ahhh Ireland. Land of the finest cups of tea, the best steak you’ll ever have and of course, good ol’ trad music. Is it even a night out down the Wesht if you don’t hear a bitta trad?  Turns out you can even be in with a chance to witness a live trad session at […]

9 years ago

The British Pop/Rock band making teenage gals (and adults) go absolutely wild right now with their album ‘NIGHT and Day’ played a secret gig in Galway yesterday morning. Yep, it was none other than The Vamps who surprised people staying at Snoozle’s Hostel in Galway with a secret performance organised by iRadio. This would have been fairly […]

9 years ago

We all remember the legendary show that was MTV Cribs…  Celebs, famous musicians, and just all round rich feckers showing us their ‘crib’ was the highlight of many an afternoon. Who knows what lies behind this door? The sheer excitement of it all. via GIPHY And now a hilarious Irish couple who are travelling around […]

9 years ago

The caption on the stock image of this article, ‘Mature Parents Frustrated With Adult Son Living At Home’ sums up a LOT of Irish family living situations, but do you know just how many adults still live with their parents? Well, it’s a heck of a lot, according to the latest Central Statistic Figures (CSO), who announced […]

9 years ago

A popular spot for swimming in Co Clare has been closed to the public over fears of bacterial contamination. Kilkee beach has a bathing ban in place after a malfunction at the wastewater pump plant nearby, The Journal reports. Signs posted at Kilkee yesterday warned swimmers of the ban, saying swimming was prohibited due to […]

9 years ago

While we all know you need a license and insurance to drive a car, did you know you also need them to drive an electric scooter on a public road? Nah, us neither. The Gardai tweeted that they seized this mechanically propelled scooter on a public road, citing the legalities around electric scooters: “The driver would also require […]

9 years ago

Michael O’Leary, the controversial but hugely successful businessman and boss of Ryanair, certainly took home a pretty penny last year. His total salary and incentives hit almost €3.26 million, The Journal reports, putting him top of the remuneration list for European airline bosses. His salary increased by nearly €100,000 since 2016, with the increase coming mainly from […]

9 years ago

We can be a right cranky bunch it’s fair to say, but have we good reason? Sure, Ireland is in the majority of ways a modern and forward thinking country, but there’s certainly a lot of ways it could change for the better. So when a Reddit user asked the simple but intriguing question of […]

9 years ago

HOLY SHIT. Have our wildest sesh moth dreams come true? We do believe they have. BBC has announced that it will be bringing an alternative to the legendary Glastonbury Festival, which is taking a year’s break, with the replacement called ‘The Biggest Weekend’. The festival will take place in four sites in four nations, and […]

9 years ago

It seems like you can’t go one swipe on Tinder these days without seeing the exact same clone of a fella. Ray Bans, slicked over hair with an undercut, and those trendy granddad collar shirts. Not that we’re complaining TBH, it’s a pretty good look. But Irish comedian Emma Doran has written a hilarious post […]

9 years ago

While we love Starbucks just as much as the next person (they’re the only place you’re guaranteed an ice cold brew), it is nice to support the independent coffee shops, the ones that remember your order every morning and serve the tastiest sausage rolls you’ll ever try. So when a small cafe in Arklow, Wicklow, […]

9 years ago

It was the standout TV show of the year for sure (no judgement plz), and if you managed to watch an entire episode without getting completely obsessed, then fair feckin play, because Love Island was ADDICTIVE. Addictive and surprisingly sweet too. Basically, it made our summer. And now applications are open for Love Island 2018, meaning you can be […]

9 years ago

Irish place names might seem normal to us, but when an outsider hears the likes of people living in exotic location such as Knobber and Termonfeckin, well, you can’t blame them for giggling. And one Ozzie TV presenter could not keep a straight face when he heard where exactly an Irish contestant on Family Feud […]

9 years ago

Technology is ever advancing, and with great advancements come great, great, benefits. Forget about the latest phone. What’s really important is when are going to be able to talk to our dogs goddamit?! Pretty soon, apparently. Futurologist William Higham of Next Big Thing, who co-authored the report for Amazon, says that devices that can ‘talk dog’ could […]

9 years ago

Pastel-hued buildings in cobblestone streets, a 9th century castle overlooking the city, charming old-world coffee shops, the very best of Eastern cuisine and restaurants and hotels are half the price than the rest of Europe; Bratislava should be on everyone’s travel list. Surrounded by green forests, vineyards and perfectly situated alongside the Danube river, Bratislava […]

9 years ago

Camping holidays (if the weather is like it is right now anyway) are genuinely some of the best craic you’ll ever experience. Whether it’s with a big gang of mates or just you and boo, roasting the shit out of sausages on a DIY campfire (although a small cooking stove is a better idea if […]

9 years ago

By far one of the best programmes to ever come to Netflix, Stranger Things took over our lives when it was released. Every. Single. Moment. was spent glued to the screen to follow the adventures of little Will Byers and his pals, and hide behind our eyes every time poor Eleven had to go into the submersion tank. […]

9 years ago

Shocking abuse of wild hedgehogs was revealed by animal welfare charity Hedgehog Rescue Dublin, who posted the horrifying news to their Facebook page that hedgehogs were being kicked to death. The incident happened in Clondalkin, Dublin, and The Irish Independent reports that a charity volunteer came across a gang of teenagers kicking the little hedgehogs “like […]

9 years ago

While we’re easily charmed by old bougie houses and quaint little cottages, there’s something about a truly stunning modern house that blows you away. The clean lines, the use of glass, and the attention to detail is seriously impressive, and this home in Wicklow is one of the best places we’ve seen of late. The […]

9 years ago

An Irishman in his 30s has died in an accident off the Egyptian coast in Dahab, a beach resort popular with tourists. The Irish Independent reports that it is understood the man, who is reportedly from Dublin, was diving in the sea when the incident occurred. A spokesman for the Department of Foreign Affairs has […]

9 years ago

We all know that the good folk of the People’s Republic firmly believe they live in the best area of the entire world. And that’s pretty fair too, when you consider all the fab things Cork has to offer. Clonakilty pudding, Kinsale, the O’Donovan brothers.  So when we saw that a Cork bookshop, Liam Ruiséal books, […]

9 years ago

We’re drooling even just looking at the photos of the food from gorgeous coastal La Côte seafood restaurant which is nestled in right by the waterside in Wexford. Opened in 2014 by award winning chef Paul Hynes and his partner Edwina, this place has a focus on classic French seafood dishes with a modern Irish twist. Paul […]

9 years ago

A fundraising campaign has been launched to help tireless CF campaigner Orla Tinsley as she awaits a double lung transplant in a New York hospital. Orla’s journalism and activism drew much-needed national attention to the sub-standard level of care for adult patients in Ireland, and led to the creation of a dedicated CF unit at […]

9 years ago

Ali Charaf Damache, an Algerian born Irish citizen, has been extradited to the United States on suspicion on conspiring to support terrorists and recruiting people to carry out terror attacks in Europe and Asia. The Irish Times reports that Damache, whose last address is at High Street, Waterford, was indicted in 2011 in Pennsylvania on one count […]

9 years ago

A heavy night boozing pretty much guarantees a heavy headache the next day, but sure look it’s a curse we’ve always been willing to bear. Except that is, when you’ve work the next day or something important. Where is our willpower for the love of God?! Turns out our willpower has now been turned into […]

9 years ago

We hope you know where exactly your partner was all day yesterday, because if there’s one day you should worry about a cheating lover, it was yesterday, July 21st. According to research carried out by affairs website IllicitEncounters.com, yesterday, also known as ‘frisky Friday’, sees a surge in sneaky romances due to it being one of […]

9 years ago