If you’ve ever worked in a restaurant or bar, you’ll know that it gets SO hectic during service that often the only time you can get a chance to even check your phone is if you ask to go out for a cigarette. It’s kind of an unspoken rule that people who smoke can rack […]

8 years ago

Our gin obsession is in full swing, and now the winner of the ‘Best Irish Gin’ award has been announced. And the lucky winner?  The Dingle Distillery, which actually won two awards at the Irish Whiskey Awards. ‘Best Irish Gin’ was won by Dingle Original Gin and ‘Best Irish Vodka’ by Dingle Distillery Vodka.  Dingle […]

8 years ago

The weather is getting chillier by the day, and what with the evenings being pitch black by the time you get home from work, the only thing you feel like doing is a big binge session on Netflix. No shame in that, sure.  There’s five new things that have just hit Irish screens, and we […]

8 years ago

It’s 1am, you’re in the club and you’re bopping away to your fave Beyonce tune (don’t lie lads, we know you love her) – but are you dancing, or are you dad dancing? Known to all as a seriously embarrassing phenomenon, you might think dad dancing is reserved for men over 60, but you’d be wrong. […]

8 years ago

It’s not even Halloween yet and it’s already getting freeeezing outside. Waking up when it’s dark out makes it even harder to get out of the leaba and get dressed, but the newest coat from Penneys could help. Why? Well, it’s basically like a dressing gown, except more socially acceptable to wear in public. The black fluffy […]

8 years ago

Probably one of the worst sensations you can experience, the dreaded hangover is made even worse by the fact that you brought it upon yourself. You’ll be hard pressed to find any real sympathy for when you’re retching purely ‘cos you knocked back half a bottle of Jager last night. But what slang word do […]

8 years ago

Trying to decide on when to go on holidays can be tricky – you have to sort out when you can take time off work and when flights will be cheapest. If you like the off-the-beaten track vibes too, then chances are you’re going to want to steer well clear of any popular spots in […]

8 years ago

Travelling by train is by far one of the most relaxing ways to watch the world go by; you’ve comfy seats, no traffic, and you get a fantastic view out the large windows. Now we’re not talking about the Dundalk-Dublin express mind, this beautiful scenic trip that is unlike any other in Europe is the […]

8 years ago

Let’s set the scene: It’s Friday night, you haven’t seen your other half all week and you’re absolutely buzzed to catch up with them over a glass of wine. You’re spilling your heart out and you look over… And they’re on their phone. On their feckin’ phone?!? Not even paying you a breeze. That, my friends, […]

8 years ago

Dogs Trust Ireland have released a truly heartbreaking campaign to try to get their longest dogs re-homed – some of whom have been at the centre for more than four years. All of “The Underdogs” highlighted in the campaign have been at Dogs Trust in Finglas for at least six months and unfortunately, some have […]

8 years ago

Met Eireann has predicted that Storm Brian is to develop into a “weather bomb” in the next 24 hours. While the official term is explosive cyclogenesis, this term is also known as ‘bombs’ and violent winds can develop around the storm system. What is a weather bomb? According to Met UK, a ‘weather bomb’ is […]

8 years ago

The devastation that hurricane Ophelia caused earlier in the week is clear to see; three people tragically dead, roofs blown off schools and stadiums, and trees torn up from roots that have been in place hundreds of years. But some of the most terrifying footage we’ve seen is of a tanker that was caught up […]

8 years ago

Do you love gin? Well today is your lucky day my boozy little juniper berry. Tigh Nora, Galway’s first and only dedicated gin bar, is searching for a Tigh Nora GINbassador and it’s a dream come true for Gin drinkers. Here’s what the gin ambassador job involves… You’ll also get a personalised Gin Hamper with […]

8 years ago

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.  The only downside is that most of the time we can’t exactly afford to live […]

8 years ago

You can’t go a weekend scrolling through Instagram without seeing at least one snap of the dish of 2017 – Avocado Toast. Restaurants have all tried to put their own spin on it, economists have blamed it for why millennials can’t afford houses, and basically we’ve all just gone avocado mad. There’s a new food […]

8 years ago

Look, we like to think we’re quite adventurous when it comes to food. Raw beef? Yum. Fermented veg? We’ll wolf that down. But there’s a new trend in Beijing that we – as tea gulping Irish folk – just cannot get on board with. They’re only going and putting CHEESE in their cuppas. We swear. View this […]

8 years ago

Do you remember the best meal you’ve ever had? If you’re a mad foodie, chances are you do. There’s a very special dinner in Galway later this month though that we bet will blow every other meal you’ve ever had outta the water. Four foreign-born, Irish-based chefs will come together with a group of Syrian […]

8 years ago

The Forbes World’s Billionaires list is the definitive list of the world’s wealthiest people; if you’ve always wondered who the lucky few are in life, consider this your guide. No rummaging in the back of the sofa for bus change for these hardworking business moguls – they’ve got BILLIONS to their name. With about 2,500 […]

8 years ago

One of the most coveted brands of all time, La Prairie is known worldwide for its so-called miracle creams, including the Skin Caviar Absolute Filler – a super scientific potion that will set you back about €500. Bit too much for the majority of us to pay for perfect skin, ain’t it? This is where Aldi comes […]

8 years ago

While 20,000 people are currently without water due to power loss in pumping stations and water treatment centres, a further 360,000 people could lose water if power is not restored by lunchtime. Catherine Walsh, Crisis Management coordinator with Irish Water told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that “the main impact of the storm has been the loss […]

8 years ago

Netflix is back at it again with its latest creepy crime series, Mindhunter, created by David Fincher of House of Cards fame. The series takes place in the 1970s, and shows the rigorous study of the damaged psyches of serial killers and the innovative FBI Agents who attempt to understand and catch them.  Mindhunter follows ambitious FBI agent Holden Ford (Jonathan […]

8 years ago

Tindstagramming /tind-stuh-gram-ing/ nounThe act of sneaking into someone’s Instagram DMs after failing to match with them on Tinder. Have you had this happen to yet? Chances are you probably have, because this has unfortunately become the latest creepy trend to happen with online dating. Ever since Tinder allowed users to link their Instagram accounts to their profiles, […]

8 years ago

We don’t want to alarm you, but it seems that we, the Irish, the potato masters, have been doing it all wrong. Madness. Let’s run through very quickly how we make our mash… We boil the potatoes in water, drain ’em, and mash in a healthy mixture of milk and melted butter. Sounds perfect, right? NOPE. […]

8 years ago

Met Eireann has released a Status Red wind warning for Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork and Kerry for Monday. Hurricane Ophelia is expected to bring severe winds and stormy conditions on Monday, with wind speeds in excess of 80 km/h and gusts in excess of 130km/h are expected, potentially causing structural damage and disruption, with dangerous […]

8 years ago

Turns out that beer in the 16th century was as much a staple as bread, with Irish workers in the 1500s drinking a serious amount. Historian Dr Susan Flavin examined old documents from solider’s rations and household accounts, and discovered that Irish stonemasons had an allowance of a whopping 14 pints of ale a day. […]

8 years ago

Eh… Just us, or has the world gone officially mad? Floating tents now exist, and we really don’t know why. An American company, SmithFly, has created an inflatable floating raft with a tent topper that allows you to sleep out on the water. Camp on your favorite farm pond, salt water flat, spring creek or eddy on […]

8 years ago

We’ve got a whole lotta Autumn love with PrettyLittleThing’s newest collection, ‘Girl Gang’, which features gals in all shapes and sizes wearing super dreamy clothes. Promising to give you an Autumn upgrade with a pretty little oriental twist, there’s glitter flares, floral embroidery and soft neutral knits. If you’re guilty of always playing it safe with […]

8 years ago

First off, let us just warn you that genuinely, this movie is fucked up. Right? Okay. The Poughkeepsie Tapes is a 2007 documentary-style movie shot in the same way as The Blair Witch Project (basically, it looks almost too real.)  It was originally due for release in 2008 in cinemas and DVDs, but was pulled last minute – […]

8 years ago

If you’re anything like us then the very first thing you do when you settle into your seat (window, plz), on a plane is reach up your little paw and turn that awful air conditioning nozzle allll the way OFF. No ice cold air blasting down on me for the entire journey, thank you very […]

8 years ago

Penneys is the wardrobe saviour we all need and love – from winter boots to glam sparkly dresses, it has everrrrrrrrrythang you need. Well, we’ve had a little dig around to see what real Penneys shoppers are popping into their baskets. Spoiler alert: Lots and lots of jammies… 1. Jo Malone dupes Jo Malone dupes… […]

8 years ago

Okay okay, we know we have a looooad of jumpers from last winter (and the one before that…), but this season it just seems like the jumpers are WAY too cute to resist. We’ve been getting seriously tempted with all the rich mustard colours, petrol blues and cosy wooly fabrics, and lookit, it’s getting colder […]

8 years ago

Ryanair has been all over the news recently due to its ever-increasing list of cancelled flights, with over 18,000 flights cancelled. Basically, people are snappin’. Passengers have been left stranded, and we really don’t envy the stress of anyone who is still fearful of their flight being suddenly struck off. But… At the same time, […]

8 years ago

Met Éireann has issued a status ‘yellow’ weather warning for Ireland as Hurricane Ophelia is set to arrive in Ireland on Monday, and experts say that the remnants of the hurricane has the potential to have a high-impact effect on parts of the country. So AA Roadwatch has released a handy guide to getting through any […]

8 years ago

Well well well. Apparently men like hanging out with other men more than they enjoy time spent with their girlfriend. Jaysis. Could it be true? A new study seems to have confirmed that fellas would like their lives to be more like the Hangover and less like The Notebook, with scientists reckoning that men nowadays are getting rid of their […]

8 years ago

The one deli food that can rescue even the most hungover of us from a never-ending pit of hell, the humble chicken fillet roll is a classic Irish creation. And if there’s one thing we love to argue about, it’s the actual chicken fillet… Seriously. PIC: Is This The Worst Chicken Fillet Roll You’ve Ever […]

8 years ago

If your weekend has been anything like ours then you’re probably in some sort of semi-conscious chocolate/hangover coma right now. And that’s fine. But what’s not fine is having to go through the agony of choosing what to watch on Netflix. Seriously, is there anything more difficult? It’s torn families apart quicker than a game of Monopoly, […]

8 years ago

If you’ve been lucky enough to spend a bitta time in the US of A, then you’ll already be aware of the magical stuff that is marshmallow fluff. This super gooey, fluffy sweet spread makes toast extra special and (no judgements plz), is just as yum licked straight off the spoon. And now you can […]

8 years ago

It’s that time of the week again. The time where we share the very best of Irish Twitter on our social platform to show off what a gas bunch you all are.  G’wan you! This week is no different, you guys have killed it once more. Just see for yourself… Notions Those #granddesigns houses are […]

8 years ago

Think you’re the bees knees when it comes to IQ? There’s a very simple test that can measure your brainy ability, and even though there’s only three questions, it’s a LOT harder than it seems. The test was designed to measure people’s tendency to override an incorrect “gut” response and engage in further reflection to […]

8 years ago

Having worked in hospitality in New York for over a year, one of the first things people would say to me is “oh, I hear the food in Ireland is terrrible.” I had to do a LOT of convincing to make them think otherwise. Sure, you Google Irish Food and all the searches bring up grim, […]

8 years ago

Unless you’re seriously creative, chances are you’re gonna end up spotting someone in the same Halloween costume as someone else. It happens every year. So if you don’t wanna get caught out wearing the same thing that everyone else will be, check out what’s tipped to be the most popular costumes this year.  Every year, people […]

8 years ago

As much as we would looooove to wear our broken in white canvas Converse all year round, sadly the rainy times have come back around, and we’re forced to choose a more sensible, waterproof boot. Don’t bother traipsing around town to search for the perfect one – we’ve found six gorge boots that everyone will […]

8 years ago

Warning: Don’t read if the thoughts of brown rats invading your gaff freaks you out… Pest control company Rentokil has warned householders and businesses to be vigilant in proofing their homes and premises from rodents, predicting that there will be an increased number of rodents invading homes over the upcoming cold weather season. Known for […]

8 years ago

TripAdvisor’s annual list of the best restaurants in Ireland has been revealed, and we’re already drooling over the places listed. The list is based on millions of reviews collected annually, with four Dublin restaurants being awarded a place, with top spot going to Chapter One. Travellers’ Choice Top 10 Irish Restaurants Chapter One, Dublin An […]

8 years ago

We’re fickle creatures, us gals. We admit that.  And when it comes to makeup we always have a new favourite in our bags, that one product that we simply cannot leave the house without. But when it comes to products that we don’t necessarily need (a.k.a we won’t be putting midnight blue on our lids and […]

8 years ago

It’s the most exciting time of the year for Irish ladies – the Farmers Calendar is finnnallly out, and the country lads are looking fairly fit. As in, covered in tussled hay and pitch forks fit. There’s even a pug prop. Can’t deal. The best bit? You can apply to be Mr. January for next […]

8 years ago

What a night. After a nail biting final few minutes of extra time, our boys in green managed to hold out with their 1-0 lead over Wales for a cracking win. The man of the hour James McClean secured the goal, and the reaction from fans when that whistle blew in the victory was something […]

8 years ago

Sure lookit, it’s far from Star Wars movies we were raised (jk we watched them obsessively), but the trailer for the newest Jedi saga has just been released and it looks SO good. Star Wars: The Last Jedi sees Luke Skywalker’s peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he meets Rey, a young woman who […]

8 years ago

Call off the search, disable the Google updates and stop scrawling through the property section of the local paper – we’ve found our dream house. Mermaid Isle in Kerry is a six-bedroom beauty the likes of which we never knew existed in Ireland. The house is made up of an old cottage and newer build […]

8 years ago

Start calling up all your mates in the States and beg a sofa for a week, because WOW Air has just announced super bargain €99 flights (including taxes and charges!) to a fab SIX American cities. You can fly to Boston, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, Montréal and Toronto, Los Angeles and San Francisco […]

8 years ago