Commenting on the matter earlier today, Taoiseach Michéal Martin said that “no decision” has been made in relation to the “post-April 5th situation” as of yet – later adding that “the situation in relation to the virus is very fragile”. “No decision has been made in relation to the post-April 5th situation. No decision has […]

5 years ago

Jedward are amongst the guests on this week’s Late Late Show. No strangers to the spotlight, they’ve been on the show several times already, however things will be a little different this time as they’ll be joining Ryan for a very special reason. Dedicated to the Irish Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser, Daffodil Day, the twins […]

5 years ago

Good news, gang – McDonald’s has added some new items to their menu – including the Chicken BBQ Smokehouse, a very Easter appropriate McFlurry flavour and the fan favourite Big Tasty. Adding the Big Tasty back to the menu as of just today, the limited-edition burger won’t be around for long (six weeks and six weeks […]

5 years ago

The Graham Norton Show has become such a staple of my Friday night viewing plans that one week without it, and I’m at a loss of what to do. Find yourself in the same boat? Well, thankfully they’re back to regular scheduling this week so no need to hit the panic button just yet. Taking […]

5 years ago

Willy Wonka wouldn’t get a look in with these Irish chocolatiers.  Easter is a-coming and we have one thing on our minds; chocolate. Nothing new there though… Easter or not, it’s rare a day goes by that we don’t have chocolate on the brain, to be quite honest. The busiest time of the year for […]

5 years ago

Space-mad youngster Adam King has had a pretty good few days as of late, receiving several messages from some of his idols. An idea headed up by Irish astronautical engineer Dr Norah Patten, she organised the whole thing as a way to “give something back to our little space hero”. Enlisting the help of several […]

5 years ago

Attention first-time buyers in Galway! Are you looking into buying your first home? It’s no secret that the City of Tribes has plenty to offer and whether you’re a local or from further afield, it’s a fantastic place to settle. So, we thought why not bring one of our AIB first-time buyer events to Galway […]

5 years ago

Competition has closed and winner will be notified by email. A trip to Brittany is a trip like no other. Brittany should absolutely be on your travel radar. While it’s not possible to travel right now, there will soon come a day when we can explore again, and we can’t wait. A place with a […]

5 years ago

A GoFundMe page launched in support of Fota Wildlife Park has already raised close to €4,000 in donations since it was set up 2 days ago. Closed for several of the past few months, Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork reopened briefly while restrictions allowed. However, with level five restrictions reintroduced in the days following […]

5 years ago

Coffee by the beach? Better believe it, baby. Deciding to bring the show on the road, the Alchemy Coffee team will soon be found ‘floating around’ East Cork – courtesy of a shiny new coffee cart. Revealing that they have big plans in place for summer 2021, staff took to socials earlier this morning to tease […]

5 years ago

Snoop Dogg has added yet another Irish date to his 2022 I Wanna Thank Me tour plans. Originally due to kick off the Irish leg of his tour back in April of last year, plans have since been pushed out until March 2022 due to ongoing public health restrictions. Customers are advised that all existing […]

5 years ago

More than a decade after the actress’ “mysterious” death, the upcoming documentary will explore the legacy Brittany Murphy left behind. Celebrity-focused documentaries are having a moment lately. From Biggie Smalls to Michael Jordan to Britney Spears – there’s a universal appetite for more on some of the world’s most well-known faces and filmmakers are more […]

5 years ago

A vegan roast – ideal for anyone completely plant-based, or for those just trying to incorporate some more veggies into their daily diet.  Brought to you by a new Irish meatless brand, Thanks Plants is here to take the stress out of Sunday lunch. Fresh off the success of their festive nut roast, the team […]

5 years ago

Picnic season is on the way.  I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again – Irish people are masters of making hay when the suns shines. It’s not often that the weather is good, but when it is, boy do we know how to take full advantage of it. The first whisper of summer […]

5 years ago

Fans have been calling for a tell-all Britney Spears interview for quite some time now, with those calls intensifying in the weeks following the release of a New York Times investigative documentary on the singer. First premiering on US streaming platform Hulu earlier last month, the Framing Britney Spears documentary has caused a renewed interest […]

5 years ago

According to Golden Bake, 20 million jambons were enjoyed by Irish consumers last year – meaning that one jambon was consumed every 1.5 seconds. Today is National Jambon Day (who knew?!) and Golden Bake has confirmed that they’re recruiting for a head jambon taster… a role jambon lovers are likely to describe as their dream […]

5 years ago

Louis Theroux has announced he’ll revisit the Tiger King story, confirming plans for a new documentary centred on its star, one Mr Joe Exotic.  Already having interviewed the former zoo operator back in 2011,  Louis Theroux met up with Joe Exotic at his Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma. Part of the documentary maker’s […]

5 years ago

Celebrating March 17th as best they know how, Hozier and Róisín O teamed up for a very patriotic TikTok duet and it’s made us fierce proud to be Irish.  Paddy’s Day was yesterday which means that our Irish pride is at an all-time high at the moment. Wearing our heritage like a shiny badge of […]

5 years ago

Only back open as of last week, House Limerick is already impressing with their menu – particularly this new Guinness Frappuccino which pays homage to the nation’s favourite pint. Closed since late December last year, House Limerick delighted locals with news of their reopening – getting back down to business just last Friday when they […]

5 years ago

Giving an update as to whether international travel will be possible this summer, Taoiseach Michéal Martin commented that the country still has a “significant journey to go”.  Appearing on CBS over the weekend, presenter Margaret Brennan questioned Michéal Martin on a number of different matters – including whether he expects current travel restrictions to be […]

5 years ago

Calling all Paddys- this one’s for you. Filmmaker Ross O’Callaghan has put a call out for the Paddys of the world to step forward and be part of a new Paddy Irishman photography project. Launched just ahead of St Patrick’s Day, the project aims to highlight the diversity of Irish men in modern Ireland – […]

5 years ago

It may not be Christmas, but Christmas FM has plans to return to the airwaves this week – making a one-day comeback as ‘This is Ireland’ in honour of St Patrick’s Day.  Christmas FM may give the illusion of being a one-trick festive pony but they’re here to prove that they have what it takes […]

5 years ago

Giving an update as to what this week’s weather will pan out like, Met Éireann said that Paddy’s Day will be a “dry and mostly sunny day nationwide”.  It’s not often the sun shines, which makes it all the sweeter when it does… and it sounds like St Patrick has put in a good word […]

5 years ago

For anyone missing the smell of turf on an open fire.  Summers in the bog are one part of my childhood that I don’t miss. Footing turf is damn hard work… work that I’m just not cut out for (sorry dad). That excuse may work for me now, but it was far from accepted when […]

5 years ago

We’re Gaga for this news. Just when ya think you’ve finally completely run out of things to watch, Netflix goes and pulls it out of the bag. Already announcing some of the big titles that will be joining their list of available movies next month – Shrek 1 and 2 just FYI – officials today confirmed […]

5 years ago

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rainfall warning for Donegal, advising locals to expect heavy rain with the potential of surface and river flooding.  Issued as of this morning, the warning is due to remain in place until 3pm tomorrow afternoon. It reads: “Heavy rain at times during the period. Potential for surface and […]

5 years ago

Guinness has plenty in store to mark Paddy’s Day this year, announcing a stacked line-up of performers for their Best of the Pub event next week.  A virtual event organised in honour of our national holiday, as the name suggests, it also aims to celebrate the very best of Irish pub culture. Encouraging people to […]

5 years ago

Last night’s First Dates episode proved to be more of a tear-jerker than people were expecting, with one couple’s tales of loss really moving viewers. Navigating the dating world is tough enough without having to factor loss into the equation. However, eager to find love – despite past heartbreak – one couple left a lasting […]

5 years ago

Closed since late December last year, House Limerick has been keeping awfully quiet on social media… until last week that is, when the team took to Instagram to tease details of a new venture. Accompanying the photo with a very cryptic caption, they didn’t give much away – simply writing: “Something new is coming… Who […]

5 years ago

Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine has been granted approval for use in the European Union.  The European Medicines Agency has given approval for the Johnson & Johnson one shot Covid-19 vaccine to be used within the European Union. The fourth vaccine to be endorsed for use in the EU, its approval follows that of the […]

5 years ago

Giving us all a little hope that the good weather could be making a comeback, Met Éireann has said that Saturday will bring “good sunny spells”… it’s not much, but we’ll take it. Here’s what’s on the cards for the next few days. According to forecasters – “tomorrow will be another day of heavy and […]

5 years ago

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has quelled hopes that hairdressers, barbers and beauty salons will be allowed to reopen at the start of next month, telling the public that they will remain closed until the end of April/start of May at the earliest.  Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast this morning, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar didn’t give much hope that […]

5 years ago

Who doesn’t love a good Easter egg hunt in fairness?! Easter Sunday is just under four weeks away and Cadbury’s has lots planned to celebrate. Announcing details of the Cadbury Worldwide Hide, it’s essentially a virtual Easter egg hunt that anyone (big or small) can partake in. Sign. Us. Up. Easter egg hunts… fun when you’re […]

5 years ago

Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend and while it’s never so much about what you do/buy as it is about pampering your lovely mammy, even something small can mean the world. Many of us may not be able to spend the day itself with our mammies but we can still show we care – albeit from […]

5 years ago

Clearly very excited about this week’s line-up, Graham was quick off the mark to announce who’d be joining him on Friday night’s show. While last week saw the Irish man joined by fellow compatriots Imelda May and actor Adrian Dunbar, this week he’ll welcome a mix of both UK and US guests. First up Saturday […]

5 years ago

Previously saying that the 2021 Olympics will happen ‘with or without Covid‘, it’s since been reported that the Japanese government plans to ban foreign spectators from attending this year’s event. Determined for this year’s Olympics to go ahead, officials have been brainstorming ways that would allow the competition to go ahead in spite of ongoing […]

5 years ago

The country is in for some wild conditions today as Met Éireann has issued not one, but two separate warnings – both advising that strong winds and gusty conditions are to be expected. Yesterday issuing a nationwide status yellow wind warning, forecasters predict that conditions will become “very windy” from this afternoon. In place for […]

5 years ago

What? Where? When? How? Why? The basics when it comes to finding out all you need to know about something and yes, we answer all of ’em below. Here to cure our Tuesday blues, The Great Celebrity Bake Off returns to telly screens tonight. Back with another very impressive line-up of budding star bakers, this […]

5 years ago

Currently raising money for the Irish Cancer Society, Shells Café in Sligo will be donating all proceeds from today’s coffee sales to their fundraising efforts.  Taking to Instagram during the week, owner Jane explained that she’ll be walking 35km a week throughout the month of March. Saying that she would be “super grateful” for any […]

5 years ago

Speaking at a NPHET briefing last night, Professor Philip Nolan commented that the current situation is “twice as precarious” as it was back in December last year, adding that “we need to be immensely careful” when restrictions ease so as to not let virus levels surge again. “We’re at about 500 cases a day now. […]

5 years ago

Animal welfare charity Dogs Trust Ireland received over 170 requests from people looking to surrender their dog since December 26th last year.  While there has been a huge increase in the demand for dogs since the onset of the pandemic, Dogs Trust Ireland has still been inundated with requests from the public looking to surrender […]

5 years ago

Things may be starting to look up as Netflix has confirmed that Shrek 1 and 2 will be landing on the streaming platform next month.  It’s been a hard old slog the past few months and with very little good news to intersperse the doom and gloom, things can feel a little heavy these days. […]

5 years ago

Teaming up with Dress For Success for the initiative, women in business will be able to avail of free headshots this summer.  Today is International Women’s Day. A day dedicated to celebrating all of the incredible women out there – those we know and love, as well as those we may not know personally but […]

5 years ago

Going on so many walks means that we’re all in need of new listening recommendations and these pop-culture podcasts have been great company any time we head out for some fresh air and to get our steps in. Pop-culture makes up the very bones of the content we consume on a daily basis. We’re bombarded […]

5 years ago

Today is a big day for Baz Ashamwy, who is celebrating a milestone occasion with the birth of his first granddaughter.  Taking to Instagram to confirm that he’s officially a granddad, the DIY SOS presenter shared a lovely message to both his daughter and his new granddaughter. “So, Our little girl had a little girl. […]

5 years ago

Always a solid choice for an evening’s entertainment, First Dates Ireland has long been delighting fans with daters’ on-screen antics.  Back on telly boxes once again last night, viewers were particularly taken with one couple who have proven to be quite a hit on Twitter. Known for accommodating daters across quite a wide age bracket, […]

5 years ago

They don’t know that we know they know we know… or do they? Whispers of a Friends reunion have been trickling down through the grapevine for several months now with the cast first confirming it would go ahead back in February of last year. Initially planned for release in May 2020, public health restrictions meant […]

5 years ago

The sister restaurant to the Michelin-starred Loam, Éan has reopened their bakery doors for the first time this year.  New kid on the block, Éan first opened its doors in November of last year. Only just getting into the swing of things, the team took an extended break after Christmas… which ended up lasting far […]

5 years ago

Chocoholics will love the Cadbury’s Paddy Box. Living abroad definitely has its perks, especially if you find yourself somewhere warm and sunny with a sandy beach nearby to make use of on your days off. But,  that being said, there are also certain downfalls that come with the territory – namely limited access to your […]

5 years ago

This year’s Great Celebrity Bake Off promises to be one of its best yet with organisers already revealing a  very impressive set of contestants. Just mere days away from its grand return, the  Great Celebrity Bake Off will premiere on Channel 4 next Tuesday at 8pm and I, for one, can’t wait. Featuring a stacked line-up […]

5 years ago