Only the Irish could be proud to claim poitín, one of the strongest alcohols around, as their own. Before there was whiskey, there was poitín; the original Irish spirit. Having first been made by Irish monks in the 6th century, you could say drinking it is a religious experience. Though with some brews boasting an […]

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The ‘New to You’ Designer Fashion Sale will return to the RDS on November 10 for all your fashion and bargain hunting needs. Now in its eight-year, it’s a highlight on the fashion calendar, drawing the crowds for its pre-loved bits and designer offerings. Amongst this year’s treasures are a Louise Kennedy cream 100 percent […]

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One of the Seven Wonders of the World and over 600 years old, but Machu Picchu has only been fully wheelchair accessible for a few months. Wheelchair users can now join the masses and take in the sights at the ancient Incan ruins, all thanks to a new tour set up by travel company Wheel […]

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Job hunting is not a fun hobby. It’s stressful and tiring and requires your undivided attention and commitment. But maybe there’s another way… TwitterDublin has launched an online competition called #OneTweetCV today, encouraging people to share their CV in a unique way – through one Tweet. https://twitter.com/TwitterDublin/status/1183654241694601221 Gone are the days when job seekers were […]

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Fáilte Ireland will invest a record €6.64 million euro in a new tourist attraction to be housed at Galway’s Spanish Arch. The biggest investment to date, it will see the Galway City Museum given a new lease of life and be rebranded as the Atlantic Museum Galway. Visitors will get the chance to learn about […]

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We all know the glory of a pub crawl and now there is a beer mile. Happening October 17 as part of Corktoberfest, there will be a number of pubs and bars partaking in the festivities. Amongst the beers on offer will be Erdinger Octoberfest, Erdinger Dunkel Weiss, Fischer’s Hell, Krombacher Pilsner and Krombacher Kellerbier. […]

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Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock the last few days, you’re sure to be familiar with the whole ‘Vardy Gate’ scandal. But let me catch you up just in case. Basically, Coleen Rooney released a statement online in which she detailed how she set up a trap to determine who amongst her ‘friends’ was […]

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The Galway Races has confirmed that it will host a three-day festival over the bank holiday weekend (October 26 to 28). Returning for a second year, the standout event is sure to be the Race In Pink fundraising day in aid of breast cancer research. Last year’s festival raised over €95,000 for The National Breast […]

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Having been invited to stay overnight at Clontarf Castle, I was lucky enough to get the full hotel experience. The rooms are every bit as stunning as you’d expect, just LOOK at those beds. And though I made full use of the espresso machine, sleeping comfortably was not an issue. If it’s good enough for […]

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Clothes shopping and sustainability seem like two things that shouldn’t go together, and yet 53 Degrees North and Columbia have found a way to make it work. Hoping to cut down on the percentage of garments that end up in landfill, they have come together to offer customers 20% discount on new season Columbia when […]

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Marvel Universe Live! is touring Ireland with its live arena stunt show this November. Think guardians of the galaxy, superheroes, villains; the works. Featuring an all-new storyline as well as never before seen characters, there will be an epic battle of good versus evil. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1DgUk0jQ_l/ Hitting 10 cities across the UK and Ireland, all the […]

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Summer may be music festival season, but autumn is film festival season. The IndieCork Festival is in full swing in the Rebel County, having launched over the weekend. Now in its seventh year, it’s the largest short-film festival in Ireland and this year’s line-up promises to be the biggest yet. There’s a whole list of […]

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Singletons, if you’re looking to couple up for the cold then listen up because Big7 Travel has just released the official list of the 50 Best Cities in Europe For Singles 2019. The list, compiled using data from Eurostat, individual country Census statistics, dating app usage and the results of a survey of singles across […]

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Downward Dog into Wine Drinking Pose. Alma Murray, of Yoga With Alma, is hosting a yoga class followed by an organic wine tasting down in Cork this Saturday. So clear your schedules. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CyuZ4o1jI/ Exercising is definitely made that bit easier with the promise of tasty treats after. Some may say it negates the exercise, I […]

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Irish restaurants are getting the international acclaim they deserve with five of the country’s best being added to the 2020 edition of the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland. Launching the guide at an awards ceremony in London yesterday, establishments in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Belfast were recognised for their contributions to the blossoming Irish […]

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October 6 marked World Noodle Day, and I can’t quite believe that I let it slip by uncelebrated. A steaming bowl of noodles on a cold autumn day sounds positively dreamy. If I were in Galway, I would most definitely be marking the occasion with a trip to Xi’an Street Food. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ynenlncms/ Centrally located on […]

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Irish hospitality and charm are renowned all over the world, and two of the country’s finest resorts have just gone to prove why. Winning big at the Conde Nast Traveler annual Readers’ Choice Awards, Adare Manor in Co. Limerick and Dromoland Castle Hotel and Country Estate in Co. Clare were named amongst the world’s top […]

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Sometimes you hear of an idea so good that you wonder how you ever got by without it. This is such an idea. The icing on top though is that it’s the brainchild of three Northern Irish sisters. Lynsey, Leah and Sarah from Belfast saw a huge gap in the market and decided to combine […]

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It’s 25 years to the day since Riverdance first performed at the Point Theatre, and to celebrate they’re planning a very special show at the 3Arena. Starting out as a Eurovision interval act, Riverdance wowed the world with their dancing and showmanship. And they’ve continued to captivate audiences ever since. The 25th Anniversary Show is […]

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Storm Lorenzo may not seem to be all that bad at the minute, but oftentimes our furry friends can sense things that we humans cannot. No one wants to see their little pal shaking like Scooby-Doo, least of all those at Pedigree . Hoping to help you soothe your four-legged friends, they’ve made the perfect […]

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The recipients of the Bib Gourmand Awards have just been announced and five Irish restaurants are amongst the winners this year. Awarded by Michelin, the Bib Gourmand Awards highlight places that offer “exceptionally good food at moderate prices”. Restaurants must offer a three-course meal for under €40 to be eligible for the award. The Irish […]

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Josh Pray has just discovered the glory of a Tayto crisp sandwich. About bloody time, says you. And having already proclaimed his love for Hurling, Gaelic, Camogie and even The Script, it should come as no surprise that he’s a big fan of this too. Taking to YouTube, Pray uploaded a video singing the praises […]

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There is nothing more glorious than a takeaway. Always a good idea; be it midweek to help you over the Wednesday slump, for so-called filthy Fridays (a lunchtime staple at the Lovin offices), or at the weekend to cure one hell of a hangover. https://www.instagram.com/p/B26_05nH-9a/ The only way to stop hanger in its tracks. We […]

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A nice gesture, but it seems their facts might be wrong. An Post has just unveiled a new set of commemorative stamps at a special event at the GPO today. Drummer Brian Downey was on hand for the launch of the stamps, which were released as a tribute to the iconic band on their 50th […]

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There’s a certain sense of satisfaction in picking your own food. Especially when it comes to picking your own pumpkin; that comes with an added element of fun. If you’re hellbent on getting your hands dirty and putting in the hard work, then the farm at Alright Pumpkin will sort you right out. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpeawsyncXy/ Growing […]

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Fancy getting tashed? Maria Tashed that is. Let me catch you up. Celebrity jewellery designer and body piercing expert Maria Tash will open two new Irish pop-up locations later this month. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3F7wDMlbvb/ The Tash team will take up residency in pop-ups at Brown Thomas in Cork and Limerick respectively. They’ll be on hand to help […]

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The food festivals just keep rolling out, and I’m not complaining. The latest being Guinness 232C which is bringing one of the country’s top chefs to Cork City this month. The two-day food and beer experience will take up residence in Deep South on October 11 and 12. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3HN33Doc8z/ Chef Christine Walsh is set to […]

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Charlotte Tilbury is one of the world’s top makeup artists and has a cult following of devoted product fans. The beauty guru will be coming to Brown Thomas in Cork on October 19. Hosting a live masterclass instore as part of the BT Style Summit series, she’ll be on hand to answer all your burning […]

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The Take Me To Church crooner has announced that he has been working with Global Citizen on a new podcast series. Describing the experience as “enlightening and inspiring”, the series is called Cry Power and will see Hozier sit down with a host of different people and chat about how they sought to change the […]

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Extinction Rebellion is in the midst of putting together their next plan of action, this time to tackle the Irish Government’s attempts to build a Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminal in Shannon. The idea is to import fracked gas from North America to be used in Ireland or sold on to Europe. According to a […]

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I think it’s fair to say that young Ava has had a whirlwind day so far. In a video posted to the FAI twitter page, Ava can be seen reacting to the news that she has been chosen as a mascot for the upcoming Ireland versus Ukraine game. 📽️ WATCH | Moment young @clondalkincelt player […]

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Sir Elton John has just announced extra dates on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, including another date at the 3Arena. The singing superstar will bring his show to Dublin next December and has decided to stay another day, due to phenomenal demand for tickets. Along with the previously announced gig on December 4 2020, […]

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In a list released by Lonely Planet today, Dublin has ranked amongst the top 18 cheapest cities for cultural breaks this October. Now I know what you’re thinking; Dublin…cheap? Well, while certain things (*read coffee) are certainly not cheap, the city’s cultural attractions are amongst some of the only free ones in Europe. The Cost […]

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Do you ever feel like calling it quits and moving to an abandoned island? If you answered yes to this, then you’re in luck because Irish property company DNG Dorian have a listing to allow for just that. The property comes with two cottages, with six-bedrooms between them. Unfortunately, the lighthouse is not part of […]

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The little town of Glaslough in Co Monaghan has only gone and won the double whammy. Not only has it been named as Ireland’s tidiest town, but it is also Ireland’s tidiest village as well. Competing against a record number of entrants this year, Glaslough beat over 900 other entrants to come out on top. […]

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Donegal woman Ruby Druce just paid a visit to her local cinema, for the first time in over 80 years. And it seems she enjoyed it so much that she told friends to make sure to bring her to the sequel. Ruby’s last trip to the cinema was in the 1940s when she cycled from […]

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About Time is one of my absolute favourite movies, partly because it introduced me to the absolute banger that is Il Mondo by Jimmy Fontana and partly because I adore the father-son dynamic between Domhnall Gleeson and Bill Nighy. That aside, every time I rewatch the movie (which is probably more often than is recommended), […]

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The Macnas parade is a highlight on the Galway events calendar and sees the city fill up with locals and visitors from farther afield, all hoping to get a piece of the action. Taking place Sunday, October 27, over 70,000 people are expected to attend. Hard to believe Galway’s cobbles can support so many feet. […]

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Most of my extracurricular activities revolve around food and as you all know, I’m a big fan of a food festival. Especially one involving boxty. Boxty was always a staple in my house growing up, so I was shook when I got to college and people didn’t know what it was. What sheltered lives they […]

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Douglas Street’s (free) day of fun. Autumnfest 2019, a celebration of the unique “village within a city” that is Douglas Street, is set to kick off down in the Rebel County today. #AutumnFest is a coming! Sunday the 29th of September on #DouglasStreet Cme see what we have to offer….it's gooood! #villageinthecity #livemusic #food #heritage […]

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If you’re looking to amp up your fitness routine, this is for you. The Fota Fitness Mega Bootcamp is a one-day fitness extravaganza that is bound to whip you into shape fairly lively. Taking place October 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fota Island Fitness and Fota Island Adventure have come together to put […]

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There’s no denying that Father Ted is an absolutely iconic piece of Irish television. It taught us the difference between near and far away, showed us how to execute a peaceful protest successfully, and of course, reiterated that there’s always something to be said for another mass. Not to mention it introduced us to Fr […]

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We may not have won the rugby, but we’re certainly winning when it comes to the top islands to visit in the world. The list, compiled by Big7 Travel, used votes from readers, aggregated scores from social media and contributions from their editorial team to rank the so-called 50 Best Islands In The World. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1bG65uDEcB/ […]

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Ireland’s near-perfect Rugby World Cup campaign has been capsized by Japan. After a very strong win over Scotland in Yokohama last Sunday, the odds looked to be in Ireland’s favour but unfortunately, it was not so this weekend. UNBELIEVABLE! On home turf, Japan have achieved an incredible win over Ireland! Shizuoka is rocking! FT: Japan […]

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The brand-new Museum of Modern Literature (MoLI) opened in Dublin for the first time on Culture Night and has been welcoming visitors ever since. Celebrating Ireland’s rich literary heritage, the museum pays tribute to some of the greats. From Samuel Beckett and Sally Rooney to W.B. Yeats and Bram Stoker, there’s a generous mix of […]

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Yulefest Kilkenny is putting sustainability at the forefront of the festivities this year. Together with social enterprise ReCreate Ireland and four-time Oscar-nominated Kilkenny-based animation company Cartoon Saloon, they’ll transform selected shopfronts in Kilkenny into magical storyboards all through the use of recycled material. ReCreate Ireland will curate the creation of shop window display pieces with […]

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Leo Varadkar seems to be living the American dream and posted a snap of himself with US talk show host Jimmy Fallon. The Taoiseach is over in Hollywood as part of efforts to double the size of the Irish film industry in the next five years. Set to engage in meetings with executives from online […]

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Guinness launched the full programme of events for the 42nd annual Cork Jazz Festival yesterday evening. One of the longest-running events on the Irish music calendar, it will return to the Rebel county this October bank holiday (October 24 to 28). Headliner acts announced for the weekend include Booka Brass Band, 14-time Grammy nominee Kurt […]

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Perfect for a girls’ weekend away. Did you know that Donegal was named the ‘Coolest Place on the Planet’ by National Geographic Traveller in 2017? Well now you do and you should most definitely add it to your Irish travel bucket list. And why not make a whole trip of it and start off with […]

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The Dingle Food Festival returns this October for more food-fuelled fun. Housed in the seaside fishing town of Dingle, once hailed ‘the most beautiful place on earth’ by National Geographic, it’s every bit as picturesque as it sounds. https://www.instagram.com/p/B16Af4Ro0Yl/ The festival which takes place on 4-6 October, is one of the best weekends of the […]

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