According to Laura Whitmore, there are many ways to escape the negativity some people experience on social media. Created by humanitarians, activists and social entrepreneurs Craig and Marc Kielburger, the WE Movement offers people the resources they need to help them create positive social change not only in their communities but around the world. WE […]

7 years ago

Brod the Bernese Mountain Dog has melted hearts across Ireland and the UK. William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are in Ireland at the moment, having touched down at Dublin Airport yesterday afternoon. Keen to please locals during their stay, the duo started things off on the right foot – arriving kitted […]

7 years ago

Surf’s up, dudes. Grab your wetsuits and head to Clare as the Doolin Surfest is set to return at the end of this month. Back for a second run, the festival celebrates the passion and talent of Ireland’s surfing community. Classed as a surf, music and film festival, organisers have an exhilarating programme planned for […]

7 years ago

Easter Sunday can’t come quick enough. Falling on Sunday, April 12th this year, Easter Sunday is still 39 days away. An eternity for anyone partaking in Lent, especially those who have decided to give up chocolate and have to stare at their Easter eggs until then. Though I’ve attempted to wean myself off the stuff […]

7 years ago

Talk about the royal treatment, eh? Irish people have a love affair with Supermac’s, Galwegians in particular – the first Supermac’s restaurant was in Galway after all. Opened in Ballinasloe back in 1978, our love for the fast-food chain has only grown stronger over time and it’s now as much a part of Irish culture […]

7 years ago

Think of lunchtime and you think of sandwiches. They’re a staple that have stood the test of time, becoming part and parcel of our daily diets. One might expect that the standard sambo would get a bit monotonous after a while, but with so many fillings and ways to switch it up, it’s actually very […]

7 years ago

Maura confirmed the news on her Instagram. Ex-Love Island stars Maura Higgins and Curtis Pritchard have confirmed news of a breakup, announcing that they have decided to part ways after eight months of dating. Fans have been sceptical as to whether the couple were still together for some time now, noting that the twosome hadn’t […]

7 years ago

The Galway International Arts Festival 2020 is set to be a big one. English indie rock group, the Kaiser Chiefs, have just been confirmed for a headline gig at this years Galway International Arts Festival… and we predict a riot. Drawing influences from new wave and punk rock music of the 70s and 80s, their […]

7 years ago

Foodies and art connoisseurs will love this one. Popular Sligo café Baker Boys has teamed up with Irish artist Lorna Watkins to curate a special four-course supper club menu inspired by her artwork. Known for her loose and experimental style, Lorna will be unveiling her solo exhibition in Baker Boys on Friday, March 20th. Her […]

7 years ago

Which would you choose; beans or hoops? Heinz is putting a very divisive question to the public – whether you prefer beans or hoops on your toast. And it’s proving to be quite a difficult choice… so much so that now they’re trying to make ‘Boopz’ a thing. What the heck are ‘Boopz’ I hear […]

7 years ago

Fresh off a European tour with the Jonas Brothers, Picture This show no signs of slowing down just yet. Popular Irish band Picture This has just revealed the support acts ready to perform alongside them this summer. Set to play gigs in Cork, Malahide and Belfast this summer, the foursome will be joined by Ella Eyre […]

7 years ago

The music video for All My Friends has been released. Dermot Kennedy has dropped the music video for his song All My Friends and it’s set at Electric Picnic. The video tells the story of two friends as they live out their EP dreams. It starts by showing the girls attempting to set up their […]

7 years ago

Bunsen has done it again. Not their first time to be included on such lists, Bunsen is a firm favourite when it comes to finding good burgers in Dublin. Often named as being some of the country’s finest, they ranked very highly in the ‘Best Burgers In Europe‘ list for 2020 coming in at number […]

7 years ago

Yurt City will return for a second run this summer. Following on from its debut success last year, Yurt City will return to Co. Offaly for a second run this August… even extending to a two-day camping festival. Curated by DJ duo Boots & Kats, the boutique intimate gathering gives music fans the chance to […]

7 years ago

Palas will host a Parasite themed supper club this month. Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite has taken the world by storm, since its historic win at the Oscars earlier this month. One of the top winning films of the night, it was also the first foreign-language film ever to win Best Picture in the Oscars’ 92-year […]

7 years ago

The green movement has spread to Donegal. A zero-waste and sustainable coffee shop, Simply Green is the brainchild of Fiona McIntrye. Originally from Skerries, Fiona returned to her father’s hometown of Ballyshannon where she opened Simply Green – Donegal’s first zero-waste and sustainable coffee shop. The cafe’s produce is supplied either by Fiona’s family White […]

7 years ago

Galway has been hit by floods once again. The west coast of Ireland is suffering following heavy rainfall, with the effects of recent stormy weather being most evident in Galway. No stranger to flooding, Galway has been hit hard on more than one occasion by bad weather. Photos uploaded online show the extent of the […]

7 years ago

Stall the ball – the Hastings Everglades Hotel has launched a brand new Derry Girls inspired experience. Fans of the hit series Derry Girls can now unleash their inner Michelle thanks to the launch of a new tour package experience at the Hastings Everglades Hotel. Fancy walking in the footsteps of Erin, Michelle or the […]

7 years ago

Winter Love Island will come to a close this evening. The first series of the winter edition of Love Island draws to a close today, with the finale set to air on Virgin Media at 9pm this evening. Things got underway six weeks ago back in January when 12 new islanders entered the South African […]

7 years ago

The internet is a wild and wonderful place and sometimes you stumble upon something so great that you ponder how you ever got by without it. This is one of those times. There’s loads of talk nowadays about filling your social media only with things that make you smile. Well, the Instagram account Irish Celebs […]

7 years ago

The Hike Life is about to go international. Rozanna Purcell has announced plans to bring her popular hiking group The Hike Life on tour, revealing this morning that the first international trip will be overseas to mainland Europe. Avid followers of Roz and her lifestyle blog, Natural Born Feeder, will know all about The Hike […]

7 years ago

Today marks the last day of the festival, but judging by the past few days’ antics, the fun is far from over yet. TedFest is in full swing out on Inis Mor at the minute – coinciding with neighbouring Galway’s reign as the European Capital of Culture, this year’s event was aptly named the Craggy […]

7 years ago

Let the fiesta begin. Today is National Margarita Day, which got us thinking about good Mexican grub – specifically, where to find it in Galway. I go through phases where tacos, burritos, quesadillas are literally all I want to eat. As for guac? Well, that’s a shopping list staple. Most times I attempt making my […]

7 years ago

This is brand new information. You know that episode where everyone goes to see Monica at the YMCA diner? And they keep putting money in the machine so she has to get up on the counter and perform? Well, this is exactly like that, except much much better. Last year Bord Gais announced that Friends! […]

7 years ago

Free food holds a special place in our hearts. We’ve been harping on about Pancake Tuesday for days now, which should tell you just how excited we are for it to finally arrive. I think every day of the week should have a food assigned to it – Bagel Monday, Pancake Tuesday, Wings Wednesday, Spice […]

7 years ago

There’s nowhere quite like Galway on a sunny summer’s day. Granted, those sunny days are few and far between, but that’s probably why they’re so special. People throng the streets all hoping to soak up that much needed Vitamin D. Shop Street is mobbed, as is Quay Street and good luck trying to find a […]

7 years ago

Kindness goes a long way. Anyone who knows me, and probably anyone who doesn’t-I harp on about it enough, knows that I love my coffee. I’m somewhat of a Lorelai Gilmore when it comes to the stuff. My morning wouldn’t be complete without a cup (or two or three) of the Gods’ brew. In fact, […]

7 years ago

The Kardashians have given their seal of approval. Hairstylist to the stars, Andrew Fitzsimons, is launching his new line of hair care products next week and it seems that the Kardashians are fans. A collaboration between the Dublin native and Penneys, the new Andrew Fitzsimons X Primark line includes everything from shampoos and conditioners to […]

7 years ago

All six core stars of the original cast of the hit TV show Friends have all signed on for a reunion special. Talk of a  Friends reunion has been floating around for what seems like years at this point, but to be honest, we never thought it was going to actually happen. Until now that […]

7 years ago

Pancake Tuesday is almost upon us. One of the best days of the year, it’s up there with the likes of Christmas for me.  Paying homage to the humble pancake in all its glory – it’s no secret that I’m a fan. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that pancakes are my […]

7 years ago

No guarantees it will transform you into one of the Kardashians, but sure it’s worth a try. Irish people have a love affair with Penneys, one that doesn’t look like it’s about to end any time soon. And there’s nothing that excites us more than hearing that a product celebs use is going to be […]

7 years ago

Tayto crisps are about as inherently Irish as you can get. We’re a nation that love our spuds, in all shapes and sizes; be they boiled, mashed, roasted or in crisp form. Speaking of which, Tayto has just launched two new limited-edition flavours – adding Bacon & Cabbage and Beef Stew to the mix. Nothing […]

7 years ago

Movie bingo, brunch and bottomless G+T’s? What did we do to deserve such an event? Known for their quirky get-togethers (they often put on doggy friendly movie screenings and the like), Palas Galway is keeping the momentum going with a boozy movie bingo brunch. Combining three of our favourite things – they’ll be mixing all the […]

7 years ago

Organisers have announced the next wave of acts for Sea Sessions. Fresh off the back of their win for “Best Festival Tech Team” at the 2020 IMRO Awards, Sea Sessions organisers have just revealed the day-by-day line-up for the festival. Firmly established as Ireland’s number one rap act, Versatile will take to the stage on […]

7 years ago

The Brit Awards 2020 took place last night, with the whole ceremony streaming live on Virgin Media Three. The 40th edition of the Brit Awards, the ceremony was hosted by UK funnyman Jack Whitehall – his third time to step into the hosting role – and there were more than a few memorable moments on […]

7 years ago

It looks like quiet beach holidays are out, and active adventure holidays are in. According to research carried out by travel specialists Travel Counsellors, adventure tourism was the biggest trend for those booking holidays in January of this year. Activities such as trekking, safari, skiing and surfing saw a dramatic rise in popularity. Releasing their annual […]

7 years ago

A clever name if we do say so ourselves. Anyone well versed in the running and athletics world has probably heard of the Ironman competitions. Well, the Inis Iron Meain is the Irish take on it. Now in its 17th year, the annual Inis Iron Meain takes place on Inis Meain – who’d have guessed […]

7 years ago

Nine Crows are heading South. The proud owners of three Dublin stores, Nine Crows has revealed that they will be heading to Cork next week for one day only. Hardly long enough but better than nothing, that’s for sure. Organised in collaboration with the UCC Fashion Society, Nine Crows will set up shop on campus […]

7 years ago

Pancakes are my lifeblood. Seriously, they’re up there as one of my favourite things in the world. Partly because they’re so tasty, partly because they’re so easy to make and require minimal ingredients and partly because they’re so adaptable – sweet or savoury, you can also eat them at any time of the day. Sunday […]

7 years ago

A third date has been added due to phenomenal demand. Dermot Kennedy is a hot commodity, with tickets to his gigs selling out in record time. Last year saw the Irish singer play two gigs at the 3Arena just before Christmas. As expected, tickets flew off the shelves, selling out the venue with ease. Bowing […]

7 years ago

Cork teenager Allie Sherlock has caught the attention of Justin Bieber himself. 14-year-old Allie Sherlock got a huge boost on social media yesterday in the form of a shoutout from Mr Justin Bieber himself. A regular busker on the streets of Dublin, her social media is filled with videos of her renditions of popular songs. […]

7 years ago

Valentine’s Day has come and gone for another year, but the dating needn’t stop there. No one spoke up about their secret love for you?  No matter -pick yourself up, dust off the cobwebs and get back on the horse. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8W2EFpHRjw/ Modern dating is a bit of a minefield, to say the least (the very […]

7 years ago

The winners of the Georgina Campbell Irish Breakfast Awards have been announced. Breakfast joints across the country were in the running for the Georgina Campbell Irish Breakfast Awards, all hoping to take home the gold. Now in their fourth year, the awards are organised in association with Fáilte Ireland and honour the country’s best brekkie […]

7 years ago

100 per cent of the proceeds will go to MIND, a charity working to provide support for anyone experiencing mental health problems. Love Island star Molly Mae is honouring her late friend by giving back to those in need – today announcing that she will be donating 100 per cent of the proceeds from her […]

7 years ago

Teaming up to put their “thinking CAP” on, the initiative aims to make conversation key and ease the daily struggle for anyone suffering from communication difficulties. Tribe Hospitality Group has designed and launched a new communication friendly menu to make the ordering process that bit easier for anyone with communication difficulties. Part of their Communications […]

7 years ago

A celebration of innovation, creativity and of course, Cork, Design Pop will return later this year for a second run. Design Pop, Cork’s design and food festival will return for a second run later this year following on from a hugely successful debut in Spring 2019. Bringing together six top Irish designers, they have teamed […]

7 years ago

RTE has confirmed the news that Brendan O’Connor will take over the mid-morning slot previously headed by Marian Finucane. Brendan O’Connor has been named as the new presenter for the RTE Radio morning show. According to the RTE website, he’ll present a two-hour programme on RTE Radio one starting in mid-March. Leaving his current role […]

7 years ago

It may be Valentine’s Day but I wasn’t ready for this. Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust is responsible for finding forever families for doggos across the country. Hoping to use love day to their advantage, they have come up with a clever way to grab people’s attention… by creating lonely hearts profiles for […]

7 years ago

This sounds insanely cool. Silent Light is an art installation taking place in Derry…on the edge of a cliff. Yes, really. A collaboration between National Trust Northern Ireland And JAMESPLUMB, Silent Light is a light installation and dark sky experience at Downhill Demesne and Mussenden Temple. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8HhUBeh_yp/ Visitors are led along a silent walk to […]

7 years ago

Billie Eilish has joined the ranks of a long list of other Bond girls…ish. The new theme song for the James Bond movie was released this morning. Sang by Billie Eilish, the song shares its name with the movie. Entitled No Time To Die it joins the ranks of an extensive list of other Bond […]

7 years ago