This video of two little lads loling over a bottle Lucozade will brighten your whole day. Who loves orange soda? Judging by this video, these little lads certainly do though it’s sparked quite a ferocious debate online as to what the drink is actually called. Fiercely loyal to the “high glucose rocket fuel”, Irish people […]

6 years ago

Big Al’s drive-thru has opened at Semple Stadium in Thurles. Exciting times down in Co. Tipp as Thurles has gotten its first-ever drive-thru. Now open at Semple Stadium, Big Al’s drive-thru aims to make use of an otherwise empty arena. With Semple Stadium closed for sporting purposes for the foreseeable future, Stadium Director David Morgan […]

6 years ago

Ask Irish people what they’re missing these days and Penneys is guaranteed to make the list – it may not be the first or second thing mentioned but it’s definitely in the top 10 and there are more than a few sad shoppers around the country eagerly waiting for them to reopen their doors. Rumours […]

6 years ago

James Corden challenged Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones to a chemistry test and the resulting video makes for quite an entertaining watch. Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones were guests on The Late Late Show with James Corden this week. Filming the show from his garage, the Normal People stars joined James via video call chatting […]

6 years ago

Sia has just reshared Paul Mescal’s cover of her song Chandelier and he’s fangirling ever so slightly. The breakout star of the past few weeks, Paul Mescal has been melting hearts around the world with his portrayal of Connell Waldron in Normal People. Enjoying, what can only be described as a meteoric rise to fame, the […]

6 years ago

The beloved Clare restaurant, The Little Fox in Ennistymon, has broken the news that they will not be reopening in the future. A popular spot with locals and tourists alike, The Little Fox in Ennistymon, Co. Clare has grown a loyal following over the years. Run by chef Niamh Fox the place has a reputation […]

6 years ago

Good news for Galwegians as The Dough Bros are back. You can’t go wrong with Italian food and you absolutely can’t go wrong with a Neapolitan pizza from Dough Bros. The best pizza this side of Italy, The Dough Bros have reopened their doors to serve up tasty pies to the good people of Galway… […]

6 years ago

Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan has weighed in on whether international travel will be possible this summer. Dr Tony Holohan has responded to questions on whether Irish people will be able to travel abroad this July, saying that he does not envisage it to be feasible. The comments come after Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary […]

6 years ago

Leo Varadkar was on Today FM this morning to clear up and discuss a number of different topics – saying that he is “confident” the country will move into phase one on May 18th. Speaking to Dermot and Dave on Today FM, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told listeners that he is “confident” that things will […]

6 years ago

Hamilton, the beloved Broadway musical, is coming to Disney+ this summer… 15 months ahead of schedule. Broadway musical Hamilton is top of the list for many when it comes to shows they want to see on the stage. Just try to get your hands on tickets and you’ll see what I mean… they’re notoriously hard […]

6 years ago

Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to the country’s nurses on International Nurses’ Day. Today marks International Nurses’ Day, an international day celebrated around the world on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. Originally celebrated in honour of her birthday, the day doubles as a way to mark honour the contributions that nurses make to […]

6 years ago

The cast of The Office reunited over Zoom to recreate that famous dance scene. Part of his new YouTube show, Some Good News, John Krasinski rallied up his friends from The Office to give one newlywed couple a special surprise. Big fans of the whole Dunder Mifflin gang, John proposed to his now-wife Susan in […]

6 years ago

Yes, folks, Electric Picnic 2020 has been cancelled. Organisers have today confirmed the news that we all knew was coming – that Electric Picnic will not go ahead this September. And while we may have been expecting such an announcement, we’re a little bit devastated all the same… ok a lot bit devastated. Updating ticket […]

6 years ago

Amy Huberman has joined the ranks of all the rest – shouting her praise for the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People from the rooftops… or rather raving about it online. Everyone and their mother is watching Normal People these days. From James Corden to Kourtney Kardashian to our own Niall Horan and now […]

6 years ago

A talented actor and comedian, Seinfeld star Jerry Stiller has passed away from natural causes at the age of 92. American actor and comedian Jerry Stiller has passed away, with his son Ben Stiller confirming the news on Twitter this morning. Fans have been sharing their favourite memories of the star online since hearing the […]

6 years ago

Responding to a fan on Twitter, Dermot Kennedy shared some words of wisdom on overcoming stubbornness and fixing the things that “need fixing”. It’s no secret that Irish people have a love affair with Dermot Kennedy, with his music enjoying particular success in recent weeks thanks to  a stunning performance on the Late Late Show… […]

6 years ago

Legendary actor Jerry Stiller has passed away from natural causes at the age of 92. A talented comedian and actor, tributes have been flooding in for Jerry Stiller since news of his passing broke this morning. Boasting a career that spanned almost seven decades, the star was arguably best known for his roles in Seinfeld […]

6 years ago

“My heart is broken.” Irish singer-songwriter Imelda May has posted a touching tribute to her dog and best friend Alfie after his passing. Sharing a number of photos of Alfie to her Instagram, Imelda accompanied it with an emotional message to her furry pal: “My heart is broken. My darling Alfie is gone from us. […]

6 years ago

A decision has been made to defer the Leaving Certificate this summer, offering students a system of Calculated Grades instead. Minister for Education Joe McHugh has today confirmed that Leaving Cert exams, due to take place later this summer, will be deferred – with students being offered a system of calculated grades instead. The new […]

6 years ago

Normal People has no shortage of supporters but James Corden has just marked himself as somewhat of a superfan, lavishing praise on the series and dubbing the the “best show” he’s watched in a long time. The long-awaited TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People premiered late last month and it’s been setting tongues wagging […]

6 years ago

Rumours that Penneys would be reopening early began circulating this week after a fake message from the retailer was shared online. Bearing the signature Penneys lettering across the top, the statement claimed that there was “good news for Penneys fans”, saying that the popular chain would reopen as early as June 8th. Coinciding with phase […]

6 years ago

Irish skies were lit up by the last supermoon of 2020 last night, with it due to make its final appearance tonight. People all across the country had their heads turned upward last night, eyes peeled for the last supermoon of 2020. Occurring when a full moon coincides with perigee, a term used to describe […]

6 years ago

Chris O’Dowd has taken to Twitter to express his feelings on the ‘floor is lava’ game and I think it’s safe to say he’s not a fan. Isolation is hard enough, add a few restless kiddies to the mix and well, let’s just say you’d be well within your rights to feel overwhelmed. Which is […]

6 years ago

Founding members of the charity Brighter Communities Worldwide, Maria Kidney and her husband Martin Ballantyne have decided to forgo repatriation home to Ireland – opting to stay in Kenya where their services are needed most. Life has been tough the past few weeks, for everyone, but if there’s one thing I can take solace in […]

6 years ago

Ireland by playing cards: The pocket-sized memento that will tide you over until your next trip to Galway. It’s no secret I’m missing Galway something terrible. In fact, I wrote an article about 10 simple Galway pleasures I’m missing and doing so left me a big nostalgic mess dreaming about my next jaunt down Shop […]

6 years ago

Ah, remember Twilight? I don’t know about you but the Twilight saga made up a good portion of my teen years. I read the books, I watched the movies, I tried (and failed miserably) to learn Bella’s lullaby on the piano. The 2000s were marked by a weird obsession with all things vampires and werewolves […]

6 years ago

An image showing a map of Ireland and each county’s motto has popped up online and we’re as puzzled now as we were when it first surfaced. The image first appeared online back in 2018 but it’s caught our attention once again having been reshared on Twitter. We sort of forgot that county mottos were […]

6 years ago

Leo Varadkar addressed the nation on Friday evening, updating the public on the proposed roadmap for lifting lockdowns and easing the current restrictions in place against Covid-19. Extending the lockdown for a further two weeks until May 18th, An Taoiseach gave details of a five-stage plan that will be used to reopen the country. Pubs, […]

6 years ago

Laura Whitmore confirmed the news on her Instagram this morning. Speculation over whether  Love Island would go-ahead this year has been rife for weeks, with ITV bosses assuring fans that they were doing all they could to try and make it happen. But it looks like it’s not to be as Laura Whitmore confirmed that […]

6 years ago

Niall Horan has weighed in on Normal People – and he’s a fan. Normal People premiered on TV screens around the world last week and it’s been all people can talk about ever since. Tiger King hype has quickly been replaced with all things Connell and Marianne and fans are positively obsessed with the screen […]

6 years ago

Creative Kids is a new documentary on RTE, focused on creativity and the Arts in primary and secondary schools around Ireland. Parents all across the country have praised the documentary since it aired last night, hailing it “a wonderful initiative” and a fantastic way to inspire young minds. An initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme, […]

6 years ago

Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande have revealed that they’ll release a charity single next week and they want fans to submit clips for the music video. Teaming up for a good cause, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande have come together to release new music. Titled Stuck With U, the song is in partnership with the […]

6 years ago

Rage Against The Machine has updated fans on the status of their upcoming tour – which includes a stop-off at Electric Picnic. Irish fans went into overdrive earlier this year at the news that Rage Against The Machine would be making a stop off at Stradbally, Co. Laois. Part of their Public Service Announcement tour, […]

6 years ago

PSA: There’s a Rita’s pizza pop-up now in Cork. Dubliners will know the glory of a pizza from Rita’s and now Cork folk will too as the rumours are true and Rita’s has made its grand return to the Rebel County – in the form of a pizza pop-up at Crawford & Co. Teasing the […]

6 years ago

Easy like a Sunday morning flea market. There’s a virtual flea market happening today and it’s just the ticket if you’ve been missing your weekend tradition of thrifting. Run by Alternative Dublin, Good Vibrationz, Art Collective and Drink & Draw, the flea market hopes to give small artisan creators a platform through which they can exhibit […]

6 years ago

Paul Mescal has shared the playlist he made to help him prepare for the role of Connell in Normal People and there are some bangers in there. Paul Mescal is the name on everyone’s lips at the moment thanks to his portrayal of the male lead, Connell, in Normal People. Having hit TV screens across […]

6 years ago

Leo Varadkar has revealed that hairdressers and barbers won’t reopen until July at the earliest. An Taoiseach has updated the public on the roadmap for reopening the country, announcing that measures will be eased on a phased basis set to begin on May 18th. While Leo Varadkar delivered the news that many were already expecting […]

6 years ago

Organisers have updated festivalgoers on the status of this summer’s plans – and it’s not good news. A highlight on Galway’s summer calendar of events, people flock to the City of Tribes for the Galway International Arts Festival each year. However, with the country on lockdown the past few weeks, plans for this summer’s festival […]

6 years ago

Zach Braff has paid tribute to Sam Lloyd after his passing, writing: “I will forever cherish the time I had with you, Sammy.” News broke this morning that Sam Lloyd has passed away at the age of 56, after losing a short battle with brain cancer. Best known for his portrayal of lawyer Ted Buckland […]

6 years ago

Dermot Kennedy “extremely proud” at the inclusion of his song lyrics in An Taoiseach’s address. An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar addressed the nation yesterday evening, updating the public with information on a ‘roadmap’ to lifting lockdown and the current restrictions in place to combat Covid-19. Fond of including references to other famous figureheads, some of Leo’s […]

6 years ago

Niall Horan has once again proven himself to be the nation’s sweetheart after an appearance on the Late Late Show last night. A seemingly last-minute addition to the lineup, perhaps they just wanted to save the best announcement until last, Niall Horan was named for an appearance on last night’s Late Late Show – joining […]

6 years ago

Poetry Day takes place today and Michael D Higgins has shared a collaborative poem he helped to write with the young people of Ireland in honour of the occasion. President Michael D Higgins invited the children of Ireland to join him in creating a piece of poetry for Poetry Day earlier this month. Young people […]

6 years ago

Liveline listeners have reacted to the series premiere of Normal People,  with some comparing to a porno. Only in Ireland as they’d say. There’s no denying that Normal People is a bit, ehm, raunchy to put it lightly. Anyone who has read the book will know that it focuses on the relationship between the two […]

6 years ago

Kodaline have made a newlywed’s couple big day that bit more special with a surprise performance at their virtual wedding. Yesterday afternoon, Steve Garrigan, the lead singer of Irish band Kodaline surprised two NHS workers with an exclusive performance at their virtual wedding. Like many other couples around the world, paramedic Stefan Frost and modern […]

6 years ago

Last week’s Graham Norton show saw Graham speak to Chris Hemsworth, Phoebe-Waller Bridge, Richard E Grant and Joe Lycett. Graham Norton will return once again this Friday night with another stellar lineup of guests to see us into the weekend. Featuring an all-new virtual format and run time, courtesy of protocol to ensure adequate social […]

6 years ago

Happy feet make for a happier quarantine, or so I’ve been told. I can’t say that this is something I’ve ever really given much thought to, but as the guys at the Irish Socksciety pointed out – spending so much time at home, means that people are wearing shoes less often than usual, so their […]

6 years ago

The Netflix original documentary, Becoming, will hit the streaming platform early next month. Set to hit Netflix on May 6th, Becoming is a new documentary that promises to give viewers an intimate look into the life of the former First Lady, Michelle Obama. Offering a “rare and up-close” look at her personal life, the documentary […]

6 years ago

“Unite by staying apart”. Some of the country’s top musicians have come together to release a special message to the public – encouraging us all to “unite by staying apart”. The video follows on from one released by some of Ireland’s biggest sporting names – who united to reiterate the same message. Shared online by a […]

6 years ago

Girls Aloud are in talks about the possibility of a 20th-anniversary reunion. Nadine Coyle may be in a spot of trouble with her ex-Girls Aloud bandmates when they find out that she’s let the cat out of the bag, confirming that a 20th-anniversary reunion is seemingly on the cards. According to The Sun, Nadine spilled […]

6 years ago

Increased Garda presence is expected across Irish beaches and other popular beauty spots around the country this weekend for the May bank holiday. Gardaí will be out in force this weekend, patrolling Irish beaches in an effort to ensure the public continues to adhere to social distancing measures put in place by the government. Operation […]

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