With people being free to travel anywhere within their own county, and news that many restaurants and cafes will reopen at the end of this month, most people have one thing and one thing only on their mind. Food. And seafood eaters are in for a treat as crab claw season has just arrived – […]

6 years ago

One of Galway’s finest foodie establishments, Kai has updated the public on when to expect them and thankfully, it’s sooner rather than later. For most businesses, particularly those in the hospitality industry, the past few months have been a hard old slog. Having had to close their doors back in mid-March, many have lost out […]

6 years ago

A survey carried out by VROOM Digital has revealed that over 80 per cent of workers now consider remote working to be an important factor when job searching. With the majority of the country now well-accustomed to working from home, remote working has become part and parcel of the ‘new normal’. So much so that […]

6 years ago

Racism has been brought to the fore in light of recent events over in America, with people all around the world waking up to the fact that it’s actually a global issue and cannot be attributed to just one country or peoples. Calling for people to take a closer look at the systems in place […]

6 years ago

Channel 4 has confirmed that The Circle has been renewed for a third series, also announcing that there will be a celebrity special of the popular game show. Due to air next year, The Circle will kick off with a week-long celebrity edition in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, shortly followed by series three […]

6 years ago

Set up by Irish Doctors for the Environment, the petition already has over 1,200 signatures. A petition has been launched by Irish Doctors for the Environment (IDE) calling for a Cork Hospital Cycleway to be set up. With many healthcare professionals choosing to cycle to work, busy roads are a concern. Reduced traffic flow during […]

6 years ago

Nothing could ever really replace the real thing, but an inflatable pub would be a good substitute especially if when the weather picks up again (let’s think positively) and you want to pull out all the stops for an evening of entertaining. Bouncy castles were the highlight of any child’s party growing up. Well, bouncy […]

6 years ago

Someone has made Normal People inspired face masks so you can keep your favourite onscreen couple close and wear them proudly for all to see. Imitation may be the highest form of flattery, but I’d say having a face mask with your likeness on it is bringing things to a whole new level. Normal People […]

6 years ago

Mary Black has teamed up with her daughter Róisín and a host of other Irish singers for a stunning cover of her song No Frontiers. Recorded to fundraise for Women’s Aid, the song was chosen as it’s one that has resonated with so many people. Having become something of an Irish classic, the song is […]

6 years ago

Nursing home visits are set to resume from tomorrow with strict measures in place to ensure for the safety of residents, staff and visitors alike. Visits to nursing homes and residential facilities are set to resume from tomorrow, in line with the Government’s roadmap for the easing of restrictions. Limited visits will be allowed from […]

6 years ago

US singer Miley Cyrus has tweeted Leo Varadkar asking him to support a Global Goal Unite initiative that aims to unite European leaders in the fight against Covid-19. Not the most likely of friends, or even acquaintances, but it seems that Miley Cyrus has reached out to An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar asking him to join […]

6 years ago

Former Love Island star Scott Thomas has announced plans for a new reality dating show. Love Island may be on pause for this year but it sounds as though we’ll be spoiled for choice when the time comes for filming to resume as former islander Scott Thomas has announced plans for his own reality dating […]

6 years ago

What Planet Are You On? will return to Irish tellies this year and RTE IS looking for four households to take part in the new series. RTE is looking for contestants to take part in the upcoming series of What Planet Are You On? Presented by Maïa Dunphy, the show is due to return to […]

6 years ago

Met Éireann predicts mild and humid weather with heavy, thundery showers and the risk of spot flooding is on the way this weekend. First a blight warning and now this… the good times just keep on coming, don’t they? Better batten down the hatches as Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory for the whole […]

6 years ago

The second episode of Daniel sa Bhaile is due to air this weekend but TG4 have shared a clip of Daniel and Majella trying Zumba ahead of time. Daniel O’Donnell has a new show on TG4 at the moment. Called Daniel sa Bhaile the programme gives viewers a look into Daniel’s Donegal home as he […]

6 years ago

The couple, who made a full recovery from Covid-19, are raffling off the dotey little cottage as a thank you to frontline staff who helped them while sick. An Irish couple is raffling off their Mayo holiday home as a fundraiser for frontline staff who cared for them while sick with Covid-19.  Having made a […]

6 years ago

Talks between Government and industry are underway and a decision is expected on the matter in the coming week. The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) has said that a decision over relaxing social distancing guidelines as they pertain to the hospitality sector is expected to be announced by health authorities in the coming week. Posting […]

6 years ago

Due to reopen all Irish stores in the coming weeks, Penneys has revealed the measures that will be in place upon doing so. Already open in many places across Europe, Penneys will reopen a number of its Irish branches in the coming weeks. Sixteen of the stores will reopen this Friday (including Mary Street, O’Connell […]

6 years ago

Fota Wildlife Park has welcomed three adorable cheetah cubs and they need help naming the fluffy new arrivals. Announcing the arrival of not one, not two, but THREE cheetah cubs, staff at Fota Wildlife Park shared some snaps of the new residents writing that the Northern Cheetah is in fact classified as an endangered animal […]

6 years ago

Speaking to Ryan Tubridy this morning, Reeling in the Years producer John O’Regan described the show as a “time capsule” giving viewers a flavour of things that happened in any given year. Reeling in the Years is one of shows that is so classically Irish that it’s hard to explain to other people. Yes, the […]

6 years ago

Remember the thing that caused the famine? Yes, well Met Éireann has issued an ‘Environmental Warning’ for the country warning that conditions will be conducive to the spread of potato blight this weekend. We didn’t think it was possible, but yep 2020 just got worse as Met Éireann has issued a potato blight warning for […]

6 years ago

Inditex, the owner of shops such as Zara, Bershka, Pull&Bear and Massimo Dutti, has revealed plans to close 1,200 stores across Europe and Asia as a result of the pandemic. It’s been revealed that the owner of popular clothes and homewares store Zara has plans to close over 1,200 of the company’s stores worldwide – […]

6 years ago

Barbers and hair salons will reportedly be allowed to reopen on June 29, three weeks earlier than previously planned. There has been much speculation as to whether hairdressers and barbers will be allowed to reopen early with both An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Health Simon Harris confirming that talks were underway with industry […]

6 years ago

Speaking on 2FM, An Taoiseach agreed that Ireland has a racism problem to “some degree” and that though he’s faced racist comments in the past, it’s not something he tends to “talk about too much”. A guest on the 2FM Breakfast Show this morning, Leo Varadkar popped on to speak to hosts Doireann Garrihy and […]

6 years ago

Aldi has cancelled their upcoming paddling pool sale this week due to a national hosepipe ban ordered by Irish Water. The supermarket chain had announced plans to sell two different styles of paddling pool later this week however Aldi has since cancelled the sale due to a hosepipe ban issued by Irish Water. Bringing in a […]

6 years ago

Fáilte Ireland has released a set of guidelines advising hotels on how best to prepare for their reopening later this month – with one of the recommendations being that buffet-style breakfasts should no longer be in operation. I won’t lie, I’m VERY upset by this news. Buffet breakfasts are without a doubt my favourite part […]

6 years ago

Luxury Italian brand Gucci is now selling GAA shorts that cost over 500 quid and we’re starting to think that the world has gone mad. Gucci is now selling shorts that look suspiciously like the Mayo GAA kit and it’s pretty clear that Normal People star Paul Mescal is to blame thank for it. Yes, really. […]

6 years ago

It looks like a trip to the pictures could be back on the table sooner than was first expected. We’ve completed most of Netflix, Disney+ and what have you by now and while watching a film in bed or curling up on the couch with a blanket and your favourite flick certainly has its appeal, […]

6 years ago

In a bizarre turn of events, the US Military could lose the Space Force trademark to Steve Carell’s new Netflix comedy of the same name. The US Space Force has been around long before the Netflix comedy of the same name ever came to be, but it seems that the former could lose use of […]

6 years ago

A video showing Daniel and Majella O’Donnell trying to start a live stream has been shared online and it’s too good to keep to ourselves. Most of us are well adjusted to that WFH (working from home, don’t ya know?) life by now, but that’s not to say we don’t struggle with technology. It’s a […]

6 years ago

There has been some speculation as to whether the retailer would have a reopening sale, or what is commonly known as a ‘fire sale’, however, a spokesperson for the chain has confirmed that stock will be sold at normal prices. Penneys fans have been waiting for news of its reopening for what feels like an […]

6 years ago

NPHET is examining the 2metre social distancing rule as it pertains to the hospitality sector, looking into reducing current guidelines to 1metre ahead of many businesses reopening next month. With cafes, restaurants and other establishments in the hospitality industry gearing up to reopen in the next couple of weeks, there has been much speculation as […]

6 years ago

Several big names have united for a cover of the iconic U2 hit Beautiful Day. Part of a graduation address to the class of 2020, the Dear class of 2020 speech was broadcast on YouTube and featured inspirational messages from Barack and Michelle Obama, Beyonce and Lady Gaga. Along with Bono – for what line-up […]

6 years ago

A survey carried out by sustainable business SunDrift has revealed Galway as the most popular destination for people to travel to once lockdown ends. With the country now having moved into phase 2 of the Government’s roadmap for the easing of restrictions, people are turning their attention to the possibility of a trip away. However, […]

6 years ago

The situation over in America has brought many of us back to reality, awakening us to the racism and inequalities that exist within our own countries and communities. Not just “an American problem” or a “people of colour problem”, it’s clear that this is very much a human problem and one that we all have […]

6 years ago

Published by the Irish Hairdressers Federation, the guidelines outline measures that would allow hair salons to reopen early. The Irish Hairdressers Federation (IHF) has outlined a number of measures that it says should allow salons to reopen ahead of time. Pushing for an early reopening, the federation believes that the newly released guidelines would enable […]

6 years ago

An online album of sorts, the Mass Isolation Project is a gorgeously curated archive of life during lockdown – both in Ireland and further afield. Pushed along by a “collective spirit of curiosity, unknowing and hope”, it will be archived by the National Library of Ireland. 2020 has gotten off to a rocky start and […]

6 years ago

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has today confirmed that hairdressers and nail bars will remain closed until July 20th. As it stands, hairdressers and beauticians won’t be allowed to reopen until phase 4 of the Government roadmap, with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar predicting that that date will be around the July 20th mark. Speaking to the […]

6 years ago

Iain Stirling has reacted to news that Love Island is up for another BAFTA Award, saying that he is honoured to be mentioned as one of the team and dedicating the nomination to his close friend Caroline Flack.  The nominations for this year’s BAFTA Awards were announced yesterday with strong representation from the Irish contingent. […]

6 years ago

Arguably with one of the most distinctive voices in the biz, Whoopi Goldberg has been in everything from Sister Act to The Little Rascals (she plays Buckwheat’s mom) and now she’s lent her voice to the Harry Potter audiobook. The latest in a string of well-known actors, celebrities and performers to get involved in the […]

6 years ago

President Higgins has spoken out on the ongoing protests happening in America and around the world, saying we must “eliminate any aspect of racism in our society”. Recent events over in America have spurred people around the world into action, protesting not only for justice for George Floyd but for an end to systemic racism […]

6 years ago

Leo Varadkar has commented on the situation over in the US, saying that there has been an “absence of moral leadership” in response to the ongoing protests. An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has criticised Donald Trump, responding to the current situation over in the US and saying that the President is displaying a distinct lack of […]

6 years ago

Irish talent is well represented in this year’s BAFTA TV Award nominations, with a number of our own making the cut. The nominees for the BAFTA TV Awards 2020 have just been announced and a host of Irish talent features on the list including Derry Girls which is up for Best Scripted Comedy alongside Sharon […]

6 years ago

Big Brother Best Shows Ever will hit tellies later this month, with Davina McCall and Rylan Clark-Neal stepping up to the plate as hosts of the new series. Big Brother will return to TV screens later this month, in honour of the show’s 20th-anniversary special. Fronted by original host Davina McCall, she’ll be joined by […]

6 years ago

The Long Table Picnic At Home hampers will allow locals to enjoy the festival from the comfort of their own homes.  The Cork Midsummer Festival is this year introducing a new at-home aspect so locals can enjoy the festivities while still adhering to proper social distancing measures. In the process of putting the finishing touches […]

6 years ago

How is it June already? Summer is well and truly upon us and while it’s nothing like what we thought it would be, the stunning weather as of late has certainly helped us to feel more positive about the situation. Another thing that’s helped? Knowing that there are several new arrivals on Disney+ this month […]

6 years ago

A total of 20 McDonald’s branches will reopen their drive-thrus today. A number of McDonald’s drive-thrus have reopened around the country today. This follows on from the successful reopening of six of the chain’s Dublin branches last month. Initially trialling the service in Dublin only, McDonald’s has since announced that 20 other branches will reopen […]

6 years ago

The President of Ireland has issued a special video message for the country’s sixth class students. Schools across Ireland have been closed since early March and with many students now coming into the final weeks of their primary school education, President Michael D has recorded a special video message to the class of 2020 ahead […]

6 years ago

Young Offenders star Demi Isaac Oviawe has taken to Instagram to speak out on African pride. Probably best known for her portrayal of Linda Walsh in Irish sitcom The Young Offenders, actress Demi Isaac Oviawe has shared a poignant post in honour of Blackout Tuesday. Following the lead of thousands of others around the world, […]

6 years ago

Better lash on the factor 50 for one last day of sun before the heatwave ends. Ireland will get the last of the sunshine today with temperatures reaching highs of up to 27 degrees before ‘much cooler and blustery’ conditions arrive. Irish people love to talk about the weather and fun as it is to […]

6 years ago