Planning a multi-day hike can sometimes be as strenuous as actually doing the hike itself. It often involves hours of traversing the internet and poring over maps in order to settle on a route. And to be honest, I usually lose interest halfway through and give up before I’ve even started the hike. Enter Hiiker. […]

6 years ago

We all know bottomless brunch exists and it’s glorious. But bottomless pizza and ice-cream? Well, that’s next-level stuff. Gordon Ramsey’s Street Pizza in London is making the Joey Tribbianis of the world very happy with his bottomless pizza offerings. Ever heard of a little thing called the Joey special (two pizzas), hello? https://www.instagram.com/p/B1LSonJjblj/ And it’s […]

6 years ago

Anyone have a few bob to spare? A couple of grand would do the trick. Sonny Molloy’s, an award-winning Irish whiskey bar in the heart of Galway, has just released the world’s most expensive whiskey platter. Aptly named ‘The Prestige Platter’, the new addition to the menu costs €2,750. Might have to put that one […]

6 years ago

No Irish cities make the list, but this is perfect fodder for your wanderlust. A new report by HappyCow (also featured on Lonely Planet), an online vegan restaurant guide, has revealed the world’s top 10 vegan-friendly cities. Increased awareness has encouraged more and more people to opt for plant-based alternatives, putting pressure on food establishments […]

6 years ago

The national forecaster has updated its weather warnings for the country. Met Eireann has issued a status red weather warning for County Kerry, which is set to experience high winds as a result of the storm. Status Red – Wind warning issued for Kerry. Valid from 16:00 Sun 08-Dec-2019 until 19:00 Sun 08-Dec-2019 pic.twitter.com/IfaASSWGJk — […]

6 years ago

All thanks to a handy new app. 1520 in the heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter has come up with an idea so ingenious that you’ll wish you thought of it first. Teaming up with the boffins in Booniverse, together they’ve created the ‘buy a pal a pint’ feature in the Galway App. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5u_m01JRqz/ To be […]

6 years ago

We all know someone who would love one of these. The brainchild of 21-year old Alana Flaherty from Galway, You’re Some Mug is already making waves in the City of Tribes. A commerce student at NUIG, Alana has taken this year out to work. Wanting to make the most of the year before returning to […]

6 years ago

This one’s a tearjerker. I’m crying, and I’m not afraid to admit it. Dogs Trust has released a heart-wrenching Christmas ad this year that would give even the John Lewis one a run for its money. Set to the sound of Sam Smith’s rendition of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, the 40-second clip introduces […]

6 years ago

“Please, Luke, please, please, please…” Save thy “pleases” as your wishes have been answered. Yes, the rumours are true; you can actually eat lunch at Lorelai Gilmore’s house in Stars Hollow. Unfortunately, the real Stars Hollow doesn’t exist, but a trip to the Warner Brothers set of the imaginary Stars Hollow would be an adequate […]

6 years ago

There were laughs and tears on last night’s Late Late Show. Following on from the success of the Toy Show, this week’s Late Late saw Ryan talk to a host of different guests. Dublin star Michael Darragh MacAuley made an appearance, speaking about his role as an ambassador with Concern. While impersonator Oliver Callan gave […]

6 years ago

A trip to the pictures is most definitely on the cards. Love Actually will be making a comeback to Irish cinema screens this year. One of the most beloved Christmas movies, it will be shown in all Omniplex Cinemas across the country. Part of the Coca-Cola Christmas Experience, exclusive to Omniplex might I add, Love […]

6 years ago

Organisers have expanded capacity to 70,000 to accommodate for increased demand for tickets. Going to Electric Picnic is a tradition at this stage. One last blow-out before the summer festival season ends once again. Sure, what would September be without it? https://www.instagram.com/p/B16OL0lgxDp/ Starting way back in 2004, it began as a one-day event for 10,000 […]

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The ultimate way to keep the post-Christmas buzz going and simultaneously work off the feasting, all in one fell swoop. Back due to popular demand, Wonderlights will return for a second run. Fantastic news, as if it were up to me, the Christmas lights would stay up year-round. https://www.instagram.com/p/B42CBPDHWkj/ A multi-sensory outdoor trail, it’s housed […]

6 years ago

Get ready for peak nostalgia. The nation’s sweetheart Mickey Joe Harte is coming out with his very own Christmas single. Excited? Cus I sure am. Best known for his iconic Eurovision performance, lest we forget the absolute bop that is We’ve Got The World, Mickey Joe Harte is also famed for his appearance on the […]

6 years ago

Some man for one man. Lewis Capaldi has come out with his very own Christmas jumpers. Because of course he has. Not just any Christmas jumper though. A ‘big fat sexy’ Lewis Capaldi one. Adorned with the words “my big fat sexy Christmas jumper”, it’s accompanied by various festive items including a gingerbread man, a […]

6 years ago

What a time to be alive. McCambridge’s is somewhat of a Galway institution. It’s one of the most well-recognised buildings on Shop Street and the outdoor seating is the prime location for people spotting. It helps that they have some of the best sandwiches around too – one of those bad boys with a bag […]

6 years ago

It’s gonna be a good‘un. Galway’s Fever Pitch Music Festival is set to return next June for another year of fun, complete with a new big top tent large enough to accommodate everyone. Homegrown and run by a local team, the two-day event is packed full of music, food, comedy and craic. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lBnmipMZ4/ Previous acts to […]

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The latest GIAF performer has been announced. The 2020 edition of the Galway International Arts Festival is set to be a big one with Sinead O’Connor being confirmed for a headline performance at the event next year. The announcement follows on from the news that she’ll play three major gigs across Ireland next year as […]

6 years ago

Buying gifts can be a bit of a mare. It’s a multi-step process that takes up much more time than we have to spare (unintentional rhyming). Between figuring out what to get your neighbour’s best friend’s brother, deciding on a budget that is relatively affordable and trying not to forget anyone – there’s enough on […]

6 years ago

She’s already thinking ahead and planning for next year. Sinead O’Connor has just announced three major Irish gigs for 2020. Fresh off the touring circuit, she’s already putting together a schedule for next year – one that includes shows in Belfast, Cork and Dublin. Each featuring a different special guest, she’ll be supported by Damien […]

6 years ago

Christmas dinner…in a tin. Brought to you by Game, ‘The Christmas Tinner’ went viral a couple of years ago when it was first released. Essentially a multi-course Christmas dinner in a tin, the original comprises nine layers of food ranging from egg to meat, carrots and pudding. Six years on, and they’ve come out with […]

6 years ago

Similar to your typical advent calendar…just slightly different. Happy December lads. The time has come. Michael Bublé has fully defrosted, the decorations are up and the mulled wine is warming on the stove. So, you may as well throw on the festive jumpers and embrace the silly season madness. Without a doubt the most wonderful […]

6 years ago

More big news for the Live at the Marquee line-up. Earlier this morning it was revealed that Ireland’s favourite comedy duo, The 2 Johnnies, will take to the stage at Live at the Marquee next year. Get ready cork.. party time https://t.co/WWY5JR4mfx — The 2 Johnnies (@the2johnnies) December 2, 2019 Other names announced for the […]

6 years ago

Madrid is one of those places that you can’t help but love. If it were closer to the sea, I’d move there in a heartbeat. Though this chocolate trail is quite a tempting reason too. Usually, when you think of Spain, you think of tapas, but trust me their desserts are just as good. Below […]

6 years ago

What’s occurrin’? December has arrived and the countdown is well and truly on for the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special. Fans have been waiting almost a decade for a follow up to the last episode of the series, which aired almost 10 years ago, but thankfully there’s not long left to go now. The full […]

6 years ago

The 2 Johnnies are bringing the show on the road to Cork The country’s favourite comedy duo, The 2 Johnnies, is heading to Cork. Announcing the news this morning, the twosome revealed that they will take to the stage for a show at Live at the Marquee. Get ready cork.. party time https://t.co/WWY5JR4mfx — The […]

6 years ago

We all know I’m a big fan of Afternoon Tea. I mean it’s absolutely delicious and it makes you feel extremely fancy, what’s not to like? Plus, it makes for the ultimate Christmas present, because it’s an experience you can enjoy with the people you love. Taking place in the luxurious surroundings of Fota Island, […]

6 years ago

Tomorrow marks the start of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday Madness. But this year, the growing trend seems to be towards buying Irish…turning the idea on its head and promoting Green Friday instead. Even Massimo, the beating heart of Galway’s West End, is putting their own spin on the initiative. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5LYANspp-l/ Holding the title of the […]

6 years ago

More and more people are opting for plant-based options. According to Deliveroo, vegan orders on the platform have increased by 126 per cent since 2018. The number of sellers catering to a vegan diet has also increased, going up by 168 per cent. And the growth isn’t expected to slow down any time soon. Unsurprising, […]

6 years ago

The Black Friday deals just keep on rolling in. Tayto Park has announced that they will be running not one, but two amazing Black Friday deals this year. Offering customers 25 per cent of all-day ticket visits to the park they’ll also be dropping all seasonal passes by €50 too. What's that we smell….. some […]

6 years ago

Send this to your friends and family abroad and they’ll love you forever. Guaranteed. Gift buying during the festive season can be a bit of a nightmare. Do you get your dad another pair of socks or opt for a book for the third year in a row? And for your Mam? The latest gadget […]

6 years ago

The Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey has done it again. Mariah Carey has already broken three Guinness World Records this festive season and it’s not even December yet. ‘Tis the season for record breaking! @MariahCarey’s hit holiday song #AllIWantForChristmasIsYou has shattered the record for being the highest-charting holiday song on the @Billboard US Hot 100 […]

6 years ago

Green is the new black by the sounds of it. We all know what Black Friday is by now…but have you heard of Green Friday? Because up until very recently I hadn’t. Essentially, it’s an initiative led by Marian O’Gorman of Kilkenny that aims to encourage people to shop local. A national campaign, the movement […]

6 years ago

The Flaming Lips have been confirmed for the GIAF 2020 line-up. A fan favourite on the Galway events calendar, The Flaming Lips have been named amongst the performers for the Galway International Arts Festival 2020. Six-time Grammy Award-nominees, they’ll return to Galway in the summer of next year. No strangers to the City of Tribes, […]

6 years ago

The hotel is offering guests complimentary accommodation when they eat in the onsite restaurant. What a bargain. Galway’s Nox Hotel is launching their ‘Come for Dinner, Stay for Free’ deal this week. Now in its second year, the package is back by popular demand. Running for the month of January 2020, it sounds like the […]

6 years ago

Friends and Thanksgiving go hand in hand. And while the newly coined term ‘Friendsgiving’ doesn’t necessarily refer to the iconic show, there are clear associations between the two. I mean there are 10 Thanksgiving-themed episodes, so that pretty much proves it in my opinion. Warner Bros decided to give the people what they want and […]

6 years ago

Say it ain’t so. Dave McPhillips is leaving The Coronas. He announced the news last night, breaking all of our hearts in doing so. Posting the below image to the band’s Instagram page, it was accompanied by a message from Dave himself. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5NwCNRnouZ/?igshid=s6j8hyctnfcx The message reads: “For the last 12 years I have had the […]

6 years ago

Hotel stays are always that much sweeter when you can get them at a discount. Black Friday, the informal name given to the day after Thanksgiving, has become somewhat of a phenomenon in recent years. Everyone is on the hunt for bargains, hoping to get their Christmas haul for half the price. I, however, usually […]

6 years ago

King of the parkas, LG himself, has hit Dublin town. In Ireland for two highly anticipated shows in the 3Arena, he played his first gig last night. On tour following the release of his new album Why Me? Why Not, which was released earlier in September, Liam performed a mix of both solo and Oasis […]

6 years ago

Sunday morning can only mean one thing…brunch. Obviously. An amalgamation of breakfast and lunch; brunch encompasses all that is good in the world, an excuse to eat two meals in one. Some may argue that the market is saturated, but I’m not in agreement. There can never be too many places to have brunch. Never. […]

6 years ago

The Junior Eurovision competition takes place tomorrow night. However voting lines have already opened, and Irish representative Anna Kearney is rallying for votes ahead of the showdown. Posting the below image to Instagram, 13-year-old Anna asked the public to share the message and help bring the Junior Eurovision competition to Ireland next year. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5LcsPXhGH0/ Anna […]

6 years ago

While I was lucky enough to spend three glorious years living my best life down in Galway, it is sadly no longer where I call home. So as you can imagine, visits back are a source of great excitement. And it is in no way accidental that they often coincide with the Galway Market. There […]

6 years ago

One of the ultimate festive movies, it’s not really Christmas without Kevin, Buzz and the gang. It may only be November, but I’d happily watch Home Alone at any time of the year. It just never gets old. First released back in 1990, (making it almost 30 years old holy moly!) it has come to […]

6 years ago

A games night is always a fun way to spend the evening. So long as things don’t get too competitive that is. Anyone in Galway looking for some mid-week entertainment should definitely hit up the Cellar Bar. https://www.facebook.com/galwayfringe/posts/2672279406195377 Hosting a games night in support of the Galway Fringe Festival, they’ll be digging out all the […]

6 years ago

Stuck for Kris Kringle ideas? You could ‘Gift a Tree’. GROWN Clothing is running a ‘Gift a Tree’ campaign this Christmas to encourage us to give gifts with meaning. Firm believers that the environment deserves our respect, they’re hoping to work with customers to make it better by restoring biodiversity and ecosystems. An ethical clothing […]

6 years ago

Christmas come early. Literally. Nestled snugly in Galway’s West End, Massimo is one of the liveliest spots out west. Transforming into “Galway’s Christmas Pub”, it is the place to be during the festive season…in between breaks from the market of course. Described as the ‘best catch-up with pals pub’, the city favourite pulls out all […]

6 years ago

The nation’s sweethearts have done it again. Guests on last night’s Late Late Show, Westlife were in top form for their comeback. The group comprising of Kian Egan, Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan and Mark Feehily, chatted to Ryan about upcoming plans, family life and how the reunion came about amongst other things. The famous foursome […]

6 years ago

The Burger Dudes sound like our kinda dudes. Claiming that they “really love burgers”, they tasked themselves with a very important mission – to find the world’s top 50 best burgers. But wanting to do it right, they dedicated five whole years to the job. Their mission took them all around the world and saw […]

6 years ago

Irish coffee experts wanted in New York but, remarkably, they don’t want Irish people! Reservations.com is looking for someone to travel to New York and sample the best Irish coffees the city has to offer. And they’ll pay you for your troubles. According to their website: “One of the quintessential pick-me-ups during the cold and […]

6 years ago

Christmas dinner has come early this year. Christmas dinner pizza, that is. We’re big fans of Christmas dinner here in the Lovin offices. I mean who isn’t in fairness? But come day three of leftovers, we start to get a little tired of the same old same old. Relatable, right? Finding inventive ways to use […]

6 years ago