As much a part of our childhood as Matilda was, the Ireland Simpsons Fans account is a meme page sharing only the funniest Simpsons-related content.    Mara Wilson – probably best known as the title character in the movie Matilda – has surprised us all with her latest confession, admitting that she has big love […]

6 years ago

There was sad news up in Donegal over the weekend, as Wild Ireland said goodbye to one of its furry residents. A 23-acre animal sanctuary in Burnfoot, Wild Ireland is home to a huge variety of different wildlife with its residents including wolves, lynx, wild boar and even three brown bears – the first bears […]

6 years ago

Part of their new community focus initiative, the project will allow people to send post to loved ones in nursing homes free of charge. An Post has just launched a new community focus initiative that will allow people to send free post to loved ones in nursing and care homes across Ireland. Saying that “in […]

6 years ago

Business owners are struggling to survive – that’s a fact, and one that unless you’ve actively been avoiding the news, should come as no surprise to you. Struggling to continue trading amid increasingly restrictive public health guidelines, the hospitality business is up there as one of the hardest hit by Covid-19. Calling out for “support […]

6 years ago

Gardaí have launched a new high visibility policing plan ahead of this weekend – in place as of 7am this morning until midnight on Sunday. Set up in an effort to help curb the spread of Covid-19, the new nationwide plan will run alongside Operation Fanacht and Operation Navigation. Aiming to provide support for the […]

6 years ago

Jodie Comer has bid adieu to Ireland, taking to Instagram to say that she has “such mixed emotions” about leaving the Emerald Isle. Here to film The Last Duel alongside Ben Affleck and honorary Irishman Matt Damon, the actress was on set in locations across Dublin, Wicklow, Meath and Tipperary. Sharing a number of behind-the-scenes […]

6 years ago

There were concerns for the dolphin’s welfare after he hadn’t been spotted in a few days but thankfully, all is well, and Fungie has popped his lovely head above water once again. Alarm bells started ringing down in the Kingdom this week after locals realised that it had been a few days since they had […]

6 years ago

With countless live cultural events cancelled due to Covid over the past few months, artists have been looking for new and inventive ways that would enable them to make a return to gigging. The UK’s first socially distanced concert took place back in August and now bands are exploring other avenues – giant inflatable bubbles.  […]

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It’s been over five months since Normal People first aired on TV screens across the world but the hype has only marginally died down since then. An overnight success, the series quickly garnered worldwide attention, shooting both Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones to international success in a very short space of time. Based on a […]

6 years ago

Threatening the move several weeks ago, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has confirmed that the airline will close two of its Irish bases for the duration of the winter with the decision affecting both Cork and Shannan Airport.   Making the call to reduce overall capacity from 60 per cent down to 40 per cent for the […]

6 years ago

Niall Horan has announced that he’ll perform yet another live stream gig, this one in aid of a cause very close to the singer’s heart with all proceeds being shared between his touring crew and the ‘we need crew’ relief fund. To quote Love Island’s Georgia Steel – Niall Horan fans are loyal, babe. There’s […]

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Based on the Irish word ‘ardú’ – meaning ‘rise’ – this year’s theme revolves around nostalgia and celebration. A new street art festival is coming to Cork this this month, celebrating the city’s traditions, history, resolution and of course, art. Called Ardú, the project features street murals by seven of the country’s top street artists […]

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Last night’s Claire Byrne show featured a segment on how to dress for the weather this winter. Aiming to help viewers make sure they’re good and toasty when eating outdoors, Irish mountaineer Pat Falvey was on hand to demonstrate how to layer up and keep warm. Widely considered to be the ‘new norm’, restaurants are […]

6 years ago

Time to break out the winter woolies. It sounds like Jack Frost could make an appearance this week as Met Éireann has said that there’s a wintry change in the weather coming this week. Predicting that the start of the week will start off fresh and bright,  forecasters expect temperatures to plummet come the middle […]

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A well-known fixture in Killybegs, the Seafood Shack is a popular draw for both locals and tourists to the area. Famous for its fishy offerings, the place has grown quite the reputation since it first arrived on the scene with seafood lovers continuously rating it amongst the cream of the crop. However, noting that out […]

6 years ago

Back operating as a takeaway only, owners at Limerick restaurant La Cucina have said that business is “as bad as it gets” these days. Forced to trade under what many have said are unsustainable conditions, restaurants across the country are amongst businesses that have been hit hardest by current public health guidelines. Unable to welcome […]

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Ed Sheeran is in the good books this week, having surprised one young Sligo fan with a very generous gift. Never meet your heroes, as the saying goes… but no one ever said anything about writing to them. And going by 10-year-old Lily O’Brien’s experience, we’ll all be penning heartfelt notes to our fave celebs […]

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Describing it as “a purely business decision”, one can’t help but wonder if her infamous $75million listing has anything to do with it… The rumour mill has been churning out Selling Sunset-related gossip ever since season three of the luxury real estate show landed on Netflix earlier this year. Grabbing the world’s attention for the […]

6 years ago

Two Irish food businesses were issued closure orders by the Food Safety Authority last month- one in Co Limerick, the other in Co Louth. Boojum on Patrick Street in Limerick was amongst one of two Irish food businesses to be served closure orders by the Food Safety Authority (FSA) last month. Issued following a visit […]

6 years ago

The two Irish men have set themselves the seemingly impossible challenge of rowing 5,000km across the Atlantic from NYC to Galway. Former professional rugby player Damian Browne has teamed up with his lifelong friend Fergus Farrell, setting themselves the fairly grueling challenge of rowing across the Atlantic. Already having completed the trip once himself, once […]

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Ireland has nabbed eight spots on the Lonely Planet top 500 places to visit list. No mean feat for a little island in the middle of the Atlantic, eh? Lonely Planet has compiled a comprehensive list of some of the world’s top attractions. Titled the ‘ultimate travel list‘, it features 500 sights from across the […]

6 years ago

A survey of 1,000 adults, commissioned by Circle K has revealed the nation’s most popular deli order. So, drum roll, please. Topping the charts as the country’s fave deli food, over one-fifth of Irish people named the humble chicken fillet roll as their number one choice when calling into their local. According to the findings: […]

6 years ago

Jon Bon Jovi has gotten the internet all astir after recounting a tale about Bono’s childhood – one that is a little murky on the facts. Speaking to Dax Shepherd on his Armchair Expert podcast, the Bon Jovi frontman made some fairly out-there remarks about Bono’s childhood – claiming that he was once beaten up […]

6 years ago

School holidays could be staggered going forward in a bid to encourage families to continue planning staycations around Ireland. A proposal put forward by the Tourism Recovery Task Force, it’s one of many suggestions aimed at helping industry recover in the next three years. Speaking of the three-year plan on RTÉ Morning Ireland, chair of […]

6 years ago

Business owners across Ireland are busy coming to terms with new level 3 guidelines – scrambling to change with the times and ensure that there are measures in place to allow them to continue trading. Outdoor dining; sounds good on paper, but the execution often isn’t quite as simple as one may think. Especially when […]

6 years ago

Going to Xtra Vision of a Friday night used to be the highlight of the week… calling into the local sweet shop after mass a close second. Physical video shops are now nothing more than a long-forgotten part of our past though. The dawn of the digital age has wiped the need for them clean […]

6 years ago

A very challenging time as it is, the team at the Michelin Guide Blairscove House & Restaurant in Cork have had to face the added stress of dealing with unhappy customers. Pleading with the public to refrain from berating staff, owners have taken to Twitter to ask for people’s cooperation. Making the tough decision to […]

6 years ago

The Irish Film Institute is hosting an online ‘Horrorthon’ this October so film fanatics can scare themselves silly from the comfort of their own homes.  An annual event, it’s usually hosted at the IFI headquarters in Dublin. Determined not to let the occasion pass by, organisers have decided to go virtual this year so people […]

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“Level 3 is like level 5 for hospitality.” Level 3 restrictions are set to come into play for the whole country as of midnight tonight, causing business owners and hospitality workers, in particular, to scramble as they try to come up with a plan that will allow them to continue trading over the course of […]

6 years ago

Daisy Edgar-Jones is celebrating one whole year since filming wrapped on Normal People by sharing some hilarious outtakes from the show. The Normal People phase of this year genuinely feels as though it were lightyears ago… don’t even get me STARTED on the Tiger King era of lockdown. There was a while there where pretty […]

6 years ago

Government officials are believed to have rejected NPHET’s advice, opting against a nationwide move to level 5 in favour of a nationwide move to level 3 restrictions instead. According to reports, all counties will be subject to level three guidelines which will incur the following restrictions: Only visitors from one other household No social or […]

6 years ago

Entitled ’30 Popular Irish baby names that (sham) rock’, the included names have really ruffled some feathers this side of the pond. Irish Twitter is alight this afternoon – first riled up by news of another potential nationwide lockdown, people have now turned their attention to matters a little farther afield… namely an article that […]

6 years ago

Video footage captured outside a Limerick venue last night has gotten quite a reaction since being posted online with locals dubbing it “disgraceful behaviour”. A chef in the nearby 1826 Adare Restaurant, local man Wade Murphy was en route home after a busy night at work when he came across large crowds of people gathered […]

6 years ago

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has recommended level 5 restrictions for the whole country. A meeting was held late yesterday evening to discuss the rising number of cases across the country with public health officials recommending that Ireland should move into risk level 5 – the highest level of restrictions on the government’s […]

6 years ago

The government’s Stay and Spend scheme launched today meaning that taxpayers can now claim tax credits on their spending in the hospitality sector. As good a reason as any to consider booking a quick trip away if you ask us. Encouraging people to continue supporting Irish businesses with their custom, there are plenty of hotels […]

6 years ago

Reacting to an infographic shared by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, Galway restaurateur JP McMahon had some sharp words on the matter. Tweeting an image of a slide that was presented at this week’s NPHET briefing, it shows how one couple’s weekend away later led to 30 confirmed Covid-19 cases. Describing it as “scaremongering”, McMahon […]

6 years ago

President of the United States Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus. The news was confirmed in a tweet from Trump’s official Twitter account early this morning. “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” […]

6 years ago

Between Matt Damon and Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer being spotted in Dublin and now Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson stretching her legs while out wesht…  it sounds like Hollywood is mad for a bit of Ireland as of late. Posting a clip of herself and boyfriend Jacob Busch, Rebel Wilson – the actress famous for […]

6 years ago

A bear hug cookie and a cuppa… sure where could ya go wrong? Today is International Coffee Day in case you didn’t know. Only one of the best days of the year – up there with Chrimbo, Pancake Tuesday and my dog’s birthday – it’s a day where drinking multiple cups of the God’s brew […]

6 years ago

World-renowned for its fine seafood offerings, Fishy Fish restaurant is a Michelin Guide restaurant to be found down in Kinsale in Co Cork. Usually run off their feet with customers trying to book in for a meal, they – like countless other restaurants and pubs – have been hit hard in recent months. Struggling to […]

6 years ago

It’s coming into the colder months which means that some of us may be second-guessing our sea swimming ways, but don’t throw in the towel just yet because Rebelle Surf has teamed up with Shell’s Café for an offer you won’t be able to resist. Joining forces for a ‘surf sista session’, the two Sligo […]

6 years ago

He may have had to take a break from touring but Daniel O’Donnell been anything but idle during lockdown, with himself and Majella proving to be a constant source of entertainment for housebound fans. Poor Daniel O’Donnell had a bit of a mare a couple of months back when trying to set up his first […]

6 years ago

“This is not gonna end well!” Lamenting the reality of running a business under the current circumstances, Kenmare restaurateur Paul Treyvaud took to Twitter to voice his concerns. The owner of Treyvauds Restaurant down in Co Kerry, the local man said that rural pubs are amongst those that have been hit hardest by Covid-19. “I’m […]

6 years ago

The ever-wise Sir David Attenborough had an important message for the public this week, speaking to BBC Breakfast about his grave concerns for the future. Commenting that it’s only now that we’re realising the “appalling damage” we humans have done to the planet, the natural historian said that we must face up to the consequences […]

6 years ago

2020 has thrown a bit of a spanner in the works when it comes to sustainability and with the threat of a global pandemic looming on the horizon, single-use plastics have been pushed a little further down the list of immediate concerns. That’s not to say that people forgot they were the enemy, but with […]

6 years ago

The guys at Catalyst Coffee are celebrating their first morning in business at their new location – a huge milestone for the team who started out from humble beginnings with their seafront pop-up just a few minutes down the road. Now to be found at a second location on the Florence Road (the seafront pop-up […]

6 years ago

Another Sunday Funday done and dusted which means you’re about ready to call it quits, put back on your jammies and root out the remote. Same. Here’s what’s on the box to keep ya company. Edward Scissorhands – E4 – 6:55pm A Tim Burton classic, Johnny Depp stars alongside Winona Ryder as the man with […]

6 years ago

Confirming that the situation is being closely monitored, four more counties could soon join Dublin and Donegal on level three if cases continue to rise. Donegal became the first county to join Dublin on risk level three during the week, with public health officials saying that the same regulations are being considered for four other […]

6 years ago

Maybe it’s knowing that international travel is off the cards for the foreseeable but I have seriously itchy feet at the minute. Not in a ‘you should get that looked at by a doctor’ kind of way, more in an ‘I need to hit the road’ kind of way. One of my fave parts about […]

6 years ago

There’s a sunset beach yoga class happening out in Wicklow this week and it sounds the dreamiest way to close out a busy day. I’m a big sunset lover. My insta feed is saturated with photos of colourful sies and if it’s not brunch pics I’m posting (yes, I’m that person),  you can bet your bottom […]

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