Netflix has said that they may have jumped the gun slightly and have since pulled season two of Derry Girls from the platform. Season two of Derry Girls hit Netflix last week and to say I was excited would be an understatement. I, like many others, had been waiting for what seemed like an eternity […]

6 years ago

‘You Don’t Get To Be Racist And Irish’ – a poem by Irish singer Imelda May, will be displayed on 200 billboards nationwide as part of a new campaign against discrimination.  Imelda May read out her moving poem ‘You Don’t Get To Be Racist And Irish’ for Culture on RTÉ earlier last month and it’s […]

6 years ago

Experts believe that antibodies, known as nanobodies, found in llamas could be the key to treating Covid-19 in patients. Lab work carried out by a team at the Rosalind Franklin Institute in Oxford University has shown that the antibodies can fight off coronavirus – giving scientists hope that it could be used as a possible […]

6 years ago

This comes amid calls from the hospitality industry who have been urging the government to provide greater clarity on tourist quarantine.  Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said that government can’t introduce mandatory quarantine for legal and practical reasons, suggesting that Covid-19 testing be carried out on visitors travelling from non ‘green list’ countries instead. According to […]

6 years ago

Filming for the new season of The Great British Bake Off will commence from next week. Things are slowly getting back to ‘normal’ with many people around the world returning to work after months of uncertainty, including the production team behind the Great British Bake Off who will begin work on a new season of […]

6 years ago

Jack Charlton spent his entire club career at Elland Road – one that spanned 21 years.  Leeds United are reportedly in talks to name one of the stands at Elland Road after the late great Jack Charlton. Tributes have poured in for the former Ireland manager since his passing over the weekend – including one […]

6 years ago

Naya Rivera’s former costars have paid tribute to the actress following news that her body has been recovered from a lake in California. The body of 33-year-old actress Naya Rivera has been found in a lake in California several days after she went missing. Rivera was first reported missing on July 8th hours after she […]

6 years ago

Irish business Folkster has made a number of changes to their bridesmaids fitting policy, the most notable being that customers will now be required to pay a deposit ahead of time. Forced to do so after a number of no show bookings, a statement released online reads: “He folks – we are sad to have […]

6 years ago

Paige Turley was one half of the winning couple on Winter Love Island this year. Love Island may have been cancelled this year but the show’s former contestants have been staying busy and keeping us all entertained in the process. Between Maura Higgins launching her own makeup line with Inglot and now news that Paige […]

6 years ago

Business owners in the hospitality industry have said that greater clarity is needed with regards to ‘tourist quarantine’ and serving international tourists who may not have self-isolated for two weeks after arriving in the country. Passengers arriving into Ireland by air or sea are legally required to fill in a passenger locator form under the […]

6 years ago

This comes after news that an estimated 12,000 wedding ceremonies had to be cancelled/postponed during lockdown. Earlier last month, it was revealed that summer weddings would be allowed to go ahead, providing that numbers were limited and social distancing measures were adhered to. However while brides and grooms breathed a sigh of relief at the […]

6 years ago

It’s believed that Strictly Come Dancing will welcome its first same-sex male couple next season, pairing Irish singer and Westlife star Mark Feehily up with dancing pro Johannes Radebe. Westlife singer Mark Feehily has been tipped to star on the next season of Strictly Come Dancing, with the word on the street suggesting that he’ll […]

6 years ago

The face behind such popular Galway restaurants as Aniar, Cava and Tartare, local restaurateur JP McMahon is requiring all international bookings to provide details of their entry into Ireland when making a reservation. With Tartare having reopened to the public back on June 30th and Cava following suit on July 2nd, staff have been trying […]

6 years ago

The government-issued ruling means that all passengers are required by law to wear face coverings while on public transport from today. Face coverings will be mandatory for all passengers using public transport from today going forward with penalties including a hefty fine and possible jail time. According to the government-issued ruling, drivers are within their […]

6 years ago

39 incredible female artists lent their vocals to the song, showing their support for Safe Ireland – the national social change agency working to end domestic abuse and coercive control in Ireland. Irish Women in Harmony first came to people’s attention back in June, when over 30 top Irish female artists and musicians teamed up […]

6 years ago

An annual event in Co Galway, the Ballinasloe Horse Fair is Europe’s oldest and largest horse fair – dating all the way back to the 18th century. However, organisers have made the decision to cancel this year’s celebration due to concerns over Covid-19. Organisers of the Balinsaloe Fair & Festival have confirmed that this year’s […]

6 years ago

Dermot Kennedy is working on new music with fellow Irishman Niall Horan. Two of the biggest names in Irish music, fans have been calling for a Dermot Kennedy x Niall Horan collaboration for quite some time. Confirming that the duo has been cooking up some new music, Kennedy claims that the track “may never see […]

6 years ago

She even reckons they’d win the show. Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore has said that she thinks Connell and Marianne, stars of the hit TV series Normal People, would fit right in on the popular dating show. Based on the Sally Rooney novel of the same name, Normal People’s central characters have a very on […]

6 years ago

Derry Girls season two has landed on Netflix, just in time for the weekend.  The day has come… season two of Derry Girls is finally available to stream on Netflix and we couldn’t be happier. Fans have been waiting a long time for season two to hit the online streaming platform but, as we all know, […]

6 years ago

Popular Salthill structure, Blackrock diving tower, will be given a new lease of life thanks to a fresh coat of paint and some much-needed TLC. Standing tall out in Salthill, the Blackrock diving tower is one of Galway’s most well-recognised landmarks. A popular spot with locals and sea-swimmers (both regular and fair-weather swimmers), Galway City […]

6 years ago

Almost 3,500 pubs are due to reopen in the coming weeks, however, owners have made urgent calls for new guidelines to be published ahead of time. Several businesses in the hospitality industry have reopened their doors to the public in recent weeks with pubs due to follow suit later this month. Approximately 3,438 pubs are […]

6 years ago

Outdoor seating in Galway City is set to get an upgrade in coming weeks, with local councillors promising that a number of new parklets will be introduced. A number of new parklets will be introduced to Galway City in the coming weeks – converting curbside parking spaces into “vibrant community spaces” and creating additional cycle […]

6 years ago

The much-anticipated Hamilton movie premiered on Disney+ over the weekend, and fans have been absolutely loving the filmed version of the popular Broadway show. One of the most popular Broadway musicals of recent years, the live capture recording of hit show Hamilton debuted on Disney+ on Friday night. Giving fans the chance to be in […]

6 years ago

Irish Water issued a six-week national hosepipe ban back in early June, however, it’s believed that this could be lifted earlier than predicted if heavy rainfall continues. Irish Water issued a National Water Conservation Order (fancy terminology for hosepipe ban) back on June 9th – prohibiting the use of garden hosepipes and other non-essential uses […]

6 years ago

A popular fixture on MacCurtain Street, staff at White Rabbit Bar & BBQ have said that they are “blown away” by public support after posting about no show bookings earlier in the week. Described as “Cork’s original BBQ joint”, White Rabbit Bar & BBQ reopened to the public on July 1st. Excited to welcome customers […]

6 years ago

Loved all over the world, it’s clear that Irish fans are just as fond of Dermot Kennedy as his international fans – helping the singer to get his album to number one in the charts for longer than any other Irish album so far this millennium. Dermot Kennedy is celebrating the news that his debut […]

6 years ago

Sad news for locals as the whale that was spotted in Wicklow Harbour yesterday sadly didn’t make it through the night. An unexpected visitor made an appearance in Co Wicklow yesterday when passersby noticed a whale swimming around the harbour. Identified as being a male Sowerby’s beaked whale, members of the Irish Whale and Dolphin […]

6 years ago

Dustin the Turkey had his say, Ray D’Arcy had his say and now Niall Horan has had his say. Dustin the Turkey left a sour taste (excuse the pun) in people’s mouths after a comment he made on RTE Does Comic Relief stirred up a little bit of drama amongst Niall Horan fans. Need catching […]

6 years ago

Celebrating a 21st birthday is always a huge milestone in a person’s life but it’s safe to say that this one is extra special for Irish sports fan, Jennifer Malone who is now the proud owner of a giant mural of her favourite rugby stars. A massive fan of Irish rugby, Jennifer received the ultimate […]

6 years ago

Eagle-eyed locals down in Co Wicklow spotted a whale swimming around the harbour earlier this morning. Managing to snap a few photos of the new visitor, experts have confirmed the animal to be a male Sowerby’s beaked whale. Described as a “deep-diving offshore species”, Sowerby’s beaked whales were first recorded stranded in Brandon Bay in […]

6 years ago

Already with one venue on Abbeygate Street, the team behind popular Galway spot The Lighthouse Café have opened another location out in Terryland. Being vegan/vegetarian used to be far more difficult a task. Very few places had more than one meat-free option on the menu and even at that, it was often nothing more than […]

6 years ago

Organisers have made the sad decision to cancel this year’s Cork Jazz Festival. The latest in a long line of other cancelled events, organisers of the annual Cork Jazz Festival have confirmed that it will not go ahead this year. Due to take place over the October Bank Holiday weekend, the festival is estimated to be […]

6 years ago

Domestic travel restrictions have already been lifted and foreign travel is due to resume later this month. It’s believed that international travel restrictions are likely to remain in place until July 20th at the earliest. Authorities have expressed concerns that a return to foreign travel will lead to a resurgence in cases – calling on […]

6 years ago

The Old Guard, a new superhero movie starring Charlize Theron, will be available to stream on Netflix on July 10th and Rory Cashin is here to give you the lowdown… Netflix has an action movie problem. There are some genres they’ve managed to nail down perfectly (must-watch documentaries, Oscar-bait dramas, they’ve even helped bring back […]

6 years ago

Sarah Jessica Parker is working on a new project with Love Island producers, heading up her own dating show. A reality Sex and the City of sorts, at least that’s how I envision it. Former Sex and the City star (she’ll always be Carrie Bradshaw to me) Sarah Jessica Parker is working on her own […]

6 years ago

Pop group McFly have signed their first record deal in over 10 years, also promising to release new music later this year. It’s a good day for McFly fans who have been revelling at the news that the group have signed their first record deal in over a decade. Asking fans if they missed them, […]

6 years ago

There has been much discussion as to what happens to Connell and Marianne in the future, especially given the fact that the book/series ends so ambiguously. Normal People fans have of course come up with their own predictions, forecasting what they would like to see happen – realistic or not. And while a definitive answer […]

6 years ago

Everyone loves Derry Girls, including Dust the Turkey who has treated fans to a look at his audition tape for the hit show. Derry Girls fans have been eagerly awaiting news of season three of the series, one which could feature a cameo from none other than Dustin the Turkey… at least if he has […]

6 years ago

According to new guidelines published ahead of schools reopening later this year, a distance of one-metre will need to be maintained between students from third class up. Expected to reopen in late August/early September, primary and secondary schools across Ireland will be making a number of changes to classroom layouts so as to allow for […]

6 years ago

Skelligs Chocolate Factory down in Co. Kerry will reopen to the public later this month. Ireland’s only fully open-plan chocolate factory, Skelligs Chocolate Factory is located down in The Kingdom – amidst the picturesque surrounds of the Ring of Kerry. Announcing that they’ll reopen to the public later this month, the team revealed that they’ll […]

6 years ago

Chris O’Dowd has described Gal Gadot’s infamous Imagine video as “creative diarrhoea”, adding that the public response to the cover was “justified”. It seems like light years ago that we were waking up to that infamous Imagine cover. Organised by Wonder Woma star Gal Gadot, the video saw a host of different well-known celebrities join […]

6 years ago

And yes, he’ll be wearing GAA shorts. The man, the myth, the legend: Paul Mescal will return to Irish screens later this month in his first project since Normal People. Set to star in a brand new short film, the project was filmed in lovely Longford as part of the Galway Film Fleadh. Called Drifting, […]

6 years ago

Said to give a person the gift of eloquence and persuasiveness, kissing the Blarney Stone has become a longstanding tradition – one that many people have been keen to return to it seems. People have been wondering whether or not you can you kiss the Blarney Stone again and as it turns out, you can. […]

6 years ago

You could say, it’s a beautiful day to be a U2 fan. A new 24-hour radio station has launched over in the US today. Called U2 X-Radio, the round-the-clock station is a U2 fan’s dream – only broadcasting content to do with the iconic Irish band. Letting fans listen to non-stop hits, the programme also […]

6 years ago

Just Eat is wishing customers a happier second half of the year, describing  July 1st as ‘2020 2.0’. This year has gotten off to a rocky start but thankfully, there are better times on the horizon. With restrictions starting to ease and businesses across the country reopening their doors, many people are busy trying to […]

6 years ago

Irish pubs could be penalised if they are found to be disobeying regulations put in place to limit the spread of Covid-19. Many pubs around Ireland reopened their doors to the public this week, allowed to do so on the basis that they can serve customers a  substantial meal costing at least €9. A comprehensive […]

6 years ago

First Dates Ireland will return to Irish telly screens very soon and they’re already on the lookout for willing participants to apply. Interested? Read on. Life is starting to get back to ‘normal’ which means that production on some of our favourite TV shows will likely start back soon and good news for fans of […]

6 years ago

Broadway musical Hamilton will premiere on Disney+ next month alongside a brand new behind-the-scenes documentary. One of the most popular Broadway musicals of recent years, a live capture recording of the hit show is due to premiere on Disney+ early next month… along with a brand new Hamilton documentary. Giving fans the chance to be […]

6 years ago

Hollywood actor Patrick Dempsey is encouraging people to wear masks, quoting his former Grey’s Anatomy character McDreamy and saying: “It’s a beautiful day to save lives.” First premiering back in 2005, Grey’s Anatomy has come to be known, not only for its highly dramatic plotlines but for its characters – many of whom you’ve probably […]

6 years ago

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is advising anyone with a foreign holiday already booked to reconsider their plans. Officials at the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), have noticed a “worrying” increase in the number of travel-related Covid-19 cases recently, with six out of 24 new cases being linked to international travel. Urging people […]

6 years ago