“Treat us with respect, equality and fairness.” Like many other publicans across the country, owners at Mellett’s Emporium in Swinford Co. Mayo have been closed since mid-March. Awaiting an official decision on whether they will be allowed to reopen at the end of this month, they’ve questioned what exactly is needed in order for government […]

6 years ago

Times, they are a changin and the Late Late Toy Show is changing too with host Ryan Tubridy confirming that there will be no in-studio audience at this year’s show. Promising to be a Toy Show like no other, a number of changes have been made to the way things are usually done – one […]

6 years ago

In need of some midweek entertainment? RTÉ has ya covered with their midweek movie offering and this week’s film is none other than I, Tonya.  Haven’t seen it? Here’s a brief synopsis. Starring Margot Robbie as the title character (she also produced the movie – talented lady), the movie tells the life story of figure […]

6 years ago

Aptly named The Orchard County, you might say that Armagh is the perfect destination for a cider festival. Bet your ears perked up at the mention of that one, didn’t they? Don’t blame ya… this one’s a good ‘un. Fast becoming one of Northern Ireland’s most popular gastronomical destinations, the food and cider festival will […]

6 years ago

Million Dollar Beach House has just landed on Netflix. Playing up to our newfound love of all things luxury real estate,  Selling Sunset fans don’t seem to be convinced by the programme just yet.  We’re all hooked on reality real estate shows these days thanks to the drama-filled Selling Sunset. Having already binged all three […]

6 years ago

The earrings are ‘ASOS design’ according to the website. Irish shoppers are less than impressed with online shopping website ASOS at the moment, after customers spotted a pair of Claddagh-inspired earrings that the retailer is trying to pass off as their own design. A short description of the earrings on the website places them under […]

6 years ago

Parents and teachers across Ireland have been expressing their concerns ahead of the upcoming academic year, calling for clearer guidance and better support from Government. With a return to school imminent, many have been preparing for what’s to come however images posted to Twitter of a student ‘isolation room’ at one Westmeath primary school have […]

6 years ago

Time doesn’t hold all that much significance for me these days. 2020 will do that to a person… I’m lucky if I know what day of the week it is, to be honest. But a recent Google search has just revealed that it is exactly 121 days until Christmas (eep!) which means that it’s even […]

6 years ago

It sounds like the weather is set to pick up just in time for the weekend – very welcome news for all those still dealing with the aftermath of Storm Francis. Promising a weekend of ‘largely dry’ weather, there will even be a few sunny spells thrown in too for good measure (we should be […]

6 years ago

We’ve grown fairly fond of Matt Damon this year. He played quite a large part in keeping the nation entertained during lockdown… if there’s one thing we’ll remember of that time it’s Matt Damon and his plastic SuperValu bag. A big hit with Dubliners in particular, locals were fiercely protective of the actor – rushing […]

6 years ago

This follows a nationwide campaign that saw publicans and bar staff calling for ‘support not sympathy‘, putting pressure on authorities to announce a support package for the industry. A new report carried out by the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has revealed that the Government is losing the support of the pub sector. According to […]

6 years ago

Maura Higgins has announced a new clothing collaboration and it’s not what any of us expected. Usually, influencers, namely those who find fame on reality shows such as Love Island, are better known for their fast-fashion clothing collabs. Already a brand ambassador for Boohoo, Maura Higgins has set her sights on more charitable pursuits – revealing that […]

6 years ago

Run by the team behind the ever-popular Shell’s Café along the seafront in Strandhill, Baker Boys is a café, deli and bakery that ticks pretty much all of the boxes. Back open for sit-in brunch service, Baker Boys – one of Sligo’s finest foodie destinations – has changed things up a bit, with a new […]

6 years ago

Live theatre will make its grand return to the Galway this September with a production of The Playboy of the Western World – The Musical. Every time I pass the Bord Gáis these days, I sigh. You know why? Because I miss the theatre. The thrill of going to a live show is something matched […]

6 years ago

Due to hit US TV screens in late September, show bosses have dropped the first full official trailer for the upcoming The Comey Rule series starring Brendan Gleeson as Donald Trump. The official trailer for The Comey Rule is finally here and it’s every bit as good as we predicted. Starring Irishman Brendan Gleeson as […]

6 years ago

The south of the country has been worst affected by Storm Francis, with Cork suffering widespread flooding and damage as a result of heavy rain and wind overnight. Much of the country is dealing with the aftermath of Storm Francis this morning, particularly locals down in Cork who are facing some of the worst damage. […]

6 years ago

Galway County Council (GCC) has issued a warning to swimmers ahead of the arrival of Storm Francis later this evening. Shared to Twitter, the notice forewarns bathers against the possibility of an increase in the level of bacteria in the water in the coming days. Predicting both heavy rainfall and stormy conditions on the way, […]

6 years ago

Gardaí are asking for the public’s help in trying to reunite 32 seized dogs with their owners. According to a post shared to the official Garda Instagram page, the dogs were confiscated following searches in Swords over the weekend. Believed to be stolen, Gardaí have recovered three Chihuahuas, four Pugs, one Jack Russel and 24 […]

6 years ago

A new street food market has just arrived in the Déise County and it’s making us hungry for lunch. I know it’s only Monday so it’s probably a little bold to be mentioning the weekend already but rules are made to be broken and keeping news of a new weekend street food market to ourselves […]

6 years ago

Gold star to you if you can recognise Colin Farrell in the new Batman trailer. The Irish actor has undergone a huge transformation for the new movie, piling on the pounds and causing many fans to dub it the “best transformation” they’ve seen in a long time. Movie buffs will know that there are a […]

6 years ago

There are many reasons to love our little country – Irish people accounting for several of them – and every so often something happens that makes you realise why Ireland is one of the best places in the world. Take a typed letter thanking a local passerby for their help, for example. Addressed to “the […]

6 years ago

Shared to the Atlantic Whale and Wildlife Tours Facebook page, they described the video as “magic”. A video, captured by Sophie Lawlor, shows hundreds of dolphins splashing along the Irish coast. Spotted off Courtmacsherry last week, officials at Atlantic Whale and Wildlife Tours have described it as quite unusual. Sharing the video to their Facebook […]

6 years ago

This will most definitely put a smile on your face and God knows, we could all do with a few more reasons to smile these days. An old clip dating back to a 1983 episode of the Late Late Show with Gay Byrne has resurfaced online and to say it’s TV gold would be an […]

6 years ago

Speaking to RTÉ News, Ellen said that being home is “a big shock, everything is real now”. One of the rescued paddleboarders Ellen Glynn (17) has been reunited with her family, returning home for the first time since she was pulled from Galway bay with her cousin Sarah Feeney (23). Found clinging to a lobster […]

6 years ago

Yesterday, pubs all across Ireland took to social media to demand Government assistance. Part of a nationwide campaign, publicans were calling for “support not sympathy” – asking Government to put proper measures in place to help those who are struggling given the current circumstances. Marking the five-month anniversary of being closed, over 3,500 pubs still […]

6 years ago

With many people rediscovering their love the water over the past few months, more and more people are taking to the sea. However, CEO of Irish Water Safety John Leech has issued a stark warning to swimmers – advising people to be on the lookout for poisonous weever fish when in the water. Known to […]

6 years ago

Run by Aisling and Jonathon, Butler & Byrne is a popular little café down in Cong, Co. Mayo. Facing increasing uncertainty and financial strain over the past couple of months, owners have been struggling to get by. Making the tough decision to close their doors for good, yesterday marked their final day in business. Making […]

6 years ago

Irish hotels have always been highly regarded. Known for their welcoming hospitality and attention to detail, there are several spots across the country that would give even the best of them a run for their money. Particularly those with an onsite spa – we all deserve a little self-indulgent R&R from time to time. If […]

6 years ago

President Michael D Higgins has today shared a message to the two Galway paddleboarders and their rescuers, saying that he is “absolutely delighted that there was a happy outcome”. The country breathed a collective sigh of relief on Thursday when it was revealed that Ellen Glynn (17) and Sarah Feeney (23) had been found alive […]

6 years ago

According to reports, Government is considering extending pub opening hours in an effort to put a stop to Covid house parties. It was announced earlier this month that wet pubs would not be allowed to reopen until the end of August at the very earliest. Pushing the initial reopening date of August 10th back to […]

6 years ago

Staff at Sean’s Bar, Ireland’s oldest pub, have joined the ranks of all the rest – making renewed calls for Government support on the five-month anniversary of their closure.   Ireland’s oldest pub, Sean’s Bar is one of Athlone Town’s most popular attractions. However, as with many other pubs across Ireland, they’ve been closed for an […]

6 years ago

“God, it’s very close, isn’t it?” – every Irish person across the country right now. You’re not wrong though, it is very close and things are only going to get hotter still as Met Éireann has predicted highs of 25 degrees today. Sure, we’re not cut out for it at all. Patches of mist and fog […]

6 years ago

The fin whale is the second-largest mammal in the world, reaching up to 65 feet and coming in just behind the blue whale. A fin whale was spotted off the coast of Cork last week. The second-largest mammal on planet earth, they’re also the largest whale species to have been spotted in inshore Irish waters. […]

6 years ago

Masters of mystic and magic, Macnas will bring a dramatic new interpretation of one of the world’s oldest stories to Galway this year -commissioned as part of the Galway 2020 celebrations. Anyone who has ever seen the Halloween parade in Galway knows that Macnas is unrivalled when it comes to bringing dramatic stories to life […]

6 years ago

In a highly unusual turn of events, Diana the musical will premiere on Netflix before it makes its official Broadway debut later next year. If there’s one thing we’ve learned this year though it’s to expect the unexpected, so I suppose anything goes. A new musical based on the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, […]

6 years ago

Several other Irish cities have rolled out new pedestrian areas as well, including both Cork and Dublin. Galway city, like most other towns and cities across Ireland, has been making changes in recent weeks to accommodate social distancing and new public health guidelines. Getting an upgrade in the form of additional outdoor seating, a number […]

6 years ago

Aisling Bea has reassured nervous students that “it’ll be all to play for”, and to cut themselves some slack if their exam results aren’t exactly what they were hoping for.  With everything that’s going on in the world at the minute, it can be easy to get wrapped up in our own little bubbles and […]

6 years ago

Paul Mescal quizzing the stars of the Young Offenders on their friendship is necessary viewing of a dreary Thursday morning. Trust me.  People laugh about everyone in Ireland knowing one another and while, yes, it’s a stereotype… it’s also somewhat true. We’re a fairly small island and there’s usually only a few degrees of separation […]

6 years ago

Located down in Swinford, Co Mayo, Mellett’s Emporium is one of the oldest bars in Ireland. Established way back in 1797, it’s as popular with locals as it is with foreign and domestic tourists visiting the area. Times are tough for the olde world bar as of late though, and understandably so. An extremely difficult […]

6 years ago

A joint statement from the two Vintners organisations has said that they are not optimistic that pubs will be allowed to reopen at the end of the month. Initially due to reopen on August 10th, pubs have been since been told that they won’t be allowed to reopen to the public until the end of […]

6 years ago

A decision to close the popular west of Ireland swimming spot was made after large crowds gathered in the area over the weekend. Galway City Council announced that they’d be closing Blackrock Diving Tower until further notice yesterday. Effective immediately, the decision was reached after consultation between city officials and the Gardaí in Salthill. Closing […]

6 years ago

The world lost a true gem the day that Robin Williams died. Beloved by audiences around the world, six years on and people are still grieving his loss. A new documentary all about Robin Williams is due to be released next month. Called Robin’s Wish, it will explore the lead up to the actor’s death. […]

6 years ago

Galway City Council has closed Blackrock Diving Tower until further notice after large crowds gathered in Salthill over the weekend. A popular swimming spot with both locals and visitors to the area, Galway City Council has made the decision to close Blackrock Diving Tower to the public until further notice. Putting the decision down to […]

6 years ago

There’s nothing more Irish than a trad session, except maybe a crip sangwich – white bread, butter, Tayto. Obviously. With the world adjusting to a ‘new normal’ way of doing things, one thing that many people are missing is live music. It’s one of those things where you don’t realise how much you miss it […]

6 years ago

The Perseids meteor shower will be visible across Irish skies tonight. Widely considered to be the best meteor shower of the year, it will reach its peak tonight and tomorrow night. Irish skies will be lit up by the Perseids meteor shower tonight. An annual event, it’s one of the most-watched meteor showers of the […]

6 years ago

Zac Efron, Disney, iconic 80s movie – this has all the makings of a hit. Signing on to be a part of the upcoming remake of the classic flick Three Men And A Baby, the project marks the actor’s grand return to his Disney glorydays. First shooting to fame as Troy Bolton in High School Musical, Zac […]

6 years ago

The programme for the upcoming Masters of Tradition festival has just been announced – featuring big names such as Donovan, Christy Moore, Steve Cooney and Cormac Begley amongst others. Live music will make a welcome return to West Cork later this month for the Masters of Tradition Festival. Set for August 17th to August 23rd […]

6 years ago

A photo of the Middle Arch area in Galway has outraged locals who have made renewed pleas for people to leave no trace and dispose of their rubbish properly. People in Galway city are up in arms at the moment over on ongoing litter issue around the Spanish Arch area. Particularly bad following a bout […]

6 years ago

A video posted online shows a group of buskers entertaining locals as they go about their business in Galway city. A very welcome sight and one that hints at the city’s former, pre-coronavirus glory. Galway and buskers go hand in hand… well, probably not these days given that social distancing isn’t necessarily hand-holding friendly, but […]

6 years ago

Closed since mid-March, staff at Le Chateau took to social media last night to reveal that they’d be back in business as of today. One of Cork city’s oldest family-run pubs, Le Chateau is also the only pub in Cork city to be situated on Patrick Street’s main promenade. Established way back in 1793, it’s […]

6 years ago