Hulu may have gotten there first, but Netflix won’t be far behind as the popular streaming platform has revealed that their own Britney Spears documentary is also in the works. Hot on Hulu’s heels, Netflix has confirmed that they’ll release their own take on the story very soon. Directed by filmmaker and true crime specialist […]

5 years ago

Management at one Carlow hotel have expressed surprise at the venue being listed as a ‘confirmed’ vaccination centre for the county.  The full list of vaccination centres in every county across Ireland was revealed yesterday. However, while government claim that each of the 37 locations had been confirmed for use, management at Seven Oaks Hotel […]

6 years ago

Speaking at last night’s public health briefing, deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn, warned that having the virus once is no guarantee that you can’t get it again.  Questioned on public health advice regarding outdoor exercise, Dr Glynn commented that “people should certainly be getting outdoors if they can”. However, while current guidelines do […]

6 years ago

The Free Britney movement has been trending online for some time now, however, things have really come to a head since the premiere of a new documentary on the matter. Called Framing Britney Spears, the documentary debuted on US streaming platform Hulu earlier this month. Part of a New York Times investigative series, the 75-minute […]

6 years ago

Originally in place for Donegal, Galway and Mayo, forecasters have since extended the Status Yellow weather warning to cover Sligo as well.  Met Éireann has updated a Status Yellow wind warning to cover four Irish counties this morning, predicting that gusts of 110km/h or higher are possible along coastal areas. In place for counties Donegal, […]

6 years ago

Laura Whitmore shared a lovely tribute to her close friend Caroline Flack yesterday, enlisting the vocal talents of Imelda May for a cover of Caroline’s favourite song. A difficult day for all those who knew her, today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of Caroline Flack. Beloved by so many around the world, […]

6 years ago

Yesterday it was revealed that beloved high-street retailer Zara has forayed into the world of pet-wear. Unveiling their new line, specifically aimed at our furry friends, public opinion seems a little divided on the move so far. As expected, Awkward Zara – one of the funniest Instagram accounts on the internet these days – really […]

6 years ago

Gina would definitely not be happy about this… this the opposite of giving people what they want. Brooklyn Nine-Nine show creators have revealed that the upcoming season will be the end of the road for Jake Peralta and the 99th precinct, announcing the news none of us wanted to hear and confirming that the programme will end […]

6 years ago

First Dates Ireland returns to TV screens tonight and I, for one, can’t wait. My social life these days consists of FaceTiming my sister and the weekly grocery shop, so needless to say, I’ll be living vicariously through the daters’ antics on the show. Already sharing a trailer for what to expect throughout this season […]

6 years ago

Andrew Lloyd Webber has written a tribute song to Jackie Weaver and yes, you absolutely need to drop everything and listen to it now. Jackie Weaver took the internet by storm last week when a leaked recording of the Wandforth parish council meeting went seriously viral online. Making her somewhat of a household name, her antics […]

6 years ago

The country is in for yet more wintry conditions with forecasters this morning issuing a Status Yellow snow and ice warning for three of the four provinces.  Met Éireann has this morning issued another Status Yellow weather warning, advising that sleet, snow and strong gale force winds will hit throughout the day. According to forecasters: […]

6 years ago

Announcing the lineup for this week, guests on The Graham Norton Show include a singer, two comedians, one of the stars from The Big Bang Theory and three Hollywood Brits. This week has felt like a succession of Mondays, but today is Wednesday – or so I’ve been told, I’m still sceptical. And we all […]

6 years ago

Admittedly aimed at helping young children learn how to cook, that won’t stop us from tuning in. Netflix is to get a new cooking show soon, this one headed up by none other than Michelle Obama. Called Waffles + Mochi, the programme is aimed at helping young children learn how to cook – all while […]

6 years ago

Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast this morning, one Dublin hairdresser commented that black market haircuts are booming.  Reacting to the news that personal services – such as hairdressers and barbershops – will remain closed until much later than March 5th, Dylan Bradshaw of Dylan Bradshaw Hair Salon on South William Street, said it definitely comes as […]

6 years ago

Putting a call out on social media, Limerick County Council has asked the public for their “weird, wacky and wonderful” name suggestions. The proud owners of five new vehicles – including two dedicated road gritters and three pothole repairing velocity patchers – Limerick County Council took to Twitter to ask people for their help in […]

6 years ago

Promising that there are big things yet to come for Westlife, a post shared to the group’s social media claimed that the foursome is about to “embark on a very exciting new chapter”. It’s been a challenging time for most every industry, with music and the arts up there as one of the most affected. […]

6 years ago

Locals are being urged to avoid the area.  Firefighters were quick to the scene down in Wexford, where a blaze broke out at the at the back of two local pubs – The Sky & The Ground and The Foggy Dew. Capturing the extent of the damage the flames have caused, journalist Pádraigh Byrne shared […]

6 years ago

Local hikers managed to carry out an elaborate rescue mission after they came across an injured pup looking slightly worse for wear up the Wicklow Mountains. Feel-good news stories seem to be getting fewer and farther between these days so when you find one, you have to grab it with both hands. And boy do […]

6 years ago

There are a lot of things we’re all missing these days – a meal out at one of our fave restaurants definitely amongst them. Life feels as though it’s all doom and gloom lately and sometimes it’s easier to see the glass as half empty than half full… but there is a certain sense of […]

6 years ago

We’ve rounded up 10 different movies to choose from this fine February Sunday, so you grab the snacks and we’ll find the remote. What’s it gonna be? Some of us – myself included – have a bad habit of writing Sunday off before it’s even begun. We jump straight into ‘tomorrow is back to work’ […]

6 years ago

There was big love for the interview with Brian O’Driscoll on The Tommy Tiernan Show last night with viewers praising both parties for their honest and open conversation.  Rightly pointing out that Tommy has a brilliant knack for “bringing out a side of people we’ve never seen before”, the show has proven to be big […]

6 years ago

Turns out the Madagascar penguins can be credited with teaching us more than just the importance of smiling and waving. Met Éireann claims that walking “like a penguin” is the key to surviving the throes of winter and not slipping on the ice. The more you know, eh?! With wintry conditions forecast to descend upon […]

6 years ago

‘Movies on TV’ is up there as one of our most-Googled questions.  Saturday nights – like most other nights these days – revolve around the telly. But with no work to worry about in the morning, now’s the time to crack open that bottle of whatever it is you’ve been eyeing up all week, put […]

6 years ago

Viewers are in awe of Longford woman and single mother of two Lynsey Bennett, who spoke to Ryan Tubridy about her ongoing battle with cervical cancer. Welcoming many different guests on last night’s show, Ryan spoke to a host of well-known faces – from Foo Fighters musician Dave Grohl to Boyzone singer Ronan Keating. There […]

6 years ago

The country is in for some hazardous conditions in the coming days with Met Éireann issuing a four-day weather advisory until later this week.  Warning the public to make sure they are well prepared ahead of the wintry conditions yet to come later this week, authorities shared their advice on how best to do so. […]

6 years ago

The latest venture by baker Aisling Tuck, Naked Bakes is a new vegan cookie business that you’re gonna want to bump to the top of your must-try list.  Lockdown 1.0 saw many of us try our hands at baking. Sourdough, banana bread, homemade pizza… you name it, I more than likely gave it a go. […]

6 years ago

Friday night is nigh and, as expected, both Ryan Tubridy and Graham Norton have come forth with their usual weekly line-up announcement. We’ve already covered Graham Norton, which will see everyone’s favourite Cork presenter welcome some of TV’s finest stars onto the show – including Dave Grohl who will actually make an appearance on The […]

6 years ago

Stars from some of our fave TV series – including Derry Girls and Bridgerton – will grace the Graham Norton Show with their presence this week.  Anyone else feel like this week just flew by? January is over and February is now on fast-forward. Already over the humpday slump, today is Thursday which means that […]

6 years ago

The number of people who have been vaccinated has surpassed the number of confirmed Covid cases worldwide for the first time ever.  Good news stories can seem a little few and far between these days but all is not lost just yet – there is cause for hope. Still need convincing? Well, this ought to […]

6 years ago

We all have a bit of a renewed grá for An Post these days, and understandably so. Our postal workers have been playing an absolute blinder – between getting all our bits delivered during the festive Christmas rush and keeping us all connected while staying apart, we’ve much to thank our local postmen and women […]

6 years ago

I’ve spent much of today thinking it was Thursday, so let that be an indicator of how my week is going. The hump day blues are strong today and I can safely say that this feels like the longest week ever. But – and there’s always a but – the weekend is in sight. Only […]

6 years ago

Bray favourite Glovers Café has teased details of an upcoming foodie pop-up. Locals will be well familiar with the name Glovers but if you’re not, commit it to memory because you’re going to want to pay them a visit once restrictions ease. Home to one of Wicklow’s tastiest hot chocolates (a happy hippo/kinder bueno mashup), […]

6 years ago

“It wasn’t a promise, as you said, it was heavily caveated.” Speaking on RTÉ radio this morning, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly responded to questions from Claire Byrne on comments he made earlier in the week regarding a timeline for nationwide vaccination. Donnelly previously told the Dáil that every Irish resident is to be offered […]

6 years ago

The HSE has confirmed that 22 vials, containing over 100 doses of Covid-19 vaccine, have had to be thrown out due to incorrect storage.  Approximately 110 doses of Covid-19 vaccine have had to be dumped after it was revealed that they were unfit for use due to improper storage. Delivered to a nursing home at […]

6 years ago

Building a home cinema? Well, then you’re going to need appropriate seating. Going to the pictures used to be quite the outing. Putting on real clothes, leaving the house, getting to socialise with other people. The luxury of it all! Don’t even get me started on the snacks – cinema popcorn is in a league of its […]

6 years ago

Vindication! Netflix has confirmed the date we can expect season seven of Brooklyn 99 to land online – and it’s soon(ish).   It’s Tuesday. It’s January. The weather is crap. Lockdown has been extended. We get it, you need a pick-me-up. Well, you can count on us… and Netflix who has just shared some very exciting […]

6 years ago

A brand-new 80s themed coffee drive-thru has just opened in Ashbourne… nothing but the best for the Royal County, eh?  I’m a big believer in the ‘hug in a mug’ mentality – whatever the brew, wrapping your hands around something warm somehow really helps when the midday slump hits. Placebo or not, there’s great comfort […]

6 years ago

Questioned on the possibility of introducing a government-mandated hotel quarantine period for incoming travellers, Leo Varakdar said that it’s unlikely measures would be in place any less than a year. Speaking on Claire Byrne Live last night, the Tánaiste discussed a number of different topics – including the proposed reopening of schools and what would […]

6 years ago

There was only one Irish newcomer to the Michelin Guide this year with Dede in Baltimore, Co Cork being recognised for the exceptional dining experience it offers customers.  Last year was a year like no other – across all industries, but particularly the hospitality one where many businesses spent more time closed than they did […]

6 years ago

Choosing to keep details on the down-low until such time that they’re ready to open, all they’re willing to give away right now is the location – which is in Greystones if yer asking. Already with two Dublin locations – one at Tara Street, the other in Dún Laoghaire – Shoe Lane is expanding once […]

6 years ago

‘Tis very nippy out these days, particularly down in Galway where temperatures dropped to -6.4 decrees Celsius last night.  Giving an update on what the minimum air temperatures were at their 25 synoptic weather stations last night, it ranged from -6.4 degrees Celsius at Athenry in Galway to 2.5 degrees Celsius at Malin Head in […]

6 years ago

Still with 118 branches across the UK, all remaining Debenhams stores are to close as part of the sale.  Fast fashion retailer Boohoo has bought Debenhams for €62million (£55million) will all stores to permanently close as part of the deal. It’s believed that Debenhams products will be sold by Boohoo from early next year, allowing […]

6 years ago

Targeting some of the most vulnerable members of our society, the phone scam calls people up to tell them of an upcoming Covid-19 vaccine appointment – asking them for personal details to ‘confirm’ the appointment.  The public is being warned to be vigilant against a new phone scam targeting the elderly. According to Fergal Bowers […]

6 years ago

A status yellow snow/ice warning has been issued for 13 counties with forecasters predicting that ‘hazardous conditions’ will hit this weekend. Met Éireann has just issued a status yellow snow/ice warning for parts of the country – predicting that falls of hail, sleet and snow are on the way. Issued earlier this afternoon, the warning extends […]

6 years ago

People are still raving about last year’s Toy Show. Widely considered to be one of the best yet, organisers will have their work cut out for them if this year’s show is to top it… something they’re undoubtedly very aware of as it turns out planning has already commenced on the annual Christmas extravaganza.  The Late Late […]

6 years ago

Hopeful that the show will return to TV screens this year, Love Island organisers may have to make major changes to ensure that that is the case. Iain Stirling – best known as being the voiceover extraordinaire for the series – has hinted that a major change could be on the cards for this year’s […]

6 years ago

Planning your weekend viewing? We’ve rounded up some of the movies on TV tonight to help you do just that.  Happy Friday my dudes! I don’t know about you, but I could not be happier to see the back of that week. Blue Monday really set the tone, didn’t it? I like to think that […]

6 years ago

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said that though we have “made significant progress”, the level of infection is still “way too high”. Saying that he doesn’t have “any reason to disagree” with comments made by the Taoiseach in regards to Level 5 being extended, Holohan stated we have “a very significant burden […]

6 years ago

Adam King’s virtual hug sign was projected onto well-known buildings and monuments around Ireland last night. Organised in honour of National Hugging Day, the sight was cause for many a smiling face across the country.  Yesterday was National Hugging Day – a day that under normal circumstances would be celebrated by hugging those we love. […]

6 years ago

“Singer-songwriter and musical treasure.” An Post has done it again, managing to deliver yet another letter to its rightful destination despite the address being a little vague on the details. People joke about Ireland being too small, it’s always a topic of conversation when you’re away on holidays (ah, remember holidays? Sad face.). Someone hears […]

6 years ago