Well this is embarrassing. Sky Sports News was reporting on the All-Ireland football final between Dublin and Mayo yesterday when the anchor made an ever-so-slight mistake. Check out the clip above and let us know if you spot the error… READ NEXT: Senators Get Their Hands On All-Ireland Tickets After Accusing GAA Of Bias

10 years ago

Conor McGregor has just sent this message to Ryan Tubridy and The Late Late Show ahead of tonight’s programme. In it, the UFC fighter praises the RTÉ show for having his coach John Kavanagh on tonight, attributing his success to the trainer. McGregor also shows his appreciation for the support of the people of Ireland in […]

10 years ago

If you haven’t finished off Narcos Season 2 by now, you’re probably gonna get stuck into it this weekend (we know we are). But how different would the show be if, instead of Columbia, it took place in rural Ireland?  It’d probably look a little something like this… H/T Fupin Eejits.  Fancy being in with a […]

10 years ago

Here we have one Irish mammy whose legendary status cannot be denied. Dave McGinn posted this picture in Facebook group ‘Oh my god what a complete Aisling‘ recently. He explained that his father had just bought his mam a smartphone for her birthday – and this was her first contribution to the family WhatsApp group.  Can’t argue with that. Thanks to Dave McGinn for […]

10 years ago

Viennetta, quite possibly the poshest ice cream on the market, is being served on a stick at last – much to the delight of pretty much everyone. The ingenious idea of making the creamy dessert into an on-the-go snack has been a thing in China for a while now, but last week the Australian branch of HB (known as Streets) announced […]

10 years ago

We’ve some bad news for you: your parents lied to you. About a lot of things. According to a new survey by pet charity Blue Cross, 8 out of 10 parents have told their little ‘uns a fib at some point.  The study revealed that parents lie to help protect their kids’ innocence, to stop them from being […]

10 years ago

The broadband speeds of every county in the Republic of Ireland have just been ranked, and you might be surprised at how vastly different they can be. Price comparison website and switching service Switcher.ie collected speed test data from across the country to create this handy little infographic which reveals how broadband differs from county to county. It […]

10 years ago

If there’s one person out there with no shortage of confidence, it’s Conor McGregor – so who better to be your life coach! In the latest sketch from Chaps Eye, we see the UFC fighter pay a visit to pushover Jane in order to help her stand up to his co-workers… Brilliant stuff. READ NEXT: If You’re Truly Terrible At […]

10 years ago

A new Boojum is set to open in Cork city this January. The Mexican food joint – which already has locations in Dublin, Belfast and Galway – will take up two floors at 7 Winthrop Street in Ireland’s real capital. If you’re unfamiliar with this particular burrito chain, it’s known for serving up seriously filling, authentic Mexican fare. It’s […]

10 years ago

If you’re hopeless in the kitchen, you’ll probably be able to relate to this video. The latest offering from Foil, Arms and Hog is entitled Cooking For Beginners, and it offers an idiot’s guide to the culinary arts. As in, it’s an idiot who is your guide. READ NEXT: If Your Family Force You To Attend Mass At Christmas, […]

10 years ago

The Late Late Toy Show is just around the corner and there are still tickets available for you to get your festive mitts on. With over 100,000 people having applied for tickets, the show uses a strict lottery system in allocating seats.  You can apply for tickets here, but submissions close on Monday, November 14. Lucky entrants will be able to […]

10 years ago

The new John Lewis ad is set to drop any day now and we’re all expecting it to be ridiculously heartwarming – but can we be sure of that? The Irish Take has given us a look at how the much-anticipated advertisement might sound, and you wouldn’t exactly call it sweet… READ NEXT: WATCH: The Second Teaser For John […]

10 years ago

Gotta hand it to the folks at Coca-Cola, they’ve found a great way to mark Christmas this year. The Japanese branch of the company has just unveiled this limited-edition wrapper on their bottles, which comes with a tiny pull tab that turns the packaging into a little festive bow.  The special wrappers will hit Japanese stores on […]

10 years ago

The most important issue of the day is not the imminent US election, that’s literally nothing compared to the real problem facing civilisation right now: the shrinking of the Toblerone. The company has claimed that they’ve had to scale back their triangular treat because of its ingredients getting more expensive in the wake of Brexit. Needless to say, […]

10 years ago

Anyone who has listened to Donald Trump’s speeches over the course of his presidential campaign, and unexpected triumph, will know that his worldview appears to be downright shocking. That’s why funny people Andrea Mann, David Schneider and David Beresford created this map entitled ‘The World According To Donald Trump’ for HuffPost UK Comedy. Check it out below. Credit: Huffpost UK Comedy And this guy […]

10 years ago

The most popular websites in the world by country have been revealed and weirdly, there’s nare a mention of Pornhub. Alexa ranked the websites and indy100 rendered it into glorious map form (because everything is better in map form). Check it out below. Credit: Louis Doré/Carto So it would appear that Google pretty much dominates the world, while YouTube […]

10 years ago

It looks like we’re about to experience an avalanche of Christmas ads, with John Lewis’ latest sure to be dropping this week, and Aldi’s offering is just plain lovely. Snowflakes outside a frosty window? Check. An updated version of ‘The Night Before Christmas’? Check? An anthropomorphic carrot assisting Santa Claus on his journey across Ireland? Oh you better believe […]

10 years ago

There aren’t many things better than a roaring fire when it’s freezing outside, so here’s how to make one in your own home. The good folks at HowToVideo have broken down the process into just a few simple steps, so anybody can do it without minutes, in fact, our instructor easily gets his fire going in just three […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever queued at an ATM before, you’re sure to have noticed these two types of people. The question is, are you type one or two? H/T Fupin Eejits READ NEXT: This Is Exactly What Ireland Before Mobile Phones Was Like

10 years ago

We’re in for a cold, cold night tonight, folks: we’re set for temperatures of -1 degree. We started today with plenty of frost in places, which will clear as the day moves on to temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees, but tonight looks like it will be even chillier than last night. According to Met Éireann, tomorrow […]

10 years ago

Four Ryanair passengers were arrested after they participated in a fist fight during a flight. The incident took place on Thursday night on a flight from Brussels to Malta, which was diverted to Pisa because of the disruption. The cabin crew and passengers tried to restrain the brawlers, resulting in one stewardess being slapped in the face. According to […]

10 years ago

With the John Lewis Christmas ad set to drop any day now (last year’s ad was released on November 6), people have been googling this year’s ad constantly in the hopes of seeing it first. While the real one still hasn’t arrived, many have stumbled upon this video entitled “John Lewis Christmas Advert” 2016 – The Snowglobe on YouTube, and […]

10 years ago

As the prospect of Donald Trump becoming president of the United States edges dangerously close to reality, it’s important to remind ourselves just how awful he really is. College Humor has done this brilliantly by showing us what it would be like if Obama were to behave the same way as Trump does. The result […]

10 years ago

Flights from Kerry Airport have been diverted after a single engine Aer Lingus airplane went off the runway this afternoon. There was only a pilot and one passenger on board when the incident took place on the Dublin to Kerry flight and both were uninjured, according to RTE.ie. The runway at the airport is temporarily closed and passengers for […]

10 years ago

No guest is safe on The Graham Norton Show, and that’s why we love it. Last night Ben Affleck was on the couch to promote his new movie The Accountant when the chat show host brought up a TV show called The Voyage Of The Mimi, which Affleck appeared on between the ages of 10 and 14. […]

10 years ago

If you need a little something to tide you over till season 2 of Stranger Things hits our screens, this might just do the trick. Eleven (or Millie Bobby Brown if you’re into the whole real name thing) has just appeared in here first music video for a song from Sigma featuring Birdy. The song is titled ‘Find […]

10 years ago

Life has changed an awful lot since we’ve gotten mobile phones. If you can’t quite recall just how different, the latest sketch from Fupin Eejits ought to refresh your memory. Feckin’ hilarious. READ NEXT: VIDEO: Here’s Bruce Springsteen’s Full Interview On ‘The Late Late Show’

10 years ago

The Late Late Show left Ireland for the first time in over 20 years last night in order to interview Bruce Springsteen. Ryan Tubridy made the trip to London to talk to The Boss about his new autobiography Born To Run, where he discusses his musical influences, Catholicism, and his strained relationship with his father. Take a look […]

10 years ago

Finally, a government proposal we can all get behind: two more public holidays in Ireland. Oh yes my friends, since Ireland is getting itself back on track economically and we have the third fewest public holidays in Europe, it’s been suggested that we as a nation get a few more days off work. Sinn Féin has suggested April 24 as an […]

10 years ago

The world’s most prosperous countries have just been revealed. This is the 10th year of the Legatum Prosperity Index™, which ranks 149 countries in order of their prosperity.  The survey looked at several variables to determine each country’s position, including economic quality, business environment, governance, education, health, safety and security, personal freedom, social capital, and natural environment. The bottom five […]

10 years ago

The most popular pubs in Ireland with fireplaces have just been revealed by a new poll. Compiled by Bord na Móna for their Pubs with Hearth series, the fuel provider is asking the public to vote for the cosiest pub in the country so it can host the Hearth Sessions, a live music event featuring Róisín O and Brave […]

10 years ago

It’s just been announced that Aer Lingus will be introducing wi-fi on short-haul flights from next year. The move comes from the airline’s parent company International Airlines Group (IAG), who has decided to introduce high-speed wireless internet to 341 of its aircraft, which includes 39 Aer Lingus planes. Chief executive of IAG Willie Walsh said, We are giving our […]

10 years ago

This could be the most proportional map of the world ever created and it’s just been recognised at a Japanese design award ceremony. When we think of a map of the world, most of us think of the Mercator Projection, but it has its problems (like Greenland looking far larger than it actually is). Artist and architect Hajime Narukawa […]

10 years ago

No context necessary. READ NEXT: WATCH: Jimmy Fallon And Justin Timerblake Take The Hilarious Best Friends Challenge

10 years ago

After one of her classmates insulted her brother with autism, a young girl wrote this sweet letter about respecting others. The mother of the two children, Sophie Camilleri, posted the letter to her Facebook page and wrote, Last week a child at Lex’s school came up to her and said ‘Your brother is weird’ ???? Lex told the […]

10 years ago

Attention all Cumberbitches – the new season of Sherlock is set to hit our screens on January 1. Sherlock will return in The Six Thatchers on January 1, 2017. #Sherlock pic.twitter.com/s6RJdaOZdI — Sherlock (@Sherlock221B) October 26, 2016 Benedict Cumberbatch’s fourth season as the world’s greatest detective opens with an episode called The Six Thatchers, which many fans believe will be […]

10 years ago

Grant Henderson Tankers, take a bow. A Redditor with the handle DeadPlantOnASpeaker posted this picture a few days ago, having stumbled upon a waste management truck with a fantastic email address written on the side…  [email protected] *slow clap* READ NEXT: PIC: Can You Spot What’s Wrong With This Lidl Sign?

10 years ago

If you’re aiming to have an original look this Halloween, we’d advise you to steer well clear of these costumes. The most searched outfits for this year’s spooky season have been revealed and there are few classics in there, mixed with a few topical options (clowns – they’re so hot right now.) Take a look below to see […]

10 years ago

We’ve seen some funny comment sections in our time, but this is an absolute goldmine. A ‘Sunday Morning Mass On RTE One‘ Facebook event has been set up for this coming weekend and 31,000 people say they’re going to attend. Now this may come as a surprise but judging from comments on this event, we’d wager that quite a few of that number […]

10 years ago

Enda Kenny thinks we as a nation need to talk about porn. Speaking at the launch event for a free helpline for the victims of crime this afternoon, the Taoiseach spoke about the corrupting influence of pornography on Ireland’s youth. According to Independent.ie, the leader of Fine Gael said, What used to be termed the lads […]

10 years ago

Fire fighters were called to deal with a bus fire at a housing estate in Glen Heights, Ballyvolane, Cork today. Witnesses at the scene snapped pictures of the blaze and told RED FM about the situation around 11.30am this morning. BREAKING – Bus in fire in Glenheights road Ballyvolane at the moment, according to eyewitness Katherine.. 1850 […]

10 years ago

If you’re currently suffering from a Narcos-shaped hole in your life, know that you’re not alone.  While we can’t give you any new episodes to make you feel whole again, we can give you a look at this featurette about how the show ended, talking about the process behind to scenes. It makes for an interesting watch for all true […]

10 years ago

The most generous countries in the world right now have just been revealed and Ireland has made the cut. The Charities Aid Foundation World Giving Index 2016 has just been released and we managed to grab ninth place, which ain’t too shabby on a global scale. Take a look at the planet’s most giving nations and plan […]

10 years ago

A new Lidl is set to open in November, so they’ve placed a sign outside the shop announcing its opening date. If you look closely at the sign, however, you might spot a slight problem with it… Be honest now: how long did it take you to spot it? Let us know in the comments! H/T silverfernz/Reddit READ NEXT: QUIZ: Can […]

10 years ago

Ever look at a restaurant menu and find yourself just baffled about how to pronounce any of the food? You are not alone. This little quiz will put your pronunciation skills to the test, and expose where you might be going wrong… How’d you fare? Let us know in the comments. READ NEXT: QUIZ: Can You Identify These 15 Countries […]

10 years ago

Barack Obama once again subjects himself to a barrage of mean tweets on Jimmy Kimmel Live and, as you’d expect, he deals with ’em brilliantly. This time around he’s being called out on his negotiation skills, his stance on mustard, and even his choice of jeans, yet still manages to take it all in his stride. His best response […]

10 years ago

With Halloween taking place just next Monday, it’s time to start get watching the best horror flicks around – but where to begin? Luckily for us, Spin1038 surveyed 1,000 Irish people to reveal the nation’s favourite scary movies.  Here are the top 12.   12. Carrie (6%) 11. The Babadook (6%) 10. The Blair Witch Project (6%) 9. The Omen (6%) 8. […]

10 years ago

So many phrases from the English language get butchered on a daily basis, but are you guilty of that crime? This short quiz of 11 questions tests your knowledge of commonly misused sayings. Just pick the one that you think is correct… How’d you fare? Let us know in the comments. READ NEXT: QUIZ: Can You Answer […]

10 years ago

Ryanair has just revealed that it will reduce its check-in window from one week to just four days, unless you’re willing to pay for allocated seating. The low-cost airline alerted customers via email that the new system would come into effect on November 1.  However the email added that, at a cost of €8 to €15 per flight, […]

10 years ago

Ever wonder if you’re actually any good at being in a relationship? Well, now you can take a test to find out. Put together by psychologist Ben Ambridge in his book Psy-Q and published in The Guardian, the test measures the most important feature for a long-lasting relationship: conscientiousness. That mightn’t sound like a particularly important trait, but it seems […]

10 years ago