Oliver Callan was back on The Late Late Show last night to once again poke fun at our country’s leader. With Budget 2017 having taken place this week, the impressionist adopted his sexy Enda persona to present his version of the Budget. And it’s as hilarious as you’d expect. READ NEXT: QUIZ: Can You Answer These 10 Questions About […]

10 years ago

Coláiste Lurgan, you’ve done again. The Irish college has made a name for itself by translating pop classics into as Gaeilge masterpieces; this time they’ve taken the Toto tune that is ‘Africa’ and made it even better. We didn’t know that was possible either.  All together now: Bogha ceatha sa spéir fud na hAAAAifrice! READ NEXT: This Irish Lad Caught […]

10 years ago

Will making fun of Teresa Mannion’s now infamous weather report ever not be funny? This new video proves that the gag is still going strong, nearly a year later. Conor McGowan is in Bermuda at the moment which is currently in the grip of Hurricane Bermuda, with winds going at 120-mph now battering the island. Needless to say, unnecessary journeys should be avoided […]

10 years ago

Michelle Obama gave a powerful speech yesterday denouncing Donald Trump for his recently unearthed sexist behaviour. Speaking at a rally for Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire, the First Lady spoke about how she couldn’t stick to her normal campaign speech, feeling the need to address Trump’s unacceptable treatment on behalf of women everywhere. Watch Obama give her speech in the clip […]

10 years ago

The final trailer for the upcoming Star Wars flick has just hit the internet, and we’re starting to feel the excitement. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is set before the original trilogy, where the rebels are planning a daring heist to steal the plans for a weapon with the ability to destroy entire planets…  The latest trailer gives us a glimpse of […]

10 years ago

Randy Fenoli, the wedding fashion guru of popular American TV show Say Yes To The Dress, is bringing his show to RTÉ for one night only this weekend – and brides-to-be are being asked to take part. Appearing on this Saturday’s Ray D’Arcy Show, the Kleinfield’s fashion director will be supplying top wedding style tips for successful applicants. To take […]

10 years ago

An English man was standing in line for food at McDonald recently when another customer began to verbally abuse him over his weight. The woman abused the man by saying, “You’re fat enough. Why don’t you get a salad?” One bystander was so outraged he felt the need to intervene… H/T Trollstation. READ NEXT: Bank Of Ireland Customer? Watch […]

10 years ago

We’ll just leave this here… READ NEXT: If ‘Narcos’ Was Set In Ireland, This Is What The Opening Credits Would Be Like

10 years ago

Oh Shia. The Transformers star has made a reputation for himself as being a bit of a mad yoke – arriving at premieres wearing paper bags over his head and appearing in rather controversial music videos – and it’s only fitting that he’d tie the knot in a characteristically unique manner. So when it came out that he’d gotten married […]

10 years ago

Narcos has captured the attention of the world, drawing us in with Columbia’s fascinating history and stunning scenery – so we thought we’d give Ireland the same treatment. Created by Dave Thorpe, this video sees the Netflix show’s opening titles with an Irish twist, swapping dollars for punts, cocaine for Taytos, and Escobar for Nidge. Would you watch […]

10 years ago

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was a favourite of children everywhere back in the ’90s but if it happened to pass you by, never fear, cos this Irish lad has summarised it wonderfully in this short video. Owen Colgan, aka Buzz of Hardy Bucks, was thinking recently about his favourite childhood cartoon recently when he realised it all […]

10 years ago

Ever wonder if your daily routine is holding you back from getting what you want in life? Do you sleep too much? Are you working enough? How do the most successful people manage their time? If these questions have played on your mind, this little infographic from Podio will surely be of interest to you.  The business productivity […]

10 years ago

Oh, Pierce. The James Bond star has just appeared in this rather strange ad for Pan Bahar (a brand of Indian mouth freshener), in which he plays a secret agent who knocks people out with a cans of the breath-improving product.  Seriously. READ NEXT: The ‘Top Gear’ Crew Is Back With The First Trailer For Their Brand New Show

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It seems that the new version of Top Gear isn’t going down too well with long-time fans of the show, so they’ll be delighted to learn that the original crew is back with a show that looks suspiciously like Top Gear. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May make their triumphant return with The Grand Tour, […]

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Sometimes, just sometimes, you stumble upon a real gem in the world of news headlines. The Limerick Post gifted us with one such jewel this week. When reporting on an apology issued by a mother-of-three’s who verbally abused a garda after he impounded her BMW, the Limerick publication decided to go with this headline… Well that’s just fantastic. […]

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There are around 200 countries in the world, big and small, and that means there’s a whole lot of flags out there too. But how well do you know them? Let’s see. How did you get on? Tell us in the comments. READ NEXT: QUIZ: Can You Answer These 9 Tricky Riddles Without Making A Mistake?

10 years ago

Just when you thought Conor McGregor couldn’t be any more of a legend, he goes and does this. When a young fan approached him for a picture, she was disappointed to realise that she’d forgotten her phone. Luckily, The Notorious decided to help her out… To the little lady who left her phone at home. pic.twitter.com/m0LmxCwoh5 […]

10 years ago

I think we can all agree that people who drone on about the transformative effects of travelling are the worst kind of wanker (while craft beer knobs are a close second). In the latest offering from comedic trio Foil Arms and Hog, we meet the sum of all backpacking pricks, serving up every wanderlust cliché you could possibly think of. […]

10 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued closure orders to 10 Irish food businesses in September. These six establishments were issued with closure orders under FSAI Act, 1998, where it’s deemed that there is or there’s likely to be a grave and immediate danger to public health from the premises, or where an improvement order is not complied with. 1. Starbucks (restaurant/café), 21 Great Georges Street, […]

10 years ago

Looks like we’ve just found Cork’s answer to Mattress Mick. Johnny O’Connor is here to tell you all about car dealership Finbarr Galvin Ltd‘s ‘3,2,1 Bang!! Offer’ and he’s terribly excited about the whole thing (even if his co-workers aren’t).  And considering it’s gotten over 80,000 views in two days, the people of Ireland are clearly getting pretty […]

10 years ago

Comedian Dylan Moran is touring the US at the moment, and he took a moment recently to appear on Conan to talk about Donald Trump and his bizarre smile. When the Black Books star was asked his opinions on the presidential race, Moran said that he tries to look for the best in everyone (finding Clinton to be […]

10 years ago

One of the main factors in the downfall of a marriage is, perhaps unsurprisingly,  the age gap between partners.  According to a recent study by Andrew Francis and Hugo Mialon, professors in the Department of Economics at Emory University in Atlanta, the bigger the age difference in a marriage is the more likely it is to end in divorce. […]

10 years ago

The most valuable brands in the world have just been revealed in the 2016 Best Global Brands report. Conducted by brand consultancy firm Interbrand, the study revealed that Apple’s brand value grew by 5% to $178,119 billion in the last year, while Google’s value rose 11% to $133,252 billion. McDonald’s, however, fell out of the […]

10 years ago

After two seasons of Narcos, we all feel as if we’re experts on Columbian drug trafficking.  But did you really pay that much attention to all the facts and figures? Only one way to find out… How’d you do? Let us know in the comments. READ NEXT: QUIZ: Can You Answer All These ‘Stranger Things’ Questions Without Making […]

10 years ago

The most rugged farmers that Ireland has to offer have once again assembled to give the world the steamiest calendar on the market.  Well, if you really have a thing for country lads. For the eighth year running the Irish Farmer Calendar has been released to raise money for the charity Bothár, which sends livestock to […]

10 years ago

Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events is coming to a screen near you very soon, fans will be delighted to discover. After a failed attempt at making a movie franchise, starring Jim Carrey, out of the hugely popular series of books, the story has now found a home on Netflix. The show will follow the […]

10 years ago

If you’re currently making your way through Luke Cage, you’re probably gonna enjoy Iron Fist as well. The series will tell the story of billionaire Danny Rand (Finn Jones of Game of Thrones), who masters kung fu and learns to channel the power of the ‘Iron Fist’. Epic ass-kicking of assorted bad people will probably ensue. This image was also released […]

10 years ago

Movie studios these days seem to have a checklist that they stick to when whipping up a trailer for their next hit. Slowed down cover of a classic song? Check. Does the song ramp up towards the end? Check. Does the song return to the quiet part just as the title appears? Oh you better believe that’s a check. […]

10 years ago

Poor auld Niall Horan. While appearing on Australian radio show KIIS 1065’s Kyle and Jackie O, the 23-year-old singer was put on the line with a Canadian One Direction enthusiast. When one of the presenters asked the young fan to tell her friends that she’s on the phone with one of the members of the boy band, she said: […]

10 years ago

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service needs your help right now. The organisation has revealed that their supply of blood type O+ is worryingly low at the moment and they’re calling out for support from the public. O+ is the most common of blood types and just one donation can help the recovery of up to three patients in […]

10 years ago

Time to test that musical knowledge of yours. Here we have 10 screenshots from 10 different music videos. Let’s see if you can recognise where they come from… Did you get top marks? Let us know in the comments. READ NEXT: QUIZ: Can You Finish The Lyrics From These Classic Noughties Songs Without Making A Mistake?

10 years ago

Daniel O’Donnell, the favourite of grannies everywhere, proves he doesn’t take himself too seriously with this gas new ad for, well, gas. READ NEXT: This Is What Happens When An Irish Person Gives Up Drinking

10 years ago

Belfast International Airport is experiencing disruptions after a freight plane was stuck on the runway. The aircraft experienced problems around 7am this morning, leading to the suspension of arrivals and departures at the airport. All arrivals and departures suspended due disabled aircraft on runway. Freight being unloaded to prep for recovery. — Belfast Airport (@belfastairport) […]

10 years ago

We all know someone who’s working in Australia at moment. And we also know a few people who are “working” over there. Like this fella. H/T Rory’s Stories. READ NEXT: Here Is The Full List Of Irish Michelin Star Winners

10 years ago

It’s hard to be a non-drinker in this country of ours. The latest skit from ManWith3Buttocks looks at what happens when an Irish person tries to take a bit of a break from the booze.  And it’s all so very true. READ NEXT: The New ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Movie Has Just Gotten Its First Trailer

10 years ago

The first teaser trailer for the new Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (known as Salazar’s Revenge in the US) has just dropped and our interest has definitely been piqued. The teaser doesn’t give much away, but we do get to see the villain of the piece: Captain Salazar (played by a tar-mouthed […]

10 years ago

Ever thought about getting married on a day that already has a special significance? Don’t do it. A recent study by the University of Melbourne found that weddings that took place on Valentine’s Day or special-number dates, like 9/9/99 or 1/2/03, were 18-36% more likely to end in divorce than on a regular wedding date. Entitled ‘Not Your Lucky Day: Romantically […]

10 years ago

The ’90s gets a lot of love, but the noughties was totally underrated. But how well do you remember the decade? Or, more important, how well do you remember the decade’s music? Pop on the thinking caps and let’s see… What was your score? Show us in the comments. READ NEXT: QUIZ: Can You Name These 99 Movies From […]

10 years ago

Yes, the above video is a joke, but we’d definitely enrol if we could. READ NEXT: The Latest Louis Theroux ‘My Scientology Movie’ Trailer Has Just Landed And It’s Insane

10 years ago

The latest trailer for My Scientology Movie from Louis Theroux has just landed and it looks crazy. Theroux has been trying to make the documentary about the controversial religion for more than 10 years, hoping to tell its story with nuance and understanding, but he was denied access at every turn. In the end, the […]

10 years ago

Want to add a few more years onto your life? Maybe a move to somewhere with a higher life expectancy might benefit you in that department (not that anyone’s actually promising that). The Global Competitiveness Survey has just revealed the top 20 countries for living the longest and, yes, Ireland has made the list (must be thanks […]

10 years ago

McDonald’s seems to be making some big changes to their restaurants at the moment, and this location in Paris is just the latest example.  Known as McCafé, you won’t find burgers and fries served here, as this new breed of McD’s dispenses coffee, sandwiches, and desserts like macaroons, cupcakes, tiramisu, flan, and more. Gone are the bright red and yellow colours, replaced […]

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 a short ‘Making Of’ featurette, featuring Pablo Escobar (Wagner Moura) and Javi Peña (Pedro Pascal) giving their two cents on the show.  It’s […]

10 years ago

Ah, Limerick. The Rubber Bandits shared this fantastic picture on their Facebook page just yesterday… READ NEXT: This Incredible Video Captures The Craic Of An Irish Pub Like Never Before

10 years ago

Heading to the Ploughing Championships is a rite of passage for rural youth. It’s that special time of year when schools become ghost towns for a week, as teenagers make their annual pilgrimage to the agricultural equivalent of Glastonbury. This video from The 2 Johnnies pretty much sums the whole thing up. READ NEXT: WATCH: This Powerful Road Safety Video […]

10 years ago

The DEA agents of Narcos, Steve Murphy and Javier Peña, were in fact real people and they’ve even appeared briefly at the end of the second season. Before we go any further, spoilers ahead! Don’t say you weren’t warned. At the end of the latest season of Netflix show, we see an American bar where a recently dismissed Javier Peña […]

10 years ago

Oh we do love a good deal, and they don’t get much better than this: a transatlantic flight for only €62. Oh yes my friends, this is what the good folks at Norwegian Air Shuttle are saying will be available from next year. The airline will be flying from Cork to Boston from March of next year, and […]

10 years ago

Proving yet again that he really is just like the rest of us, Ed Sheeran was spotted enjoying a big dirty fry over the weekend at a hotel in Schull. While enjoying the peace and natural beauty of West Cork, the English pop star visited Schull Harbour Hotel to enjoy their full Irish.  And you just can’t have […]

10 years ago

Oh Matt Le Blanc, what were you thinking? While being interviewed on the Emmy red carpet last night before the awards took place, the former Friends star had a short convo with fellow interviewee Emilia Clarke (who plays Daenerys in Game Of Thrones). When his interviewer asks Le Blanc if he’s a fan of the fantasy series […]

10 years ago

Want to raise office morale through the roof? Install one of these bad boys. Thanks to Sarah Rowlands for sending this our way. If you’ve something you’d like to share with us, send it to [email protected] or message us on Facebook or Twitter. READ NEXT: 18 Things You Quickly Realise When You Start Working In An Office

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