The amount of Christmas lights you possess is proportionate to how much you love Christmas, so clearly no one in Ireland loves the silly season quite as much as this family. The Doyles in Carlow are raising money this year for the Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team. Their fundraising by encouraging visitors to come and see their Christmas lights […]

10 years ago

The Mummy is being remade and it looks a little bit different than its previous iterations. Details remain vague, but in this trailer we see an ancient sarcophagus being uncovered and loaded onto a cargo plane with a curious amount of soldiers on guard duty… Cue an attack by a massive flock of birds, Tom Cruise coming back from the dead, and London under […]

10 years ago

If you’ve been finding it harder and harder to leave the warm, cosy cocoon of your duvet every morning to face the freezing cold outside world, you are not alone – but we’re about to see some improvement on that front. According to Met Éireann, we’re going to see a bit of a reprieve from the subzero temperatures […]

10 years ago

Marriage is a wondrous thing, so surely our hen and stag dos should be equally wondrous… right? Well, we’ll let you decide on that one. Website Henandstagsligo.ie specialises in this craic and they’ve just released lists of the five most popular activities for hen and stag parties in Ireland. And there were a few surprises […]

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Since it’s Friday, you’re perfectly entitled to get all emotional over a heartwarming proposal video. Micheal Brennan went on a trip to New York with his girlfriend Aoife recently, where they happened upon a magician with a camera at Grand Central Station in need of some volunteers… Engagements don’t get any more magical than this, eh? READ NEXT: Watch How […]

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As the The Late Late Toy Show airs tonight, excitement levels of Christmas lovers of all ages on currently on the rise. Yet as you get older, the experience changes ever-so-slightly. You’re still enjoying it, but for different reasons… Watching the #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/DGpc0g6JRz — TwistedDoodles (@twisteddoodles) December 2, 2016 READ NEXT: 10 Winning Traits That A Kid Needs To […]

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Donegal is now officially one of the coolest places on the planet, confirming what we already knew. National Geographic Traveller has just revealed its Cool List for 2017, giving us the top 17 “culture capitals, hipster hotspots, wild escapes and places generally keeping it cool”. Here’s what the travel experts had to say on our […]

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It’s that time of the year again where you’re just arsing around your house, eating chocolate at 7am and watching too much TV. Oh, how we love it. RTÉ pulls out all the stops during the festive season to provide us with extra special entertainment and they’ve just released their schedule this morning. We’ve perused it and […]

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It emerged yesterday that a motion passed at a Dublin constituency meeting to invite Bertie Ahern to rejoin Fianna Fáil. While most people just shook their heads at the very idea, there are clearly folks out there who think this would actually be a good idea. That’s why this reminder from The Rubber Bandits is important to keep in […]

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Netflix has just announced a huge game changer: you can watch its TV shows and movies while offline. You read that right, the streaming site revealed that “many of your favourite streaming series and movies” will be available for offline playback. The feature will be included on the likes of Stranger Things, Narcos, Orange is the New Black, Breaking Bad, and more. Airplane […]

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Moving to a new city can be daunting, especially to the giant metropolis that is London, but fortunately one man is breaking down all the important info for you. Seán Burke’s ‘alternative’ guide tells you all about the bustling city’s red public urinals, totally reasonable pub prices, and the joys of public transportation. You really must visit. READ NEXT: QUIZ: […]

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Fancy yourself a whiz in the word department? Bit of a walking dictionary, eh? If so, put your money where your mouth is. Give this short quiz a go and see if you can bag yourself top marks… How’d you fare? Share your score in the comments. READ NEXT: QUIZ: Can You Pass The Toughest Grammar Test Yet?

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It’s conclusive: Home Alone just wouldn’t be as dramatic, or as long, if it was set in modern times. Buzzfeed illustrator Jen Lewis pointed out how the Christmas classic would go down if Kevin found himself home alone this year and it’s a whole lot less fun… Damn mobiles. READ NEXT: This Irish Version Of ‘Frozen’ Is The […]

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With temperatures dropping lower every day, there’s never been a more appropriate time to watch Disney’s Frozen.  But since the cold mornings are making us all wake up feckin’ miserable, you may as well watch this sweary version from jokesters Fupin Eejits.  Maybe not one to watch with the nieces and nephews. READ NEXT: WATCH: Final Video Of Tragic […]

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A tourism slogan is a country’s way of really selling itself to the world, and it’s pretty interesting to see what the entire planet has to say for itself. This map from travel booker FamilyBreakerFinder compiles every country’s slogan to see if any of ’em might pique your interest.  Some are bland (USA: All within your reach), genuinely enticing […]

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Irish mammies really are a great source of gas craic. Whether they’re mic dropping in WhatsApp groups or losing the plot during driving lessons, they never fail to entertain. This particular mammy was driving in fog recently when her eye fell upon what appeared to be a glorious celestial object… In fairness, it was only a Lidl mistake (not […]

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YouTuber Billy On The Street is known for taking celebrities out to mingle with the public in hilarious ways – and he’s outdone himself with his latest offering. This time he hit the pavement with funnyman Seth Rogen holding the camera as they deliver the heartbreaking news to the world that Seth Rogen is dead…  As hilarious as it sounds. READ NEXT: The First […]

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The first trailer for the much-anticipated Silence has just dropped. The story follows two Portuguese priest (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) who are searching for their missing mentor (Liam Neeson) in 17th century Japan. However, the holy men face persecution and violence in a country where Christianity is outlawed… Directed and written for the screen by the cinematic legend that is […]

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An advertisement for Heinz Beanz has been banned over health and safety concerns. The ad in question features the ‘Can Song’ – much like the popular song ‘Cups’ from the movie Pitch Perfect – which encourages viewers to drum out the rhythm to the song on empty cans of beans. Nine viewers of the ad complained that it promoted “unsafe practice” with six of those believing that copying its motions […]

10 years ago

If you only visit one Christmas market this year, make it Galway’s. This video offers a largely aerial view of the proceedings, where you can really appreciate all those pretty lights.  Taking place in Eyre Square, the festive market is one of the most popular in the country. This year it’s gotten even better cos now […]

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With Barack Obama about to finish his time in the Oval Office, the world is really starting to appreciate his presidency. So, of course, there had to be a movie made about him. Barry is a Netflix original following a young Obama as he arrives in New York City in 1981 to begin his first year at Columbia University. […]

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Looking for that special someone who will be forever true? Well then, you might want to play the numbers and avoid these countries. Condom company Durex conducted a survey recently to determine the most unfaithful nations in the world and we’re pretty shocked by the figures. I mean Thailand has a cheating rate of 51% – so […]

10 years ago

New figures have just been released by AA Home Insurance outlining just how expensive it is to run an Irish home in 2016. Average mortgage payments are up 4.5% from last year at €9,847.48, bin charges are up 7.6% at €315, while electricity bills are down 3% at €1,082.48. The total estimated average cost is €16,611.14. Take […]

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The Irish institution that is the The Late Late Toy Show is coming very soon and its first trailer has just dropped. The video features a X Factor kind of set-up, with the twist being that festively-outfitted kids are the judges and one very enthusiastic Ryan Tubridy is the only contestant. The Late Late Toy Show is taking place […]

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Hard luck to the rest of Ireland, but Cork has officially got the best town in Ireland and the UK right now. Clonakilty in Cork was given the Great Town prize at the Urbanism Awards Ceremony in London yesterday evening. The Great Town goes to CLONAKILTY #UrbanismAwards pic.twitter.com/MkCgDuTRui — Academy of Urbanism (@theAoU) November 16, 2016 Going up against Blackpool and […]

10 years ago

Business can be tricky, as The Business Nobs are well aware. In the latest video from Foil Arms and Hog we meet three executive types who are trying to make some much-needed cuts for their company, Business Ltd. Wordplay ensues. READ NEXT: This Video Hilariously Lists Every Country You SHOULDN’T Visit Right Now – And Why

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Ah lads, we’re not able for this right now. Every year the El Gordo lottery takes place on December 22 in Spain and it has a lovely ad to accompany it (like last year’s animated offering about a caretaker with a heart of gold). This year’s ad follows grandmother Carmina who thinks she won the […]

10 years ago

Calling in sick can be a tricky business. There can be a fear that it might appear fake, especially if it is fake, so you don’t want to do it too early or too late.  Luckily, science has just revealed the best time to drop that particular bomb on your employer. Market research company Attest conducted a […]

10 years ago

We’re suckers for a good Christmas ad around here, and the newest offering from Heathrow Airport is incredibly sweet. The video features two little teddy bears making a journey to visit family for the holidays. We won’t give away how it ends, but we can confirm that it will warm even the coldest of hearts. READ NEXT: WATCH: This […]

10 years ago

Die Hard is unquestionably one of the best Christmas movies ever and it’s difficult to imagine how it could ever be improved – yet somehow it’s been done. Created by Ross Browne, this video imagines what the classic action movie would be like if it was set in Cork rather than LA. Warning: you will want a jambon […]

10 years ago

We’re in December now so undoubtedly you’re feeling the Christmas cheer and tucking into some classic movies. But have you been paying close attention to those flicks? How well do you know them after all those repeated viewings? We’ve 15 questions right here that’ll weed out the cotton-headed ninny muggins among you…. How did you do? Tell us your […]

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