It’s a risky business to swear in front of an Irish mammy – you soon discover you’re never too old for the wooden spoon. But, as Alice Diver brilliantly points out, the worst thing you could possibly do in front of an old school mam is take the Lord’s name in vain. Just don’t do it, kids. […]

10 years ago

Being a legend is both a gift and a curse, we should know. In the latest offering from Foil Arms and Hog, all-round ledge Gary confides in his workmate that he’s been diagnosed with ‘legend disease’ after contracting it from Whoopi Goldberg.  Don’t ask, just watch. READ NEXT: This Is The Ultimate 2017 Travel Bucket List For […]

10 years ago

Many of you probably noticed a competition doing the rounds on Facebook yesterday for a brand new Audi RS7 that seemed absolutely unreal – because it wasn’t real. The fake post reads: Win a BRAND NEW 2016 Audi RS7 Worth €161.000! We want to do something big for one of you, so now you have this unique chance to win […]

10 years ago

The Graham Norton Show is one of the best arguments for staying in on Friday night – well that and the fact that you’re currently broke. And this line-up is making it all the more tempting. The next instalment airs on Friday, January 13 on BBC One and it’s set to feature a pretty stellar bunch: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Ben Affleck […]

10 years ago

If you thought your New Year’s was bad, you need to check this out. Australian music show The Loop invited a handful of their viewers along to celebrate the New Year’s countdown with them, the only problem being they didn’t appear as cheerful as the presenters would have hoped… What do you reckon: was this staged or was it just a genuinely awkward […]

10 years ago

Every year you return from Christmas holidays and every year this is your conversation with co-workers. Messy and memorable your festive season may have been, but when it comes down to it you only give your colleagues the streamlined, PG version.  Twisted Doodles sums it up pretty much perfectly with this one. So simple, so true. READ NEXT: Here Are The […]

10 years ago

Sherlock is finally back on our screens at last, but with the episodes so few and far between it’s easy to forget some of the finer details from series gone by.  You’ve been watching Benedict Cumberbatch’s show for years now, of course, but have you been observing. Time we found out. Here we have a rather […]

10 years ago

The long-awaited fourth season of Sherlock dropped on New Year’s Day and the world’s greatest detective once again wowed us with his special brand of eccentric brilliance. But while Sherry’s powers of observation are second to none, the makers of the show aren’t quite so eagle-eyed. Case in point. Ah lads. READ NEXT: This ‘Pointless’ Contestant’s Look Of Utter Disappointment With […]

10 years ago

We’ll all plotting our next getaway at the moment, so it’s pretty handy that Ryanair has just announced a massive sale on flights. The offer gives 20% off for customers who book flights in Europe between January 6 and 31. The only snag is that you need to book those flights by midnight on Wednesday, January 3. […]

10 years ago

There’s nothing quite like the first day back in the office after Christmas to make you want to flee to another country as soon as physically possible.  If you, like us, are already plotting your next getaway somewhere you can forget your worries, you might find some inspiration from travel site Rough Guide’s top 10 destinations for 2017. Take […]

10 years ago

We love awkward TV moments around these parts – and this has to be one of the worst we’ve ever seen. In a good way. Teams of two take part in the quiz show Pointless, where you have to find the most obscure answer possible to any question thrown your way.  This team of two young ladies […]

10 years ago

If you find yourself travelling a lot, you’ve probably had to deal with the drudgery of having to actually seek out the wi-fi passwords in airports and lounges around the world – oh how we do pity that arduous, jet-setting lifestyle of yours. If you’re familiar with this particular First World problem, then this regularly updated interactive map from travel blogger and computer […]

10 years ago

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Actually scratch that, it was just the worst of times. #2016In4Words is currently trending on Twitter, where the people of the internet are giving concise summaries of this dark chapter in all our lives. This is but a taste of what the general feeling is… Is it […]

10 years ago

Ever wonder how much is normal to spend on an engagement ring? Well apparently it varies from county to county. Valentina Fine Diamonds created this infographic for December, since 20% of engagements take place in this month, to reveal what counties spend the most on these important bits of jewellery. Cork came out on top, spending […]

10 years ago

The full trailer for Tom Hardy’s new TV series Taboo is here and we can definitely see where it got the name. The eight-episode show tells the tale of a Victorian adventurer who, despite being believed dead, returns to London in possession of stolen African diamonds. While he looks much the same, he’s in fact a changed man with a newfound thirst for […]

10 years ago

It’s the burning question you’ve always wanted to ask but never dared: when should I poo? Well, the definitive answer is here at last: about half an hour after you wake up in the morning. Speaking to Women’s Health, gastroenterologist Dr Kenneth Koch explained that the optimal moment to go is shortly after waking up as […]

10 years ago

Every Stephen’s Day has a Stephen’s Night and it’s generally one of the best nights of the year – but is it really?   It’s certainly one of the busiest nights of the year, where everyone feels obliged to go out in the hometown to show the face. This, of course, leads to overcrowded nightclubs, ridiculous queues, and impossible-to-find […]

10 years ago

According to a new study, one in three Irish people eat fast food or ready meals for dinner at least three times a week. Conducted by The Wholefood Revolution, the survey found that two out of three people don’t eat five fruit and veg portions a day.  A huge 91% of the 900 Irish people who participated in the study said they wanted to improve their […]

10 years ago

Christmas is a time for giving and recording emotional family videos, preferably at the same time. Kodaline’s frontman Steve Garrigan surprised his dad Des with a huge present this Christmas Day and, we have to admit, we squeezed out a few manly tears over the whole thing. The musician tweeted, Easily the best thing I’ve ever done being able […]

10 years ago

Let’s be honest here, 2016 was absolutely shite. Bowie, Prince, Alan Rickman, and Muhammad Ali were just a few of the greats that we lost – George Michael even passed away on Christmas Day.  Then we also had Brexit and Trump’s election, really shaking the world’s faith in their fellow man. The Rubberbandits reacted to this […]

10 years ago

Brace yourselves, Michael Fassbender fans – the actor is planning on taking a long break from movies. In a recent interview with Time Out magazine, the Irish-German star revealed that, after a hectic working schedule over the last decade, it’s about time he took a break. Fassbender said, It’s been pretty full on. I had a ferocious appetite […]

10 years ago

This clip proves that the next special edition of Star Wars needs to be a complete Kerry accent re-dubbing.  Made by a bunch of students from the Institute of Technology Tralee, this clip has gotten love from celebrities like Graham Norton and Princess Leia herself Carrie Fisher. More classic movies with Irish accents, please. READ NEXT: This Short Film About […]

10 years ago

President Michael D Higgin’s has released his Christmas message to the people of Ireland and it’s wonderful. Displaying his incredible gift for oration, the poet-president reminds us of the hardships we faced over the year, drawing parallels between the circumstances of Christ’s birth, with its forced migration, and the plight of refugees the world over. He talks […]

10 years ago

Christmas homecoming videos? Lovely. Dog videos? Great. Christmas homecoming video featuring dogs? Amaaazing. Ciara O’Toole hadn’t been home from New Zealand in two years but this week she decided to give her family a surprise visit for Christmas, but the most excited member of the family had to be her dog, Rizzo. Go to 1.23 to see the pooch adorably lose […]

10 years ago

The alcohol business is always a-boomin’ when Christmas time rolls around, especially in Ireland. If you want a visual reminder of just how much we drink during the most wonderful time of year, just have a gawk at the scene outside this Carlow pub… It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Should last the week. […]

10 years ago

ESB Networks is set to replace 27,000 meters due to fears that many may be faulty, causing the incorrect charging of customers.  The electrical company will remove and test this batch of meters, which were primarily installed in apartment blocks from 2007 onwards. Customers using these 27,000 have been contacted about the problem, with a specific batch of 17,000 […]

10 years ago

Galway is known for its quality of street performers, people like this guy. Isabel Paranhos captured this busker pumping out the theme tune to Game Of Thrones on the city’s High Street and couldn’t resist capturing it for your delectation and delight. You mightn’t think much of the humble accordion, but you’ve obviously never seen it been put to […]

10 years ago

James Corden just upped his game with the latest instalment of Carpool Karaoke. Gwen Stefani was scheduled to appear on The Late Late Show segment last night, which would be impressive enough, but then George Clooney and Julia Roberts also made a surprise appearance for a rendition of ‘Hollaback Girl’. Enjoy it above. READ NEXT: Elton John Did Carpool […]

10 years ago

We can safely say the final moment of the last episode of Game Of Thrones left fans the world over jonesing for the next instalment, so this promo might just give you enough to tide you over until then. Obviously you shouldn’t watch the promo or read this text if you haven’t caught up with the show, so consider that your […]

10 years ago

If you, like us, are already thinking about your next holiday after the long weekend, you might like to consider Ireland’s best hotel: Harvey’s Point. According to the much loved travel site TripAdvisor, this Donegal getaway holds our little island’s top spot among the 25 best hotels in Ireland (not to mention number 13 in Europe), and we can see […]

10 years ago

To say this Scottish father is protective is bit of an understatement, as you’ll see in the clip above. John Tierney from Blantyre decided a few days back that it was time to give his 4-year-old daughter Grace a talk about boys after he spotted her waving to some young fellows outside his car.   It would […]

10 years ago

You may think you’re in the worst job ever, but new research has given us the definitive ranking of the world’s 10 worst jobs at this moment in time. Conducted by CareerCast, the study looked at various aspects of a job, such as your income, your working environment, and the prospects for your position. By […]

10 years ago

A car tow truck was pulling a car through Tullamore yesterday when it came loose in the town centre. Recorded by a dash cam and posted on HGV Dash Cam Footage, the above clip shows the loose car colliding with a bollard and knocking over a bin. Thankfully no one was harmed in the incident. READ NEXT: This Irish Man […]

10 years ago

Any true fan of The Simpsons couldn’t resist an opportunity to do this. A few days back The Toronto Star wrote a piece about Toronto Zoo considering a plan to install a magnetic levitation train encircling its grounds, and the comments that followed their Facebook post were pure gold.   What makes it even more hilarious is the fact that the person responding to the messages obviously doesn’t […]

10 years ago

Unsurprisingly, the companies millennials really want to work for are centred around technology and the web, according to research conducted by YouGov. In fact, only three non tech or web-based companies made it into the top 10 most desired companies for 18 to 34-year-olds. Take a look below to see who made the top 10. 10. Apple  Pic: Rose Carson/Shutterstock.com 9. Johnson & […]

10 years ago

We can think of no better setting to lip sync to Michael Jackson than in a field in Tipperary on a rainy day, and it appears a certain Gary Lyons couldn’t agree more. The Tipp man mouthed the words to Jacko’s ‘Earth Song’ while doing a passable impression of the King Of Pop’s sweet moves for his page […]

10 years ago

Good news for Harry Potter fans – the new trailer for Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them has just arrived. Set in the same fictional universe as JK Rowling’s young wizard, the story follows Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) a young wizard who travels to 1920s New York after being expelled from Hogwarts for endangering human life with his fondness […]

10 years ago

It’s Friday, so you deserve to see Jack Gleeson sing ‘Bad Blood’ while in character as King Joffrey from Game Of Thrones. Just cos. H/T JOE.ie. READ NEXT: The New ‘Star Wars’ Movie’s Teaser Trailer Has Just Landed

10 years ago

The trailer for the upcoming Star Wars flick has just hit the internet. 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…  Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will hit cinemas this December. READ NEXT: This […]

10 years ago

Louis Theroux released a clip from his new documentary My Scientology Movie yesterday, and it’ll whet your appetite for the full thing. The above video features an encounter outside the Scientology base in Hemet, California. Theroux travelled there with Andrew Perez, the actor who plays David Miscavige in the film. Things got heated when a couple of Sea Org members (an order […]

10 years ago

Get ready to keep hitting replay. This 2-year-old kid in Kerry was presented with a toy tractor that was a bit heavy for him by his mother, and his reaction was adorably hilarious… Check it out above. H/T Her.ie. READ NEXT: Watch Kit Harington Take A ‘Lie Detector Test’ About Jon Snow’s Fate

10 years ago

An upcoming Netflix Original series called Marseille looks like it’s going to make perfect binge-watching material, if this trailer is anything to go by. The story follow Robert Taro (Gérard Depardieu), who’s has been the mayor of the titular city for 25 years. Now he faces an election against his young, ambitious former protégé (Benoît Magimel), who’ll stop at nothing to win… Lovers […]

10 years ago

This is sure to brighten up your Monday. We all know that pandas are happiness in animal form, so their caretakers must experience pure joy every day at work. This video just seems to confirm that.    The panda cub you can see in above video is named Manyuemei and he lives at the Giant Panda Conservation and Research Centre in Dujiangyan, China. Wonder if they’ve any […]

10 years ago

House hunters looking in the Salthill area stumbled upon this piss take ad on DAFT this morning. For the day that’s in it, REMAX posted an advertisement for 742 Evergreen Terrace from The Simpsons, which is located in Galway apparently. And it’s as chocked full of references to the animated series as you’d imagine. RE/MAX Galway are delighted to present to the […]

10 years ago

West End is a place… is a love letter to the charming Galwegian area. Created by Heavy Man Films, the video takes you on a tour of the city’s West End, introducing us to its people, showcasing businesses old and new, all narrated by the owner of Ernie’s Fish & Veg Shop, who has witnessed the transformation of […]

10 years ago

We’ve all had a bit too much to drink and regretted the sending of certain messages, but this Scottish guy has taken the drunken text to a whole new level. After a boozy night out, 29-year-old Martin McNally asked his girlfriend for the phone number of one of his friends, only for her to accidentally give him his […]

10 years ago

This legend who gave an impassioned rendition of ‘Mr Brightside’ in a Kerry pub this week just got a message from The Killers themselves. In case you missed it, Brian O’Sullivan sang the classic tune to a room full of adoring pub customers in Falvey’s in Killorglin. The crowd had assembled to mark the passing of their […]

10 years ago

Virtual reality headsets have been heralded as the future of home entertainment for awhile, but they always seemed to be prohibitively expensive.  However, it now seems that Dunnes Stores are selling these wonder goggles for just €29.95. Check it out. The Vision headsets are padded for comfort and allow users to enjoy 3D movies and games in the comfort of […]

10 years ago

This is kinda genius. An ‘inventor’ went in front of New York subway users in order to convince them that he was building a time machine, which unsurprisingly didn’t convince anyone.  But the occupants of the underground got a bit of a shock when the inventor’s future self also made an appearance. And that was just the start of […]

10 years ago

The Cliffs of Moher look awesome in the most literal sense in this recently recorded drone footage. Uploaded by Paraic Aherne, the unmanned aircraft hovered high above County Clare’s natural wonder on a clear sunny day, and the view was truly breathtaking. See for yourself in the video below. The ultimate selfie. Droning around the Cliffs Of Moher […]

10 years ago