In the event of a real emergency you gotta know who to call, right? Say you’re staying in a hotel in an unfamiliar part of Ireland, maybe somewhere like Ballyconnell in Cavan, it really puts your mind at ease when the management gives you a list of numbers to use should things get hairy. But […]

9 years ago

Sometimes in life your responsibilities are going to conflict and you just have to make a judgement call — like the guy tweeting from this Fermanagh GAA Twitter account. When the Senior Football League Division 1 Final was taking place between Devenish and Ederney last night, followers of Fermanagh GAA were (presumably) dismayed to see that […]

9 years ago

If you haven’t experienced it yet then we have some potentially shocking news for you: nights out in your thirties are drastically different to those of your twenties. As you get that little bit older the days of wearing next to nothing, trying to argue with bouncers and sneaking naggins into the pub are a […]

9 years ago

Ireland is known around the world for its natural beauty, but just where exactly are the most picturesque spots on the island? That’s where you come in. We want you to cast your vote on the most beautiful counties in island, so we can all get planning our next staycation. Have your say using the […]

9 years ago

Admit it: you form emotional attachments to cups. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, however, we all do it.  There’s always that one cup in the press that just speaks to you, y’know? Maybe it’s the size, the shape or just the colour, but there’s just something about it that earns it a special place […]

9 years ago

The people of this country really do have a fascination with the phenomenon of the “Irish mammy” — us included — so that’s why this video is kinda brilliant. Owen Colgan (AKA Buzz from Hardy Bucks) is making a name for himself with his offbeat sense of humour and his dark take on the Irish […]

9 years ago

There can be a special kind of awkwardness experienced in a house share situation. Bernard Casey Comedy pretty much hits the nail on the head with this brilliant skit about two Irish housemates who just can’t seem to get through even the most simple of conversations. Know anybody who’s gone through the same ordeal? READ […]

9 years ago

Irish mammies tend to be exceeding loving, caring individuals, but they can also be feckin‘ terrifying — especially when it comes to cleaning the house. However, they’re also known to be real perfectionists, so every time they ask their ungrateful spawn to actually earn their keep, this is what inevitably happens… Look familiar? READ NEXT: Guinness […]

9 years ago

If you like driving down lonely country roads, striding through wide open spaces and feasting your eyes upon dramatic scenery, you need to make the journey down to Clare. I took a MINI Countryman down to the midwestern region recently to see as much of the county as I could in just one day — […]

9 years ago

If you hoping to take a grand tour of Europe one day, this map could come in rather handy. Reddit user ByzantiumStronk made this graphic after Googling ‘what to see in…’ for European (and surrounding) countries and finding the top result for each.  Here’s the graphic he came up with. Here’s the full list of tourist attractions by country: Albania: Albanian […]

9 years ago

Comfortable rooms, tasty food, relaxing treatments, beautiful surroundings — these are the ingredients of a perfect hotel stay. If you haven’t had a proper getaway in a while, maybe it’s time you treated yourself to some R&R. Find somewhere you can put your feet up for two or three days, have superb meals served up […]

9 years ago

An American dad with a serious phobia of heights decided to face his fear in Ireland recently. The tourist forced himself to crawl to the edge of the cliffs at Dún Aonghasa on Inishmore where he reluctantly peered out at the Atlantic while his family cheered him on. It’s impressive to see him actually challenging his […]

9 years ago

The element of surprise can be crucial in jiu-jitsu and no one understands that better than Bryan Gorman, an instructor of the martial art at DT Fitness in Donegal, who decided pull a sneaky manoeuvre on a member of his club. At the end of a recent class, Gorman called forward student (and girlfriend) Emer Martin […]

9 years ago

Mr Mercedes is a new TV show starring Brendan Gleeson and it looks like it’s going to be an addictive watch. Bill Hodges (Gleeson) is a retired cop who turned to alcoholism after failing to find the most horrific murderer of his career, the Mercedes Killer (Luke Treadway), who uses his trademark vehicle to mow […]

9 years ago

I’m the kind of guy who likes to be kept busy. A lie-in or day of lounging around the house doesn’t hold much appeal for me. On a typical week day, if I’m not frantically hammering my laptop in the office or rushing from one meeting to the next, I’ll likely be on the lookout for […]

9 years ago

Summer’s all about clear waters, blue skies and perfect sand. To make your sunny season as good as can be, don’t merely content yourself with subpar, stony stretches of beach — you deserve better than that. If you’re going abroad to spend the summer at the seaside, here are the best places in Europe to […]

9 years ago

There’s a lot of wonderful people doing wonderful things in this country and Dairygold has launched a new campaign to show them just how much they’re appreciated. The purveyors of one of Ireland’s favourite spreads have sent their ‘RollerToaster’ — a van that both resembles a toaster and dispenses toast, making it essentially a giant […]

9 years ago

It’s less than one month till Narcos returns to Netflix and the latest trailer looks bloody fantastic. Emphasis on the bloody. The king of cocaine Pablo Escobar may be dead, but that doesn’t mean the drug trade has gone away. In fact, without competition from the unhinged drug lord, business for the Cali Cartel is […]

9 years ago

Kids in interview scenarios — is there anything cuter? We would argue that no, there is not. Case in point, this clip starring five-year-old Sophie McLaughlin of Westput Setanta in New York State talking to Jerome Quinn Media about what it’s like to play ladies gaelic football. Prepare to say “awww”. READ NEXT: WATCH: Micheal D Higgins And Dáithí O’Sé […]

9 years ago

Scratching your head over where to have that romantic holiday this year? We’re here to help. When heading away with your other half you want to go someplace with delicious food, a lot of energy, and gorgeous scenery — you need to come home with envy-inducing pics, after all.  With that in mind, we put together this […]

10 years ago

When the stresses and strains of life start to get a bit much, you just want to run away to a cosy little hideaway — and we may have found the perfect place to do just that. Just two miles from Kenmare town and along the shore of Kenmare Bay, you’ll find Tig Admaid. Originally […]

10 years ago

The new trailer for Will Smith’s Bright has just been released and it looks like it’s going to a fun watch. Set in an alternate reality, this version LA looks similar to the real thing — with the exception being that mythical creatures are commonplace here. Smith plays a LAPD officer who’s forced to become […]

10 years ago

Take us back to primary school in the early 2000s. In those days, Eminem was a revelation and WWE was king. This picture sums up primary school in the noughties better than words ever could… Early 2000s Irish primary school starter pack from ireland H/T perifery/Reddit READ NEXT: Westeros Bucket List: 11 ‘Game Of Thrones’ Locations You […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 3 tomatoes 1/2 aubergine 1 flatbread Handful of feta 1/2 cup of spinach Olive oil Salt & pepper Dairygold Deli Sundried Tomato & Basil Your packed lunch makes us sad. Please make us smile again by putting some flavour into your brown bag tomorrow! Here’s the delectable little dish that we recommend you make […]

10 years ago

You know why you’re here. You’re here because decisions are hard. You’re here because you’re so indecisive that you can’t even decide on what TV show to watch. So we’re gonna throw you a bone.  Take the easy route and just pick one of these seven options tonight. 1. El Chapo Based on the tale […]

10 years ago

It’s been 20 years since the death of Princess Diana, but while much has been said of the cultural impact of the tragedy, it’s less clear how her children were affected by it. Diana, Our Mother: Her Life And Legacy is a new documentary from HBO where Prince William and Harry talk about their childhood and […]

10 years ago

How’d you get on? Tell us your score in the comments. READ NEXT: QUIZ: Can You Guess Each Of The 32 Counties From One Picture?

10 years ago

Irish cinema just keeps getting better and better. Case in point: Michael Inside.  This film tells the story of Michael McCrea (Dafhyd Flynn) an 18-year-old Dubliner who gets sentenced to three months in jail after being caught holding a bag of drugs belonging to someone else. Meanwhile, his grandfather Francis (Lalor Roddy) is being intimidated by the thugs […]

10 years ago

TripAdvisor has just revealed its top 10 hotels in Ireland in 2017. The winner, for the fifth year in a row, is Harvey’s Point in Donegal, so we’re starting to think that place might actually be kinda good. Check out Ireland’s top 10 hotels below. 10. Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal 9. The River Lee Hotel, Cork 8. […]

10 years ago

Clamps: they’re the bane of every driver’s existence. However, there is a way to avoid the clamper’s snare — and no, we don’t mean by parking in the designated area within the hours specified. Apparently, all you need is a little creativity…  Looks like someone got clamped…oh wait what *slow clap* H/T canha42/Reddit READ NEXT: […]

10 years ago

Ingredients – 1/2 red onion – 1/2 tomato – 1/4 pack of smoked salmon – 2 handfuls of rocket – Dairygold Deli Sundried Tomato & Basil sauce If you’re anything like us, your packed lunches must seriously lack in variety. But that’s all about to change. We’re striving to help you liven up your lunchtime […]

10 years ago

Young people are living at home longer and longer these days, but did you ever wonder if Ireland is worse for it than our European neighbours?  If so, here’s your chance to find out. The above map was created by reddit user Bezbojnicul, who used figures from the US Census Bureau and Eurostat, and posted on Brilliantmaps.com. As you can see above, the […]

10 years ago

It’s quiz time! The most wonderful time of the day. This one’s for those of you who fancy yourselves a bit of a wiz in the geography department, where you have to puzzle out the name of 15 countries with only their shape to go on. It’s harder than you might think… So how’d you do? Let us know […]

10 years ago

Ireland certainly is a small place, an island easily overlooked by the rest of the world. In fact, it’s so small that sometimes it can even be misplaced entirely… Spotted in Thailand from ireland Ah lads. For more pictures like this, follow lovindotie on Instagram. You know you want to. READ NEXT: These Irish Comedians Have Just Released A Brilliant Video About Mental […]

10 years ago

While gin may be the spirit du jour, we’re calling it now that tequila is going to be the next big thing in the drinks industry. While we may be used to downing it with salt and lemon, tequila is actually a lot more versatile and is the perfect base for a tasty cocktail. Mixologists […]

10 years ago

Ingredients – 1 cup of quinoa – 2 cups of boiling water – 1 head of lettuce – Mint – Block of feta cheese – Dairygold roasted garlic sauce Lunch can be a bit of a pain. Sometimes it’s just plain hard to decide what to make. You want it to be easy, meaning you […]

10 years ago

Every country has that one special something, that one thing that you have to see while you’re there. Well this handy little map tells you what that thing is in every country on the planet. Created by Vouchercloud, this graphic take TripAdvisor’s most popular ‘Things To Do’ option from every country and placed them on the […]

10 years ago

As the weekend comes to a close, the grim realisation that we’ve to go back to work in the morning has well and truly descended upon us. But how do we counteract that feeling, you ask? Why with Netflix, of course! We assembled a few fun flicks to keep you entertained this fine eve and banish […]

10 years ago

We love a good documentary around these parts, which is we’re excited about the Irish-made The Farthest. The feature tells the story of Voyager, a tiny space probe that was launched in 1977 to explore the outer solar system — which is now more than 12 billion miles away from Earth. While the craft’s nuclear battery […]

10 years ago

Well summer, we had a good run, but we all knew that this thing had an expiration date. It seems that our regular old Irish weather is set to make a comeback this week. According to Met Éireann, while it looks like it’ll brighten up this afternoon across the country, there will also be scattered […]

10 years ago

Sometimes you come across an advertisement that makes your tear ducts leak like a tap and your bottom lip quiver — this is one such ad. Created by Banjoman Films for homestore and more, this ad tells the story of a lonely elderly man who’s waiting on his son’s family to visit him to celebrate his retirement […]

10 years ago

Picking the right post-wedding holiday destination can be tough. Having just experienced the best day of your life, there’s a lot of pressure to make your honeymoon the cherry on top of your proverbial wedding cake. Basically you want to end up someplace that fits your vision of paradise, so you can proceed to make your friends insanely jealous via Instagram. With […]

10 years ago

With summer comes holidays, so we’re all dreaming of exotic destinations at present. If you’re tired of going to the same old places, maybe it’s time to consider going someplace a bit more luxurious. Or a lot more. We’re pretty sure you deserve it. To help you have the holiday of your dreams, we’ve rounded […]

10 years ago

See there you are, walking down the Brixton Road in London when you walk by a shoe shop on a corner. Then you catch the name of the store out of the corner of your eye and you simply need to do a double take… There’s a strange new fashion hitting the streets of Brixton, London from […]

10 years ago

Every county has a handful of highly recognisable sights. Dublin has the Spire, Galway has the Spanish Arch, Leitrim has… something, presumably. To test your knowledge of Irish landmarks and where to find ’em, we’ve put together a short ‘n’ sweet quiz for ya. We’ve turned the difficulty level up to 11 on this bad […]

10 years ago

What can be found behind closed doors never ceases to amaze us. Perhaps you’ll find some bizarrely eclectic decor, a jaw-dropping view, or in this case, a time warp. This Georgian townhouse on Oxmantown Mall in Birr, Offaly, dates all the way back to the 1820s and, from the looks of its interior, it hasn’t changed a […]

10 years ago

What does your dream home look like? Do you see yourself in a mansion, once you’ve made that million you’ve always expected? Or how about a little cottage somewhere peaceful down the country?  Or maybe you fantasise living by the sea, someplace like the picturesque Tully in Sligo.  This seaside home comes with four bedrooms […]

10 years ago

Sean is Lovin Media Group’s Deputy Editor and uses his creative genius to drum up amazing content for brands. A proud Tipp man, he’s a total movie buff and is the fella to talk to if you want to know what the next big thing will be on Netflix. What would be your death row […]

10 years ago

The Irish mammy gets a lot of love, so we thought it’s about time we celebrated the nation’s grannies. Grandparents are always cooler than your parents, since they don’t have to worry about any of the whole raising you business. This means that they can actually be a bit of bad influence at times, like a cool older sibling. Just […]

10 years ago

Sunday evening is upon us, so put up your feet and relax in front of some quality Netflix offerings once again. We put together a list of interesting documentaries that we’re pretty sure you’re gonna enjoy — simply pick one and let the learning commence… 1. Casting JonBenet Pageant queen JonBenet Ramsey was six years […]

10 years ago