Ah, the good ol’ Cadbury’s selection box. For as long as we can remember, this bar has ALWAYS been in our selection boxes.  And, although it may not have been the most popular of the bunch, we still loved it.  This year, however, they’ve decided to ditch one of the absolute classics, and throw in […]

8 years ago

From giving and receiving presents, to catching up with friends over pints and sharing Christmas dinner with our family on Christmas day, there’s no reason to believe that it’s not the best time of the year. For most of us. For some people however, Christmas is a lonely time. Thankfully, for anyone living in Cork, Casey’s […]

8 years ago

A Donegal nightclub has been given a special licence to open in the early hours of Stephen’s Day morning. Limelight nightclub in Glenties will open its doors at 12:01am on the 26th to anyone looking for a Christmas pint. The venue must wait until after midnight because the sale of alcohol on Christmas Day is […]

8 years ago

In a world that has become saturated with falafels, quinoa and guacamole, you might be surprised to know that the one recipe that us Irish folk searched for most this year was a classic, hearty meal.  Despite the massive wave of new food trends, from vegan chicken to kale chips and coconut water, spaghetti bolognaise topped […]

8 years ago

Nothing puts us in the mood for the festive season like a good Christmas ad, and this Irish one certainly didn’t fail to do just that. The annual John Lewis ads have previously had us balling our eyes out, but this year an Irish store has stepped up to the Christmas ad game… Homestore + More […]

8 years ago

Today is officially the last day to send any cards, letters or parcels to friends and family in Ireland, if you want to guarantee that it will get to them before Christmas.  This year An Post hired an additional 300 staff to help with the increased demand in the postal service.  An Post are “working […]

8 years ago

Every Christmas, we take boxes of old decorations and ornaments down from the attic, and place them all over the house, in the exact same place as last year. And that’s absolutely fine, but there are some simple (and super cheap) ways to jazz up your home and make it that little bit more festive […]

8 years ago

Finally, our prayers have been answered.  Facebook is introducing a new feature which will allow those trying to avoid their ex to “Take A Break” from them on social media.  The company said that millions of people break up with their partner on the social media site every week, according to breakingnews.ie.  via GIPHY From […]

8 years ago

We’ll be the first to admit that we have an unhealthy obsession with avocado toast, enjoy taking pictures of our food before we eat it, and probably spend way too much money on brunch. via GIPHY And although millennials get a lot of stick from the older generations, this hashtag, #MillennialNewYearsResolutions is too funny to […]

8 years ago

We’ve all been there; you wake up the morning after the night before, and you feel alright…until you actually stand up. As the day goes on, you head starts pounding, your mouth feels like the Sahara desert and you can’t stomach a single thing.  The worst part? The shakes eventually kick in and you have […]

8 years ago

Year in, year out, we overestimate how prepared we are for Christmas.  We decide early in the year that we won’t let the stress of Christmas get to us, and that we will be the most chilled out, organised person in the country.  But then the festive season creeps up out of nowhere, and suddenly […]

8 years ago

Just when we thought Nutella couldn’t possibly become a more important part of our lives.  The deliciously amazing, chocolatey, hazelnut spread has to be one of life’s greatest pleasures.  And now, we can officially wear it on our lips all day long… because a Nutella lipstick now exists.  via GIPHY The lipsticks were created by […]

8 years ago

All mobile phone users are being advised to keep their phones at a distance in order to reduce radiation exposure and other health risks associated with mobile phone use. The California Department of Public Health issued the warning, after it was found that mobile phone use could cause different health issues. The CDPH stated that […]

8 years ago

For the first time ever, you won’t need to buy a ticket to witness the Winter Solstice at Newgrange. This year, anyone and everyone from anywhere in the world will be able to watch as light fills the passage tomb at Newgrange, on the shortest day of the year, as the event will be streamed […]

8 years ago

Following complaints from various GPs and consultants, over 46,000 x-rays, CAT scans and ultrasounds scans are being reviewed at University Hospital Kerry. The period of time in question ranges from March 2016 to July 2017, according to RTÉ, and involves more than 26,000 patients.  Three patient cases involving delays in cancer diagnosis at the hospital […]

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Yes, you read it right.  Ireland’s first national burger festival is set to take place next month.  And, although we may still be digesting Christmas dinner, it would be wrong to say no to a good, juicy burger. via GIPHY BurgerFest 2018 is set to run from January 22nd to 29th, and over 300 spots […]

8 years ago

Pharmacists in Ireland are urging people to steer clear of mixing alcohol with medication, stressing the fact that it can have “unpredictable” effects. According to the Irish Pharmacy Union, drinking alcohol while taking medication can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine. It can also make side-effects associated with the medication worse.  Catriona O’Riordan, a pharmacist […]

8 years ago

As the year comes to a close, 2017’s most popular trends and topics are coming to light. Over the past few days we have seen the most searched for recipe, the most popular movies, and now Oxford Dictionaries have released the 2017 word of the year. And, to be honest, we haven’t a feckin’ clue […]

8 years ago

If there’s one thing that helps us roll out of bed in the morning it’s knowing that once we’re up we’re one step closer to the first coffee of the day. But unfortunately, it looks like drinking coffee first thing in the morning, and on an empty stomach, could be doing you more harm than […]

8 years ago

It’s a proud moment for one particular Irish county who have managed to scoop the first place on the list of the most amazing places in the world to go kayaking. Yes, this one’s for you Donegal.  Umfin Island, just 4km off the coast of Gaoth Domhair, has been named as the top place to […]

8 years ago

Gardaí have issued a warning to anyone in the North Cork area about ‘high-quality’ fake €50 notes in circulation. A number of the fake fifties are believed to have been exchanged in Charleville and Rathmore over the past couple of weeks, according to the Corkman. Gardaí raided a house in Charleville as part of […]

8 years ago

Emergency services in Cork City were called to the scene of a fire this morning. The fire broke out on MacCurtain Street around 9:30am, causing a bridal shop, Love Story, to be evacuated. The blaze erupted on the ground floor of the premises, which has four or five floors, according to eveningechoe.ie.  Black smoke was […]

8 years ago

A bout of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease has seen at least four children hospitalised in Galway city, according to the Connaught Tribune. The disease is highly contagious and can be spread through sneezing and coughing, and is most commonly contracted by children under the age of 10, although teenagers and adults can also be […]

8 years ago

First things first, we’re all about enjoying the Christmas holidays. Realistically, most of us will somehow fall off the health wagon over the next couple of weeks, and that’s perfectly okay. via GIPHY But if you’re trying to stay somewhat on track with your health and fitness over the festive season, it may be nice […]

8 years ago

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but year in, year out we find ourselves spending more time wrapped in a blanket with a box of tissues than anything else. And, no, it’s not because we’ve just watched The Holiday five times. Definitely not. We’ve wondered for ages why we seem […]

8 years ago

Attention WhatsApp users! You may or may not have received a message over the past couple of days. The message warned users of the app that there is a malicious piece of software going around, and that it can hack into your phone within ten seconds. Luckily, the WhatsApp scam, called ‘Martinelli’ is a complete […]

8 years ago

After spending the run up to Christmas legging it around town looking for stocking fillers and special gifts, the last thing you expect is for someone to say they don’t like the present you just gave to them. And that is probably the reason we naturally disguise our reaction to a bad gift with different […]

8 years ago

What’s worse than sitting down to pop open your favourite bottle of vino to find that the cork has completely crumbled and fallen into the wine? That’s right – nothing. But when it comes to keeping your wine in great condition, it all comes down to storage. According to Cosmopolitan, there is a clever reason […]

8 years ago

There’s a lovely little Christmas music video circulating the internet, and it was written by an Irish songwriter. The four minute video animation, ‘snow’, tells the story of a boy who is walking home on a winter’s night after a bout of heavy snowfall.  As the boy stops to take in his surroundings, the animation, […]

8 years ago

This one’s for all of the social media fanatics out there who take pride in documenting every single moment and posting it online. Phone cases have become a lot more interesting in the last couple of years. Once upon a time a phone case was designed to simply protect your phone from falling on its […]

8 years ago

Have you ever wondered how long you’ll have to save for to be able to afford your first home? Well, you could be closer than you think. You could get your hands on this countryside cottage for less than the price of some family cars.  And although this house might require a bit more re-vamping […]

8 years ago

If you haven’t checked that the details you gave to Irish Water are still correct, you might want to, because the company is planning to send out thousands of text messages and emails to its customers regarding refunds.  Irish Water has identified 19,000 customers who need to update or give more details to ensure that they […]

8 years ago

Over 100 cats currently in the care of the ISPCA are in desperate need of finding a new home. This year alone 351 cats and kittens have been successfully rehomed from the ISPCA. A whopping 207 of these cats came from an ex-research facility, 144 of which were seized or surrendered to the ISPCA inspectors. […]

8 years ago

Sometimes the only way to beat the holiday blues is to buy yourself a little pick-me-up in the airport on your way home, especially when you can get things at a discounted price in the duty free. But one thing to steer clear of when looking for the post-holiday treat is wine.  According to news.com.au, […]

8 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued an allergy warning over a batch of chicken goujons from a well-known brand. The alert on the FSAI website stated that a batch of Big Als chicken goujons with a best before date of the end of December 2018 may contain undeclared ingredients.  According to the FSAI, mustard […]

8 years ago

We hope you’re happy out being a busy worker bee, because the mandatory age of retirement for those working in the public service is set to rise from 65 to 70. The new plans are set to be announced by Minister for Finance Pascal Donoghue today, according to a Government spokesperson.  Under current legislation, public […]

8 years ago

Belfast drivers were left wondering what to do at this road marking yesterday. Just beyond a traffic light junction on the Upper Newtownards Road with the junction of Castlehill Road, a road marking was clearly painted wrong, leaving motorists confused. The arrow that was incorrectly painted on to the tarmac directed motorists back out into […]

8 years ago

Our fluffy, four-legged friends are much more than just great company.  A recent Swedish study has revealed that owning a dog could reduce your risk of getting heart disease. The study of over 3 million people between the age of 40 and 80 revealed that owning a dog was associated with a 23% reduction in […]

8 years ago

Gardaí are searching for the man who violently attacked a woman as she made her way home from her work Christmas party in the early hours of Sunday morning. Amy Hayes was walking home from her work Christmas night out when she was assaulted on Georges Street, Co. Wexford. The attack took place at approximately […]

8 years ago

Fianna Fáil are set to propose new legislation this week to make it a criminal offence to actively promote ‘fake news’ in Ireland via social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook. The legislation aims to put a stop to ‘fake news’ being spread over the internet. The new bill, which was written by Fianna Fáil […]

8 years ago