“One day I’ll be waiting there, no empty bench in Soho Square.” Fans are sharing tributes to Kirsty MacColl on the 23rd anniversary of her death. The ‘Fairytale of New York’ singer, who sang alongside the recently passed Shane MacGowan on the number one Christmas hit, died in 2000, aged 41, after a shocking accident in Mexico. […]
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If you’re in need of more brussel sprouts, check the opening hours for the shop first. Every year, supermarket doors close on Christmas Day and work shorter hours around then to allow their staff to take very well-deserved breaks from the chaos of the Christmas season. So, whether you need to grab something last minute […]
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If you haven’t dipped your toes into this trendy activity already, this might just persuade you. If you’re thinking about implementing any new traditions this year, like heading for a swim into the Irish sea or the Atlantic, here’s what you need to know. Robyn Hatton, Bikini Competitor and Online Wellness Coach has explained why making […]
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“I’m not much of a crier, but I did.” Ryan Tubridy has opened up about his shocking RTÉ exit and the ensuing saga in a recent podcast interview. Speaking on the Doireann and Friends podcast with his former colleague Doireann Garrihy, the ex Late Late Show host said that he “run out of juice” leading up to […]
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“Through this they hope to do Christy proud.” Irish rock band Aslan have made a statement announcing they intend for the band to continue following the death of Christy Dignam in June. Aslan won’t perform at the Christy Dignam tribute concert, which is set to take place in Dublin in May of next year, but […]
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A serious flex – bualadh bos Waterford Huge news for Waterford, as they have been awarded the title of European City of Christmas 2024. According to Waterford Council News, the International Jury of the European Capital and City of Christmas 2024 competition unanimously voted for this Munster county. Waterford taking home this award is largely […]
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The Irish homeless charity is known to have been well loved and supported by Shane MacGowan and his wife Victoria Mary Clarke. Shane MacGowan’s family and friends, alongside The Pogues are re-releasing the Christmas classic Fairytale of New York on a seven-inch vinyl in the wake of MacGowan’s death last month. The 7 inch vinyl will […]
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The tourist outlined their grievances in a multi-point Reddit thread. An American tourist has taken to Reddit to list their “perceived problems in Ireland” after a recent visit here, citing alcohol prices and drug addiction before insisting the post was “written for fun”. After a two week stay, the number one annoyance on the Reddit […]
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If you’ve just read that title and thought to yourself “what the f is tablescaping?” – fear not. We come bearing gifts (helpful information about what tablescaping is and how to incorporate it into your spread this Christmas). You may have noticed over the past few years a trend of immaculately presented Christmas tables popping […]
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If you break that down, it’s only 5 mince pies per bloke per day. Cupboards in Irish households have been steadily filling up with the Few Bits For The Christmas™ throughout December. The fizzy orange that’s not to be touched til the 25th. The box of Taytos you’re warned to stay away from til Christmas […]
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He slammed it as ‘an abuse of what mass is and what the Catholic funeral liturgy is all about’. A priest has slammed Irish music legend Shane MacGowan’s funeral mass that took place last Friday in Nenagh in Tipperary as “completely inappropriate” and “a scandal”. Several artist friends of MacGowan’s – including Aidan Gillen, Bob Geldof, Glen Hansard, Imelda […]
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It’s kinda what we needed to see today There’s a lot to be said for a card, especially in our brave new digitalized world where tangible things are increasingly becoming a rarity. Cards mean a lot more than the sum of their parts, they can signal support, celebrate successes and indeed commiserations. As good as […]
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