Christmas is now a distant memory and there’s a bit of an auld stretch in the evenings which can only mean one thing. Paddy’s Day is just around the corner.  Tourism Ireland today announced details of the 2018 ‘Global Greening’ which will see over 300 stadiums, statues, museums and towers turn green to celebrate our […]

8 years ago

Pancake Tuesday is up there with Christmas Day as being one of our favourite events of the year. And just when we thought a day dedicated solely to eating as many delish pancakes as we want couldn’t get any better, it actually did. Tigh Nora gin bar in Galway will be serving up a stunning […]

8 years ago

Look for a Netflix pick-me-up? Sick of serious TV shows or dispiriting real-life crime documentaries? Look no further.  There’s an absolute plethora of hilarious comedy shows on the platform that you really should have watched by now maybe haven’t gotten round to just yet.  We’ve listed 11 of our rib-tickling favourites below that are perfect […]

8 years ago

YAASSSSS. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the mega-popular pink gins from Lidl are coming to Irish stores nationwide. Pink gin is all the fashion at the moment and after Gordon’s took the market by storm with their offering plenty of others are getting in on the action.  The latest is discount retailer Lidl who […]

8 years ago

Relationships have ended, families have been (momentarily) torn apart and oh boy has Christmas been ruined more than once thanks to the controversial board game that is Monopoly.  Choosing who to play this game with is key. You need people to be enthusiastic enough that’s there’s some healthy competition but not crazy enough that they […]

8 years ago

Do you think about where your food comes from? Living on an island with such a rich farming industry as Ireland means that incredible food produce is – often literally – on our doorstep.  You shouldn’t have to seek out obscure farmer’s markets to find it either, with more and more restaurants taking the initiative […]

8 years ago

With a combination of the post-Christmas blues and the miserable weather we get here, January is becoming an increasingly popular time for Irish people to book a getaway.  But which destinations are people flocking to in order to escape the real world for a while? Travel Counsellors Ireland reports that people are starting to go […]

8 years ago

A survey conducted at the start of February stated that Irish people spend a lot of time, effort and money planning for Valentine’s Day.  The celebration of love is fantastic but it doesn’t deserve its own specific day. If it’s not worth getting a bank holiday over (like Christmas or Halloween) then it’s not worth […]

8 years ago

You’re in a strange emotional place at the beginning of the year. You’re sad about going back to work after the Christmas break but you’re hopeful for the changes a clean slate promises. You also feel kinda guilty for overindulging during the holidays so you try to be healthy, but then you’re bored because you’re trying […]

8 years ago

Many people in relationships get jealous of good-looking waiters or strangers in clubs, but you might want to keep an eye a little closer to home.  A survey has revealed that more than half of people who cheat do it with someone they know.  The study, which was carried out for Superdrug by Forktip, found […]

8 years ago

We’ve FINALLY been paid for the first time since Christmas and we’re dying to plan our next weekend away. There are plenty of gorgeous spots up for rent on Airbnb at the moment, but this restored bank in Tipperary has really caught our eye. It retains original period features (and a night safe!) but is […]

8 years ago

We’ve FINALLY been paid for the first time after Christmas, and February is almost here.  It’s so very tempting to break our Dry January vows and head out on the town, but if you’re determined to be good, here are seven great Netflix picks to keep you busy this weekend.   Black Mirror Charlie Brooker’s series […]

8 years ago