Give an extra special gift to your loved ones this Christmas. There’s something a little extra special about gifts that gives back, and these Irish businesses and organisations are providing just that. From Christmas cards, to candles, scarves, to beanies, these Irish items make wonderful gifts, whilst also giving back this Christmas time. Moonpig […]

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A petition to save the beloved food market has already garnered almost 10,000 signatures. Cork’s popular Marina Market is currently facing closure, as Cork City Council has rejected an application from its owners for its retention and expansion. The quayside market opened on Centre Park Road in the city in 2020, and grew in popularity […]

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All aboard! In the mood for Bánh mì on a bus? Kimchi on a corner? Then get yourself to Little Ellen Street in Limerick City, where Viko Viko street food has just pulled up. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClGoJ7wAjTk/ The big orange bus opened its doors late last week and is already serving up a storm with warming bowls […]

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The singer dubbed it her “best Christmas ever”. Cast your mind back to last Christmas, and you might remember we were all delighted by the news that indie singer Phoebe Bridgers was spending the holiday season with her boyfriend Paul Mescal and his family right here in Ireland. On Twitter, the memes were flooding our […]

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The measures are designed to prevent young people from starting to vape. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Frank Feighan have received Government approval to introduce additional restrictions on the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes. Under the new proposals announced on Tuesday (22 November), the sale of e-cigarettes and related nicotine-inhaling products will […]

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Get your fix of live performances in Dublin this month with these spectacular shows. Looking for some evening entertainment in the city centre? Thankfully, Dublin has no shortage of incredible theatres, each offering a brilliant line-up of performances in the run-up to Christmas. If you’re planning a visit to Dublin this month, this year’s Winter […]

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Have you put your Christmas tree up yet? For the most fiercely festive households, Christmas trees are already making their annual return, setting the tone for the next few weeks of festive feels. Some are getting the trees out of the box in the attic, while others hold out for a real one, dreaming of […]

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The definition of a great day for the parish. If you’re looking for a good news story to ease you through the rest of a dreary Tuesday, look no further. Yesterday morning, a syndicate made up of 47 members of the Parke Young at Heart retirement group in Parke, Mayo, landed at Lotto HQ to […]

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Ireland’s largest Christmas festival is back. As Christmas market hysteria grips the country and we’re all in need more than ever of a bit of sparkle in our lives, the festive event of the year has made its triumphant return. Winterval in Waterford City opened officially over the weekend, celebrating its 10th year with a […]

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A beautiful gesture. The family of the late Vicky Phelan have invited the public to Kilkenny this Sunday for a celebration of her life with them. The CervicalCheck campaigner sadly passed away from cervical cancer last Monday and was laid to rest on Thursday in a private ceremony. Now, her family have asked members of […]

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Cross it off the 2022 bucket list. Bad news for anyone hoping to see some snow this Christmas as it’s looking unlikely for the country in the weeks leading up to December 25th. Snow has been hitting parts of the UK over the last number of days as the temperature plummets as many saw it […]

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The Late Late Toy Show takes place on Friday, November 25th this year. Ryan Tubridy has hinted at this year’s Toy Show theme ahead of Friday’s special show. The broadcaster said this year’s show will be a little different because they want to focus more on the true meaning of the Toy Show. He told The […]

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