Many of us have four sweet days of freedom to enjoy this weekend — so much time that you have to do something special with it. It’d be a crying shame if you spent Easter following your same old weekend routine or, even worse, doing nothing at all. This is your chance to get some proper adventures in. With […]

8 years ago

A new trend that has come about in recent years is to have two separate hens, one with the family and one with friends. For the bridesmaids this can be a bit of an added stress, but in fairness it does make sense to keep those classy aunts as far away from willy straws and […]

8 years ago

Great news if you’re a regular flyer over to Britain. Ryanair has launched two new routes to Bristol and Liverpool, and added more flights to Manchester, which will operate from 17th May until the end of October, as part of its Summer 2018 schedule.  These new routes and extra flights will add 60,000 additional seats […]

8 years ago

Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings as Storm Eleanor makes its way across the country bringing gusts of up to 130km/h. Motorists have been warned to exercise extreme caution as winds strengthen and some areas are in danger of flooding.  Now, photos and images from Cork are showing some of the havoc already been […]

8 years ago

Excited for Smithwick’s 10° West? Yeah you are! We wanted to make sure you’re all set for the Achill Island festival this December 31 and January 1, so we’ve put together this handy little list of pretty much everything we thought you might possibly want to know about the event. We’re nice like that. Just […]

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

There are places in Ireland that you absolutely have to visit, but despite hearing about them all the time so few of us have bothered making the short trips. Tourists have often been to more of the iconic spots than we Irish have ourselves. I’m talking about the Aran Islands, The Giant’s Causeway and Donegal. […]

8 years ago

We don’t know an awful lot about cars – but one thing we do know is that car safety should not be compromised, made fun of or even thought of as secondary.  Which is why this picture, sent to us by Roundstone House Hotel in County Galway is sending people into a frenzy online – and […]

9 years ago

It’s bloody freezing outside and weather warnings have been issued for the whole country.  A status yellow low temperature alert is in place until 11am this morning, with the mercury dipping as low as -3 or -4C.  Donegal has felt the chill before us, though, and the first snow of the winter fell there yesterday.  […]

9 years ago

You always remember your best meals. Be they by surprise or wholly expected, these divine experiences stay with you in the most flavoursome of ways. And flavoursome memories they are, the kind I experience upon thinking back on my meal in Barrtrá Seafood restaurant, Lahinch. Down a tiny winding road, that still proudly somehow boasts […]

9 years ago

The public has spoken and the best cocktail in Ireland has been revealed.  The Lodge at Ashford Castle in Mayo have nabbed the top spot with their unusual concoction – ‘Wilde’s Atlantic Way’.  Inspired by the rugged landscape of the West coast, the cocktail contains Connemara 12 year peated whiskey, homemade bitters, brown sugar, dillisk […]

9 years ago

Looking for somewhere to escape with bae for the weekend? Look no further than this tiny cottage in Donegal. Why, you ask? Read on.  First of all, it’s cute as a button.  The views are insane This private garden is the perfect location to spend a crisp Autumn evening Before curling up beside the wood-burning […]

9 years ago