Summer is very much upon us and while the weather is fairly decent here in Ireland right now, there’s always a chance it can take a turn for the worse at any given moment.  What better way to spend an overcast day then checking out one of the many blockbusters to hit Irish cinemas over […]

8 years ago

We’ve all had those days, particularly when the sun is shining, when all we want to do is pack up and leave the office. Of course, doing so would generally land us in trouble but anyone who says they’ve never knocked off a tad early is probably telling a fib. RTÉ’s weather report this evening reminded […]

8 years ago

Any Republic Of Ireland fans who tuned into our 2-0 defeat to France last night are probably wondering how they’ll ever get those 90 minutes back. In fairness to the lads, Martin O’Neill fielded an experimental team with three debutants but the whole performance was a bit of a damp squib to say the least.  That’s […]

8 years ago

People are being told to be careful with bogus GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) emails from companies relating to data protection legislation due to come in on Friday. Companies have been sending emails to people with whom they have previously contacted asking for their permission to stay in touch as per the new rules. GDPR is […]

8 years ago

Get on down to Galway for the June Bank Hol weekend – as if you needed another excuse, eh? Well, this excuse comes in the shape of a very tasty day out in the city’s oldest neighbourhood. After its inaugural first year which saw 2,500 people casually drop by, Galway’s westend will host their neighbourhood […]

8 years ago

We don’t know whether we’re coming or going, but we’re not complaining.  Ireland is set to be hotter than Ibiza once more later this week with temperatures soaring to 19C… and while temps will dip briefly mid week, the sunny conditions should be back in time for the weekend.  Met Eireann said on their website: […]

8 years ago

Thousands of people around the world have taken part in Darkness Into Light events from early this morning.  The event, now in its 10th year, was set up by Pieta House with the aim of raising suicide awareness as well as vital funds for the counselling services for people bereaved by suicide or with suicidal […]

8 years ago

Anyone else completely devo that the bank holiday is over? Me too hun. With that in mind, I scoured t’internet for some last minute getaways for the June bank holiday weekend.  It will keep you going, I promise.  1. Krakow, Poland from €277 View this post on Instagram Krakow is by far one of my […]

8 years ago

The Rebel County said goodbye to Ed Sheeran last night as he continues on his Irish tour, leaving lasting memories after three amazing gigs at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. For one little girl in particular, it was a weekend to remember forever.  Amelia Phelan, daughter of Vicky Phelan whose cervical cancer case blew open the national scandal around […]

8 years ago

All good things must come to an end.  We’ve been absolutely spoiled with the weather, and while it’s almost time to take the rain covers out again, we have one more day to soak it all in.  After a scorching Sunday with highs of 23 degrees, we’re in for another sizzler this bank holiday Monday, […]

8 years ago

Rumours have been floating around about Stuart Olding and Paddy Jackson all day regarding their next sporting step. It was being reported that the pair were in talks with a new club in England, Premiership side Sale Sharks. However, the English side have since released a statement which distances themselves from the signing of the […]

8 years ago

If you weren’t arsed stirring last night, you probably stuck on the Ray D’Arcy show on RTÉ One.  The very last guest was writer, Michael Harding who looked like he was having a chat down the local with one of his best pals.  He was slouched back in the couch and had no problem in […]

8 years ago