It’s pretty chilly out there – it’s time to wrap. I don’t know about you but when I’m at home I live in my dressing gown. (No, it’s not called a housecoat.) A few weeks back my roommate was chilly and I offered her my robe, she looked disgusted at my kind gesture. Truth is, […]
7 years ago
I’m a backpack kinda gal. I’ve never in my life owned a handbag and I don’t ever see myself being mad into them. Instead, I can never leave the house without my trusty rucksack. For about three years I’ve had the exact same one, I take it to work every single day, I bring […]
7 years ago
This week marked World Suicide Prevention Day. A day like this really resonates with people as most of us have experienced it. Right now in Ireland, there are over 12,000 attempts of suicide annually and suicide rates are three times higher in men than women. There are so many different organisations and individuals working to […]
7 years ago
Trying to find a nice gift for a lad can be near impossible. I always find myself resorting to socks and scarves for my brother at Christmas. Problem is, it’s so hard to find a pair that’s actually nice and reasonably priced. My boyfriend’s brother is getting married this week so I went on the […]
7 years ago
I walk down the street and all I see is leopard print, tartan and stripes. It’s all about fast fashion trends, something that will last for a season and then will be thrown out by the masses or stuffed at the back of closets for a year or two. Hey, there’s nothing wrong in keeping […]
7 years ago
We have some brilliant brands in Ireland right now. There’s so many creative people turning their passion into a career and making something unique from it. Lately I’ve been tracking down these people and companies and adding bits to my wardrobe. It’s time to celebrate Irish designers and creatives and shine a light on their […]
7 years ago
An Irish-born private detective who was accused of siphoning off money that had been donated to try to find Madeleine McCann has passed away. Dublin-born Kevin Halligen was found dead in his Surrey home on Monday night according to Press Assocation. The 56-year-old denied misusing funds that were put aside for McCann’s search after their […]
8 years ago
Sometimes, you want to sit down after a long day at work and just watch something good on the box. And then, there’s other times where you want to watch something pure muck and laugh with your housemates or other half about how rubbish it is. “How bad is The Jackal?”, we hear you ask. […]
7 years ago
Ireland might not be the first place you think of when it comes to adrenaline-inducing experiences, but according to the Lonely Planet, we’re not doing too badly. Never mind insane cliffs in South America or rushing rapids in Asia, we can get our thrills right on our doorstep. The travel bible’s Atlas of Adventure is […]
7 years ago
Cillian Murphy is a man in demand. When he’s not being rumoured to take over one of the biggest acting roles of all time, his name is put in the hat to appear in one of the biggest Irish shows in recent years. It may come as no surprise that the man from Cork would […]
8 years ago
Whether you want to believe it or not, it’s now been 18 and a half years since we welcomed the year 2000. In Ireland, we ignored the imminent threat of the Millennium Bug by bopping our heads to Westlife’s I Have A Dream which was top of the charts here as we rang in the […]
8 years ago
As if you needed an excuse to head off on a gourmet pub crawl around the country, 30 Irish pubs have made it into the esteemed 2018 Michelin ‘Eating Out In Pubs’ guide. Produced by tyre manufacturer Michelin – this year’s guide recommends some 470 top dining pubs spread across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland […]
8 years ago
