Galway had the most mentions of any county on our 2017 Bucket List for Ireland, so it must be doing something right. With beautiful sights, delicious food and quality craic, what more could you ask for? If you are in any doubt about whether you should move to Galway, right this second, let this […]
7 years ago
Britain’s Oldest twins have thanked the black stuff for their longevity. We always knew our lifeblood, Guinness was the elixir of a long and happy life, and it seems the Brits are copping on. Phyllis Jones and Irene Crump, both 102, have said the secret to a long life is a Guinness “every night”. Phyllis […]
7 years ago
The great thing about this is you can start it at any time of the year. The first day of January, the middle of March, something to put into your summer holiday fund or even towards the end of the year for Christmas. We all want to save money this year and the ‘The 52-week […]
7 years ago
There are nine public holidays in the 2019 calendar but here’s how to make your annual leave stretch that little bit further. Okay, so we hate to break it to you but one of your public holidays has already come and gone in the form of New Year’s Day but not to panic. There are […]
7 years ago
Everyones favourite film turned musical, Elf is coming to Dublin. The hit West End and Broadway musical based on the Hollywood blockbuster movie starring Will Ferrell, is to be supersized into a Christmas spectacular. The show will star award-winning Coronation Street actress and singer Kym Marsh as Buddy the Elf’s girlfriend, Jovie, and Shaun Williamson as Buddy’s dad […]
7 years ago
Let’s be real for a second – there is nothing worse than going to a pub with a longing for a pint of the black stuff only to be bitterly disappointed when it’s crap. Sure, you can move to another pub, but you’ll have the taste of the first pint in your mouth for […]
7 years ago
As the famed comic duo D’Unbelievables once said, “Ireland would be a lovely little country if we could only roof it.” For all our quirks and foibles, with the weather being an obvious example, we certainly know how to enjoy the lighter side of life and make fun of ourselves when required. Just like Maltesers, […]
7 years ago
A good scatter of us decided before Christmas that we were going to go on a lads holiday in the new year. The holiday to Liverpool was backboned by two factors, football and drink. Both Manchester United and Liverpool were playing at home on the same day at 3pm so half of us would go […]
7 years ago
For special occasions look no further. Whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary or a well-earned treat, sometimes you need to go somewhere that’s so much more than food on a plate. For memories to last a lifetime, check out these brilliant Déise restaurants. 1. McLeary’s Restaurant If you live in Waterford and you haven’t […]
7 years ago
On our Christmas wishlist this year: a tiny little puppy, the new Fenty highlighter, and oh, maybe a home to call our own? Fat chance of the last one (and let’s be honest, the puppy, too). But what if we told you that there’s a nifty flat pack house that costs €28,000 and can be […]
7 years ago
Is that a tiny ray of sunshine we see peeking out through the grey clouds that have been smothering our little country over the last while? Spring has sprung! (Kinda) I don’t know about you but I’m so fed up of having crap outfits – jeans and a heavy and unflattering jumper every day of […]
7 years ago
We all know that feeling – you agreed to be the driver for the night. You get to the event/meal/venue and all you can think of is how much you’re hankering for a refreshing G&T. Water or ribena is just not the same as drinking out of a fancy garnished goblet, is it? Dry January […]
7 years ago