After all the build-up, the 2018 Late Late Toy Show aired last night and, as usual, it provided some of the best TV moments of the year. Viewers were greeted by Ryan Tubridy in the guise of P.T. Barnum as Ireland’s Greatest Show got underway and throughout it all, we met the usual cast of […]

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It’s Toy Show Day – AKA The Official Start of Christmas AKA The Best Day on Twitter. Everyone knows the best part of the annual tradition is the craic on Twitter, and people have already gotten the ball rolling as they make plans for the first ‘fishally festive night of the year. Mince pies and […]

8 years ago

Peter Casey is Newstalk’s latest recruit with a special project due to be aired in the new year. The Irish Times is reporting that the topics covered will be similar to the ones Casey touched on during his presidential campaign. Speculation that Casey would replace Hook at the radio station was firmly denied by a […]

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Unfortunately, not everyone is a fan of the Toy Show. Shocking, we know but it’s true. For all the humbugs out there that refuse to embrace their inner child, there are two movies on tonight that might entertain your black soul. Grab a bottle of wine, order a takeaway and completely ignore the unofficial official […]

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After a washout weekend, weather chiefs have predicted snow in certain places next week. Now, before you run out to deplete the nation’s shops of their bread, it won’t be as bad as the Beast from the East. Forecasters have warned that the unsettled weather with continue for another seven days in the wake of […]

8 years ago

We flat out refuse to consume any beverage that isn’t Christmas-themed between now and the 25th. And lucky for us, Aldi are all over the festively flavoured liqueur trend. The budget supermarket is launching a Gingerbread Gin Liqueur that will make you as merry as Santa, and it’s in stores now. Infused with ginger, cinnamon, […]

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Around this time every year, Macaulay Culkin is forced back into the public spotlight. Not because he wants to be, but because in fairness, he is the face of Christmas in terms of movies. KEVIN. He appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and the Home Alone star said that he was picking a […]

8 years ago

After the drama of Storm Diana earlier in the week it looks like there will be no let up in the bad weather this weekend. Met Éireann is forecasting a rough ride for us all as we welcome the month of December. Sadly, the common denominator appears to be rain, rain and more rain. According […]

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The battle of the best Christmas ad rages on, but it looks like we may have found a winner. And it only cost the price of two cooked chickens. Eat your heart out John Lewis. JJ Hough’s Singing Pub in Offaly is the centre of this Christmas tale as a man gets frustrated over how […]

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The most popular baby names of 2018 so far have been revealed and surprisingly, the top spot was not taken by Jack, Adam or Conor. The blockbuster hit A Star Is Born seems to have been the inspiration for many parents, with Jackson taking number 1 on the boys’ list. Here are the rest of […]

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Let’s be honest, when it comes to pre-drinks we can be pretty lazy. It’s so easy to grab any old bottle of vodka and mixer but it can almost be difficult to drink, never mind enjoy it. Terrible stuff. Now that I’m all old and sophisticated (hmph!) I understand how much better it is to […]

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Vodka and cranberry juice is a classic and there’s no better time to enjoy it than during the festive season. Christmas time is when this glorious little red fruit is in bloom and they’re at their best. That’s why cranberry sauce is so popular with your Christmas dinner. Until then, this time of year is […]

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