There’s word that it’s going to be a white Christmas this year. As much as I am BUZZING to wake and see my neighbourhood covered in snow, the memories of the cabin fever I experienced back in March haunt me a little. The key to combat this is preparation. As well as stocking up on […]

8 years ago

Winter is lovely and all, but when our toes are soaked in our boots while we wait for the bus… we can’t say we don’t dream of sunnier climes. While it’s not really feasible to book a last minute trip to the sun, you can always bring a taste of something summery to your cocktail […]

8 years ago

They say that you should put a star at the top of your Christmas tree, others opt for an angel. But RTÉ has definitely gone with the star option this year, that’s for sure. RTE Sports Broadcaster, Damien O’Meara tweeted out this photo of the RTÉ Christmas tree which has a picture of Michael Lyster […]

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This is A Spaceman Came Travelling as you’ve never heard it before. Irish DJ John Gibbons has released a cover of Chris De Burgh’s Christmas classic and it’s making massive waves internationally already. Featuring Nina Nesbitt, the Christmas banger has been chosen as Record of The Week by BBC Radio 2 – a phenomenal achievement […]

8 years ago

This is it people. Enjoy this Friday because from here on in for the next three, if not four weeks, it’s going to be absolute carnage at the end of the week. The Late Late Show is pulling out all the stops for its show on Friday night and has drawn in some big names. […]

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How many chips would you say is the right amount for a single portion? A handful? Two handfuls? Well, whatever your guess is we know it’s absolutely not going to be the same as what one Harvard professor believes. Dr. Eric Rimm bsays we should only be eating six chips in a single serving. Six […]

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Bored already? We hear ya. You’ll definitely find something in this list of activities to keep the family occupied for the rest of Christmas Day. Just try not to argue… 1. Dust off the old photo albums People love nostalgia. Well, at least they used to. Put the phones away and take all those photos […]

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Saoirse Ronan got seriously into the festive spirit on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon this week. The Irish actress joined host Jimmy on the show to promote her new film Mary Queen Of Scots and took the opportunity to sing a festive classic while she was there. Saoirse and Jimmy sipped on pints of […]

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It’s a good thing it’s only once a year… Whoever came up with 12 pubs of Christmas must have a liver made from absolute steel. It drains every inch of energy out of your body for a while. You can cancel any special family Christmas plans you made for the next day because before you’ve […]

8 years ago

I look forward to Christmas dinner so much, even more so than the presents and the nights out. Why? Because I don’t get to see my family feck all. When I lived down west, I saw my parents a good bit but not my sister and now that I live a stone’s throw away from […]

8 years ago

It’s always a struggle to make plans for New Year’s Eve. People are often torn between heading out on the town, throwing a gaff party or just winding down with the family after a busy festive season. If you’re thinking of plumping for one of the above options, you’re missing out on the real meaning […]

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In 2018, people on Twitter connected, campaigned, learned, laughed, debated, and had conversations. As the year draws to a close, Twitter has reflecting on the year that was: from breaking news, entertainment, sports and conversations and has released the top hashtags for 2018. When it comes to Irish News, there was only ever going to […]

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