A family favourite film, The Snapper is an absolute classic of a flick that holds a special place in every Irish home. From Sharon’s “sailor” to Georgy Porgy, the characters in this movie are one of a kind and the quotes are legendary. No wonder we all go absolutely mad for it when it’s shown […]

9 years ago

An outbreak of salmonella which has led to 50 people being seriously ill and the suspected death of one woman last weekend has been traced to a single source. The producer has been named as Flanreil Food Services in O’Dwyer’s Pub in Portmarnock, who was providing the food for a number of First Communion parties on […]

9 years ago

Earlier this year, the much-anticipated Waterford Greenway officially opened to the public.  With its lush green surroundings, coastal scenery and plethora of historical information along the trail, I suspected that a long Easter weekend was the perfect opportunity to check it out.  As it’s set to be one of the biggest new tourist attractions of […]

9 years ago

As we reported last night, yesterday’s grim weather seems to have prompted a lot of fans to drive to Slane Castle for this year’s Guns N’Roses gig rather than take public transport. This caused major traffic chaos on the way to the concert, with many abandoning their cars outside Navan in a bid to make […]

9 years ago

It’s been a long 12 months in Carrigstown, and on our TV screens. The whole country has been waiting, and waiting, for Katy to finally be released in Fair City. Last night saw Katy finally return home to her parents, and settle in with a nice cup of tea. As you would expect, the people of Twitter […]

9 years ago

Now we know we shouldn’t complain about the weather… but is anyone else dying a slow and painful death due to the spectacular rise in temperature due to big yellow thing in the sky? Yep, us too. Wipe the droplets from your collective brow, friends, for we’ve put something together that will make you feel a lot less alone. Sweaty […]

9 years ago

Prepare to whack on the factor 50 because weather experts are predicting that a mini-heatwave will be landing in Ireland this week.  According to Met Éireann , temperatures could soar to 20 degrees today, particularly in eastern areas while scattered showers are still expected.  Tomorrow will be a humid affair as the forecast states:  “Very […]

9 years ago

There’s nothing quite like a dip in the fresh Irish waters when the weather warms up a bit, and with 75% of Irish beaches classified as excellent by the Environmental Protection Agency in its annual report, you’re mostly all G. Six beaches however, failed to meet safety standards and have been deemed unsafe to swim in, with […]

9 years ago

Well, have we got news for you. Exam weather has started to rear its beautiful head in Ireland once more, allowing us to feel warmer, happier and sunburnt. And while some of us are straight onto mojitos, pints and an array of other cold drinks – others are thinking of extreme indulgence.  Enter, the Milky […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s recent dry weather has meant that the land has become fairly flammable, and gorse fires in country areas have been wreaking havoc all over the country. In the past month there’s been hundreds of gorse fires across the island of Ireland, and since Monday 1st May 2017 – 8th May 2017 Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue […]

9 years ago

What did we even do before Airbnb? Find pokey hotels at ghastly prices in places we didn’t want to be? Perish the thought.  Good thing the good lads at the accommodation giant have sorted us right out. Here’s our pick of six of the best in the beautiful South of France.  1. This dreamy one bedroom […]

9 years ago

It’s getting to that time of year when we all start thinking about summer holidays. One of the most expensive parts of booking a break during the peak season is that hotel prices can be through the roof but AirBnB is becoming an increasingly popular way of getting a getaway on a budget. It’s also […]

9 years ago