You had me at chocolate. Anything chocolate related and I’m in. Seriously, it’s pumping in my veins – I’m addicted. Which is why the Cork Chocolate and Baking weekend sounds like my kind of gig. Taking place in November, the three-day event will see world-renowned chocolatiers and bakers descend on Cork to sweeten things up […]

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With December still some way off, we’re going to have to wait a while before we’re singing along to festive classics brought to us by Christmas FM. However, the geniuses at the station have now come up with the perfect way to fill the gap by introducing a new seasonal station just in time for […]

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Donegal is up there as one of the most beautiful counties in Ireland for its sweeping vistas, rugged coastline and wooded wilderness. You don’t have to plan a big trip and leave the country to avail of a memorable holiday that you’ll be boasting about to your friends for months to come. It’s the perfect […]

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Whenever celebs come to Ireland, it’s rarely too long before they’re pulled into a pub for an obligatory pint of Guinness. If they’re very lucky, they’ll even be invited behind the bar to pour one of their own. Emily Blunt is now one of those privileged people. The actress is filming in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo […]

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Have you planned your winter getaway yet? G’wan, you know you deserve one. And what better place to escape from the absolute madness of modern life than to head to one of the most gorgeous parts of the country? Of course, we’re talking about County Kerry. Complete with an amazingly relaxing spa, unreal dining experiences […]

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Can’t beat that, can you? If you’re planning to head into Cork City Centre for a bit of shopping over the next while, you’re free to hop in the car without worrying about forking out a fortune on parking. That is if you pick the right times, of course. This afternoon, Cork City Council has […]

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Irish hospitality and charm are renowned all over the world, and two of the country’s finest resorts have just gone to prove why. Winning big at the Conde Nast Traveler annual Readers’ Choice Awards, Adare Manor in Co. Limerick and Dromoland Castle Hotel and Country Estate in Co. Clare were named amongst the world’s top […]

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There’s always a few people who start planning their Christmas decorating a couple of months out and if you’re one of them then you’re in luck. Søstrene Grene has unveiled its Christmas and New Year’s collection for 2019 and it’s filled with delightful little bits to brighten up your home this festive season. Everything from […]

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Irishisms make the heart grow fonder. Finding the perfect gift for someone special can be an absolute slog. In this day and age, we have it all but I have found in my years of gift-giving that the one pressie that always comes out on top is something thoughtful for the gaffer. I like to […]

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The festive season is just around the corner and Center Parcs is bringing something special. From November 8, Winter Wonderland will kick-off as Santa Claus swaps the North Pole for a stay in Longford Forest. This will be a magical experience for the entire family as Center Parcs transforms into a festive playground. The park […]

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Yulefest Kilkenny is putting sustainability at the forefront of the festivities this year. Together with social enterprise ReCreate Ireland and four-time Oscar-nominated Kilkenny-based animation company Cartoon Saloon, they’ll transform selected shopfronts in Kilkenny into magical storyboards all through the use of recycled material. ReCreate Ireland will curate the creation of shop window display pieces with […]

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CHRIST! Last night, RTÉ announced the upcoming guests for the Ray D’arcy show this evening and I’m super excited about one in particular. Actress Siobhan McSweeney a.k.a Sister Michael from Derry Girls will join Ray on the couch to chat about her role in the popular TV show. She will also be chatting about her […]

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