There’s a month left ’til EP… and we’re counting down the days now ’til we’re back frolicking around the fields of Stradbally. Obviously we love the music at Electric Picnic, but the comedy offerings come in a close second place. Some of Ireland best comedians are set to play this year including Foil, Arms and Hog, […]
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For all of our faults, we’re a wonderful little country. Whether it’s business or sport, we’re constantly punching above our weight and doing ourselves proud across the globe. Each year seems to unearth a new collection of creative and dynamic people who are ready to forge a path and show us something new. This list […]
9 years ago
Ireland has an admittedly bizarre taste in celebrity, and even the slightest of viral hits can turn someone into a national superstar. And even though we may lose the run of ourselves when we have someone new and shiny to fawn over, we don’t forget them very quickly. Here’s our pick of the best Irish […]
9 years ago
Looks like Cork city is getting a bit of a makeover with the announcement that a €50 million redevelopment of the Metropole Hotel will soon be in the works. The Evening Echo say that the hotel’s owners plan to refurbish and expand the 120-year-old hotel, along with building a brand new urban hotel, ‘The M’, which […]
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If you were ever in doubt about how ridiculously some people behave while online then a perfect example has arisen this afternoon. The Rubberbandits, known for their influential social media posts, took to Twitter to highlight a well-meaning cause by animal welfare organisation Limerick Feral Cats. The group has taken in stray felines from Turkey […]
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The amount of students picking higher level Irish has gone up due to the shift in the curriculum from learning off stories to oral skills, meaning that the Irish language is actually growing in popularity. This is great news for all involved, and even more reason to get stuck back into Peig, and have the odd gander […]
9 years ago
Ever since Enda Kenny announced his resignation back in May, the whole country has been ablaze with talks of who is set to be Ireland’s newest Taoiseach. Both Simon Coveney and Leo Varadkar have been in the running, with a nation divided as to who would do a better job. Leo was announced as our […]
9 years ago
Having someone break into your home and steal your important belongings is a horrific event for anyone to experience. With that in mind, the Gardai have released latest figures on home break-ins in Ireland, along with tips to help prevent the chances of your house being burgled. RTE reports that break-ins are most likely to […]
9 years ago
Rubberbandits are back with two new shows, and like always, they’re bizarrely brilliant. Entertainment.ie reports that the guys are bringing their new show Gammon Wranglers to Dublin and Belfast later this year. And all we know about the shows at the moment is that – they’re about denim. Right. We can only guess what the lads […]
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You’re going to want make some space on your summer ’17 festival bucket list guys, because one of the coolest festivals of the summer will be taking place up north from 28 – 30 July on Tubby’s Farm in Lisburn. Sunflowerfest is a three-day arts and music festival set in woodland surroundings, and it’s unlike any other […]
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In a development that came as a surprise to nobody, Ireland missed out on a place in this weekend’s Eurovision Grand Final last night. While Brendan Murray gave a spirited performance of his track Dying To Try, we suffered our now-ritual humiliation of being turfed out of the competition before the big night even arrived. […]
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No plans for the June Bank Holiday? You could do worse than check out Ireland’s biggest comedy festival, Cat Laughs in Kilkenny. The line-up was announced yesterday and appears to contain every brilliant Irish comedian around today. Ready? Let’s go… Dara O’Briain, Tommy Tiernan, The Rubberbandits, Jason Byrne, Aisling Bea, Al Porter, Deirdre O’Kane, Karl […]
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