There are plenty of things to love about the Late Late Toy Show. Musical performances, rogue toys regularly acquiring a mind of their own and that’s before we even start talking about Ryan Tubridy’s jumpers. But the one thing that keeps most of the population tuning in every year is the opportunity to see the […]

6 years ago

Snow has officially arrived in Ireland. Met Eireann issued a weather warning for seven counties for Wednesday afternoon, highlighting the potential for snow, sleet and heavy rain in Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wicklow, Offaly and Tipperary. The snow prediction came good late on in the afternoon, when the likes of Carlow and Kildare experienced a […]

6 years ago

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice-cream. If you’re one of those people who thinks that ice-cream is reserved only for the summer months, then I hate to tell you but we can’t be friends. Ice-cream is a year-round treat in my books and should be enjoyed regardless of the weather. Lest I […]

7 years ago

As a Déise woman, I would probably be hung drawn and quartered for telling people to visit West Cork, but I do. All the time. West Cork is one of the most beautiful places on earth and we should count our lucky stars that it’s only down the road. Here are just a couple […]

7 years ago

Storm Lorenzo may not seem to be all that bad at the minute, but oftentimes our furry friends can sense things that we humans cannot. No one wants to see their little pal shaking like Scooby-Doo, least of all those at Pedigree . Hoping to help you soothe your four-legged friends, they’ve made the perfect […]

7 years ago

There’s a certain sense of satisfaction in picking your own food. Especially when it comes to picking your own pumpkin; that comes with an added element of fun. If you’re hellbent on getting your hands dirty and putting in the hard work, then the farm at Alright Pumpkin will sort you right out. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpeawsyncXy/ Growing […]

7 years ago

Cambridge is one of the most beautiful places in the UK. It’s a hip student town, everyone travels by bike, there’s stunning markets and great places to eat and drink. I headed over last weekend for a family wedding and I was blown away by it. You could spend an entire week there and not […]

7 years ago

Every once in a while, you see something so mind-blowing that it literally leaves you lost for words. Recently, I had just that experience. The date was July 20 2019, 50 years on from the day that Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Fittingly, for the day that was in it, I was invited to […]

7 years ago

And just like that, summer was over. Given the disappointing weather over the past couple of months, you’d be forgiven for feeling a bit hard done by. Aside from some pleasant enough days here and there, it’s fair to say that summer 2019 never really kicked off here in Ireland. We’ll just have to hope […]

7 years ago

Trail: Sheep’s Head Lighthouse Loop, Co Cork Distance: 4km Terrain: Footpaths, tracks and paved lanes Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Duration: Two hours Trailhead: Tooreen Trailhead where there is a carpark and a café. Recommended Gear: Hiking boots, rain jacket, water, snacks, phone For such a small island, Ireland is full of nooks and crannies just waiting for […]

7 years ago

The long weekend may have been and gone but that doesn’t mean we can’t make plans for the shorter ones that lie ahead. If you’re around the Cork area this Sunday there’s one activity that sounds like an unreal way to enjoy a rare day off. The annual Eggs On Tour trip is a brunch […]

7 years ago

One of the absolute best things about spring is that venturing outdoors is actually enjoyable. Like, not freezing your ass off in lashing rain and wind as you cycle around in your ancient fleece jacket enjoyable. Ireland is home to plenty of incredible cycling routes, but one of the nicest ones I’ve ever done […]

7 years ago