The ridiculously Christmassy among us know that the purest from of festive cheer can only be found on the Irish radio station Christmas FM — and it’s very nearly back on the air. That’s right my fellow honorary elves, it’s been announced that the station will start broadcasting on this day in three weeks time, November 28 […]

9 years ago

First M&S, now this, and John Lewis can’t be far off now either: Christmas ads are a’ comin’. And we’re delighted! Last year’s Aldi Christmas ad introduced us to an anthropomorphic carrot called Kevin who went on an adventure on the night before Christmas… with the horrifying implication that he would be eaten by one […]

9 years ago

When it comes to having a little festive tipple you want to make sure it looks as good as it tastes.  That’s easy when you are out and about and experienced bar staff are making you cocktails but making fabulous drinks at home seems like a lot of effort. Not anymore. Introducing the new blue […]

9 years ago

We know, we know – it’s still early November, and Christmas isn’t for another 47 days (not that we’re counting…).  But when we saw that the M&S Christmas ad had dropped, we couldn’t help but get excited.  This year’s offering is another home run, starring the adorable Paddington Bear. In the ad, the cuddly character […]

9 years ago

If you’re planning a Monday night in front of the telly you could do worse than tune into RTÉ’s documentary ‘Golden: Our Fifty Years Of Marriage’. The programme follows eight Irish couples who have reached the milestone as they tell of their courtship all the way up to present day against a backdrop of social, political […]

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It’s time. The arrival of the John Lewis Christmas Ad for 2017 is imminent.  When the advert drops it’s a sign that the festive period is truly upon us, with Christmas-lovers all over speculating about the theme of this year’s heart-tugger.  Well a new Twitter account, @UnderTheBed2017, has cropped up and it’s only post is a four-second […]

9 years ago

I know, I know, it’s not even Christmas and we’re already talking about summer trends, but hey!  I’m an absolute sucker for checking out what’s in Penneys to keep on top of future fashion trends, so if you’re anything like me I know you’re only dying to hear about what Penneys has planned for your wardrobe […]

9 years ago

Halle-fuckin-lujah. Snow has arrived in Ireland to spread some winter cheer, and the first sprinkling of it has been spotted on the peak of Carrauntoohil. And it is GORGEOUS. A video posted by Kerry Climbing shows the pretty white powder dusted all over the top of the mountain, and the views from the peak look incredible.  With […]

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Employment Minister Regina Doherty has encouraged people on Jobseeker’s Allowance or Benefit to take up Christmas work.  People on the dole can work up to 12 weeks without losing their entitlements, with their social welfare payments starting again as soon as the job is over.  “Once the jobseeker informs their local social welfare office before […]

9 years ago

RTÉ’s investigation into shocking conditions in the Irish rental market aired last night to much anger. Nightmare To Let depicted squalid conditions in overcrowded properties in Dublin, Cork and Louth among other counties. If you missed the eye-opening documentary, presented by Barry O’Kelly, some clips have been made available by RTÉ which can be viewed […]

9 years ago

If you’re planning a weekend cinema trip there’s plenty to choose from as a load of intriguing titles are coming out on Friday.  From documentaries about Conor McGregor and an Irish Holocaust survivor to a much-anticipated thrilling starring Colin Farrell and Barry Keoghan we’re spoiled for choice.  Conor McGregor: Notorious  Delve into the world of […]

9 years ago

Another week, another gas bunch of tweets from you lot! We’ve scrolled through Twitter to find who could make us laugh, grin or chuckle in 140 characters or less.  And as always, you delivered. 1. “We’re just off to Europe” Why do Americans talk about Europe as if it’s a shopping centre — Dean Gilroy […]

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