I have a confession: Up until last year, I didn’t have a skincare routine, as in… nothing… I used makeup wipes and didn’t even moisturize. I know, I know, a mortal sin. My problem was every single beauty magazine, blog or website would tell me something completely different. I didn’t know HOW to go about […]

7 years ago

“What can I do to make you love me?” A question posed by The Corrs in one of their many iconic songs. Well, Andrea et al, going back on tour would be nice. According to reports, the wishes of the Dundalk siblings’ legions of fans could soon be granted with the band expected to embark […]

7 years ago

Myself and herself had been chatting about going away on our first proper holiday for months. We had been on numerous weekend breaks around Ireland but after well over a year and a half together, it was time to put things into action. We’re both indecisive people. When it comes to casual dinner ideas, […]

7 years ago

Dublin got a whole heap of Picture This concerts back in March and now it’s Kerry’s turn. A reflection of this year’s All-Ireland Football Championship? Probably not. After selling out a whopping five shows at the capital’s 3 Arena, the lads have this morning announced that they will be the first act to play at […]

7 years ago

We’ve found the perfect place to get away with a group of friends before the end of the year. You can live like kings and queens in this castle for just €70 per night if there are 14 of you. Elegant and imposing, Wilton castle is a 19th century castellated residence set on the banks […]

7 years ago

Ouch. Derby County don’t boast many famous fans but they’re probably happy enough that Niall Horan regularly airs his support to his 39 million Twitter followers around the world. The Mullingar singer has been a Rams supporter since he was a kid and even got to be a mascot for the club as a 13-year-old. […]

7 years ago

James Corden has just revealed that Gavin and Stacey will be returning to our screens for a Christmas Special. The hit BBC show starring Ruth Jones, Matthew Horne and James Corden first aired back in 2007 and wrapped up its third series nine years ago. Jones and Corden said in a statement, “Over the last […]

7 years ago

Our next night out is just around the corner, and for some of us, that means a hefty helping of G&Ts. But did you know there are very specific rules for storing, serving and garnishing gin? Belfast company Jawbox Gin shared some of their expert knowledge with us, and our eyes have been opened. […]

7 years ago

Praise the flame-haired Gods: turns out all ye fiery redheads have a reason to be so smug about the rareness of your MC1R gene mutation (known as the ‘redhead gene’)… The Big Redhead Book: Inside the Secret Society of Red Hair, notes that gingers are “the unicorns of the human world”, with science making quite […]

7 years ago

Let’s set the scene – your foreign friend is coming to visit the stunning Emerald Isle and they want suggestions, where do you advise? Let me guess… Dublin? Galway? Dingle? The Cliffs Of Moher? These are all stunning spots for sure but there is one county in particular that seems to slip under the radar. […]

7 years ago

Downing a load of gin will look anything but uncouth when you’re swigging out of these massive crystal goblets. Yep, forget the pint glasses – this set of Spanish-style G&T glasses hold a colossal 990ml of liqui each. Made from Royal Bohemian Crystal and smartly boxed, these are screaming Christmas gifts to us. Or, […]

7 years ago

It’s December 1997. Mary McAleese has just been elected as the eighth President of Ireland. James Cameron’s Titanic debuts to audiences in the United States. Meanwhile, four multi-coloured creatures are storming to the top of the charts with their debut single Teletubbies Say “Eh Oh!”  Upon the release of their BBC television series, The Teletubbies […]

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