Irish people are just the best aren’t we? No matter where we are in the world it seems as though we’ll always find some way to be centre of attention. Case in point: A fella from Leitrim gave possibly the most Irish answer to a question asked by a Canadian reporter before an ice hockey […]

9 years ago

We get that some people are into ‘men in uniforms’, we really do. It’s just that what you usually think of when you hear that phrase is a ripped American policeman/woman – not a local Guard down in the west of Ireland. Apparently though that’s what’s been getting off a lot of people over the […]

9 years ago

We have a special soft spot for two things: Pancakes, and pretty views, so when we heard about a vintage campervan in Donegal that did exactly that, we were thrilled… READ: This Pancake Cafe Has One Of The Most Incredible Views In Ireland Over the weekend however, something truly awful happened the Happy Camper Cafe […]

9 years ago

18 hotels across Ireland have recently been included in the top 2,500 best hotels in the world – pretty good considering the size of our humble isle. Reviews left by users of hotels.com made up the criteria for being included on the Loved By Guests Gold Awards list, and hotels had to have an average guest […]

9 years ago

There’s no time like the start of summer for making major changes to your life and the way you think. We all have those intentions every year right?  Most of the time though, finding the motivation to put these changes into action can be a bit difficult. Everyone needs a lil pep talk now and again, and […]

9 years ago

One of Ireland’s most publicised campaigns this year, the very important Repeal The 8th has gathered support from around the country by people who are hoping to give Irish women bodily autonomy. If you’re behind this campaign, here are five ways to show your support on your sleeve. 1. Repeal Project Sweatshirts Probably the most well-known merchandise, […]

9 years ago

The final moments of the crew on board rescue helicopter 116 has been heard in a recording and published in a report that will try to understand what happened in the time leading up to the tragic crash. The Irish Examiner reports that shortly before the crash of R116 at 00.46am on March 14th, a […]

9 years ago

Two men in Leitrim were airlifted to the burns unit at St James’ Hospital yesterday evening after a minor explosion happened in Ballinamore. Leitrim Observer reported that the two men were working on repairing a boat at roughly 5.15pm at Riversdale when the explosion occurred. Both men were airlifted to hospital and received burns from the […]

9 years ago

Earlier in the week we put out a call for a foster home for two adorable pot bellied pigs who were found wandering a road in Leitrim. The local animal welfare centre took the two piggies in but issued a desperate plea for someone to give them either a foster or permanent home, otherwise they […]

9 years ago

Nestle has warned people to be “especially vigilant” after incorrectly packaging a batch of their popular KitKat Bites. The Bites were incorrectly packed with a Peanut Butter variant and Nestle are asking consumers with nut or peanut allergies to check the batch number on the product. A spokesperson said that “although these packs are clearly labelled […]

9 years ago

A draft version of a report that recommends free GP care for everyone in Ireland is due to be published next month. Breaking News.ie says that the report was leaked by the Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare, and outlines plans for the free healthcare to be introduced within five years. The report also calls for […]

9 years ago

Cast your mind back to the glory, tutu skirts and neon-fuelled days of the 2000’s, and we guarantee the one song that you’ll instantly recall is ‘Maniac 2000’, the screeching tuuuune of every club worth its weight in panstick. Now though, the classic banger has had a bit of a makeover… The Ruaile Buaile boys from […]

9 years ago

Look, yesterday was a tough day for all of us, especially those of us who forgot to buy our booze on Thursday. Sigh. So good thing then that Tesco are looking out for us with a fairly generous GIN SALE (oh how much we love those two words) this weekend. What better way to celebrate Easter than […]

9 years ago

If everyone obeyed the teachings of the Catholic Church yesterday then technically the entire country should be feeling hangover-free and fresh this morning. Right? Probably not. Even still, it’s a good weekend to head outside and make the most of the few days off by spending some time in the open air y’know, just make […]

9 years ago

The Gardai and Road Safety Authority launched their new drug testing regime for drivers this week, and announced that in time up to 150 new roadside devices will be available to test for drugs in the system of drivers in Ireland. It was also revealed that the most common drug for Irish drivers to use was cannabis […]

9 years ago

Leitrim may not be top of your list when it comes to a weekend trip, but considering the gorgeous surroundings of rolling hills and lakes, it really should be. Especially when you see the kind of gaff you could be staying in… This modern-meets-rural home in Glencar sleeps eight people, and while it seems normal […]

9 years ago

Ever wanted to be an astronaut when you grew up? Well now you kinda can. J Barter Travel in Cork have launched the S3 ZeroG Experience, which allows you to feel like a spacestar and have a weightless anti-gravity experience during a for a a 90-minute flight where you’ll float around like Neil Armstrong on the […]

9 years ago

A true American legend has been spotted by eagle-eyed fans in Belfast today who must have gotten the shock of their lives when they realised who they were gazing at. Can you imagine walking down the street and bumping into Morgan Freeman?! Yep, the Shawshank Redemption star was just strolling around the Belfast city streets today, […]

9 years ago

Striking Bus Eireann workers are to return to work following 21 days on the picket lines. The NBRU confirmed this afternoon that it received a recommendation from the Labour Court and that bus staff will return to work while they consider the deal. Members of unions Mandate and Siptu will also consider the recommendation. It it expected […]

9 years ago

We all know that pancakes are the ultimate nourishment for the soul – savoury, sweet, plain, who cares – they are little panfried circles of pure joy and we’re so grateful to have them in our lives. Pancakes with a view, though. That’s a whole other level of amazement. And this heavenly combination exists in our very […]

9 years ago

Jesus christ. We’ve only just gotten to terms with people shaping their dog’s fur into little poofs and having glam collars when along comes the next trend: Dyed doggies? Yes, unfortunately (or fortunately depending upon your views of colourful puppy fur) this news is true. American “creative grooming company” Opawz has developed a range of […]

9 years ago

We’ve all heard of stray dogs, stray cats, even stray hedgehogs… But stray piggies? Our hearts are officially broken. Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre put up a post on their Facebook page yesterday about two little pigs who were picked up by the dog warden on Dowra road, Co Leitrim.  They’re currently in the pound (yikes) but […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s fave healthy and happy cafe, The Happy Pear, is saving the day for Good Friday by hosting a supper club in their Greystones base. The guys are putting on an informal banquet of exciting plant-based dishes which they will be cooking with the help of chef-extraordinaire, Doug McMaster, the owner & head chef of Brighton-based restaurant, […]

9 years ago

The most commonly detected drug found in the systems of Irish drivers has been revealed by Gardai – and it’s cannabis. The Medical Bureau for Road Safety found that from the 3,020 specimens of blood and urine that it received in 2016, 24% confirmed positive for drugs that weren’t alcohol. 91% of these specimens were […]

9 years ago

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced that another significant rockfall has occurred at the famous Skellig Michael UNESCO World Heritage Site in Co. Kerry. The island suffered a ‘significant’ rock fall which was discovered last week, and there are no worries that it could delay the re-opening to tourist visits next month. The […]

9 years ago

A swinging craze is sweeping across the European continent as sharing the most intimate and erotic moments with a long-term partner has become a new sexy sensation, according to results from a survey released today. The survey, conducted by VictoriaMilan – a dating website for married and attached people looking to have an affair – asked 4907 […]

9 years ago

Boutique festivals are really on the rise in Ireland, with the summer weekend’s packed full of quirky and exciting events that represent a heap load of different music styles. Another Love Story is just one of the gorge festivals on this year, “a bespoke weekender of music, art, whimsey & fun”, nestled in the glorious surrounds […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s favourite tonic wine is in a bit of bother this week after campaigners are calling for the monks who produce the nectar to lose their charitable status. And if they lose their charitable status they might not be in a financial position to make the wine, meaning price could either rise – or heavens forbid – […]

9 years ago

Can you imagine the excitement of winning the lotto? Holding your flimsy paper ticket in one hand and suddenly realising you’ve matched ALL the numbers and are now richer than you ever thought possible. Oh one can dream alright. But maybe it you did win? Last night’s Euromillions raffle was won by one lucky punter in Ireland […]

9 years ago

Super healthy food chain Chopped has announced it will double its Irish stronghold with the opening of 20 new stores across the country – bringing the total number of stores to 40. Wow. These new stores will create 320 jobs, a mixture of full and part-time positions for wannabe salad ninjas. New outlets are planned […]

9 years ago

We LOVE a happy ending of a sad tale, and nothing has touched our hearts quite like those two adorable Golden Retrievers (and brothers) Bill and Ben who were so close that Irish Retriever Rescue put up a heartbreaking plea last month for someone to re-home them together. The post went viral, and the pups […]

9 years ago

First he showed up at Aintree Races looking like a complete and utter baller in flip shades and an open shirt, and then McGregor proved to Liverpool just how much he likes to party. The MMA champ dj’d at city centre club Mansion to 1,000 people where he blew the roof off, and then he carried […]

9 years ago

Cult 1990’s show Twin Peaks is getting its own festival and you NEED to check it out before the new series is fiiiinaaally released later this year after a long 25 years. The addictive crime drama mixed with healthy doses of the surreal is about FBI Agent Dale Cooper, who travels to the small logging […]

9 years ago

How do you like your eggs in the morning? Eggs accompanied with sour dough toast, sweet potatoes, hazelnut dukkah and even salsa have topped the list as Ireland’s most beloved egg dishes ordered from some of Ireland’s favourite cafés and restaurants, according to data from Deliveroo. The most popular choice was a dish from Brother Hubbard with […]

9 years ago

An Irish primary school was attacked by a cyber hacker last year, with names, dates of birth and PPSN numbers locked until a ransom was paid. Details of the data breach are included in the annual report of the Data Protection Commissioner today which was reported by The Irish Independent. Commissioner Helen Dixon detailed several […]

9 years ago

Mexican food lovers will be only to delighted to hear that a new Boojum is planned for Eyre Square in Galway city. Boojum 3 Ltd have sought permission for a change of use of the former Spar shop at 25 Eyre Square (beside the Skeff) to a restaurant and take-away, the Connacht Tribune reports. The new […]

9 years ago

Cork Aiport has commissioned a stunning time-lapse video which shows the everyday life of the airport and promotes the ruggged scenery of the Irish countryside. The video follows the experiences of visitors to the county, enjoying the unique attractions in Ireland’s Ancient East. Stroll along the city streets and visit the English Market in this […]

9 years ago

One night each year in April, a pale pink sphere rises in the sky – signalling the awakening of plants, animals, and the tired human soul (at least that’s the myth around this particular moon.) The Pink Moon gets its name from ground phlox, one of the very first Spring flowers to bloom a pretty […]

9 years ago

Irish shoppers have been told to stay vigilant after it was revealed by a Sky News investigation that a number of ‘faux fur’ products for sale in UK High Street stores and online companies contained real fur from four animals. Racoon, rabbit, mink and cat fur fibres were all identified in certain clothing from two companies, online […]

9 years ago

Bus Éireann strikes will continue after talks broke down this morning without reaching an agreement. The company released a statement today which said that their talks at the Workplace Relations Commission were unsuccessful. Although progress had been made on some issues, but an overall deal was not reached. “After 16 days of intensive negotiations at the […]

9 years ago

Ask someone where they do their weekly food shop and you can tell a lot about how they live their lives. Farmer’s markets and gourmet delicatessens? Very fancy. German discount store? Very practical. The supermarket in the top spot in Ireland has been revealed, and it’s as Irish as you can get. Dunnes Stores is now […]

9 years ago

Director Siún O Connor is calling on the public to help raise funds for her film project, ‘Coast to Coast’, which will follow handful of friends as they traverse the country on an off-road adventure . The route will begin at the mouth of the Boyne in Mornington on Ireland’s Ancient East, and follow the river for fours […]

9 years ago

Inis Meáin – the least developed of the Aran islands – is actually home to one of Ireland’s most sought after boutique hotels, which has just five luxury suites and is booked out until 2018. Even though the hotel is small, it’s been listed as one of “The top 10 Architectural Retreats in the world”, and the […]

9 years ago

It’s long been the curse of many a rugby player (and an easy way to spot one on a night out), but a Northern Ireland woman may have created a way to prevent the dreaded cauliflower ear. Brenda Phillips, a dental technician from Lisburn in Co Down, has invented a silicon ear guard to prevent injury and […]

9 years ago

Forest owners and farmers have been warned to prepare for “likely outbreaks” of fire as temperatures are expected to get scorching this weekend. The Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture issued the warning following a number of wildfire outbreaks out in recent weeks around the country. With temperatures expected to reach almost 20 degrees […]

10 years ago

Just in time for some envious imaginary house-hunting is this gorgeous 1800’s seven bedroom house in the Wicklow countryside. Tigroney House “is a magnificent Georgian country residence complete with gate lodge and outbuildings set on approximately 100 acres of mature woodland and grazing lands in a spectacular setting in the Vale of Avoca overlooking the […]

10 years ago

Ever wonder what Ireland will look like in the year 2100? We were kinda picturing like flying cars, robots that will serve you ice cold whiskey gingers and some sort of way to teleport into work. Well we’re wrong. And we also need to make sure our great-great-great grandchildren know how to f**cking swim.  A […]

10 years ago

Irish pubs are a constant source of arguments about which pub is the absolute best ever, but it looks like it’s been decided now. BBC Countryfile awards have announced their 2017 winners, and their ‘pub of the year’ award went to none other than a wee inn up north. The proud winner was Crosskeys Inn in […]

10 years ago

You might not remember a certain thing called Holy Hour, but up until 2000 pubs would be forced to close their doors from 2-4pm on a Sunday – which obvs led to a shit load of sneaky lock-ins during the afternoon. This Easter Sunday, a pub in Galway is bringing the holy lock-in back, and it […]

10 years ago

A man in his 50s has been arrested after the discovery of cannabis plants worth an estimated €200,000 in a grow house in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo. Gardaí carried out a search at a house in The Neale area yesterday as part of an on-going operation, and discovered 261 cannabis plants which were all at different stages […]

10 years ago