Turns out the three lads from comedy group Fupin Eejits are actually mental health nurses, so they decided they’d make a video to raise awareness – and they somehow managed to still make it funny. They’re trying to promote five ways that can improve your mental health, which are: connect with people in real life, be […]

10 years ago

A clip from an episode of RTÉ’s Nationwide from 1997 has just gone viral because it features a baby drinking a pint. Seriously. And so the legend of Pint Baby was born. Of course, there are rumours about where Pint Baby ended up. Some say he now lives in Kildare, others say that he went on to be a ‘Pintman’ like the great […]

10 years ago

Review: Moonlight  Plot: When bullies force a sensitive boy called Chiron to hide in a drug den, a crack dealer soon stumbles upon him. Seeing how neglected the boy is, the gangster becomes Chiron’s only role model. But Chiron isn’t like the other boys in the neighbourhood, and he learns to spend his whole life hiding from himself and others… Starring: Alex […]

10 years ago

A new survey has just revealed the biggest sacrifices Irish people have had to make for their children. iReach Insights surveyed 1,001 parents for Laya Healthcare to give an insight in Irish families. The study found that 77% of parents want a big family but feel they couldn’t afford it. One in five people believe that only rich people can […]

10 years ago

Since James Corden was hosting the 59th Grammy Awards last night, Carpool Karaoke was always going to happen in some form. Enlisting Jennifer Lopez as his passenger for a rendition of ‘Sweet Caroline’, eventually John Legend, Jason Derulo, Keith Urban, and even Blue Ivy got in on the action. Check it out. Watch: James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke” with Jennifer […]

10 years ago

This sign has been cropping up around Clare the last few days and they’re giving off a heady whiff of innuendo. Smithstown Auto Repairs in Shannon want the public to know that they also do car washes. Not just normal car washes either, but a special kind…  Smithstown Auto Repairs in Shannon really do go the […]

10 years ago

The Beguiled is Colin Farrell’s newest movie and it looks very, very dark. Set during the American Civil War, a wounded soldier (Farrell) stumbles upon a girls school where he is nursed back to health. But when the patient starts seducing multiple ladies of the house, he soon learns that he’s in a world of trouble…  […]

10 years ago

Meeting the family of your significant other can be difficult at the best of times, but it’s a whole different ball game in rural Ireland. As you’ll discover in the latest video from The 2 Johnnies, you’ll be hard pressed to impress country men without a strong interest in hurling, a preference for strong drink, and […]

10 years ago

A full trailer for Marvel’s Iron Fist has just dropped and we like what we’re seeing. The series tells the story of heir to billions Danny Rand (Finn Jones of Game of Thrones), who has been missing and presumed dead since childhood only to return to New York unexpectedly to claim his birthright. But the secrets of Rand’s missing years will emerge as […]

10 years ago

The illegal downloading of TV shows and movies may become a lot more difficult in Ireland due to legal action being taken by Hollywood’s Motion Picture Association. Comprised of six movie studios, the organisation has gone to Commercial Court to fight the pirating of their films and TV shows, which amounted to €320 million of lost revenues in 2015. Recent research […]

10 years ago

Ads for women are actually pretty weird when you think about it. In her latest video, comedian Emma Doran takes a look at the bizarre world of commercials targeted at women and points out all the ridiculous tropes that have become so familiar that you don’t even question them anymore. Give it a watch and see […]

10 years ago

Now here’s a little treat for your ears. Recorded at The Clock pub in Ballyhaunis, singer Olwyn Murray enlisted the help of local Leaving Cert student Rachel Lyons on keys to help her perform a cover of Aretha Franklin classic ‘Natural Woman’. The result is something sensational. Olwyn also promises that there are more songs on the way, so that’s […]

10 years ago

A Mayo man was in serious fear of the doghouse last Friday night, so he asked a little favour from his local chipper. Dabolla’s in Castlebar posted this fantastic request from a “downtrodden husband” on their Facebook page over the weekend. Desperate times and all that. For more pictures like this, follow lovindotie on Instagram. You know you want to. READ NEXT: PIC: This […]

10 years ago

Miracles aren’t just fairy tales from the Bible, apparently they’re still happening on the streets of Sweden. Well, at least that’s what The Liffey Irish pub in Stockholm is claiming… View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Liffey (@theliffeystockholm) on Jan 30, 2017 at 8:44am PST Will wonders never cease? For more pictures like this, […]

10 years ago

Bus Éireann workers will go on an all-out strike from Monday, February 20. This extreme form of industrial action is in response to comments made by the Bus Éireann chief, who said that 2,600 drivers may lose their jobs in an effort to improve the company’s critical financial situation. The Bus Éireann Trade Union Group, which is comprised of five […]

10 years ago

As we emerge from winter and head into glorious spring, our minds are turning to our next adventure in the great outdoors. If that thought is currently going through your head, we have but one word for you: Killarney. Actually, we’ll probably need a few more words than that. Killarney is the jewel in the crown […]

10 years ago

We know you people love Amy Huberman, so we come bearing good news – Can’t Cope Won’t Cope is officially heading to BBC 3. Starring Amy Huberman, Seána Kerslake (A Date For Mad Mary) and Nika McGuigan (Traders), the RTÉ dramedy tells the story of two girls from Cork attempting to cope with life in Dublin. Irish viewers seemed to enjoy the […]

10 years ago

An activist group is painting over street signs in Cork at the moment in an effort to remove the names of British monarchs from the city. Member of the group Diarmaid Ó Cadhla believes that Irish streets should be named after Irish heroes rather than “aristocrats and criminals” from Britain’s history, according to Eveningecho.ie. The group is reacting […]

10 years ago

Flexitime is the considered the biggest job perk by millennials, according to a new study. Matrix Recruitment 2017 Salary And Benefits Survey found a generational gap in terms of benefits for Irish employees, as older workers prefer health insurance. Of the 1,500 people surveyed, 34% admitted that they expected to leave their job this year. However 55% said they’d stay if they were […]

10 years ago

Here’s a hypothetical for you: you’re spending the day with Beyonce, what are you going to do? That was the exact question posed to a handful of major Hollywood actresses by Vanity Fair in this video, and there were some pretty interesting answers. Natalie Portman would dance with her, Emma Stone would just have a little chat about how she […]

10 years ago

There’s nothing quite like a new romance – but that special moment doesn’t last forever. In the latest video from Rory’s Stories, the funny man demonstrates the difference between a new Irish couple and one that’s been together for years. Check out the video below and let us know if it seems accurate to you. READ NEXT: WATCH: This Irish […]

10 years ago

The annual Christmas battle with family over the Teasers in your tin of Celebrations might just be a thing of the past – now they’re making whole boxes of the goodies! If you unfamiliar with Teasers, then you haven’t lived. But if you do require an explanation, then they’re simply Malteser sweets with thick milk chocolate and biscuity bits inside. They somehow […]

10 years ago

You know how it is, you’re only after buying a full pack of toilet paper and the very next day your sheep eats the whole thing. Wait, what? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Warwick Tucker (@warwicktucker) on Jan 29, 2017 at 7:56am PST #JustKerryThings. For more pictures like this, follow lovindotie […]

10 years ago

If you love a good riddle, you’re sure to enjoy these. Here we have 9 logic puzzles to test your wits against. Be warned though, they’re trickier than they appear… How did you do? Let us know in the comments. READ NEXT: QUIZ: Can You Identify These 15 Countries By Their Shape Alone?

10 years ago

Do you ever think back to awkward moments from your teenage years and groan internally? This guy certainly does. Funny man Tony Cantwell shared a hilarious story with his followers yesterday about his very first disco and his almost first kiss. Prepare to feel his pain. READ NEXT: WATCH: All Parents Will Relate to This Latest Foil Arms & Hog […]

10 years ago

Remember the name 13 Reasons Why – it’s going to be the next Netflix phenomenon. A big call, we know, but this trailer makes it look like truly addictive stuff. Clay Jensen returns home from school one day to discover a mysterious box addressed to him on his doorstep. Inside he finds tapes recorded by his classmate Hannah Baker – a girl who committed suicide two weeks […]

10 years ago

It would appear that Father Jack really isn’t a fan of the new POTUS. H/T Channel 4 READ NEXT: This Map Suggests Names For Every Possible European Country’s Exit From The EU

10 years ago

Brexit is blamed for many things, but it’s time we acknowledged the biggest problem its created: if any other country wants to leave the EU they’re gonna need an equally catchy name for their exit. Thankfully Reddit user Bezzleford put together this handy map with EU exit name suggestions for every European country.  There are some real gems in here, but our […]

10 years ago

When you think about it, Irish people deal with sickness in some pretty weird ways. Flat 7up, teabags on eyelids, downing hot whiskeys: are these really examples of sound medical practice? Check out the latest video from The 2 Johnnies and see if anything in it seems familiar to you… READ NEXT: The New Opening Credits For ‘Narcos’ Season 3 May Have Just Been […]

10 years ago

Before you read or watch any of this, we have to reiterate there will be spoilers here. Don’t say you weren’t warned. While the second season of Narcos ended with the death of Pablo Escobar, it was very clear that the show was far from over. The last season concluded on a cliffhanger, where agent Javier Peña was drawn back in to […]

10 years ago

Tourism Ireland has made this 30-second ad to entice tourists coming over from the US – and if it doesn’t work, nothing will. The ad takes you on a slo-mo tour of Ireland’s most beautiful spots, from Ha’penny Bridge to The Giant’s Causeway. If you’re trying to convince a friend across the pond to visit our shores, show […]

10 years ago

First Dates Ireland returns tonight for series 2 and we can’t wait to see what kind of awkward shit goes down.  When it does, you just want to hear everyone else’s thoughts on it. That’s why it’s the kind of show that’s best to watch in a group, although via WhatsApp group also works. If you’ve been an ardent viewer of the […]

10 years ago

Gmail users should be aware of dangerous new scam that is currently doing the rounds that allows hackers to access details on your account. This is how the scam works: hackers break into someone’s email account, screenshot attachments sent by that account, then send them to people on that account’s contact list. When the recipients […]

10 years ago

Farewell to the days when tourists coming visiting Ireland are bewildered by our curious expressions – this guide should clear things up nicely. This sign was spotted by a traveller who was passing through Barnacles Hotel in Temple Bar… View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin (@lovindotie) on Jan 17, 2017 at 2:08am PST […]

10 years ago

Some bars would close up for the day without saying a word, but not The Blue Note in Galway. These guys tell you exactly how they intend to spend their day off… View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin (@lovindotie) on Jan 16, 2017 at 11:27am PST Aaaand now we want Lilt. To […]

10 years ago

Here we have an example of how not to behave when presenting a live TV show. Amber Sherlock, an Australian presenter on Channel Nine News, had a bit of her spat with her follow newsreaders when she discovered that they were all wearing the same colour. Prepare to cringe. READ NEXT: These Are The 10 Most Stressful […]

10 years ago

If you thought Dublin was the only place in Ireland that offers shocking accommodation, think again. Located in Clybaun, Co. Galway, this one-bedroom studio apartment is being advertised on Daft.ie right now and, as you can see, the dining table is conveniently located within arm’s reach of bed. In fact, you can even cook your breakfast without leaving your […]

10 years ago

The people of Maynooth awoke to find their town blanketed in pure white snow this morning. At least it was pure, until some messer decided to smut it up a bit… Maynooth after the blizzard Really, guys? Really? READ NEXT: PICS: Ireland Covered In A Blanket Of Snow Is The Prettiest Thing Ever

10 years ago

Chocoholics everywhere have been dealt a cruel blow today with the announcement that Freddos are going to increase in price again. The diminutive frog-shaped bars are set for a price increase of 20%, according to food conglomerate Mondelez (which owns Cadbury). First Toblerones, now this! And they’re both owned by the same company, by the way. Et tu, Freddo? […]

10 years ago

If you, like us, are planning on staying indoors as much as physically possible this January, then you’ll be needing a hefty supply of home viewing material. You can add iBoy to that list. This Netflix Original tells the story of an average teenager (Bill Milner) who is violently attacked by thugs, leaving fragments of his shattered smartphone embedded in his brain. […]

10 years ago

Lovers of the fashion world, one of your idols was spotted dining in Cork this week: Jodie Kidd. Boasting one of the most impressive CVs around – she’s a model, TV personality and racecar driver – the English lady was enjoying a spot of lunch in The Workshop café in Ballygarvan, where she was noticed by the owners. And sure it should’ve […]

10 years ago

Ireland might experience an unusual weather phenomenon known as ‘thundersnow’ this week. Met Éireann has issued a yellow status and warned the public to expect snow as soon as tonight, as Arctic winds are causing temperatures to plummet. Experts believe that conditions look right for ‘thundersnow’ to take place, a rare occurrence where snow falls instead of rain during a […]

10 years ago

The nation fell in love the O’Donovan brothers at the Olympics – so much so, in fact, that they can’t even go shopping without us wanting to see. In our defence, however, they do shop rather ridiculously… When the women send the men out to get a few things in the shop @gary_o_donovan @PaulO_Donovan #ShaneODriscoll pic.twitter.com/fQWoCNIjHm — […]

10 years ago

We’ve said it before and we’ve said it again: live TV in Ireland will always tend towards disaster. Our theory is that it’s because, as a nation, we just can’t help acting the maggot in front of as large an audience as possible. Take this report from RTÉ News last night, for example. David Murphy was in the middle of […]

10 years ago

There’s a new property website called Dope.ie and they’re logo looks a bit, ahem, rude.  Maybe we’ve just got filthy minds, but we there seems to be something a bit off with this company’s logo… New housing website dope.ie are really taking the mickey with their logo… ???? pic.twitter.com/jtdumw8Nqo — Úna-Minh (is my first name) Caomhánach (@unakavanagh) January 9, 2017 […]

10 years ago

Ah Ireland, this tiny island has got as many accents as it has shades of green – and now it’s possible to take aural tour of our nation. This is thanks to website Locallingual.com, which charts not just the accents of Ireland but accents from the world over. This is how it looks. As you can see, the nation is […]

10 years ago

A whopping 70% of Irish businesses plan to give bonuses to their employees in 2017, it’s been revealed. The figures were revealed by Abrivia Recruitment and the Trinity Business School, who surveyed over 7,000 firms across the country. The research also revealed several other interesting stats: 84% of Irish businesses intend to take on more staff this year, […]

10 years ago

The Army Bomb Disposal Unit was called to deal with a suspect device discovered in Co Kildare today. Gardai in Monasterevin notified the unit about the device’s discovery and the explosive experts arrived at the scene around 1.20pm, according to Independent.ie. Several houses in the vicinity had to be evacuated while an examination of the device […]

10 years ago

Some folks in Ireland might just be lucky enough to witness the Northern Lights this evening. The phenomenon is expected to appear more widely across the world tonight due to a geomagnetic storm, as the solar winds’ interaction with the Earth’s magnetic field causes this mesmerising effect. Here are the places around the world that have heightened […]

10 years ago

The M3 northbound just after J6 Dunshaughlin in Meath is closed this morning after a multi-vehicle collision took place involving stray cattle. Emergency services arrived quickly on the scene to clear the vehicles from the road and round up the loose animals. While initially both lanes had been closed because of the incident, the southbound lane has just reopened, according […]

10 years ago