The research we’ve all been waiting for… A new study released in The Journals of Gerontology has discovered that couples who regularly consume alcoholic beverages together have happier, longer marriages.  SRSLY. Examining the drinking patterns of older married couples, they found “concordant drinking couples reported decreased negative marital quality over time”. “We’re not suggesting that people should drink more or change […]

7 years ago

Now this is one that your mammy would want to get framed… It seems that young Irish design students from Limerick have been noticed by none other than Italian Vogue, and they couldn’t have been more complimentary. Established in 1852, the Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD) is considered one of the top 50 […]

8 years ago

The letter you never wanted to receive… A letter, not from your housemate who you’re probably mates with, but from your NEIGHBOUR, asking if you could make some amendments to your bed so that your sex life doesn’t affect their sleeping pattern anymore. The letter, which was posted to Reddit, has been up-upvoted over 15,000 […]

9 years ago

Hoping to get away but not sure you’ve got the grade to fund it? SAME.  However, we’ve just found some very useful tips on the best time to book flights… Travel website, Momondo studied 12.6 billion fares and 100 routes and discovered that Tuesday evenings are the cheapest time to fly, while it’s best to book 53 days in advance. Check out […]

9 years ago

The Rebel County certainly knows its food, considering it has a culinary market that has been around for over 400 years, and that they’re proud owners of Ballymaloe House and Cookery School. The talent for food is abundant and Cork City has plenty of great eateries, so we’ve drawn up a nifty list (in no particular […]

10 years ago

Howard Marks, the literally infamous international dope smuggler, died on Sunday aged 70. He led an illustrious life, as an absolute chancer who refused to back down against the law. While tributes have been pouring in from the hundreds of people who knew him personally, DJ Greg Wilson’s one is truly a cut about the rest… ‘Mr Nice’ was a […]

10 years ago

This series of illustrations by artist Snezhana Soosh showcasing the bond between a father and his little girl is incredibly touching.  The paintings show umpteen scenarios where the dad goes above and beyond to make his tiny daughter’s day. Prepare for for some serious tugs on your heartstrings… View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soosh • illustrator […]

10 years ago

Will Smith was the lucky recipient of the MTV Movie Awards’ Generation award at the MTV Movie Awards on Saturday night… Now, naturally, if you heard The Lonely Island were going to honour you ahead of receiving an award, you’d be forgiven for being a bit nervous. However, it seems like Andy, Akiva and Jorma […]

10 years ago

Poor Kit Harington was subject to a super legit lie detector test when he appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show last weekend.  Now, we’re not sure just how accurate the test is, considering Ross operates it himself administering electric shocks. Fair play to Kit Harington for being such a good sport though, and not giving away any secrets!  Devastated […]

10 years ago

Prepare for some serious wanderlust… Yosemite National Park is set within California’s majestic Sierra Nevada mountains (yes, like Sierra Nevada beer). Famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, stunning vistas, waterfalls, cliffs and domes, Yosemite is truly breathtaking.  But don’t take our word for it, gaze at these beautiful photos and get planning your trip! READ NEXT: 51 Photos […]

10 years ago

Do you always find it hard to part ways with your beloved bed? Well then you need to get yourself a suvet.  Yes, my friends – that’s a suit made out of duvet material. Ok so they’re not actually on the market (as far as we know!), but how frickin’ comfy do they look? Serious sloth […]

10 years ago

Sometimes you just need to watch a video of a sloth eating a bright orange flower, whilst hanging upside down. The Zoological Wildlife Foundation of Miami shared this beauty with the world, and for that we’re so very grateful.  If ever there were sloth goals… READ NEXT: Watch This Adorable Baby Polar Bear Discover Snow For The First […]

10 years ago

With just over 6 weeks until the sixth season of Game Of Thrones arrives, we’re all taking any little teasers and trailers we can get. Here’s the latest trailer for the new season, which features a stunning cover of Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game performed by our very own James Vincent McMorrow. The countdown to 24 April 2016 is […]

10 years ago

Last night the Aurora Borealis was active in the skies above Ireland and the UK for a few hours, and people didn’t waste any time in getting out there to take some brilliant snaps and timelapses. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that happen when solar particles in the atmosphere begin interacting with the magnetic fields […]

10 years ago

Now here’s an idea… A startup by the name of Nervana claims to be able to help the listener feel music through new nerve-stimulating headphones. The music system is made up of a hand-held Nervana Generator and then accompanied by a pair of earbud headphones. The way they work sounds incredibly technical, but basically the apparatus causes neurotransmitters […]

10 years ago

Say farewell to terrible selfies with crap lighting, or running around your gaff in pursuit of the perfect light… You can now purchase phone cases with in-built lights, meaning perfect lighting will follow you everywhere you go. About a month ago it came to light (sorry!) that Beyoncé’s stylist created a light-up phone for flawless selfies […]

10 years ago

Any Pixar fans out there will be delighted to discover that the official trailer for Finding Dory has finally landed. Nemo and his little band of friends captured our hearts back in 2003, and since then there’s been much talk of a sequel. The trailer was previewed yesterday on The Ellen Show, which is pretty damn appropriate […]

10 years ago

We all know that it’s quality over quantity when it comes to sleep. You could plan to go to bed for a solid 8 hours, yet only get about two proper hours of deep sleep. Michael Larson, an entrepreneur and mechanical engineer, is aware of this gact and began working on this cool new device […]

10 years ago

If you haven’t already ploughed through all of LOVE on Netflix, what the hell have you been doing since Valentine’s Day?! You need to lock yourself in a room and begin watching it immediately, and here’s 13 reasons why…. 1. It was created by Judd Apatow The dude that created just about every movie or show you’ve laughed […]

10 years ago

There’s no time for niceties when free food is on the hustle, that’s what Morgan Freeman’s behaviour at the Oscars confirms for us. Morgan Freeman was on stage awarding the Oscar for Best Picture to the cast of Spotlight, but he sooned turned his attention to some Girl Scout Cookies before legging it off stage. […]

10 years ago

A huge flash in skies over Scotland last night followed by the sound of an explosion lasting ten seconds have led meteorologists to believe that a meteor burned up in the earth’s atmosphere. People who experienced the incident described buildings shaking during the bang. Spectacular meteor exploding over North East Scotland this evening https://t.co/I1Uk0pG7fR — StoviesPlz (@Stoviesplz) February 29, […]

10 years ago

Too daunted by the prospect of watching all the Oscars movies before Sunday? Fret not, these adorable mini humans are here to give you a synopsis on all the nominated films. ***SPOILER ALERT***  The Revenant contains an elephant, Brooklyn is the story of a girl who goes to The Disney Store and the Mad Max crew […]

10 years ago

Love your couch more than life itself? Well now it can love you right back. Korean furniture designer Lee Eun Kyoung has come up with a super soft sofa with arms that wrap you in a cosy embrace. You can also use the arms to hold laptops or as a back support if you’re not feeling too needy on any given day. […]

10 years ago

Fantastic news for anyone who ever feels like their whole life should be a movie… The king of all voice-overs, Morgan Freeman has become the latest celeb to be added to Google’s free navigation app, Waze. So now when you’re driving along empty streets at night, or cruising through the sunny countryside Mr. Freeman’s dulcet tones will narrate your journey.  […]

10 years ago

Now here’s one to occupy you for the afternoon ahead at work… Remember all that really important algebra we were forced to learn in school? It’s time to put those mathematic skills to use. This seemingly easy puzzle has been leaving people a little bit perplexed… This is driving Facebook crazy today … pic.twitter.com/xGd9a7cRLZ — I […]

10 years ago

As if we needed further proof that Ireland is an absolutely stunning country, Tripadvisor has just announced its top 10 Irish beaches as part of their 2015 Travellers Choice Awards. Inchydoney in Clonakilty, Co Cork whipped up the first prize, but Co Kerry has to the overall winner with a whopper four beaches featuring in the top […]

10 years ago

Remember those ‘taste the rainbow’ ads? Well now you can actually do just that. This is a cake of hallucinogenic proportions – they waves of coloured icing make it look like it’s changing colour as you turn it.  So, no matter what angle you look at it, the colours will always appear differently.  Now we know it’s actually […]

10 years ago

There are rumours afoot that Apple are thinking of disposing of the headphone jack for the new iPhone… According to METRO, the new model could feature a second speaker. So instead of being able to listen to tunes with headphones using a cable, you’ll be able to play stereo quality music from your phone like a speaker. Then when […]

10 years ago

After a break-up it can be hard to eradicate all traces of your ex from your life. One thing that makes things particularly difficult is constantly seeing their face and seemingly perfect life as you scroll through Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. This brilliant video highlights just how awful the social media version of your ex can […]

10 years ago

Things don’t get much better than this – a gorgeous three month old polar bear cub discovering snow for the first time…  The Toronto Zoo shared some lovely photos and the video above of the momentous occasion.  Our female polar bear cub turned three months old yesterday!She now weighs 7.5 kg and is feeding five times a day,… Posted by The Toronto Zoo on Friday, 12 February 2016 So many […]

10 years ago

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awads took place in London last night.  Considering the awards were held on Valentine’s Day, the producers decided to add a bit of romance to the evening by introducing the BAFTA Kiss Cam. Needless to say, things got a little bit raunchy… Take a look at the video above to see loadsa celebs […]

10 years ago

While most old cartoons are getting weird 3D reworks, it’s good to know that some things remain sacred… Cartoon Network is set to bring back The Powerpuff Girls this Spring. Kicking off with a premier at South by Southwest on March 14, the gals will be bringing down the patriarchy one evil villain at a time. Bring […]

10 years ago

Ivan Yates and Chris Donoghue are currently in the middle of their final Newstalk Breakfast, ahead of the shakeup in schedule. So this got us thinking about the best bits of the show over the past few years, and this is one we simply had to share. One particular morning back in October 2014, Chris and Ivan has […]

10 years ago

Electric Picnic have only gone and bloody done it. After nearly 12 years of hosting the epic festival at Stradbally in Co. Laoise, they’ve decided to give something back to the local community. The organisers have donated €65,000 towards a new football pitch in the town complete with a running track, kids’ playground and car park.  It’s a generous gesture but […]

10 years ago

Gummy bears that are flavoured with everyone’s favourite summer wine?! I mean, they sound notionsy as fuck, but tenner bets you still want to try them immediately! Sugarfina, “a luxury candy boutique”, have manufactured these rosé-infused gummy bears but they don’t come cheap at $34 for half a kilogram of gummy bears. However, people are going absolutely batshit-cray for them… View this post […]

10 years ago

Remember being on holidays and having to participate in all manners of talent contests? Us too. It wasn’t terribly enjoyable belting out the only party-piece you could remember the words to, in front of a crowd. Enter Connla McCann and her amazing three year old son who stole the show yesterday in Benalmádena, Spain. When ur 3yr old […]

10 years ago

Anyone familiar with the Roisin will know that it’s a deadly spot for music, dancing, drinks and the odd shift every now and then.  It seems however, that the staff have gotten a bit browned off of late, with people constantly kissing at the bar… Nothing like a passive aggressive smiley to get your point […]

10 years ago

Ever been so hungover that you get food but then can’t eat it? SAME.  And it seems like someone had this exact experience yesterday, but instead of binning the food they decided to sell it on DoneDeal.  Pure cajjjj, like. Jumbo breakfast roll. Price is price. Zero mileage. No time wasters Ian Costello Trading At just €2, you’re laughing!  […]

10 years ago

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced that the Dáil will be recalled on Monday to discuss the impact of Brexit on Ireland, and indeed Northern Ireland. The Government will be publishing a summary of key actions they will take to address any issues that may arise from the fallout of Brexit. Enda Kenny will also be meeting with politicians and government representatives in Northern […]

10 years ago

The Green Army have left Lille behind, and headed on to Lyon with great expectations for our match against France on Sunday. Our very own Daryl Bolger has been over there having the craic, and last night he got the chance to chat to Kyle Patterson, bar manager at Lyon’s biggest Irish bar, Kelly’s Irish Pub. Kyle has this […]

10 years ago

The news of Brexit passing has left a lot of people reeling this morning.  And while nothing is certain in terms of the fallout from the vote, it seems like some are already doing their homework on how to gain an Irish passport. This graph from Google Trends was posted to Reddit Ireland, showing how often the term ‘Irish passport’ […]

10 years ago

And now for something completely different… Irish YouTube Channel, Facts, enlisted the help of three of Dublin’s well-known drag queens to help transform three of their regular contributors for the first time. Veda, Victoria Secret and Pixie Woo all got together as Drag mamas to guide their protégés through the process of becoming a glam queen. After […]

10 years ago

The United Kingdom will be leaving the European Union very soon following the Brexit vote yesterday. The Leave side amassed 17,410,742 votes, from over 382 constituencies. According to The Journal, there was a total voter turnout of 72.2%, with the likes of Northern ireland and Scotland voting to remain in the EU. Scottish politicians have already suggested a second independence referendum, […]

10 years ago

If you’ve come this far, it’s pretty fair to assume that you’re about to encounter some serious spoilers… Just about anyone who caught Sunday night’s episode of Game of Thrones episode will agree that it was potentially one of the best episodes in the series. And what an episode it was: Ramsay Bolton finally got his comeuppance, Lyanna […]

10 years ago

Feeling a little glum since returning home from Body & Soul? Us too – and unfortunately, no amount of snuggles, tea or duvet time have made the return to the real world any easier. So why not take 3 minutes and 11 seconds out of your work day to reminisce on the weekend that was? […]

10 years ago

Well hello there Body and Soul, you big roide! Three glorious days of the best fun ever are just around the corner, so we’ve drawn up a helpful little list of you need to know for the weekend ahead.. 1. Important times The festival officially opens at 12pm on Friday June 17. Opening hours: Friday – Car parks 9am – Box Office 9am – Campsites 12pm – Arena 3pm.  Box Office […]

10 years ago

Excitement is at an all-time high for the magical weekend that lies ahead at Body&Soul. However it would appear that some people have a message of caution for festival goers: We better be on our best behaviour so, and stay away from those feckin’ fences! READ NEXT: VIDEO: Cars Just Magically Roll Up This Irish Hill […]

10 years ago

No matter how long ago it was when you sat your Irish Leaving Cert exam, you’ll surely have some memories of the various accents you encounter on the Cluastuiscint section. “Léigh anois go cúramach, ar do scrúdpháipéar, na treoracha agus na ceisteanna a ghabhann le Cuid A” was enough to send shivers down the spine, as you waited hoping to be able to make out […]

10 years ago

Wondering where to catch all the Euro 2016 matches? Well, what if we told you that a duo by the name of The Thinking Drinkers had conducted some research on this exact topic…  The Thinking Drinkers, Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, did all the hard work by reviewing over 2,000 boozers in Ireland and the UK to find the best spots to watch […]

10 years ago

These two children were DEFINITELY not playing with any paint.  Nope, none at all. And it wasn’t Daniel’s fault, nor was it Mia’s fault. There must be a yellow paint gremlin on the loose in Tipp… READ NEXT: VIDEO: This 80 Year Old Couple Finished The Cork Marathon Hand In Hand

10 years ago