You know what you need just in time for the Euros?  You need some Irish emojis, that’s what. The brand new Irishmoji app features over 150 different Irish specific emojis like Gardai, Molly Malone, a fry, passports, tricolour hearts, hurleys, Irish jerseys, castles, St Patrick and loads more. So forget your generic emojis – download Irishemoji and start representin’!  Now if only they […]

10 years ago

Get up to much over the Bank Holiday Weekend? Nah, us neither – just too much food and some social bevvies, yet we’re still recovering. So prepare to be put to serious shame because these two buzzers ran the Cork Marathon, and crossed the finish line holding hands.  Joe and Kay O’Regan from Co Wexford finished the […]

10 years ago

With temperatures through the roof across the country this week, everyone is looking for any opportunity to cool off. But there’s a particular group who are doing it in style – and that’s Baysports Hodson Bay, a deadly water park located on Lough Ree in Athlone… They have acquired (what they say is) the world’s largest floating inflatable slide and […]

10 years ago

Something we’ve always dreamed of has now become a reality. A South Korean convenience store chain has introduced a hangover-curing ice cream bar. Ice cream that gets rid of your sore head? Ahh, c’mon lads… But seriously, it sounds like there might be some solid science to back it all up. According to Reuters, South Koreans will […]

10 years ago

Buzzing for the Euros? Well we’ve found a deadly way for you to show your support. A mug with not only the face of Shane Long on it, but also Michael Collins. Hand-crafted by Irish mug potters in the Aran Islands, The Rebel Mug says just about everything you could ever want to say about the […]

10 years ago

The whole country seems a little Star Wars obsessed at the moment… Between Chewbacca popping into a primary school yesterday, and people creepin’ on the crew arriving in Cork, everywhere you look there’s some Star Wars related news. So it was only natural that we would try to claim Star Wars as our own. PAC […]

10 years ago

So the Biebs got a bit of stick last night for his performance at Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards… He picked up the award for Top Male Artist, but lots of fans felt his heart wasn’t really in the performance.  So, naturally, he took to social media to weigh in on the matter. View this post on […]

10 years ago

Not one bear but two! Jennifer Bowes got in touch with us to share this brilliant video of her mum, Bunny, seeing bears for the first time… My mum Bunny came to visit me in Canada and we took her to Whistler on a bear hunt.. she’s hilarious! Jennifer Bowes Just brilliant! READ NEXT: This Irish Mammy […]

10 years ago

Iceland is a bucket-list location for many, and now that we have direct flights courtesy of WOWair there’s literally no excuse not to pay the country a visit… However, if you’re more about active holidays than taking it handy, the WOW Cyclothon was meant for you. From 15 – 17 June 2016, the fifth annual WOW Cyclothon will […]

10 years ago

Stuck for lunch ideas? Don’t you fret, Daniel O’Donnell wants to share some foodie tips with everyone… Now for ya! READ NEXT: PIC: This Guy Spent The Guts Of €2,000 On Two Glasses Of Whiskey In Galway Yesterday

10 years ago

It’s Race Week in Galway, and that can only mean one thing – ridiculous scenes! Whether it’s hundreds drinking in the streets or insane amounts of money being spent at the bar, Galway goes a little bit crazy every summer when Race Week rolls around. The Front Door posted this picture to Twitter, of a […]

10 years ago

Our dear friends at Netflix will be giving Gilmore Girls fans four new 90-minute episodes later this year, on November 25. They’ve been seeding out teasers and tidbits of information over the past few months, but now they have finally released the first trailer. We see Rory and Lorelai shooting the breeze about celebs (namely Amy Schumer) and corpse flowers, […]

10 years ago

Well this sounds pretty awesome… An Bord Pleanála have granted planning permission for a new €232 million Center Parcs holiday village in Ballymahon, Co Longford.  The proposed plan intends to construct the following: 470 lodges 30 apartments  Health spa Shops  Restaurants Cafes A water theme park complete with slides.  It would accommodate 2,500 guests AND as an added bonus the new spot would provide 1,000 […]

10 years ago

Things are heating up as UFC 202 approaches… Nate Diaz appeared as a guest on Conan O’Brien’s show last night, where Conan mentioned that Conor McGregor couldn’t make it, before playing the above video. As usual, McGregor gets a sly dig or two in, this time about Diaz’s predictable wardrobe choices and his age. But apparently […]

10 years ago

Well this is an interesting development… The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) have called on a 15% reduction of the tax on alcohol to help economic growth and encourage tourism. In its pre-budget submission, DIGI said excise is a “direct tax on tourism and that a reduction would support the drinks and hospitality industry, boosting economic growth”. According to The Irish Times, DIGI […]

10 years ago

More sad news this morning. A man stabbed and killed 19 people as they slept at a care centre for the disabled in Sagamihara near Tokyo, just hours ago. This is Japan’s worst mass killing in at least 30 years. Satoshi Uematsu, a 26-year old former employee of the care centre, has been arrested after turning […]

10 years ago

Music festivals are always a fantastic place to strike up conversations with strangers, and make new mates… So imagine if someone randomly handed you a piece of paper at Knockanstockan last weekend. Surely you’d be intrigued enough to read it, right? Printed on paper to look like it came from the Department of An Taoiseach, the full […]

10 years ago

Applying for a new passport can be quite the struggle… Not only do you have to make sure you’ve gotten the right photos, stamps and signatures but you then have to queue for HOURS surrounded by other equally stressed-out humans.  So, it should come as a pleasant surprise to discover that Irish citizens will be able to renew their passports online […]

10 years ago

It’s all well and good getting wrapped up in your game of Pokémon Go, but have you ever considered how you look to others while playing?! This gas sketch by Rory’s Stories shows just how silly we actually look while roaming around, catching Pokémon. And he’s not wrong… READ NEXT: This ‘Humans Of Ireland’ Post About […]

10 years ago

An explosion was set off outside a bar by a Syrian migrant in the city of Ansbach late last night, killing the attacker and wounding 12 others.  It appears the 27-year-old had been targeting a music festival but was refused entry without a ticket. According to The Journal, the attacker came to Germany two years ago but had been refused a year ago. He had tried to kill […]

10 years ago

Seven days ago Netflix released the first season of a show called Stranger Things, and our lives haven’t been the same since. Set in a small Indiana town in 1983, Stranger Things is a science fiction show starring award-winning actress Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers. When Joyce’s 12-year-old son, Will, goes missing, she launches an investigation into his disappearance with local […]

10 years ago

Just about everyone who isn’t Irish kinda wishes they were, and KFC’s latest burger offering taps into that exact sentiment… In a video entitled ‘An official apology to the people of Ireland from KFC #SorryNotSorry’, they explain just what they were trying to achieve with O’Sanders burger… Got that, then? It’s “Irish-ish”… The O’Sanders burger includes their original KFC chicken, an Irish […]

10 years ago

Love it or hate it, Pokémon Go has certainly infiltrated our world in less than two weeks… This picture taken by Humans of Ireland is accompanied by an amazing, honest account of how the game has affected this gentleman from Wicklow’s life. And here are some of the new people he has met while out-and-about, playing the game. Amazing. […]

10 years ago

Not too long ago we wrote about Strong Roots, a company that makes bags of sweet potato fries you can pop in the oven at home. They’re handy to have in the freezer if you’re making dinner in a rush and they’re also dangerously addictive.  Strong Roots have decided to bring their grub to festivals across Ireland this summer, with a brand new […]

10 years ago

The hot weather of late has had us all craving ice cream instead of, y’know, breakfast, lunch and dinner… Usually when you order a 99 you hope that the server will be super generous, but this has to be the most humungous 99 we’ve ever seen…  Wonder if it took an inevitable tumble? The photo was posted to Facebook by Stephen […]

10 years ago

This could genuinely be the best one yet… James Corden’s latest Carpool Karaoke sketch shows Michelle Obama getting picked up from White House, giving Corden a quick tour of the grounds before she starts belting out Stevie Wonder while cruising around. Turns out that it’s The First Lady’s first time in the front seat of a car in seven and […]

10 years ago

Great news for any fans of  Making A Murderer… Last night Netflix announced that a second series will be released. So we’ll be reunited with Steven Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey, as well as the officers of the Manitowoc County Police Department. “We are extremely grateful for the tremendous response to, and support of, the series. The viewers’ interest […]

10 years ago

Torn between a burger and a pizza? Soon, you won’t have to make up your mind at all because Domino’s Pizza India have come up with a new dish: the Burger Pizza. Hangovers will never be the same again. Let’s hope it comes to Irish Domino’s outlets ASAP! READ NEXT: VIDEO: Irish People Always Do These Four Things When There’s […]

10 years ago

We’re a predictable bunch, aren’t we? The sun pops its head out of the clouds for a day or two and we become parodies of ourselves. Take a look at this short sketch by Rory’s Stories – he’s not wrong! READ NEXT: An Extremely Dangerous Jellyfish Warning Has Been Issued For Ireland’s East Coast

10 years ago

Meath County Council has issued a warning to people hitting the beach along the east coast of Ireland today. They are advising people to be ‘extremely vigilant’ for dangerous Lion’s Mane jellyfish that have been found in the water and on most of their beaches recently. Lion’s Mane jellyfish have been found on the Bettystown beach in recent […]

10 years ago

Obsessed with Pokémon Go? Or just utterly confused by the entire situation? Either way, this should interest you because it involves sugar AND carbs… Krüst have come up with a PokéCronut, and it looks pretty deadly. #PokeCronuts are a thing!! @LovinDublin @LovelyDubley @AllAboutDublin @DubDrinksCoffee @thejournal_ie @RTEfood pic.twitter.com/YGdhTjFCix — Krüst (@KrustBakery) July 19, 2016 Get thee to George’s Street! READ […]

10 years ago

A new report released by DAFT.ie today looks at the correlation between urban rail facilities and the cost of accommodation nearby.  Examining nearly 10 years of housing listings, both for sale and to let, and all the rail stations in the Greater Dublin Area, the study found clear evidence from houses near the DART and Luas lines […]

10 years ago

Pokémon Go has only been around for about 10 days and there’s already so much hatred being directed at players of the game. The following image was doing the rounds on social over the past few days. So Irish comedian, Joe Heenan, decided to weigh in on the conversation… #PokemonGO I saw this notice on social […]

10 years ago

If you were hiding from the sun last night, still recuperating from the weekend you may have come across a very interesting documentary on RTÉ. The Judas Iscariot Lunch focused on thirteen former missionary priests from rural Ireland, revealing why they joined and left the ministry, while talking about intimacy, faith, religion and life before and […]

10 years ago

In need of a break but lacking in funds? You’re not alone. However, it’s far cheaper to get away than you may think. There’s always tons of sites running amazing deals on staycations on Ireland, so here’s our pick of some that are available to purchase at the moment. Pack your bags! Liss Ard Estate Liss […]

10 years ago

Going abroad with your family can be quite the experience. Generally everything is ok once you sit down on the plane, but there’s something so very Irish about the last minute panic before the family leaves the house. Did you out out the bins?  Is the alarm on?  Did we pack sausages? And where are […]

10 years ago

And the award for granddaughter of the century goes to… Lorraine Butler! She told her 80-year-old nana, Olive, that that they were heading to London for a birthday trip, but in reality they were heading across the Atlantic to New York City. Her reaction is a bit too much for us to handle… Can we go […]

10 years ago

When you need a litre of milk, a fill of petrol or some chewing gum the handiest place to go is usually your local garage. So you enter determined to purchase that one specific item but before you know it your arms are filled with bags of crisps, jellies, an isotonic sports drink or two, six doughnuts and the […]

10 years ago

A public Viking Clap, made popular by Iceland fans during the Euros, took place at the docks in Galway yesterday. Galway is currently making a bid for the title of 2020 European Capital of Culture. The spectacle was with a view to impressing the judging panel who have been surveying the city over the past few days, and we hope they […]

10 years ago

Football commentator John Giles took his leave from RTÉ sports broadcasting last night, following the final of the Euros, after over 30 years in the business. He starting with RTÉ sports in 1986, following great success playing with Manchester United, Leeds United and as the coach of the Irish team. Last night he was joined by his pals Eamon Dunphy and Liam […]

10 years ago

Sir Alex Ferguson just couldn’t wait to congratulate the Portugal team when they won the European Championships last night. In this clip we see him giving hugs to Nani and Pepe, before saving the best for last with Ronaldo, whose reaction upon seeing Fergie is pretty adorable to say the least.  READ NEXT: PICS: This 17-Year-Old Accepted The Médaille De […]

10 years ago

We were all rooting for Wales last night, but unfortunately they suffered a 2-0 loss against Portugal, dashing their hopes of reaching the final… The ITV panel for post-match analysis saw our very own Roy Keane perched beside Ryan Giggs, a proud Welsh man. When asked about the future for Wales’ soccer team, Giggs managed to get a dig at […]

10 years ago

Know your soaps? Well there may be a vacancy at the RTÉ Guide soon, following this awkward encounter on Twitter yesterday… We chat to @bbceastenders star @RealJaneDanson as she tells us whats in store when Leanne Battersby announces her pregnancy! — RTÉ Guide (@RTE_GUIDE) July 6, 2016 erm i think you mean coronation street!!!! I […]

10 years ago

Barcelona footballer, Lionel Messi, has received a 21 month jail sentence along with his father for tax fraud. It is estimated that both Messi and his dad defrauded the Spanish tax authorities of over €4.1m between 2007 – 2009.  Messi and his father Jorge Horacio Messi could potentially avoid jail time if they agree to pay a sizeable fine.  More as we […]

10 years ago

You must get pretty jaded as a parish priest, having to listen to people’s confessions all the time. Plus, unless there’s any juicy goss it’s probably pretty mundane listing to people explain why they have sinned… So, it seems that a some priests in one parish decided to take matters into their own hands, by putting up the […]

10 years ago

God loves a trier but hates a chancer, right? It seems that Fianna Fáil are hiring an Economic Adviser at the moment. This image was posted by Reddit user Snowstandards, with the caption “At least Fianna Fáil are trying”. So, who’s on the jobhunt? Check out the full vacancy here. READ NEXT: The Icelandic Team’s Homecoming Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine […]

10 years ago