JOE’s Conor Heneghan took a trip to Germany recently for a rare opportunity to drive the stunning Ford GT, and loved every minute of it. I’ve had worse Thursdays. That was one of a number of thoughts going through my head as I sat in the foyer of the magnificent Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg on the […]

7 years ago

Only 20% of eligible recipients applied for the refunds in 2017. Hundreds of thousands of Irish people are missing out on tax refunds for medical expenses worth an average of just under €500. Revenue data reveals that in 2017, 454,700 people claimed tax back on medical expenses out of approximately 2.25 million people working in […]

7 years ago

Love it or hate it, Irish audiences can’t seem to escape Mrs. Brown’s Boys. Few shows in the history of television have divided opinion as much as Mrs. Brown’s Boys. Year after year since its inception, it has been watched by millions upon millions of people and regularly tops the most watched lists on RTÉ […]

7 years ago

Ever eaten in any of these places? 13 Irish businesses were served with closure orders for breaches of food safety legislation in November, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The affected businesses are located in Louth, Clare, Leitrim, Dublin, Donegal, Mayo, Cork, Westmeath, Galway and Kilkenny. The food businesses were issued with […]

7 years ago

You could end up with a decent wedge in your pocket. Last month, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar committed to raising the level at which people in Ireland start to pay the top rate of tax (40%) on their income from €35,300 to €50,000 for a single person, or €100,000 for a two-income couple. Varadkar’s proposal involves […]

7 years ago

Bit of an understatement, perhaps. Ballybrack FC officials have admitted to “not grasping the full impact of the incident” in which a player was falsely reported as dead in an effort to lead to the cancellation of a recent fixture in the Leinster Senior League. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last […]

7 years ago

As the clock ticks down to Christmas, it’s about to get cooler outside. Storm Diana is barely behind us, but Ireland will have to endure a few more days of fairly miserable weather before witnessing a return to conditions more typical of this time of year early next week. After a fairly rotten week for […]

7 years ago

It’s the end of an era for Lillie’s Bordello. Lillie’s Bordello, one of the most iconic nightclubs in Dublin and Ireland, will close its doors for good in January 2019. On Friday, it was confirmed that the nightclub, located on Grafton Street in Dublin, will close for good on 19 January 2019, giving revellers the […]

7 years ago

“He must’ve brought it in under ten minutes.” The Catholic Church might not have the level of influence over the people of Ireland it once did, but going to mass remains a staple part of the routine for many in towns and villages throughout the country. Whisper it, but not every member of the churchgoing […]

7 years ago

You have until tomorrow to throw in your two cents on the matter. Pretty soon, moving the clocks forward an hour at the end of March and moving them back an hour at the end of October looks like it will be a thing of the past, with the EU recently revealing that a proposal […]

7 years ago

Tremendous recognition for the fastest and arguably the greatest field sport in the world. GAA people and Irish people in general have needed little invitation to wax lyrical about the brilliance of hurling over the years and we’ll have even more reason to do so now as the sport has just gained recognition on a […]

7 years ago

That’s a bloody outrage it is! A new serving suggestion for a much-beloved sandwich in Australia has caused outrage amongst many residents of the country and something resembling a national scandal in the process. This week, an iconic sandwich known as the Bunnings sausage sizzle – so called as it is served at fundraisers hosted […]

8 years ago

“It allowed me to escape.” Independent Senator Lynn Ruane has described going through a period of “chaotic drug use” that she says lasted for nearly three years. Speaking to Ireland Unfiltered, Ruane told host Dion Fanning that using drugs allowed her “to escape” and provided her with “a sense of comfort” at a time when […]

8 years ago

Tourists travelling to countries affected by rabies have been warned to avoid contact with certain animals. A UK resident has died after becoming infected with rabies having been bitten by a cat on a recent visit to Morocco. The news has prompted Public Health England to issue a reminder to tourists travelling to rabies-affected countries […]

8 years ago

Average rent in Ireland has reached an all-time high… again. Average rental prices in Ireland have reached a record high for the tenth quarter in succession and have risen for the 25th quarter in succession, according to the latest Irish rental price report by daft.ie. The average cost of renting in Ireland is now €1,334 […]

8 years ago

The low-cost gym chain is coming to Leeside. Irish gym chain FLYEfit is set to open its first gym in Cork and two new gyms in Dublin as part of a €6 million expansion in response to what it has described as “exceptional demand”. The first FLYEfit in Cork, on Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork […]

8 years ago

What’s the housing situation like in your county? Ireland, as is more and more evident with each passing day, is in the middle of a housing crisis, one of the most acute in living memory. Having bottomed out as recently as 2013, house prices throughout the country have risen by over 70% since, including by […]

8 years ago

Gardaí were called to the scene shortly before midnight on Tuesday night. Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 50s following an incident in Macroom, Co Cork on Tuesday night. At approximately 11.40pm, Gardaí were called to the scene of an incident at Raleigh North near Macroom. […]

8 years ago

Threshold, the housing charity, issued a statement following media coverage of the claims in recent days. Housing charity Threshold has issued an apology for inaccurate claims that landlords were charging “viewing fees” to tenants seeking to view rental properties in Dublin. In the midst of the housing crisis currently engulfing Ireland, reports that prospective tenants […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Aer Lingus Few places do festive like the capital city of Germany. As one of the most vibrant cities in the world, there’s never a bad time to visit Berlin. The thriving, cosmopolitan capital of the most populated country in the EU, it’s a place that should be on everyone’s bucket […]

8 years ago

A photo of Ryanair cabin crew asleep on a floor in Malaga Airport after they failed to secure overnight accommodation was circulated widely in recent days. A video posted on the Ryanair Twitter account claims to “expose” a “fake” photograph of Ryanair cabin crew asleep on a floor in Malaga Airport after they failed to […]

8 years ago

Gallagher said that Higgins’ decision not to participate “shows contempt for the integrity of our electoral process”. Presidential hopeful Sean Gallagher has described as “insulting to the people of Ireland” the decision by current incumbent Michael D Higgins not to take part in the Claire Byrne Live Presidential Debate on RTÉ on Monday night. In […]

8 years ago

Has your journey been affected? A number of roads throughout Ireland were blocked, closed or impassable on Friday due to the effects of Storm Callum, which brought strong winds and heavy rain to Ireland overnight on Thursday. Thousands were left without power due to the effects of the storm on Thursday night and Friday morning, […]

8 years ago

In the final account of his experiences in Turkmenistan, a pensive Dan Murphy is trying to get his head around possibly the oddest place he will ever visit. By Dan Murphy In the third and final part of Dan Murphy’s trip to Turkmenistan, he takes in Independence Day celebrations and the closing of the horse […]

8 years ago

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8 years ago

Brought to you by Taxback.com Want to know exactly how you’ve been affected by Budget 2019? Find out in a matter of seconds by entering a few details into the budget calculator. On Tuesday afternoon, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue announced the details of Budget 2019 in Dáil Éireann. Amongst the main talking points were […]

8 years ago

The rapper is coming to Ireland for three dates in November. Rap superstar Nelly, famous for hits such as ‘Hot in Herre’ and ‘Work It’ amongst others, has announced dates in Dublin, Limerick and Galway as part of a mini Irish tour next month. The man also known as Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. will perform […]

8 years ago

How well were you listening in school? If you were paying attention, then you should have a good grasp of the Irish names for every one of the 32 counties in Ireland. If you weren’t… well, you probably still have a fair idea. Don’t get us wrong, considering that the Irish names of counties sound […]

8 years ago

Familiar with any of these places? Eight Irish businesses were served with closure orders for breaches of food safety legislation in September, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The affected businesses are located in Meath, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Tipperary and Cork. The food businesses were issued with closure orders for breaches of […]

8 years ago

“Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, its bobsled time!” Cool Runnings is one of the all-time classic family movies and the main characters – Derice, Sanka, Yul Brenner, Junior Bevill and Coach Irv Blitzer – struck a chord with audiences all over the world. 25 years ago today, we all chanted “Feel […]

8 years ago

Gardaí in Clifden are investigating the incident. A caravan was blown off a cliff near Clifden in Galway on Wednesday morning as strong winds from Storm Ali ravaged the country, particularly the west of Ireland. It is believed that a female in her 50s was in the caravan at the time. She was pronounced dead […]

8 years ago

Denis O’Connor is some man for one 83-year-old man. An 83-year-old man has been hailed as a “total hero” for his role in helping to foil an attempted armed robbery of a bookmakers in Cork over the weekend. On Saturday, three men, reportedly armed with a shotgun and two hammers, attempted to stage a robbery […]

8 years ago

Gardaí were called to deal with an incident. Irish Rail trains bound for Heuston Station and Grand Canal Dock were terminated due to “passenger trouble” on Monday morning. Irish Rail issued a statement on Twitter to reveal that the 06:35 Heuston Newbridge train would be terminated at Hazelhatch station in Kildare and that the 07:19 […]

8 years ago

Let’s hope whoever floated a reboot is listening. This Sunday, 16 September, marks the 25th anniversary of the premiere of Frasier on NBC, which would go on to host 11 seasons of a sitcom widely and justifiably regarded as one of the greatest of all time. 14 years since the finale was watched by over […]

8 years ago

The current series of Big Brother, which starts on Channel 5 on Friday night, will be the last. Channel 5 has confirmed that it will no longer broadcast Big Brother or its celebrity equivalent, Celebrity Big Brother, after the end of the new series of Big Brother, which starts tonight (14 September). Channel 5 confirmed […]

8 years ago

The museum was officially opened on Friday. A new museum telling the story of 300 years of city living in Dublin was opened to the public on Friday, which aims to deepen understanding of the history of urban life and housing in Ireland. Officially opened on Friday by Lord Mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring and […]

8 years ago

Four Irish food businesses were issued with closure orders during the month of August. The transport of waste materials in the same vehicle as cooked and raw food was amongst the reasons behind closure orders being issued to four Irish food businesses during the month of August, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland […]

8 years ago

It could be you. The National Lottery has launched new changes to its existing Lotto Plus game, which will see the top prize increase from €500,000 to €1 million, in excess of 50% more winners and the creation of an average of 16 millionaires in Ireland every year. Launched on Thursday, the changes to the […]

8 years ago

The people of Rathmullan are going to be talking about this goal for years and years to come. As the county that gave us Seamus Coleman, Shay Given and Packie Bonner amongst others, Donegal’s reputation as something a footballing hotbed is very well-earned. The name Niall Carruthers might not roll off the tongue as easily […]

8 years ago

“Sherry, Niles?” About a year ago, your humble author penned a tribute to the star of what I believe to be the greatest sitcom ever made. Choosing Frasier Crane over his brother Niles was a tough call to make at the time and ever since, I’ve been searching for an excuse to give the younger […]

8 years ago

“Bless us father, for we have sinned… it’s been DECADES since our last confession.” Irish bookmakers Paddy Power have erected a massive drive-thru confession box in Dublin just days before Pope Francis is due to visit the country this weekend. The confession box, which stands 12 metres high, 13 metres wide and 26 metres deep, […]

8 years ago

Attending events in Knock or Dublin during the Pope’s visit to Ireland? You might want to get your hands on a portable Papal chair. The visit of Pope Francis to Ireland is a little over a week away, with hundreds of thousands of people set to witness the first appearance of His Holiness in this […]

8 years ago

Minister Ross announced that €1.5 million in funding would be made available during the homecoming for the Irish women’s hockey team on Monday. Minster for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross has said that he will announce the details of the distribution of €1.5 million in funding for Irish teams preparing for the 2019 World […]

8 years ago

“Heyyyy, I’m trying to eat lunch here.” Before you say it to yourselves, I know what you’re thinking. How in God’s name can a character who made incredibly minor cameos in two episodes of a show that has nearly 600 episodes and counting, be considered a TV great? Rest assured, it was something I took […]

8 years ago

These will take some drinking by locals and visitors alike in Drogheda. “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail” was a phrase famously uttered by Roy Keane amidst the most notorious episode in the history of Irish sport and it’s advice being taken on board by a pub in Drogheda ahead of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann […]

8 years ago

The Galway Races, after all, is a marathon, not a sprint. The Galway Races, one of the highlights of the summer calendar, is in full swing this week, with thousands of punters descending on Ballybrit to take in some racing, enjoy the atmosphere and hopefully make a few quid while they’re at it. Plenty of […]

8 years ago

Ryanair says it has agreed to nine of the 11 requirements outlined by FORSA ahead of a fourth day of strikes this Friday. Ryanair has released a list of 11 requirements made by FORSA, the union representing Irish-based Ryanair pilots who are members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (Ialpa), in order to prevent further […]

8 years ago

Who needs a holiday abroad when this is on your doorstep? The first lodge at Center Parcs in Longford, a major holiday resort in the midlands, has been completed as development continues at the resort before it opens its doors next summer. The first Woodland Lodge, one of three types of lodge that customers will […]

8 years ago

How well do you really know the European Union? You might have already proved it when trying to name all 28 member states in under seven minutes, but this one is arguably even harder again. To make it easier, the names of the member states are there in black and white, but can you successfully […]

8 years ago

2017 saw the highest number of assaults in Ireland since 2008. An Garda Síochána has launched a campaign to reduce the number of assaults in Ireland, particularly among young Irish males, following a significant rise in assault cases last year, A public awareness campaign, titled ‘Use Your Brain Not Your Fists’, previously launched last year, […]

8 years ago