Great news. Homesense, the sister company of TK Maxx, is opening not one, but two Irish stores. The stores, which will be located in Dublin and Cork, will create 60 jobs. It only sells homeware goods but if you’ve ever been into the homeware section in TK Maxx then you’ll know it’s pretty impressive. They […]

9 years ago

Your lunchtime just got a whole lot easier. Aldi has just released one of the handiest lunch items. It’s called ‘The Bag that’s a Bowl’, and it’s exactly that. It’s a three step salad lunch option. The bag that holds the salad can be turned into a bowl and from there you can make your […]

9 years ago

A man has died after his parachute failed to open when he performed a jump off the Cliff of Moher in Co Clare. According to RTÉ, the incident occurred at approximately 7am at Aill Na Searrach. He was part of a group who were performing base-jumps. Base-jumping involves people jumping from fixed locations and wearing […]

9 years ago

You have to act fast… There are two things in life that we love, brunch and freebies. Now, imagine the two together. A restaurant in Dublin is offering just that today, but places are limited. Camile Thai Phibsborough is having a free brunch event this afternoon.  They said on Facebook: “Camile Village Restaurant is having a Brunch […]

9 years ago

Who doesn’t love baked beans? Heinz is opening not one but two pop-up cafés. It’s celebrating 50 years of its iconic advertising slogan ‘Beanz Meanz Heinz’, and to mark the special anniversary, it’s launching a Beanz Meanz Heinz pop-up café in Dublin and Cork. The best part is that all the meals will be complimentary. […]

9 years ago

Fair play to them. The popular RTÉ show Bridget & Eamon is going Stateside. Amazon in America has picked up the series and will begin streaming the show. Starring and written by Jennifer Zamparelli and Bernard O’Shea, the show gives an insight into life in Ireland in the 1980s in a hilarious way. Sometimes it’s almost too […]

9 years ago

Aldi has recalled their Yellowfin Tuna Steaks over fears that it could cause a health risk. The product which comes in quantities of 240g is from the brand Skellig Bay and is sold in packs of two ‘firm & meaty yellowfin tuna steaks.’ It is being recalled over detection of high levels of histamine which […]

9 years ago

First McVitie’s biscuits, now Pringles. Everything we once thought is a LIE. We’ve only just recovered from the fact that the chocolate covered McVitie’s biscuits are actually supposed to be eaten upside down and now it turns out the same rule applies to Pringles. But Pringles aren’t covered in chocolate. I hear you question. But […]

9 years ago

This makes no sense. Apparently, the way we’ve been holding and eating some McVitie’s biscuits has been wrong all along. Take the likes of Digestives, Hobnobs and Jaffa Cakes. You would probably think that the top of the biscuit is the chocolate part, right? WRONG! Apparently, the chocolate covering is supposed to be the bottom […]

9 years ago

The doctor who was forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight has broken his silence. Dr David Dao, a 69-year-old doctor, was the subject of a viral video this week after he was pulled from a plane by security after objecting to leave. The flight from Chicago to Louisville was overbooked and after the airline failed to […]

9 years ago

You can’t blame them for trying. EastEnders tried to be more current last night when they included a reference to the winner of The Grand National, which took place at the weekend. As we all know, shows like EastEnders are filmed weeks in advance, so including a topic that’s current is rare. On last night’s […]

9 years ago

Is this where you’re planning to go on holidays? A recent survey conducted by The AA has found that the majority of Irish people are planning to go on holidays to Spain this year. The survey, which was carried out on nearly 7,000 people, found that Spain was the most popular choice for holidays this […]

9 years ago

This is a big change. We previously reported that this might be coming before long, and it looks like that Spotify is changing the way it streams new albums. Instead of putting them on general release to all users, some albums will only be available to fee-paying users when they are first released. Anyone who […]

9 years ago

A vehicle has left the road and crashed into people in the Swedish capital of Stockholm. According to the BBC, several people have been injured as a result. It took place on one of the main pedestrian shopping streets in Stockholm, Drottninggatan (Queen Street). Associated Press are reporting that a truck has driven into a department […]

9 years ago

The woman who fell into the Thames during the Westminster attack has died. Andreea Cristea, a Romanian national, was visiting London with her boyfriend, Andrei Burnaz, at the time of the attack. Her boyfriend broke his ankle while she fell into the Thames river below Westminster bridge as Khalid Masood drove into the crowds. Andreea […]

9 years ago

New research has found that Marmite could help to boost your brain’s health. Researchers in York University conducted a test using Marmite and peanut butter. They got test subjects to consume a teaspoon of either Marmite or peanut butter each day for a month. They found that Marmite had a positive impact on the brain’s function. […]

9 years ago

Where does your county rank? A recent survey conducted by The AA has revealed the counties with the worst behaved drivers in Ireland. The results have come from a survey of over 7,000 people, who answered based on their own experience of driving in each county. The county chosen as the worst was Dublin, followed […]

9 years ago

No, you’re crying! The cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunited for a special lunch at the weekend. Will Smith was joined by the Banks family, including Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton) Tatyana Ali (Ashley), Karyn Parsons (Hilary), Daphne Maxwell Reid (Vivian) and Joseph Marcell (butler Geoffrey). But there was one person sadly missing from the occasion. […]

9 years ago

Holiday anyone? Okay, maybe a holiday would be a stretch but we still want this in our lives. McDonald’s in Canada are making their special Big Mac sauces available for purchase in supermarkets. A 355ml bottle of the sauce will be on grocery shelves. https://www.instagram.com/p/BR6hb3oBIQZ/ They have three varieties, Big Mac, McChicken and Filet-O-Fish sauces. […]

9 years ago

The wait is over and we know the headliners for the best Irish festival of the year. Electric Picnic have just announced the headline acts for the three-day festival, with Duran Duran, The XX, Interpol, London Grammar and Chaka Khan all playing in Stradbally this autumn. Taking place from 1 September 3 September, other acts […]

9 years ago

A 43-year old woman has been identified as the first civilian to die in the terrorist attack in London yesterday. Aysha Frade, aged 43, was on the way to collect her children, who are 8 and 11 years old, from school when the attack took place. She reportedly worked in DLD College London, a language school […]

9 years ago

The names are pretty similar. A shop in Claremorris, Co. Mayo, called Hollystar is being sued by Abercrombie and Fitch (the owners of Hollister) over its name. According to The Times (€), a high court action has been filed against the shop over claims that it breaches copyright of the Hollister brand. The Mayo shop used […]

9 years ago

The happiest country in the world is Norway, according to the World Happiness Report, which was released this morning. It surveys countries based on income, social support, healthy life expectancy, social freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. Norway topped the polls, followed by last year’s number one country Denmark. Rounding off the top five are […]

9 years ago

The Late Late Show will have all Irish guests on this Friday in honour of St Patrick’s Day. If you’re not out celebrating the festivities then why not settle in for a night in front of the TV? On this Friday’s Late Late Show, we will find out the results of DNA tests completed by […]

9 years ago

You had one job. Enda Kenny is currently in Washington for his annual visit to the White House ahead of St. Patrick’s Day and Thursday didn’t get off to the best start for the current Taoiseach. While addressing a packed room of journalists, including Today FM’s Gavan Reilly, he made one of the biggest errors […]

9 years ago

We cannot wait to try them. O’Donnells have announced a brand new flavour of crisps and they sound delicious. Combining two well-known Irish brands, O’Donnells have created a Ballymaloe Relish and Cheddar Cheese flavour. And we don’t have long to wait to try them as they will be hitting the shelves this month. O’Donnells and […]

9 years ago

Thinking of a career change? You might want to focus on these companies. A new survey, conducted by Indeed, has found that Dell is the best company to work for in Ireland, based on feedback from employees. Next on the list are Debenhams and Oxfam. Rounding off the top five are Apple and Argos. Commenting […]

9 years ago

Will Smith is one of those people who just doesn’t seem to age. Will Smith recently took a trip to Zimbabwe and, while he was there, did a bungee jump off the Victoria Falls Bridge. Like most people doing a similar jump, he filmed it on a GoPro and the footage has been doing the rounds […]

9 years ago

A number of Irish flights to America have been cancelled. The flights affected include those flying to New York, Boston and Newark from Shannon and Dublin. Aer Lingus has updated passengers saying that all flights, including their own, have been cancelled tomorrow due to Storm Stella. Six flights from Dublin Airport have been cancelled, while […]

9 years ago

Look at those views. The Guinness Storehouse has now listed one of its best rooms on Airbnb. However, it’s not listed as a regular rental but as a prize for one lucky pair. They’re offering exclusive use of their Gravity Bar for one night only. They’ve transformed the room, which boasts a 360-degree view of […]

9 years ago

We all know someone who would love this. An Irish company has created Europe’s first high protein Easter egg and it will be available this year. It comes from Discount Supplements, who have stores in Clondalkin and Terenure in Dublin and Kilcoole in Wicklow. They posted the news to their Facebook page saying, “We’ve been working […]

9 years ago

Try explaining this one. Katherine Peck was paying a routine visit to the doctor, with her two children, when one of them read a book aimed at educating children about sex. It went well outside of ‘the bird and the bees’ type of explanation and full on karma sutra. She shared the images on Facebook […]

9 years ago

Looking for something to do for Paddy’s Weekend? This craft fair could be it! Teeling Whiskey, located in Dublin 8, are embracing St. Patrick’s Day once again this year and will host their brilliant craft fair again on March 18 with a host of Ireland’s top businesses showcasing their crafty creations. The even better news […]

9 years ago

Who doesn’t like pizza? And it’s FREE! A new pizzeria in Dublin, in Buskers On The Ball, is offering free pizza today, but it comes with a catch. You have to be a party of five or more and you have to email in advance. But if you do all that, you will get free […]

9 years ago

Anyone with information is asked to come forward. A 28-year-old man has died after being hit by a vehicle while out for a run in Dublin. According to RTÉ, Karl Robertson was jogging on Hazlewood Drive in Artane, Dublin on Wednesday night when he was hit by a white Renault Megane van. The driver of the vehicle […]

9 years ago

If you haven’t had a Bunsen yet then you haven’t lived. Okay, that might be a bit extreme but they are one of the best burgers available in Dublin and now they’re branching out and opening up in Cork. The burger chain, which boasts a small but perfect menu, is always jam packed with people […]

9 years ago

Apple Pay has finally been launched in Ireland. Having been trialled in the States for the last two years, Apple has announced that they will extend the payment method to Irish customers. Users will now be able to pay for goods or services by using your iPhone, and moves us closer to permanent cashless transactions. Apple Pay […]

9 years ago

Members of the Dublin Fire Brigade have announced that they will go on strike twice this month. Firefighters announced 24-hour stoppages on Sunday, 18 March and Monday, 27 March in opposition to discussions over the removal of the ambulance and dispatch function. Both strikes will begin at 9am. The decision to strike follows a protest […]

9 years ago

Louis Tomlinson was arrested last night at LAX Airport. The ex One Direction star was travelling through the airport when he was reportedly involved in an altercation with a photographer. Louis, and his girlfriend, were queuing at the baggage reclaim when they were surrounded by paparazzi. According to People Magazine, Louis allegedly pushed one of […]

9 years ago

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! At long last,the first image of Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins has arrived, with Emily set to reprise a role made famous by Julie Andrews in 1964 in the sequel, Mary Poppins Returns. It’s not due out until December 2018 but it hasn’t stopped people from getting very excited. The first image of Emily […]

9 years ago

Could this be who it’s about? When Ed Sheeran’s album dropped there was one song in particular that Irish people were interested in, ‘Galway Girl’. We’d known about it for some time but hadn’t a clue what to expect. He sings about a Galway Girl who plays the fiddle and fell in love with an […]

9 years ago

Did you pay your Irish Water bill? A full refund could be on the way for people who paid their Irish Water charges. The refund is down to a group of TDs who are putting together a report for the Dáil on the future of the company. They will also be putting forward recommendations to […]

9 years ago

Ed Sheeran has answered the question we’ve all been wanting to know – why exactly he took a year off. He has always said that it was because he wanted to tour the world as a tourist rather than as an artist so that he could finally see it properly. This is probably still true […]

9 years ago

No, you’re crying!

9 years ago

Do you see it? Every now and then a photo appears online which leaves people confused. To make matters worse, differing opinions on those images lead to even more confusion. Well, there’s a new photo doing the rounds which is annoying people. It features a group of girls sitting on a couch, but there is […]

10 years ago

This couldn’t have come at a better time… There’s nothing like a glass of wine, but sometimes the hangover which follows is just not worth it. Well, from now on you’ll be able to enjoy that glass, or two, of wine thanks to this new product. The makers of Lifelife Hangover Defence have just brought […]

10 years ago

We did not see this coming.

10 years ago