It’s another miserable day out there, yet there is one benefit to all those cold faces and wet feet – you’ve the perfect excuse for a tall cup of delicious hot chocolate. When it comes to warm chocolatey goodness, we don’t mess around – much like the rest of the population. So here are 11 of the very […]

10 years ago

Legend has it that Tiger Stores actually have an invisible pull, similar to magnets, which draw in people who love spending money on ridiculous and colourful things. Thought you were the only one? Oh, how wrong you were! But, be warned, the magpie lifestyle we lead only causes us to believe that we need more […]

10 years ago

Irish telly. A treasure trove of awkward wonderfulness, and wonderful awkwardness. Beyond that simple statement, this piece needs no intro… 1. Everything about Paul from Fade Street Lest we forget. 2. Every time Spiral spoke You may remember good old DJ Spiral. The young, spunky Finglas rapper/DJ combo who shot to international fame with an […]

10 years ago

Friday is nearing an end and thank God for that. You’ve been waiting for this moment since Monday at 9am – and the last eight hours have, like, LITERALLY, been the slowest of your life. Literally. Your final minutes at work are an intense rollercoaster of emotions all loosely based around the words ‘no’ and […]

10 years ago

Despite the thousands of tourists (Yanks) flocking to the Emerald Isle each year to find their own personal Colin Farrells or Laura Whitmores, us Irish folk aren’t really that blessed in the whole ‘dating’ (nee. courting) department. Here are eleven reasons why. 1. Our crippling lack of self-confidence Tiny island mentality. To our right is […]

10 years ago

Electric Picnic is just around the corner, and we’ve started to get pretty excited.  And it’s not just about the music… trust us.  Look below at all the wonderful things you can get stuck into, while perusing the beautiful woods of the Stradbally Estate. Now all you have to do is choose… 1. Lake swimming For the […]

10 years ago

It’s Sunday and you deserve a treat, and what better treat is there than a durty doughnut? It is our humble opinion that one of these greasy feckers will immeasurably improve your day and help you better cope with the week ahead. To prove our point, we thought we’d show you some of the most tempting […]

10 years ago

Big hat tip goes to Alchemy Juice Company for their delicious event next month, when they will be making all of our dreams come true with a healthy and nutritious chocolate workshop situated in their humble abode on Grafton Street. But the best part of this whole thing? It’s absolutely, positively 100% free. This time, Ola from Positive Vitality will be […]

10 years ago

Red Hot Chili Peppers are pleased to announce a new show in Dublin, Ireland at the 3Arena on December 20 – and we’re pretty bloody CHUFFED with that news. The musicians last graced Dublin in 2012 and left hundreds of fans in a state of utter euphoria as a result. Pre-sale tickets are available from Monday, August […]

10 years ago

Ireland’s postal system leaves much to the imagination sometimes. But, with a little hope, and a deadly postal worker – you can receive even the most ambiguously addressed letters.  Like Olympic silver medallist Annalise Murphy, who received this to her Rathfarnham home today… An Post, you’re a gem. ? Hail to the post worker, post worker, […]

10 years ago

That time of the week again… This week’s edition of tweets of the week is a total cracker. Expect Rose of Tralee chat, reference to the Irish language and font-shaming. Get stuck in below. 1. This excellent observation North Korea are after launching their own Netflix called “Manbang”. Which is the funniest word in the […]

10 years ago

Indian summer? Don’t mind if we do.  Dublin is set to get the best weather in the whole of Ireland over the next few days. The capital is certainly the place to be as Accuweather predicts we are in store for temperatures of about 20°C today – without a drop of rain in sight. The weekend also seems promising, with temperatures of […]

10 years ago

Anyone who’s been to music festival Electric Picnic in recent years will know of the incredibly eclectic and trendy stage that is Salty Dog.  Designed like a ship, and home to some really cool newcomers and deadly music veterans, this stage is an experience that just can’t be relived at home. Or, at least, couldn’t… […]

10 years ago

Sick and tired of people asking for your WiFi code every couple of minutes? How about taking this person’s approach and giving WiFi-users something to shout out?  Literally. Spotted in Penneys on Mary Street yesterday, this is Irish humour at its finest. Spotted in @Primark Mary Street yesterday… Someone’s going to great lengths to stop people […]

10 years ago

Battle stations, everyone – National Burger Day is upon us, and we’ve come up all of a flutter.  But, not to worry, we’ve done all the hard work for you and chosen the 12 best burgers you can get your mitts on today for lunch.  Now all you have to do is choose.. 1. Bunsen Okay, […]

10 years ago

Gardaí at Tallaght Garda Station are trying to locate the owner of this gorgeous little pup found in Ardmore last night. Gardaí at Tallaght are trying to locate the owner of thisdog found in Ardmore last night. 666 6000 pic.twitter.com/C1s5Rj7rjI — Garda Info (@gardainfo) August 25, 2016 Small, blonde and with a beige/pink collar – the dog is […]

10 years ago

Following news of his retirement after his next game against Oman, Robbie Keane has been inundated with well wishes and continuous praise.  But one well wisher in particular was very keen to get his two cents in. That indeed is our president, Mr. Michael D Higgins. His message to Keane was particularly touching – and […]

10 years ago

Coming in hot on September 3-5 is Dublin’s newest festival, Metropolis.  Last year’s festival got rave reviews so people are pretty excited for round two. The first round of the line-up has already been announced, but the second round includes some really exciting acts.  Up first is Groove Armada, the legendary UK duo, who’ll be dipping into their back […]

10 years ago

We all know that getting an education is a pricey business. But until now, did we realise just how expensive it really is? College tuition fees for undergraduates may have been abolished in Ireland back in 1996 in an attempt to make education more accessible, but rising rent prices are proving a very real obstacle for many of those hoping to […]

10 years ago

Now’s your chance to eat in the one of the coolest, quaintest, sweetest places in town. Located in Walton’s Old Music Shop, on North Frederick Street, this is fast becoming one of the Northside’s most happening haunts… and now you’ve the chance to tuck into its delicacies and specialities with three of your friends. For free! When it comes to dinner, […]

10 years ago

It’s Sunday. You’ve just had a long week, and are about to have another.  What could you possibly do to treat yourself tonight, that will sustain you until tomorrow and provide the possibility of leaving you with leftovers that you can bring into work to make your colleagues jealous with? Ah, but of course – a takeaway! Such a simple solution, […]

10 years ago

You’ve had a long week, you’ve worked hard and your stomach is rumbling. There’s only one thing you can do to fix this: order in. You may or may not have had the idea in your head since Wednesday, but now’s your chance to seize the day and dive face first into a delish meal that will […]

10 years ago

Pygmalion opened its doors back in 2009 on Paddy’s Day of all days, and it has taken Dublin by storm ever since.  Situated on one of Dublin’s deadliest streets, South William Street, it always seems to attract the weirdest and most wonderful clientele. Ideal for both day time eats and night time drinks, Pyg suits just about anyone who […]

10 years ago

So, we Irish are known to dabble in the art of drinking. And because we’re the land of saints and scholars and all that, we’ve named every stage of drunkeness in the transition period. Because, in fairness, they do all mean something totally different.  Use our handy rating system the next time you’re out, and […]

10 years ago

Saoirse Ronan’s now famous interview with Stephen Colbert shed some serious light on the strugs some Irish people face when trying to identify themselves abroad.  And while our names are indeed beautiful, they can be the catalyst of some tricky situations. Here are just 17 of them listed below… 1. Not being able to set foot into Starbucks without […]

10 years ago

We’ve all been there – you go on a date about in mid-November and by December 1 you’re ‘sort of a thing but not really’, and you’re not sure whether inviting them to your cousin’s wedding is a total no-no or not.  Aren’t the early stages just the best?! What intensifies the whole situation all the more, however, is little […]

10 years ago

I think it’s safe to say that we all lost our shit a bit during the Celtic Tiger years. Due to the fact that hindsight is 20/20, we all know we lost our heads big time.  But, from the ashes, we have risen like a phoenix and gotten our shit together – slowly but surely. Nevertheless, it is […]

10 years ago

It’s an important time in a young Irish person’s life when they acquire their first naggin. Fast forward a decade or so and we’re still at it, buying one on a night out just in case. So here’s our definitive ranking of the best and worst naggins on the market for you guys – so […]

10 years ago

Ever sit back, look around your lacklustre office and wonder how much greater we had it back in primary school? You are not alone my friend. We had it pretty good back then – and here are 17 ways life could be so much easier if we learned from our glorious pasts. 1. You’d have […]

10 years ago

The consort of confectionary, princess of pudding, and the unofficial Queen of tarts, Mary Berry has made pastry sexy again. And you know, her life isn’t as far removed from yours as you might have thought. Since she’s just announced her departure from The Great British Bake Off, we thought we’d reveal 12 reasons why this octogenarian […]

10 years ago

We are delighted to inform you that there is yet another reason to enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend, as Met Éireann has predicted it will be mild and dry. Today there will be sunny spells with some drizzle and fog, with highest temperatures from 12 to 15 degrees. However get stuck into the mild weather when you can, […]

10 years ago

Don’t fret, the name isn’t going to change any time soon.  Parts of the campus in Trinity College Dublin could potentially be renamed in a deal that’s worth €1 million to the university, over a five-year period. According to a report in The Irish Times, consultants will be appointed by Trinity College to identify a donor (a […]

10 years ago

As a precautionary measure, Pallas Foods is recalling Salamander Gourmet Food Co Sesame Seeds, product code PU300, due to concerns of potential contamination with moth larvae.  No, really.  The packet in question is pictured below.  The food giant has issued point-of-sale recall notices to be displayed in stores that were supplied with the implicated batch. So, if […]

10 years ago

Former Ireland and Lions captain, and general Irish legend, Paul O’Connell received a standing ovation on Question of Sport recently after handing out a sensational answer on Question of Sport. The teams were first asked to identify seven sportspeople and, from subsequent questions, their initials were placed in missing words. From just two letters out of 23, the […]

10 years ago

You guys should all be photographers. Instagram ones, anyway.  The sky was on form tonight and you guys stood up the the plate. And we are in awe! Check out some of the crazy amazing shots you all picked up on tonight… View this post on Instagram A post shared by BrBa 7-3-7 (@supermario737) on […]

10 years ago

2016 strikes again… A magistrate in Australia told a 16-year-old, after being sentenced for theft, that he should be more like rapper 50 Cent, and make an attempt to turn his life around. Magistrate Deen Potter likened the teen’s talent for sports to Fiddy?s rap prowess and suggested he use his skills to opt for a lifestyle change, free […]

10 years ago

Revenue officers have seized cannabis and cigarettes in two separate raids in Dublin. It followed a separate search on Tuesday, where Revenue’s Customs Officers discovered 11,000 cigarettes and over 12kg of tobacco in a house in Rush. Officers, with the help of detector dog Meg, seized more than €1m worth of herbal cannabis at a […]

10 years ago

Internationally famous hard rock band Guns N’ Roses are reportedly being tipped to headline a concert in Croke Park next summer. Singer Axl Rose and guitarist Slash played Coachella in the US in April in their first concert since 1993. The act are currently performing in front of stadiums across the pond and their tour has done so […]

10 years ago

The Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, and at least seven ministers found themselves forced to evacuate Government Buildings this afternoon, due to none other than a fire alam. The alarm, which kicked off in the Department of An Taoiseach, forced minsters and staff to leave the building on Merrion Street around midday. The eight evacuees had to gather at the corner of […]

10 years ago

Foil Arms & Hog are back with an excellent video on how to cover up being late to work. They manage to weasel their way out of every single situation possible, so that you, the watcher, will never be caught again. Get stuck into the video above, for some of the handiest tips you’ll ever, ever receive.  […]

10 years ago

About 400 new jobs are set to be created at Dublin Airport, with the opening of a new terminal-linked hotel. The DAA has announced plans for this, stating that new facility will be built adjacent to Terminal 2. The new terminal hotel will provide employment for 250 people, with an additional 150 new jobs being generated during the construction phase of the project. This […]

10 years ago

If you’re the sort of person who’s easily excited, prepare yourself, because these are bloody fantastic. Dublin Doughnut Company, one of the original doughnut haunts that are scattered around the city has only gone and done it again. And this time, it’s seasonal. First up on their killer new menu is Spookuloos, a spiced biscuit flavour […]

10 years ago

Stroll along South Anne Street on any given day and you’ll find three things. Coffee shops, burger joints and acres of flowers.  A beautiful street by all accounts, it’s always caught our eye. But walk along those red-brick paved streets these days and you’ll notice something slightly different as of late… A big blue door. […]

10 years ago

This poor little fox, named Cillian, arrived at a woman’s back door in Dundrum this weekend. The woman in question regularly feeds foxes that wander in to her garden, but she immediately noticed that Cillian needed help. Contacting the Kildare Animal Foundation Wildlife Unit immediately, they responded right away and arrived with a humane trap to catch the fox and […]

10 years ago

Rathmines boasts the perfect balance of proximity to town, while also being far enough away from town to escape the madness on weekends.  There are always, always deadly houses going up for rent, sale and shared rooms too – and we’ve picked out the best rooms that you can get your hands on right now. Get […]

10 years ago

Headaches come and headaches go, but it doesn’t stop them from being bloody annoying.  For those of you suffering from migraines, you know how unbearable they can be. But, do you know why they happen? And so frequently? Well, doctors have come up with an answer to explain. According to experts at the Migraine Association of […]

10 years ago

One of the original 90s boybands, Take That, are bringing their Wonderland Live tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on May 15, 2017 – and we’re unbelievably excited. The remaining three members Gary, Mark and Howard (sans Jason Orange and Robbie Williams)will perform some classic Take That hits as well as tracks from their upcoming new album Wonderland – due for release in […]

10 years ago

An Irish conman, using the alias Wesley O’Brien, tricked a Dublin woman, who understandably wishes to remain anonymous out of €1,500 this weekend – by pretending he was Conor McGregor’s childhood friend and claiming to be the nephew of Irish Billionaire Denis O’Brien. We have become aware of this story because of the Facebook status posted by the anonymous lady’s friend, Lauren Caffrey-Byrne. […]

10 years ago

Popular UK website The Lad Bible boasts over 16 million fans, and a worldwide audience.  However, it can sometimes be targeted to more of a UK audience – and may not necessarily be to everyone’s taste.  However, that’s all about to change. As, rival Irish site, An Buachaill Bible, is ready to cheer us up on […]

10 years ago

The Irish Coast Guard have located a missing jet-skier and his submerged craft, just north off Ireland’s Eye. A Howth lifeboat brought the unnamed man back to shore where an ambulance was waiting. He was wearing a life jacket and didn’t seem to have any serious injuries. The alert was raised around 3.30pm yesterday afternoon As the rescue operation was […]

10 years ago