Big Daft Punk fan?  Well then, you’re in luck, as super fans around the world feel like they’ve cracked the elusive duo’s code as to where they’re touring next year.  Any dedicated follower of the French electronic act will tell you that they only do world tours in years ending in the number seven, i.e. 1997, 2007 […]

10 years ago

Into hugs? Yes. Into big gatherings of love? Sure. And looking to receive a life-changing embrace from a tiny Indian woman?  Always. …then you should definitely read on. You may have noticed posters around Dublin as of late like so: And if you haven’t, you’ll definitely notice them on your walk home from now on. The story behind […]

10 years ago

So, yesterday we (unwillingly) became knowledgeable to the fact that the horrifying Darnsdale Clown was alive and well in the suburbs of Dublin. Is was, in fact, this very picture that set us, and the whole of Ireland, off on a tangent – basically confirming to anyone with coulrophobia that the apocalypse was coming and the end is nigh.  […]

10 years ago

If you live, work or meander around the Dáil daily, then you’ll surely be somewhat used to the sounds of protests, shouting and the occasional objection. But, usually, these bellows hail from the voices of adults. But not today. Today sees the vast majority of St Mochta’s National School of Clonsilla, Dublin 15‘s students and parents standing outside the […]

10 years ago

Ireland’s literary sweetheart, Ms. Marian Keyes, has been a household name pretty much ever since she put pet to paper – all because of her real stories, real experiences and really quick wit. So what does the woman who’s got it all and then some do with her spare time? Why, team up with non-governmental organisation Amnesty […]

10 years ago

For those of you who believe that Twitter is full of madness and serious nonsense, this is the breath of fresh air you’ve been waiting for.  The An Garda Síochána Twitter profile has, since its inception in May 2011, been surpassing expectations, surprising the masses and even spreading joy to the people of Ireland and beyond […]

10 years ago

It’s no secret that Dublin’s housing scene could make even the most seasoned of house hunters quake in their best shoes (all to impress their prospective landlord, of course). But while some of the properties on offer are less than desirable to say the least, some are rather beautiful. Albeit at a price. This unbelievable set up will set you […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 1 steak (try ribeye or sirloin, whatever is to your taste) 2 – 3 tablespoons of mixed peppercorns A knob of butter 1 shallot, minced A generous splash of brandy 1 cup of beef stock 1/8 cup of cooking cream (or less or more, depending on your taste) Salt, to taste Want an easy, […]

10 years ago

Midweek slump got you down? Look no further than Netflix to sort your weary head out.  For those of you who want to chill out to a good watch, but also want to learn something along the way, we’ve got just the thing for you.  Look at this lovely list of deadly documentaries. 1. How To Survive A […]

10 years ago

Food prep is the conscience that sits on our shoulder every Sunday night… We know that later us will thank us for doing it, but current us is too preoccupied with the €4 packet of biscuits we just bought ourselves for dinner. Let us let you in on a little secret: food prep isn’t as scary and […]

10 years ago

The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are endless – so instead of rustling up the classic burger and slightly burnt sausages combination of a barbecue, why not swap it for a classy Mediterranean-themed affair?  A loaded charcuterie board, juicy white fish, and sweet fresh fruit are just a few of the highlights. But, the best bit? Many of the items can […]

10 years ago

San Sebastián is a tiny resort town on the Bay of Biscay, hidden away in the mountainous region of the Basque Country – and it’s the foodie haven you’ve all been waiting for.  San Sebastián boasts the best of the best – and it’s also the newest spot to hit on your bucket list.  Here’s why… 1. San Sebastián has more Michelin […]

10 years ago

Listed below are 11 things that one could potentially do to a friend who has happened to leave their Facebook opened and unattended. Of course we’d never endorse this kind of thing – and you wouldn’t be interested in this sort of carry on, would you? Thought as much. 1. Change their name This can go […]

10 years ago

Ah, breakfast foods.  The healthiest of them all, by far, has to be porridge. Porridge has quite literally dozens of benefits – the major one being that it’s one of the only breakfasts that actually fills you up until lunch, while still tasting deadly.  Also, the list of possibilities is totally and completely endless when it comes to tastes, toppings and flavours […]

10 years ago

So apparently, three out of every four mums will have two to three nights out over the Christmas season – thus creating a phenomenal mini-economy for the teenagers of Ireland. And according to parenting website MummyPages.ie it was that found that almost half of parents (46%) paid their babysitter an hourly rate of €10 – not bad for sitting around […]

10 years ago

Being one in a family of many can be tough on a kid. Sharing attention and constant pressure to be on top would make anyone want to take the other parties down. Absolutely every single one of us have dealt, and been dealt pure and utter rubbish over the years to our siblings, just because. […]

10 years ago

Call us crazy, but we think you guys liked our last Irish piece. So, we decided to treat you to a second instalment of 18 more words the Irish language has, that the English language needs. Doesn’t matter if you love Irish, loathe Irish, or have never heard Irish – we certainly have a word […]

10 years ago

Who isn’t a fan of mulled wine? If there is someone who isn’t, we want to know how, why and could they pass on their share to us please. Until then, get stuck into the beautiful mulled wines of the city. One-by-one. Go onnnn. Treat yo’self.  1. Fallon & Byrne This food haven has it all.  […]

10 years ago

America’s sweethearts Fleet Foxes are set to return to Emerald Isle for their first Irish show in six years for a show at Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens on Friday July 14. They haven’t played over here since June ’11, when they graced the Marquee in Cork, and their last Dublin show was back in ’09, in Vicar Street.  And what’s the best bit about […]

10 years ago

Oh, Michael O’Leary, you’re killing us… Ryanair, just today, has launched a huge Cyber Monday sale with up to 20% off 10 million seats on the Ryanair website.  As part of the eight-day ‘Cyber Week’ campaign, these discounted seats can be used to travel from just December to March, and must be booked by midnight tonight.  The cheap flights can only be booked through the Ryanair website and spokesperson Robin Kiely has revealed […]

10 years ago

Sometimes you come across videos that just make you well up because people are so great.  (And no, it’s nothing to do with it being Monday morning and us being wildly emotional anyway.) Check out these three superstars from the Centre for Deaf studies in Trinity College, signing an interpretation of Santa Claus is Coming to Town, […]

10 years ago

Every so often we get sent in videos that make us fall in love with the city all over again. This is one of those videos.  Check out the unbelievable tekkers of two lads, Paul Mahon and Donnacha Carroll and musical genius Rachael Boyd, who put together this deadly video of one of everyone’s favourite seaside towns.  […]

10 years ago

Been dying for a good table quiz as of late? Then look no further than this deadly looking Film And Television Table Quiz located in The Grand Social. The quiz is being hosted by the good people at Dublin Roller Derby, who’re into the quizzes themselves. Everything kicks off tomorrow at 7pm, with teams of minimum two people and […]

10 years ago

Scottish politician, Nicola Sturgeon is set to meet business and political leaders in Dublin as she looks to strengthen links between Scotland and Ireland, after the shock of the Brexit vote. Scotland’s First Minister is touching down in Dublin over two days this week where she will address the Seanad as well as collecting an honorary patronage from Trinity College. […]

10 years ago

A showcase of Irish innovations of the future at Enterprise Ireland’s Big Ideas event will be held at Dublin’s Helix today, meaning that traffic heading north of the city this morning will be decidedly heavier.  Researchers and investors from all over will gather for this showcase, located on Dublin City University’s campus.  The day-long event will be […]

10 years ago

Temple Bar was deemed completely redundant last night as Palmeiras supporters took to the streets to chant and sing praise for their beloved squad.  The São Paulo team had just won their first Brazilian championship for 22 years. And it was certainly met with ample praise… Unbelievable stuff! And a massive thank you to Ciaran Carroll for the video.  […]

10 years ago

An Gardaí Síochána have seized a bag of cash in excess of €60,000, as well as documentation and mobile phones today in west Dublin. Officers of the C.A.B. seize cash during a planned search operation in Dublin yesterday targeting organised crime – https://t.co/YmP6UxFhj1 pic.twitter.com/6DEgENjVPr — Garda Info (@gardainfo) November 25, 2016 No arrests have been made as of yet. […]

10 years ago

You’ve done it again, Irish tweeting public.  You’re making our job super easy and giving us an awful lot to work with. G’people yourselves.  Have a gander at this week’s instalment of great craic individuals. 1. #TBT Thinking about the time the guards had to redirect traffic on the Belgard Road cos McDonald’s was doing […]

10 years ago

We hate to be the bearers of bad news, buuuuut tonight is going to be a bloody cold one.  And while we plan on sticking firmly to a schedule of bed and telly, we should warn you more exciting folk of a terribly chilly spell.  According to Met Éireann: Tonight will continue dry with some […]

10 years ago

Europa.eu has both frightened us to our very core, and made us feel like we’re back where we started from.  Reports from a new Eurobarometer poll show that 21% of Irish (and 27% of EU respondents) think that having sexual intercourse without consent is acceptable in certain situations.  The report goes on to say: Eleven percent of Irish […]

10 years ago

It’s a Christmas miracle! Wine worshippers at The Exchequer Bar, Ranelagh, are being offered the chance to order a bottle of water during dinner and will be given a bottle of wine, thus turning water in to wine.  Meaning you can trick yourself into thinking you’re being healthy, while also indulging in a tipple or five […]

10 years ago

Is this the most clever marketing tool yet? We think so, and we hope it’ll catch on. Bang Bang, the quaint little café of dreams in Phibsborough, have posted about their distaste when it comes to all of the Black Friday nonsense, and are rewarding their customers for thinking the same. That, in its entirety says: […]

10 years ago

So, Thanksgiving is over, and we’ve finally figured out what we’re thankful for – Black bloody Friday. Prices are slashed EVERYWHERE, and our Christmas shopping is pretty much sorted! We’ve had a browse through the internet and figured out what exactly is worth the money, and what is just a pile of rubbish – just […]

10 years ago

Lufthansa flights are being grounded once more today, as a direct result of an ongoing strike by their pilots. Today’s disruption will see a further eight services cancelled in and out of Dublin airport. This is the pilots’ 14th strike action over two-and-a-half-years (April ’14) in a row over increased pay. The Cockpit Union said the airline has been posting […]

10 years ago

Conor, Conor, Conor… He’s a wild one, so he is. And with his track record, he sort of deserves to be.  Well, we think so anyway. But his most recent Instagram post takes the biscuit.  Check this out for boldness. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Nov […]

10 years ago

Black Friday is the mildly terrifying but wildly exciting sales day of the year – with marathon shoppers elbowing each other out of the way for some serious deals.  Most shops have some kind of deal on for the day that’s in it – but here is a starting round-up of some of the online shops and […]

10 years ago

It seems the whole world has lost it a little this Black Friday – but we’re certainly not complaining.  One of the punters adding to the insanity is deadly festival The Beatyard – who are selling three tickets for the price of one for their super festival. Are they mad?! Thinking of going?  May as […]

10 years ago

President Michael D. Higgins hosted a reception for the members of the Transgender Equality Network Ireland last night.  In his speech, the President reflected on the changes in Ireland in relation to the vindication of the rights of LGBTI people, paying tribute to those who campaigned in favour of those rights over many years. In his speech […]

10 years ago

Stop the lights, we’ve found the treat you need. After a long day, we’ve found ourselves, in recent times, that we’ve been wanting both a hot chocolate and a stiff drink – and finally, we’ve found the perfect amalgamation of the two.  Behold, the Boozy Hot Coco from Zozimus.  Holy heck. Meet you there later? READ […]

10 years ago

The sweetest story of the year? We think so.  Specsavers and Third Age have just announced that 94-year-old Dubliner Moya Connelly, who completed her Junior Certificate at the age of 92, has won the title of Grandparent of the Year 2016.  The grandmother of five, who was nominated by her 18-year-old granddaughter Hannah Connelly, beat stiff competition from hundreds […]

10 years ago

And you just thought you’d seen it all… Bread & Bones are having a Mary Black Friday Sale tomorrow, and it may be the best thing we’ve heard all year.   They’ll be playing Mary Black tunes sporadically throughout the day and if you’re in here at the time, and run up to pay your bill before the songs over […]

10 years ago

A little Irish boy has written a note to Iarnród Éireann, begging the company to continue running their Sligo to Dublin service, a service which is regularly used by his sick mum. Six-year-old, Darragh Walsh, from Sligo, had read in local paper, the Sligo Champion, about the potential closure of the Sligo to Dublin route, and was quite distressed to learn this fact […]

10 years ago

A Catholic Church diocese in Scotland has recently unveiled what it believes to be the first Mass and confession finder app. Yes, let’s just let that sink in. A confessional. Finder. App.  Using similar technology to everyone’s favourite dating hook-up app, Tinder, it guides the sinner from their current location to the nearest church, offering confession or celebrating mass. Ideal for […]

10 years ago

A number of flights to and from Dublin Airport have been cancelled today due to the Lufthansa pilots’ strike. Four flights that were previously scheduled to depart from Dublin Airport have been affected, as well as another four flights scheduled to arrive into Dublin Airport. The strike itself, was called for by the pilots union Cockpit (VC), and is the […]

10 years ago

Tourism Ireland‘s latest film ‘Dublin – Tales of the Unexpected’ highlights some of the best, quirkiest, lesser known things about our fair city.  The one-minute-six-second clip reminds Dubliners and visitors that the city has so much more to do and see than you might think, including the Irish Rock N Roll Museum, the ghost at Marsh’s Library and the National Leprechaun Museum. […]

10 years ago

Oh, Irish politics. It seems like there’s another day, another maddening story. Today involves no story, just a picture. A picture we should all have framed and/or wallpapered in all of our houses. Behlow – John Burton laying down some sick beats in da Dáil.  DJ Burton in da house. @joanburton #oireachtas #joanburton #Dail @JOEdotie […]

10 years ago

While An Garda Síochána‘s Twitter page can sometimes be one of fun, joy and merriment – it can also be a dark place of warnings and alerts to what is really going on around you. It has the ability to scare even the most dangerous of drivers into slowing down and copping on. One glance, and […]

10 years ago

The Graham Norton Show line-up is here, and it’s making us pretty excited to get into our pyjamas and be in bed by 10pm! This week, everybody’s absolute favourite actor Tom Hanks will be sitting on the couch, promoting his new film Sully. Joining Hanks will be actress Gemma Arterton. She’s playing Joan of Arc in the play Saint Joan, which is running from December 9 […]

10 years ago

Everyone’s favourite Facebook page, The Late Late Toy Show Drinking Game, is enjoying its time to shine as of late, with its latest edition of rules being printed out – just in time for the big show on Friday, December 2.  Just as you’d expect, there’s a rule to drink every time ‘there’s one for […]

10 years ago

Penneys are absolutely nailing it right now.  Their new stock for winter is absolutely beautiful. From men’s fashion to Christmas decorations to sparkly everything.  Check it all out for yourself… 1. This gorge pyjama set View this post on Instagram A post shared by Primark (@primark) on Nov 18, 2016 at 12:02pm PST 2. These […]

10 years ago