If you didn’t manage to make it to the Bray Air Display today, prepare to feel bad. Below you’ll see a selection of images captured by people who attended the air show, which was estimated to have drawn a crowd of 80,000. While skies were overcast, it didn’t dampen the spirits of these spectators. Another […]

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This picture taken in Bray this afternoon has gone a long way to prove romance is not dead. And that it’s just as deliciously cheesy as ever. Snapped at the Bray Air Display, the photo below shows a proposal by a man named Noel to his beloved Ciara via an airplane banner. This whole thing […]

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Dublin2020 is Dublin’s campaign to host the European Capital of Culture in 2020. The European Capital of Culture is set to be hosted by Ireland and Croatia in 2020, but with Galway, Limerick and the south-east also competing for the coveted title, Dublin needs to pull together if it’s to succeed. While 2020 seems like […]

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The families affected by the Berkeley tragedy have seen massive support from the public who, through multiple efforts to fundraise for the cause, have managed to raise donations up to €380,000. The funds, which were primarily raised by Irish Immigration Pastoral Center, will go towards helping the families who were injured by the Berkeley tragedy, […]

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Watch the video above for a taste of what’s in store for attendees of today’s Bray Air Display. Posted by An Cosantóir, Ireland’s official defence forces magazine, the video shows footage of PC9 pilots practicing for today’s show. It’s wildly impressive and pretty dizzying stuff. To experience the aerobatics in real life, the show starts […]

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In a turn of events that seems somehow incredibly Irish, Bus Éireann has bought four new buses supposedly worth €2.4 million that are too long for their scheduled routes. The ‘Super’ coaches are due to service the route from Cavan to Dublin, via Kells and Navan, as of next month. Navan locals claim the new […]

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This guy has demonstrated some primo photoshopping skills with these pictures of historical Dublin blended with the city as it is today. The historical black and white pictures can be seen contrasting with the colourful modern day Dublin in the pictures below. Take a gander just to see how much the city has changed over […]

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Okay, we may not have used one of these in the past 15 years, but a part of us still finds it hard to accept that they’re going away. Snapped in Dublin’s city centre today, workers for Eircom can be seen in the picture below removing quite a few telephone boxes. Are we the only […]

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Apparently, this was the name of a Dublin laundry business in the early 20th century and we must say it looks decidedly dodgy by modern standards. Posted by the Old Pics Archive on Twitter earlier today, the picture shows a van owned by the Swastika Laundry with an actual swastika painted on the side. Now […]

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Paschal Donohoe TD announced yesterday that the government will invest €1,000,000 to further the expansion of the Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes scheme in Dublin. Welcomed by Dublin City Council, the expansion would see the dublinbikes scheme providing improved linkages between Grangegorman Campus and the city centre. More than 60,000 people have subscribed to the scheme since […]

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Three members of an Irish family have received suspended sentences after causing €2,500 worth of damages to The Killarney Hotel at a Confirmation celebration. The Mallow family – Patrick Dinan (40) and his wife Mary Dinan (42), and his sister, Mary Ann Dinan (22) – all pleaded guilty to violent disorder at the (then named) […]

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A recently founded start-up is allowing people to avoid holiday expenses by facilitating language practice. GoCambio, a Cork-based company, allows travellers to find hosts in their destination of choice. Their aim is pretty simple: they want travellers and hosts to save money on food, board and tuition fees while helping them connect with new people […]

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The Tralee Circuit Criminal Court have just adjourned the case of a man who tried to resist arrest by removing his clothes and smearing himself in butter. The two gardaí who attempted the arrest had received word of a domestic disturbance at the house of Mr Michael Rooney at his home in Listowel on October […]

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Planes were spotted flying in formation over Dublin today and it was a cause of alarm for some. Am currently seeing a plane being escorted over Dublin flanked by 4 military planes. Anyone else??? pic.twitter.com/qDrlGM4ydW — S H A N E (@ItsGillen) July 17, 2015 Thankfully, no one need worry. The planes were simply practicing […]

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Take a look below for a couple of pictures taken of a thoroughly clogged Grand Canal. Weirdly enough, it looks so sick that it’s actually become kind of visually interesting. Maybe it’s the resemblance to the slime that used to get poured on grown-ups during 1990s TV shows, or maybe it’s a throwback to the […]

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A survey released yesterday has found that 75% of Irish adults consider themselves highly satisfied with their lives. The survey was conducted by the Central Statistics Office, as part of its Quarterly National Household Survey on volunteering and wellbeing. The study showed that four out of every five adults viewed the things that they did […]

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So, in the picture below you’ll see a couple of Irish lads who attended a pool party in Las Vegas and it’s fair to say that they stick out like sore thumbs. Posted on Wexford Hub, we don’t expect you’ll have much trouble spotting the two guys. This picture just seems to confirm the comedian […]

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Ah, Tipp: the very name bespeaks excellence, the pinnacle of what our lush country has to offer. If you want to see the real Ireland, you have to visit Tipperary. Here are the things Tipperary has that you simply won’t get in Dublin, or as one of my secondary school classmates referred to the city, […]

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A serious accident took place on Merchants Quay this morning and has left the road closed. A pedestrian in his 20s was struck by an articulated truck on the road just before 7am this morning and has been left in a critical condition. Following the incident, Gardaí have put road diversions in place, which you […]

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The rail strike business this morning was an absolute pain in the arse. Even if you didn’t have to get a train to work this morning, you were probably held up in slow-moving traffic from all the excess cars. But the rail strike worked in somebody’s favour at least, as you’ll see in the Vine […]

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This Irish jokester is at it again. If you haven’t come across the ever brilliant Sir Michael before, he’s the guy who made these hilarious posters and challenged Lance Armstrong to a race. Now it seems he’s not trying to make you laugh anymore, but inspire you with a series of motivational posters. However, they […]

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There is a stand-off now taking place near Cashel Road in Crumlin between Gardaí and a man in house, causing roads to be closed. According to a report from The Sunday World, it’s believed that the man is armed and that he is resisting Gardaí, after they attempted to serve him with a warrant. A […]

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Now for your daily dose of food porn, behold the Salted Caramel Oreo Skillet Cookie. Posted on the brilliant food blog Annie’s Noms, the hugely indulgent treat (but definitely not overindulgent, because it’s too perfect) combines everything in this world that’s beautiful takes just 30 minutes to prepare. Gaze upon its beauty. Pic: Annie’s Noms […]

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Gardaí have revealed that they will be leaving ‘bait bikes’ around the city in order to catch bicycle thieves. The new move will combat the rising problem in Dublin, with bike theft in the capital increasing an incredible 167% since the introduction of the bike to work scheme in 2009. Having been trialled earlier in […]

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Facebook has announced that they will be notifying their users if their account is being spied upon. This development has come about because of suspicions by the website that a malicious attacker working for a nation-state has been targeting Facebook users. Alex Stamos, the Chief Security Officer at Facebook, explained the move, While we have […]

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As if Irish rugby fans weren’t feeling emotional enough at the moment, Patrick ‘Rala’ O’Reilly finally hung up his boots today. Recently profiled by ITV, the bagman was a legend behind the scenes of Irish rugby for the past 20 years and now he’s leaving it all behind. To honour him, Irish Rugby TV have […]

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This country can’t get enough of Chris O’Dowd. A recent syrvey has shown that the Roscommon man is the Irish male’s ideal best buddy, he recently charmed the nation when he appeared on last Friday night’s Graham Norton Show for one of the greatest Red Chair stories ever, and tonight he’s making an appearance on […]

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Well, these are pretty cringe-worthy. The Dublin-based YouTube channel Facts. has uploaded yet another brilliant video, and this time they’re reviewing the worst Irish accents in movie history. The offenders include Tom Cruise, Sean Connery, and obviously Gerard Butler (the nation never quite recovered from that one). Listen to your accent being mangled in the […]

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You mightn’t have noticed, but we’re fans of snacks of the filthy variety. We don’t know much about this mysterious new deli and donut spot, but we do know that Aungier Danger’s donuts must be tried this week, because they look absolutely savage. Have a look at the new place below. View this post on […]

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Paddy Power are up to their old tricks. Recently, they put up this poster to piss off the English, but this time around they’ve erected a statue in Cardiff in honour of the absolute fecking Irish legend that is Paul O’Connell. Have a look at it below. We’ve erected a statue of Irish legend, Paul […]

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Sminky Shorts are back yet again with another hilarious animated short. Last week saw these two Irish buffalos encounter a French cock, while this week they’ve come across an Argentine puma who’s out for blood… and it’s gas craic altogether. Check it out above. READ NEXT: €8.25 For A Bottle Of Water And A Popcorn […]

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One of Ireland’s favourite comedy acts, Foil, Arms and Hog, are back with this latest skit about Freshers Week. While they used to post videos on YouTube regularly, this is the first they’ve released in a while, having had a busy few months with their live shows. Take a look at their brilliant new sketch […]

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It appears Ireland’s reputation for being a rip-off is well deserved. In the past few weeks we’ve seen a Dublin café charge €21.56 for a salad and a lemonade, a €4 cup of tea, and now this. Have a look at this receipt that one Irish person received after their trip to see The Martian. […]

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Ah, The Late Late Toy Show. For Irish people everyone, it’s the highlight of the festive season. As a child, it was all a dream to be on the show and get to play with the actual mountain of toys just lying all over the shop. In fact, it’s still a dream to get on […]

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Here’s yet another reason to love the man that most Irish men want as a best friend. While promoting his new movie The Program on The Graham Norton Show last night, Chris O’Dowd heard an incredibly familiar story from a young Irish lad sitting in the Red Chair… Did the poor storyteller get tossed from […]

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There isn’t much to say here… but wow. Tourism site Visit Dublin’s new video takes you on a whirlwind tour of Dublin, showcasing the natural beauty of the county and the vitality of the city itself. It’s actually kinda breathtaking. If we didn’t already live in Dublin, we’d be like… Be sure to check out […]

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There’s an awful nip in it these times, according to friendly neighbours around the country today. But just because the temperature’s dropping, that doesn’t mean you have to go into hibernation under your duvet on your precious few days off. Get out there and make the most of the next few days with these indoor […]

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It’s finally Friday and after a long week, we’re perfectly entitled to treat ourselves. With the temperatures dropping, it’s time for a little bit of comfort food. Check out some of our definitive lists to inspire your meal choices this weekend. 1. Here’s Some Friday Lunchspiration – 12 Incredible Dishes You Should Be Eating In […]

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Rats stealing big pieces of food are so hot right now. First there was Pizza Rat, but now Burrito Rat has arrived on the scene. Uploaded by Justin Barad to Youtube, he commented on the video of this intrepid vermin, A rat discovers a rare bounty as a forlorn straphanger on the New York City […]

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So it appears if you put a camera in front of an Irish person and ask them about sex, they will get awkward. Uploaded by Facts., watch these lads try to talk about women’s sex toys without blushing. READ NEXT: 11 Things You Quickly Realise When You Become A Dublin Cyclist

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The brilliant Martin’s Life is back with a new video about today’s rugby match. Genius stuff, as always. READ NEXT: The Craic, Costumes And Camaraderie In Cardiff Looks Absolutely Class

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We honestly can’t offer an explanation for this, just accept that it happened. READ NEXT: 8 Easy And FILTHY Sandwiches To Make When You’re Seriously Hungover

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If you’ve found yourself with a vicious hangover today, know that you’re not alone. We’ve decided to help take the edge off your pain with this handy list of absolutely savage sandwiches, that have the added advantage of just taking a few minutes to prepare. Have a look at our selection below and prepare to […]

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The brilliant Sminky Shorts are back with their latest video celebrating today’s rugby. Watch the video above as these two Irish buffalos encounter a French rooster, although they’re fairly insistent he’s a cock… READ NEXT: Move Over 3-In-1s, The ‘Munchy Box’ Has Arrived And It’s Absolutely FILTHY

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Dustin is not just a turkey, a puppet, and a childhood hero to Irish 20-somethings everywhere: he’s also the quintessential Dub. The star of Den TV appeared in this video to make his case for Dublin, in the hope that the capital will win its bid for European Capital of Culture in 2020. And he […]

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The Irish fast food experience has just been taken to the next level. First there was the 3-in-1 (which some hated and others adored). Then there were spice bags. Now, there’s a whole new paradigm shift in eating shit: the ‘munchy box’. The munchy box (or ‘mega spice box’ as it’s also known) originated in […]

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Rugby seems inescapable at the moment, which is obviously brilliant if you love the sport, but not so much if you don’t. For those of you who’re looking for distractions of the non-rugby variety this weekend – that don’t require alcohol either – we’ve got you covered. Have a gander at our suggestions below. 1. […]

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Oh Gardaí, you try to look all tough, but you’re big softies at heart. The nation celebrated Ireland’s win last night (like all those revellers on Camden Street), and the city of Limerick was no exception. Take a look at the video above, where passing Gardaí treated Irish fans to a blast of ‘Put ‘Em […]

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Well, this is impressive. Uploaded by YogaHub to their Facebook page, the video follows this young lady as she demonstrates mad meditation skills in various different spots around Dublin, including on the Ha’ Penny Bridge, in front of the Spire, and on the dance floor of Copper’s at 3am. The most incredible part is that […]

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Here’s your chance to win an Irish sporting legend’s boots and help support charity. The footwear in question was worn by BOD himself from Ireland’s famous Rugby World Cup win over Australia. The competition is being organised by the Solas Project, a charity based in South Inner City Dublin who are dedicated to making an […]

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