Save your moolah, grab some chocolate, an oversized mug of steaming tea, and load up one of these beyond entertaining options.  Enjoy. 1. The Fundamentals Of Caring We love anything with Paul Rudd in it and The Fundamentals Of Caring is no exception. Starring the gorge Selena Gomez and Craig Roberts you’ll be in both tears and stitches […]

10 years ago

RTÉ has had some hilarious moments over the years, and we thought we’d take a moment to appreciate ’em. We all fuck up from time to time, but when it’s caught live on air there’s no escaping the immediate social media fallout. Here are the top seven telly fails that brought us all together to lol at our nation’s broadcaster. 1. The […]

10 years ago

The words “three bedroom penthouse duplex” do not even begin to describe number 40 Saunders House, IFSC, Dublin 1.  Oh no, this is so much more than a penthouse. This is a haven. A palace. A royal residence.  And we wanna move in right now.  Think of the selfies you could take with that lighting. Think […]

10 years ago

There is no shortage of grub in the Dundrum vicinity with Five Guys, Beeftro, Wagamama, Siam, Mao, Brickyard, The Port House and Nandos and loads more.  And now that Dundrum Town Centre’s new food court is set to open before Christmas there’ll be a whole lot more.  Check it: Chopped Poulet Bonne Femme – a rotisserie chicken restaurant  Kanoodle  […]

10 years ago

To celebrate the festive season Milanos is offering FREE ‘Snowball Dough Balls’ tomorrow on Tuesday, November 29.   Ahhhh. And what are Snowball Dough Balls you ask? Their regular famous Dough Balls but served with cinnamon, icing sugar and a vanilla cream dip. YUM. To receive some free Snowball Dough Balls say the magic words ‘Free Snowball Dough Balls […]

10 years ago

As if we didn’t love Dublin Fire Brigade enough. They’ve really gone and done it this time.  By delivering a wee baba this morning! <3  “Great start to Monday as our Tallaght fire eng with Sara, Bill, Geoff & NAS assisted mum with the delivery of a baby girl this morning.” Great start to Monday [&hellip;]

10 years ago

H&M have released their Christmas ad for 2016. Come Together was directed by Wes Anderson and stars Adrien Brody.  It’s such an aesthetic treat.  With some serious Grand Budapest Hotel vibes, we adore it! Espesh that ending.  READ NEXT:  Fleet Foxes Are Set To Play The Iveagh Gardens For An Outdoor Show

10 years ago

Some people consider sights of Coca-Cola’s Christmas truck as the very first signs of Christmas.  And today it appeared in Smithfield Square looking absolutely gorge!  The festive season just wouldn’t be the same without the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas trucks which first launched in 1995! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aoife Nic An Mháistir ???? (@aoifemasterson) on [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Last night was absolutely mental for Dublin’s emergency services.  With nearly 400 calls made to emergency services throughout the 24-hours on Saturday – between 250 and 300 of those calls were made last night alone.  Four units of Dublin Fire Brigade brought a fire at a school in Tallaght under control last night.  Some images from the school [&hellip;]

10 years ago

We all know Temple Bar, Stephen’s Green, O’Connell Street and Trinners – but what about the underground, the mysterious and the secret side of Dublin? We always try to highlight the best hidden gems in Dublin – we love finding them as much as we love sharing them with you all.  And this wonderful video by Discover Ireland [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Bray’s Katie Taylor won the first fight of her professional career against Poland’s Karina Kopinska in the SSE Arena at Wembley yesterday. And she absolutely knocked it flying out of the park.  It what could’ve been one of the most one-sided fights ever, Taylor demolished Kopinska in under five minutes. The ref stopped the fight 58 seconds into the third round naming [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Dublin mammy Christine Jordan posted this video to our Facebook page recently in search of a certain drummer. Their family were out for dinner a few weeks back and were heading back to their car when her daughter spotted this band and began to dance to the music.  Christine’s daughter Kelly has autism and when she [&hellip;]

10 years ago

“I first travelled to Dublin in 2014 with the sole ambition of going busking on Grafton Street.” Sam Brittain, an Australian musician, first came to Dublin two years ago in 2014.  But something made him stay.  It has been lovely to call Dublin home for the past little while. When I think about why I love [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Garda Superintendent Gerry Wall has made a fresh appeal for information in the investigation into the assault on Kym Owens (18) in Maynooth last Sunday. Kym remains in serious but stable condition after the horrifying attack at Moyglare Abbey housing estate. Gardaí wish to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of the housing estate or anyone [&hellip;]

10 years ago

It was announced this week that McDonald’s have signed a deal with WestJet, a Canadian airline. From December 1 passengers on WestJet flights will be offered complimentary McDonald’s McCafe coffee.  Take your day from good to great with #McCafeonWestJet. Available across our entire Boeing jet fleet as of Dec 1, 2016 pic.twitter.com/jPQyq4zkeL — WestJet (@WestJet) November [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former president and leader of the Communist revolution, has died aged 90, according to his brother, President Raul Castro.  “At 10:29 in the night, the chief commander of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz, died,” he said. During his time as president, Fidel Castro outlasted nine US presidents. He defied the US and built a [&hellip;]

10 years ago

We’ve been dying to get our hands on the new Terry’s Chocolate Orange McFlurry since we announced it last week.  It is a truly beautiful concept – perfectly whipped McFlurry ice cream, Terry’s Chocolate Orange pieces and dreamy Terry’s Chocolate Orange sauce.  Marvellous.  So I kindly volunteered to go out and buy some, and here’s what [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Think you have serious notions? Think again. Because a gin hotel is actually opening in London.  *squeals with glee* The Distillery Hotel will open on December 16 on Portobello Road in West London, with four entire floors dedicated to worshipping gin.  With a 400-litre gin still in the basement, you’ll never be without a deoch.  There’ll also be a ‘Ginstitute‘ (eh, the [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Father Ted will forever be our nation’s favourite and most-treasured television show.  From the shores of Craggy Island to Father Jack’s beloved pet brick – the show is ingrained in our memories and engraved on our hearts.  Pop the Cherry has regular stand up comedy nights for newbies (popping their comedy cherries) and experienced comedians alike.  And [&hellip;]

10 years ago

We’ve been sharing little snippets about Eatyard with you all for the last few weeks.  And we are beyond excited to now announce the first wave of vendors to grace the innovative street food market place.  The food market will be located at 9-10 South Richmond Street, beside The Bernard Shaw.  And the following tasty vendors will be kicking things off this Thursday. [&hellip;]

10 years ago

An Garda Síochána have been hitting the streets hard with checkpoints throughout the country.  And in the last few days they’ve found some pretty disturbing and unlawful practices.  Like this odd and dangerous screwdriver DIY: C/Point in Glenealy, Co. Wicklow. Screwdriver used as a holding pin and bald tyres pic.twitter.com/DIN2dyXYuo — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 22, [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Your health is your wealth.  And it’s important now, more than ever, to take care of it.  A lot of us go through recurring mad health kick binges, go overboard, burn out and go back to our usual bad health habits. Not this time, though. This time you’re gonna stick with it.  We want to make [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Two crashes on the M50 are causing chaos for commuters this morning.  Emergency services cleared one accident, while a second collision near Lucan added to delays further.  Yesterday’s Status Orange weather warning is still in place with some dense fog and ice in places adding to shitty road conditions.  DUBLIN Collision on off-ramp from M50 southbound [&hellip;]

10 years ago

“THIS is not ok and THIS needs to stop. The levels that were taken to conceal these puppies are shocking with most of them squashed into small containers with little or no space, no food, no water and without the correct paper work.” Dublin SPCA Last week 96 puppies were seized at Holyhead as part of Operation [&hellip;]

10 years ago

After a lengthy €13.7 million upgrade, the Phoenix Park Tunnel reopened this morning.  The tunnel, which was first built in 1877, was never used for daily passenger trains – until today.  The 6:14AM train from Newbridge travelled through the tunnel, into Connolly and, finally, into Grand Canal Dock.  The response so far has been fantastic – this will make life [&hellip;]

10 years ago

If it didn’t already feel like Christmas – it most certainly does now! The lights in the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre were turned on this evening, and they look so feckin’ pretty! Welcome back Christmas – you were greatly missed in this city.  The Christmas lights being switched on in St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre! [&hellip;]

10 years ago

If Black Mirror has taken over your life in recent times, then you’ll recognise this as an ad for the incredible show from the get-go.  Sure how could you forget that song?  Others, however, might see this as an actual ad for ‘Netflix Vista’ – wearable eye contacts with built-in Netlfix. The dream?  Someday perhaps…  We must [&hellip;]

10 years ago

An Garda Síochána are warning house hunters of a scam involving WhatsApp and rental sites, like Daft.ie. According to Independent.ie, Daft.ie have reported a number of incidents involving a gang who are taking advantage of people in search of rented accommodation online. The gang managed to gain access to adverts on Daft and alter them [&hellip;]

10 years ago

For some people, the first sign of Christmas is the big red Coca-Cola Christmas truck.  And it’s officially back having appeared last night on televisions around the world once again.  This ad turns 21-years-old (!!!) this Christmas but it’s as timeless and classic as ever – it gives us the warm and fuzzies every time.  When [&hellip;]

10 years ago

The Obama family have lived in the White House for nearly eight years now, but will soon be moving on out.  Whether the Trumps will actually move in or not has yet to be confirmed.  But we now know where the Obamas will be calling home in the new year.  Obama has long said that [&hellip;]

10 years ago

We told you last week that Wetherspoons Is Opening A New Pub In The City Centre – this one on Camden Street. But another Wetherspoons will also open on the Northside.  In a former church on Abbey Street, no less.  That’s right, another new JD Wetherspoon will be located at 12 Lower Abbey Street – right on the Luas line [&hellip;]

10 years ago

There’s nothing like a doorrrrty McDonald’s to soothe a hungover soul. And we’ll be needing plenty of them this Christmas period.  We’ve just had a gawk at their new Christmas menu and it looks incroyable.  For desert:  Terry’s Chocolate Orange McFlurry Yum.  Chocolatey Banoffee Pie  Double yum.  Spiced Cookie Latte  Is already available. Have you [&hellip;]

10 years ago

The opening of & Other Stories on Grafton Street has been HIGHLY anticipated.  Every time I stroll past I gawk in through the scaffolding to try and get a look at what is gonna be one of the coolest and most-covetable shops in Dublin.  *Drools* And we can now tell you when it’ll be *finally* opening! [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Is there anything we love more than hot chocolate at Christmas? Probably not.  Benoit’s Chocolate Factory are hosting a pop-up Hot Chocolate Bar in the Arnotts Festive Flavours Market this Christmas.  We’ve tasted it, and can assure you that it is some of the best damn hot chocolate we’ve ever tasted in our lives.  You can [&hellip;]

10 years ago

We noticed these ice sculptures sitting outside of Buswells Hotel this morning on our way into work. And, naturally, we were intrigued.  One bust says ‘Enda Kenny’ on it and the other says ‘Denis Naughten’.  The busts were originally sitting outside The Dáil first thing this morning… Min @DenisNaughten was spinning on @morningireland but he’s melting outside [&hellip;]

10 years ago

A man has died after being struck by a train at Coolmine station near Blanchardstown The incident happened at around 3pm today.  Services have been suspended and emergency services are currently at the scene.  Update: Major delays to Sligo/Maynooth/M3 Parkway services following serious incident near Coolmine, DB accepting valid rail tickets. — Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) November 14, 2016 [&hellip;]

10 years ago

The turning on of Grafton Street’s Christmas lights is a highly anticipated event every year.  And, naturally, everybody wants to be there. Unfortunately at last night’s Christmas light ceremony things took a turn for the worst, with an estimated 15,000 people in attendance, the event had to end early due to overcrowding.  The organisers, DublinTown, released [&hellip;]

10 years ago

A woman in her 30s was assaulted in Swords at approximately 6:45 this morning. According to Independent.ie, the incident happened on the R132 near Seatown Road as the woman was on her way to work. Gardaí have said that her attacker wore a grey hoodie and that they have no further description as this time. The woman [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Yes, we all love a good bargain. But could you go to these lengths just to get one? People queued for hours both yesterday and today in the freezing cold in Santry to get a look inside the Arnotts Warehouse where they were having a major Christmas sale.  Currently in the middle of the queue for [&hellip;]

10 years ago

We love finding something new and original just as much as the next fella. And The Blue Elephant is exactly that. Based in Clonsilla, their aim is to bring something new and tasty to the area, expanding the local tastes.  A great addition to Dublin North’s foodie scene and just a stone’s throw from Blanch! The interior [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Instagram have announced a major update to Instagram Stories with three brand-new features.  This’ll be the biggest update to Instagram’s Snapchat-like platform since it launched in August.  And these new features are actually pretty cool! 1. @ mentions  You can now tag people in your Instagram stories using @________ . This is great for when your [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Yesterday we told you about this incredible gin advent calendar.  Today we bring you the gin bauble. Doesn’t that just have such a lovely ring to it? Hang these gin-filled Christmas baubles on your tree so that a drink is never out of reach – the dream. Christmas 2016 is shaping up to be VERY [&hellip;]

10 years ago

This video has been doing the rounds on Facebook since yesterday. And it is absolutely hilarious. It was part of Tesco’s 2007 Christmas ad campaign and features The Spice Girls doing their Christmas shopping in the store.  Bring back our girls. Credit: The Spice Girls on Facebook READ NEXT: 7 Ridiculously Gorgeous Cocktails To Order In [&hellip;]

10 years ago

This beautiful Victorian house at 2640 Steiner Street, San Francisco has just been bought by an anonymous buyer for $4 million. The house was made famous when Mrs Doubtfire was filmed here.  And when Robin Williams sadly passed away it became a shrine to one of the world’s favourite classic movies.  The previous owners were said [&hellip;]

10 years ago

There are fewer things in life more satisfying than making your own soup from scratch.  And what better time of the year to eat/drink soup than in the colder, winter months? That’s why we’ve compiled this list of some easy YouTube cooking tutorials – all of them soup recipes. There’s something for everyone… 1. Vegan [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Nightmare. The ever-controversial and terrifyingly-opinionated Katie Hopkins appeared on The Late Late Show last night.  In the lead-up to her going on the show with Ryan Tubs, RTÉ received over 1,300 complaints against the English TV personality.  The show went ahead… but people are not one bit happy about the shit she was stirring. If you didn’t [&hellip;]

10 years ago

There was outrage during the week when Toblerone unveiled their newly shaped bar.  People we upset, disgusted and confused.  But now they seem to be getting over it, and on with it, finding new cool ways to use the bar in everyday life.  Like this: The new Toblerone makes for a nice device stand pic.twitter.com/T1okTEo9fP [&hellip;]

10 years ago

McDonald’s McCafés in Italy are now serving ‘Sweety con Nutella’. And it looks like the stuff of dreams. It’s shaped like a burger. It looks like a burger. But it’s pure Nutella goodness. It looks like it’ll taste like a Nutella brioche.  The dream. We’d eat these for days. READ NEXT: 7 Slick Christmas Jobs That Are Up For Grabs [&hellip;]

10 years ago

It’s no secret that driving in the winter is trickier than during the rest of the year. It’s getting darker earlier and staying darker in the mornings so visibility is restricted. And as temperatures drop there’s risk of ice on the roads.  Not only that, but with strong winds and stormy weather comes natural obstructions – [&hellip;]

10 years ago

While we were blessed with a dry day yesterday, and even some sunshine, today is an utterly different story.  According to Met Éireann, we will be seeing heavy rain this afternoon and into the evening, while this morning will remain dry and bright.  Winds will become “strong and gusty” later too – great.  The rain will [&hellip;]

10 years ago