This is just stupid. 18-year-old Lee de Paauw from Queensland was putting the moves on a British backpacker on a night out, and what’s the best way to impress the ladies? Jump into a river infested with crocodiles of course. His theory that crocodiles are more likely to attack tourists and not Australians proved false (oddly […]

9 years ago

Some delightful news of a Monday. Are you on the hunt for a new job? Then this is sure to brighten up your week. Tech company eshopworld has announced the creation of 250 new jobs over the next three years. The expansion will bring employment at the company to almost 400 by 2019, the majority […]

9 years ago

This is the longest hair we’ve ever seen. It’s a serious statement these days to be sporting waist length hair, Vanessa Hudgens recently stepped out with Rapunzel inspired hair and we got all the feels. Waist length is one thing, how would you feel about rocking the floor length look? Latvian Aliaa More has been growing her […]

9 years ago

Science. We love everything about cheese… the color, the texture, the smell, EVERYTHING. As our beloved Monica from Friends once brilliantly suggested, if we could live in a house made of cheese… life would be great. via GIPHY Well, the dream is one step closer thanks to a team of scientists at University College Cork. Encouraged by […]

9 years ago

He’s joining the cast of Hollyoaks. There’s good news for fans of 90’s heartthrob Adam Rickett today, the ex-corrie star who played the part of ‘Nick Tilsley” on the cobbles for years, is returning to our screens on Hollyoaks. He’s been cast Nancy’s ex-boyfriend ‘Kyle’ who is living with multiple sclerosis. The Channel 4 show announced […]

9 years ago

It’s the wall that keeps on giving. The Mexico/US border wall that Donald Trump promised has been the subject of much derision across the globe. Well, it all got a touch more hilarious overnight when Fox News tweeted an image that people simply couldn’t believe. Border wall requirements. pic.twitter.com/AFYG0s5pCS — Fox News (@FoxNews) March […]

9 years ago

Don’t get too excited the buses are in Singapore, but still a GREAT idea. The joys of the early morning commute… sharp elbows, screaming children and from time to time there’s the odd whiff to contend with. Let’s be honest, buses can get smelly. via GIPHY In Singapore, they’ve introduced a ‘signature scent’ to tackle […]

9 years ago

Binge watching is about to get a WHOLE lot easier. Have you ever been six or seven episodes deep when Netflix asks you the dreaded question ‘Are you still watching’? Yes… we’re still watching and STOP JUDGING US. Perhaps the streaming site is feeling a tad guilty, as they’re currently trialling something that could make […]

9 years ago

There is an impending levy on fizzy drinks – and it’s already proving pretty divisive. On one hand, and with Ireland’s childhood obesity rate sprillaling, the arrival of the so-called sugar tax will force us to take a cold, hard look at our diets – and that’s something to applaud. On the other hand, however, not only […]

9 years ago

Horses may be taking center stage at Cheltenham but just WAIT till you see these dogs. Normally the dogs involved in racing are greyhounds or whippets, dogs with long legs and sleek bodies. Well, did you know that corgi races are an actual thing? Yes, the little dogs that have no legs and love chilling […]

9 years ago

“Yes, I have met the Queen”. Eh… haven’t we all Vicky? Okay, not so much. The cover start for April’s edition of InStyle magazine is dishing the dirt, not to us stuffy grown up journalists but to adorable five-year-old girls, who actually always ask the best questions anyway. They’re getting down and dirty with Victoria […]

9 years ago

We’ve fallen into a deep chasm filled with dodgy headbands and slouch socks. Ireland is firmly on the health and fitness bandwagon these days and we also LOVE a good throwback, so what better way to combine our two favourite things than to sit around all day and google old workout videos from the Eighties […]

9 years ago

The sun is shining and we’re all feeling delightful pumped. Okay… slight exaggeration, there was one and a half days of sunshine this month, but it has reminded us that summer is just around the corner. As terrifying as it sounds, it’s almost time to dust off that bikini, so here’s a few hacks to […]

9 years ago

Nobody recognised her… that’s a bit awkward. She was once one fifth of the most famous band in the world, but Emma Bunton or ‘baby spice’ won’t be needing a disguise to go out in public anytime soon. The former Spice Girl teamed up with British Airways recently to prank passengers for Red Nose Day […]

9 years ago

Do you know someone who has what it takes? Cork Opera House is looking for new musical talent to star in their upcoming production of ‘Annie‘.  The venue is looking for girls between the ages of 7 and 13 to play the parts of Annie as well as her gang of orphans; Molly, Pepper, Kate […]

9 years ago

They have the BEST stuff in Japan. Okay… we may have overindulged with the Oreo Tacos, we feel a teensy bit guilty for leading you down that beautiful road filled with chocolate and regret. So let’s change direction, how about a cake so delectable, you could finish it off in one sitting? You’d feel pretty […]

9 years ago

To begin with… these are NOT healthy, and we’re not even sorry. With Paddy’s Day just around the corner, we’re practically on our holidays, so it’s ok to treat ourselves right? The couple behind YouTube channel HellthyJunkFood had a competition to see who could make the best Tacoreos, what are Tacoreos we hear you ask? Well… they have […]

9 years ago

We’ve all done it. Brunch turns into post-brunch tipples, which turns into pre-dinner drinks, followed by dinner drinks, then just the quick trip to the local. The next thing you know its 4am and one of your falsies is attached to your chin. via GIPHY So THIS Paddy’s Day, we want to float through the […]

9 years ago

It was only a matter of time. The hit show has been making waves the last couple of years in the UK and Ireland, so realistically we can’t believe it’s taken this long for First Dates to cross the pond and delight the people of America. The show has amassed a massive following with its […]

9 years ago

It’s all the rage these days. The digital age… a glorious time where we’re no longer bound by ancient clichèd roles, where we can be generous with our time and live our best life. Basically, it’s fun to date, and we like doing it. Being single and playing the field is no longer a bad […]

9 years ago

Calm down brunch bandits, we’re talking about the business side of things… poachy prices will stay the same (THANK GOD). A ‘sunshine tax’ is threatening to curtail Ireland’s booming cafe culture in Cork. The city and county councils are looking to hike streetside catering charges by a sizeable amount. Pubs, cafes and restaurants currently pay […]

9 years ago

‘Powerful and insightful’. The RTE documentary ‘Autism and Me‘ has struck a chord with the Irish public. In the program, which was broadcast last night, we met a number of people on the spectrum including 11-year-old Hughie Malone. A familiar face to some, Hughie, who has Aspergers Syndrome, became a household name after his refreshingliny honest […]

9 years ago

18 Inches of snow is expected to pummel the East Coast of America as Storm Stella hits. We told you yesterday that some Irish flights to America had been grounded due to the storm, the flights affected include those flying to New York, Boston and Newark from Shannon and Dublin. #StormStella Due to forecast weather […]

9 years ago

RTE reports that one member of the missing Coast Guard Helicopter crew has been found and is believed to be in critical condition. One injured person has been found in a critical condition as search continues for three other crew members of Coast Guard helicopter — RTÉ News (@rtenews) March 14, 2017 The Coast Guard […]

9 years ago

The ageless singer is rumoured to be dating former New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez. Not ringing a bell? You probably know him by his nickname A-Rod, and also by his famous ex-girlfriends. A-Rod has in the past dated… (deep breath) Demi Moore, Torrie Wilson, Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, Bethenny Frankel, Madonna, Anne Wojcicki and he […]

9 years ago

Boom.

9 years ago

When we say get the legs out, we mean furiously rummage through drawers to find ALL THE FAKE TAN. Don’t get too excited, there will be rain too… this is Ireland after all. We’re not kidding though, according to Met Eireann temperatures will reach 17 degrees this week. It’s cloudy and damp today, but there will […]

9 years ago

You may have noticed, your favourite stars of the blogosphere are offline today. Yesterday evening the likes of Zoella, Sprinkle of Glitter and Marcus Butler to name a few, announced a full-on outage across social media in support of Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day. 35 of the biggest bloggers and vloggers have ‘Redded-Out’ their YouTube channels, […]

9 years ago

Repurposed. Just the word makes our tiny interior-loving hearts skip a beat. Okay, some will say there’s a whiff of notions, but give us anything old and gross that’s now new and glorious and WE ARE SOLD, also we’re currently sipping from a mason jar filled with lemons, we’re ok with notions. The Quadrum Ski and […]

9 years ago

‘If no one will defend the world, then I must’ – swoon. We’ve had snippets before but fans of the DC Comics superhero will definitely be satisfied with this two and a half minute trailer. The footage shows Diana Prince, played by Israeli actress Gal Gadot, as a child training to fight like a warrior […]

9 years ago

Investigations are continuing this morning into the helicopter crash in Co Louth yesterday evening. Donnie Marron was piloting the helicopter and his son Dustin was also on board. The incident happened at around 5:15 pm when the three-seater light helicopter crashed into a group of trees in a garden in Carlingford. Emergency services including the fire […]

9 years ago

Okay, we have some good news and some bad news. We told you we’d keep our eyes peeled for the coveted Chip Cup, and if there was any sign of them coming to Ireland, so let’s get straight into it… they’re not. It looks like the purses are exclusive to Primark in the UK. Have no fear […]

9 years ago

Sarah Michelle Gellar played the vampire killing teenage bad a** that we all wanted to be. Created by Joss Whedon, we can’t quite wrap our heads around the fact that our beloved ‘Buffy’ debuted on March 10th 1997. Yes, this affords us the opportunity to fall into a chasm of fear at our impending descent into old-age […]

9 years ago

Our obsession may be getting out of hand. Not only can you cook with it, we found out this week that coconut oil makes your teeth brilliantly white when mixed with turmeric, and NOW you never have to use eye-makeup remover again, bold statement… we know. You can stop wasting your hard earned cash on […]

9 years ago

There’s a reason why we love our mothers so much. No matter how old we are, the good oul Irish mammy will always have our back. Whether it’s setting up 17 WhatsApp groups for one dinner or ringing you in the middle of the day to get your Netflix password, they’re one of a kind. […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking for some top class Gaelic Football this weekend, look no further. The O’Connor Cup weekend kicks off today at GMIT Mayo in Castlebar, bringing 24 Higher Education Ladies Football teams together in what is sure to be a thrilling display of female athleticism. GMIT Mayo is hosting the event and the fact […]

9 years ago

This will make you think… how do you greet your child? Admittedly we’re all on our phones, ALOT. Well, a primary school in Middlesborough has come up with a novel idea to remind parents to look up from their screens. Three signs have been erected on the grounds of St Josephs Primary School in Longlands, they feature […]

9 years ago

The South American domesticated species are one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways of protecting sheep flocks. Yes, alpacas are now owned by around 150 people across Ireland, many of them farmers. Why we hear you ask? Well, it seems alpacas are highly skilled in not only recognising danger but alerting the surrounding flock to […]

9 years ago

We all know it’s great for the waistline, but it’s a bit dull. Turkey. It’s one of those meats that ticks all the boxes, it fills us up and helps us with all the protein, ideal for people when they’re training and trying to stay on track. via GIPHY Despite how good it is, there’s […]

9 years ago

It looks a little scary, but this actually works. We all want brilliant, pearly white smiles, and lucky for us that dream is attainable. The market is awash with teeth whitening products. Celebrities are endorsing them, bloggers are snapping about them, they’re everywhere. Here’s the kicker, they are BLOODY expensive. We don’t know about you, […]

9 years ago

Ahhhhh the Noughties, when buffalo runners and pencil thin eyebrows reigned supreme. Some distinctive smells can transport you straight back to a certain period in your life, Noughties fashion usually gets a tough time (because it was awful) but we’re still oddly proud of our perfume preferences. Get ready for some serious nasal nostalgia: WARNING… […]

9 years ago

Chelsea Clinton tweeted a picture of spinach pancakes and it did NOT go down well. To be fair, her version were VERY green, and they didn’t look the most appetising, but we like where her head is at, and today is the PERFECT day to try these bad boys out… for the good of the […]

9 years ago

We’re in love with Siobhan.

9 years ago

Bringing the midlands to the masses… this is going to be good. Created by and starring comedian Alison Spittle, ‘Nowhere Fast‘ chronicles life in the midlands of Ireland for returning millennial Angela. Fresh from a failed media career in the big smoke, Angela is back home to lick her wounds and plan the next move. […]

9 years ago

Ryan Gosling may not be there, but it still sounds pretty great. This is an absolute MUST see for fans of the Oscar-winning movie. The film is basically going on a worldwide tour with a twist. Not only will you be treated to the movie, a live orchestra and choir will be playing and singing the […]

9 years ago

She received hurtful comments and was bullied by men. Appearing on the BBC Documentary “My Unusual Vagina” Antonio described her vagina as looking like a ‘Big Mac’, with labia that hangs down 4 inches from her vagina. The documentary delves into the world of corrective labiaplasty where people have surgery on their genitals to correct so-called […]

9 years ago

Uh oh, they may have missed the mark with this one. Ten pedestrian figures dressed in skirts were installed on traffic lights in Melbourne yesterday. It’s all part of a gender equality campaign to combat unconscious bias ahead of International Women’s Day. The 12-month trial was organised by the Committee for Melbourne, a non-profit organisation of businesses and community […]

9 years ago

If you’re in Dublin, get over to The Fat Fox on Camden Row to kick start your day. We all know how important our caffeine fix is: it gets us through hump day. And we especially need our fix today as it’s no ordinary hump day, it’s INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY (sorry to shout but it’s […]

9 years ago

It’s International Women’s day and let’s face it, we all need a drink. Well have no fear, FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY Adelphi on Dublin’s Abbey street is offering up free Toblerone cocktails to their female customers. Adelphi Facebook page If you’re a little unsure of what is IN a Toblerone cocktail let us explain, […]

9 years ago

Why would anyone want to do this? To win a Taco Bell wedding in Vegas of course. Diane Nguyen and her fiance are down to the final ten in the Taco Bell wedding competition and we can kind of see why. The winning couple will be awarded the ultimate Taco Bell wedding package, including airfare […]

9 years ago