This is not something you see on most Ryanair flights. Passengers on a flight from Glasgow to Dublin on Sunday got a surprise when one of the members of the cabin crew started telling jokes over the intercom. He took the microphone and dished out some of the most terrible, yet charmingly funny jokes. Her […]

9 years ago

A mother, who was on the way to collect her children from school, has been identified as the first civilian who died following the terrorist attack in London yesterday. Aysha Frade, aged 43, was on the way to collect her children, who are 8-years-old and 11-years-old, when the attack took place. She reportedly worked in DLD […]

9 years ago

So THAT’S why! Last month’s Oscars were by far the most controversial in years. Especially because of a huge blunder which saw La La Land collecting the award for Best Picture, which was meant for Moonlight. Awkward, we know. The mistake dominated the headlines the next day. One of the main people on stage at […]

9 years ago

It’s said to be a “significant step”. Ever since they announced their split in September, Angelina and Brad Pitt haven’t spoken to each other. Instead, they’ve been communicating through their solicitors, even throughout the child abuse claims made against Brad. Now, after six months, they have begun to talk, a recommendation that came from the […]

9 years ago

It’s time to get excited. A few months back we got our first glimpse at the reboot of Baywatch. The original TV show was one of the most popular shows on a Saturday night, next to Blind Date of course. So, naturally, when it was announced that it would be coming back, with a whole […]

9 years ago

This girl is a hero. A little girl had the privilege of meeting the Pope and giving him a hug. Most children, and adults, in this situation would just give a polite hug and move along. Not this girl. As she leaned in for a kiss on the cheek, she reached her right arm over his head […]

9 years ago

We cannot wait to try this. Pepsi has announced a new flavour that will be available later this year. They are launching a ginger version of their drink. According to Food Bev, it’s the first time a combination of cola and ginger has been used for a drink in the UK. Presumably, if it comes […]

9 years ago

We’ll forgive her for the terrible Irish accent this once. Reese Witherspoon has just found out that she is Irish. She was on The Conan O’Brien Show when she shared the news, bouncing around the chair with excitement. She told him that did one of the DNA tests which proved that she is 63% Irish. […]

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It will be rolled out over two years. RTÉ has announced today that they will be cutting 200 jobs over the course of two years. They held a meeting with staff this morning where Director General Dee Forbes explained that the cuts were necessary to the companies survival. As part of the new changes to the […]

9 years ago

Snow day! Some counties woke up to snow this morning and we’re not just talking small flakes that didn’t stick. The place was covered. The worse affected counties appear to have been Cork, Limerick, Clare and in the midlands around Portlaoise. The hashtag ‘sneachta’ has been trending all morning with people sharing images of their local towns […]

9 years ago

Earlier today it was reported that RTÉ boss Dee Forbes wanted to increase the licence fee. She feels that at its current price of €160 it’s great value for us. It was suggested that she wanted to double it to €320. Breaking it down, she feels that the cost of 40c a day is great […]

9 years ago

She is not holding back. We’re about to hear a lot more from Scarlett Moffatt. The ex-Gogglebox star and queen of the I’m A Celeb jungle is set to release her very own autobiography. The 26-year-old shared an excerpt with Reveal Magazine where she had some fairly harsh things to say about Zayn Malik. Her outburst […]

9 years ago

This is too funny. A little three-year-old from Tipperary is an internet sensation after getting stuck in a toy machine. Little Jamie was in a play centre with his dad and older brother when he managed to climb into the machine. Damien, his dad, spoke to Al Porter on TodayFM earlier today and said that Jamie went […]

9 years ago

The absolute cheek. Look, we know that planning a wedding can be stressful and brides like to take the reins for most of the organising. There are so many things that need to be prepared that it’s only natural. But there are somethings that just cannot be controlled, especially when it comes to your bridesmaids. […]

9 years ago

He did not think this one through. Robbie Williams is facing a lot of backlash online after he posted a picture of a crashed bus that happened to have a poster of his concert on its side. Four people narrowly avoided injury in Coventry when a double decker bus lost control and crashed into the […]

9 years ago

Yikes! A woman in the UK injured her partner’s penis because of the ‘teeth-like’ structures in her vagina. According to The Mirror, Teresa Bartram got surgery on her vagina to combat incontinence and to improve her sex life. The surgery consisted of a plastic mesh sling, called a ‘transvaginal tape’, being inserted into her vagina. It’s placed […]

9 years ago

Seriously? Will Smith was lined up to feature in the live action version of Dumbo. Other big names such as Danny DeVito are also said to be starring in the movie. It was all going according to plan until Will suddenly pulled out last month. There was no clear reason why at the time, but […]

9 years ago

How would this even work? A movie version of Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You has just been confirmed. It’s said to be a holiday story which will be brought to life through CGI animation. Based on the song, and also a children’s book, it will feature the Christmas classic and Mariah’s […]

9 years ago

Hurrah! Boyzone are said to be planning a massive comeback to celebrate their 25th anniversary. They’re taking a leaf out of Gary Barlow’s book and planning to mark the milestone with a tour. According to The Sun, the whole band are in talks to join together in 2018 for the comeback. Not only that, they […]

9 years ago

Mary Berry is usually on the ball but she’s annoyed people with this one. She’s currently on TV with her new BBC2 series Mary Berry Everyday, and this time around she made a potato, cheese and leek pie. For the pie she put all the cooked ingredients into a casserole dish and covered it with puff […]

9 years ago

Very sad news. A man has died in Fountainstown, Co Cork. The man, who is believed to be in his 50s, was working on a caravan site at the seaside location when an accident occurred. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after midday today where the man was critically injured, but he […]

9 years ago

Talk about making a statement. Nikki Moten is the next bride to feature on Don’t Tell The Bride tonight on RTÉ2. She put her wedding plans in the hands of her husband-to-be Jamie. Jamie chose a beautiful white dress for Nikki with stunning detail on the sleeves. Not willing to leave it there, though, Jamie decided […]

9 years ago

The names are very similar. A shop in Claremorris, Co Mayo, called Hollystar is being sued by Abercrombie and Fitch (the owners of Hollister) over its name. According to The Times, a high court action has been filed against the shop over claims that it breaches copyright of the Hollister brand. The Mayo shop used […]

9 years ago

Thanks, Britain. Bread prices are reportedly set to rise and all because of Brexit. According to RTÉ, the milling industry is set to feel the impact of Brexit over the cost of importing flour, with 80% of the flour used in Irish breads coming from the UK. Alex Waugh, Director of the National Association of […]

9 years ago

Thankfully, he’s okay. Richard Hammond was knocked unconscious after he was involved in a motorbike crash while filming his TV series, The Grand Tour. He was filming the second series of the Amazon Prime TV show in Mozambique at the time, working alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May. The crew and co-hosts were especially worried because […]

9 years ago

It’s going to be a wet day today in most places with some heavy and possibly thundery showers expected. According to Met Éireann, it’s going to get even worse tonight with frost affecting the country. Snow is also forecast for areas along the Atlantic coast, initially affecting higher ground but could also hit lower levels […]

9 years ago

The happiest country in the world is Norway, that’s according to the World Happiness Report which was released this morning. It surveys countries based on income, social support, healthy life expectancy, social freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. Norway topped the polls, followed by last year’s number one country Denmark. Rounding off the top five […]

9 years ago

Ryan McBride, who was the Derry City football captain, has died at the age of 27. The Twitter account for the Irish Football Association confirmed the news last night. Thoughts tonight with the family of Ryan McBride and everyone involved with @derrycityfc pic.twitter.com/ecTst1872W — Official Irish FA (@OfficialIrishFA) March 19, 2017 It’s understood that Ryan […]

9 years ago

We’ve teamed up with Twentieth Century Fox to give you the chance to attend a special preview screening of The Boss Baby. Taking place in Dublin’s Odeon Point Village on Sunday, March 26th, you’ll be able to bring three other people along to the screening where there will be fun in the foyer for all […]

9 years ago

YOU HAD ONE JOB. So, Enda Kenny decided to ignore every Irish person’s plea for him not go to see President Trump for the inaugural St Patrick’s Day visit and is there as we speak. While addressing a packed room of journalists, including TodayFM’s Gavin Reilly, he made one of the biggest errors one could possibly […]

9 years ago

Some of us will be needing this. Let’s be realistic there will probably be one too many drinks consumed on St Patrick’s Day this year. Seeing as it falls on a Friday, it leaves a lot of time for overindulgence. Well, if you happen to drink a few too many this year then Deliveroo are […]

9 years ago

Just when we needed a new excuse to go to the zoo! Dublin Zoo has just announced the birth a female Asian elephant calf. The calf was born on Monday night (March 13th) after a 22-month gestation period. She is estimated to be 1 metre tall and weighs approximately 80kg. Just look at her little […]

9 years ago

The Late Late Show will have all Irish guests on this Friday in honour of St Patrick’s Day. If you’re not out celebrating the festivities then why not settle in for a night in front of the TV. On this Friday’s Late Late Show, we will find out the results of DNA tests completed by […]

9 years ago

Plenty to choose from! If you’re looking for something to watch on Netflix over Paddy’s weekend then why not choose one of the Irish movies that are on offer. Some of the best movies from 2016 are now on the streaming site and they’ve also got some great titles from previous years. The Young Offenders […]

9 years ago

We cannot wait to try them! O’Donnells have announced a brand new flavour of crisps and they sound delicious. Combining two well known Irish brands, O’Donnells have created a Ballymaloe Relish and Cheddar Cheese flavour. And we don’t have long to wait to try them as they will be hitting the shelves this month. O’Donnells […]

9 years ago

A school girl in the UK has been warned not to drink any more energy drinks after they left her with stroke-like symptoms. 13-year-old Cailtin Fraser had consumed energy drinks while at school when she felt unwell and collapsed. She said that the right-hand side of her body felt numb and stopped working. Caitlin’s teacher rang […]

9 years ago

Harry Potter fans, clear your schedule at the end of August because you won’t want to miss this. Leaky Con, which is described as an immersive Harry Potter fan event, is coming to Dublin from August 31st to September 3rd. So far they have secured four Harry Potter stars to appear including our very own […]

9 years ago

Viewers were left heartbroken after Gogglebox Ireland last night when Eileen opened up about her son’s death. Eileen, from Castleknock, appears on the show with her friend Angela. They’re firm favourites with the viewers, often acting as Agony Aunt types on the show. They were also the ones that brought us Michael Tea Higgins. On […]

9 years ago

Poor old Ed. Ed Sheeran is one of the most talked about musicians right now. With a record-breaking album and leading Spotify and official charts, you can’t go one day without hearing or seeing something about him. This latest story about the singer, though, is rather unfortunate. He’s been the victim in a prank that […]

9 years ago

Only a few days to go until Beauty and the Beast hits cinemas. It’s been one of the most talked about movies this year and brings to life one of our favourite childhood movies. For fans, like me, you might be worried that it doesn’t live up to your expectations. But, fear not, it’s absolutely […]

9 years ago

Looking for something to do this St Patrick’s weekend? Then look no further. While a lot of people will stick with tradition and head to their nearby town or city for the parade, there are lots of other things happening over the course of the long weekend. We’re spoilt this year because St Patrick’s Day […]

9 years ago

Calling all aspiring models! A well-known fashion brand is inviting women to attend an open casting call, organised through Fraser Models. The casting will be held at 32 Mount Street Upper, Dublin 2 on Saturday, March 25th from 2pm to 6pm. They are looking for females models between the ages of 18-25 and who are […]

9 years ago

Ah sure, he’s having a good time. Prince William is currently on holiday in Switzerland and while out one night someone caught him on his down time bopping along to music in a night club. Dancing to Luniz’s I Got 5 on It, with some of the best dad moves, he’s gone viral. Poor old William […]

9 years ago

Of all the people to walk by! TV3 reporter Paul Walsh was in the middle of a bulletin for TV3, during the Cheltenham Racing Festival, when Zara Phillips casually walked by and tipped off him. She even apologised for interrupting his broadcast. Zara is married to ex-rugby star Mike Tindall and is the granddaughter of […]

9 years ago

Thinking of a career change? You might want to focus on these companies. A new survey, conducted by Indeed, has found that Dell is the best company to work for in Ireland, based on feedback from employees. Next on the list are Debenhams and Oxfam. Rounding off the top five are Apple and Argos. Commenting […]

9 years ago

Fans of Beauty and the Beast will love the remake when it hits cinemas this Friday, March 17th. It completely lives up to our childhood memories and brings to life one of the best cartoons from Disney. While all our old favorites are back for a second time the new movie also introduces some new […]

9 years ago

We don’t know what to make of this. A recent survey, conducted by Pornhub, about Irish people’s porn consumption has brought to light some rather surprising information. It has highlighted the search patterns per county. Interestingly, the most popular type of porn watched in Ireland is cartoon, hentai and mature porn. Hentai is Japanese animé. […]

9 years ago

You can’t blame him for trying. The Mayor of Limerick has devised a cunning plan to try and tempt Ed Sheeran into visiting the city and hopefully playing a gig there. His plan has all stemmed from the Galway Girl song which is supposedly about Limerick singer Niamh Dunne. We found out a few weeks […]

9 years ago

Queenstown police have issued an appeal for help in locating two men, described as having Irish accents, who reportedly scammed some elderly people in the Deception Bay and Ipswich areas. Local residents are claiming that the two men posed as road workers and offered to do work on the properties but failed to complete the […]

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