Listen to our Love Island recap show, I’ve Got A Text, now.  Streaming every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Spotify, Soundcloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fxWkHiPunPRxpp9ZBbEny?si=4zDEJ3H_R9GNECxq5-7zrQ Boys will be boys… but will they, really? The divide between the Love Island villa and Casa Amor last night was clear: the girls were worried, and […]

6 years ago

Sobbed violently yet? You’re about to. Recently, Starbucks provided us with a new and poignant take on one of their most recognisable gimmicks: the name their barista writes on your cup. Thankfully though, the global coffee chain have decided to steer clear of spelling mishaps and hilarious YouTube pranks and instead focused on an aspect […]

6 years ago

All sorrows are less with bread. And samosas, and black dahl, and a blood orange and pomegranate salad. Located in Howth Castle’s beautifully renovated eighteenth century kitchen is a cookery school that promises an experience equal parts informative, delicious, and incredibly fun. Unashamedly considering myself to be quite an OK cook, I was eager to […]

6 years ago

No. Just no. If you have a pet, chances are you love that pet. You’ve probably cuddled that pet, held that pet, and told that pet your deepest, darkest fears as if it were you best friend or, indeed, your lover. Chances are you’ve probably kissed your pet too, maybe even on the mouth, and […]

6 years ago

More jalapeños, please. Eating chillies could halve your chances of dying from a heart attack or a stroke, a study has shown. The research, which included over 23,000 people in Italy, showed that people who regularly ate chillies were 61 percent less likely to die of a stroke and 40 percent less likely to suffer […]

6 years ago

Delightful news of a Friday. Imelda Staunton has officially been cast as The Queen in season five of The Crown.  Netflix announced the news today, while also confirming that the show will end after five seasons instead of six.  Staunton will succeed Claire Foy who played Queen Elizabeth in seasons one and two of the […]

6 years ago

A crying shame, tbh. There’s bad news for fans of The Crown today because the series is set to end after five seasons. The Netflix show was originally planned to run for six season taking audiences up to the present day, however creator Peter Morgan has since said that this will not be the case. Unfortunately, […]

6 years ago

“A huge honour.” Trócaire CEO Caoimhe de Barra has been honoured for her charity work with vulnerable women around the globe. De Barra picked up the Services to Charity prize at this year’s Irish Women’s Awards. The awards ceremony took place in Blanchardstown’s Crown Plaza Hotel this week to honour female entrepreneurs, businesswomen, professionals, civil servants, […]

6 years ago

Welcome to the black parade. Unless you didn’t get tickets, that is. Today, tickets for My Chemical Romance’s upcoming Dublin gig went on sale. Kicking off in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on June 23, the lads are reuniting for a series of gigs across the US and Europe, reminding each and every one of us […]

6 years ago

“We, as a family, are heartbroken.” Andrew McGinley has delivered a deeply emotional eulogy for his children, Conor, Darragh, and Carla. Speaking at their funeral this morning in the Church of The Holy Family, Rathcoole, Andrew thanked those who had touched his children’s lives as well as those who have reached out since their passing. […]

6 years ago

“Too good to be true.” Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop brand has been criticised by the NHS for being “dubious and dodgy.” NHS chief Sir Simon Stevens said this week that many of the products and treatments promoted by the alternative wellness company are “too good to be true.” Goop has been long known for pushing its […]

6 years ago

Over 200 people have died so far. Three Irish citizens are understood to have been evacuated from China amidst the Coronavirus crisis. The outbreak was a declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organisation yesterday in a bid to stop the virus from affecting countries with weaker health systems. According to RTÉ […]

6 years ago

So pure. First Dates was on last night. It was pretty good, as First Dates tends to be – however last night’s was significantly better than usually because Michael and Lorraine were on it. Who are Michael and Lorraine you might ask? Only the two most adorable and precious people on this planet, to be […]

6 years ago

Sad times. Strictly Come Dancing‘s Giovanni Pernice and Ashley Roberts have split after one year of dating. The couple – who met during the 2018 instalment of the BBC reality show – called it quits recently after a 14 month relationship. Giovanni announced the news this evening via Twitter, saying: “@ImAshleyRoberts and I have made […]

6 years ago

“We must all act together now to limit further spread.” The World Health Organisation has declared the Coronavirus outbreak a global public health emergency. WHO director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed the news today stating that the measure has been introduced to stop the virus from affecting countries with weaker health systems. So far, over 150 people have […]

6 years ago

Listen to our Love Island recap show, I’ve Got A Text, now.  Praise the Lord, imo. Love Island‘s been alright this year. Like, alright. Nothing too dramatic has happened yet. Nothing too scandalous. Nothing too delightful other than the adorable and perfect Nas finally getting a date and subsequent kiss after weeks of being ignored and taken […]

6 years ago

Hook it to my veins. Wes Anderson’s latest movie, The French Dispatch, is due for release this summer. The upcoming film, starring Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, Andrian Brody, Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray and a whole host of others, has been described as “a love letter to journalists set at an outpost of an American newspaper in […]

6 years ago

The siblings’ bodies were discovered last week. The funeral of the three children who were found dead in a Dublin home will take place tomorrow. The bodies of nine year old Conor, seven year old Darragh and three year old Carla McGinley were discovered in the Parson’s Court, Newcastle house last Friday. Their cause of death […]

6 years ago

Finally, some good news. It can sometimes seem as though there is nothing good left on this earth. We’re in the midst of a climate disaster. The Coronavirus is steadily wreaking havoc across China. The movie Cats exists. You could almost be forgiven for giving up all hope. That was, until, Dua Lipa announced the […]

6 years ago

“The Committee did not consider that it was significantly misleading.” Prince Harry’s complaint against the Mail on Sunday concerning images he shared on his Instagram account has been dismissed. The Duke of Sussex filed the complaint following an article that stated the images shared on the Sussex Royal account of animals in Africa “did not […]

6 years ago

Just another day on TikTok, tbh. If you’re under the age of 17 and have a lot of free time on your hands, you probably have a TikTok account. And hey, no judgement, it’s a fun app. It’s a time waster. It’s easy fun. It’s young people miming along to songs while also doing things […]

6 years ago

Listen to our Love Island recap show, I’ve Got A Text, now.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GhMlcT0a3bpuNeguk2o6f?si=qetxUnlsTFOsJ_ghsE4qtA YES, MATE. We’re barely even three weeks into Love Island lads, but as it turns out, the show has already peaked. No, we haven’t been graced with another Maura Higgins. No, there’s been a Casa Amor based bust up in which somebody’s […]

6 years ago

“I’m just shocked I’ve done something that upset people more than Cats.” James Corden has come clean about the recent controversy surrounding Carpool Karaoke.  The TV presenter admitted that although the car they shoot the show in is sometimes towed, the majority of the time he does always drive himself. This came after a video of […]

6 years ago

Solo travel is the best. It just is, alright? Going away on your own absolutely trumps going away with other people in every possible way. You’re not keeping to anybody else’s schedule, you can change your plans at any given moment, you’re far more likely to make friends – the list goes on. If you’ve […]

6 years ago

Brie-lliant. A cheese hotel has just opened up in London, and it looks like it’s gonna be grate fun (sorry). The new hotel – situated in Camden – is accepting its first residents today, and if the photos are anything to go by, it looks sure to make you melt. Like cheese, get it? Including […]

6 years ago

“As everyone can see I retaliated back badly.” Chris Hughes has apologised for engaging in an “altercation” with a photographer at last night’s National Television Awards (NTAs). The former Love Island contestant was photographed leaving a hotel yesterday following girlfriend Jesy Nelson’s win for her documentary, Odd One Out. In the images, he was seen […]

6 years ago

The best boy there ever was. Losing your wedding ring is probably one of the most stressful experiences to exist in this world. Without actually knowing this for certain given the fact that I am extremely not married, one can still presume it to be true given the cost of such items, as well as […]

6 years ago

You’d want to have expensive taste to book a table. Get it? Because food. Louis Vuitton is set to open the doors of its first ever restaurant soon – so if you were looking for a spot to blow an entire month’s wages in one night, you’ve come to the right place. The restaurant, aptly […]

6 years ago

Fair play to her. Saoirse Ronan has been named as the first ambassador of the Irish Film Institute (IFI). The multi-Oscar nominated Carlow actor is the IFI’s inaugural ambassador, entering into a three year advocacy commitment to support preservation, education, and exhibition in the Irish film industry. Ronan said that she is honoured to be […]

6 years ago

Lads. The Bahamas is a glorious spot for a holiday, unsurprisingly. It’s got sun, it’s got sea, it’s got a plethora of lovely pastel pink houses that are totally Instagrammable.  By extension then, The Bahamas is also a pretty decent spot for a sabbatical, hanging out living like the locals, and contributing to restoration efforts […]

6 years ago

“This story has been told many times by men…” A new Ted Bundy documentary featuring his longterm girlfriend is being released this week. Ted Bundy: Falling For a Killer is a five part series detailing the experiences of the women closest to him, including his girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall, and her daughter Molly. The documentary will also […]

6 years ago

A well deserved win, imo. Jesy Nelson got quite emotional last night as she accepted an award for her documentary, Odd One Out.  The Little Mix star received the Best Factual Entertainment award at yesterday evening’s National Television Awards (NTAs) for the groundbreaking film, which documents her struggle with her appearance in her younger years. […]

6 years ago

Listen to our Love Island recap show, I’ve Got a Text, now.  Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GhMlcT0a3bpuNeguk2o6f?si=IOFp7qNrTfuKa_85j9Cr_g A good egg. Love Island‘s Jack Fincham said that he kept news that he was set to become a dad secret to give the mother of his child a “peaceful” pregnancy. The reality TV star – who won the […]

6 years ago

She had been receiving treatment in Tallaght hospital. A woman in her 40s has been arrested in connection with the deaths of three children found in a home in Co Dublin. The bodies of nine year old Conor, seven year old Darragh and three year old Carla McGinley were discovered in the Parson’s Court, Newcastle house […]

6 years ago

“Two great people don’t have to make a good couple.” Irina Shayk has said that she felt lucky to have experienced her time with ex Bradley Cooper while they were still together. The supermodel and actor called quits on their relationship last year. They had been together for four years. Irina told British Vogue this […]

6 years ago

Listen to our Love Island recap show, I’ve Got a Text, now.  Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/47U3cT9GZeNYNV6Z3A5FOy?si=P39AomwETPKFUo9o4G8J4A Shame. During last night’s Love Island, plenty of questionable things happened. Connor left. Sophie pretended to cry. Rebecca and Siannise squashed their beef even though both of them genuinely can’t stand each other and also, nobody cares. […]

6 years ago

“Absolutely no health benefits whatsoever for women or girls.” Rates of female genital mutilation rates are thought to be rising in Ireland. According to World Vision Ireland, although conclusive data is difficult to come by, it is estimated that approximately 1,632 girls in Ireland are currently at risk of the procedure. Female genital mutilation, or […]

6 years ago

Any flight deals going then, or? Holidays are decent. They’re relaxing, they’re fun, they’re an excuse to get away from the mundane and futile existence that we call life. The only thing that could make these holidays even better would be the presence of all of your mates – and more specifically, the presence of […]

6 years ago

“The future has now become our enemy.” The father of the three children found dead in a Dublin home has issued a statement. The bodies of nine year old Conor, seven year old Darragh and three year old Carla McGinley were discovered in the Parson’s Court, Newcastle house last Friday at approximately 7.45pm. Their cause […]

6 years ago

We see what you did there, yeah. Oftentimes, finding a new and innovative way to promote your product is difficult. Everything has been done to death, done again, and then entirely driven into the ground by brands desperate to sell things in ways that other brands aren’t selling things. Across the globe, marketing teams are […]

6 years ago

“She can see herself reflected in the line.” Mattel has launched a range of new Barbies in a bid to diversify their range of dolls. The new range includes a Barbie with no hair to represent people going through hair loss, and a Barbie with vitiligo, a condition that cause white patches to develop on […]

6 years ago

A wise man. David Schwimmer has said that he doesn’t really want a Friends reboot to happen, and honestly, yeah, he’s onto something there. The actor, who of course played Ross Geller in the wildly popular sitcom, said that he doesn’t really think revisiting the characters would be worth anybody’s time – or money. “I […]

6 years ago

Ah, stop. It’s Valentine’s Day next month, and although that simple fact would be enough to send even the most independent of us into an intense panic, it turns out that being single this mid-February doesn’t actually matter that much. Sure, if you were in a relationship you would be privy to a myriad of […]

6 years ago

Listen to our Love Island recap show, I’ve Got a Text, now.  Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/47U3cT9GZeNYNV6Z3A5FOy?si=P39AomwETPKFUo9o4G8J4A Aw, mate. During last night’s Love Island, OG Connor left the villa. He did so solemnly, after his fellow islanders voted for him to exit the show rather than Sophie, who they believed would make the most […]

6 years ago

Hopping a flight, yeah? Just kidding, such a spillage will no doubt be quite problematic for the ecosystem, lest we forget. Almost 100,000 gallons of wine has spilled into a river in California after the door of a winery tank accidentally opened. The Washington Post reports that the 97,000 gallon winery tank in Healdsburg, Northern […]

6 years ago

*eye roll emoji* BBC have dismissed nearly 300 complaints about a same-sex dance routine on Strictly Come Dancing.  Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima made history back in November when they performed together on the show, the first time a same-sex couple has done so. The BBC received almost 300 complaints regarding the performance, with […]

6 years ago

Ah, look. Channing Tatum and Jessie J have walked their first red carpet, just a few days after getting back together. The pair made their debut at Friday night’s MusiCares Person of the Year event in Los Angeles where Jessie was later performing. Afterwards, the Magic Mike actor shared a photo of Jessie at the […]

6 years ago

An icon, through and through. Jennifer Aniston has been killing it a fair amount lately. She’s been bagging awards for her performance on The Morning Show. She’s been hanging out with ex Brad Pitt.  She’s also been whipping up a frenzy about a potential Friends reunion, which is apparently in the works, but also nothing […]

6 years ago

Incredibly tragic news. Gardaí have named the three children whose bodies were found in a house in Co. Dublin. The bodies of nine year old Conor, seven year old Darragh and three year old Carla McGinley were discovered in the Parson’s Court, Newcastle house yesterday evening at approximately 7.45pm. The siblings’ cause of death is […]

6 years ago

The dream, he has achieved it. There are few things in this life that are unequivocally and universally desired. One is enough money to live a comfortable and happy existence. Another is job satisfaction. And the final is an Abrakebabra black card. For the uncultured among us, a black card is a device which allows […]

6 years ago