Paddy Power is up to its old tricks again with this latest poster that was hung up on George’s Street this morning. With the elections fast approaching, the bookmakers put this satirical poster together depicting Micheál Martin and Enda Kenny hugging as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil “embrace coalition”. New from Paddy Power on George’s St: #ge16 […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever had a Skype interview, you’ll be aware of their awkwardness. As you sit at home looking formal from the waist up only, trying to show respect for a person whose hand you can’t shake (and it’s really not advisable to try), while having to endure the inevitable connection problems. Don’t even get us […]

10 years ago

Daft.ie released their latest survey this morning concerning the forthcoming election. Using a sample group of 920 people, the study found that 62% of participants believed that housing was the number one issue for the new government to tackle. 20% of those surveyed believed the lack of supply on the market is the main housing issue at […]

10 years ago

Everyone’s favourite Hardy Buck is back with his latest edition of ‘World News’. Watch a very Viper-esque report on the problems currently facing the planet, with topics including North Korean apocalyptic pyrotechnic displays, scantily clad Italians jumping into a rat-infested river for some reason, and the Syrian refugee debate (“It’s not a potato: it’s a crisis”). Our personal favourite moment […]

10 years ago

You forget sometimes what a beautiful country we live in… well, you might if we ever stopped reminding you. This time we’ve got a video from Emirates which was shot from the sky and bejaysus, Ireland is looking well.  It’s enough to make you consider a staycation this year (ugh, I can’t believe I just used that word). […]

10 years ago

Remember certain unsavoury facts about David Cameron’s personal history came to light a few months back?  Well, this supposed Match.com ad found in a tube station is just a friendly reminder.   Weird. pic.twitter.com/Gyj1FC82k2 — Jack Sprat (@Jacqueimo) January 29, 2016 We’re hoping this is a genuine ad and not just ingenious vandalism. READ NEXT: This Video Edit Of David Cameron Singing ‘Getting […]

10 years ago

While Conor McGregor fans are legion, just as many hate the Irish featherweight UFC champ. This video created by Motion Studios illustrates perfectly how the mixed martial artist expertly shuts down all those online trolls who’ve talked shit about him. Not that McGregor is actually bothered by UFC fans despising him, as long as they pay for the show he’s happy. READ NEXT: Conor McGregor Was […]

10 years ago

Paddy Power is known for pulling some outrageous stunts that the public love. Whether it be trying to piss off the English or calling country folk inbred, the bookmakers definitely have a cheeky (and controversial) sense of humour. The latest ad for their iPhone app fits that bill perfectly. We won’t spoil it for you, just give it a watch above. […]

10 years ago

Protests have been taking place recently to save historic buildings on Dublin’s Moore Street, and now it appears that Banksy is among their supporters. The famed English artist is known for creating socially aware and darkly satirical street art, and this piece bearing the Banksy tag was left at the site of the Moore Street protest last night. #Banksy on Moore […]

10 years ago

Sometimes a special video comes along, truly essential viewing. This is not one of those videos. The latest upload from Facts. just features Irish girls shaving their boyfriends’ armpits. We’re sure there is a reason for this, we’re just not sure what it is. READ NEXT: Watch As These Irish Girls Admit To Some Strange Misconceptions About The Male […]

10 years ago

When Making A Murderer‘s Dean Strang appeared on The Ray D’Arcy Show, the nation cringed collectively. Many of the 412,000 viewers who tuned in felt cheated by the interview, feeling it simply went over the same ground as the Netflix series and that the questions were poorly researched. I have no experience of being a TV interviewer but […]

10 years ago

What a stunning little country this is. We do love the videos put together by Skycam Ireland, and they’ve just compiled another video featuring the very best aerial footage they captured over the past year. Enjoy! READ NEXT: Forget the Wild Atlantic Way – Dublin’s Coast Looks Positively Ride-y In This Video

10 years ago

Conor McGregor got a bit of a surprise last night when a group of scientists showed up at his home to perform a drug test. While the USADA (the UFC’s anti-doping programme) perform these tests randomly, there has been much press lately about the speed at which the Irish MMA champion has managed to bulk up in such a […]

10 years ago

A lot of people were none too happy with The Late Late Show’s segment featuring a lamb carousel on Friday, with RTÉ today admitting that they received 88 formal complaints about the incident. If you missed it, you can watch it here. While many jumped to the defence of the lamb carousal device, saying it […]

10 years ago

Everybody was ridiculously excited when we first got wind of Friends reunion. But then the bad news kept coming: Matthew Perry wouldn’t be returning. It definitely wouldn’t be an episode or anything like an episode. In fact, there would never be another episode. Fans were predictably disappointed by all that. Well last night the reunion […]

10 years ago

It seems like the rest of the world has really woken up to the existence of hurling in recent times, as this latest segment from a French TV show proves. The Gallic programme L’Expresso sent their hyperactive reporter Jean Baptiste Goupil to get the lowdown on the Gaelic sport. The whacky journalist went to Ahascragh-Fohenagh GAA club in Galway […]

10 years ago

This is pretty impressive. ‘In Town’ by Amanda Byrne from Cabra (AKA Macklemandy) is a parody of Macklemore’s ‘Downtown’ set in Dublin and it’s feckin’ brilliant. READ NEXT: Watch Kevin Hart Attempt To Pronounce Cian Twomey’s Name

10 years ago

It was announced awhile back that Macklemore and Ryan Lewis would be performing in Dublin’s 3Arena on April 15 and 16, but due to popular demand they’re gonna stick around for one more night.  The duo behind ‘Thriftshop’ will be appearing at the 3Arena on Sunday, April 17 as well.  It’s yet to be announced when tickets go […]

10 years ago

A few days back, Irish social media star Cian Twomey teased an interview with Kevin Hart and last night he posted the full thing. While he was in Ireland promoting his latest movie Ride Along 2 starring alongside Ice Cube, the American comedian found himself being interviewed by the Cork man in a cab rigged with GoPros.  Watch Twomey […]

10 years ago

If you’ve watched Making A Murderer, you’ll be very familiar with Ken Kratz. Well now it seems he’s going to have his own say on the events of the show. After the release of the smash hit Netflix series, Kratz’s private law firm became inundated with hate mail, provoking the lawyer to start writing a book […]

10 years ago

With a blizzard currently blanketed New York in snow, this extreme sports fanatic thought he’d hit the streets with his board for shits ‘n’ giggles. Check out the video above to see how he got on. via Lovin Trends. READ NEXT: This New Dublin Chicken Joint Looks Fucking Incredible

10 years ago

What am I drinking? Mango Tango. Where am I drinking it? Dwarf Jar, a criminally undervalued spot at the corner of Parliament Street and Wellington Quay just at Grattan Bridge. It’s small, only a handful of tables, but it’s bright and cheerful and has a high ceiling and enormous windows, making it perfect for watching […]

10 years ago

It’s Sunday, so you wanna eat fast and you can’t be dealing with lengthy recipes. We’ve got covered, friends. Using some of the best visual recipes you’ll find online, the aim of the game here is to make quick food that tastes feckin’ amazing, so here they are. 1. The Stuffed Burger Stuffed burger Dinner goals Posted […]

10 years ago

Having appeared on one of the most popular documentaries of all time, Netflix’s Making A Murderer, lawyer Dean Strang has captured the heart of millions. Case in point. Viewers fell in love with the uber-moral lawyer like he was a real-life Atticus Finch. So Irish people were pretty excited to discover that Steven Avery’s defender was coming […]

10 years ago

Disney has been filling children’s minds with fantastical romantic expectations for almost a century now, so this short video attempts to make things a little more realistic. Created by CollegeHumor, Tinderella tells the honest tale of a beautiful young woman who finds her handsome prince on Tinder, and he only happens to be a mile away. Score. READ NEXT: This Irish Guy […]

10 years ago

Anyone who ever loved Star Wars as a kid wanted their own lightsaber. Of course, such a thing couldn’t exist in real life, right? Wrong. An engineering wiz with a thing for the franchise has just made the fantasy laser sword into actual thing and it looks incredible. Created by Allen Pan of Sufficiently Advanced, the weapon is actually extremely dangerous. Watch the video […]

10 years ago

We’re gonna lay a a bet right now that Barnardo Square on Dame Street is gonna be packed on Monday, because that’s where a €98,000 cheque will be waiting for one lucky winner. Our friends over at 98FM are running a competition called ‘Code Red’ which takes place over 98 hours (we’re sensing a pattern here), where their […]

10 years ago

Three housemates woke up one dreary morning and decided they’d take to the streets of Dublin with a few cameras; the result was the stunning Alive In Dublin. You might have seen that we posted a similar but brighter video by Cian Hamilton (who was one of the trio in this video as well) earlier this week, but his […]

10 years ago

Sharing your home with other people, even your friends, invariably leads to major annoyances.  The latest funny video from American filmmaker Logan Paul explores the problems that can arise pretty accurately.  Check out the video above. READ NEXT: 18 Housemates From Hell We’ve All Had To Live With At Some Stage

10 years ago

In keeping with the quality we’ve come to expect from Ireland’s leading talk show, and RTÉ’s flagship programme, The Late Late Show had a segment on sheep farming last night. Seriously. As tame as that sounds, however, the segment provoked an outcry from viewers who believed it endorsed animal cruelty.  Some people were outraged by the ‘lamb carousel’ […]

10 years ago

Conor McGregor just posted this picture of a piece of graffiti featuring himself that he discovered in Venice, California. Along with the picture he only wrote the location and this, It was all a dream!!! Pic: Conor McGregor McGregor’s quote and the Bill Cosby-esque jumper he’s wearing in the picture are references to his rapper namesake, […]

10 years ago

Irish social media phenomenon Cian Twomey has just collaborated with American comedian Kevin Hart on one of his skits. Best known for portraying his girlfriend Emily in short Facebook sketches, the Cork comedian has managed to wrangle a Hollywood A lister into one of his skits. Have a look above to see how it went. The 34 […]

10 years ago

When you think about it, your standard CV is kinda outdated – which is why this Irish job site is starting a ‘CV scrappage scheme’. Jobbio – an online careers platform based right here in Dublin – has spent the last two weeks trying to update recruitment by helping job hunters by trashing their stagnant CVs and replacing them […]

10 years ago

Ice Cube is in Ireland at the moment, so what better way to kill an afternoon than by doing the 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour? In the country to promote his new movie Ride Along 2 with Kevin Hart, the N.W.A. alumnus was spotted immersing himself in Irish history today by none other than comedy duo The Rubberbandits. The Limerick […]

10 years ago

You may be struggling to get through Dry January at the moment, but spare a moment to think of all those Irish people who never drink. It’s a rare breed of Irish person who doesn’t touch the sauce, and so they tend to get treated a little differently. The folks at Facts. assembled a few non-drinkers and asked them […]

10 years ago

Aungier Danger, you’ve done it again. Having just opened three months ago, the New York-style Aungier Street spot has already got a rep as one of the best doughnut places in Dublin.  Their red velvet treats with a cream cheese centre and their Nutella-filled beauts have definitely been the highlights so far. But they’ve once again […]

10 years ago

An attempted robbery took place in Blackrock this afternoon that resulted in gun being fired in a post office. The incident took place around 2.30pm this afternoon, where the assailant entered the post office, threatened customers and staff with a weapon, and fired the gun at least three times. One man present received minor injuries during the […]

10 years ago

For such a tiny country we really do well for ourselves, as the inclusion of four Irish celebrities on this year’s Forbes Top 30 Under 30 List proves (or 10% of the list, as we like to look at it). The American magazine’s annual list includes the most influential young people in the world at the moment, and includes […]

10 years ago

If you’re trying to beg your favourite celebrity for free tickets, this is how you do it. Performed and uploaded by Janee Bradford from Charlottesville in Virginia, ‘Hello From The Parking Lot’ is a persuasive musical argument for why the English pop star should let the fan have a free trip to one of her shows.  After […]

10 years ago

In case you haven’t heard, one of Channel 4’s most popular shows First Dates is making its way to our shores very soon. While still in the early stages of the production, there has been a veil of secrecy about where First Dates Ireland would actually be recorded. Until now (too dramatic?). The Herald have revealed that the Gibson Hotel […]

10 years ago

Is there anything more adorable than inter-species love? We think not. In this video, uploaded by the pets’ owner P Ces, this Australian family’s kangaroo (whose name is obviously Hop) is trying to play with the cat of the house. The feline doesn’t put up with it for long though… READ NEXT: If You’re Not Already Following This Labradoodle On Instagram, […]

10 years ago

Iron Mike’s ironing shop has just opened on Camden Street and this bizarre ad has just boldly announced its arrival. I watched this three times and, honestly, I don’t even know where to begin. Just watch it and tell what us you think… H/T JOE.ie. READ NEXT: David Schwimmer Has More Bad News About The ‘Friends’ Reunion

10 years ago

Just when you thought you’d recovered from Matthew Perry’s announcement about the Friends reunion, David Schwimmer comes out with this. While everyone knew that the cast of the iconic TV show were re-assembling to celebrate the life and work of veteran director James Burrows, there had been a lot of confusion about what this reunion would actually involve. Many hoped for […]

10 years ago

We talked at length about Making The Murderer in recent weeks as it captured the attention of millions around the world, and now its creators have commented on what a follow up season might have in store. According to Variety, the show’s producers Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi have stated that they’ve been gathering more material in the last […]

10 years ago

Dublin has just been ranked as the 22nd most reputable city in the world, according to the 2015 City RepTrak® report. Our capital moved forward five places in the annual report, in front of Amsterdam (23rd), San Francisco (24th), Berlin (25th), and New York (31st). 22,000 consumers across G8 countries were surveyed to rank the world’s 100 most reputable cities, basing the […]

10 years ago

These Los Angeles pranksters decided to teach bicycle thieves a lesson in manners – by electrifying their bike. Leaving their bicycle unlocked in public spaces, TwinzTV jokers watched as thieves tried to make off with their wheels, only to halt them in their tracks with an electric jolt. Now nobody likes bike robbers, but maybe these guys went […]

10 years ago

Here’s the latest Irish attempt at gangster rap. Rap seems to be getting more and more popular in Ireland, and we’ve seen some pretty decent offerings in the last year as well as some not-so-great contributions. We’ll leave it up to you to decide what to make of ‘Bitch I’m From E-Town’ by LA FAMILIA, a group composed […]

10 years ago

Some people go the whole clichéd route of the Eiffel Tower proposal (a move that says, “I literally put no thought into this”), while people like this guy put in a little more effort.  25-year-old Mitesh Jadva from London wanted to make his marriage proposal to girlfriend Anisha Patel (23) extra special by recreating the opening credits of her […]

10 years ago

Ever get that craving, a hunger that can only be satiated by 13 beef patties? Anyone? Well someone out there must be asking for it, cos Aaron’s Takeaway in Kilsheelan, Tipperary (great county) has just started serving this megaburger dubbed ‘Notorious’. Gaze upon its beefy glory. Pic: Aaron’s Takeaway The humungous burger contains 13 beef patties, weighs about 5 feckin’ pounds, and it’ll set […]

10 years ago

Anyone who has listened to Donald Trump’s speeches during his presidential campaign trail will know that his worldview appears to be downright shocking. That’s why funny people Andrea Mann, David Schneider and David Beresford created this map entitled ‘The World According To Donald Trump’ for HuffPost UK Comedy. Check it out below. Pic: HuffPost UK Comedy And this guy might just become […]

10 years ago