Well thank goodness for this. Having previously hinted at their demolition, ESB Networks today released a statement detailing its plans to keep and maintain the iconic Poolbeg chimneys. Last year, the semi-state body hinted at the demolition of the chimneys, given that maintaining the 207m-high structures was not the best use of its resources – […]

10 years ago

Drones have been an absolute revelation since they became a consumer product in the last few years, with professional and amateur photographers alike using them to capture stunning shots of urban landscapes, massive events and natural phenomena. Ireland has certainly made the most out of this new technology, and on this site we’ve already brought […]

10 years ago

We’ve been seeing videos from drones popping up all over the place over the last year. But while most videos are created by hobbyists, or used for promotional and marketing purposes, one enterprising Irish farmer has started using his drone to… herd sheep. The drone is called Shep, and judging from the video it’s a […]

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It’s not that we’re suggesting you break any rules. We’re merely saying that some of these tips may – hypothetically – come in handy if you don’t wish to take out a mortgage before buying on-site booze at one of this weekend’s festivals. 1. Refashion a kids’ drinks pouch Let’s start with simplicity here. Get […]

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Ireland has been consumed by talk of the referendum for the past few months, and only now is it starting to die down, leading us to ask – what the bejaysus did we talk about before? Here are 36 suggested conversation topics which should come in handy if you find yourself lost for words when […]

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It really is amazing to see what people are getting up to with drones these days.. This incredible piece of footage was shot just off Malin Head in Donegal, and it’s absolutely breathtaking! I was out on my friends boat in Malin Head Co. Donegal to mess about on a rubber ring when a pod […]

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This cool new footage from Sky Pixels Ireland shows St. Patrick’s Cathedral from a completely different perspective.. You can see all the amazingly impressive architecture and stained glass windows at a far more advantageous angle – through the eyes of the drone. What a cool way to see one of our most famous landmarks! Want […]

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Many remember the Mosney Holiday Centre from their childhood days with fondness, but it’s pretty sad to look at now. Posted by Little Big Flix, the video was taken by a drone which flew over what remains of the Mosney Holiday Centre. Opening in 1982 in County Meath, Mosney was popular with holiday makers from […]

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This is quite literally a whole new angle on Dublin in the ‘rare auld times’. Released today by Associated Press, along with more than a million minutes of other archive footage, the film contains shots of a very new (and beautiful) Dublin airport, before tracking along the Liffey from Phoenix Park outwards, out to Poolbeg […]

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British rockers Muse have just announced that they will bring their Drones World Tour to Dublin’s 3Arena this April 5. Having a reputation for giving some the best live shows in the world, the Grammy award winning band’s new tour offers a “true 360 degree audio/visual sensory experience”. This tour marks the release of their […]

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The Tiger Fringe Festival has just returned to Dublin for its 21st year. There are tonnes of amazing acts to choose from for this year’s festival, which runs until September 20th, and you can find the full line-up here. But if all that choice makes you dizzy, we’ve got you covered. Here are the six […]

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Skerries looks positively phenomenal in this tribute that was just uploaded to YouTube earlier today. Footage recorded from drones have made places like Dublin City and Howth Harbour look incredible in the past, and this video recorded by Mark Broderick manages the same feat with an aerial tour of north Dublin’s seaside village, with its […]

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