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Halloween DIY alert: Here’s how you to make your pumpkin last longer
Life

Halloween DIY alert: Here’s how you to make your pumpkin last longer

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… No, we’re not talking about Christmas. Halloween is just around the corner so we’re going full steam ahead with everything spooky, scary and haunted in the run up to October 31. And it wouldn’t be Halloween without getting very competitive over our pumpkin carving skills. If you’ve ever carved […]

8 things I wish I’d known before going to Croatia
Life

8 things I wish I’d known before going to Croatia

Are you thinking about going to Croatia this year? Then keep reading. Croatia is a brilliant place to go at any time of year. It’s got everything you could possibly want, blue seas, stunning cities and loads of gorgeous national parks. Your only problem will be deciding which area you should go to. Here are […]

5 quirky places you need to visit in London
Life

5 quirky places you need to visit in London

Forget Big Ben and ditch Buckingham Palace. London is a great place for a weekend away. It’s easy to get to, it’s teeming with culture and there’s just so many things to see. But if you go to London this year don’t just go to all the usual cliche spots. If you want to see […]

Hidden gems you need to visit in Santorini
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Hidden gems you need to visit in Santorini

Ditch the tourist traps and discover something special. You’ve read the guide books, gawked at the Instagrams, and even dedicated a Pinterest board to your trip. But forget about all the old clichéd places to visit in Santorini. There’s a lot more to this amazing island that white-washed houses and iconic sunsets. Escape the tourist […]

City break? How to spend the perfect 48 hours in Cork City
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City break? How to spend the perfect 48 hours in Cork City

All hail the rise of the staycation. If you’re not going abroad this year or you just fancy a last minute trip to somewhere new then why not plan a weekend getaway to Cork City? ”Ireland’s real capital” (at least that’s what the locals think) is bustling with brilliant shops, bars and tourist attractions. Not […]

A practical guide to not feeling like shit at your summer festival
Music

A practical guide to not feeling like shit at your summer festival

Listen, we’ve all been there. It’s day three of your perfect summer festival, the tents flooded, your clothes are ruined, and you think you might even have trench foot. It’s hard to keep your spirits up when the festival God’s seem to be against you but don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom. We’ve […]

Staycation: How to have the best weekend in Galway
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Staycation: How to have the best weekend in Galway

Pack your bags, we’re heading out Wesht. If you’re planning a weekend break in Ireland this year then you better put Galway at the top of your list. The historic little city is a great place to spend a weekend shopping, exploring or going out for a few ”quiet ones”. Here’s everything you need to […]

The most amazing (and expensive) restaurants from around the world
Food

The most amazing (and expensive) restaurants from around the world

Brought to you by Multilotto.ie. So fancy… Don’t get me wrong, I love a greasy 3-in-1 as much as the next girl but sometimes it’s just nice to get dressed up and go out for a slap-up meal on pay day. It’s lovely to try something different but unfortunately, it’s not a luxury we can afford […]

This elderflower cocktail is the perfect summer tipple
Food

This elderflower cocktail is the perfect summer tipple

Oh, lordy… If you haven’t guessed by now, we love a good cocktail here at Her. Give us a cosmopolitan, a Moscow mule or an espresso martini any day. So, naturally enough, we are always on the hunt for the next big cocktail that will be all over our Instagram feeds and we think we might […]

Things you put up with at a festival- that in RL are unacceptable
Music

Things you put up with at a festival- that in RL are unacceptable

Festivals are filthy, rotten places. Every summer we flock to festivals around the country, from Bpdy&Soul to EP. We love getting the chance to hear some of our favourite bands and spend the weekend having the craic with our friends. One thing we don’t totally love however is the slightly disturbing and minging occurrences that […]