Martin McGuinness, the former Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, has died. Mr McGuinness passed away early this morning at Derry’s Altnagelvin Hospital with his family by his bedside. In January, the 66-year-old stepped down from politics amid the so-called ‘cash-for-ash’ scandal, which saw DUP leader Arlene Foster come under mounting pressure to resign. He […]
Any vegetable cubes lying around? Lidl Ireland is recalling a batch of Kania vegetable stock cubes. The packaging of the popular product is labelled only in Spanish and Portuguese and as a result, it’s hazardous to those seeking information on allergies. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has revealed that the vegetable stock cubes contain […]
This is just stupid. 18-year-old Lee de Paauw from Queensland was putting the moves on a British backpacker on a night out, and what’s the best way to impress the ladies? Jump into a river infested with crocodiles of course. His theory that crocodiles are more likely to attack tourists and not Australians proved false (oddly […]
Some delightful news of a Monday. Are you on the hunt for a new job? Then this is sure to brighten up your week. Tech company eshopworld has announced the creation of 250 new jobs over the next three years. The expansion will bring employment at the company to almost 400 by 2019, the majority […]
This is the longest hair we’ve ever seen. It’s a serious statement these days to be sporting waist length hair, Vanessa Hudgens recently stepped out with Rapunzel inspired hair and we got all the feels. Waist length is one thing, how would you feel about rocking the floor length look? Latvian Aliaa More has been growing her […]
Science. We love everything about cheese… the color, the texture, the smell, EVERYTHING. As our beloved Monica from Friends once brilliantly suggested, if we could live in a house made of cheese… life would be great. via GIPHY Well, the dream is one step closer thanks to a team of scientists at University College Cork. Encouraged by […]
He’s joining the cast of Hollyoaks. There’s good news for fans of 90’s heartthrob Adam Rickett today, the ex-corrie star who played the part of ‘Nick Tilsley” on the cobbles for years, is returning to our screens on Hollyoaks. He’s been cast Nancy’s ex-boyfriend ‘Kyle’ who is living with multiple sclerosis. The Channel 4 show announced […]
It’s the wall that keeps on giving. The Mexico/US border wall that Donald Trump promised has been the subject of much derision across the globe. Well, it all got a touch more hilarious overnight when Fox News tweeted an image that people simply couldn’t believe. Border wall requirements. pic.twitter.com/AFYG0s5pCS — Fox News (@FoxNews) March […]
Don’t get too excited the buses are in Singapore, but still a GREAT idea. The joys of the early morning commute… sharp elbows, screaming children and from time to time there’s the odd whiff to contend with. Let’s be honest, buses can get smelly. via GIPHY In Singapore, they’ve introduced a ‘signature scent’ to tackle […]
Binge watching is about to get a WHOLE lot easier. Have you ever been six or seven episodes deep when Netflix asks you the dreaded question ‘Are you still watching’? Yes… we’re still watching and STOP JUDGING US. Perhaps the streaming site is feeling a tad guilty, as they’re currently trialling something that could make […]
There is an impending levy on fizzy drinks – and it’s already proving pretty divisive. On one hand, and with Ireland’s childhood obesity rate sprillaling, the arrival of the so-called sugar tax will force us to take a cold, hard look at our diets – and that’s something to applaud. On the other hand, however, not only […]
Horses may be taking center stage at Cheltenham but just WAIT till you see these dogs. Normally the dogs involved in racing are greyhounds or whippets, dogs with long legs and sleek bodies. Well, did you know that corgi races are an actual thing? Yes, the little dogs that have no legs and love chilling […]