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Gordon Ramsay names the part of a menu you should never order from
Food

Gordon Ramsay names the part of a menu you should never order from

Listen to the angry man Like him or loathe him, there’s no doubting the credentials of Gordon Ramsay and, when he talks about the restaurant industry, we should listen. The decorated chef and very angry man, who has been awarded 17 Michelin stars throughout his career, has now given us a pretty handy bit of advice to […]

Mini earthquake recorded off coast of Ireland in the middle of the night
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Mini earthquake recorded off coast of Ireland in the middle of the night

Wake and quake. You may not have felt it, but a small earthquake was recorded off the coast of Ireland on Tuesday night. The seismic activity hit off the coast of Culdaff Bay off the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal at approximately 2.18am. The quake measured at 0.9 on the Richter scale, which is not felt […]

Irish first name is the most mispronounced in the world
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Irish first name is the most mispronounced in the world

It’s one of the most popular names in the nation. Outside of the Emerald Isle, other English speaking folk really struggle with many of our most beautiful names. Names like Ruari, Aoibheann, Saoirse, and Cliodhna see English minds implode with confusion. Even the likes of Paraic, Daithi, Cathal, and Aine can bring the smartest New […]

Significant disruption to Heuston station services following ‘tragic incident’
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Significant disruption to Heuston station services following ‘tragic incident’

Services are suspended until further notice Services at Dublin’s Heuston Station have been hit with significant disruption following a ‘tragic incident’ on one of the train lines. Iarnród Éireann announced that services are suspended between Kildare and Newbridge following a report of a tragic incident on the line at approximately 2.20pm this afternoon. Emergency services […]

Irish hotel named in top 20 best in Europe
Travel

Irish hotel named in top 20 best in Europe

The top two on the list were both Turkish hotels. An Irish hotel has ranked within the top 20 best in Europe according to Tripadvisor. In the website’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, The Merrion Hotel in Dublin ranked 19th on the list of top 25 Best of the Best hotels in Europe. According to the website, […]

Dublin ranked as second most stressful city in Europe to drive in
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Dublin ranked as second most stressful city in Europe to drive in

Sounds about right. Dublin has been ranked as the second most stressful city in Europe to drive in. The new research from DiscoverCars.com, measured the heart rates of drivers in seven different cities across the continent. The research is supported by practising medical doctor Dr Adedeji Saheed, who provided insights into typical heart rates. An […]

Date of fuel allowance confirmed as €924 payment set to return
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Date of fuel allowance confirmed as €924 payment set to return

It can be paid weekly or in two lump sums. The date for the return of the fuel allowance across Ireland is set for the week beginning Monday, September 23. A social welfare payment that runs from September to April every year, will return in less than two weeks. The Fuel Allowance is paid in […]

Popular Dublin food spot receives closure order for ‘active rodent infestation’
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Popular Dublin food spot receives closure order for ‘active rodent infestation’

“Food businesses must do better.” Eight Irish business have received closure orders for the month of August, including one popular Dublin food spot which had an ‘active rodent infestation’. Freshly Chopped and Neat Pizza in Fairview, Dublin 3, received a closure order from the FSAI last month after rodent droppings were found in the kitchen […]

Here’s why people in Ireland are freezing their Revolut cards today
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Here’s why people in Ireland are freezing their Revolut cards today

The boycott has been spreading over social media this week. For many of us in Ireland, Revolut has become a staple of everyday life. The alternative banking app has made huge strides over the past few years and, for some, it’s nearly impossible to think of life without it. However, if you have been scrolling […]

Irish star of The Chase hits back at common complaint about show
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Irish star of The Chase hits back at common complaint about show

He gave a behind-the-scenes look at the popular quiz show. Irish star of The Chase Darragh Ennis has hit back at a common complaint about the popular quiz show. Ennis has been a member of the Chasers since 2021 as has assumed the nickname The Menace on the show hosted by Bradley Walsh. The Chase […]