We’re a simple fan base. Give us one glimmer of hope and we’re dancing with a hula hoop around our necks and attempting backflips off a two foot wall. And the best part? We’re respectful — we don’t act the complete bol***ks like certain other nations we won’t mention. All we need is a big screen, a decent pint, and that tiny spark that convinces us that we CAN take part… maybe not take over. Everyone’s still chasing that old Italia ’90 buzz — the roar that used to shake the w

Serious bargains are about to hit Dublin and this time it’s Normal to be excited. The Danish discount chain NORMAL is opening its first Irish store in the Ilac Centre on Henry Street next Tuesday, 19 November at 8:30 a.m., and it’s set to cause a proper stir. With more than 900 stores across Europe, NORMAL has made a name for itself with fixed low prices — no sneaky “sale ends soon” signs, just solid deals every single day. Expect everything from snacks and skincare to home b

Irish Rail has launched its new “Fáinne ar an mBord” (Irish speakers on Board) scheme and honestly, it’s about time. The idea is simple: staff who can speak a bit of Irish will wear a badge showing they’re happy to chat. Finally, something wholesome to distract us from delays and the mystery smell in carriage B. Half the country now says they’d love to use the language more, and it’s showing promising signs that it’s cool again to care about your roots. The Kneecap effect is

Guinness is heading across the water, opening its first-ever U.K. microbrewery this winter in London’s Covent Garden. The new spot, Guinness at Old Brewer’s Yard , will stretch over 50,000 sq ft — roughly the size of that one bloke’s ego who went solo travelling on a “gap year” and came back saying gracias in SuperValu. Inside, there’ll be a rooftop bar with 360° views of London, a merch store, and a working microbrewery brewing up 14 limited-edition beers — including low and

Galway is finally getting the food market it deserves — and it’s landing right in the heart of the city. The old Connacht Tribune...

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It’s a good thing the Irish passport is now basically gold dust—because half the country is using it to emigrate to Sydney, and the other...

A full Irish breakfast is more than just a feed — it’s a staple of our culture. Whether you’re kicking off a hard day’s graft (though...

Back in the day, a food truck in Ireland meant a lad with a van and a dream — AKA minimal cooking experience, armed with a George Foreman...

Pancake Tuesday (March 4th) is upon us, and we’re flipping excited. Pancakes in Ireland have come a long way since the 90s. I still have...