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01/08/2025

Here's whats on..

1. The Spraoi Festival in Waterford City.
Free entry, live street performances, Real festival energy, no admission needed.

2. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford.
Join the national celebration of trad music in Wexford, featuring open-air concerts, céilí dancing, and impromptu street sessions.

3. Watch the planes at Bray Air Display.
Watch vintage and modern aircraft perform dazzling aerial displays over the sea as part of Bray Summerfest.

4. Athlone River Festival.
Celebrate Athlone’s river heritage with free access to events like Viking battle reenactments, riverside stalls, and performances.

5. All Together Now Festival in Waterford.
Although it is sold out this year, you may be lucky enough to grab a ticket.

01/08/2025

Loads of historic sites are free for under 18's from today for the month of August, here's where you should check out...

1. Roscrea Castle and Gardens- An ideal location for a day out with the magnificent stone motte castle, historic Damer House and impressive gardens.

2. The Blasket Centre- Discover the heritage of the Blasket Islands or take in the dramatic views from the clifftop viewing platform.

3. Ormond Castle- Discover a newly opened Tudor Gem in Co Tipperary

4. Céide Fields- Learn about the first farmers in Ireland at the Céide Fields in North Mayo.

5. Dublin Castle- Where the State Apartments, the Undercroft and Chapel Royal, tell over 1,000 years of Dublin’s history.

31/07/2025

The Irish talent this year is insane. From CMAT to Fontaines D.C and many more. Here's our list of underrated acts you need to check out this year.

1. Muireann Bradley - Sunday, 15:45 - 16:45 Lovely Days stage.

2. The Gurriers - Saturday, 21:45 - 22:45 Lovely days stage.

3. SHEE - Saturday 01:30 - 03:30 Lovely Days stage.

4. Huartan - Saturday 17:15 - 18:00 The Circle.

5. Cliffords - Friday, 16:45 - 17:30 Flourish stage

31/07/2025

The HSE seized over 3,500 illegal vapes in 2024 for violating safety regulations.

Some of the products were falsely marketed as ni****ne-free, while others contained dangerously high levels of ni****ne and e-liquid.

31/07/2025

The hilarious moment between a Garda and two Star Wars fans as they act out a scene from a battle.

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30/07/2025

I'm up to high doh here

In a survey by the LPSI, it confirmed 70% of Irish workers have experienced workplace burnout, with women twice as likely as men to report it directly.

The most affected group was aged 35-44, and only a third of respondents said they rarely worked through their breaks. Burnout is often ignored or normalised in Irish culture, masking a deeper mental and physical struggle.

Chronic stress and burnout can severely impact immune function, heart health, memory, and emotional well-being, with many women experiencing physical symptoms without realising they're stress-related.

30/07/2025

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30/07/2025

Connemara looking only gorgeous in the sun⁠
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30/07/2025

Jenna Ortega says she fell in love with Ireland while filming Wednesday.

It was her first time visiting the island, and she made the most of it, exploring all over the country and expressing pride in how much of Ireland she managed to see.

Filming took place at Charleville Castle in Offaly, Dean’s Grange Cemetery in Dublin, and Ashford Studios in Wicklow, which helped set the gothic tone of the series. Ortega also commended the Irish crew for their skill and dedication, saying they felt “like a family.”

She mentioned that the only challenge was fighting the vibrant green scenery of Ireland which would almost clash with the Addams Family’s moody aesthetic. Still, Ortega summed up her time simply, “Everything about Ireland was so beautiful.”

29/07/2025

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Tucked along the River Barrow, this wood-fired sauna is the ultimate riverside reset, with steamy sessions, cold dips, and mountain views.
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29/07/2025

Well that's me never swimming in Kerry again.

A sturgeon, long thought extinct in Irish waters, has been spotted off the coast of Kerry, the first confirmed sighting since 1987. Known as a ‘dinosaur fish’ for its 150-million-year history, the sturgeon can grow up to six metres and is famous for producing prized caviar.

Once common in Ireland, sturgeon populations disappeared due to overfishing and poor water quality. Ecologist Anja Murray says the sighting could support efforts to reintroduce the species, as seen in parts of Europe, though many Irish rivers still lack the clean conditions needed for them to thrive.

29/07/2025

A new report shows that one in four Irish doctors are working over 48 hours a week, and more than 1,000 left the profession last year, many to work abroad.

The Medical Council says poor working conditions, burnout, and lack of career opportunities are driving doctors away. Some international doctors also struggle to find jobs in Ireland.

The Council is now calling for urgent action to improve doctor recruitment, training, and retention before the situation gets worse.