Ice-cream lovers of Ireland can celebrate tonight as it has been announced the much-loved American chain Baskin-Robbins will be opening shops across the nation.

The specialty ice-cream chain, is owned by the same people as Dunkin Donuts, so you know it’s going to have some incredible flavours for you to choose from. We have our eyes on the 'Hokey Pokey'; white chocolate ice cream with crunchy honeycomb candy pieces and a caramel ribbon.

The brand is seeking to improve their presence in Europe and the Irish Times reports that possible locations include Dublin, Cork, Waterford/Wexford and Belfast. Initially.

Meaning there could be a shop coming to your neighbourhood before you know it! Amazing.

Vice President of international development for the brand Jeremy Vitaro said about the news:

“We feel our value proposition – high-quality ice cream, ice cream cakes and frozen beverages, served in a friendly environment and at a great value – will resonate well with consumers throughout Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland.” 

Ice-cream cakes? Yes. That is a phrase which certainly resonates with us.

Baskin Robbins are responsible for the creation of more than 1,200 ice cream flavours. We honestly can’t wait to try them all. Every single one.

Founded in 1945 there are now close to 8,000 Baskin Robbins shops in almost 50 different countries. Now Ireland gets to be one of them. Yay!