We all heard the thunder this morning, but if you live in west Cork you would have been treated to one hell of a lightning show.
These images are pretty incredible and frightening at the same time:
This shot taken by Pierce Higgins was uploaded to the Best Photos of Baltimore Ireland Facebook page with the caption “Just speechless. The world is ending”….
This one by Youen Jacob is a little less frightening but no less impressive
12-year-old Daniel Hegarty was braver than us when he took this shot…
According to a leaked e-mail, Kimye decided to keep it low key when it came to their Irish honeymoon requests! Well low-key for Kim and Kanye.
The couple who holidayed in Co. Cork last May asked for the simple things in life from; DVD’s, Netflix, extra bedding, a pack of playing cards to a hot tub placed on standby (you never know) and obviously candles to be lit on their arrival.
They also asked for alternative accommodation in case they didn’t like their first choice.
But if that wasn’t enough, the couple also requested that the Irish flag be flying from Castle Olivier in Co. Cork upon their arrival!
The couple who married in Florence, Italy two months ago, decided to spend their honeymoon in Cork, Limerick and Laois.
The leaked e-mail was apparently sent from Patricia L. Blanche, owner of LCF Custom Travel & Tours, to Siobhan Byrne Learat of Adams & Butler Luxury Travel, revealing the couple wanted a simple honeymoon.
"From what we're hearing, it would appear they're going to spend plenty of downtime at the Castle, and are looking forward to watching movies and just spending alone time together.”
The organic food industry in Ireland is having a great year with annual sales valued at €99.1 million – which means the industry could be back to its best days. In 2010, sales were at an all-time high at €106 million.
According to a survey, the average organic food consumer is a female urban-dweller in the wealthier ABC social class, and 73% of us said we’d buy something that was ‘local organic’ rather than just ‘organic’.
We like to go organic for special occasions too – 66% of shoppers said they would be more likely to buy organic if they were preparing a romantic meal at home.
Hmm, hopefully this means organic food will get a bit more affordable!
Paolo Nutini has just announced his biggest tour to date and has added Dublin and Belfast to the mix…yay!
The Rewind singer will play Belfast on the 2nd November 2014 followed by Dublin on the 3rd.
Tickets will go on sale this Thursday, 10th July at 9am while Paolo will be playing Cork’s Marquee this Tuesday and Wednesday followed by an appearance at this year’s Electric Picnic.
No doubt fans of Paolo’s will be super excited about this amazing news!
It’s bound to be a night of epic proportions for music goers tonight as Kings of Leon take the stage in Dublin’s Marlay Park.
Promoters MCD are urging fans to book travel arrangements AHEAD of the concert tonight.
The warning comes after last week’s Arcade Fire concert when many people were left without transportation and had to walk for hours.
The shuttle bus, Marathon Coach, that runs between the city and Marlay Park is sold out until 6pm and people are being urged to give themselves plenty of time to get to the venue.
It has also been urged that fans use public transportation in order to reduce the amount of traffic in the area.
It has also been noted that umbrellas are banned from the event and so concert-goers should bring rain gear in case the weather takes a turn for the worst.
The very first Good Country Index was published yesterday. The index measures what each country on earth contributes to the common good of humanity, and what it takes away. And Ireland? Well, we’re pretty great by the looks of things.
Ireland finished in the top ten in four of the seven categories and came first overall for outdoing any other country in the world with out contribution to humanity and the planet.
And yes, we came six places ahead of the UK and 20 ahead of the US.
If you needed another reason to love Paul Rudd, well he has just given you one.
The Anchorman star revealed to chat show host, David Letterman that he loves spending time in Ireland and even said that Ireland “…is the best place on Earth. It is hands down the greatest country, it’s the best place.”
Wow thanks Paul!
Paul also talked about that famous stag party in Donegal, and joked that that he almost got in a fight with Irish football player, Seamus Coleman’s dad in a pub.
When you think of the beach, the last place you would ever think of is Ireland, but we do have some pretty good spots here.
So, no need to book a plane ticket, here’s a list of the best beaches all over our little island:
Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow This is a very popular beach during the summer, but with gorgeous sand and clear water it’s not surprising.
Dollymount Strand, Co. Dublin A favourite among kite surfers because of its windy conditions, this beach has 5km of sand – perfect for a running or walking on.
Bettystown, Co. Meath This gorgeous sandy beach is located in a pretty seaside village popular with tourists.
Ballymastocker Bay, Co. Donegal Previously voted second most beautiful beach in the world, this is one beach you don’t want to miss out on.
Look, we’re not used to it ok? Cut us some slack and understand that when the sun comes out, we will lose our minds. Here are some things Irish people are known to do in those odd moments of sunshine:
1. Say things like “I’m going to get a great colour”
Yes, two choices: burgundy or scarlet. Which one are you?
