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The authorities in the US have named the six Irish J1 students who died today in California.

They are: Ashley Donohoe, 22; Olivia Burke, 21; Eoghan Culligan, 21; Niccolai Schuster, 21; Lorcan Miller, 21,  and Eimear Walsh 21.

It is believed that their families are already en route to the US and will arrived there later this evening.

The well-known St Mary's College in Rathmines tweeted at around 8.30pm that "many of the students involved" in the tragedy were past pupils who sat their Leaving Certs in 2012. 

RTE News also reported that the young people are thought to be studying at UCD. 

Speaking from California, Philip Grant, Irish Consul General for Ireland, this evening thanked those involved in the incident for their assistance. 

"On behalf of the people and government of Ireland I want to express to you the deep gratitude we have to the city of Berkeley; to the police and the fire services, to the emergency services who responded last night."

He continued: "We have thousands of Irish students who come to the States every summer on an exchange programme – they work here and they gain valuable experience here.

"They get to experience America and it's a wonderful opportunity and a wonderful time in many of these young people's lives.

"For many of my countrymen it's a formative experience and to have this happen at the start of this season is something that has left us all frozen in shock and in disbelief."

He added that for a small country like Ireland "very few had been left untouched" by what had happened. 

As well as the six dead, another eight were injured – some of them seriously – when a balcony on the fourth floor of an apartment building collapsed.

It's believed that the 21st birthday party of an Irish visitor was taking place in the apartment at the time of the accident, which occurred around 12.40am local time (8.40am Irish time).

The building in question has been named as Liberty Gardens, used as student accommodation for UC Berkeley students during term time.

Apartments like this are often rented out to J1 students during the summer months.

More than 8,000 students from Ireland travel to the US annually via the visa programme.

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With summer fast approaching, it's time to start planning our outfits for the array of weddings, race-meets, garden parties and other formal occasions that are forthcoming.

And now there is good news for those stuck in a serious style rut, or those who feel they can't find standout pieces on the High Street: talented young Irish designer Niamh O'Neill is back with her third collection for Kilkenny. Featuring coats and dresses in bright, eye-catching colours, the items are certainly a breath of fresh air.

The likes of Niamh's Emma Dress (€365) and Christine Coat (€515) show off her signature style to perfection.

The Emma Dress sports a beautiful metallic leather bow, while the Christine Coat has a subtle jacquard design. Both are available in a striking turquoise, or a light pink and cream combo. 

The Eleanor Dress costs €395 is one of our favourites from the collection. A beautiful shade for summer, it also boasts Italian-made rose gold broaches (which can be removed if you feel like a change). It has 3/4 length sleeves and the fit is extremely flattering. Team with a pair of heels and a delicate clutch for a instantly complete outfit.

One of the pieces that immediately caught our eye was the new hot-pink Laura Dress and Venice Coat to match. The dress costs €365 while the coat cost €490, and we reckon it would be a great buy for anyone eager to enter a Ladies Day competition: with a clean-cut neckline it's simple, but the colour absolutely means it's striking too.

​Kilkenny has been promoting Irish design for more than 50 years and has 11 stores across Ireland. 

You can buy any of the Niamh O'Neill collection at the Kilkenny shop in Nassau Street, Dublin, Cork or Galway. You can also visit www.kilkennyshop.com.

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It’s that time of the year again – no burgers and no drink. You’ll survive until Saturday – we promise!

Here are some foods that are traditional in Ireland at this time of the year; from the foods we grew up with to the more modern additions.

1. Hot cross buns
Traditionally eaten on Good Friday, hot cross buns are sweet, mildly spiced raisin buns with a cross on top of them. Delicious with some real butter and jam.

2. Lamb
A significant part of Easter Sunday dinner, not just because lambs are in season but also because apparently the Pope eats it on this day too. 

3. Creme Eggs
They only appear once a year for a certain amount of time so do we take advantage? But, of course. How do you eat yours?

4. Fish
Given that meat is not allowed on Good Friday, many Irish families will enjoy a lovely fish dinner this evening. Unless they’re the rebellious type your granny gossips about.

5. Tea
It may not seem traditional but seeing as you can’t go for a pint or a glass of wine, tea is definitely consumed more on Good Friday.

6. Chocolate
An obvious one but probably the best. Easter eggs are the highlight of this traditional weekend and looking for them was such craic when we were kids.

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If you’re anything like us then you probably don’t open your curtains or check the weather on your phone before you pick out your outfit.

And like us, that probably meant your morning went a little something like this…

1. “Ahh, a new day – I think I’ll wear that new light floral dress I bought. After all, it’s spring now!”

 

2. “So glad I don’t have to wear bulky woolly jumpers anymore, see ya winter!"

 

3. “A heavy coat? Nah, this light jacket will definitely do. Sure it’s not like it’s snowing HAHAHA”

 

4. “Boots or pumps? I think pumps, it hasn’t rained in a while after all!”

 

5. “I’m so glad I packed away all of my winter clothes this weekend, I mean, LOOK at all of this space!”

 

6. “Okay time to gooo…oh, it’s…snowing.” *runs back inside and changes*

 

7. "It's been winter for about seven months now, but that's okay, I'm resilient"

 

8. "I need a bloody holiday" 

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So, you’ve made the decision, you’re going to kick the chocolate for Lent.

Whether it be for religious reasons, raising some money for charity or just a good reason to get healthy – you’re going to do it. You’re really, really going to do it….right?

Here are some people you are bound to meet during the hardest month of the year:

The ‘Ah go on it’s just one square’ One
Peer pressure can be so hard…especially where chocolate is concerned

The ‘but you’re not even religious’ One
Sigh. Can’t a girl use a good excuse to make some positive changes?!

The ‘it will do you the world of good – keep going’ One
Sounds nice, is in fact a deeply-rooted backhanded compliment

The 'oh, you've only given up chocolate, I've given up sugar completely' One
And she actually has, and succeeds…ugh. 

The 'wow – well done, I'm not sure I could do that' One
Sweet, well-meaning and complimentary. More like you please. 

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When we think of romance, our minds no doubt wander to the classic city of love, Paris. While Irish couples still love a trip to the capital of romance, it’s not their number one choice…

Research done by Expedia.ie has showed that couples are choosing Irish getaways over heading abroad for Valentine’s Day. Bookings for Dublin are up a massive 283% year on year, while bookings for Galway are up 68% on last year alone.

In comparison to 2014, where only two Irish cities, Dublin and Galway, stood out in the top 5 favoured destinations alongside London, New York and Paris; Cork and Killarney have now crept in, knocking London and New York out of favour.

Limerick and Kilkenny also make an appearance in the top 10 favoured destination for Valentine’s Day with Irish couples.

Here's the top 10 Valentine's Day getaways for Irish people this year: 

  1. Dublin
  2. Galway
  3. Cork
  4. Killarney
  5. Paris
  6. Rome
  7. Frankfurt
  8. Kilkenny
  9. Limerick
  10. Birmingham

Managing director of Expedia UK and Ireland spoke about this change in trend, saying that Irish people are now choosing to explore the wonderful country around them, rather than travel abroad: “With seven of the top 10 Valentine’s Day destinations based in Ireland this year, it’s clear that Irish people are opting to explore the myriad of romantic spots that their home country has to offer. From luxury spa city breaks to outdoor adventure weekends in the countryside, Ireland has something for every taste and budget, right on our doorstep.”

To help you celebrate in style on the most romantic day of the year, Expedia.ie have two fabulous offers for you avail of in two of Ireland most favoured Valentine’s destinations; Dublin and Galway.

Dublin
From Friday 13th – Sunday 15th February, enjoy two nights for €339 per person sharing in the luxurious surroundings of Dublin’s five-star Conrad Hotel. The hotel is situated in the heart of Ireland’s buzzing capital and boasts two restaurants; Alex Restaurant and Cocktail Bar and Alfie Byrne’s Galway Bay Brewery.

Galway
From Friday 13th – Sunday 15th February, enjoy two nights for €249.99 per person sharing, at the exclusive five-star hotel in Galway city, The g Hotel. Designed by renowned milliner to the stars, Philip Treacy, The g Hotel is perfect for a fabulous afternoon tea or evening cocktails. The g Hotel has two restaurants; the acclaimed Restaurant gigi’s and Signature Lounges. The g Hotel’s spa will provide you with all of the comfort and relaxation you could ever need for a fabulous getaway.

To avail of these Valentine’s Day weekend offers, please visit Expedia.ie

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A brand new passport card will be made available to Irish people in July.

The card will make travelling within the European Union easier as well as being useful for nights out, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flanagan said: “The passport card will be particularly useful for young people who use their passport booklet as identification, especially on nights out.”

The card is a credit-card sized form of ID, meaning it will easily fit into our wallets and purses which will hopefully decrease the number of lost passports!

It sounds like the blind panic of convincing ourselves we’ve lost our passports after a night out on the town may be a thing of the past as the minister says that he has often been concerned with his own children bringing theirs out: “As a father I have often felt concern about the impracticality of the passport booklet as a means of identification for young people on nights out and this new card will be a far more practical option.”

The new card is the first of its kind in the world. Being valid for five years and costing €35 when it is launched in July, people can apply either online or through an app that has been set up for the new initiative. 

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Us Irish love a classic crisp sandwich. Most commonly made with cheese and onion Taytos or King’s, some people are into more edgy crisp sandwich flavours, like salt and vinegar.

But this…This goes beyond anything we ever wanted to see in a crisp sandwich. The brave people behind Facts. have been testing out some more unusual flavours, such as peanut butter, gherkin and salt and vinegar sandwich.

Or perhaps you’d prefer a more classic Meanies, cheese and mustard?

We can’t really see ourselves tucking into any of those the day after a night out somehow…Don't mess with a classic!

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We love a good animal story and this one is super cute!

Gardaí  at Finglas Garda Station found a cat in the yard yesterday and obviously decided to bring it inside while the owner was being located. However, their act of kindness may have backfired as now the cat is refusing to leave – we love it!

Taking to Twitter, the official Garda account wrote: “Cat found in the yard of Finglas station today. Won’t leave. It’s a young cat. Owner can collect it from the station.”

It didn’t take long for hilarity to ensue with people suggesting he may be a ‘cat burglar’ (geddit?) and others suggesting they keep the cat.

Here are some of our favourite tweets about Finglas Garda Station’s brand new pet:

Brilliant! What a gorgeous cat, we hope he finds his owner soon!  

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The Fear is one of those things we all dread, but we can never quite bring ourselves to make the ultimate sacrifice to not have to deal with it. 

When one is afflicted with The Fear, it’s important to make yourself as comfortable as possible. Lucozade and hot chicken rolls will help the cause.

Unfortunately, it’s not always possible and there are things that make The Fear SO much worse, like these:

Social media
Look, you might think it will help, but untagging those photos can wait until tomorrow. Switch settings so you can review photos before they appear on your page, take a deep breath and relax!

Last night’s clothes
They're sitting a pile beside your bed, so you decide to be proactive and put on a wash. The smell of stale smoke and spilled Sambuca brings you instantly back to the club and you begin to feel nauseous.

Talking to people
“You were so funny last night” – wait, what? Funny like how? Oh no…

Not talking to people
No one has contacted you all day – what the hell did you do last night!

Watching anything scary
An American Horror Story marathon may sound like a good idea, in reality you will spend the day jumping every time you hear the tiniest sound. Not cool. Stick with the rom-coms.

Trying to be healthy
Who are you trying to kid with that 'supersalad' and green goddess juice? They can wait until tomorrow, for now PIZZA. 

 

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Hazel Behan spoke on The Ryan Tubridy Show on 2FM yesterday where she recounted her rape experience, and now her story is making headlines worldwide.

The brave woman told Ryan how she was raped in Portugal back in 2004 when she was working at a resort as a rep. Telling the presenter how she had always felt a ‘presence’ in her small apartment where she lived alone, she was awoken one night by a man in a black mask calling her name.

What Hazel endured next was very hard for both for her to recall and for Ryan and listeners to hear. She was tied up and raped for four hours: “It feels so surreal, like I’m talking about something from Law and Order Special Victims Unit. I shut off. My thing was to figure him out, I’m going to get out of this, I won’t let him beat me.”

Her rapist was never found, with Hazel saying that the police didn’t take it as seriously as they should: “I think they wanted to protect the holiday industry, they didn’t want it to be known that this happened in a holiday resort.”

Hazel’s story has left a huge imprint on the Irish people, and now beyond that as people took to Twitter to applaud her bravery for bringing her story to the forefront: “I want to do this for other girls, I want to tell people not to give rape victims the pity eyes, it does happen, it’s not something that you just see in the movies, but at the same time people must be sensitive to what other have gone through.”

To listen to Hazel's story in full, click here. 

If you're affected by any of the issues in this article, please contact The Rape Crisis Centre National 24 Hours Helpline on 1800 77 88 88

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An Irish man has been fined after he got stuck in a vent trying to gain access to a nightclub in Sydney.

After being thrown out of the premises twice, he then attempted to gain entry to the club by climbing through a vent in the roof.

However the 18-year-old, who is in Australia on a one-year working holiday visa, had to be rescued by emergency services when he became stuck in the roof vent.

The man was stuck in the vent for over 90 minutes before people in the club became aware of his cries for help after becoming stuck. 

The teenager was ordered to pay $1,700 on top of his $900 fine, to cover damage to the building's glass door and roof.

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