Decathlon has confirmed that its highly anticipated new Cork store will officially open its doors at Douglas Village Shopping Centre on Friday, 16th October 2026 at 1pm. The new store, located within Tesco at Douglas Village Shopping Centre, will mark Decathlon’s fourth location in Ireland and its first in Cork, bringing the global sports retailer closer to customers across Cork and the wider Munster region. To celebrate the milestone, Decathlon will host a full weekend o

Ireland’s young skilled professionals have returned from the global stage with an impressive haul of medals and accolades following four intense days of competition at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Team Ireland’s 16 competitors joined more than 1,400 young skilled professionals from 68 countries and regions in Shanghai, competing across 64 skill competitions from September 22nd to 27th. Among the highlights for Ireland was a Bronze Medal for Charlie Ward in Cookery, while the Li

Halloween is once again taking over Ireland, and 2026 is shaping up to be a busy one. From family-friendly pumpkin trails and theme park events to fireworks, live entertainment, folklore and the big Samhain festivals, there is plenty happening across the country this October. Whether you're planning a family day out, a night with friends or simply want to soak up some of the atmosphere, we've pulled together some of the Halloween events in Ireland worth knowing about. Hallowe

Few cocktails have a better claim to being the original cocktail than the Old Fashioned. Simple, strong, and built around whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a little water, it is the sort of drink that proves you do not need a long ingredient list to make something memorable. But the story behind the Old Fashioned is almost as interesting as the drink itself. So where did it come from, why is it called an Old Fashioned, and what exactly makes a great one? Let's stir up the story. T

Nestlé Lindahls recently launched its brand-new Protein+ Immunity range in supermarkets across Ireland this month, bringing a first-to-market innovation to the protein dairy category. Designed specifically for active consumers and energy enthusiasts, the new range combines high protein content with added Vitamin D to support immune health - helping consumers stay on track with their fitness and wellness goals. Research shows that while moderate exercise can help strengt

The National Reptile Zoo in Kilkenny is celebrating 20 years since first opening its doors, marking two decades of growth from a small reptile attraction in Gowran into Ireland’s first and only dedicated reptile zoo and an internationally connected centre for conservation, education and research. Founded by James Hennessy in March 2006 as Reptile Village, the zoo has changed considerably over the past 20 years. Today, it is home to more than 150 animals representing over 60 s

This Christmas and New Year, families and friends can gather under one roof at Bettystown House, with the rare opportunity to have an entire historic Irish house and its surrounding estate to themselves. Beautifully decorated for Christmas, the house offers a private and relaxed setting to celebrate together, with guests welcomed on arrival with mulled wine and mince pies. Set on 13 acres in Bettystown, Co. Meath, just minutes from the coast and around 35 minutes from Dublin

Irish whiskey had some very welcome news in one of its biggest markets recently. The US has announced that the tariff on Irish whiskey made in the Republic of Ireland is to be removed. But what does that actually mean for the whiskey industry — and, more importantly, does it mean anything for the bottle sitting on your shelf? First things first: what was the tariff? Irish whiskey entering the US had been subject to a 10% tariff. In simple terms, that is an additional charge a

The end of cancer treatment does not necessarily mean the end of its impact on a child or their family, Childhood Cancer Ireland has warned, as figures from the charity highlight the ongoing demand for emotional, psychological and practical support throughout the childhood cancer journey. In 2025 alone, Childhood Cancer Ireland provided 700 hours of Clinical Psychology and 390 hours of Play Therapy, amounting to more than 1,000 hours of dedicated therapeutic support for ch

This Halloween, Emerald Park is going bigger than ever with the launch of a brand-new Halloween extravaganza, Mega Monster Halloween! Bringing a whole host of spooky family fun to Ireland’s only theme park and zoo, this ultimate Halloween adventure for the entire family will feature a brand-new themed Pumpkin Quest treasure hunt, a Halloween-themed live panto, frightfully fun character meet & greets, live entertainment, spooky surprises and more! Located only 20 minutes outs