Not so long ago we added You Tube videos to the site. This means you can add any relevant You Tube video to any listing on the site. Videos are a great way to give further insight to people when they are deciding to use a business or service.

Gallagher’s Boxty House know how to make a good video, with this one below you not only learn what a Boxty is but also how to make it and what it looks like. In fact you can get Boxty 3 different ways, pancake, boiled or baked.

Win dinner for 2

They also know how to make their customers happy and want to give away a free meal for two. All you have to do to win is become a fan of their page on the site. All fans by Aug 3rd will be in the draw to win.

Check out the Boxty below or have a look around the restaurant.

Check out all the videos on Gallagher’s Boxty House video page

Vodafone have just added a Super IOU to their prepay offer. With this you can text and get €4 credit in advance when you’re stuck and they take it off your next top up. Sounds pretty handy right?

With the IOU service you can also send some of your own credit to a friend or ask your friends for some of their credit when you’re stuck.

It is actually really easy, read all the details of the Super IOU offer on their site.

And the more exciting news is, to celebrate this, they want to give one lucky person a €300 Top Up!!

To be in the draw to win the credit just comment below with your answer to this question…

When would you use an IOU?
Read more

With the Marks & Spencer and Superquinn vouchers giveaway extended, we are getting oh so many reviews from everyone, and the pick of the week choice was a tough decision. Alas, a choice had to be made and here ya go:

Rarasa has shared her love for Ikea in a review. However, be forewarned when you go shopping there, because you might ending buying more than you intended to with all of the great deals they have! Everything is so tempting…

If you’re looking for some yum food, great atmosphere and a good pint, try out  Fiddlers Creek Restaurant Bar; it has received nothing but praise from Reindeer and other reviewers.

Mancalledshaft gives a thorough, excellent review on the Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort. Even if you aren’t a romantic, you’ll be taken away once you step onto the island. Take some good company and enjoy yourselves, as if you’re in your own fairytale.

Have you seen something better on the site that deserves to be recognized? Just leave a comment and let us know!

Here’s some interesting activities I found that are going on in August. There’s a variety of things going, and I think there something for everyone this month:

6th – 15th – Kilkenny Arts Festival – This is the 37th year of the Kilkenny Arts Festival, and is probably the best one yet. Take a peek at their schedule of events. It is going to be 10 days jam packed with Irish and international music and art of all kinds.

10th – 12th – Puck Fair - As one of Ireland’s oldest and well, let’s say unique fairs, they have a little bit of everything during is held on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of August every year. Their programme is packed and is worth the trip to Killorglin in County Kerry.

13th – 16th – Roundstone Summerfest – They have a back-up for this festival so it can go on rain or shine. Plus, most of the events are free, and who can turn down free entertainment?

21st – 22nd Dublin Viking Festival -  The programme hasn’t be announced yet, but stay tuned, because it should be announced soon. Go ahead and gather your fellow kings and warriors to prepare for the invasion of Wood Quay on the 21st and 22nd of August.

Everyone did a great job of informing me about festivities that I didn’t know about last month. So, if you know of something going on in August that we don’t have listed here, don’t hesitate to let the Truvo.ie community know about it. All you have to do it post it in the comments, and I’ll update the blog so everyone can see.

It’s that time of the week again. I have made my review picks for the week, and I decided to stay with the theme of things to do. It gets a bit monotonous if you stay inside all day, every day; so, why dont you get out and try a few of these user recommended places?

The first pick is from blackcloud. He reminds us that Phoenix Park is a great place to pass time in Dublin.

If  you want to try something new for lunch, you should check out Annedor’s review of  the Ballsbridge Market. She talks about the tasty treats they have and gives you a heads up on which stalls to expect queues at.

Kgiller wrote a great review on the Japanese Gardens in Kildare. It’s easy to pass a whole day in the area and is well worth a visit, especially if you are into the beautiful and serene atmosphere.

There you have it, a few relaxing places you can visit when the weather is pleasant to get some fresh air and recover from Oxegen.

See a review on the site that you think deserves some recognition? Put a link to it in the comments section and share the review brilliance with the rest of us.

***updated July 21st***

In case you haven’t heard… We extended the Marks & Spencer and Superquinn vouchers giveaway until August 2nd at midnight. Winners will be announced and notified by email on Tuesday August 3rd.

This gives you several extra weeks to write as many reviews as possible; let’s see who can write the most!

Entry into the contest is simple; Just drop us a line at bringcomedinewithmetoireland (at) gmail (dot) com (be sure to include your Truvo.ie username) to let us know you are interested in the contest; then review like crazy.

Read more

We have had some great reviews on the site this past week! With the mix of contests we have going on and the general fun-ness of sharing experiences, everyone is extra chatty (and that is definitely a good thing).

Here are a few reviews that really caught my eye this week:

An tAthair Peadar’s review of Man Friday in Kinsale. He recommends it as one of the best early bird menus he has eaten.  Other users agree too, because this nice restaurant has 5 stars across the board. It is great for celebrations or if you are in Kinsale and just want to treat yourself.

A review of Acapulco by Sheena Ribena earned some recognition as well. She gives a great description of what to expect from the restaurant, as well as what she liked.

Diarmaidkeane’s review on the No Name Bar is great. She is new to the site, but has already started out strong.

Another newcomer to the site, xxfreckles87xx wrote an encouring review on Funtasia in Bettystown. It’s a great place for kids, whether they are young or old.

See any great reviews that we missed? Post a link to it in the comments and share the excellence.

What are your thoughts on these reviews and places?

Congrats to the winner Daithi

Thanks all for the great reviews everybody!

Yes it’s true, we have more Oxegen tickets up for grabs on the site.

This time the lovely people at Solas on Wexford St. have given us TWO WEEKEND CAMPING TICKETS!!

So it will work very similar to the last give away – it will be a random draw and there are 2 things to do.

1. First go to Solas’s page on the site

http://www.truvo.ie/places/solas-restaurant-cocktail-bar-dublin and become a fan, this way I know who is interested in the prize.

2. Then get writing reviews on the site, of anywhere you like(bars, restaurants, dry cleaners – whatever), in any county you like.

Each time you write 5 unique reviews  over 30 words you get an entry in the draw.

We have TWO tickets to giveaway guys, get your friends signed up and writing reviews, the more chances the better!

Read more

Update: Competition extended

We have teamed up with the guys from Bring “Come Dine with me” to Ireland for yet another great giveaway here at Truvo. (We are going mad this summer with competitions and giveaways!)

Here’s what you have to do to get some sweet goodies:

• -Go to the Truvo.ie website to sign in and start reviewing. If you don’t have an account already, you can click here to set one up. Don’t worry it’s free and super easy to use!
• -Review any listing on the site (remember it must be 30 words or more and unique).
• -Email your Truvo user-name to bringcomedinewithmetoireland (at) gmail (dot) com and mention the contest to verify your entry in the competition, and that’s it.
• -Each review you write will be an entry into the drawing (i.e. if you write 5 reviews, you’re name will be put in the hat 5 times), so get to work! Read more