For years memes, music and rom-com’s have made women the butt of their jokes. They’ve portrayed women as ditzy needy stereotypes, prone to bouts of insanity. It’s not uncommon to hear the warning signs that make “a bitch cray”. We’re generally portrayed as overtly zealous characters, who crave commitment, fluffy possessions and multiple spawn. Such […]

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The possibilities of what could have happened are unimaginable. Delbert Latham was with his six-year-old son Kaysen on a rollercoaster in Wonderland Park, Amarillo, Texas. Latham began filming the two on his phone as they approached a drop in the mousetrap ride.  Latham spoke to Latham spoke to ABC about what happened next. “As soon […]

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Only 8 % of women report rape or sexual assault to the Gardai.

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Sex and relationships blogger Oloni took to Twitter last night asking her female followers if they wanted to have a bit of fun. Turns out they did. Oloni asked them to share their “hoe stories”. The internet has been unable to provide an accurate definition for hoe stories so at the moment we’re going to […]

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If the turnout for today’s XFactor auditions are anything to go by, there won’t be much competition this year. Producers were in Newcastle today to meet hopefuls but it looks like no hopefuls wanted to meet them. Doors opened at 9am this morning and according to The Chronicle Live, by 10.30am, there wasn’t a soul […]

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10 deputies were present.

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It’s only Tuesday and we’re already CRAVING a duvet day. Naturally our minds begin to wander to the most comfortable looking movie marathon friendly rooms. The requirements are simple. A big screen. A big couch. Some blankets. And proximity to a source of food. And because it’s late in the evening it’s our duty to […]

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The windows phone was a bit of a flop but that hasn’t stopped the tech giant from feeling like they have a few genius ideas to share. Microsoft’s newest app is a new one-handed keyboard called Word Flow. The keyboard, only available in the US so far, is designed to make it easier  to text […]

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Done. Fact.

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WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD

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Eh, we saw this coming. First Dates Ireland kicked off last week and viewers quickly fell in love with the show and it’s batshit crazy daters. Daphney Sanasie who appeared as Federica Sanasie got tongues wagging as she asked date Lee about his “doodle” and gave death stares when he guessed her age at 29. […]

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#DrinksOnAdele

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It makes a G-string look prudish

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Right look it’s not a new puzzle but every now and then this brain teaser rears its ugly head and wreaks havoc. It’s been doing the rounds on the internet thanks to The Lad Bible. We’ll just jump straight in because this is a mind fuck and any unnecessary words will only add mores confusion. […]

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Praise be to the app lords

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Yesterday we brought you the news that Queen B dropped a new album on Tidal over the weekend. Well, most people couldn’t listen to that because they didn’t have Tidal accounts and the monthly payment of 10 dollars for the regular account seemed STEEP. Anyway, thankfully Bey has come to her senses and released it […]

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Guilty. We know the feeling. You’re on a night out and you’re having a great time. The drink is flowing, your dance moves are phenomenal and you’re the life and soul of the party. But on the inside, you’re dying. You need to get home and take off these bastard shoes because your toned looking […]

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I like movies, you like movies, we all like movies. The development of film and the progression of the cinema over the past hundred years is nothing short of spectacular. Film editor Jacob Swinney wanted to remind us of that with this beautiful 100 shot compilation of all his favourite scenes. He writes: “[This video […]

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Now we know.

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Remember when you were a child and thought everything was possible? Even flying? Well, 3-year-old Grace was adamant that she would take flight recently and prepared to launch herself from a hotel bed. Unsurprisingly she doesn’t take flight and instead actually suffers a double whammy fail, bouncing off the opposite bed. Mum Helen sent this […]

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Today marks an official 100 years since the 1916 Rising. To commemorate, the GAA hosted a Laochra – a live event celebrating our national identity. The Laochra presented the story of Ireland in a theatrical production that included the best elements of Irish cultural entertainment. GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail spoke about the event: “This […]

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Glasses and makeup can be a tricky combination to master. Not least because it’s incredibly difficult to apply makeup without eyesight but because even if you do manage to apply something decent, your specs are likely to cause smudges. Luckily, of course, those who have experienced the same irritation have taken to Reddit to share […]

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This will explain why you might have seen some Grim Reapers wandering around town

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While most of the country are waking up with sore heads, some lucky person has woken up a millionaire this morning. Last night’s Lotto jackpot of near €8 million was won by an unidentified winner in Wexford. According to The National Lottery, the winning ticket was a €12.50 draw ticket and was purchased yesterday in Londis, […]

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50 Cent is notorious for trolling his fans online but there seems to be some truth in his latest post. The rapper seems to have met a son he didn’t know he had at a meet and greet. 50 shared an image to his Instagram of the young fella crying and captioned it: “My life […]

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So Beyoncé did a Beyoncé and dropped a new album in the depths of the night. Lemonade features 12 new tracks and according to a statement by Tidal, it is a “conceptual project based on every woman’s journey of self-knowledge and healing.” The album includes guest appearances by Kendrick Lamar, Jack White, James Blake and […]

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A travel warning has been issued to the LGBT community about certain regions of America. The British Foreign Office released the alert, warning travellers to be aware of controversial new laws in North Carolina and Mississippi. The statement reads: “The US is an extremely diverse society and attitudes towards LGBT people differ hugely across the country. […]

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When Chloe Christos got her first period at 14, she expected to bleed for a few days and that be it. Completely unexpectedly, Chloe’s period never stopped and for five years she experienced heavy bleeding leading to chronic anaemia and fatigue. Most women lose approximately 20 – 60ml of blood during their period with anything […]

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So London is getting a nude restaurant where punters can dine completely in the nip. The Bunyadi plans to use only the most natural, home-grown ingredients to recreate a Pangea-like world, free from phones, electric lights and even clothing. Founder Seb Lyall says: “We believe people should get the chance to enjoy and experience a […]

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Look, without revealing too much information, I can tell you what the most liked post on Facebook is every day. Today it’s a poster of the Fast and Furious 8 or Furious 8 or 8 2 Fast or whatever the film is called. You can join the masses and like that HERE. And while the […]

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That’s a pretty great hybrid

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Being accepted to college should be a joyous and celebratory occasion for anyone. Unfortunately for some, their happiness is haunted by the fact that one in five women and one in sixteen men are reportedly sexually assaulted on campus. This epidemic is something that has been documented by filmmaker Kirby Dick. His film, The Hunting […]

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Teeth whitening products cost an absolute tonne of money and usually involve filling your mouth with all kinds of unkind chemicals. Alas, apparently there’s an easy-peasy way of ensuring a pearly smile. A blog established by the daughter of a dentist says the solution is simple. Riri began Strawblogg.com to share the advice she received […]

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The plastic surgery addict is well known on social media

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This hurt my brain this morning. I thought I got it instantly – a flying smoking caterpillar. After trawling through comments online I realised I was wrong. The image was uploaded to Facebook by Savannah Root and has since been liked over 25,000 times and shared over 4,000. On average, it seems it’s taking people […]

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21-year-old Ben had been missing since March 31st

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An anonymous transgender woman has opened up to Australian news site news.com.au to express the harsh realities of life in a male prison. Referred to as Mary, the former prisoner has spoken about what happened her while incarcerated in Queensland’s Boggo Road prison. According to Mary, she was raped one a day, sometimes more. Upon […]

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Thank Christ because it was horrendous beforehand.

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With the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to forget the smaller things. One girl’s heartbreaking encounter on a train is a stark reminder that sometimes it’s important to drop everything and just focus on those close to you. Amy O’Connor from Limerick was on the train yesterday when she found herself sitting opposite […]

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Forgive me, it’s a slow news day.

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Losing a mother is never easy. For 11-year-old Emily Long, her mother’s recent passing after a long and arduous battle with cancer was heartbreaking. It’s an event that inspired her to turn to music and with the help of her father Jerry she wrote this touching tribute song. Father Jerry says: “My wife passed away […]

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Anyone who’s this daft deserves this. A gobshite Dubliner decided to pull a runner on a taxi after a night out but was left looking like an out and out tosser when he left his phone in the back seat. The quick-witted Taxi man managed to get on to the chaps Facebook, quickly alerting his […]

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In the world of adult entertainment, a camgirl or “webcam model” is an entertainer who earns cash through performing on webcam through live streams. And sure, while a lot involve stripping and other sexual actions, some exist to satisfy other less sexual fetishes. One of the most popular requests is a “humiliatrix” which is a […]

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Look, isn’t it actually just about time we stopped with the body shaming and just embraced our bodies for what they are? One 24-year-old woman from the UK has an inspiring sense of self-worth and was luckily unfazed when a Matalan shopper advised her not to wear a bikini. Usually a size 18-20, Jessica Portelli […]

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The past few months have been rough for Kesha, with her life and career being dictated by a lengthy legal battle against Sony and Dr. Luke. One thing that has prevailed however is the singer’s hoards of loyal fans who have pledged their support for the 29-year-old. The hashtag #FreeKesha has gained support from fans […]

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Picture it… You’ve come in from a real hard day as the youngest and most successful CEO of some tech company or something and you just want to put your feet up. You kick off your Louboutins, obviously, because you don’t want to get stiletto marks on your plush carpet. You pop open a bottle […]

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Last night we brought you this moving dance act that wowed the Britain’s Got Talent judges.   Now an incredible Gospel choir has wowed the audience, receiving a standing ovation and the much coveted golden buzzer from judge Alesha Dixon. The 100 Voices of Gospel Choir is made up of over 20 nationalities. After a […]

11 years ago

Baby carrots do not exist.

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Irish illustrator Maria Boyle is more commonly known as Twisteddoodles. Her punderful illustrations are witty, observational and, most importantly, honest. So on Wednesday when Hailo sent her an automated email reminding her of their existence, she responded with an honest reply as to why she can’t use their service. Explaining that she has twin 8-month-old […]

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