Blogger Amanda has shared a powerful and honest post on Instagram to remind us all that skinnier is not always better. Under an image of herself she writes: “This is the most vulnerable, honest post I’ve written on my blog but also the most important. Sometimes thinner isn’t better, sometimes “hot” doesn’t mean happy, sometimes […]

10 years ago

Starting a new job is tough. There are bound to be many new faces to get accustomed to, new names to learn and new people to impress. It can be stressful so fair play to this chap for putting himself out there and trying to connect with one of his new co-workers on Facebook. The […]

10 years ago

A new Irish campaign is urging women not to ignore the common symptoms of ovarian cancer. Breakthrough Cancer Research (Breakthrough), in conjunction with OvaCare, Emer Casey Foundation and SOCK, today launched the BEAT Ovarian Cancer Campaign to highlight the key signs of the disease in the run up to World Ovarian Cancer Day on 8th May. The […]

10 years ago

It is absolutely STUNNING

10 years ago

I don’t even know where to begin with these two. I was on their side, they were my modern day Jen and Brad, Justin and Britney – I wanted Taylor and Calvin to have tall lanky musical babies. But they’ve broken each others hearts and by association, mine also. Things have gone downhill fast. While […]

10 years ago

It happens to the best of us. Like 90% of 90s children, the first phone I had was a Nokia 3210. I had wanted it for an absolute age and felt like I was the last person in the world to actually get one. I remember my Mam made me wait until I was in […]

10 years ago

If you’re at all like us, you enjoy whittling away hours looking at the property sections of the papers. You scroll through Daft repeatedly to find your dream home and you throw your pennies at The Lotto in the hope of one day being able to nab a place to lay your weary head. Earlier […]

10 years ago

You know bath bombs? Sure they’re fun and provide us with many lols but the reality is they’re redundant because we live in tiny tiny apartments sans a bath. It’s the sad truth. But now we can get exciting about hygiene because a genius has come along and invented shower jellies. Girl Left Literally Red-Faced […]

10 years ago

The Orlando shooting shook the LGBT community, their allys and their friends. It was the largest shooting by a single gunman in American history. In the wake of the tragedy, the 49 victims have been named and remembered worldwide through vigils and services. Stories of solidarity and support have poured in and now in a […]

10 years ago

As with most weird and wonderful Internet trends, this object of fascination originates in Japan. User wisyf shared a gif of the toilet roll holder to Reddit where is was an instant hit. The toilet roll holder is a magical device with springs that simply allows the owner to pop a new toilet roll in […]

10 years ago

Just picture it. You’re sitting up there in that home office. You pause to make a mid-morning snack of crushed avocado and perfectly poached eggs in that kitchen and take it out to the garden. Your literary agent calls. Warner is interested in the movie rights to your latest best seller. Meanwhile Arthur, your tabby […]

10 years ago

Living in such close proximity to strangers is a challenge but it’s certainly a lot worse when your neighbours make you feel bad for the inevitable noises that emerge from your place. Washing machines, TV’s and just walking around can result in noise but that’s part and parcel of living in an apartment block. So […]

10 years ago

Alright, Kris. The head of the Kardashian/Jenner clan is well known for her astute opportunism entrepreneurial skills. Obviously never one to pass up the opportunity to make a few quid, Momma Kris is promoting a new ‘Elegance’ necklace.  The necklace is a part of the Kris Jenner Signature Collection and is priced at a $175.00. […]

10 years ago

Some people have all the luck which means there are some sods void of any. Josh Mitchell seems to be one of the poor bastards who has no luck. The Snapchatter, known by oh_myjosh69, had an awful unlucky experience earlier this year on Friday the 13th. The adventure started off with a nice day and […]

10 years ago

A new ad for UNICEF Georgia highlighting the unfair treatment of street children is gaining attention for it’s powerful and heartbreaking message. The ad was developed by Switch Communications on behalf of UNICEF’s international #FightUnfair campaign. The campaign aims to end child poverty and alleviate child neglect. The UNICEF website states: “Investing in the poorest […]

10 years ago

Fadó fadó I was a patron of Tinder. During that time I chatted to and met some outstanding gentlemen, some questionable characters and some out and out bastards. And while those times are significantly behind me, I have some distinct memories that will forever be etched in my heart. Namely one man who asked my […]

10 years ago

Can you see why?

10 years ago

Ah, fluich sake.

10 years ago

Brendan O’Connor is a bit of an eejit at the best of times but his latest Indo column has shown him to be an out and out gobshite. In the column, entitled “Me and the junior prostitutes’ convention,” Bren shites on about walking through town on the eve of Rihanna’s Three Arena concert. The crux […]

10 years ago

The June release of Orange is the New Black was a highlight for Netflix fans worldwide. But, if you’re anything like us, you’ve already binge-watched the entire thing and are now looking for your next hit. And sure it’s summer time, by let’s be honest, you’re still going to be spending the same amount of […]

10 years ago

The Black Entertainment Television awards were on last night, which recognise African Americans excelling in their fields such as acting, music, sports and other areas of entertainment. Stars such as Alicia Keys, Janelle Monae and Jennifer Hudson were in attendance, however, it is the speech by Grey’s Anatomy actor Jesse Williams that has got everyone talking. […]

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This is absolutely heartbreaking. More and more immigrants in Britain are reporting incidences of extreme and often violent racism and xenophobia. Foreign Nationals are reporting more and more occurrences of hate. One Facebook user, Sarah Childs, has gathered all the incidences she has seen on social media and the album makes for grim reading. The […]

10 years ago

Welcome to the itty bitty titty committee

10 years ago

Earlier this year, five British nationals have died in a car crash in Sweden, including the four band members of indie group Viola Beach. The accident occurred when the car in which the band were travelling in plunged more than 25m from a highway bridge into a canal. The four band members, Kris Leonard, River […]

10 years ago

Yesterday was Pride and thousands flocked to the streets of Dublin to stand in solidarity with the LGBT community. Recent events in Orlando have shone a light on the realities of homophobia still  facing LGBT people  every day and since the tragic events, hundreds have shared outpouring of love and support. Yesterday’s parade was a […]

10 years ago

It’s been the best of times and now the worst of times. Our 2016 Euro’s dream is over and while everyone is feeling a little sad and dejected, we can at least be assured in the knowledge that we’ve been the best craic fans of all time. We’ve all seen the various clips of Irish […]

10 years ago

It’s a historical day. We get it. We too are glued to the TV. It all started off so well. In the first few moments, Robbie Brady got one up on France and scored. For the entire first half we maintained the lead but in the second half, France scored twice in a three-minute window. […]

10 years ago

Things are tense in the Stade de Lyon right now. And, while the amount of Irish supporters in the stadium is less than what we’ve seen in the group stages, the Irish fans can almost be heard from here. For the first time in the entire tournament France are trailing behind and they’re doing so because […]

10 years ago

Holy mother of god, are ye watching the match? For the unaware, Ireland scored in the first  two minutes and we’ve maintained the lead ever since. The problem obviously with an early goal is the anxiety of maintaining the lead. Twitter is awash with green-clad patriotic fans on the edge of their seats. Here are […]

10 years ago

Comedians and bloggers Nuala and Noreen are old favourites of ours. The duo’s spin on topical issues always provide laughs. This time around they’ve made a video discussing the effects of the very complicated Brexit situation. As the news that Britain has voted to leave the EU sinks in, many have thrown their hand at […]

10 years ago

Apparently its preferable to a vasectomy.

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A UK teacher has shot to Internet fame over the past few hours for the unique and memorable lesson she gave to her children. Relax Kids is a school specifically designed to cater to the needs of anxious and stresses children. Their website states: “4% of children between the ages of 5 and 16 suffer […]

10 years ago

This is morally bankrupt

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It’s about time

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It’s for your own saftey

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So the Euro’s are on, and the whole country has been immersed in a new wave of patriotism. We love our boys in green, we love our fans and we think together they’re capable of everything – even beating the Italians. Now for the record, it’s not the most impossible feat in the world. In […]

10 years ago

This article is brought to you by DublinTown.ie When the sun shines in Dublin city there really is no better place in the world. The craic is unparalleled as hundreds gather at the canal for a few beverages, stroll along Dun Laoghaire Pier with a Teddy’s or flock to Stephen’s Green for a sun-soaked lunch. Where […]

10 years ago

Looking for work is a job in itself. Sending out CVs and trying to stand out from the crowd is draining. You can send letter after letter and still hear nothing. One crafty job seeker decided to up her game and create something truly special. Enter: The Resumé Bar. The CV covered chocolate bar is […]

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It’s June 17th and that means one thing for seasoned Netflix bingers – Orange is The Black is released today. Twitter is fired up with excited fans who prepare for 13 straight hours of watching. #OITNB IS OUT! See y’all in 13 hours when I’m done pic.twitter.com/viCHlZyj19 — briyonce gates (@imbriyonce) June 17, 2016 mood […]

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WARNING: YouTuber Chrisspy is about to become your new Internet obsession. The LA-based makeup artist has amassed over a million subscribers for her incredible day to day looks, Halloween transformations and her mind blowing face paint tutorials. In her latest video, the self-confessed Finding Nemo fan transforms herself from human to fish. It’s actually batshit. […]

10 years ago

Grab the tissues

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An Australian blogger is going viral for drawing attention to a really weird fetish we’d never heard about. Meg Ireland took to Facebook to share her story. In a post uploaded 3 days ago the expectant mother writes about discovering her images of her bump had been stolen and shared on a “preggophilia” site. For […]

10 years ago

Congrats Joe!

10 years ago

Absolutely horrific.

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Judge Aaron Persky continues to come under fire for his decision to hand convicted rapist Brock Tuner an infuriating 6-month sentence. The sentence falls short of Californian guidelines on minimum sentencing and is an offensively small fraction of the maximum sentencing of four years. Worse still, Turner is expected to only serve half of the […]

10 years ago

It’s incredible to see in the face of adversity and tragedy, the LGBT community and allies have banded together to support the victims of the Orlando shooting and their families. Throughout the world, vigils and services have been held. A GoFundMe account to raise money for the bereaved has shattered previous records and surpassed $4 […]

10 years ago

The Euros are on and the Irish have already proved themselves to be the best fans in the world. Now it seems they’re also the smoothest. Eoin Caffery and his mates headed over the France to catch the Irish and Sweedish game and also see if they could pull a bird or two. Armed with […]

10 years ago

19-year-old Lee McLaughlin was reported missing yesterday. Lee, from Gleneely in Donegal, went missing in Paris after attending the Sweden match at the Stade de France. Lee’s cousin Gerard Doherty had told JOE.ie that Lee was last seen at the hotel Ibis Paris Montmartre late on Tuesday (June 14) morning. Gerard said: “Lee’s father and […]

10 years ago

Detectives investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have focused attention on a new high-profile suspect. It has emerged that British MP Sir Clement Freud, who has recently been accused of the abuse of two other girls, also had a villa in Praia da Luz, Portugal. The villa was located close to where the three-year-old went […]

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