Brought to you by SPAR Better Choices. This week it’s all about that burn! Orla Hopkins is a mum, fitness competitor, trainer, and a dance and gymnastics coach, who owns her own business and… blogs too! She’s also now an IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness) competitor too. So, we’re here thinking… is there […]

8 years ago

The latest from Belfast Crown Court. A taxi driver who took a young woman home from a party at the home of rugby international Paddy Jackson said she was “crying/sobbing throughout the journey”, a court heard on Wednesday. The Fonacabs driver also revealed that when police contacted him days after an alleged rape, he knew […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury Creme Egg. At last, it’s hunting day! Recently, we gave our readers an outline of what’s involved in Cork’s Creme Egg Hunt and how to nab the spectacular prize on offer. We promised a more in depth description of each and every step you must take to win, along with […]

8 years ago

WANT!

8 years ago

It’s worth a try.

8 years ago

If you’re anything like us, chances are you’re going to be up to your ears in pancake batter later.  Well, it is Pancake Tuesday after all! These days you can buy ready made batter mixes which are actually really good but there is no greater satisfaction than making your own. So how do you make […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Applegreen Plc. Craving the ultimate escape? We might have made it to spring folks, but with the current cold spell, who wouldn’t want a warm sunshine trip to escape it all? We’re not talking just any escape, but a VIP luxury destination trip of a lifetime that you and the girls […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury Creme Egg. It’s Creme Egg Hunting Season everyone, and it’s making its way across the island! But first up – Cork! Chocolate and Creme Egg fans, this may just make your day. Not only have we teamed up with Cadbury Creme Egg to organise a fantastic hunting game involving lots of fun (as we saw last […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by NOW TV. It’s worth binging on! Noughties kids had some amount of craic – that’s for sure. We had Tomagotchies, Nokia flip-phones (no longer the famous brick), iPods, Bratz dolls, dance mats and gel pens. We also had Scrubs. *blissful sigh* If you were the youngest, chances are the older ones […]

8 years ago

We want to be THAT strong!

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Yum!

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They were so wise!

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Brought to you by Feeling the itch to book some flights? February is the perfect time to book a holiday: it’s cold, it’s dark… it’s in dire need of a foreign jaunt. Meaning getting away from it all for a few days and having ‘zero’ cares in the world is a top priority. In our […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by SPAR Better Choices.  It’s on ladies. We’re into week three already of our In Training With Vogue series that shows us the most effective strength training moves out there. No, they’re not just any moves – they’re the ones tried and tested by the absolute pros themselves. Some women still have […]

8 years ago

An Irish beauty blogger has shared that her toddler son has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Dublin mum Yavanna Keogh, who runs the beauty blog MakeupMonster, posted the heartbreaking news on social media on Tuesday. Three-and-a-half-year-old son Oscar was diagnosed this month with Diffuse Inartistic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare and aggressive brain tumour that, […]

8 years ago

Fit for a challenge?

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Brought to you by NOW TV. Where do we begin?! Sometimes there’s nothing quite like coming home after a long day, slumping ourselves down onto the couch and BINGING! So which one next? Do we want to re-watch something or find a brand-new show? Do we want to spend just two days of the week […]

8 years ago

Get a sweat on!

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Now’s your chance!

8 years ago

Here we go again…

9 years ago

Oh, the nostalgia!

9 years ago

The secret’s out!

9 years ago

Friday night just got better!

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In partnership with NiQuitin*. Could there be any better incentive?! We think not. There are plenty of us who would LOVE to finally nip smoking in the bud. We’re sick of that constant little tickle that makes us cough, the smell that gets fixed in our clothes and furniture, AND of course, the constant thought […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Le Crunch Apples. Musicians, singers, bands – this is the BIG chance! Want to win €1500, play for the best crowd at Whelan’s, nab a spot-on stage at Indiependence AND kick off that sensational career you’ve always dreamed of? Grab this opportunity by the balls and give it your all! Exactly […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway. It’s January and we’re likely feeling tired and worn out after the chaos that was the holidays. Well wonderful news everyone! Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway have a special relaxing treat in store for one very lucky duck. The Maldron Hotel Sandy Road just launched it’s […]

9 years ago

Well, we can dream!

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Game changer!

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Brought to you by Bord Gáis Energy. There are some things in life that are simply essential! Okay, we’re not exactly talking kindness, humour, work ethic or health BUT when it comes to the things that make life easier, more adventurous or the things that enhance our natural selves – we think they’re pretty cool […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by NOW TV. It’s judgement day folks! You’re probably aware that the brand-new season of Geordie Shore has finally hit our screens and what better way to celebrate than with a little Geordie Quiz! We doubt anyone is THAT trashy, however, some may come close and even if being trashy is your […]

9 years ago

Yes please!

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Oh, such wisdom!

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Win a slot at Indiependence too!!

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Brought to you by Smirnoff. Society still lacks the full understanding of the non-conforming community. That’s the general consensus even as Smirnoff has found that 12 percent of millennials identify as trans or gender non-conforming. Anthony Keigher, the Roscommon native and LGBTQ performance artist who goes by the stage name of XNTHONY, teamed up with […]

9 years ago

Is this your house number?

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Brought to you by New Citroën C3 Aircross Compact SUV. Ever heard of Blue Monday? So, you’re essentially broke after the gifting season (shocker), you’re crying over the thought of returning to the office (goodbye sleep-ins), life feels full of doom and gloom as the magic of the holidays is gone for yet another year, […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Strong Roots.  Ok, so let’s just say new year’s resolutions are not our forte. We begin with marvellous intentions – the ‘new year, new me’ mentality. We say, ‘this time, we’re going to cook every night,’ ‘this time, we’re going to get fit,’…. … Crack, bam, crash, clang!… our intensions die, […]

9 years ago

Alcohol has so much to answer for. Yes it can make you dance better, have some craic and sometimes make members of the opposite (or same) sex a tad bit more attractive (I reiterate sometimes). But there are not many things worse for you diet and health than smashing a skin full of booze all weekend…and […]

9 years ago

It’s trickier than you’d think.

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Have you over-indulged this Christmas?

9 years ago

There’s no shame in our game.

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Christmas is over for another year, but the holidays have just begun. With crackers still to pull, two-thirds of a turkey still to be consumed and an unhealthy mix of pudding and trifle remaining, it can only mean one thing… The St. Stephen’s day binge.  The fuss is over, it’s time to kick back and relax, […]

9 years ago

Merry Christmas, ye filthy animals.

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Gardaí, the Coast Guard and fire service personnel are still on the scene

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We were once easily pleased…

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Famous faces included Hudson Taylor, The Coronas, Róisín O and Imelda May. Dublin’s annual Christmas Eve busk took place just outside the Gaiety Theatre last night just after 5pm. With all proceeds going to the Dublin Simon Community, famous faces took to the streets to do some real good, for the season that’s in it. […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Clonfolic. Are you TTC? That’s Trying to Conceive in case you weren’t sure. Whether you’ve been trying for months, or you’re only toying with the idea, very soon you’ll realise that there are a few things that everyone (conveniently) forgot to tell you about trying to make a baby. Here are […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Johnstone’s paint. So most of us are probably renting, or perhaps it’s the fact we don’t have a bottomless pit of cash to indulge in that has us pondering over what could be! However, having a luxury, clean, on trend and lavish home interior doesn’t mean you must purchase everything brand-new! […]

9 years ago

The ultimate movie experience in Ireland!

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Brought to you by Rimmel, MaxFactor, Sally Hansen and Bourjois. Need some make-up inspiration this festive season? Twelve of Ireland’s top influencers have created their festive make-up looks using their favourite highstreet products – and best of all, these looks are achievable for everyone. And it just might be the beauty inspiration you need too […]

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