Brought to you by Linders Swords Turvey. Are you a big fan? If you have never heard of The Happy Pear then we don’t know where you’ve been living. The two brothers from Dublin started their business years ago as a simple veg shop. Since then they’ve opened  two cafés, a restaurant in Greystones, launched […]

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Louise O’Neill presents Asking For It, a documentary about our attitudes to consent and the rise in sexual assaults in Ireland. O’Neill, whose 2015 novel – also titled ‘Asking For It’ – tackled the complexities around sexual consent and the clash between traditional Irish attitudes to rape and the modern world of social media. In Tuesday […]

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Brought to you by TRESemmé. Smooth hair is one look that will never go out of fashion. From Audry Hepburn to Beyoncé, most of our hair icons have been rocking the sleek and shiny look since way back when and it’s not hard to see why. Here are our top pick of the best TRESemmé […]

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He was having NONE of it

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The incident occurred at a property in south Belfast on 28 June. Ulster duo Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding are two of three men that have been arrested by the PSNI in relation to a number of alleged sexual offences reported to have taken place at a property in south Belfast on 28 June. The […]

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Add these foods to your shopping list for a health detox…

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“Can’t believe we’re back to work tomorrow”

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What’s love got to do with it?

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The film was released 23 years ago this week.

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Road trip anyone?

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Another thing Eddie Redmayne is better than us at

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Shots well and truly fired. Burger King and McDonald’s have often gone back and forth on social media, but one particular Burger King outlet has taken their playful rivalry to the next level. The restaurant was covered in a ghost costume with the word “McDonald’s” spray-painted on the white sheets. It also had a sign […]

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He looks a picture!

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Stay safe on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend. While road safety is paramount at all times, there is a particular onus on preaching the need to stay safe on Bank Holiday weekends, which often prove to be the most dangerous when it comes to fatalities on Irish roads. According to the Road Safety Authority […]

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Something you don’t hear every day… The fourth year of the acclaimed City Of Derry International Choral Festival took place in the Maiden City last weekend, as thousands of musicians from all over Ireland, the UK and the rest of the world descended on Derry to sing, entertain and soak up the warm Irish welcome… and the […]

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No injuries occurred as a result and the Gardaí are currently investigating the incident. A man escaped an attempt on his life on Friday evening, emerging unharmed after shots were fired while he was sitting in his car in Swords in County Dublin. According to the Gardaí, a number of shots were fired at a […]

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A hairy subject

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If this doesn’t bring a smile to your face we don’t know what will. If you’re out and about this weekend you’ll come across Halloween costumes that have drawn inspiration from a range of different sources. As well as the classics (witches, Draculas etc.) there’ll be plenty of topical costumes based on hit TV shows […]

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Bullying fundamentally changes people, for better or worse, for the rest of their lives. by Jerry Lane Growing up I experienced a lot of bullying. I don’t know why, really, other than it started at a young age and maybe that made me an easier target in the years that followed. I don’t know what […]

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The Internet is a 7-year-old boy

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Make sure to check in advance that your journey isn’t affected. Irish Rail have warned customers that, due to engineering works, there will be disruptions on several routes over the Bank Holiday weekend. Customers have been urged to check if their route is affected and to book in advance if possible, with a number of […]

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The entire country mourned for a woman they had never met.

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So wrong but so right.

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Could your little Pooch-ini fit the bill? Has your dog got star quality? Does he or she strut, rather than simply walk, in the park and wag their tail with all the confidence of a Bark Wahlberg? If you answered yes to the above questions, or even if you ignored them for their stupidity, then […]

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Are you paying more or less than this?

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Will you be making a purchase? Apple officially launched the first MacBook Pro in 18 months on Thursday and as is always the case with big Apple launches, there was much anticipation about what new features will be coming with their latest piece of kit. The biggest development was in relation to the new keyboard, […]

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That headline might be a slight exaggeration but this is spectacular. He showed countless of times throughout his rugby career what a fierce competitor he was and even in retirement, the great Paul O’Connell hasn’t lost that competitive edge. Appearing alongside Captain Phil Tuffnell and AP McCoy on a Question of Sport on Wednesday night, […]

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You need to see these!

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We all know someone who would use one of these?

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Good luck!

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Amazing. Nostalgia is all the rage these days as people yearn for their simpler childhood days . For example; Ghostbusters was remade, MacGyver is back on your TV screens and there are still massive clamors for an Oasis reunion. One thing that’s also being dragged into the digital age is Sunday morning mass, largely helped by […]

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“I’m a massive fan of the dictionary”, said the TOWIE star.

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The Taoiseach thinks that porn is a corrupting influence on Ireland’s youth. Speaking at the launch event for a free helpline for the victims of crime, Enda Kenny has called for a “national conversation” about porn and it’s corrupting influences on Ireland’s youth. The Taoiseach highlighted the fact that the Dail are discussing various pieces of  legislation to […]

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We have got your outfit problems sorted.

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It will guarantee extra security

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Fair play to them.

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There’s more to Halloween than bobbing for apples

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People in Ireland use their smart phones for internet activity more than any other western country. The Garda Cyber Crime Bureau is alerting mobile users to the fact that passwords for online bank accounts may be at risk if a mobile device is subjected to a malware attack. The bureau warned that sensitive business information […]

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Very sad news. Pete Burns, the founding member of the band Dead or Alive, has died at the age of 57. A statement on behalf of the band was released on Burns’ official Twitter account on Monday evening confirming that the singer had died of “a massive cardiac arrest” on Sunday. https://twitter.com/PeteBurnsICON/status/790602340751540224 The band are […]

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This is actually heartbreaking.

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And hangovers just got a hell of a lot easier

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This could be very helpful. There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing your battery die when you’re expecting a call or if you’re relying on it to provide some entertainment for your commute home, but the Battery University have provided a few tips to get some more juice from your phone. Here they are. 1) Charge your phone in short periods […]

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We’re far more anti-social that we like to believe we are. Ever heard of JOMO? It’s the Joy Of Missing Out, and means we’d rather be sitting in re-watching The Wire for the fifth time than going to the pub. According to a survey of 2,000 people by Deliveroo, more than 70% prefer a quiet […]

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Interesting reading.  A new report  into the habits of people who work shifts has found more than 2 in 3 (67%) reported skipping meals on work days and almost 8 in 10 (78%) reported getting insufficient sleep. The report by safefood also found that in some employment sectors, 1 in 3 shift workers were smokers, […]

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Is your county affected? The threat of insolvency may result in Iarnród Éireann being forced to close down a number of Irish train stations and routes, according to a report in The Irish Times. A draft report was given to the Minister for Transport Shane Ross which stated that an investment of €600 million is required over the […]

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All over Europe, Axel was respected and remembered. Munster fans already know just how special the atmosphere at Thomond Park can be for any big European game, but Saturday’s match against Glasgow Warriors won’t be topped in terms of sheer emotion. On the field, the two-time winners of the Heineken Cup did the business with a […]

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They can even change colour…

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Are you guilty of these?

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It wasn’t finger licking good enough for this customer…

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Thoughts? 68% of Irish motorists believe that those found guilty of drink-driving offences should have their names published on a live register. In an AA Membership and Motor Insurance survey of over 11,000 motorists, 44.92% of drivers said they “strongly supported” the proposal, with a further 22.59% being “somewhat” supportive. Among the main reasons for […]

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