Does this apply to where you live? The European Commission has announced that it is taking Ireland to the Court of Justice for the EU for its failure to ensure that urban waste water in 38 agglomerations (towns, cities and settlements) across the country is adequately collected and treated to prevent serious risks to human […]

9 years ago

In 2007, Brendan Dassey and his uncle Stephen Avery were convicted of raping and killing photographer Teresa Halbach and sentenced to life in prison. A few months ago, Dassey’s release from prison was blocked by a US federal court despite the fact that a Milwaukee judge had ordered his release after ruling that investigators took advantage of […]

9 years ago

The famous logo has nothing to do with the letter ‘M’.

9 years ago

It’s all about the little things.

9 years ago

Where should you jet off to this year?

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The management of Kilkenny’s biggest teenage disco, The Fusion Ball, have implemented a ‘dress code’ for young girls attending the popular event, and both genders say the move reinforces a culture of sexism and victim-blaming. The Fusion Ball, which is hosted regularly in Kilkenny’s Pegasus nightclub, took to Facebook on Sunday to declare that female attendees’ dresses should […]

9 years ago

‘Open, paid time off’ anyone?

9 years ago

Facebook say they got positive feedback during the testing phase. If you’re fond of secretly scrolling through your Facebook feed at work or in other places you shouldn’t be, you should beware of a change to users’ news feed announced by the social networking behemoth today. Facebook revealed details of a number of new ways […]

9 years ago

The actor suffers from the most common form of skin cancer.

9 years ago

Christy Moore’s ‘Ride On’ must have just missed the cut. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Spotify have released their annual list of the best songs to have sex to, which may or may not come in handy on *cliché alert* the most romantic day of the year. As is the case every year, the […]

9 years ago

We sat down with sexologist Emily Power Smith, told us how to take the pressure off.

9 years ago

It compares pretty damn well as it turns out. Ireland has the second highest rate of minimum wage of countries who have a minimum wage structure in the European Union, according to a report published by Eurostat earlier this month. Of the 22 EU member states with a minimum wage, only workers in Luxembourg (€1,999 […]

9 years ago

Have you and your other half had a row about any of these? It’s Valentine’s Day so love is in the air with couples everywhere declaring their undying devotion to each other. Unless… Valentine’s Day is also a day where people reflect on their relationships and see what they might be able to work on. […]

9 years ago

“Admitting heartbreak these days is like admitting defeat. Our social media feeds, particularly on days like today, become the ultimate battleground.” by Niamh Maher I’m not allowed to play board games. Cluedo is a no no, Monopoly is off the table and Jenga is all out carnage. My competitive edge began very young. As an […]

9 years ago

Well, so much for that. The biggest editorial change in the history of Playboy magazine has been reversed, and the company will now – once again – print pictures of naked women within its pages. A year ago, Playboy pledged to ban all photos of naked women in a bid to bring in more mainstream readers […]

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The incident happened in Rome last weekend. An Irish rugby fan who was in Rome last weekend for Ireland’s Six Nations game with Italy was arrested after allegedly attempting to take a gun from a member of the military. A post on Rome Police Facebook page explains what happened. According to the report, the man […]

9 years ago

The prize is €1000! #CremeEggHuntingSeason

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We don’t know what to say. Please proceed with caution.

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People weren’t happy with last Friday’s show. The Late Late Show Valentine’s special is one of the wildest live shows on television. Ryan Tubridy, or “The Nation’s Wingman” as he was known on the night, tries his best to control a wild audience who are baying for sexual innuendo and free stuff. This year’s special […]

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That shake though… Donald Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House on Monday in their first face-to-face meeting since Trump became the President of the US. It has been well documented on social media that Donald Trump seems to have an unorthodox style of shaking hands with people. Often times […]

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He killed it… Ed Sheeran will play two sold-out gigs in the 3Arena, Dublin in April this year in what he has said is only a warm up to a much bigger tour. But, if you’re one of the lucky few who got their hands on tickets, count yourselves lucky because they were selling for […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Comfort.  The following scenario might sound familiar: you put your favourite dress in the washing machine without paying too much attention to the settings.  Half an hour later, you go to take it out when you completely freak out after realising it’s now half the original size. But fear not because […]

9 years ago

These will earn you some serious brownie points.

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Ok, maybe not as much. Still though, this is some lineup!

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Brought to you by Comfort. In the wise words of Calvin Harris ”It was acceptable in the ’80s”. The ’80s was a great time for music, film and let’s not forget the crazy fashion. While many of your ’80s wardrobe choices might make us cringe now it’s always fun to take a little trip down […]

9 years ago

It’s harder than you think.

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Brought to you by Comfort.  Are you planning a trip to the races this year? It’s hard to beat a day at the races. It’s the perfect excuse to have a day out with your friends and get all dolled up for the occasion. We might not be massive horse racing fans but we can definitely […]

9 years ago

A good night for La La Land. Having already swept the board at the Golden Globes, it was another good night for Damien Chazelle’s La La Land at the 2017 BAFTA Awards in London on Sunday night. Chazelle himself scooped the award for Best Director, while the musical romantic comedy also won awards for Best […]

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Only “one in 80” people get it right, apparently.

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How common are you? We get one day a year where we commemorate our journey into this world, but countless others do it around the world on the exact same day. But luckily, we can tell how many people celebrate it on the same day in Ireland… well, almost. Figures available on the Central Statistics […]

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Ever feel like it costs you a lot just to get by in Ireland? Well, you’re not wrong — particularly in contrast to many of the other nations in the European Union. The findings of Eurostat’s most recent survey on food, beverages and tobacco prices has revealed that the price of alcohol in Ireland is 75% […]

9 years ago

Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine was honored with a star on the coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame this Friday. But much as the 37-year-old looked dapper in all-black ensemble, it was his five-month-old baby daughter Dusty Rose who completely stole the show – and made us all incredibly broody. Just look at her! All eyes […]

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Although, we’re sure some people will still take the plunge… Apple have often left users of the iPhone frustrated. Promises of wholesale changes and improvements to the phone have often been substituted for minor tweaks and marginal gains. Although the elimination of the headphone jack was a significant change. This year, Apple will release a […]

9 years ago

The incident happened on Monday… An exchange between Air Traffic Control and pilots from Ryanair and Aer Lingus has been released after a near miss between the two flights. A Ryanair flight (RYR966V) from Venice to Ireland and an Aer Lingus flight (EIN43R) from Milan passed very close to each other in Irish airspace. At […]

9 years ago

She’s 89 but forced to keep working.

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She is clearly an excited grandmother-in-the-making, and now it looks like George Clooney’s mother Nina has made an exciting reveal about what it is her son and daughter-in-law will be welcoming in a few months time. According to RadarOnline, Mrs Clooney has let slip that the 55-year-old actor’s wife Amal, 39, is expecting a boy […]

9 years ago

Last week saw the arrival of Saturday Night Live’s version of Trump’s press secretary Sean Spicer, via an inspired piece of casting with Melissa McCarthy. Clearly knowing they were on to a very good thing, McCarthy was asked to return again this week, and this time Spicer is trying to keep his temper under control – […]

9 years ago

I am a compulsive Pinterest user and love nothing more than to spend hour after hours pouring over images of sleek kitchens and dreamy bathrooms or the most perfectly curated children’s parties you have ever seen. What Pinterest is also full of, and you’ll know this if you have spent any amount of time there, […]

9 years ago

YIKES

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They loved it… OK, we’re just going to get it all out in the open here. Jamie Dornan is an uncommonly attractive man. There, we’ve said it. We can now move on with our lives. The star of Fifty Shades of Grey and the upcoming Fifty Shades Darker appeared on The Graham Norton Show last night […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by the National Dairy Council. Planning on staying in this Valentine’s Day? Sometimes staying in is so much better than going out. It’s intimate, casual, and you’ll save a tonne of money too. If you do decide to cook at home this V-Day then look no further for your culinary inspiration. We’ve […]

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Two men have been detained at Galway Garda Station tonight. Gardaí and Revenue officers have seized €50,000 of ecstasy and cannabis that was intended to be sold during RAG week in Galway . Two Irish men have been arrested after the Gardai seized 4,000 ecstasy tablets and a small quantity of herbal cannabis. The joint operation was undertaken by […]

9 years ago

Number one though.

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One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Vienna is known for it’s culture, art and music, but it’s also been voted the most liveable city in the world and comes out top for quality of life. Nicknamed ‘The City of Dreams’ (it was home to the world’s first psycho-analyst – Sigmund Freud, if […]

9 years ago

What are the chances? There are a lot of people on Tinder and we live in a pretty small country so it’s never that unusual to find out you have friends in common with a potential match. It’s handy in ways, you can tell a lot about someone from their friends and you can also […]

9 years ago

Just when you think A-lister celebrities don’t experience the daily struggles of parenthood, someone surprises you with a quote that makes you think that maybe they’re not so untouchable. In a recent and candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the pop and film star revealed his vulnerability at the time his son was born. Timberland and his wife, […]

9 years ago

Fingers crossed the weather plays ball and stargazers will be satisfied. If you’re something of a stargazer and willing to bear the cold, then you could be in for a treat as a rare event takes place in the skies tonight. An event called a penumbral lunar eclipse will take place, described by EarthSky as […]

9 years ago

It’s an optional feature, but in the interests of security, it’s worth it. WhatsApp have officially rolled out an optional two-step verification feature on the messaging app, requiring a six-digit passcode for any attempt to verify your phone number on WhatsApp. Essentially, it will prevent anyone but you (or anyone you provide the six-digit passcode […]

9 years ago

A slip of the tongue, perhaps.

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It has emerged that shameless local residents are offering so-called ‘Karen Matthews Tours’ of The Moorside Estate where nine-year-old Shannon Matthews was hidden during her hoax kidnapping in February 2008. On Tuesday night the BBC aired The Moorside, a dramatisation of the infamous events surrounding the ‘disappearance’ of English schoolgirl Shannon Matthews from The Moorside Estate in West Yorkshire. The drama, […]

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