An incredible addition. University College Cork has introduced a course on LGBT+ history in Ireland. ‘From Shame to Pride? A Short Introduction to LGBT+ Irish History (1970s-2020)’ is a part-time course that will give students a brief insight into the LGBT+ community in Ireland over the past 50 years. Taught by historian Dr Diarmuid Scully, […]

6 years ago

She makes a decent chicken fillet roll, in fairness to her. A few years back, Gilmore Girls ended. Then, a few years afterwards, the reunion special happened. It, like most reboots, wasn’t all that good, but listen, what can you do, it filled a nostalgia-based hole, so whatever. Now though, Gilmore Girls fans are being given […]

6 years ago

Lads. Prosecco is class. It’s bubbly, it’s tasty, it’s cheap, and it’s got alcohol in it. Legit, what else could you possibly need from a fancy-ish drink that is sure to help you well on your way to getting lightly buzzed this holiday season? Prosecco is already a decent shout because of how cheap it […]

6 years ago

Excellent scenes all round. Macaulay Culkin is a good lad. He’s done lots of things since his breakthrough role in Home Alone, including starring in My Girl, Richie Rich, and founding his own band called The Pizza Underground. But despite a varied and impressive career, it’s Home Alone that people will always also associate Macaulay with. […]

6 years ago

A massive congrats to all involved. Geordie Shore‘s Gaz Beadle and Emma McVey have welcomed their second child. The couple, who announced their engagement last month, welcomed the baby girl last night after she made an “early appearance.” Emma dropped the news on her Instagram account this morning. Sharing a photo of fiancée Gaz sleeping, […]

6 years ago

Seems legit, yeah. Jennifer Lopez has said that men are “useless” until the age of 33, and she might actually be onto something. Or, she is. She definitely is. The Hustlers star was playing a game of Swipe Sessions as part of Tinder’s new video series when she made the incredibly true and not at […]

6 years ago

Class. The Coronas have announced a massive Cork gig for next summer. The Dublin band will take to the rebel county’s Live at the Marquee on May 29, 2020. This will follow on from a string of sell-out Dublin gigs this month, and the release of their upcoming album early next summer. Last month, long-time […]

6 years ago

The One That People Are Going To Continue To Watch Over And Over Again Until Death. Friends is a very popular TV show. This, we know. It does not need to be justified or explained to us. One of the most watched – and rewatched – shows of the past two decades, the series has […]

6 years ago

Of course she does. It’s Maya. It’s been a while now since the whole Maya being a total paedophile came to a head. Months in fact, and although many of us have simply forgotten how frustrating and downright harrowing it was to watch a fully grown woman groom a teenager boy, those feelings may very […]

6 years ago

Sad news this morning. Shane Filan’s mother Mae has sadly passed away. The Westlife star’s mother died in Sligo’s North West Hospice yesterday surrounded by family. Mae, who was originally from Co. Mayo, was mother to seven children – Finbarr, Peter, Yvonne, Liam, Denise, Mairéad, and Shane. Mae is also survived by her husband Peter, and […]

6 years ago

Good to know, yeah. There are two states of being that often cannot co-exist together harmoniously – the state of being lazy and the state of being horny. Both are good things to be – great things to aspire to – and yet, often, if you find yourself experiencing both in conjunction with one another, […]

6 years ago

It’s also fairly delicious, but that’s beside the point. Wine is a decent shout for countless reasons. It’s light, it’s often cheap, it goes good with most foods including meat, fish, and mass amounts of chocolate. Decent enough. And while wine is often thought of as the catalyst involved in making us sick (the morning […]

6 years ago

Feeling anxious? Find yourself a partner and have yourself a  ride, sorted. Just kidding – entering a relationship is a difficult feat for most of us. It involves meeting somebody, going out with them a few times, and actually enjoying their company enough to want to be tied to them in an official romantic sense. […]

6 years ago

Because it’s a Christmas film. You know? It’s a festive time of year, which means that although we are inevitably going to have to spend the next three weeks of our lives jammed into pubs that we don’t want to be in, we can also choose not to do that and stay in and watch […]

6 years ago

No surprises there. Limerick’s Adare Manor and Dublin’s Westbury Hotel have been included on this year’s Condé Nast Gold List. The hotels appear on the list compiled from editors from the travel publication as two of the best resorts in the world. “From the second you walk into The Westbury in Dublin and up the grand, bifurcated staircase, […]

6 years ago

A lot of people like Mrs Brown’s Boys.  A lot of people don’t like Mrs Brown’s Boys.  It’s a programme that has been dividing and conquering families for years, as people continue to fail to convince each other that the series is the best thing on TV. Whether it is or isn’t is anybody’s guess […]

6 years ago

“Of course he’s nice to you – if you’re in this room, you have something he needs.” Taylor Swift has called out the “toxic male privilege” that exists in the music industry, while addressing the recent purchase of her back catalogue. The ‘ME!’ singer said that she believes much of the criticism she has received […]

6 years ago

Class. Guns N’ Roses have just announced a massive Irish gig for next summer. The band will be playing Dublin’s Marlay Park on June 27 as part of their upcoming tour. They’ll be blasting out some of their most iconic hits including ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’, ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ and ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.’ […]

6 years ago

LOOK. AT. THEM. GO. Rabbits are the best pet. There is no denying this. It is a simple fact. You may (incorrectly) presume that a dog is the best pet, or indeed a cat – but you would entirely wrong if that was the case, because it’s a rabbit. There are plenty of reasons in […]

6 years ago

A harrowing concept. Friends was a good show, but there are some things about it that made it great. One of those things was Jennifer Aniston’s hair. Another was Chandler just being Chandler. And another the introduction of the absolute lad that is Paul Rudd. The divine specimen has been floating around our collective pop […]

6 years ago

Look at all of the Good Boys (voting Labour). Today’s UK general election is already in full swing – and amidst all of the poor campaign videos, sly digs, and last minute attempts at winning votes comes the the hashtag that somehow makes it all worth it. #DogsAtPollingStations. Excellent news for all involved. Here are […]

6 years ago

Harrowing. Tests are being carried out on hundreds of birds after they were found dead on a country road in Wales. The 225 starlings were found dead on the road in Anglesey this week, seemingly with no explanation as to how they had perished. North Wales Police discovered the “very strange” sight on Tuesday. They said […]

6 years ago

Why can’t we have nice things? Having long naps or sleeping in could increase your risk of stroke, a new study has shown. The Chinese research, published in the journal Neurology, showed that there is an increased risk of stroke in later life for people who report sleeping more than nine hours or take long daytime […]

6 years ago

Thankfully, he’ll be back soon enough. Cristiano makes plans to leave Fair City tonight following his brutal attack from partner Will. The domestic abuse survivor has been suffering from panic attacks ever since he was assaulted in his apartment last week, leading to his eventual decision to leave the town tonight. During last night’s instalment […]

6 years ago

G’wan. Andrew Scott has bagged himself a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award nomination for his role as the Hot Priest in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag.  The Dublin actor – who is best known for his role as Moriarty in BBC’s Sherlock as well as the aforementioned  Hot Priest – received the nod following his Golden Globe […]

6 years ago

#Throwback, etc. Earlier this year, it was announced that Disney+ has plans to reboot the original Home Alone.  The response was – to the say the least – mixed as fans and general enjoyers of Christmas pondered whether the reboot would be at all worth their time or, indeed, good at all. The discussion only […]

6 years ago

Make it stop. There’s a British general election coming up. And soon, too. Thursday, December 12 will see the UK public take to the polls for what must be the 87th time since the Brexit referendum. This week, in a bid to win over voters who may still be on fence (and those who just […]

6 years ago

Like, a lot. Like, more than any of us should be willing to pay for a LEGO version of our homes, but listen, each to their own. The point is that having an exact LEGO replica of your home made is a thing that we can do now – and that’s enough for us, tbh. […]

6 years ago

Big news for the oil-rich state. Saudi Arabia has ended gender segregation in restaurants. Under Saudi law, it was once mandatory for women to use separate entrances to men when dining out. The law also stated that women had to sit behind partitions to avoid them being seen by single men. If a restaurant was […]

6 years ago

We’ll be the judge of that, mate. Mathew Horne has said that he thinks the upcoming Gavin & Stacey Christmas special is “the best episode of the show we’ve done.” The actor, who plays Gavin in the hit BBC sitcom, said that there was a bit of trepidation among the cast when the idea of […]

6 years ago

Dating can be hard. You meet someone. You go out. You like them. You don’t like them. You go out with them some more. You meet their friends. You agonise over whether this is going to go anywhere or not. You end it. Or they end it with you. And the painful cycle continues all […]

6 years ago

“Children and maturity have taught me to value myself beyond my physical appearance.” Beyoncé doesn’t give any fucks about her changing body shape – and you shouldn’t either. The ‘Formation’ singer, mother-of-three, and all-round icon has said that she stopped caring about her fluctuating weight a long time ago. In a candid – and rare […]

6 years ago

You’ll be Hungry Like The Wolf for these tickets, wha? You know, like the song. Ahem, anyway, today Duran Duran announced a massive outdoor Dublin gig for next summer, and with tickets starting at just over 50 quid, you don’t really have a reason for not attending. Except for not having 50 quid. Or not […]

6 years ago

She’s 34-years-old. Sanna Marin is about to become to world’s youngest Prime Minister. At 34-years-old, the Finnish politician is set to be sworn into government on Tuesday making her the youngest world leader. Marin, who is Finland’s current transport minister, was nominated by her Social Democrat party over the weekend. She will be Finland’s third […]

6 years ago

Stranger things have happened. Andy Whyment’s a sound lad. He’s played the iconic Kirk on Coronation Street for years. He was on Soapstar Superstar. He was, as we all know, on I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here.  And even though he didn’t win, he did very well, so fair play to him. He […]

6 years ago

Hungry to impress? Well, you’ve come to the right place. It’s Christmas very soon, which means that – unless you’ve got no mates – you’re probably already considering what you’re going to purchase for all of the loved ones in your life. And although we’ve already wet your whistle with some stunning gym bunnies and […]

6 years ago

It is, unsurprisingly, very ’80s. The first trailer for Wonder Woman 1984 has landed and it’s got everything you could ever expect from a superhero movie set in the ’80s. Big hair, shopping malls, and neon lights. And Gal Gadot fighting off some Russians. No, really. That is the plot. Set in the midst of […]

6 years ago

Very sad news this evening. Puppeteer Caroll Spinney has passed away, aged 85. The US performer, best known for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street, died in his Connecticut home today. He had been living with muscle disorder dystonia for some time. The news was confirmed today by Sesame Workshop, who […]

6 years ago

Good news, everyone. Last month, word of a unicorn puppy began spreading. His name was Narwhal, and he had an equal parts tiny and adorable tail growing right between his eyes.  The puppy was found wandering around Missouri before being picked up by rescue group, Mac’s Mission. The charity took Narwhal to the vet where they […]

6 years ago

Sweet and spicy. Just what you need to curb the Sunday night fear, wha? We’re well into December now guys, and if that simple fact means anything, it’s that we are allowed to have a casual nightcap before bed. It’s a casual one. It’s grand. Alas, it being the depths of winter means that having […]

6 years ago

Iconic, through and through. 20 years ago, Jennifer Lopez wore a green Versace dress. She looked great. Then, a mere two decades on, a 50-year-old J-Lo decided to break out the dress once more. She, again, looked great. These two moments in time proved something. 1) That Versace ages well, and 2) Jennifer Lopez ages […]

6 years ago

April is the cruellest month. Except it’s not. It’s actually November, December, and January. Maybe even February, if you’re lucky. As anyone who feels the oppressive, dark, pull of the winter months will tell, it’s peak season for feeling just a little bit shit. Demotivation. Exhaustion. General inability to handle things in a manner that […]

6 years ago

“It doesn’t mean it’s the end of your life.” Caitlyn Jenner has said that she wanted to taken part in I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here to be a “positive inspiration.” The 70-year-old reality star lost her place in the show earlier this week, narrowly missing out on tonight’s series final. She has […]

6 years ago

Travelling alone can be intimidating. But it’s also probably the best thing in the world. You do everything when you want to do it, go where you want to go, and see what you want to see – it’s pretty much like travelling with friends, except with none of the hassle (sorry, lads). Still though, […]

6 years ago

The Santa Clause is the world’s greatest Christmas movie. This is a fact. It cannot be debated. What can be debated, however, are the answers to the below questions regarding the aforementioned movie, its plot, and all of its lovely Christmassy characters. You may think that you know The Santa Clause, but do you? Do […]

6 years ago

A man and a woman being friends?! Nah, never heard of it, mate. Love Island ended many months ago. A lot has happened since that time. Winners Greg and Amber have called it quits. India and Ovie ended their relationship due to work commitments. Chris continued to wear a towel on his head. And while […]

6 years ago

A good lad. Have you got your Christmas lights up yet? If you do, fair play, glad to hear it. And if you don’t, you need to get an eel over and light up your life, girl. Because, apparently, they do that now. Well, there’s one in Tennessee that does anyway. His name is Miguel Wattson […]

6 years ago

Vague. A few years ago, One Direction split up. Ever since that time, 1D fans have been lamenting this fact, waiting patiently (and hopelessly) for the lads to announce that they are finally reuniting. Because they will. Bands do not simply split up these days. TV shows do not just end. Nothing is final in […]

6 years ago

An optical illusion, is it not. It is simply Hozier. All six foot five of him. Yesterday, President Michael D Higgins presented his annual switching on of the Christmas lights event at Áras an Uachtaráin. Among those invited to witness the special occasion was singer songwriter Hozier, who naturally, stood alongside Michael D and Sabina […]

6 years ago

The final kicks off tonight. Dan Osborne has shared a fair few seemingly heartfelt pleas ahead of the I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here final tonight encouraging the public to vote for his wife, Jacqueline Jossa. The EastEnders actor, Roman Kemp, and Andy Whyment are the remaining three contestants battling it out for […]

6 years ago