Brought to you by Vodafone Who doesn’t like free stuff? The good people of Dundalk Institute of Technology are in for a treat on Wednesday, 26 September. Vodafone is giving away a free iPhone X, and all they’re asking you to do is take a selfie. There will be a giant ‘X’ hidden somewhere on […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Jobs.ie. Not what you need to hear. Nobody likes being out of work. Not only do you have to spend all your time looking for work but you also have to put up with well-meaning but annoying questions from your friends, family or complete strangers. There are just some things that […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by HB Who will win the grand pr-ice of €500? Not long ago, we asked you to come up with your finest ice cream puns to be in with the chance of winning €500. Well, you folks sure whipped up some hilarious puns that sent us into a Loop the Loop. We were […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by the Irish Heart Foundation It’s important to keep moving. Last week, these warning posters popped up around Dublin telling people that “chairs can kill.” Seeing as how sitting down for too long will drastically increase your risk of everything from heart disease to stroke and affect the body’s ability to burn […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Irish Cancer Society A powerful brew. It’s something many of us need to even be able to say hello to other people, but the simple act of buying a coffee next month could help save lives. The Irish Cancer Society is encouraging people to get involved in their Cups Against Breast Cancer […]

8 years ago

This isn’t the most difficult quiz in the world, but with the clock ticking down, the pressure is on to get all 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland right. Most of the answers below are painfully obvious to anyone with even a slight grasp of Irish geography. That said, one or two counties might […]

8 years ago

Rock around the clock! while their songs will always sound good, it’s a simple fact of life that musicians get old. There are artists that manage to stick around for a generation. While some are eternal in their coolness, others are only around for a short time (we’re looking at you, Cheeky Girls). Then there […]

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Brought to you by Viking Splash Make a splash on your next work trip. If you can tell us about another way you can yell at passers-by without being arrested, we’re all ears. A regular sight in Dublin city centre, the Viking Splash Tour is one of the most fun ways to tour Dublin, whether you’re […]

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Brought to you by STX It was hard to narrow it down to five. There aren’t many actors in Hollywood as reliable as Mark Wahlberg. Whatever movie he’s in, people know to expect some solid acting alongside at least a handful of scenes where he looks like a total badass. He’s come a long way […]

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Brought to you by Vodafone How do you them Apples? If you like the sound of free stuff, we reckon you’ll like the sound of a free iPhone even more. That’s exactly what you’ll be in with the chance of winning if you head to Maynooth University later this week. Vodafone is giving away an […]

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Brought to you by Dublin Business School Plenty of great courses to choose from. College is one of the most exciting times of your life, but making the decision of what course you want to go for can be difficult. Even if most of your friends have seemed to know what they wanted to do […]

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“We own the two most complained about adverts ever.” Paddy Power is celebrating its 30th birthday this year, and to celebrate, the iconic betting company has launched its Museum of Mischief opposite St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin for one week only. The museum chronicles the company’s best known marketing stunts, such as the Paddy Power pants […]

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Brought to you by Cadbury Think you can figure these out? The chances are, we’ve all experienced the dreaded afternoon slump during a workday. The average time it hits us is around 2:58 pm, when our brain power takes an unexpected hit. Jobs that we were able to fly through earlier in the day take […]

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Brought to you by HB Ireland Feast your ice on this… Calling all smart arses! We’re looking for someone to come up with the best ice cream puns, and win themselves €500 in the process. That’s a lot of ice cream… We have teamed up with HB Ice Cream as part of their #GoodbyeSerious campaign to […]

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Brought to you by Goodfellas These scenes always deliver Ah, pizza. It’s hard to think of a food that is as universally adored by families and hungover 20-somethings alike. Whether you opt for a meaty mess with pepperoni and sausage, or if you’re a weirdo and put pineapple on it, there are toppings out there […]

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Brought to you by Industry Entertainment Be there for McGregor’s comeback. It’s been the best part of two years since the Dublin legend that is Conor McGregor has stepped inside the octagon, but now we’re only three weeks away from his comeback fight in Vegas. Undefeated Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov is what’s standing between McGregor and […]

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Brought to you by Irish Rail Fancy a free trip? With summer 2018 all wrapped up, colleges and universities are all back into the full swing of things. You’ll soon get to see your friends again, as well as have the chance to make even more. While a new semester brings with it a world of […]

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Brought to you by Dublin Sportsfest It ain’t easy staying fit in the city. It’s incredibly easy to fall into a bad routine when you live and/or work in the city centre. Your commute probably takes up a lot of your day, and when you get home there’s nothing better than just crashing on the […]

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Brought to you by Guinness Open Gate Brewery Sign us up! As part of the Belgian Beer Weekend kicking off tomorrow, 13 September, Guinness Open Gate Brewery has announced there will be a brand-new beer crafted especially for the event. With the help of their fellow beer makers over in Belgium, the beer will be […]

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Pillars of society. Whether it’s the Eiffel Tower, Golden Gate Bridge or the “Welcome to Muff” sign in Donegal, one of the first things we do when we get to a new place is take a few snaps for social media of the local landmarks. Most of the world’s most iconic sights only get better […]

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Just stop it FFS… Once again there’s a sating trend doing the rounds, and while this one has been around for a while, it’s recently reared it’s head on social media. It’s called ‘orbiting’, and it’s basically next level stuff from our old friend, ‘ghosting’. Ghosting is what cowards do, it’s basically when someone you’ve been […]

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Brought to you by Jobs.ie Something for all experience levels Anyone looking for a career in childcare should be caring and understanding, as well as being patient with children of all ages. You’ll be helping children to learn in a social environment, as well as providing an invaluable service to their parents. Whether it’s what […]

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Brought to you by Irish Rail The uni-dulterated truth It isn’t a myth, college really will give you some of the best years of your life. It’s a huge change from secondary school though, and at times it feels like a rollercoaster of emotions. Especially if you’re going somewhere far away from home, it can be […]

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Brought to you by Irish Heart Foundation Thrones; not always a game Chairs with wrapped in warning tape citing the dangers to our health of sitting down for too long have appeared in Dublin. They are part of a campaign from Irish Heart Foundation warning us that chairs can kill. Even with regular exercise, sitting down […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury Boost Happens to the best of us… We’ve all been there. After a relatively productive morning, our brain power wanes slightly around 3 pm with the infamous afternoon slump. Work can take a hit, as well as your ability to stay focused on anything other than getting home to curl […]

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This will make you want to pick up a surf board and head for the sea. Dr Easkey Britton is a multi-champion surfer, whose family are credited with introducing the sport to Ireland, but she is also a lot more than that. Easkey has a PHD in Environment and Society, specialising in human wellbeing and […]

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The potential successors to Michael D. Higgins have been making grandiose statements about what they’d do if elected to the Áras. None of them, however, seem to be aware of the actual functions of the role as prescribed by the Irish constitution, writes Don Morgan, a barrister. It was Kevin Sharkey’s dog that did for […]

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Brought to you by Tesco What a weekend The dust has settled on Electric Picnic 2018. All the empty cans are now all bagged up, each of the stages have been taken down, and tickets for 2019 are on sale from Friday, 6 September. Taking a look back on what was an awesome way to wrap […]

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Brought to you by USIT The land of the free, the home of the brave. Young Irish people following their dream and travelling to the United States is not a new thing; in fact, it’s been happening for over a hundred years. But heading Stateside on a USIT 1 year Graduate Visa is something that is unexplored […]

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Iconic. The county jersey. Is there a more recognisable item of clothing in Ireland? As connected to our social lives as it is to sport, GAA jerseys have ingrained themselves in Irish culture. When it comes to shorts, the GAA standard throughout the years has remained too small to be comfortable. But the jersey… The jersey […]

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Brought to you by Jobs.ie Some great opportunities. It isn’t always easy to find the position that’s right for you, but there are definitely some great opportunities out there. Retail is a sector that is most definitely not short of job vacancies, and we’ve been talking to the experts about what positions are available at […]

8 years ago

Controversial opinion: Nutella is amazing. It is thick, chocolatey, nutty, full of sugar, and absolutely delicious. Okay, it might not be the healthiest of foods, but it is just so good. It is amazing on toast, in crepes, or if you are feeling particularly dirty, just straight eating it out of a jar with a […]

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Brought to you by The Curragh Last of the summer races The final race day of Summer Sounds at The Curragh, takes place on Friday, 31 August, complete with racing and live music. The first race is at 4.20pm, with some great live music from 2FM DJ Bláthnaid Treacy to kick things up a notch after […]

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Brought to you by Tesco A world of characters Music festivals bring with them a whole set of new characters. Some are nice, others belong in some sort of facility, and others drive you up the wall. In their own quirky way though, every one of them only adds to your Electric Picnic weekend. If […]

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Brought to you by WOW Burger Delicious… If the thought of a freshly cooked burger isn’t enough to get you foaming at the mouth, how do you like the sound of a free one for yourself and five others? Courtesy of WOW Burger, we’re offering you the chance to win your friends’ loyalties for eternity […]

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Brought to you by Carry Out It takes all sorts Every year, thousands of people hit the fields of Stradbally for Electric Picnic in search of great live music and unforgettable memories. We all react differently to it though, and some of us like to be a lot more prepared than others. Starting on Friday […]

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Brought to you by Tesco Travel light Logistics don’t really come into the equation when you first buy your tickets to Electric Picnic. The excitement of going to the biggest festival in Ireland is enough to think about, so why worry about all the other nonsense? It’s all fun and games until you turn up […]

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Brought to you by The Curragh One last Curragh. The finale of Summer Sounds at The Curragh, complete with racing and live music, takes place on Friday, 31 August. It all kicks off with the first race at 4.20pm, with live music from 2FM DJ Bláthnaid Treacy after the final race. We’ve been blessed with some […]

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Brought to you by Riff Shop Worth a listen… One the most in-demand club performers in Dublin, it’s hard to believe Riff Shop was founded off the back of a spontaneous jamming session. In the two years since, they’ve been building a solid name for themselves in the Irish music scene. Their debut single Nobody Sleeps […]

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Brought to you by AIB There’s still hope They are as rare as a hen’s teeth at this stage, but you might still have a chance of getting Electric Picnic tickets. On Tuesday 28 August, AIB will be hosting a mystery pop-up event giving people the opportunity to win tickets to the festival. We aren’t […]

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Brought to you by Tesco Survival of the fittest When it comes to music festivals (particularly in Ireland), you need to be prepared for whatever the weekend throws at you. Your first night may leave you waking up the following morning wondering why you ever wanted to go in the first place, but having the […]

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The late Dermot Morgan faced a severe backlash for his satirical take on religious influence in Ireland around the time of the last visit of a Pope to Ireland in 1979. But Ireland is a very different place now, writes his son, Don Morgan. Back in 1979, Ireland was a miserable little country. We were […]

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Brought to you by The Happytime Murders Not exactly family-friendly… There’s a broad spectrum when it comes to funny love scenes in movies. Some are intentionally funny or awkward, others are so horrifically awful that our only response is to burst into a fit of laughter. Judging by what we’ve seen in The Happytime Murders […]

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Brought to you by Tesco. A few hidden gems… The acts have all been announced, tickets have been swept up and we know who’ll be playing the main stage. Electric Picnic isn’t all about the big names though, as there is no shortage of great things to enjoy if you’re looking for something a bit […]

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Brought to you by Dale Farm Time to get back in the good books… To celebrate National Kiss and Make Up Day on Saturday, 25 August, Dale Farm is offering you the chance to get back in your lover’s good books with a romantic Paris getaway. The prize includes two return flights to the French […]

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Brought to you by Bacardi Nothing like the VIP treatment… Just imagine it. Everyone else has forked out for tickets, and you and a mate turn up to Electric Picnic with a VIP pass you won online for free. The prize does also include access to a dedicated Mojito masterclass for you and up to four friends, […]

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Dreams usually have a deeper meaning… Scientists may still debate the meaning and purpose of dreams, but we ordinary dreamers seem to have an insatiable desire to discover the who, what and why of what happens when we close our eyes at night. It’s hard not to believe that at least some of our sleep-time […]

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We’re sure you don’t know anything about this… It happens in workplaces around the world. You’ve had your suspicions, you’ve seen the pair exchanging glances. Leaving at similar times, and they’re interacting with each other in groups differently. But you thought nothing of it. Well, according to this new survey, there could be a very […]

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Mac is also jacked as hell… We’ve been waiting, and our prayers have been answered, as the trailer for the latest season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has been released. A few things to note before we get started: Mac is now crazily ripped and showing off his strength as much as possible Dennis […]

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