Brought to you by Toyota Thinking about making the switch? Particularly in the past few years, there has been a phenomenal increase in demand for hybrid cars. Not only do they help keep carbon emissions down, but they end up saving you a hell of a lot of money in the long run. So, hybrid […]

7 years ago

Nice to see ‘clover’ get some love. St Patrick’s Day is an occasion when people all over the world like to feel a little bit more Irish. Granted, we’re more than happy to share our country, hospitality, and friendship with every single visitor, but there are some things that people really should keep to themselves, […]

7 years ago

Brought to you KBC Bank Ireland The WellGood challenge is also totally free. Deciding you want to improve your fitness and overall wellbeing is one thing, but sticking to a plan is another. Focusing on cutting out crappy foods can often lead to forsaking your exercise routine, and vice versa. We all have something we’d […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Club It’s time to create some new memories. Nothing warms you up on a chilly March morning like thinking back to the great times you’ve had in years gone by. Whether it was living it up at Electric Picnic last year or slogging it out at Oxegen 10 years ago, there’s […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Discover Northern Ireland There’s no shortage of great things to do in Northern Ireland. We might have been seeing a bit more snow lately than we would have liked, but summer is only around the corner. There’s nothing quite like booking a few days away to make it seem even closer. […]

7 years ago

It’s time to get voting for which photo you think should go on a billboard. Just in case you haven’t heard, we’ve been on the lookout for someone with an eye for taking good photos. They don’t need to be a master photographer with a high-end camera, just just someone capable of taking a photo […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Nokia There’s an awful lot you could tell about a person by their headphones… For many of us, our headphones are every bit as essential as our wallet when we’re out and about. Such is the case regardless of whether you keep up with the latest trends or have been untangling […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by theLotter Should help cover any expenses from this weekend… In case you haven’t heard, it’s St Patrick’s Day on Sunday. While the craic is no doubt going to be mighty, the festivities can often leave a sizeable dent in your bank balance. Do you know what would help? Having €437 million on […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Keogh’s In all fairness, it’s a great day for the parish. We often take it for granted, but St Patrick’s Day is a truly unique holiday. There aren’t many countries (especially considering our size) whose national holiday becomes an international day of celebration in just about every major country on earth. […]

7 years ago

In partnership with NiQuitin Now you’ll be noticing the difference. If ever there was a time to use the phrase “no pain, no gain,” it’s on your fourth week of quitting smoking. It wasn’t easy, and there were probably times when you wanted to pack it in (by reaching for a pack), but now you’re […]

7 years ago

Can Virgil Van Dijk drive Liverpool to a double? Can Liverpool have it all this season, well, as much as is available right now? With Virgil Van Dijk dominating as he did in Munich anything seems possible. It might have been an ageing Bayern Munich side which looked past it, but it was a classic […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by De Facto No need to come out looking like you faceplanted a cactus. Whether you’re a green-faced teenager or a fully-grown adult who should be able to do better, it can be both a physical and metaphorical pain in the neck. And you know, it doesn’t have to be this way. […]

7 years ago

“Thank you all.” Conor McGregor has spoken publicly for the first time after being arrested in the early hours of Monday morning for allegedly smashing the phone of a fan who was trying to take a photograph of him. McGregor was charged by Miami police with strong-armed robbery and misdemeanor criminal mischief after the alleged incident […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Just Eat Could come in handy for any sore heads over Paddy’s weekend… Seeing as Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up, it’s time to celebrate all the best things about being Irish. No matter where you are in the world, you’ll never find crisps like the ones on our emerald isle. […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by EA Games We brought together some of Ireland’s top footballers to have a go at Anthem. In case you haven’t heard, we’re big fans of Anthem. To celebrate last month’s release of the game, we’re giving away an Anthem Xbox One S bundle along with three extra copies for your friends. The […]

7 years ago

Raheem Sterling is Manchester City’s most important player right now. Raheem Sterling might also be the most important footballer in England right now. His hat-trick for City against Watford on Saturday kept Pep Guardiola’s side at the top of the Premier League and underlined his devastating impact for the club as they tussle with Liverpool […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Ubisoft He could see things were going south, so he got out of there… There is an exclusive group of people who will always be the ones you’d want to have by your side in a dog fight. The likes of Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vin Diesel would have to […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury It’s time to reward the best people in your life with a Cadbury chocolate hamper. If there is only one thing on our minds during this time of year, you can be damn sure it has something to do with chocolate. Cadbury Creme Eggs are back on our shelves, pancake Tuesday […]

7 years ago

Sponsored by Not a derby, but one of the fiercest rivalries of the Premier League era. They’re not quite the same anymore, but matches between Arsenal and Manchester United were once the highlight of every season. The two best teams in the country, coached by legendary managers, captained by two midfield icons who really, really […]

7 years ago

This is your last chance to enter this amazing competition! A while back, we told you about a competition to get your photo put onto a billboard. We’ve received more than 250 entries so far, and the standard has been excellent. There can only be one winner however, and the grand prize of getting your […]

7 years ago

“Think latex, leather, chains and harnesses.” An exclusive sex party is taking place in a luxury country estate in Dublin on Saturday, 9 March. The party is being held by Killing Kittens, a site which describes itself as a place where, “where gentlemen are gentlemen and women can be whatever they want.” The site was […]

7 years ago

In partnership with NiQuitin The busier you are, the less focused you’ll be on smoking. When you first started out, the third week would have felt like it was a million miles away. Yet here you are, well into your journey from being a smoker to being a quitter. You’ve come this far, and all […]

7 years ago

The best part is, you get to choose what it is you want to do and who to bring. Most of us have some form of a bucket list, but it can be very difficult to find time to actually cross things off it. Between balancing work/college with everything else, it’s a lot easier to […]

7 years ago

In partnership with NiQuitin Don’t look back in anger. Unless we didn’t make it clear before, quitting smoking is a huge positive. There are far too many physical and psychological benefits to mention, and your overall health will improve massively. That said, you shouldn’t look back at the way you used to be in total […]

7 years ago

*Gulps* The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has published two reports on gonorrhoea antimicrobial resistance in Ireland. Antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae (N. gonorrhoeae), the bacteria that is responsible for gonorrhoea, often referred to as super gonorrhea, is a growing global threat. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that gonorrhoea may become untreatable in the […]

7 years ago

That includes everything from Aslan and TOTO to Christy Moore and Tommy Tiernan! Recent icy weather and snow warnings aside, summer is only around the corner. Many of the biggest festivals and gigs of the summer are already being announced, and most are getting snapped up just as quick. The lineup for this year’s Live […]

7 years ago

It’s surprisingly tricky to figure out which Irish city/town it is! We may not be a particularly big country, but we aren’t short of fantastic towns and cities. From the “real capital” of Cork to the real capital of Dublin, all of them are a photographer’s dream. The thing is, how quickly would you recognise […]

7 years ago

Have Liverpool blown it? Who wants to be top of the Premier League at the beginning of March? Jurgen Klopp asked this question after Liverpool’s point at Goodison Park on Sunday but presumably the answer is any team who would have stayed there if they’d won their game. The pressure is on Manchester City now, […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by KBC Bank Ireland The first step is often the toughest. No matter what kind of shape you’re in or what your fitness levels are, there’s likely always something you want to improve. It could be as simple as getting a quicker time on your runs, getting better at relaxing, or you could […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Intersport Elverys in conjunction with Puma Is it about time your football boots were put out to stud? There is nothing better than the feeling of a new pair of football boots. From the second you pick them out in the shop to the first time you wear them on the pitch, […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Circle K Destinations on the list include Thailand, Australia, Sri Lanka and South Africa! Especially now that we’ve gotten a glimpse of the sun over the past few days, summertime is on our minds. There is nothing better to get you through even the most gloomy day than thinking of an […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by The Square Tallaght & Rory’s Stories Ten kids will be featured on a Rory’s Stories video, with one lucky winner taking home a €200 voucher for The Square, Tallaght. Now that St Patrick’s Day is only around the corner, it’s time to think about what makes this little island so special. That […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Dtwo All proceeds from the Cheltenham preview are going towards the Irish Cancer Society. Springtime is finally upon us, and that can only mean one thing for horse racing fans; Cheltenham. It’s one of the most iconic racing festivals on the planet, and it’s lost none of its charm over the […]

7 years ago

What has Brendan Rodgers done? On Wednesday night, some Celtic fans made their feelings clear about Brendan Rodgers’ decision to leave Celtic and take the job with Leicester immediately. ‘You traded immortality for mediocrity. Never a Celt, always a fraud,’ the banner at Tynecastle where Celtic were playing Hearts, read on Wednesday night, but beyond […]

7 years ago

In partnership with NiQuitin The key at this stage is to stay focused. Now that you’re in the second week of your life post smoking, you have to keep your eyes on the prize. Just like we told you during week one, the hardest part is already over. You’ve made the choice to quit smoking, […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by STRONG ROOTS The winning club will get tonnes of great free food and plenty of great prizes! Our Guinness Six Nations title defence might not have gotten off to the best of starts against England, but Round 2’s win against Scotland has us back on track. With Italy up next in […]

7 years ago

Has Kepa Arrizabalaga changed football? When Maurizio Sarri tried and failed to take Kepa Arrizabalaga off the field at Wembley on Sunday, many were outraged at Kepa’s refusal to obey the instruction from his manager. With Willy Caballero waiting to come on and do what he had previously done for Manchester City in a final, […]

7 years ago

“Peterborough: Shaping Britians’ future” UKIP has been widely ridiculed on social media after circulating a pamphlet containing a number of typos, including the incorrect spelling of ‘Britain’. The leaflet was distributed around Peterborough following local MP Fiona Onasanya being imprisoned for contempt of court, with UKIP vowing to take her seat in the event of a by-election. […]

7 years ago

The best photos are the ones that don’t need filters In the age of Instagram, it’s probably fair to say that people are taking more photographs than ever before. Quantity isn’t quality, however. A lot of the time, it feels like scrolling through social media is nothing other than wading through an art gallery of […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by EA Games Baz was looking for 50 ways to kill a space rhino. This year is shaping up to be absolutely huge for games, and we liked the look of Anthem right from the off. The first thing worth noting is its absolutely stunning graphics, but the addition of exciting gameplay […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Samsung Galaxy S10 There’s a lot to take in here. Samsung have begun 2019 with a bang with two huge Samsung Unpacked events in London and San Francisco on Wednesday night where a whole host of Samsung tech was unveiled. Of course the main gadget of interest was the launch of […]

7 years ago

Fancy a trip to the Merseyside Derby? Local derbies are always a feisty affair, but there is something special about the Merseyside rivalry. The two Scouse clubs have often saved their best performances for when they come up against each other, and this year won’t be any different. Liverpool’s Premier League title aspirations rely on […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Revive Active Perfect for anyone looking to stay healthy on the go. When your weekdays consist of trying to keep on top of a busy schedule, diets often go on the back burner. Between trying to keep on top of work and getting the right amount of exercise, it often just […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by KBC Bank Ireland Ireland’s largest health, fitness and wellness festival returns this May. We might have a few months to go before we reach the summer, but there’s nothing stopping us from thinking about it now. The longer days, the (hopefully) better weather, and the long list of summer festivals are what […]

7 years ago

In partnership with NiQuitin It’s only early days, but you’re on the right path. Last week, we introduced you to our Quit To Fit 2019 teams. Despite coming from all over the country and from different walks of life, they all shared the common goal of kicking their smoking habit for good. Not only that, but […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by gradireland Are you up for the challenge? Regardless of whether or not you’ve always been top of your class, there’s nothing like a bit of cash incentive to help bring out the best. If you can beat the competition to be crowned Ireland’s smartest student, you will be rewarded with a […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Creacon Wellness Retreat The prize includes accommodation, three full days of juicing, as well as yoga & meditation classes. Just over a month ago, it seems that just about the only thing people had on their minds was New Year’s Resolutions. Whether it was them hoping to become more active or improve […]

7 years ago

The pressure was off Liverpool. A Champions League knockout tie at Anfield was a game for Liverpool to enjoy, that was the thinking anyway. Instead it passed without incident, in every sense. Jurgen Klopp’s makeshift defence got through the first 90 minutes of the tie with a scoreless draw. The game briefly threatened to be […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Udo’s Choice If there is anyone who can help us improve our diets, it’s Pat Divilly. In the past few years, there has been a pretty phenomenal increase in the number of personal trainers on these shores. Social media has played a huge role in that, as it has become so […]

7 years ago

Essential listening. If you haven’t already done so, then there’s no excuse not to check out JOE’s newest show Ireland Unfiltered with Dion Fanning, which won Best Podcast at the 2019 Digital Media Awards over the weekend. It’s the second year in a row one of our podcasts has won the award with The GAA Hour […]

7 years ago