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  • Hungry? We have 25 vouchers to give away for Boojum’s new Quesadillas

    Hungry? We have 25 vouchers to give away for Boojum’s new Quesadillas

    Brought to you by Boojum Fancy the chance to try out their latest delicious addition for free? We reckon it’s the simplicity of Mexican food that makes it so damn satisfying. Once you’ve got some rice, meat, beans and salsa, you’re on the right road. Now that Boojum are serving up Quesadillas exclusively via Deliveroo […]

    7 years ago

  • Our ultimate South Africa safari bucket list for wildlife lovers

    Our ultimate South Africa safari bucket list for wildlife lovers

    Brought to you by South African Tourism This list is going to get longer before it gets shorter… When you look at a massive country like South Africa (you could fit Ireland in there around 14 times), it’s hard to know where to begin. It has an absolutely stunning coastline, three different capital cities with their […]

    7 years ago

  • The best festivals in Northern Ireland happening this year

    The best festivals in Northern Ireland happening this year

    Brought to you by DiscoverNI There are festivals in Northern Ireland for just about every taste this year. In case you haven’t heard, we’re big fans of Northern Ireland. Not only is there a tonne of great things to do and places to stay, but it’s only “a wee bit” up the road if you’re looking […]

    7 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win a pair of tickets to WellFest 2019

    COMPETITION: Win a pair of tickets to WellFest 2019

    Brought to you by KBC Bank Ireland WellFest is coming back and it looks bigger and better than ever. Now that the evenings are starting to get longer, and the weather is picking up, summer can’t be far off. It’s a lot easier to appreciate the great outdoors once May rolls around. It can’t come […]

    7 years ago

  • Everything you need to know about the Nokia True Wireless Earbuds

    Everything you need to know about the Nokia True Wireless Earbuds

    This Advertorial was brought to you by Nokia Buy the Nokia 7.1 smartphone in Vodafone and Three now and get the Nokia True Wireless Buds free. There is no better way to cut yourself away from the world than to pop on a pair of headphones. Be it on the bus on your way to […]

    7 years ago

  • Five of the coolest things to do on a trip to South Africa

    Five of the coolest things to do on a trip to South Africa

    Brought to you by South African Tourism Planning a trip to South Africa any time soon? When planning our next big trip away, it can be easy to be lured in by the usual suspects. Not that there’s anything wrong with spending a few days in a Mediterranean seaside resort, but once you’ve been to one, you’ve […]

    7 years ago

  • Quit To Fit Week 6: Find your new wolf pack after you quit smoking

    Quit To Fit Week 6: Find your new wolf pack after you quit smoking

    In partnership with NiQuitin We’re now past the halfway point of our 10-week challenge. Last week, we spoke about how reaching the halfway point was a huge milestone. Now that we’re on the other side of that, the end target is finally coming into sight. As huge an accomplishment as this is, you aren’t the only […]

    7 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win two tickets to the GAA National League Finals and a pair of jerseys

    COMPETITION: Win two tickets to the GAA National League Finals and a pair of jerseys

    Brought to you by Intersport Elverys Anyone for the tickets and jerseys? The Allianz League hurling and football finals will take place as part of a triple-header at Croke Park this coming Sunday. Not only do we have the hurling decider between Limerick and Waterford or the football final between Kerry and Mayo, we also […]

    7 years ago

  • Our guide to spoiling your mammy on Mother’s Day 2019

    Our guide to spoiling your mammy on Mother’s Day 2019

    Brought to you by Boots Ireland You should really be looking after her for the rest of the year as well… In all honesty, where would we be without the mothers of this world? They pick us up when we’re down, and take us down a peg or two whenever we need it. There should […]

    7 years ago

  • QUIZ: How well do you remember these classic 90s childhood movies?

    QUIZ: How well do you remember these classic 90s childhood movies?

    Brought to you by Club These movies will always be classics. We don’t know what it was about the 1990s, but kids movies were simply better back then. They were so good in fact that many of them are being remade in the near future. Between The Lion King, Aladdin and Toy Story alone are […]

    7 years ago

  • How to play MONOPOLY at McDonald’s for prizes up to €10,000

    How to play MONOPOLY at McDonald’s for prizes up to €10,000

    Brought to you by McDonald’s Who’s up for a game of MONOPOLY at McDonald’s? In case you haven’t heard, MONOPOLY at McDonald’s is officially back. There are millions of great prizes to win, such as €5,000 or even €10,000 in cash! Not bad, eh? If you haven’t heard of it before, MONOPOLY at McDonald’s is a game […]

    7 years ago

  • Here’s how you can enter this week’s €553 million Powerball lottery in the US

    Here’s how you can enter this week’s €553 million Powerball lottery in the US

    Brought to you by theLotter It could be you… Given that St. Patrick’s Day gave us all a very welcome three-day weekend last weekend, chances are your pockets are feeling a little bit lighter after all the festivities. Payday might only be around the corner to help boost the coffers, but there’s also an opportunity to […]

    7 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win a brand-new Nokia 7.1 smartphone

    COMPETITION: Win a brand-new Nokia 7.1 smartphone

    Brought to you by Nokia We’ll also throw in a free set of Nokia True Wireless Earbuds worth €129… Just in case you haven’t heard about the Nokia 7.1, it’s the latest smartphone from the iconic brand to hit the market. With a sleek style and a sharp screen with HDR optimisation, the best thing […]

    7 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win diamond stud earrings worth €1,000 ahead of Mother’s Day

    COMPETITION: Win diamond stud earrings worth €1,000 ahead of Mother’s Day

    Brought to you by Voltaire Diamonds These could earn you some brownie points… If it weren’t for the mammies of this world, things simply wouldn’t work the way they should. They tell us off when we’re in the wrong, and give us a bit of encouragement when that’s what is needed as well. Mother’s Day […]

    7 years ago

  • Fancy travelling and marketing across the globe with Bord Bía? Come this way

    Fancy travelling and marketing across the globe with Bord Bía? Come this way

    Brought to you by Bord Bía’s Talent Academy Bord Bía want you to work with them across the globe, but you’d better apply soon! Have you graduated from college? Do you have an interest in Irish food and drink? Would you like to make a career out of it? If you answered yes to all of those […]

    7 years ago

  • Quit To Fit week 5: Treat yo’ self, you’re halfway there!

    Quit To Fit week 5: Treat yo’ self, you’re halfway there!

    In partnership with NiQuitin We have reached the fifth week of our 10-week challenge. When you started out on this journey, it’s probably safe to say that you saw it as a mountain to climb. Even if it has actually felt like an uphill battle, it really is just a case of putting one foot […]

    7 years ago

  • Vote for which photo you think should feature on a Carlsberg Unfiltered ad campaign

    Vote for which photo you think should feature on a Carlsberg Unfiltered ad campaign

    We’re down to our final two photos. Several weeks ago, we put out the call for any budding photographers. Carlsberg Unfiltered were looking for photos of “Nature in the City” worthy of being used on a nationwide ad campaign under their name. Just like the new pilsner that is unfiltered for a more natural taste, […]

    7 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win a 10-year Anytime Fitness membership worth over €4,000

    COMPETITION: Win a 10-year Anytime Fitness membership worth over €4,000

    Brought to you by Anytime Fitness You read that right, 10 years’ worth of Anytime Fitness membership! They say the best things in life are free, and we think they were talking about a 10-year gym membership. It may be worth €4,000, but getting that for free would have to be up there. One lucky […]

    7 years ago

  • The 5 main benefits of driving a hybrid car

    The 5 main benefits of driving a hybrid car

    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

  • The WellGood challenge – 21 days to get yourself in ship shape

    The WellGood challenge – 21 days to get yourself in ship shape

    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

  • Five epic things to do on your next short break in Northern Ireland

    Five epic things to do on your next short break in Northern Ireland

    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

  • Here are our four semi-finalists for the Carlsberg Unfiltered billboard

    Here are our four semi-finalists for the Carlsberg Unfiltered billboard

    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

  • What your choice in headphones says about you

    What your choice in headphones says about you

    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

  • Here’s how you could enter this week’s €437 million Powerball lottery in the US

    Here’s how you could enter this week’s €437 million Powerball lottery in the US

    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

  • Our 5 reasons why St Patrick’s Day is the single best day of the year

    Our 5 reasons why St Patrick’s Day is the single best day of the year

    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

  • Quit To Fit Week 4: Turning over a new leaf post tobacco

    Quit To Fit Week 4: Turning over a new leaf post tobacco

    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

  • Our guide to having smooth skin after a shave

    Our guide to having smooth skin after a shave

    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

  • You can now use Just Eat to deliver crisps & popcorn to your door

    You can now use Just Eat to deliver crisps & popcorn to your door

    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

  • COMPETITION: Win an Xbox One S Anthem bundle with 3 extra copies for your friends

    COMPETITION: Win an Xbox One S Anthem bundle with 3 extra copies for your friends

    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

  • COMPETITION: Nominate who you think deserves a Cadbury chocolate hamper

    COMPETITION: Nominate who you think deserves a Cadbury chocolate hamper

    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

  • QUIZ: Test your knowledge of the Manchester United vs Arsenal rivalry

    QUIZ: Test your knowledge of the Manchester United vs Arsenal rivalry

    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

  • COMPETITION: There’s still time to send us in “Nature in the City” photos

    COMPETITION: There’s still time to send us in “Nature in the City” photos

    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

  • There’s an exclusive sex party taking place in Dublin this weekend

    There’s an exclusive sex party taking place in Dublin this weekend

    “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

  • Quit To Fit Week 3: Taste the change after you quit smoking

    Quit To Fit Week 3: Taste the change after you quit smoking

    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

  • COMPETITION: Win the chance to tick off some of your personal bucket list

    COMPETITION: Win the chance to tick off some of your personal bucket list

    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

  • Quit To Fit Week 9: Loving the way you are doesn’t mean hating the way you were

    Quit To Fit Week 9: Loving the way you are doesn’t mean hating the way you were

    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

  • HPSC publishes two reports on resistance to super gonorrhoea in Ireland amid growing global threat

    HPSC publishes two reports on resistance to super gonorrhoea in Ireland amid growing global threat

    *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

  • COMPETITION: Win a pair of tickets to every gig at Live at the Marquee, Cork

    COMPETITION: Win a pair of tickets to every gig at Live at the Marquee, Cork

    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

  • QUIZ: Can you guess which Irish city/town these photos were taken in?

    QUIZ: Can you guess which Irish city/town these photos were taken in?

    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