In partnership with NiQuitin Seven weeks off the smokes will create a whole new you. Way back when you were a smoker, how much did you think that defined who you were? Even if you didn’t realise it at the time, you likely didn’t feel 100% yourself unless you had a cigarette in your hand. Now […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Night Run Dublin The 10km run takes place on Sunday, 28 April. No matter your fitness level or how much experience you have with running, there’s nothing better than setting a target for yourself. Picturing yourself crossing the finish line of the Night Run Dublin should be more than enough motivation […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Gym Trition If it’s good enough for Spike O’Sullivan and Ray Moylette… Unless you’re lucky enough to have a dietitian follow you around all the time, sticking to a diet can be tricky to say the least. It’s much easier to give into temptation and grab a quick deli sandwich than it […]

7 years ago

This Advertorial was brought to you by Nokia Three years of monthly security patches guaranteed. With mobile security threats on the rise, it’s important to keep your phone up-to-date in terms of security.  The Nokia 7.1 joins the line-up of Nokia smartphones in the Android One family, delivering a high-quality software experience and the latest innovation […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Intersport Elverys & adidas Here we go again. It’s the most talked about rivalry since Stephen Ward and the forward button on WhatsApp, and the talking is finally set to grind to a bitter halt. JOE and SportsJOE will face off in their all-deciding Intersport Elverys five-a-side derby in Ringsend this […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Circle K Should make a huge difference to anyone who uses the M11. There was a time (not that long ago), where we didn’t have motorways, never mind service stations on motorways. It seems as if we’re finally catching up with the rest of the world however, with Circle K’s largest […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Everest Snacks You’ll also win a tonne of Everest snacks to keep yourself fed along the way. Whether it’s a lifelong pipe dream or just something that popped into your head last month, it can be hard to bring an idea to life. It could be a lack of finances, or […]

7 years ago

Is Liverpool’s name on the title? After Liverpool’s tense and lucky win against Tottenham on Sunday, many people on all sides of the debate believed that maybe, just maybe, it is. Jordan Pickford and Hugo Lloris have made important contributions for Liverpool at critical stages of the season, but nothing could be more important than […]

7 years ago

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7 years ago

Brought to you by KBC Bank Ireland Not long to go now before WellFest is here! We have only just finished the WellGood challenge and now we are counting down the days before the kick-off of the WellFest 2019 event. All roads lead to Royal Hospital Kilmainham on May 11 and 12. The challenge taught […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland MINI is offering a €10,000 bursary for the best design for their new installation. Some people are born to create. A lot of the time it was obvious from an early age, whether it was from crayon masterpieces they drew on the walls as kids or an expertly designed […]

7 years ago

It was supposed to be Brexit day, instead it is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s week. The attempts to leave the EU may have become like the ‘living dead’ in the UK cabinet, but Manchester United’s attempts to reclaim their glorious past are going a little better thanks to the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer permanently on […]

7 years ago

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

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

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

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

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

Brought to you by Weir & Sons These should come in handy when the clocks go forward… There’s never a bad time to give your loved one a present, and you can’t exactly go wrong with watches or jewellery. It’s been the single most reliable option for a gift since the beginning of time. Speaking […]

7 years ago

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

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

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

Brought to you by Huawei If you could pick anywhere in the world, where would you go? One of the best things about going away somewhere is getting to take photos of wherever you are. Be it a sandy beach in Spain or a rainforest in Brazil, there’s nothing like making everyone else jealous by […]

7 years ago

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

Another weekend of statements from the FAI. It has been a weekend of change at the FAI. On Saturday night, the association announced that John Delaney would step aside from his position as CEO and take up a new role as executive vice president. Rea Walshe became interim CEO and the search for a new […]

7 years ago

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

Brought to you by Circle K Ireland You don’t even have to purchase anything to enter. Where would we be without the humble petrol station? I’ll tell you where we would be; at the side of a road somewhere with an empty fuel tank. With over 420 service stations across the island of Ireland, Circle K […]

7 years ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

How could he forget us so easily? One minute Declan Rice was happy and carefree, the next minute he was serious as the conversation turned to Ireland. But he failed to mention his three senior appearances and how can something that mattered so much now matter so little? Will we ever be free of this […]

7 years ago

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

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

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