There’s some shortcomings in the evidence backing these procedures. A study has found that procedures to make penises larger do not work, are “ineffective and risky” and leave many men physically or psychologically scarred. Experts are warning men against undergoing the treatments, claiming they should “almost never” be carried out. Gordon Muir, a urologist at […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Budweiser John Barnes and Niall Quinn will be there, with tickets to the FA Cup Final also up for grabs! Hard to believe that the 2018/19 season is coming to a close, but we’ve officially reached the business end of things. This year’s FA Cup Final is a particularly spicy affair, […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Pepsi Max All you have to do is tell us your best UEFA Champions League story. It isn’t always easy being a football fan. In fact, more often than not we have to go through a lot of heartache to get to the good days. But when you finally get to […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Dtwo We’ll also throw in a €50 bar tab… If there has been one constant source of joy in Irish football (there aren’t many more), it has to be Après Match. They’ve been there for all the highs and lows over the years, and never fail to make us laugh. It’s […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Warner Bros. Pictures Ryan Reynolds is the best thing to come out of Canada since sliced bacon. If there is one man who is pretty much impossible not to love, it’s actor Ryan Reynolds. From his Van Wilder days right up to Deadpool and beyond, he’s proven time and time again that […]

7 years ago

Listen to JOE’s brand new GOT reaction show, The North Awaits, with Michael Fry & Carl Kinsella right here. ‘The cup bearer does not drinketh the Starbucks tea’ Firstly, if you’ve no idea what that headline means, congratulations! Making it this far into the week without hearing anything about how Game of Thrones somehow managed to […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Grenade® That should be more than enough to keep the press full for a while! Not that there was ever any doubt, but snacks are awesome. They’re what get us through most days, and there are pretty much no situations in life that aren’t made that bit better once snacking gets involved. […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by AIG Insurance Some of these are surprisingly tricky… There’s nothing quite like the sense of freedom you get when you first learn how to drive a car. After a lifetime of being a passenger, the time has come for you to step into the driver’s seat. Before you get there however, […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Budweiser Top scorers will go to an FA Cup Final Preview with John Barnes & Niall Quinn where tickets to the final will be up for grabs. Recently, we asked if you could get top score in our Crossbar Challenge game. Thanks to the good folk over at Budweiser (official beer of […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Flexi-Fi Just in time for the summer (whenever that may be). You’ll likely call us liars when you look out the window, but summer is only around the corner. In other words, it’s officially BBQ season. Wouldn’t it be nice to kick off summer 2019 with a brand-new setup? If you […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Movement Fitness Dublin This fitness challenge is perfect for anyone looking to up their game. Regardless of your own fitness levels, there is always a way to challenge yourself and improve. Without question, the best way to do that is to have someone by your side every step of the way […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Wrigley’s Extra Know any young sports players who’ve overcome a lack of confidence? When you look at the most successful sports stars in the world like Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, and LeBron James, there’s one thing they all have in common; confidence. It’s not just a huge part of their personalities, it’s […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by KBC Bank Ireland Not long to go until WellFest 2019 kicks off. In case you have no idea what WellFest is all about, it’s Europe’s largest outdoor health and wellness festival. Taking place in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, thousands of people will be working out […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Wrigley’s Extra “I’m ready for this.” When we last saw Róisín Whelan, the up-and-coming spoken word artist was learning how to build up her confidence and take the step of sharing her talent in front of a live audience. As part of our #TimeToShine campaign, we’ve been following her journey as she learns to […]

7 years ago

The president of the United States shared a post by Infowars and a video from an unverified account called ‘Deep State Exposed’. President of the United States Donald Trump has retweeted a website responsible for circulating conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook shooting. On Saturday, Trump raged about censorship on social media, following big tech […]

7 years ago

Bring it on. Yesterday, Caroline Flack kind of let slip the start date for Love Island 2019. The presenter, who revealed that filming for the highly-anticipated summer series was underway last month, shared a series of behind-the-scenes snaps on Instagram Stories as she filmed promos this week. “I have just trained with Bradley Simmons and he put […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Rockshore Who wouldn’t like an adventure weekend away? This summer, Rockshore will be giving groups of mates the chance to experience the best of what Ireland’s coastline has to offer on a “Rockshore Mate Escape.” For the chance for you and your friends to win unforgettable experiences, keep an eye out […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Club Zero & Subway Ireland It’s all right to admit it if you just point at the menu and hope for the best… There was a time when Japanese food would have been nothing other than something Irish people would hear about on the telly. That’s all changed in recent years […]

7 years ago

Now that’s what we call… a Kinder Surprise. Detective Inspector Lynne Knox of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) commented on the sentences passed down to Wayne Orr and Gary Coleman this morning (2 May). Orr had been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs to a prisoner at HMP Maghaberry last year. “40 year […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Centra It’s tasty, it’s low-fat, and it’s hassle free. Not that there’s anything wrong with sticking to your favourite food, but there’s no harm in mixing it up when you get the chance. No better time to do it than on a long weekend, and all the better if you serve […]

7 years ago

Liverpool couldn’t cope with Lionel Messi, For 75 minutes, Liverpool were doing ok in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, but then Lionel Messi came along and, well, then Liverpool couldn’t cope. Messi’s genius, especially his 600th goal for Barcelona, took the tie to a point where it looks as if it’s beyond […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Lad Lane We’ll also throw in a bottle of vodka… The weather might not always show it, but summertime is only around the corner. We’re already thinking of sunny days (hopefully), BBQs and outdoor parties. Anyone else excited? Because we’re excited. Dirty Disco in House Dublin This May Bank Holiday Sunday, […]

7 years ago

A fan favourite is coming back for a limited time only. Now that the sun has ever so briefly announced its presence, why not celebrate in true Irish fashion: heavy, heavy sunburn on both arms up to the sleeve and a McFlurry? Sounds good, doesn’t it? Sounds irresistible. Even better is the fact that McDonald’s […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by AIG Ireland “Twenty of us in the red HiAce going down, all in our gear…” What makes GAA so special is that it brings communities together in a way few other sports can. No matter where it’s based, the local club is only as strong as the community that supports it. […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Warner Bros. Pictures Anything over seven would be terrifyingly good… Over the years, some of the best horror movies to hit cinema screens have revolved around people’s religious belief. Classic such as The Omen, Rosemary’s Baby, and The Exorcism all stand out that bit more due to the fact they’re rooted […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Grenade® To snacks! The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems… If there is a situation in life that isn’t made better with snacks, we haven’t encountered it yet. Whether you’re sitting on the beach in the middle of summer, watching a movie in winter or simply making your […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Xico Anyone fancy a trip to Mexico? Just head to Xico this Bank Holiday weekend… Mexico has never really gotten the credit it deserves. Without that beautiful nation, we wouldn’t have burritos, tequila, or tacos. If you ask us, a world without Mexican food is not one worth anything. Thankfully, there […]

7 years ago

Yes please… We’re sure you’ve heard the phrase, ‘the best things in life are free’, and it’s 100% true. Free stuff is great. So, do you fancy winning you and a friend two nights bed and breakfast plus one evening meal for two people at the CityNorth Hotel in Dublin? Of course you do, so step […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Spike Island has a dark (and fascinating) history. Cork might well be a place where tourists from all over the world would love to visit, but that wasn’t always the case. For those sentenced to serve time in the infamous Spike Island, the sight of the now idyllic coastal […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Colin Harmon told us why it’s not just hurling they’re good at down that neck of the woods. Kilkenny and Waterford might be one of the biggest rivalries in hurling, but they’re well able to go toe-to-know on places to eat. The cafes, coffee shops and restaurants in both […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Colin Harmon gives us his choice of restaurants in Galway. It’s not as if it’s a secret that Galway is a fantastic place to go, but that’s even more true now that it’s set to be the European Capital of Culture for 2020. A big part of Galway’s attraction […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Where would we be without that legendary dolphin? If Kerry is the Kingdom, Dingle is the jewel in its crown. Especially on a warm summer’s day, it makes you feel as if there is literally nowhere else you would rather be. Although he is a Clare man himself, founder […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Experienced climber John Burke tells us what hiking The Howling Ridge means to him. We may not be the largest island in the world, but we’re blessed with some truly incredible landscapes. As anyone who has climbed Carrauntoohil will tell you, the views around Ireland’s highest mountain would rival […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Culture writer Sarah Hanrahan spent some time in the Rebel County’s Buddhist temple. Don’t tell the people of Cork (they love the place enough as it is), but it truly is in a league of its own. From the lush green hills in the west to the coastal towns […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland You don’t always have to go to the same boring old places… Especially at the early stages of a relationship, the hardest part about going on a date is picking where to go and what to do. You could opt for the old reliable options of the cinema and […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Colin Harmon told us why Cork will certainly make short work of an empty stomach. If there’s one bad thing about heading down to Cork for a weekend, it’s not knowing where to go for food. That isn’t from a lack of good restaurants, in fact it’s more to […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland You’ll never leave Drogheda on an empty stomach. Drogheda really couldn’t possibly be in a better location. With a coast to the east packed with seafood and open countryside in every other direction, restaurants don’t exactly have to look far for local produce. Colin Harmon, the man behind 3fe […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Experienced climber John Burke says there aren’t many places quite like the Cliffs of Moher. They might be one of our most famous tourist attractions, but the Cliffs of Moher have a lot more going for them than that. Not only are they a photographer’s dream, but they are […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Wrigley’s Extra “You need to tell the story of who you are before you even say a word…” Last week, we introduced you to young up-and-coming spoken word artist Róisín Whelan. As part of our #TimeToShine campaign, we’re going to follow her journey as she learns to conquer any self-doubt she has […]

7 years ago

Marcelo Bielsa is the man English football needs right now. Hell, Marcelo Bielsa may even be the man England needs right now. Leeds United’s game against Aston Villa on Sunday looked like it was going to disintegrate into recrimination and rancour before Bielsa came along. His decision to order his side to concede a goal […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Boots Ireland Ten of their pharmacies across Ireland have introduced the new Travel Vaccination Service. The feeling of finally booking a trip away never gets old, especially when it’s somewhere particularly unique or exotic. Even on the grimmest days at work or college, having that light at the end of the […]

7 years ago

Who killed the Anfield pigeon? For some, the fact that many people were talking about the Anfield pigeon after Liverpool’s win against Huddersfield on Friday night demonstrated, once again, that there was something lacking in the title race. Nobody can dispute the excellence of the two teams but the charge is that the drama is […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by the new Travel Vaccination Service at Boots Ireland and USIT It looks like your travel bucket list is going to get longer before it gets shorter… Whether a holiday to you means chilling on a beach lounger or hiking up a mountain, there’s no better feeling than finally booking a trip […]

7 years ago

This is how to find it! You may or not be aware of the latest Avengers film. No? Not heard anything? Well, in any case, Avengers: Endgame has gone down a bit of a storm since it’s midnight release on Thursday. As a result, everyone’s favourite go-to engine – unless you’re one of those weird middle-aged […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by DiscoverNI If you’re thinking about a weekend away, you don’t need to hop on a plane… Weekends away are great fun and all, but not so much when you spend half the time in airports or sitting on a plane. The only way to go is to get the holiday started […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Budweiser Top scorers will be invited to a table quiz with a main prize of a trip to the FA Cup Final! Summer doesn’t really start until someone has lifted the FA Cup. Fans from all over the world will come together in the iconic Wembley Stadium to watch the final between […]

7 years ago

For a limited time only! If you fancy treating yourself this week (because why the hell not?), then head over to the Ryanair website as it just launched a massive seat sale. Whether you just want to get away with your other half, or you fancy going on a mad one with the gals, this is the […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Club Zero & Subway Ireland This year might not be a bad year for a trip to Japan (especially if you’re a rugby fan)… It’s not as if there is a bad time to visit Japan, but this year it’s definitely the place to be as thousands of enthusiastic rugby fans […]

7 years ago

In partnership with NiQuitin New me, who’s this? Well, you’ve only gone and done it. Ten weeks ago, you probably felt like you were staring down a long, dark tunnel and it looked like you would never see the light at the end. That said, the best is yet to come. Everything at the other […]

7 years ago

This year’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalists include business people from all four provinces. It’s not just true in a sporting sense that Ireland often punches well above its weight. Even with a population as modest as our own, we have a proud history of producing an incredible variety of successful and ambitious entrepreneurs. […]

7 years ago