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  • COMPETITION: Win a €500 voucher for food and drinks in The Sin Bin

    COMPETITION: Win a €500 voucher for food and drinks in The Sin Bin

    Brought to you by The Mont Hotel Who wouldn’t want to win a €500 food and drinks voucher at one of the coolest new spots in Dublin? You’d be forgiven for thinking a sin bin was a place for people who have made a mistake, crossed a line or broke a rule, but it’s also the […]

    6 years ago

  • Need Christmas gift ideas? Here are eight great tech deals

    Need Christmas gift ideas? Here are eight great tech deals

    This Advertorial was brought to you by Mintplus.ie  Plenty of great tech deals out there this Christmas for the gadget lover in your life. As Christmas starts to come (alarmingly fast) around the corner, the time has come to start thinking about presents. We’ve teamed up with Mintplus.ie to help make things easier this year. Be it a […]

    6 years ago

  • WATCH: To do our bit for the climate, we helped plant 300 trees

    WATCH: To do our bit for the climate, we helped plant 300 trees

    Brought to you by Science Foundation Ireland, as part of Science Week 2019 You can’t beat planting trees on a windy day in County Clare. This year, Science Week is all about Climate Action. Seeing as trees play such a massive role in controlling the levels of CO2 in our atmosphere, they are one of our […]

    6 years ago

  • We Are All Scientists Exhibition goes live for Science Week 2019

    We Are All Scientists Exhibition goes live for Science Week 2019

    Brought to you by  Reckon you’ve got what it takes to become a scientist? You don’t need to have been born wearing a lab coat to become a scientist. As long as you’ve got the right mindset, you’re pretty much halfway there. As part of this year’s Science Week, a pop-up exhibition called “We Are All […]

    6 years ago

  • Five ways to ensure your car is ready for the Irish winter

    Five ways to ensure your car is ready for the Irish winter

    Brought to you by AIG Insurance The Irish winter is here so is your car winter ready? The temperature has dropped considerably recently, the days have got shorter and of course the Christmas ads are everywhere. Whether you like it or not, it’s time to accept that the Irish winter is here. Is your car […]

    6 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win this awesome bar globe worth nearly €300

    COMPETITION: Win this awesome bar globe worth nearly €300

    Brought to you by London Essence Company A prize like this really would mean the world to someone… Who in their right mind wouldn’t want a drinks trolley shaped like a globe and on wheels? Nobody, that’s who! Our friends a London Essence Company have given us this really cool competition prize for one lucky […]

    6 years ago

  • Six vehicles, towing devices and €18,600 seized in CAB operation spanning eight counties

    Six vehicles, towing devices and €18,600 seized in CAB operation spanning eight counties

    21 searches were conducted this morning. A major search operation conducted by the Criminal Assets Bureau today saw Gardaí seize vehicles, money, counterfeit cash and car-towing equipment. According to a statement issued by Gardaí on Thursday afternoon, the search on Thursday morning was focused on “targeting the assets and activities of an organised criminal group […]

    6 years ago

  • PERSONALITY TEST: Are you doing your bit for the environment and climate?

    PERSONALITY TEST: Are you doing your bit for the environment and climate?

    Brought to you by Science Foundation Ireland, as part of Science Week 2019 Are you doing your best to try help avoid a climate catastrophe? As part of Science Week 2019, we thought we’d check whether or not you are doing your bit to help the environment. This year’s event is all about climate change […]

    6 years ago

  • Seven great additions to make for your 2019 men’s winter wardrobe

    Seven great additions to make for your 2019 men’s winter wardrobe

    This Advertorial was brought to you by Jervis Shopping Centre Seeing as the mercury levels are dropping, here are our picks for stocking up your winter wardrobe. Some may not like the colder weather, but to be honest you won’t hear us complaining. The feeling of throwing on a brand-new coat for the first time […]

    6 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win four tickets to Republic of Ireland v Denmark

    COMPETITION: Win four tickets to Republic of Ireland v Denmark

    Brought to you by Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Tickets to Ireland’s crucial UEFA Euro 2020 Cup Qualifier against Denmark are rarer than hen’s teeth, but we got ’em… It’s been a long and difficult road, but it’s finally come down to a winner-takes-all clash against Denmark. When Ireland face off against Denmark on Monday, 18 November, they’ll […]

    6 years ago

  • Our guide to understanding and respecting the science behind climate change

    Our guide to understanding and respecting the science behind climate change

    Brought to you by Science Foundation Ireland, as part of Science Week 2019 While you’ve likely been hearing a lot of debate over climate change in recent times, it’s important to know the science behind it. Tapping a quick online search for the definition of climate change will show up these results: “A change in global […]

    6 years ago

  • Gardaí reveal additional details of Meath fatal shooting in appeal for witnesses

    Gardaí reveal additional details of Meath fatal shooting in appeal for witnesses

    Gardaí are looking for witnesses. Gardaí investigating a fatal shooting in Meath, in which a 39-year-old man was killed, have released details pertaining to two vehicles as part of their appeal for witnesses. In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, Gardaí specify that they are appealing to anyone who may have seen a Peugeot Bipper […]

    6 years ago

  • ‘Ready to go’ – Frasier plans to return next year with the original cast

    ‘Ready to go’ – Frasier plans to return next year with the original cast

    Well, this is exciting. Frasier is said to be finally making the long and anticipated return to TV with a brand new series set to air next year. According to Kelsey Grammer, who spoke about it on In Depth with Graham Bensinger, the show is currently “ready to go” and they’re just looking to now […]

    6 years ago

  • Last few tickets left for this awesome indoor workout & brunch event

    Last few tickets left for this awesome indoor workout & brunch event

    Brought to you by Avonmore  You get to choose from three totally different workout classes, and they each include a delicious and healthy brunch! Let’s be honest here people. At this time of year when the evenings are closing in and the mercury levels dropping, it can be pretty hard to prioritise your fitness levels. […]

    6 years ago

  • Here’s how you can play the €79 million EuroJackpot lottery from Ireland

    Here’s how you can play the €79 million EuroJackpot lottery from Ireland

    Brought to you by theLotter It couldn’t be easier to enter the EuroJackpot lottery and a chance to win all that money! Now that Halloween is out of the way, all eyes are on Christmas. Yes, it’s on the way and there is no denying it. Imagine you won this incredible sum of money via […]

    6 years ago

  • Fancy meeting Devin Toner, Stephanie Meadow & Stephen Hunt?

    Fancy meeting Devin Toner, Stephanie Meadow & Stephen Hunt?

    Brought to you by NOW TV Get down to Dundrum Town Centre this weekend to be in with a chance of winning some great prizes! In case you haven’t heard, BT Sport and Premier Sports are now available on NOW TV. Whether you want to catch the next round of the Champions Cup, La Liga, […]

    6 years ago

  • QUIZ: How good are you at first aid?

    QUIZ: How good are you at first aid?

    Brought to you by AIG Insurance Never a bad idea to test your first aid skills! You never really know when it will be that you might need them, but everyone should have at least basic first aid skills. Whether you’re at a football match and see someone who may be suffering a cardiac arrest […]

    6 years ago

  • This week’s episode of Finné tells the harrowing story of The Hooded Men

    This week’s episode of Finné tells the harrowing story of The Hooded Men

    Brought to you by TG4 After being interned without trial during The Troubles, Francie McGuigan and Liam Shannon were among 14 men who became known as The Hooded Men. There is only so much you can really take from listening to a news report or reading an article. While stories such as that of The Hooded […]

    6 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win a Deluxe pub & grub office Christmas party for 10 people

    COMPETITION: Win a Deluxe pub & grub office Christmas party for 10 people

    Brought to you by Dtwo That would certainly be this year’s Christmas party sorted anyway! Christmas shopping? Meh. Eggnog? Nah mate. Office Christmas parties? Oh yes. If Christmas is the best time of year, the annual office party is the icing on the cake. Even if you’ve just started a new job and haven’t gotten […]

    6 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Complete this survey to win four tickets to Gavin James

    COMPETITION: Complete this survey to win four tickets to Gavin James

    Sponsored post Win four tickets to see Gavin James at the 3Arena in February simply by completing this survey. A new service provider is looking to get the views of those aged 25-35 who currently do not have private health insurance through this survey. As a not-so-little incentive, they’re looking to give away four tickets to […]

    6 years ago

  • Ana Kriegel: Boy A sentenced to life, Boy B sentenced to 15 years

    Ana Kriegel: Boy A sentenced to life, Boy B sentenced to 15 years

    With reporting from Alison O’ Riordan. Warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. The two boys convicted of the murder of 14-year-old Ana Kriegel have been sentenced at the Central Criminal Court. Boy A, who violently sexually attacked and murdered schoolgirl Ana Kriegel at an abandoned house, has received a life sentence […]

    6 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Fill in this survey to win a €250 FromMe2You gift card

    COMPETITION: Fill in this survey to win a €250 FromMe2You gift card

    Brought to you by Flexi-Fi Don’t mind us, just thinking about what we’d do with a €250 FromMe2You gift card… Let’s not sugar coat it guys, this is a dreary time of year. Shorter days and colder nights are back in vogue, and we’ll take whatever we can get to make things that little bit brighter. […]

    6 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win a Christmas party in The Well worth up to €1,000

    COMPETITION: Win a Christmas party in The Well worth up to €1,000

    Brought to you by The Well This awesome Christmas party package comes with everything from a bar tab to food and live entertainment! We know it might seem a little bit early to say it, but Christmas is only around the corner. Now is the perfect time to start planning a Christmas party, and wouldn’t […]

    6 years ago

  • Five top tips for buying the perfect engagement ring this festive season

    Five top tips for buying the perfect engagement ring this festive season

    Brought to you by Voltaire Diamonds Christmas shopping can be stressful, especially when finding that special piece of jewellery Back in 2015, Facebook revealed that Christmas Eve was the most popular day of the year for couples to get engaged, followed by Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. In fact, of 2.5 million Facebook users […]

    6 years ago

  • Our guide to navigating the Irish tax season

    Our guide to navigating the Irish tax season

    Brought to you by Taxback.com Irish tax season is an extremely busy time for many small business owners and self-employed individuals around the country. The number of people filing a self-assessed tax return has grown by 112,000 people in the last five years alone. What this means is that Revenue will be expecting roughly 750,000 […]

    6 years ago

  • People of Cork, the Premier League roadshow is coming to town

    People of Cork, the Premier League roadshow is coming to town

    It’s only right that the People’s Republic of Cork didn’t get left out… While it genuinely feels like the Premier League season has only just begun, this weekend brought us past 100 games. There have been twists, turns, shock defeats, late goals and everything in between so far, and that won’t change any time soon. […]

    6 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win a Christmas party for six people in Rustic Stone Restaurant

    COMPETITION: Win a Christmas party for six people in Rustic Stone Restaurant

    Brought to you by Rustic Stone Restaurant Nothing like having the Christmas party sorted to get you in the festive spirit! Let’s be honest here people. Christmas is a wonderful time of year and everything, but one aspect of it stands out above the rest: The annual Christmas party. Not only is it the most […]

    7 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win €250 worth of brand-new training gear

    COMPETITION: Win €250 worth of brand-new training gear

    Brought to you by LifeStyleSports.com Reach your fitness goals and look good doing it. Winter is coming and while keeping fit might be more of a struggle when the nights are getting longer and the temperatures are getting cooler, it still pays to do what you have to do to keep fit. Something that might […]

    7 years ago

  • This week on Hector USA sees him visit the great state of Alabama

    This week on Hector USA sees him visit the great state of Alabama

    Brought to you by TG4 Episode two of Hector USA will see him meet people who took part in the Selma bridge crossing in 1965. Last week on Hector USA, Navan’s most famous intrepid traveller began his American roadtrip with a stop-off in Georgia. This time though, he’s going home. Sweet home Alabama, that is. […]

    7 years ago

  • Bumble launches new feature that automatically blurs dick pics

    Bumble launches new feature that automatically blurs dick pics

    Don’t be that guy. Unless specifically requested, and even then it isn’t a good idea, don’t be the “dick pic” guy. You proud of your dick? Good. Good for you. Be proud. But don’t be so proud that you’re virtually flaunting it into stranger’s faces, unprovoked, unannounced. Bumble, unlike other dating apps like Tinder, allows […]

    7 years ago

  • QUIZ: How well do you know The Shining?

    QUIZ: How well do you know The Shining?

    Brought to you by Warner Bros. Pictures Ahead of the release of Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep, we thought we’d test your knowledge of horror classic The Shining. You’d be hard set to find a horror movie that has had half as much of an impact as The Shining. Nearly 40 years after Stanley Kubrick’s classic […]

    7 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win a night for two in Killarney’s five star Europe Hotel

    COMPETITION: Win a night for two in Killarney’s five star Europe Hotel

    Brought to you by London Essence Company If you want a hotel with a view, you’d be hard set to beat the Europe Hotel in Killarney! When it comes to this time of year, it’s only natural that you’re going to want to get away from it all for a bit. The good thing about […]

    7 years ago

  • WATCH: Players from Cavan RFC give our Ice Bath Quiz a go

    WATCH: Players from Cavan RFC give our Ice Bath Quiz a go

    Brought to you by The National Lottery The last stop on our Ice Bath Quiz tour was definitely worth waiting for! After visiting rugby clubs in Leinster, Munster and Connacht, our Ice Bath Quiz tour with The National Lottery took us to County Cavan. While it may be the fourth time, watching the players hop […]

    7 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win a family adventure of your choice worth up to €500

    COMPETITION: Win a family adventure of your choice worth up to €500

    Brought to you by Londis This autumn, Londis wants to send you on a family adventure! Now that the days are getting shorter and the temperatures starting to drop, there’s nothing nicer than chilling inside with the family. With something good on the telly and a nice warm fire, what you’ve got right there is […]

    7 years ago

  • The perfect night out for rugby fans looking to get over that World Cup heartache

    The perfect night out for rugby fans looking to get over that World Cup heartache

    There was a time, not so long ago, that Irish sport was at giddy heights. We believed anything was possible. Our footballers had defeated Austria and were on course for the 2018 World Cup, Conor McGregor had become ‘Champ Champ’ in the UFC, the O’Donovan brothers were rowing superstars and taking on all comers after […]

    7 years ago

  • The first episode of Hector USA sees the Navan man kick things off in Georgia

    The first episode of Hector USA sees the Navan man kick things off in Georgia

    Brought to you by TG4 The first stop on Hector’s USA roadtrip involves everything from cruising in the General Lee to singing in a gospel choir. In case you haven’t heard, Hector is back on TG4. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be following him on an epic journey “Ó Chósta go Chósta” in the […]

    7 years ago

  • How we can tackle the common excuses facilitating sexual harassment/violence

    How we can tackle the common excuses facilitating sexual harassment/violence

    Sponsored by the Government of Ireland It’s time to end these excuses, and change our definition of sexual harassment and sexual violence. One of the most difficult aspects of any conversation around sexual harassment and sexual violence is the long list of excuses that are often used as a defence. Sometimes to clear a perpetrator […]

    7 years ago

  • It’s alive – Halloween FM is now online for all of your spooky tunes

    It’s alive – Halloween FM is now online for all of your spooky tunes

    Brought to you by Fanta It’s about time Ireland had a Halloween FM if you ask us… Now that pumpkin spiced lattés are back and the leaves are turning brown, there’s only one thing on our minds. Halloween is back, and we still think people should be getting into the spirit a bit more. See […]

    7 years ago

  • The MyLife Step Squad challenge is officially over and the winner is…

    The MyLife Step Squad challenge is officially over and the winner is…

    Brought to you by  Drumroll please… Yours truly, Team JOE! In case you’re only just joining us and have no idea to what challenge we’re referring, let us explain. We recently participated in a Step Squad challenge where we asked all of you readers to join our Step Squad team and walk as much as […]

    7 years ago

  • Hector is back on TG4, and he’s going “Ó Chósta go Cósta” in the USA

    Hector is back on TG4, and he’s going “Ó Chósta go Cósta” in the USA

    Brought to you by TG4 Hector will be touring across the States, from Georgia to California. Where do you sign up to do Hector Ó hEochagáin’s job? Because we really would like to have Hector’s job. This time around, the Navan man is heading Stateside. Starting in the south west in the great state of Georgia, […]

    7 years ago

  • Our guide to navigating ALL stages of the house buying process

    Our guide to navigating ALL stages of the house buying process

    Brought to you by permanent tsb The house buying process can seem a bit overwhelming at times, but we’ll help get you through it. Once you start the house buying process, it’s only natural that you’ll want to get it all sorted as quickly as possible. It can be frustrating then when you have a […]

    7 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win two tickets to a UEFA Champions League game

    COMPETITION: Win two tickets to a UEFA Champions League game

    Brought to you by Pepsi Max Official UEFA Champions League sponsors Pepsi Max have two match tickets up for grabs! As good as it is to be able to watch the UEFA Champions League on the telly, there is absolutely nothing better than being there. Pepsi Max have 20 pairs of tickets to the UEFA […]

    7 years ago

  • Irish company launch new emission-free electric mopeds to combat traffic congestion

    Irish company launch new emission-free electric mopeds to combat traffic congestion

    Is this the future of transport in busy urban areas in Ireland? An Irish company is launching a new electric moped aimed at combatting traffic congestion as well as the effect of Co2 emissions, toxic gases and noise pollution. This week, from 23-26 October, Lion Urban Mobility will stage its official company launch in Studio […]

    7 years ago

  • Here’s everything you need to know about Púca Festival 2019

    Here’s everything you need to know about Púca Festival 2019

    Brought to you by Discover Ireland This traditional festival of music, visuals and food celebrates light turning to dark In ancient Irish folklore, Halloween is the time when the veil between realities draws thin, rules can be broken, and the spirits move between worlds. This is celebrated at Púca Festival, a spectacular festival of music […]

    7 years ago

  • People of Belfast! Guinness 232° is coming your way next weekend

    People of Belfast! Guinness 232° is coming your way next weekend

    Get ready for some great food, great beer and great craic at Guinness 232° In case you haven’r heard about it already, Guinness 232° is a food festival that has been taking place all over Ireland. Rather than keeping it all in one place over one weekend, it’s been going from city to city with […]

    7 years ago

  • WATCH: The boys of Dungarvan RFC take our Ice Bath Quiz

    WATCH: The boys of Dungarvan RFC take our Ice Bath Quiz

    Brought to you by The National Lottery Waterford? More like Iceford… So far, we’ve taken the Ice Bath Quiz to Balbriggan and Loughrea. No amount of mileage is going to stop us from putting rugby players all over Ireland to the test. And by putting them “to the test,” we mean putting them into a […]

    7 years ago

  • Everything you need to know about Bram Stoker Festival 2019

    Everything you need to know about Bram Stoker Festival 2019

    Brought to you by Discover Ireland Bram Stoker Festival 2019 kicks off on 25 October, and sounds like something you can REALLY sink your teeth into… Ireland has produced some of the finest writers the world has ever seen, but the work of Bram Stoker has to be amongst the most influential. Dracula is a […]

    7 years ago