In partnership with NiQuitin. I am the walrus? There are few movies that occupy a place in pop culture on the same level as The Big Lebowski. When you can hold entire conversations based on quotes from the movie, you know it’s on a different level. “Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion, […]

8 years ago

A forensic scientist, who examined clothes worn by the complainant on the night she claimed she was raped, has given evidence in the trial of Irish rugby stars Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding and two other men. The senior scientific officer carried out tests on the woman’s white jeans, a black top and a pair of […]

8 years ago

The latest from Belfast Crown Court, where Ireland internationals Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding, along with two other men, are facing charges of various sexual crimes. A leading forensic medical expert has voiced concerns over the finding of an internal injury in the young woman some 14 hours after she claimed she was raped by […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury Creme Egg. Everything you need to win. Imagine someone gave you a map that would lead you to a hidden treasure? Well, prepare to get the next best thing. The Cadbury Creme Egg Hunt is coming to Kilkenny today and one lucky person will walk away with €1000. Think of this […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by KFC.  Do you remember the great KFC crisis of 2018? That’s the question future generations of Brits will be asking. Not us Irish though! More than half of KFC’s 900 British restaurants had to shut down this week after they ran out of chicken. As if Brexit negotiations weren’t causing enough […]

8 years ago

The very latest from Belfast Crown Court. A doctor who carried out a medical examination on a young woman, who claimed she was raped by two international rugby players, confirmed on Tuesday it was not possible to determine whether intimate injuries she sustained were caused by consensual or non-consensual sex. The forensic medical officer was […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by JD Sports. If you like rugby and gift cards, this is the competition for you. We’ve managed to make it through our first break weekend of the 6 Nations. By now the withdrawal symptoms are becoming too much to bear. The good news is that the tournament is back this Friday […]

8 years ago

In partnership with NiQuitin. Ready, steady, quit. So our Quit to Fit challenge is just about to get underway. Over the course of the next 10 weeks, we’ll be setting a different activity each week with the intention of improving your health and keeping your mind off of cigarettes. We asked for groups of people […]

8 years ago

The trial of Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding and two other men continued in Belfast on Tuesday. A woman who claimed she was raped by two Ulster Rugby teammates gave inconsistencies to police about one of the alleged sexual assaults, Belfast Crown Court was told today. The complainant, who was 19 at the time of the […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Vodafone X. Finders keepers. College is one of the best times in most people’s lives. A couple of hours of classes a week in exchange for copious amounts of sleep-ins, late nights and very few obligations. The one aspect of college life that can be frustrating is living off a student […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by: Have you any gigs lined up for 2018? If not, we have you covered. Regardless of your musical taste, there’s something for everyone in our 2018 gigs list so there’s zero effort required on your behalf. We’ve covered everything from pop to rock to rap so all you have to do […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Naas Racecourse. Calling all horse racing fans! One of the biggest events in the horse racing calendar is just around the corner. The Cheltenham Festival kicks off on 13 March. In anticipation of this massive occasion, The Paddy Power Cheltenham Trials Day takes place at Naas Racecourse on 25 February. It’s […]

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Brought to you by Cadbury Creme Egg. The hunt is on! There’s nothing like getting money when you least expect it. You’ll know what we mean if you’ve ever found €20 in your jeans pocket when you’re doing a wash. Now imagine a feeling that was 50 times better than that. As you know, Creme […]

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In partnership with NiQuitin. One week down. You’ve cleared the first hurdle in our Quit to Fit challenge. Reaching the second week is no small feat, but it’s still early days. Our life coach Raul Aparici has some advice on what this week might hold for you. What to expect? “Last week you started out with […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Vodafone X. Are you due a phone upgrade? The folks over at Vodafone X are a generous lot. They seem to give away more products than they sell. Well, we’re certainly not complaining and if you’re an IT Blanch student, neither should you. Over the past few weeks, Vodafone X have […]

8 years ago

The latest from Belfast Crown Court. One of four men facing charges arising from the alleged rape of a woman in Paddy Jackson’s south Belfast home told police she was “staring at and fixated on” the rugby player. As a trial at Belfast Crown Court concluded its third week, the jury heard details of a […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Warner Bros. Who’s your daddy? We’ve had some memorable movie dads over the years. You only have to say the words “I am your father” and everyone knows which deadbeat dad you’re talking about. Not one birthday or Christmas present. That’s all we’re saying. Then there’s Liam Neeson in Taken, proving […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Boots. Fancy a luxury break for two in Lyrath Estate? Boots is giving one lucky winner a €250 voucher for this historic estate hotel to promote its new Stop for Good Rewards programme. The 12-week programme is designed to support people who want to quit smoking through advice, support and rewards. The […]

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The trial of Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding and two other men continues at Belfast Crown Court. A court has heard that a woman who claims she was raped by two Ireland and Ulster rugby players had previously discussed the issue of rape with a friend. The details emerged during cross-examination of the friend who took […]

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Brought to you by: Popcorn at the ready. There’s an arms race going on between the major movie studios. Budgets are inflating and the casts swelling as the cinematic universes continue to dominate. Despite the homogeny of some franchises, there’s still interesting stuff being made on a massive scale. The fact that a movie as […]

8 years ago

In partnership with NiQuitin. Gonna fly now! It’s week one of our Quit to Fit challenge. This is it, the ground floor. Each week we’ll be giving you an activity that’s designed to keep you motivated to stay away from cigarettes. We have our five JOE teams who will be fronting the challenge. Follow our […]

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The latest from Belfast Crown Court. A taxi driver who took a young woman home from a party at the home of rugby international Paddy Jackson said she was “crying/sobbing throughout the journey”, a court heard on Wednesday. The Fonacabs driver also revealed that when police contacted him days after an alleged rape, he knew […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury Crème Egg. You could be €1000 richer before the end of the day. Are you ready for the first Creme Egg Hunt of 2018 in Cork City? We assume so if you’re reading this post. We’ve already given you an outline of what’s involved but this post will tell you exactly […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Vodafone X.  Do you need a new phone? Well, “need” may be a strong word. So you want a new phone? If so, this is a great chance to win a spanking new iPhone 8. Vodafone X are coming to University College Cork on Thursday, 15 February, and they’ll be hiding […]

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Brought to you by Jobs.ie. Giz a job? Looking for your first job can be an overwhelming experience. If you’re just out of school or college and have managed to mooch off your parents up till now, it’s time to get off your arse. It’s hard to know where to start if you’ve never had proper […]

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A woman who attended an afterparty at Paddy Jackson’s home said the rugby star “shook his head” and denied taking part in a threesome the morning after the incident. The woman went back to Jackson’s Oakleigh Park home in south Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday, 28 June, 2016 with two friends. After having […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Circle App. Pack your bags! You know when you’re sitting in the library, drinking your fourth coffee of the day, while you work on your fourth essay of the week? No craic whatsoever. Productive procrastination isn’t really a thing, but if you are going to put off doing work, then you […]

8 years ago

The very latest from Belfast Crown Court. A woman who claimed she was raped by Ireland and Ulster teammates Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding revealed that her memories of the night in question are “slightly hazy.” The 21-year old student, who started her seventh day in the witness box at Belfast Crown Court, rejected suggestions […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Bluestone Motor Finance. On the road again… Are you on the lookout for amazing roads to drive in Ireland? Well, you’re in luck. Everyone knows about the Ring of Kerry and other major driving routes but we decided to compile a list of hidden gems, surprising treats and roads less travelled. […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by GameStop.  We’ve five of the hottest new PS4 games up for grabs. There’s nothing like the buzz when you get a new game. Every gamer loves that feeling when they open the box for the first time, flick through the instructions to get the basics, and then fire up their PS4 […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by JD Sports. Do you like rugby? If so, we have a fantastic prize for you. Ireland has got off to a storming start in the 6 Nations in Paris and Italy is next up in Dublin on Saturday. Anyone who witnessed Johnny Sexton’s last minute heroics against France and didn’t jump […]

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The latest from Belfast in the trial of Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding and two other men. The jury presiding in a trial involving two rugby internationals – Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding – accused of raping a woman have been taken to the scene of the alleged sex attack. The nine men and three women […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by EA SPORTS. Get your game on! It’s been a while since we’ve seen Conor McGregor take to the UFC Octagon and we can’t wait to see him dismantle another opponent in the near future. In the meantime, if you feel like you need some more of the champ in your life, […]

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Brought to you by Vodafone X. To the victor go the spoils. Valentine’s Day may be on 14 February but one Limerick IT student is more likely to fall in love on Tuesday, 13 February. The object of their affection? The brand new iPhone 8 that they’ve just won in our Vodafone X competition. So […]

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Brought to you by Le Crunch Apples from France. “To see your audience growing larger and larger with each gig is incredibly exciting.” Brave Giant have had a big two years since winning the Le Crunch Apple of my Eye contest in 2016. The band’s cover mash-up of Bob Dylan’s ‘Is This Love?’ and Daft […]

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Brought to you by Cadbury Creme Egg Get hunting! Seeing Cadbury Creme Eggs hit the shelves once again is always one of the highlights of the confectionary year. Absence clearly makes the heart grow fonder when it comes to such things. Well pine no more dear friends, the object of your longing has returned! To […]

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“He took me home and I’m grateful for that.” A woman at the centre of a rape trial in Belfast today revealed she had “absolutely no complaint” with Rory Harrison, one of four men who attended an afterparty at Paddy Jackson’s home. Harrison has been charged with perverting the course of justice and withholding information […]

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Brought to you by Aldi. “It’s about enjoying yourself.” Ireland kicked off their 6 Nations campaign last weekend in fairly thrilling circumstances, to say the least. Johnny Sexton’s 83rd-minute drop goal was just about enough to seal a victory in France. Setting us up nicely for the rest of the tournament. Next up we’ve got […]

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Brought to you by Vodafone X Time to get sleuthing. You might have seen that Vodafone have taken to hiding the odd iPhone around college campuses across the country recently. Well if you’re a student of Waterford Institute of Technology then it’s your turn to start scouring the vicinity. On the morning of Monday, 12 […]

8 years ago

*In partnership with NiQuitin.  So you’ve decided to quit smoking. Congratulations! That’s often the hardest part. Sure, it’s not going to be easy but we’ve teamed up with NiQuitin to help you power through over the next eight weeks. Life coach Raul Aparici will be offering you weekly advice and the motivation needed to stay on […]

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Brought to you by Moët & Chandon. Add more fizz to your Valentine’s Day. Champagne is synonymous with special occasions but new studies also claim that it’s good for your heart. Who knew? Speaking of special occasions and hearts, we’re giving you and your other half a chance to enjoy your very own champagne party this Valentine’s […]

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The trial continues at Belfast Crown Court. A woman who claims she was raped by two rugby internationals rejected a suggestion on Wednesday that she “ran with a lie” to deflect attention that she engaged in group sex. As the 21-year old continued to give evidence at Belfast Crown Court, she maintained she was raped […]

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Brought to you by TGI Friday’s.  Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is coming and it’s time to come up with a plan if you want to surprise your other half. We won’t lie to you. What happens on 14 February could end up being a deal breaker, especially if you end up at […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Applegreen. Ready for an adventure? We’re finally reaching the tail end of the winter so you’d be forgiven for letting your mind wander towards the somewhat sunnier days on the horizon. One of the things that can keep you going through these times is the promise of summer holidays. Time on […]

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Brought to you by Mad Flowers. Make it a Valentine’s Day to remember. Roses are red, violets are blue, have we got an amazing Valentine’s prize for you. St Valentine’s Day is almost upon us and we’re here to help you make it a roaring success. Flowers may seem like a cliché but there’s a […]

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Brought to you by Voltaire Diamonds. Are you planning to pop the question? So Valentine’s Day is coming up and you’ve decided that this is the perfect day to go down on one knee. Romance? Check. An excuse to go all out on an intimate date? Check. The right person? Check (That last one’s pretty […]

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Rory Best’s presence at a Belfast rape trial last week has been explained by the judge. The Judge presiding over the trial of two rugby internationals accused of raping a woman addressed the jury on Monday on media coverage surrounding the presence of Ireland captain Rory Best. Best attended last Wednesday’s hearing and was seen […]

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Brought to you by CarTrawler This grad job comes with some serious perks. Finishing up your time in college can be a hectic experience. You’ve spent the last few years of your life in a bubble. A place where you had the opportunity to discover interests you didn’t even know you had and hone your […]

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With additional reporting from Pat McCarry in Paris The Ireland captain has finally spoken out. Less than an hour after Ireland defeated France in Paris, Rory Best finally addressed the matter of his appearance at the court trial, in Belfast, of Ulster teammates Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. Best, Iain Henderson and Craig Gilroy attended […]

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The case continued on Friday at Belfast Crown Court. The woman at the centre of a high-profile rape trial at Belfast Crown Court has denied “watering down” her knowledge of Ulster rugby and its players. Ireland and Ulster player Paddy Jackson (26) and his teammate Stuart Olding (24) are accused of raping the woman in […]

8 years ago