Brought to you by Carry Out Off Licence. Celebrate World Whiskey Day in style. Saturday is World Whiskey Day so that’s a pretty good excuse to enjoy a wee dram. George Bernard Shaw described whiskey as “liquid sunshine” and we’re not about to argue with a literary icon. Forget gin – whiskey is currently enjoying […]

8 years ago

“I was always taught to make up my own mind.” By Jonathan O’Brien, who is a Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central since 2011. Going into the Oireachtas committee I had my own personal views, but I went in with an open mind. I think that is the important thing. Although I have many […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Jobs.ie.  Get the lowdown on interview dos and don’ts. Doing an interview can be a nerve-wracking experience. We’d all love to know exactly what to say and do but it’s never that easy. While we can’t tell you exactly what your interviewer wants to hear, we can give you the next […]

8 years ago

Brought you by Guinness Pro 14. Looking to get your rugby fix? If you’re an Irish rugby fan, this year couldn’t have gone much better for you. A Grand Slam for Ireland along with a Champions Cup victory for Leinster. The good news is that it’s not over yet. We’ve still got the final of […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Red Bull. We can’t wait. Do you like laughing? Do you want to watch people making eejits out of themselves for your amusement? Well, we have the perfect event for you. Red Bull Flugtag is coming to Dun Laoghaire on Sunday, 20 May, and it can’t come soon enough. This massive […]

8 years ago

In partnership with NiQuitin. We did it! It wasn’t easy for our quitters and we thought this day might never come at times, yet here we are. The Quit to Fit challenge has finally come to an end. 10 weeks ago, we teamed up with NiQuitin and chose four groups to be the face of […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Red Bull. Red Bull Flugtag is back. It’s been six years since it was last here but Dun Laoghaire will host this year’s event on Sunday, 20 May. So what’s it all about, you ask. It’s simple really. Teams of five are tasked with building their own flying machine from scratch […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Indeed.  Real life perk or bogus bonus? Modern companies are now offering more job perks or benefits than ever before. Most places have ditched the stick and embraced the carrot as they try and keep their best people and boost employee performance. Some of the things on offer these days really […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Mao at Home. Dinner for eight on the house! There are few things more enjoyable in life than eating tasty grub and watching a match on the weekend. Mao at Home, being an official food partner of Leinster Rugby, are starting to get all giddy in an anticipation of the Champions Cup final […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by NOW TV. Think you’re a comedy buff? When you think of your favourite comedy films, chances are you can quote whole sections of the script off by heart. The best comedies endure because of their quippy one-liners and witty dialogue. What you have before you is a pretty straightforward quiz. We’ve […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Red Bull. Enjoy the best seats in the house. Some sports just aren’t great spectator events. Take fishing for example. It’s not the most exhilarating watch if you’re sitting on the sidelines. One thing you can say about Red Bull Flugtag is that it’s up there with the best spectator sports […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by McDonald’s Ireland. How do you tie the strongest knot in the world? Put a pair of earphones in your pocket. Old jokes aside, there’s nothing worse than taking your earphones out of your pocket as a tangled mess. All you want to do is listen to some music without having to […]

8 years ago

The next star of The Sinner has been found. The highly acclaimed Netflix drama will be returning later this summer – but, until this point, many had been wondering who would be following Jessica Biel’s footsteps. Of course, the first season was fairly definitive in its story arc but Season 2 is taking a different approach. According […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by KBC Bank Ireland.  What are you most looking forward to seeing? WellFest, in association with KBC, takes place from 12-13 May and this year’s line-up includes some of the biggest names in fitness, mental health and nutrition. The organisers of Ireland’s largest wellness event have just released the schedule for the weekend’s […]

8 years ago

“As You Slide Down the Bannister of Life, May the Splinters Never Point the Wrong Way…” An exclusive sex party is taking place in a stately home in county Laois on 9 June. The party is being held by Killing Kittens, a site which describes itself as a place where, “where gentlemen are gentlemen and women […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Carry Out Off Licence. Who doesn’t love summer? It can sometimes seem like the Irish love affair with the summer is an abusive relationship. We keep hoping it will change and it keeps serving up rain, grey clouds and a generous sprinkling of rainfall – year after year. Still, hope springs […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by FLYEfit. To the victors go the spoils! Over the past few weeks, a battle of epic proportions has been waged across Dublin. A select group of brave souls have pitted themselves against each other in a test of their strength, fortitude and endurance. We’re talking about the FLYEfit ‘The Games’ competition […]

8 years ago

A great show for you this week… The regular season of the PRO14 has ended and two Irish teams are going to be involved in the latter stages of the competition, with Leinster earning a spot in the semi-final while Munster qualified for a quarter-final date with Edinburugh next weekend. Host Andy McGeady and SportsJOE […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury Ireland. You get a bar! And you get a bar! There are a few universal truths in this world. People loving free chocolate is one of them. Cadbury knows this and they’ve come up with a way to give the people exactly what they want. This Friday, 4 May, Cadbury […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by NOW TV. Superhero fans assemble! It’s finally here. The culmination of 10 years of Marvel Cinematic Universe films hits our screens this weekend. We’re talking of course about Avengers: Infinity War, as if you’ve missed every billboard and bus in the world that’s covered in reminders. There have been some cracking films along […]

8 years ago

Film fans should nail this. Avengers: Infinity War has finally been released and, predictably enough, made a huge smash at the box office around the world. After a decade of planning, nearly every single hero that has appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and a few villains as well – teamed up to take […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Arnotts. Do you like saving money? Of course you do. Do you like picking up great products at fantastic prices? Well, who doesn’t? The good news is that you can now get up to 70% off electrical products and homeware in the Arnotts Warehouse Sale. The annual sale takes place at […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by KBC Bank Ireland. You could be going to WellFest 2018. Are you ready for Ireland’s largest health, fitness and wellness festival? WellFest 2018, in association with KBC, takes place on 12-13 May and in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Some of the biggest names in fitness, nutrition and mental health are coming […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury Ireland. Ooh, free chocolate! If you’ve been wishing that someone would hand you some free chocolate and maybe even a €500 One4All voucher, most people would tell you that you’re barmy. Not us though. As it happens, we have just the thing for you. Cadbury have been travelling to colleges around […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by FLYEfit. Calling all gym heads! FLYEfit are in the midst of hunting for the biggest fitness junkies in the country. They’re hosting The Games, a competition that tests their members across a plethora of gym exercises. It pushes them to the limit in their attempts to reign supreme. Each contestant is […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Jobs.ie How to get your jobs search back on track. Most of us have experienced the pain that is applying for a job and being rejected. The only thing worse is going for multiple jobs and being rejected for all of them. It can be even more frustrating if you’re applying […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Jobs.ie. Find out what employers look for in a cover letter. There are a few things that you simply have to have when you’re on the job hunt. Having a good cover letter is right up there. To give you an insight into an employers perspective on this, we spoke to […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by NOW TV. Think you know season one? The second series of Westworld is about to hit us this weekend and you can stream it at the same time as the US with NOW TV. We’ve been tossing and turning, waiting for its return. With its labyrinthine plot and world-building that would rival […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by KBC Bank Ireland. Are you up for a challenge this weekend? Well, we have the perfect workout for you from Dublin star Philly McMahon. Wellfest, in association with KBC, have organised a 30-day WellGood challenge in the run-up to this year’s festival on the 12 and 13 May. The WellGood challenge will see […]

8 years ago

In partnership with NiQuitin. Avoid the hassle. Taking the bus to work can be an absolute pain in the hole. It’s a staple in our lives from school days, through college and on into adult life. Despite its ubiquity in our daily routine, it never ceases to amaze when it comes to the level of […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by McDonnells. Cash money! Ok, we’re not gonna beat around the bush here. McDonnells, the folks who make Spice Bag Seasoning and curry sauce, are feeling particularly generous at the moment. They want to give away €250 in cash to one of our lucky readers. The reason for their generosity, you ask? Well, they’re […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by FLYEfit gyms. Let the games begin! Here’s one for the fitness junkies! If you enjoy watching other people push themselves to their physical limit, then this competition is for you. FLYEfit are currently hosting the heats of their annual fitness competition, The Games. This is the ultimate test of strength and […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Interest Rate Check Ireland. Could your bank be overcharging you? The average homeowner is in the dark about how their mortgage actually works but the recent tracker mortgage scandal has forced people to take a closer look at their loans. Tens of thousands of mortgage holders were affected by the scandal. […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury Ireland. What a time it is to be alive. Two superpowers have joined forces and we should all take note. Cadbury and Oreo have reached across the biscuit curtain and created the Dairy Milk Oreo Sandwich. To celebrate this momentous moment in the history of confectionary, Cadbury is going to […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Arnotts. We want everything on this list. There’s nothing quite like buying a shiny new piece of tech. The only thing better than getting a new gadget is getting a new gadget at a great price. Luckily for you, Arnotts are currently holding their massive technology week sale and you can […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Windsor Motors.  Be there on the day. Would you like to see Leinster host Scarlets in the Champions Cup semi-final in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, 21 April? Leinster are chasing a fourth cup win but they’ll have to overcome Scarlets before they can even think about the final in Bilbao. The […]

8 years ago

*In partnership with NiQuitin. The end. And now the end is near… and so you face your final Quit to Fit challenge. We’ve managed to make it through 10 weeks of challenges. More importantly, if everything’s gone to plan you’ve been smoke-free for much of that time. We’ve asked you to try boxing, hiking and yogaing (is that […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Warner Bros.  Can you smell what The Rock is cooking? In more ways than one, Dwayne Johnson is unquestionably the biggest movie star in the world. There’s the fact that he seems to always have at least 10 films in production at any given time (actually it’s 13 according to his […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury Ireland.  Do you like chocolate and Oreos? If so, we’re about to blow your mind. Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo Sandwich is a brand new bar that brings together the taste of Cadbury Dairy Milk and Oreos into a single delicious treat. To celebrate its launch, Cadbury will be handing out […]

8 years ago

In partnership with NiQuitin. Let’s play! Shopping with your parents was one of the worst parts of your childhood. Getting dragged around a shopping centre as your parents did the weekly shop or browsed the clothes racks was rarely an appealing proposition. To be fair to your parents, it probably wasn’t much fun putting up […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Now TV. How big is your monster fandom? Monsters have been a cinematic staple since the very beginning. Whether it’s stop-motion animation, puppets or state of the art CGI, cinema-goers just can’t get enough of them. While they’ve never actually gone away, monster movies seem to be having a serious resurgence […]

8 years ago

Jackson, Olding, McIlroy and Harrison were unanimously acquitted of all charges a fortnight ago. Reporting restrictions that were imposed by a Crown Court judge presiding over the trial of two Ireland and Ulster rugby players accused of rape were lifted today. Paddy Jackson (26) and Stuart Olding (25) stood trial at Belfast Crown Court, and […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by KBC Bank Ireland. Top tips to help you achieve your fitness goals. How would you like to improve your health, fitness and wellbeing? KBC and Wellfest have organised a 30-day “WellGood” programme in the run-up to this year’s Wellfest on the 12 and 13 May. The KBC WellFest 30-Day challenge will […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Ubisoft. It’s the wild wild Mid-West! The latest instalment of the Far Cry franchise hit the shelves last month. If you like being transported to far-flung places and pitting yourself against nasty terrorists and cults, then this series has everything you could ever want. This time around you’ll be taken to […]

8 years ago

*In partnership with NiQuitin. We’re so close! This really is the home stretch now. Eight weeks have come and gone and now we’re into the penultimate week of our Quit to Fit challenge. Woo hoo! What to expect? If everything has gone to plan up till now, you’ve already started to forget what it’s like […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Nine Monks. Fancy an all expenses paid holiday? It might not feel like it but summer is almost around the corner. With the rising temperatures (it’ll happen eventually…) come daydreams of holidays. If you fancy getting away with your friends at some point this year, then you’ll want to pay attention […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Now TV. The 90s were a particularly strong decade for movies. The likes of Keanu Reeves, Julia Roberts and Jim Carey were all in their heyday. Many of us came of age in the last decade of the 20th century. Now’s your chance to prove your knowledge. Before you is a […]

8 years ago

Get those snacks ready. Strap yourself in. Say g’luck to your family and friends – you don’t need them anymore (for now). All you need is your phone, your phone charger, probably some water and your TV remote control. Everyone you care about will still be there on Monday once this weekend is over. This […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Coors Light Challenge Rooms. Have you always fancied yourself as a bit of a Houdini? Do you watch The Crystal Maze and think “Why can’t these idiots just solve the puzzle and get out of the room?” Well, we have just the thing for you. Coors Light Challenge Rooms are coming […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Dublin Tech Summit.  Love tech? Then this is for you. Dublin Tech Summit is coming to town on 18 and 19 April and there are some incredible speakers on this year’s line-up. It’s a great chance to catch up to 200 tech specialists from the world of business, politics, entertainment, science […]

8 years ago