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  • 5 Irish whiskeys that should be on everyone’s bucket list

    5 Irish whiskeys that should be on everyone’s bucket list

    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

  • We have our winners for the Quit to Fit challenge

    We have our winners for the Quit to Fit challenge

    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

  • 7 reasons to get excited about the return of Red Bull Flugtag to Ireland

    7 reasons to get excited about the return of Red Bull Flugtag to Ireland

    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

  • QUIZ: Do these unbelievable job perks actually exist or did we just make them up

    QUIZ: Do these unbelievable job perks actually exist or did we just make them up

    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

  • COMPETITION: Win a dinner for you and 7 friends courtesy of Mao at Home [CLOSED]

    COMPETITION: Win a dinner for you and 7 friends courtesy of Mao at Home [CLOSED]

    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

  • QUIZ: Can you complete the lines from these comedy classics?

    QUIZ: Can you complete the lines from these comedy classics?

    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

  • COMPETITION: Win 2 VIP tickets to Red Bull Flugtag and an overnight stay in Dublin

    COMPETITION: Win 2 VIP tickets to Red Bull Flugtag and an overnight stay in Dublin

    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

  • Season 2 of The Sinner has released its plot and cast details

    Season 2 of The Sinner has released its plot and cast details

    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

  • The organisers of WellFest have announced the schedule for this year’s festival

    The organisers of WellFest have announced the schedule for this year’s festival

    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

  • There’s an exclusive sex party taking place in Laois next month

    There’s an exclusive sex party taking place in Laois next month

    “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

  • The 7 unmistakable stages of every Irish summer

    The 7 unmistakable stages of every Irish summer

    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

  • The results are in for one of Ireland’s hardest gym competitions

    The results are in for one of Ireland’s hardest gym competitions

    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

  • Stephen Ferris and James Downey on The Hard Yards

    Stephen Ferris and James Downey on The Hard Yards

    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

  • QUIZ: Can you guess the superhero movie from a single pixelated image?

    QUIZ: Can you guess the superhero movie from a single pixelated image?

    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

  • QUIZ: How well do you know the Marvel movies?

    QUIZ: How well do you know the Marvel movies?

    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

  • COMPETITION: Win 2 tickets to WellFest and €100 worth of gym gear

    COMPETITION: Win 2 tickets to WellFest and €100 worth of gym gear

    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

  • These are the finalists for one of Ireland’s toughest gym competitions

    These are the finalists for one of Ireland’s toughest gym competitions

    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

  • 9 ways to kickstart your job hunt if you’re constantly getting rejected

    9 ways to kickstart your job hunt if you’re constantly getting rejected

    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

  • QUIZ: How well do you know Westworld?

    QUIZ: How well do you know Westworld?

    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

  • WATCH: Test yourself with Philly McMahon’s new workout challenge this weekend

    WATCH: Test yourself with Philly McMahon’s new workout challenge this weekend

    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

  • The 5 worst things about taking the bus to work

    The 5 worst things about taking the bus to work

    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

  • COMPETITION: How would you like to win €250 in cash? [CLOSED]

    COMPETITION: How would you like to win €250 in cash? [CLOSED]

    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

  • Fitness fanatics chase glory in one of Ireland’s toughest gym competitions

    Fitness fanatics chase glory in one of Ireland’s toughest gym competitions

    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

  • INTERVIEW: We talk to the company that’s investigating overcharging by Irish banks

    INTERVIEW: We talk to the company that’s investigating overcharging by Irish banks

    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

  • We pick out 9 of the best deals in the Arnotts Tech Week sale

    We pick out 9 of the best deals in the Arnotts Tech Week sale

    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

  • Quit to Fit Week 10: Letting Go

    Quit to Fit Week 10: Letting Go

    *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

  • 9 times Dwayne Johnson proved he’s the biggest badass in movies

    9 times Dwayne Johnson proved he’s the biggest badass in movies

    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

  • Revisiting our favourite toys and games from our childhood

    Revisiting our favourite toys and games from our childhood

    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

  • QUIZ: Can you name these monster movies from a single image?

    QUIZ: Can you name these monster movies from a single image?

    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

  • WATCH: We take Far Cry 5 for a test run

    WATCH: We take Far Cry 5 for a test run

    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

  • Quit to Fit Week 9: Remembering and bargaining

    Quit to Fit Week 9: Remembering and bargaining

    *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

  • COMPETITION: Win a holiday worth €2,000 for you and your mates

    COMPETITION: Win a holiday worth €2,000 for you and your mates

    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

  • Can you guess these classic 90s films from a single image?

    Can you guess these classic 90s films from a single image?

    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

  • This is arguably the best weekend of the year so far for sport on television

    This is arguably the best weekend of the year so far for sport on television

    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