Brought to you by Irish Heart Foundation Thrones; not always a game Chairs with wrapped in warning tape citing the dangers to our health of sitting down for too long have appeared in Dublin. They are part of a campaign from Irish Heart Foundation warning us that chairs can kill. Even with regular exercise, sitting down […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury Boost Happens to the best of us… We’ve all been there. After a relatively productive morning, our brain power wanes slightly around 3 pm with the infamous afternoon slump. Work can take a hit, as well as your ability to stay focused on anything other than getting home to curl […]

8 years ago

This will make you want to pick up a surf board and head for the sea. Dr Easkey Britton is a multi-champion surfer, whose family are credited with introducing the sport to Ireland, but she is also a lot more than that. Easkey has a PHD in Environment and Society, specialising in human wellbeing and […]

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The potential successors to Michael D. Higgins have been making grandiose statements about what they’d do if elected to the Áras. None of them, however, seem to be aware of the actual functions of the role as prescribed by the Irish constitution, writes Don Morgan, a barrister. It was Kevin Sharkey’s dog that did for […]

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Brought to you by Tesco What a weekend The dust has settled on Electric Picnic 2018. All the empty cans are now all bagged up, each of the stages have been taken down, and tickets for 2019 are on sale from Friday, 6 September. Taking a look back on what was an awesome way to wrap […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by USIT The land of the free, the home of the brave. Young Irish people following their dream and travelling to the United States is not a new thing; in fact, it’s been happening for over a hundred years. But heading Stateside on a USIT 1 year Graduate Visa is something that is unexplored […]

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Iconic. The county jersey. Is there a more recognisable item of clothing in Ireland? As connected to our social lives as it is to sport, GAA jerseys have ingrained themselves in Irish culture. When it comes to shorts, the GAA standard throughout the years has remained too small to be comfortable. But the jersey… The jersey […]

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Brought to you by Jobs.ie Some great opportunities. It isn’t always easy to find the position that’s right for you, but there are definitely some great opportunities out there. Retail is a sector that is most definitely not short of job vacancies, and we’ve been talking to the experts about what positions are available at […]

8 years ago

Controversial opinion: Nutella is amazing. It is thick, chocolatey, nutty, full of sugar, and absolutely delicious. Okay, it might not be the healthiest of foods, but it is just so good. It is amazing on toast, in crepes, or if you are feeling particularly dirty, just straight eating it out of a jar with a […]

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Brought to you by The Curragh Last of the summer races The final race day of Summer Sounds at The Curragh, takes place on Friday, 31 August, complete with racing and live music. The first race is at 4.20pm, with some great live music from 2FM DJ Bláthnaid Treacy to kick things up a notch after […]

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Brought to you by Tesco A world of characters Music festivals bring with them a whole set of new characters. Some are nice, others belong in some sort of facility, and others drive you up the wall. In their own quirky way though, every one of them only adds to your Electric Picnic weekend. If […]

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Brought to you by WOW Burger Delicious… If the thought of a freshly cooked burger isn’t enough to get you foaming at the mouth, how do you like the sound of a free one for yourself and five others? Courtesy of WOW Burger, we’re offering you the chance to win your friends’ loyalties for eternity […]

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Brought to you by Carry Out It takes all sorts Every year, thousands of people hit the fields of Stradbally for Electric Picnic in search of great live music and unforgettable memories. We all react differently to it though, and some of us like to be a lot more prepared than others. Starting on Friday […]

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Brought to you by Tesco Travel light Logistics don’t really come into the equation when you first buy your tickets to Electric Picnic. The excitement of going to the biggest festival in Ireland is enough to think about, so why worry about all the other nonsense? It’s all fun and games until you turn up […]

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Brought to you by The Curragh One last Curragh. The finale of Summer Sounds at The Curragh, complete with racing and live music, takes place on Friday, 31 August. It all kicks off with the first race at 4.20pm, with live music from 2FM DJ Bláthnaid Treacy after the final race. We’ve been blessed with some […]

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Brought to you by Riff Shop Worth a listen… One the most in-demand club performers in Dublin, it’s hard to believe Riff Shop was founded off the back of a spontaneous jamming session. In the two years since, they’ve been building a solid name for themselves in the Irish music scene. Their debut single Nobody Sleeps […]

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Brought to you by AIB There’s still hope They are as rare as a hen’s teeth at this stage, but you might still have a chance of getting Electric Picnic tickets. On Tuesday 28 August, AIB will be hosting a mystery pop-up event giving people the opportunity to win tickets to the festival. We aren’t […]

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Brought to you by Tesco Survival of the fittest When it comes to music festivals (particularly in Ireland), you need to be prepared for whatever the weekend throws at you. Your first night may leave you waking up the following morning wondering why you ever wanted to go in the first place, but having the […]

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The late Dermot Morgan faced a severe backlash for his satirical take on religious influence in Ireland around the time of the last visit of a Pope to Ireland in 1979. But Ireland is a very different place now, writes his son, Don Morgan. Back in 1979, Ireland was a miserable little country. We were […]

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Brought to you by The Happytime Murders Not exactly family-friendly… There’s a broad spectrum when it comes to funny love scenes in movies. Some are intentionally funny or awkward, others are so horrifically awful that our only response is to burst into a fit of laughter. Judging by what we’ve seen in The Happytime Murders […]

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Brought to you by Tesco. A few hidden gems… The acts have all been announced, tickets have been swept up and we know who’ll be playing the main stage. Electric Picnic isn’t all about the big names though, as there is no shortage of great things to enjoy if you’re looking for something a bit […]

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Brought to you by Dale Farm Time to get back in the good books… To celebrate National Kiss and Make Up Day on Saturday, 25 August, Dale Farm is offering you the chance to get back in your lover’s good books with a romantic Paris getaway. The prize includes two return flights to the French […]

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Brought to you by Bacardi Nothing like the VIP treatment… Just imagine it. Everyone else has forked out for tickets, and you and a mate turn up to Electric Picnic with a VIP pass you won online for free. The prize does also include access to a dedicated Mojito masterclass for you and up to four friends, […]

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Dreams usually have a deeper meaning… Scientists may still debate the meaning and purpose of dreams, but we ordinary dreamers seem to have an insatiable desire to discover the who, what and why of what happens when we close our eyes at night. It’s hard not to believe that at least some of our sleep-time […]

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We’re sure you don’t know anything about this… It happens in workplaces around the world. You’ve had your suspicions, you’ve seen the pair exchanging glances. Leaving at similar times, and they’re interacting with each other in groups differently. But you thought nothing of it. Well, according to this new survey, there could be a very […]

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Mac is also jacked as hell… We’ve been waiting, and our prayers have been answered, as the trailer for the latest season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has been released. A few things to note before we get started: Mac is now crazily ripped and showing off his strength as much as possible Dennis […]

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Brought to you by Maltesers Dip-fodder for your tea Chocolate is good. Free stuff is good. Free chocolate is the stuff of dreams. To celebrate the release of Maltesers Bites, we’re giving you the chance to win a hamper overflowing with chocolatey goodies. Almost as chocolate-packed as this hamper, the all-new Maltesers Bites are a […]

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Brought to you by AIB. Stradbally awaits… To celebrate AIB helping people spend less time managing cash and more time doing what they love at Electric Picnic, there will be tickets to the sold-out festival on offer for the good people of Galway. With a lineup including Kendrick Lamar, The Prodigy and Picture This, the […]

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Who knew? Some say monogamy is dead, and we’re sure there are many out there that believe this train of thought. Just as we’re sure you’ll find an equal number who believe wholeheartedly in finding that one person to spend the rest of their lives with. But whether or not people like to admit it, […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Bushmills Irish Whiskey. ‘Black Bush and Leatherwork’ will bring together the worlds of Irish whiskey and leather craft. A master of his trade, Belfast leatherworker Jason Karayiannis is a rare breed. Following in the footsteps of both of his great-grandfathers who were also craftsmen, he is the driving force behind his leather making […]

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By Gordon Deegan The number is up on last year. Instances of suspected cheating by students sitting the Leaving Certificate have increased by 11% this year. This follows the State Examinations Commission (SEC) confirming on Thursday that a total of 43 Leaving Certificate results have been permanently withheld from students amid suspicions of cheating. An […]

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Brought to you by DID Electrical. Exciting times ahead Once the dreaded Leaving Cert has been dealt with, the next stage of our education gets a bit more interesting. Starting the course of your choice is an exciting time, but starting college can be stressful and expensive, especially if you’re moving away from home for […]

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A lot can be done with €150… Earlier this week, the Architects of Business podcast spoke to Java Republic founder David McKernan about what you shouldn’t put into your coffee. After spending the best part of the last 30 years in the coffee business, he’s something of an expert on the subject. Since the early days […]

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Brought to you by Quest Adventure Series. The world’s biggest outdoor adventure race Running, hiking, kayaking and cycling your way through the gorgeous mountains and lakes of County Kerry, Quest Killarney is amongst the most challenging and exciting outdoor events on these shores. Anyone who manages to cross the finish line will have earned the right to […]

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We’re gonna need a bigger quiz… A legend of the big screen, Jason Statham has been known as the ultimate ‘ard man for as long as we can remember. After getting the better of so many baddies on land, it was only a matter of time before he began conquering the seas as well. In celebration of […]

8 years ago

Just how well do you know your Irish films? Would you be able to recognise The Field from a single line of Richard Harris dialogue? Or to identify Into the West from a single blurry picture? If so, this is the quiz for you. All you have to do is identify the Irish cult classics, […]

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Gardaí are looking into an apparent shooting incident. A statement from An Garda Síochána on Thursday evening read: “Shortly after 8pm Gardaí were alerted when a 19-year-old woman presented at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown with an apparent gunshot wound to her leg.” “It’s understood the injury was sustained during an earlier incident in the Shangan area […]

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Holy smokes… Gardaí have shared a photo of quite a haul discovered earlier on Thursday when a vehicle was pulled over. According to the Gardaí, the vehicle was originally pulled over for driving without its insurance details and tax disc. However, once Gardaí inspected the vehicle more closely, they discovered that it was being used […]

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Brought to you by Hair Restoration Blackrock. Hair loss doesn’t need to be permanent. What do Bono, Al Pacino and Elton John all have in common? Apart from an affinity for the dodgiest sunglasses on the planet, in recent years each man has made the effort to slow the retreat of their hairline and keep […]

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Brought to you by SuperValu. Not a bad way to spend a weekend… After comfortably topping their group in the maiden season of the Super 8s, Dublin face a Galway side looking for their first Senior All-Ireland since 2001. With Croke Park likely to be packed with supporters from both sides, tickets won’t be easy […]

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Drive safely… Naas Roads Policing arrested a driver this weekend after they were detected driving more than twice the 80km/h speed limit on the R402. The speeding was so severe that it has entered the rankings for the largest breaches of the speed limit seen so far this year. Two months ago, Gardaí revealed the five […]

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By Gordon Deegan She had been answering emails after hours. A business executive at a subsidiary of meat producer, Kepak has been awarded €7,500 over being required to deal with out-of-hours work emails, including some after mid-night, that led to work in excess of 48 hours a week. At the Labour Court, Kepak Convenience Foods Unlimited Co has been […]

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We’ve all had those nights where, for some unknown reason, you just cannot get to sleep. Your brain seems to be perfectly happy to carry out a full analysis of every single thought you had that day and a replay of every conversation you had to boot. But if you frequently have trouble getting to […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Rockshore. Some brilliant outdoor activities are right on your doorstep. As Irish people, there are very few things we enjoy as much as packing our bags and flying as far away as possible. But sometimes, there really is no need. We have a whole host of enjoyable outdoor activities that don’t […]

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How would you even get up to this speed? Anyone who has ever driven along the Liffey’s quays knows that it can be jammed at the very best of times… But some drivers still find a way to reach serious speeds. On Monday morning, Gardaí shared a photo of a speed gun, which clocked a […]

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Brought to you by Liberty Insurance Are you King/Queen of the Road? Imagine this: you’re driving down the motorway, the tunes on the radio are sounding good and you’re looking forward to some post-work sunshine when all of a sudden a mysterious symbol appears on your dashboard! It looks like a leaky teapot. That’s weird… What […]

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Brought to you by Cadbury I never met a chocolate I didn’t like. All of JOE’s devoted chocolate lovers have certainly been drooling over their keyboards recently. We’ve had so much fun giving you an inside look into us gifting a bunch of delicious chocolate to some lucky offices. The delicious creations some of Dublin’s inspired […]

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The Gardaí have very little time for this kind of horseplay… On Friday morning, the Garda Síochána Twitter account shared a photo of a van that was stopped in Dublin for not displaying any insurance. However, it turned out that the Gardaí who stopped the van ended up finding a lot more than they bargained […]

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If you like the sound of being a contestant on a new dating show and having the chance of finding that special someone at the same time, just fill in the form below. There is the added bonus of having all this happen without even having to leave your house. We know the technology is […]

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