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‘My wife refused to have sex with me for years so I started cheating on her’

‘My wife refused to have sex with me for years so I started cheating on her’

His story has sparked a huge debate online around whether his actions were justified or not. A 28-year-old man has caused a stir online after posting the story of his affair with another woman on Reddit, and blaming her lack of interest in him as a justification for his cheating. In a post titled ‘AITAH […]

2 years ago

The glaring issue Leo Varadkar deliberately didn’t address in his speech

The glaring issue Leo Varadkar deliberately didn’t address in his speech

You asked for it Leo. Leo Varadkar called time on his leadership as Taoiseach and Fine Gael president on Wednesday afternoon, much to the shock of, well, everyone. While the timing of the announcement sure was a surprise, we shouldn’t be so surprised that it has come to this, and his farewell speech to the […]

2 years ago

Woman left furious after restaurant adds €40 automatic tip to her bill

Woman left furious after restaurant adds €40 automatic tip to her bill

It’s been 30 years since that opening scene in Reservoir Dogs and those on the flip side of the Atlantic are still kicking off about tipping… This time, it’s all about an automatic gratuity charge which had been unexpectedly added to one furious woman’s bill at a restaurant. The incident was caught on camera and […]

2 years ago

Why are we allowing Clare residents to dictate national asylum seeker policy?

Why are we allowing Clare residents to dictate national asylum seeker policy?

“This is a classic example of ‘anywhere but my own backyard’”. From demanding a meeting with the Taoiseach, to carrying out head counts on asylum seekers and refusing to lift their blockade, the residents of Inch, Co. Clare have somehow managed to become the nation’s preeminent voices on asylum seeker policy. As we reach the […]

3 years ago

New hate speech legislation draws global criticism for heavy-handedness

New hate speech legislation draws global criticism for heavy-handedness

Donald Trump Jr. has labelled the proposed legislation as “insane”. The news of the proposed Criminal Justice Bill has seen widespread criticism levelled at the feet of Leinster House, as many onlookers worry about its potential impacts on free speech within Ireland. Introduced before the Oireachtas by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, the reforms would […]

3 years ago

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