John Lewis finally unveiled its Christmas ad this morning but it didn’t get quite the reaction that the retailer hoped. While the majority fell in love with the tale of Bridget and Buster, some angry parents were angered by the video and claimed that it ruined the magic of Christmas. As Bridget’s parents can be […]

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Katie Hopkins is known for many things; calling fat people lazy, being actively racist, being considered potentially as one of the most actively classist people in Britain, and finally, for referring to herself as ‘Jesus of the outspoken’. Jesus, indeed. This Friday, Hopkins is now set to sit with Ryan Tubridy on Ireland’s oldest show The Late Late, […]

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Users of online streaming service Netflix have been warned that they are being targeted by a new scam. Many Netflix customers have received emails entitled ‘Netflix Cancellation’, which includes the message that the user’s account has been cancelled. It then prompts them to click a link and re-enter their payment details to ensure their access to […]

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On Friday November 18, Gilmore Girl fans from all around the country will now be able to meet with fellow like-minded individuals and discuss the important things.  What’s their coffee order, whether they would’ve chosen Yale or Harvard, or whether Rory should’ve picked Logan, Jess or Dean in the end… Bad Bobs in Temple Bar will be […]

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Fans of the internationally famous cult show Stranger Things – listen up! This message is for you and you alone (and the other 5639 people who dressed up as Eleven for Halloween). As a holiday treat, Netflix dropped a new Stranger Things clip that is basically a shrine to Barb, who we last saw (spoiler alert, but COME ON) snatched […]

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1. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend So, no matter how many times you’ve stalked him or her on Twitter, at least you haven’t moved across the country to follow them. Er… right? 2. Bloodline This grey-toned family drama with make your Christmas day squabbles seem totally tame by comparison. 3. Tallulah Sure, you’ve missed your credit card payments […]

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Before now, we’ve brought you Netflix documentaries, new releases and pick-me-ups. But now it’s time for some bring-me-downs. Yes – sad movies. They may be oldies but they’re also absolute goldies.  1. The Best Of Me If you’ve ever experienced a “one that got away” heartbreak then prepare to fucking bawl.  The story revolves around two childhood sweethearts who are reunited 20 years later […]

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El Celler De Can Roca is the best restaurant in the world. That’s our view anyhow. But we’re humble enough to admit that such a lofty claim, even from us, needs a bit more backup. And good grief, this place certainly has it. First off, there’s the well known standard; the old favourite; the Michelin Star.  If that’s how […]

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Motorists have been warned to take caution as traffic approaching Dublin grinds to a halt following two separate crashes along the M4. The crashes happened shortly after 7am. According to the AA, the collisions were at J7 Maynooth and J6 Celbridge of the Sligo to Dublin road. KILDARE: Collision on M4 e’bound at J6 Celbridge in right lane. […]

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With your Christmas holidays on the way, you need a show to fill the Making A Murderer-shaped hole in your life – so let The OA make you complete this holiday season. The curious-looking trailer is vague but intriguing, telling the story of a woman who went missing as a child but somehow returns to her family as an adult, seemingly with no […]

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We love Netflix. They put up entire series for binge-watching and produce amazing new shows and movies. However, it’s no secret that Netflix also tends to offer a lot of shite too. Many of their offerings boast titles you’ve never even heard of, that were produced with the sole purpose of being dropkicked into discount DVD bins. This problem becomes even more noticeable at Christmas. […]

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Following on from a pretty successful 2016 Golden Globe Awards, Irish actors and film-makers continue to punch above their weight in the 2017 nominees list. Sing Street, written and directed by Once’s John Carney, is up for best motion picture – musical or comedy. The film follows a young teenager who puts together a band […]

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