Dermot Kennedy is one of Irish music’s success stories of recent years and it all started on the streets of Dublin. As a youngster, Dermot Kennedy honed his skills as a busker in Dublin, as well as cities further afield such as Boston. His rise to the top since those early days has been fairly […]

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There are some super unique Dublin experiences that you simply NEED to have on your bucket list. There are so many experiences in Dublin we know and love. From the spontaneous pint in Grogan’s to hikes on Howth Head to fascinating museum experiences, there is always something to occupy your time in the city, no […]

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They certainly look like they’re from the future, but do they sound like it? We investigate… In March this year, we reviewed Huawei’s Freebuds 4i, but these are the next step up, representing an technological evolution. Here is how we got on with them: SOUND We’ll get to what the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) does […]

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There will obviously be a lot more than five must-reads this summer, but these are the ones at the top of our lists right now! Just like movies and TV and music and everything else, the sheer amount of new stuff that needs to be consumed at all times can be overwhelming. As always, your […]

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More gig news coming your way! With restrictions easing ever so gradually and life slowly returning to normal, the day we can soak in the magical gig atmosphere gets nearer and nearer. Kodaline has announced a number of Irish dates for late 2021, with two in Dublin’s Olympia Theatre. After the success of their recently […]

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A must-own for those who need a hands-free work day. Google have released their direct competitors to Apple’s AirPods with the new Pixel Buds A-Series, but how do they weigh up? SOUND Obviously the biggest draw of any particular pair of new buds will be how do they sound? Well, we can say that the […]

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20 movies to help celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! June is Pride Month for those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and while the usual festivities of parades and parties can’t quite go ahead just yet, we’ve listed out no less than 20 great movies to get you in the Pride spirit! And best of all, they’re all […]

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Jam Park, which had been selected by the government for a pilot nightclub event, will close its doors after being unable to come to an agreement regarding their lease. According to their statement on jam-park.com, when the venue opened in summer 2019, “games, live music shows, club nights, Eatyard food vendors, markets, talks, film screenings, […]

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Yes, you read that right. Get your pod of four together and get booking, because these tickets will sell fast. After 18 months of “nothingness” as he aptly puts it, James Vincent McMorrow will play Iveagh Gardens with special guest Sorcha Richardson on Thursday 10 June, and the prospect of an actual live, in person […]

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Plans for a major regeneration of O’Connell Street and Moore Street have been lodged with Dublin City Council. Led by UK property group Hammerson, the plans would see a mixed retail, office and residential scheme on the large north inner city block formerly known as the Carlton site. According to Dublin Central, ‘the masterplan proposals […]

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Iced coffee season is well and truly here and I’m all for it. There’s little I love more than coffee and sunshine.  *Updated June 2021 We all know how I feel about coffee – to put it simply, I’m a fan. However, much as I love a steaming hot cup first thing in the morning, […]

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Dates for a range of indoor and outdoor pilot music and sport events to take place in June and July have been confirmed. With restrictions easing over the coming weeks, the Government has confirmed details of a list of indoor and outdoor pilot events to take place over the coming weeks. Minister for Tourism Catherine […]

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