Yesterday, Minister for Health Leo Varadkar got Cabinet approval for the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015. This bill sets out a number of measures to help tackle Ireland’s ever worsening alcohol problem and includes measures such as, including health warnings and calorie counts on labels,new restriction on advertsing, marketing and sponsorship by drinks companies and […]

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Super Bowl XLIX (49) sees the New England Patriots face off against reigning champions the Seattle Seahawks in University of Phoenix stadium, Arizona this Sunday. The match-up commonly referred to as the ‘duel in the desert’ is set to be a thriller with the Seahawks phenominal defensive record to be tested by arguably one the […]

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Ireland has never had an extremely successful reality TV show. Maybe its because the Irish are just too smart to go on national TV and make a complete show of themselves. Well tonight the cast of RTE 2’s new show Clubland weren’t worried about that as they threw their hat into the reality ring. So […]

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Ireland, brace yourselves. Another reality TV show hits our telly’s tomorrow night and this creation is based in the infamous Wright Venue nightclub. If the trailer is anything to go by, viewers can expect lots of drama and wild antics…

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Sometimes it’s hard to find a location for a dignified drink in the city, a place where you can have a few casual cocktails and a chat with the option of a boogie later in the night if you’re so inclined. House on Leeson Street is just that. It’s a swanky little spot for drinks, […]

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With the amount of new businesses and restaurants popping up across the city, you could be forgiven for thinking that our economy is finally beginning to get going again. We thought we’d profile twelve amazing restaurants and cafés that have opened in the past few month. From Mexican party caverns to super fresh salads, permanent […]

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A documentary filmed along the Camden Mile from Aungier Street to Rathmines Bridge on Valentine’s Day, what could possibly go wrong? Camden Chaos takes a look at the characters that make the area as vibrant as it is – from butchers and street traders to nightclub bouncers and partygoers, there’ll be all sorts. Valentine’s night […]

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For some of you jammy humans, you’re at the very beginning of a delicious four day weekend. Don’t worry if hibernating and eating a ton of chocolate sounds a bit too boring – we’ve picked some of the best live gigs, daytime events, DJ sets and nights out happening around town over the next few […]

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The most creative people Ireland produces are never celebrated on our own little island. We tend to toe the line that Bono is a tax-dodging prick, while the rest of the world adores him. James Joyce was the greatest writer of his generation, but he produced his best work in bourgeois Paris, and Roy Keane […]

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You couldn’t have asked for a more exciting finale to the Six Nations. The table has set us up for an absolutely cracking weekend of rugby, with the Boys in Green needing a comprehensive win over Scotland to ensure a championship win – but if you’re one of the thousands heading to Murrayfield to watch […]

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We have just added another seven great speakers to our line up for Tuesday April 21st taking place from 2pm in the Button Factory, Dublin. From the experienced food producer or restaurant owner to those who are starting a food business this is an opportunity to learn from the experts. There will be talks on […]

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Did you know that our current pope used to be a chemical technician and a bouncer for nightclubs in Buenos Aires before joining the priesthood? Don’t worry – neither did we! Tonight on Would You Believe they’ll be documenting the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio before he became the Pope of the Catholic Church. The […]

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