If you’re familiar with the name of this website, then you’re probably aware that we kinda have a thing for Dublin. So we’d like to take a moment and consider just what makes this city so damn great. Here are 49 things about this city that make us go YES! 1. When the weather is […]

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Later this week sees the return of The Laya Healthcare City Spectacular, Ireland’s biggest free summer festival. It’s running from July 10-12 in Dublin’s Merrion Square. After having a gander at what’s in store, we reckon this should be one to chalk down in your calendar. Here are our top 6 highlights of the Laya […]

10 years ago

We all know that there are some brilliant Irish comics out there, and now the web has thrown up another with the brilliant Cian Twomey. He’s been posting videos on Facebook with himself and his ‘girlfriend’ having rows pretty much every day, and in the last few weeks he’s really started to blow up, adding […]

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For anyone not already set on embracing their inner child by visiting the ubiquitous Minions this weekend, there’s still a number of reasons to make a trip to your local picture-house this week… The Big Doc: Amy. Gala Screening + Q&A and Exclusive Footage. Tuesday 30th June, 7.45pm. Select cinemas. Years in the making, documentary […]

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Growing up, my brother Raymond had a few loves. Like most lads his of his ilk (he was only 32 when he passed last year) those loves included Star Wars, football, video games, and finding new ways to slag his little brother. On his most creative days, he even seemed to find new ways of […]

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Dublin is a fast-moving mecca on the edges of tomorrow, full of start ups, up-starts and everything in between – and while we love that, it’s great to know that there are some things that will never change. Here’s a list of things which have stayed strong through the ups, the downs and the doldrums. […]

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I’ll start by saying that this is by no means a comprehensive list. Know why? If I were to attempt to write a complete list of the truly astounding things that Cork has to offer I would quickly wear out the keyboard of my Macbook Pro, and have to phone Apple customer support… or just […]

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The weekend is here again and you intend to brave it without alcohol. A ballsy move. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back as usual. Check out the six wholesome activities we’ve hand picked for you to try out this weekend… 1. Waiting For Godot Here’s one for all you culture vultures, check out Waiting […]

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Bill Hader of Saturday Night Live and Superbad fame recently appeared on the chat show Conan and demonstrated one of the worst Irish accents we’ve ever heard. Speaking to the Irish-American host Conan O’Brien, Hader said that after his recent promotional tour of Ireland for the movie Trainwreck, he found himself slipping into an Irish […]

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If you’re a non-drinker, or you just want a break from the sauce this weekend, we’ve got you covered. We’ve had a bit of nose around and found these six cool and wholesome activities to do this weekend… ‘Secret’ Exhibition At The Science Gallery Dublin The latest exhibition at the Dublin’s Science Gallery is well […]

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It might not be a banner weekend for wide releases (Sorry, who ordered The Bad Education Movie?), but this weekend still holds a few late summer treats in store for those looking beyond their local multiplex. Happenings: The Grand Budapest Hotel Thursday, 20th August.Gates 7.30pm, Film starts 9pm approx.Merrion Square Few films released last year […]

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Trying to take a break from the booze this weekend? We know it can be difficult, but we’re here to make that task a little bit easier. Here are five wholesome activities you can do this weekend… New Talent At The International Comedy Club Get your chuckles on with the International Comedy Club’s show for […]

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