Yep, you’ve guess it. First Dates is (finally) gracing the Emerald Isle with its presence and we for one couldn’t be more excited! The excitement does, of course, come coupled with curiosity. Where will it be set? Will I know someone who’s going to be on it? And more importantly, will they find love? But […]
9 years ago
You think you know when you’re getting when a brand uses Star Wars in its advertising. But then Mattress Mick comes along, and inverts just about every assumption you’ve made about this world we inhabit. Incredible stuff.
9 years ago
If you’re a fan of the Dublin legend that is Mattress Mick and his ads, you need to check out the latest video from Foil Arms and Hog. This week’s video from the comedy trio is called Matt Warehouse, owned by Matt Matterson who also does the adverts… Check it out above. READ NEXT: This Hilarious Skit Perfectly Sums Up The Ridiculousness […]
9 years ago
Earlier on, we told you that Chopped would be giving away free salads today, to celebrate the opening of its new Grafton Street store. And it seems you listened – because the place is absolutely RAMMED right now. Retired MMA fighter Cathal Pendred, who is involved in the franchise, tweeted the below picture that shows how […]
9 years ago
Dublin legend Mattress Mick made an appearance on the photo blog Humans Of Dublin yesterday and his story was incredibly moving. The story has since gotten over 7,000 likes on Facebook, as well as hundreds of messages of support from those touched by his words. Read what he had to say below. “When I was […]
9 years ago
We aren’t really sure how one man can get so much creative marketing out of a team of people to promote a simple chain of mattress shops but that is Mattress Mick for you. The latest stunt could top them all – a full-blown movie, which is coming out soon. And the trailer above actually looks pretty… […]
9 years ago
This just in – Mattress Mick has been added to the Banter lineup for BeatYard festival at 5pm on Sunday 31 July. He’ll be joining Jim Carroll with a host of other speakers in their BanterYard area. But more importantly, BeatYard have said that they’re working on getting him to perform a DJ set afterwards. Not only must we applaud […]
9 years ago
2016 has taken a weird turn for us all. Between weird world news, munchie boxes ruling the roost and adult scooting, we’ve all sort of lost the plot a bit. We’ve rounded up the best, worst and weirdest happenings that have made Dublin what it is today – a total and utter mindfuck. 1. The 101733% […]
9 years ago
You know what’s just splendid? There’ll be a whole lot of fun descending on Dún Laoghaire Harbour this weekend in the form of BeatYard festival AND we’ll have a full bank holiday on Monday to recover from the festivities. Nice wan. So here’s all the info you could ever possibly need for the weekend ahead… 1. Important times […]
9 years ago
Mattress salesman, Michael Flynn reinvented himself as ‘Mattress Mick’, an online personality and social media influencer, in order accelerate sales for his struggling business. And this movie tells that very tale. I haven’t a clue how this actually got made into a movie but I will most likely go to see it anyway. READ NEXT: Fancy A Go On […]
9 years ago
Now that we’ve made it to Wednesday, the weekend is in our sights. Thankfully there’s loads on this weekend to get excited about, too, so if you’re stuck for some weekend inspiration look no further. 1. Al Porter plays Vicar Street One of our favourite (and best dressed) Irish comedians takes to the stage this Friday. Tickets are €25 and […]
9 years ago
“The outpouring of support is overwhelming.” After a successful night sheltering rough sleepers who would’ve otherwise slept on the streets last night Home Sweet Home are now appealing for medical supplies and equipment and also help with laundry in Apollo House. They posted the following to their Facebook page: Contact them in the comments or via Facebook message […]
9 years ago