A new festival focusing on debate, comedy and politics will take place in Temple Bar next month. The View will run from 16 to 20 November and aims to facilitate “thought provoking art, engaging speakers and topical debate”. Highlights of the programme include a presentation and lecture from street artist Maser, a variety show led […]

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It’d wouldn’t be Halloween without the movies that go with it. Luckily for us, some of the best All Hallow’s Eve flicks to ever grace the silver screen are being shown in cinemas around the city this spooky season. We had a nose around to find some of the best on offer… 1. Edward Scissorhands Where and when: […]

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Feeling a little worse for wear after last night’s events? Laughter has always been considered the best medicine, and now’s your chance to test that out with the hilarious Unhinged Comedy Club night. Their show, located in the Ha’penny Bridge Inn, Wellington Quay, consists of funny men Andrew Dorman, Adrián Minkowicz and Damian Clark. It kicks off at 9pm, and will […]

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Donald Trump is probably the most hated man in the world right now and he’s getting the ridiculed left, right and centre. While Alec Baldwin’s SNL impression of the presidential candidate is fantastic, this Dublin comedian has pulled off the best Trump impression we’ve ever seen.  Al Foran has made a name for himself doing […]

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Save your moolah, grab some chocolate, an oversized mug of steaming tea, and load up one of these beyond entertaining options.  Enjoy. 1. The Fundamentals Of Caring We love anything with Paul Rudd in it and The Fundamentals Of Caring is no exception. Starring the gorge Selena Gomez and Craig Roberts you’ll be in both tears and stitches […]

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Sunday are the kind of the day where it’s perfectly acceptable to binge on Netflix. We’re even encouraging it. But there’s a lot of choice, so it’s hard to pick. Luckily, we’ve narrowed it down to six excellent options. Just pick your favourite (or several favourites), shut the curtains, crack open the biscuits, turn on the […]

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Europa.eu has both frightened us to our very core, and made us feel like we’re back where we started from.  Reports from a new Eurobarometer poll show that 21% of Irish (and 27% of EU respondents) think that having sexual intercourse without consent is acceptable in certain situations.  The report goes on to say: Eleven percent of Irish […]

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Father Ted will forever be our nation’s favourite and most-treasured television show.  From the shores of Craggy Island to Father Jack’s beloved pet brick – the show is ingrained in our memories and engraved on our hearts.  Pop the Cherry has regular stand up comedy nights for newbies (popping their comedy cherries) and experienced comedians alike.  And […]

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Fans of Will Ferrell’s classic film, we’ve something wonderful to tell you: there will be an Elf-themed Christmas party in the Light House Cinema on Saturday, December 10. Does this news excite you at all? Thought as much. The party is being called ‘Elfeoke’, which will include a screening of the movie, cocktails, and big screen festive karaoke (because the best way to spread […]

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Bridget And Eamon made its triumphant return to RTÉ last night, and it received a very mixed reaction. The programme has been described as Marmite, you either love it or hate it, but the majority of people seem to love it. As you’ll see from these gas tweets below… “A big thick with a sweaty arse, and her […]

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Christmas is not just the most wonderful time of year, but it’s also the most romantic.  With twinkling lights everywhere and a feeling of good cheer, you’d be mad not to take advantage of it when planning the perfect date. Here are some seasonal ideas for how to impress. 1. Ice-skating A *great* excuse to grab the […]

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Does Love Actually hold a special place in your heart? Course it does. You watch it every year religiously, so you probably know it like the back of your hand at this point. Or do you? Let’s find out… How’d you do? Post your score in the comments. READ NEXT: QUIZ: Can You Answer These 15 Christmas Movie Questions Without Making […]

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