Tinder had a good run. It burst on to the scene in 2013, and was quickly feted as the future of its genre – leaving old-school contenders such as OKCupid and Plenty of Fish in the dust, with its mobile focus and its sheer simplicity. Its appeal was clear. In a world where online dating […]

10 years ago

Well this happened last night. During last night’s forecast for TG4, weatherwoman Caitlín Nic Aoidh casually gave her weather predictions while levitating on a magic carpet. Check it out below. Spooky @Herdotie @JOEdotie #TG4 pic.twitter.com/FAghBI7Al3 — TG4 (@TG4TV) October 31, 2015 The TG4 weather has always been the cream of the crop. Aladdin hosting tonight. […]

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Some people think that as soon as the sun disappears and the nights get longer that a city loses its magic – but we beg to differ. Here are 21 photos that show Dublin is an incredible spot no matter what the season – so let’s all get in the Christmas mood and hunker down […]

10 years ago

The first proper week back at work is at an end and you’re confronted with a dilemma of Shakespearean proportions: to drink or not to drink? It’s getting about that time of the month where you just say, ‘fuck it’ to New Year’s resolutions and scoff at Past You’s commitment to Dry January. We know your pain. […]

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Have some foodie family or cheffy chums?  Here’s a range of perfect cookbooks by Irish chefs and producers for stocking fillers this year. The Chapter One Cook Book For those particularly food-dedicated friends that aim high: learn to cook like Ross Lewis from Michelin-starred Chapter One. The book celebrates the restaurant’s 21 years, with recipes […]

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So Dublin’s got its very own New Year’s Festival – a three-day city-wide shindig exploring and celebrating the best of contemporary Irish talent in the arts, music, culture and live entertainment.  And basically, a recipe for a bloody cracking weekend. Spanning the New Year period from December 30 to January 1, NYF is a multi-platform experience – featuring music, dance, design, art, and […]

10 years ago

To whom this may concern, I am writing this open letter to everyone who has ever heard the following question: ”But you’re so great, how on earth are you single?” This question is both arbitrary and superfluous and makes neither party feel pleasant, happy or simply like they’re doing anything right. In the olden days, finding […]

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Remember when you used to hear you parents comment that certain sweets were better in their day, as you rolled your eyes? We have literally become our parents. Portion control and stingy manufacturing have left us with sorry excuses for the treats from our childhood… Most of us just suck it up, and get on […]

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This may make you a bit mad. Eileen Kearney-O’Toole shared this post earlier this week to highlight the plight of her young son Dylan – and so far, it’s been shared just shy of 1,000 times. After being diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, Dylan was referred to Tallaght hospital for treatment, she explained. Then, she got this […]

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Lent is hard. Going cold turkey is harder. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Ireland is only after coming around to the idea that health food doesn’t have to be limp and tasteless to be good for you. The nutritional revolution is in full swing, with help from the several wholesome restaurants and cafés dotted […]

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Census night appears to have sent people into a bit of a frenzy!  Confusion was rife as people realised that they had misplaced forms or input the incorrect information. So here’s a selection of some of the best tweets that sum up the struggle of Census Night 2k16…  #neverforget Not really happy about the written section […]

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Almost a week after McGregor shocked fans with his retirement announcement, it now appears that he’s back in the game… Happy to announce that I am BACK on UFC 200! Shout out to @danawhite and @lorenzofertitta on getting this one done for the fans. #Respect — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 25, 2016 UFC 200 will take […]

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