Nothing goes better with a turkey sambo than a good film – and all the better if it’s on terrestrial television. And so, we’ve picked out some of the best ones on offer today… Ghostbusters II 11.00am, Comedy Central Nothing says Christmas like a river of pink slime Despicable Me 1.30pm, RTE One Anyone with kids […]

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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

So it’s no surprise to any of us that Ireland is comprised fully of messers and gas characters, but it’s when the eclectic race of people that we hold so dear get put together on camera – that the whole country shuts down to have a gawk. And 2015 was no different. Everything from dodgy accents to […]

10 years ago

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is just about to be released and many of us are ridiculously excited about it. Channelling the spirit of what made the originals great (and leaving all that’s shit about the prequels firmly behind), the latest instalment of the space opera looks like it’s gonna be properly exciting. Not only that, […]

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Say what you will about Conor McGregor, but he’s just demonstrated real class with his latest gesture. McGregor’s rise may seem meteoric to most and his victory over Aldo might have taken just 13 seconds in the Octagon, but in his latest Facebook post he’s quick to point out it was years in the making. In a show of humility, the mixed martial […]

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The fight was a year in the making but was all over in less than 13 seconds. While the two men themselves went to war, it was amazing to watch their teams on these camera angles.  On the Irish side pure delight and amazement. The Brazilians on the other hand simply can’t believe what they have just witnessed. […]

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So get this… A music festival, with a common theme of the Irish language and some of Ireland’s best music acts is taking place  next June 10 and 11.  Irish music acts such as Delorentos, The Riptide Movement, Ham Sandwich, Kíla, Heathers, Hot House Flowers and more will descend upon Ardgillan Castle in North County Dublin.   People have […]

10 years ago

Foil, Arms and Hog are back with yet another on point comedy sketch about life in Dublin.  This time round they’re trying to teach people how to speak like a true Dub…  Take a look at the video and just try not to burst out laughing on your morning commute! Read next: 18 Things We Can […]

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It’s that time of year where festive feelings start to rise around the capital.  The lights are on, the trees are all decorated and people are crowding the shops and supping a few extra pints.  With so much on, we thought we’d share a bumper list of places to go and things to do.  We know […]

10 years ago

It seems like the festive season manages to arrive a little earlier each year – and with all the usual frenzied racing to work deadlines, stressing about “getting the last few items” for presents, catching up meals and drinks… and a whole load of other unplanned business!  With so much going on it can be […]

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Has it been awhile since you had a night of sidesplitting laughs? Are you partial to meals of the delicious variety? Well then, my friends, have we got a competition for you. Thanks to our friends at The Harbour Bar and Hardy Har Comedy Club in Bray, we have a pair of tickets to give away to […]

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Spring has sprung… but it’s colder than ever. While outdoor cinemas and BBQs are still some distance off on the horizon, there’s still plenty of appealing events taking place indoors this time of year. From dance classes to theatre, and laughing to clubbing – here’s a range of events for you to feast your eyes on! Beginners Salsa, Bachata or Kizomba Class […]

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