From the look of Met Eireann’s forecast for the weekend, summer has been cancelled until further notice. It’s going to be warm and humid today, with heavy showers in places with a chance of thunder. Temperatures will range from 17 to 22 degrees and you can expect it to be gusty in coastal areas. Tonight will be mild […]

10 years ago

For those of you who aren’t bothered to hit the town tonight, you may be in the mood for a Netflix binge. If so, this list was made for you. Now we know you love documentaries, so after some extensive trailer research we put together a list of the most intriguing docs out there at the moment. There’s something for foodies, vegans, redheads, even […]

10 years ago

The weekend always manages to slip by way too quickly. Sunday evening comes around and you’re left staring at a wall, thinking about the meaning of life. Or maybe that’s just me. Anyways, if you want to make your weekend last and feel longer take note of these simple, simple steps.  1. Make a plan Whether […]

10 years ago

If we have one thing to thank the Olympics for, it’s reigniting our passion for those incredible feats of physical wonder performed by superhumans we like to call “gymnasts”. Like, seriously, how is this shit even possible?! We can barely lean down to tie our shoelaces after a particularly gruelling week, yet these folks are doing backflips […]

10 years ago

The former Epicurean Food Hall on Liffey Street is set to become a Dealz in the near future. In recent days Dublin City Council granted planning permission for the discount store to set up shop in the location that once housed the “gourmet food hall”.  Having closed down last March, the Epicurean Food Hall had been in business […]

10 years ago

I’m not one for action or thriller-style movies. But Sicario has really opened my eyes to how good they can be. I used to bicker for hours on end with my family when all they’d wanna watch was thrillers. And now I am hooked.  Check out the trailer. There are quite a few twists and turns. […]

10 years ago

Shit happens. And sometimes we screw up in a big way. It may seem like they’ll never speak to you, ever again.  But I would strongly advise you to try the following – as someone that can hold a good grudge, I can guarantee you that these would melt my cold heart. 1. Send them a Hippenings balloon  […]

10 years ago

Unless you’ve been living under a rock over the past couple of weeks (or in a haze of Netflix-heavy binges), you must’ve heard about street artist Maser‘s beautiful work of art, based around the #RepealThe8th referendum, which was swiftly taken down.  This, naturally, caused an uproar amongst pro-choice supporters and the population of Ireland in general.  Proving that the message really […]

10 years ago

Yesterday Netflix released yet another new film – Tallulah. The movie stars Ellen Page as a delusional, scam artist who, while searching for her ex-boyfriend, ends up kidnapping a baby.  It’s currently verging on seven stars on IMDB.com and it hasn’t even been out 24 hours yet. Not bad. Check out the trailer:  It’s dark […]

10 years ago

It’s Monday evening and, for many, that can mean only one thing: it’s Netflix time. We had a bit of snoop around to find out some choice recent additions to the streaming site to decide what we’ll be watching tonight (and probably the rest of the week). The things we do for you. There should be a […]

10 years ago

There’s nothing like the thoughts of Monday morning to send you cowering in a warm corner with your laptop. Eugh. Throw on the kettle, make a cuppa and pretend it’s Friday still with one of these riveting documentaries. 1. Alive Inside  A powerful and moving documentary about music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a […]

10 years ago

Nothing leaves me aching for a cocktail like a long-ass week. So in order to combat that need until next weekend, I have decided that I should start drinking them tonight. Yes, it’s a Sunday but surely one can’t hurt? I deserve it. 1. The Escobar, Sophie’s A refreshing blend of Hendricks Gin, elderflower liqueur, […]

10 years ago