Strap in friends, this one’s a humdinger. The lights are up on Grafton Street which means whether we’re ready for it or not, Christmas is officially just around the corner. The challenges small businesses faced over the last two Christmases resulted in a huge push to support local and this year, there’s no reason that […]

3 years ago

Black Friday is this week. Gardaí have issued a warning to online shoppers as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, to make people aware of online scammers. The call comes as there is set to be as much as €26 million will be spent on shopping in the Black Friday sales. New figures now show […]

3 years ago

The café chain say they had “little choice” in the final decision. Shoe Lane have taken to Instagram to announce the closure of their Greystones branch, citing rising costs and staffing issues as their reasons for closing. An emotional post from the team reads: We regret to announce the permanent closure of our Greystones location. […]

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The Toy Show is fast approaching, and soon kiddies all over the country will be donning their fresh Christmas pjs and tucking into a mountain of snacks as Ryan and his pals review the latest toys and gadgets. It’s a special time, and has us harking back to our own Toy Show days. Laying belly […]

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The middle aisle strikes again. Skiing isn’t usually an activity you’d associate with bargain prices but luckily, Lidl’s about to change all that. If you’re heading to the slopes this ski season don’t get fleeced – Lidl have a full range of gear hitting stores nationwide from next Monday, 21st November. The adult’s range includes […]

3 years ago

Buying for the person in your life who is scared sh*tless about the climate crisis isn’t the easiest one to tick off the Christmas list. By definition, buying things for someone who is worried about overconsumption and the effects this has on the planet is a tad bit flawed. But it is Christmas after all, […]

3 years ago

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Temperatures are set to fall dramatically in Ireland soon. Prepare to listen to your mam roar about the ‘heat getting out’ when you leave the door open for ten seconds. Met Éireann is predicting a pretty chilly winter in Ireland and we’re already shivering just thinking about it. Temperatures are […]

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From generation to generation, the Toy Show remains one of the most beloved events in the Christmas calendar. Busting out the fresh Christmas pjs, lighting the fire and promising yourself you’ll stay awake til the very end – there’s nothing like it. And a crucial element in staying awake is the fuel, which is why […]

3 years ago

“We rise together. Back to the Moon and beyond.” NASA – that’s the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in case you’re ever asked what it stands for – has once more raised the bar for space travel by launching the most powerful rocket in its history. The Artemis 1 ‘mega-rocket’ took off at Cape Canaveral […]

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Oh, mate… A celebrity from New Zealand has posted an apology to the UK after she filmed herself biting into a Terry’s chocolate orange – rather than going by segments. The influencer and mental health activist from Auckland Jazz Thornton took to TikTok to post a video of herself trying some confectionery and foodstuffs from […]

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As if you needed anything more to argue about over Christmas… It’s the time of year where we all need to start pinning our colours to a mast and pick a side – no, we’re not talking about who you’re backing at the World Cup, we’re on about what your favourite chocolate selection tub is. Whether […]

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Look no further than these Irish authors when doing your Christmas shopping this year. Ireland has a rich literary history. No matter the genre, there’s a host of novels by Irish authors that are incredible. Whether you love non-fiction writing, or a classic love story, we have a novel for you. Or, if you […]

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