Some things just need to be experienced on the big screen. The Late Late Toy Show is culturally something people associate with cosy nights in, bundled up in Christmas pjs with a mountain of treats and a pen and paper at the ready to make note of the toys that catch your eye. As we […]
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Looking to buy the perfect piece for the vintage lover in your life? There really is nothing like nabbing a vintage find – imagining the story behind it, the made-to-last quality and most importantly, the knowledge that you’ll never bump into someone wearing the same thing as you. There are plenty of other benefits to […]
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There’s a lot to be said for the mute button We’ve all been there, sifting through mountains of work waiting for the end of the day to finally come, with a light headache creeping across the skull. The origin of the headache is unclear, it could be stress-induced, dehydration-induced or being forced to listen to […]
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They have reopened following a closure period of three years. MacNeill’s might seem like the newest pub to Galway, but it is in fact a reincarnation of an older, beloved space that hasn’t opened its doors since 2020. The pub was first established in 1852 according to Galway Beo, and has a long history of […]
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“Cher was definitely not dancing with my dad” We all saw the pictures of Paul and his parents at the 2023 Oscars but the family did a lot more than just pose together – they went partying. The Maynooth man was nominated in the Best Actor category alongside huge names such as Colin Farrell, Austin Butler, Brendan […]
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There hasn’t been a Christmas lights switch-on event in four years. Cork is not hosting a Christmas lights switch-on event this festive season. According to The Irish Examiner, Council Chief Executive Ann Doherty cited public safety and crowd management as the reasons for not hosting an event specifically for the lights. The numbers of those […]
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Add it to your list of markets to browse this festive season. December is fast-approaching and visions of sugarplums are beginning to dance through the heads of the nation, with warmly welcomed Christmas markets being announced for venues across the country. The latest wood-clad assembly to add to your itinerary is Athlone Christmas Market, which […]
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No pressure at all at all. Patrick Kielty will host his very first ‘Late Late Toy Show’ next week and we cannot wait to tune in. The presenter is keeping the theme under wraps, but he’s doing plenty of research ahead of the big night. The ‘Late Late Toy Show’ team even gave viewers a […]
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Melty burger cheese always manages to look that bit better on the big screen. What is it about hearing a dish described by a fictional character that makes it invariably more appealing than any dish you’ll ever experience in real life? From Krabby Patties to Sydney’s overnight omelette sensation, these culinary creations embed themselves into […]
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Some reports suggest it could sit at six figures. A new report suggests that Ryan Tubridy could earn as much as €100,000 a year in his new UK radio presenting job. For months, speculation had mounted as to what would be next for the presenter after his departure from RTÉ last summer following the broadcaster’s secret payments scandal. However, […]
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This is the second stage of a four year plan. The Irish Government has announced that employees’ entitlement to paid sick leave will increase from three to five days on 1 January 2024. This is line with the Government’s previous commitment to gradually increase the number of paid sick leave days until 2026, at which point the entitlement will reach 10 […]
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Get the gloves on and prepare for lots of mulled wine and shopping. We may not have Christmas markets to the same extent other European countries do, but you can still experience the magic of the holiday season in Ireland if getting on a flight this time of year just isn’t happening (who has the […]
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