She was reportedly told the Irish language is unacceptable. Primark has issued an apology after an employee in one of its Belfast stores was told she could not wear a jumper featuring the words ‘Nollaig Shona’. The Irish News reports that the incident occurred last Friday at Primark’s Royal Avenue store in the Northern Irish captial. According […]
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We all know that point every family gets to at about 9pm on Christmas night. You’ve played happy families all day, even when your brothers girlfriend gifted you a soap set with a sell by date from 2016. You’ve made it through dinner, maybe even a tense game of Heads Up. Now it’s time to […]
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Always err on the side of caution. Met Éireann has issued a warning to those taking part in Christmas swims this year as “potentially dangerous sea conditions” are set for along the Atlantic coast. While any hopes of a white one look dashed at this point, it does look like it’s going to be a windy […]
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It’s been a weird and wonderful year for stories. We’re coming to the end of another news filled year, and before we enter 2024, and see all that is in store for us there, we decided to take a little look-back at the stories that most caught your attention in 2023. There’s a little mixture […]
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. When rumours began circulating about a former Saturdays singer engaging in a throuple way back in early January ’23, who could have possibly predicted the pop culture rollercoaster we’d proceed to embark on this year? ATMs spewed out free cash, RTÉ indulged in […]
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“The rumours are true…” We love to see a bit of good news with regards to hospitality, particularly nightlife, and this is good news indeed. Iconic Galway nightclub Electric, who shut down just over two years ago, are seemingly going to make a comeback in 2024. The venue was multi-purpose, with an arcade bar, rooftop […]
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Brought to you by Bord Bia. These perfectly roasted root vegetables will be a hit with friends and family. Brussels sprouts and root vegetables are the centrepiece for Christmas dining, for many delicious reasons. After all, they are in season now, meaning that they are at their most delicious and nutritious presently. And, if you’re […]
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It was the first time they had been together since 2019. Christmas is just under a week away and we are so ready to switch off and spend time with those who matter most. The holidays are all about being with the people who genuinely love and care about you, whether that’s your blended family, […]
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It’s officially in; our hot takes on Christmas traditions, what can stay, and what we wish went years ago… Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and it comes with a whole host of its own traditions, some of which we love, others… not so much. Having enjoyed almost three decades of festivities, […]
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This feels very 2020. It’s hard to believe this will be our fourth Christmas where Covid is a possible reality for many of us, but there we are. It’s not quite the threat it was back in 2020, but there are still some rules and restrictions in place to ensure you don’t pass it along […]
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‘Cos if 2023 was anything to go by 2024 will undoubtedly have a whole lot of unhinged to give Let’s face it this year was as unhinged as you are likely to get, the 12 months felt akin to falling down a dark staircase with no indicator of when your body would meet the impending […]
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Contrary to popular belief, there is nothing wrong with getting a voucher instead of a physical gift. For better or worse, we are a species who procrastinate. The more important and timely something is, the more likely we will put it off until the day before. While it can be easy to just get through […]
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