The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here… J.K. Rowling has confirmed that two new books will be published in 2017 – and we cannot contain our excitement.  Rowling was responding to fan comments on Twitter and confirmed that she’s working away on something new atm: I’m working on it (literally). And thank you! https://t.co/vA6CZcVhRW — […]

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Struggling to think of what to get your other half for Christmas? Think your dad needs to make the leap to the 21st century? Check out these amazing new tech gift ideas which will send your loved ones crazy this festive season. 1) Amazon Echo – €179.99 Credit: Shutterstock/George W Bailey This new virtual home assistant […]

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Still haven’t done your Christmas shopping? You don’t need to! The much sought-after skill of re-gifting is very much alive and well this festive season. According to the survey conducted by recycling firm Repak, 85% of us have re-gifted a present at some point. Two thirds of the people who responded to the survey said that they would […]

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Christmas day should ideally be spent lounging around on the sofa, eating loads of gravy-covered sliced meats and watching all your old favourite movies and tv shows. Right? Right. You don’t want to be wasting loads of time flicking through the channels either – check out this ultimate movie and tv show listings guide and start […]

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If you are a food lover, nothing beats the feeling of getting a new book into your hands on Christmas Day.  While there are hundreds of them available in book shops and online, we wanted to focus on five of the very best from Irish foodies.  Most of them seem to have a focus on healthy eating, which tells you […]

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Everyone knows the most important part of any meal is the cheese. As the holiday season approaches, show off your cheese game and put together the perfect platter. We decided to help all you who are struggling with life’s most important question: quelle fromage? We’ve ranked ten common cheeses from best to worst depending on […]

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Everyday more and more people are opting for the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle. They’re swapping ham for hummus, beef for bananas and pork for pulses. Christmas doesn’t have to be a miserable time for the non-meat eaters. Here are some of the alternatives one can indulge in during the festive season. 1. Middle East Feast The latest trend in the […]

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When it comes to Christmas shopping, there’s one present that leaves us all stumped. Dad’s. Every year, you ask him what he’d like. Every year, he says something like ‘I don’t mind’, which is not helpful at all. Worry not folks, we’re here to give you a hand. This list is for people who have no clue what […]

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Ah, Irish Christmas.  It’s unlike any other anywhere in the world.  Full of tea brack, auntie kisses and baby Jesus in the manger. And Foil, Arms & Hog have captured that perfectly.  See for yourself… Gas, right?! READ NEXT: Met Éireann Have Issued An Orange Weather Warning For Those Driving Home Tonight

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Driving a long journey tonight? Listen up. Met Éireann have issued a statement warning those who are driving home for Christmas to be safe and exert caution en route back. Strong winds and heavy rain are forecasted around the country. But, what does an orange weather warning actually mean? An orange weather warning, according […]

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Christmas ads are fab and we absolutely adore them. There’s no doubting that they’re usually very positive. Sometimes a little too positive. There comes a point when the perfect Christmas is just not realistic. Ryanair has decided upon the alternative imperfect aesthetic for their Christmas ad this year and it’s completely gas. When their son flies home for the holidays, the […]

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Whether you specifically suffer from Season Affective Depression or not, everyone agrees that the sun starting to set around four is suuuper miserable. Given that today is the shortest day of the year, and that Daylight Savings Time won’t kick in until March 26 2017, we’ve decided to help by putting together a list of things you […]

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