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The smoking ban is to be extended in Ireland
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The smoking ban is to be extended in Ireland

It will cover more areas… The government is looking to extend the smoking ban where food is served to include outdoor areas. It’s understood that Fine Gael Senators, led by former Minister for Health James Reilly, have implored Minister for Health Simon Harris to change legislation on the issue. The Irish Times report that Harris […]

According to science, this is the perfect way to drink your tea
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According to science, this is the perfect way to drink your tea

The art of making tea is high on the list of desirable skills… We’re not here to start that eternal debate again. We’re not going to discuss whether the milk goes in first or second. For the record, milk goes in second and if you think any differently, you’re an uncivilised animal. But, the purpose […]

The world’s oldest person, Nabi Tajima, has died aged 117
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The world’s oldest person, Nabi Tajima, has died aged 117

At 117, the great-great-great-grandmother was regarded as the world’s oldest person… The world’s oldest person, Nabi Tajima, has died in hospital. An official in the southern Japanese town of Kikai in Japan has said Tajima died in a hospital on Saturday night. Tajima was born on August 4, 1900, and was regarded as the oldest person in […]

Mike Myers pays touching tribute to fellow Austin Powers actor Verne Troyer
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Mike Myers pays touching tribute to fellow Austin Powers actor Verne Troyer

Mike Myers has paid tribute to fellow actor Verne Troyer. Troyer, best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers movies, died Saturday at the age of 49. The two appeared together in two Austin Powers movies: 1999’s Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and 2002’s Austin Powers in Goldmember. “Verne was the consummate professional […]

Partially deaf and blind dog leads rescue to missing three-year-old owner
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Partially deaf and blind dog leads rescue to missing three-year-old owner

Just what we needed today. A deaf and partially blind old blue heeler named Max kept a three-year-old girl safe when she was lost overnight in Australian bushland. Emergency services began a search on foot and from the air for Aurora after she went missing from the grounds of her rural Queensland home around 3pm […]

Even Russell Crowe is tweeting about Anton Savage’s speech on TV3
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Even Russell Crowe is tweeting about Anton Savage’s speech on TV3

Making waves… Anton Savage appeared on The Tonight Show on TV3 this week opposite Sunday Times columnist David Quinn, and his passionate argument even caught the attention of Russell Crowe. The debate between Savage and Quinn on the show eventually turned to a controversial tweet that Quinn sent earlier this month. Quinn, who is also […]

Five-option survey for Ulster fans to have say on Jackson/Olding decision
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Five-option survey for Ulster fans to have say on Jackson/Olding decision

The USRC want to know people’s thoughts… The Ulster Rugby Supporters Club (USRC) have asked fans to consider five different responses to the IRFU and Ulster Rugby’s decision to revoked the contracts of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. The survey comes following the IRFU and Ulster Rugby’s decision to revoke the contracts of the duo […]

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Aer Lingus issue warning over scam that’s catching Irish customers out

Don’t get caught out… Fraudsters have been targeting Irish people by contacting them purporting to be from Aer Lingus. The scam works by contacting people over WhatsApp, claiming that the offer was sent on behalf of Aer Lingus. People are urged to click on a link so that they can redeem their free flights. However, […]