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Ellen Tannam

Ellen Tannam

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Ellen Tannam is uncomfortable writing bios for things but here we are. She is a Dublin girlo whose pastimes includes petting every dog she sees, eating chicken nuggets and trying to guess who celebrity blind items are about. Her favourite emoji is the upside-down smiley face. She likes to write about popular culture, LGBTQ issues, feminism, technology, music and baby animals. Likes include chocolate and cacti. Dislikes - people who are rude to retail staff, cheese, and people telling her McDonald's is bad for her. She knows.

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This Irish Woman’s Initiative To ‘Adopt A Granny’ Is Just Lovely
Life

This Irish Woman’s Initiative To ‘Adopt A Granny’ Is Just Lovely

Caroline English is a new mum to son Tommy and only child who recently lost both of her parents within a very short period of time. Both her parents were in the care of Ryevale Nursing Home in Co. Kildare as they both needed full-time assistance. She noticed while visiting the nursing home that there […]

Good News For Stone Roses Fans – They’re Recording New Material
Music

Good News For Stone Roses Fans – They’re Recording New Material

Fans of legendary Manchester band The Stone Roses will be delighted to hear the recently reunited band have been recording new material. Frontman Ian Brown revealed the news to NME when he was spotted outside music producer Paul Epworth’s recording studio in North London today. The band had said they were looking at recording again […]

If You Have An Older iPad, You Might Want To Steer Clear Of The Latest iOS Update
Business

If You Have An Older iPad, You Might Want To Steer Clear Of The Latest iOS Update

Apple’s latest software update has attracted praise with the addition of the Night Shift mode and other features, but others have been left disappointed. Users of older iPads, particularly the iPad 2 have been reporting glitches after updating to iOS 9.3. According to Tech Radar, after installing the new update some users are receiving authentication […]

The Easter Sunday And Monday Luas Strikes Are Going Ahead
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The Easter Sunday And Monday Luas Strikes Are Going Ahead

The Luas strikes planned for Easter Sunday and Monday are set to go ahead after pay proposals were resoundingly rejected by drivers. If you’re planning on visiting the city centre for the Commemorations, looks like the bus will be your only man. Luas strikes to go ahead on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday after employees […]

This Man Who Was Asked To Leave An LA Restaurant Had A Pretty Shnakey Reaction
Life

This Man Who Was Asked To Leave An LA Restaurant Had A Pretty Shnakey Reaction

This probably wouldn’t happen in your local family restaurant. A 46-year-old man was asked to leave an LA restaurant because he had brought a small snake with him into the establishment, Iroha Sushi in the Studio City area of LA. According to the LA Times. Motohashi had settled a $200 dinner bill before showing the […]

The Meanings Of Our Favourite Emojis Are ALL WRONG
Business

The Meanings Of Our Favourite Emojis Are ALL WRONG

Emojis are a beautiful and fascinating thing. The way use them is evolving all the time, and we often put our own meanings onto them, which are wildly different to the official meanings designated. Here are just a few emojis that we have all been totally misinterpreting. The Crying Laughing Emoji/Real Name: Face With Tears […]

The Weeknd Has Pulled Out Of All Upcoming Tour Dates With Rihanna
Music

The Weeknd Has Pulled Out Of All Upcoming Tour Dates With Rihanna

Bad news for those who had hoped to see the Weeknd supporting Riri during her Anti tour date in Dublin this June. A rep for Rihanna confirmed the news to NME, saying the Canadian singer had to pull out of supporting the star on her two month European tour. The full statement reads: “Due to some […]