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Niamh Maher

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Meet MiRo… a robotic dog who could be the perfect pet
Tech

Meet MiRo… a robotic dog who could be the perfect pet

It’s hoped the engaging dog-bot will be a tool for senior citizens. We all know that dogs are the best, unfortunately, our furry friends are also tough to care for and need a huge amount of commitment and care. Enter MiRo the robotic dog that is being likened to our favourite therapy animal Paro… you […]

giraffes
News

Giraffes are dying off and conservationists want to act NOW

Noooooooooooooo. The earth’s tallest land animal is in danger of extinction. 5 wildlife protection groups have petitioned the US Fish and Wildlife service to list giraffes as an endangered animal. Africa’s giraffe population has plunged almost 40% in the past 30 years and now stands at just over 97,000 individuals. Giraffes are facing increasing threat […]

This music video perfectly parodies workplace inequality
Entertainment

This music video perfectly parodies workplace inequality

“How much boob is too much boob?”. It’s a valid question and we’ve all asked it. Well… have no fear ladies, there’s a new music video that perfectly sums up those awkward ‘lady’ feelings we get when we’re trying to be bad a** boss women. Rachel Bloom, writer and star of hit TV show My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, is […]

Two police officers have been killed in Paris shooting
News

Two police officers have been killed in Paris shooting

The incident happened this evening. UPDATE: Two police officers have been killed in a shooting in Paris. According to Sky, the officers were attacked on the Champs-Elysee and the person who fired on them has also been killed. A witness speaking to Reuters said a man got out of a car and began shooting “with a Kalashnikov.” Authorities […]

This new way of wearing shoes has us completely stumped
Style

This new way of wearing shoes has us completely stumped

Lads… we can’t with this. The hottest new trend in footwear is not putting your foot all the way into the shoe… What the f**k? We love fashion, but let’s be honest… sometimes it acts like a drunk person and it needs to go home, or take a breath, or have a little seat.  Like […]

Leave the pom poms at home… cheerleading is serious business in Ireland
Sport

Leave the pom poms at home… cheerleading is serious business in Ireland

These kids are not standing on the sidelines cheering on male sports teams they’re serious athletes competing at an elite level. Cheerleading has a slightly confusing reputation. We’re programmed from a young age to think that they stand around, jump up and down and cheer on the boys. This could not be further from the […]

Zara pulls “Pepe The Frog” skirt after online backlash
Beauty

Zara pulls “Pepe The Frog” skirt after online backlash

These green frogs are causing a stir. Zara has found itself in the midst of an online backlash today over a denim skirt with cartoon frogs. The frogs, one a light green colour and the other a dark green, have been likened to ‘Pepe the frog’ a meme doing the rounds with ties to white […]

10 things you’ll ONLY understand if you’re 5’3′ and under
Life

10 things you’ll ONLY understand if you’re 5’3′ and under

It’s a great big world out there. Being petite is lovely..like everything though it has its ups and downs. When you’re a short chick in the big bad world it’s nice to feel a sense of solidarity so we’ve compiled a list of things you’ll ONLY understand if you’re 5’3′ and under. Being asked for […]

O-Town are BACK with new music and we’re kind of pumped
Music

O-Town are BACK with new music and we’re kind of pumped

Do you remember them? As young teenagers we all wanted the same thing… to be a mix of Destiny’s Child with just a little touch of Madonna’s wild style and Janet Jackson’s smile, throw in a body like Jennifers’ and there you had it, we WERE the stars of O-Town’s liquid dreams. Okay… that was […]

5 quick and easy ways to clean up your diet TODAY
Health

5 quick and easy ways to clean up your diet TODAY

Okay… nobody panic, we’re all feeling a little sluggish post-Easter. The good news is we’ve compiled a list of quick and easy things you can do TODAY which will help you detoxify your soul (we’re aware of the drama but it’s the Tuesday after the Bank Holiday… and we’re DRAMATIC). ALL THE UISCE – We […]

Bangkok is cracking down on street food and people are p****d
Food

Bangkok is cracking down on street food and people are p****d

It’s arguably one of the world’s most famous cities for street food, but that could be about to change. People have taken to Twitter to bemoan recent reports that all road side food vendors in Bangkok will be banned by the end of this year. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is planning the crackdown to maintain […]