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Niamh Maher

Niamh Maher

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COMMENT: Why do politicians refuse to give Irish teenagers a REAL voice?
Life

COMMENT: Why do politicians refuse to give Irish teenagers a REAL voice?

How would you feel if you were informed, passionate, opinionated… but still had no right to vote? That’s the case for thousands of 16- and 17-year-olds across Ireland. And this week an electoral bill was debated in the Seanad on whether the legal age of voting in Ireland should be lowered by two years to 16. […]

These avocado roses look TOO good to eat, and they’re really simple to make
Food

These avocado roses look TOO good to eat, and they’re really simple to make

Let’s all get a little bit fancy. We’re all obsessed with avocado’s, it’s the superfood that keeps on giving. They make any Instagram post look extra good and they’re good for you! What more do you want? Well, people have found a way to make them look even more delectable, they’re fashioning them into little […]

Dutch town takes extreme measures to protect pedestrians
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Dutch town takes extreme measures to protect pedestrians

An ingenious idea but a poor reflection on human nature. Let’s be honest… we all do it! When we’re walking along our heads are usually stuck in our phones, it’s sometimes the only chance we have to respond to emails and those pesky ignored texts. Unfortunately, not only do we run the risk of bumping […]

Europe’s FIRST sensory room for passengers with autism has been opened at Shannon Airport
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Europe’s FIRST sensory room for passengers with autism has been opened at Shannon Airport

They’re leading the way. Shannon Airport has officially launched Europe’s very first airport sensory room catered specifically for passengers with autism. The room, which is located just next to the departure lounge, aims to create a relaxing environment for those who suffer from neurodevelopmental challenges, including autism. Speaking to the Limerick Leader, airport operations director, Niall Maloney, […]

Egypt is the newest ski destination and we’re booking flights IMMEDIATELY
Family

Egypt is the newest ski destination and we’re booking flights IMMEDIATELY

Forget the Pyramids, we’re going for the slopes. When you think of ski destinations your mind automatically travels to the French Alps, Aspen or Switzerland. Egypt doesn’t tend to feature… until now that is. Unlike many of the famed resorts across the globe, Egypt’s newly opened INDOOR slopes boast something a little different, the ability […]

peaky blinders
Entertainment

These two Love/Hate actors are joining the cast of Peaky Blinders

They starred together in the RTÉ drama. Aidan Gillen and Charlie Murphy have joined fellow Irish actor Cillian Murphy on the hit TV show Peaky Blinders. They’ve been cast in unknown roles for the upcoming fourth season of the BBC Two crime drama. The news comes just days after Hollywood actor Adrian Brody was confirmed […]

‘Hand salad’ is the next big thing and we can’t cope with the notions
Food

‘Hand salad’ is the next big thing and we can’t cope with the notions

The absolute NOTIONS. There’s a new salad recipe that’s causing some disquiet in the salad community, and it’s usually a pretty peaceful community.  Bon Appétit recently posted about this ingenious new way to eat your leaves, and it’s incredibly hands on, It’s called a “hand salad” but let’s not focus on that https://t.co/fRTxgR79cY pic.twitter.com/XWY0mbAqF4 — […]

Well that’s awkward… RTÉ weather woman misplaces Galway on the map
News

Well that’s awkward… RTÉ weather woman misplaces Galway on the map

We’re not throwing shade… it’s very warm we’re all a bit fuzzy headed today. The last few days have been an absolute DREAM weatherwise, which of course makes everyone happy and a lot more inclined to flick on the oul telly box and check the weather. We all want to know how long the dream […]