Are you constantly on your phone while walking? Well be warned. The Gardaí have released new figures that show two-thirds of all thefts and robberies involve mobile phones. The stats also reveal that two in five phone thefts take place on a road, street or footpath. The Garda Síochána Analysis Service have released the figures as […]
It was the campaign that strove to have the women of Nasa recognised in full… via their very own set of Lego figurines. And now – in news that has pretty much made our day – the iconic toy company has agreed to get on board; manufacturing a set of five inspirational female engineers, mathematicians, […]
Napping in college, living the dream really. A campaign promised nap room has officially been opened at Goldsmith hall in Trinity. The room was a manifesto promise of Aoibhinn Loughlin, and since taking office as the Welfare Officer she’s been working tirelessly to get the respite room up and running. Filled with comfy couches, it’s […]
Ok, this makes us feel a whole lot better. As we reported last week, Beyoncé pulled out of headlining the California festival, much to the dismay of her fans. The expectant Mother was told by doctors that she had to pull back from some of her commitments. And of course, the pressure mounted on Coachella […]
Ice Cube wants to see Kanye West take power. The rap star told the Press Association he’s not into politics but if it comes down to it, it’s Kanye all the way. Kanye has spoken of his desire to run for the US presidency, telling the MTV VMA’s in 2015: “I’ve decided in 2020 to run for […]
The Taoiseach will make a statement in the Dáil this evening. At 6:45pm Enda Kenny will recognise the unique ethnic identity of Irish Travellers for the first time. A report, brought to cabinet last week by the Minister of State with Responsibility for Equality David Stanton, outlined that the recognition of Traveller rights would neither confer […]
It once was the autograph, now it’s the selfie, that’s just how it is. Well, if you bump into Emma Watson on the street, it’s probably best NOT to hound her for a picture. The 26-year-old Beauty and the Beast (eeeeeeeep) star is on the March cover of Vanity Fair where she explains her opposition to the dreaded trend; “For me, it’s […]
The newest location for the coffee conglomerate is causing controversy. Today Starbucks announced its newest roastery location; Piazza Cordusio in Milan. Following the Roastery opening in late 2018, Italian licensee and business partner Percassi will open a small number of Starbucks stores throughout the city. And so it begins. Some of the locals are less […]
That honeymoon cinema trip had a big impact. We all know she had the BEST time in Ireland back in 2014, when she and Kanye (randomly) headed to the Odeon in Portlaoise to catch Maleficent. Well, it seems she’s so enamored by our Emerald Isle that she’s added an Irish update to her app. The […]
All the feels. We like where Disney is heading these days, Princesses no longer need to be saved by their ‘one true love’ (thank you Frozen) and now they’ve marked an historic moment by showing a same-sex kiss for the first time. In the animated series Star vs the Forces of Evil, close friends Star […]
Nandos’ new hot sauce has us salivating. A little heat doesn’t scare us Her ladies, but this new hot sauce at Nando’s could definitely give us a run for our money. The chicken-heavy eatery is labelling the product ‘full bodied and intense’, but don’t be fooled by the welcoming packaging. It’s called Vusa, which means excitement […]
These are definitely of a certain vintage. The ‘Now That’s What I Call Music’ series has been running for 34 years now, WHAT! And, we can all admit, we have a guilty pleasure CD or cassette lying around somewhere, don’t lie. A bit of nostalgia might be exactly what you need, the 26th of March is Mother’s Day […]