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Colm O'Regan: Timber from the neighbour's skip? Or the crooked timber of humanity?
Ask Audrey: My wife dumped me to boost her Instagram following
Ask Audrey: My boyfriend's as loyal as a tomcat — I picked him up when his wife went to the toilet
"She met another fella fast enough on the night — when Kanturk is good, it’s very good."

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Pleased dreaming woman warms hands on thermos cup outside on cold late autumn, strolling in forest. Nature therapy.
9 winter walks in Cork where you can warm up with a coffee
There's nothing quite like the feeling of warming up with a hot cuppa after a walk in the cold air during winter

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Robot and human hands pointing to each other, the idea of creating futuristic AI, intelligent systems to work instead of humans
George Boole: The Cork professor hailed as the father of computing and artificial intelligence
The astonishing rise, and untimely death, of George Boole — the 'maverick' Cork maths professor who laid the groundwork for AI

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

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Cillian Murphy and wife Yvonne McGuinness purchase iconic Kerry cinema
The couple announced the purchase of the Phoenix cinema in Dingle which they say will remain an independently owned gem in the heart of the town

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Ask Audrey: What's the story with looking like Paul Mescal?
Ask Audrey: What's the story with looking like Paul Mescal?
"Have you seen the photos of him in the new Gladiator movie? Well the old doll has, and she do be virtually rubbing his muscles in my face at this stage."

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

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I'm A Celeb: Coleen Rooney says public haven’t forgiven husband Wayne for ‘mistakes’
The 38-year-old said despite 'difficult' times in her marriage with the ex-footballer, the couple are 'happy now'

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

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What you need to know to winter-proof your home 
Keep the wolf from the door: How to weather-proof your property and take the worst of the chill off your winter palace

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Blindboy's 'Land of Slaves and Scholars' — history doesn't have to be dull
Blindboy's 'Land of Slaves and Scholars' — history doesn't have to be dull
A show about pre-Christian Ireland could have been dull and worthy, but Blindboy and team make it interesting

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

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Coffee House Lates: Here are the coffee shops opening after hours in Cork city
If you're looking for alcohol-free evening activities in the city then check out ‘Coffee House Lates’ — an initiative running as part of the Night-Time Economy Strategy for Cork city

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Culture That Made Me: James Vincent McMorrow on Ozzfest, Johnny Cash, and Second Captains 
Culture That Made Me: James Vincent McMorrow on Ozzfest, Johnny Cash, and Second Captains 
"As a teenager, I can't think of a band or artist that I was as obsessed with as I was with Deftones. I listened to a lot of heavy records but they felt sophisticated, way beyond what a lot of other metal bands were doing..."

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Ciara Kelly and Richard Hogan: 'People are messy, they hurt each other and themselves'
Ciara Kelly and Richard Hogan: 'People are messy, they hurt each other and themselves'
Dr Richard Hogan and Dr Ciara Kelly are teaming up for a new podcast called They F*ck You Up, which they say looks at the messiness of people’s lives and offers advice and tips, and some levity along the way.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Munster man crowned winner of Paul Mescal lookalike competition in Dublin
Munster man crowned winner of Paul Mescal lookalike competition in Dublin
Crowd gathers in Smithfield Square ahead of the premiere of Gladiator II

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

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Joanne McNally: 'I have nothing to tie me down — I want to crack the States'
The comedian tells all each week in her hit podcast. Her latest admission? Her plan to break America, writes Vickie Maye

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

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Stranger Things reveals episode names in final season teaser
Today is 'Stranger Things Day' — November 6 is celebrated by fans as Will Byers went missing on this day from Hawkins, Indiana in 1983, which began the first season of the mystery

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Mature couple walking on the beach at sunset or sunrise.
Long-term relationships: Navigating the ups and downs of lasting love 
Long-term relationships can be wonderful. But being with the same person for decades is not always easy. We get expert advice about the questions you need to ask to keep communications open  

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

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Exercise and mental health: Get moving to get your brain going
Exercising can help improve our cognitive abilities and our mental health

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

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Diary of a Gen Z Student: Christmas might start earlier every year — and that's a good thing
Could it be that the people telling us to cool the jets for a few weeks more are the ones who really kickstart the Christmas season?

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

The Skin Nerd: Here are seven misleading skincare myths busted
The Skin Nerd: Here are seven misleading skincare myths busted
Don’t be tricked by these beauty myths

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Where to go to pick pumpkins in Ireland in 2024
Where to go to pick pumpkins in Ireland in 2024
Pumpkin festivals, autumn events, pick-your-own-pumpkin parties — they're all right here 

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Bernard O'Shea: I am the un-coolest man in all of Ireland
Bernard O'Shea: I am the un-coolest man in all of Ireland
How did I realise I am the un-coolest man in all of Ireland? Was it a gradual revelation, or did it hit me quickly like chronic indigestion after eating six petrol station rashers while travelling to a gig? Well, it wasn't either of those things, really...

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Mother with sons on sofa enjoying home movie night.
Colman Noctor: Watching television as a family can boost emotional health 
From Highway to Heaven to Fortycoats & Co — television shows I watched in my childhood and early adulthood played a significant role in shaping the views, opinions and beliefs I still hold today

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Hikes & Trails: A two-mile cliff face walk at the Gobbins Coastal Path
S Hikes & Trails: A two-mile cliff face walk at the Gobbins Coastal Path
A spectacular cylindrical bridge, a tunnel and an elevated viewing point all give access to an edgy, unforgettable seascape and this walk should be high on a list of must-do attractions in Northern Ireland

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

TV review: Sweetpea made me feel sorry for the bullies
TV review: Sweetpea made me feel sorry for the bullies
"Sweetpea is in a nondescript English town and it’s honestly like watching Coronation Street with better sets. Worse again, they try to make it feel like a dead-pan comedy."

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Check out Patrick and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat...
Check out Patrick and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat...
And Dara Ó Briain, Dr Norah Patten, Galway hurler Joe Canning and The Coronas will be on The Late Late Show this evening too

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Traitors Ireland — the hit game of betrayal and trust is looking for Irish contestants
Traitors Ireland — the hit game of betrayal and trust is looking for Irish contestants
Could you play the deception game to win €50,000? Here's how to enter Traitors Ireland

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

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