New members will pay a bit more for Netflix
Popular media streaming company Netflix have announced a price increase for new members who sign up to their standard two screen plan. The plan, which is one of three offered by Netflix, will cost €1 …
August 2015
How to report animal cruelty cases in Ireland
After the outrage that followed the news of a Jack Russell Terrier dog named Marvin being cruelly killed in the Mayfield area of Cork City, Gardai and animal welfare groups called for witenesses or people that could …
Madeline Stuart: Australian model with down syndrome to walk New York Fashion Week
18-year-old Australian model, Madeline Stuart has announced on social media that she will be taking part in New York Fashion Week next month. Madeline, who is from Brisbane, will be the second person with down …
Bangkok: At least 18 dead after bomb explodes in a shrine
At least 18 people have been killed following a bomb explosion in a shrine in central Bangkok, the Thai capital. At least 117 people have been wounded, many losing limbs. The blast happened at 7pm (1pm …
‘Route 29 Batman’ known for visiting sick children dies in roadside accident
Lenny B. Robinson, the 51-year-old American man known as the “Route 29 Batman,” has died. Robinson was known for driving a black Lamborghini, in full costume as Batman, to visit children’s …
Dublin voted world’s second most friendly city
Dublin has been voted the second friendliest city in the world. According to US travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler only the people of Sydney are friendlier ranking in first. Dublin was described as “the ‘new’ …
Number 1 again: Irish accent tops recent poll as the sexiest within the British and Irish isles
Irish men may have been cheering last week after being voted the sexiest men on the planet, and now the nation can once again cheer as the Irish accent has been voted the sexiest within …
Department of Social Welfare to search social media websites for benefit cheats
The Department of Social Welfare have said that they currently have a group of officials searching social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter looking for benefit cheats. The new move comes as the Department …
Irish Rail say industrial action is being “very seriously” considered
Unions at Irish Rail say that industrial action is being “very seriously” considered due to concerns from train drivers relating to their pay and working conditions. The National Bus and Rail Union and SIPTU have …
Success: Thousands of students rejoice in receiving their college offers today
Thousands of third level applicants have found out whether they’ve been offered places in the institutions of their choice. The Central Applications Office have issued over 60,000 level 6, 7 and 8 course offers this morning in …
