Hundreds of workers at the Cadbury factory in Coolock began an indefinite strike this morning in a dispute over the outsourcing of jobs. The company plans to outsource 17 positions, a move which was instantly rejected by Unite and SIPTU. Both unions are now striking until the company changes their mind. The unions represent around 350 of the 900 employees at the Coolock plant. However […]

10 years ago

As anyone who has already left the house this morning can confirm, it’s pretty fucking rank out there. Storm Jake has arrived with quite the bang, and it looks like he won’t be letting up at any stage today. There will be wind, snow, hail, rain and just about everything nasty the Irish weather system […]

10 years ago

A casual assembly of rock legends took place last night as Bono, The Edge, and REM’s Michael Stipe hung out together right here in Dublin. Appearing alongside David Howell Evans AKA The Edge, Stipe captioned the pic saying that he was learning about The Angiogenesis Foundation with the Irish rockers, an organisation dedicated to conquering a myriad of diseases; […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Guinness Sausages (or a nice chunky alternative) Potatoes Baby carrots Red onion Rosemary Thyme Eggs Rocket We all love a good brunch, but rather than heading out and spending a fortune this week, I thought I’d come up with a recipe that would be super easy to cook in the comfort of your own […]

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Just as Channel 4 hits Come Dine With Me and First Dates, Gogglebox has found its Irish incarnation. Well, in parody-form at least. Created by Nikita AKA Dublin Hun (but really known as Aoife Dooley) and Chanto (Enya Martin), Gogglepox follows the familiar format of friends sitting on the couch watching TV and providing commentary – with a Dublin twist. As […]

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We know, we know; some of you have already read this headline and thought: ‘Do they really need to tell us that?’ But following the huge raft of newly registered voters during last year’s referendum, tomorrow will be the first time several people vote in a General Election – and while it really is a straightforward […]

10 years ago

Lunchtime in Dublin can feel more like the Hunger Games (geddit?) than the tranquil hour away from screens that you really need. So we’ve taken it upon ourselves to make the executive decision for you – you’re going to Oxmantown just off Capel Street today. Along with their incredible sandwiches, they also offer a few options that your wallet will thank […]

10 years ago

Well this is good news for hungry Dubliners. Taco Taco – the former pop-up that’s since taken permanent residency on Dame Court – will be opening for lunch from today onwards. They tweeted the menu earlier on, and while it’s not the cheapest lunch you’re going to get in Dublin city, it’s certainly one to […]

10 years ago

With the Academy Awards taking place on February 28, film buffs’ excitement levels are steadily rising. If you’re jonsing for an Oscars fix ahead of the big night (where we hope to see Leo DiCaprio delivering an acceptance speech calling out the internet trolls that really fecked him over), Facts. has got just the thing for you. Watch the video […]

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You know that craving you get when sitting at your desk – the one that nothing healthy will satisfy? Well a new study has discovered the times that we’re most likely to buckle under those urges…  11.01am, 3.14pm and 9.31pm are now known as ‘snack o’ clock’ according to a study carried out by Forza Supplements. Up […]

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Lent is hard. Going cold turkey is harder. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Ireland is only after coming around to the idea that health food doesn’t have to be limp and tasteless to be good for you. The nutritional revolution is in full swing, with help from the several wholesome restaurants and cafés dotted […]

10 years ago

With the General Election fast approaching, we feel that there are still some issues of national importance that need to be addressed. We have taken it upon ourselves to give the following 12 election issues a platform on which to stand.  1. The Intoxicating Hollandaise Act 2017 The fundamental law stating that brunch, and consequently brunch menus, […]

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