I recently had the pleasure of attending the Primark/Penney’s AW 15 press day at the their head offices on Parnell Street. I was going along with a friend of mine Ruby Laine who is a fashion and beauty blogger. I’d never been to a fashion press day so had no idea what to expect. Continue reading
Directed by Rupert Goold, True Story is based on the book True Story by New York Times reporter Michael Finkel (Jonah Hill). Our story starts with esteemed reporter Michael Finkel having his reputation destroyed when it comes to light he has blurred the lines of truth in a New York Times Magazine cover story about slave trading. With a damaged reputation he is effectively left in journalistic no mans land. Continue reading
If you haven’t yet been to KC Peaches Wine Cave on Nassau Street then get yourself over quick smart. Its well worth a visit and here’s why. They have great food and great wines in comfortable and intimate surrounds and its right in the centre of town. They also have Kasia, one of the friendliest most knowledgeable and welcoming hosts/managers/waitresses I’ve ever met. Continue reading
The Clontarf Half Marathon takes place in both July and November each year. It’s billed as the flattest half marathon course in the country. I can confirm its very flat ! This was actually my third time signing up for it; the other two I didn’t manage to make in the end. Saturday July 4th was finally going to be my time to shine. Continue reading
The lovable, foul-mouthed, pot smoking, beer swilling, womanising teddy bear is back in director Seth MacFarlane’s Ted 2. Mark Wahlberg of course reprises his role as John Bennett, the other half of the thunder buddies.
One of my all time favourite pubs in Dublin City centre is on South Anne Street. Kehoes was first licensed in 1803, which makes it one hell of long-standing watering hole. For me its charm is in its complete lack of modernity. You won’t find sleek counter tops, gastro this and gastro that, or a hostess with a clipboard in this bar. Continue reading
Smart Cities is all about positive sustainable difference and making the city ‘smarter’. One of the items on their agenda is tackling obesity among young people. With the Smart Cities project they aim to promote healthy choices for body and mind. Continue reading
The boys are back in town; this time BIGGER, XXL in fact. Returning to our screens for the much anticipated sequel to Magic Mike are Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Adam Rodriguez, Kevin Nash and Joe Manganiello. Its full on man candy and set three years after Magic Mike bowed out of The Tampa Kings. Continue reading