2023 was no different to most Eurovision cycles here in Ireland; we said we’d learned from not qualifying last year, we picked a boring, generic song on a lacklustre Late Late Show special and our so-called ‘experts’ – who are completely out of touch with what the contest has become – claimed it was an incredible song that was sure …
What should I do if I think I’m being used for sex? Before I go on with any advice, I just want to make it clear that if you think you’re being used for sex then you absolutely are. No question about it. You need to accept that before you take action. Now, you have two choices here and it …
As the prospect of a Sinn Féin led government forming in the near future becomes more realistic, pressure on the party grows. If Mary Lou McDonald becomes the next Taoiseach – as polls indicate she will – she’s going to be faced with an endless number of challenges to overcome. McDonald and the other front bench TDs give the impression …
The Record Room put on another banger of a show on Friday, March 31. The popular Bray-based band, Scustin, headlined the night with multiple support acts, all drawing in a crowd of faithful followers singing throughout their sets. First up was the band Eskimo, with Luke Kelly as lead vocalist. Their set comprised of mostly upbeat rock, which had people …
On the 4th of January this year, all hell broke loose. The price of alcohol in the Republic of Ireland has increased to a minimum of 10c for a gram of alcohol, or €1 for a standard drink. Cheap booze died overnight as prices were forced upwards to closely match their premium counterparts, while the price of a slab of …
TikTok has had an incredible effect on the world of TV and film. It can introduce us to new shows and films, tell us which ones to avoid and more often than not spoil them on us. So, when The Fallout appeared all over my feed, I decided to watch it before I ended up seeing the whole movie through …
self-care /sɛlfˈkɛː/ noun the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health. Self-care looks different for everyone, but there is one common practice we can implement into our daily lives that will ensure we can go forward with a more positive sense of well-being. Self-care is often easier said than done. When we get caught up on …
It has been a long and exhausting year and a half. On a personal level, even if you’ve had the luck not to lose anyone to the virus, or contract it yourself, spending so long under a Groundhog Day of isolation would drive anyone’s mental health into the mud. Even on a grander more sociological scale, we’ve been faced with …
Imagine a life where you roll out of bed, throw on any old thing, and off you go about your day. You’re not fixated on how many calories were in your breakfast or wasting time squeezing a beauty blender under the tap to apply foundation to cover any flaws. When I reflect on my life before social media was part …
Saturday evening was an exciting one for me personally, having just watched my club, Chelsea, defeat soon-to-be Premier League Champions Manchester City in the Semi-Final of the FA Cup at Wembley. Booking our 4th FA Cup Final in the past five seasons along with a Champions League Semi-Final against Real Madrid to look forward to. It is a rather exciting …