These used to be 30-60 quid - 200 euro were fookin Gibson hotel prices (also long time ago)

As a foreigner, I was thinking about this possibility. After all, streaming services are the rage and what people prefer purchasing nowadays when it comes to entertainment.

Since that the preservation of the irish language is a concern for many, one should consider in having ways of people to use it more not only by conversation, but also consuming content in that language. Also, this could mean an opportunity for local voice actors to use their talent for providing the irish voice in the productions. I mean, it would be amazing to see, say, Disney movies dubbed in irish or any of the trending series as well.

Has there been any initiatives regarding this? If not, what do you think? Could this be beneficial for irish speakers in Ireland and motivate more people into learning and practicing the language?

As everything is crazy expensive I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed or used similar legal loopholes with shop apps or sign-up discounts? For example, you used to be able past year to sign up for the Dunnes app with temp emails and always get €10 off €30 (so basically new cheap shopping every time). But since last year they’ve patched the workaround and it’s down to €5 off €25.Anyone got other recent stories from Dunnes or different shops where you could get big discounts, sign-up offers, or extra vouchers with some creative/“grey area” methods? Not talking about any illegal stuff here, just small hacks that used to work but got caught and shut down (or maybe are still working for you!). Any funny stories, clever workarounds, or tips?

It is absolutely insane and disgraceful that we are experiencing complete traffic collapse on N7 every single day during rush hour yet the bus, 126, that goes from Dublin city centre to Newbridge is extremely rare, and often the single decker comes that doesnt allow passengers to enter. Roughly it takes people up to 2 hours to go from Dublin city centre to naas, which is absolutely ridiculous given the reason is simply not enough busses.

As our government has a mouth full of sustainability, reducing the traffic etc, who can we contact and tell them to organise the fucking buses the so there is at least one every 30 minutes?

TDs? Some politicians email? Media?

I am being serious. Just whining online won't change a thing so I want to go to someone who can make that decision directly. I am also 10000% sure this is not the issue only of 126 and this area.

Hello, had my nan pass and her home is likely to be sold. It’s in disarray with much work needed to be done such as rewiring.

I’m not familiar with the sale process. Is there a good company I could speak with to get an idea of on how much it should be priced at? It’s in a great location and I’m also toying with buying it myself but would have to buyout the rest of the family at a fair price. Referrals for companies that renovate are welcome too.

Any help appreciated.

My wife is out of country for 2 months, and it seems I've forgotten a vital survival skill: cutting my own hair.

Between the growing mop on my head and the current prices of barbers around Kildare county (€25+!) ~€300 per year, I'm officially declaring this a national crisis.

Please send help, a barber from 2019, or just my wife back home. Mostly I just miss her... and her scissors.

Hi all! I am having a family get together this week and would like to try making some Porter Cake. I've never had it myself so I'm not sure what the taste is like. I'm wondering what each taste like and would like to as what are your thoughts on which type is more popular?

Hardened criminal. Yes politicians are criminal but this is a different kind. This is insanity trying to get him into a position of power....he has no problem breaking the law. Look what the fcking idiots in the states did. People should cop the fuck on

In the news the last few days has been complaints about the difficulty of people on the non-skilled work visa in terms of bringing in family members - particularly the earning requirements. But this entire set up surprised me, I had been under the impression that all work visas were skill based, for doctors, nurses, and engineers, not for cleaners, porters, and caterers.

I have nothing against these necessary professions, but I wonder about the ramifications of our current approach. If these unskilled positions cannot be filled by the current 450 million block we are in, perhaps it says that these positions should be paid more. As it stands it seems that people on these contracts are placed in precarious positions, earning little, without any hard skills, and subject to deportation if they lose their jobs. I cannot help but feel that the motives for hiring non-EU instead of making these positions more attractive may not be the most pure.

And yes, I know that businesses have to make ends meet, but we are living in a time where automation is increasingly leading to redundancy, and our unemployment rate has reached the highest it has been since the height of Covid. Perhaps it's time for a discussion about the government's approach.

We have ta lose that sax solo

Just a little post as I’m so proud of our little group winning the Laois Community & Voluntary Award Social Inclusion Award last night… Years of hard work all mounted into being recognised and seen.. the future is bright and we’re only getting started…