Health

Scentsation

November 28, 2018

Roisin Maguire looks into how we can use essential oils to our advantage in our everyday lives. Read more…

Opinion

Is veganism achievable for everyone?

November 28, 2018

For some low-income families, it is simply not manageable to shell out extra cash, time or resources on sustaining a vegan lifestyle, when it seems more affordable to grab the quicker and cheaper options. Read more…

Lifestyle

Go with your gut

November 28, 2018

Gut health is linked to hormone regulation, digestion, immune response and even more importantly your overall mental health. It’s time to take it seriously. Lorna Lawless talks through the science behind it all. Read more…

Irish & Languages

Straitéis nua ag údarás craolacháin na hÉireann

November 28, 2018

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]‘fhoilsigh Údarás Craolacháin na hÉireann straitéis athbhreithnithe um Sheirbhísí Craolacháin ar an 7ú lá inár dúirt siad go bhfuil craolachán trí mheán na Gaeilge mar aidhm acu, i measc rudaí eile.

Film

Widows, an empowering heist thriller

November 28, 2018

Police brutality and government corruption provide the backdrop to the drama, but it’s fundamentally an entertaining, fast-paced mainstream movie about a team of very cool women stealing a lot of money. Read more…

Music

U2 make a powerful return to home ground

November 28, 2018

The setlist accompanied by politically charged imagery made the entire concert feel like a campaign for Bono 2027. The massive production was incredible to say the least and there is no doubt that the band are better than ever. But with Bono full of dad jokes and more humbler than ever, he was cascading, stripped down. Read more…

Television

Making a great second season

November 28, 2018

The main new figure that has been introduced in part two of the documentary is Steven Avery’s new lawyer Kathleen Zellner. She is known for proving the innocence of wrongly convicted people in the past and was not going to pass the opportunity of taking up the case and presenting Steven Avery.   Read more…

Film

The Hate U Give tackles uncomfortable topics

November 28, 2018

This film is not an easy one to watch. Scenes of riots, funerals and protests looked authentic and were gut-wrenching to see. A credit to the cast, and Audrey Wells who adapted the book into it’s screenplay, for keeping scenes honest and painfully true. Read more…

Music

Vance Joy runs down to the Olympia Theatre

November 28, 2018

Joy immediately had the crowd in awe after just one song through his meaningful lyrics perfectly placed upon an infectious beat. There is no doubt that Joy is an incredible songwriter who expresses life experiences with thoughtful lyrics without sacrificing the melody. Read more…