Friday night’s alright For quizzing (with Tablefish!)

The proud tradition of a pub quiz is something we took for granted in the pre-Covid times. All those hours watching The Chase paid off, as you sneak out a one-point victory over a team called Quiz Team Aguilera. The one little victory meant a lot; it was vind...

Space Force review: Netflix comedy fails to reach orbit

You can’t go three minutes on the internet without seeing someone reference the Office US. So, when news came through that show creator Greg Daniels, and Steve Carrell were reuniting for a new workplace sitcom, it seemed like a slam dunk. Based on the r...

The best films from 2019 you might have missed

2019 was a bumper year for films, with the likes of Parasite, The Irishman, Knives Out and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, but of course some films slipped through the cracks. Here’s a list of the best films from the last year of normality you might have misse...

Cancellation of Coláistí Samhraidh due to COVID19 pandemic

Usually at this time of the year the Gaeltacht regions would be preparing for an influx of visitors. This year the buses will lie idle and the many rooms prepped to welcome students will stay empty. The pubs are shut and local businesses prepare to take a hit...

Did I ask for your opinion? – Social media

Dear Eli, I think I’ve alienated all my friends and family by posting nothing but “30-day challenges” and “like this tweet for…”, what should I do? – Daniel Hi Daniel, Well you’ve gotten yourself into quite the predicament, haven’t you? Do you continue ...

Six ways to overcome emotional intimacy issues

It’s important to have emotional intimacy in a healthy relationship. It brings couples together, promotes romantic friendships and builds trust between partners. It can be scary letting someone into your life, though, because being vulnerable means they can b...

Did I ask for your opinion? – Routines

Dear Eli, I’ve finished Animal Crossing. Now what? – Ronan Hi Ronan, First of: Congratulations, I hope those 50-ish hours of gameplay served as a helpful and entertaining distraction to the bleak landscape we find ourselves in today’s world. What was yo...