Funnyman Chris O’Dowd is to make his Broadway debut with James Franco. The pair will be starring in a new stage version of John Steinbeck’s famous novella “Of Mice and Men.” O’Dowd will play Lennie, a man with learning difficulties, alongside James Franco who’s also making his Broadway debut. Franco will be playing Lennie’s friend George Milton. […]

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This cover of Bastille’s “Pompeii” is really something else. The PS22 Chorus are famous for their beautiful performances of popular songs, but this cover really gave us the chills. The talented choir have performed for Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, and have covered songs from Katy Perry to Bob Dylan. See their full selection of covers here.

13 years ago

Have you ever thought about making the change and shopping organic but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry – We’re looking at some of the best products that you can buy to get you on the road to shopping organic! But what exactly is organic? And why choose it over other products? This Organic […]

13 years ago

Sir Ben Kingsley has revealed that he’ll be returning to the Marvel franchise but the star, who played The Mandarin in Iron Man 3, is keeping all the details under wraps. “It’s a secret Marvel project. I’m not allowed to say any more, you’re going to have to wait and see,” he said to the Belfast Telegraph. Kingsley […]

13 years ago

The Daily Star has come under fire after they published a controversial headline which seemed to suggest that Madeleine McCann had been found in Ireland. This week, a seven-year-old girl was taken from her home and put into HSE care, following a Garda operation. The girl had blonde hair and blue eyes and was removed […]

13 years ago

Undoubtedly one of the main highlights of the new Hobbit movie will be the introduction of Benedict Cumberbatch as the evil dragon Smaug. These interesting behind-the scenes images of Cumberbatch were posted on Flickr by user Tolkienerd. The stills were taken from a “making-of” featurette that was included in the ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ extended […]

13 years ago

We had a wonderful competition here on Her.ie with Dulux, where we were offering three lucky people the opportunity to repaint their homes! The winners have been chosen and their homes revamped – scroll through the gallery and take a look. Check out www.dulux.ie for more hints, tips and How to Videos to get the perfect Design […]

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More than two million cups of coffee are consumed across the world every five minutes with approximately 1 .6 billion cups of coffee drunk a day. “The Complete History of Coffee Making” takes a closer look at the journey the coffee bean makes to make it into your cup, and the various ways at making […]

13 years ago

Improv Everywhere are back with another great instalment of their fantastic improv videos. This time the talented group are recreating the slow-motion battle scene with references to “The Matrix Reloaded.” The crew send Neo off to Macy’s to buy himself a “man dress”, when he’s jumped on by Agent Smith clones. “It’s the Matrix sequel you’ve […]

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Meet Tottie, the pug that’s in the running to win a whopping cash prize of $25,000 for her stylish Halloween costume. Tottie’s owner McKenna dressed her dog up as Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” in what can only be described as a costume that’s definitely keeping with current affairs. The image of Tottie, has gathered 727 votes so […]

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Ok, so it’s not an official musical or anything but it’s still cool. AVbyte has come up with yet another great musical but this time it’s of one of the best games ever released: Assassin’s Creed. The musical follows Desmond Miles/ Altaïr/Ezio/Connor as he free runs around the places, belting his lungs out. With a […]

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Aldi are known for their great selection of food produce, but did you know that they stock some award-winning products too?  To celebrate hitting 100,000 likes on Aldi’s Facebook page, Aldi are running a great competition, where you could win one year’s free shopping. All you have to do is post a picture of an image of video to […]

13 years ago

Fans of The Walking Dead will appreciate this. A Decade of Dead is a short documentary celebrating the history behind the iconic comic books by Robert Kirkman. The documentary is 22-minutes long and touches on both the history of the comics and the tie-in TV series. The first comic came out in 2003. Here’s to another ten years!

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BBC reporter Spencer Kelly of Click, is taking a look at a Japanese restaurant with a difference! On a break from Ceatec technology fair in Tokyo, Kelly visited a restaurant where there wasn’t a waiter in sight. The technology in the building ensures food can be cooked to order and delivered to the customer by conveyor […]

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Senator David Norris has shaved off all his hair in aid of charity on live radio this morning. Norris shaved his hair in aid of cancer research on the Ray D’Arcy Show on Today Fm, parting ways with his signature beard for the first time in 40 years. The senator was diagnosed with cancer four months ago. The […]

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Pumpkins are not just for lanterns you know! The team at The Ellen Degeneres Show asked the viewers to send in pictures of their babies sitting in DIY pumpkin costumes and they’re very adorable. Here are some of our favourites: Sent in by Melissa Nadeau   Sent in by Tory Rosselot   Sent in by Mindi Shapiro   Sent […]

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Doctor Who fans rejoice, for the time is getting near! The BBC has released a trailer for their Doctor Who special celebrating the 50 years of the brilliant sci-fi show. “Celebrating half a century of time travel, adventures and the universe’s greatest hero!” they write. “Travelling through time fans will be taken on a journey from the […]

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A new study has found that Irish adults speed eat during their meals. The Irish research, conducted by Rennie, found that women were more likely to “speed feed” than men, despite the fact that they’re more likely to be aware of the negative effects of eating at a fast pace. According to the study, 81% of […]

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This hair tutorial is for the truly creative. Lord of the Rings fan Marcella Clinard, has fashioned an incredibly attractive Gimli beard for herself, made entirely out of her own locks and she’s sharing the tutorial! “I’m a female middle-school English teacher” she said. “For Teen Read Week last week, I braided my long hair into an […]

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Fan of bourbon and whiskey, but aren’t too sure about the differences between them both? Well this handy infographic will sort you out. Designed by Maker’s Mark, the infographic describes everything from the flavour guide to labelling laws. You’ll be a whizz in no time! Have a look: Infographic via Maker’s Mark

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Looking for an incredible prize that the whole family can enjoy? Well look no further. Aldi Ireland has a great competition up for grabs, where you could win one year’s free shopping and all you have to do is post a picture of an image of video to the Aldi Facebook Page. Submit a picture or video […]

13 years ago

Ever wondered what really happens back west? In this debut song, duo Shelly Baby and Ginger Candy rap about their hometown Casla in Galway. With a solid backing beat, the rap highlights what the two “gangsters” get up to in daily life and what’s really going on in Conamara. Who knew?! As tunes go, “Straight […]

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Irish parents are being urged to make practical changes to their lifestyle habits in order to help combat Ireland’s high levels of childhood obesity. Safefood are asking families to look at the portion sizes, drinks and screen time that they’re taking in each day and are looking at ways to reduce the risk of overweight […]

13 years ago

This is probably one of the most random ads on Craigslist we’ve seen in a long time. One Brooklyn resident decided that it was finally time to part ways with their human-size hamster wheel. In a dramatic fashion, the seller posted a free-ad in cap locks onto the popular sales site (for emphasis we’re guessing!) […]

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Artist Isaiah K Stephens has designed a very fun selection of Disney princesses as popular pop culture characters. “I draw Fanart, Originals and OC’s!” writes Isaiah. “Basically anything I feel like drawing.” From Aurora to Mulan, here are some of our favourites from the Halloween collection. 1) Belle as Hermione Granger 2) Ariel as Black Widow 3) […]

13 years ago

We don’t think we’ve ever seen a brass cover quite like this – Vigilante Brass ensemble have covered rock band Muse’s hit Knights of Cydonia, and it’s very, very good. The brass band has really got the epicness of the tune down, and you can really feel the strength behind the instruments. Best listened to at full-volume we […]

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Talk about a perfect tribute to the King of Pop! The Ohio State University Marching Band performed an amazing halftime show in tribute to Michael Jackson at an Iowa game. In perfect sync, the band performed some of the late popstar’s greatest hits as well as showcasing some of his signature moves. The moonwalk is […]

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We need food to survive, to nourish us and to keep us fit as a fiddle. But where exactly do foods and drinks get their names? There are countless dishes out there that have a title attached to them, but did you know that many of them were named after people? This week we’re bringing […]

13 years ago

If you’re looking to entertain this Halloween, why not check out this great recipe for Spooky Spotty Cupcakes from Dr Oetker? A treat for all of the family, this recipe is not only simple to follow but you’ll have some real goodies to showcase when you’re done – yum! Recipe: Makes 12 Ingredients: 12 Dr.Oetker […]

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If you’ve got a LOT of pocket change to spare then this wine may be for you. At Le Clos shop in Dubai, you can buy what’s been described as the most expensive wine in the world. Costing a cool $195,000, this exclusive wine is only available at Dubai International Airport. There are only three bottles available […]

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The state of Irish roads is always a topic of discussion here in Ireland but looks like someone took it a step further to voice their disgust. Photographed at Bilboa in Carlow by Michael Brennan, it seems that one of the locals isn’t a fan of the “repairs”. @JOEdotie someone isn’t too happy with the […]

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Like father, like daughter. Redditor EWW3 has been having a great time taking photos of his newborn baby girl but instead of the traditional snaps he’s gone for the more modern approach – that’s right – selfies galore! “She’s 3 weeks old, and we’re having a blast!” wrote the proud dad. “We just watched the […]

13 years ago

Graham Dwyer, 41, of Kerrymount Close in Foxrock in Dublin has been charged with the murder of Elaine O’Hara. Dwyer was charged in Dún Laoghaire District Court this morning. He had been questioned overnight at Blackrock Garda station in connection with O’Hara’s disappearance, before being charged with her murder shortly after 7am. The father of two […]

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Talented, French artist Citron Vert, has illustrated a stunning collection of gorgeous minimalist posters for Disney movies. From Aladdin to Beauty and the Beast, here are some of our favourites: 1) Cinderella 2) Beauty and the Beast 3) Aladdin 4) Mary Poppins 5) Fantasia 6) The Lion King 7) The Aristocats […]

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The latest trailer for Wes Anderson’s new adventure, The Grand Budapest Hotel, is finally here! The movie tells the tale of Gustave H, a concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and of Zero Moustafa, the bellboy who becomes Gustave’s friend. The film has an all-star cast of Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Edward […]

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The government shutdown in the US has caused debate and discussion amongst many adults but what about the opinions of children? Jimmy Kimmel has brought together four kids to chat to them about the shutdown and what they think about the whole situation – their answers may surprise you! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bRztij26Tfc

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Sometimes the obvious needs to be said! The team behind HonestSlogans.com have come up with to-the-point catchphrases for various companies, and we have to say – they’re pretty accurate. Here are our favourites: 1) Nature Valley bars 2) YouTube 3) LEGO 4) Apple 5) Google 6) Ben & Jerry’s 7) […]

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For 25 years, Saroo Brierley didn’t know where he came from. At the age of five, after falling asleep on a train, Saroo became lost in India, separated from his family and very much alone. He survived on the streets of Kolkata, before he was adopted from an orphanage by an Australian couple. Despite his […]

13 years ago

Give Back Films have uploaded a lovely video of them giving back and supporting to the community. In this video, a man called Kyle wanders the streets of Salt Lake City searching for homeless people to give $100 to in the area. “Had a great time giving $100 to some of the nicest people we’ve ever met”, writes […]

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It just takes one tweet to go the distance. In this fascinating series of images, Chief Media Scientist of Twitter, Deb Roy, showcases how one single tweet can have an incredible knock-on effect across the Internet. “Deb Roy @dkroy shows what happens in the life of an #xfactor Tweet in 3 stages” writes Twitter Ads UK. First one person sends […]

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A 41-year-old man has been arrested in suspicion of the murder of Elaine O’Hara. The childcare worker’s body was found in the Dublin Mountains last month by a walker who spotted the human remains. O’Hara, 36, had been missing for over a year after she disappeared from her home in Killiney. After the discovery of her […]

13 years ago

To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of DC hero Superman, the comic book giant has produced a special animated short showcasing the superhero over the years. The two-minute short highlights Superman’s first appearance on the cover of Action Comics #1 to Henry Cavill’s portrayal in this year’s Man of Steel. If you’re a hardcore DC fan, you might want […]

13 years ago

For the past five years, blogger and cook Samantha Lee has been creating delicious and colourful meals for her two young daughters. “I started making food art in December 2008. When I was heavily pregnant with my second daughter” writes Samantha on her blog. “It was to encourage my elder daughter to eat independently after the arrival […]

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This is a fascinating TV channel – DOGTV is a special service that’s simply aimed at dogs. The channel itself provides television for pooches with dog-friendly shows that are said to be scientifically developed to provide the right company for the pets when they’re left alone at home. “Through years of research with some of the world’s […]

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This is very, very cute!

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Because normal wine is far too mainstream.

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This is AMAZING!

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Now if only they made this into a full feature film…

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If you’re a fan of Disney, you’ll love these images!

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