It's not Christmas at our place till the RTE Guide runs its special edition. Every year the good…read morefolk at the Guide deliver the Christmas compendium to the flicks and specials coming to Irish TV over that laziest of winter weeks. While lying prone on the couch, chugging hot chocolate and cramming ourselves with cheese plates, chocolates and mince pies we have just enough strength to flip through the guide to see what's on... and it never disappoints. Oh, there's interviews and year-end updates too, but I'm reading for the time tables and hoping to see Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at least three more times!

The RTE Guide is like a national institution really. I remember when I was growing up we would get…read moreit every Thursday and then fight over who got to look at it first. Obviously we didn't have a whole lot going on in our lives! My parents still get it and I had a read of it the other day when I was at home. It's great for checking out what's on TV and it's also pretty jam packed with news, features, recipes and gossip. All in all, a pretty good buy.

This is Ireland's 2nd national radio station - almost like the cooler little brother of RTE radio…read moreone. With dj's such as Ruth Scott, Dave Fanning and Will Leahy, it's not only popular with Dublin folk, but it has a huge following all over the country. It has huge listenership - usually capturing 17% of the nation's audience and its home to the longest running radio show in the country - The Gerry Ryan Show. Tune in on 90-92fm to check it out!

2FM hosts popular (not too mentally challenging) phone-in chat shows, chart shows and general music…read morenews and goss shows. It's easy listening and you'll often be treated to the delightful voice of Gerry Ryan while sitting in the hair-dressers or a taxi. Expect to hear mainstream pop, rock and some classic tracks. DJ Dave Fanning is another favourite. He's been on the go for years now, loved by many, disliked by some. He speaks at a phenomenal rate and if you question his taste, I reckon you can't question his passion for music. 2FM also give decent coverage of big gigs and festivals taking place around the country if you can't quite make it yourself.

I am pretty much obsessed with Totally Dublin, a free monthly newspaper that is chock full of great…read morestuff. The publication is aimed at a hip crowd that goes on often and always wants to know what events are around the corner. It's been around for 5 years, and I hope it lives to see many more milestones in years to come. The listings are broken up into categories like live gigs, theatre, weekly clubbing and one-off clubbing, so you'll have no trouble finding something cool to do each month. They also have venue, club night and restaurant reviews that are humorous and informative. While Totally Dublin is essential for finding out what's going on around the city, it's also a great read otherwise, with lots of well-written content, articles, band/artist interviews and more. The staff is probably young and doesn't take themselves too seriously, and this is reflected in the style and content, which is funny and interesting. It's the kind of cultural newspaper that I actually read cover to cover and sometimes even keep (it's that good!). It's distributed at businesses around the city and if you spot on, do not hesitate to pick it up!

Every cultural city needs a magazine like Totally Dublin. A free, independent paper, written and…read moredesigned by a team of in-the-know Dubliners who bust their asses just so we can pick it up at the local shop and have something fun to read while waiting for our pizza or drinking our coffee. Each issue features interesting interviews, event picks, reviews and travel pieces, music/culture/art-related stuff and plentiful samplings of local flavour and is therefore useful for locals and a fine introduction to Dublin for visitors. Their listings section comes in handy when in the pub with friends who want to check out a gig but don't know where to go and their website is a great addition to the printed publication with its easy-to-use listings calender. If you join their facebook group you'll get the newest issue in the mail, even before it hits the streets, so you'll never have to miss out on any Dublin event. Whether the issues covered fit your areas of interest or not, the staff deserves a big pat on the back for delivering a cool-looking issue every single month. Hope they'll manage to keep up the good work for years to come!.

Fun spot and a connection point for the Dublin tech crowd…read more Had a conference event at Google Ireland and The Foundry. Thoroughly enjoyed the architecture, people, and setting. The Docklands are amazing and something the community can be proud of with its history and success as a startup incubator for some awesome companies. As much as anything, the location and event were defined by superb people keen on collaboration and making communities thrive through technology and connection. It's an energizing setting. The Google Store there-- while pricey-- has some cool stuff you can pick up for your collection of clothing, journals, stickers, backpacks, toys, and the like.

Google visit in Ireland why not? Ok ok so I do have the connect when it comes to Google but I just…read morehad to stop by and see what it looked like in Ireland and of course sample the food! The location was not too far from our hotel. It was about a 15 minute drive and it was definitely in a part of Dublin that is up an rising. With neighbors like Facebook and Amazon this is definitely the Tech hub part of the town. When we arrived we were greeted promptly and had our badges printed to start the exploration. At first glance this location is very nice. I loved the structure of the see through glass buildings, the layout and décor was nicely done. I feel like it's more stylish than the locations out here which was nice to see. It is comprised of about 4-5 buildings but they are rapidly expanding. As the exploring deepened so did the hunger pains as we started to smell the enticing food that was being prepared for the lunch rush. We made our way to the dining area and the fragrance of the variety of cuisines that were awaiting us was tingling at our pallets. There were so many options and they all looked so delicious but the winner for me was the lamb, roasted potato, Moroccan seasoned salad, bread rolls and assortment of hummus. The food was prepped like food made at 5 star restaurant which made our visit that much better. The campus was lovely. They had nice rooms that are cool to visit and the outside sky area is nice as well. Overall it was a great visit. The buildings are beautifully made and its such a cute campus to hang out for a couple hours, grab some lunch, see the area and enjoy a nice cup of coffee made to your liking! If you're a Goggle lover and ever traveling to Ireland this is a must see!

Would I do it again? Yes, IPA is a great option for an adult…read moreundergraduate degree in HRM. I have completed CIPD Diploma in HRM. This course has completely exceeded my expectations. This program is built to help the busy adult succeed in achieving their goals. IPA is accredited. I recommend this college and specifically this program to anyone interested in not having to go to class five days a week like a traditional student. You will get a quality education and learn ways to specifically apply your education to the workplace. The CIPD Diploma in HRM is filled with helpful professors, flexible learning opportunities, and relevant course sections. I would be happy to recommend IPA to anyone thinking of undertaking the CIPD Diploma in HRM . The tutors were always available and quick to respond to any queries, far more than I could have hoped for; challenging and supportive and fun.

Terrible college. Low rate lecturers, low rate classes. It is not comparable to any other college…read moreor university. Save your money and go to a proper school.

So what's up in Dublin for the weekend? LeCool has your answer…read more Filling the space where EventGuide left with it's January 2009 departure, this online local mag is the best place for offbeat events happening all around the City Centre. There's hot links for blogs and online art, real life shows and exhibitions, plus great ideas for stop off points if the Dublin touring excitment is wearing thin. What really rocks your humble reviewer's socks here is that LeCool covers the week, with great recommendations for cinema, kareoke and more from LeSunday to LeSunday. Event prices do vary but it's all as set through the venue itself. Forget the usual Friday night pub thing, LeCool has something better in mind for you!

Yep, this is what you've been missing. Been a subscriber of…read moreother city's lecool for several years now and even if you dont live there it s still a decent read and wonderful insight into any city. It' cherry-picks the bestest of the best each week in Dublin and points you on your way to cultural, hedonistic, gourmet or just damn fine nirvana. Subscribe and feel better already

I've always had a few issues (pardon the craftily constructed pun there) with Hot Press. First off,…read moreit should really be free. For something that prides itself on gig listings, they should really take note that the likes of connected* is doing the same for free. Second of all, Hot Press runs a website that you have to be a subscriber of their magazine to get access to. which is a bit ridiculous. Lastly, they review albums based not on musical merit, but on how big they expect the album to become. (Commonly known as the NME quandry) But you have to take note that Hot Press was a one of its kind when it was set up and did support a lot of up and coming Irish acts initially. That support seems to be lagging in recent years and fewer risks are being taken in support of more pedestrian bands such as 'The Coronas'. Although I'm not the biggest fan of the magazine, it has done quite a bit for Irish pop and rock, even if it has lost its way in the past few years.

Actually set up by Bob Geldof himself, Hotpress is all about the Irish scene in terms of music and…read moresometimes other media. They usually have some good international stars as well as locals in it, and their penchant for seriously puntacular headlines means you can usually get a bit of a giggle out of it too. I wouldn't buy it regularly but when it comes my way I usually read it. if you're the kind of person who wants to know who's playing where and when you have to check this out. Sometimes it's almost too trendy for its own good but Hotpress has been around awhile and seems to be here to stay!