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# Work Can Wait
The burning question*: Where do used tea bags go?
It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*no really)
# Not the News
Here is the week's news... skewed
BREAKING via The Mire wire: A “no loaves, no fishes” Eucharistic Congress; TDs free to terrorise old constituencies…
# yes to vhs
Found Footage Festival comes to Ireland
Prepare to cringe at collection of oddest home and corporate video clips. And yes, they are mostly from the 1980s.
# come together
How to get to Know Your Neighbour
Community get-together weekend is coming up in July – here are some inventive ideas to get your event started…
# ta-daa!
8 terrible Father's Day presents
If you love your dad… step away from the novelty ties.
# Not the News
The week in news... skewed
BREAKING via The Mire wire: Ireland let Spain and Italy down at Euro 2012 and why the Lotto’s not worth winning on the dole…
# Dilemma
The burning question*: Should you make the bed every day?
It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*no really)
# Not the News
Here is the week's news... skewed
BREAKING via The Mire wire: Mick Wallace saves the country €2.1 million; Irish Catholics get religious guidance from Fr Ted re-runs; and Finance officials no longer allowed to do sums…
# Winning
Let's hear it for the girls: Dublin mini marathon in pics
The women’s mini-marathon has taken over Dublin streets once a year since 1983 – and here’s the photographic proof…
# Not the News
Here is the week's news... skewed
BREAKING via The Mire wire: Cars caught driving at the speed limit; unemployed told not to pull sickies during Euro2012; sunshine emergency…
# elephant-astic
The best video of an elephant playing football you'll see today
She may have left it too late to qualify for the Euros but she’s still got skills.
# Not the News
Here is the week's news... skewed
BREAKING via The Mire wire: The secret link between Jedward and the Central Bank and the TD who was caught working…
# irish gifts
You're welcome: Foot spas, Soda Streams, and other Irish gifts of yore...
What were the most popular gifts received in Irish households back in the day? From VHS tapes to Zogabongs, we take a look….
# Fun
Your guide to the strangest summer festivals in Ireland
Fancy doing something a bit different? Then check out these seven summer fests…
# pic of the day
Unexpected Ministerial Balloon Photoshoot of the Day
No comment.
# Scarlet
Teachers Dancing Behind Students Video of the Day
No comment.
# celeb pets
9 out of 10 classic celebrities prefer dogs...
Alright – we made that statistic up. But our slideshow of classic celeb ‘n’ pet pics doesn’t make a great case for kitty…
# Not the News
Here's the week's news... skewed
BREAKING via The Mire wire: The Leaving Cert could be the death for Chinese language and Ó Cúiv’s new job as a party pooper in Perth.
# Work Can Wait
How to... get your owner out of bed in the morning
Follow this cat’s example…
# Work Can Wait
UCD Promo of the Day - part deux
Those meal deals in the UCD get stranger and stranger…
Voices
Column: Cardinal Rules – On cross-cultural exchange
This week, the (not) Primate of All Ireland and his colleagues ruminate on multicultural Ireland and embrace the “great big melting pot our little island has become”.
Voices
Column: Cardinal Rules - On playing the blame game at Davos
This week, the (not) Primate of All Ireland brings us all the gossip from behind the scenes at the World Economic Forum where he was on the “non-tokenistic spiritual sub-committee”.
Voices
Column: Cardinal Rules - On the Undercover Bishop
This week, the (not) Primate of All Ireland is disappointed that RTÉ’s new show does not have “a vigilante bishop roaming the streets of LA dispensing ‘God’s justice’.”
# Fatherhood
VIDEO: How to... calm down a newborn
Apparently making a sound like a motorboat does the trick.
# Dilemma
The burning question*: Shower morning or evening?
This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
Voices
Column: Cardinal Rules - On 'pop' culture 2012
The (not) Primate of All Ireland readies himself for a year of cultural gems like Fr Gerry O’Shea’s one-man avant-garde production, ‘I Don’t Know What You’re Talking About, Sure Everything Is Grand’.
Voices
Column: Cardinal Rules - On January boot camp for the boys
This week, the (not) Primate of All Ireland observes a morale-building exercise, complete with assault course and Dr James Reilly’s speech-giving techniques.
# Dilemma
The burning question*: Cats or dogs?
This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
Voices
Column: Cardinal Rules remembers 2011
The Pope’s stunt double, liveblogging the British royal wedding, a politican and an inflatable penis – good times, my flock, good times.
# new year's eve
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas/New Year: Staying in or going out tonight?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
# Fun
Video: Did you hear about the Irish seminarian who didn't make it into Priests' Calendar...
This little Irish funny might brighten up your day…
# Review 2011
Top 25 hits of the US - in one mash-up
This is what has us dancing in TheJournal.ie’s office this morning…
# Christmas
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: Time to take the decorations down?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
# Christmas
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: Classic or new Christmas movies?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
# Christmas
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: Trivial Pursuit or Monopoly?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
# Christmas
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: Angel or star at top of tree?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
# Christmas
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: Stephen's Day or New Year's sales?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
# Fun
VIDEO: The '90s Angelus
Also: The ultimate Fair City/Friends mash-up…
# Christmas
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: Christmas lunch or dinner?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
Voices
Column: Cardinal Rules - The Three Wise(ish) Men
This Christmas Eve, the (not) Primate of All Ireland brings his specially-extended version of the tale of The Three Wise Men… and an aubergine.