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The journey to 100% sustainable: How Centra is innovating its way to planet-friendly deli packaging
Watch the journey of Centra’s deli packaging here.
Enough energy to power 1,700 homes: How Centra's stores are changing for a brighter future
From solar panels to new composting solutions, your local shop could soon look a little different.
'Everybody knows each other's names': The difference a local store can make to a community
We visit Centra in Charleville, Co Cork, to understand how a shop helps support those around it.
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WIN: The ultimate Eurovision party with Centra
Forget Dustin The Turkey, you deserve something way tastier.
8 Eurovision entries that everyone still secretly loves
Once a guilty pleasure, always a guilty pleasure.
The Hardest Eurovision Quiz Ever
Find out if you know your Jedward from your Johnny Logan.
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6 photos that capture young people living in the moment
Blink-and-you-miss-it images from Centra’s #LiveToday photography competition.
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'Nana is a celebrity now': The story behind this heartwarming photo
Martina Corry’s image was the winner of Centra’s #LiveToday competition, celebrating living in the moment.
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3 stunning photos in the Irish landscape - and the stories behind them
Vote for your favourite and you could win a €20 Centra voucher.
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3 photos of perfect moments with nature - and the stories behind them
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3 photos of special family moments - and the stories behind them
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3 photos of shared moments in Ireland - and the stories behind them
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Henry Shefflin and the Bennett brothers came to help us with our Hurling Bin Challenge
If you think you can do better, there are prizes to be won.
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How did these All-Stars get on in hurling's very own bin challenge?
Can you do better than Shefflin and Co?
Watch Henry Shefflin's pin-point accurate pass to a man 16 rows back in the stand
If your skills are better you could WIN two tickets for the All-Ireland senior hurling final.
Watch as Henry Shefflin shows why he's the hurling tricks king
But, if you think you can do better, you could win 2 tickets to the All-Ireland senior hurling final package.
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We had a hurling masterclass with Henry Shefflin, now it's your turn to show off your tricks
If you think you can do better, you could win two tickets for the All-Ireland senior hurling final.
Watch: Austin Gleeson's time as the sideline cut king may be coming to an end
The lucky winner of Centra’s Sideline Challenge will win a chance to be a flag bearer at Croke Park on All-Ireland Final day plus two tickets to the game.
10 heroes who stole our hearts at Euro 2016
We’re looking at you Gigi Buffon.
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Watch Austin Gleeson execute the perfect sideline cut
And if you think you can do the same, there is a family ticket to the All-Ireland final plus a place for a kid to lead a team on to the pitch in Croke Park up for grabs.
Even Waterford team-mates can't decide on their Landmark Challenge entry
Think you can do better than this? There’s still time to bring someone home for a game in this year’s hurling championship.
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7 great days for Irish sport... let's hope today is another one
From the Grand Slam in 2009 to the moment a nation held its breath.
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7 excuses for getting off work early tomorrow to watch the Sweden game
Monday’s 5pm kick-off is far from ideal for most of us.
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Open Thread: What's the coolest landmark you've ever hurled in front of?
You could win a chance to bring someone home for the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.
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Young hurlers of Ireland, the crossbar challenge benchmark has been set
Think you can do better than young Evan Monaghan? There’s still time to win yourself a year’s worth of shopping.
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Watch: Henry Shefflin takes on the crossbar challenge - with a very GAA twist
Think you can do better than King Henry? You could win yourself a year’s worth of shopping.
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The winners and losers from a memorable Rugby World Cup
There’s a lot to look back on ahead of this weekend’s decider.
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7 times your Dad always has your back
Those moments when your auld fella comes through.
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7 moments when the Irish Mammy is worth her salt
What would you do without her?
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Can you make it through this post without cracking up?
We bet you can’t.
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7 free event guides to brighten up your weekend
Looking forward to the weekend already? So are we. Here’s how to do it on the cheap.