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Tuesday 28 March 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# Tips

All time
# staying safe
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has these tips for Leaving Cert students heading out tonight
The helpline is advising students to, “Let your hair down and not your guard”.
# get the shift
7 ways to astound your mates with computer wizardry
Everyone loves a shortcut.
# LEAK FREE
Irish Water has advised people to give their toilets "a smaller flush" to save water
The organisation has released a number of water conservation tips such as flushing your toilet less and ditching the bath in favour of a shower.
# tie or die
Your sorry attempts to tie a tie have been wrong this whole time
Can’t master the tie? Now you CAN.
# invaluable advice
7 top tips for taking the perfect political selfie
Because it’s about more than just saying cheese.
# Tips
SNAPSHOT: Fan sends Brian O'Driscoll and Ireland some kicking advice
Ireland’s struggles to place-kick from the right-hand side of the pitch appear to have been solved.
# pancakey goodness
Open thread: It’s Pancake Tuesday! How do you like yours?
Happy Pancake Tuesday. Sweet or savoury, we want to know…
# Hey Big Spender
Mystery woman leaves $15,000 tip for three waitresses
And you thought you were a good tipper?
# bon voyage
11 sporting trips to take in 2014
From the Ryder Cup to the Paris for St. Patrick’s Day, here are some great sports holidays to take this year.
# Fantasy Football
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Arsenal injuries and goal-shy Suarez ruin holidays
Who’s been eating the dodgy mince pies in London?
# Oops
Coffee shop apologises after using Paul Walker films for tip jars
The shop was called out on Twitter by actor Jason Biggs.
# Buuuurrrrrrr
Tips on how to stay warm, protect the environment and heat your home this winter
The Environmental Protection Agency said that householders can save money and be environmentally friendly this winter.
# Tips
10 steps to enjoying today’s Dublin City Marathon
Nobody said it was going to be easy, but that doesn’t mean it should be fun.
# sponsored by electric ireland
7 tips for saving money this winter
Some practical advice for saving pennies in the run-up to the most expensive season.
# chore thing
7 life hacks to use around the house
Household chores just got A LOT simpler.
# top tips
19 incredibly simple hacks to improve your life
Are you peeling oranges the wrong way?
# lifechanging
7 everyday things you are actually doing wrong
You have been peeling bananas, brushing your teeth and sitting down WRONG.
# sponsored by leap card
9 pain-free ways to save your cash
Here’s how to save money with minimal effort.
# GIZ A TIP
Open thread: Are you a big tipper?
How much to tip and when? The internet is making us wonder.
# Horses for Courses
4 big-priced outsiders that could cause a shock in today’s Irish Grand National
If you want to have a small each-way flutter on today’s big race at Fairyhouse, one of these four might do the trick.
Road users warned of risk of flooding
The Road Safety Authority has said that drivers should follow its tips for driving safely in bad weather.
Voices
Column: 15 tips to help you get a job
Although there has been a drop in the unemployment figures, there are still many people searching for work. To mark National Jobseekers’ Day, Robert Mac Giolla Phadrig has some tips to help.
# Love is in the air
Valentine's treats that won't cost more than a supersized Coke*
We’ve done the thinking so you don’t have to. (*well, a little more)
# just the tip
11 of the best tip jars ever
Counter intelligence.
# keeping warm
Age Action issue guidelines in wake of hypothermia deaths
The charity is urging people to keep an eye on elderly neighbours in light of the recent deaths caused by hypothermia.
8 New Year's resolutions and 6 tips on sticking to them
What are you promising to change, learn or do better in 2013?
# you're welcome
15 tips and tricks for your new Android phone
Get the most out of it.
# Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bets for today’s Grade racing
Declan Smyth picks us a winner from this afternoon’s three Grade races at Navan.
# Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bets for today’s Grade racing
Declan Smyth has five Grade races to study on a bumper day of racing across the water.
# Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bets for today’s Grade racing
Two future stars of Irish chasing go head-to-head at Punchestown this afternoon. Declan Smyth looks at the form in today’s big races.
# Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bets for today’s Grade racing
Christmas comes early for racing fans with a cracking Sunday card at Fairyhouse. Declan Smyth wraps up well to study the form.
# Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bets for today’s Grade racing
It’s that time of the year again — surely nothing can stop Big Buck’s? Declan Smyth looks at today’s Grade races in Newcastle and Newbury.
# Tips
VIDEO: Mike Tyson teaches Piers Morgan how to box, shows softer side
The TV host then three a cheeky punch at the former world heavyweight champion.
# Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bets for today’s Grade racing
Declan Smyth casts his eye over the runners in this afternoon’s Berkshire Novices Chase at Newbury.
# Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bets for today's Grade racing
A bumper weekend of Grade racing starts at Newbury this afternoon. Declan Smyth studies the form to pick us a winner.
# Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bet for today’s Grade racing
Can Long Run get the job done? Declan Smyth studies the form ahead of the action at Haydock and Ascot.
# Toasty
Brrr! Ways to keep warm inside when it's cold outside
Easy tips for a cosier winter.
# Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bets for today’s Grade racing
Can anybody beat Sizing Europe? Declan Smyth looks at the contenders for this afternoon’s Clonmel Oil Chase.
# Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bets for today's Grade races
Two intriguing Grade 2 races headline Navan’s card this afternoon. Declan Smyth takes a look at the form.
# Runners and Riders
Mark your Card: your best bet for today's Grade racing
Declan Smyth reviews the form as Cue Card and Menorah prepare for their seasonal debuts at Exeter this afternoon.