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Have you ever wondered what allowed Manchester United their years of sporting success?

Probably not, however, we recently discovered their secret – and we're very surprised. 

The Manchester United manager employed 'nutritional guru' Trevor Lea, who insisted on introducing Jaffa Cakes to the player's diets.

Yes, JAFFA CAKES! 

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Hoenstly, if eating biscuits (or is it a cake?) can make me a superstar sports player – I am down. 

Former player Brian McClair tweeted about the Jaffa experience, stating:

"In '92, SAF brought in Trevor Lea a nutritional guru, his first act was to confiscate the custard creams, bourbons & choc digestives."

"He had a Jiffy bag from which he pulled the performance enhancing superfood that was key to Utd's success over the next 16 years!!!"

The former player then went on to explain that the players were told to eat FIVE jaffa cakes on training days and three on matchdays.

A diet we can certainly get on board with! 

The team ended up winning 13 titles under Ferguson – meaning that the Jaffa Cakes may actually have been their secret weapon

"Not eaten one since 1998," McClair added on Twitter. "I've had my life's quota, still enjoy the odd custard cream with a glass of ribena, full fat of an evening."

 

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So, unless you've been living under an actual rock for the last few months, you will have seen the wonderful Chanel boots.

Pretty much any blogger whose anyone has been traipsing around NYC, Paris and Milan in these sparkly delights. 

However, for normal humans like us, boots costing €1500 just aren't realistic – as much as we wish they were. 

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Anyway, thankfully, we have the glorious humans at Zara, who always come through with the designer dupes we need. 

The high street brand are selling a delightful pair of glitter boots that are VERY similar to the Chanel ones. 

The only difference? The Chanel ones cost €1500 and the Zara ones cost €60 – a no brainer! 

Image 2 of HIGH HEEL GLITTER BOOTIES from Zara

Get these awesome designer dupes here.

You're welcome.  

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So, Paddy's Day 2018 is almost upon us, and if you're anything like us, you've yet to to put a single plan in place. 

Sure, you could head into town to watch the parade, or drop into the local for a few casual pints, but with so many unique events happening across the country, it's high time we shake things up a bit. 

From beer festivals to film screenings, here's your guide to best alternative events taking place across the country this weekend. 

Dublin 

Hip Hop meets Brunch – Saturday, March 17. 

Celebrate out national holiday an incredible afternoon of the freshest Hip Hop and Grime tracks and the tastiest food at Odeon, Harcourt Street. From new skool to old skool and everything in between. 

Tickets include – brunch, bottomless Mimosas (12:00 – 13:30), music and games. 

Oh, and just in case you were wondering, they're showing the match too. 

For more information and to reserve a table, click here. 

Irish Craft Beer and Spirits Festival – Sunday, March 18. 

Following the hugely successful Gin Fair in August, House Dublin are hosting its very first Irish Craft Beer and Spirit Festival. 

Event organisers promise that whether you are a Craft beer Connoisseur or it is your first time tasting Whiskey or Gin, you need not worry as you will be joined by brewers, distillers, and all-round enthusiasts as they show you what separates us from the rest of the world when it comes to craft beer and spirits 

There'll also be live music and spot prizes for a few lucky customers. 

Check out the event page for more information. 

Limerick 

Mark McCabe at The Library – Saturday, March 17. 

Anyone who grew up in Ireland during the early 00s will have a soft spot for this one. 

Best known for his hit Maniac 2000, Mark McCabe takes to the decks for what is sure to be an incredible show. 

Tickets are priced at just €9.56 and are available here. 

Cork 

Patrick's Hill Ball Run – Sunday, March 18. 

Over 10000 multi-coloured balls cascade down Patrick's Hill as a novelty fund raiser for the Cork Lions City Centre Defibrillator Project. 

The first six balls to make it down are winners! 

For more information, or to enter the draw, click here. 

The Young Offenders Screening – Saturday, March 17. 

Relive the magic and charm of the cult Irish comedy with a two or three course meal followed by an exclusive screening in The Cameo Cinema at 9pm. 

For more information click here. 

Galway

St Patrick's Shorts

Galway City Gallery in association with Galway St Patrick's Festival will be screening a programme of Irish Short Films as part of St. Patrick's Festival 2018.

The full line-up is yet to be announced, but you can keep an eye on the event page for more information. 

 

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Hup the LADS.

Let's be honest – nothing brings a nation together quite like a well performing sports team.

And thankfully, on this wonderful little Island, we have an exceptional rugby team. 

The lads have been killing it on the pitch, and thanks to this weekend's win, we have overtaken England in the world rankings. 

How glorious? 

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Naturally, those (virtually) unbeatable buggers down in New Zealand are still at number one (for now), but this is brilliant news for Irish rugby. 

The current rankings are as follows:

1 New Zealand 

2 Ireland 

3 England

4 Australia

5 South Africa 

6 Scotland 

7 Wales

8 France

9 Argentina 

10 Fiji 

14 Italy

Now, let's head to Twickenham this weekend, and show them how it's done! 

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Fresh out of college and on the job hunt?

It can be pretty daunting (trust me , I know) especially when it comes to trying to nab yourself a job.

Thankfully there are so many wonderful internships available to new graduates, and those looking for a career change. 

It is important you realise that the vast majority of internships are paid, so don't settle for less! 

Check out these fantastic opportunities: 

P&G Sales Summer Internship 2018. 

Working in sales at P&G means getting your own multi-million euro business & budget to lead from day one. That means working with great brands like Pampers, Fairy, Gillette and the Ireland's biggest grocery retailers. You are the key contact for the business with your retailer and are responsible for building and maintaining that relationship. You build and design ideas and strategies using analytics and shopper insights and then use your relationship and understanding of the market to sell, negotiate and execute your ideas.

To apply click here. 

Business Development Internship , LM Global Design Ltd. 

Due to their continued expansion, LM Global Design have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and enthusiastic Business Development Intern to join their team.This will be an extremely busy role with the successful candidate working closely with the Sales Department. The successful candidate is an highly motivated person interested in Sales and Business Development to support the Sales department identifying new sales opportunities, generating and early follow up of sales leads through a variety of channels and telesales/web marketing.

To apply click here. 

Editorial Intern, Sheology. 

Sheology are looking to add to their team with talented storytellers to their MummyPages sites. Joining the storytelling team on a paid internship basis, the roles are best suited to those with a natural flair for great narrative. Video, images, social media, and, of course , the written word, you should know what gets Sheology’s users engaging and sharing across our key, market-leading platforms. You’ll also need a flexible approach to content (think celebrity, parenting, food, fashion, travel, trends, entertainment, beauty and more) – but you will get plenty of training and guidance from an experienced and supportive editorial team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great business in a fast-growing industry that offers several prospects for career growth.

To apply click here. 

Social Media and Content Internship, Radius Office.

Do you want to gain invaluable experience working with one of the fastest growing e-commerce businesses in Ireland? Radius Office is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of premium office furniture and has recently expanded operations to the UK. They are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Social Media and Content Intern to join their fast-growing Dublin team. Working closely with the Managing Director, the successful candidate will obtain hands-on experience creating content and marketing an e-commerce business.

To apply click here. 

Product Marketing Intern, Skylads.

Skylads is at the forefront of incorporating Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big Data in the digital advertising and marketing sector. They are seeking a talented individual to join them as a Product Marketing Intern. Skylads is currently developing new products with high ambitions to disrupt how digital advertising and marketing. This person will be assisting in driving market analysis, product positioning and promotion. The right person will need to be analytical, with a strong appetite for new technologies, a business and marketing acumen. 

To apply click here. 

Marketing Assistant Internship, Randstad. 

This company are on the Hunt for a Talented Junior Marketing Executive/Marketing Assistant for a global Pharmaceutical manufacturing company. The candidate should be skilled at SharePoint tools and will be expected to create and update SharePoint and websites.They should also have excellent written and verbal communications in English, along with strong organisational and coordination skills.

To apply click here.

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If you can't drink Guinness, why not dive into it in cake-form?

This cake is made of Guinness and will be perfect as a Paddy's Day treat. 

Guinness pint cake

Ingredients

  • 250ml Guinness
  • 250g unsalted butter
  • 75g cocoa powder
  • 400g caster sugar
  • 150g sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 275g plain flour
  • 2½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 150g cream cheese
  • 200g icing sugar
  • 100ml double cream, lightly whipped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

Preheat an oven to 180°C.

Melt the butter and the Guinness in a pan over low heat. Add the sugar, vanilla extract and cocoa powder and mix well until smooth.

Whisk the eggs and sour cream together, add the Guinness mixture, then finally add the flour and baking powder and mix well. 

Divide between Guinness glasses so they are about ¾ full. Place on a tray and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until risen and cooked through. Allow to cool completely.

Place all the icing ingredients into a bowl and beat until smooth and fluffy. Level off the top of the cakes and spoon the frosting onto the top of each cake so they look like a proper pint. Enjoy!

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Listen, in some parts of the country, there's still snow on the ground, we know. 

However, we're seriously dreaming of warmer climates, beach holidays and the possibility of maybe even getting a tan. 

Anyway, if you have already started planning your summer of fun – you may want to make an investment. 

Honestly, no gal's trip will be complete without this GIANT inflatable unicorn.

Imagine the scenes: you and your best friends are all perched in your giant inflatable unicorn, with the sun beating down? 

Honestly, nothing sounds better in my opinion. 

Anyway, these glorious inflatable delights are available online, thanks to Sam's Club.

Also, if unicorns aren't your thing (weird, but okay) then fear not – as you also have the option of a flamingo or a peacock. 

These inventions are basically like a boat, equipped with cup holders and all! 

Need one immediately! 

 

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OK, at this stage we all the how important exercise is when it comes to maintaining our general health and well-being. 

Increased energy levels, decreased risk of disease and improved mental health are just some of the benefits enjoyed by those who engage in regular physical activity, and while we've always known that exercise can make us look more youthful as we age, science has now proven that regular workouts can actually reduce a person's biological age. 

Researchers at the University of Birmingham and King's College London studied 125 amateur cyclists between the ages of 55 and 79.

84 of the participants were male and 41 were female. 

The study found that, despite their age, the cyclists' managed to maintain the muscle mass and strength of a much younger person. 

What's more, the participants' immune systems showed little to no deterioration. 

Speaking about the results, Professor Janet Lord, Director of the Institute of Inflammatory and Ageing at the University of Birmingham, said we are under the false assumption that ageing automatically makes us weak and frail. 

"Hippocrates in 400 BC said that exercise is man’s best medicine, but his message has been lost over time and we are an increasingly sedentary society," she said.

"However, importantly, our findings debunk the assumption that ageing automatically makes us more frail.

"Our research means we now have strong evidence that encouraging people to commit to regular exercise throughout their lives is a viable solution to the problem that we are living longer but not healthier."

Researchers hope to continue the study to find out whether or not the same affects can be seen as the cyclists get older. 

So basically, if you're searching for the real secret behind enteral youth, ditch the anti-ageing creams and hop on a bike instead. 

 

 

 

 

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Do you find yourself constantly looking for a cream that does it all? 

From dry and itchy skin to stretch marks and scars – we just want a one-stop shop for all of our skin issues and needs. 

We've tried countless creams and lotions, that have left us desperate for something better. 

WELL, we've found it ladies. 

We'd like to introduce you to Human + Kind's 'Family Remedy Cream.'

This glorious creation is kind to skin and helps to soothe and reduce the appearance of: eczema, psoriasis and acne prone skin. 

It works wonders on dry and sensitive skin, itching and razor burn, athlete’s foot, insect bites and stings, brittle nails and even sunburn.

It is packed full of wonderful, natural ingredients such as tea tree oil, broccoli extract, shea butter and marshmallow (yes, really). 

It's just one of those kind of products that you can put on anything, and we love that! 

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I personally get psoriasis on my shoulders, and decided to give this cream a whirl (very little has ever worked for me, so I'm always on the hunt). 

My skin feels amazing, and smooth! 

The best part is that it's not gross and sticky – it goes on silky and you can barley feel it on your skin. 

Smells like heaven also. 

Now of course, it won't work for everyone, but it is so so worth trying. 

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The day of 'I'm just lucky to have a job' is gone – hard working, well educated young people deserve respect when entering the work force. 

One thing that employers ALWAYS get away with is the 'unpaid internship' – sorry but on what planet can a person afford to work full time, for NO MONEY? 

This rant is coming from someone who knows all too well what life is like as an unpaid intern. 

I have done three internships in total – one in Ireland and two abroad. The Irish one? I got 50 quid a week to cover travel. 

I worked 9-5 (although, sometimes I worked MUCH later), Monday to Friday, and did the job of a person who should have been on a starting salary. 

Instead, I had to sponge off my parents, take out a loan and cease to have a social life for the best part of 4 months. 

What did I learn? 

To be honest, I took a massive life lesson with me when I left the internship – know your worth, and stick to it! 

I still remember how grateful I felt when I got the offer of my internship. So thankful to have a 'job'.

When you look up the word job in the dictionary, it is described as: 'A paid position of regular employment.'

Emphasis on the word paid please. 

'I get to pursue my dreams in an amazing company.' But, for no money, no benefits and

Nobody should have to work for free, and I cannot believe that companies are getting away with it. 

And yet, despite being unpaid, I worked harder than I ever have – with a determination to impress someone, in the hope of being offered a job at the end of my internship. 

That rarely happens by the way, but they kind of lead me on – like a mean boy who you fancy, but you shouldn't. 

They told me I was doing a great job, which only spurred me on more, resulting in me bringing work home at the weekend, working late and all that fun stuff.

FOR NO MONEY. 

'Life isn't always about money' I hear you say. 

I hate to bloody break it to you lads, but yes, yes it is. To be in your early twenties, working your butt off for nothing is a serious blow to your confidence. 

Self worth is something that employers need to get on board with. You cannot expect your staff to be happy working for nothing, even if they're 'just an intern'. 

I ultimately left the internship early, because I eventually copped on that I was being taken for a total ride. I did a little stint in London, and returned to the company I'm in now. 

Who actually pay me. 

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We are constantly on the look out for new and wonderful people to follow on Instgram – from beauty gurus and fashion queens, so hilarious animals and fabulous foodies. 

So we thought it would be fun to share with you some of our favourite feeds – starting with some of the amazing foodies we know and love. 

Check out all these delicious pages, and try not to be totally inspired: 

1. The Nutri Nuts 

These plant based honeys are possibly the only reason I would ever consider ditching meat. Their Instagram page is flooded with a food diary so full of colour, the food almost looks as good as it tastes. An Insta 'start-up' of sorts, these Irish ladies are just beginning to gain a following, but I have no doubt we'll be seeing big things from them in the future. Give them a follow, you'll be glad you did. 

 

The most colourful lunch @avocaireland 

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G’Mornin

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2. Thomas Joseph 

Okay so this fine fella happens to work alongside Martha Stewart, so needless to say, he knows his shit. He's the Director of Food Development at Martha Stewart Living, and has an Instagram feed (optimum word) full of the most delicious look food you've ever seen. We need to try that cauliflower soup, FYI. 

 

 

roasted cauliflower soup w. almonds, capers, chives and creme fraiche. recipe -> toss one large head of cauliflower (cut into small florets) with olive oil, salt and pepper. spread evenly on baking sheet and roast at 450 degrees until florets are slightly brown and tender. meanwhile, sauté one large onion (chopped) in a few tablespoon of butter – i like to get them brown bc more color = more flavor. add two quarts of chicken stock (you can substitute veg), one large russet potato (peeled and chopped), thyme leaves (about two tablespoons) and two peeled garlic cloves. bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. add cauliflower. season with salt and pepper. cook until potatoes are super tender and start to fall apart. blend. i like to use a #vitamix but and immersion blender works too. season w salt and pepper. garnish with toasted almonds, capers, chives and creme fraiche or sour cream

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3. Amelia Rampe

Amelia is a New York based foodie, who loves eating in restaurants just as much as she loves putting together her own delicious creations. What do we love about her? She just loves food, in all shapes and forms. Carbs, meat, veggies – anything that Amelia feels like eating, she bloody well will. A fantastic relationship with food. 

 

How did I live here for years and never eat here?! @ilcorvopasta #seattle #pasta

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4. Evergreen Kitchen

Listen, I am a hardcore carnivore, but every now and then, a little vegetarian meal tickles my fancy. Usually, I get my veg-spiration from the evergreen kitchen – an Instagram duo who love colourful healthy food almost as much as they love eachother. 

 

Serve these BBQ “Pulled Pork” Nachos and watch them disappear in 0.15286 seconds fla! Super easy and crazy good. All it takes is a can of jackfruit, seasonings and BBQ sauce; then pile it on tortilla chips with all the toppings. The “pulled pork” looks so much like the real stuff it’s almost scary(you’ve been warned). Recipe link in profile! If it’s your first time cooking jackfruit, you can find the cans at Asian grocery stores (and sometimes the Asian section of a traditional grocer). Just make sure to grab jackfruit in brine (not the kind in syrup). • #evergreenkitchen #onthetable #nachos #recipeoftheday #foodblogfeed #healthyeats #SuperBowl #healthyish #vegetarian #yommme #healthysnacks #imsomartha #eatyourveggies #popsugarfitness #realfood #feedfeed #f52grams #buzzfeast #instafood #vscofood #todayfood #easyecipes #eeeeeats #saveurmag #plantbased #feedyouresolution #plantpowered #foodphotography #vancouverfoodie #vancitybuzz @thefeedfeed @saveurmag @wholefoods

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5. Diethood

Macedonian-born mom of two Katerina Petrovska photographs and writes about the recipes she comes up with or adapts. You’ll find a medley of traditional, sweet, fusion, and Macedonian-American food on her blog and Instagram feed—all served up in style, humor, and liveliness.

 

 

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Few films captured the hearts of a generation quite like the 90s classic, 10 Things I Hate About You.

After all, who could forget the scene where Heath Ledger pranced around the school bleachers in the ultimate exclamation of love, or when Julia Stiles broke our teenage hearts with her emotionally charged love poem.

It was cinema magic, and to be honest, it's still one of our all-time favourite girls night flicks.

And now, an iconic piece of film memorabilia could be all yours, because the gorgeous Victorian house, and home of the Stratford sisters', has just gone on the market for the first time in 30 years.

Complete with the original woodwork, cosy entrance hall, fully-functional bar, and the quintessential wrap-around porch, this lavish Washington property could be yours for cool $1.6 million (€1.3 million) – which, by Dublin price standards, isn't actually half-bad.

Here's exactly what you'll get for your money:

We've got to admit, we don't hate it. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.

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