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Whachu Doing This Week… Niamh?

April 20, 2017 Niamh Ennis

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When that post-Easter food baby has become more akin to something from Charmed or last year’s Prevenge, getting the bare minimal done is average. So in the past week or so i’ve mostly been watching TV or reading. I was watching a lot of animal themed stuff over Easter but rather than bore you with my […]

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Dublin Quidditch Team Host Fundraising Pub Quiz Next Wednesday

March 6, 2017 Niamh Ennis

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The Dublin Draíoctha Dragons Quidditch Club are heading to the European Quidditch Cup. The tournament committee just announced the team will be in group A alongside regional teams from Warwick, Brussels and Italy. But they need your support. The tournament is being held this year in Mechelen in Belgium  and costs are building. Alongside flights, […]

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Carve The Mark By Veronica Roth – Book Of The Month

March 1, 2017 Mary McFadden

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Welcome back to another Book of the Month as part of The Arcade’s Book Club! Make sure to watch out near the end of March as we’ll be meeting for a live YouTube discussion of the book! This month we’re getting stuck into best selling author Veronica Roth‘s latest novel, Carve the Mark. Set in […]

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Whatchu Doing Niamh? Quidditch, Theatre and Book Clubs

February 24, 2017 Niamh Ennis

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When posed the question of what I was doing this week, the first answer that came to my head was ‘trying not to die’ because my schedule from January to end of March is a bit mental. As an unfit sports-phobe nerd the idea that I would be playing in sports tournaments abroad this year […]

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Rogue One Sequel Novel Will Be Named Inferno Squad

February 23, 2017 Ian Lynam

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Anyone who saw Rogue One wouldn’t be surprised at LucasFilm president Kathleen Kennedy’s announcement that the film was a standalone project. The movie’s conclusion stressed the self-contained nature of the story, leaving little room for a sequel. Nevertheless, a sequel (or a midquel if we’re counting A New Hope) is due for release in novel form. […]

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ReRead – TimeRiders

February 17, 2017 Julie Hassett

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It’s hard to find a good time travelling series that sends your mind into a downward spiral. Sometimes you can get so caught up with the nitty-gritty scientific and logical explanations that it can over shadow the fun of the story. And while TimeRiders by Alex Scarrow won’t win any prizes for the best thought out […]

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The Space Between By Meg Grehan – Review

February 14, 2017 Mary McFadden

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The Space Between by Irish author Meg Grehan is a tender story about the life of a girl called Beth as she deals with the shattering consequences of mental illness; her self-hatred and severe social anxiety has lead to her shutting herself inside her house for a year to try and… something. Find happiness? Heal herself? Crumble? […]

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Harry Potter’s Guide to Life

February 6, 2017 Niamh Ennis

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Given that Harry wasn’t raised by his parents (cue audible sob) , it’s surprising that he turned out so well. Most believe in a nature and nurture mix, but Harry seemed to succeed on nature alone. Some may argue that it’s in reaction to such cruelty that he aimed to be better. Harry’s reaction to […]

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My First Fictional Crush – Inner Geek

February 5, 2017 Matt Conroy

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We all remember that first fictional crush. Whether you were taken by the cuteness of Cardcaptor Sakura, the goofy Goku or the Red Ranger, we’ve all been there, trying to explain a crush on a totally fictional character to our closest friends. This week we’re debuting our new column, Inner Geek, which will touch upon […]

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Whachu Doin’ This Week Dave?

January 27, 2017 Dave McEvoy

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I used to watch The Fast Show regularly. Then I stopped liking it for some reason. Now I’ve rediscovered the sketches thanks you YouTube and find myself laughing at them again. It’s been a great week for getting reacquainted actually. Permit me to tell you about it in the style of The Fast Show’s Jesse. […]

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