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Surprising a bride on her wedding day is risky business.

It takes guts to throw a spanner in the works of a day that has been meticulously planned from start to finish, but if you can pull it off, the results can be truly spectacular – we all remember Tom Flecther's wedding speech, right?

Well, another man who has managed to successfully surprise his blushing bride is former Irish rugby union player, Fionn McLoughlin.

Before travelling to Vancouver for his wedding last month, Fionn took Irish dance lessons in London so he could debut his new skills in front of his unsuspecting wife, Heather.

In a video posted to The Irish Post's Facebook page, four young dancers can be seen performing for guest before Fionn takes to the floor for a river dance style routine.

Upon his entrance, Fionn was met with a standing ovation and a look of complete and utter shock from Heather who danced who danced behind the head table as she cheered her hubby on.

We're not sure where he got those moves from, but he definitely gives Michael Flatley a run for his money!

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Meet Jessi Kneeland – the body image coach who is on a self-described mission “to help women learn how to accept and embrace their bodies (and their authentic selves).”

Her Instagram is packed with advice and encouraging words as well as hundreds of empowering photos and to date, has garnered over 17,000 followers. 

 

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However, it seems that no matter how confident you may be about your body, the trolls will always have something to say.

Last week, Jessi shared two photos in which she proudly displayed the celluite (or “fancy fat” as she likes to call it) on her upper legs.

She challenged her followers to look beyond what society had taught them, noting that “there is absolutely nothing objectively true about statements like 'cellulite is ugly' or 'perfectly smooth and toned is more attractive.' Those are just examples of a social reality we pass along to each other…”

 

Oh hey there, have you met my fancy fat? It's these pretty dimples along the back of my legs and butt. Some people think fancy fat is "bad," and will try to convince you to get rid of yours, but we know better. Fancy fat is just a natural, healthy, built-in decoration. (Or at least that's how I choose to see it.) # Note: There is absolutely nothing objectively true about statements like "cellulite is ugly" or "perfectly smooth and toned is more attractive." Those are just examples of a social reality we pass along to each other so often, that our brains start to believe they must be true, they're "natural," or they're "just the way things are." # But they're not. We can change the way we see things by interrupting those old thoughts, challenging and examining them, noticing how they affect us, changing what we expose ourselves to, and finding new beliefs that affect us in a more positive way. # Which exactly what I've done by re-casting my so-called embarrassing cellulite in the role of beloved Fancy Fat. # PS my fancy fat is more visible in some lighting or poses, and less visible in others. These 2 photos were taken when I happened to notice it popping recently in the mirror at my gym. 

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For reasons unknown, one male follower somehow took offence to this post (??) and took to the comment section to make his feelings known.

He wrote: “Spin it anyway u want, having unhealthy body fat like that is not natural, it's because u eat or use to eat shitty food and ur body has stored it! Stop eating sh*t food and burn more calories that u put in ur face and it will go away.”

Now, Jessi could have simply deleted the comment or blocked the user, but instead she decided to call him out by posting his words in a completely seperate instagram post – alongside a photo of her looking hot AF her a bra and underwear might we add.

She wrote: “LOLOLOLOL this comment was left by a hater, on the cellulite photo I posted yesterday. This photo was taken this morning. Sorry dude, I didn't realize I have cellulite because I'm just TOO FAT!!”

“Don't worry though. Me and my 'unnatural, unhealthy body fat' are just gonna be over here helping women understand that there is NOTHING wrong with cellulite (or anything else about their bodies!) and that trolls like you are ignorant and uneducated. Also I'll keep spinning my body as 'none of your damn business.' Because, yeah. That. Lolllll #boybye.”

Bravo Jessi. Handled like true pro!

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Last month, 90s kids nearly lost their reason when word landed that Microsoft had decided to ditch Paint.

The app which provided us with hours and hours of entertainment throughout our childhoods was about to get shelved, and we didn't know what to think.

For some reason, this particular app resonated with countless people around the world, and got us thinking about just how many trends, crazes and habits we experienced before the turn of the new millennium.

Join us while we remind ourselves of all things 90s-related…

1. The excitement of getting photos developed.

There was a time when snaps from your holiday remained a mystery until you got them developed in the local pharmacy a fortnight after you returned.

And woe betide the gobsh*te who overexposed every one aside from a lone snap of your dad pulling on his trunks.

“Mother of Jaysus, can I get privacy anywhere?”

2. Recording off the radio… and actually nailing it.

There was an art to this particular task, and 90s kids had it down.

You had to anticipate the DJ’s final introductory words before swiftly pressing record, and voila the hottest new track was yours without having to shell out a penny in HMV.

“It’s half a Spice Girls song, and half an ad for Bargaintown.”

3. Phoning Top 30 Hits every week.

And then hiding under the stairs when your mam got the phone bill and went searching for you with murder on her mind.

Apparently someone somewhere won every week, but God knows it wasn’t us.

“Press redial! Press redial!”

4. Logging into chatrooms… for no reason.

Before the advent of social media, us 90s kids got our kicks out of logging onto chatrooms under the cover of darkness.

While in retrospect they were a total snooze-fest, knowing you were doing something your parents wouldn’t have approved of felt vaguely illicit.

“Say we’re from Detroit. That’s where Tia and Tamera are from.”

5. The bizarre trends.

From rollerblades and line dancing to Furbies and Pogs, the life of a 90s child was a veritable whirlwind of trends.

And you’d only managed to convince your parents to buy into the latest one, when the next one began sweeping the nation.

“Jesus Christ. I’m only after getting a Slinkie, and everyone’s lobbing Pogs at me.”

6. The Britpop phenomenon.

Every 90s child remembers having to pledge allegiance to either Blur or Oasis, and your preference said a lot about you… apparently.

You mightn't have been able to reach the top shelf of the fridge without assistance, but God knows you knew a thing or two about what life was like in Manchester.

“I know all the words to Wonderwall. Bet you don't."

7. Using Teletext as an actual search engine.

Your parents used it to look up the news headlines, check cinema listings and earmark the best stuff on the box.

And you used it to play Bamboozle on Channel 4.

"What the hell is Ceefax? Is it the same thing?"

8. The devotion to Aussie soaps.

Lads, Ireland was obsessed with the goings on in Summer Bay and Ramsey Street.

You could take or leave the British soaps, but like the Britpop phenomenon, you were obligated to nail your colours to the mast on the Aussie soap front.

"The lads are allowed to wear jeans to school in Australia. JEANS."

9. Fancy paper obsession.

If you weren't around at the time, it's going to be hard to understand the obsession girls had with 'fancies'.

Generally heart-shaped featuring pictures of puppies and smelling like strawberries, fancy paper was the main mode of currency among primary school girls in the 90s.

"Swap ya your puppy one for two of my fairy ones."

10. Scary book series were the RAGE.

Whether it was Point Horrors or Goosebumps, 90's kids had a lust for for the darker side of life.

You had at least one book with a special effect; and it quickly became the talk of the classroom.

"My book has an actual TORCH but Siobhan's one SCREAMS when you open it!"

11. Army bags were an actual thing.

Your older brother or sister were likely to have carried their schoolbooks in a small army bag.

Slung over one shoulder and with a plaid shirt wrapped around their waist and Doc Martens on their feet, there was no one cooler than your older brother or sister.

"One day I'm gonna have an army bag too."

12. People not just collected, but actually used Call Cards

Such was the reliance on public telephone boxes, members of the public actually carried Call Cards for fear of being caught short with no pocket change.

And if you still weren't old enough to actually make a coherent call, you simply collected the old Call Cards your parents left lying around the house.

"One day I'm going to sell this collection for millions."

 

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Ah, the sweet, sweet sound of silence.

There are certain occasions in the life that call for the complete absence of noise, and the moment you plug your phone into your car's aux cord is most definitely one of them.

There is nothing more annoying than gearing yourself up you to listen to the song that's been stuck in your head all day only to be met with the blaring sounds of whatever is first in your music library.

Well, one Twitter user has finally found a solution to this pesky little issue, and it's absolutely genius.

Samir Mezrahi has released a ten-minute-long track consisting of nothing but pure uninterrupted silence, designed specifically for anyone who is fed up with listening to Calvin Harris' Acceptable in the 80's every time they get in the car.

What's more, the song is actually climbing its way up the US iTunes chart. Currently placing at no. 30, Silence (feat. Khalid) sits just one spot behind Ed Sheeran's Shape of You.

And it looks like Justin Bieber better watch out, because Samir is after that number one spot. 

But really, how funny would it be if that actually happened? 

 

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Major transport companies nationwide have joined forces in the fight against racism.

Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann, Transdev, Local Link bus services and the taxi industry have launched a campaign aimed at tackling racism on the country's public transport services.

Over the next two weeks, commuters can expect to see posters displaying the message "all made of the same stuff,” popping up on various modes of public transport.

Coordinated by the Immigrant Council of Ireland, this is the biggest anti-racism campaign of its kind in Europe.

Brian Killoran, CEO of the Immigrant Council of Ireland, said: “The Immigrant Council is proud to link up with national transport agencies to promote a message of solidarity and zero tolerance towards racism.”

“The public transport system is the perfect partner as it both serves and represents the cultural diversity in Ireland.”

Approximately one in six Dublin Bus employees are from a migrant background and Anne Graham, Chief Executive of Transport for Ireland, say its diverse workforce helps to provide a  "more diverse and more mature" public transport system.

Anyone who witnesses or experiences racism on Ireland's transport is urged to email stopracism@immigrantcouncil.ie

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Are you bored at work? Do you feel like you're not fulfilling your full potential? Looking for a change of pace?

Well, it might be time to ask for your P45, because a gin distillery in Manchester is currently offering one lucky candidate the chance to join their growing teams as a 'Gin Experience Host' – and honestly, it sounds like our dream job.

The Three Rivers is on the hunt for an outgoing gin-lover to lead tours around its distillery, as well as offering visitors an insight into how the drink is made.

What's more, the 'Gin Experience Host' will also get the opportunity to assist in the distillery, making this the perfect job for any budding gin connoisseur.

The job description, which was posted to Instagram, reads: “We have a very exciting opportunity for one lucky person to become part of our growing team at Manchester Three Rivers Gin!”

“We want someone who is passionate, dedicated and willing to learn (and loves gin!)… In exchange you will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to join an exciting and growing brand!”

Sound like you?

Just send your CV and cover letter over to cv@manchesterthreerivers.com to apply.

Obviously you'll have to make the move to Manchester (or face one hell of a commute every morning), but hey, like the ad says, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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Whether you're nursing a hangover, feeling a little bit peckish, or let's face it, just don't feel like cooking, there are few better comfort foods than a lovingly prepared Tayto sandwich.

Having earned its status as the unofficial national dish of Ireland, it's a recipe that's been passed down through generations, and quite frankly, we're damn proud of it.

Well, prepare your crisp-loving selves, because Deliveroo have teamed up with Tayto for an exclusive offer we've all been waiting for.

Over the next three weeks (August 14 – 31), Doughboys, the gourmet sandwich shop in the heart of Dublin's city centre, will be offering customers a range of three mouth-watering Tayto sandwiches, available to order exclusively through Deliveroo.

That's right, crisp sandwiches straight to your door.

The three sandwiches have been expertly designed by Doughboys owner, Joey Somer, who has selected a number of locally sourced ingredients including Arun's fresh artisan breads, a selection of slow cooked meats, pickles, cheeses and mustards.

Oh, and it wouldn't be a real Tayto sandwich if it wasn't smothered in lashings of Dairygold butter, now would it?

The three Tayto sandwiches exclusively available to order via Deliveroo are;

The ‘Tayto Cubano' for the dedicated sandwich worshipper (€8.50): Packed full of Irish ham and slow cooked Mojo roasted pork, mayo, Swiss cheese, caramelised onions, pickles and slathered in hot sweet mustard, topped off with layers of Tayto cheese and onion crisps.

The ‘Deluxe Ham n’ Cheese Tayto Toastie’ indulge in the ultimate comfort food (€6.00): Slowed cooked ham and sweet cheddar cheese, chilli tomato jam, topped off with crunchy cheese and onion Tayto crisps, sandwiched between two freshly baked slices of multigrain sourdough bread, even Mr Tayto himself couldn’t resist. 

The ‘Classic Tayto Sambo’ just got dialled up a notch! (€4.50): Tayto’s finest cheese and onion crisps, lathered in lashings of Dairgold butter, sitting between two fluffy slices of artisan white bread creating a mouth watering magic combo.

Liam Keenan, General Manager of Deliveroo Ireland says: "Tayto has been Ireland’s No.1 crisp brand for over 60 years, and we’re thrilled to be able to join forces and create such a unique sandwich menu."

"We’ve all made our own crisp sandwiches at some point in our lives, myself included. Now the pros over at Doughboys have spent weeks painstakingly creating the perfect range of Tayto crisp sandwiches so you don’t have to! We hope our customers will take advantage of this unique offering while it lasts."

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to 2017.

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A make-up artist, who double-jobs as a waitress, has made headlines this week after she shared an uncomfortable experience on social media.

Kelsi of wingedandcountoured took to Instagram over the weekend and revealed that she was the butt of a cruel jibe when two teenage girls found fault with the service in Kelsi's place of woRk.

Outlining the incident for her followers, Kelsi wrote: "Two girls around 16 years old came in and I was their waitress. I took great care of them and everything was great until I dropped the check off."

"When I returned to pick it up, they demanded to speak to a manager because they 'didn't have enough money' and I 'didn't tell them exactly how much their food was going to cost them' even though they had the menus for a good 20 minutes before they decided what they wanted."

 

When people try to hurt your feelings over your makeup, good thing I know my #makeup was #flawless to meStory: two girls around 16 years old came in and I was their waitress. I took great care of them and everything was great until I dropped the check off. When I returned to pick it up, they demanded to speak to a manager because they 'didn't have enough money' and I 'didn't tell them exactly how much their food was going to cost them' even though they had the menus for a good 20 minutes before they decided what they wanted. Long story short my manager would not discount their food because they shouldn't have ordered food they couldn't pay for, and it was not my responsibility to tell them while they were ordering how much it costs after tax and everything. They 'magically' had a card to put it on and this is the 'tip' they left me. GIVEBACKGIVEAWAY! My give away is open now till the 22nd

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"Long story short my manager would not discount their food because they shouldn't have ordered food they couldn't pay for, and it was not my responsibility to tell them while they were ordering how much it costs after tax and everything. They 'magically' had a card to put it on and this is the 'tip' they left me."

Sharing an image of the customers' bill, Kelsi's followers learned that the teenage girls opted not to tip their waitress, instead writing: "Here's a tip: contour is supposed to blend."

Refusing to let the remarks ruin her day, Kelsi shared an image of herself and wrote: "When people try to hurt your feelings over your makeup, good thing I know my #makeup was #flawless to me."

Speaking to Seventeen.com, Kelsi admitted that the remark initially hurt her, saying: "For a second after reading the comment, I was kind of hurt and worried that my makeup looked awful. But, that quickly went away. Because I know makeup and there isn't only one way to do it,"

"Makeup is an art and doesn't follow any kind of rules. A couple months ago I would have let this ruin my day and eat me alive." she continued.

Reflecting on her reason for sharing the cruel comment online, Kelsi simply said: "What I want people to know is that everyone is so beautifully different. We are so different and there is not a single 'right' way to do makeup, there's billions of them!"

Kelsi has been inundated with support from members of the public, with one writing: "Seen your story on fb and had to check you out! You're f*cking flawless!"

"Seen the story on FB as well. Just wanted to let you know that your makeup is flawless and idk what their problem was."

You do you, Kelsi.

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When it comes to the highly acclaimed in Hollywood, there are few who haven't spoken of the struggles they endured in their journey to stardom.

Form triple-jobbing in order to pay for acting classes to persisting against constant rejection, there aren't many Hollywood A-listers whose story doesn't include countless obstacles and upheavals.

And Oscar-winner, Brie Larson, is no different.

Speaking to Hot Press, the 27-year-old actress, whose role in Room won the acclaim of critics and cinema-goers alike, admitted that she came close to quitting countless times, and on some occasions actually turned her back on acting.

"I threw in the towel a lot. A lot! I couldn’t take the ‘no’s over and over," she revealed while reflecting on her career thus far.

"I was acting since I was seven years old and a reoccurring problem I used to have was never fitting the mould of what they were after," she admitted.

Like many actresses, the California-native found herself on the receiving end of continuous criticism from those within the industry, saying: "I was never fully right, I was never that desired package."

"I wasn’t pretty enough, I wasn’t plain enough, and I found myself so many times, getting so close and hitting that wall."

The actress explains that her career was littered with moments which forced her to reconsider her path – obstacles which were soon overcome by the emergence of a project or role she could get her teeth into.

"I didn’t have anything to my name. And that happened a few times where I would find myself down to the last dollar, backed up against a wall, ready to quit and the next day, something would come up and I would be saved. This wasn’t even that long ago."

In addition to her Academy Award, Brie has also received a Screen Actor's Guild Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe.
 

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On Saturday, authorities became aware that a hillwalker had gone missing in the Derryveagh Mountains in Co Donegal.

It is understood that the man, who is believed to be British, had not been seen since last Thursday, but notification of this did not reach authorities until the weekend.

According to The Journal, a search operation was swiftly launched, with mountain rescue teams from Sligo and Leitrim, as well as Bunbeg Coast Guard, Malin Head Coast Guard and Rescue helicopter 118 taking part in the coordinated effort over the weekend.

It has been established that at 6pm last night, the body of the missing hillwalker, who is reported to have a home in Donegal, was discovered.

The cause of death has yet to be established.
 

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If you're the decisive and, dare we say it, controlling type, then it's highly unlikely you would leave the fate of your body in the hands of a vending machine.

But that's exactly what some customers of Elm Street Tattoo have been doing in recent weeks.

The Texas-based tattoo parlour has made an effort to assist the less decisive among us by providing customers with the opportunity to have their tattoo chosen for them… with the twist of a gumball machine handle.

So, how does it work exactly?

Well, the customer opts to hand over €100 in return for a shiny penny which they then place in the gumball machine which is filled with an array of traditional tattoo designs.

 

Here we go

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If you really can't stand the idea of being inked with the design the gumball machine chose for you, then you can pay €20 for another twist of the handle.

And obviously you're under no obligation to get inked, but you aren't entitled to a refund after twisting that handle.

The concept seems to be going down a storm with customers so far, with one writing: "When you get talked into getting a spontaneous tattoo. Thanks again to @jacobyoungtattoo for this cool ass random piece. This was a great experience."

Would you be brave enough to try it?

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Let's be real; we're not exactly strangers to rain in this country, but the idea of battling through a wet and windy week in the middle of August doesn't exactly fill us with joy.

And according to the good folk over at Met Éireann, that's exactly what we're in for this week.

"Brighter, showery conditions will extend into western areas this afternoon and evening, but rain will persist for much of the day in eastern and southern counties, with a risk of thundery downpours there," reads their official website.

Tomorrow, we should expect scattered showers while Wednesday will be wet and windy, with "rain becoming widespread during the morning with some heavy bursts, accompanied by fresh and gusty southerly winds, strong to near gale near coasts."

Thursday will be brighter than the previous days but equally as wet, with the forecast reading: "The showers will tend to be more frequent later in the day, and may merge to longer spells of rain during the evening."

So, what's the overview for the coming week, in simplest terms? 

Well, apparently 'the week ahead will be unsettled, with an Atlantic regime dominating. Mobile Atlantic conditions are expected to continue to dominate, with temperatures likely to remain slightly below the seasonal average'.

And we're off to look up some flights…

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