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  • Barry O'Rourke

    RTE LifeStyle Journalist.

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    I'm a former Primary School Teacher with a huge interest in all things multimedia, technology, education and health.

    Game On: FIFA 21& Hotshot Racing reviewed

    Game On: FIFA 21& Hotshot Racing reviewed

    With over 3.6 million players already in-game, FIFA 21 comes at an opportune time to remind the world what soccer is all about.

    Gaming • 23 Nov 20
    The Last of Us Part II - inside the year's hottest video game

    The Last of Us Part II - inside the year's hottest video game

    Barry O'Rourke takes a deep dive into the video game event of 2020...

    Gaming • 23 Jun 20
    Drying Clothes indoors can contribute to breathing problems

    The dangers of drying clothes indoors?

    Ireland is wet; there's no denying it. But the common practice of drying clothes indoors can be seen as a serious contributor to breathing problems, particularly in asthma sufferers.

    Home • 04 Jun 19
    10 Tips To Keep Your Phone Safe from Thieves

    How To Keep Your Phone Safe This Paddy's Weekend

    The Garda Crime Prevention Unit have important tips on how to be smart with your smartphone in public.

    Living • 16 Mar 19
    There's only one thing teachers want you to do at Back To School Time...Put Your Flippin' Name On It

    Put Your Flippin' Name On It - Back To School

    It's Back To School time. Want to be best friends with your children's teacher? Then I have one word for you - labels.

    Back To School • 03 Sep 18
    Even at this tender age, the most inquisitive pups can be singled out as potential sheep dogs for farm work.

    The Secret Life of... Sheepdog Puppies

    At just four-weeks-old, the Border Collie puppies from last night's Big Week on the Farm have hands down won the award for cuteness. But meeting these sheep for the first time proved very difficult for some pups!

    Big Week on the Farm • 11 Apr 18
    When should you take your flu to see a doctor?

    Flu: When You Should see a Doctor

    With the kids back to school, the workforce in full flight and average temperatures set to drop again, we may not have heard the last of this flu outbreak. Should flu sufferers: stay at home or seek help?

    living • 15 Oct 18
    Remember to know the limits to your festive cheer

    Be Alcohol Aware this Christmas & New Year

    Christmas can be a time for indulgence, and 'tis the season to be jolly. But with more and more tradition revolving around alcohol, from 12 Pubs to Christmas parties, remember to know the limits to your festive cheer.

    Christmas • 25 Dec 17
    It's become very clear we Irish get annoyed at some of the rather simpler things in life.

    What annoys Irish people the most?

    From wardrobe woes to people stealing work pens (you know who you are!), it's become very clear we Irish get annoyed at some of the rather simpler things in life. But a new poll shows just how simple those things are!

    Living • 19 Oct 17
    Irish Emergency Services RPC is a role-playing community dedicated to providing gamers an opportunity to experience the work of Ireland's emergency services.

    Virtual Gardaí - Irish gamers declare an emergency

    An Garda Síochána have gone gaming, thanks to an Irish modding community trying to promote the emergency services in a brand new, innovative way.

    gaming • 12 Sep 17
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