Barry O'Rourke

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Barry O'Rourke

Multimedia writer, gaming correspondent

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

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

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

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

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

Celtic Throwdown - the new fighting Irish

Forget McGregor Vs. Mayweather, there's a new fighting scene spreading in Irish, complete in digital. Celtic Throwdown is the pinnacle of competitive gaming in the fighting scene in Ireland.
Tech • 29 Aug 17

CAO 2017: Everything You Need To Know

Following the Leaving Certificate exam results coming out last week all eyes are now on the first round of offers from the CAO. We have all the information you need.
Living • 02 Oct 17

Remember the Rose of Tralee Sing-a-long?

It's the song that inspired the Festival that gives us one of the most watched shows of the year. But how well do you know the famous Rose of Tralee ballad?
Living • 21 Aug 17

Leaving Cert Results 2017 - All You Need to Know

The Leaving Certificate results are out on Wednesday August 16. How and where do you get yours? How do you calculate your points? What about college places and CAO?
Living • 02 Oct 17

5 Ways to Crime Proof Your Home

We spoke with Sergeant & Crime Prevention Officer Dean Kerins on simple ways we can improve security.
Crime • 26 Jul 17

Fancy a treat just for getting up in the morning?

Do you struggle to get out of bed in the morning? Hate the sound of the pesky alarm clock? An Irish duo have developed an app that might just turn those morning frowns upside down...for free!
Living • 02 May 17
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