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Bernard O'Shea: These are the 10 tips ChatGPT gave me to pass the Leaving Cert

I wish ChatGPT had been around 25 years ago when I was doing my Leaving Cert. I asked it a straightforward question: 'How do I pass it?'. Albeit too late now, here are the 10 tips it gave me

<p>Longer working hours, higher cost of living and burnout among parents and professionals alike has led to an increased interest in adult colouring. The immersive mindful activity is said to decrease stress and anxiety. </p>

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Bernard O'Shea: There's no place for crayons in adult colouring

<p>Bernard O'Shea would like to think that he could cultivate some self-control, especially when it comes to chocolate and alcohol, but it's easier said than done. Picture: Brian Arthur</p>

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Bernard O'Shea: Michelangelo didn't dabble in moderation, and neither do I

Older man in swimmers and snorkel against a white background

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Bernard O'Shea: 'I’d pass on the budgie smuggler and go with the togs instead'

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Bernard O'Shea: Don't dab fancy French perfume on your neck - spray your insoles for big results

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Bernard O'Shea: I walked barefoot on gravel and noticed my posture improve instantly

Bernard O'Shea: Have I found the elixir of youth, or was my granny having me on?

I used to use washing-up liquid to get that "like he just stepped out of a salon" look

Mon, 20 Jun, 2022

Bernard O'Shea: Thank God my wife made me go to the doctor when I had pins and needles

A touch of hypochondria and a severe lack of vitamin B12 has me retiring to my fainting couch

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

Bernard O'Shea: What are NFTs and why are they bad for the environment?

Fancy spending your money on some digital real estate? Then an NFT could be the non-fungible fun option for you, writes Bernard O'Shea

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bernard O'Shea: I'm driving less to be eco-friendly, but I love being in my car

There are two types of people in the world—those who like going for a drive and those that don't

Thu, 21 Oct, 2021

Bernard O'Shea: What 'things' will my kids remember me by? I hope it's not my phone chargers

Certain treasured items were on display in every Irish house. These days it's bizarre to see a raging fire on the telly where once the fire actually burned

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021

Bernard O'Shea: Christmas aisles are back, but why is Halloween being left in the shade?

I was shocked by how soon Christmas had come but more irked that poor old Halloween isn't getting a look-in on our seasonal calendar anymore.

Thu, 07 Oct, 2021

Bernard O'Shea: I didn’t know writing for a living was going to be this hard

The biggest realisation I faced was that the vast majority of your work isn’t writing at all, it’s looking for work.

Thu, 23 Sep, 2021

Bernard O'Shea: My homemade deodorant burnt my armpits in the most idiotic and painful way

Hindsight is a great thing, Bernard O'Shea says as he reflects on everything that went wrong with his DIY deodorant experiment

Mon, 19 Jul, 2021

Bernard O'Shea has become obsessed with watches

Bernard thought it was just he and John Joe Brennan that were obsessed with horology but it turns out the internet is exploding with collectors

Mon, 21 Jun, 2021

Bernard O'Shea tries a Dalgona coffee detox

A viral trend on TikTok is bringing instant coffee back into fashion and Bernard was almost instantly addicted

Mon, 31 May, 2021

Bernard O'Shea: Why I love the pair of leather boots that scalped my heels to the bone

Bernard O'Shea says his Grenson boots had him limping for weeks but now he refuses to buy any other pair of shoes

Thu, 20 May, 2021

Bernard O’Shea and Dr Colman Noctor: Easy sustainability and life lessons from young people

To mark the Irish Examiner’s annual Sustainability Month, columnists Bernard O’Shea and Dr Colman Noctor chat about their environmental habits and how their families have cut down on waste

Sat, 15 May, 2021

Bernard O'Shea discovers walking backwards actually makes him feel better

Bernard O'Shea says walking backward has surprising benefits, helps his bad back, and calms his brain

Thu, 13 May, 2021

Bernard O'Shea: I'm binge-watching boxsets in bed. I like to pretend I'm Don Draper

I cannot go through another messy break-up with my current visual affair so I’ve come up with my own plan on How to Break up with a Box Set.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2021

Bernard O'Shea: I swallowed 42 bulbs of garlic, then I tried garlic water

Of all the online trends and influences, garlic is one of the rare few that has abundant scientific evidence to back up its extensive health benefits. But Garlic water? Garlic water? Peter Kay would have a field day with that one, writes Bernard O'Shea

Mon, 12 Apr, 2021

Bernard O'Shea: My first apple tart turned out like asbestos

My dreams of becoming a contestant on Bake Off end along with my potential side hustle, 'Bernard’s Baking Company'. Both went in the bin and I still don’t know the difference between baking powder and baking soda.

Mon, 05 Apr, 2021

Monday TV Tips: The Fota giraffe keeper hoping his humour doesn't go over our heads

And Bernard O'Shea hopes he doesn't get eaten by a lion — even if there are a few people who might think that would be hilarious

Mon, 29 Mar, 2021

Bernard O'Shea: I have spent hours of my life looking at people cutting into cakes

I’m embarrassed about a lot of things in my life but when I realised how much time I was spending on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram I felt a surge of shame

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

Bernard O'Shea: 'Intermittent fasting totally changed my eating routine'

Bernard O'Shea attempts intermittent fasting. Giving up breakfast is easy, but Loop the Loops too?

Mon, 22 Mar, 2021

Bernard O'Shea dips his toe into the Wim Hof method... and the shower

'I only went as far as my knees and my brain screamed “STOP YOU STUPID IDIOT.'

Mon, 15 Feb, 2021

The Shape I'm In: Comedian Bernard O'Shea

Comedian Bernard O’Shea has three children aged under five. It’s like open season at the zoo, he says.

Sat, 26 Oct, 2019

Bernard O'Shea on hitting the road with old pal Karl Spain

The ‘Bum Bum Belly’ dance may be in the past, but Bernard O’Shea is hitting the road again for a stand-up show with his old pal Karl Spain, writes Richard Fitzpatrick.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2019

Watch: Bernard O'Shea sings to remind everyone 'Christmas doesn't start til Larry plays his song'

Christmas doesn't really start until radio royalty Larry Gogan plays the first festive song over the airwaves.

Wed, 28 Nov, 2018

#DWTSIrl: Bernard O'Shea met his new dance partner live on air this morning

It's switch up week on Dancing with the Stars which is always exciting.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2018

Maia Dunphy and Norah Casey favourites to be first out of Dancing with the Stars

As the first elimination looms on Dancing with the Stars, the pressure is on this week.

Wed, 17 Jan, 2018

Bernard O'Shea gets his first spray tan ahead of this week’s Dancing with the Stars

Bernard O’Shea is a man known to take a risk and try new things for our very entertainment, writes Breda Graham.

Sat, 13 Jan, 2018

Bernard O'Shea announced as second celeb for Dancing with the Stars

The radio presenter joins fellow comedian Deirdre O'Kane who was announced as the first celebrity taking part on Sunday.

Mon, 04 Dec, 2017

Jen and Bernard get Hector's 2fm gig

2fm have announced Jennifer Maguire, Bernard O'Shea and Keith Walsh as the replacements for Hector Ó hEochagáin, who left the station's breakfast show in December.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2014

Bernard O'Shea

Bernard O'Shea: These are the 10 tips ChatGPT gave me to pass the Leaving Cert

Bernard O'Shea: There's no place for crayons in adult colouring

Bernard O'Shea: Michelangelo didn't dabble in moderation, and neither do I

Bernard O'Shea: 'I’d pass on the budgie smuggler and go with the togs instead'

Bernard O'Shea: Don't dab fancy French perfume on your neck - spray your insoles for big results

Bernard O'Shea: I walked barefoot on gravel and noticed my posture improve instantly

Bernard O'Shea: Have I found the elixir of youth, or was my granny having me on?

Bernard O'Shea: Thank God my wife made me go to the doctor when I had pins and needles

Bernard O'Shea: What are NFTs and why are they bad for the environment?

Bernard O'Shea: I'm driving less to be eco-friendly, but I love being in my car

Bernard O'Shea: What 'things' will my kids remember me by? I hope it's not my phone chargers

Bernard O'Shea: Christmas aisles are back, but why is Halloween being left in the shade?

Bernard O'Shea: I didn’t know writing for a living was going to be this hard

Bernard O'Shea: My homemade deodorant burnt my armpits in the most idiotic and painful way

Bernard O'Shea has become obsessed with watches

Bernard O'Shea tries a Dalgona coffee detox

Bernard O'Shea: Why I love the pair of leather boots that scalped my heels to the bone

Bernard O’Shea and Dr Colman Noctor: Easy sustainability and life lessons from young people

Bernard O'Shea discovers walking backwards actually makes him feel better

Bernard O'Shea: I'm binge-watching boxsets in bed. I like to pretend I'm Don Draper

Bernard O'Shea: I swallowed 42 bulbs of garlic, then I tried garlic water

Bernard O'Shea: My first apple tart turned out like asbestos

Monday TV Tips: The Fota giraffe keeper hoping his humour doesn't go over our heads

Bernard O'Shea: I have spent hours of my life looking at people cutting into cakes

Bernard O'Shea: 'Intermittent fasting totally changed my eating routine'

Bernard O'Shea dips his toe into the Wim Hof method... and the shower

The Shape I'm In: Comedian Bernard O'Shea

Bernard O'Shea on hitting the road with old pal Karl Spain

Watch: Bernard O'Shea sings to remind everyone 'Christmas doesn't start til Larry plays his song'

#DWTSIrl: Bernard O'Shea met his new dance partner live on air this morning

Maia Dunphy and Norah Casey favourites to be first out of Dancing with the Stars

Bernard O'Shea gets his first spray tan ahead of this week’s Dancing with the Stars

Bernard O'Shea announced as second celeb for Dancing with the Stars

Jen and Bernard get Hector's 2fm gig

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Bernard O'Shea

Bernard O'Shea: These are the 10 tips ChatGPT gave me to pass the Leaving Cert

Bernard O'Shea: There's no place for crayons in adult colouring

Bernard O'Shea: Michelangelo didn't dabble in moderation, and neither do I

Bernard O'Shea: 'I’d pass on the budgie smuggler and go with the togs instead'

Bernard O'Shea: Don't dab fancy French perfume on your neck - spray your insoles for big results

Bernard O'Shea: I walked barefoot on gravel and noticed my posture improve instantly

Bernard O'Shea: Have I found the elixir of youth, or was my granny having me on?

Bernard O'Shea: Thank God my wife made me go to the doctor when I had pins and needles

Bernard O'Shea: What are NFTs and why are they bad for the environment?

Bernard O'Shea: I'm driving less to be eco-friendly, but I love being in my car

Bernard O'Shea: What 'things' will my kids remember me by? I hope it's not my phone chargers

Bernard O'Shea: Christmas aisles are back, but why is Halloween being left in the shade?

Bernard O'Shea: I didn’t know writing for a living was going to be this hard

Bernard O'Shea: My homemade deodorant burnt my armpits in the most idiotic and painful way

Bernard O'Shea has become obsessed with watches

Bernard O'Shea tries a Dalgona coffee detox

Bernard O'Shea: Why I love the pair of leather boots that scalped my heels to the bone

Bernard O’Shea and Dr Colman Noctor: Easy sustainability and life lessons from young people

Bernard O'Shea discovers walking backwards actually makes him feel better

Bernard O'Shea: I'm binge-watching boxsets in bed. I like to pretend I'm Don Draper

Bernard O'Shea: I swallowed 42 bulbs of garlic, then I tried garlic water

Bernard O'Shea: My first apple tart turned out like asbestos

Monday TV Tips: The Fota giraffe keeper hoping his humour doesn't go over our heads

Bernard O'Shea: I have spent hours of my life looking at people cutting into cakes

Bernard O'Shea: 'Intermittent fasting totally changed my eating routine'

Bernard O'Shea dips his toe into the Wim Hof method... and the shower

The Shape I'm In: Comedian Bernard O'Shea

Bernard O'Shea on hitting the road with old pal Karl Spain

Watch: Bernard O'Shea sings to remind everyone 'Christmas doesn't start til Larry plays his song'

#DWTSIrl: Bernard O'Shea met his new dance partner live on air this morning

Maia Dunphy and Norah Casey favourites to be first out of Dancing with the Stars

Bernard O'Shea gets his first spray tan ahead of this week’s Dancing with the Stars

Bernard O'Shea announced as second celeb for Dancing with the Stars

Jen and Bernard get Hector's 2fm gig

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