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‘An absolute embarrassment’: Students slam Trinity's move to axe 'freshman' title
‘An absolute embarrassment’: Students slam Trinity's move to axe 'freshman' title

“I fear that this may make the College look ridiculous. Are we to have a ‘Fresh Week' in 2018/19?”

Thu, 22 Feb, 2018

Amazon`s Dash button isn`t an April Fools but that doesn`t mean its not crazy

Amazon has just announced the details of their Dash button program which will make it easier than ever to order anything

Wed, 01 Apr, 2015

Your Wednesday lunchtime news catch-up
Your Wednesday lunchtime news catch-up

Ongoing problems at Aras Attracta, Cork punter scoops a Euromillions prize, Burger King Tralee goes viral and April Fools that went horribly wrong. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this lunchtime

Wed, 01 Apr, 2015

Play Pac-Man in Google Maps

Rather than trying to pull the wool over your eyes this April Fools’ Day, Google has provided us with a distraction until the misinformation and jokes blow over. Google Maps users can play Pac-Man on the streets of their city.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2015

Barton goes on another Twitter rant, this time against Mark Hughes
Barton goes on another Twitter rant, this time against Mark Hughes

Joey Barton has launched a stinging attack on former QPR manager Mark Hughes, claiming the Welshman left the club in a “hell of a worse situation” than the one he inherited.

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