IT’S NEVER been more important to advocate for parity of pay among the sexes. It’s 2019 after all. We here of the trailblazing feminist-first Gash publication know the importance of pursuing this issue more than anyone. For example; how the underrepresented are often placated with empty gestures such as a token, one-off article proclaiming the… Read more »
US VICE-PRESIDENT and homophobe-in-chief is set to visit Ireland in early September, and will no doubt receive a disappointingly warm welcome from Irish politicians. However, politicians are hardly known as the type of people to show a visiting dignitary a good time so WWN has taken it upon itself to list a few hot spots… Read more »
TODAY marks the 25th anniversary of the iconic Oasis album ‘Definitely Maybe’ which helped the band, lead by brothers Noel and Liam, announce themselves on the world stage with singles ‘Live Forever’ and ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’. Relive the magic with these essential facts about the 1994 album’s recording, release and reception which even diehard… Read more »
THE IMPENETRABLE sophistication and cryptic lyrics of Aqua’s ‘Barbie Girl’, an unlikely pop hit, has defied comprehension and caused even the most insightful music and literary critics problems. Just what do the opaque, mystifying words mean? Ponder their meaning no more, as Professor Rudolf Beckner, the silent behind-the-scenes member of the pop band and celebrated… Read more »
CASUALLY USING your phone or casually not using your phone, the problem consumers face today is the fear that were they to open their mouths within earshot of a phone it would be listening in, waiting to log what is said and using it in a sinister way. Targeting you with ads or services. Manipulating… Read more »
WE’VE ALL BEEN there; a news story emerges. You just read the headline. Later you say to friends, family and coworkers ‘d’ya read that fucking shite yer man’s after pulling. It was in the news, disgraceful it is’ but if anyone asks you a follow up question seeking more information you are, intellectually speaking, ‘fucked’…. Read more »
AS STUDENTS are faced yet again with the prospect of the continued rise in cost of free education in Ireland, many will be scrambling around in search of accommodation they can’t afford. Saddened by the reality of third level education in Ireland, WWN has sought to provide students with alternative ways of paying for accommodation… Read more »
WITH controversial swinger Maria Bailey losing her €9,500 seat as chair of an Oireachtas committee as punishment for her misguided compensation case against the Dean Hotel, we at WWN would like to take a moment to look at the matter from Bailey’s point of view. Bailey has stuck to her guns by claiming that the swing… Read more »
THE NEGATIVES of Brexit for Ireland have been widely discussed on TV, online and in print, but Britain leaving the EU is such a seismic event for Ireland and its economy that you may not be fully aware of some lesser known knock on effects WWN has compiled 10 ways you didn’t know Brexit would… Read more »
EVERYDAY the media tries it best to keep you up to date on the truly important news occurring around the world. Elsewhere, the media also works incredibly hard to distract you into becoming bogged down in utterly trivial shit, hooking you with ‘news items’ that have been crafted to either play on your emotions or… Read more »