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If you’ve been thinking about getting a storage bed or other new furniture, I’ve got news for you that might convince you to take the plunge. Four Star is having its annual year-end clearance ...

Ireland retained the Mowi Quaich Cup after a thrilling extra-time victory over Scotland in Cusack Park, Ennis. Kilkenny's Eoin Cody was the hat-trick hero, his third goal - a fine solo effort from ...

While today’s festivities may include costumes, pumpkins and trick-or-treating, the origins of Halloween trace back to Ireland. Several regions across the island lay claim to the birth of this ...

When it comes to creating a living space that’s functional and inviting, a corner sofa ticks a lot of boxes. These expansive L-shaped settees have become a staple in modern interiors ...

On Oct 24, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said that since Sept 30, it has fully implemented passport-less clearance across all four terminals at Changi Airport. Singapore ...

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Furniture trends for 2025 might feel like the best kind of déjà vu. We’ve welcomed comforting furnishings back into our homes over the past few years, ditched the all-white palette, and embraced ...

As we mentioned above, Wayfair opened its first store, so we knew we had to check it out. The vast majority of people shop for furniture on Wayfair’s website and make decisions sight unseen, unless ...

File photo of Amazon’s Robotic Fulfillment Center on December 19, 2023 in Sutton Coldfield, England. Photo: Nathan Stirk (Getty Images) Amazon has recently been working on launching a new ...