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BRUNCH IS A magical meal.
Caught between two traditional meal-times, it operates on its own special timeframe and adheres to its own set of rules. By which we mean, it can go on for many enjoyable hours and can consist of… well, absolutely whatever you like.
Here are the most festive places to enjoy this wondrous meal around Ireland.
This’ll be an absolute belter for brunch if it snows, with lots of amazing views from their rooftop terrace across rolling hills.
Also handy for early risers, as Egg (named after the shape of the space, but also presumably the tasty dishes on offer) opens at 9am. The early bird catches the brunch… sorry. Here’s some more information.
Fire promises a memorable dining experience set against a historic dining room backdrop. They do Christmas well, in fairness to them, and there’ll be an unbeatable festive atmosphere – plus, if you can’t make the afternoon sitting, there’s also dinner.
More info here.
Pura Vida is tops for Christmassy brunches due to its prime people-spotting location – right over the Spanish Arch.
You’ll want to wrap up good and warm if you’re sitting outdoors, but that’s no surprise to anyone living in the Wesht during winter.
A relative newcomer on the Cork brunch scene, a real find down by the harbour. All the food is homemade and sourced locally where possible, plus there are gluten-free options available for coeliacs or with intolerances. More info on the menu here.
Plus, you really can’t beat the surroundings, as anyone from the Real Capital will tell you.
Whitefriar are organising a deadly Christmas deal this year – enjoy brunch with them, then head next door to their sister outlet Bow Lane.
The short hop between the two means you can change scenery but not travel far at all. Result. More details here.
Did someone say BRUNCH DJs? Wait, we did. This place is hip, which means of course that they offer various paleo bits and pieces on the menu as well as top notch coffee. Have a gander at their Christmas menu right here.
If you’re going to grab a delicious brunch over Christmas remember that AIB Android users can now use their phone to make Contactless payments under €30. AIB has launched Android Pay – the first smartphone-based payment app available in Ireland. Head over to AIB to find out more.
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Maybe I’m getting old but I have no idea what that article was about
It’s essentially about two guys who made a company based on their popularity online and tried to trademark the word ‘reacts’ among other things. They wanted the ability to remove content which looked anything like theirs (or not, they had a go at Ellen DeGeneres for a scene which only vaguely alluded to their work) and ultimately the right to sue anyone who wouldn’t abide by their wishes.
Essentially, it’s about what happens when trademark laws are taken to a ridiculous extreme.
But wtf is a ‘react video’? Jaysus I’m only 27 and I haven’t a clue…
It’s basically people filming their reactions to things. Usually YouTube videos. How anyone thinks they could trademark that is beyond me
That’s what I thought, but then I thought, Na no one would watch something so utterly mundane…
I actually heard from somebody I watch on YouTube sometimes, a ranter that the Fine Bros went around copyright claiming videos that even had the word “react” or “reaction” in them and some of these videos were from as long ago as 2007! Its absolutely ridiculous what they are doing.
Two arrogant p***ks react to being taken down a peg or two.
Sorry, you can’t take back being douchebags. I hope your subscriber exodus continues.
I can’t blame someone for wanting to protect their work, although the Fine Brothers were not looking to do that. They were looking for the freedom to monetise an entire style of video.
It would be like Disney trying to protect the Star Wars trademark (fully understandable) but also looking for the freedom to sue any other film company that produced something even remotely like it.
One of the problems is their videos are all based off of other people’s content. They make money using other people’s videos and try to trademark something incredibly vague. They certainly were not the first to come up with the concept of a reaction video either.
Prohibited ave become too greedy. They already make a lot from their videos so why attempt to milk more…money makes the world go round I guess…
People have *
I’m not sure if she was successful or not but Paris Hilton wanted to trademark the words, “that’s hot”. Ridiculous!
The great thing about YouTube is that it’s not like television, in the sense that you don’t need a massive team of people to create something. Anyone with a webcam and a computer can make a YouTube video and trying to licence what essentially is a whole genre of videos on the website will ruin the whole thing, in my opinion.
They are nothing without the content other people created.
Exactly Seth.
Exactly! I’m so relieved that they decided not to go ahead. this kind of legalisation of YouTube video formats would have had a drastic effect on how video sharing works and would destroy the notion of the freedom of the Internet. there’s space for anyone to express themselves on YouTube, and this move would have damaged that
Alice I’m surprised they didn’t expect this kind of backlash after what happened to Sam Pepper. And anyway, if you get caught stealing someones idea/video on youtube you get dragged in the comments lmao
very true! there’s a level of courtesy that you follow and if you don’t- you get called out! I’m so relieved it’s been reversed that could have been catastrophic
“YouTube Stars” – what is wrong with this statement? :-)
TV Stars, Movie Stars, no difference really
Well said @Seth.
Hey ho
Two knobs who make videos featuring lots of pretentious people playing up for the camera.
They wanted to trademark their series, as in the kids react and elders reacts!
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