“The people in this country were very good to the banks. We were really good to the banks in difficult times.” Minister for Health Simon Harris has called on Ireland’s banks to play their part in easing financial stress as the spread of Covid-19 increases. Speaking on Claire Byrne Live on RTÉ One on Monday […]

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A great move. Lidl Ireland is set to introduce dedicated priority shopping hours for older and vulnerable customers from Tuesday, 17 March. The move comes in response to a wave of public feedback calling for such a designation following scenes of panic-buying that met Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s closure of schools, colleges and public facilities last week. […]

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“Public health professionals will contact schools if there is any action to be taken. Schools should not take unilateral action.” Irish schools are set to remain open as the coronavirus outbreak continues to intensify as a matter of public concern. On Monday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed that all planned St. Patrick’s Day parades have been […]

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The decision was taken following a special Covid-19 cabinet meeting on Monday. All planned parades to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day have been officially called off following an emergency cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon. Prior to the meeting, parades around the country, including Sligo, Cork and Dublin, announced cancellations due to concerns and continued uncertainty over the […]

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Oh, and the “ultimate Irish sausages” if you’re into that sort of thing… If you love the following: Breakfast Brunch Sausages Rankings Then you’re in luck, for the very best breakfast venues, the best places for brunch and the “ultimate” Irish sausages for 2020 have all been revealed. That’s right, the winners of the 2020 […]

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Grab the brolly. You’re going to need it. With a nationwide weather advisory set to kick in from 3am on Saturday (15 February) until 12pm on Monday, Storm Dennis is set to make an impact. Before that, we have a new status yellow rainfall warning to contend with. Issued by Met Éireann on Friday morning, […]

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You make a billion, you get a sequel. That’s how it works in Hollywood, kids. Guy Ritchie may have seemed somewhat of an unlikely choice to helm a live-action remake of Aladdin, but it’s safe to say it worked out quite handsomely, with the Disney update raking in over a billion dollars at the worldwide box […]

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75 cases of romance fraud were reported in 2019, resulting in losses suffered in excess of €1 million. Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time for marketing companies and couples who swear they don’t take the thing seriously but actually do to shine. There’s a less wholesome aspect to this joyous day of life, though, as […]

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Yep, bigger than Game of Thrones. Screen Ireland launched its 2020 slate of forthcoming productions on Friday, with over 40 television, film and animation projects in the works. Among them; Foundation – a brand new Apple original drama with Jared Harris (recently seen being brilliant in HBO’s Chernobyl) and Lee Pace (who you may remember as […]

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“What they’re going to do with the character is their call.” In April of 2018, The Simpsons aired an episode entitled ‘No Good Read Goes Unpunished’ which quickly became the subject of controversy. The episode centred on Marge finding an old book that she loved as a child and wanting to pass it on the […]

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The popular Netflix true crime series is in limbo. In news that warrants a forensic investigation of its very own, Mindhunter may be done and dusted after just two seasons. Headed up by David Fincher, the Netflix true crime drama has attracted both a loyal following and strong critical praise since it first arrived in October of […]

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Take note. You may have heard that Storm Brendan is approaching. Status Orange weather warnings and Red Marine warning have been issued by Met Éireann, with the early hours of Monday morning expected to really kick things up a notch, weather-wise. The Irish Coast Guard has warned the public not to approach breaking waves and to […]

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The Joker star was protesting along with actor Martin Sheen, who was also arrested. In scenes vaguely reminiscent – though nowhere near as violent, thankfully – of the closing scenes of Joker, actor Joaquin Phoenix was arrested following a climate change demonstration on Friday. Phoenix was present along with actor Martin Sheen and a large […]

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Take note, Doritos enthusiasts… Batches of Doritos tortilla chips have been recalled due to potential health concerns. On Saturday, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a statement, noting that Walkers Snack Foods is recalling batches of Doritos Tangy Cheese 180g. The reason for the recall is that the product contains soya which is […]

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A new dawn. A new day. A new year. A new decade. How about the weather, then? With just a couple of days left until both 2019 and the 2010s are consigned to the history books, it is time to look forward to the future. In truth, it is difficult to know what the new […]

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“He was the funniest man I’ve ever known.” Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has paid tribute to his father who passed away shortly before Christmas having lived with dementia for some time. Jack Lightbody’s funeral took place on Christmas Eve, attended by family and close friends. In a post issued via his Instagram account, Gary […]

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Happy Christmas? In news that will either provoke apathy, devastation or delight, Ed Sheeran is taking a break from music. The flame-haired troubadour has undoubtedly dominated the decade, performing huge sell-out gigs the world over and bothering the charts to record-breaking success to the point that the Official Charts Company crowned him UK Artist of the […]

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Hatches. Batten down, etc. A status orange weather warning has been issued for Cork as a wild and windy night gets set to take hold. According to Met Éireann, a small deepening depression associated with the Atlantic storm system Elsa will track northwards close to the Atlantic seaboard on Wednesday evening. In response, a status […]

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The climate activist’s work to date will be presented in a new documentary, set to air next year. 2019 has been a huge year for Greta Thunberg. The 16-year-old Swedish climate activist was recently named as TIME’s Person of the Year, becoming the youngest recipient in history of the magazine’s award. In Thunberg’s campaign against climate […]

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Ted Bundy’s long-term girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall, her daughter Molly and other survivors will share their experiences with unsettling new details. True crime has always held a fascination for many people but in recent years, particularly with the rise of podcasting and streaming platforms, it has become its own small industry. Documentaries and dramatisations on tragic […]

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The latest figures show that the disease is actively circulating amongst the population. The Health Service Executive of Ireland (HSE) has asked the public to help prevent the spread of flu, with the latest figures indicating that the disease is now actively circulating amongst Irish citizens. The HSE is especially mindful that people in high-risk […]

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Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind are looking for temporary homes for some very good boys and girls. We all love dogs. It’s just an undisputed fact of life. Maybe there are some people out there who don’t love dogs. We don’t know. Frankly, we don’t want to know. While every dog in the history […]

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“Please, please do something for the unfortunate children. I don’t want to see anybody lying or dying on the streets coming up to Christmas.” Brother Kevin Crowley, founder of the Capuchin Day Centre, has criticised the government’s failure to provide accommodation as the homeless crisis continues to spiral out of control. Recalling when the centre […]

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Awful news. American rapper Juice WRLD, real name Jarad Anthony Higgins, has passed away suddenly at the age of 21. TMZ has reported that Higgins suffered a seizure at Midway Airport in Chicago shortly after his flight from California landed on Sunday afternoon. It has been further reported that Higgins was conscious upon being rushed to hospital but […]

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How modern. Love it or hate it, you can barely escape it – social media is a force that dominates day-to-day life and probably won’t die down any time soon. There are positives and there are negatives, the latter of which probably being the best material to construct a brand new thriller about, were you […]

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A lawyer representing five women who have accused Jeffrey Epstein of abusing them plans to issue subpoenas to the Duke of York. Prince Andrew has been urged to testify as a witness in relation to a series of abuse investigations related to deceased billionaire and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Duke of York’s friendship […]

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RIP. Lil Bub, a famous cat from the Internet, has passed away. She was eight years of age. Bub was born with several genetic mutations and suffered from osteopetrosis yet overcame these issues to become something of a modern-day Internet celebrity. At the time of her death, Bub had cultivated a large social media following, with […]

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A huge year for the annual highlight. Did you watch The Late Late Toy Show on Friday? If not, here’s a round-up of the main highlights. If so, did you cry? You did, go on, admit it. It was, indeed, emotional. Hugely popular, too, if figures released by RTÉ on Monday are anything to go by. […]

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Joker loves animals, pass it on. We’re still no closer to official confirmation of a Joker sequel – those initial reports were quickly debunked, in case you missed it – but here’s one thing we do know: Joaquin Phoenix loves animals so much they’ve only gone and given him an award for it. Yep, the […]

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Staggering figures. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has released new figures indicating that 2019 is the worst-ever year on record for overcrowding in the country’s hospitals. According to the INMO, 108,364 people have been left without a bed in Irish hospitals throughout 2019, exceeding 2018’s total. The worst-hit hospitals are: University Hospital Limerick […]

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The show is going live in Dublin with the help of Lisa Hannigan. David Attenborough’s popular Netflix documentary series Our Planet is set to be reimagined as a live show. Set for Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday 16 October, 2020, Our Planet Live in Concert will combine highlights from the award-winning series with brand new arrangements in […]

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People have been urged to monitor their drinking habits during the Christmas season. 61 percent of drinking occasions among Irish adults now happen at home, according to a new study conducted by Drinkaware. The research illustrates that two in five people never measure out the alcohol that they consume in their home, which has led […]

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Get hype. Bodyguard proved a major smash when it first aired on the BBC in 2018, one that likely attracted a huge amount of people to it when it later surfaced on Netflix, too. The six-parter made for incredibly compelling television with shocking twists and an incredible lead performance from former Game of Thrones man […]

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The body was discovered on Sunday evening. Gardaí have arrested a man after a child was found dead in Limerick on Sunday evening (3 November). Shortly after 7pm, Gardaí discovered the body of a young boy, believed to be 11 years of age, at a house in the Ballynanty area of Limerick City. He was […]

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The assault that took in place in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Several patrols of the area have been carried out. Gardaí have launched an investigation into online threats made towards an educational institution in Loughrea, Galway. The threats in question were made on Thursday evening (17 October) at approximately 7.30pm. It has been reported that the threats were directed via social media, alerting Gardaí to a […]

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“I looked at Steve and I said, ‘Steve, I’m going in…’” All hail Bruce Springsteen, who is somehow 70 years of age yet looks and acts a considerable deal younger. Fresh off the great Springsteen on Broadway and his most recent album, the considered country stroll that is Western Stars, Springsteen is in rare form as […]

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Lorenzo draws near. The state of play on the imminent Hurricane/Storm Lorenzo is as follows: Status orange and yellow warnings are set to come into effect on Thursday as Lorenzo draws near to Irish shores. Lorenzo is expected to downgrade to storm status by the time it hits Ireland, but emergency plans are nonetheless in place. […]

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Hey, it’s that midweek bump. Or that midweek slump, depending on how you look at things. That’s right, it’s Wednesday. The second of October. 2019. Exciting. Here’s the most intriguing* movie options on the television this evening. Baywatch – Film 4 – 9pm Hey kids, remember Baywatch? The Rock and Zac Efron sure do. They […]

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The new initiative will save 6.5 million single-use units of non-recyclable waste. Aldi Ireland has become the first supermarket in the country to officially ban the use of non-detectable black plastic trays from its fresh beef range. In their place, new 100% recyclable packaging trays have been introduced across the entire range, saving over 6.5 […]

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Might be time for a new WhatsApp go-to… The popular ‘OK’ hand sign has officially been designated as a hate symbol, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). This weekend, the New York-based NGO updated its hate symbols database, adding the finger-and-thumb gesture along with others that are deemed to represent white supremacy. “The ADL has […]

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Summer isn’t over yet. I mean, summer is over. Let’s just be honest about it. Still, we’ve seen a few rays this week, even if the promise of winter is beginning to make itself known, too. All that said, and with the more dreary aspects of the weather lifting a bit, there’s some good, balmy news […]

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Fair? Stoneybatter in Dublin 7 is the hippest city-based locale in all of Ireland, if you put faith in lists that put these sort of things together, at least. Freshly published by global magazine Time Out, the 50 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World compendium boasts just the one Irish entry, and, yes, as noted above, […]

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Serenity now. Yes, all art is subjective. Yes, wantonly declaring any piece of pop culture to be the very best of its kind is only ever going to invite heated debate. But come on guys, can we really argue against Seinfeld being the greatest sitcom in all creation? Sure, you can come at me with Frasier, the […]

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Three huge rock acts, one big night out. The RDS Arena, Dublin is set for one hell of a rock and roll triple threat next summer as Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer team up for an Irish super-show. The “HELLA MEGA TOUR”, as it is called, hits up the RDS on Monday 29 […]

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Ladies and gentlemen, we give you… mid-September. Starting to feel that autumnal change in the air? That’s September, baby. Summer is done, but it’s still sunny at times and though it hasn’t fully frozen over or gotten dark at 4pm, you can feel it all around you, right? Get used to it, essentially. The latest forecast […]

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The singer stands accused of child pornography and obstruction of justice. R. Kelly will stand trial in the federal sex crimes case against him in Chicago next year. The 52-year-old has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing minors and obstruction of justice. At a hearing on Wednesday (4 September), US District Judge Harry D. Leinenweber set […]

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They’ll set you free, etc… Electric Picnic is almost upon us. The very sold out Stradbally extravaganza takes place next weekend, and though the early weather forecast is a tad concerning, we’re nonetheless very hyped indeed. Bigger than ever, Picnic really does boast something for everyone, and if you’re the kind of person who likes […]

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Brace yourselves, it’s about to get stormy out there. Following on from Tuesday afternoon’s status yellow rainfall warning for three counties – that would be Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan – Met Éireann has issued another notable advisory. As of 2pm on Tuesday, a second status yellow warning is in effect, this time concerning thunder. The […]

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The country still technically has talent, though, right? Sad news for fans of homegrown skills and reality TV extravaganzas as Ireland’s Got Talent has officially been put on ice. Virgin Media Television confirmed on Friday that it has “no immediate plans” to make a new season, citing logistical and scheduling reasons. The show, featuring judges Louis […]

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