Ryan O’Shaughnessy will be taking part in the first episode of Eurovision’s Home Concert Series. On Friday, the Eurovision announced the launch of a new Home Concert series after the cancellation of the 2020 song contest. Each one of the episodes will feature artists who have been “part of the Eurovision family for years”, including […]

6 years ago

It’s that time of the year again. The clocks are going forward this weekend – for one of the last times. At 1am on March 29, the clocks will “spring forward” an hour as we move from Greenwich Meantime (GMT) to Irish Summer Time (IST). And while this means the days are going to be […]

6 years ago

Ant and Dec have confirmed they’ll be hosting tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Takeaway from their homes amid the coronavirus pandemic. The presenters, who had no audience in the studio for last week’s episode, took to Instagram on Friday to confirm the news. The video shows Ant ringing Dec, to find out how his co-presenter is doing […]

6 years ago

SuperValu, Centra and the GAA have partnered up to launch a new initiative to support elderly people in Ireland during the coronavirus crisis. The goal of Club Together is to capitalise on Ireland’s unique community spirit, by helping elderly people who do not have family and friends around to support them. SuperValu, Centra and the […]

6 years ago

Andrew McGinley has asked people to send him letters as he struggles with self-isolation. The father’s three children, Conor, Darragh, and Carla, were found dead at the family’s home in January. Their mother has been charged with their murder. Mr McGinley, who has set up the YouTube channel Conor’s Clips in memory of his children, told […]

6 years ago

Odin, the Inuit dog who played Bran Stark’s direwolf in the first episode of Game of Thrones, has died at the age of 10. His owners confirmed on Instagram that Odin, who they got when he was just seven-weeks-old, passed away after a fourth-month battle with cancer. “It’s difficult to put into words how this has impacted us […]

6 years ago

Hozier performed an emotional rendition of The Parting Glass on last night’s Late Late Show in tribute to those who have lost their lives to coronavirus. The singer appeared on the show to launch an emergency on-air appeal for the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, who are experiencing an upsurge in calls to Childline. He […]

6 years ago

“I think I’d been afraid of taking that final step of actually saying right, I really am going to write a novel now,” Hilary Fannin told us, as she discussed her debut The Weight Of Love.  The award-winning writer’s debut novel The Weight of Love hit shelves earlier this month – and is a heartbreakingly beautiful portrayal of […]

6 years ago

Graham Norton has revealed that he has finished his new novel, Home Stretch.  The TV presenter revealed the news on Instagram on Friday, as he shared the first page from the book. “Now what do I do? #lockdown #newbook #homestretch,” he captioned the image. View this post on Instagram A post shared by grahnort […]

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Aviva Stadium lit up in the HSE’s corporate colours of green and red last night [March 27] in support of frontline healthcare workers. The decision was made to show solidarity with the HSE workers, and to thank the frontline healthcare workers for everything that they’re doing during the coronavirus outbreak. Following on from the national […]

6 years ago

Real life Coronation Street couple Sally Carman and Joe Duttine have gotten engaged. Duttine – who plays Tim Metcalfe on the soap – confirmed the news on Twitter on Friday evening, as he shared a photo of them having a champagne toast. “She said yes, everyone,” he wrote alongside the photo, before adding: “Covid-19 can f**k off.” She […]

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Joe Wicks has shared that he will be donating all of the earnings from his daily PE classes to the NHS. Every weekday morning, the 33-year-old has been running live fitness classes. Each one is around 30 minutes, with millions of people tuning in. And taking to Instagram on Friday night, Wicks pledged to donate […]

6 years ago

Love Island’s Curtis Pritchard has responded to reports that he has moved on after splitting from Maura Higgins. The former couple, who placed fourth in Love Island 2019, broke up earlier this month. Since then, the 24-year-old was said to have moved on with dancer Bethany Hall, who he performing with on ‘AJ’s Live’ tour. But a spokesperson […]

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Grey’s Anatomy’s 16th season has been shortened due to the coronavirus outbreak. Production on the series’ current season was suspended earlier this month amid the coronavirus outbreak. However, according to Variety, ABC announced on Friday that the episode set to air on April 9 in North America, the 21st episode of the season, will be this year’s […]

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The full trailer for season three of Killing Eve is here – and the news gets even better. The third season of Killing Eve, which is based on the Codename Villanelle novellas by Luke Jennings, continues the story of two women with brutal pasts – each of whom are addicted to each other but now trying desperately to live their […]

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Because, lets face it, we’re all going to be spending a lot more time indoors in the coming weeks.  There’s a new month just around the corner, which means – besides the seemingly never-ending March actually coming to an end – that there’s a whole host of new movies and TV series’ on the way […]

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Mhairi McFarlane’s If I Never Met You is the feel good book you need to read over the weekend. There’s no better time than the present to curl up with a good book – especially with everything that’s going on in the world at the moment. Enter If I Never Met You, a heartwarming (and hilarious) tale […]

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It’s that time of the week again, guys. There’s no denying that Netflix have been on the top of their game so far this year. Yes, from The Stranger to I Am Not Okay With This, Love Is Blind to Spinning Out, there’s been no shortage of bingeworthy TV shows, films or documentaries arriving on the streaming service […]

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After a March that seems to have gone on forever, April is very nearly here. And with it, a whole new pile of books that we’re definitely adding to our must read lists. 2020’s been nothing short of an incredible year for books, as more mysteries, love stories and tales of dystopian futures hit the shelves. […]

6 years ago

Headon Boxing Academy has launched a new online programme to help you stay healthy while staying at home.  It features 40 – yes, you read that number correctly – online classes per week, specially designed to burn up to 500 calories from your sitting room.  The programme features the original HBA Signature Session, a high […]

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If you’re looking for something to watch this morning, we’ve got some good news. It’s time to grab your popcorn/cereal/porridge/watching-a-movie-in-the-morning snack of choice, because Just My Luck is on TV this morning. The 2006 romantic comedy – which stars Lindsay Lohan, Chris Pine, Samaire Armstrong, Missi Pyle and Faizon Love (just to name a few) […]

6 years ago

Dancing on Ice judge Ashley Banjo and his wife Francesca have welcomed their second child. The couple welcomed their daughter, Rose Audra, last year – and revealed they were expecting in December 2019. Taking to Instagram on Friday, the 31-year-old revealed that they had become parents for the second time as they welcomed a baby […]

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Eurovision have announced a Home Concert series after the cancellation of the 2020 song contest. Earlier this month, the European Broadcasting Union announced that the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest – which had been due to take place in Rotterdam in May – had been cancelled because of coronavirus. However, the Eurovision have now introduced a brand […]

6 years ago

Vodafone Ireland has announced a number of new measures to help vulnerable and isolated people during the coronavirus outbreak.  In an effort to help the older members of the country, Vodafone will be donating 1,000 new smartphones – as well as 2,000 €20 top-ups – to ALONE.  The smartphones will be distributed by ALONE and […]

6 years ago

M&S have launched cheese Easter eggs and they sound too gouda to eat. It may not feel like it, but after a March that has seemed to go on forever, April is almost here. Which also means that Easter  is just around the corner. And while M&S have launched a series of sweeter treats to […]

6 years ago

Just Eat have released a list of new restaurants available for delivery across Ireland. The list includes a number of local and independent businesses, some who have closed their restaurant’s doors for customers to sit-in but still want to provide food safely to their regular customers through delivery. The news comes after Just Eat – who […]

6 years ago

Miriam O’Callaghan will be standing in for Ryan Tubridy on tonight’s Late Late Show.  RTÉ confirmed that due to a persistent cough, Tubridy is adhering to best practice and staying away from the show. It makes the first time that a woman will present the world’s longest running TV chat show. “I’m delighted to be able […]

6 years ago

Boris Johnson has has tested positive for coronavirus. He took to Twitter to share the news, as he confirmed he is currently in self-isolation. “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus,” he wrote, alongside a video of himself addressing his followers. “I am now self-isolating, but I […]

6 years ago

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reportedly made the permanent move to California. The couple are said to have flown to Los Angeles before the coronavirus-related travel restrictions closed the border between the United States and Canada. A royal insider told The Sun that the pair are currently in lockdown with their 10-month-old son Archie. “Harry and […]

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Harlan Coben is better than ever with his new thriller The Boy From The Woods.  Thirty years ago, a young boy was found in the woods in New Jersey. With no memory of how he got there or who he is, everyone took to calling him Wilde. Now a former soldier and security expert, he’s […]

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The trailer for season two of Dirty John is here and the excitement is real. Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story stars Amanda Peet and Christian Slater and will be airing in North America later this year. “The show is based on an epic true tale of love gone wrong — a story that spans […]

6 years ago

Netflix have cancelled Messiah after one season. Wil Traval, who played Will Mathers in the series, and Michelle Monaghan, who played Eva Geller, confirmed the news on their respective Instagram accounts. Monaghan said that it was with “a heavy heart” that she was sharing that they wouldn’t be back for a second season. “I have so much […]

6 years ago

Lir has launched an egg-cellent new Easter egg range and yeah, we need them all. The Irish chocolatier’s latest collection includes something for everyone’s chocolate tastes – and are just what we need this Easter. The new range includes the eye-catching Octagonal Egg, which is available in Lir’s Belgian Milk Chocolate or single origin Dark […]

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The Late Late Show will be paying tribute to the men and women of Ireland’s National Frontline Services tomorrow night.  In what promises to be a very special opening segment for the show, the Late Late will pay tribute to those who have been bravely leading the fight to slow down and treat the spread of Coronavirus. Viewers around the country […]

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AJ Pritchard has left Strictly Come Dancing after four years. The professional dancer confirmed the news in a statement on his Twitter account on Thursday afternoon. “I have some news for you all. Please see the below statement from my team  also sending my love to everyone in this difficult time, please keep safe,” he began […]

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Micill Distillery in Galway have become the latest distillery to begin producing hand sanitiser amid the Covid-19 crisis.  The Micil family, who have been distilling poitín for over 170 years, paused production of their hand-crafted spirits for the first time since 1848 this week.  The decision was made in an effort to free up the […]

6 years ago

Martin Compston has promised Line of Duty will be “better than ever” when it returns for season six. Filming of the highly anticipated sixth season of Jed Mercurio’s police thriller was stopped earlier this month due to the Covid-19 pandemic. And while Compston said that his character Steve Arnott’s “waistcoat has been put away” , the show […]

6 years ago

It’s fairly safe to say there’s no better time to indulge in a good book. And if you’re looking for ideas on what to read next, we’ve got some good news: Eason have put together a list of some of the best Feel Good Fiction Favourites, which will give you the ultimate lift. Full of […]

6 years ago

In some very noice news for fans, season six of Brooklyn Nine-Nine lands on Netflix this weekend. Yes, that’s right: if yon’ve been missing Jake, Amy, Charles, Rosa, Terry and Captain Holt  et al, the sixth season of the comedy will arrive on the streaming service on Saturday, March 28.  We know what we’re going to be […]

6 years ago

Revolut is partnering with the Irish Red Cross to provide support for all of the volunteers and communities affected by coronavirus in Ireland. Customers who use Revolut in Ireland will be able to donate via the in-app Donations feature to help those most in need. With Ireland in the grip of the Covid-19 emergency, brave […]

6 years ago

Easter is just around the corner and if we’re being honest, we couldn’t be more egg-cited. Because, honestly, we could really use a sweet treat right about now. Which is why we were particularly excited when we saw that Baileys have introduced a Strawberries & Cream Chocolate Egg (€12 RRP). The white chocolate shell has […]

6 years ago

During this time, a lot of people may be feeling stressed or anxious. So, that’s why it is more important than ever to safeguard your emotional and mental wellbeing (while spending a lot of time indoors, of course). Many parks, aquariums and tourist attractions across the globe are offering free virtual tours to help people […]

6 years ago

Because, lets face it, we’re definitely going to need to know this sooner rather than later. With the current restrictions in place, we’re all going to be spending a lot more time indoors in the coming weeks. And if you’ve gone into this period with a full set of extensions or gel polish on, it may […]

6 years ago

Home Before Dark is the mystery series that everyone is going to be talking about this year. The Apple TV+ series begins on the streaming service on April 3 and stars Brooklynn Prince, Jim Sturgess, Abby Miller, Kylie Rogers, Michael Weston, Joelle Carter, Aziza Scott, Louis Herthum, Adrian Hough, Jibrail Nantambu and Deric McCabe. Home Before Dark is a […]

6 years ago

There’s a new Harry Potter audiobook coming out next week and it sounds magical. Yes, while the story of the Boy Who Lived et al is over (for now), it turns out that there’s even more enchanting adventures to be had in the world of witchcraft and wizardry. Namely, because The Tales of Beedle The Bard will be available […]

6 years ago

Kym Marsh has landed a major new role after leaving Coronation Street. The actress, who played Michelle Connor for 13 years before her exit from the cobbles in January, is said to have joined the cast of the BBC drama The Syndicate.  The Sun report that she’ll be playing a key character in the fourth season of […]

6 years ago

David Harbour has revealed the release date for season four of Stranger Things.  Or, at least, the original release date. According to Digital Spy, the actor recently took part in a Q&A on Instagram, where he revealed that season four was “supposed to come out early next year, I think, although I don’t have authority on this”. But given the coronavirus […]

6 years ago

RTÉ have announced the new schedule of additional programming to keep the nation informed and entertained during the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of the ‘We’re in this Together’ programming, RTÉ’s Home School Hub for primary students will be broadcast on RTÉ2 twice a day – and will be supported by online educational materials on RTÉ.ie and RTÉ […]

6 years ago

Deliciously Ella‘s Ella Mills reveals she is expecting her second child. The cookbook author and food blogger shared the happy news with her followers on Wednesday – eight months after she and her husband Matthew welcomed their daughter, Skye. “Skye’s going to be a big sister,” she began the post, which featured a photo of […]

6 years ago

An Post delivery staff across Ireland ‘checking-in’ with older and vulnerable people along their delivery route at least once a week amid the Covid-19 outbreak. The community support action plan is being led by the Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) and An Post. Postmen and postwomen across the country will call into older and vulnerable customers […]

6 years ago