“A masterwork in true crime storytelling.” Bound to be your next addiction. In terms of the true crime genre, while every new documentary and TV show does offer a different subject and story to tell, it’s arguable that the narrative approach doesn’t change that much. You know what we mean. Certain scenes are recreated, the […]

7 years ago

That’s your evening sorted. The Lonely Island are back with… something. It’s not a music video, it’s not a film, and it’s not a comedy special. Instead, the comedy trio have treated us to a 30 minute “visual poem” on Netflix that’s called The Lonely Island Presents the Unauthorised Bash Brothers Experience.  pic.twitter.com/qSs0HvZ4g3 — The Lonely […]

7 years ago

The Lotto are appealing for players to check their tickets. Ireland’s luckiest county has struck it rich again because the most recent winning ticket was sold in Drogheda, Louth. The National Lottery are appealing to players in Louth to check their tickets. In case you’re wondering, the winning ticket for the €6,197,310 was sold at Tesco […]

7 years ago

Someone in Ireland has sax on the brain… In The Commitments, the beloved character of Joey ‘The Lips’ Fagan first introduced himself and his trumpet playing abilities “on a f**king Suzuki”. Well, it’s clear to see that his legacy lives on. This being said, we’re not quite sure if this motorist on the M50 is on a similar […]

7 years ago

We can’t all be Michelle. With the news that Season 2 of Derry Girls will air on 5 March, we’ve decided to have a bit of fun and see which character from Lisa McGee’s superb show is the best fit for your personality. We’ve already tested your knowledge on Derry Girls quotes and general trivia, but […]

7 years ago

Mr Lawless went missing on Mt Everest on Thursday. His family want to raise €750,000 to gather a team of experts to help find him. The family of Seamus Lawless who is missing on Mount Everest have launched a fundraising appeal to help locate the 39-year-old. Mr Lawless from Bray, Co Wicklow was fulfilling a life-long […]

7 years ago

Listen to JOE’s brand new Game Of Thrones reaction show, The North Awaits, with Michael Fry & Carl Kinsella right here. Your watch ends with a behind-the-scenes epic. After 73 episodes, eight seasons, seven kingdoms, the War of the Five Kings, three dragons, and thousands of deaths, we’re extremely sad to know that one thing is for certain. […]

7 years ago

Jack Whitehall took over the Graham Norton couch for one night only. Graham Norton is far from being just a TV chatshow host because even before he launched his iconic show, we all knew and loved the Corkman from his time on Father Ted. Aside from his, Norton is also an established author and radio […]

7 years ago

“Total bullshit. Not a shred of truth.” There’s a particular scene that just cuts to the very core of what makes Bronn such a brilliant character in Game of Thrones. After Joffrey orders Ser Meryn to strike Sansa and punish her for the rebellion of her brother, Robb Stark, Tyrion interjects and chastises the King […]

7 years ago

Might remind you of someone… Police in the Thames Valley have given a driver penalty points and a fine because their car was so dirty that that “it was dangerous” to drive on the roads. TVP Roads Policing are a joint operations unit with Hants Roads Policing that aim to reduce casualties and stop criminals on the road. […]

7 years ago

This looks certain to be a hit. Netflix struck gold when they released You and Dirty John in such a short space of time because they proved to be incredibly popular with viewers even if some coined these shows ‘trash’. Trash is what you want to watch when you need to switch off your brain. […]

7 years ago

If you know anyone that’s single… What would make you more nervous, answering questions about yourself on a sheet of paper, or in a face-to-face conversation? Well, if you’ve got the gift of the gab and have a few minutes to spare, you’ll be pleased to know that the producers of First Dates Ireland are […]

7 years ago

Siriusly, you might bump into him. In terms of the most famous faces on the planet, they don’t get more recognisable than Daniel Radcliffe. Despite the fact that it has been nearly eight years since The Deathly Hallows: Part Two was released, the actor probably still gets ‘Harry Potter’ shouted at him in the street. […]

7 years ago

If you know anyone that’s single… What would make you more nervous, answering questions about yourself on a sheet of paper, or in a face-to-face conversation? Well, if you’ve got the gift of the gab and have a few minutes to spare, you’ll be pleased to know that the producers of First Dates Ireland are […]

7 years ago

If you’re staying in tonight… It’s Friday and you know what that means, pints. Well, it’s also the day that The Late Late Show and  The Graham Norton Show are on TV. On that note, here’s who both men will be chatting to later. The Late Late Show Michelle and Robert Ryan It was the […]

7 years ago

Set record because Louis is back. After discussing the topic of sexual assault and consent in American colleges, Louis Theroux is now turning his attention to the topic of postpartum mental health. In his new documentary that’s called Mothers on the Edge, Theroux will be discussing illnesses like postpartum psychosis, a severe, but treatable, form of mental illness that […]

7 years ago

Another incredible piece of history has been uncovered. Another historic World War II Éire sign has been discovered and restored to its former state at Hawk Cliff in Dalkey, Dublin. The Éire sign, which is one of more than 80 that were built along the coastline to alert pilots to neutral territory during World War […]

7 years ago

Heaven for anyone that loves both. Chicken nuggets and ice cream. Two essential institutions for people that are absolutely hanging after a night on the town but the talented people at XXI ICE have now combined them for the world’s most intriguing duo. Yes, move over Tom & Jerry, Batman & Robin, Hamburgers & Fries, Mario & Luigi and every […]

7 years ago

18-month-old Shania Constantin was last seen with her grandfather in Phibsborough on Thursday afternoon. The Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of an 18-month-old girl who has been missing since Thursday. Shania Constantin, who lives in Blanchardstown is in the care of her grandfather, 36-year-old Condrut Iosca who is also missing. […]

7 years ago

Revenge porn is to be outlawed under amendments to new legislation to be approved by Cabinet today. The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill looks set to make revenge porn illegal in Ireland. Revenge porn, online stalking, and distributing intimate photos of people without their consent are set to be made crimes punishable by […]

7 years ago

“It’s my belief he is the gunman”. Police investigating the murder of Lyra McKee have launched a fresh appeal for information and released footage which they believe identifies the gunman that fired into the crowd. Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy has said: “I want to find the people who murdered Lyra and I believe the information […]

7 years ago

Crap night, so you might be tuning in. With Storm Hannah set to arrive this weekend, we’re confident that quite a lot of people will be spending some time indoors. Then again, there’s the small matter of Avengers: Endgame being released in cinemas and while the Battle of Winterfell is undoubtedly this weekend’s TV highlight, […]

7 years ago

We’ve got a release date. After news that Designated Survivor had been saved by Netflix, we now know that President Tom Kirkman’s re-election campaign will begin on Friday, June 7 when Season 3 of the beloved drama lands on Netflix. The news about the premiere date comes nearly eight months after the original ABC series was […]

7 years ago

Take note if you’re near the south coast as a status yellow weather advisory for Cork and Kerry has been issued. The weather advisory was issued at 12:00 on 24 April and it’s valid from Friday, 26 April at 18:00 until Saturday, 27 April at 06:00. The update states that there’s “potential for stormy conditions […]

7 years ago

For anyone that fancies a part with Conor and Jock. Throughout the history of The Young Offenders – both the film and the TV show – we’ve been introduced to some wonderful characters and while the likes of Conor, Jock, Billy Murphy, Mairead, Linda, Siobhan, Principal Barry, and Sergeant Healy take the centre stage, there are some, […]

7 years ago

The New IRA has admitted responsibility for the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry. Miss McKee, 29, died as a result of injuries sustained when she was shot in Fanad Drive on Thursday, 18 April. In a statement given to The Irish News via a recognised code word, the group offered their “full and […]

7 years ago

Must have been a good party. Ever go out for a few and forget how you managed to get home? No, we’ve never done that either (cough, cough). Well, a clip of a party-loving Scottish man waking up in the wrong house the day after a party might just make you feel better about falling […]

7 years ago

A hilarious Derry Girls mystery that Ma Mary needed to know more about. The great news is that we’re living in a world where Season 3 of Derry Girls is definitely happening and after that news was announced, we were happier than Orla after she thought she found the polar bear. It’s going to be […]

7 years ago

Kildare’s goat talent. We’d imagine that it’s very hard to negotiate with a goat because they’re always butting in. Herd the one about the goat that made someone turn their tail and run away? Well, after news that an eagle owl that’s capable of eating a fully grown deer went missing in Kildare, it appears that […]

7 years ago

Mike and Sully are back. While we’re not entirely certain if euphoric screams of joy are enough to generate enough power to fuel a city – we prefer the classic approach of scaring the living shite out of kids! – there will be a lot of noise made by the fact that Mike and Sully […]

7 years ago

We also got a cameo from Samwell Tarly and Harington’s actual wife. In terms of the major points that fans are excited about in Season 8 of Game of Thrones, the list is longer than the amount of titles that Daenerys Targaryen has to her name. For example, we’ve got the Battle of Winterfell, Cleganebowl, […]

7 years ago

Clear your schedule because it’s finally here. Much like a long drama, or a horror film, there’s a certain mood that you need to be in to watch a David Attenborough documentary because as we all know, his breathtaking features can hit you hard. Really hard. Truth be told, we know exactly what to expect. Breathtaking […]

7 years ago

If you’re looking to stock up for Easter, or have a birthday coming up… While Easter eggs are probably the most popular treat that kids would be getting this season, catalogue retailer Argos have announced a sale on hundreds of toys. The sale will run until Tuesday and there’s going to be 50 per cent off […]

7 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for the public’s help in locating 19-year-old Daria Adamek. Daria has been missing from her home in Wexford town since yesterday morning. She was last seen in Redmond Square at 8.45am and Gardaí are concerned for her safety. Daria is described as, 5′ 7” in height, with blonde hair and brown eyes. […]

7 years ago

It’s official. Netflix have confirmed that Ricky Gervais’ beloved drama/comedy After Life will be released on the streaming platform in 2020. Last month, Gervais confirmed that he had already started writing Season 2 of the show and Netflix have confirmed they’ll be continuing their partnership with the creator of The Office and Extras. “I have never […]

7 years ago

It’s about to get chilly. With hail, scattered thunderstorms, and snow being predicted this week for parts of Ireland, Met Éireann has now confirmed that a status yellow snow-ice warning has been issued for 10 counties. The warning is in place for Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Longford and Louth; it was issued at […]

7 years ago

Just in time for summer. Right now, with thunder, snow, and hail being predicted for parts of the country, any ideas of glorious summer weather appear to be a million miles away. However, as last week’s weather showed, you never quite know with Ireland and if you’re an optimist about the months ahead, Lidl have […]

7 years ago

Wise up because this will be cracker. In the interest of full disclosure, this particular writer adores Derry Girls but when it comes to the cool stakes, I’m about as sound as Jenny Joyce when she’s grassing on the gang! This being said, like so many fans of Lisa McGee’s wonderful comedy, one of the […]

7 years ago

Featuring news of an important fundraiser for Sean Cox. It’s Friday, which means only only one thing. Well, it means a bunch of things like the end of the working week and a chance to unwind over the weekend, but as is the norm, the Late Late Show is on the box. Here’s who Ryan […]

7 years ago

It airs this week. Don’t miss it. While the very first official documentary or non-fiction narrative film can be traced back to 1922, it’s fair to argue that the recent upsurge in the documentary genre can be traced back to three things. 1) Making A Murderer igniting the genre as ‘water cooler’ TV – basically, everyone […]

7 years ago

Here’s what that means for us.

7 years ago

The documentary king returns on 5 April. We’re fairly certain that April is going to be the greatest month of the year. Aside from Game of Thrones Season 8, the season finale of Derry Girls, and Avengers: Endgame being released, there’s the small matter of a new David Attenborough documentary on Netflix. Yep, the excitement levels […]

7 years ago

Know anyone that fits the bill? Cheeky Nando’s? Well, it’s not really that cheeky since they’re giving out a free 1/4 Chicken or Fire-Starter, and honestly, after all those months of hard work of *study*, Irish students are fully entitled to some Nando’s nourishment. After all, you probably spent months cooped up with those books […]

7 years ago

After the UK and Australian versions, there’s even more for Love Island fans. There’s going to be even more shifting and/or riding for us all because CBS have announced plans to create a U.S. version of Love Island. Incredible. The Hollywood Reporter state that the network has secured the rights for an American version of the […]

7 years ago

Nostalgia overload for anyone that had a retro Nokia. The invention of penicillin. Man landing on the moon. Snake II allowing you to move between the walls. All great moments in the history of mankind and for people of a certain age, it’s very likely that they still have the thumbs of an 80-year-old after […]

8 years ago

Scary stuff. A beach in Mallorca had to be evacuated after a ten-foot shark swam into the shallows. After the water was evacuated, hundreds of panicked people stood on the shoreline of Cala Domingos as the authorities dealt with the situation. The shark was first spotted on Saturday as it swam close to the beaches […]

8 years ago

No, no, no. Just no. Selfridges in London has just become the first department store in the world to open its Christmas shop – 145 days early – when they launched their festive theme earlier this week. No, no, no. The store has already erected their Christmas decorations and they currently have more than 500 […]

8 years ago

And we’re dying to see it.

8 years ago

The bank have released a statement. AIB customers with small personal loans were recently overcharged due to “a process error that we (AIB) have rectified.” The error applies to customers that avail of top-up loans via telephone or Internet Banking. These affected customers will be repaid €25 following the technical glitch. AIB released the following […]

8 years ago

The Health Products Regulatory Authority have issued the warning. Batches of Durex condoms have been recalled due to fears that they may burst as they approach the end of their shelf life. The defective products are “Durex Real Feel – Latex-Free” and “Durex Latex Free Polyisoprene” condoms and the relevant details are mentioned below. The affected […]

8 years ago