The pug required medical treatment. A dog rescue service in Meath has discovered a pug that was left inside a plastic bag in Navan. The five-week-old dog was hours away from death when a member of the public heard it whining on Flower Hill in Navan. After going to investigate, they found the puppy was […]

6 years ago

Have the umbrellas handy. Following the most recent weather warning that was issued for Clare, Kerry, and Galway, the status yellow rainfall warning has now been extended to include Donegal and the rest of Connacht. If you’re living in Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Kerry, Clare, or Donegal, a status yellow rainfall warning is in place. The warning is valid […]

6 years ago

The shootings happened just hours after 20 people were killed in Texas. Nine people have been killed after a gunman opened fire in a bar in the city of Dayton, Ohio. The shooter is also deceased and at least 16 other people were hospitalised after sustaining injuries. The shooting took place in Dayton’s Oregon District, a […]

6 years ago

There is a risk of some spot flooding.

6 years ago

Delighted for her. Aside from introducing Curtis to her family and preparing for the reunion show on Sunday night, we imagine that Maura Higgins has been spending quite a lot of time at the chiropractor since Love Island ended. After all, the lady from Longford has spent the last few weeks singlehandedly carrying the entire […]

6 years ago

If you know anyone that’s a twin or you are on yourself, then this might be up your street… We’re very aware of the fact that not every twin is an identical one, but after hearing of a very generous promotion by Tayto Park this weekend, we instantly thought of the beloved location in Meath […]

6 years ago

Lads, you’re in luck. He got a free two-week holiday in the sun, met a wonderful girl, and won £25,000 in the process. Things aren’t bad if you’re Greg O’Shea! After winning Love Island with his partner Amber Gill, the Limerick man has become a national treasure due to his easy going nature, gentlemanly demeanour […]

6 years ago

“He’s a lovely young man and whatever problems you encounter he’ll show you that there’s always hope.” While every single Wexford supporter is still trying to come to terms with their heartbreaking semi-final defeat against Tipperary, this season has been an extremely positive one for Davy Fitzgerald’s men. Of course, the Model County would love […]

6 years ago

A 40-year-old man has been arrested. An eight-year-old boy has died after he and his mother were deliberately pushed onto the train tracks at Frankfurt’s main railway station, German police have said. The boy was hit by a high-speed ICE train and killed instantly. His mother was able to roll into a safe gap between […]

6 years ago

Straight from the kitchen. In terms of a food regulatory perspective, research has showed that Irish food businesses are primarily concerned with food allergens and ingredients labelling. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has revealed that these are the two main factors that restaurants and food business are worried about in relation to Irish […]

6 years ago

No, no, no. Just no. Selfridges in London has become the first department store in the world to open its Christmas shop – 149 days ahead of Christmas day – after they launched their festive shop this week. No, no, no. The store has already erected their Christmas decorations and they have a litany of […]

6 years ago

The new laws are being brought forward in September. The Minister for Health is bringing forward new legislation to ban the sale of tobacco products from self-service vending machines and ‘locations, or events’ that are intended for children. The sale of e-cigarettes and tobacco products to people under the age of 18 is to also […]

6 years ago

“I keep saying ‘never say never.’” Despite the fact that some fans of The Sopranos are still adamant that the show didn’t quite stick the landing in the final episode, its position as one of the greatest TV shows of all time is unquestioned. Granted, the title of greatest TV show of all time is […]

6 years ago

True crime fans will definitely be watching this. The documentary genre has consistently been an extremely popular one throughout the history of cinema but in recent years, it’s arguable that a handful of ‘relatively recent’ titles have elevated the genre into the pop-culture lexicon. In strictly cinematic terms, titles like Fahrenheit 9/11, Super Size Me, Capturing the Friedmans, […]

6 years ago

“After a brief but brave battle against cancer, Nika passed away peacefully.” Actress Danika McGuigan, daughter of former featherweight world champion Barry McGuigan, has died at the age of 33 following a short illness. In a statement, her family said they were devastated by her death “after a brief but brave battle against cancer”. In the statement, […]

6 years ago

The Shelbys are back very soon. Throughout the history of Peaky Blinders, we’ve seen some pretty brutal and horrific stuff like Arthur beating a young man to death with his own hands, Tommy torturing Vicente Changretta, and the death of John. The violence and brutality is a massive part of the show but in Season […]

6 years ago

Big news for ’90s kids. If Nickelodeon was an integral part of your childhood, news that a new film about Rocko’s Modern Life is coming to Netflix is, well, big news. If you were a fan of the show, you’ll be delighted to learn that Netflix have announced that Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling is […]

6 years ago

“The delays in results being forwarded are not acceptable.” The HSE has apologised again after it was revealed that roughly 800 women who underwent the CervicalCheck screening were not issued with their results. 52 women saw their HPV status changed as a result of a more sensitive retest. These 52 women, who had previously tested negative, […]

6 years ago

Set record as Louis will revisit one of his most notorious documentaries. During Louis Theroux’s first documentary about life in The Westboro Baptist Church, there were so many moments of rage, disgust and sadness that it was difficult to digest it all. For those who didn’t see the documentary, the cult-like Christian ministry picketed military […]

6 years ago

A tasty treat for Stranger Things fans. After binging your way through Stranger Things 3, it’s very likely that you’ll need some comfort food to get through the months and months without any new adventures from Hawkins, Indiana. Well, fear not because the famous ice cream parlour from the show, Scoops Ahoy, is going on […]

6 years ago

Bring it on. Pros: The weather is class, it beats the rain, there’s never enough reasons to have an ice cream pint in the beer garden. Cons: It’s sweltering, sleeping in that humidity has become a chore, sweating buckets. Truth be told, the pros outweigh the cons and if you’re looking to bask in a […]

6 years ago

Ever eaten in any of these places? The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has reported that 11 Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of June for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010. The Enforcement Orders were […]

6 years ago

Racism, corruption, and the search for truth. While Netflix have arguably established themselves as the main players in the documentary genre, it’s worth noting that HBO have an incredibly impressive record when it comes to commissioning  true crime features. In recent years, the broadcaster has made the likes of Capturing the Friedmans, The Jinx: The Life and […]

6 years ago

You might know somebody that’s interested… With Longitude about to kick off, a week of gigs at Trinity College and Westlife in Croke Park, the summer festival/gig season is in full swing, but with so many bands and artists to see, it’s understandable if money is a bit tight. Well, if you’re a music lover […]

6 years ago

Wonder if he’s staying for 7 Days…. Truth be told, the puns and similarities are right there in front of us. Flirting, shifting, riding. Craig David’s magnum opus 7 Days has it all but we’re going to rise above it and go for his debut track Fill Me In. Allow us to elaborate because by […]

7 years ago

True crime fans will really like this… After the TV adaptation of Tana French’s internationally bestselling Dublin Murder Squad novels was announced, the initial attention was focused on the Love/Hate reunion of Killian Scott and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor. However, in recent months, Sarah Greene has been extremely impressive in the likes Rosie, Dublin Oldschool, and Black ’47 and the […]

7 years ago

The woman is believed to be in her 50s. The body of a woman has been discovered in the sea off the coast of Wicklow. The body was discovered near Arklow at around 5.45pm on Wednesday, 3 July. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her body has been moved to Loughlinstown Hospital, where a […]

7 years ago

Halle Bailey is about to go under the sea. With all eyes on The Lion King’s imminent release in cinemas, it’s clear that Disney’s policy of making live-action versions of their most beloved cartoons is showing no signs of slowing down. The Jungle Book, Dumbo, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin are just some of […]

7 years ago

If you know anyone that’s looking for a change of scenery… Canada has consistently been a popular destination for Irish people that are looking for work abroad. Since January, over 60 percent of available IEC working holiday visas for the year have been granted. By 2020, Canada plans to have welcomed at least one million new […]

7 years ago

Sadly, the good weather won’t last. Met Éireann have issued a status yellow rainfall warning for Cork, Waterford and the entirety of Leinster. Earlier this morning, a warning was issued for Waterford, however, that has now been extended. With regards to the warning for Cork and Waterford, people in the counties are expected to face […]

7 years ago

True crime fans, your weekend is sorted. With news that price increases will be introduced for Irish customers, Netflix are doing their very best to give viewers what they want and in terms of genres, it’s arguable that nothing has been as popular as true crime. In fact, you could argue that it’s what Netflix […]

7 years ago

The General is just one of many excellent titles. The weather is great and we hope that you’re all out enjoying it. We’re certain that those who are working over the weekend are not jealous at all that the rest of you get to sit outside and enjoy the sun. Cough, cough. Well, if you’re […]

7 years ago

The documentary features people involved in the tragedy and will be of interest to fans of the excellent TV series. Fact will always hit harder than fiction, but when it comes to HBO’s recent miniseries Chernobyl, it’s testament to Craig Mazin that he respectfully and intelligently blurred the boundaries between both. Even if he was […]

7 years ago

If you watched the show, this is a must. While Chernobyl has rightfully been receiving praise and critical esteem, it’s arguable that the most powerful words that were said about the highest-rated show on IMDB belong to Belarus’s Nobel laureate Svetlana Alexievich. In case you’re unaware, the investigative journalist wrote the book Voices From Chernobyl […]

7 years ago

Expecto fun. In the Harry Potter franchise, you might expect to see a few of the grown ups hanging out in The Leaky Cauldron or The Three Broomsticks as they sip on some butterbeer and talk about He Who Must Not Be Named. However, when it comes to a fantasy-themed cocktail-making experience about to launch […]

7 years ago

Joe’s back. After becoming a bonafide sensation which caused some people to have very strange feelings towards the main character, it came as no surprise to learn that You was renewed for a second season. In case you haven’t seen the show, You follows a stalker named Joe (Penn Badgley) as he obsesses over an innocent […]

7 years ago

Wow. For Samsung’s latest TV design, we reckon their engineers were influenced by Daft Punk. However, rather than make their new design ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’ they’re just going ‘Bigger, Bigger, Bigger, Bigger’. Truth be told, we’re not against it. A few months ago, the tech giants unveiled the design for a new TV, called ‘The Wall’, and they’re […]

7 years ago

If you know any good boys and girls, it’s time to make them famous. In terms of emotional documentaries, Netflix’s recent series Dogs was hard to top in terms of impact. The six episodes were released in November and the docuseries (dogumentary?) celebrated the emotional bonds formed between people and their four-legged friends. Well, after Season One […]

7 years ago

We’re getting even more ghosts than Season One. If you haven’t seen Mike Flanagan’s horror series on Netflix, consider this to be your spoiler alert warning. After all, who would want to look into the red room without knowing what’s behind the door? After we discovered that Olivia Crain died by suicide and haunted the […]

7 years ago

If you’re curious about the average pay in your profession, it’s here. The Central Statistics Office have revealed that average annual earnings have increased by 3.3% to €38,871 in 2018. In 2017, this figure stood at €37,637. The average annual earnings for full-time employees in 2018 were €47,596 (up 2.6% on 2017) while the average […]

7 years ago

Perfect for anyone that missed 2019’s best TV show. Craig Mazin probably isn’t the presumptuous type but we think that the creator of Chernobyl should be clearing some space on the mantelpiece because when award season comes around, he’s going to be picking up plenty of accolades. At present, Chernobyl is the highest-rated TV show of […]

7 years ago

A 16-year-old boy is the latest person that’s arrested in relation to the attack. Detectives investigating a homophobic attack and robbery of two women in Camden, London have made a fifth arrest. A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Saturday, 8 June on suspicion of robbery and aggravated GBH. He is currently in custody. Four males […]

7 years ago

That’s the weekend binge sorted. In 24, it was practically impossible to kill special agent Jack Bauer and the same can be said for Kiefer Sutherland’s latest beloved character, Tom Kirkman. After news that Designated Survivor had been saved by Netflix, we’re delighted to say that President Tom Kirkman’s re-election campaign is now available to watch on Netflix […]

7 years ago

Blessed be the fruit. Don’t forget to set record. Now that Chernobyl and Game of Thrones has ended, TV fans might be looking for their next binge-watches and fear not because there is a plethora of great releases – and new titles – to get stuck into. For Netflix viewers, Dead To Me, When They […]

7 years ago

Time for you and your colleagues to ask the boss. The ICE Group, a recruitment, training, and outsourced services company in the West of Ireland, has announced plans to introduce a four-day working week for all of their employees with five days’ pay. The company have also promised 100 per cent customer satisfaction; essentially, they […]

7 years ago

Great news for fans of the dark comedy. With all the furore over Game of Thrones and Chernobyl in recent weeks, it might have been easier for some other shows to fall through the cracks but if you haven’t seen the wonderful Dead To Me on Netflix, you’re in for a treat. Produced by Will […]

7 years ago

35 people were on the boat at the time. At least seven people have been killed and 19 others are missing after a boat capsized on the Danube river in Budapest. 30 tourists and three tour guides, as well two Hungarian crew members, were on the boat when it was hit by another vessel while […]

7 years ago

Over the years, we’ve been treated to countless singers, performances, acts, dance troupes, comedians and bands on reality TV. It’s easy to be cynical but if you’re looking for something that’s bound to improve your mood, Kodi Lee’s recent audition on America’s Got Talent is just the thing. As stated on his Twitter profile, Kodi is […]

7 years ago

These sound excellent. If you’re currently filling the Game of Thrones-sized hole in your heart with Chernobyl and Killing Eve – both excellent choices – you might also be looking for something that replicates the evil, cunning and ruthless nature of the war for the Iron Throne. Well, Netflix have plenty of releases in June […]

7 years ago

No one else will wear the famous hat. Damn right. With Hollywood’s penchant for reboots and remakes, films fans are right to feel somewhat protective over properties that they love and when it comes to beloved films, the Indiana Jones trilogy is right up there. Yep, we said trilogy because we’re still choosing to believe […]

7 years ago