“This is every parent’s worst nightmare.” A man has been arrested after attempting to kidnap a one-year-old child from a pram in Dublin city centre on Thursday afternoon. Reports say that the incident occurred around noon in the Sherriff St area of Dublin’s north inner city. A man in his 20s was arrested at the […]

1 year ago

A big prize has been won in Ireland. Lottery bosses have confirmed that the whopper EuroMillions jackpot of €166 million has been won. The life-changing amount was won by a player in France, however it is also somebody’s lucky day in Ireland. It was revealed that an Irish player has won €114,649 after correctly picking […]

1 year ago

With views like this, they earned their win. This year, the prestigious award of best wedding venue in the whole of Europe at the World Travel Awards has gone to a Dublin hotel. The Luttrellstown Castle Resort was up against some of the most beautiful venues around the continent, three from Italy and two from […]

2 years ago

Summer in October? We’ll take it. Met Éireann have predicted that we may get a brief reprieve from the miserable weather we’ve been having lately with a lovely sunny day set to arrive at the end of the week. In the national forecast this morning, it was predicted that Saturday, October 7, will see temperatures […]

2 years ago

Braces yourselves. As Ireland readies itself for Storm Agnes, we can expect some heavy rainfall and extremely windy conditions. One more element we can expect now is tornadoes. Yes, tornadoes. While we’ve certainly got used to storms over the past few months, the possibility of tornadoes is certainly a unique one, but, according to the […]

2 years ago

The last dance. One of RTÉ’s most popular shows Dancing With The Stars reportedly could get axed next year alongside other reality shows as the national broadcaster looks set for a shake-up. According to the Irish Mail on Sunday (Via Extra.ie), a source said that RTÉ are planning to have ‘fewer shiny floor shows’ on […]

2 years ago

Ian Bailey suffered two heart attacks in one week. Ian Bailey, suspect in the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, has suffered two heart attacks in the space of a week, and remains in hospital. The 66-year-old, who is being treated in the cardiac unit of a Cork hospital, has maintained his innocence in the […]

2 years ago

Ireland’s oldest woman, Máirín Hughes, sadly passed away at the age of 109. The news was confirmed by the nursing home that Máirín was residing at for the last number of years. She reportedly passed away peacefully surrounded by staff after a short illness. Máirín was born in Belfast on May 22nd, 1914, just months […]

2 years ago

“The sacked presenter club” While speculation is rife around Ryan Tubridy’s next move after parting ways with RTÉ, controversial British presenter Piers Morgan has posted a picture of himself alongside the former Late Late Show host with a cryptic message. In the post, Morgan says: The sacked presenter club! Great to see Ireland’s biggest TV […]

2 years ago

One to stick on the staycation list. An Irish hotel has made it into an esteemed list of the best new hotels in the world. The list, coordinated by Condé Nast Traveler is now in its 27th year and the publication certainly knows a thing or two about the best places to stay. Sprawling through […]

2 years ago

New tenancies have also dropped significantly. A new report from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) shows an 8.9% rent increase for new tenancies in Ireland in the first quarter of 2023, with 16 counties now having an average of €1,000. The report, which focuses on rent prices from those taking up new tenancies and not […]

2 years ago

Classmates and friends formed a guard of honour. The mother of Clonmel crash victim Nicole Murphy has paid emotional tribute to her ‘angel’ daughter as hundreds gathered to say goodbye at the 18-year-old’s funeral. The funeral took place at St John the Baptist Church in Kilcash, near Clonmel on Thursday morning (August 31). Classmates and […]

2 years ago

Gardaí are set to crackdown on the sale of dodgy boxes in Ireland. Gardaí have launched a new crackdown on the sale of ‘dodgy box’ devices in seven counties around Ireland this week. The counties currently being targeted are Cork, Dublin, Galway, Laois, Louth, Mayo, and Monaghan, with the investigation being led by the Federation […]

2 years ago

It looks like we might get lucky this weekend. As Electric Picnic is only a matter of days away, the weather forecast has become a lot clearer for what festival-goers can expect. Usually with festivals, when it rains it pours. However, it looks like crowds might get pretty lucky this year, with just a small […]

2 years ago

Once in a blue moon, we get to see a super blue moon. People across Ireland will have the rare opportunity to spot a super blue moon later this week as the phenomenon hits the skies for the first time in over a decade. Not appearing again until 2037, the rare moon can be seen […]

2 years ago

Enoch Burke reportedly returned to Wilson’s Hospital School this morning. The former teacher is continuing his protest against his dismissal last year, according to reports. According to The Irish Independent and The Irish Times, Mr Burke arrived at Wilson’s Hospital School this morning and “took up position in a corridor” as his fine now exceeds €148,000. […]

2 years ago

Get watching…. quick. This summer, with all the miserable weather we’ve been having, it’s probably been a little easier to catch up on Netflix films and shows you’ve been holding off for a… rainy day. But with the sheer volume of content plastered across the many streaming sites, it’s still pretty difficult to catch up. […]

2 years ago

Somebody call Taylor Swift. All of us have probably once in our life have chucked a message in a bottle into the sea, expecting to probably never hear about it again. But once in a while, you’ll find a story like this of one actually reaching the shores of another country. The search is on […]

2 years ago

The presenter was said to be “shocked and disappointed” by the decision. The RTÉ and Ryan Tubridy drama hit new heights late last week as the national broadcaster performed a spectacular U-turn on the decision to bring back the presenter to the airwaves after talks broke down. As it turned out, it was  Tubridy’s refusal […]

2 years ago

The new restrictions are set to be put in place by next month. Owners and importers of dogs with cropped ears will face hefty fines or possible jail time with new legislation set to be introduced to target the inhumane practice. Cropping relates to the practice of cutting off part or all of a dog’s […]

2 years ago

Normal People star Paul Mescal said it makes him ‘angry’ Paul Mescal has enjoyed an incredible rise to fame over the last few years. From his humble beginnings in a Denny’s ad to now starring in the upcoming Gladiator sequel directed by Ridley Scott, there’s been a huge spotlight shone on the man from Kildare. […]

2 years ago

It looks like The Boss is coming back. With reports buzzing around last week of Bruce Springsteen returning to Irish shores in 2024, it looks like his Irish fans wishes could be granted. The Boss and his management team are reportedly negotiating deals to bring shows to Cork’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh on May 16 and 18 […]

2 years ago

In response, the DAA have criticised the timing of the restrictions. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has been ordered to restrict its nighttime flights after it was alleged to breach strict planning permission rules on its new north runway. The runway, which opened in August 2022, was the subject of controversy upon its launch, as […]

2 years ago

More of the same.. Met Éireann has released its weekly weather forecast for Ireland today and it looks like there still won’t be any let up in the miserable conditions we’ve experienced throughout July. While we had a brief reprieve on Tuesday with some sunny spells, it won’t be a sign of things to come […]

2 years ago

Coldplay has confirmed a third Irish date due to immense demand. Following the huge demand this morning for Coldplay’s two Croke Park gigs next summer, the British band has announced a third date for September 1st, 2024. The presale for the third date is now live. Due to huge demand in the presale, a third […]

2 years ago

They are more than Kenough. The biggest head-to-head in recent box office history reached its climax this weekend as both Barbie and Oppenheimer were released in cinemas last Friday. It was a very good few days for cinemas, which saw sell-out crowds across the weekend and created a much-needed buzz for the industry recently shut […]

2 years ago

Not good news for fans of the show. Bron Studios, the production company behind the hit Irish TV show Kin has declared bankruptcy, putting the future of the crime drama in major doubt. The Canadian studio, which have also backed the likes of big-budget flicks Joker, Licorice Pizza and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, announced the bad news […]

2 years ago

They’ll be available to buy at a later date. Coldplay announced their first shows in Dublin since 2017 this week, confirming they’re playing two shows in Croke Park on August 29th and 30th, 2024. The global sensations are bringing their Music Of The Spheres World Tour back to Europe next summer with a string of […]

2 years ago

RTÉ has promised to improve the issues for the second half. RTÉ has been called out after viewers encountered multiple issues during the first half of Ireland v Australia at the Women’s World Cup. However, those issues aren’t on the pitch, rather it’s at home in Ireland where RTÉ Player viewers have had a nightmare […]

2 years ago

The Government will consider higher the minimum wage in Ireland as thousands struggle with the cost of living crisis. A 12% increase in the national minimum wage will be proposed by the Low Pay Commission to the government for next year. The increase is more than twice the predicted rate of inflation for 2023 and […]

2 years ago

Irish holidaymakers are being warned against travelling as the extreme heatwave in Europe worsens. Irish holidaymakers are being urged to seriously consider the risks of any upcoming trips to mainland Europe this week and beyond as the continent is gripped by a dangerous heatwave. The weather event, named ‘Cerberus’, has caused temperatures to reach well […]

2 years ago

Don’t pack the raincoats away just yet… As Europe is engulfed in a sweltering and pretty dangerous heatwave at the moment, and another one is on the way, Ireland has been experiencing a miserable period of wet and windy weather. It’s not very Summer-y, we’re all a bit fed up and, unfortunately, there doesn’t seem […]

2 years ago

The words certainly tell a story. A man has compiled a list of the most commonly used words written in texts between him and his ex-partner over their six year relationship, accounting for every year. The man, who goes by the username u/canadianhoneycreeper posted in the Reddit thread DataIsBeautiful. Posted in a word cloud format, […]

2 years ago

Only 27 of the 3,000 rooms at the National Children’s Hospital have been completed. Back in 2015, construction costs for the National Children’s Hospital (NCH) were estimated to come in at around €600 million. On Tuesday, eight years and no completed hospital later, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the current budget was still at €1.433 billion […]

2 years ago

Ryan Tubridy has revealed he struggled to leave the house amid the RTÉ payment scandal. The Public Accounts Committee meeting today has already had some compelling exchanges as Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly meet with committee representatives. In the latest interesting quip from Tubridy, who came out swinging this morning with his opening […]

2 years ago

The presenter said the decision was “made in the heart and in the soul”. Ryan Tubridy has shot down the notion that he left his role as the Late Late Show host because of the RTÉ payment scandal. In a meeting with the Oireachtas this morning alongside his agent Noel Kelly, Tubridy issued an opening […]

2 years ago

Reports suggest the presenter is exploring his options. Ryan Tubridy is reportedly looking at the possibility of basing his career from the UK amid the ongoing payment controversy that he finds himself at the centre of. The ex-Late Late Show host will face the Public Accounts Committee alongside his agent Noel Kelly next week, as […]

2 years ago

Four incidents involving the fraudsters have already been reported. Iarnród Éireann have warned passengers to be extra vigilant on their Northern Commuter and DART line as fake ticket inspectors have been spotted on the service. According to the rail company, it appears some people are wearing hi-vis vests and “masquerading” as ticket inspectors, with at […]

2 years ago

Morrissey will also be back on the air on Saturday. RTÉ have confirmed that Marty Morrissey will stand in for Ryan Tubridy on next month’s bank holiday radio show, despite stepping forward as the RTÉ employee who took a five-year loan of a car from Renault. The story, which broke yesterday, is yet another twist […]

2 years ago

Andrew O’Donnell went missing after a night out in Ios. Leaving Cert student Max Wall collapsed and died after searching for his friend on the Greek island of Ios. According to MailOnline, the St. Michaels College pupils were celebrating the end of their exams when O’Donnell went missing. 18-year-old Wall reportedly went to a print […]

2 years ago

The same agency was involved in negotiations for Ryan Tubridy’s controversial RTÉ contract. Lottie Ryan has confirmed that she parted ways with her agent Noel Kelly “a number of weeks ago”. The announcement comes days after Ryan was embroiled in controversy surrounding a personal car endorsement on RTÉ property. Noel Kelly’s talent agency has been […]

2 years ago

We don’t know about you, but we feel we’re spending WAY more than this. Just Eat have launched their 2023 Takeaway & Food Delivery Report and the results are very interesting. Revealing a lot about Irish people’s takeaway habits, a number of key points immediately stand out. Among the points is the amount of money […]

2 years ago

Katie McCabe put in a request to wear the armband but FIFA has rejected it. Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe has been refused permission by FIFA to wear the OneLove armband in matches at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer. A request by the FAI was made several months ago […]

2 years ago

“I’ll be there to calm him if I can.” Lewis Capaldi announced this week that he would be stepping down from touring for “the forseeable future” as he adjusts to his life with Tourette’s syndrome. The Scottish singer had to end his Glastonbury set early as he battled tics on stage over the weekend, losing […]

2 years ago

Lana Del Ray has announced a major Dublin gig and it’s happening very soon. After headlining Glastonbury over the weekend, American singer Lana Del Rey has announced a last-minute surprise show in Dublin’s 3Arena on July 7. Del Rey announced two more additional dates to her European tour on Tuesday morning alongside the Dublin show, […]

2 years ago

House prices in Ireland have fallen for the first time in three years in year-on-year terms, according to a new report. The latest Daft.ie report found that house prices in the second quarter of 2023 were 0.5% lower than the same period in 2022. The report also says that the average listed house price between […]

2 years ago

Irish singer Dermot Kennedy has been urged to apologise after using an offensive term usually aimed at members of the Travelling community during a live interview with the Canadian music channel Much. The videos have since been deleted, but a group representing the Irish Travelling community has demanded an apology from the 31-year-old. In the […]

2 years ago

It’s a sad day for Ireland as ice cream giants HB have announced that the Choc Ice has been discontinued. First released in the ’60s, the Choc Ice became the backbone of all Irish ice creams – the bedrock upon which this country’s frozen dairy products have been built. But it is now, unfortunately, time […]

2 years ago

Next year will be our year… RTÉ have announced today (Thursday, June 15) that submissions for Ireland’s Eurovision 2024 entry are officially open. The broadcaster is looking for “contemporary performers and songwriters with the talent and ambition to compete and succeed in this highly competitive environment.” If you are an “accomplished songwriter with a proven […]

2 years ago

She was saved by a very particular item of clothing. A woman in Offaly is “lucky to be alive” after she was struck by lightning while standing in her kitchen on Tuesday. Caroline Blake was standing in her kitchen when lightening struck a tap outside the house which caused an “explosion.” “As I was putting […]

2 years ago