Anyone with information on the assault is urged to come forward. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious assault in Cork city on Saturday night. At approximately 8.10pm, Gardaí received report that a woman had been assaulted on Grand Parade and attended the scene along with emergency services. The woman aged […]

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That Prime delivery though… An Amazon support member trying to help a subscriber on Twitter on Saturday inadvertently created a frenzy on social media when it appeared to “deliver a United Ireland”. For some background, Amazon Prime Video have purchased the broadcasting rights for the Autumn Nations Cup in the United Kingdom, meaning they’re showing […]

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Very sad news. A man in his 40s has been killed following a road traffic collision in Meath. Gardaí are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at the roundabout at Nine Mile Stone (R135) in Ashbourne on Saturday evening. The van involved in the incident became engulfed in flames. Fire and […]

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“Analysis of today’s data shows the 5-day moving average of case numbers has increased from 354 to 392.” Six more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland the Health Protection Surveillance Centre has reported. All six of these deaths occurred in November. 456 new cases of Covid-19 were also reported by the HPSC. 151 of […]

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It’s Saturday. It’s wet and windy out so you might as well kick back and watch a movies this evening. Here’s the pick of what’s on TV. Dante’s Peak – RTÉ2 – 6.15pm A disaster movie about a volcano. Read our tribute to it here. Captain America: The Winter Solider – RTÉ2 – 8.20pm We […]

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Wet and windy. Met Éireann has issued four separate weather warnings for Ireland on Saturday. The warnings, although they come into effect at different times, affect Munster, Leinster, Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal. In all four warnings, Met Éireann warned of strong and gusty southwest to west winds with gusts in excess of 90km/h. The […]

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Trump has repeatedly made baseless claims of voter fraud since the election. Donald Trump has said “time will tell” who will be in the White House next year, in his first public address since his defeat was announced. It’s the closest he’s come to admitting that he lost the US presidential election but he did […]

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Check those tickets. There were three big winners in Ireland in Friday night’s EuroMillions draw. While no one scooped the top prize, three players managed to win a combined €2.5 million. Dublin has two brand new millionaires this morning, after the National Lottery’s Fortnight of Fortunes came to a close on Friday when two EuroMillions […]

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It’s Thursday. There’s not a whole lot else to be doing in this these long nights, so why not watch a movie? Or read a book? Or start a journal? Or talk with a friend? All of the above are viable options so pick one and give it a go. Here’s the pick of the […]

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Designer clothing, including Canada Goose jackets and a Louis Vuitton bag, was seized. Gardaí and the Criminal Assets Bureau have seized designer clothes, cash and drugs as part of searches carried out on Thursday. The CAB, with the assistance of the Garda Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and local Gardaí attached to the Carlow District, conducted […]

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There won’t be a dry eye in the house. SuperValu has released its Christmas ad for 2020 and we’re guessing you’re going to want to watch it in the dark where no one can see your tears. We’d explain what’s happening but it’s probably easier for you to watch it in full below. Who knew […]

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The report also found 113 urban areas where improvements are needed to resolve environmental priorities identified by the EPA. Raw sewage is released into the environment every day in 35 towns and villages across Ireland, according to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report. In a report on urban wastewater treatment in Ireland, the EPA said […]

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The testing kits cost €129 and promise results in 1-3 days. LetsGetChecked has today (12 November) announced the launch of at-home Covid-19 testing kits in Ireland. To get tested, customers order a kit online, complete a suitability questionnaire, and collect a lower nasal swab sample themselves for processing and physician review. The order will come […]

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Very sad news. A man has been killed following a collision between a cyclist and a motorist in Armagh. The collision occurred around 9.35pm in the Gilford Road area of Portadown on Wednesday evening. It was reported that a red Hyundai Tuscon and a cyclist were involved in the incident. The cyclist, who was treated at […]

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Initially, the group of 19 refused to come out of the bedroom. Police in south Belfast have issued 44 Covid notices at a residential property in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Around 12.40am, police received a report about a large, noisy house party in the Penrose Street area. “Officers attended a terraced property and […]

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“Immunity from reinfection cannot be assumed.” Research has shown that people who recover from Covid-19 have immunity from reinfection for up to six months. A new study by the Health Information and Quality Authority, which examined the potential for reinfection following a Covid-19 reinfection, has found that immunity is sustained for period of between two […]

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“Self-isolating is a vital measure in our efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 and it is essential that all those asked to self-isolate continue to do so.” Two more deaths related to Covid-19 have occurred in Ireland, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre has said. One of the deaths occurred in October while the HPSC […]

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It’s Wednesday. We’ve made it to Wednesday and you know what, things aren’t looking all that bad. Monday brought promising news of a potential Covid-19 vaccine in the near future and while we are having a hard time getting past the true horror of the Irish accents in Wild Mountain Thyme, it has given us something […]

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Subject to the vaccine being proven safe and effective. The European Commission has approved a contract to purchase up to 300 million doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine being developed by BioNTech and Pfizer. Should the vaccine receive regularity approval from the European Medicines Agency, it’s expected Pfizer will begin deliveries at the end of […]

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No one was injured in the collision. A member of An Garda Síochána has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant following a road traffic incident on Monday. Gardaí in Navan attended the scene of a single vehicle road traffic collision on the M3 in Meath around 10.30am yesterday morning. […]

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The government won the motion comfortably. A motion of confidence in Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has been passed by the Dáil on Tuesday night. TDs voted confidence in Varadkar, who is also Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, this evening by 92 votes to 65. All Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Green Party TDs supported the Governent […]

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Very sad news. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 16 additional deaths related to Covid-19. Of the deaths reported today, 14 occurred in November, one in October and one remains under investigation. The HPSC has been notified of 270 confirmed cases of Covid-19. 82 of the cases are in Dublin, 21 […]

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It’s Tuesday. We’re knee deep in the new working week so we guess you want to let off some steam and kick back and watch some movies on TV. Here’s the pick of the movies on this evening. Eye in the Sky – Film 4 – 7pm One of the best films on this evening […]

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“We have to be creative in finding new ways of reaching out, especially to young families.” Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has said that changes may have to be implemented by the Catholic Church in Ireland over Christmas in order to ensure mass is conducted safely. Current restrictions mean religious ceremonies have moved online […]

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Friday… “It’s Friday then it’s Saturday, Sunday what?!” “IT’S FRIDAY THEN IT’S SATURDAY, SUNDAY WHAT?!” Let’s take a look at the best movies on TV tonight. Spy – E4 – 9pm Spy spoof comedy starring Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne and Jude Law. Full disclosure, I haven’t seen this one. But it has gotten […]

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The median age of today’s cases is 32 years old. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of eight more deaths related to Covid-19. The HPSC has also reported 499 confirmed cases of Covid-19. 175 of the cases are in Dublin, 72 in Cork, 29 in Limerick, 26 in Mayo, 21 in Meath and […]

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Gardaí are currently at the scene. The body of a man has been discovered at a residence on Auburn Street, Dublin 7. Gardaí are currently investigating all the circumstances surrounding his death. The scene is currently preserved and the services of the Technical Bureau have been requested. The coronor and Office of the State Pathologist […]

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The motion is set to be debated next week. Sinn Féin is tabling a motion of no-confidence in Tánaiste Leo Varadkar following the controversy surrounding his giving of an unpublished GP contract to a friend. The motion is set to be debated in the Dáil next Tuesday. Varadkar faced questions in the Dáil this week […]

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It’s looking like the win is beyond President Trump now. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has taken the lead in voting in Pennsylvania, putting him within striking distance of the 270 electoral votes that he needs to win the presidency. The latest numbers to come out of Pennsylvania have put Biden in a narrow lead […]

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Staying in? Apologies for the small morsel of lockdown humour. We’ve already seen what’s in store for us on The Late Late Show, but we like to have a little variation if possible, so we’ll take a look at the best of what BBC has to offer. We’re talking, of course, about The Graham Norton […]

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The latest figures were confirmed by health officials this evening. Three more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, the Department of Health has said. This means that the number of people who have passed away from Covid-19 in Ireland stands at 1,933. A further 591 cases of Covid-19 have also been reported. As of […]

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It’s only Thursday. A lot has happened already this week. For one thing, CNN has invaded homes across the country with their “Key Race Alerts” before showing us the exact same data as one hour ago. We jest, its coverage has been excellent and informative during what can be a confusing election to follow in the […]

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Users will start seeing the feature from Thursday. WhatsApp has announced the arrival of Disappearing Messages, which will allow users to send each other texts and media that will vanish after seven days. The feature will be rolled out on Thursday and will allow users to set an option for each chat – either group […]

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It’s still too tight to call. Joe Biden has amassed the second highest number of counted votes of any candidate ever in a US Presidential election. He leads the popular vote by 2.3 million but with the Electoral College system in the US, the result is still too close to call. A candidate needs to […]

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Called it. It’s safe to say that trying to predict results in the US election is a dangerous game, but Bernie Sanders appeared to give it a more than decent lash 10 days in advance of the election when he gave his two cents on what he thought would unfold on election night. Let’s be […]

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“This is an attempt to end the election illegitimately so that he can maintain power.” US news outlets have slammed Donald Trump’s premature declaration that he has won the US election. The results of the election are still too tight to call with Joe Biden looking set to win Arizona, according to AP, which would […]

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“Frankly, we did win this election.” Donald Trump has once again, without any evidence, pushed the accusation of “fraud” in the presidential election and declared victory in the election despite not having the results to reaffirm that. He has described the election as a “fraud on the American public” and said he wants all vote […]

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It’s Tuesday. Choo choo Tuesday. There’s an election on today and tonight, you might not have heard. There’s also Champions League football. But there are also movies on TV here’s the pick of the movies on TV today. Crocodile Dundee – Film4 – 9pm “That’s not a knife.” Paul Hogan in the only role you […]

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“Nothing that I or anyone else says can change the situation you find yourselves in. But I hope that the genuine and heartfelt apology I offer today will bring in your you and your family some small measure of solace.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has apologised in the Dáil to a mother of four who is […]

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Quiz time. Since its inception in 1998, Who Wants to be a Millionaire UK has been won a total of seven times. But 11 more people have made it to the final question and not taken home the million pound prize. Judith Keppel was the first person to win the top prize all the way […]

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Premiums have risen since 2009 despite the cost per policy of all claims decreasing in the same period. Insurers operating in Ireland have seen profits rise by 9% to €142 million on their motor insurance lines last year. The figures were included in the latest report on the motor insurance industry published by the Central […]

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One suspect has been shot dead but police are searching for at least one more. Police in Austria have launched a manhunt after gunmen opened fire in multiple locations in Vienna, killing at least four people and wounding several others. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called it a “repulsive terror attack” and said that one of […]

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It’s Monday. It’s November. Time is marching on. We don’t have time for idle chat. There’s movies to discuss. Here’s the pick of what’s on TV this evening. Daddy’s Home – Film4 – 7.05pm It’s no The Other Guys, but Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg have good chemistry on screen. Good watching if you’re up […]

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Cash and tobacco were stolen in the incident. Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a robbery that occurred at a shop in Kildare on Sunday morning. At 11am, two men entered the shop in Nurney and threatened staff. One of the men was reportedly armed with a knife. The men then […]

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The site has been closed for just the second time in its history. Machu Picchu has reopened after nearly eight months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. The ancient city, located high in the Andes and the pinnacle of Peru’s tourist sites, was closed this year for just the second time in its history […]

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Say hello to Reform UK? Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party has applied to the British Electoral Commission to change its name to Reform UK. The former MEP is set to launch his Brexit Party as an anti-lockdown party called Reform UK as he campaigns against measures imposed by the UK government to slow the spread of […]

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Good news. A US software company is set to create 200 jobs in Galway. Diligent Corporation announced on Monday that it is establishing its European hub in Galway. The company enables board members of corporations, government organisations and not-for-profit groups to share and collaborate information for board meetings. The 200 local jobs in Galway will be […]

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It’s Thursday. There’s a weather warning in place for the evening so you might as well kick back and indulge in some sweet, sweet movies on TV. Here’s the pick of what’s on… The Huntsman: Winter’s War – Film4 – 6.50pm Dark fairy-tale action-adventure starring Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt. This […]

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Both stores assured customers the middle isles will make a return when restrictions are eased. Aldi and Lidl have confirmed they have postponed all non-essential products in their store. All non-essential products currently on sale in the ‘middle aisles’ of their Irish stores have also been removed. The move comes following pressure from the government […]

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The end of an era. Indiependence Music Festival is to leave Mitchelstown in Cork after 15 years at the venue. The organisers confirmed the news on Thursday morning and said the festival would be looking for a new home for next year. The festival was cancelled this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but there […]

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