Ava Keady

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Ava Keady is a Trending writer with JOE Media Group, covering breaking news, trending stories, social media moments and more. She graduated from the University of Galway in 2023 with a degree in journalism and has a strong interest in pop culture, entertainment news and the online space as a whole. She enjoys live music, travel, and reality TV.

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  • Sum 41 fans are finally learning what the band’s name means after all these years

    Sum 41 fans are finally learning what the band’s name means after all these years

    Fans of the rock group are stunned after learning the ‘wholesome’ background to the name. Fans of rock band Sum 41 have been left shocked after learning the real meaning behind the groups name. The band made up of Deryck Whibley, Dave Baksh, Jason McCaslin, Tom Thacker, and Frank Zummo have been making music for 28 years. […]

    1 year ago

  • Mary Lou McDonald’s Taoiseach candidacy defeated in Dáil

    Mary Lou McDonald’s Taoiseach candidacy defeated in Dáil

    The Dáil voted against the Sinn Fein leader today. Mary Lou McDonald’s candidacy to be the next Taoiseach has been defeated in the Dáil. The nomination was defeated with 44 votes in favour, 110 votes against, and 14 abstentions. Despite her defeat, Ms McDonald stated in the Dáil: “The election is over but our determination […]

    1 year ago

  • Pub introduces ration card to deal with Guinness shortage at Christmas

    Pub introduces ration card to deal with Guinness shortage at Christmas

    Pubs have been forced to restrict the supply of Guinness due to ‘exceptional demand’. A pub in London has introduced a ‘ration card’ as fears grow around shortages of Guinness this Christmas. Following a recent rush in sales, owners of Guinness, Diageo, have looked to restrict the supply of the world’s most popular stout. With […]

    1 year ago

  • Start date and eligibility for new €450 social welfare payment revealed

    Start date and eligibility for new €450 social welfare payment revealed

    The Pay-Related Benefit comes into effect in March of next year. The start date and full list of who will be eligible for the new Pay-Related Benefit of €450 a week has been revealed. The benefit is due to come into effect at the end of March next year, with the amount received relating to […]

    1 year ago

  • Tributes flood in for Irish father-of-two who died suddenly in New York

    Tributes flood in for Irish father-of-two who died suddenly in New York

    The Armagh man passed away unexpectedly in the US last week. Tributes are pouring in for an Irish father-of-two who died suddenly in the US last week. The family of Damian Stanley, who was from Jonesborough, Armagh, released his death notice over the weekend. It is understood that he had been living in New York […]

    1 year ago

  • Weather experts issues update on Ireland’s chance of a White Christmas this year

    Weather experts issues update on Ireland’s chance of a White Christmas this year

    In a shocking turn of events, Ireland is supposed to be hotter than Spain this December 25. The hopes for a white Christmas are melting with each forecast as we approach the big day. Met Éireann are no longer mentioned any ‘wintry showers’ on it’s extended forecast, with charts now suggesting most parts of Ireland […]

    1 year ago

  • Locations revealed as two Lotto players win huge prizes

    Locations revealed as two Lotto players win huge prizes

    Two players are in for huge celebrations after winning massive sums of money. Two Irish Lotto players are in for major celebrations after winning huge prizes. Winning a massive €98,954 each by matching five numbers along with the bonus ball, it will be a Christmas to remember for the two players. However, the pair missed […]

    1 year ago

  • First images released of Barry Keoghan filming new Heat-style crime thriller

    First images released of Barry Keoghan filming new Heat-style crime thriller

    The film, which has been compared to Heat, started filming in October. Barry Keoghan has been seen riding a dirt bike on an LA beach while filming scenes for the upcoming film, ‘Crime 101’. The Dublin man is set to star in the crime thriller movie which is already earning comparisons to ’90s classic of […]

    1 year ago

  • Here is the packed line-up for this week’s Late Late Show

    Here is the packed line-up for this week’s Late Late Show

    Tomorrow night’s Christmas special is going to be a good one. The Late Late Show is back this Friday (13 December) with a star-studded Christmas special. Fresh off of his second magical Late Late Toy Show, Patrick Kielty will be joined by an array of fascinating guests, from dancers to actors. With the brand new […]

    1 year ago