208 people are in hospital with the virus and 31 are in ICU. 1,837 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Ireland on Saturday as cases across the country continue to increase. The figures released from the Department of Health did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement said […]

4 years ago

“I find it difficult to explain, or justify, that it is only parents of children receiving the sacraments who cannot be trusted to observe these guidelines.” Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell has renewed advice for parishes to postpone Communions and Confirmations until September. The Archbishop wrote to priests in his archdiocese to advise them to proceed […]

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The victim, a man in his late 30s, was taken to hospital where his condition is “serious but stable”. Gardaí in Mayorstone are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault incident that occurred at Monabraher Road in Ballynanty in Limerick in the early hours of Sunday morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended to an injured […]

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Incredible stuff. Kellie Harrington has reacted to the scenes at home in Ireland as she took home gold in the Olympics – and we have to say, it’s fairly lovely. People all across the country have been in awe of Harrington’s performance as Irish people from all over are celebrating the victory today. Team Ireland […]

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“The Tánaiste expressed his regret at attending the Merrion Hotel outdoor event.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that more “consistency” is needed on guidelines following the controversial 50 person event at the Merrion Hotel. He stressed the need for “personal responsibility” after politicians such as Leo Varadkar attended the 50 person gathering hosted by Katherine Zappone. […]

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His comments come amid concerns that the Lambda variant of Covid-19 discovered in Peru may be more resistant to vaccines than other strains such as Delta. Professor Luke O’Neill has said that there is a possibility a “nasty variant” could send the vaccine programme “back to square one”. O’Neill said that he would urge countries […]

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Other submissions cited concerns over outbreaks in a local nursing home, restrictions in place for other sectors, and “difficulty enforcing safety standards”. 15 submissions were made to Laois County Council ahead of their decision not to grant a licence for Electric Picnic. The possibility of causing a “super spreader event”, “local residents health and safety”, […]

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“We are disappointed that it took an event for 50 people to bring this announcement around.” The CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) Adrian Cummins has said that the hospitality sector “didn’t know until yesterday” that 200 people were permitted to gather outdoors for social reasons. The Attorney General’s advice was contained in […]

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Danny Healy-Rae has said he wasn’t aware of the gathering in spite of footage of him in attendance Video footage has emerged online appearing to show breaches of Covid-19 regulations at a pub in Kilgarvin owned by Independent TD Danny Healy Rae. The video was uploaded by Radio Kerry’s current affairs programme Kerry Today on […]

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Bad news on the weather front this week. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for the entire country from 6am on Thursday until 10pm. The warning was set to be in effect from 6am until 7pm on Thursday across all counties in Ireland and Northern Ireland with a risk of thundery spells […]

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Six million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine will have been administered in Ireland by today. 75% of adults will be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from today (5 August) as Ireland is set to hit two “significant milestones” in its vaccination rollout. With 5.99 million vaccine doses administered up to Wednesday night, Ireland will surpass 6 […]

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“There was even a big bash in the Merrion with 50 people at it with political leaders involved.” The Archbishop of Dublin has said that the prevention of communions and confirmations by Government is “irrational” and “discriminatory”, adding that he believes current rules “defy common sense”. Archbishop Dermot Farrell said that while he has advised parishes […]

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Candidate Claire Byrne said that “no more than 50 people” were in attendance at any one time. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan attended a large outdoor party organised by a Green Party councillor at Merrion Cricket Club after the Dublin Bay South by-election. According to the Irish Examiner, the event was organised by Green candidate […]

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Here’s how to get your hands on tickets. A two-day music festival has been announced for Kinsale in Cork next month at Ballinacurra House featuring a whole host of Irish comedy and music acts. The Great Beyond will be held at Ballinacurra House on the grounds of the Kinsale venue and presented by Coughlan’s Live Promotions […]

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“They are our road out of this pandemic.” Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has urged people who have yet to be vaccinated to do so as soon as they can. He said on Wednesday, that the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the European Medicines Agency was encouraging people to complete the […]

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Of the 1,314 cases, 187 are in hospital and 30 are in ICU. As of midnight on Tuesday 2 August, the Department of Health has been notified of 1,314 new cases of Covid-19. Of the 1,314 cases, 187 are in hospital and 30 are in intensive care units – meanwhile, the total number of deaths […]

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“I accept that mistakes were made in the manner in which Dr Zappone was appointed a Special Envoy and regret the controversy it’s caused.” Leo Varadkar has said that he tried to be “extra careful” while attending the 50 person function hosted by Katherine Zappone at a five star hotel just days before her appointment […]

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They said that the decision has been made “following the most up to date public health advice”. Electric Picnic will not be going ahead later this year as Laois County Council have refused to grant a licence. Laois County Council said in a statement to Laois Today on Wednesday that the decision has been made “following […]

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“It is clear that criticism of the appointment process has impacted the legitimacy of the role itself.” Katherine Zappone has confirmed that she will not accept the appointment as Special Envoy on freedom of opinion and expression in a statement that failed to address a 50-person function held days before the announcement of the appointment. Zappone […]

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“I think the idea that anytime anyone feels an inconvenience they label it as discrimination is a bit absurd.” Professor Aoife McLysaght has said that the decision to go ahead with first communions and confirmations could lead to “super-spreader events”. Speaking on RTÉ Radio’s Today programme on Wednesday, the scientist said that Ireland’s reopening is […]

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The warning will be in effect from 6am until 7pm on Thursday. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for the entire country from 6am on Thursday. The warning will be in effect from 6am until 7pm on Thursday across all counties in Ireland and Northern Ireland with a risk of thundery spells […]

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They listed 12 reasons why it should be permitted to go ahead. MCD Productions has called for Electric Picnic to be allowed to go ahead exclusively for vaccinated people. The Irish promotion company shared twelve reasons on Tuesday why they believe the festival should be permitted as the live music sector in Ireland has now […]

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Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward. Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision between two cars that occurred in Castleblayney in Monaghan on Tuesday morning at approximately 6.40am. The two vehicles collided on the R181 in the townland of Muldrumman. The driver of one car, a male aged […]

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The bus collided with a pedestrian and a number of parked vehicles during the incident. Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Strand Road in Monkstown in Cork on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 1.30pm. A bus collided with a pedestrian and a number of parked vehicles […]

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Over 30,000 people used the walk-in vaccination centres over the weekend. As of midnight on Monday 2 August, the Department of Health has been notified of 1,098 new cases of Covid-19. Of the 1,015 cases, 178 are in hospital and 29 are in intensive care units. According to the Department, daily case numbers may change […]

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“Fantastic news and a welcome boost to our rollout.” Ireland has completed a deal for 700,000 Covid-19 vaccines from Romania, Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed on Tuesday. Martin said that the extra vaccines would be a “welcome boost” to Ireland’s vaccine rollout. The doses are part of a deal announced in early July which was expected […]

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78 people in connection with the criminal organisation have now been arrested to date. Gardaí and Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) personnel arrested five people for money laundering offences in Longford after five searches were conducted on Tuesday, 3 August. The four men and one woman, aged in their late teens and 20s are detained […]

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Now this is a bizarre remix that we can get behind. If you’ve ever wanted to know what ‘Maniac 2000’ by Mark McCabe would look like, then look no further as comedian Cormac Moore has taken Twitter by storm with arguably the most Irish remix of all time. Moore’s video blew up over the bank holiday after […]

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Everyone’s favourite guilty pleasure is set to be a good one tonight as Millie will be heading out of the villa to meet Lillie to discuss Liam’s Casa Amor antics. Love Island will air for two hours tonight as contestants are set clash in an explosive episode, including Love Island and Love Island: Aftersun. Following Friday’s […]

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Parental consent will be needed before younger teenagers get vaccinated. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has said that the vaccine portal should open for children aged between 12 to 15 within the next two weeks. The latest figures show 72.4% of adults in Ireland have now been fully vaccinated after registration for the jab opened for […]

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10,000 people were vaccinated at the centres yesterday. As of midnight on Saturday 31 July, the Department of Health has been notified of 1,098 new cases of Covid-19. Of the 1,098 cases, 163 are in hospital and 26 are in intensive care units. According to the Department, daily case numbers may change due to future […]

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Two thirds of people vaccinated were under the age of 19. The Chief Executive of the HSE has said that 10,000 people were vaccinated at walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centres around the country yesterday. There are 38 centres ran by the HSE that will be in operation throughout the country over the bank holiday weekend, with 20 […]

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Some viewing inspiration for the bank holiday weekend. If you’re looking for some viewing inspiration to get you through the bank holiday weekend then you’ll be happy to hear that Netflix has added 12 fantastic movies to their library today. Whether you’re looking for some laughs – or something a little more on the serious […]

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So close yet so far away. A Wexford Lotto player has come in just one number short of taking home the €8,358,554 jackpot in Saturday night’s draw. Lotto players in the South East of Ireland are being urged to check their tickets carefully today after the player matched five numbers and the bonus to win €162,228 […]

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Looks like more unsettled weather is on the cards next week. Met Éireann has forecasted a rainy and unsettled week ahead with temperatures to reach highs of 21 degrees. Sunday is set to be dry for most of the day with just a few scattered showers, mainly near eastern and Atlantic coasts. There will be a […]

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Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. Gardaí in Mountjoy are investigating a fatal car crash that occurred on the Finglas Road in Glasnevin in Dublin on Saturday 31 July. The collision occurred at approximately 10.15pm when two motorcycles collided with a car. Two men were taken from […]

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The researchers said that civilisation “is in a perilous state” and could see a worldwide breakdown in “a few decades”. Ireland has been listed among the top five nations most likely to survive the collapse of global civilisation, according to a new study. Researchers from the study published in the Journal of Sustainability say a […]

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Brenda Fricker, Charlene McKenna and Pauline McLynn will also be part of the massive star-studded cast. Michael Fry is set to star alongside big names from Game of Thrones and Derry Girls in a TV adaptation of Graham Norton’s bestselling novel, Holding. Academy award-winning actress Brenda Fricker will return to television to star alongside Game […]

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“Braniel Nursery and Primary School is not and should never be thought of as a contested space.” Naíscoil na Seolta in Belfast has been forced to relocate due to an “ongoing social media hate campaign”. Naíscoil na Seolta would have been the first Irish language pre-school in east Belfast and was due to open at […]

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The policy is set to expand “to other regions in the coming months.” Tech companies Google and Facebook will require US employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before allowing them to return to work in their offices. In an email sent to more than 130,000 Google employees worldwide, CEO Sundar Pichai said the company […]

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“Most of us will be protected by either vaccination or natural immunity through infection.” Immunology Professor Paul Moynagh has said that Ireland is getting “very close to the end of the pandemic” and closer to moving to an “endemic phase”. Moynagh, who is Professor of Immunology at Maynooth University, said that while the virus will […]

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“There are no current plans for the next series of The X Factor at this stage.” ITV has said that there are “no current plans” for another series of The X Factor after reports that Simon Cowell has decided to cut the show after 17 years. The Sun reported on Wednesday that Cowell is set […]

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Over 85% of adults are partially vaccinated against the virus. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that Ireland’s vaccine rollout is the “most successful in Europe” as over 70% of adults are now fully vaccinated. Donnelly praised the “amazing job” of vaccination centre workers on Twitter on Wednesday night, after visiting a number of […]

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The Health Minister said it was “absolutely not on the cards” and “won’t be” in the future. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that children will not need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend school. The Minister said that children needing to be vaccinated against the virus to go to school was “absolutely […]

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Five more walk-in centres are scheduled to open soon. 38 walk-in vaccination centres are scheduled to open across the country this weekend offering mRNA Covid-19 vaccines such as Pfizer and Moderna without appointments. Anyone aged over 16 can attend the walk-in centres for a first dose, a text message will then be sent with an appointment […]

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The number of people on the PUP has fallen below 200,000 for the first time since the scheme began. The number of people claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) has fallen to its lowest level ever after indoor hospitality reopened on Monday. PUP numbers have fallen below 200,000 for first time since the scheme was […]

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Flying Ant Day is a period in late July and early August when the insects begin to emerge from their nests to mate. Rentokil has advised the Irish public to be cautious ahead of ‘Flying Ant Day’ to avoid being pestered by swarms of ants, sharing some top tips to keep the pests at bay […]

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Odenkirk is still receiving medical care after the incident. Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk was taken to hospital on Tuesday after collapsing on the set of the AMC show Better Call Saul. Variety confirmed the news on Wednesday as Odenkirk, aged 58, collapsed at the show’s set in New Mexico. Crew on set immediately […]

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The R407 road is currently closed while forensic evidence is being examined. Gardaí are investigating a fatal single-car collision that occurred in Mainham in Clane in County Kildare in the early hours of Wednesday morning (28 July). Gardaí were alerted to the incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on the R407 road between Clane […]

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One arrest has been made in relation to the incident. Police in Northern Ireland have launched a murder investigation following the death of a child in north Belfast. The incident occurred in the Brompton Park area of North Belfast on Tuesday, 27 July. One arrest has been made in relation to the incident so far. […]

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