Dominic West will play Prince Charles, meanwhile, Elizabeth Debicki will take on the role of Princess Diana. Netflix has released the first look images at the new actors playing Princess Diana and Prince Charles in The Crown Season five. Prince Charles will be played by Dominic West, meanwhile, Elizabeth Debicki will star as Princess Diana. […]

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“Ensure to attend for your Covid-19 vaccine when it is your turn to do so, particularly for your second dose.” There have been 1,496 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland on Tuesday. The figures released from the Department of Health on Tuesday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s […]

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Murray will be joined by the show’s presenter, golfing author, Tom Coyne, to play a number of Irish courses. US actor Bill Murray is visiting Ireland this week to film a new season of a YouTube golf series called The Links Life. The golf travel documentary will air on YouTube as well as other major […]

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“I knew I was goosed if he threw a punch but I just had to accept it as part and parcel with the job.” RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy has said he is “fed up” with receiving abuse after being verbally attacked by two young men in their twenties while out with family in Dún Laoghaire. […]

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The alcoholic drink is in stores now and available in three different flavours. Songstress Mariah Carey has launched a new Irish cream liqueur called “Black Irish” on Monday night. Announcing the news on Twitter on Monday, Carey said that the project had been “two years in the making”. “Introducing Black Irish. Two years in the […]

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A young man has also been taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries following the incident. Gardaí in Blanchardstown are appealing for witnesses in relation to a serious injury road traffic collision that occurred on the Navan Road at Canterbury Gate in Dublin on Monday evening at approximately 6pm. The driver of the vehicle, a man in […]

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“I think every country has a role and responsibility right now.” Malala Yousafzai has urged countries across the world to open their borders to Afghan refugees as the Taliban continues its takeover of Afghanistan. Speaking to BBC’s Newsnight on Monday, the activist and Nobel peace laureate who was shot in the head by Taliban gunnmen […]

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“There needs to be more supports around security and safety.” Emma DeSouza, women in leadership coordinator at the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWC), has said that stalking legislation as well as support from political parties is needed as threats against female politicians is “becoming common”. She told Newstalk’s Pat Kenny show on Monday that the […]

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“We are also providing support to the small number of Irish citizens currently in Afghanistan.” Ireland will “participate fully” in providing humanitarian aid to Afghan refugees, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said on Monday. Martin said that he is “deeply concerned” by the situation in Afghanistan and the “pace” at which the situation has developed in recent […]

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262 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 51 are in ICU. There have been 1,558 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland on Sunday. The figures released from the Department of Health on Monday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement said that the number of daily cases […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Gardaí are currently investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a truck that occurred on the N69 in Tralee in Kerry on Monday afternoon at approximately 1.15pm. A woman in her 20s, the driver of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. The […]

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The taekwondo fighter had to have surgery on his face following the horrific incident. Irish Olympian Jack Woolley has confirmed that he is out of hospital following a brutal attack in Dublin City Centre on Friday night which left him in need of facial surgery at St James’s Hospital. In a post on Instagram, Woolley said […]

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Looks like things could be looking up on the weather front next week. It looks like there may finally be some good news on the weather front as Met Éireann has forecasted warmer weather and drier conditions for Ireland next week. This week is set to be mostly cloudy with average temperatures and patchy rain […]

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Paul Reid said 90,000 children in the cohort have registered for a vaccine appointment. Around 30,000 children aged 12 to 15 received Covid-19 vaccines in the first two days after the rollout was extended to that age group. HSE CEO Paul Reid said on Sunday that 90,000 children in the cohort have now registered for a vaccine […]

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“The Taoiseach needs to take this industry and those who work in it more seriously.” The live entertainment industry has called for a reopening date ahead of a scheduled meeting with government next week. The music industry is set to meet with Arts Minister Catherine Martin next week when they hope to hear definite plans […]

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Investigations into the incident are ongoing. Gardaí attended the scene of a serious RTC at Lismaline, Ballingarry, Roscrea in Tipperary late last night Saturday 14 August at approximately 11.35pm. A two-car collision occurred and the male drivers of both vehicles and their passengers were taken to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for their injuries […]

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“None of us have 100% protection from getting the virus.” There have been 1,758 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland on Sunday. The figures released from the Department of Health on Saturday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement said that the number of daily cases may […]

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“It’s a real alert to all of us and take strong encouragement that vaccines are working – but, we are not bulletproof.” HSE CEO Paul Reid has said that he is concerned over the “quite significant” rise in Covid cases and hospitalisations over recent weeks. There is a “concern at the moment yes, now that […]

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Meanwhile, electricians were voted the most professional, trustworthy, timely – and expensive, of all tradespeople. Painters and decorators have been voted the “best craic” among all tradespeople, according to new research. Painters and decorators were voted as the “best craic” at 18%, among all trades polled, followed closely by plumbers at 15% and bricklayers at […]

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Better start checking those tickets. The National Lottery has confirmed that a €1 million EuroMillions ticket from last Friday’s draw was sold in a Dublin newsagents. The National Lottery is calling on EuroMillions players in Blackrock in Dublin and its surrounding areas to check their tickets after it confirmed that the Spar store in Woodbine […]

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“Allowing passage to the Taliban was the only way to save civilian lives.” Taliban insurgents have entered the Afghanistan capital of Kabul on Sunday as the United States evacuated diplomats from its embassy via helicopter, an interior ministry official said. The senior official told Reuters the Taliban were coming in “from all sides” but gave no […]

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“I would expect the Covid certification is going to continue.” Minister of State Ossian Smyth has said that there will be a “continuing requirement” for vaccine passports over the next year at least. The use of the passports is due to expire at the end of June 2022, but Smith said he expects that they […]

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The four-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries at a house in Rathbane in Limerick on Saturday, 13 March, this year. Gardaí investigating the death of a four-year-old boy in Limerick have arrested a man aged in his 30s and a woman aged in her 20s, on suspicion of the murder of the toddler. Both the man […]

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Here’s everything you need to know about the solar event. If you’re on the hunt for something to brighten up your week, then you may be in luck, as the Perseid meteor shower is set to be visible over Ireland tonight. The Perseid showers have been taking place over the country all week, but clouds […]

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Prices start from €12.99 and the sale ends at midnight. Ryanair has launched an end-of-summer flight sale on 500,000 seats on over 650 routes, with prices starting from €12.99 one-way. Launched at midnight on Wednesday, the sale will only last for 24 hours and includes mid-week flights to locations such as Malaga, Bari, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Lisbon, […]

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“There has to be changes to the law to provide for the Guards to stop and search.” Former Garda detective Pat Marry has said that he would like to see a “stop and search” strategy implemented in Ireland to help tackle knife crime. Marry also suggested implementing a “knife amnesty”, which would see anyone caught […]

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They will be running until Sunday in certain locations as the portal opened for those aged 12 to 15 on Wednesday. Four 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 12 can attend the walk-in centres for […]

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The portal opened on Wednesday evening, a day ahead of schedule. The registration portal for children aged 12-15 to receive a Covid-19 vaccine opened on Wednesday evening, a day ahead of schedule. Parents or guardians can now register their children for the jab as teenagers will be able to receive either the Pfizer or Moderna at […]

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If you’ve been waiting for the weather to pick up, it looks as though you’re going to be waiting a bit longer… Met Éireann has issued three status yellow weather warnings affecting eight counties as gusts are expected to reach up to 90km/h on Thursday. The forecaster said conditions will be “unseasonably windy” on Thursday […]

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“I would encourage every single pregnant woman, please get vaccinated.” The Master of the Rotunda Maternity Hospital has said that “all restrictions” could be eased if a higher percentage of pregnant women and their partners were vaccinated against Covid-19. Professor Fergal Malone said the hospital carries out surveys every week to gain insight into the […]

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The company have also said they hope to accept Dogecoin as a form of payment. Elon Musk’s company SpaceX is set to partner with a Canadian tech startup to launch a digital billboard complete with a “selfie stick” into orbit. Samuel Reid, CEO and co-founder of Geometric Energy Corporation (GEC), said that his company is […]

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5,000 people gathered for a Tom Jones concert in Belfast yesterday evening. A Belfast concert organiser has said that he is “bitterly disappointed” by the outcome of the decision not to hold Electric Picnic this year. CHSq organiser Joe Dougan is responsible for a number of concerts being held in Northern Ireland, with the most […]

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A second man aged in his 40s was also injured and is being treated for non life-threatening injuries. Gardaí in Tallaght are investigating a fatal stabbing of a man, aged 25 years, that occurred at approximately 7.15pm on Tuesday (10 August) at Mac Uilliam Road in Tallaght. Gardaí were alerted to the incident earlier on […]

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The Council said the controversial robot trees will “not replace” normal ones. Cork City Council has installed five high-tech “robot trees” which cost €350,000 a year to maintain to battle air pollution at St Patrick’s Street and on the Grand Parade near the City Library. The CityTrees promise to absorb 80% of fine dust particles from the air as […]

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“If I think something is even 5% funny I’ll probably tweet it, and from that point onwards it’s kind of up to everyone else how far it goes.” If you are an avid or even occasional visitor to social media, you may well have noticed that the slogan ‘Free Luas’ has been trending on Twitter […]

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They were also named as the best pizzeria in Ireland. A Galway restaurant has been named as the best pizza takeaway in Europe as well as the best pizzeria in all of Ireland. The Dough Bros, located on Middle Street in Galway City, were named by 50 Top Pizza, The Guide to The Best Pizzerias […]

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“We would anticipate being able to start vaccination within a couple of days of registration.” The Health Service Executive (HSE) has said that they will be allocating “as many slots as possible” for people aged 12 to 15 to get the Covid-19 vaccine over the weekend. The portal is set to open for the age […]

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Almost half of the incidents occurred in Dublin and more than two in five of the victims were aged under 25. Gardaí are warning students to be wary of “rental scams” after revealing that €900,000 was stolen from people affected by the scams between 2019 and 2021. Gardaí are advising people to be cautious of […]

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A new report by Daft.ie said the increase was due to “chronic and worsening” supply shortages. The lowest number of homes to rent “on record” are currently available outside Dublin as prices have soared outside the capital. The latest report from Daft.ie shows that, on average, rents in Dublin increased by around 0.5% in the […]

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It’s set to hit Netflix in September. The mind behind one of Netflix’s most creepy shows is back with a new series in the form of Midnight Mass. The new seven-episode series from Mick Flanagan, the creator of The Haunting of Hill House and follow-up show, The Haunting of Bly Manor, looks likely to be […]

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The tour will start from Clonliffe House pub and end at Summerhill. Kellie Harrington will be welcomed home to Dublin’s north inner city in an open top bus following her Olympic win. The homecoming plans are still being finalised, however, Dublin’s Deputy Lord Mayor Joe Costello has said the gold medallist go through Portland Row […]

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“Alan Kelly has accepted my apology”. Labour TD Ivana Bacik has apologised for attending Katherine Zappone’s party in the Merrion Hotel in Dublin last month. In a statement, the newly elected TD said she attended the event for “15 to 20 minutes”, adding that she “understood the event was within the regulations”. “I confirmed last […]

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“Parents and guardians will be able to register their 12-15-year-olds for a vaccine from Thursday.” Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that the vaccine portal will open for parents to register kids aged between 12 to 15 from Thursday. Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Donnelly said that over 6.1 million doses of the Covid-19 […]

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“Vaccinated people are reporting very mild illness.” 1,522 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 that the number of daily cases […]

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“But we’re moving on, and we’re trying to focus now on the next phase of managing Covid.” Chief Whip Jack Chambers has said that the recent controversy over events attended by a number of Government officials has been “difficult” for Government. The Junior Minister said that the last week was “not good” for officials after […]

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“A valid ticket, validated Leap Card, or valid Public Services Card with Free Travel is required to travel on Luas.” The Luas has reaffirmed that “customers found travelling without a ticket” will be fined amid a recent ‘Free Luas’ Twitter campaign. The slogan ‘Free Luas’ has been trending on Twitter over recent days after a […]

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The weather is continuing to go from bad to worse this week it appears. Met Éireann has issued yet another yellow thunder warning for 16 counties with risk of floods and hazardous conditions throughout the day. The warning which was issued on Monday will remain in place in Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Offaly, […]

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“I regret very much that those events did lead to this controversy in the last week.” Minister for Transport and the Environment Eamon Ryan has said that attendance from government officials such as himself and Leo Varadkar at recent parties “undermined public confidence”. Ryan said that he “regrets” attending the party organised by Green Party […]

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Things aren’t looking up on the weather front this week it seems. Met Éireann has issued an update on the yellow weather warning in place until Monday ahead of another week of rain and unsettled weather. The warning which will see showers, longer spells of rain and the risk of localised flooding and hazardous driving conditions, […]

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From Dara Ó Briain to President Higgins – Irish people all over have been expressing their support for Harrington today. People all across the country have been in awe of Kellie Harrington’s Olympic win as Irish people from all over the world are celebrating the victory today. The Dubliner was facing reigning world champion, Beatriz […]

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