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  • Investigation launched after body of man in his 60s found in Donegal

    Investigation launched after body of man in his 60s found in Donegal

    The man’s death is currently being treated as unexplained. Gardaí have launched an investigation after a man’s body was found in Donegal in the early hours of Sunday morning. Officers were called to a house in Letterkenny at around 2am where the man’s body was discovered in a house in Sylvan Park following reports from the ambulance […]

    4 years ago

  • 1,180 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed across Ireland

    1,180 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed across Ireland

    There are 362 people with the virus in hospital. There have been 1,180 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland on Sunday. The figures released from the Department of Health on Sunday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. As of 8am on Sunday, 362 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 59 are […]

    4 years ago

  • Girls Aloud member Sarah Harding dies age 39 after battle with cancer

    Girls Aloud member Sarah Harding dies age 39 after battle with cancer

    Very sad news. Girls Aloud member Sarah Harding has died at the age of 39, one year after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The singer tragically passed away on Sunday as her mother broke the news on Instagram earlier today. She wrote: “It’s with deep heartbreak that today I’m sharing the news that my beautiful […]

    4 years ago

  • Nightclubs call on Government to scrap late night venue charges ahead of reopening

    Nightclubs call on Government to scrap late night venue charges ahead of reopening

    The sector are asking Government to waive the fee for the next six months to allow the industry to recover. The Licensed Vinters Association (LVA) have called on Government to scrap late night venue charges ahead of the reopening of nightclubs. Nightclub trials are set to begin from 6 September, meanwhile, clubs will reopen fully […]

    4 years ago

  • All of the restrictions easing from tomorrow as Ireland continues to reopen

    All of the restrictions easing from tomorrow as Ireland continues to reopen

    Here’s everything you’ll be able to do from Monday. Restrictions throughout the country are set to continue to ease over the coming weeks with the final set of restrictions to be lifted on 22 October. While mask-wearing and other public health measures will remain in place in certain sectors such as retail and on public […]

    4 years ago

  • Thief breaks into bizarre dance to distract victims while stealing their Rolex

    Thief breaks into bizarre dance to distract victims while stealing their Rolex

    UK police have said the perpetrator has “danced his last tango” after being caught in the act. Police in the UK have shared footage of a thief breaking into a bizzare dance to distract victims while robbing their watches. The thief took the term smooth criminal to a whole new level by literally attempting to […]

    4 years ago

  • Taoiseach says he won’t “be drawn into” Fine Gael vs Fianna Fáil row

    Taoiseach says he won’t “be drawn into” Fine Gael vs Fianna Fáil row

    “The Tánaiste’s been very clear he didn’t know about [the role] until he got that text from Katherine Zappone.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he is “not going to be drawn into” a Fine Gael vs Fianna Fáil fight amid the Simon Coveney text message controversy. Speaking to Newstalk on Thursday he said that Leo Varadkar […]

    4 years ago

  • Taoiseach says controversy alone isn’t reason to sack Coveney

    Taoiseach says controversy alone isn’t reason to sack Coveney

    “The fact that it’s a distraction on its own doesn’t merit the action that you’re suggesting.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that controversy alone would not be a good enough reason to ask Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, to step down. When part of the speech Martin gave when firing former TD Barry Cowen was […]

    4 years ago

  • 1,751 cases of Covid-19 confirmed across Ireland

    1,751 cases of Covid-19 confirmed across Ireland

    59 patients with the virus are currently in ICU. There have been 1,751 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland on Thursday. The figures released from the Department of Health did not contain the number of deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement also underlined that the number of daily cases may also […]

    4 years ago

  • Aiken Promotions issues warning over possible Christy Moore ticket scam

    Aiken Promotions issues warning over possible Christy Moore ticket scam

    “Please book tickets only via official outlets.” Aiken Promotions has issued a warning over a possible Christy Moore concert ticket scam ahead of his 2022 show in Cork. The company said that a number of tickets have appeared on ticket re-selling website Viagogo for Moore’s upcoming show. Aiken promotions are now asking people to avoid […]

    4 years ago

  • ABBA to release first new songs since the 1980s with “historic” comeback

    ABBA to release first new songs since the 1980s with “historic” comeback

    The group also looks set to launch a new show where they will perform as hologram “Abbatars”. Swedish pop sensations ABBA are set to release their first new songs since the 1980s on Thursday (2 September) with a “historic” comeback livestream event. The pop group, who previously stated that they would never reunite, are also […]

    4 years ago

  • Department of the Tánaiste said there were no records of messages with Zappone in August

    Department of the Tánaiste said there were no records of messages with Zappone in August

    On 23 August they said messages between Varadkar and Zappone in relation to the Merrion event did “not exist” or “could not be found”. The Department of the Tánaiste responded to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request on 23 August stating that there were no messages exchanged with Katherine Zappone in relation to the Merrion […]

    4 years ago

  • Leo Varadkar shares messages with Simon Coveney and Katherine Zappone ahead of Merrion event

    Leo Varadkar shares messages with Simon Coveney and Katherine Zappone ahead of Merrion event

    Earlier today, Coveney said he deleted the messages due to hacking concerns. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has shared screenshots of messages between himself and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney as well as former minister Katherine Zappone. The messages were from the week leading up to the Merrion Hotel event which hit headlines last month and contained […]

    4 years ago

  • It’s “unlikely” 60,000 people will be allowed at All-Ireland Final

    It’s “unlikely” 60,000 people will be allowed at All-Ireland Final

    He said that the risk of a “super-spreader event” following the game is very low. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that it’s unlikely 60,000 people will be allowed at the upcoming All-Ireland Final at Croke Park. Under plans confirmed by Government on Tuesday, 75% of capacity will be available for vaccinated individuals at […]

    4 years ago

  • Gardaí appealing for witnesses following hit and run in Kildare

    Gardaí appealing for witnesses following hit and run in Kildare

    A pedestrian in her 40s was seriously injured in the crash. Gardaí at Newbridge are appealing for information and witnesses following a hit and run traffic collision at Rosconnell Estate in Newbridge. The incident occurred at 10.20am on Monday, 30 August when a pedestrian standing beside a car was struck by a passing car, the driver of […]

    4 years ago

  • Man in possession of handgun arrested following incident in Carlow Town

    Man in possession of handgun arrested following incident in Carlow Town

    An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Gardaí have arrested a man and recovered a handgun following an incident in Carlow on Tuesday, 31 August. Shortly after 10pm, Gardaí responded to reports of an incident at a premises in Carlow Town. A man found to be in possession of a firearm was then arrested by […]

    4 years ago

  • Ian Bailey doubles down on strange claim that Princess Diana flirted with him

    Ian Bailey doubles down on strange claim that Princess Diana flirted with him

    “She seemed playful and would flutter her peepers at me.” Ian Bailey has doubled down on strange claims that Princess Diana flirted with him, saying that she would “flutter her peepers” at him when he would cover events she was at. Writing in The Big Issue magazine on Wednesday, Bailey said that as a journalist […]

    4 years ago

  • People warned of phone scam as callers impersonate Department of Social Protection

    People warned of phone scam as callers impersonate Department of Social Protection

    Some of the calls even appear to come from the Department’s phone numbers. The Department of Social Protection has warned people of a phone scam where callers impersonate officials to attempt to get personal information. “Customers and members of the public are reminded about scam phone calls and text messages they may receive from individuals […]

    4 years ago

  • Dancing will be allowed at events from 6 September, confirms Micheál Martin

    Dancing will be allowed at events from 6 September, confirms Micheál Martin

    The 11:30pm curfew on clubs and bars will also be scrapped in October. Dancing will be allowed at events from 6 September, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed. Speaking at a Government press conference on Tuesday, he added that the rules surrounding the prevention of dancing at weddings and events will be removed, however, public health advice […]

    4 years ago

  • Full details and dates of the restrictions to be eased with first changes coming next week

    Full details and dates of the restrictions to be eased with first changes coming next week

    Here’s a detailed timeline. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that all sectors including clubs and offices will reopen in October. Addressing the country on Tuesday he also confirmed that mask-wearing and other public health measures will remain in place in certain sectors such as retail and on public transport, however, they will be scrapped in private […]

    4 years ago

  • CONFIRMED: Clubs and offices to reopen in October, Covid passes to be scrapped, masks to remain

    CONFIRMED: Clubs and offices to reopen in October, Covid passes to be scrapped, masks to remain

    Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed all of the restrictions set to ease over the next two months. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that all sectors including clubs and offices will reopen in October. Addressing the country on Tuesday evening he also confirmed that mask-wearing and other public health measures will remain in place in certain sectors […]

    4 years ago

  • 1,382 Covid-19 cases confirmed as all restrictions to be eased by 22 October

    1,382 Covid-19 cases confirmed as all restrictions to be eased by 22 October

    355 patients are hospitalised with the virus and 54 are in ICU. There have been 1,382 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland on Tuesday. The figures released from the Department of Health on Tuesday revealed that there have now been 5,092 Covid-19 related deaths throughout the country since the pandemic began. The Department of […]

    4 years ago

  • Kids pull “Bart Simpson” style prank on school board in brilliant viral clip

    Kids pull “Bart Simpson” style prank on school board in brilliant viral clip

    They used names like Wayne Kerr, Sook Madeck, and Eileen Dover to pull off the rude trick. Some kids in America have hit headlines this week after pulling a Bart Simpson style prank during a school board meeting in America. The hilarious clip which first went viral on Twitter and has since been uploaded to […]

    4 years ago

  • EU removes Unites States and five other countries from safe travel list

    EU removes Unites States and five other countries from safe travel list

    “Israel, Kosovo, Lebanon, Montenegro, the Republic of North Macedonia and the United States of America were removed from the list.” The European Union (EU) has added more countries to it’s safe travel list as five countries, including the United States (US) have been removed from the list. On Monday, the Council updated the list of countries […]

    4 years ago

  • China to introduce three-hour weekly limit on online games for under 18s

    China to introduce three-hour weekly limit on online games for under 18s

    Those under the age of 18 will only be allowed to play from 8pm to 9pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. China is set to introduce a three-hour weekly limit on online gaming for under 18s from 1 September. Those under 18 will only be permitted to play from 8pm to 9pm on Friday, Saturday […]

    4 years ago

  • Government hoping to end almost all Covid-19 restrictions by 22 October

    Government hoping to end almost all Covid-19 restrictions by 22 October

    The plans will go to Cabinet tomorrow. Government is hoping to end almost all Covid-19 restrictions by 22 October as plans are set to go to Cabinet tomorrow. The phased return of workers to offices is also expected to take place on 20 September. It is also expected that maks will still be required in […]

    4 years ago

  • 1,293 cases reported as CMO says schools “not a major source of disease transmission”

    1,293 cases reported as CMO says schools “not a major source of disease transmission”

    “I would also urge caution when participating in activities with classmates outside the school environment.” There have been 1,293 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland on Monday. The figures released from the Department of Health on Monday revealed that there have now been 5,092 Covid-19 related deaths throughout the country since the pandemic began. […]

    4 years ago

  • Limerick teenager dies while on holiday on Greek island

    Limerick teenager dies while on holiday on Greek island

    “The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the case and providing consular assistance.” A teenager from Limerick has died while on a holiday on the island of Ios in Greece. The young man, aged in his late teens, is believed to have died after sustaining a fatal head injury. According to the Limerick Post, […]

    4 years ago

  • Two men sought in connection with bogus fake €50 note scam in Cork

    Two men sought in connection with bogus fake €50 note scam in Cork

    As scams go, this certainly wasn’t the most sophisticated. Gardaí are appealing for information in connection with an incident in which two men asked the occupant of a house in Cork to show them any €50 notes he had in his possession, having first shown him a number of fake €50 notes and a Garda […]

    4 years ago

  • Ed Asner, Elf actor and voice of Carl in Pixar’s Up dies age 91

    Ed Asner, Elf actor and voice of Carl in Pixar’s Up dies age 91

    The movie and TV icon tragically passed away on Sunday. Acting legend Ed Asner has tragically passed away on Sunday at the age of 91. The actor who starred in movies and TV shows such as Elf, Pixar’s UP, and Lou Grant to name just a few, sadly died on Sunday. Asner’s children confirmed the […]

    4 years ago

  • Cyclist aged in his 50s dies following fatal crash with a car in Galway

    Cyclist aged in his 50s dies following fatal crash with a car in Galway

    No other injuries have been reported. A cyclist aged in his 50s has died following a fatal crash with a car in Galway. Gardaí are currently at the scene of the road traffic collision involving a car and a bicycle that occurred at approximately 1.30pm on Sunday on the R345 near Corr na Mona in […]

    4 years ago

  • Eamon Ryan confirms public transport will return to 100% capacity next week

    Eamon Ryan confirms public transport will return to 100% capacity next week

    He said that a lot of the legislation governing Covid-19 restrictions will also be removed soon. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said that public transport will return to 100% capacity next week. Public transport is currently operating at 75% capacity due to current Covid-19 restrictions, however, it is set to ramp-up to full capacity […]

    4 years ago

  • Dublin Airport apologises for “lengthy queues” at security on Sunday morning

    Dublin Airport apologises for “lengthy queues” at security on Sunday morning

    People took to Twitter to express their frustration with some passengers claiming to have missed their flights due to the delays. Dublin Airport has apologised for “lengthy queues” at security on Sunday morning after passengers took to Twitter to express their frustration. Many people took to social media on Sunday after they were left waiting […]

    4 years ago

  • Future of NPHET “still remains to be decided”, says Taoiseach Micheál Martin

    Future of NPHET “still remains to be decided”, says Taoiseach Micheál Martin

    He said that there will be a “transition” from an “emergency situation” into a “more normal environment”. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the future of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) “still remains to be decided”. The Taoiseach also said that there will be a “transition” from an “emergency situation” to a more “normal […]

    4 years ago

  • Explosion reported at Kabul Airport amid “very high threat” of terror attack

    Explosion reported at Kabul Airport amid “very high threat” of terror attack

    The Pentagon confirmed the news on Thursday. An explosion has taken place at the eastern gate outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul with gunfire and a number of casualties also being recorded so far, according to local media reports. Pentagon Press secretary, John Kirby, confirmed the explosion outside Kabul airport on Twitter on […]

    4 years ago

  • What is the milk crate challenge and why are you seeing it all over your timeline

    What is the milk crate challenge and why are you seeing it all over your timeline

    Health experts have warned people not to attempt the dangerous new challenge. A dangerous new challenge has been taking the internet by storm this week and chances are you have seen it on your timeline. So what is the milk crate challenge? The so-called ‘milk crate challenge’ has seen people take to social media to […]

    4 years ago

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