The Dark Knight is 15 years old. A movie that redefined what fans expect from a trip to the cinema, The Dark Knight currently stands as the third-highest rated film on IMDb, behind only The Shawshank Redemption and The Godfather. Sterling performances across the board from the all-star cast of Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Morgan […]

2 years ago

And so this is Christmas. As you get older, Christmas becomes less about presents (and even less about the birth of Jesus) and more about the time off. Time spent with loved ones, loved foods and loved boxsets. But the simple truth remains that not all Christmas days are created equal. Some days transport us […]

3 years ago

These teams are real to us. Sometimes, fictional sports are even better than the real thing. After all, most big movies about sports teams deliver the kind of inspiring speeches that you and your friends had on your Bebo profiles for years. But how closely have you been paying attention to the names of the […]

3 years ago

The Republic of Ireland has had nine presidents. But how well do you know the presidents we have had? You’re not getting any hints from us, but we are giving you six long minutes to rack your brains for the answers. Okay, one hint: One of them goes by the nickname “Miggledy”. Another thing to […]

3 years ago

Of course you can… right? As Irish citizens, we all take great pride in our native language… But a lot of us could probably stand to be significantly more proficient at it than we really are. So, we’re presenting you with a fairly simple challenge: name all the months of the year in Irish. This […]

4 years ago

32 counties. Four provinces. Three minutes. Not to sound too judgmental here, but you should know which counties are in which provinces. That’s right, even if you’re from Dublin. We’re going to generously assume that, deep down, most of you are indeed able to get full marks on this quiz. That’s why we’ve decided to […]

4 years ago

No comedy show on earth will ever touch Friends for the sheer amount of reruns produced, but Scrubs must be in the runner-up spot at this point. With that in mind, you’ve got no excuse not to get at least 18/21 in our quiz about the sitcom which turns 20 years old today (2 October).

4 years ago

There have been no deaths linked to Covid-19 in Ireland since yesterday. The NPHET confirmed at this evening’s briefing that Ireland’s death toll from the virus remains static at 1,772. Additionally, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 68 further confirmed cases. There has now been a total of 26,712 confirmed cases of […]

5 years ago

100 days without community transmission. New Zealand, one of few countries that is perceived as having successfully handled the Covid-19 crisis, has marked its hundredth day without community transmission. The landmark comes at a time when many countries are experiencing resurgence of the virus as a result of attempts to reopen society. The most recent […]

5 years ago

A ‘red list’ could soon be introduced. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly today raised the likelihood of restrictions on international travel into Ireland from some countries experiencing high levels of Covid-19. In a tweet published this morning (9 August), Donnelly wrote: “Many are asking about travel/tourists coming into Ireland from countries with high Covid rates. […]

5 years ago

The man’s body was found following reports of an attempted break-in. Gardaí in Mountjoy are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in St. Michael’s Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 on Saturday night (8 August). The man is believed to have been 50 years old, and Gardaí say he was found in his […]

5 years ago

Another huge ramp up in Covid-19 cases. Ireland has suffered another enormous increase in its number of Covid-19 cases, with the National Public Health Emergency Team today announcing 174 new confirmed diagnoses. Additionally, one more person has died of Covid-19 in Ireland. Taking into account the denotification of one death, Ireland’s current death toll now […]

5 years ago

Operation Fanacht has been relaunched. Gardaí have officially launched the latest iteration of Operation Fanacht, a ramp up of checkpoints to facilitate public health measures to stop the spread of Covid-19. During the first flush of the virus, the operation was undertaken on a national level. However, following the localised lockdown of Kildare, Laois and […]

5 years ago

“Speed saves lives.” Professor Philip Nolan, who has been Chair of the Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group for the NPHET since the outset of the Covid crisis, has shared the principles underpinning the decision to lock down Kildare, Laois and Offaly for two weeks. On Twitter today, Nolan wrote: “A few principles that help me […]

5 years ago

Many in Laois, Offaly and Kildare are annoyed. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly posted a lengthy Twitter thread in the early hours of Saturday morning, seeking to clarify the government’s position on the controversial local lockdowns in Kildare, Offaly and Laois. The unprecedented measures were announced yesterday, following clusters in the three counties, which have […]

5 years ago

Just when we thought Paul Mescal couldn’t get any cooler… Paul Mescal, Irishman and breakout star of Normal People, has added yet another feather to his cap by starring in the music video for ‘Scarlet’ by rock ‘n roll legends The Rolling Stones. Just The video shows Mescal, 24, drunkenly dancing along to the track […]

5 years ago

Five people have died due to Covid-19 in Ireland. Ireland’s jump in Covid-19 cases has continued today, with 69 new cases reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. The latest figures take Ireland’s total number of confirmed cases to 26,372. Additionally, five more people have died due to the virus. The figure marks an huge […]

5 years ago

Northern Ireland is keeping its pubs closed for now. Northern Ireland is in lockstep with the Republic of Ireland when it comes to the reopening of pubs. Or, at least, pubs that don’t sell food. It was announced on Thursday that pubs in Northern Ireland that don’t serve food would not be reopening any earlier […]

5 years ago

Glory be. We’re currently being graced with a spot of good weather, which makes a nice change of pace from the official “dullest July on record.” So you may be out enjoying it. Fortunately, many of our movies choices for tonight start late. See? We’re always thinking ahead. Check out the options below. My Best […]

5 years ago

Of course it has come down to pubs. At the outset of Covid-19, a joke made its way around the continent and across the Atlantic, a joke to emphasise the seriousness of the pandemic facing us all. “Even Ireland has closed its pubs until August,” they said – the implication being that Ireland had made […]

5 years ago

There have been no new deaths due to Covid-19 in Ireland. This evening, the National Public Health Emergency Team confirmed that once again no new deaths due to Covid-19 had been reported. There has now been just one death in the past nine days. However, 46 new cases of the virus have been diagnosed and […]

5 years ago

The long weekend is almost over. Depending on your circumstances, you’ll either be heading off to work in the morning or rolling over in bed precisely 20 seconds before you begin yet another WFH sesh. But there are plenty of movies on TV to be grateful for this evening. Here are some of the best. […]

5 years ago

Is your town on the list? The Department of Rural and Community Development has today published the list of the first 106 towns and villages to receive money from the enhanced Town and Village Renewal Scheme. It was announced as part of last month’s Covid-19 stimulus package that an additional €10million would be made available […]

6 years ago

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins has issued a heartfelt statement following the death of civil rights leader John Hume. Hume passed away this morning at the age of 83. He was Nobel Peace Prize recipient and key architect of the Northern Ireland peace process. Acknowledging Hume’s passing, Higgins observed: “John Hume, through his words, […]

6 years ago

Two men have died following a car crash in Cork in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí are currently at the scene of a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 5:30am on Monday, 3 August, 2020, on the Kenmare Road near Glengarriff, County Cork. According to a statement issued by […]

6 years ago

John Hume, one of the most important figures in the Northern Ireland peace process, has died at the age of 83. Founder of the SDLP and leader of the campaign to end violence in Northern Ireland, Hume was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998. Hume was named ‘Ireland’s Greatest’ in a public poll conducted […]

6 years ago

Alan Parker, the director famous for his work on The Commitments and Angela’s Ashes, has died at the age of 76. Both films are among the most popular films in Irish history. The English filmmaker had several other major credits in his filmography, including the Academy Award-nominated films Mississippi Burning and Evita. His final movie, […]

6 years ago

The median age of the new cases is under 30. The National Public Health Emergency Team has confirmed that there have been no new deaths in Ireland due to Covid-19. This means that Ireland has now recorded one death in the last six days. 38 new cases have been confirmed to the Health Protection Surveillance […]

6 years ago

Ireland has linked up its official Covid-tracing app with the Stop Covid NI app that was launched yesterday. The Department of Health announced on Friday (31 July) that the two apps would operate in tandem with one another, alerting users if they come into close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Covid-19, from […]

6 years ago

Very sad news from Cork. A homeless man was found dead in Cork city centre on Thursday morning (30 July). Gardaí discovered the man’s body at around 8am yesterday at Horgan’s Quay, and confirmed that he had been “sleeping rough” in the area. The man’s death follows a devastating month on Ireland’s streets, with several […]

6 years ago

US President Donald Trump has explicitly called for this year’s presidential election to be delayed. In a tweet posted at around 9am Washington DC time, Trump wrote: “With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history. It will be a great embarrassment to […]

6 years ago

We don’t have much longer to wait. After several delays, it was announced today (30 July) that Christopher Nolan’s mega-hyped new film Tenet will arrive in Irish theatres on 26 August. The movie, which cost somewhere between $200-225 million to make, will have a staggered release. Ireland, the UK, Europe and Asia will all be […]

6 years ago

British Travel Agent Tui has announced its intention to close 166 of its stores in a shift to a more digital approach. The tour operator currently has many locations in Ireland, including Waterford, Limerick and Kilkenny, with two sites in Cork and six in Dublin. Speaking today, Tui managing director Andrew Flintham noted that 70% […]

6 years ago

Brendan Gleeson’s Trump is spot on. The first trailer for Showtime’s mini-series The Comey Rule has dropped, and it looks like Brendan Gleeson has captured Donald Trump’s notoriously distinctive voice and look. The short teaser suggests the drama will be loaded with tension, and one close-up of Gleeson’s lips up against Jeff Daniels’ ear feels […]

6 years ago

Very sad news from Dublin. An Garda Síochána is investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in Dublin city centre on Thursday morning (30 July). The deceased is believed to be a man in his 20s, and the discovery was made on Drury Street at around 2.25am today. In a statement to […]

6 years ago

I want to make sure it’s not just me. At the end of his first full month in office, it’s fair to say that Micheál Martin has not hit the ground running. It’s a bit more like he’s been blindfolded, pushed from a moving vehicle, thudded face-first against the tarmac, and now he’s rolling into […]

6 years ago

Greece is on the green list. Whatever that means. Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced that it is launching two new routes from Dublin Airport to Greece, starting from 17 August. Ryanair, who have been fiercely critical of the government’s travel restrictions (such a two-week isolation period for those who arrive from non-green-listed countries), issued a […]

6 years ago

It’s the third day in a row without any deaths. Ireland has now gone 72 hours without recording any deaths due to Covid-19. This means the official death toll remains at 1,764. However, the National Public Health Emergency Team confirmed this evening (28 July) that 40 new cases of the virus had been reported to […]

6 years ago

Gwan Paul! Irish actor Paul Mescal has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of Best Lead Actor in Limited Series or Movie. Mescal came to fame earlier this year when he starred in Hulu’s Normal People, the 12-part dramatisation of the bestselling novel by Irish author Sally Rooney, which was broadcast in […]

6 years ago

Two premises in Cork were searched. An Garda Síochána has confirmed that three men were removed from a premises in the north of Cork on Sunday, following searches related to suspected human trafficking. In a statement issued today, Gardaí said that two premises in the Charleville/Mallow area were searched on foot of a warrant. 24 […]

6 years ago

How many twists and turns can the public be expected to keep up with? Last week, the Dáil voted to increase allowances for three super junior ministers, Jack Chambers, Hildegarde Naughton and Pippa Hackett by €16,000. The decision faced widespread backlash, though the government tried to justify the move as bringing the salaries of super […]

6 years ago

All Cabinet members are taking a pay cut. At the briefing regarding the reopening of schools this evening, Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced that all Government ministers would be taking a pay cut of 10%. Martin also specified that the measure would be backdated, and that the salaries would be cut by 10% from the beginning […]

6 years ago

No Covid-19 deaths in the last 48 hours. The National Public Health Emergency Team has announced that no people have died due to Covid-19 in Ireland over the last 24 hours. Ireland’s official death toll for Covid-19 remains at 1,764. Additionally, 11 new cases of the virus have been confirmed to the Health Protection Surveillance […]

6 years ago

Ireland’s coalition government has been in situ for exactly a month. And that month has been, quite frankly, an almost unmitigated disaster. In-fighting, drink-driving, crossed-wires, Eamon Ryan’s snoozy-time… Let’s just say they are yet to make us proud. Some people already have nicknamed this government the ‘coalition of chaos,’ and maybe that’s appropriate. For one, […]

6 years ago

The Dáil has controversially voted to a prove an additional €16,000 euro in allowances for three “super” junior ministers. The TDs in question are Chief Whip Jack Chambers of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael’s Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State for Roads, and Green Party Senator Pippa Hackett, who was named a junior minister in the Department […]

6 years ago

Get back indoors and watch a film! Just kidding, we don’t have the kind of power to make you do that. It is good advice, though, and especially tonight. There are some great films on. Take a look. Ted – 9pm – ITV2 Seth MacFarlane stars as a sentient stuffed bear who has the personality […]

6 years ago

No deaths due to Covid-19 have been recorded in the last 24 hours. This evening’s briefing by the National Public Health Emergency Team has confirmed that there have been no further deaths due to the virus in the last 24 hours. Ireland’s known death toll due to the disease remains at 1,763. Yesterday, nine deaths […]

6 years ago

Boeing 737s need to be inspected. The chief US aviation authority has issued an “emergency airworthiness directive” to any airlines operating Boeing 737 aircraft, including the Boeing 737-800 operated by Ryanair. Airlines have been instructed to inspect certain parts of their aircraft, and replace them if necessary. The warning was prompted by four recent reports […]

6 years ago

I’m sad to inform you all that I did not win the EuroMillions. But maybe one of you did. While the identity of the winner is still protected, we now know that a player from Dublin who purchased an online ticket has followed up with the National Lottery to stake their claim for the, frankly, […]

6 years ago

It’s a win for Eamon Ryan. Eamon Ryan has been re-elected to the role of Green Party leader, seeing off his deputy Catherine Martin by 994 votes to 946. The winner of the contest was announced this evening via live broadcast to the party membership. The vote followed a tumultuous few months for the Green […]

6 years ago