Welcome to the world of tomorrow. Vodafone has become the first network in Ireland to offer 5G connectivity to its customers. 5G is expected to be faster than the 4G network that most Irish smartphones currently use through their cellular data plans. The telecommunications company made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon. The initial rollout will […]

7 years ago

A very sad day for local news and the people of Clare. Local newspaper The Clare People has announced that it has published its final print edition as of Tuesday. In a statement issued on their Facebook page, the company cited “severe economic and technological headwinds” as the reason behind the weekly publication shuttering its […]

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A body has been found in the search for teenager Nóra Quoirin. The teenager, who is of Irish and French parentage, went missing at the Dusun resort near Kuala Lumpur shortly after arriving with her family 10 days ago. National Malaysian newspaper the Malay Mail has reported that a body had been found in the […]

7 years ago

A major development in the health world. A proposed vaccination for the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia is the first of its kind to enter human trials, according to The Lancet medical journal. Chlamydia is the most common STI despite screening and effective treatment being available. In 2016, there were 6,893 confirmed instances of the disease across […]

7 years ago

Shocking scenes from Sydney. One woman has been pronounced dead and another hospitalised, following a knife attack in central Sydney. It is believed that the second woman is in a stable condition, according to the BBC. The incident unfolded between Clarence St and York St, a busy area in Sydney’s city centre. Police have confirmed […]

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CCTV footage has been passed to the Gardaí. A Dublin Fire Brigade unit came under attack as it sought to extinguish a fire on the North Circular Road on Monday night. In a post on their official Twitter page, the DFB noted that this was the second incident of its nature to occur in as […]

7 years ago

A cheerful warning to start your morning. One United Kingdom cabinet minister, speaking anonymously to The Sun, has said that a no deal Brexit would hit Ireland harder than anyone else. In the quotes, it appears that the cabinet minister is trying to justify the UK government’s logic that the EU will renegotiate the backstop […]

7 years ago

Guys, please… Can I have your attention? ‘Cause I’m only gonna nip out in the Punto once. No cheating, but we do recommend you rewatch the sketch once you’re done.

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Et tu, B.R.U.T.E.S? Bit of Shakespeare humour for you, there. B.R.U.T.E.S – super-powered robots which have recently been introduced into the online game Fortnite – are causing some players to threaten to quit the game. The objective of the game is to not die, and the giant mechs are simply too good at killing gamers. […]

7 years ago

“What is a salmon cannon?” I hear you ask. Gather round, children, and I will tell you. Earlier this week, we filled you in on why the internet was losing its mind about 30-50 feral hogs. Today, in their infinite wisdom, those on social media are freaking out over a new strange animal story, that […]

7 years ago

A little bit worrying. A Tesla vehicle burst into flames after crashing into a parked tow truck in Russian on Saturday night. The Model 3 version of the electric car was travelling at around 100km per hour at the time of the incident, according to the driver. Reuters has reported that the driver told local […]

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Correct procedure was not followed before Epstein’s death. Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and billionaire who was convicted of sex crimes against minors in 2008, died by suicide in his prison cell while awaiting trial for many more sexual offences yesterday. It has emerged today that Epstein, despite a suicide attempt just weeks ago, was […]

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We need some good weather after this weekend. It’s been a pretty dreary few days on the weather front with rainfall warnings abound since last Thursday. Thankfully, Met Éireann is forecasting that the week will start with dry, sunny weather on Monday morning. The temperature will be 14 to 17 degrees Celsius, with moderate breezes. The […]

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It’s raining, it’s pouring… It’s too drizzly to make any outdoor plans this Sunday, so movies on TV are coming as a bit of a godsend. We’ve put together a list of the best options on the box tonight to soothe your Sunday fear. 101 Dalmatians – 7pm – E4 Not the cartoon. This is […]

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Every parent’s worst nightmare. Dublin Fire Brigade services from Kilbarrack rescued a mother and baby from a bedroom after the lock on the door failed. Adding to the drama was the detail that a pot was boiling on the stove downstairs. In a tweet on their official Twitter page the DFB noted that they “recommend […]

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Rain, rain, go away. Met Éireann has issued a new status yellow rainfall warning for six counties: Longford, Louth, Westmeath, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan. The warning advises that there’s a risk of spot flooding across those counties: “Slow moving bands of rain or heavy downpours today will lead to spot flooding. Rainfall accumulations of 25 to 40mm […]

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Are you in the mood for movies? It’s Saturday, which means you might have plans, but if you don’t have plans… then at least you have movies. We’ve put together a list of the eight best movies on TV later today, and there are plenty of top notch options. Captain America: The First Avenger – […]

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A number of stabbings were reported. The Police Service of Northern Ireland have arrested two men in Belfast following a number of reported stabbings at New Lodge in Belfast, at the scene of a major bonfire. On Thursday, the PSNI left the scene of the bonfire after attempting to remove it. The police decided to […]

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Just 74 beds. Figures released to Fianna Fáil TD James Browne have revealed that there are just 74 inpatient beds nationwide for children and adolescents suffering from acute mental health issues. Of the nine regional Community Health Organisations, five are without any beds whatsoever. The CHOs without any inpatient beds for children with mental illness […]

7 years ago

A great idea. A US city roughly the same size as Dublin is on the verge of eliminating fares for public transport. Jim Dabakis, a candidate for the mayoralty of Salt Lake City, is currently leading the polls – thanks in no small part to his promise to do away with fees for public transport. […]

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Nóra Quoirin has now been missing for seven days. 15-year-old Irish-French girl Nóra Quoirin has been missing in Malaysia for the past week. 260 people are involved in the search for Nóra, who has special needs and struggles to walk on her own. This morning, Nóra Quoirin’s mother Meabh made an emotional statement to the […]

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It won’t be a weekend for swimming. Earlier on Thursday, Met Éireann issued a nationwide status yellow rainfall warning, as heavy downpours could cause spot flooding in some areas. The warning is set to be in effect from 7pm on Thursday evening until 7am on Friday. But flooding isn’t the only risk associated with the […]

7 years ago

Tragic news from Louth. An Garda Síochána have since confirmed that a man in his 70s has passed away following a road traffic collision in Co. Louth earlier on Thursday. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident – the R178 Carrickmacross Road – shortly after 3pm today. The man was pronounced dead […]

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The PSNI have decided to leave the scene. Simon Byrne, Chief Constable at the Police Service of Northern Ireland, has condemned an incident in which police officers were injured in North Belfast. “There is no justification for such a cowardly attack and it shows again the dangers our frontline officers face everyday. Wishing our injured colleague […]

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Major money is going missing. Gardaí have made a fresh arrest as part of a major investigation tasked with tackling a €29million “VAT carousel” operation. The man, who is in his 50s is being detained at Castlerea Garda station. A VAT carousel – also known as “missing trader fraud” – involves a party selling goods with […]

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You will get wet. It might be warm outside right now but don’t be fooled, the heavens are about to open. Met Éireann has updated a status yellow rainfall warning issued on Wednesday. While the original warning forecasted heavy rain in Leinster and Munster, the latest warning applies nationwide. The warning will come into effect […]

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Electric Picnic’s comedy tent is looking unmissable. Irish comedy trio – and viral sketch sensations – Foil, Arms and Hog are set to cap a very successful year with a headline slot at this year’s EP. Ireland’s biggest festival announced the line-up for its comedy tent on Thursday afternoon, and there are some major stars […]

7 years ago

The Philippines has confirmed an epidemic of Dengue fever. 146,000 cases have been confirmed so far this year, which is almost a 100% increase on the previous year. Deaths have begun to surge, with 622 people confirmed so far in 2019. The disease is transmitted through mosquito bites. Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs already advises […]

7 years ago

Just as dark as you’d expect. Netflix has decided to mess up our day by releasing the trailer for Mindhunter’s second season. The crime-psycho-thriller-drama’s second season will see the return of murderer Ed Kemper, but it will also deal with Charles Manson – played here by Damon Herriman, who also played the cult leader in […]

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Get yer brollies out, lads. Met Éireann has followed up on yesterday’s weather warning for all of Connacht with a new status yellow rainfall warning for three counties: Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan. The warning came into effect at midday today (6 August), and will remain in place until 9pm tonight. People in those counties can […]

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Do you know what’s in your drinking water? A Freedom of Information Act request has revealed that nine of the 422 water supplies tested so far this year have shown dangerously high levels of lead. Three of these supplies were in the Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown area, and they showed 10 times the legal limit of lead. […]

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That’s definitely not on. An Garda Síochána confirmed that they stopped a car in Limerick after it tailgated an ambulance travelling towards an emergency. Gardaí say that the car first held up the ambulance and then drove in its wake at a high speed after other cars moved to the side to let the ambulance […]

7 years ago

Awful news. Reports have emerged that an Irish teenager is in critical condition following a bad fall in Lanzarote. It has been reported that the 15-year-old, who has not been named, fell from a height of up to 15 feet and sustained serious injury. He is currently at Doctor Jose Molina Orosa Hospital on the […]

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Commuters between Kildare and Dublin should take note. On Tuesday morning, Iarnród Éireann issued a tweet noting that several train services between Kildare and Dublin would be out of action between Tuesday and Friday. The organisation has noted that “due to operational issues,” seven different journeys would not be operating this week. They include the 10.28, […]

7 years ago

Devastating news for fans of The OA. On Monday evening, streaming giant Netflix announced that it had cancelled its sci-fi series The OA. The show, which has won fans for its creativity and downright strangeness, is now on the ropes, with those behind it (and its fans) appealing to other networks to pick it up. […]

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The internet can be a strange and bewildering place. If you’ve spent much time on social media since Monday evening, you’ve probably noticed that the latest joke doing the rounds has something to do with “30-50 feral hogs.” The joke originated in an online debate about the legality of firearms in the United States, following […]

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A pretty freaky sight. An single-propeller airplane was forced to make an emergency landing on a busy American highway after its engine stalled. Dash-cam footage, recorded by a Washington State trooper who had been driving on the road, captures the moment when the plane glides by at an extremely low-level and lands on the tarmac. […]

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The graffiti has since been removed. Free Derry Corner, an iconic Republican mural, was vandalised on Thursday night with graffiti showing support for Soldier F. The gable wall, which usually reads ‘You are now entering Free Derry’, was tagged with red graffiti which said the words ‘Soldier F’ beneath the logo of the British military’s […]

7 years ago

We’re going to assume you’ve heard of Bear Grylls. He’s famous for his TV show Man vs. Wild, which prominently featured him braving the great outdoors, finding his way back to civilisation, and occasionally drinking his own urine. Grylls is coming back to TV with a new show – World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji – […]

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It looks like a disaster. On Thursday afternoon, Sky News published a document from Westminster marked “Sensitive,” which appears to show a forecast of what things will look like on the ground in the first day, fortnight and month following a no-deal Brexit. As things stand, the UK is set to leave the EU without […]

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The investigation is continuing. An Garda Síochána has made its third public appeal for witnesses relating to a “serious incident” that occurred in Courtown Harbour, Co. Wexford. The incident occurred in the early hours of 28 July. In a statement issued on Thursday evening, Gardaí thanked those who had already come forward and restated their […]

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The controversial show is coming back. Hannah Baker’s story is not yet done, despite 13 Reasons Why beginning after her suicide. Though the show was released to massive popularity, it has earned serious criticisms for its handling and depiction of self-harm and suicide. On Thursday, Netflix dropped the first trailer for the third season, and […]

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Something to take note of. Anyone who is heading off on their holliers to the United States soon should be advised that they could face problems with their Electornic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) applications. Irish citizens are eligible to travel to the United States on the Visa Waiver Programme, which means no visa is […]

7 years ago

What a way to start his new job. Julian Smith, the Tory MP who has been tasked by Boris Johnson with the role of Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, has a hard job ahead of him. He follows Karen Bradley – who shamed herself with comments regarding the actions of British soldiers in Northern […]

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The Garda was brought to St. James’s Hospital. Two men have been arrested following an incident in which a member of An Garda Síochána was injured in Dublin on Wednesday night. Just before midnight, Gardaí had pursued a car from Cuffe Street to St Luke’s Avenue after it had failed to stop. A video was […]

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The ban comes into place today. Today marks the first day of the implementation of a “burqa ban” across the Netherlands. The ban will see €150 fines introduced for anyone wearing face-covering clothing, including the burqa and niqaq – veils warn by some Muslim women. Police have confirmed that they will treat calls relating to […]

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We can’t see the horsemen yet, but we can hear the hooves. Last week, all-time-high temperatures were recorded in several countries across Europe. Politically, chaos continues to engulf the British Isles. You’d be forgiven for thinking we’re facing down armageddon on every front. One man in particular is probably pretty happy about all of this. […]

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“The Irish will blink.” When it comes to Brexit, the true-believers have always known that Britain has held the stronger hand all along, as it does in all matters, because it’s Britain. Facing down a united front of 27 nations with their shared rights, economic interests and currency? No problem, not for Her Majesty’s not-so-secret […]

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And it only took a week. On Tuesday afternoon, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar had his first phone call with Boris Johnson since the Tory leader became Prime Minister. Such a delay in communication is utterly unprecedented in the modern era, and is evidence of the fraying relationship between Ireland and the UK. Johnson has been exposed […]

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“Sometimes, death is a kindness.” The Peaky Blinders are back. On Tuesday afternoon, the BBC dropped a minute-long trailer for season give that has us absolutely gagging for the return of the Shelby family. The trailer also gives us our first look at Hunger Games star Sam Claflin, who will play fascist politician Oswald Mosley. […]

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