Young people in Ireland are feeling worse. A study undertaken by the UCD School of Psychology has revealed a dramatic increase in the number of young Irish people who are suffering from anxiety. The My World Study 2, a follow-up on an original study conducted in 2012, showed that the proportion of adolescents (aged between […]

6 years ago

Very sad news from Cork. A man in his 70s has died following a single-vehicle car crash in the Taur area of Newmarket, Cork. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed that the man died after his car collided with a ditch at roughly 12.20am on Tuesday (19 November). The man was pronounced dead at […]

6 years ago

The scandal wages on. Verona Murphy, who is standing as the Fine Gael candidate in the upcoming Wexford by-election, has apologised for a second time over her comments falsely linking Ireland’s migrant population to ISIS. While speaking to the Irish Times, Murphy reportedly told the paper: “It sounds callous, but I am under no illusion […]

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Should be fixed in time for the Ireland launch… The launch of Disney’s online streaming service, Disney+, has not been without its teething problems. Customers watching old episodes of The Simpsons quickly noticed that the formatting of the show’s older episodes had been changed, which had several negative effects on the show quality. The 16:9 aspect […]

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Very sad news. Gardaí have confirmed that a 26-year-old man drowned in the early hours of Sunday morning after an incident at Poolawaddy Pier, Arranmore. The specific details of the incident are unconfirmed, but Gardaí have said that a vehicle “entered the water” off the pier while the young man was inside it. A second man, […]

6 years ago

Kind of like an episode of Black Mirror, but actually real. India’s capital city of New Delhi is currently in a state of emergency over pollution levels. India has the world’s highest death rate from respiratory illness, and poor quality air irreversibly damages the lungs of 2.2 million or 50 percent of all children. Pollution has […]

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Only four counties have been spared. Ireland will be so deathly cold tonight (Sunday 17 November) that Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for 22 counties in its jurisdiction. Met Éireann has warned that “minimum air temperatures will range -2 to -4 degrees Celsius” and that there is risk of “widespread severe frost and […]

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A huge change. The National Transport Authority has formally confirmed that two Dublin Bus routes are set to become 24-hour services on 1 December, 2019. The 15, which travels from Clongriffin to Knocklyon, and the 41, which travels from Abbey Street to Swords, will become the first two routes to operate on a round-the-clock basis. […]

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One of the most memorable events in the history of television. On Saturday evening, BBC Newsnight broadcast Emily Maitlis’ full interview of Prince Andrew, leaving audiences around the world utterly shocked. The royal, who is the second eldest son of Queen Elizabeth, sat down to answer questions on his friendship with billionaire sex offender Jeffrey […]

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The boy died in the early hours of Sunday morning. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has confirmed that Gardaí in Limerick are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision which resulted in the death of a 16-year-old pedestrian. The incident occurred at Garraunboy, Adare, Limerick shortly before 4am on Sunday morning (17 November). […]

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Another blow to all the vapers out there. Concerns over the health and safety implications of vapes and e-cigarettes has prompted Apple to remove all apps pertaining to the activity from the App Store. According to America’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 42 deaths in America so far that appear […]

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That’s one way to look at it. Prince Andrew, son of Queen Elizabeth and the younger brother of Prince Charles, has given an interview discussing his friendship with billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, who was convicted of sexual crimes against a minor in 2003, died in prison earlier this year while awaiting trial for […]

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Another ATM robbery. Gardaí have confirmed that an ATM and its contents were stolen on Main Street, Dunleer, Louth at around 3.30am on Saturday morning (16 November). Photos from the scene appear to show that a JCB digger was used in the commission of the crime. While the incident was initially reported to be an “attempted […]

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The post has since been removed. Dublin pub The Bernard Shaw was at the heart of a social media row on Friday after sharing a meme that appeared to poke fun at people from the north side of Dublin. The meme featured a side-by-side of two images: one showing five youths dressed in tracksuits, holding […]

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200 firefighters were deployed to tackle a blaze at student accommodation in Bolton on Friday night. Dozens of students of the University of Bolton were evacuated from the nightmare scene as a fire engulfed their entire building. Videos from the scene appear to show the fire spreading to every floor of the six-storey building, known […]

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The latest update on the Kevin Lunney kidnapping. In a statement issued on Saturday morning, An Garda Síochána confirmed that the three people who had been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of Kevin Lunney had been released without charge. Two men and one woman, who had all been arrested on Thursday morning, were released […]

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It’s The Late Late Show line-up. Met Éireann are forecasting temperatures as low as -3 for Friday, so it’ll probably be an evening for staying in. If you do spend the night cuddled up on the couch, here’s what you can expect from Friday’s Late Late Show (15 November). Four months on from the death […]

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It’s from the golden age of The Simpsons. Disney+ has shaken up the game when it comes to online streaming. It hasn’t launched in Ireland yet, but when it does it will be home to all Star Wars content, all Marvel content, classic Disney animations, Pixar films and, of course, The Simpsons. However, after its […]

6 years ago

He’s like a little unicorn. Local media in Missouri has reported on a rescued puppy that has a second tail on his face. The puppy, creatively named Narwhal (full name: Narwhal the Little Magical Furry Unicorn) by Mac’s Mission – the group who rescued him – has won many admirers online for his distinctive mark. Mac’s […]

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God loves Carlow. Specifically, one filling station in Carlow. O’Toole’s Service station on the Bunclody Road in Tullow is celebrating the sale of a €500,000 EuroMillions Plus ticket after one lucky Irish player snagged the half a million on Wednesday night. There have been 27 Irish winners of the EuroMillions Plus top prize so far […]

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Three arrests were made on Thursday morning. An Garda Síochána have confirmed that three people have been arrested in relation to the abduction of Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney. Mr. Lunney was kidnapped on 17 September this year, and told BBC Spotlight that he was tortured by a group of people, sustaining knife wounds, a broken […]

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The John Lewis Christmas ad is here, and it ticks all the boxes. The UK department store is known for its elaborate Christmas ads and its release every year has become a bit like the Coca-Cola truck ad in acting as barometer for the beginning of the festive season. Snow-covered houses in some kind of […]

6 years ago

-3 degrees. Usually, in times like this, we’d advise that you prepare a hot water bottle or “get out the blankets” or something whimsical like that but -3, lads. This is serious. This requires additional duvets. This might even require re-insulating your house. We’re not ones for hyperbole, but this might even be worth moving […]

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The year is 2029. The city is Dublin. Hotel rooms outnumber families by two to one. We fought them off for as long as we could, but once they knocked Liberty Hall to build a hotel which offered discounted rooms to Amazon employees, we were done for. The majority of people under 40 live in […]

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Shut up and eat the damn testicles. Caitlyn Jenner, Ian Wright, Nadine Coyle and James Haskell are among the bigger names who will be taking part in this year’s edition of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Also in the jungle this time around is Irish comedian Andrew Maxwell, who has repeatedly come […]

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A serious haul. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has confirmed that cocaine with a street value of €1.4 million was seized in Drogheda today. In a statement issued on Monday evening (11 November), Gardaí confirmed: “As part of an intelligence led operation under Operation Stratus, at approximately 12.35pm today local Gardai from Drogheda Garda Station […]

6 years ago

Let’s be real: who is using Facebook’s Marketplace feature? Facebook is rolling out a mechanism by which users can have better control of the tabs that are visible on their app. Through a new feature called “Shortcut Bar Settings,” users will be able to remove several shortcuts from sight — including Marketplace, Watch, Groups, Events, Profile, […]

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Not what you want on a flight home. A flight from Barcelona to Dublin was delayed on Monday afternoon after someone without a ticket boarded and locked themselves in the bathroom. Multiple passengers took to social media to complain to Vueling after the flight was delayed for hours. One tweet from a Catalonian passenger read: […]

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The remarks have touched a nerve for many. Speaking at the Developing Tourism 2020 conference that took place at Croke Park on Monday, Fáilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly said that Dublin “desperately needed” more hotels to keep up with the demand for tourism. The comment quickly provoked a backlash on social media, where many commentators […]

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Quite simply: cha-ching. Prepaid Financial Services (PFS) Ireland Limited, a fintech company started in Meath, has been sold for a whopping €326 to Australian payments giant EML Payments Ltd. PFS, a prepaid cards and payments technology specialist, announced on Monday the deal that will see EML take over 100% of the share capital of the company. Speaking […]

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Eight Irish books have made it on to the long-list for the 2020 Dublin Literary Award. Among the 156 nominated books is Milkman by Anna Burns, which won the 2018 Man Booker Prize for Fiction. The €100,000 award, which is organised by Dublin City Council, is the world’s most valuable annual prize for a single […]

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Gardaí are still at the scene. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has confirmed to JOE that additional Gardaí and Garda resources were deployed to Patrick Street in Cork city centre on Friday evening (8 November). In a statement issued to JOE, it was confirmed that the actions were taken after concerns were raised over […]

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There will be no end to your boiling woes this weekend. Irish Water have confirmed on Friday evening that the boil notice affecting 600,000 people served by Leixlip Water Treatment Plant will remain in place while testing continues. According to a statement released by Irish Water, the EPA, supported by Irish Water and Fingal County Council, […]

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Very sad news from Cork. Speaking to radio host Neil Prendeville on RedFM this morning, a Cork man told the story of how his mother passed away in the A&E of Cork University Hospital, as there were no beds available. Steve’s mother Evelyn, who had just turned 70, was suffering from multiple sclerosis, and he […]

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Fantastic news for those of us on the dry. Christmas is a time of revelry and celebration, but it’s also often a time of driving to and from relatives’ houses, which often means some people have to stay off the booze. Ireland is also crying out for more options for people who don’t drink in […]

6 years ago

Great news for anyone who loves hearing Wagon Wheel at 3am. Copper Face Jacks, lovingly known as Coppers across Ireland, is an iconic landmark of Dublin life. In March of this year, it was reported that the Harcourt Street nightclub would be put up for sale by private treaty for an expected price of around […]

6 years ago

What’s cooler than being cool? Some things that are going to be crucial over the coming nights: a heavy duvet, woolly socks, plenty of teabags and a hot water bottle. We’re getting into the belly of the winter weather, and sadly, it’s a very cold belly. Met Éireann’s outlook for the national forecast, published today, […]

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On Tuesday (November 5), the HSE launched its National Condom Distribution Service in third-level institutions across Ireland. From today onwards, third-level institutions can request condom dispensers from the HSE, which will enable students to pick up protection for free. Typically, student unions have also provided free condoms to students. Additionally, information leaflets will be made available […]

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Some haul. Data released by the Revenue Commissioners today reveals that €1.4 million worth of alcohol was seized in Dublin Port alone in October 2019. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the tax collection body said: “In a series of operations in Dublin Port throughout the month of October, Revenue officers seized over 265,000 litres […]

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“It just seems the common sense thing to do.” Leader of the House of Commons and high-profile Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has come under scrutiny for remarks made about the victims of the Grenfell fire. Dozens of people died in the June 2017 apartment building fire in London, and a report issued last week placed […]

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Two men have been arrested in the Malahide area of Dublin in connection with ATM fraud. The men, aged 34 and 27 respectively, were taken in as part of an operation targeting “cash reversal” scams, whereby the amount of money sought by an ATM user isn’t dispersed and suspects use an “implement” to retrieve the […]

6 years ago

The tweet provoked an overwhelming response. The official Mr. Tayto Twitter account deleted a tweet mourning legendary Irish broadcaster Gay Byrne, following the announcement of his death yesterday. The tweet featured an image of a sad Mr. Tayto, the brand’s well-known local, and was accompanied by the caption “It’s a sad day for the nation. […]

6 years ago

Did Captain America beat up Martin Scorsese as a child or something? Legendary director Martin Scorsese has doubled (tripled?) down on previous jabs at Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, which he has previously said are “not cinema.” Now, Scorsese has written an entire op-ed in the New York Times to fully expand his criticism of MCU […]

6 years ago

A man in his 30s has been shot dead in Meath. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has confirmed that a 39-year-old man was fatally wounded by a shooting at Castlemartin Drive, Bettystown, Meath. The incident occurred at around 11.40pm on Monday night. The deceased, whose name has not been made public, was shot more than […]

6 years ago

Dublin City Council’s vote in favour of a deal with Bartra Capital on O’Devaney Gardens has sparked outrage and protest. Several councillors who voted for the deal, which passed last night with a final margin of 38 to 19, were escorted from Dublin’s City Hall by Gardaí. O’Devaney Gardens, built in 1954 as a public […]

6 years ago

Leo Varadkar has been criticised for comments made this weekend with regard to asylum seekers. In an interview with the Sunday Independent, the Taoiseach zeroed in on migrants from two specific countries, singling them out as a “big driver” of an increase in asylum seekers. By way of explaining the increase, Varadkar said: “There are, […]

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This certainly has the makings of a true crime smash. Adam McKay, the director behind The Big Short and Vice, is set to helm a HBO miniseries about the crimes of billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who died earlier this year. Epstein was a convicted sex criminal who faced multiple charges relating to the procurement underage girls […]

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It was the wettest of times, it was the driest of times. I believe it was Charles Dickens who first wrote that, but it is reflected in Met Éireann’s weather forecast for the coming week. First of all, it will be icy cold tonight (3 November) as temperatures drop to lows of 1 degree, and […]

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We’d love to see this. Ever since Matthew McConaughey’s unbelievable return to form as Rust Cohle in the first season of True Detective, we’re happy to see him in pretty much anything. According to We Got This Covered, a US movie website that has had solid sources on much of the Batman casting so far, […]

6 years ago

The original form of transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA), which is the transport authority for Greater Dublin and the public transport licensing agency for Ireland, has encouraged its commuters to… use its services less, and walk more. The body is launching a campaign today (3 November) that will encourage commuters to add a ten-minute […]

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