We’re feeling the need for speed right now. 33 years since the original Top Gun, Tom Cruise doesn’t have a hair out of place reprising his old role of Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell in the trailer for Top Gun Maverick. The trailer pretty much confirms that the film will be visually stunning and maintain pretty much […]

6 years ago

Claims are way down, premiums are way up. A new report on the cost of car insurance, compiled using data from the National Claims Information Database, has been published by the Central Bank of Ireland today (16 December). The report found that while premiums fell between 2009 and 2013, they have risen by 62% since then. […]

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One CEO earns 212 times the salary of his average employee. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has today published its fourth annual report on CEO pay in Ireland, noting that some CEOs are making 212 times the money of their average employee. While the average worker’s salary had increased by 2.6% since 2017, […]

6 years ago

The medal was awarded during the War of Independence. Gardaí in Cork have issued a public appeal for information in the case of an heirloom medal that has been stolen. The medal was stolen from the car of the recipient’s granddaughter. In a statement on Facebook, Gardaí wrote: “A medal like this was stolen recently […]

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Christmas is a bad time to adopt a dog. Dogs Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity, has today announced that it will suspend the rehoming of dogs from its centre over the Christmas period in an effort to stop people from rushing into the decision of adopting a dog. While puppies are a popular Christmas […]

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Sorry, did we all know he could do this? Move over Daniel Day-Lewis and Saoirse Ronan, it seems like Ireland has an as-yet untapped prospective Oscar winner in our ranks. Starring on last night’s Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, musician Niall Horan was tasked with reading Clement C. Moore’s poem The Night Before Christmas in […]

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‘Fairytale of New York’ is, perhaps, the best Christmas song of all time. Of course, it’s impossible to scientifically demonstrate whether one song is better than any other. But what we do know is that ‘Fairytale of New York’ is one of the most beloved Christmas songs, with character and depth that puts it on […]

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Make sure you don’t have this in the house. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has warned that a brand of infant milk is issuing a recall on some of its products. Hipp UK Ltd. is recalling batches of its Organic Combiotic First Infant Milk Starter Pack, as the product contains fish which is not […]

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Gardaí have warned against giving quad bikes and scramblers as gifts. An Garda Síochána has once again warned the public of the dangers associated with children and young teenagers being gifted quad bikes and scramblers this Christmas. Gardaí said people have been killed and seriously injured by the vehicles in recent years, and that most […]

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Disturbing news ahead of Christmas. Drinkaware, the national charity which aims to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse in Ireland, has said that just under two-thirds of 18-24 year olds report using alcohol as a coping mechanism. The statistics were acquired as part of Drinkaware Index research, a national study into the drinking habits of the nation. […]

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The dogs are called Henny and Penny. A man by the name of Sean McGann has made a public appeal for the return of his two French bulldogs after they were stolen from his van in Sligo. According to a post shared by McGann, the dogs were taken from the van on 8 December. In […]

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It’s hot water bottle weather, lads. After our trials and tribulations with Storm Atiyah at the weekend, Ireland is set to face more weather-related challenges as the weekend arrives. While Friday night is set to be tolerable, with temperatures hovering above zero, Saturday and Sunday are set to be punishing. On Saturday, Met Éireann is […]

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There were 376 “drug poisoning” deaths in Ireland in 2017, according to new statistics published by the Health Research Board. Such deaths are due to the toxic effect of one or more drug, and are more commonly known as overdoses. The figure represents a 2% increase compared to 2016 and is the highest recorded level of overdose deaths in Ireland. The median […]

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This week’s Late Late Show will be a celebration of the song. RTÉ have reaffirmed that their policy of broadcasting ‘Fairytale of New York’ without omissions will apply to a live performance of the song on Friday’s Late Late Show (13 December). Ahead of this week’s show — which will feature the song’s writer Shane […]

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Atiyah is having a grand old time out there… And it’s only going to get worse in certain parts of the country. Earlier on Sunday (8 December), Met Éireann issued a Status Red warning for Kerry between 4pm and 7pm. The western half of the country will also be buffeted by Status Orange-level stormy weather […]

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Things are getting serious. Storm Atiyah has been battering Ireland since last night, and half of the country is currently under a Status Orange wind warning. The more easterly half is safer, simply enduring a Status Yellow level of wind. However, as of this morning, Kerry has been singled out for a rare Status Red […]

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10 rickshaws were seized. Gardaí based in Pearse Street Garda Station yesterday arrested several rickshaw drivers and charged them with drug-related offences. An Garda Síochána confirmed the operation on Twitter this morning, writing: “Last night, Pearse St Gardaí conducted a joint operation with the Taxi Regulator targeting unlicensed rickshaws operating in Dublin City.” The operation […]

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We’ve been called worse, but still. Heading into the new year, former Vice President Joe Biden remains at the front of the pack of Democrats hoping to unseat Donald Trump in November’s presidential election. However, Biden is well-known for making off-the-cuff comments that cause controversy, and it seems that his Irish heritage is at the […]

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Very sad news from Kildare. A man in his 30s has been pronounced dead after he was struck by a car in Kildare. Gardaí in Naas are investigating the fatal road traffic collision which occurred late on Saturday night (7 November) in the townland of Greenhills, Kilcullen, Kildare. A male pedestrian was struck by a […]

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The decision was taken for “health and safety reasons.” Dublin City Council has shut down a civil society-led attempt to provide clothes for the homeless this winter. The #WarmForWinter project had seen dozens of people hang coats on Ha’penny Bridge in Dublin city centre for those in need to take, free of charge. However, a […]

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Ron Leibman, known for playing Dr. Leonard Green in Friends, has died at the age of 82. While the actor is well-known for multiple roles, younger generations will certainly know him best for his recurring role as Rachel’s father in the sitcom Friends. Leibman’s career spanned six decades and brought him fame in different eras. […]

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Now this is something you don’t want to miss. Shane MacGowan will be on next week’s Late Late Show to sing his legendary Fairytale of New York. Indeed, according to host Ryan Tubridy, next week’s entire episode will be a tribute to The Pogues’ frontman. Usually the Late Late Show line-up is kept under wraps […]

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Something to bear in mind. Disney, in conjunction with the Epilepsy Foundation, have taken more care than usual to warn viewers about the epilepsy risk of the upcoming Star Wars movie. Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker is set for release on 19 December, and millions will be in attendance for the final chapter […]

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At this stage, Dubliners don’t need a raft. They need a lifeboat. Last week, it was determined that Dublin City Council would invest €22million in bringing a white water rafting centre to George’s Dock, near the quays. That was unexpected. At the risk of boring you, I won’t talk about how what Dublin really needs […]

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Once Met Éireann break out the Orange warnings you know they’re not messing about. As Storm Atiyah (pronounced: ah-tee-ya, according to Met Éireann) approaches, the entirety of Ireland will be impacted by weather warnings. Met Éireann issued three separate warnings at 8am on Saturday, including a Status Orange weather warning that will impact nine counties: Donegal, Galway, […]

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Vernon Unsworth, the British diver accused of being a “pedo” by Elon Musk, has failed in his attempts to sue the billionaire. On Friday, a jury in Los Angeles determined that Musk’s comments had not harmed Unsworth’s reputation, and that no money was owed by the Tesla co-founder. Unsworth had been suing Musk for $190million. […]

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Fine Gael TD Dara Murphy has resigned his seat in Dáil Éireann. The Cork North Central TD had been at the centre of an expenses scandal after it emerged that he had been claiming his full expenses allowance despite being mostly absent from Dáil Éireann over the last two years. Murphy had been working as […]

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Eoghan Murphy will continue in his role as Minister for Housing. Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has survived a second vote of no confidence in as many years. On Tuesday evening, TDs in Dáil Éireann voted not to remove Murphy from office by a margin of 56-53. The motion had been tabled by Roisin Shortall […]

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Shrek as Gaeilge. TG4 has put out their line-up of movies for Christmas week and some of them will be perfect family viewing for your days off over the season. There’s also what’s sure to be the spectacle of the Irish language version of Shrek, wherein Eddie Murphy’s character is presumably named Asal and Shrek’s […]

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A record high. Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy published the latest figures on homelessness in Ireland on Tuesday (3 December). The latest report shows that there were a total of 10,514 individuals in emergency accommodation in October. This figure includes 6,688 adults, 1,733 families and 3,826 dependants or children. This marks an increase of 117 […]

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Has it really been that bad a year? I mean, compared to to 2016 it seems like way fewer beloved celebrities have died, but I suppose that’s not the only metric. Indeed, as the ocean fills with plastic, democracies continue to be imperilled by horrible governance and a lack of cybersecurity, and the world continues […]

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The Central Statistics Office has released new statistics on crime in Ireland. Most notably, the numbers reveal that just 11% of sexual offences were detected by the Gardaí in 2018. For a crime to be categorised as “detected”, at least one suspected offender must be identified and sanctioned. Burglary and related offences had a similarly low […]

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“It wouldn’t take long to gamble a week’s wages.” The government is set to introduce a law that will raise the limit of gaming machine payouts to €500. David Stanton TD has said that the new laws will bring “clarity to the permit and licensing approach to small-scale local gaming and lottery activity, updating certain […]

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The innocent men spent 36 years behind bars. Three American men — Alfred Chestnut, Andrew Stewart and Ransom Watkins — were released from prison on Monday after spending decades in prison for the 1983 murder of 14-year-old DeWitt Duckett in Baltimore. Following new evidence discovered in prison by Mr. Chestnut, the case was reopened last year. […]

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Say hello to Sunstroke. Deftones, Faith No More and The Jesus and Mary Chain are among the throwback headliners for Ireland’s newest alternative music festival. Set to take place at Punchestown Racecourse next summer, the old stomping ground for anyone who remembers Oxegen or Witness, the inaugural Sunstroke Festival will take place on 13/14 June […]

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Dublin is at a standstill. Protesting farmers seeking a sit-down with Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed have blocked several streets in Dublin city centre this evening. The protest began earlier on Tuesday when as many as 100 tractors travelled from various parts of the country to Leinster House. The group is comprised of dozens of individual […]

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The coins are back in town. A €15 commemorative coin bearing the likeness of legendary Irish musician and Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott was launched today. The coin was revealed on Tuesday morning by President Michael D. Higgins at St. Kevin’s College, Crumlin, the former school of the Dublin icon. Lynott was born in 1949, making […]

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Wet wet wet. In case you’ve not looked out the window today, it’s fairly wet and windy in almost all parts of the country. Sadly, Friday evening is about to be especially bad for the southeast of the country. Met Éireann issued a status yellow rainfall warning to come into effect at 3pm today, which […]

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Harry Potter fans, look away now. English actress Imelda Staunton is well-known for a wide variety of roles, but more than anything she is remembered as Dolores Umbridge — Harry Potter’s sadistic defence against the dark arts teacher in fifth year, who goes on to help out Voldemort later on in the series. Now, it […]

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Gardaí believe the men are of Kurdish origin. An Garda Síochána have confirmed that 14 of the 16 people discovered in a Climate Controlled Trailer Unit on board the STENA Horizon Ferry at Rosslare Harbour on Thursday have sought “international protection” in Ireland. According to the Gardaí, the men will now be processed by the International […]

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Pass the pasta, please. Sprezzatura, a newly-opened Italian restaurant in Dublin city centre, will be giving out free pasta next Monday (25 November). Not only that, but the Italian goodness will also be gluten-free and coeliac-friendly. The eatery, which is located at Camden Market in Dublin 8, will be serving its new Buckwheat Fettuccine with Pesto […]

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Well, this certainly makes our achievements look less impressive. Laurent Simons, a nine-year-old boy from Belgium, is set to become the world’s youngest university graduate. Currently a student at the Eindhoven University of Technology, the literal child is studying electrical engineering and will soon receive his Bachelor’s degree. Having already finished secondary school in one […]

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This line-up has a lot of potential. The Late Late Show is putting up a pretty good fight this week. Tubs will welcome Joe Schmidt, Trevor McDonald, Westlife and the legendary Christy Moore onto the couch this evening. However, BBC’s Graham Norton Show will always make a strong claim for our attention of a Friday […]

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Women are more likely to be killed in their own homes than anywhere else. On Friday, Women’s Aid released their latest report, titled A Legacy of Loss – Femicide Watch 2019. Data from the report reveals that five women had died violently in Ireland so far in 2019 (as of 11 November). Women’s Aid also […]

6 years ago

The woman has been moved to Beaumont Hospital. Gardaí in Drogheda have confirmed that they are investigating all the circumstances around an incident that has left a woman in critical condition. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed that a 24-year-old woman was struck by a truck as she crossed the road at around 3pm […]

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Once upon a time, a Fine Gael representative embarrassed the party. Maria Bailey fell off a swing which, even by itself, is embarrassing. She then made a frivolous insurance claim against an Irish business. Her claim complained that the swing was “unsupervised”. She then surprised her colleagues by turning up on Morning Ireland and declining […]

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€314 million is going to Cork. The Irish government formally signed the controversial National Broadband Plan contract at an event on Tuesday afternoon. The contract has been shrouded in scandal, and former Minister for Communications Denis Naughten was forced to resign when it emerged that he had privately dined with David McCourt, one of the men […]

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Two Gardaí are in hospital after the incident. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has confirmed that two Gardaí spent the night in hospital due to injuries sustained during a “managed pursuit.” €1500 of suspected cannabis and a knife were seized by the Gardaí as a result of a car chase near Crescent Shopping Centre Car […]

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Gardaí are looking for witnesses to the crash. UPDATE: Tuesday 19 November, 6.10pm Gardaí have confirmed that a 29-year-old male motorcyclist has passed away following a serious collision that took place on the M50 on Tuesday morning. The man was taken to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown following the incident, with his condition described as critical. […]

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The rumours began after an unexpected medical visit. The rumour mill spun into action on Monday after President Donald Trump’s unscheduled visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre at the weekend. In previous years, Trump’s annual medical check-ups have been scheduled. This weekend’s visit came just nine months after his last examination. Trump’s physician […]

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