There will be a fair few disappointed heads out there. Event organiser MCD has announced that it will be postponing many of its events on foot of the government’s advice to cancel all mass gatherings. The directive came among a raft of drastic measures being taken to curb the spread of coronavirus, including the closure […]

6 years ago

Public services will shut down from later today. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced that schools, colleges, and all public facilities will be shut down in order to contain the spread of coronavirus. The Taoiseach made the remarks from Washington DC, where he is currently on a state visit for St. Patrick’s Day. “There will be […]

6 years ago

This is utterly tragic. Last week, the ISPCA rescued two dogs suffering from the “most horrific case of hair matting ever witnessed.” The animal welfare charity responded to a report in the Limerick area made to the National Animal Cruelty Helpline. Upon calling out to the scene, two dogs were discovered in such bad condition that […]

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Met Éireann has updated a Status Orange weather warning to include Mayo. The wind warning, which will remain in place until midday today, originally pertained solely to Donegal. Thanks a combination of factors – including waves, spring tides and surge – both counties are at risk of coastal flooding. A second warning has also been […]

6 years ago

Get well soon, Tom. Actor Tom Hanks has confirmed that he and his wife Rita Wilson are among a group of people recently diagnosed with COVID-19. In a statement issued through his official Twitter page, Hanks confirmed that he and his wife were tested for the illness after developing colds, chills and fevers while in […]

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The US is banning visitors from mainland Europe. In a dramatic speech given on Thursday night, Donald Trump announced that he was restricting travel to the United States from most European countries. The ban, which will be in effect for the next 30 days, applies to visitors from the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, […]

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To some, coronavirus is just one big cover story. On Wednesday, Ireland recorded its first death from the virus, with dozens of confirmed cases now on record. There will likely be hundreds of thousands more – maybe even up to 1.9 million – and there can be no denying that we are on the cusp […]

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Cancellation of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is set to be confirmed by a government sub-committee on Monday afternoon. The topic of the Dublin parade had become a huge talking point as the number of cases on the island of Ireland rose to above 30 over the weekend. Earlier on Monday, Minister for Health Simon […]

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They’ve made a big call. The Sligo St. Patrick’s Day Committee has officially confirmed that the town’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will not go ahead, over fears related to the spread of coronavirus. Speaking to Ocean FM on Monday morning, the parade’s grand marshal Finbar Filan said that the parade had to be called off […]

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A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following an aggravated burglary in Cork. A man in his 40s suffered multiple stab wounds during an aggravated burglary at Lynch’s Quay in Cork city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning. Gardaí were alerted to the incident at around 2am on 8 March […]

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A teenager has been left in serious condition in hospital following an incident on O’Connell Street. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has confirmed that Gardaí are seeking witnesses to a serious assault that happened outside a premises on O’Connell Street in Dublin on Saturday afternoon (7 Saturday). The injured teenager was removed to The […]

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One of the new coronavirus cases is a healthcare worker. Officials from the Department of Health confirmed that, as of Friday evening (6 March), there are 18 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland. The latest figures were released at a Department of Health briefing, after five more cases were confirmed today. Among […]

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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald will not make her customary trip to Washington DC for St. Patrick’s Day this year. In a statement issued by the Sinn Féin press office on Friday, it was confirmed that McDonald would back out of the trip “due to current circumstances.” Speaking about the decision, McDonald confirmed that […]

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A major drugs seizure at Dublin Airport. Gardaí have seized 737 kilograms of the drug khat at Dublin Airport, according to a statement issued on Friday (6 March). Following investigations into drug trafficking, a joint operation involving Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue’s Customs Service made the discovery yesterday. The drugs have […]

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Gardaí are on the lookout for a red Volkswagen Passat. Gardaí are investigating a hijacking incident in Tipperary. A spokesperson for the Gardaí has said that the incident occurred in Clonoulty, shortly after 3pm this afternoon (6 March). It is believed that a man wielding a knife threatened the female driver of a red Volkswagen […]

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Much of the country is set to be affected by bad weather this weekend. Met Éireann has warned of the possibility of spot flooding in 15 counties ahead of stormy weather this weekend. At 1pm on Friday, Met Éireann issued a weather advisory for 15 counties: Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, […]

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Coronavirus is all about close contact. As of Thursday afternoon, there have been six cases of COVID-19/coronavirus confirmed in the Republic of Ireland, as well as three cases in Northern Ireland. Two cases in the east are believed to be unrelated, while the other four cases in the west are believed to be within one […]

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Gardaí and the PSNI have made four arrests. Gardaí confirmed that they arrested a man today – Thursday 5 March – in connection with the abduction of Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney. The man, who is in his 30s, has been arrested in relation to the abduction and assault, for an offence contrary to […]

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A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with an investigation into scams that have been carried out in Limerick, Cork and Tipperary. According to a spokesperson for the Gardaí, an investigation had been underway into reports that a man had called to a house in Limerick, claiming to work for the alarm […]

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Joe Biden has taken a giant leap towards the Democratic nomination. Former Vice President Joe Biden has surged into the frontrunner position to take on Donald Trump after winning nine of the 14 states that held their primaries last night, an event known as Super Tuesday. While Bernie Sanders won the largest single prize in […]

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We’re shivering already. After a storm-heavy February, March has gotten off to a chilly start – and the next few days are set to be no different. Met Éireann is forecasting lows of -3 degrees tonight with widespread frost and ice forming across the country. Thursday will be just as grim with highs of five […]

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A second case of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland. In a statement on Tuesday, the Department of Health notified the public that a woman in the east of Ireland has been diagnosed with the virus. It was further confirmed that the woman came down with the virus after travelling to […]

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There’s nothing irrational in worrying about the coronavirus. Even though the disease is unlikely to present as much more than a chest infection in those who are young and vital, it can have very serious consequences for the elderly, infants, and anyone whose immune system might be compromised. Those who won’t necessarily be at risk […]

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A coronavirus case was confirmed earlier on Thursday. The Chief Medical Officer of Northern Ireland’s Public Health Agency today confirmed that the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) had been diagnosed on the island of Ireland. It was confirmed by Dr. Michael McBride that the patient had travelled through Dublin on their way back from Northern […]

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The station has been closed for almost seven years. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has announced that Stepaside Garda Station will reopen on 9 March, less than two weeks from today. Harris was speaking at a Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Joint Policing Committee meeting today (27 February) when he confirmed the news. According to a spokesperson for An Garda […]

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The first confirmed case of Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, was confirmed in Belfast on Thursday evening. The patient had been in Northern Italy, a badly affected region, and travelled back to Belfast this week, coming through Dublin on the way. The only detail released regarding the patient is that they are an adult. This […]

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Another week, another Late Late. With four different weather warnings in place over the coming weekend and the looming threat of coronavirus, there are plenty of reasons to finish work on Friday, head home and board up your house. In case you’re planning to do just that, here’s the line-up for this week’s Late Late […]

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You might want to book the day off for Tourism Day. Today marked the official launch of Tourism Day in Ireland, the first of which will be marked on Friday 17 April of this year. Organised by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, the inaugural Tourism Day will see many of Ireland’s most popular landmarks waive […]

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The Late Late Show is going southwest. An episode of the Late Late Show will be broadcast from Limerick next month, according to a statement issued by RTÉ on Thursday. The 13 March episode, which will look ahead to St. Patrick’s Day, will mark the first time that the show has been filmed anywhere in […]

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Sinn Féin’s rallies should scare Leo Varadkar, but not for the reason he thinks. In the wake of the most fractured general election in Irish history, all parties struggle now to emerge from the debris. In perhaps the boldest attempt to do so, Sinn Fein are currently holding a series of “public rallies” (their choice […]

6 years ago

Cracker, indeed. Hastings Everglades Hotel in Derry has launched a Derry Girls package includes a walking tour based on Lisa McGee’s beloved show. Derry is already a city full of landmarks but the tour features a Derry Girls twist – taking visitors to sites such as the iconic Derry Girls mural and Dennis’ Wee Shop. […]

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Very worrying developments. South Korea is now on its “highest level” of alert after 600 coronavirus cases have been confirmed within the country. Five people have died of the virus so far. According to the BBC, South Korea President Moon Jae-in said that the country had reached “a grave turning point” in its attempts to […]

6 years ago

America seems to be feeling the Bern. Bernie Sanders further cemented his spot as the frontrunner to take on Donald Trump in the United States presidential election later this year. After an effective tie in Iowa and a narrow win over Pete Buttigieg in New Hampshire, Sanders won a commanding victory in Nevada last night […]

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Met Éireann have issued a new weather warning covering almost all of Ireland. This morning’s status yellow rainfall warning follows on from a warning that was already in effect, affecting 15 counties. The counties affected by the latest warning are: Galway, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, […]

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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has announced that her party will be holding a series of public rallies in the coming weeks. The announcement comes as the party plans to increase its engagements with potential coalition partners with a view to forming a government. In a statement issued on Saturday, McDonald said: “Fianna Fáil and […]

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Very sad news from Clare this morning. Gardaí have confirmed that a man in his 30s died in the early hours of this morning (23 February) when his car left the road and collided with a wall. The incident occurred at around 3am on the R465 at Roo East between Ardnacrush and Broadford, in Clare. The […]

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Rain, rain, go away. Met Éireann have kindly blessed us with yet another warning, this time a status yellow rainfall warning pertaining to no less than 15 counties: Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Longford, Louth, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Clare and Tipperary. But it’s not just rain on the horizon. Connacht, Ulster and north […]

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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has said Muslim men should be the focus of searches at airport security. In an interview with The Times, O’Leary opined that airport security should focus on “males of a Muslim persuasion.” “Who are the bombers?” said O’Leary. “They are going to be single males travelling on their own. If you […]

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A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said damage was done to a patrol car after a man discharged a rifle in the direction of Gardaí. The incident occurred during “a brief standoff” after Gardaí were called to Mill Road, Glenties following reports of shots fired by a man armed with a rifle. No Gardaí were injured […]

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A man in his 40s has become the second person to die on Irish roads in the last two days. Gardaí are investigating a single-vehicle collision in Kilkenny, where a man in his 40s died after his vehicle collided with a tree in the early hours of Saturday morning (22 February). Emergency services attended the […]

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“Munster. Just say Munster.” Roy Keane joined Ryan Tubridy on last night’s episode of the Late Late Show to talk about all manner of things, including any possible future roles at a revamped FAI. But the highlight of the night came when Darragh Curley – who is having quite a week- was brought out to […]

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Very sad news. A woman in her 70s died after she was struck by a car at around 7pm on Friday evening (21 February). According to a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána, the incident occurred on the R580, Kanturk to Buttevant Road in Cork. Emergency services attended the scene and pronounced the woman dead. The body […]

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The young boy has been hospitalised. Gardaí say that an 11-year-old boy has been left in serious condition after he was struck by a van in Donegal yesterday (21 February). The incident occurred on the Slavery Road near Buncrana in Donegal at around 5.30pm on Friday. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said that the […]

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Gardaí have confirmed that an incident in which a teenager barricaded himself in a house, with access to firearms and ammunition, has been resolved peacefully. The incident had been ongoing since 19 February, when Gardaí responded to a domestic incident at a private dwelling in Letterkenny, Donegal. There was nobody else in the house at […]

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Just like in Lethal Weapon 2. Gardaí in Limerick are looking for the owner of several golden Krugerrands, a South African coin made of 91% gold. A single Krugerrand is currently worth over €1,500. Photos shared by the Gardaí reveal that they are in possession of at least seven, as well as a gold broach. […]

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Don’t worry, your answers here will not determine the next government. As the 33rd Dáil convened for the first time today – to no effect, as neither a government nor a Taoiseach was agreed upon – we thought it was as good a time as any to see how much you’ve absorbed from the recent […]

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The Dáil was back in action, but Ireland still has no Taoiseach, and no new government. Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Fearghaíl was re-elected to the position of Ceann Comhairle today, during the first sitting of the 33rd Dáil. Ó Fearghaíl’s return to the role reduces Fianna Fáil’s number of voting seats in the Dáil to […]

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“I don’t like attacking people but we need to call people out when they do things like this.” Laura Whitmore, who succeeded the late Caroline Flack as the presenter of Love Island, posted a statement on her Twitter page today, addressing an incident in which she and her boyfriend Iain Stirling were photographed against their […]

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It’s not just rain, folks. It’s wind. Met Éireann has added a fresh status yellow weather warning to one issued earlier on today, advising that three counties are at risk of localised flooding due to high-speed winds. The latest warning, which was published at 2pm on Thursday (20 January) affects Donegal, Galway and Mayo. Mayo […]

6 years ago

SIPTU has announced that its members who work for Section 39 organisations across the country will strike this Friday (21 January). The independent not-for-profit Section 39 sector provides services for many thousands of people with disabilities across Ireland. The sector also provide healthcare, elderly, youth, substance abuse, suicide prevention, social inclusion, education, community development and many […]

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