The woman will face a judge this evening. Gardaí have arrested a woman in her early 20s after a healthcare worker was assaulted at Sligo Hospital earlier on Saturday morning (11 April). In a statement issued this afternoon, Gardaí confirmed that a 24-year-old woman had been detained at Ballymote Garda station following the altercation, which took […]

6 years ago

A potentially disturbing discovery. Gardaí in Dublin are investigating the discovery of “partial human skeletal remains” on a site off Lower Rathmines Road in South Dublin. In a statement issued by a Garda spokesperson, it was confirmed that the bones had been discovered during works on common ground at Lissenfield, on Thursday (9 April). A forensic anthropologist […]

6 years ago

Tragic news from Kildare. A man in his 40s has been pronounced dead after a two-car road collision in Leixlip, Kildare. The incident occurred shortly before 10am on Saturday morning (11 April). A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed that the man, who was in his 40s, died at the scene of the collision. The […]

6 years ago

Gardaí chasing a suspected burglar spotted on a rooftop in Limerick eventually found him hiding in an attic. According to a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána, Gardaí attended a callout for a possible burglary at Quilan Street, Limerick in the early hours of Friday morning (10 April). Upon attending the scene Gardaí spotted a man […]

6 years ago

“The sacrifices and self-discipline made by all of you up until now have been phenomenal.” Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy resumed hosting duties of Ireland’s flagship talk show last night, after two weeks battling Covid-19. Tubridy, who returned to his radio slot earlier this week, began the show with a personal speech in which […]

6 years ago

Gardaí can now arrest people for breaking social distancing rules. Minister for Health Simon Harris has confirmed that he will sign regulations tonight (7 April) empowering the Gardaí to enforce various restrictions relating to social distancing. The announcement followed a meeting between Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, and senior cabinet ministers. Gardaí will […]

6 years ago

They are worried that people will seek to travel to holiday destinations over the Easter weekend. Following today’s Department of Health briefing, in which it was reported that Ireland had suffered its worst single-day increase of Covid-19 deaths, the National Public Health Emergency Team warned against those intending to visit holiday homes over the coming […]

6 years ago

Gardaí say the woman implied that she had coronavirus. A woman in her 30s was arrested in Sligo earlier today, after Gardaí broke up a “group of individuals congregated and drinking at Newfoot Bridge” in Riverstown. The incident occurred at around 3.15pm on Tuesday (7 April). A statement released by An Garda Síochána says that […]

6 years ago

By far the biggest single-day increase in Covid-19 deaths. Department of Health officials this evening confirmed that 36 more people have died due to the coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland. This sharp jump represents more than double the 16 who were confirmed dead yesterday, and takes the Republic’s death toll to 210. The median […]

6 years ago

The modelling suggests yesterday may have been Ireland’s peak. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), a research centre founded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has forecast that Ireland’s coronavirus death toll peaked on Monday (6 April). In addition to that projection, the forecast also says resource use in Irish hospitals may […]

6 years ago

Today marks the worst day for Covid-19 fatalities in the UK. Figures from the UK’s NHS and Northern Ireland’s Public Health Agency have revealed that 854 more people have died from Covid-19 in the United Kingdom. In addition to the three deaths recorded in Northern Ireland over the last 24 hours, 758 people have died […]

6 years ago

Boris Johnson has been placed in intensive care. Prime Minister of the UK Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit after his condition worsened on Monday, 10 Downing Street have said. In a statement issued on Monday evening, it was confirmed that “the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened, and on […]

6 years ago

15 cars were broken into in Cork. Gardaí have reported that over a dozen cars were broken into at Eltins Wood and Compass Quay in the early hours of this morning (6 April). Additionally, a white Renault van bearing the partial registration plate 11-KY was stolen. The incident occurred between 3.30am and 4.30am, and Gardaí are appealing […]

6 years ago

Billie Eilish, Eddier Vedder and Paul McCartney are all involved. Global Citizen music festival have announced a special event that will be televised around the world, to “pay tribute to frontline healthcare workers around the world as they lead the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.” A whole host of the world’s best-known musicians will be […]

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There is now a total of 5,364 confirmed cases in the Republic of Ireland. Department of Health officials confirmed this evening that 16 more people have died in the Republic of Ireland as a result of Covid-19. 78 is the median age of those who were confirmed dead today. As of Monday (6 April), 174 […]

6 years ago

Sales of hand soap are up by 300%. New data has revealed that the 12 weeks until 22 March 2020 have marked the busiest quarter for grocery shopping in Ireland’s history. Due to restrictions put in place in order to curb the spread of Covid-19, such as the closure of non-essential business, grocery sales have […]

6 years ago

This would make for a banging playlist, too. Many of us have been locked inside for a long time now, so what are you doing if not catching up on your binge-watching, rewatching, or some kind of watching? As your brains begin to expand with TV knowledge, we’re assuming that you’re also paying close attention […]

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The total figure of confirmed cases for the Republic of Ireland now stands at 4,273. This afternoon’s Department of Health Briefing confirmed that 22 more people have died as a result of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland, the biggest-single day increase since the virus arrived. The median age of the 22 who have died is […]

6 years ago

Terribly sad news. Bill Withers, the voice behind beloved soul songs such as ‘Lean On Me,’ has passed away due to heart complications. He was 81 years old. Other major hits of the singer include ‘Ain’t No Sunshine,’ ‘Just The Two Of Us’ and ‘Lovely Day.’ Withers’ family, made up of his wife Marcia and […]

6 years ago

Well-stocked streaming services have never been more important. Just 10 days after its Ireland launch, Disney Plus has announced that it is adding a handful of new movies and episodes to its collection. There’s good news for anyone who’s been hooked on The Mandalorian so far, as the next four episodes of Season 1 will […]

6 years ago

An important development for anyone with a prescription. On Friday morning, Minister for Health Simon Harris signed new regulations that will allow for easier access to prescriptions. The purpose of the regulations is to reduce the need for people to attend their GP’s office during the coronavirus outbreak. Until now, the maximum validity of any prescription […]

6 years ago

No generation will come out of this pandemic unscathed. Whether medically, mentally or materially, the damage will be done. Of course, the elderly are the most susceptible to the cruelty of this virus, and it is impossible to go about one’s day without feeling sick with worry for society’s elders. Similarly, today’s teenagers are getting […]

6 years ago

An important update. On Wednesday, the HSE updated the list of groups that are most at-risk of Covid-19. Over 100 people have now died from the virus on the island of Ireland, and we are fast-approaching 4,000 cases between Northern Ireland and the Republic. The list includes those who are residents of nursing homes. Several […]

6 years ago

Terribly sad news. Adam Schlesinger, a Grammy and Emmy-winning songwriter and musician, has passed away as a result of complications due to the Covid-19 virus. He was 52. Schlesinger was also known as the bassist and songwriter in pop-punk band Fountains of Wayne, who had a massive hit with their song ‘Stacy’s Mom,’ written by […]

6 years ago

Gardaí in South Dublin are investigating the discovery of a body of a female in her 50s. A statement from An Garda Síochána noted that the body of a woman was found under “unexplained circumstances” at a house in the South Dublin suburb of Killiney earlier today (31 March). The house where the woman was […]

6 years ago

King’s College Hospital in London has confirmed a 13-year-old boy has died after testing positive for Covid-19. The boy’s name was Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, and he was originally from South London. A report by Sky News noted that the boy had no “pre-existing health conditions.” A GoFundMe account set up in order finance funeral costs said: […]

6 years ago

Barn owls for all. Don Conroy, staple of Irish childhoods across generations, has officially launched his own YouTube channel, where he will teach us all to draw our way out of these trying times. In a short video posted on his Twitter page, Conroy said that he was launching the channel “due to popular demand, […]

6 years ago

The death toll for Covid-19 now stands at 71. The Department of Health has confirmed that 17 more people have died in the Republic of Ireland after being diagnosed with Covid-19. The median age across those who died was 84, with most of the deaths coming in the east once again. 113 cases have been […]

6 years ago

Chocolate Bear and Vanilla Bear reunited once again. Zach Braff and Donald Faison, the guy-love goals from the beloved comedy Scrubs, have teamed up launch a new podcast that will see Titled Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach + Donald, the podcast will see the JD and Turk go through each episode week-by-week and give […]

6 years ago

Two Garda Assistant Commissioners have postponed their retirement at a “challenging time for the country.” Gardaí have confirmed that two of An Garda Síochána’s Assistant Commissioners will not retire in the next few months, as had originally been planned. According to a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon Minister for Justice & Equality Charlie Flanagan has […]

6 years ago

“So much of what we are being asked to do now will bear fruit in the weeks that will follow.” President Michael D. Higgins has issued a new statement on the coronavirus pandemic, referring to the current period as a “crucial week.” In his statement, Higgins acknowledged the sacrifices being made by the public in […]

6 years ago

The Department of Health has announced 295 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland as of Monday evening. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has further been informed that eight more patients have died after being diagnosed with the virus. The median age of the deceased was 86, and six of the eight had […]

6 years ago

RTÉ Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy has tested positive for coronavirus. Tubridy, who has been absent from his roles on radio and television since last week, asked RTÉ to confirm that he has been diagnosed with the Covid-19. While Tubridy has noted that he is now coming towards the end of the illness, Oliver […]

6 years ago

Staying in this evening? Just a little bit of a quarantine humour for you there. Of course you’re staying, as mandated by law. By now, you may be running short of things to watch on your various streaming services (although probably not). But on the off-chance you are, there’s also plenty of entertainment to be […]

6 years ago

Another big jump in cases of COVID-19. For the second day in a row, Ireland has seen the biggest single-day increase of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in its hospitals. Officials from the Department of Health confirmed that 40 new cases have been confirmed as of Sunday evening (15 March). Today’s update brings the total number […]

6 years ago

The government has issued a directive for all pubs in the Republic of Ireland to close in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus. In a statement issued on Sunday evening, the government clarified that the closure order extends to all public houses and hotel bars. The announcement followed a meeting between the government […]

6 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade have confirmed that one of their frontline staff has returned a positive test for COVID-19. In a statement issued on Sunday afternoon, the organisation confirmed that a firefighter/parademic had been diagnosed with the illness. The statement confirmed that “the firefighter is under the medical care of the HSE and is doing well, […]

6 years ago

The establishments will close with immediate effect. Temple Bar, an area central to Dublin’s hospitality and tourism industry, will see all of its pubs and nightclubs shut in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus. The area follows a significant backlash after videos emerged of bars in Temple Bar violating social distancing rules and […]

6 years ago

Other countries are beginning to take very stringent measures to battle coronavirus. Yesterday, it was announced that Spain was on almost complete lockdown and that flights from the United Kingdom had turned back mid-flight. Similarly, the United States confirmed that the UK and Ireland had been added to their travel ban. Earlier today, the UK […]

6 years ago

Desperate times call for desperate measures, after all. RTÉ has announced that this year’s Dancing With The Stars will skip over the semi-final, which was scheduled to take place tonight (15 March). Instead, this year’s DWTS will have its final tonight, with the public vote deciding who takes home the honours this year. In a […]

6 years ago

A very drastic measure. In an interview on Sky News this morning, British Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitted that the United Kingdom’s plan for coronavirus involves the elderly self-isolating for four months. While Hancock made it clear that the UK hadn’t reached this point yet, the measure would eventually be implemented. “That is in the […]

6 years ago

Many people are ignoring advice that will save lives. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is considering seeking emergency powers to enforce mass gathering rules after pubs and patrons flouted the rules on Saturday night. Video footage from pubs across the country showed that many pubs were not enforcing social distancing protocols, nor preventing gatherings of more than […]

6 years ago

Dreadful news. Officials from the Department of Health have confirmed that 39 more cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the Republic of Ireland today. A second death attributed to the illness has also been confirmed. The patient was a man in the east of the country, who had been suffering from an underlying condition. […]

6 years ago

Ireland and the United Kingdom have been added to the United States air travel ban. The ban – which originally comprised the 26 countries of the Schengen Zone – has now been expanded to include Ireland and the UK. The measure is set to last at least 30 days from when it came into force […]

6 years ago

Popular holiday destinations are among the seven countries. Following a warning last night that the public should exercise a high degree of caution when travelling to any EU country, the Department of Foreign Affairs have now specified seven countries as essential-travel only. The countries involved in the latest warning are: Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Malta, […]

6 years ago

Very sad news from Louth. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has confirmed that a man in his 40s has been pronounced dead after he was struck by a lorry while he was attending to another vehicle. The incident occurred shortly after midday today (14 March) on the M1 Southbound between Junction 14 (Ardee) and Junction […]

6 years ago

Bad news for anyone looking for a J1. The J1 visa, a visa commonly used by Irish college students and recent graduates to temporarily work and live in the United States, has been suspended for 60 days. The move was announced as part of a raft of measures introduced by the US to curb the […]

6 years ago

“Be a good citizen and do it for Ireland.” The Late Late Show has long tackled serious themed amongst its offering of light Friday evening entertainment, but last night’s episode was different. Host Ryan Tubridy opened RTÉ’s flagship show by introducing it as “The single most peculiar, most profound and possibly the most pressing Late […]

6 years ago

Stay home. The government has ramped up its attempts to stop the spread of coronavirus, by issuing new directives for anyone suffering from a cough or fever. Anyone who has a cough or fever is now being advised to stay home, regardless of their travel or contact history. Originally, this directive only applied to people […]

6 years ago

Well, that didn’t take long. You’ve probably made a mental note to go to the supermarket today. You’re probably planning to buy a lot more than you usually do. If the chaos in other countries affected by Covid-19 is anything to go by, you might get way more than you bargained for. Footage has gone […]

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