Eight Covid-19 deaths went unreported between April and June. The National Public Health Emergency Team has confirmed that nine more people have died due to Covid-19 in Ireland. However, it was noted at this evening’s briefing that eight of those cases were reported in the last 24 hours as the result of a delay, and […]

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The stimulus package will cover the Covid-19 payment until April 2021. The Irish government has announced a vast array of measures intended to stimulate the economy and offset the effects of the Covid-19 crisis. A total of €.74billion will be pumped into the economy through various measures aimed at businesses, employees and those collecting welfare. […]

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Saoirse McHugh is very smart, very tenacious, and very committed to saving the environment. She has also twice failed to win public office, so despite her many talents, maybe electoral politics aren’t really for her. Today, she seemed to come to the above conclusion, and left the Green Party. “I don’t believe that our pathway […]

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A terrible loss. Dr Syed Waqar Ali Shah, a doctor at Dublin’s Mater Hospital, has died due to Covid-19. He fell ill with the virus in April, and a statement issued on Wednesday by the Irish Hospital Consultants Association confirmed his passing. Commenting on the death, CEO of the HSE Paul Reid said: “It is […]

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Welcome. All of today’s talk is about the green list, but we’ve got a list of our own for you guys. That’s right. A list of movies on TV. Here are the best options on the box tonight. The Iron Lady – 6.50pm – Film Four A Margaret Thatcher biopic. Kind of like the opposite […]

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13 caravans have been stolen since March. Gardaí have warned owners of caravans and camper-vans that their vehicles are under threat, likely due to the increase in staycation-style holidays in Ireland this year. Speaking on Wednesday, Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Ber Leetch said: “With ‘staycations’ expected to rise this year, and more people using caravans […]

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Here are all the McDonalds locations that are properly reopening today. McDonalds has announced that it will be reopening its dine-in areas at 32 locations on Wednesday (22 July), following a successful pilot scheme. The fast food giant has promised to adhere to many new safety measures, and will ask customers to leave their personal […]

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Late on Tuesday night, the Cabinet published a green list of 15 countries to which Covid-19 travel restrictions do not apply. The countries are: Malta, Finland, Norway, Italy, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus, Slovakia, Greece, Greenland, Gibraltar, Monaco and San Marino. While Spain and France are not on the list, Gibraltar and Monaco are enclaved […]

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Fancy a trip somewhere? We know the green list is coming out tonight, and some people are chancing their arm with flights abroad… But public health advice is clear. We should be adhering to physical distancing where possible, wearing face masks, and taking our holidays inside Ireland. Luckily, Ireland has a lot of nice places […]

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Contrary to one of the first lessons you were taught as a child, green does not always mean go. After much delay, it seems that Ireland will today publish its ‘green list’ of countries that it’s safe to travel to, but that you still shouldn’t travel to, even though they are as safe as Ireland […]

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A woman in her 50s died this morning (19 July) after being hit by a truck on Friday. Gardaí are now renewing their appeal for witnesses in relation to the fatal road traffic collision that occurred at the Cleeney Roundabout, Killarney, Kerry at around 8.40am on 17 July. The woman had been brought to University […]

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A positive note. The National Public Health Emergency Team has announced that no new deaths due to Covid-19 have been reported in Ireland since yesterday. The virus’ known death toll in Ireland remains static at 1,753. 10 new cases have been reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, which brings the total number of cases […]

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Tomorrow is Monday, try not to despair. While you might not be thrilled at the prospect of going back to work, you can still enjoy the fine weather we’re having, and even more importantly, movies on TV. Here are a few of your options tonight. Tomb Raider – 6.45pm – ITV2 Angelina Jolie has starred […]

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Rest in peace, Ruth Morrissey. CervicalCheck campaigner Ruth Morrissey, who successfully sued the HSE over the scandal, has died. She was 39. Morrissey had been suffering from terminal cancer as she fought the case in court, and was awarded damages of €2.1 million from the HSE and two laboratories, Medlab and Quest. A 2014 review […]

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Fianna Fáil are polling at just 12%. Fianna Fáil, the largest party in government, are polling at just 12% according to the Ireland Thinks opinion poll, published in the Mail on Sunday today (19 July). The Taoiseach’s party has been hit by several setbacks since coming into government – not least the sacking of Barry […]

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Very sad news from Tipperary. Gardaí in Tipperary are investigating a road crash between a tractor and two motorcycles that left one man dead and another seriously injured. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed that a 25-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead by emergency services at the scene. His body was removed from the scene […]

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Two more people have died. The National Public Health Emergency Team has confirmed that two more people have sadly died due to Covid-19 in Ireland. The latest figures take Ireland’s official Covid-19 death toll to 1,753. This takes into account the denotification of one death. Additionally, 21 new confirmed cases have been reported to the […]

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Could I interest you in… staying indoors? We’re not as cooped up as we once were, but as Ireland’s top doctors warn of a return the harsher days of lockdown, you might be better advised staying in this evening. Here are some of the best movies on TV in case you do decide to keep […]

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Well that’s just great. Satellite images from the United Kingdom’s Met Office have revealed that Ireland can expect plenty of flying ants over the coming days. The swarm, which was moving from west to east on Friday, was originally mistaken for rain on the Met Office’s radar. But now the meteorological service has confirmed that […]

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A longer wait than expected. Irish students won’t know their Leaving Cert results until 7 September, the Department of Education has confirmed this evening. Leaving Cert results are typically published in the first two weeks of August, and Minister for Education Norma Foley was pushed for a date by Labour TD Aodhán Ó’Ríordáin in Dáil […]

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Will the real Eamon Ryan please wake up? Green Party leader Eamon Ryan is at the centre of discussion once more as he appeared to fall asleep during a vote in Dáil Éireann on Thursday evening. Ryan failed to answer when his name was called during the vote, despite being called upon twice. The Oireachtas […]

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One more person has died due to Covid-19 in Ireland. One more person has died of Covid-19 in Ireland, according to the National Public Health Emergency Team briefing on Thursday evening (16 July). The country’s coronavirus death toll now stands at 1,749. Additionally, 21 new cases of the virus have been reported to the Health […]

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“The only comment I can make is I do not drink and drive.” Earlier this week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin sacked his beleaguered Minister for Agriculture Barry Cowen, following revelations that he’d been stopped for drink-driving and driving unaccompanied while a learner driver back in 2016. Martin was reluctant to sack Cowen, backing him when drink-driving […]

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“All the guidelines can only be as good as the people’s personal responsibility themselves.” Sergeant James O’Donovan of Bandon Garda Station in Cork has warned against house parties as concerns over Covid-19 resurge in Ireland. Speaking to Patricia Messinger on C103fm, O’Donovan said: “There’s house parties going on around the country and we’re appealing for […]

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TD Darren O’Rourke has called for flight advertisements to come with health warnings. In a statement issued today, the Meath East TD said: “Airlines should be offering refunds or rescheduling for free while the pandemic restrictions remain in place, and travel insurance companies should be offering compensation to those who have lost money on cancelled […]

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Gardaí say that the local community played an important role in the investigation. Gardaí in Togher, Cork have arrested two men and seized Heroin with an estimated street value of €425,000, during a search operation late last night (9 July). The intelligence-led operation was carried out by a divisional drugs unit at Harbourview Road in […]

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Have you ever eaten in these places? Two food businesses were ordered to close in June, according to the latest update from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. Giovanni’s (Take Away), Rampark, Jenkinstown, Louth Dera (Service Sector – Other),138 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 Among the reasons for the closures were: an active cockroach infestation in […]

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And not a moment too soon. There’s finally a smidgeon of good news on the weather front, according to the latest forecast issued by Met Éireann. Today we can expect mild temperatures of between 14 and 17 degrees, “becoming mostly sunny by evening.” Munster and Leinster will be even warmer again on Saturday, which Met […]

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Many high profile politicians were criticised for their presence at the funeral. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has announced that it will seek the appointment of an external senior Police Officer to oversee and direct the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s investigation of potential breaches of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Northern Ireland) Regulations […]

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Ireland’s R number is now “at or above 1.” The National Public Health Emergency Team has announced that six more people have died due to Covid-19 in Ireland. The latest figures take Ireland’s known death toll due to Covid-19 ton 1,743, taking into account the denotification of one death. Additionally, 23 more cases of the […]

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A surprising move. Many on social media have expressed their disappointment as the Office of Public Works announced that Phoenix Park would once again open all of its perimeter gates bar one to cars. The move seems to suggestion that OPW has reversed its intention to “curb traffic volumes” and “maintaining safe, quiet, open spaces […]

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Crucial info for anyone who plays the Lotto. As Ireland returns to something that vaguely resembles normality, the National Lottery has announced that they are shortening the time winners have to collect their prizes. As a result of Covid-19, the time to collect prizes had been doubled from 90 days to 180 days for anyone […]

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Flying in the age of Covid-19. In a statement issued today Ryanair’s Director of Engineering Karsten Muehlenfeld has sought to clarify the safety measures it is taking on its planes. Throughout the Covid-19 crisis, Ryanair has cast itself at odds with public health advice on several occasions, categorising measures taken by the Irish government as “useless.” […]

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89 hotel rooms. Wetherspoon has announced that it will be investing €21million in its latest location in Dublin. The pub and hotel, which will be named Keavan’s Port, will open on Dublin’s Camden Street on 20 October. The hotel will come with 89 rooms, and Wetherspoon claim that it will create 200 jobs. The pub will feature […]

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Ireland has announced no new deaths due to Covid-19. The National Public Health Emergency Team has confirmed that Wednesday (8 July) marks Ireland’s third day of the last four without any deaths due to Covid-19. One death was recorded yesterday, which brought the known death toll to 1,738. This latest figure takes into account the […]

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Irish water has confirmed that last month’s hosepipe ban and water conservation order has been lifted. In a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon, the agency said: “Following recent heavy rainfall and improving river and ground water conditions Irish Water has lifted the Water Conservation Order, more commonly known as the hosepipe ban that was put […]

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If you’re an Eir customer, you’ve probably already noticed. Many Eir customers have reported issues with their data and network connectivity throughout Tuesday (7 July). In a statement issued on Twitter, Eir confirmed that they are aware of the issue and working to resolve it. A spokesperson for the company said: “We are currently experiencing […]

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A development that should worry us all. Melbourne, the second most populous city in Australia, has officially gone back into a state of lockdown after cases of Covid-19 surged in the region. Much like the measures taken at the beginning of the crisis in Ireland, residents of Melbourne will now be forced to stay at […]

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Who’s ready for some movies? There’s lashings of rain outside and little to be doing besides crashing on the couch. Luckily, tonight’s selection of movies has some real winners. Check out the best movies on TV below. Beetlejuice – Comedy Central – 8pm Classic spooky comedy, directed by Tim Burton starring Michael Keaton as a […]

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Gardaí conducting a search of a car in Laois on Monday afternoon found a loaded gun. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed that “as part of an intelligence-led operation conducted by Gardaí in Portlaoise attached to the District Detective Unit and District Drugs Unit, a car was stopped early this afternoon Monday 6 July, […]

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The west is under attack again. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for three counties: Clare, Galway and Mayo. The warning forecasts “heavy rain on Tuesday morning and afternoon leading to excess surface water. Accumulations of 20 to 40mm.” The warning is set to come into effect tomorrow (7 July) at 4am, […]

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No new deaths. The National Public Health Emergency Team has confirmed that no more deaths have been reported due to Covid-19 for the second day in a row. As such, the  total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland remains static 1,741. Four new cases of the virus have been reported to the Health Protection Surveillance […]

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The two legends will share a stage. Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy has announced that he’ll be playing an exclusive one-off live performance with his full band at the Natural History Museum in London, broadcast live via YouTube. Tickets for the event will be available here. Uncertainty surrounds the very idea of proper live gigs returning […]

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Doesn’t look like we’re getting a summer this year, does it? July is well and truly underway, but things are as drizzly, dreary and wet as ever outside. Fortunately, tonight’s selection of movies has some very solid options, so the outside world can take a hike. Life of Pi – FilmFour – 6.35pm Ang Lee […]

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Meighan had been with Kasabian since its foundation in 1997. Kasabian lead singer Tom Meighan has parted ways with the English rock outfit, according to a statement issued by the band earlier today (6 July). In a tweet published on Monday, the band confirmed: “Tom Meighan is stepping down from Kasabian by mutual consent. Tom […]

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Lovely weekend weather ahead… Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning ahead of the weekend, pertaining to seven counties: Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Clare and Donegal. The warning notes: “Becoming very windy on Saturday night and for a time on Sunday with a risk of some disruption. South to southwest winds, veering […]

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We’ve reached the Rex Banner stage of Covid-19. An Garda Síochána has announced that it will be conducting “nationwide checks” of pubs and licensed premises, amid fears that safety guidelines are not being adhered to. Gardaí had originally planned to carry out spot checks, but after reports that some businesses are not adhering to the […]

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Two more people have sadly died in Ireland due to Covid-19. This evening’s latest briefing, published by the National Public Health Emergency Team, confirmed that two additional deaths due to the virus have brought Ireland’s total number of deaths to 1,740. Additionally, nine more cases have been confirmed, which brings Ireland’s total known number of […]

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TGIF. Back in the time before Covid-19, we’re pretty sure those letters used to stand for something. Now we simply say them every Friday, and nobody can remember why. Here are the movies on TV this evening. John Wick – Virgin Media One – 9pm Keanu Reeves plays an almost indestructible hitman moved to revenge […]

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