“Drug dealers now feel free and feel they can deal openly in the community.” An independent councillor in Meath claims that children are being offered bags of heroin by drug dealers in the village of Johnstown, near the county town of Navan. In posts on social media and in an interview with LMFM, Councillor Alan […]

7 years ago

More than 50 clubs throughout Ireland are already on board. The family of the late Laura Brennan are asking sports clubs throughout Ireland to consider wearing a HPV vaccine logo on their jerseys or training gear in advance of all first-year boys and girls being offered the lifesaving HPV vaccine from September 2019. The jersey […]

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The figure includes 3,749 children. 10,253 people in Ireland, including 3,749 children, were officially registered as homeless during the month of May, according to the latest figures published by the Department of Housing on Friday. The number has decreased by 143 on the number of homeless people officially registered as homeless during the month of […]

7 years ago

It is currently recommended that someone with a minor finger sprain be awarded as much as €19,100. The Irish government is being urged by leading business insurance experts to completely overhaul the current treatment of awards for minor injuries. The claims culture in Ireland has been the subject of much focus in recent months, particularly […]

7 years ago

Rewards are there to be reaped for Irish gamers. Von Coin, a rewards platform that gets normal gamers sponsored like eSports stars, has launched in Ireland, as well as the UK and Canada, after coming out of beta in the United States. Built by Von Labs, a gaming tech company based in Dublin, Von Coin […]

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The population of Dublin in particular is expected to swell over the next two decades. The population of the Republic of Ireland could increase by over one million people in the next 17 years, according to projections by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). According to the CSO’s Regional Population Projections 2017-2036 report, released on Tuesday, […]

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Deposits for buying a house are far more affordable in some counties in Ireland than others. First-time buyers in Meath, Kildare and Wicklow face having to save up for more than 15 years to be able to afford a deposit on a house, according to a report published on Tuesday. A report, titled ‘Just how […]

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Monaghan isn’t known for a strong association with tacos, but that’s all about to change. A street food company in Monaghan will attempt to break a long-standing Guinness World record next weekend, all in the name of mental health awareness. The current record of 2,017 tacos in a line was set by TexMex food corporation […]

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It might finally be time to break out the BBQ. A weather phenomenon that has been termed the ‘Saharan outbreak’ is set to bring about a rise in temperatures in Ireland next week, with the mercury set to hit highs of 27 degrees. The ‘Saharan outbreak’ refers to a plume of hot air drifting north […]

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Galway is one of a number of cities that could be “lost under rising sea levels within decades”, environmental activists claim. A group of climate activists from Galway have claimed that parts of Galway city could be underwater within decades, possibly as early as 2035. To highlight those claims, members of Extinction Rebellion painted tide […]

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We finally have something resembling a summer. Even by Irish standards and especially compared to last year, the summer of 2019 has been a damp squib so far, with loads of wind and rain and temperatures that require the wearing of multiple layers outdoors. We’re about to get some much-needed relief from the mediocre conditions […]

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Very sad news. Philippe Zdar, one half of French dance duo Cassius, has died following an accidental fall from a building in Paris. He was 50 years old. “He made an accidental fall, through the window of a high floor of a Parisian building,” Zdar’s agent, Sebastien Farran, is quoted as saying by the BBC. […]

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It’s National Burger Day. Treat Yourself. It’s not often an excuse is required to treat oneself to a nice burger every now and again, but when a perfectly valid one lands on your lap, you might as well grasp it with both hands. That excuse has arrived in the form of National Burger Day today […]

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The price changes come into effect immediately. Netflix has confirmed that it is implementing price changes in a number of European countries, including Ireland, from today, 20 June. In a statement, the company said that it is increasing the price of Standard and Premium plans to reflect the improvements it is continually making to the […]

7 years ago

Handsome by name, delicious by nature. Handsome Burger has fought off tasty competition from 500 burger outlets throughout the country to claim the title as the best burger in Ireland in 2019. Obviously motivated by a second-placed finish in last year’s edition of the competition, a sizzling performance from Handsome Burger saw it jump to […]

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The incidents include arson and a drive-by shooting. Gardaí in Longford and Granard districts are to be assisted by Western Region Armed Support Units to manage the ongoing incidents of violence linked to a number of feuds within the Travelling community in the county. To date, there have been approximately 43 incidents involving six different […]

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The increases will come into effect from August. Vhi customers will see the price of their insurance premiums increase by as much as €320 when an average price increase of 6% comes into effective from August of this year. Vhi announced the price increases on Wednesday, saying that they were required to cover the costs […]

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As if proof was needed of the beauty of the Cork town, here it is. Influential travel publication Condé Nast Traveller has named Cobh in Cork as one of the 25 most beautiful small towns in Europe. A tourist hotspot for generations, mention in such a prestigious list will only increase the appeal of the […]

7 years ago

23 million men in the United States alone claim to have a ‘Dad bod’? Do you? The trend of men trying to develop abs you could grate cheese off would appear, on the surface at least, to be more popular than ever these days, but if you’ve grown frustrated in your attempts to get a […]

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The increase has been described as “extremely disheartening”. University College Cork (UCC) Students’ Union has hit out at an increase in the capitation fee at the university, which will rise by over €200 in the next four years. UCC have confirmed that the capitation fee – which covers membership of the Union of Students of […]

7 years ago

A novel approach to cycle safety in the west. Cyclists in Mayo will be issued with brightly-coloured number plates in an effort to raise awareness of cycle safety on National Bike Week next week. Hundreds of the number plates will be distributed at various bike week events in the county next week, with the initiative […]

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Hallelujah! With umbrellas a regular sight and temperatures rarely reaching above the mid-teens, the summer of 2019 has been a damp squib so far, but things appear to be finally looking up. Conditions in recent weeks have been so dull and miserable that a forecast of what would normally be considered no more than decent […]

7 years ago

Crisis Text Line will be the first free 24/7 text service in Ireland. A new text service for young people who are feeling suicidal or facing a mental health crisis is seeking to recruit 300 volunteers ahead of its launch in Ireland later this year. Crisis Text Line is Ireland’s first free 24/7 text service […]

7 years ago

Very sad news. Philomena Lynott, the mother of beloved Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott, has passed away at the age of 88. The sad news was confirmed on Wednesday morning by Hot Press, with whom Lynott collaborated on her life story, My Boy, a two-time number one bestseller. Lynott had been battling cancer in recent […]

7 years ago

Warning: The images contained in this article are graphic and may cause upset. A woman from Waterford was given a lifetime ban on owning any dogs and ordered to pay €1,665 in costs after admitting to causing unnecessary suffering and failing to provide sufficient quantity of wholesome and uncontaminated drinking water to a German shepherd […]

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Dare we say the boom is back? The top 50 construction contractors in Ireland reported a combined turnover of €8.39 billion in 2018, according to Construction magazine’s annual Top 50 CIF (Construction Industry Federation) Contractors listing for 2019. The figure represents an increase of over €1.5 billion from 2017 and an increase of well over […]

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On average, Irish men who drink alcohol binge drink 22 times a year. Just over half of Irish drinkers under the age of 34 (52%) binge drink on a weekly basis, compared to the national average of 18%, according to the 2019 Drinkaware Index report. The report found that drinkers under the age of 34 […]

7 years ago

Seven closure orders and four prohibition orders were served on food businesses in Ireland in May. Rodent droppings, dirty and unhygienic conditions and a lack of confidence in management’s ability to manage food safety were amongst the reasons for the issuing of 11 enforcement orders on food businesses in Ireland last month. The Food Safety […]

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Familiar with any of these places? Seven Irish businesses were served with closure orders for breaches of food safety legislation in May, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The affected businesses are located in Limerick, Meath, Cavan and Dublin. The food businesses were issued with closure orders for breaches of food safety […]

7 years ago

If you’re lucky, a free trip to destinations such as Budapest, Verona or Malta could be on the cards. Cork Airport has revealed it will be giving away free flights as part of a new ‘Spin the Wheel’ competition that will take place in several locations across Munster throughout this summer. Free return tickets to […]

7 years ago

Until now, Vodafone Ireland customers had the option to avail of a cut-price subscription to Spotify Premium as part of their payment plan. Vodafone Ireland customers who had been availing of a subscription to Spotify Premium at a reduced cost will have to pay an increased price for the service if they wish to continue […]

7 years ago

So much for summer. On a day that is usually marked by glorious weather to coincide with the start of the Junior and Leaving Cert exams, Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rainfall warning for seven counties. Not the first weather warning to be issued this week, the warning applies to Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, […]

7 years ago

‘A Yuge Welcome To The West.’ Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has marked the arrival of US president Donald Trump in Ireland in typically mischievous fashion, by building a presidential service station in his honour in Clare. The station, known as ‘Donald Plaza’, is located at the site of Sean McCarthy Autos in Lissycasey and is, […]

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“I felt like someone had their hand around my throat.” Saoirse McHugh has revealed that she thought she was going to be sick and that Mairead McGuinness advised her to stop drinking so much water for fear she’d need a toilet break ahead of her recent appearance in a Prime Time TV debate. The Mayo […]

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A big night for Kerry’s most famous political family. The start of a three-day weekend may tempt many of you into heading out for the evening, but for those of you staying in, here’s who’s on both couches tonight. The Late Late Show The Healy-Rae family It’s a veritable treat for fans of the Healy-Rae […]

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The incident occurred shortly after midnight on the Swords Road. A man in his 20s has died after being struck by a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) in Dublin in the early hours of Friday morning. Gardaí are investigating a fatal hit and run incident between a HGV and a male pedestrian that occurred on the […]

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If you’re heading outdoors, prepare for all eventualities. This time last year, Ireland was in the middle of a very unfamiliar heatwave as temperatures soared towards 30 degrees, but it’s going to be a little different for the June Bank Holiday weekend this time around. The weather, which, in football parlance, has been solid if […]

7 years ago

The baby, named Saybie, was as light as an apple when she was born. The world’s smallest baby ever to survive has been released from hospital in San Diego as a healthy and happy infant, a little under five months after being born. San Diego’s Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, California’s largest […]

7 years ago

The majority of bathing waters in Ireland were identified as ‘excellent’. Only five out of 145 bathing waters in Ireland were identified as ‘poor’, according to the 2018 EPA Bathing Water report, published on Thursday, which sets out bathing water quality during the summer of 2018. Three of the five bathing waters identified as poor […]

7 years ago

Regular Guinness drinkers will recognise the satisfied look on Jackman’s face afterwards. As fans of the man himself and of The Greatest Showman won’t need reminding, Hugh Jackman is in Dublin this week for the latest stop on his world tour, titled The Man. The Music. The Show. Probably one of the most popular people […]

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The restaurant was also damaged as a result. Four males, all aged between 18 and 19, were assaulted outside a restaurant in Ongar Village in Dublin on Sunday night. Gardaí attended the scene of an incident at approximately 11pm on Sunday (26 May) in Ongar Village, Dublin 15. The four males received minor injuries, while […]

7 years ago

Just under 100,000 imported second-hand cars were registered in Ireland in 2018. The trend of Irish motorists importing second-hand cars from the UK has increased to the extent that the number of registrations of imported cars is expected to exceed new car sales in Ireland for the first time ever in 2019. Figures from the […]

7 years ago

Grab your thunder buddy… As the June Bank Holiday weekend beckons, all eyes turn towards the weather forecast in the hope of a repeat of the glorious conditions experienced in Ireland this time last year. While it might be a bit early to tell just yet, there is good reason to be optimistic about the […]

7 years ago

“You couldn’t but feel sympathy for her as she comes to this stage.” Well-known and respected broadcaster Tommie Gorman has hit out at the treatment of outgoing UK Prime Minister Theresa May by her political contemporaries as “tacky”, “vulgar” and “unnecessary”. In an emotional press conference on Friday, May announced that she would be stepping […]

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The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon. A farmer in his mid-60s died suddenly after being fatally injured by an animal in a farm accident in Longford on Thursday. Gardaí in Granard are investigating the sudden death of a man in his mid-60s on his farm that occurred on Thursday (23 May) at Rathmore, Aughnacliffe, Co. […]

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Did your local beach make the list? A total of 80 beaches and eight marinas in Ireland have received the prestigious Blue Flag award for 2019, reflecting their excellence in environmental education, management, water quality, safety and services. The awards were announced by An Taisce, the governing body of protected sites for Ireland, at a […]

7 years ago

A new app, called Jalopy, claims to take the hassle out of getting your car serviced. A new app claiming to take the hassle out of getting a car serviced will offer Irish motorists car repair estimates from nearby garages within minutes and the option to book garage appointments at the touch of a button. […]

7 years ago

The incident is believed to have caused upset amongst some exam students. Second-year students in IT Carlow had to resit an exam on Tuesday after it emerged that the marking scheme for the original exam paper had been mistakenly attached to papers distributed to exam students. The exam paper, distributed to second year students in […]

7 years ago

The event takes place this weekend for a very worthy cause. Members of the Naval Service in Ireland will take part in a loaded march this Saturday (18 May) to raise funds towards the building of a neonatul sanctum at Cork University Hospital (CUH). As the name suggests, a loaded march isn’t exactly a walk […]

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