Man in his 60s killed following fatal road traffic collision in Monaghan
The incident occurred on Tuesday morning. Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that took place in Monaghan on Tuesday morning, 19 October. At approximately 7.20am, Gardaí received reports that a tanker lorry had veered off-road, colliding with a roadside ditch. The driver of the truck, a man aged in his 60s, was subsequently […]
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Here’s what you can and can’t do from Friday as restrictions change
Friday is not quite ‘Freedom Day’, after all… After much speculation, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has outlined the state of the country’s reopening plan for this forthcoming Friday, 22 October. The official announcement has been met with a certain degree of confusion, particularly with regard to indoor activities such as nightclubs, pubs and gigs. “There are […]
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Confusion reigns over social distancing element to nightclub reopening plan
“There are going to be anomalies and there are going to be contradictions,” noted Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. Having finally made the highly-anticipated announcement surrounding the proposed full lifting of restrictions this Friday, the Government has quickly had to address some significant confusion. In line with Tuesday’s announcement, the entertainment sector may proceed with reopening as […]
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CONFIRMED: Nightclubs to reopen, weddings at full capacity and Covid Passes to remain
“The progress we have made over the last year is real, tangible and has to be protected.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed all of the restrictions set to ease from this coming Friday, 22 October, and, perhaps more crucially at this point, the restrictions that will remain in place. Normal opening hours are set to […]
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Mel Gibson to star in John Wick prequel TV series
The John Wick universe expands… In a move that will likely draw some criticism, Mel Gibson has landed a role in the upcoming John Wick prequel series, The Continental. First mooted back in 2018, The Continental will focus on the inner-workings of the hitman-friendly hotel, as seen in the John Wick films to date. Set […]
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Gardaí to target four major offences as part of clampdown on Irish roads
“Our roads are shared spaces, and we all have a duty of care to ourselves and to others to keep each and every road user safe.” Gardaí will target four specific “lifesaver” offences across the remainder of 2021 as part of a new national road safety enforcement operation. In conjunction with the Road Safety Authority, […]
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WATCH: Peter Jackson’s much-anticipated Beatles documentary looks like a treasure trove
The Fab Four as you’ve truly never seen them before… Documentaries often boast about giving you an all-access, unprecedented look at their subject matter but in the case of a new Beatles documentary coming to Disney+ in November, it’s pretty spot-on. Directed by Peter Jackson – who is becoming as renowned for his non-fiction work […]
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New music venue in Dublin unveils 10-night opening line-up
Pillow Queens, Mango X MathMan, Elaine Mai and plenty more will ring in a new era… Say goodbye to the former Liquor Rooms on Dublin’s Wellington Quay and hello to the Workman’s Cellar – a brand new space for music lovers to enjoy. Set to open to the public on Friday, 22 October – you know, […]
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People are taking to the streets to save Merchant’s Arch and the Cobblestone pub
A protest will take place in Dublin this weekend. A call for support has been issued ahead of a planned protest set to take place in Dublin this weekend. Following public outrage over separate proposed plans to develop hotels atop two of the capital’s most renowned existing sites – Merchant’s Arch in Temple Bar and […]
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