Two men have been arrested. Gardaí have seized almost €2 million worth of cannabis following an operation carried out in Meath on Wednesday, 17 November. Personnel attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, the Meath Divisional Drugs Unit and the Revenue Customs Service searched a premises in the Rathfeigh area. The search […]

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Staying in on Friday night? It’s that time of the week again as we reveal the always intriguing Late Late Show bill. Cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan will be in conversation with Ryan Tubridy on Friday night, discussing her decision to cease her chemotherapy treatment as she looks ahead to spending Christmas at home with her […]

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The PUP is set to be reduced this week. Prior to formally unveiling the latest round of Covid-19 restrictions on Tuesday evening, Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated that there are currently no plans to restore the Pandemic Unemployment Payment to its previous top-line amount. The PUP will be reduced this week, in line with a previous […]

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The incident took place on Tuesday morning. A man is in serious condition following a road traffic collision that took place in Dublin on Tuesday, 16 November. The man, who is aged in his 40s, was travelling via electronic scooter on Herberton Road in Dublin 12 at approximately 8.45am on Tuesday morning when he fell […]

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It’s Tuesday. And it’s grim out there, folks. All these Government announcements and restrictions sure can make the ‘ol head spin. Shut it all down for an hour or three with a movie or two, you say? Great idea. Here’s the most intriguing options on the box on Tuesday, 16 November… Finding Your Feet – […]

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Fancy a trip out of here? Given the latest news coming from Government on Tuesday, you’re probably looking for a bit of escapism right about now. If you can stomach the pun, Aer Lingus’ ‘Black Flyday’ – yep – sale may do the trick. The airline is offering some notable discounts to customers, with fares to […]

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“The decision will effectively close many late night pubs and nightclubs.” The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) and the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) have both blasted the Government’s decision to reintroduce a midnight curfew for the hospitality sector. Ahead of a formal announcement on Tuesday evening, news filtered through of Cabinet’s decision to walk back […]

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The measure will apply to all persons affected, regardless of vaccination status. An entire household will be expected to adhere to self-isolation measures if a confirmed case of Covid-19 arises within, according to new guidelines set to be issued by Government on Tuesday. The news follows the reintroduction of a midnight curfew for the hospitality […]

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A major u-turn. The Government is set to reintroduce a closing time of midnight for the hospitality sector, less than one month after permitting the industry to remain open beyond 11.30pm. The news arrives shortly after Taoiseach Micheál Martin noted that the current Covid-19 situation in Ireland is “getting worse and will get worse before […]

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An unexpected development, to say the least… Rumoured for years and parodied with relish by the gang on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Lethal Weapon 5 looks to finally be on the cards… if you believe the word of Mel Gibson. Not only is Gibson apparently back on board to star in the sequel, he […]

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“Every doctor and healthcare worker is working beyond capacity right now and it is untenable that they are being asked to face into a winter with insufficient support.” With pressure mounting on the healthcare system amidst a significant rise in Covid cases and related hospitalisations, the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has hit out at the […]

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Stephen Donnelly has said that the current pressure on the hospital system is set to increase significantly. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has sounded a considerable warning as Covid-19 cases continue to rise throughout the country. Speaking to Virgin Media News on Monday evening, Donnelly revealed that new modelling data has signalled some particularly difficult […]

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The incident occurred on Monday afternoon. A man aged in his 70s has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Tipperary on Monday, 15 November. The incident took place at approximately 4.15pm on Monday on Main Street in Borrisoleigh, involving a single vehicle. The driver and sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead […]

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The robbery took place in the early hours of Monday morning. Three men have been arrested following an armed robbery that was carried out in Offaly on Monday morning, 15 November. At approximately 6.40am, the three men entered a convenience store in Ferbane, armed with a number of weapons. Two female members of staff were […]

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A major victory for the families of the victims. Alex Jones, host of controversial far-right American news service Infowars, has been found guilty by default in a number of lawsuits brought against him by the parents of eight people killed in the mass shooting incident that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut […]

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The man was discovered on Thursday evening. A man has died as a result of serious head injuries sustained in Dublin last Thursday, 11 November. Shortly before 8pm on Thursday, Gardaí were called to a green area beside Mellowes Avenue in Dublin 11 where a member of the public reported having discovered a male individual […]

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The incident took place on Sunday afternoon. Gardaí have issued an appeal for information in relation to an incident of theft that occurred in Skerries, Dublin on Sunday afternoon, 14 November. At approximately 4.30pm, Gardaí were alerted to the theft of engineering equipment from a car that was parked on South Strand. A Leica Viva […]

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Monday! Movies! Here’s how it looks on your TV screen on Monday, 15 November… Pacific Rim: Uprising – Film4 – 6.50pm The first Pacific Rim is quite clearly a giant cartoon mess of a thing, but there’s charm and craft and unique set pieces baked into proceedings. The sequel… is devoid of such delights. But hey, […]

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“We feel that this is best practice for our staff and customers.” Dublin venue Pygmalion is set to offer free antigen tests to its customers as Covid-19 cases continue to rise throughout the country. All ticket holders for club nights at the popular South William Street venue will be offered a test upon arrival. These […]

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The ‘You’re Beautiful’ hit-maker on his new beer-fuelled project, his first Irish tour, shocking gig disasters and, of course, his spiky Twitter game… When it comes to James Blunt – former military officer, current commercially successful troubadour, pub landlord and notably spiky social media snare trap – there simply are no more barriers to cross. “I think […]

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*Loud quiz noises intensify…* It’s that time again, gang. Time to test your knowledge with the JOE Music Quiz. Three rounds are in front of you, as ever. This week, we have a round on current musical affairs, a round in which we present a screenshot of a music video by an Irish act and […]

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“The relationship is minimal. It mostly focuses on trying to get the job done without the handicap that is Stephen Donnelly.” Details have emerged regarding Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly’s apparently fractious relationship with senior healthcare officials. According to new book A State of Emergency: The Story of Ireland’s Covid Crisis by Virgin Media News […]

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Remember, remember… The fifth of November. Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason. Why movies on TV. Should ever be forgot. Here’s how it looks on Friday, 5 November… Eye in the Sky – Film4 – 7pm Helen Mirren and Alan Rickman wade into the murky politics of drone warfare. Sicario 2: Soldado – […]

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One man remains in custody. 17 people have been arrested following an investigation into Covid-19 welfare fraud in Ireland. The Garda National Immigration Bureau led a multi-agency search operation of a number of business premises in Dublin city centre on Thursday, 4 November. The operation, which was conducted by personnel from the Garda National Immigration […]

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The Tánaiste said it would be “reckless” to rule out the possibility of introducing new restrictions. The sharp rise in Covid-19 throughout Ireland is expected to continue, with around 4,000 new cases of the virus anticipated to be announced this weekend. In conversation on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland programme on Friday (5 November), Tánaiste Leo Varadkar […]

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Friday night in, sorted. It’s Friday, so you know what that means. Why yes, you’ve got chat show options. Here at home, The Late Late Show is presenting a ‘Taking Care of Business’ special. Meanwhile, across the water, The Graham Norton Show is a star-studded affair. Everyone’s favourite ‘man who refuses to age’ Paul Rudd will […]

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The report is expected to be published on Friday. A report into the R116 helicopter crash in 2017 that claimed the lives of four crew members is expected to raise “significant questions” when published, as expected, on Friday (5 November). Having embarked on a search and rescue mission, the crew of Paul Ormsby, Dara Fitzpatrick, […]

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Some tasty roles on the menu… Online food order and delivery service Just Eat will create 160 new jobs in Ireland as the company expands its operations. The roles, which will primarily be based at a new office space in Dublin, include jobs in customer service, sales, office management, and facilities. Just Eat’s new two-floor, […]

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Thursday. Not quite Friday. Arguably superior to Wednesday. Let’s see what movies we have lined up for you on Thursday, 4 November… Star Trek: Generations – Film4 – 6.30pm In which two classic iterations of the TV show join forces. Jackie – Film4 – 9pm Natalie Portman is excellent as Jackie Kennedy in the days […]

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It’s a ‘Taking Care of Business’ special this week… The Late Late Show returns on Friday night and this time it’s a themed edition. ‘Taking Care of Business’ is the focus this week, as host Ryan Tubridy shines the spotlight on small to medium-sized Irish businesses, following a national call-out on social media last month. […]

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A body was discovered in the early hours of Thursday morning. A man has been arrested following the discovery of a woman’s body in a Dublin apartment on Thursday morning, 4 November. Gardaí are investigating all circumstances surrounding a fatal assault that occurred at the apartment in Charlestown, Finglas. Members of An Garda Síochána attended […]

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Surf’s up. Do people still ‘surf the web’ or was that an exclusively turn of the century thing? In any event, a brand new €200 million investment is set to provide a huge boost to the national fibre network. Virgin Media Ireland will deliver speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second for its broadband […]

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“His ability to focus on things of little relevance in the middle of a crisis is astonishing.” Stephen Donnelly has been likened to both Ron Burgundy of Anchorman fame and David Brent of The Office by senior figures in the Health Service Executive of Ireland (HSE). The Minister for Health appeared on RTÉ’s Prime Time […]

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“The virus is spreading at a very high force of infection.” Professor Philip Nolan has said that Irish people need to scale back on socialising as the rise in new Covid-19 cases continues. On Tuesday, 3,726 new cases of the virus were confirmed by the Department of Health; the largest such figure in a single […]

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Hey, it’s the middle of the week. That means it’s Wednesday. It also means we have some movies for you to watch on the box this evening. Here’s how it looks on Wednesday, 3 November… Warcraft – Film4 – 6.25pm Duncan Jones’ World of Warcraft adaptation took a vicious beating from critics but this writer […]

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Social Democrats co-leader Róisín Shortall has suggested the Taoiseach won’t live up to his word to do ‘everything in his power’ to secure a sustainable future for the country. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been accused of blowing hot air when it comes to his commitment on climate action. Speaking at the COP26 summit in Glasgow […]

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Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave pulled no punches on the event’s opening night. Web Summit founder Paddy Cosgrave highlighted Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s alleged leaking controversy in front of a worldwide audience in Lisbon on Monday night. While introducing Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen as the event’s keynote speaker, Cosgrave underlined the value of whistleblowing by pointing […]

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David Halls, who reportedly handed Alec Baldwin the gun that discharged on the film set in October, has broken his silence. David Halls, who served as the assistant director on independent film Rust, has spoken publicly for the first time since the fatal shooting incident that took place during production. On 21 October, actor Alec Baldwin […]

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The Minister for Health confirmed the move on Monday evening. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has officially authorised a new vaccine booster programme for healthcare workers. After taking advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) under consideration, Donnelly announced via Twitter that the programme has received the green light. “I have just authorised the […]

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Was he really that bad? The celebrity cameo can be a strange beast. In some cases, people love it – Bill Murray in Zombieland, for instance. In other scenarios, it’s a weirdly distracting move – David Beckham as a gruff knight in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword comes to mind. Beckham actually has something […]

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No big deal mate, just climate emergency… Monday marked day two of the COP26 UN Climate Summit in Glasgow, with leaders from across the globe meeting in order to tackle the ongoing crisis that is climate emergency. Stark warnings have been issued about the health of the planet, with world leaders told that there is […]

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A new month. A bunch of movies. Well, it’s November. That means no more scary movies – in theory, anyway – and a pivot to more festive fare. Seriously, Christmas FM is back on the air. There’s no waiting around. Let’s see if the TV schedules are also playing along. Here’s the best movies around […]

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“The industry is doing everything it can, the last thing owners need is to be put on a knife edge.” A nightclub owner has called on the Government not to leave the Irish entertainment sector on a “knife edge” as Covid cases continue to rise. Danny McGowan, owner of Dublin nightspot McGowan’s, has argued that […]

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Try and get 100%, if you dare… Halloween is upon us. So too, an appreciation for the wonder that is the horror movie. Below you will find 20 images, taken from various scary films throughout the years. All you need to do is tell us what movie, in particular, you are looking at. Best of […]

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Be careful out there… Tis the season. Following on from a pair of blustery weather warnings on Sunday morning, Met Éireann has added three new individual notes of Status Yellow caution, with 18 counties in total affected. First up, a Status Yellow wind warning for Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wexford and Wicklow. This warning is […]

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The new Bank Holiday will serve as the first part of a “pandemic bonus” for frontline workers and the public. Following much speculation regarding an additional Bank Holiday and just where on the calendar such an occasion might fall, we appear to have our answer. St Brigid’s Day – traditionally held on 1 February to […]

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The healthcare system “cannot withstand” a major surge that leads to serious illness and hospitalisation. The Chief Clinical Officer of the Health Service Executive has warned that the Irish healthcare service is under considerable pressure due to Covid-19 as the winter months kick in. Following the latest figures released by the Department of Health, 500 […]

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The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning. A 21-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Galway. The incident took place on the N59 in the townland of Corcullen, Moycullen, shortly after 2.30am on Sunday morning, 31 October. The man, who was the sole occupant of the car […]

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The four separate cases date between 2009 and 2018. Gardaí have issued an appeal to public for help in identifying the remains of four people whose bodies were discovered off the west coast of Ireland between 2009 and 2018. The first appeal concerns the body of a woman recovered near Doolin in Clare on 14 […]

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Let’s get scared, shall we? Hey kids, it’s Halloween. Surely that means only scary films are on the box tonight? This is the chance for the likes of TCM and ITV4 to dispense with whatever Steven Seagal or Clint Eastwood film they found down the back of the couch, if only for just one terrifying […]

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