It has affected one ward. New and increased visitor restrictions and infection control measures have been put in place in University Maternity Hospital Limerick after an outbreak of Covid-19 at the inpatient wards. Access to the wards for support partners is now “limited to one two-hour slot per day between the hours of 2pm and […]

4 years ago

She was found guilty on five charges. Ghislaine Maxwell’s accusers have spoken out after she was found guilty yesterday, saying “others must be held accountable”. Maxwell was found guilty on five of the six counts she faced – including the most serious charge, that of sex trafficking a minor. Maxwell is guilty of recruiting and […]

4 years ago

“We have to ask the question – what are we trying to achieve?” Immunology expert Professor Paul Moynagh is calling for those who got the Janssen vaccine to be prioritised for the booster rollout. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast, Moynagh said that the level of protection for those who have received this vaccine was now “down […]

4 years ago

Great news. The Rose of Tralee is getting a massive rule change and has announced that the event will now “welcome” anyone who identifies as a woman. While the event has been postponed the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, executive chair Anthony O’Gara confirmed on Radio Kerry that there will be a […]

4 years ago

It is being pushed back. New Zealand has decided to postpone its phased border reopening until February after concerns were raised over the rapid spread of the Omicron variant worldwide. The nation had begun easing some of its restrictions around international travel after seeing its borders closed for nearly two years amid the pandemic. The […]

4 years ago

“There are a lot of people out there who have had terrible trauma in their lives. The important thing is family and community and the need to get out there, engage again.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has opened up about how his life was completely turned around after the tragic deaths of his two children, Ruairí […]

4 years ago

‘Sex for rent’ stories are on the rise across Ireland. Adverts that are offering free or reduced prices for rooms in exchange for sex have been discovered since the housing crisis has worsened in Ireland. An investigation by the Irish Examiner found ads offering properties in Limerick and Dublin in exchange for sexual favours for […]

4 years ago

A heartbreaking case. A new documentary is coming to TVs this month and is set to explore Gabby Petito’s homicide case, with her family opening up about her tragic death. Coming to Peacock on 17 December, the trailer for The Murder of Gabby Petito: Truth, Lies and Social Media has just been released, showing her […]

4 years ago

More will be known next week. Government officials have been warned that the threat of the new Omicron variant could bring an uncertainty when it comes to international travel over the Christmas period. Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan told a meeting on Wednesday that the incidence of Covid-19 transmission in the community remains high, and […]

4 years ago

Peggy Twomey passed away on Tuesday. Marty Morrissey has revealed that he is taking a step back and some time away from RTÉ following the tragic death of his mother Peggy Twomey. The broadcaster’s mother was killed in a single car collision in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Annagh in Miltown Malbay, Clare. […]

4 years ago

That’s why there was a Status Red warning in place. As Storm Barra continues to rage across the country on Wednesday morning, footage has surfaced that illustrates just how powerful an impact it made in Cork, where a Status Red warning was in place yesterday. Captured by lighthouse keeper Ronnie O’Driscoll on Fastnet Lighthouse and […]

4 years ago

Baby, it’s cold outside. We know it’s been noticeably colder over the last few weeks, and it’s only set to get colder over the coming week. Temperatures across the country are set to drop with frost, hail and sleet all forecast for the next few days, and the cold is really setting in from Sunday. […]

4 years ago

Four people are now with injuries as well as the woman who lost her life. A woman in her 40s has been killed and several others are left injured after a horrific road collision in Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday evening (1 December). Two cars reportedly collided head-on on the N25 Waterford to New Ross near […]

4 years ago

People aren’t happy. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has defended the new travel plans set out by the Government but has slammed Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s comments about the situation. With the new rules for travel amid a number of restrictions coming in, the airline boss deemed the Government’s plans as “gobbledygook” and accused them […]

4 years ago

No one deserves it more. They haven’t even been famous 24 hours yet but the two DJing brothers from Friday night’s Toy Show have already stolen the public’s hearts. The nation loved DJ Calum and his hype man Jackson so much that the pair have already been offered their very first gig. Calum was in […]

4 years ago

He captured the hearts of a nation. Friday night saw the return of the Late Late Toy Show, with people from 100 countries around the world tuning in for the annual festive event. With its Lion King theme, the show featured plenty of impressive music and dance numbers, including a lovely opening medley of ‘Hakuna […]

4 years ago

Huge progress for the retailer. Lidl Ireland has introduced a new system in store to combat climate change and reduce its carbon footprint. The retailer has welcomed the success of the bottle and can deposit return scheme at its Glenageary branch, having first launched the plan 11 weeks ago. The German supermarket chain is aiming […]

4 years ago

Winter is well and truly here. Grab your hot water bottle and fluffy socks, pop on Netflix and cuddle up on the couch – it’s only about to get colder. We’ve all been feeling that chill in the air recently, but temperatures are set to plummet even further, hitting minus figures over the coming days. […]

4 years ago

The end of an era. Eamonn Holmes is set to leave ITV’s This Morning show after 15 years to join new station GB News. A source told The Mirror that “all good things come to an end” and that his departure “came just at the right time for him and ITV”. Holmes, according to reports, […]

4 years ago

Don’t go getting our hopes up… The plans for an extra bank holiday in Ireland to thank frontline workers for their part in the Covid-19 pandemic could be just a once-off rather than a permanent inclusion in the calendar. The government is believed to be looking at making the closest Monday to St. Brigid’s Day […]

4 years ago

The search is now over. The human remains that were discovered next to Brian Laundrie’s belongings at the Carlton Reserve in Florida have been confirmed as his. The search for Brian, who was the only person of interest in the Gabby Petito case, has now ended after a month long manhunt. According to the FBI, […]

4 years ago

He’s said to be doing well. Former US president Bill Clinton has been rushed to hospital after he fell ill with a blood infection, his spokesperson said. Doctors have said that the politician is responding well at the medical centre in Irvine, California and the infection is not associated with Covid-19. “On Tuesday evening, President […]

4 years ago

Brace yourself, winter is coming… but not yet. Ireland is set for some very strange and unusual weather as we approach late October, with the summer sun making its last return before the cold really sets in. According to Carlow Weather’s Alan O’Reilly, the next 10 days will see every season in one. He said: […]

4 years ago

Finally. After 18 months of one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, parts of Australia are finally reopening to tourists, RTÉ News reports. Tourism hotspot Sydney will reopen to fully vaccinated tourists from around the world from Monday, 1 November without mandatory hotel quarantine. While tourists won’t need to quarantine for two weeks upon […]

4 years ago

The ISPCA described the dog’s living conditions as “treacherous”. A Donegal man has been banned from keeping dogs for the next five years after pleading guilty to neglect or recklessness of an animal. Michael Boyce from Kilmacrennan, Donegal was also fined €250 after a visit to his home in January of 2020 showed the dog’s […]

4 years ago

This is just… wow. Attending any wedding is always great fun, and let’s be honest, knowing the food and drink is paid for always makes it a whole lot better. Well, for this wedding, things weren’t exactly as we’d expect as the bride and groom decided to charge their loved ones for individual pieces of […]

4 years ago

She’s back. We’ve been wondering when Adele might finally release new music and now we have our answer. Fans noticed that the singer had recently changed her Twitter and Instagram pages slightly, with a blue and turquoise pattern on her bio, and a link added to her website which asked fans to sign up for […]

4 years ago

The plans are underway. The plans for a new bank holiday to be added to the Irish calendar year is being seriously considered by Government as a way to recognise the good carried out by frontline workers during the pandemic. The proposed creation of a new bank holiday somewhere between now and the end of […]

4 years ago

You’re going to be hearing a lot more of Salma, Kaila and Matthew in the near future. The time has come for Love Island fans, Casa Amor is here. The show is finally picking up – with a dramatic triangle of anger between Toby, Hugo and Chloe – and it’s about to get even more […]

5 years ago

A 212% rise. There has been a massive increase in people giving up the dogs they got during lockdown, according to Dogs Trust. The animal charity revealed that they have received 515 requests from those who adopted a pup during lockdown now looking to give them up. This is a 212% increase compared to the […]

5 years ago

Penneys really has it all. Shoppers in some Primark stores in the UK will be able to get their Covid-19 vaccine while picking up some summer clothes this weekend. Primark stores in Leeds and Bristol are becoming pop-up vaccine centres this weekend as the NHS announced two of the stores will be giving out first […]

5 years ago

Elton’s coming to Cork. Elton John has announced a huge gig in Cork’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh on what will be his final ever tour. The music legend is embarking on his farewell tour this year, and it’s just been announced that the Cork stadium will be part of it when he comes to play at […]

5 years ago

Fear not, Love Island fans, the show is not in any immediate danger. TV shows that attract a high level of social media interest and that require the disclosure of private aspects of people’s lives, such as Love Island, could be cancelled “in the most serious of cases” if due care is not given to […]

5 years ago

Naturally, the request was refused. A graphic designer in Kerry was left outraged after being asked to make fake HSE vaccination cards. The Brand Geeks on Twitter revealed that someone had requested 250 of the vaccination cards to be printed to allow them and friends to dine indoors when it is permitted to do so. […]

5 years ago

How much do they drink on love island? The Love Islanders always seem like they’re living their best lives, and really just having great craic during those evenings in the villa. That of course is when there’s no drama happening, the gang gets dressed to the nines and dance around without a care in the […]

5 years ago

The incident occurred in Leucate, in the south of France. An Irish woman has tragically drowned in the south of France after she was swept out to sea. The woman was swimming on the southern coast when a strong current dragged her out. Originally from Dublin, she had been living in Perpignan, but drowned at […]

5 years ago

The search is ongoing. A search is continuing in Wyoming, USA today (15 June) for a Dublin man who went missing while on a hiking trail. 27-year-old Cian McLaughlin was last seen at around 2.30 pm last Tuesday, 8 June. He was around 800 metres from the Lupine Meadows Trailhead in Grand Teton National Park […]

5 years ago

“Good news. F**k retiring.” Two days after announcing her plans to retire from music, Sinead O’Connor has backed out of the idea completely. Having posted on Twitter about her intention to retire on Saturday, O’Connor retracted the decision with a statement on the same medium on Monday. The singer wrote: “Good news. F**k retiring. I […]

5 years ago

She slept through the wrong flight and ended up many, many miles from home. An Irish woman got the shock of her life when she woke up aboard a flight that was going in the complete opposite direction she had planned. Gemma Cargin from Co. Down told BBC Northern Ireland that she had planned to […]

5 years ago

It feels like all we’ve been talking about all week is the lack of bins and toilets in Dublin. Big changes are coming this weekend in Dublin’s fair city as extra bins and toilets are being brought in to facilitate the “outdoor summer”. The initiative for more bins and portaloos has been welcomed by the […]

5 years ago

RTÉ is opening applications for a new series audience. The wait is officially over – The Late Late Show audience is officially making its grand return for the new series in September, but new changes are coming along with it. RTÉ posted on their website that they would open the ticket application service again but […]

5 years ago