Eight shows are in production, but only three will hit TV. RTÉ’s Storyland is back, and there’s a strong chance we’ll see something we’ve never seen before. The program, in conjunction with Screen Ireland, has been responsible for getting several films and shows off the ground and on the air, perhaps most notably The Hardy […]

4 years ago

One woman in Belfast was scammed out of £130,000. When you watch The Tinder Swindler (which you really should if you haven’t already, we thought it was deadly), it’s very easy to imagine these scams happening somewhere else. Hayut’s scams and schemes happen all across these beautiful exotic locations, with the victims hopping on flight […]

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The Taoiseach was immediately challenged on his contention. Micheál Martin found himself on the back foot when he said that Sean Fleming’s sentiments on the cost of living were “not the views of Ministers” when, as it would appear, several had apparently shared similar views in recent months. The Taoiseach spoke about Minister Seán Fleming’s […]

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Allen was shot in front of his partner at his home in Buncrana. An Garda Síochána are appealing to anyone with information in relation to the “heinous murder” of a 24-year-old man in his home 10 years ago. Wednesday (9 February) marks the anniversary of the death of 24-year old Andrew Allen. Allen was murdered […]

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Hope they shopped around for a good price on flights… Cabinet has approved plans for ministers to travel around the world for St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Taoiseach Micheál Martin will stop off in London first, before heading stateside and spending the day in the White House. This will be the first in-person celebration of the […]

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One nominee is a record breaker… The nominees for the upcoming Oscars are out, and Ireland has had a bumper year. The list was announced via a press conference on Tuesday (8 February). Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast received seven different nominations, in contrast to The Power of the Dog, which leads the overall nominations with 12 […]

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Ireland, somehow, still holds the record. Eurosong fever has gripped the nation with the selection of Brooke’s ‘That’s Rich‘ as Ireland’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest this year. And we have to say, it’s a bit of a bop. Clip via Brooke Scullion. After throwing a few shapes to the tune, it got us […]

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An Garda Chic-ána. You might notice a change on the streets very soon, as a new uniform for An Garda Síochána has just been unveiled. The House of Garda revealed its Spring collection on Monday (7 February). The new operational uniform is set to be delivered to over 560 Garda stations nationwide, clothing over 13,000 […]

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“It is to not have control of your money, it’s not normal to be put down, it’s not normal to have things thrown at you, to be slapped. You are treated like, nearly like a dog.” A new documentary is set to explore the major increase in emergency calls from domestic abuse survivors in the […]

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The podcaster is under fire for repeatedly using the n-word in earlier episodes. Joe Rogan will not be removed from Spotify anytime soon, according to the CEO of Spotify. Rogan has been the subject of major controversy over the past few weeks for a myriad of reasons. In December, 270 doctors, scientists and healthcare professionals […]

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The driver was uninjured in the crash. A motorcyclist has been left in a critical condition following a serious crash on Sunday (6 February). The two-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 4.30pm. The motorcyclist, a man in his late 20s, and a car collided on the slip road from Ballymun heading onto the M50 southbound. The […]

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No other injuries have been reported. A man in his 50s has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Ballineen, Cork. The two-vehicle collision happened at approximately 1.45pm on Sunday (6 February). The crash involved a motorcycle and a car. The driver of the motorcycle, the man aged in his 50s, was fatally injured […]

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The film was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, and won two. The first weekend of February is officially over. Wherever you were, or whatever you were doing, we hope you had a great one. And what better way to top it all off than with a good movie? Here’s JOE’s top picks for the films […]

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Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them immediately. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an aggravated burglary which has left the victim on life support At approximately 7pm, Tuesday 18 January, three masked men forced their way into a private house on the N59, Skreen, Co. Sligo. The sole […]

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“I was told that real men don’t cry. But yes, they do.” Tommy Tiernan Show viewers praised the honest conversation between the comedian and rugby pundit Brent Pope. The former St Mary’s coach was the first guest on Tiernan’s chat show on Saturday night (5 February). Pope revealed that the results of a DNA test […]

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The man was pronounced dead at the scene. A man has died and another has been injured following a fatal road traffic collision in Kildare on Sunday (6 February). The two van collision happened shortly after 2am on the N4 in Moyvalley. A man in his 60s, the driver of one of the vans, was […]

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Joe Biden said the operation made “the world a safer place”. US President Joe Biden has said that the leader of ISIS, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, has died. The announcement was made on Government websites on Thursday morning. “Last night at my direction, US military forces in the northwest Syria successfully undertook a counterterrorism operation […]

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Well deserved. Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan is set to be presented with the Freedom of Limerick City in a ceremony on Thursday evening (3 February). The Freedom of Limerick is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a person by the council and is reserved for those who have “made exceptional or unique […]

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Two fifths of people surveyed stopped using a social media platform due to an abundance of fake news. More than half of Irish people say that they struggle to tell the difference between real news and fake news. The statistic was published in Deloitte Ireland’s latest Digital Consumer Trends report. The report is based on […]

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“I never gave permission, and was never told that anyone had it in mind to actually make a bleedin NFT.” An Irish language version of this article is available here. Irish television channel TG4 has removed the first ever Irish language NFT (Non Fungible Token) from circulation as the artist behind the images never gave […]

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“Níor thug mé aon chead, agus níor dúradh liom riamh go raibh sé ar intinn ag éinne, ACTUAL NFT a chruthú.” Tá leagán Béarla don alt seo ar fáil anseo. Bhí ar TG4 an chéad NFT (Non-Fungible Token, nó Earra Neamh-Idirmhalartach) as Gaeilge a scriosadh, nuair a fógraítear nár tugadh cead daofa an íomha a […]

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The woman has been taken to St James Hospital. Gardaí are investigating an assault that occurred in St Stephen’s Green in Dublin on Tuesday (1 February). At approximately 4.15pm, a woman in her 50s was assaulted, and has since been taken to St James Hospital for treatment of her injuries. No arrests have been made […]

4 years ago

Do you want to take part in traditionally the rowdiest show on Irish TV? It’s second only to the Toy Show on the scale of how iconic it is… Yes, the Late Late Show Valentine’s Special is back this year, and producers are looking for couples and singles to take part in the broadcast. Whether […]

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Seriously? Former Chair of the Housing Agency Conor Skehan has claimed that Ireland’s “incredibly sophisticated public transport system” was a key factor amongst a number of reasons for the major increase in house prices over the past 40 years. The housing issue and particularly how it is affecting the current generation is the subject of […]

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The woman’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Two men have been arrested following an attempted hijacking and assault in Newry on Monday (31 January). PSNI detectives charged a 40-year-old man in connection with the incident on Wednesday (2 February), who is set to appear via video link at Newry Magistrates Court today. […]

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The majority of cases have been reported in Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath. Gardaí are appealing for information due to an increase in telephone cable theft in the past six months. 66 incidents of cable theft were reported nationwide, with the majority of cases arising in Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath. Gardaí predict that the […]

4 years ago

The cost of the fine has doubled. Be careful where you park, or you might face an increased fine on the road. New Government regulations have doubled the fixed charge penalty for motorists caught parking on footpaths, cycle tracks, and bus lanes. Fines for these offences have increased from €40 to €80. The aim of […]

4 years ago

Irish users can register their interest via the app. Revolut has opened a waiting list for Irish customers to join Revolut Bank, a service that would allow users to apply for personal loans and credit cards. The payments business received a full banking license from the European Central Bank, which allows for bank accounts backed […]

4 years ago

The donkeys are set to be rehomed by the animal charity. Warning: Some readers may find images contained in this article upsetting. The ISPCA has re-emphasised the importance of caring for donkeys following the rescue of three animals in an abandoned field. Felix, Fia and Faye were found in a field near Enniscrone along the […]

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Apple cables could be a thing of the past… Your iPhone charger may soon be obsolete due to new plans from the European Commission. Plans are in place to introduce a new law that would cause personal devices to use the same cable across the EU, regardless of brand and make. The European Council have […]

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Millions play the word game every day. Wordle will “initially remain free” for all players after the site was purchased by the New York Times. The news of the acquisition was announced by the newspaper on Monday (31 January). The hit game Wordle has been purchased by the New York Times Company for a price […]

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“I need a weapon.” Warning: this article will contain spoilers for the Halo games and books / potential spoilers for the series. You’ve been warned… A new trailer has arrived for the hotly anticipated Halo series based on the games of the same name. While the show looks to tell some of the story beats […]

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Are you heading back to the office this week? The Government has published guidelines to assist both employers and workers in returning to workplaces this week. The Transitional Protocol was published by the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment on Monday morning (31 January). Employers and employees are free to return to the office since […]

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An extra bit of pocket money could be on your way… Improvements in business outlooks could mean an increase to basic wages in the coming months. The good news was shared by Bank of Ireland as part of their Economic Pulse for January report. The report takes several different factors including housing, business, and the […]

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Some people may receive a decision by the end of the year. Thousands of undocumented migrants and their families will soon be eligible for residency in Ireland through a new Government scheme. The plan was shared by Helen McEntee during an interview with RTÉ Radio One’s Morning Ireland on Monday (31 January). The Minister for […]

4 years ago

Neil Young and Joni Mitchell removed their music from the platform over “vaccine misinformation”. Spotify has updated the rules of its platform in response to controversy surrounding Covid misinformation being shared on the Joe Rogan Experience. The music and podcast streaming platform has faced criticism for continuing to provide a platform for Rogan, who has […]

4 years ago

“We know that lung cancer screening programmes save lives.” The Irish Cancer Society is urging the Government to add lung screening to the list of Ireland’s screening programmes in a bid to save more lives. Lung cancer was the third most common form of cancer in Ireland in 2021, with around 2,690 estimated cases diagnosed […]

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Tragic news. An 18-year-old man has died following a road traffic collision on Sunday (30 January). The collision occurred on the Newcastle Road in Castlewellan in Down shortly before 1.30am. It involved a black Kia Sportage and the pedestrian, who has since been named as Marc Garry Quinn from the Castlewellan area. He was treated […]

4 years ago

“I’ll see you cats on the flip flop later.” Hey, you made it through the first month of 2022. You should treat yourself. And there’s nothing better than tucking in and watching a great movie on TV. Here’s JOE’s top picks for the best films on the small screen tonight. Lilies of the Field – […]

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Fourteen civilians were killed following a protest march in Derry in 1972. Today (30 January) marks 50 years since Bloody Sunday. 14 civilians were killed during a civil rights march against internment without trial when British soldiers opened fire on them. 13 of those died on the day of the march, with one further civilian […]

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“You actually expect the Russians to move away when you ask them? Well, we did, and they have.” Irish fishers are celebrating the moving of Russian military drills to outside Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Russian Navy had planned on holding naval exercises 240 kilometres off the southwest coast of Ireland in the first […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Gardaí in Clondalkin are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on Saturday (29 January). The collision, which involved a car and a pedestrian, occurred at approximately 11pm on the R120 in Newcastle, Co. Dublin. The pedestrian, a male aged in his 40s, was seriously injured during the collision. […]

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34% of workers aged between 20-69 years have no pension outside of the State. 40% of Irish workers who do not have a pension said that they haven’t put one together as they “can’t afford” one. The statistic was published in a survey published by the Central Statistics Office on Thursday (27 January). 45% of […]

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Labbett punched a wall as he walked off the set. Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett has apologised to viewers of The Chase following his behaviour after a loss on Wednesday’s (26 January) episode. During the closing moments of the Final Chase, the four remaining contestants managed to win, taking home £21,000 (€25,181.35). Labbett congratulated the winners, […]

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The man is due to appear before Kilkenny District Court on Thursday morning. A man has been charged following an incident at a post office in Carlow town last Friday (21 January). A body was taken into a post office in the town, propped up by two men in what appeared to be an attempt […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A man has died following a fatal road traffic collision at Cruicerath, Donore in Meath on Wednesday (26 January). The single vehicle collision occurred shortly before 8.30pm. The driver of the vehicle, a man aged in his 40s, received treatment at the scene from paramedics but was later pronounced deceased. […]

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Demand for remote work continues to skyrocket. Over 50% of Irish workers said that they found no change to their productivity while working from home during the pandemic. The data comes from a survey published by employment website Indeed on Thursday (27 January). Irish job postings on the website allowing remote work in December 2021 […]

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The cyclist, a man in his 60s, is in a serious condition. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious injury road traffic collision that occurred on Station Road, Allenwood, Naas on Wednesday (26 January). A cyclist was seriously injured when he was struck by a car shortly before 2pm. Gardaí and […]

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The crossover event of the century… It’s always nice to see Irish artists finding success overseas. Whether it’s Paul Mescal’s rise to superstardom following the release of Normal People, or Domhnall Gleeson being added to the Star Wars canon, we can be always be proud of Ireland’s contributions to the world. Well, almost always. You […]

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The woman is currently in hospital with a broken ankle. PSNI detectives are appealing for information following an assault in north Belfast on Tuesday night (25 January). “Shortly after 8pm we received a report that an 18-year-old woman had been assaulted by three men in the Manor Street area,” Detective Sergeant Ash said. “The woman […]

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