“Russia bears full responsibility for this act of aggression and all the destruction and loss of life it will cause.” Russia is set to face “devastating” sanctions following a special meeting of the European Council on Thursday (24 February). The council published its conclusions following talks in Government buildings. European Council conclusions on Russia’s unprovoked […]

4 years ago

“This is one of the most serious threats in Europe today.” Following hours of firefights, Russian troops have seized the former site of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The plant has been in the process of decommissioning since a catastrophic failure in one of the reactors, causing one of the worst nuclear disaster in history. […]

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The shooting took place at approximately 1pm on Tuesday. A man who was shot in the head in Dublin on Tuesday (22 February) has died. RTÉ News reported that the man passed away in hospital on Thursday. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene in the Hazel Grove area of Tallaght shortly after 1pm on […]

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You’ll be pulling your hair out with this one… Well, the weather outside is frightful. With more weather warnings in place around the country, it’s probably a good idea to stay in and take it easy. And what better way to relax than with an infuriating geography quiz? The aim of the game is to […]

4 years ago

“One of the worst things that happened to me since coming to Ireland is looking for accommodation.” A woman from Italy has described searching for accommodation as “one the worst things that has happened” to her since coming to Ireland. Chantelle spoke about her experience of coming to the country on The Pat Kenny Show […]

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Three in 10 parents in Ireland have witnessed child poverty first-hand. More than half of parents in Ireland have cut back on paying bills in order to afford food for their families. The research was published by Amárach Research on behalf of Aldi and Barnardos on Tuesday (22 February). 9% of parents felt as though […]

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“Ireland supports a clear, united, and strong EU response, including sanctions.” Simon Coveney has described Russia’s move to recognise non-government controlled areas in Ukraine as “contravening international laws.” The Minister for Foreign Affairs made the statement on Monday night (21 February). Ireland’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty & territorial integrity is unwavering.The decision by Russia to […]

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“This is a red letter day for the South East.” Ireland’s newest university is set to open its doors ahead of the Leaving Cert this year. Simon Harris, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Science and Innovation, Simon Harris, announced that the new technological university for the South East would open on 1 […]

4 years ago

More than 2.5 million free postcards are available in post offices nationwide. Ah lads, it really would make your heart melt. Everyone’s favourite space whiz (and we mean everyone’s) Adam King is teaming up with An Post to send virtual hugs around the world in time for St. Patrick’s Day (17 March). More than 2.5 […]

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Enquiries are ongoing. A man in his 40s has died following a house fire in Tipperary on Sunday (20 February). At approximately 11am, Gardaí and Fire Services were alerted to a house fire at a property in Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The man was discovered inside the property and he was pronounced dead at the […]

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One to watch while you’re having an old friend for dinner. Another week over, and we’re already nearly at the end of February. With all the storms happening across the country over the past few days, we think it’s a good idea to stay in tonight. And what better way to spend your evening in […]

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The 95-year-old monarch is receiving medical attention. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for coronavirus. The positive result was shared by a Buckingham Palace representative on Sunday (20 February). “Buckingham Palace confirm that The Queen has today tested positive for Covid,” the representative said. “Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to […]

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A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene. A woman in her 30s has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Clare on Saturday (19 February). The crash occurred at approximately 6.40pm in Lahinch, County Clare. A female passenger of the car involved, aged in her 30s, was pronounced dead at […]

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Tragic news. A 19-year-old man has died following a single car traffic collision in Cork on Sunday (20 February). Shortly after midnight, Gardaí and Emergency Services were called to the scene of a single car collision on a local road at Knockleigh, Belgooly, Co Cork. The driver and sole occupant of the car was pronounced […]

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“Severe and damaging gusts” are expected. Met Éireann has issued more Status Orange Weather warnings this week as storms continue to hit Irish shores. Storm Franklin is set to arrive on Sunday (20 February). A Status Orange Wind warning has been issued for Clare, Donegal, Sligo, and Leitrim. The warning is in place for Clare […]

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Investigations are ongoing. A man in his early 40s has been arrested following an armed robbery on Grafton Street on Wednesday (16 February). At approximately 3.20pm, a man entered a business premises armed with a weapon and threatened staff members. He left the scene on foot with a number of items from the business. In […]

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Coast flooding is anticipated, along with “severe and damaging winds”. Friday (18 February) is set to be very wet and windy, as Met Éireann has issued major warnings in several counties ahead of Storm Eunice. Status Red Storm warnings have been issued in Cork and Kerry from 3am on Friday to 8am that morning. Storm Eunice […]

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Ireland’s latest golfing hero will be on the show… It’s looking more and more like we’ll be staying in this weekend. With Storm Eunice on the way, it might be a good shout to wrap up in a blanket and sit in front of the telly on Friday night. And never fear, the Late Late […]

4 years ago

The supermarket chain pledged to donate €1,000 to Barnardos every month during the trial. In a new initiative to encourage recycling and to fundraise for a worthy cause, Aldi has introduced its first ever “reverse vending machine” in Ireland on Thursday (17 February). The machine is on trial in Aldi’s Mitchelstown store in Cork, with […]

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Here’s a clue; they’re all five-letter words. Wordle has well and truly taken the world by storm since its inception. Since the acquisition by the New York Times, one point of controversy has been the selection of words for the daily answer. In fact, today’s (17 February) top trend on Twitter is, once again, about […]

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Some have even earned two Michelin stars… If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that Michelin really knows their food. I mean, just look at the size of their mascot. An absolute unit, in every sense of the word. But we digress. The coveted Michelin Star is a mark of excellence for any […]

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McDonnell died while trying to prevent the theft of his car. Two men have been arrested on Wednesday (16 February) in connection with the death of Ian McDonnell in Clondalkin in January. At around 6.15pm, 23 January, McDonnell was found lying on Robinhood Road with serious life threatening injuries. Investigations showed that the 50-year-old had […]

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The average cost of a home in Ireland is now €280,000. As the cost of living continues to increase in Ireland, so does the cost of owning a home. The Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) released by the Central Statistics Office shows that house prices have shot up by a whopping 14.4% in the year […]

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“Ireland’s hospitality sector is yet again facing almost insurmountable challenges.” The Government will need to process 10,000 visas in the next nine months to deal with the staffing crisis in the hospitality sector. The recommendation comes from Shane McLave, Director at Excel Recruitment. Businesses could face closure if staffing demands can’t be met as soon […]

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Tragic news. A woman has died following a traffic incident in Sligo on Tuesday night (15 February). The pedestrian in her 40s had been walking on the N15 between Grange and Cliffony when the incident occurred shortly before 10.20pm. The road has since been closed, with Gardaí conducting an examination of the scene. Local diversions […]

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I’m calling dibs on one. Gardaí in Dublin have shared images of over 40 E-Scooters and bikes to try and reunite the vehicles with their owners. As part of an ongoing investigation, Gardaí conducted searches recently in the South Dublin area which resulted in the recovery of over 80 E-Scooters and bicycles believed to be […]

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There are eight in total… It’s Mock Leaving Cert season at the moment, which has got us thinking back on the glory days of school. There are certain subjects that you learn everything about, and then possibly never use again. One of those is Geography, where you learn about each county in the country, thinking […]

4 years ago

The original goal was set at €2,000. A GoFundMe page set up to assist a pair of elderly siblings following an aggravated burglary has raised over €30,000 for the pair. Gerry and Mary O’Halloran were the victims of the burglary in their home in the Gurranabraher area of Cork City on Sunday (13 February). Shortly […]

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One person is currently serving a life sentence in connection with the murder. An Garda Síochána has renewed an appeal for information in connection with the murder of Andrew Burns in 2008. Shortly after 7pm on Tuesday 12 February, 2008, the 27-year-old received a number of gunshot wounds and was later discovered on a roadway […]

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Gusts of over 100 km/h are expected on higher ground. The north and west of Ireland have been hit with several weather warnings as Storm Dudley is set to arrive on Ireland’s shore this week. A Status Yellow Wind warning has been issued for Clare, Donegal, Galway, and Mayo from 12pm Wednesday (16 February) to […]

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“It is very hard to think there is people out there that could do something like that to someone that’s in financial distress.” An Irish businesswoman and former hockey star who scammed victims out of thousands of euro is the subject of an RTÉ Investigates programme on Monday (14 February). The documentary, RTE Investigates – […]

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Reitman was also responsible for producing many legendary comedies. Ghostbusters director and comedy producer Ivan Reitman has died, aged 75. Reitman passed away peacefully surrounded by family, according to a statement sent to Associated Press. “Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the […]

4 years ago

Someone’s woken up €30 million richer… Luck is in the air, as just weeks after a Mayo family took home the largest jackpot in Irish lotto history, someone else has won over €30 million in the Euromillions. The winning Quick Pick ticket worth €30,928,078 was sold on Sunday (6 February) at Larkin’s Gala Service Station, […]

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A man and a woman have been arrested as part of the investigation into the incident. A man has been taken to hospital following a serious assault that occurred in the early hours of Sunday (13 February) in Dublin. The attack occurred in the Upper Gardiner Street area of Dublin 1. The victim was taken […]

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Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses. A man aged in his 70s and woman aged in her 80s were threatened at knife point in the course of a burglary in Cork on Sunday (13 February). The intruder entered the house on Boyce’s Street in the Gurranabraher area of Cork City shortly after 7.30am, and left […]

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Could this be the film of the summer? It’s hard to believe that Jordan Peele went from sketch comedy writer to horror auteur. He’s quickly become one of cinema’s most exciting directors, with his debut film Get Out winning an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and Us being one of the most critically acclaimed films […]

4 years ago

Spend Sunday with the Merc with a Mouth. It was Valentine’s Eve, and all through the gaff… A couple were searching on telly, for a bit of a laugh… When they opened their phone, and let out with glee… JOE’s recommendations for the best movies on TV. The Smurfs – ITV2 – 4.20pm This is […]

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The victim, Tom Niland, remains on life support. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a “horrendous” aggravated burglary and assault in Sligo in January. Three masked men forced their way into Tom Niland’s private home in Doonflynn at approximately 7pm on Tuesday, 18 January. The culprits left Tom with serious head and […]

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The 59-year-old hopes to win the World Championship in the next three years. Snooker legend Jimmy White has been praised for his open discussion of addiction on the Tommy Tiernan Show on Saturday (12 February). White was the first guest on Saturday night’s show to speak to Tommy, a huge snooker fan. When asked about […]

4 years ago

Tragic news. A man aged in his 60s has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision on Sunday (13 February). The crash occurred at approximately 12.25am at Robertstown, Kilmainhamwood in Meath. The sole occupant of the vehicle was taken to Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan where he was pronounced dead. A post-mortem will be […]

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The seizures were in connection with organised criminal activity in recent weeks. Gardaí have seized two firearms, ammunitions, and cash to the value of over €47,000 during a number of searches in Finglas on Thursday (10 February). The searches were conducted following a number of serious incidents related to ongoing criminal activity in the vicinity […]

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The victim thought they were sending money to a solicitor. A man in his 40s has been arrested in Tallaght on Thursday (10 February) following an attempt to fraudulently steal money. The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) received a report in December 2020 in which a person, who was living in Europe, was planning […]

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“The reality is the sector is facing a crisis of low pay and poor conditions.” SIPTU is calling on employers in the hospitality sector to pay their employees more to avoid further workforce shortages. The trade union believes that a combination of low pay and poor working conditions are key factors in the struggle to […]

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The drugs stolen are intended for animal use only and can be lethal if consumed by humans. Gardaí are urgently appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of a number of dangerous drugs stolen in Galway on Wednesday (9 February). The substances were taken during a burglary at a premises in Loughrea in […]

4 years ago

It may be about vampires, but it definitely doesn’t suck. Here’s your friendly reminder that Valentine’s Day is only 4 days away. (I know, it snuck up on me too.) So if you need something to distract your significant other while you order flowers from your phone… Why not watch a movie? Here’s JOE’s top […]

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One key cast member is yet to join the reboot, however… 22 years and two cancellations later, Futurama is once again coming back to our screens very soon. The much beloved sci-fi comedy from the creators of the Simpsons has been picked up by Hulu, who were also behind the recent reboot of Animaniacs. Original […]

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Gavin was stabbed in Belfast on Friday 7 January. The Police Service of Northern Ireland is appealing for witnesses following the death of a man in Belfast this weekend. Martin Gavin, aged 47 years, was stabbed in north Belfast’s Harcourt Drive on Friday 7 January. “Police were called to a house in Harcourt Drive at […]

4 years ago

“If you wanna be dumb, you gotta be tough.” It’s hard to believe that in 2022, one of the most well-received and critically acclaimed films of the year… is a Jackass movie. The legendary MTV series hasn’t had a new entry since Jackass 3.5 all the way back in 2011. Crude, rude, and with more […]

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Tragic news. A man has died following a single-vehicle road crash in Wexford on Wednesday (9 February). Gardaí attended the scene of the crash that occurred at approximately 1:45pm at Kerlogue on the R730. The man, a motorcyclist aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The road was closed for a technical […]

4 years ago

“Don’t bother checking because we’ve got the winning ticket right here.” A family in Mayo have collected their massive winnings this week, after becoming Ireland’s largest Lotto winners in history. The controversial jackpot which rolled over for months was capped at €19,060,800. The family, who wish to keep their win private, bought a Quick Pick […]

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