Planning on buying a house soon? Housing in Ireland has remained one of the most contentious issues for both politicians and the public alike for a number of years. This week, President Michael D. Higgins described the lack of housing in the country as a “great, great failure“, arguing that we are not in the […]

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“As an official media partner of Dublin Pride, but more importantly as Ireland’s national broadcaster, we expect better than for RTÉ to stoke the flames of anti-trans rhetoric.” Dublin Pride has announced it has terminated its media partnership with RTÉ. The LGBTQ+ organisation made the decision in response to two recent episodes of Liveline on […]

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Um… did they watch the show? Media literacy is dead and buried, folks. Netflix has announced a reality competition based on “Squid Game”, the hit Korean drama which took the world by storm last September. The series, a biting criticism of the class system and the dangers of capitalism, centres on a group of people […]

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You better hurry, the sale ends soon… It’s halfway through the month of June, and you’re probably still getting asked the question; “Where are you heading off to for the holidays this summer?” And, if you’re anything like this writer, you’re woefully unorganised and haven’t booked a single thing. Well, luck is on your side, […]

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Bad news for boys named John Connor… Google has suspended an employee at the company who claims it has created an AI that has become sentient, or developed a consciousness of its own. Blake Lemoine, an engineer in Google’s artificial intelligence team, made the claims via a post on his personal Medium titled ‘May be […]

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The airport accused ALSAA of attempting to “misrepresent the very positive objectives” of their process. Dublin Airport has accused a neighbouring sports complex of spreading “unhelpful misinformation” as they look to support staff during the busy summer period. ALSAA, an on-campus fitness facility, said that daa (Dublin Airport Authority) requested that the premises be vacated. […]

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The areas were cited as being “seriously littered”. Drogheda and the Ballybane area of Galway City have been named the worst areas for litter in Ireland. The results come from a report published by Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL), an alliance of organisations that aim to create a litter-free environment. Both towns were named as […]

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The bishop described Higgins’ statement as “incorrect and far-fetched”. The Bishop of Owo in Nigeria has criticised Irish President Michael D. Higgins following a statement in response to a massacre in a local church this month. 40 people were shot dead in St Francis Catholic Church in Owo last Tuesday (7 June), and eighty-seven were […]

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Coveney said the UK’s proposals “add to instability and is no fix”. Simon Coveney has slammed the UK Government’s plans to make changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol in another twist in the Brexit saga. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence spoke to UK Foreign Secretary Lizz Truss on Monday morning (13 […]

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Customers affected by the increase will be notified. In another spell of bad news for people feeling the pinch of increases in the cost of living, Eir has announced that some customers will face another price hike soon. The telecommunications company confirmed that 25% of customers would be impacted by fees increasing across its fixed […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A pedestrian is in hospital following a serious road traffic collision in Dublin on Wednesday (8 June). The crash occurred at approximately 8.15pm on the Old Navan Road in Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. The pedestrian, a man in his 30s, was struck by a car and was later brought to Connolly […]

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Tragic news. A motorcyclist has died following a road traffic collision in Derry on Tuesday (7 June). The collision between the Triumph Daytona motorbike and a red Massey Ferguson tractor occurred shortly after 8.30pm on the Aughrim Road in Magherafelt. The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital but died from his […]

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Patients being treated for cocaine misuse increased by 171% between 2011 and 2019. A new study has revealed that young people in Ireland have the second highest cocaine usage numbers in Europe. The figures were revealed in a report titled ‘Alcohol and other drug use among children and young people in Ireland: prevalence, risk and […]

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The Oscar-winning actor was born in the town where the Robb Elementary shooting took place. Actor and activist Matthew McConaughey has called for more gun responsibility measures to be implemented following a school shooting in his birthplace. The Oscar winner was invited to the White House to discuss the measures following the shooting at Robb […]

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Nightlife could be picking up in your area very soon… A new pilot programme aims to boost the night-time economy in the country, with a lucky six towns being chosen to take part in the scheme. The lucky towns will be appointed Night-Time Economy advisors to help promote events late into the evening. Minister for […]

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Organisations in Ireland have been trialling the schedule since February. If we’ve learnt anything from the bank holiday, it’s that it’s pretty nice to have a three-day weekend. Dreams of a long lie-in on a Friday could be about to move closer to reality, however, as more companies begin a pilot scheme to try a […]

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The child’s mother was arrested for manslaughter by culpable negligence. Investigations are underway after a two-year-old child accidentally shot and killed his father in their home in Florida. Reggie Mabry, aged 26, died after he was shot in the back by his son on Thursday, 26 May. Three children were in the home at the […]

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The new feature will be a part of iOS16, arriving later this year. Tech giant Apple has announced an upcoming feature for its operating system which aims to assist victims of abusive relationships to cut all ties with their partner. ‘Safety Check’ was announced during Apple’s WorldWide Developers Conference presentation on Monday (6 June). The […]

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Tragic news. A pedestrian has died following a collision with an articulated truck in Louth on Tuesday morning (7 June). The pedestrian, a man aged 21, was struck at approximately 12.30am on the N1 Carrickarnan, in Drumad, Dundalk. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body has been removed from the scene. […]

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Tragic news. An Irish teenager has died following a two-vehicle collision in Victoria in Australia on Saturday (4 June). The collision occurred in Cobden, a town around 200km away from Melbourne at around 1.20am local time. The two vehicles collided at the intersection of Bond Street and Cross Forest Road, causing the 18-year-old man to […]

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Both films were nominated for Academy Awards when they released. The Bank Holiday is finally here. We hope you’re taking advantage of the long weekend and the long rests. You’ve probably already been out a few times this weekend, so you’ve earned a night in. And there really is no better way to take it easy than […]

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“Too many families have suffered trauma already this weekend.” An Garda Síochána and other Emergency Services are appealing for the public to drive safe over the Bank Holiday Weekend following a string of deaths over the past few days. A significant number of fatal incidents have occurred across the country between Thursday (2 June) and […]

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Two other motorcyclists were seriously injured in the collision. A motorcyclist has died following a collision on in Kilkenny on Saturday (4 June). The crash between the motorcycle and a car occurred on the R712 in the townland of Blanch Field Park in Clifden at approximately 4.50pm. The motorcyclist, a man in his early 40s, […]

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Lily Tomlin was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in this comedy drama. In the immortal words of Don Caballero, June is finally here. Late nights are abound, especially with the bank holiday just around the corner. So whether you’re heading out tonight or deciding to stay in, there’s plenty to choose from […]

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Watch out for dodgy links in your messages… Android users, beware; there’s a new malware in town, and it sounds like a pain to deal with. FluBot has been spreading aggressively, with the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau taking part in an international operation to take down the software. The malware is known to steal […]

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Young women were found to have poorer relationships with their peers if they didn’t use social media. How often do you check social media? One hour, two hours a day? Maybe you’re constantly on it. While too much of anything is a bad thing, a recent study from Trinity College Dublin has shown that too […]

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Critics loved it, but it ended up losing money at the box office. Well, here we are. It’s the end of May, and with that, we’re coming up to the midway point of the year. It’s crazy to think that 2022 is already nearly halfway done, but there is still a lot to come this […]

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A “badly shattered right-hand windscreen” was the cause of the redirection. An Aer Lingus plane was forced to return to Dublin after declaring an emergency onboard. Flight tracking software Radar Box showed the flight across the Irish Sea making a loop back to Ireland at around 3.30pm on Tuesday (31 May). The plane was a […]

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It might be time to start queuing now… Eamon Ryan has said there is no guarantee that there won’t be a repeat of the hectic scenes at Dublin Airport this past weekend. The Minister for Transport made the comments following a meeting with the Dublin Airport Authority on Tuesday (31 May). “They said they cannot […]

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Plans to prevent massive queues this June Bank Holiday weekend are set to be published in the next 24 hours. Following huge queues at Dublin Airport this past weekend, the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) is set to publish plans to avoid similar scenes across the June Bank Holiday weekend. Chief Executive Officer for the daa, […]

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However, less people are employed at the moment. While the cost of living continues to rise, Irish workers have seen their weekly earnings rise to record levels in 2022. The data was revealed following a survey from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) that was published on Tuesday (31 May). On average, Irish people earned €880.37 […]

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“You talk the talk. Do you walk the walk?” Monday has rolled around again. If you’re anything like us, you’re counting down the days to next week’s bank holiday. But alas, we can’t get a lie-in yet, but we can still chill out in the evenings with a good film. Here’s JOE’s top picks for […]

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The supermarket has paid €10 million in bonus payments for employees during Covid. If you were in Tesco today and noticed an extra spring in the step of your cashier while you picked up your meal deal, they probably got some good news. That’s because Tesco Ireland has announced an investment in pay rates and […]

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Minister Ryan said that the situation was “totally unacceptable”. Eamon Ryan has demanded that Dublin Airport Authority provides solutions to prevent a repeat of outrageous queues at Dublin Airport over the weekend. “What happened yesterday in particular was totally unacceptable,” Ryan said. “You can’t have 1,000 people missing their flights, you can’t have thousands of […]

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It’s Mamma Mia. What more could you ask for? It’s the last weekend of May already. Suns out, buns out on the barbecue, but you’ll need something to do once you’re well fed. Luckily, there are a lots of films on the telly to keep you in that summer mood. Here’s JOE’s top picks for […]

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Around 100,000 passengers are travelling through the airport this weekend. Dublin Airport has apologised for delays as passengers queue outside to check in to their flights. The airport saw around 50,000 passengers on Saturday (28 May) and is set to see similar numbers travelling today (29 May). Due to significant queues inside the terminal for […]

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You could save up to 80% on items from the middle aisle. There is no more mysterious zone in the country than the Lidl middle aisle. You really never know what it is you could find there, or you might end up with something you never knew you needed. But what if there was a […]

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Great news for Northsiders. Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland have launched two new bus routes this weekend, including a new 24-hour bus route. The new orbital routes were announced as part of the Transport for Ireland network on Friday (27 May). The N4 and N6 are said to “provide fast and frequent bus services between […]

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Police waited upwards of 40 minutes to enter the school while the gunman was inside. The White House has so far avoided requests for the police response into the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday (24 May). White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre avoided questions on the topic during a press conference on […]

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Over 70,000 people were in the queue to buy tickets this morning. The Boss is back, and he’s still in high demand. Bruce Springsteen has added an extra Dublin date to his world tour in 2023. The Born to Run singer is set to play at the RDS Arena next May, with performances set for […]

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The legendary pop act came together to launch their new live show. Pop icons ABBA have reunited on stage for the first time since 1982. The Eurovision stars came together to launch their new touring live show in London on Thursday night (26 May). ‘ABBA Voyage’ is a new stadium show from the group, which […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. A teenage girl has been left in a critical condition following a road traffic collision in Waterford on Thursday (26 May). At approximately 4pm, Gardaí were alerted to a crash involving a car and pedal cyclist on Clonea Road in Dungarvan. The cyclist was taken to Cork […]

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Ricky Gervais would want to spend less time obsessing over what genitals a person has, and more time on writing a half-decent joke. Well, here we are once again. Another “edgy” comedian releases a stand-up special full of half-baked jokes surrounding vulnerable sections of society, and we once again have to argue just how much […]

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The supermarket chain aims to have 100% recyclable, reusable, or renewable own-brand packaging by 2025. Following trials in Dublin, Lidl has announced the introduction of more “reverse vending machines” across the country to encourage recycling. The second machine in the rollout will be introduced in a new store in Claremorris in Mayo next Thursday (2 […]

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SuperNature features a number of jokes targeted at the trans community. Ricky Gervais has fired back at accusations of transphobia following criticism of his latest Netflix special. SuperNature was published on the platform on Tuesday (24 May), and features a series of jokes which target the trans community. In the special, Gervais makes several comments […]

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Angel Garza arrived on the scene as a medic, and learned of his daughter’s death from another student. A father of a 10-year-old girl who had been killed in a school shooting in Texas on Tuesday (24 May) delivered a heartbreaking interview in the aftermath of the latest tragedy of this nature to hit the […]

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The bottle is nearly six feet tall and holds 311 litres. The world’s largest bottle of Scotch whisky has been sold at auction for a whopping £1.1 million (€1.29 million). The bottle, named the Intrepid, went under the hammer on Wednesday (25 May). The bottle is 5ft 11 inches tall, and filled with 311 litres […]

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“As a country, we must do more.” The US Ambassador to Ireland has called for stricter gun laws in the wake of the school shooting in Robb Elementary on Tuesday (25 May). Claire Cronin reacted to the tragedy in a statement on Wednesday afternoon. “My thoughts and prayers go out today to the families of […]

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A video shows a man stamping another’s head into the ground in front of a watching crowd. A man has been arrested following a violent public order incident in Dublin Airport. The brawl broke out on Tuesday evening and videos and images of the fight subsequently went viral across social media. In videos posted online, […]

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“Leave the mixing to the DJ.” As music festival season begins to kick off around the country, the HSE have launched a new drug harm-reduction campaign to ensure that people session sensibly. While the official advice remains to not use drugs at all, the health service is encouraging that if you do choose to use, […]

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