The former Chief Medical Officer was at the centre of controversy following his planned secondment as Professor in Trinity College Dublin. Dr Tony Holohan is set to return to academia with the announcement of a new job in University College Dublin (UCD). The former Chief Medical Officer was appointed as an Adjunct Full Professor at […]

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“I can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’re going to accomplish.” If you needed any reminders as to why he’s one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood, Paul Rudd has showed his support for a 12-year old fan who was bullied at school. The Ant-Man and Anchorman star reached out to Brody […]

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Officers will be sent as far as Bangkok and Abu Dhabi. Imagine the scene; you’re on holiday in sunny Thailand. You’ve picked up a few souvenirs for home, you’re on your way to get a bit of massaman curry and suddenly you see… a Garda? This could be a possibility with the latest move from […]

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A potential alternative for those wanting to avoid airport queues. Bus Éireann has announced the return of the Expressway Euroline service to the UK for the first time since the pandemic. The coach and ferry service from Dublin to London and Birmingham returns this Thursday (7 July), with fares starting from €39 one way and […]

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Your pension could be paying your rent in your later years. As homeownership rates continue to drop, one study has found that one in two young people will still be renting by the time they reach retirement age. The statistic was published in the ‘Future trends in housing tenure and the adequacy of retirement income’ […]

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Tragic news. A man has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Donegal on Tuesday (5 July). The three-vehicle crash occurred on the N13 Newtowncunningham to Letterkenny Road at approximately 10.50pm. A man in his early 70s was taken from the scene to Letterkenny University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. A man in […]

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Energy customers received €200 with their bills in April. As the cost of living crisis continues to put the squeeze on the public, Leo Varadkar has confirmed that the Government is considering another €200 credit to assist with rising energy costs. The Tánaiste discussed the possibility on Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio One […]

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Some readers may find the content of this story disturbing. A Waterford man has been sentenced to three months in prison following the discovery of a “cruel and illegal” puppy farm at his address. Michael Lenane, aged 65 years, of Dromana, Cappoquin, admitted to nine offences under sections 11, 12 and 13 of the Animal […]

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Daa CEO Dalton Phillips also ruled out using the army in Dublin Airport to assist with security this week. Dublin Airport has denied claims that 1,000 people were made redundant at the airport during the Covid-19 pandemic. The statement came in response to a segment on The Tonight Show on Virgin Media One on Monday […]

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The victim, a man in his 50s, is currently receiving treatment. A man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Kildare on Saturday morning (2 July). The incident occurred at a residence in Clane in the county. The man is currently being held at Naas Garda Station under the provisions of Section […]

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It received eight(!) nominations at the Oscars following its release. It’s Sunday, and you know what that means. It means a load of great films, all conveniently streamed straight to your living room. Here’s JOE’s top picks for the best movies on television this Sunday (3 July). Crocodile Dundee – Film4 – 4.35pm One part […]

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The unions have accused Ryanair of using “fear, coercion, and threats against its employees”. Ryanair is expecting “minimal” disruptions to its flights operating to and from Spain in July as a result of upcoming strikes from Spanish-based cabin crews. USO (Unión Sindical Obrera) and SITCPLA (Sindicato Independiente de Tripulantes de Cabina de Pasajeros de Líneas […]

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Investigations are ongoing. A man has been charged in connection with a shooting incident in Louth on Friday morning (1 July). The incident occurred in Dundalk at approximately 4.30am. A man in his 30s was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes in Drogheda to receive treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Later […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A woman has been seriously injured following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Kerry on Saturday (2 July). The collision occurred at approximately 9pm at Dooneen in Castleisland. The driver, a woman in her 30s, has since been taken to University Hospital Kerry, where she is being treated for […]

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“What kind of lunatic are you?” “The best kind!” June is over already, somehow. The weekend is ever so close, and if you were at any of the Marlay Park gigs this week, you’re probably looking to recover before you go back at it again. So curl yourself up on the couch and grab some […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them. A teenage boy is in a critical condition following a serious road traffic collision in Kildare on Wednesday morning (29 June). The collision between a pedestrian and a car occurred at approximately 11.55am on the Aghards Road in Celbridge. The pedestrian, a male in his teens, received […]

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The French television producer was murdered at her home in Cork in 1996. In an update on Wednesday (29 June), An Garda Síochána have confirmed that the investigation into the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier remains active and ongoing. The French television producer was murdered at her holiday home in Toormore in rural Cork […]

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The European Commission is aiming to create a “Tobacco Free Generation” by 2040. Vapers, beware; the European Commission is planning on banning flavoured heated tobacco products in the EU. This would mean that popular e-liquids would be prohibited from being sold in Europe. The proposal was announced in response to a significant increase in sales […]

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An absolute powerhouse of a performer. To paraphrase a certain gig in Marlay Park tonight, we hope you’ve had a Hella Mega start to the week. But staying in to watch a film? That’s The Good Life right there. Sugar, We’re Going Down the list of movies that are available on the small screen and […]

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The change is being made to “better reflect how people talk about periods”. Aldi Ireland has announced an update to signage in stores nationwide from “Feminine Hygiene” to “Period Products”. Items such as tampons, towels, and panty liners are being recategorised with the change. The new signage will appear in all 150 of Aldi’s Irish […]

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An Armagh player was seen attempting to gouge the eyes of Damien Comer at Croke Park. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned the full time melee that occurred in the All Ireland football quarter-final between Galway and Armagh on Sunday (26 June). Two players were red carded before extra-time began due to a flare-up involving players […]

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“This is not the way to find sustainable solutions to the genuine concerns of people.” Simon Coveney has responded to the UK Government’s decision to continue to pursue a bill that will significantly change the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Minister for Foreign Affairs spoke about the Bill which is set to hit the House of […]

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There were just over 12,400 homes available to buy at the start of June, effectively the same number as last year. House prices are continuing to rise nationwide, with one expert saying that rental availability is currently at “an extraordinarily low level”. The details of Ireland’s current housing status were published in Daft.ie’s House Price […]

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It might just remind you of your own ‘Glory Days’… Somehow, we are already at the last weekend of June. If you’re still recovering from the Pride celebrations today, you might be thinking of staying in. But what to watch? There’s so much to choose from. Don’t worry, mate. We’ve got you sorted. Here’s JOE’s […]

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83 people have died on the road this year so far. An Garda Síochána is set to launch a social media campaign tomorrow in response to rising numbers of fatalities on the roads. The #SlowDown campaign will launch at 2pm on Monday (27 June) as part of the Be A Lifesaver Road Safety initiative. The […]

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The Foo Fighter frontman was brought on as a special guest during Paul McCartney’s set at Glastonbury. Dave Grohl performed publicly for the first time since the passing of fellow Foo Fighters bandmate Taylor Hawkins on Saturday night (25 June). The former Nirvana drummer was invited on stage to join Paul McCartney for a series […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A woman has been seriously injured following a two-vehicle collision in Dublin on Monday (20 June). The incident occurred at approximately 12.50am on the Naul Road in Swords, close to Dublin Airport. The passenger in one of the vehicles, a woman in her 30s, is currently receiving treatment for serious […]

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Prices will increase by 3% at minimum each year. In another blow to customers feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis, Eir has announced that their monthly prices will increase in April each year from here on out. The telecommunications company made the announcement on Thursday (23 June). The price increase will be […]

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All counties showed growth since the previous Census. The preliminary results of the 2022 Census are in, with Ireland seeing major growth since 2016. The report was published by the Central Statistics Office, 12 weeks after Census night in April. The results are based on initial counts from over 5,000 enumeration areas. The population of […]

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Have you been to this tourist spot? Generally, if you’re planning on heading away on your holliers, it’s always a good idea to check out what sights there are to see in your destination of choice. Tripadvisor recently published its top 10 attractions in Ireland to visit, and the number one slot was a bit […]

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The war in Ukraine is set to cause inflation rates to increase further again. As the cost of living crisis continues to escalate, economic experts are now saying that Irish wages will struggle to keep up with the growing rates of inflation. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) published the analysis in its Quarterly […]

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The move could potentially save eight million lives from dying from tobacco-related illnesses. The USA could be introducing a major new move to cut down on cigarette addiction; capping the amount of nicotine in tobacco products. The plan was announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday (21 June). The aim of the […]

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Break out the suncream, but be prepared… Ireland is set to experience the hottest day of the year tomorrow, but don’t get too excited just yet. Thursday (23 June) is set to make the mercury rise to its highest point in 2022 so far. Tomorrow morning will start generally cloudy, with patchy light rain in […]

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The Tánaiste brought up a previous prosecution Doherty had received during a heated Dáil debate last week. Leo Varadkar has once again stoked the flames of his rivalry with Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty, describing their volatile exchanges in the Dáil as “self defence”. The Tánaiste spoke about the row while on RTÉ Radio One’s “Morning […]

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The award-winning member of The Gloaming has passed away. Influential traditional Irish guitarist Dennis Cahill has died, aged 68. Born in Chicago to parents from Kerry, Cahill began playing what would become his signature instrument at the age of nine. Cahill began a long-lasting musical collaboration with acclaimed fiddler Martin Hayes in the late 1980s, […]

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“While there is no rule to say that complaints cannot be submitted in such a fashion, there is no benefit to such campaigns.” The Press Ombudsman has revealed that almost 200 of the 527 complaints submitted in 2021 were related to reporting on Covid, with a majority of those coming from an anti-vax Facebook group. […]

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The discovery was made on Monday night. The body of a man was discovered on RTÉ’s Donnybrook campus on Monday night (20 June). At approximately 10.30pm, the man was found dead on the grounds of the premises on the Stillorgan Road in Dublin 4. The man has not yet been formally identified. An Garda Síochána […]

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You can stop panicking now, we’re back. Do not adjust your monitors, and don’t turn your modems off and on again. If you were experiencing difficulties this morning while trying to go for a daily browse, you might have found yourself staring at a lot of error screens. This was due to major outages from […]

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Yet another sign of modern times in the capital. One of Dublin’s iconic smoking areas is being closed to make room for – you guessed it – more hotel rooms. The smoking area behind Fibber Magees, The Living Room, and Murray’s are all to be shut down for the foreseeable future to facilitate an extension […]

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It could be time to forget 4G when you’re out and about… People with limited data plans, rejoice; free public wifi is being rolled out across Dublin. The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), partnered with Dublin City Council announced a successful proof-of-concept trial of OpenRoaming in Dublin, a service that provides free wifi in citywide spaces. […]

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HSE Chief Paul Reid made the suggestion following an increase in Covid cases across the country. Face masks could once again be made mandatory on public transport as Covid cases surge across the country. HSE Chief Paul Reid made the suggestions while speaking to the Irish Examiner on Monday (20 June). “Yes, I think any […]

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55% of women and 40% of men aged 22 were described as depressed. A new study from the Economic Social and Research Institute has detailed the potential long-term impacts of the Covid pandemic on young people, describing the cohort as having “scarring” effects. The report, entitled “Disrupted Transitions? Young Adults and the Covid-19 Pandemic“, details […]

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Tragic news. A man has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Belfast on Sunday (19 June). The man died at the scene after after the motorcycle he was riding struck the central reservation of the Westlink shortly before 7pm. The dual carriageway was closed for a time but has since re-opened. An […]

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The film was nominated for four Oscars in 2014. And with that, the weekend is already nearly over. Whether you were gorging yourself at the Taste of Dublin, or cheering on in the stands with Bill Murray in Tipperary, we hope you had a great one. And what better way to wind down after such […]

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Investigations are underway. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following criminal damage at a licensed premises in Loughlinstown on Saturday (18 June). Shortly after midnight, a petrol bomb was thrown inside the premises on Loughlinstown Drive, causing damage to the interior of the property. The suspected offender fled the scene immediately. No arrests have been made, […]

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“It represents unilateralism of the worst kind.” Micheál Martin left little room for interpretation on how he feels about the latest development in the NI Protocol saga, describing a new bill from the UK government as “economic vandalism”. The Taoiseach made the comments on BBC’s Sunday Morning Live programme today (19 June). “Well first of […]

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The fire broke out at the Oglesby and Butler factory earlier today. Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending a “significant” fire that broke out at a factory in Carlow on Thursday (16 June). Oglesby and Butler on the O’Brien road was affected by a large fire on the premises that appeared to cause significant […]

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The app was developed in a joint venture by a number of major Irish banks. Revolut will soon no longer be the only mobile payments app in town, as a new rival has just been given the green light for use in Ireland. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has officially granted approval for […]

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Inflation could add an extra €51 million to a project that is already way over budget. The new National Children’s Hospital is set to cost even more than originally thought, despite it already being heavily criticised for going over-budget. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly spoke about the ever-growing bill the hospital is racking up on […]

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Anyone concerned about such emails is being urged to contact their local Garda station. An Garda Síochána are warning the public of a current email scam/fraud which claims to be from the Gardaí themselves. The email says that the computer the email has been sent to is being seized in relation to investigations into a […]

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