The transport operator cited challenges in driver recruitment, driver unavailability and contractors for the service cancellations. Bus Éireann has issued a statement following a number of cancellations to services on Sunday (24 July). The transport operator cancelled dozens of services on Sunday, in particularly in the north-west of the country. “Most service disruptions today have […]

3 years ago

“Please follow road signs, slow down and think about whether or not your journey is essential.” The good weather has come to an end in some parts of the country, as flash flooding causes major disruptions to areas in Northern Ireland and Donegal. The UK Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather warning to Fermanagh, […]

3 years ago

Including a first look at the new Black Panther film. The Marvel train is still firing on all cylinders, and there’s no sign of slowing down soon. With the release of Thor: Love and Thunder recently (you can check out our review of the Taika Waititi flick here), Marvel Phase Four is about to come […]

3 years ago

Don’t make a sound… After such a lovely weekend, it’s starting to cool down once again. Which means more nights in, and more lazy evenings. So put away that disposable barbecue, and sit inside in the warmth. Anyway, there’s loads of great films to watch. Here’s JOE’s top picks for the best movies on TV […]

4 years ago

“They need to consider the people who have been loyal and strong customers of the banks through the years.” Micheál Martin has joined a number of prominent voices calling on Allied Irish Banks (AIB) to reconsider their decision to convert 70 of their branches into cashless outlets. The Taoiseach commented on the move while speaking […]

4 years ago

The woman was discovered at a residence in Rathkeale. Gardaí are investigating the death of woman in unexplained circumstances in Limerick. The woman was discovered with serious injuries at a residence in Cois Deel, Rathkeale at approximately 8.30pm on Tuesday (19 July). The woman, in her 50s, was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where she […]

4 years ago

Great news. A Shamrock Rovers fan who had been detained by Bulgarian border police while returning from a Champions League qualifier is returning home. Daniel Fulham was making the return journey to Bucharest with a number of other fans who had travelled to Razgrad to witness The Hoops’ 3-0 defeat. “Daniel Fulham is a long-standing […]

4 years ago

Be sure to drive slow. An Garda Síochána has announced 61 new safety camera zones nationwide, bringing the total of zones to 1,373. The new speed zones are set to be in effect from 6am next Tuesday (26 July). The new locations were selected following an analysis of collated Garda data acquire from fatal, serious, […]

4 years ago

“Local communities deserve a proper banking service without having to travel two hours to get that service.” A number of groups are calling on Allied Irish Bank (AIB) to reverse its decision to remove cash from 70 of its outlets, creating cashless branches across the country. The move is set to come into effect from […]

4 years ago

Scotland and Wales are also set to be safe, as Russia believes they will be independent. A Russian TV host renowned for spreading pro-war propaganda has said that Northern Ireland would be safe from nuclear war between Russia and the UK, as it will “unite with Ireland” soon. Vladimir Solovyov made the comments on his […]

4 years ago

“We will make Ireland the home that you deserve.” Mary Lou McDonald has spoken some damning words about the current state of Ireland, telling those that have emigrated to Australia that they have been “robbed of a life” in their home country. The Sinn Féin leader made the comments during a speech delivered to the […]

4 years ago

Fancy an island getaway? Have you ever wanted to get away from it all? Maybe it’s all the hot weather talking, but all we’ve been able to think about is sand, sea, and tranquility. If you’re like us and fancy getting away from the hustle and bustle of your town, you might be interested in […]

4 years ago

Workers say the increase in pay would be “life-changing”. Dunnes Stores workers have lodged a pay claim with the company, seeking a minimum 7.7% pay increase for all workers. The union is also requesting an increase in annual leave days, improvements to staff discounts, and more full-time jobs. If they’re successful, the new pay scale […]

4 years ago

It may be cooling down outside, but things are heating up on the small screen. Well, it looks like that’s it. The sun is creeping away after giving Ireland its hottest day of the 21st century, and thunder and rain is on the way. You may have been out sea swimming or enjoying ice creams […]

4 years ago

Paul Rowlands had been temporarily living in a tent in Portrush before his body was discovered. PSNI detectives investigating the murder of a man in Antrim have named the victim as an English holidaymaker. 46-year-old Paul Rowlands had been on an extended stay in the seaside town of Portrush from the beginning of June, and […]

4 years ago

You’ll no longer be able to use the ATM at a number of branches. Allied Irish Bank (AIB) has announced some major changes to 70 branches across the country, by making the outlets cashless. This means the branches will not have notes, coins, cheques, foreign exchange, bank drafts and will also remove any drop safes […]

4 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A man has been arrested following a serious assault incident in Limerick city that took place earlier this week. Between 11.15pm on Sunday (17 July) and 1.45am on Monday, a woman in her 40s was assaulted on a number of occasions on Parnell Street and Parnell Place. The woman was […]

4 years ago

Investigations are ongoing. A woman has been re-arrested as part of an investigation into a fatal assault in Wicklow in February. Juris Viktorovs was found dead in a house in Ballyconnell in Shillelagh on Thursday 10 February. A woman and a man in their 30s were arrested at the scene, but released later. The woman […]

4 years ago

The joint second-highest temperature in Irish history – and hottest ever in Dublin – is very much upon us. Well, it’s official. It’s a scorcher. Today (Monday 18 July, 2022) is one of the single hottest days in Ireland’s history, as Phoenix Park provisionally reached a stunning 33.0 degrees Celsius on Monday (18 July). The […]

4 years ago

The areas will be traffic free for 12 hours as part of a trial event. College Green and Dame Street are set to be pedestrianised for a day in August as part of a “Summer Sunday” event, Dublin City Council has confirmed. A carnival taking place in the general area in Dublin City Centre will […]

4 years ago

This is the fourth water-related death in the country in the past week. A man has died after falling from a boat in Kerry on Sunday (17 July). The man, aged in his 50s, got into difficulty in the water in Cromane Bay in Killorglin. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the scene at […]

4 years ago

“If we don’t think he’s going to lead us into the next general election, what steps should we take to ensure that the party is in the best shape to face the electorate in 2025?” Another Fianna Fáil TD has expressed doubt in Micheál Martin’s claims to continue to lead the party until 2025, saying […]

4 years ago

Anyone with information on the collision is asked to contact Wexford Garda Station. A man has died following a single vehicle collision in Wexford on Sunday afternoon (17 July). At approximately 2.20pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the scene involving a motorcar in Rosslare Harbour. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, […]

4 years ago

Tragic news. A man has died following a traffic collision in Louth on Sunday (17 July). Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on the R173 between Carlingford and Omeath at approximately 3.30pm. The driver of the motorcycle, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the […]

4 years ago

“They were no longer little girls; they were little women.” We hope you’re enjoying that sweltering heat outside. But after a busy day full of activities (including a fantastic All-Ireland Hurling final), you’ll need to kick back and relax. So throw off the swimming togs, lap on the after-sun, and stick yourself to the couch […]

4 years ago

Where does your county fall on the list? The weekend is continuing to heat up, with some experts predicting that we could see the hottest temperatures in Irish history registered very soon. Met Éireann has been keeping the country posted on the latest in the summer heatwave, with the meteorologists revealing today which counties will […]

4 years ago

The Oireachtas Health Committee has also recommended that flavoured e-cigarettes be regulated. It may soon become harder to buy e-cigarettes in Ireland, following a number of recommendations made by the Oireachtas Health Committee. The Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill was published by the committee on Friday […]

4 years ago

Tragic news. A man has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in Laois on Saturday (16 July). Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the scene at approximately 3.30pm. The man in his 60s got into difficulty while swimming at Derryounce Lake in Portarlington. He was taken from the water and removed by ambulance […]

4 years ago

One of Tom Cruise’s best performances to boot. It’s Thursday, and you know what that means. It means a load of great films on your television screens while you avoid the serious heat going through the country at the moment. Here’s JOE’s top picks for the best movies on TV this Thursday (14 July). Pitch […]

4 years ago

The Lord of the Dance has dropped the heavy shoes and picked up a tux. After years of uncertainty as to whether the film exists or not, Michael Flatley’s directorial debut finally has a release date. Blackbird, a self-penned piece, is set to hit cinemas this September. The film stars Flatley (obviously), Eric Roberts (The […]

4 years ago

34 deaths happened in 2021 alone. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has confirmed that 228 people have died in or following Garda custody since 2007. The statistics were released via a letter addressed to People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy on Thursday (14 July), which Murphy subsequently published on his Twitter account. The Minister for […]

4 years ago

Don’t forget your sunglasses, among other things. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued a warning to people planning on using the roads this weekend as temperatures set to reach major highs. The warning arrives in response to Met Éireann’s issuing of a rare high temperature advisory, with mercury possibly set to exceed 30 degrees […]

4 years ago

Some might even say better than the original? Well, it’s official. The hot weather is here to stay, with a sweltering weekend ahead of us, and a weather advisory already published. The warmth is meant to last all through the night, which means staying in just might be the better option. And what better to […]

4 years ago

It’s going to be a hot one. The heat just simply won’t let up at all, and it looks like it’s going to continue for the next week. Met Éireann has issued a rare high temperature advisory in anticipation of hot weather hitting Irish shores this weekend. “Ireland will experience a hot spell Sunday and […]

4 years ago

“Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. Mine starts now.” Al Porter has released a statement for the first time in nearly three years, explaining his absence from public life. The comedian resigned from his role as a radio presenter on Today FM in 2017 following an allegation of groping by […]

4 years ago

Consider any other plans terminated. The weather is still so, so warm. Even though we haven’t been able to see much of it, the sun has really been heating up the place over the last while. Fans are on, windows are open, and now… time to turn on the telly? Here’s JOE’s top picks for […]

4 years ago

The final tally in support of the Government was 85 to 66. The Government has survived the vote of no confidence, with a final vote of 85 to 66. The motion was initially brought forward by Sinn Féin following the loss of the coalition’s majority last week. However, the Government then countered with a confidence […]

4 years ago

“As the virus pushes at us, we must push back.” As the summer rolls on, Covid numbers continue to rise across Ireland and the world. The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has shared concerns over the rising numbers, saying that the pandemic is “nowhere near over.” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the comments at […]

4 years ago

What does it mean, and what happens if it passes? With governments falling across the world and leaders being made to resign, it’s easy to imagine that something similar is set to happen in Ireland with this week’s imminent no confidence vote. With the coalition Government majority suddenly gone, Sinn Féin has swooped in to […]

4 years ago

The things we do for our county… After two championships with plenty of excitement, some good games and some not-so-good games, the odd scrap and some dodgy Hawkeye decisions, the line-ups for both All-Ireland Finals have been decided. Next weekend, Limerick will face Kilkenny in a repeat of the 2019 All-Ireland semi-final, while on Sunday […]

4 years ago

Exciting times for towns across the country. The Government is set to re-develop 36 derelict and vacant properties nationwide into new community hubs. Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys approved the move, which is set to cost the state €7.5 million. The programme, as part of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, will […]

4 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A teenage boy has been seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Kerry on Monday morning (11 July). The collision occurred in Tralee at approximately 1.10am on the Brewery Road. The pedestrian, a man in his teens, was left with serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Cork […]

4 years ago

Tragic news. A woman has died following a two-vehicle collision in Sligo on Sunday (10 July). Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the crash around 3pm. The collision involving a car and a jeep occurred on the N15 at Creevykeel, Cliffoney. The occupants of both vehicles, three women and one man, were removed from […]

4 years ago

Has summer finally arrived? What a scorcher yesterday was, huh? Thousands of holidaymakers made their way to the beaches and parks of the country to enjoy what can now be confirmed as the hottest day of 2022 so far. The forecast of a cracker came good, with the mercury reaching 26.2 degrees at Shannon Airport […]

4 years ago

Do you ever feel like you’re being followed? The hottest weekend of the year is well and truly underway. Melting ice creams, sore necks, and ice packs are on the cards for everyone as they try and deal with the warm summer sun. You could very well be needing some respite, however, and looking for […]

4 years ago

Tugendhat made the proposal as a proposition to tackle issues caused by Brexit. As the race to find a successor to Boris Johnson as British Prime Minister continues, one potential candidate has made a bizarre proposal to help the country deal with issues caused by Brexit. Tom Tugendhat made the suggestion during an interview on […]

4 years ago

Two people were treated for smoke inhalation. Emergency services have responded to a major fire that broke out in a pub in Dublin’s city centre on Sunday morning (10 July). The alarm was raised in the early hours of the morning when a fire was spotted in Drop Dead Twice, a venue on Francis Street. […]

4 years ago

Do you have (n)o problem or (n)o chance? How much of a geography expert are you? Well, it’s now time to put those skills to the test. Can you name all the countries in the European Union that don’t contain the letter ‘N’? You have four minutes, and 13 countries to remember. If the quiz […]

4 years ago

PSNI are appealing for witnesses. A man has died while constructing a bonfire in Antrim on Saturday (9 July). PSNI confirmed that the man in his 30s passed away in the Fairway area of Larne. “We understand that the man was assisting in the building of the bonfire when this tragic accident occurred,” said PSNI […]

4 years ago

We regret to inform you that it’s actually getting very interesting. Alright lads, it’s time to stop pretending. Love Island is actually getting pretty interesting this year, and tonight’s episode is set to be a scorcher. Casa Amor has been fairly spicy, with the recoupling being teased on last night’s episode before ending on a […]

4 years ago