Tragic news. A motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle collision in Kerry on Monday (8 August). The crash between the motorcyclist and a car occurred at approximately 4.45pm in the townland of Strands End, in Caherciveen. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old man, was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene. His body will be removed […]

3 years ago

Tragic news. Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John has died, aged 73. The Grease Star died following a long battle with breast cancer, which began in 1992. “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” wrote her husband, John Easterling. “We ask that everyone […]

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A powerful war film. We hope you don’t have a case of the Mondays today. Especially as the nights are set to be “uncomfortably warm” this week with the weather. But you know what goes really well with an ice cold drink? A really good film. Here’s JOE’s top picks for the best movies on […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A man remains in a critical condition following a serious assault in Dublin on Sunday (7 August). Shortly before 9pm, the man was attacked at a public transport stop in George’s Dock in Dublin 1. The man, aged in his 20s, received serious head injuries during the assault, and was […]

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Major delays have been seen across Europe. Travel woes have yet to end at Dublin Airport, as 93 flights were delayed on Monday (8 August). Passengers were left waiting as delays have majorly affected airports across Europe. Both flights arriving and departing from Dublin Airport were heavily affected by the disruptions. Here is the full […]

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72 bronze items were looted from Benin City in 1897. A British museum is set to return a number of priceless artifacts after they had been stolen from Nigeria at the height of colonialism. The Horniman Museum and Gardens in London agreed to return ownership of its Benin bronzes and other pieces on Monday (8 […]

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Former State Pathologist Marie Cassidy will aim to crack the crime of the century. To mark the centenary of the death of Michael Collins, RTÉ aims to crack one of the biggest unsolved cases in the country. Cold Case Collins will look to answer the question of what really happened in Béal na Bláth on […]

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We hope your parents never tried anything like this. Well, that’s the first week of August done and dusted. We’ve only got a few more months of sweet summer, before we’re all back at the daily grind with no sun in sight. So make sure you enjoy the outdoors as much as you can, as […]

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Terrible news. A man has died in a two-vehicle collision in Cork on Saturday (6 August). Gardaí were alerted to a collision between a car and a 4×4 vehicle on the N71 at Smornane near Skibbereen at approximately 10.20pm. The driver of the car, a man in his mid-20s, was treated at the scene by […]

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Stay safe. Just when we thought the summer was over, the heat is making a comeback once again this week. Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory in anticipation of the high temperatures, warning the public of potential dangers associated with the rising heat. “Ireland will experience a hot spell developing from Wednesday and continuing […]

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Enquiries are ongoing. The body of a man in his late 20s has been discovered in an apartment in Dublin on Saturday (6 August). The man’s body was discovered by Gardaí on the property on Achill Road in Drumcondra on Saturday evening. His body remains at the scene, which is currently preserved for forensic and […]

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“She had so much more to give to everyone… what she done in her short 23 years, if she had another 23 years, what would she have achieved?” Ashling Murphy’s family shared a heartbreaking tribute to the murdered 23-year-old, saying that her passing has left a “void” behind. The tribute was part of TG4’s coverage […]

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Tragic news. A motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle collision in Dublin on Saturday (6 August). Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the scene at approximately 9.30pm The collision between a car and a motorcycle occurred on the R126 Hearse Road at the junction with Cobbe’s lane near Donabate. The motorcyclist, a man in […]

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Tragic news. Two people have died after getting into difficulty while swimming off the coast of Kerry on Thursday (4 August). Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the scene at Ballybunion beach at approximately 6pm. The two people – a 50-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman – got into difficulty while in the water. […]

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The injuries are understood to be non-life threatening. A number of people have been injured in a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Offaly on Thursday (4 August). At approximately 2.50pm, a bus and a lorry collided at Derrygowley, in Daingean. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene. 10 people have since been taken […]

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Investigations are ongoing. A man has been arrested in connection with ongoing investigations targeting smuggling people into Ireland. Gardaí from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) conducted a search and arrest operation in Dublin on Thursday (4 August). During the operation, a man in his 30s was arrested in west Dublin, and taken to Ballymun […]

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Stay vigilant. Gardaí are warning the public of a return of a scam which has cost victims thousands of euros. Sergeant John Kelly from Fermoy Garda Station warned the public of the “Hi Mum” text scam while speaking to Patricia Messinger on C103’s CorkToday Show. “We see it all the time,” Sergeant Kelly said. “We […]

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The maximum offence for stalking is now 10 years. Victims of stalking will soon be able to receive restraining orders against the perpetrator without the need for a criminal prosecution. The new move is part of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 published on Thursday (4 August). The bill is expected to become law […]

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You have thirty seconds to comply. It’s Wednesday, and you know what that means. It means a load of great films being streamed directly into your telly, and then out into your eyes and ears. No better way to spend the evening as we get ever so close to the weekend. Here’s JOE’s top picks […]

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Jake Gyllenhaal is set to star in the retelling of the Patrick Swayze classic. Irish UFC star Conor McGregor is set to make his film acting debut in the Amazon Studios remake of Road House. Deadline announced the casting of the two-time UFC champion on Wednesday (3 August). It’s understood that McGregor will be playing […]

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Ireland experienced the second-hottest day in recorded history last month. If you haven’t been living under a rock (and honestly, you might have been better off), you’ve probably noticed the sweltering hot weather in Ireland over the past few weeks. Met Éireann released its Climate Statement for July 2022, confirming that the weather has been […]

3 years ago

Could it be you? We hope you’re feeling lucky. The National Lottery has announced a series of Euromillions “Ireland Only Raffle”, that is guaranteed to make four brand new millionaires across August. The four draws are set to take place each Friday in August. “Usually, every EuroMillions draw in Ireland produces ten winners of the […]

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The Central Bank were at pains to point out that the figure does not reflect the distribution of wealth in Ireland. While the cost of living crisis continues, Irish wealth continues to grow to unprecedented heights, with the net worth of Irish households now passing the €1 trillion mark for the first time ever. The […]

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“I cannot be but dismayed that people would find anything unacceptable in a plea for peace and negotiations when the future of humanity is threatened by war, global warming and famine.” Sabina Higgins has released a statement in response to backlash following the publication of a letter surrounding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The original […]

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Did your car make the list? The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has revealed the top selling car models of 2022. 21,902 new cars were registered in July, compared to 26,477 in July of 2021, and 24,681 in July of 2019. There was also a decrease in new cars registered year to date, […]

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Fraud increased significantly during the pandemic. An Garda Síochána has released provisional crime data for the first half of 2022, detailing the levels of crime across the country over the past six month. While fraud has decreased by 2% since 2021, the crime increased significantly over the Covid pandemic. Account Takeover Fraud has increased by […]

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“I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.” Oh my my my, July. How have we reached the end so soon? There’s only one month left of summer, but at least we have the Bank Holiday to look forward to tomorrow. Which means, it’s a great night to stay […]

3 years ago

Be advised. It’s time to put away the barbecues, and swap the parasols for umbrellas, as rain is on the way. Showers are set to hit Irish shores on Monday (1 August), according to Met Éireann. The meteorologists have issued a Status Yellow rain warning for three counties; Kerry, Clare, and Galway. The warnings predict heavy […]

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The Youtube star pulled out a surprisingly excellent performance against the Miz. Wrestling fans were left stunned last night as Logan Paul managed to pull off the upset win over The Miz, while also providing a great performance. The match between the two took place at Summerslam in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday night (30 July). […]

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Would you swap the car out for an e-bike? As people look for more alternatives for travelling around towns and cities, Bolt has announced the launch of their second regional electric bike scheme in the country. The mobility company announced the new expansion on Sunday (31 July). 80 e-bikes are set to hit the streets […]

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Investigations are ongoing. A prisoner has been hospitalised following a serious assault in a prison in Dublin on Friday (29 July). The prisoner, a man in his 30s, was attacked in Mountjoy. The man is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries acquired in the course of the assault at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. The […]

3 years ago

Welcome news for parents with the new school year around the corner. Penneys has announced a price freeze on more than 1,000 kids’ products in store in response to the ongoing cost of living crisis in Ireland. The prices are set to remain in place for the autumn period, just in time for back to […]

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Gallagher died from a number of gunshot wounds. Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information surrounding the murder of Paul Gallagher in 2014. At approximately 10.30pm on Monday 28 July 2014, Gallagher travelled to Ballymacan, in Collon, Meath, along with a man. In Tullyallen village, prior to arriving at their destination, Gallagher was joined by […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Gardaí have launched a murder investigation following the death of Marius Juodenas in Louth. On Tuesday 5 July, Gardaí attended a house on Barrack Street in Dundalk, where Juodenas was discovered with serious injuries. The 44 year-old was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, before being transferred to […]

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Climate spokesperson Darren O’Rourke accused the government of a “divisive and punitive” approach to reducing carbon emissions. Sinn Féin has said that it is “absolutely clear” that action is required to mitigate the impact of climate change, following accusations of climate denial. Earlier this week, the party was heavily criticised due to a lack of […]

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Over 134,000 passengers have been affected by the cancellations. Over 1,000 flights from Germany have been cancelled following a major strike action from union members working for the Lufthansa airline. 1,023 flights were cancelled in total on Wednesday (27 July) due to the strike action. Three flights from Dublin to both Frankfurt and Munich were […]

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Investigations are ongoing. Two people have been arrested following a search operation in Dublin on Tuesday (26 July). Gardaí attached to the South Central Divisional Drug unit observed “unusual activity” while on patrol on Townsend Street. A man and a woman, both aged in their 30s, were then searched, where a suspected firearm was seized […]

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An Taisce accused the political party of a “bad faith delay on climate action”. Sinn Féin has been accused of dragging its feet when coming to a position on climate action after revealing that the party has yet to take a position on reductions in emissions in the agricultural sector. Darren O’Rourke, the Climate Spokesperson […]

3 years ago

Good news, no matter how you slice it. Following the appointment of a new CEO, Four Star Pizza has announced plans to open 45 new stores across Ireland, creating 900 new jobs in the process. There are currently 42 shops in the Republic of Ireland and 14 in Northern Ireland, but the current aim is […]

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11 earthquakes have been detected in and around Irish shores since the beginning of the year. Earthquake fans; this news will leave you shook. A new seismic station 60 metres underground has been installed in Tipperary. The station is located in Mitchelstown cave, and operated by staff members from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies […]

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The zones are spread across 23 counties. 61 new speed camera zones around Ireland have come into effect on Tuesday morning (26 July). The addition of the new zones brings the nationwide total to 1,373. An Garda Síochána operate the speed camera zones via the service provider GoSafe. Since GoSafe monitoring commenced in 2011, more […]

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The fire has since been extinguished. Two firefighters have been injured following a gorse fire in Dublin on Monday (25 July). A blaze broke out in Killiney, which led to huge plumes of smoke across the area. A number of houses in the area were evacuated as a precaution, with assistance from An Garda Síochána. […]

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Monday’s episode of Liveline brought tales of a “spiral into chaos” on Irish Rail services last weekend. Passengers affected by the delays and disruptions on DART services on Sunday (24 July) have blasted the service, describing the experience as a “spiral into chaos”. A number of affected rail service users spoke about their experience on […]

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Seanad Éireann are asking the public for their vision for the future of the island of Ireland. Seanad Éireann are inviting the public to submit ideas for the constitutional future of the island of Ireland. The Seanad Public Consultation Committee are hosting the hearings to mark the centenary of the formation of the Seanad. “The […]

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A number of trains had to be halted due to people walking on the track. Iarnród Éireann has issued an apology for a number of delays and disruptions due to issues on the tracks on Sunday (24 July). Passengers forced doors open on a DART service from Connolly to Bray, and walked on the tracks […]

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The collision was between a car and a van. A man and woman have died following a two-vehicle collision in Limerick on Sunday (24 July). The collision between a van and a car occurred on the N21 at Ballycarrane in Patrickswell at approximately 9.25pm. The occupants of the car, a man and woman both aged […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. A man has died following a road traffic collision in Mayo on Monday morning (25 July). The collision occurred at approximately 3.15am at Dooagh in Keel, Achill. The collision involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the […]

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The DART+ West project will extend the network to west of Maynooth and to Meath. A major expansion to the Dublin Area Rapid Transport (DART) service is set to begin construction in 2024, with planning permission being submitted later this week. Iarnród Éireann confirmed that a Railway Order for DART+ West is set to be […]

3 years ago

Tragic news. A man has died following a collision in Kerry on Sunday (24 July). The collision occurred at approximately 2.40pm in the townland of Ballinruddery, on the outskirts of Listowel. A car collided with a tree that was at the roadside. The driver of the vehicle, a 19-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the […]

3 years ago

An unforgettable turn as the Man in Black. All-Ireland Final weekend is well and truly underway. Depending on who you support, you could either be on top of the world tonight, or feeling a bit deflated. Regardless of the final score, you’ll need something to help you wind down after all the excitement in Croke […]

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