Tragic news. A man has tragically died following a house fire that occurred in Belfast on Wednesday morning (21 September). The fire broke out at a premises on Lenadoon Avenue in the city. “The thoughts and sympathies of Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are with the loved ones of a man who died following […]

3 years ago

A Garda car was rammed during a highly-publicised incident in the area on Monday. The Cherry Orchard community continues to deal with the fallout of major anti-social behaviour in the area, which went viral on social media this week. A video showing cars driving erratically and a Garda car being rammed was posted online on […]

3 years ago

In-patient charges for children under 16 were €80 per night, up to a maximum of €800 a year. The Government has announced that children under the age of 16 will now be able to stay in public hospitals for free. Public in-patient charges in all public hospitals have been abolished, effective as of Wednesday (21 […]

3 years ago

How far would you go to be the best? It’s Tuesday. Who’s day? Tuesday. What day? A great day to watch a film or two on the telly. Here’s JOE’s top picks for movies on the small screen this Tuesday evening (20 September). Crazy, Stupid, Love – RTÉ Two – 9pm Ryan Gosling teaches Steve […]

3 years ago

Mary Lou McDonald accused the Government of using a “Trojan horse” to move the pension age to 70. Micheál Martin blasted Sinn Féin for “not telling the truth” in relation to plans surrounding the age the public can draw their state pensions. The Fianna Fáil leader heavily criticised a presentation Mary Lou McDonald had given, […]

3 years ago

Over 100,000 restaurants across Ireland were nominated for the awards. If you’re looking for somewhere to eat this week, why settle for anything less than the best? The Irish Restaurant Awards All Ireland Final (or the IRAALF, to those in the biz) celebrated the best spots for food across the country on Monday night (19 […]

3 years ago

A totally normal app, we… think? Tracking every single material item that you own? There’s now an app for that. An Garda Síochána has launched a new mobile app designed to allow the public to “index and record their personal property” including bicycles, laptops, and farm machinery. Gardaí announced the app at the National Ploughing […]

3 years ago

“I just try to live every day as if I’ve deliberately come back to this one day, to enjoy it, as if it was the full final day of my extraordinary, ordinary life.” Well cowboys, cowgirls, and cowpeople, that’s it. Garth Fever has come to an end across the country, and the Stetsons are being […]

3 years ago

Investigations are ongoing. A teenager has been hospitalised following an alleged assault in Dublin on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 9.30pm near City Quay in Dublin 2. A male teenager was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital to receive treatment for his injuries. His injuries are not believe to be life-threatening. No arrests […]

3 years ago

Stay safe. An Post are asking customers to be “scam aware” following the discovery of a phishing scam appearing via An Post text messages. The message reads “Item AY836574839RE is due for delivery in up to 3 working days with a fee of 1.90(EUR). To Pay this visit [link to site].” Clicking on the link […]

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Tragic news. A man has died after being struck by a Luas in the early hours of Sunday morning (18 September). The collision occurred shortly after 1am at Broombridge in Cabra. The man, aged in his 50s, was struck and later passed away from his injuries. The man’s body has since been removed from the […]

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“Time to meet God.” Two weeks into September already? Seriously? If you feel like the month is absolutely flying by, you probably want to sit down and take a breather. And what better way to relax than with a great film on your TV screen? Here’s JOE’s top picks for the best films on your […]

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One lucky student will also receive €5,000 and free burritos for a year. The best things in life are free, we think, and there’s something extra special about free food. With fresher’s week just around the corner for students, Boojum has announced a massive giveaway of 15,000 burritos. The promotion is part of the “Buy […]

3 years ago

“We want to reward work and ensure that work pays more.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has confirmed plans to increase the National Minimum Wage to €11.30 per hour and announced that the indicative Living Wage for 2023 would be set at €13.10 per hour. The 80 cent increase to the minimum wage is set to impact 164,700 […]

3 years ago

The scheme will cost the state €9 million. The Government has launched a multi-million euro scheme to give women free contraception in Ireland. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly launched the scheme on Wednesday (14 September). From Wednesday, women aged between 17 and 25 years old will be able to avail of free contraception from GPs, […]

3 years ago

“What are you now, the biggest party, are you?” “Don’t be telling Jeffrey (Donaldson) that now!” King Charles III acknowledged the rise of Sinn Féin in Northern Ireland while chatting to Michelle O’Neill, but the conversation was not without hilarious results. The new monarch visited Hillsborough Castle, the official home of the Secretary of State […]

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All healthcare workers deemed “essential” during the first phases of the pandemic are eligible. The Government has announced plans to give €100,000 to the estate of any healthcare worker who died after contracting Covid in the course of their work. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced the Death in Service Ex-Gratia Scheme on Tuesday (13 […]

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Some good news this week. The Government is set to raise the national minimum wage from 1 January 2023. Multiple reports have cited plans to increase the pay package, with the bill set to be signed into law on Wednesday (14 September). The wage is set to increase by 80 cents, to a total of […]

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Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to come forward. A murder investigation has been commenced in connection with the discovery of a body in a premises in Dublin on Monday (12 September). The body of a man in his 20s was discovered in a flat in Kevin Barry House on Coleraine Street in Dublin […]

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The woman’s injuries are described as non-life threatening. A man has been arrested following the robbery and assault of an elderly woman in Dublin. The incident occurred between 2am and 3.45am on Ranelagh Road in Dublin 6 on 1 September. The Irish Independent reports that the 86-year-old woman was pushed into a wheelie bin before […]

3 years ago

The survey aims to “explore the impact of identity-based trauma on LGBTQI+ mental health”. A new survey aims to measure levels of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia in the country, and compare it to levels from five years ago. The Being LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, and Intersex) In Ireland survey was launched by Trinity College […]

3 years ago

The five-year-old girl and two-year-old boy died in a car fire in Westmeath on Friday. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information surrounding the deaths of Thelma and Mikey Dennany in Westmeath. The children tragically died in a car fire at Lacken in Multyfarnham on Friday (9 September). A criminal investigation has been launched into […]

3 years ago

The film even spawned a spin-off TV series. It’s Monday, and you know what that means. More great films being directly beamed to your telly. The first weekend of Garth Brooks fever is over, so you might want to take it easy this afternoon. And there’s really no better way than with a good movie. […]

3 years ago

A vast majority of flights to European and UK destinations were cancelled on Saturday (10 September). Aer Lingus has confirmed there will be more services available tomorrow following major flight cancellations over the weekend. The travel provider apologised for the disruption in a statement on its website on Monday (12 September). Aer Lingus said that […]

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That’s one successful pairing from the festival, at least. Gardaí are conducting enquiries following a video surfacing online showing a couple having sex in public in Lisdoonvarna over the weekend. The video shows the man and woman engaged in the act while in full view of onlookers, with one man sat on a bench directly […]

3 years ago

The liquids can contain chemicals which cause harmful effects to children. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) are calling on parents to keep reed diffuser liquids out of reach following a 300% increase in calls surrounding children drinking the liquid. The National Poisons Information Centre received 133 calls around reed diffuser liquids last year, an […]

3 years ago

“People can’t wait; they need help and they need it now.” As the Dáil gets set to return from its summer break this week, Sinn Féin has announced plans to put forward a motion with the aim of cutting energy costs in the country. The new plan would see electricity bills capped to the prices […]

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The film was nominated for three Oscars when it released in 2015. If you’re reading this, you’re one of the few that aren’t at Garth Brooks tonight. But sure who needs a Stetson and cowboy boots when you could have popcorn and your feet up on the couch? Whether you have friends in low places […]

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Two children died in the fire on Friday (9 September). An Garda Síochána has said it is “investigating all of the circumstances” following the deaths of two children in a car fire in Westmeath on Friday (9 September). The fatal incident occurred shortly before 4pm on a rural road at Lackan near Multyfarnham. Gardaí and […]

3 years ago

A Status Yellow Rain Warning has been forecast for the rest of the country. Fans hoping for a dry evening at Garth Brooks tomorrow night are set for disappointment as a Status Yellow Rain Warning has been issued for the country on Saturday (10 September). The rain warning is in place from 3am on Sunday […]

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Customers affected by the cancellations will be able to change travel plans free of charge. Aer Lingus has cancelled all flights from Dublin Airport to the UK and Europe on Saturday (10 September) from 2pm onwards due to IT issues. The airline made the announcement via a statement on Saturday afternoon. “Due to a major […]

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Tragic news. A man has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Clare on Friday (9 September). The two-vehicle crash occurred on the R463 in Parteen shortly before 10pm. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene, where a man aged in his 20s received fatal injuries. He was later pronounced deceased at the scene […]

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The issues are affecting both passengers at the airport and online. Aer Lingus passengers are facing major delays to their travel plans as an IT outage has impacted desks at Dublin Airport on Saturday (10 September). Dublin Airport announced the issues via social media on Saturday morning. @AerLingus is experiencing an internal IT issue at […]

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Michael D. Higgins described the monarch as a “unique, committed, and deeply respected Head of State”. President Michael D. Higgins has led tributes from across the political landscape as Irish leaders react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The British Monarch died at the age of 96 in Balmoral, surrounded by family. The President […]

3 years ago

“You are all welcome here.” The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has launched to much critical acclaim, but some stars of the show have unfortunately been the victims of racist abuse from viewers. The Amazon series currently stands at 3.2 out of 5 on Google Reviews, with some reviewers citing the race […]

3 years ago

Stay safe. It has been a well and truly miserable week on the weather front. If you thought it might improve somewhat, we regret to inform you that you’re sorely mistaken. Twelve counties have been issued a Status Yellow Thunderstorm Warning, which is valid from 4.08pm on Thursday (8 September) until 9pm. The twelve counties […]

3 years ago

Have you visited any of these places? Three closure orders were served on Irish food businesses during August, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The Enforcement Orders were issued by environmental health officers (EHOs) in the Health Service Executive (HSE) and sea-fisheries protection officers in the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). Three Closure […]

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You couldn’t have timed it any better. The universe works in mysterious ways, and sometimes, timing can be disastrous… or hilarious. This was definitely the case at the grand opening of a bridge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.. Footage posted by Africa Facts Zone on Twitter on Monday (5 September) shows solemn dignitaries […]

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Investigations are ongoing. A man has been arrested in connection with organised crime in the west of the country on Wednesday morning (7 September). The man, aged in his mid-20s, was charged in connection with an ongoing investigation into crimes in the Sligo and Leitrim area. He is expected to appear before Loughrea District Court […]

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A total loss could rise sea levels from three feet to 10 feet. Scientists have expressed deep concern at the potential loss of the Thwaites Glacier, which could lead to catastrophic rises in sea levels. A study into the rapid retreat of the massive ice glacier was published in Nature Geoscience on Monday (5 September). […]

3 years ago

A man in his 50s died during the incident. Gardaí have arrested a man after discovering a vehicle that took part in a fatal hit and run last month. Investigators located the vehicle involved in the incident, and have seized the car to undergo a technical examination. A man in his late 30s was arrested […]

3 years ago

“Oh f**k, did I just microdose on drugs from the shift?!” Friday, 2 September It’s day one. Electric Picnic 2022 hasn’t properly kicked off and I’m exhausted. I haven’t even made it to the fecking field yet. I’m landing down to the bus stop on four hours sleep, after having a going-away do for one of […]

3 years ago

“Not a popular one, Joe…” There’s an old motivational quote that makes the rounds regularly, and it goes as follows: “You’re only as good as your last performance.” Two men who are probably keeping their fingers crossed that it’s not true are Hollywood stars Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg, after their latest outing broke personal records […]

3 years ago

They join Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, and Morgan Freeman in being banned from the country. More Hollywood stars have been added to the ever-growing list of banned citizens from Russia, with Ben Stiller and Sean Penn being the latest to have their access denied. The pair appeared on a new list published by the Ministry […]

3 years ago

Watch out for 200-year-old absinthe… Well, here we are. The last weekend of August. This time next week, a lot of us will be throwing shapes left and right in a field in Stradbally during Electric Picnic. So, it’s probably a good idea to take it easy before the madness begins this Friday. And what […]

3 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Two pedestrians have been seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Dublin on Saturday night (27 August). At approximately 11.20pm, a car turning onto Thomas Court from Thomas Street struck a number of kerbside barriers and mounted the footpath before colliding with three pedestrians. Two of the pedestrians, both […]

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The Garda was injured after being carried on the vehicle for a distance. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an incident on Friday (26 August) in Kildare on where a Garda was injured. The incident occurred on the R403 near the Barberstown Roundabout in Straffan at approximately 11.45pm. Gardaí were in the process of seizing […]

3 years ago

Investigations are ongoing. A man is in hospital following a serious assault in Kildare on Sunday (28 August). The incident occurred in Robertstown at approximately 2.30am. The man, aged in his 30s, was assaulted at a residence in Father Murphy Park. The injured man was taken to Tallaght University Hospital, where he is currently in […]

3 years ago

“It is important that public transport is as inclusive and accessible for people of varying abilities as possible.” A new badge and card has been launched to assist people with invisible disabilities while they use public transport. The “Please Offer Me A Seat” badge and card was launched on Sunday (28 August). The badge was […]

3 years ago

Tragic news. A man has died following the sinking of a boat off the coast of Antrim on Saturday (27 August). Jim Allen, a man from Belfast in his 90s, died after the boat he was on sank off the coast of Carrickfergus. Allen and another man (aged in his 70s) were aboard the vessel […]

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