Tragic news. A woman has died following a two-vehicle collision in Kilkenny on Sunday morning (23 October). The fatal crash involving a car and a van occurred on the N10 at Templemartin between the Hebron Road Roundabout and the M9 Motorway. The driver of the car, a woman aged in her 40s, was pronounced dead […]

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Could he BE any more of a nerd? Look, who among us hasn’t tried thinking out of the box when trying to find work? Exaggerating aspects on a CV, complimenting the panel, maybe even arriving with a gift. But have you ever had to write a paper on quantum physics? That’s exactly what Friends star […]

3 years ago

Has your county been impacted? To paraphrase Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty fame, man, it’s a wet one. It’s certainly no day for drying, as rain continues to pour down across the country, with some counties experiencing thundery conditions as well. Met Éireann have since added more counties to the list of areas set to […]

3 years ago

Do you agree? Or is this too hot a take? In the immortal words of Rebecca Black, it’s Friday. But while some would take this opportunity to gear up for a big night on the town, weather dictates that some of us will be curled up in front of the fire as the rain batters […]

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The supermarket is the first in Ireland to introduce the minimum rate. Lidl has announced a new commitment to introduce the recommended living wage for employees. Employees at the supermarket chain will now earn a minimum of €13.85, the recommended rate by the Living Wage Technical Group. “The change represents an investment of over €7.5 […]

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Hollywood star Richard E. Grant will also feature on the show. Another week, another exciting edition of the Late Late Show. It’s set to be an Irish-focused episode, with loads of local stars featuring this Friday (21 October). The big international star this week, however, is actor Richard E. Grant, star of such films as […]

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“Members of An Garda Síochána do not want to be delivering devastating news this Christmas.” Whether we want to acknowledge it or not, Christmas is only around the corner. Time for preparing the bank to take a hit on meals, drinks, and the all-important gifts for the kids. Two items parents are being asked to […]

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Honestly, this seems like the least of Liz Truss’ concerns… A Conservative MP has described the Irish women’s football team singing Celtic Symphony as a “low point” for the UK. John Baron, Conservative MP for Basildon and Billericay discussed the video in a question to Prime Minister Liz Truss on Wednesday (19 October). “Mr Speaker, […]

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Brian Warfield claimed that the team was “forced and bullied into apologising”. It’s been one week since the Irish women’s football team’s historic qualification for next year’s World Cup, and yet, one aspect of that fateful night in Glasgow remains a major point of discussion. The FAI and Ireland boss Vera Pauw issued an apology […]

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Five of those counties have been hit with a Status Orange Rain warning. If you were hoping for conditions to dry up after a miserable weekend, your pleas have unfortunately gone unanswered. Fourteen counties across the country have been hit with weather warnings, with five counties facing a Status Orange rain warning, and the remaining […]

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Not for those with a weak stomach. If you’re gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough. This is the mantra of the Jackass crew, who have been causing mayhem to themselves and others since the dawn of the new millennium. The first film will be 20 years old next week (don’t worry, we feel old […]

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Nearly 70,000 students have been waiting for results since sitting the exams this past summer. After months of waiting, the State Examinations Commision (SEC) has finally announced when Junior Cert students can expect to get their results this year. 68,405 students sat the exams this summer, submitting more than 550,000 entries to be marked. The […]

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Spooky season is well and truly underway. Only two more weeks until Halloween, in case you were wondering. If that isn’t scary enough in itself, we don’t know what is. If you love being scared, then you’ll love our top pick for tonight’s movie schedule. And if you think you’re a film expert, why not […]

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Disruptions are expected in impacted counties. Another day, another batch of weather warnings from Met Éireann. The meteorological group has updated the warnings it issued on Saturday afternoon (15 October). More and more counties are being affected by the wind and rain across the country, with a miserable Monday set to be ahead tomorrow. A […]

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The winner has yet to make contact with the National Lottery team. One household in the country is in for a whirlwind of a week when they realise they’re the latest winners of the National Lottery jackpot. A player in Wexford has become the 32nd millionaire of 2022 after winning Saturday night’s (15 October) jackpot worth […]

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Her condition is understood to be critical. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the discovery of a woman with unexplained injuries in Mayo on Sunday (16 October). She was found unconscious by a passer-by shortly after 4am on the N5 at Cloggernagh, Islaneady. The woman, aged in her late 50s, was taken […]

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Micheál Martin previously claimed that Sinn Féin received an advance copy of the interview surrounding a book about Mary Lou McDonald. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he “got it wrong” surrounding details of an unaired RTÉ interview with Shane Ross. The Fianna Fáil leader acknowledged the discrepancy while appearing on The Pat Kenny Show on […]

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Tragic news. A man has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Kerry on Wednesday evening (12 October). The two-car collision occurred at approximately 5.50pm on the N70 at Dromquinna, in Kenmare. The man, a rear seat passenger aged in his 20s, was fatally injured in the crash. His body has been removed from […]

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A number of men forced their way into a property and assaulted two in the premises. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Wicklow on Saturday (8 October). The incident occurred in the Links in Arklow at approximately 1.30pm. A number of men forced their way into the property and assaulted two […]

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Tragic news. An Garda Síochána have confirmed the identities of 10 people who died as a result of a fatal explosion at a petrol station in Donegal on Friday (7 October). The explosion occurred around 3pm at a petrol station in Creeslough. With consent of the families, An Garda Síochána confirmed the identities of the […]

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“Who’s your most favourite co-star you’ve ever worked with?” “Paddington Bear.” Saturday Night Live viewers were treated to a two-for-one deal of Irish charm when Colin Farrell surprised the crowd during guest host Brendan Gleeson’s opening monologue. The pair were on the long-running comedy sketch show to promote their latest film, The Banshees of Inisherin. […]

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The outcomes of the post-mortem examinations will determine the course of the investigation. A woman and a baby have been found dead at a premises in Dublin on Saturday (8 October). Gardaí and emergency services attended the house in the Beechfield area of Dublin 15 shortly after 3pm. The woman, aged in her 40s, and […]

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No better way to spend a Thursday evening. The weekend is oh, so, close. We can almost taste the lie-in on Saturday morning, the fry in the morning, and the cold chips from the night before. But until then, it’s one more sleep, one more work day, and one more night to chill out. And […]

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Wallace and Daly previously voted against condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Two Irish MEPs have voted against a European Parliament motion to condemn Russia for its recent escalation in the invasion of Ukraine. Mick Wallace and Clare Daly voted against the resolution, which came in response to Russia’s recent annexation of several regions in […]

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Investigations are ongoing. A second man has been arrested in connection with the fatal assault of Thomas Dooley in Kerry on Wednesday (5 October). The man, aged in his early 40s, was arrested in Cork city on Thursday afternoon (6 October) and taken to Tralee Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 […]

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“You shouldn’t mess with boys that are bigger than you.” It’s Wednesday, and you know what that means. It means staying in, and watching a few films to beat the midweek slump. If you fancy going streaming, Amazon Prime has added 37 big movies to its lineup. But if you prefer watching the old-fashioned way, […]

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People who receive the text are asked not to click the link or share any personal details. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has warned the public to be wary of a new scam text making the rounds. The text was brought to the attention of the organisation on Wednesday (5 October). The message appears to […]

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The welder admitted to drinking a beer at 6.30am “as there was no water in the house”. A welder in Louth has been awarded €15,000 for unfair dismissal, despite admitting to drinking before arriving to work. Eduard Markovskij submitted the complaint against his former employer Suretank Limited under section 8 of the Unfair Dismissals Acts […]

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Following the settlement of the wrongful death lawsuit brought against the production, Rust is set to resume filming. Alec Baldwin and the producers of Rush have reached a settlement with the family of Halyna Hutchins, the director of photography who was shot dead on set in October of last year. In a statement on Wednesday […]

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Gardaí are currently attending the scene. A man has died following an assault in a cemetery in Kerry on Wednesday (5 October). Gardaí confirmed to JOE the fatal incident occurred this morning at Rathass Cemetery in Tralee. According to RTÉ News, the man, aged in his 40s, was attacked during a family funeral, and at […]

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The film was nominated for a whopping 11 Academy Awards in 1986. Spooky season is well and truly upon us. The nights are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder, and you could almost hear a faint note in the distance creating a powerful sense of dread. There really is one way to cure a […]

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The resort came out on top over locations in Dubai, Bali, and Qatar. Planning on a big trip soon? Maybe a honeymoon, or an anniversary coming up? What better way to treat yourself than with a trip to the best resort in the world? And even better, what if you could go there, without heading […]

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12 people have died worldwide due to the substances. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has warned the public of “synthetic cannabinoids” in herbal, vape, and edible products. Marketed as “legal replacements”, the cannabinoids can be significantly stronger than cannabis, with much greater risks to users. The substances have begun to appear in products across Europe […]

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The fine is the largest the Central Bank has ever imposed. Bank of Ireland has been fined over €100 million by the Central Bank following a “series of significant and long-running failings” in regards to tracker mortgages. The fine initially totalled €143,600,000, but was brought down to €100,520,000 in accordance with the Central Bank‘s settlement […]

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Gardaí are following a “definite line of enquiry”. Gardaí are investigating “all the circumstances” following the discovery of juvenile skeletal remains in Cork. The skeleton was found in Killeagh, following a tip to Gardaí in Midleton. The remains have since been removed to Cork City Morgue, and the assistance of a Forensic Anthropologist has been […]

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It’s not all bad news, as power will be 10% less expensive outside of peak hours. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has announced that the cost of electricity is set to increase for large users during peak hours to ensure “power security” over winter. The announcement came just over 24 hours following the […]

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The man had a previous conviction for cruelty to horses and donkeys on his property. Warning: Readers may find the content of this article upsetting. A Donegal farmer has been jailed for four months with the sentences suspended for 12 months and banned for ten years from keeping animals following a number of animal cruelty […]

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“I don’t think, in terms of a cost of living crisis, that that is what is needed at this very moment in the time.” A Sinn Féin TD has blasted the Government for increasing the amount of money available to those on the higher end of the wage scale in Ireland following yesterday’s budget. Mairéad […]

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The pair will make their MCU debut in 2024. We’ve got huge news for Marvel fans. Or, should we say Hugh-ge news? Hugh Jackman has been confirmed to reprise his role as Wolverine in Deadpool’s first outing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in 2024. The last time Jackman played the character was in 2017’s […]

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The men are all aged in their 20s. Five men have been arrested on Tuesday morning (27 September) in connection with the death of Dylan McCarthy. The men, all aged in their 20s, are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at multiple Garda Stations in Co. Kildare. The arrests were […]

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Investigations are ongoing. A man has been arrested following an aggravated robbery in Dublin on Monday (26 September). A man entered a shop on Rockville Road in Blackrock armed with a knife and made threats to staff before fleeing the scene with a sum of cash. No injuries were reported during the incident. Gardaí attended […]

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The film was a box office flop, but it’s still worth a watch. Monday has rolled back around again, and not only that, we’re coming to the end of September already. The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, and the smell of microwave popcorn is becoming more and more tempting. Ah, forget […]

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Dublin Bus, Luas, and Go-Ahead were recently fined for delays and no-shows. The National Transport Authority has apologised to passengers due to a “poor reduction in service performance” on public transport. The apology comes as Dublin Bus, Luas, and Go-Ahead have received fines of around €5 million for delays and no-shows. “As with many industries, […]

3 years ago

Great news for night owls. If you’re the type of person to be hunting for taxis at the weekend, this could be great news for you. Transport For Ireland has announced two new night-time services on Dublin Bus, that will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The addition of the services brings […]

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An unforgettable experience, for all the wrong reasons. Can you believe we’re heading into the last week of September? It only seems like yesterday that we were all being washed out of a field at Electric Picnic. With spooky season only around the corner, it’s time to take it easy before we hit October hard. […]

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Maurice Dockrell quoted Joyce’s Ulysses, saying that attendees were “all prick and no pence”. A Fine Gael councillor has slammed attendees of a major protest in Dublin on Saturday (24 September) against the rising costs of living in the country. Maurice Dockrell, a representative for Blackrock, criticised the protest in a tweet on Saturday night. […]

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Several parked vehicles were also struck during the incident. Gardaí in Cork are appealing for witnesses following reports of criminal damage on Saturday afternoon (24 September). Gardaí in Fermoy were alerted to the incidents at approximately 3.30pm. A car drove down Mac Curtain Street and damaged a number of parked vehicles, and also struck a […]

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A new show to replace Claire Byrne Live is also set to air in January. Filling the “doom-and-gloom” void left behind by the ending of Claire Byrne Live, RTÉ has announced a new eight-part current affairs series to discuss the latest issues facing the nation. Monday Night Live is set to begin the first Monday […]

3 years ago

Your favourite sweet could soon be sold in the US. Aldi has announced two major new deals which will see Irish food go overseas in over 1,000 shops around the world. Two deals were agreed between Aldi Ireland and suppliers Broderick’s Handmade Cakery and Cookie Dó, worth a total of €8.5 million. Broderick’s will continue […]

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Look out for a Spice Girl and the latest boyband from Louis Walsh. Update Friday 2.30pm. As per a press release by RTÉ: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Brian Cox’s appearance on tonight’s Late Late Show has been postponed for a later date. Irish Olympic medal winner Sonia O’Sullivan will be dropping by The Late Late […]

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