There are only ten of them… Christmas is coming around the corner, and there’s only one thing that people want this year. It’s the gift of being able to prove to your mates that you’re the best at quizzes online. And who are we to deny you that wonderful gift? We’re asking you to name […]

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In the immortal words of Slade… It’s Chriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiistmaaaaaaaaaaaaasssss. There’s nothing better than throwing on your pyjamas, making a sandwich from the leftover Christmas dinner, and watching a movie while staying nice and warm inside. And with nearly every channel showing multiple films each day, you’re spoiled for choice every year. RTÉ have chosen a wide […]

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Fancy seeing the Northern Lights next year? A new low-cost airline in Ireland has added Dublin to their list of destinations for next summer. PLAY has added Dublin along with Madrid and Brussels to their schedule for flights beginning at the end of April. The new additions have increased their possible destinations to 23, including […]

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This week is full of Irish heroes… Christmas has arrived, and along with it comes another episode of the Late Late Show. This week is full of Irish heroes of yesteryear and today, so it’s sure to be worth a watch if you’re staying in this weekend. The Ireland women’s soccer team will be chatting […]

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And of course, there will be yet another Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas special… December has finally arrived, and with it comes all the lovely television to watch as you dose off into a Christmas dinner induced coma. If you’re wondering what’s going to be on as you and your family take a well deserved break […]

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A 15-year-old boy is currently in custody. Three people have died and eight are injured following a school shooting in Michigan on Tuesday (30 November). A 15-year-old opened fire in Oxford High School on Tuesday afternoon and was taken into custody two minutes after authorities responded to calls. The three students killed were 16-year-old Tate […]

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Long term recipients of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment will also receive this year’s bonus. The Minister for Social Protection has confirmed that around 1.4 million people who are receiving social welfare will receive a Christmas bonus this year. A 100% Christmas bonus is set to be paid to pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, lone parents […]

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“How can anyone say we got a 100% redress scheme today?” Mica action group representatives and Donegal TDs have criticised the government for their implementation of a sliding scale as part of the mica redress scheme. Homeowners affected will be entitled to €145 per square foot on the first 1,000 feet of their property, with […]

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The robberies and burglaries took place in the Newbridge, Rathangan, and Brownstown areas. Gardaí have arrested four men in relation to a number of burglaries and robberies in Kildare in November. Shortly before 3.45pm on Monday 29 November, Gardaí responded to reports of a burglary in Newbridge, where two men aged in their 40s and […]

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66 kilos of cannabis along with a smaller quantity of cocaine and mixing agent was seized. Gardaí have arrested two men following a drug raid that resulted in over €1.3 million worth of contraband being seized. The search operation was conducted by members of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and the Special […]

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The service is available to phone users from any network. Vodafone have launched the Vodafone Repair Lab, which offers same-day repair services in Dublin, Cork, and Galway. Available nationwide in partnership with FonFix, the website will let users know if their phone is still in warranty, and can arrange collection and delivery of their device […]

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Flags of Queen Elizabeth were lowered across the country. Barbados has removed Queen Elizabeth as the head of state and declared itself a republic. This marks the first time a country has removed the Queen since Mauritius in 1992. The declaration came following a ceremony in the capital city of Bridgetown, marking 55 years since […]

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4,607 new cases of Covid were confirmed on Monday. A recent survey shows that over half of Irish people are expecting a lockdown between now and Christmas. In a survey conducted for viewers of Claire Byrne Live on RTÉ1, 52% of participants expect the country to enter a lockdown in the coming weeks, with 13% […]

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The chain is opening an tenth venue in Ireland just in time for Christmas. JD Wetherspoons is opening a new pub in Dublin city centre next month, creating 100 new jobs in the process. The pub chain has spent around €4 million on their third venue in Dublin, renovating HQ Gastrobar and Nutbutter in Hanover […]

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Five men and two women were injured during the course of the incident. Gardaí have arrested eight people on Monday (29 November) in connection with a fight which occurred at Tuam Cemetery in Galway. The incident happened 22 September, requiring 30 Gardaí to break up the “violent disorder” where one man attempted to flee carrying […]

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It’s set to be an interesting 2022… Old Moore’s Almanac has predicted that Ireland will have its first female Taoiseach by 2025. The magazine has been published annually for the past 258 years, with new predictions being shared for events to come in the following year. Correct predictions from previous years include the rise of […]

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The total raised currently stands at €6.5 million. Revolut co-founder and Chief Technology officer Vlad Yatsenko has donated €1.1 million towards the Late Late Toy Show appeal. The donation comes as Revolut experienced major outages on Friday night during the broadcast as millions from around the world used the app to contribute to the appeal. […]

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The meeting follows confirmation that the variant is in both the UK and mainland Europe. The Government is set to meet with NPHET on Monday (29 November) to discuss the potential impact of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. The meeting follows confirmation that the variant is in both the UK and mainland Europe. Party leaders […]

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Seo an stop deireanach do paisnéirí… Tá leagan Béarla den alt seo ar fáil anseo. Ag fás suas sa Ghaeltacht, bhí mé ag éisteacht agus ag labhairt na Gaeilge go nádúrtha achan lá. Mar sin ní raibh sé ait agam mar theanga. Agus mé ag fás suas, áfach, d’fhoghlaim mé gur cheart dúinn a bheith […]

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This is the final boring call for passengers… An Irish language version of this article is available here. Growing up in the Gaeltacht, the Irish language was never considered a commodity, or something that was strange in nature. It was exactly how it always has been – a language. As I grew older, however, I […]

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year… But which year? A celebrity guest on the Late Late Toy Show is as old a tradition as Christmas itself, and there have been some notable ones over the years. From royalty to Robot Wars, we have been blessed with memorable moments between celebrities and the kids […]

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A “Lidl” bit cheaper than the norm… German supermarket Lidl have announced that they will be selling single antigen tests for €2.99 across all their stores in Ireland. The move to cheaper antigen tests comes following MrPRICE’s launch of antigen tests for the price of €1.99 on Thursday. From Saturday 27th November we will be […]

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The new variant was first discovered in South Africa and in Hong Kong. Stephen Donnelly has said he is “deeply concerned” about the possibility of a new Covid variant arriving in Europe. The Minister for Health shared his worries in a statement released by the Department of Health on Thursday (25 November). “The Department of […]

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Fitting, seeing as who’s coming to town… Whether it’s intentional or not, there are plenty of cowboys on the telly tonight. Whether you have ‘Friends in Low Places’ or not, it’s a good night to stay in and watch a film. Here’s JOE’s recommendations for what to check out on TV tonight. The Kid – […]

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“The stubborn refusal by University Management is playing Russian roulette with the health of students and their families.” NUI Galway has been strongly criticised by its Student Union for the decision to continue in-person examinations this year, despite rising Covid cases. Exams are being held across different venues on campus, which the university says are […]

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A deal not to be sniffed at… As the old adage goes, “if you want something done, it’s better to do it yourself”. As the decision on subsidies for antigen tests continues to be delayed, one retailer has taken it upon themselves to lower the cost before the Government could. Mr Price announced on Thursday […]

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Plane and simple… Are you stuck for getting a loved one a Christmas present? Maybe want to surprise a friend overseas over the winter? Or are you just absolutely dying to go on another holiday again? If any of the above three reasons, or many more, apply, then you might be interested to know Ryanair […]

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The request is in response to rising Covid cases across the country. SIPTU representatives are calling for a reduction in passenger capacity on public transport in a bid to “protect workers and the public from an increased risk of Covid-19 infection”. The trade union issued the request via a letter to Minister for Transport Eamon […]

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A man’s front teeth were knocked out during the assault. Police in Northern Ireland are appealing for information following the assault on a man in Dunmurry in Belfast on Sunday night/Monday morning (21 November/22 November). PSNI received a report of an assault carried out by four men around midnight on Sunday at the junction of […]

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The scheme involves postgraduates and undergraduate 3rd and 4th years. College students are being made available to support schools facing a shortage of staff due to a lack of available substitutes. The announcement comes following calls from the Irish National Teachers Organisation for an immediate review of the Government’s Covid response plan as cases continue […]

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We can’t see this being topped any time soon. Billboard has announced a new number one song of all time, beating the previous recipient after nearly 60 years on top. The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ has been named the most successful song of all time, beating Chubby Checker’s ‘The Twist’. ‘The Twist’ was named the most […]

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The convoy is in protest of rising fuel prices in the country. Gardaí are warning commuters in the Dublin area to plan accordingly due to a planned truck protest in the capital happening on Wednesday (24 November). A group called Irish Truckers & Haulage Association Against Fuel Prices have organised a convoy to travel to […]

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The HSE is being urged to reopen walk-in test centres again. As of 4pm on Tuesday (23 November), there are no PCR test appointments available in 16 counties in the country. This accounts for 61.5% of all counties where the HSE provides a PCR test service. The counties with no appointments available are Carlow, Cork, […]

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Nearly a third of 11,778 days where subs were required went unfilled. The Irish National Teachers Organisation has called for an immediate review of the Government’s Covid response plan as cases continue to rise. Over a period of 12 days, 11,778 substitutable days were reported by schools, 31.98% (3,693 days) of which went without a […]

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For clucks sake… Tests conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have confirmed the presence of bird flu in a turkey flock in Monaghan. The avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed via a test result published on Monday (22 November). The Department has implemented a restriction zone around the area to reduce movement […]

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NPHET are due to meet again on Thursday to discuss the impact of recent restrictions. Dr Tony Holohan has said that individual actions will be the major factor in slowing the spread of Covid, not the actions of the government. The National Public Health Emergency Team are set to meet on Thursday to discuss the […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. A man in his early 60s is in a critical condition following a single vehicle collision in Leitrim on Sunday (21 November). The collision occurred shortly after 4pm at Fivemilebourne, Dromahire, Co. Leitrim, where Gardaí from Manorhamilton attended the scene. The male driver left the road and […]

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A “person of interest” is in custody following the incident. A Christmas parade in Wisconsin turned tragic on Sunday night (21 November) when an SUV sped through barriers and into the crowd, killing five people and injuring 40. The car struck paraders during the annual Christmas parade in Waukesha in Milwaukee. In videos captured by […]

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4,181 new cases of Covid were confirmed today. NPHET member Professor Philip Nolan shared that of those who tested positive on an antigen test, less than a third went on to confirm via a PCR test. The Chair of NPHET’s Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group spoke about the current Covid situation on RTÉ Radio 1’s This […]

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The nights are getting colder… …Which is as good a reason as any to curl up and watch a movie tonight. With Christmas around the corner, the choice for what to what to watch is getting harder and harder. But don’t you fret, we’re here to help you make that difficult decision. Here’s what’s on […]

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The jackpot remains at over €19 million… A Lotto player in Galway took home €1 million in the past Lotto Plus 1 draw, but there are still no signs of the massive jackpot being won. It’s reached the point that a Fine Gael TD has asked for an “urgent probe” into the draw, and that […]

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Strong, immediate action is required to help curb this situation, not closing Coppers down at 12. What a week, huh? On Tuesday, the Government confirmed that new restrictions would be put in place to help curb the spread of Covid throughout the country. These restrictions included re-implementing a midnight curfew for pubs, clubs, restaurants and […]

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It’s caused a bit of thunder down under… An Irish girl working in a brewery has said she “wasn’t offended in the slightest” by a comment from the Australian Prime Minister that has made headlines Down Under. Scott Morrison’s awkward joke has generated plenty of attention across Australia following his visit to Toohey’s Brewery in […]

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You might need Friends In Low Places to get tickets… Garth Brooks has announced his return to Ireland next year with two nights in Croke Park in 2022. This will be the country singer’s first gig in the country since 1997, and had previously sold out the Point Theatre (now the 3Arena) for 8 nights […]

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Fancy a boogie straight after work? Copper Face Jacks have pushed back their opening hours going forward to stay in line with Government guidelines. The legendary Dublin nightclub will now be open from 6pm until 12am every night, with Monday to Wednesday being over 21s. https://www.instagram.com/p/CWZGA5wsdyG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link In an announcement on the club’s Instagram, the nightclub […]

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“I learned something about you yesterday… that I will not forget.” Tensions between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Labour Party leader Alan Kelly have continued to escalate, as a row broke out during Leader’s Questions in the Dáil on Wednesday. The argument stemmed from a tweet from Labour’s Education Spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin on Tuesday evening, […]

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The comments follow new restrictions being implemented on Tuesday night. A Special Envoy for the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that he hopes it won’t be necessary for Ireland to go into full lockdown. David Nabarro shared his concern about the possibility of a lockdown on RTÉ Radio 1’s Today with Claire Byrne show […]

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“We want to do everything we can to keep everything open.” Stephen Donnelly has refused to say whether or not Ireland would be heading into another lockdown this Christmas or in the future as the Covid-19 situation continues to escalate. He made the comments during an interview on RTÉ Radio 1’s Morning Ireland on Wednesday […]

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No sign of Tobey and Andrew, though… The new trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home has arrived, and gives us a first look at the Green Goblin and Electro. Following the events of Far From Home, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) goes to Dr Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to cast a spell to make everyone forget that […]

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It could be another Zoom Christmas… Employers are being advised to reconsider their staff Christmas party plans in the lead up to the festive season. The recommendation comes from Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Ireland, a professional body for HR and people development. The suggested alternatives are to host the party online, to gather […]

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