Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. Queen Elizabeth II has passed away, aged 96. Buckingham Palace announced the news today. The British Queen’s passing comes following some bouts of ill health which rendered her unable to attend several events in 2021 and 2022. In November, Buckingham Palace first announced that the Queen had sprained her […]

3 years ago

His departure will be shown in tonight’s episode of the show. Jacques O’Neill has left the Love Island villa. According to Huff Post UK, Jacques left the villa earlier today. A spokesperson confirmed his departure saying: “Jacques has made the decision to leave the Villa. He will explain his reasons to the Islanders during tonight’s […]

4 years ago

IRELANDE DOUZE POINTES. Ah, the Eurovision Song Contest. Truly, in a league of its own. Speaking of, we’ve got a quiz on that very subject just for you. Only hardcore Eurovision fans will get full marks, etc…

4 years ago

Kenneth Tsang was reportedly staying in a quarantine hotel when he passed away. James Bond actor Kenneth Tsang has reportedly passed away while staying in a Covid quarantine hotel in Hong Kong. The 87-year-old, who is best known for his roles in Die Another Day and Rush Hour 2, was staying in a mandated hotel […]

4 years ago

The weather could be set for a swift change next month. Although it may seem as if summer is well and truly en route, one forecaster has warned that the chilly Irish weather may not be over just yet. While the past week or so has brought clear(ish) skies and a pleasant lick of sun, […]

4 years ago

“We will always remember her smile, strong character, and love.” The body of a woman recovered at a beach in Blackpool, England has been confirmed to be that of missing Dublin woman Bernadette Connolly. Bernadette’s daughter Jade confirmed the news on Thursday (3 March), stating that the body found belongs to her mother. “I write […]

4 years ago

And not just because PCR centres are booked out… Almost all of Ireland’s Covid restrictions are set to be relaxed from next week, as the National Public Health Emergency Team is due to be officially disbanded. Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan has recommended that the country’s remaining restrictions, pertaining mainly to mask wearing and social […]

4 years ago

Looks like snow is on the way, lads. A snow, wind and rain weather warning has been issued for Ireland for Friday ahead of the arrival of Storm Eunice. The yellow weather warning is currently in place from 1am on Friday morning to 3pm on Friday afternoon. The warning was issued on Wednesday alongside further warnings […]

4 years ago

Paislee Shultis was last seen in 2019. A young girl who was reported missing almost three years ago has been found alive in a secret compartment under a staircase in New York. Paislee Shultis was discovered alive by police in a “small, cold and wet” space beneath a basement staircase in her grandfather’s home this […]

4 years ago

Big news for the brand. Penneys will be creating 700 new jobs over the next three years due to a €250 million investment and a new store. The brand, which opened its first store in Dublin in 1969, is planning to expand significantly within the Irish market over the next few years, with a new […]

4 years ago

Oh I just can’t wait… for tonight’s Late Late Toy Show. The theme for tonight’s Late Late Toy Show has been revealed – and it’s The Lion King. RTÉ finally announced the details of this year’s show, and it’s without doubt set to be the biggest night of the year. Taking inspiration from the Disney […]

4 years ago

Changes are coming. WhatsApp has launched a significant privacy update for European Union users after an Irish ruling found the company had breached EU data laws. From Monday, November 22, users of the messaging platform in the EU will be presented with more information on the data collected by the app and how it’s used. […]

4 years ago

It’s about to get spOoOoOoOky in here… Halloween is nearly here lads, and you know what that means – time to break out the pumpkins, mini Mars bars, and every horror movie in the world. October is the perfect time to scare yourself sh*tless, so why not do it why a selection of iconic, timeless […]

4 years ago

Partial remains were first discovered earlier this month. The skeletal remains of six people have been found under a Cork pub. Partial remains were first discovered under the site of the city’s old popular music venue, Nancy Spain’s on Barrack Street, earlier this month. The site is in the process of being demolished by the council […]

4 years ago

It’s grim out there, folks. It’s not the worst but it’s certainly not the best. Grey skies, fog, and not a bit of sunlight to be seen – it truly is a dreary October and we’re not even halfway through the month yet. And in fairness, we were warned. On Tuesday, Met Éireann issued a […]

4 years ago

Make it happen. An official proposal has been made for Kellie Harrington to receive Dublin’s Freedom of the City award after her phenomenal win. The Dublin native picked up the lightweight gold medal in Tokyo over the weekend following her Olympic final against Beatriz Ferreira. Dublin city councillor and friend of Kellie, Cllr. Nial Ring, […]

5 years ago

Danny was dumped from the villa last night. Love Island received 1,500 complaints after contestant Danny Bibby was allowed remain in the villa. Bibby, a plumber from Wigan, was seen to have used a racial slur in an Instagram comment in 2019. Fans of the show were quick to share the screenshot widely across social […]

5 years ago

It’s hot out there, folks. Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for six counties as temperatures continue to rise. Cavan, Monaghan, south Leitrim, Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath have all been issued the orange high temperatures warning, as temperatures of 30 degrees are expected in these areas today. The weather warning takes effect at […]

5 years ago

Everard was killed earlier this year. Police officer Wayne Couzens has pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Everard. 33-year-old Sarah Everard was found dead in March of this year after being reported missing when she did not return home from a friend’s house in Clapham, south London. Couzens, a Metropolitan police officer, was arrested […]

5 years ago

ITV has confirmed there was a security breach. An investigation has been launched after a YouTuber seemingly broke into the Love Island villa. The security breach occurred last night while islanders were sleeping, as YouTuber Omer Majid shared allegedly live footage of himself entering what appeared to be the Spanish villa. Majid, who has 11,000 […]

5 years ago

It’s no white water rafting facility… Dublin is set to get a new rooftop cinema and restaurant on top of a multi-storey car park. Dublin County Council this week approved plans to open the city’s first rooftop cinema and new restaurant on the top floor of the Trinity Street car park. The site would also […]

5 years ago

“We’ve had enough.” Love Island has stepped in after a torrent of online abuse was directed at contestant Chloe Burrows. Chloe entered the villa late and chose to couple up with Aaron, leaving Shannon single and surprisingly dumped from the island. Chloe’s family have said that since then, her Instagram account has been subject to […]

5 years ago

It’s back. Well lads, it’s that time of year again as Love Island kicks off on Monday night. And yes, you will be watching… even if you claim you won’t. Until then though, why not busy your mind with a lil ol’ Love Island 2019 quiz? Test your knowledge on the islanders you may have […]

5 years ago

Whether you watch the show or not, you’ll probably be hearing a lot about these people very soon… Love Island is officially kicking off next week. You may or not be watching, but we know from recent history that a lot of people will and will be taking a huge interest in the following people […]

5 years ago

Over 30 women have accused the company behind Pornhub of profiting from exploitative content. Pornhub is being sued by dozens of women over alleged image-based and child sexual abuse incidents. MindGeek, the parent company behind the biggest porn website in the world, is facing exploitation claims after over 30 women accused them of profiting from […]

5 years ago

Hanging around the Kerry area at all this summer? A new film starring Olivia Colman is shooting later this month, and they’re in the market for a whole load of extras. The new movie, Joyride, tells the story of a solicitor named Joy (Colman) who has just given birth to a baby girl, and is […]

5 years ago

Please. The weather has been officially crap recently. And although this here day is providing a much needed respite from the wind and the rain, chances are that the rolling grey clouds are going to be back dominating our skies very soon. With the summer months edging ever closer, it’s safe to say that a […]

5 years ago

Finally. Let’s not sugarcoat it guys, the weather has been crap. Pure crap. It’s cold, it’s raining, there’s a solid two hours of sun before the clouds roll in, the temperature drops and we’re all confined to our homes once again. And while the return of restaurants and pubs should provide a respite from this […]

5 years ago

The incident occurred on 1 April. Gardaí have made one further arrest following an incident at Howth Junction DART station. CCTV footage recently emerged of a girl falling between the DART and the platform during an assault, in which other teenagers appear to have been kicked and spat at. In the video, she can be […]

5 years ago

The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning. A man and a woman have died in a house fire in Co Roscommon. The pair, both believed to be in their 50s, died in the fire in the early hours of Thursday morning, in a house near Rooty Cross, approximately 13km east of Ballinasloe. […]

5 years ago

The time has come. Penneys has officially reopened for shopping by appointment. Today, 10 May, thousands of customers will get the chance to peruse the store at their designated time slot picking up much needed essentials, homeware pieces, and some new bits from their ss/21 collection. This morning saw considerable queues from 7am outside Penneys […]

5 years ago

Be quick, lads. Penneys has just launched their shopping by appointment booking portal. The retailer announced last week that they would be welcoming some shoppers back next week by appointment only, one week ahead of the official reopening of Ireland’s non-essential retail. Those looking to secure themselves a place in the store from next week […]

5 years ago

The hope is the measures will reduce alcohol consumption in Ireland. The Minister for Health is to seek approval from Cabinet today to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol in Ireland. Stephen Donnelly hopes to commence Section 11 of the 2018 Public Health Alcohol Act as soon as possible, a measure which would set […]

5 years ago

No, this is not a drill. Four Loko – yes, the Four Loko – is officially coming to Irish stores. And what’s more is it’s already available to buy ahead of the May Bank Holiday weekend. The alcoholic drink, best known as the fuel of every J1 student who has ever graced the shores of […]

5 years ago

A soft launch, this is not. Fulfil have got themselves a new flavour – one for the gym heads, the working out from home heads, and the just-like-eating-protein-bars-despite-not-having-worked-out-in-approx-two-years heads. The new protein and vitamin bar is chocolate caramel flavoured, and according to Fulful it tastes “out of this world.” But rather than expect customers to […]

5 years ago

Decent enough news on the weather front. Storm Lola is set to bring high temperatures to Ireland this weekend, conditions we’ll certainly take considering there’s a storm involved. The storm is heading this way from Portugal this weekend, triggering a substantial temperature swing across the country. Lola’s strong winds will be all over the Azores […]

5 years ago

Ma’Khia Bryant was involved in an attempted stabbing when she was shot. A teenage girl was shot and killed by police on Ohio on Tuesday just before Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd. Chauvin was found guilty of all three counts of murder and manslaughter yesterday following the May 2020 death of […]

5 years ago

A brilliant initiative. Lidl is set to become the world’s first major retailer to offer free period products in store. The company’s new partnership with Homeless Period Ireland and The Simon Communities of Ireland will ensure that each of the country’s stores offers free pads and tampons to those affected by period poverty. The new […]

5 years ago

The saga continues. Steven Avery’s lawyer Kathleen Zellner, of Making a Murderer fame, has revealed who she thinks planted evidence on her client’s property in the famous murder case. Avery, who is currently serving time for the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach, rose to fame back in 2015 when a Netflix documentary detailed the realities […]

5 years ago

A glimmer of light at the end of a very long tunnel. Hairdressers and shops could reopen at the beginning of May for fully vaccinated people. According to proposals, members of the public who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 may be able to return to non-essential shops and avail of services like hairdressers from […]

5 years ago

Weather permitting. Ireland is a fairly stunning country, and thank God for that because it looks like we’ll be facing another summer of staycations in 2021. And look, that’s fine, we can make it work. There are still plenty of places all of us have probably yet to visit on our glorious island, including many […]

5 years ago

Totally normal weather event, yes. Met Éireann has warned that despite the fact that temperatures are set to reach 19 degrees in some parts of the country today, we could also be in line for some snow over the Easter weekend. While this week has seen glorious highs of 18 degrees in Dublin and the […]

5 years ago

Bad news for those in desperate need of a cut. In a totally unsurprising twist of events, it’s looking fairly likely that hairdressers, salons, restaurants, and all those good things won’t be reopening until at least mid-summer. That means that while our UK neighbours are living it up in nightclubs, packed pubs, and boujie eateries, […]

5 years ago

Mandatory quarantine hotel stays will commence this week. Quarantine hotels are finally launching in Ireland. Following much debate and foot dragging, the new mandatory two-week quarantine hotels for travellers coming to the country have been set up and will open for the first time this Friday. Passengers travelling from 33 designated “high risk” states to […]

5 years ago

The demonstrations begin tomorrow. A series of Reclaim the Streets protests have been organised across Irish cities this week following the murder of Sarah Everard. Sarah died earlier this month after being reported missing when she didn’t return home from a friend’s house in Clapham, London. Her remains were discovered in a Kent woodland last […]

5 years ago

The bombshell interview aired last night. Meghan Markle has said she experienced suicidal thoughts as a member of the royal family. Speaking to Oprah during her and Prince Harry’s tell-all interview, which aired on US television last night, the Duchess said that at some points after her marriage she “just didn’t want to be alive […]

5 years ago

Can I get a hell yeah? After much speculation, ITV has confirmed that Love Island will be returning this summer. The much loved reality TV dating show was cancelled last summer due to Covid-19, but as the UK continues to roll out vaccines at an impressive pace, it seems producers saw it time to confirm […]

5 years ago

The ad will not run again in its current format. The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland has found Ryanair to be in breach of its codes of practice. The airline’s recent “vax and go” advert, which encouraged people to “book your Easter and Summer holidays today with Ryanair,” has been found to be “misleading,” “offensive,” […]

5 years ago

Forensic examinations suggest the remains are from a woman over 70 years of age. An appeal has been launched by Gardaí after skeletal remains were discovered in a Cork construction site earlier this year. The remains, uncovered on the Midleton to Youghal Greenway on 5 January 2021, have yet to be identified. Forensic examinations have […]

5 years ago

Direct Provision in Ireland will be replaced with an international protection system. All Direct Provision centres in Ireland are expected to close by the end of 2024, according to a White Paper published by the government this week. The publication of the paper follows well-documented plans to replace the existing and widely criticised asylum-seeking system […]

5 years ago