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  • Owen Wilson’s banned action movie is on TV tonight

    Owen Wilson’s banned action movie is on TV tonight

    The film also features a big Irish star in one of the lead roles. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Sunday, 20 September) is No Escape, the action thriller starring Owen Wilson and Pierce Brosnan that was banned in one particular country. The film centres around American businessman Jack Dwyer (Wilson), his wife Annie (Lake […]

    6 days ago

  • Tommy Robinson comes out in support for Ed Sheeran in career low for singer

    Tommy Robinson comes out in support for Ed Sheeran in career low for singer

    Just when Sheeran probably thought things couldn’t get any worse. As Ed Sheeran continues to be the subject of anger over the Macklemore-Palestine controversy, the singer has received the last endorsement he needed. Sheeran has been mired in controversy this week after rapper Macklemore was removed as a support act for expressing solidarity with Palestinians on stage. […]

    1 week ago

  • People are swiping up this 4* Killarney hotel offer with late checkout and 52% off

    People are swiping up this 4* Killarney hotel offer with late checkout and 52% off

    This Killarney hotel offer is unmissable If you’re planning an Irish getaway in the next couple of months, then we’ve found an offer you can’t miss out on. Trips can be pretty expensive, but we’re always looking out for an offer that’ll be gentler on our bank accounts. And this trip to the International Killarney […]

    1 week ago

  • Save up to 71% on a trip to this relaxing 4* Irish hotel

    Save up to 71% on a trip to this relaxing 4* Irish hotel

    This Irish hotel is perfect for a short break away If you’re looking for an Irish hotel stay that won’t cost you a small fortune, then we’ve found the perfect one for you. We’re always on the lookout for affordable getaways that’ll bring us to some of our favourite parts of the country for a […]

    1 week ago

  • Woman in her 80s dies following County Derry collision

    Woman in her 80s dies following County Derry collision

    The incident occurred yesterday afternoon on Windyhill Road. A woman, aged in her 80s, has died following a collision in Country Derry. The two-vehicle-collison occurred on Windyhill Road yesterday around 12.30pm. The 85-year-old woman has been named as Maud Kerr, from the Macosquin area. Emergency services responded to the incident, but unfortunately the woman died […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Two-year-old boy killed in Limerick hit-and-run named locally

    Two-year-old boy killed in Limerick hit-and-run named locally

    The child was struck by a jeep in Rathkeale yesterday afternoon. The 2-year-old boy who died after a hit-and-run incident in Limerick has been named locally as Peter Mulcaire. Gardaí responded to a collision involving a jeep and a pedestrian shortly after 3.50pm yesterday afternoon, September 6, on Abbey Court, Rathkeale. The pedestrian, 2-year-old Mulcaire, […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Irish reality star flees Australia following assault charge

    Irish reality star flees Australia following assault charge

    The 28-year-old was charged with assaulting and choking his ex-girlfriend. Irish reality star Nathan Gallagher is believed to have ‘fled’ Australia after being charged with assaulting and choking his ex-girlfriend, who was also his co-star. The 28-year-old Donegal native, who found fame on the hit show Below Deck Mediterranean, was facing charges over an alleged attack […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Parents rushing to swipe up incredible Disneyland Paris offer with 43% off

    Parents rushing to swipe up incredible Disneyland Paris offer with 43% off

    This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. This Disneyland Paris offer is one you can’t miss out on. Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and it’s hard to believe the summer has come to an end. If your family is in need of a pick-me-up, […]

    1 month ago

  • Revealed: The huge gap in caffeine levels between coffee sold in biggest chains

    Revealed: The huge gap in caffeine levels between coffee sold in biggest chains

    Your favourite cappuccino could have 3x more caffeine If you think you are getting roughly the same amount of caffeine every time you order a cappuccino, a new investigation suggests that is definitely not the case. Which? has found a huge gap between the caffeine levels in coffees sold by some of Britain’s biggest chains, […]

    1 month ago

  • Murder investigation launched after discovery of woman’s body in Limerick

    Murder investigation launched after discovery of woman’s body in Limerick

    The Brazilian woman was aged in her 30s. A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman’s body at an apartment in Limerick. The woman, aged in her 30s, was found dead at an apartment on Lower Cecil Street on Friday morning, August 21. She has been named locally as Jady Cristine […]

    1 month ago

  • Rosie O’Donnell talks life in Ireland during Jimmy Kimmel guest hosting

    Rosie O’Donnell talks life in Ireland during Jimmy Kimmel guest hosting

    The comedian moved to Ireland in 2025 following Trump’s election. Comedian and actress Rosie O’Donnell made her return to US television on Monday night as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, using her opening monologue to reflect on her life in Ireland. O’Donnell and her youngest child, Clay, moved from New York to Dublin in January […]

    1 month ago

  • O’Connell Street Ulster Bank building could become shop and restaurant

    O’Connell Street Ulster Bank building could become shop and restaurant

    Plans to transform the building have been submitted. O’Connell Street’s former Ulster Bank building could become shop and restaurant. Plans have been submitted to transform the building with a new restaurant and retail unit proposed for the landmark property. A planning application was lodged with Dublin City Council last week by Kingstonway Limited, seeking permission […]

    1 month ago

  • Netflix has just added one of the biggest movies of recent years

    Netflix has just added one of the biggest movies of recent years

    The movie has a strong Irish connection. Gladiator II, one of 2024’s biggest blockbusters, has finally been added to Netflix. The movie stars Paul Mescal as Hanno – a man living in the North African kingdom of Numidia whose wife is killed by the invading Roman army, led by General Acacius (Pedro Pascal). Enslaved and […]

    1 month ago

  • Donegal All-Ireland winning star James McHugh dies after car crash in Co Cavan

    Donegal All-Ireland winning star James McHugh dies after car crash in Co Cavan

    Donegal 1992 All-Ireland winning footballer James McHugh has died after a road traffic collision in Co Cavan yesterday afternoon. McHugh was in a collision involving a car and a van near Drummallaght on the N3, situated between Virginia and Cavan town. McHugh was in his 60s. A woman also in her 60s was seriously injured […]

    1 month ago

  • Eight teens and one man hospitalised following M50 crash

    Eight teens and one man hospitalised following M50 crash

    The accident occurred early this morning. Eight teenagers and one man have been hospitalised following a crash on the M50. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a vehicle travelling northbound on the southbound carriageway of the M50 at around 5.30am this morning, August 9. The vehicle, carrying the eight male teenagers, was driving down […]

    1 month ago

  • Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai as Government jet heads to Ireland

    Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai as Government jet heads to Ireland

    The 49-year-old is being returned under Garda escort. The Government jet carrying Daniel Kinahan has departed Dubai and is expected to land in Ireland this evening, where the alleged crime boss will be brought before the Special Criminal Court. The 49-year-old is being returned under Garda escort after he lost his final appeal against extradition […]

    1 month ago

  • FSAI recalls over 40 Dunnes products due salmonella risk

    FSAI recalls over 40 Dunnes products due salmonella risk

    Salads and sandwiches are among affected items. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a Dunnes recall covering more than 40 Baxter & Greene salad and pre-packed products over the presence of salmonella. Sandwiches, wraps and salads, including items sold at salad bars in selected stores, are among those affected. The FSAI has […]

    1 month ago

  • Ballycotton RNLI rescues four from sinking fishing boat off Cork

    Ballycotton RNLI rescues four from sinking fishing boat off Cork

    One crew member was injured in the rescue Ballycotton RNLI rescued four people from a fishing vessel that was taking on water off the coast of Co Cork on Friday afternoon, in a multi-agency operation that also left one crew member injured. Just after 4pm, the volunteer crew launched its all-weather Trent-class lifeboat, The Austin […]

    1 month ago

  • Shamrock Rovers go 10 points clear after fiery Dundalk win

    Shamrock Rovers go 10 points clear after fiery Dundalk win

    A big win for Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers moved 10 points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Premier Division on Friday night, coming through a chaotic 3-2 win over Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium — with all five goals arriving in a madcap opening half. Jonathan Afolabi scored what proved the […]

    1 month ago

  • Ireland pipped as USA lift the Aga Khan trophy at the RDS

    Ireland pipped as USA lift the Aga Khan trophy at the RDS

    Drama at the RDS in Ballsbridge The USA edged Ireland to lift the Aga Khan trophy after a dramatic afternoon at the RDS in Ballsbridge, in the historic 100th running of the Nations Cup of Ireland at the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show. How the Aga Khan was decided It went right down to the wire, […]

    1 month ago

  • The Odyssey passes $1 billion at the box office

    The Odyssey passes $1 billion at the box office

    The Odyssey has taken just three weeks to crack $1 billion The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, has crossed $1 billion in global ticket sales just three weeks into its cinema run — a landmark for a nearly three-hour, adult-skewing drama still packing screens in Ireland. The Odyssey joins the billion-dollar […]

    1 month ago

  • Martin O’Neill out of hospital and ‘in good form’

    Martin O’Neill out of hospital and ‘in good form’

    A welcome update on Martin O’Neill Martin O’Neill is out of hospital and in “good form” after undergoing a small procedure, his Celtic assistant Shaun Maloney has revealed. The Parkhead club announced on Wednesday that the 74-year-old Northern Irishman had gone under the knife, and Maloney offered an upbeat update ahead of Sunday’s Premiership clash […]

    1 month ago

  • Áine Donegan shares London Championship lead

    Áine Donegan shares London Championship lead

    Áine Donegan is off to a flying start Áine Donegan holds a share of the clubhouse lead at the PIF London Championship, one of the richest events on the Ladies European Tour. The Ennis native fired a second-round 69 at the Centurion Club to reach seven-under par, sitting alongside Australia’s Kelsey Bennett with a two-shot […]

    1 month ago

  • Ted Lasso Season 4: Everything Irish fans need to know

    Ted Lasso Season 4: Everything Irish fans need to know

    Believe, again At the end of season three, Ted Lasso packed up and flew home to Kansas to be with his son. It looked like the plucky AFC Richmond coach had said his goodbyes for good, with talk already turning to a possible Roy Kent spin-off built around Brett Goldstein’s character. And yet, on 5 […]

    1 month ago

  • Trump Doonbeg visit ‘likely’ next month for Irish Open

    Trump Doonbeg visit ‘likely’ next month for Irish Open

    The US President could be over soon US President Donald Trump is likely to travel to Ireland next month for a Trump Doonbeg visit that will take in the Irish Open at his golf resort in Co Clare and a series of events in Dublin, RTÉ News understands. What the Trump Doonbeg trip will involve […]

    2 months ago

  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day smashes box office opening day record

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day smashes box office opening day record

    Spidey swings into the record books Spider-Man: Brand New Day has come out swinging, grossing $168 million from 4,487 North American cinemas on Friday to secure the biggest opening day ever for a domestic release. The figure knocks 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, which took $157 million on its first day, off the top spot. Sony expects […]

    2 months ago

  • Outlander star Caitríona Balfe joins Disney’s live-action Tangled

    Outlander star Caitríona Balfe joins Disney’s live-action Tangled

    She will be playing Queen Arianna Irish Outlander star Caitríona Balfe has reportedly signed on for Disney’s live-action Tangled remake, taking on the role of Queen Arianna. New set videos appear to show the Monaghan actress filming the film’s emotional reunion between Rapunzel and her parents, with Balfe pictured alongside the King, ScreenRant reports. Previous […]

    2 months ago

  • August Bank Holiday weather: Met Éireann forecasts a damp long weekend for Ireland

    August Bank Holiday weather: Met Éireann forecasts a damp long weekend for Ireland

    It’s not looking too bright Anyone planning a barbecue this weekend may need a plan B, as the bank holiday weather is shaping up to be a distinctly mixed and often wet affair, according to Met Éireann. The national forecaster says conditions will become increasingly unsettled as the August bank holiday weekend progresses. Saturday is […]

    2 months ago

  • Belfast native Bev Craig elected Mayor of Greater Manchester

    Belfast native Bev Craig elected Mayor of Greater Manchester

    A sizeable victory for Labour A Belfast woman is the new mayor of Greater Manchester. Labour’s Bev Craig has been elected to the role, succeeding Andy Burnham. The result was announced late on Friday night, more than 24 hours after polling stations closed, in a comfortable win on a low turnout, as BBC News reported. […]

    2 months ago

  • The Inbetweeners reunion movie is in the works at Netflix

    The Inbetweeners reunion movie is in the works at Netflix

    The Inbetweeners Reunion Movie Is In The Works At Netflix One of the most-loved British comedies of the 2000s is coming back — an Inbetweeners reunion movie is officially in the works at Netflix, with the original lead cast understood to be returning. Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, Blake Harrison and James Buckley are all attached […]

    2 months ago

  • Irish Rail lodges plans for new Cork train station at Dunkettle

    Irish Rail lodges plans for new Cork train station at Dunkettle

    It’s the second application in weeks Irish Rail has lodged a planning application for a new train station at Dunkettle in Co Cork, the second such application in the county in a matter of weeks as work ramps up on a major overhaul of commuter services in the region. The Dunkettle bid follows a recent […]

    2 months ago

  • Barry Keoghan’s Irish film Lemonade reveals first-look images

    Barry Keoghan’s Irish film Lemonade reveals first-look images

    Barry Keoghan is returning to Ireland with his next film Barry Keoghan is set to lead Lemonade, an under-the-radar, low-budget Irish film shot in Dublin, with the first-look images and full plot details now revealed. The feature, written and directed by documentary filmmaker Kim Bartley in her narrative debut, was shot earlier this year in […]

    2 months ago

  • Homeless figures rise again as a record number of children go without a home

    Homeless figures rise again as a record number of children go without a home

    The new figures are out The latest homeless figures from the Department of Housing show 17,482 people were living in emergency accommodation across Ireland in June, a slight rise of 35 on May – and a record number of them were children. The department’s data shows 11,862 adults (down from 11,864 in May) and 5,620 […]

    2 months ago

  • Crystal Lake: Where Irish fans can watch the new Friday The 13th series

    Crystal Lake: Where Irish fans can watch the new Friday The 13th series

    The horror series is set to be a big hit Crystal Lake, the new Friday the 13th prequel series, finally has an international streaming home on HBO Max – but there is a catch for horror fans in Ireland. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Crystal Lake prequel will be available on HBO Max internationally, […]

    2 months ago

  • Met Éireann’s August forecast: Unsettled start to the month

    Met Éireann’s August forecast: Unsettled start to the month

    Rain could be on the way Met Éireann has delivered its outlook for the start of August, and while the recent heatwave lingers into the bank holiday weekend, the national forecaster says more unsettled conditions are on the way as summer edges towards autumn. Temperatures are set to stay above average over the bank holiday […]

    2 months ago

  • Aer Lingus posts €34m loss as 500 jobs face the axe

    Aer Lingus posts €34m loss as 500 jobs face the axe

    There will also be a reduced flight plan Aer Lingus has reported an operating loss of €34m for the first half of 2026, a sharp reversal from the €80m operating profit it recorded over the same period last year, as the Irish national carrier warns that up to 500 jobs could be cut. The airline […]

    2 months ago

  • George Clooney Flees French Home As Wildfire Threatens Village

    George Clooney Flees French Home As Wildfire Threatens Village

    George Clooney Flees French Home As Wildfire Threatens Village George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, have evacuated their home in the south of France as one of the country’s worst wildfires in living memory sweeps the region, RTÉ reports. The couple left their Domaine du Canadel estate near the town of […]

    2 months ago

  • Ice cream makers HB launch new jerseys to celebrate 100th anniversary

    Ice cream makers HB launch new jerseys to celebrate 100th anniversary

    Yes, the iconic Fat Frog is officially wearable now. HB is celebrating its centenary by launching a limited-edition jersey collection, in collaboration with Irish designer Gan Stró. The clothing items are inspired by four of the brand’s most popular ice creams and pops – Brunch, Iceberger, Fat Frog, and Loop the Loop – “giving fans […]

    2 months ago

  • You Are Here: Irish team behind Macfadyen and Foy BBC Drama

    You Are Here: Irish team behind Macfadyen and Foy BBC Drama

    There are a lot of Irish faces Irish production house Element Pictures and director Lenny Abrahamson are reuniting with the BBC on You Are Here, an eight-part drama starring Matthew Macfadyen and Claire Foy that has been green-lit by the BBC and Starz, as Variety reported. The real draw is the Irish creative muscle behind […]

    2 months ago

  • Up to 70 female Councillors targeted by harassing calls

    Up to 70 female Councillors targeted by harassing calls

    No male councillors have reported similar calls Up to 70 female councillors across Ireland have been subjected to a campaign of harassing and sexually explicit phone calls from withheld numbers, the Association of Irish Local Government (AILG) has warned, urging the public not to contact elected members on private numbers. The AILG said there were […]

    2 months ago

  • The Odyssey passes $700 million as Nolan breaks another record

    The Odyssey passes $700 million as Nolan breaks another record

    A huge feat even for Nolan Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has sailed past $700 million at the global box office — and the epic is still drawing crowds in Irish cinemas just 12 days into its run, cementing it as one of 2026’s biggest films. The adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek poem has taken $320.5 […]

    2 months ago

  • Stapleton and Ziu join Leicester City from West Ham

    Stapleton and Ziu join Leicester City from West Ham

    They’ve been given undisclosed fees Republic of Ireland internationals Jessie Stapleton and Jess Ziu have signed for Leicester City, with Stapleton and Ziu joining the second-tier WSL2 side from West Ham United on undisclosed fees. Stapleton, 21, has committed to a three-year contract, while Ziu, 24, has signed a two-year deal. The pair link up […]

    2 months ago

  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks seven-year box office curse

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks seven-year box office curse

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day is already breaking records Marvel’s Brand New Day has swung to a box office record in China even before its main release, ending a seven-year curse and offering early hype for Irish Marvel fans counting down to the new Spider-Man film. Tom Holland reprises the title role for the first time […]

    2 months ago

  • Joe Schmidt returns to Irish rugby with Ulster role

    Joe Schmidt returns to Irish rugby with Ulster role

    Schmidt moves into a newly created role Joe Schmidt is back in Irish rugby after Ulster confirmed the former Ireland head coach has joined the province as its coach development advisor. The newly created, consultancy role will focus on “strengthening and developing the coaching pathway across the province”, Ulster Rugby said in a statement announcing […]

    2 months ago

  • Boston Scientific signals potential job cuts at Irish sites

    Boston Scientific signals potential job cuts at Irish sites

    Boston Scientific could be looking at Irish job cuts Boston Scientific has informed the Government of potential job cuts at its Irish operation, raising fears for some of the more than 7,000 people the medical device maker employs across Galway, Cork and Clonmel. The Department of Enterprise confirmed it received a collective redundancy notification from […]

    2 months ago

  • Kate O’Connor on the verge of Commonwealth heptathlon gold

    Kate O’Connor on the verge of Commonwealth heptathlon gold

    Kate O’Connor has just one event left to win Kate O’Connor is closing in on heptathlon gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with just one event standing between the Dundalk AC athlete and the title. O’Connor, who has led since the opening day, stretched her advantage to 258 points after a dominant morning session […]

    2 months ago

  • Apple Airpod Max dupe headphones discounted to under €20 in incredible deal

    Apple Airpod Max dupe headphones discounted to under €20 in incredible deal

    These noise reduction headphones are a game-changer This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. I’ve finally found a pair of noise reduction headphones that are actually good quality, but surprisingly affordable. There’s nothing quite as bad as being stuck on a bus with no headphones, especially […]

    2 months ago

  • Obama Plaza sells the €8.2m winning Lotto ticket

    Obama Plaza sells the €8.2m winning Lotto ticket

    A lucky player won in Offaly A single Quick Pick ticket sold at Obama Plaza in Moneygall, Co Offaly, has scooped Saturday night’s €8.22 million Lotto jackpot, the National Lottery has confirmed. The winner has already come forward, and arrangements are being made for them to collect the life-changing prize. The win brings the number […]

    2 months ago