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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 […]

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Donegal 1992 All-Ireland winning footballer James McHugh’s wife Noreen has died in hospital after the road traffic collision in Co Cavan on Monday afternoon which also claimed the former GAA star’s life. James McHugh and his wife Noreen were in a collision involving a car and a van near Drummallaght on the N3, situated between […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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This Bank Holiday looks like a wet one The August Bank Holiday weekend is set for a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers before turning increasingly unsettled, with Met Éireann warning the long weekend could end in a washout. Forecasters say the coming days will be cooler and fresher than the recent humid spell. […]

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Harrington’s Irish connection will work in his favour Pádraig Harrington has been named a vice-captain of Europe’s 2027 Ryder Cup team, handing the Dubliner a homecoming role when golf’s biggest team event arrives at Adare Manor in Co Limerick next year. Captain Luke Donald confirmed the appointment on Wednesday, with the three-time major winner joining […]

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The Love Island winners proved incredibly popular The Love Island winners took almost half of all the votes cast in the final, ITV has revealed, as fans who followed the summer’s biggest dating show crowned their champions. Julia Majchrzak, 26, and Lorenzo Alessi, 28, locked in 46.9% of the final vote to take the title […]

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She is set to line up in the individual 400m as well as the relay Sharlene Mawdsley has been named in the Ireland squad for next month’s European Championships (August 10-16), though her participation will depend on reaching ‘full fitness’ after a recent injury. The 400m star was injured during the final of the women’s […]

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The future of Irish language interpreters is in doubt The future of Irish interpreters in the European Union is back in the spotlight after a viral clip of Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan drew fresh attention to how the language is treated in Brussels. Irish became a full working language of the EU in 2022, […]

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Brought to you by Currys – the home of big screen entertainment this summer. The help you get over your World Cup hangover blues, we’re bringing you another bumper quiz. You have already tackled the group and knockout stage teasers, but how well do you remember the final and the tournament as a whole? Give […]

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She was a presenter on Dublin City FM. Irish radio presenter, Natasha Gillies, has died suddenly while on holiday abroad. Earlier this week, the 46-year-old broadcaster passed away while on holiday in Spain. A GoFundMe page was set up by her family to raise funds to bring her remains home and lay her to rest beside […]

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The 1997 hit also stars Harrison Ford and tells the story of an IRA member forced into hiding in New York. Our TV movie pick tonight (Tuesday, 30 June) is The Devil’s Own, the 1997 thriller starring Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford. Pitt plays Frankie McGuire (aka Rory Devaney), a young IRA member who travels […]

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BREAKING NEWS Paul Flack, the older brother of Caroline Flack, has been found dead at his home, aged 55. Six years after the death of his TV presenter sister, the Eastern Daily Press have reported that Paul was found unresponsive at his home in Norfolk on June 21, later dying in hospital. He is survived […]

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BREAKING Five people have been killed in a shooting in Germany. The incident happened in the German town of Stade, Lower Saxony, in the north of the country, around 50km from Hamburg. It is believed the shooting happened at a youth centre in the city centre. As per Sky News, local police have said that […]

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Brought to you by Currys – the home of big screen entertainment this summer. Just how closely were you watching the latest World Cup action? Heading into the knockout phase, the World Cup in US, Canada and Mexico has everyone gripped to their screens. But let’s separate the casual viewers from the fanatics… In true […]

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Irish shoppers have been warned that food prices could increase again in the next few months. Irish shoppers have been warned that food prices may be on the rise again towards the end of the year. The warning comes from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), which says that high energy costs linked to […]

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This heatwave is the most severe ever recorded, according to new research. Temperatures have been soaring across Ireland and Europe this week. Many in the country have been enjoying this spell of warm weather; however, recent studies have confirmed that this week’s European heatwave is one of the most severe ever recorded in the region. […]

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