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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 […]

3 months ago

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, […]

3 months ago

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 […]

3 months ago

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 […]

3 months ago

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 […]

3 months ago

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 […]

3 months ago

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 […]

3 months ago

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 […]

3 months ago

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 […]

3 months ago

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 […]

3 months ago

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 […]

3 months ago

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 […]

3 months ago

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, […]

3 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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. […]

4 months ago

Brought to you by Currys – the home of big screen entertainment this summer. Just how closely were you watching the latest World Cup action? The festival of football is upon us, and the World Cup in US, Canada and Mexico has everyone gripped to their screens. But let’s separate the casual viewers from the […]

5 months ago

It’s time to conduct a food-saving experiment It is pretty flipping hot out there with weather warnings and turbulent weather plaguing parts of the nation. With this rather warm weather gripping the nation, folk need to be careful with their refrigerated goods as the sweat-inducing weather continues. With temperatures potentially hitting 34°C and the weather […]

5 months ago

He was instrumental is countless iconic sitcoms Friends and Cheers legend James Burrows has died aged 85, his family has confirmed. Burrows co-created the famous sitcom Cheers and also directed Will & Grace as well as 15 epsiodes of friends, including the very first one. His long career also saw him direct on shows such […]

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Authorities uncovered 320kg of drugs Written by Vesa Hyseni Former BBC actress Emma Hussen has been arrested and charged in connection to a major drug trafficking operation in Australia. Hussen, 34, was known for playing the role of Naz Mehmet in the EastEnders spin off E20 and later starring alongside Jason Statham in the 2013 […]

5 months ago

Witnesses could be heard shouting ‘the rope people, the rope’. A bungee jumper who was thrown from a bridge without a rope attached to her was ‘still breathing’ after hitting the ground. The world has been left shocked after a woman fell to her death while doing a bungee jump after workers “forgot to attach […]

5 months ago

‘Compares well with the more pricey smartwatches’ Amazon has slashed a popular smartwatch by 79% that shoppers say is ‘better than a Fitbit’. The device has similar functions to brands such as Fitbit, Samsung, and even the Apple Watch but without the hefty price tag. Usually priced at €88.03, the smart watch from TRAUSI has […]

5 months ago

Several women have claimed to be ex-girlfriends of Galway GAA star. Words by Hannah Cronolly Sean ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald’s sister has officially responded to claims about the Love Island contestant’s dating history. This comes after a large number of young women have taken to social media claiming to be the Galway GAA star’s ex partner after […]

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They averaged at a pace of 9:09 per mile. Irish runners in Ireland are the fastest in the world, a new study has said. According to fitness watch manufacturer Garmin, runners in Ireland were the fastest globally, averaging a pace of 9:09 per mile. The average run lasted 46.3 minutes, rising to 50.8 minutes among […]

5 months ago

Mind. Blown Have you ever noticed the tiny little pocket within the actual pocket of your jeans? You know the thing that frustratingly gets in the way if you’re putting your hand into your pocket? Ever wondered what it’s for? If we were left to guess, we might concluded that it’s where people stash their […]

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“The thing was really painful.” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has opened up about a recent cancer scare after discovering a “really painful” lump. While showering, the former WWE legend discovered a lump in one of his testicles, immediately fearing the worst. Speaking to Esquire, the actor said the lump ‘hurt when he touched it’, just […]

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They both died within days Just days apart and a month after their wedding, a young couple in their 20s passed away. The couple, Adam Hencek, 23, and his husband Tomas Fueller died both within the same week. Hencek died last Tuesday while his husband Fueller died on Friday evening, it has been revealed. According […]

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Brought to you by Bulmers Ireland Relive Italia ’90! For everyone who got to experience Italia ’90, it was the greatest summer of their lives. The streets were full, pubs were packed, and the craic, coincidentally, was also 90. People were losing the run of themselves in the best possible way, as World Cup fever […]

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Pure irony. Popular Dublin pub, Hole in the Wall, is among seven premises that have been issued with closure notices by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) last month. Hole in the Wall, located on Blackhorse Avenue in Dublin 7, has been forced to close due to the presence of rat droppings. Europe’s longest […]

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Family condemn sharing of ‘deeply distressing’ false information. Belfast attack victim Stephen Ogilvie’s family have issued a major update on his condition as violence and unrest continue across the city. This follows a court hearing yesterday, where it was revealed the victim of the Belfast knife attack lost his left eye, with the accused being […]

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Footage of the incident quickly circulated online A Belfast father is being hailed as a hero after stepping in to help during a violent knife attack on Monday. 32-year-old Maitiu Mág Tighearnán was seen wielding a wooden hurling stick and hitting the attacker several times before the police arrived at the scene. A man believed […]

5 months ago

Talk about the best Father’s Day gift ever This Father’s Day, Moonpig Ireland is searching for Ireland’s No.1 Dad, an everyday hero whose support, humour and love deserve national recognition. As part of its biggest Father’s Day campaign in Ireland to date, Moonpig, known for helping people celebrate life’s biggest moments through personalised cards and thoughtful gifts, is inviting people across […]

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Police have urged residents and protesters to remain calm. The victim of Monday’s horrific knife attack in Belfast has been named locally as Stephen Ogilvie, per Belfast Live. The victim, a man in his 40s, remained in a serious condition in hospital on Tuesday, where he is being treated for injuries to his eye, face […]

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Police have urged residents and protesters to remain calm. Residents woke to a scene of devastation in Belfast after a night of violence sparked by demonstrations following Monday’s stabbing attack. Multiple homes across Belfast were set on fire, while firefighters were battling to get the flames under control. Violent disorder broke out following a brutal […]

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The latest EuroMillions jackpot is huge A deal from Wowcher which offers 500 EuroMillions lines is attracting attention ahead of a huge jackpot draw. With tonight’s (9 June) EuroMillions jackpot climbing to €175 million, plenty of people will be thinking about buying a ticket ahead of the draw. If you want to maximise the number […]

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They answered pressing questions from the press The Police Service of Northern Ireland have given an update on last night’s brutal attack in Belfast. A man in his 30s, who police initially believed to be Somali, but who has since said he is Sudanese, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody […]

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A jury has been sworn in for the trial. The man accused of the attempted murder of three children and causing serious harm to one adult in the Parnell Square attack of 23 November 2023 has reportedly pleaded not guilty. According to multiple reports, he has also pleaded not guilty to three counts of assault […]

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