“Give it a go. Give it three goes. You know, sometimes you gotta take a second to get into it.” This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley, Chris Hughes and global megastar JoJo Siwa. The panel dive into Chris’ gardening past, trying to […]

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We’ve a big weekend of racing ahead of us. This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley, Chris Hughes and global megastar JoJo Siwa. The panel dive into Chris’ gardening past, trying to shake muscle as a jockey, and reaching younger demographics with racing. […]

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“This’ll be the best horse.” This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley, Chris Hughes and global megastar JoJo Siwa. The panel dive into Chris’ gardening past, trying to shake muscle as a jockey, and reaching younger demographics with racing. JoJo then joins the […]

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Heartbreaking news. MAFS star Mel Schilling has died aged 54. Her death was confirmed by her husband, Gareth, who wrote: “Melanie Jane Brisbane-Schilling passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love. “In her final moments, when I thought cancer had taken away her ability to speak, she ushered me closer and whispered a message for Maddie […]

2 days ago

GAA Palestine has launched a nationwide drive to collect Gaelic games equipment for clubs in the West Bank, with a container of donated gear set to be shipped from Ireland later this year. The campaign is calling on GAA clubs, schools and supporters across Ireland to donate hurls, helmets, sliotars, kits and training equipment to […]

2 weeks ago

Ayatollah Khamenei has been killed. Tensions are high across the globe after the US and Israel killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, in a strike. Tehran have responded with missiles and drones across the Middle East and have since vowed to seek revenge. Follow live below.

3 weeks ago

Very sad news. A major search operation has come to an end after a body was recovered in the River Lee. It’s been reported that a car entered the water on Horgan’s Quay shortly before 7pm last night. Authorities rushed to the scene near Cork’s Kent Railway Station. An urgent response was launched by Cork […]

3 weeks ago

He was airlifted to hospital. An update has been issued on the condition of Ian Huntley after being attacked in prison. It was reported yesterday that child killer, Ian Huntley, was fighting for his life after being attacked in prison. Huntley, who is now 52, is serving life in prison for the murder of 10-year-olds […]

1 month ago

He’s being held at a Gardai station in Kerry. A man has been arrested by Gardaí following an investigation into the murder of Michael Gaine. Mr Gaine was reported missing from his home in Kerry on March 21 2025. Human tissue found on his farm were identified in May of the same year. A man […]

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“Is it just that maybe we’re not as open-minded as society as we claim to be?” An Irish journalist who wore ashes on his forehead during a recent television has spoken out about the backlash he received. Irish Independent journalist Fionnán Sheahan appeared on Virgin Media’s The Tonight Show with ashes on his forehead after […]

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The incident occurred around 8.20pm Saturday evening. On Saturday evening, a 16-year-old girl was killed following a hit and run incident in Navan. The collision occurred on the Slane Road around 8.20pm Saturday evening. The girl, who has since been identified as Mia Lily Keogh O’Keefe, was taken from the scene to Our Lady of […]

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We’ve a big weekend ahead. The Paddock podcast panel have landed their Paddock Picks for this weekend’s big racing. A new season of The Paddock is now under way, with host Oli Bell joined by fellow racing broadcasters Rishi Persad, Nick Luck, Tom Stanley, and special guests for weekly episodes packed with tips, talking points […]

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Andrew was arrested on his birthday. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested. The former Prince, now known as Andrew, was arrested at Wood Farm, a secluded cottage on the Sandringham grounds.

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Breaking news. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested. The former Prince, now known as Andrew, was arrested at Wood Farm, a secluded cottage on the Sandringham grounds. He has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, reports BBC News. Police released a statement reading: “As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested […]

1 month ago

Breaking news. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested. The former Prince, now known as Andrew, was arrested at Wood Farm, a secluded cottage on the Sandringham grounds. He has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, reports BBC News. Police released a statement reading: “As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested […]

1 month ago

A one-off lump sum payment. Around 48,000 families across Ireland are set to receive a backdated Fuel Allowance payment in the coming weeks after changes introduced in Budget 2026 expanded eligibility. The shake-up means recipients of the Working Family Payment (WFP) became eligible for Fuel Allowance from January 2026. However, because the change came into […]

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The suspect is at large. Police are urgently trying to locate a suspect after two boys were stabbed at a UK school. Police were called to the scene at a school in north London after two boys, aged 12 and 13, were stabbed and rushed to hospital. The condition of both those injured is unknown. […]

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Sad news just in. Child actor Blake Garrett has died at the age of 33. Garrett, who was a former child star, was best known for his role in 2006’s How To Eat Fried Worms, for which he won an award for his outstanding performance. Born in 1992, Garrett got into performing at the age […]

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A true icon. Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death has been confirmed. The Canadian-American actress died at her home in Los Angeles last month. She was 71. O’Hara, who famously played Kevin’s mother, Kate McCallister, in the first two Home Alone films had a huge career in the world of Hollywood. She had […]

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Very sad news just in. The Voice UK contestant Dean Franklin has died aged 36. Franklin, who was mentored by Paloma Faith back in 2016, announced just last month that he was having chemotherapy for oesophageal cancer. He has now died just eight weeks later. His family confirmed the news of his passing online, writing: […]

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He held the football throughout his performance. Just hours ago, Bad Bunny headlined the legendary Super Bowl halftime slot with a performance that has been lauded and applauded across the globe. Bad Bunny The rapper made history by becoming the first Super Bowl halftime show headliner to perform entirely in Spanish, while he also became […]

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Very sad news. Global runway model Cristina Perez Galcenco has died at the age of 21. Galcenco, who had been a model on catwalks in Madrid, Milan, Paris, and London, was found dead at her house in Malaga on February 3. Spanish newspapers report that she had moved to Malaga to enrol in a class […]

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A full emergency response is in place. Gardai and emergency services are at the scene of a major incident in Dublin city centre. A Bus Éireann vehicle crashed on the pedestrianised North Earl Street. The crash happened on the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street.

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BREAKING. Gardai and emergency services are at the scene of a major incident in Dublin city centre. A Bus Éireann vehicle crashed on the pedestrianised North Earl Street. The crash happened on the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street. Ambulances and Dublin Fire Brigade units are at the scene. RTE News report that a […]

1 month ago

BREAKING. Gardai and emergency services are at the scene of a major incident in Dublin city centre. A Bus Éireann vehicle crashed on the pedestrianised North Earl Street. The crash happened on the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street. Ambulances and Dublin Fire Brigade units are at the scene. A garda cordon has been […]

1 month ago

EastEnders legend, Elizabeth Kelly, has died. Kelly, who famously played Nellie Ellis on the soap, was 104. She starred as Pauline Fowler’s sharp-tongued aunt on EastEnders for seven years. Kelly also appeared in Coronation Street as Edie Burgess and had appearances in Home and Away, Grange Hill, Emerdale, and The Bill. She also starred in […]

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Police have spoken. Earlier this morning, a “very serious incident” was declared at De Montfort University in Leicester. According to police, a number of roads in the city remain closed, following Tuesday night’s incident on Oxford Street. Now police have issued a major update. Police confirmed that an 18-year-old man has been arrested after a […]

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The budget airline is cutting a host of routes Ryanair has cut a host of flight routes and reduced frequency of others as part of its plans for 2026. Many of the decisions come as a result of government and airport operator decisions, with the airline blaming many of their timetable changes on increased taxes and airport […]

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The flight made an emergency heavyweight landing in the middle of the night. A Delta Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Dublin Airport in the early hours of this morning after reports of a medical emergency onboard. The plane, Delta flight DL234, was flying from New York to Tel Aviv when they were forced […]

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The man was rushed to hospital. The main street of a busy Longford town has been closed ‘until further notice’ after a man was hit by a car yesterday. The collision involved a vehicle and a pedestrian yesterday at 5.15pm. The incident occurred on Ballymahon’s Main Street. The pedestrian, a man in his 80s, was […]

1 month ago

The US Department of Justice have released more files Millions of new files have been released regarding the investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Department of Justice released three million pages, 180,000 images and 2,000 videos in the largest release of the files yet. “Today’s release marks the end of a very […]

1 month ago

This is such an underrated Irish baby name There are too many beautiful Irish names out there, but there’s one underrated one we cannot stop thinking about. Trying to pick one moniker for your baby girl can oftentimes feel impossible, especially with a never-ending list of names we adore on our phones. And we’ve just […]

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Kneecap have come out all guns blazing. Yesterday, Kneecap confirmed that they will be releasing a new album in April. The Belfast/Derry trio confirmed the hotly-anticipated news on Instagram writing: “FENIAN. NEW ALBUM. 24.04.26.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by KNEECAP (@kneecap32) They added: “They tried to stop us by branding Kneecap […]

2 months ago

A new song is dropping tonight too. Kneecap have confirmed that they will be releasing a new album in April. The Belfast/Derry trio confirmed the hotly-anticipated news on Instagram writing: “FENIAN. NEW ALBUM. 24.04.26.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by KNEECAP (@kneecap32) They added: “They tried to stop us by branding Kneecap […]

2 months ago

He has now stopped drinking water. Palestine Action prisoner, Umer Khalid, may die within days, a doctor has warned. Khalid, who is the final Palestine Action prisoner on hunger strike, has now stopped drinking water after being on hunger strike since November. His protest was briefly paused at Christmas after he became unwell. The Guardian […]

2 months ago

Luke Thomas shared the devastating news on Instagram this week Irish singer Luke Thomas has paid tribute to his girlfriend, Ciara Gunning, who sadly passed away this week. Ciara died surrounded by her loved ones at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin, on Monday, January 19th. She was laid to rest today, Friday, January 23rd. Ciara’s […]

2 months ago

The shootings have taken place on a national day of mourning. A gunman is still believed to be at large following a series of shootings which have killed at least three people and injured one. Police were called to two locations in Lake Cargelligo in New South Wales shortly after 4pm on Thursday. Two different […]

2 months ago

It’s been four years. Arctic Monkeys are set to release a new single this week. The legendary Sheffield band are releasing the new song in aid of War Child. A teaser video was shared by War Child Record, showing a boy running in the sea, to what appears to be a possible snippet from the […]

2 months ago

“Horrific what he went through.” Micheál Martin has been praised for his honesty following a recent TV interview which left a number of viewers in tears. Martin was appearing on Virgin Media Television’s, The Assembly Ireland, where he faced questions from a number of autistic and neurodivergent journalists. The group asked Martin a number of […]

2 months ago

While a big hit upon release, the action comedy has been a little forgotten. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Monday, 19 January) is The Hard Way, the hit 1991 buddy cop action comedy. The film centres around Hollywood star Nick Lang (Michael J. Fox) who is seeking to raise his credibility as an actor […]

2 months ago

He appeared at Wilson’s Hospital School this morning for the third consecutive day. Enoch Burke has been arrested again. Burke was arrested after arriving at Wilson’s Hospital School this morning following his arrest from prison last week. This is the third consecutive school day that Burke has arrived to stand outside of the school. The […]

2 months ago

It’s been a huge year for Irish music. Irish music is enjoying a massive boom in popularity both at home and abroad. Data from the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA) shows that 2025 was a landmark year for our artists, with Irish talent appearing in bigger numbers on the biggest charts than at any point […]

2 months ago

The US have seized the ship. The US have successfully seized a Russian-linked tanker. The ship, The Marinera, has links to both Russia and Venezuela. A Russian submarine and other Russian naval vessels were reportedly escorting the tanker in the Atlantic. The US was following the tanker and has now successfully seized the ship.

2 months ago

Heartbreaking news. A young Irish man who died while on a skiing trip to the French Alps has been named as Cian O’Brien. O’Brien, who was just 20 and from Cork, was abroad with friends as part of a trip to the Alp d’Huez resort, reports CorkBeo. It’s been reported that O’Brien suffered a medical […]

2 months ago

Hundreds of tributes have poured in. A man has been charged following the murder of well-known businessman and publican, Stephen McCahill, in Donegal. Emergency services were called following reports of an assault at 03.50am on Monday before finding Mr McCahill who was pronounced dead at the scene. A man in his 30s was arrested at […]

2 months ago

Joshua was involved in a fatal car crash last week. Anthony Joshua is set to retire from boxing, according to a member of his family. Just last week, the former heavyweight world champion was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria. Joshua escaped with minor injuries but team members and close friends, Sina Ghami […]

2 months ago

Heartbreaking news just in. Belfast boxer, Paul McCullagh Jr, has died at the age of 25. McCullagh was an Ulster Elite heavyweight champion back in 2019 and won both of his fights as a professional. McCullagh comes from a family who are synonymous with boxing with both his grandfather and father being champion amateur boxers. […]

3 months ago

‘When it comes to Harry Potter, I’m a massive, massive nerd’ Margot Robbie didn’t know that her husband appeared in the Harry Potter films, despite the fact she’s a massive Harry Potter fan. The 34-year-old actor married film producer Tom Ackerley in 2016, having met on the set of Suite Française in 2013. But she […]

3 months ago

Women who have sex at least once a week are the ‘happiest’ in their relationship According to a new study, 85% of women who had sex once a week described themselves as ‘sexually satisfied’. On the contrary, only 66% of women who had sex once a month reported the same level of satisfaction. The percentage […]

3 months ago

Hanging wicker hearts on display around the home has a hidden meaning It seems like nearly every other house has some form of wicker heart in their homes. However, it turns out the innocent-seeming items have a deeper meaning when hung for on display to outside the home. The hidden meaning was shared by social […]

3 months ago