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  • More messages Jermaine Jenas allegedly sent woman working at BT Sport have been leaked

    More messages Jermaine Jenas allegedly sent woman working at BT Sport have been leaked

    Further alleged messages from the former BBC presenter have been revealed. New messages that Jermaine Jenas reportedly sent to a junior make-up artist working at BT Sport have been leaked. The 41-year-old ex-England international was sacked from his presenting jobs on The One Show and Match Of The Day after junior members of staff raised […]

    1 year ago

  • Ballerina Michaela DePrince, who starred in Beyonce video, has died aged 29

    Ballerina Michaela DePrince, who starred in Beyonce video, has died aged 29

    ‘Rest in power.’ Trailblazing ballerina, Michaela DePrince, has died at the age of 29. The legendary dancer, who performed with Beyonce, was described as an ‘unforgettable inspiration’ in a statement confirming her death online. The statement, shared on her Instagram, read: “Rest in Power: Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince. “With pain in our hearts, we share […]

    1 year ago

  • Rare footage of 9/11 attack recirculates online on anniversary

    Rare footage of 9/11 attack recirculates online on anniversary

    Warning: Contains content some may find distressing On this very moment twenty-three years ago, the world was changed and changed utterly, when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Centre. As the world, and the world’s media watched the billowing smoke, most pondered that it had to be an […]

    1 year ago

  • Dave Grohl admits cheating on his wife and fathering baby

    Dave Grohl admits cheating on his wife and fathering baby

    “I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her.” Dave Grohl has announced that he has had a baby “outside” of his marriage and that he is working to “regain” his wife’s trust. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dave Grohl (@davestruestories) Taking to Instagram, the Foo Fighters and, formerly, […]

    1 year ago

  • Young girl stabbed in Parnell Square finally released from hospital after 281 days

    Young girl stabbed in Parnell Square finally released from hospital after 281 days

    “Today we begin a new chapter.” The young girl stabbed in the 2023 Parnell Square attack has finally returned home. Writing on GoFundMe, the girl’s family confirmed that they were beginning a ‘new chapter’. A family member wrote: “On Friday, August 30, after 281 days, we were discharged from Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Today we […]

    1 year ago

  • Sir Ian McKellen wants to play Gandalf in the new Lord of the Rings film

    Sir Ian McKellen wants to play Gandalf in the new Lord of the Rings film

    “I’m not letting anyone else put on the pointy hat and beard if I can help it.” Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that he has no plans to retire from the acting world anytime soon. The 85-year-old, who fell off stage back in June, told the BBC that he wants to keep going for as […]

    1 year ago

  • The top five places to live in Ireland have been revealed

    The top five places to live in Ireland have been revealed

    The top five places to live in Ireland for a healthy work-life balance have been revealed. Two Mayo towns have been ranked as the best places in Ireland to live in order to achieve a healthy work-life balance. The list of five places in Ireland was compiled by energy price comparison site Switcher.ie. Castlebar took […]

    1 year ago

  • Dangerous Dublin lane remains open seven months after being ordered to close

    Dangerous Dublin lane remains open seven months after being ordered to close

    It’s been seven months. A Dublin city centre street which was ordered to close back in January remains open. Back in January, Dublin City Council said that they were unable to control the back street and so have resorted to the extreme measure of simply closing it off however months later, it remains open. Harbour […]

    1 year ago

  • Irish rider Louis O’Regan dies after Manx Grand Prix crash

    Irish rider Louis O’Regan dies after Manx Grand Prix crash

    Heartbreaking news. Irish motorcyclist, Louis O’Regan, has died following a crash during qualifying for the Senior Manx Grand Prix on Sunday. The 43-year-old, who made his debut in the Grand Prix in 2013, was killed following a collision at Kate’s Cottage during the Isle of Man event. A statement from race organisers read: “Louis, an […]

    1 year ago

  • Irish national on board luxury yacht that sank off Sicily coast

    Irish national on board luxury yacht that sank off Sicily coast

    The yacht sank during a huge storm. At least one person has died and others are missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily. 22 people were on board the sailboat, including an Irish national, which sank after being hit by a waterspout. The Italian Coast Guard have since said that a […]

    1 year ago

  • Olympic champion Kellie Harrington joins The Wolfe Tones on stage at Electric Picnic

    Olympic champion Kellie Harrington joins The Wolfe Tones on stage at Electric Picnic

    And the crowd went wild! Two-time Olympic champion, Kellie Harrington, joined The Wolfe Tones on stage at Electric Picnic last night. During the legends spot on the main stage, the crowd went absolutely wild as they invited Kellie Harrington up on the stage. As she walked on to the stage draped in the tricolour, the […]

    1 year ago

  • Two-time Cork All-Star Kevin Kehily has died

    Two-time Cork All-Star Kevin Kehily has died

    Heartbreaking news. Two-time Cork All-Star, Kevin Kehily, has died at the age of 74. Kehily played for the Rebels from 1969 until 1984 and won All-Star awards in 1980 and 1982. Kehily missed the 1973 Sam Maguire triumph after stepping away from the sport to focus on his studies. He won his first All-Star at […]

    1 year ago

  • Gardai launch investigation after woman’s body found on beach

    Gardai launch investigation after woman’s body found on beach

    The body was found by a walker. Gardai have launched an investigation after a woman’s body was found on a beach yesterday morning. The woman’s body was discovered by a person out walking on the strand in Tramore, Waterford, just after 7am yesterday. Gardai have said that they are probing ‘all the circumstances’ surrounding the […]

    1 year ago

  • Community mourns young teacher and GAA footballer who died in Sligo crash

    Community mourns young teacher and GAA footballer who died in Sligo crash

    Heartbreaking news. Tributes have poured in for a gifted footballer and teacher who tragically died yesterday following a road crash. James McNeive, from Knock in Mayo, was killed in the accident which happened yesterday morning, shortly before 6am, on the N15. The crash involved a van and a lorry. Mr McNeive, who was driving the […]

    1 year ago

  • Daniel O’Donnell speaks out about the ‘huge shock’ of losing his sister

    Daniel O’Donnell speaks out about the ‘huge shock’ of losing his sister

    ‘She was the go-to woman’ Daniel O’Donnell has spoke out about the loss of his sister who passed away last year. The legendary singer’s sister, Kathleen, passed away suddenly last February from a suspected heart attack. Kathleen, who was the go-to woman in the O’Donnell household, was the sister of Daniel, Margo, Jamesie, and John […]

    1 year ago

  • Man in his 60s dies after Bank Holiday crash involving bicycle

    Man in his 60s dies after Bank Holiday crash involving bicycle

    Awful news. A man has died following a collision involving a bicycle yesterday afternoon in County Dublin. Gardai and ambulance services were called to the single-vehicle collision involving a bike that took place yesterday on the Ticknock Road in Ticknock. A cyclist, who was in his 60s, was rushed to hospital but was tragically declared […]

    1 year ago

  • Dublin dad killed outside pub as car mounted pavement

    Dublin dad killed outside pub as car mounted pavement

    Heartbreaking news. An Irish dad-of-two was killed last week when a car mounted the pavement and hit him as he was having a drink outside a pub. Aiden Perris, who was originally from Dublin but had settled in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, was hit by a car in the area where he lived with his wife […]

    1 year ago

  • Police officer stamps on suspect’s head in violent footage at UK airport

    Police officer stamps on suspect’s head in violent footage at UK airport

    The video is being investigated. Shocking footage has emerged appearing to show an armed police officer kicking and stamping on a man’s head at Manchester Airport. The clip, which has been widely shared on social media, shows the incident taking place at the airport earlier today (Wednesday July 24). According to the Manchester Evening News, […]

    1 year ago

  • Tributes pour in for 11-year-old Irish girl who died after hotel balcony fall

    Tributes pour in for 11-year-old Irish girl who died after hotel balcony fall

    Awful news. An 11-year-old Irish girl who died after falling from a balcony in Majorca on Monday morning (22 July) has been named as Clodagh Phelan. Clodagh, who was from County Wicklow, was a talented GAA and rugby player. Described as a ‘beautiful, spirited child’, Clodagh was a member of Parnell Athletic Club based in […]

    1 year ago

  • Joe Biden pulls out of 2024 US presidential race

    Joe Biden pulls out of 2024 US presidential race

    Breaking news. Joe Biden has pulled out of the election race. In a letter addressed to his ‘fellow Americans’, he said it had been the ‘greatest honour of my life to serve as your president’. He added: “While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of […]

    1 year ago

  • Teenager dies after jumping into ‘electrified lake’ on Fourth of July

    Teenager dies after jumping into ‘electrified lake’ on Fourth of July

    Heartbreaking news. A teenager has tragically died after jumping into a lake, which is believed to have been electrified, on the Fourth of July. Jesse Hamric, who was 18 and from Colorado, was at Smith Mountain Lake in Huddleston, with his friends on Thursday. According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, during the Independence Day […]

    1 year ago

  • The Devil Wears Prada sequel confirmed with Meryl Streep set to return

    The Devil Wears Prada sequel confirmed with Meryl Streep set to return

    It’s been 18 years. Yes, that’s right folks, after almost two decades, a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is finally happening with the original writer set to return and some of the original cast. Disney will be taking on the sequel, and according to Variety, they’ve brought on the original screenwriter, Aline Brosh McKenna, […]

    1 year ago

  • Lewis Hamilton cries into his dad’s arms after winning British Grand Prix

    Lewis Hamilton cries into his dad’s arms after winning British Grand Prix

    Hamilton was highly emotional after winning at Silverstone. Lewis Hamilton has won at Silverstone after a race-long battle with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to get his first victory since 2021. After a fantastic race, Hamilton had just enough to hold off a last minute charge from Verstappen to secure his 104th career win. Verstappen […]

    1 year ago

  • Funeral details confirmed for mum and young daughter who died in Mayo crash

    Funeral details confirmed for mum and young daughter who died in Mayo crash

    Truly heartbreaking. The funeral details for a mum and her young daughter who died following a collision in Mayo on Tuesday have been confirmed. Aisling Moore and daughter Abbigael died in a crash between a car and a lorry which occurred on Tuesday at around 5:45pm on the N26 in Lismoran, Foxford, Co. Mayo. Aisling, […]

    1 year ago

  • The top five places to live in Ireland have been revealed

    The top five places to live in Ireland have been revealed

    The top five places to live in Ireland for a healthy work-life balance have been revealed. Two Mayo towns have been ranked as the best places in Ireland to live in order to achieve a healthy work-life balance. The list of five places in Ireland was compiled by energy price comparison site Switcher.ie. Castlebar took […]

    1 year ago

  • Tributes paid to young motorcyclist who died in Cork crash

    Tributes paid to young motorcyclist who died in Cork crash

    Heartbreaking news. Tributes have been pouring in for a motorcyclist who was killed in a collision with a car in Cork on Monday. Harry Johnstone, of Ballincollig Cork, was a former Munster Technological University student who had been working with Audi in Cork. At around 11am on Monday June 24, he was driving a motorcycle […]

    1 year ago

  • Former MEP Mick Wallace’s youngest son dies after short illness

    Former MEP Mick Wallace’s youngest son dies after short illness

    Tributes have been pouring in. The son of former MEP Mick Wallace has tragically died following a short illness. Joe Barry Wallace, who was 30, died in Tallaght hospital yesterday (Thursday 27th June) with his family at his bedside, reports the Irish Times. Joe was a talented footballer who played with the Wexford Youths when […]

    1 year ago

  • Man who died in Donegal diving tragedy named

    Man who died in Donegal diving tragedy named

    Heartbreaking news. A diver who tragically died off the coast of Donegal on Saturday has been named. Patrick Doran, who was in his 40s, was a married father-of-three from Leitrim village who took part in a planned dive organised by the Donegal Bay Sub Aqua Club. The Dive, the North West Dive Rally, was due […]

    1 year ago

  • Mum announces own death with heartbreaking goodbye message to followers

    Mum announces own death with heartbreaking goodbye message to followers

    Heartbreaking. A mother-of-two has announced her own death online by sharing a heartbreaking goodbye message to her followers. Sarah Mandel, who worked as a psychologist and author, passed away earlier this month after a brutal seven-year battle with breast cancer. Mandel, who documented her fight with the deadly disease, uploaded a final video to TikTok […]

    1 year ago

  • Donald Sutherland has died aged 88

    Donald Sutherland has died aged 88

    Awful news. Legendary actor, Donald Sutherland, has died at the age of 88. Best known for his roles in The Hunger Games, Pride & Prejudice, and M*A*S*H, the actor died after a long illness. His son, Kiefer Sutherland, confirmed the news of his father’s passing, writing: “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my […]

    1 year ago

  • Rugby legend Rob Burrow has died aged 41

    Rugby legend Rob Burrow has died aged 41

    Heartbreaking news just in. Rugby legend, Rob Burrow, has died at the age of 41. Leeds Rhinos confirmed the news in a statement shared just moments ago. The statement reads: “It is with deep sadness that the club can confirm that former player Rob Burrow CBE has passed away, aged 41. “Rob inspired the entire […]

    1 year ago

  • Adele goes on huge expletive filled rant at homophobe in audience

    Adele goes on huge expletive filled rant at homophobe in audience

    Adele stopped her show to talk to the ‘fan’. Adele has gone viral after going on a very sweary rant at a homophobic heckler who shouted ‘Pride sucks’ at one of her concerts. At the concert, which took place last night, just as Pride month began, the singer was left absolutely fuming with a fan […]

    1 year ago

  • Tributes pour in as Brennans Bread founder dies aged 82

    Tributes pour in as Brennans Bread founder dies aged 82

    Heartbreaking news. Tributes have been raining in after the death of Brennans Bread founder, Joseph Brennan, was confirmed earlier today. Mr Brennan, who was regularly referred to as ‘Old Mr Brennan’, died surrounded by his family at their home in Cabinteely, Dublin, last Sunday. Mr Brennan first started baking loaves of what would become Brennans […]

    1 year ago

  • Horrific details emerge as person ‘falls into’ plane engine at Schiphol Airport

    Horrific details emerge as person ‘falls into’ plane engine at Schiphol Airport

    More details have emerged. Yesterday afternoon, news emerged that a person had died at Schiphol Airport after ‘falling into’ a running engine. More specifically the Royal Military Police explained that: “An incident occurred this afternoon on the Schiphol platform where a person fell into a running aircraft engine and died.” Taking to X to comment […]

    1 year ago

  • Family of young girl stabbed in Parnell attack share update six months on

    Family of young girl stabbed in Parnell attack share update six months on

    The five-year-old was left critically injured during the attack. The family of the young girl who was critically injured in last November’s Parnell Square attack have issued an update six months on. The child’s family have been sharing regular updates on a GoFundMe which was established in the days following the attack. Marking six months […]

    1 year ago

  • Israeli embassy responds to Ireland recognising Palestine as official state

    Israeli embassy responds to Ireland recognising Palestine as official state

    Ireland, Norway, and Spain have officially recognised Palestine as a separate state. Early this morning (May 22), Taoiseach Simon Harris broke the news that Ireland would recognise Palestine as an official state. Speaking to the press, Harris announced: “Today Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognise the state of Palestine, each of us […]

    2 years ago

  • Ireland officially recognises Palestine as independent state

    Ireland officially recognises Palestine as independent state

    They now recognise Palestine as a separate state. Ireland, Norway, and Spain have officially recognised Palestine as a separate state. Since the news broke earlier this morning, Israel have recalled their ambassadors from Ireland and Norway. Taoiseach Simon Harris broke the news, saying this morning: “Today Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognise […]

    2 years ago

  • Irish first name is the most mispronounced in the world

    Irish first name is the most mispronounced in the world

    It’s one of the most popular names in the nation. Outside of the Emerald Isle, other English speaking folk really struggle with many of our most beautiful names. Names like Ruari, Aoibheann, Saoirse, and Cliodhna see English minds implode with confusion. Even names like Paraic, Daithi, Cathal, and Aine can bring the smartest New Yorker […]

    2 years ago

  • Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR next season

    Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR next season

    The Premier League are not happy. Premier League clubs have been asked to vote on potentially scrapping VAR next season. The move comes following a proposal tabled by Wolverhampton Wanderers. The proposal is due to be held at a meeting on June 6. The Premier League board is reportedly directly opposed to the proposal, according […]

    2 years ago

  • Tributes pour in for young Cork woman who died in Philippines

    Tributes pour in for young Cork woman who died in Philippines

    The woman has been named as Meg Haugh. Tributes have been pouring in for a young Cork woman who died recently in the Philippines. Meg Haugh, who was 26 and from Ballintemple, died while canyoneering in Badian, southwest Cebu. Ms Haugh was canyoneering with a friend when she began struggling with chest pains and breathing […]

    2 years ago

  • Gardai provide update on Drimnagh shooting

    Gardai provide update on Drimnagh shooting

    Josh Itseli has been named as the young man who was killed. In the early hours of yesterday (May 6), a young man was shot dead in Drimnagh, Dublin. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Monday in the Knocknarea Road area of Drimnagh. The man who died has since been named as 20-year-old Josh […]

    2 years ago

  • Former Grand National jockey Michael Byrne dies aged 36

    Former Grand National jockey Michael Byrne dies aged 36

    Awful news just in. Former Grand National jockey Michael Byrne has died at the age of 36. The Irish rider, who competed in the Grand National and numerous races at Cheltenham throughout his career, died on Saturday. Byrne, who was perhaps best-known for his successful spell riding under Tim Vaughan, had 96 winners to his […]

    2 years ago

  • Suspected pipe bomb found near body of man shot dead in Dublin

    Suspected pipe bomb found near body of man shot dead in Dublin

    Three men have been arrested. A man has died following a shooting in Dublin early this morning. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Monday May 6 in the Knocknarea Road area of Drimnagh. A man was pronounced dead at the scene. Man dies after shooting in Dublin early this morning. RTE News report that […]

    2 years ago

  • Man nailed to fence in Northern Ireland during ‘sinister’ attack

    Man nailed to fence in Northern Ireland during ‘sinister’ attack

    The man’s been left with potentially life-changing injuries. A man has been nailed to a fence in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) were called to the area of Bushmills in the early hours of Sunday (May 5) following reports of a serious assault. Shortly after midnight the PSNI discovered […]

    2 years ago

  • Elijah Wood pays heartbreaking tribute to Bernard Hill with perfect Lord of The Rings quote

    Elijah Wood pays heartbreaking tribute to Bernard Hill with perfect Lord of The Rings quote

    The legendary actor’s death was confirmed yesterday. Yesterday afternoon, the heartbreaking news emerged that Bernard Hill had died aged 79. First famed for his role of Yosser Hughes in Boys from the Blackstuff with that age-old Gizza Job catch-phrase, Hill eventually gained roles in blockbusters, including Gandhi and The Bounty. However, Hill is perhaps best known for is his […]

    2 years ago

  • Man dies after shooting in Dublin early this morning

    Man dies after shooting in Dublin early this morning

    Three men have been arrested. A man has died following a shooting in Dublin early this morning. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Monday May 6 in the Knocknarea Road area of Drimnagh. A man was pronounced dead at the scene. Man dies after shooting in Dublin early this morning. RTE News report that […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘I resent my parents for burning through money that should be my inheritance’

    ‘I resent my parents for burning through money that should be my inheritance’

    “My inheritance is being drunk through a straw in a coconut in the Caribbean!” Inheritance is always a somewhat touchy issue, but how would you feel if your child began to resent you for spending your own money? Well, that’s exactly what one anonymous figure wrote about for the Mail Online, claiming that they had […]

    2 years ago

  • Bryan Dobson says emotional goodbye in final RTE News appearance

    Bryan Dobson says emotional goodbye in final RTE News appearance

    “Dobbo has left the building.” Legendary Irish broadcaster, Bryan Dobson, has officially retired after 37 years at RTE. During his final bulletin on RTE News, Dobson admitted he was ‘lucky’ while reflecting on his long career before saying ‘Dobbo has left the building’. Dobson revealed his plans to retire from his role presenting RTE News […]

    2 years ago

  • Two men hailed as heroes for saving toddler stolen from her pram

    Two men hailed as heroes for saving toddler stolen from her pram

    Locals reported seeing two young men confronting the man. A man has been arrested after attempting to kidnap a two-year-old child from a pram in Dublin city centre on Thursday afternoon. Reports say that the incident occurred around noon in the Sherriff St area of Dublin’s north inner city. A man in his 20s was […]

    2 years ago