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  • Trump signs executive order banning transgender women from female sports

    Trump signs executive order banning transgender women from female sports

    “The war on women’s sports is over.” President Trump has signed an executive order which will prevent transgender women from competing in female sports. The order, titled ‘Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports’, will call for immediate enforcement against schools and athletic associations which deny women single-sex sports and single-sex changing rooms. According to the […]

    1 year ago

  • Gardai investigate discovery of two bodies in Kerry house

    Gardai investigate discovery of two bodies in Kerry house

    It’s believed the bodies may have remained undiscovered for a number of weeks Gardaí are investigating following the discovery of two bodies today (Tuesday 4th February) in Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry. The bodies of a man and a woman, both believed to be in their 50s, were discovered at a domestic residence earlier today. It is understood […]

    1 year ago

  • Irish boxer John Cooney in intensive care after defeat on Saturday night

    Irish boxer John Cooney in intensive care after defeat on Saturday night

    He is in Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital. Irish boxer John Cooney is in intensive care following his defeat to Nathan Howells at Ulster Hall on Saturday night. Cooney, who is from Galway and fights out of Belfast, was stopped in the ninth round, reports Sky News. In a statement Cooney’s promoter Mark Dunlop said: “Following […]

    1 year ago

  • Irishman, 29, died in freak accident while taking photo of scenery

    Irishman, 29, died in freak accident while taking photo of scenery

    Heartbreaking news. Tributes have been paid for an Irishman who died in a freak accident while skiing. Aidan Bergin, who was 29 and from Waterford, was holidaying in Bulgaria when he fell almost 2,000ft while taking a picture of the scenery. The man was part of a group who had been visiting the skiing hotspot. […]

    1 year ago

  • Nine men discovered in shipping container at Rosslare

    Nine men discovered in shipping container at Rosslare

    Emergency services responded to the scene this morning. Gardai are investigating following the discovery of nine men in a container at Rosslare Europort. It’s believed that the men had arrived on a ship from Dunkirk in France and had been in the container for four days. Eight of the men are believed to be in […]

    1 year ago

  • Former Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes dies aged 65

    Former Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes dies aged 65

    ‘He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional musical talent’ The legendary rock guitarist, John Sykes, who played with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died. A statement on his website confirmed that Sykes passed away aged 65 following a battle with cancer. The statement reads: “It is with great sorrow we share that […]

    1 year ago

  • Police reveal eerie final message sent from missing Aberdeen sisters

    Police reveal eerie final message sent from missing Aberdeen sisters

    The search for two sisters who went missing in Aberdeen continues after almost two weeks. Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who are both 32, were last spotted on CCTV at around 2.12am on Tuesday, January 7. The pair were seen crossing Victoria Bridge in the direction Aberdeen Boat Club. Since their disappearance a major police operation […]

    1 year ago

  • Weather warning issued for 18 counties as storm heads towards Ireland

    Weather warning issued for 18 counties as storm heads towards Ireland

    Yet another potential storm is heading our way. Earlier today, Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow weather warning for 18 counties in Ireland with conditions expected to fluctuate over the next few days. A fog warning was issued in the early hours of this morning for Westmeath, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Louth, and Offaly as […]

    1 year ago

  • Hollyoaks star Paul Danan dies aged 46

    Hollyoaks star Paul Danan dies aged 46

    Awful news. Hollyoaks actor, Paul Danan, has died at the age of 46. The actor was best known for his role on Hollyoaks before appearing on Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother. Danan played Sol Patrick in the soap from 1997 until 2001. His death was confirmed by Independent Creative PR, who described the […]

    1 year ago

  • Linda Nolan has died aged 65

    Linda Nolan has died aged 65

    She passed away with her sisters by her side. Legendary TV personality and former pop star Linda Nolan has died aged 65. Nolan passed away earlier today, with her famous sisters at her side, after a long journey with breast cancer. In a statement released to the Mirror, agent Dermot McNamara said: “It is with […]

    1 year ago

  • 21-year-old Clare man dies suddenly in Thailand as family share heartbreaking plea

    21-year-old Clare man dies suddenly in Thailand as family share heartbreaking plea

    ‘I am heartbroken and overwhelmed’ The family of a 21-year-old from Clare who died suddenly last week have issued a plea online. Robby Kinlan passed away while he was ‘living the dream’ in Thailand leaving those around him in a state of ‘shock and deep sorrow’. His family and friends have since started a GoFundMe […]

    1 year ago

  • Teen killed in road tragedy in Mayo last night

    Teen killed in road tragedy in Mayo last night

    The road remains closed. A teenager lost their life last night following a late-night collision in Mayo. A young man died after the single vehicle collision on the R319 near Keel, Achill Island. Gardai and emergency services were alerted to the collision shortly before 1am. After their arrival, Gardai discovered that the only occupant of […]

    1 year ago

  • People are only just learning what WC toilet sign actually means

    People are only just learning what WC toilet sign actually means

    ‘I’ve been wondering this for years but never googled it.’ We’ve all seen signs for the toilets in a public place and noticed the initials WC, but do any of us actually know what it stands for? In most UK bars, restaurants and public areas, the location of a restroom is either signified by the […]

    1 year ago

  • Hozier performs ‘Fairytale of New York’ during SNL finale

    Hozier performs ‘Fairytale of New York’ during SNL finale

    ‘I could’ve been someone’ Last night Hozier performed a fantastic rendition of The Pogues’ 1987 classic, Fairytale of New York, to bring an end to SNL’s 2024 season. Hozier’s version of the song, which was originally recorded by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, was performed just days after the 24th anniversary of Kirsty MacColl’s tragic […]

    1 year ago

  • The Pogues pay tribute to Kirsty MacColl on 24th anniversary of her death

    The Pogues pay tribute to Kirsty MacColl on 24th anniversary of her death

    ‘Remembering our darling Kirsty MacColl’ The Pogues have took to social media to pay their respects to Kirsty MacColl on the 24th anniversary of her death. The Fairytale of New York singer died while saving her son’s life back in 2000. Originally from Croydon, MacColl, who was the daughter of songwriter Ewan MacColl, had a […]

    1 year ago

  • Man arrested and questioned over Kyran Durnin murder found dead

    Man arrested and questioned over Kyran Durnin murder found dead

    Kyran Durnin was reported missing in late August A man who was arrested and questioned over the murder of Kyran Durnin has been found dead. The man was arrested last Thursday and questioned by Gardai before being released without charge on Friday, according to RTE News. An Garda Síochána issued a statement reading: “Earlier today, […]

    1 year ago

  • Michail Antonio’s first words following horror crash revealed by dog walker

    Michail Antonio’s first words following horror crash revealed by dog walker

    The first person on the scene has spoken out. Michail Antonio’s first words following his horror car crash have been revealed. The West Ham striker was airlifted to hospital after he was involved in a serious car crash on Saturday (December 7). The accident was confirmed by West Ham in a statement released by the […]

    1 year ago

  • Tesco and SuperValu remove Proper Twelve whiskey from shelves after rape case

    Tesco and SuperValu remove Proper Twelve whiskey from shelves after rape case

    A lot of brands are cutting ties with McGregor. Tesco have announced that they will no longer be selling Conor McGregor’s Proper 12 whiskey after he was found to have assaulted a woman who accused him of raping her. Ocado, a distributor who supplies M&S, are understood to have removed Proper 12 from their list […]

    1 year ago

  • Nikita Hand wins civil assault claim against Conor McGregor

    Nikita Hand wins civil assault claim against Conor McGregor

    BREAKING. Nikita Hand has won her claim against Conor McGregor. The jury who came back into the courtroom just moments ago said that McGregor assaulted Hand. They said that James Lawrence did not assault her. The MMA fighter told Dublin’s High Court that he had consensual sex with Hand at a hotel in December 2018. […]

    1 year ago

  • ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu for crimes against humanity

    ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu for crimes against humanity

    Israel denies the claims. The International Criminal Court in the Hague have issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence chief. The Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri, has also had an arrest warrant issued. All three are wanted for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Israel rejects the claims of war crimes […]

    1 year ago

  • Man dies after ‘personal tragedy’ at Dublin Airport

    Man dies after ‘personal tragedy’ at Dublin Airport

    Awful news. Yesterday afternoon, a man died at Dublin Airport in what is being dubbed a ‘personal tragedy’. Garda Press Office told JOE: “Gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene of an incident at Dublin Airport today, Sunday 17 November 2024.” Earlier in the day, Gardai said that they were in attendance at the […]

    1 year ago

  • Amanda Serrano issues apology to Katie Taylor for post-fight comments

    Amanda Serrano issues apology to Katie Taylor for post-fight comments

    ‘Tempers are flared when you’re in the heat of battle’ Amanda Serrano has apologised to Katie Taylor for her comments after the two went to battle on Friday night. After the fight, Serrano accused Taylor of intentionally headbutting her after the Irish star won the controversial bout 95-94. Taylor was deducted a point in the […]

    1 year ago

  • Legendary Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny has died

    Legendary Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny has died

    Awful news just in. The legendary Irish comedian and actor, Jon Kenny, has sadly passed away. The actor, who was best known for his work alongside Pat Shortt in the ‘D’Unbelievables, was 66. Kenny was also well known for his appearance in Father Ted. In a statement to the Limerick Leader, his family said:  “It […]

    1 year ago

  • YouTube star Andre Beadle dead aged 25

    YouTube star Andre Beadle dead aged 25

    Awful news. A YouTube star has tragically died at the age of 25. Influencer, 1Stockf30 as he was known on YouTube, died in Queens, New York. The 25-year-old, whose real name is Andre Beadle, gained thousands of followers on social media for sharing videos of himself hitting high speeds in his BMW. He shared a […]

    1 year ago

  • First case of new Mpox strain officially detected in United Kingdom

    First case of new Mpox strain officially detected in United Kingdom

    The patient is currently being treated. The first case of a new strain of mpox has been detected in the UK for the first time. A single case of the mpox virus variant clade 1b was detected in London according to the UK Health Security Agency. The patient is currently being treated at the Royal […]

    1 year ago

  • Liam Payne’s cause of death has been confirmed

    Liam Payne’s cause of death has been confirmed

    He was 31. Last night, the news emerged that former One Direction singer Liam Payne had tragically died. Payne died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Now, The Guardian reports that the singer’s cause of death has been confirmed citing reports from the […]

    1 year ago

  • Liam Payne shared heartbreaking One Direction image in final Instagram post

    Liam Payne shared heartbreaking One Direction image in final Instagram post

    Absolutely heartbreaking. In the last hour, news emerged that the former One Direction star, Liam Payne, had tragically died at the age of just 31. Reports suggest that the singer fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and sustained ‘extremely serious injuries’. According to local media, police were called to […]

    1 year ago

  • The Wolfe Tones play ‘final show’ after 60 years of touring

    The Wolfe Tones play ‘final show’ after 60 years of touring

    The final curtain has seemingly closed. On Sunday night, The Wolfe Tones played what many believe to have been their final ever gig at a sold out Dublin 3Arena. The final show signalled the end of the band’s farewell tour which began with them playing the Main Stage of Electric Picnic before they began a […]

    1 year ago

  • Coronation Street legend Cheryl Murray has died

    Coronation Street legend Cheryl Murray has died

    Awful news. Coronation Street star Cheryl Murray has tragically died at the age of 71. The actress, who was best known for her role as Suzie Birchall on Corrie in the 70s and 80s, was diagnosed with MS in the 90s before she made the decision to retire from acting. Although she passed away in […]

    1 year ago

  • Pilot dies mid-flight as plane forced to make emergency landing

    Pilot dies mid-flight as plane forced to make emergency landing

    Awful news. A pilot has died mid-flight forcing the co-pilot to make an emergency landing. The 59-year-old captain, Ilcehin Pehlivan, collapsed as the plane was in the air and despite efforts to revive him he sadly passed away before they were able to land. The flight was en-route from Seattle to Istanbul before they made […]

    1 year ago

  • Viral Irish song The Spark longlisted for 2025 Grammy Awards

    Viral Irish song The Spark longlisted for 2025 Grammy Awards

    Absolutely iconic The viral Irish hit, The Spark, which was created by a group of youngsters from Cork and Clare has amazingly been longlisted for the 2025 Grammy Awards. The song, which some would dub the sound of the 2024 summer, was released by Kabin Crew and Lisdoonvarna Crew back in May. At the time […]

    1 year ago

  • Major incident declared after ‘school bus overturns’ with 70 onboard

    Major incident declared after ‘school bus overturns’ with 70 onboard

    The incident is ongoing. A major incident has been declared after a school bus carrying 70 people overturned. The school bus overturned on the Ballyblack Black Road East in Newtownards, Co Down. Police have advised people to avoid the area and have told motorists to seek an alternative route. According to BBC News, 50 passengers […]

    1 year ago

  • €400,000 raised for Donegal man who died in tragic workplace accident in Australia

    €400,000 raised for Donegal man who died in tragic workplace accident in Australia

    The fundraiser was set up to support his family. A fundraiser set up for a Donegal dad who tragically died following a workplace accident has raised hundreds of thousands for the man’s family. Barry ‘Duke’ Breslin sadly died last week in an accident at his workplace. Barry, who was raised in the Donegal parish of […]

    1 year ago

  • Rebel Wilson names the famous actor who took her virginity at 35

    Rebel Wilson names the famous actor who took her virginity at 35

    It’s all coming out now. Rebel Wilson recently got married to her partner Ramona Agruma in a lavish ceremony, but earlier this year, news emerged that the actress didn’t lose her virginity until she was in her 30s. She went on to reveal exactly who she shared that memorable moment with in her memoir Rebel […]

    1 year ago

  • Coming To America actor John Amos has died aged 84

    Coming To America actor John Amos has died aged 84

    Awful news just in. John Amos, the legendary actor best known for his roles in Coming To America, Roots, and Good Times, has died at the age of 84. The Emmy-nominated actor died on August 21, though the news of his death has only just been made public. He died in Los Angeles of natural […]

    1 year ago

  • Rhasidat Adeleke among huge line-up of guests for this week’s Late Late Show

    Rhasidat Adeleke among huge line-up of guests for this week’s Late Late Show

    Definitely one to tune in for. This week’s Late Late Show has an absolutely star-studded cast with Irish sprinting sensation, Rhasidat Adeleke joining Patrick Kielty for her first interview since the Olympics. Tomorrow night’s Late Late Show guests include Adeleke who is set to discuss her record-breaking season, as well as the Diamond League, and […]

    1 year ago

  • Infant in hijacked vehicle found ‘safe and well’ in Dublin

    Infant in hijacked vehicle found ‘safe and well’ in Dublin

    UPDATE: The infant has now been found safe and well. Earlier today, Garda urged the public to keep their eye out for a car that was stolen with a baby girl inside. Now, the girl has been located safe and well. Just before 2 pm on Monday afternoon, the baby’s mother was standing outside her […]

    1 year ago

  • Major garda alert after car stolen with baby girl inside in Dublin

    Major garda alert after car stolen with baby girl inside in Dublin

    The child has now been found safe and well. Earlier today, Garda urged the public to look out for a car that was stolen with a baby girl inside. The girl has now been found safe and well. Just before 2pm on Monday afternoon, the baby’s mother was standing outside her car when a man […]

    1 year ago

  • Ireland are searching for their Eurovision 2025 entry

    Ireland are searching for their Eurovision 2025 entry

    The doors are open. RTE have announced that the search to find Ireland’s rep at Eurovision 2025 is officially on. Next year’s contest will take place in Basel, Switzerland, following Nemo’s win this year with their hit song, The Code. On the RTE website for submissions, the broadcaster says that they are looking to ‘hear […]

    1 year ago

  • Elite Irish soldier killed on frontlines in Ukraine

    Elite Irish soldier killed on frontlines in Ukraine

    “He was a warrior.” A former Elite Irish Defence Forces member has died in combat in Ukraine. The man, who has been identified as Robert Deegan, was killed in combat on Thursday while fighting for the Ukrainian army. The Irish Mirror reports that Deegan, who was 29, was protecting his fellow soldiers from a Russian […]

    1 year ago

  • President Higgins accuses Israel of leaking his letter to Iranian president

    President Higgins accuses Israel of leaking his letter to Iranian president

    The Israeli Embassy has responded. President Michael D Higgins has accused the Israeli Embassy of leaking a letter he wrote to the newly-elected president of Iran. Speaking at the United Nations in New York, President Higgins said that he had written to Masoud Pezeshkian as a new head of state, stating that this is normal […]

    1 year ago