We all know how much you guys love maths… A new study suggests that in order to secure a happy marriage and avoid divorce in the first five years, people should get married between the ages of 28 and 32. For those of you reading who are older than 32, remember that this is just […]

8 years ago

The West’s awake. The Euromillions draw on Friday 16 February had an incredible jackpot of over €150 million, which … unfortunately, nobody won. However, the Euromillions Plus draw was won by two lucky Irish players, each of them nabbing €500,000 each. The numbers for the Euromillions Plus draw were 12, 17, 28, 34 and 40. Meanwhile, the winning […]

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The 33-year old died just blocks away from his home. A former Coastal Carolina cross-country runner and volunteer coach was killed suddenly in a car crash in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday of this week. Jamie McCarthy, a 33-year-old distance runner from Cork who was killed in a car crash near his South Carolina home on […]

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“There is no question of a second referendum or going back and I think that’s important.” UK Prime Minister Theresa May has officially ruled out a second referendum on the country’s membership of the European Union, stating there was no going back on the result of the June 2016 vote. May told the Munich Security […]

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“I don’t think me and him singing together would be a wise move.” Liam Gallagher has responded to Robbie Williams’ recent comments stating that he’d love to collaborate with the ex-Oasis frontman with: “I’m sure he does”. Robbie recently praised Liam, speaking to NME: “I’d do a song with him. My favourite song of the year is his […]

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Are you one of the guilty ones? Dublin Fire Brigade took to Twitter on Friday evening to share a message regarding public safety when it comes to drinking. The internet-savvy team opted for a lighthearted approach in warning people of the dangers of overindulging in alcohol ahead of this weekend. Going on the current piqued […]

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The Irish actor spoke candidly about his past demons. International actor Gabriel Byrne joined Ryan Tubridy on this week’s Late Late Show following his recent win at the Irish Film and Television Awards held on Thursday of this week. Byrne took home the Lifetime Achievement Award at the awards this week, and held an interview […]

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First Dates Ireland’s Valentine’s Special got everyone right in the feels. Tuesday, 13 February’s episode of First Dates Ireland was a real eye-opener. First we met Laylah – the first transgender woman to appear on First Dates Ireland. Laylah told Her that, despite the date not working out, she had a very positive experience on the programme. “The […]

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The supermarket allocated a ‘four bottle quota’ in the run up to Valentine’s Day. Tesco has introduced a limit on how much Gordon’s Premium Pink gin can be bought per person ahead of Valentine’s Day this year. The quota was introduced in order to “ensure availability” of the beverage, as the drink’s growing popularity has […]

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Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. The Office alumus John Krasinski, known for perfectly portraying sales representative-turned-co-manager Jim Halpert, was on The Ellen Show this week to talk about his family, his new show Jack Ryan and awkward teenage photos. And while DeGeneres didn’t question him about his new facial hair, the talk-show host did bring up the thing […]

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Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, cinco, seis. The sexiest day of the year is ahead of us, and Durex has compiled some interesting data about Ireland’s sexual preferences for the day that’s in it. The sexual wellbeing company conducted a survey among 1,443 Irish adults nationwide in January 2018 and the results are, dare we say it, sexy. When asked the […]

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It’s a dog’s life… Given the week that’s in it (Pancake Tuesday and Valentine’s Day – when does that happen?) Durex took it upon themselves to do the research that no one else would dare to do. The sexual wellbeing brand conducted research back in January 2018 among 1,443 Irish adults nationwide who shared some pretty […]

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Pseudohistory, male strippers and Will Smith? Count us in. Netflix is coming to the rescue this week in the form of soothing therapy on what can be considered one of the most daunting days of the year. For those of us who are too broke, too busy or simply too cynical to enjoy the festivities […]

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“I don’t have a tux. I’m not Bruce Wayne.” Patrick J. Adams, the actor who plays the college-dropout-turned-hotshot attorney Mike Ross on the wildly popular legal drama Suits, will be holding a special chat in Dublin this week, where fans will have the chance to quiz him about his time on the show. The Canadian actor […]

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Dublin Fire Brigade warned drivers that road work restrictions are “there for good reason.” Five people were left with injured following a collision involving one car in Dolphin’s Barn on Sunday night. Dublin Fire Brigade took to Twitter to share the shocking images which show the vehicle  following a direct collision with railings protecting roadworks. According […]

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar travelled to Stormont today to engage in a last-minute meeting with the British Prime Minister. Back in January 2017, Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness resigned as Deputy First Minister stating that “today is the right time to call a halt to the DUP’s arrogance.” This, in turn, collapsed the Stormont Executive. Mr McGuinness announced […]

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A great time for Irish telly. RTÉ’s first ever animated series designed for adults rather than children is airing on the national broadcaster on Monday evening. Ends Meet, which premieres on Monday night, follows three generations of men living under one roof in a small North Dublin suburb. Directed by Mark Baldwin and Gareth Lyons, […]

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A letter was sent to the university’s Provost today. Dr Ali Selim, a leading figure in the Irish Muslin community, has been heavily criticised following controversial comments the Trinity lecturer made during an episode of RTÉ’s Prime Time. Selim, a spokesperson for the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland based in Clonskeagh, claimed while filming that […]

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“I know you think I’m a little crazy, but it’s okay.” Award-winning magician Denis Stone hails from Dublin and is currently taking Scandinavia by storm. The magic man moved over with his girlfriend Thalin and two kids in December 2016 and decided to show off his skills on one of the biggest platforms in the […]

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The man is believed to be in his 30s. Emergency services are at the scene of a collision on Monday afternoon following an incident involving a male pedestrian and a car in Sandyford, south Dublin. A male pedestrian, believed to be in his 30s, was involved in a collision with a car on Blackthorn Avenue […]

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The Supreme Court made the decision on Wednesday afternoon. The Supreme Court has ruled against the Pro-Life Campaign being able to participate in the forthcoming appeal in relation to the rights of the unborn. In the High Court on Wednesday, Mr Justice Richard Humphreys ruled that the unborn was a child within the meaning of […]

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The faulty devices contain an unfastened screw that could potentially cause overheating. Chinese multinational technology company Lenovo has issued a statement warning users that certain elements of their devices may be faulty. The issues, which may result in the overheating of the device and thus pose a fire hazard, are as a direct result of […]

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A water ban has been imposed in south Meath. Over 1,000 homes in County Meath have been warned not to consume tap water or even make use of it for washing. Irish Water has told residents in the south Meath area of Kilcloon to avoid using water for the time being due to elevated chlorine […]

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The incident occurred at approximately 4.40am on Wednesday morning. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road crash on the Limerick to Tipperary Road this Wednesday morning. The single vehicle fatal road traffic collision happened on the N24 at Lacken, Kilshane. Gardai at Tipperary Town are investigating. Gardai were called to the scene at approximately 4.40am this Wednesday […]

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The two-part documentary explores the part the Sinn Féin president played during the Northern Ireland peace process. He’s seen Irish history created before his eyes, his career rise up through the ranks of Irish politics, an assassination attempt on his life – and now we get to see what it’s like to actually be Gerry Adams. […]

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Fantastic news for balding chip-enthusiasts. Scientists in Japan have figured out that a chemical used by McDonald’s on their fries helps mass produce hair follicle germs (HFGs). Working with mice, the scientists proved that these HFGs helped develop new follicles which grew thick hair on the heads and backs of the rodents. Sadly, it appears […]

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A dummy, named Starman, will be the car’s only passenger. A car blaring David Bowie will be flown into Space later today, 6 February. US entrepreneur and product architect of Tesla, Elon Musk, is behind the launch and has decided his cherry-red Tesla is the only car for the job. Musk has plans to blast […]

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Twitter users are claiming that Oswalt has ulterior motives for her time in Ireland. Maria Oswalt is this week’s Ireland Twitter account curator. For those unaware, the Ireland account is a platform created by Darragh Doyle with the username ‘@Ireland’. The password is changed weekly and handed over to a new curator to tell their […]

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The Oireachtas Committee recommended that, should the referendum vote in favour of unrestricted abortion for up to 12 weeks, the service should be “GP-led”. Minister for Health Simon Harris has assured that GPs will be consulted prior to any legislative decisions made regarding a GP-led abortion service in Ireland. The Minister took to Twitter on […]

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It’s the race of a lifetime. Rory McIlroy is facing off against Paris Hilton on a new episode of The Grand Tour, a show set to be released on Amazon Prime later this week. The Grand Tour is a British car-enthusiast series, currently in its second season for Amazon video. It’s hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, […]

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“Are you drunk?” Actor Dylan Llewellyn, otherwise known as the ‘wee English fella’ James in the hit comedy Derry Girls, has joined forces with YouTuber Matt Mason to prank call his unsuspecting co-stars. Llewellyn is given the task by Mason to call each of the girls and strike up a conversation. However, his conversation must […]

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Gary Thornton deserves a pat on the back. And a month’s worth of sleep. Galway City Harriers Athlete Gary Thornton has come first internationally in the gruelling high-intensity race, The World Marathon Challenge. The World Marathon Challenge (WMC) is a logistical and physical challenge to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. Competitors […]

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The incident happened on Monday afternoon. A young man has suffered a slash injury to his head following an altercation in Waterford this afternoon. The 23-year-old man is currently in a stable condition in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) after being injured in what is being called a street row in Waterford city centre. The incident […]

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The investigations were carried out over the past three days. Gardaí have carried out raids in 31 homes across the country as part of an investigation into the possession and distribution of child abuse images. The raids, which spanned 12 counties, were carried out over the past three days. Gardaí are currently targeting the distribution […]

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A truly iconic film. Film4 has just announced that iconic Irish-set film ’71 is showing on their channel on Tuesday night. The British digital television channel took to Twitter to announce the news. If you’ve got any fingernails left after Sorcerer on Friday, may we recommend ‘71, tomorrow at 11.50pm? Jack O’Connell is a young British […]

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The National Bus and Rail Union made the announcement today. Travel chaos across the country could be looming following the announcement that the National Bus And Rail Union (NRBU) plans to ballot drivers on the prospect of an all-out strike. According to the Irish Independent, the dispute is over driver training. The company is being accused of […]

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The incident happened late on Sunday night. A teenage cyclist is in critical condition in hospital after he was struck by a car which failed to remain at the scene. Gardaí are currently appealing for witnesses to a serious hit-and-run road traffic collision which occurred on Sunday 4 February at approximately 8.50pm on Cheeverstown Road, […]

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The hardest working man in Hollywood. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is set to star in and executive produce The Titan Games, NBC’s new physical competition series. The television network has ordered 10 episodes of the new show, with Jonson announcing its conception during an appearance on the post-Super Bowl edition of The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4QNYfcD8Yw “We wanted […]

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The retailer has been dubbed “the IKEA of sports retailing.” French sports retailer Decathlon is set to kick off its commercial presence in Ireland with the introduction of nine new stores planned for Dublin, Cork and Galway. The company, which has been called “the IKEA of sports retailing” in the past is set to employ […]

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Any tips? Tonight on RTÉ One, viewers will get a unique insight into what it is like to be one of the lucky ones to take home a big win from the National Lottery in a two-part documentary. We Won the Lotto is a two-part documentary series telling the first-hand stories of people who’ve experienced […]

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The new product will come in packs specially designed to fit into women’s handbags. Doritos is planning on taking the crunch out of their crisps following the launch of their new “lady-friendly crisps”, which they claim to be quieter to eat and less messy. What was once considered the hallmark of a crisp worth eating […]

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His first lecture begins next week. Making a Murderer defence lawyer Dean Strang is set to take up a position later this month as a guest lecturer at the University of Limerick (UL). The Wisconsin attorney featured quite prominently in the 2015 Netflix documentary series, based on Steven Avery, who was convicted in 2007 of the […]

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Edward ‘Eddie’ Hutch was murdered in February 2016. Gardaí arrested a man on Monday in connection with the murder of Edward Hutch. He was conveyed to Mountjoy Garda Station where he was subsequently detained under Section 50 Criminal Justice Act, 2007, as amended. He can be held for a total period of up to seven days. […]

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Well, have we got news for you. As the release date of Fifty Shades Freed draws ever closer, we think it’s only right that the trailer promoting the film’s release should have at least a glimpse of Danny DeVito in it, no? What? He’s a real crowdpleaser. Well, just our luck – as the team […]

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As if we needed another reason to watch that moment again. Unless you’ve been living under a rock this weekend, you’ll certainly have heard of the miraculous turnaround Ireland experienced in their Six Nations match in the Stade de France yesterday. Ireland absolutely stole the game in the last few seconds on Saturday against France […]

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The airline is being accused of deliberately splitting up passengers in an attempt to swindle more money from them. Ryanair’s controversial “randomly allocated seating” plan has been in the news as of late, with many denying that the seat allocation is not random at all, but rather the opposite. Following speculation made by passengers who’ve […]

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Pure class. It seemed that Micheal O’Leary chewed off more than he could swallow this weekend at the Leopardstown Races, as a series of insults he spouted was rivalled with a sly dig aimed at him by his interviewer. The Ryanair CEO spoke to Matt Chapman on Sunday in Dublin about Samcro, O’Leary’s unbeaten racehorse […]

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Not all heroes wear capes. Competitive eater Molly Schuyler gnawed her way to the top spot this weekend as she managed to get through a record 501 chicken wings in 30 minutes to win her third Wing Bowl in Philadelphia. The 127 pound mother-of-four chowed down an impressive 501 wings (that’s 16.7 wings every minute), […]

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It’s off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush. A TV adaptation of iconic 90’s classic L.A. Confidential has been green-lit by US network CBS. The 1997 film, directed by the late Curtis Hanson, starred Russell Crowe, Kim Basinger and Danny DeVito in the height of their careers. Loosely based on James Ellroy’s 1990 novel of […]

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At the time of his arrest, the man had tickets to Del Rey’s concert and a knife on his person. One man has been arrested in connection with the alleged attempted kidnapping of American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey. Police in Florida arrested the man as they has reason to believe he posed a “credible threat” […]

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