The car involved rammed a number of Garda vehicles before being forced to stop. Gardaí seized a loaded firearm in Limerick last night, as part of ongoing investigations targeting organised criminal gangs on the North and Southside of the city. Just after midnight last night, Gardaí tried to stop a silver saloon car in the Corbally […]

8 years ago

It’s shaping up to be a multiple-runner election. A campaign which would see Éamon Ó Cuív running for a presidential nomination has been launched, with the Fianna Fáil councillor vying to move into the Áras in October. It’s understood that a letter calling for support for the TD to be the next president of Ireland has […]

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2018: The year of 10,000 storms. Truly baffling weather has swept the country in recent weeks and months – featuring everything from snow to storms to sunshine – and it seems that the unorthodox forecasts are going nowhere fast. A rare mini-twister was spotted in the grey skies of Donegal over the weekend, catching locals […]

8 years ago

MPs are labelling the act as ‘the lowest of the low’. An Irish flag has been nailed to a memorial commemorating the Kingsmill massacre during an incident which police are treating as a “sectarian-motivated hate crime”. The PSNI are appealing for information following the incident of criminal damage to the memorial in the Kingsmill Road […]

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On 3 July 2018, Wilson was sentenced to 12 months detention, eligible for parole after 6 months. Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Australian Archbishop Philip Edward Wilson of Adelaide on Monday, following a case which saw an Australian court finding him guilty of perverting the courts of justice. According to Reuters, the 67-year-old […]

8 years ago

They said it couldn’t be done. Pa O’Dwyer, Ireland’s strongest man for the past three years running, has taken his skills across international waters by claiming the title of UK’s Strongest Man 2018 at the competition this weekend. O’Dwyer has dominated the Irish Strongman circuit for the past few years, winning consecutively, and is now looking […]

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New programmes are set to be launched in September. A number of students who attended NUIG to study journalism have been refunded due to concerns raised over the quality of teaching on the course. According to the Irish Times, between 30 and 40 students from both third and fourth year have been refunded following formal […]

8 years ago

Catch yourself on. Nicola Coughlan was one of several characters who blew us away with their portrayal of a character on Channel 4’s Derry Girls. The show was compared to iconic pieces of comedy such as Father Ted and The Inbetweeners after only a few episodes, and every single cast member delivered excellent performances. Coughlan is […]

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Very welcome news. The average cost of a litre of both petrol and diesel has fallen for the time in over three months, according to the latest fuel prices survey from AA Ireland. The survey reports that a litre of petrol currently costs 143.8c on average, having fallen from an average price of 147.6c last […]

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Remind you of someone? It turns out that Irish people are generally a bit too generous with their cash (or a bit too stingy, depending on how you look at it) as Irish adults are on average owed €152 each through small loans they have made to their friends and family. The figure comes from […]

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The fair weather summer we’re having is not over yet. Friday night saw the country awash with heavy rain as Ireland’s drought had ended following a prolonged dry spell. The rain was met with a collective sigh of relief as farmers, florists and umbrella-makers everywhere jumped for joy. Not to mention, the grass looked a […]

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Shipping up to Louth? The smallest county in Ireland has reason for celebration this morning as it’s been revealed that the Wee County is the luckiest in terms of National Lottery wins. New data from Lotto HQ has proven this fact, maintaining that the county boasts the most Lotto millionaires per head of population since […]

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Four people had been treated before 11am. A number of callouts were made on Sunday as thousands partook in the annual Reek Sunday Croagh Patrick pilgrimage. Legions of people scale the mountain, which is nicknamed the Reek, every year for the annual pilgrimage, which takes place on the last Sunday of July. A 12-year-old child, a 64-year-old […]

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The incubation period is two – 10 days. The HSE has launched an investigation into a suspected case of Legionnaires’ Disease at Galway hospital Merlin Park. According to Galway Bay FM, the suspected case at Merlin Park was likely acquired in the hospital. They added that there are currently no patient safety concerns following an […]

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A step in the right direction. The National Transport Authority has this weekend launched ‘Baby On Board’ badges for expectant mothers to wear on public transport after a successful trial period on Iarnród Éireann. All public transport operators including Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead, Luas and Iarnród Éireann are united in their participation for this […]

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Fresh air, good fun and a chance to ride the teacups. Disney Ireland and UK have launched a 24 hour challenge, encouraging kids and adults alike to be more active this summer, and providing a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Disneyland Paris to those who complete it. The free, family-friendly challenge can be done anywhere at any […]

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The presidential election is set to take place on 26 October. Sinn Féin has announced that they will select a presidential candidate at a special meeting of the party’s Ard Comhairle on 16 September. David Cullinane, who chaired the committee which established a nomination process, stated that the party were in the contest to win […]

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Spot flooding may be witnessed in certain areas around the country. Met Éireann has issued a rainfall warning for most of the country with heavy spells of rain and thundery downpours expected to hit the country over the next 24 hours. A status yellow alert was issued for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal and Waterford with the […]

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Paulie’s feeling confident. Paul O’Connell – Irish Rugby legend and widely regarded as one of the sport’s finest ambassadors – is certain that Ireland can win the World Cup next year Speaking on Mario’s Sunday Roast on Today FM this week, the Limerick-native said: “They (Ireland) are definitely the second best team right now in the world.” […]

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No arrests have been made as of yet. A number of phones and laptops have been seized by Gardaí in 31 properties around Ireland as part of an investigation into the possession of child abuse images. The searches are happening as part of Operation Ketch which is dealing with the possession and distribution of child abuse […]

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Cheap as chips. You could soon be crossing the Irish Sea for a cheaper than a bus home as Stena Line are offering return trips between Dublin and Holyhead for a mere €6.50. The very reasonably priced new offer is for day return trips from Dublin to Holyhead and Rosslare to Fishguard in a bid […]

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“Ye alrigh’, Sharon?” It’s almost impossible to make reference to what is oft-considered to be Roddy Doyle’s magnum opus The Snapper and not instigate smirks in those surrounding you. The second of three novels illustrating Doyle’s Barrytown is a nostalgic look into an older Dublin not-yet cobwebbed. It’s as simple to feel patriotic about as […]

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His Holiness visits Ireland on 25 and 26 August. Those travelling to attend one of the masses being held by Pope Francis in Ireland during his visit next month are being urged to use public transportation and leave cars at home. Gardaí have ensured that public transport and private coaches ‘will bring you closest to […]

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One woman also complained that an on-duty Garda made her feel ‘uncomfortable with where the garda had placed his hand’. Almost 2,000 complaints were made against the members of An Garda Síochána to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) in 2017. 1,949 complaints were received by GSOC last year, a figure which has grown upwards […]

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The shooting occurred on Wednesday afternoon. Gardaí are investigating a shooting in a house in north Dublin. The incident occurred in the Belclare View area of Ballymun, Dublin 11 at approximately 5pm on the afternoon of 25 July. Shots were fired at a house in the area which saw the glass in the front windows shattered. It is believed […]

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It’s understood that he and his new wife had been honeymooning just outside the Greek capital at the time. The body of Irishman Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp has been found. It’s understood his remains were identified on Wednesday afternoon. The news was confirmed by Irish ambassador to Greece, Orla O’Hanrahan in a video released to RTÉ. Ambassador confirms […]

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Increased output in agriculture is leading to increased emissions, despite efficiency gains. A recent report published by the Climate Change Advisory Council has shown that Ireland is “completely off course” in terms of achieving its 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction targets. The Climate Change Advisory Council is an independent advisory body tasked with assessing and […]

8 years ago

The jury’s still out. Back in 2017, the Boys In Green went against 23 years of tradition and donned a New Balance jersey instead of a classic Umbro one, for the first time in over two decades. The latest instalment of the FAI’s deal with New Balance — 11 months later — will feature a […]

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“Conscientious objection is for individuals, not institutions.” Simon Harris has announced that all health service institutions across the country must provide abortion care as part of their services, shunning the idea of an opt-out service as previously considered. Harris was responding to an article published by The Times Ireland Edition which mentioned that Catholic hospitals in […]

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As of 2017, the bank had 10,892 employees. Bank of Ireland is likely to cut a large percentage of their employee base following targets made by financial analyst firm Investec. Investec published a note on the Bank of Ireland Group (BIRG) on Tuesday which looked at announcements made at Capital Markets Day back in June […]

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He was pronounced dead at the scene. One man has died following a fatal farm accident in Galway on Tuesday. The accident occurred on a farm in Crannagh, in Gort County Galway on the morning of 24 July. The man, who was in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The HSA is currently […]

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‘Discrimination? I think so.’ World tennis champion Serena Williams has once again hit out at the institution in which she is associated as she believes ‘discrimination’ is at play when it comes to a series of drug testing she alone has been put through. The Wimbledon runner-up took to Twitter on Wednesday to take a […]

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“Currently on board the 188 travelling at 28 knots.” Tony McGregor and his unique turns of phrase have been circulating the internet the past week following the uploading of an outrageous video which sees McGregor go on a fantastic rant about being “none-too-plussed” with the DART system of Dublin. “When I got to Lansdowne Road […]

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The country’s capital is being ravaged by forest fires. Travel advice has been issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs to those travelling from Ireland to Greece during a time when a series of raging wildfires have taken grasp of the country’s landscape. At time of writing, at least 74 people have died and scores more […]

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The new bill will extend and strengthen existing criminal law on sexual offences. Cabinet has approved a new bill which would propose minimum sentences for repeat sexual offenders and increase the penalties for women who commit incest. Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan sought approval of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018 back in March, which was […]

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“My boss will be in contact with your boss.” A tense exchange of views between an air traffic controller in New York and an Aer Lingus pilot has caught the attention of a number of social media users after it was uploaded to YouTube by Dublin Aviation. Flight EI104 was travelling from John F. Kennedy […]

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Who knew he was such a Ronan Keating fan? Russell Crowe has continued his love affair with all things Irish as he’s only gone and given Dublin boyband Boyzone a shoutout while replying to a promo of their new single on Twitter. “Looking good lads,” the Gladiator posted, referring to the lads’ new single Because. […]

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The match is currently scheduled to take place at Turners Cross on 25 September. A meeting, which had been arranged between the organisers of the Liam Miller Tribute Match and GAA executives in an attempt to come up with a solution with regards to an organised match in honour of the late Liam Miller, was […]

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The bill will also prohibit the use of bot software to buy large numbers of tickets. A highly-anticipated ticket-touting law, which will not see tickets resold for a higher price, has been approved by Cabinet as of Tuesday afternoon. The Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017 would ban the above-face value resale of tickets for […]

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A step in the right direction. Clonakilty is aiming to become the first Autism-friendly town in the country. On Monday 2 July, Scally’s Supervalu – in collaboration with Musgrave’s, Autism advocacy organisation AsIAm and Middletown Centre for Autism – had a launch in the GAA building in Clonakilty for the town to become Ireland’s first […]

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It looks like there’s no end in sight. Following weeks of disruption, ongoing negotiations and industrial action, Ryanair cabin crew in four countries are set to go ahead with their strike later this week. As previously reported, cabin crews in Portugal, Italy, Spain and Belgium will stage a 24-hour strike on 25 July and a […]

8 years ago

Stranger Things breakout star Millie Bobby Brown stars in the film’s sequel, coming out next year. The trailer to the sequel to the iconic Godzilla has been revealed, following a series of eerie clips being leaked to the general public, which has shown them, to a degree, what to expect. The sequel, officially titled Godzilla: King […]

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Rules are meant to be broken. Reports have claimed that the GAA has officially confirmed that the Liam Miller charity game will go ahead at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, following days of tense talks and controversy, according to the Cork Evening Echo. A meeting with the organising committee of the Liam Miller Tribute Match had been sought […]

8 years ago

It is not yet clear if there are any injuries. All lanes on the M50 southbound have closed between junction 12 Firhouse and junction 13 Sandyford due to an overturned truck. The incident, which occurred shortly after 6.30pm on the Navan Road near Auburn Avenue, has caused heavy delays on approach in both directions. Traffic is […]

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Extreme vigilance has been advised. A Condition Orange High Fire Risk weather warning has been put in place by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The warning, which has arisen from preceding drought conditions, remains “in all areas where hazardous fuels exist.” A Fire Risk condition is likely to be moderated on a […]

8 years ago

“How many homes should be constructed every year? How should construction be financed? How should living spaces be designed?” President Michael D. Higgins took to the stage in Galway this weekend to deliver an impressive speech at the launch of the ‘First Thought Talks’ strand of Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF). Higgins called for the formation […]

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Are rules meant to be broken? A meeting has been arranged between the organisers of the Liam Miller Tribute Match and GAA executives in an attempt to come up with a solution to suit both parties with regards to an organised charity match in honour of the late Liam Miller. Controversy has shrouded the upcoming […]

8 years ago

It’s unclear whether the attack was pre-planned or spontaneous. Gardai in Blanchardstown are investigating an alleged sexual assault in west Dublin on Monday 16 July. Speaking to JOE, the incident allegedly happened in the Blanchardstown area approximately 2pm and saw one man grope one woman before fleeing in the opposite direction. The attack happened in broad […]

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Pope Francis will visit Ireland on 25 and 26 of August. Diarmuid Martin, the Archbishop of Dublin, has stated that Pope Francis will have to address allegations of abuse made against the Catholic Church when he visits here next month. Pope Francis will arrive at Dublin on the morning of the 25 August where he will […]

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A step in the right direction. Legislation which would ensure the inclusion of rent-caps on purpose-built student accommodation has been agreed upon by the Government. Cabinet met in Derrynane, Co Kerry on Wednesday to discuss the issue of student accommodation and the unprecedented price-rise in rental agreements that has happened over time. An Taoiseach arriving in […]

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