Investigations are ongoing. The body of a young man has been found in a Dublin housing estate on Tuesday morning. Gardaí at Blanchardstown are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the incident which saw the discovery of the body in the Greenridge Court area at approximately 7.30am on 14 August. According to Gardaí, the man was […]

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Tickets go on sale this Friday. Cork band Microdisney has announced their plans to take to the stage and perform in Dublin at an exclusive Vicar Street show in February 2019. Three decades after they formed, the band got back together to perform their seminal album, The Clock Comes Down the Stairs at the National Concert Hall and The Barbican […]

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He also referred to the 44-year-old as a ‘crying lowlife’. Donald Trump has hit out at ex-Apprentice contestant and former political aide Omarose Manigault-Newman a “dog” in a scathing Twitter attack on Tuesday afternoon. The attack on the former aide – who is often referred to mononymously as Omarosa – comes as the publication of her tell-all book looms ever […]

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It is believed there were a number of cars on the bridge at the time of the collapse. A section of a viaduct on a motorway bridge has collapsed in the port city of Genoa in northwest Italy. The Morandi Bridge, located on the A10 motorway just outside the city, collapsed at around 10am GMT on […]

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The former cleric resigned earlier this month. Philip Wilson – the former Archbishop of Adelaide – has been spared jail time for the part he played in a clerical abuse cover-up back in the ’70s and has been ordered to serve his sentence at home. The 67-year-old was convicted back in May of failing to disclose […]

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The study’s main objective is to gather information to provide help and preventative measures for dogs in the future. Dogs Trust has announced that they’re looking to recruit for Irish puppies for a unique type of research project called ‘Generation Pup’. This pioneering study, conducted by researchers at Dogs Trust and The University of Bristol, is […]

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Tickets go on sale this Friday. Multi-Brit Award winners Travis are bringing their classic album The Man Who to the stage in Ireland this December. The Scottish quartet are set to play an intimate show at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on Sunday 9 December. The band hit meteoric levels of fame when their second album, 1999’s […]

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The discovery was made in Glenbeigh. Approximately €112,000 worth of suspected cannabis plants and €80,000 worth of suspected cannabis herb (all pending analysis) has been seized following the search of a house in County Kerry. The search – which commenced on Sunday 12 August in Glenbeigh led to a number of Gardaí discovering a sophisticated grow house […]

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We’ll drink to that. A steel pint cup has been created to help combat the issue of waste when it comes to single-use plastic pint glasses at festivals. The cup, which has been supplied by O’Hara’s Brewery, will be debuted at this weekend’s Another Love Story festival, helping to offset the festival’s environmental footprint by […]

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“I am committed to ensuring that Team Ireland will have every possible support on the road to Tokyo 2020.” Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross along with the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Tourism and Sport Brendan Griffin have announced the allocation of €1.75million in additional funding for high-performance sport. The […]

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Ireland has seen an increase in the number of CPE cases year on year. University Hospital Limerick (UHL) has exceeded previous overcrowding limits as the notoriously difficult-to-treat CPE virus ravages the city’s population. Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) is the newest in a long line of ‘superbugs’, a group of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that are becoming more common all […]

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Looking for a new start? Telecommunications company eir has announced plans to hire up to 50 apprentices, with aims to further strengthen its workforce as it plans to expand its broadband network across the country. New recruits will have the opportunity to work on what eir describes as the ‘largest broadband rollout programme in Europe’, […]

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Andrew Byrne is back. Internationally acclaimed and platinum-selling artist Hozier announced on Monday that he will play a special run of intimate live rehearsal shows at The Academy, Dublin this September. Fans, in recent weeks, have been crying out for new music by the Wicklow native, who has been keeping under the radar since his Live In […]

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Lack of sleep remains a dangerous issue for Irish drivers. 48% of Irish drivers have driven on less than five hours of sleep, according to a new report. The survey – which was conducted among Irish motor and home insurance owners by Liberty Insurance – showed an alarmingly high number of people are driving while […]

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Good to be aware of before the Saturday morning fry-up. A variety of organic smoked pork products have been issued a recall due them being packaged in a facility which wasn’t previously approved by Health and Safety officials. The products, which include a number of bacon and rashers, all bear a Real Meats or Duhallow Organic […]

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A fantastic result. The Irish Show Jumping team tied for second place in at the Dublin Horse Show, in a historic competition which saw Mexico take home gold for the first time. The Longines FEI Nations Cup of Ireland took place on Friday with all teams competing for the Aga Khan Trophy at the Dublin […]

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Two men have been arrested. A number of photos of items seized by Gardaí following the arrest of two men in Dublin on Friday morning have been released by An Garda Síochána. The two males – who are being detained in Newbridge and Kildare Garda stations – were arrested in Blanchardstown in connection with the use […]

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A number of human rights activists have opposed the Bill. A Bill which aims to “update and close gaps” in existing counter-terrorism legislation – which would see the construction of a heavily-policed Nothern Irish border – has been working its way through Westminster. The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill’s aims to tighten current UK counter-terrorism […]

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The identity of the man is not yet known. One man has drowned off the coast of Kerry on Friday afternoon. A Valentia Coast Guard chopper, Flight 115, was directed to the scene in the Cromane area following reports that a man was seen floating in the water in Castlemaine Harbour. It’s understood that the man […]

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“Make sure you stay out of it.” Images of a handwritten letter sent to Amnesty International Executive Director Colm O’Gorman regarding his views on the forthcoming Papal visit have gone viral, due to its fiercely intimidating and derogatory nature. O’Gorman, who is an outspoken victim of clerical abuse, posted pictures of the abusive letter on […]

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The Pope’s visit is scheduled for 25 and 26 August. Pope Francis’ forthcoming visit to Ireland has raised fears surrounding security for those currently living in emergency accommodation in the capital. The Pontiff’s visit is expected to bring a minimum of 500,000 tourists to the capital, with the Dublin Airport Authority recording the highest number of […]

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says they will be phased out over the next year. New Zealand has banned single-use plastic shopping bags, with plans to rid the country of them entirely in the next year, according to their government. Plans to phase out the current supply have been put in place, with retailers and businesses […]

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Theresa May has repeatedly ruled out holding another public vote on Brexit. Eligible voters in the UK would remain in the European Union if a second Brexit vote were to arise, a new poll has revealed. A YouGov survey for the ‘pro-remain People’s Vote campaign’ found that 45% want a say in the outcome of the Brexit […]

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It hits shelves in October. Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae has written a book of recollections about his life and growing up in Kerry. Continuing on the strong Kerry tradition of storytelling, Time To Talk: Stories from the heart of Ireland is neither a manifesto nor a memoir and is set to be published by the end of […]

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For once, he’s actually not just being a moron. Thursday saw Vice President Mike Pence announce the Pentagon’s detailed plan for President Donald Trump’s vision of a Space Force, an organisation which would establish the first new military branch in over 70 years. Trump, in an act of support, took to his favourite social medium to tweet the […]

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The teenager was left badly injured. Detectives in Antrim are investigating reports of the abduction and assault of a teenage boy in County Antrim this weekend. The incident, which occurred in Newtownabbey on Saturday 4 August, saw the 14-year-old approached by three men and bundled into the back of a black car as he walked on the […]

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So many good boys. A Rose of Tralee-esque competition for the country’s best animals has just announced, and this year’s finalists boast, quite potentially, the best group yet. The ‘Nose of Tralee’ is Pet Sitters Ireland annual pet competition open to all 32 counties in Ireland. Now in its fifth year, the competition sees animals from all over the […]

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“Some done but more to do.” New figures released at the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Thursday saw that prices of most everyday things – including transport, hotels and electricity – were higher than the year before. In fact, on average, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), prices across the board were 0.8% higher […]

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“On the night of the 8 August 2018, an unprecedented number of families presented out of hours seeking emergency accommodation.” The Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE) has issued a statement following the publication of an image depicting a number of children asleep on rows of metal chairs in a Dublin Garda Station in lieu of available […]

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“We have a fear that children will end up on the street.” Homeless families around the country face being moved out of emergency housing due to demand for accommodation for the Papal visit at the end of the month. The visit will see a huge spike in demand for hotel rooms and rental accommodation as […]

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“This is what this country has succumbed to.” A photo of five children sleeping on the chairs of a Tallaght Garda Station waiting room has gone viral on Thursday morning as the city’s growing homelessness problem is thrust into the spotlight once more. Five children in school uniforms, aged from one to 11, are photographed […]

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A Mother Brings Her Son to Be Shot is set for nationwide cinema release on 14 September. An extraordinary new documentary exploring the prolonged effects of the Troubles in Derry, written and directed by Sinéad O’Shea, sets out to explore the question, ‘what causes a Derry mother to bring her son to be shot?’ “One night in […]

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A number of the animals were found to be suffering from eye conditions, mange and ear infections. Eighty-six dogs of various breeds – including 23 puppies – were removed from an unlicensed dog breeding establishment in County Roscommon by ISPCA Inspectors recently, following a visit made by the Inspector and the county dog warden. It’s […]

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A chip inside the smartphone could be affected by the Meltdown flaw. A flaw discovered on the inside the microchip located inside the Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone could allow hackers to spy on you, according to security researchers. Around 30 million people currently use the model, which was released back in 2016. Researchers who found the flaw […]

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Looks like the doughnut craze is going nowhere fast. Internationally popular doughnut chain Krispy Kreme, an establishment which will be undoubtedly familiar with J1 students, is launching its first Irish location later this year. And now, we can finally reveal that the opening date is Wednesday 26 September at 7am. Krispy Kreme now has more than […]

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Giddy up! How apt it is that Galway race week falls on the few days that the real runners and riders are rearing into full flow? The Presidential Derby is just weeks away, boasting a full attendance, with all contestants vying to be in the money come 26 October. Irish society has, so far, seen […]

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It’s not over yet. Dublin-based pilots at Ryanair have announced a fifth strike date. Staff are set to engage in industrial action for 24 hours from 1am on Friday 10 August. Ryanair pilots in Sweden and Belgium have also announced that intend to strike that day. “For over a month, the union has said that industrial […]

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‘We cannot and will not allow this visit to simply disappear those who have suffered.’ Following weeks of divisive opinion with regards to the upcoming Papal visit at the end of the month, a rally has been organised for those who have ‘been abused or hurt by the Catholic Church’ or those who ‘wish to […]

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The study ran for over two decades. People who abstain from drinking alcohol in middle age may be at a heightened risk of dementia later in life, research has found. A study, entitled Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Dementia, was posted recently in the British Medical Journal – investigating the association between alcohol consumption and risk […]

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Ever try any of these? Ireland has always boasted a wealth of fresh, nutritious food that organic producers the world over are extremely jealous of. Pair that with a healthy interest in food and a growing respect for the culinary arts, it’s no wonder that the country, collectively, is well-versed when it comes to a […]

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Guess they didn’t think of the cameras, eh? Amidst carrying out speed checks in the south-west of the country, a group of Gardaí noticed that one car, driving faster than it should have been, was a little more enthusiastic than the rest. Upon coming up to a speeding van, most cars would noticeably slow down […]

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The reaction was only visible on Android phones. A number of social media users witnessed a brand new way to react to their friends’ posts on Tuesday evening – one that cropped up in the form of an airplane emoji. The new reactionary emblem was only visible to those scrolling through Facebook on Android phones […]

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Details of the incident are currently unknown. A finding which is believed to be part of an ear has been found in the south inner city of Dublin. The grim discovery was made at approximately 9.45am on Wednesday morning. It’s understood that the body part was found outside of an apartment complex. A member of […]

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The anonymous account is no longer available, as of Wednesday morning. Popular anonymous Instagram account Bloggers Unveiled has been removed from the social media platform. The account, which touted itself as the unofficial watchdog of the Irish fashion and beauty industry, announced its decision to close ranks as of Wednesday morning. This follows weeks of speculation […]

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Six of the businesses are in Dublin. 13 Irish food services were served with closure orders for breaches of food safety legislation during the month of July, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Businesses in Dublin, Cork, Meath, Clare and Tipperary were affected. Closure orders were issued for breaches of food safety legislation, […]

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It’s believed that the removed profiles were created by a Russian group set to interfere in the 2016 US elections. Facebook has removed a number of controversial profiles from its site, suspecting that political foul play was the purpose of their creation. Leaders behind the social network giant met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill this […]

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“I’ve got a text! Love Island 2019 has just finished up leaving a gaping hole in the hearts of the thousands who tuned in at 9pm six nights a week. However, in an attempt to soften the blow of ruining our weekday nights – the good people at ITV have already opened up applications to ‘vibrant […]

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Right now, the red planet is on its closest approach to Earth in 15 years. Planet Mars is set to be visible from the Earth’s surface on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, as the Red Planet is to pass closer to Earth overnight than it has ever been in the last 15 years. At only […]

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A number of cases have been reported. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has, on Tuesday, reminded caterers and restaurants of the dangers of not cooking minced beef burgers thoroughly to remove harmful bacteria. Reportedly, 3% of raw minced beef used in Ireland is known to be contaminated by a particularly harmful type of […]

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We’ll drink to that. Summertime in Ireland often sees a surge in figures of drinks sales. Throw in a heatwave and a World Cup – and publicans are laughing all the way to the bank. The latest grocery market share figures have been published online by Kantar Worldpanel, an international company dealing in consumer knowledge and insights […]

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