It’s all happening in Knock. Unless you’ve been living under a substantially large rock for several months, you’ll know that His Holiness Pope Francis will be travelling to Ireland for the two-day trip this weekend, to venture to the Catholic World Meeting of Families event held in various locations across Dublin city centre. During his […]

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Road closures, itineraries and Popemobiles – we’ve got it all. Pope Francis is scheduled to appear in Dublin on 26 August, 39 years after his predecessor, Pope John Paul II, made his way through the Irish capital before celebrating Mass at the Phoenix Park in front of one million people. Over half a million free tickets […]

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They are also looking for anyone who may have Dash Cam footage of the incident. An investigation into a fatal road traffic accident which happened last week has left Gardaí appealing for witnesses. The collision – which occurred on the R445 near Monasterevin, County Kildare on Friday 17 August at approximately 2.15pm – involved a black Isuzu crew […]

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“Never underestimate the pain LGBT people have suffered.” The topics of LGBTQI communities within the Catholic Faith, the #MeToo controversy and Catholic Church cover-ups were all referenced during the second day of the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) event held in Dublin this week. Day two of the conference – a Catholic event held in […]

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The company will be more than doubling its workforce in the capital. Fast-growing US software company Qualtrics is set to create 350 jobs at its Dublin hub, a move that will more than double its Irish workforce. The company is a privately held experience management company which designs software for the collection and analysis of […]

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A great bunch of lads. A Q&A held by the Gardaí Twitter account dominated Irish social media on Thursday night as the police force opened to floor to public Pope-related questions. The session – which was held across Twitter and Facebook –  included a number of social media users enquiring about the limits of the […]

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Renters are being urged to exercise vigilance when seeking property. A warning has been issued over a number of bogus letting agents operating online in an attempt to make money from those looking for accommodation in Dublin. College students are particularly at risk from the scheme, with a number of such fraudsters preying on desperate […]

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Passengers will no longer be able to put a second bag in the hold for free. Ryanair has announced that it is to end its long-standing practice of allowing passengers to take a 10kg piece of hand luggage for free, instead charging between €6 – €10 for the service from November. From 1 November, a […]

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“The pattern of inaction and broken promises has gone on long enough.” A north Dublin based housing agency has called for the resignation of housing minister Eoghan Murphy. The Dublin Central Housing Action (DCHA) is a group of residents, tenants and volunteers from Dublin 1, 3 and 7. They are a group that has operated […]

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Tickets go on sale Wednesday 29 August. Irish lyricist, musician and wordsmith Christy Moore will perform six shows in Dublin’s Vicar Street later this year. The Kildare native returns with a new album – to a venue where he has performed almost 200 times – to give people a taste of nostalgia in the run-up to […]

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“I just felt I had to take a stand with the babies on that day.” Galway historian Catherine Corless has refused an official invite which would see her meet Pope Francis during his time in Ireland this weekend, as she had decided to “stand with the babies.” Corless – whose tireless work uncovered a mass […]

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Programmes are being set up in Clare, Donegal, Dublin, Louth, Kilkenny and Limerick. Mental health charity Aware has announced that they will be holding free courses in order to provide information and help  to those supporting a loved one suffering from either depression or bipolar disorder. The Relatives & Friends Programme is a psycho-educational programme designed […]

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“If she wants to form her own church then do so.” Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath has launched a scathing attack on former President of Ireland Mary McAleese for repeatedly speaking out against the Catholic Church. Speaking on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show on Thursday morning, the deputy said that Irish people are “getting sick, weary and […]

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Kiss those refund receipts goodbye. From 9 September, receipts that allow punters to cash in their overpaid fares will no longer exist, meaning that exact change will be entirely necessary unless you want to be out of pocket. The leftover change will from then on, according to Dublin Bus, “go towards making our buses even […]

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“I think Ireland could do with someone a little bit like President Trump.” A pro-life, pro-Trump Marilyn Monroe impersonator has recently revealed her intentions to run for the position of President of Ireland. Sarah-Louise Mulligan, CEO of the website IrishWhoLovePresidentTrump.com, has this week been publicly acknowledged that she is running for the presidency after details of […]

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Since July, there have been 13 measles cases in adults and children in North Dublin’s inner city. An outbreak of measles has been reported in Dublin city, according to the HSE. The Department of Public Health East said transmission of the disease occurred in hospitals in Dublin and in households with what it described as “poor […]

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The event kicks off at 2.30pm on Sunday 26 August at the Garden of Remembrance. Following weeks of divisive opinion with regards to the upcoming Papal visit, a ‘Stand4Truth’ rally has been organised to gather in solidarity with victims of abuse at the hands of the Catholic Church. The event – which is set to take […]

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The survey also revealed that only 5% of Irish people expect to have one job for life. It’s been revealed in a major study that Irish employees value greater flexibility in their jobs. McDonald’s recently unveiled the report, which surveyed 1,000 Irish workers over the age of 16. Its research suggests that 48% of people say […]

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Pope Francis will take to the streets of Dublin city at 4.15pm on Saturday. Up to 100,000 spectators will be able to witness Pope Francis being transported around the city centre in the Pope Mobile prior to his arrival at Croke Park this Saturday evening. Pat Leahy, Assistant Garda Commissioner, confirmed the news on RTÉ […]

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A step in the right direction. Pet shops in England will be banned from selling puppies and kittens from now on under new plans by the Government. ‘Lucy’s Law’ will see a ban on licensed sellers who deal with cats and dogs that are younger than eight weeks old. The law will come into place […]

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The 45-year-old was the frontrunner to take over from Daniel Craig, until now. Idris Elba has broken his silence by finally revealing that he will not be the one to take over the role of the world’s most famous spy, James Bond. The media has been shrouded in rumours as of late, convinced that Elba […]

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He’s nothing if not persistent. Politics is a tricky business. A career that’s primarily based around not saying the wrong thing at all times, it’s no wonder that those involved are often condemned for pushing their own agenda. One of the trickiest topics in today’s media is the circus framing the whole Brexit scenario, with […]

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A record number of people in Ireland were homeless in June. Fears that homeless families in the greater Dublin area will be moved out of emergency accommodation in favour of the thousands of tourists who plan to travel for the Pope’s visit have increased as a Dublin-based homeless charity has confirmed that extra measures will […]

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Incredible. The celebrations in Limerick are still very much in full swing following their incredible win against Galway in Croke Park on Sunday. The win ended the county’s 45-year dry spell when it comes to hurling All-Ireland finals, leading for quite a serious cause for celebration. After an estimated 90,000 people took to the team’s homecoming […]

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The permit was issued by the Office of Public Works. Staff working at St James’ Hospital in Dublin have expressed disdain following the allocation of ‘essential workers passes’ to all staff set to work in the city centre hospital during the Papal visit this weekend. Issues have arisen over the passes due to the fact […]

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Mary McAleese looks at how the Irish family has changed since the last Papal visit in 1979. Ahead of Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland this weekend for the World Meeting of Families, a new RTÉ series will follow former President Mary McAleese as she travels the country charting the seismic changes that have occurred since the […]

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The Vatican confirmed the news on Tuesday afternoon. Pope Francis will meet with Irish victims of clerical abuse during his trip to Ireland this weekend, it has been confirmed. Spokesman Greg Burke told reporters at a briefing to present the programme of the Papal visit to Ireland scheduled for 25 and 26 August, that the meeting […]

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“I believe, and I have held this opinion for a while, that they are doing this on purpose.” A Sinn Féin politician has come forward and said that she believes that a Kerry hospital is destined for downgrade, following a series of unheeded warnings and lengthy prolonged waiting lists. Kerry County Councillor Toiréasa Ferris was interviewed […]

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30 firefighters are still at the scene. The city’s fire services are continuing to battle a blaze which broke out at a recycling centre at the Greenogue Business Park in Rathcoole, Co Dublin in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The alarm was raised shortly after midnight as the first call was made to 999 at five minutes […]

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The incident occurred on Sunday evening. An investigation has been launched following an incident which saw the stabbing of a man in his 60s in south Dublin. Gardaí are investigating the incident which occurred in the Rutland Grove area of Crumlin at about 8pm. It’s understood that the man was approached by a lone male […]

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“That is the Ireland I desperately want and I know you do too.” Following several days of speculation, Gemma O’Doherty announced on Sunday evening that she is seeking nomination to run for President of Ireland. The investigative journalist took to social media to make public her intention to run, listing her reasons for doing so in […]

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“It means the world to me. And more importantly my friends and my family and my club.” Limerick hurler Shane Dowling gave an inspirational post-match interview following a spectacular triumph over Galway in an All-Ireland hurling final which boasted tension right to the end. Never one to keep it brief, 25-year-old Dowling’s passion for the […]

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The 45 year wait is over! A huge homecoming party is planned for the home of Limerick GAA to celebrate the team’s triumphant return of the Liam McCarthy Cup to the Treaty County. Limerick took on Galway in an All-Ireland final that was tense right to the end, which ended with a final score of […]

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No tsunami alert has been issued. The Indonesian island of Lombok – located next to the popular holiday destination of Bali – has been hit by a second strong earthquake on Sunday afternoon following the original earthquake which ravaged the island less than 24 hours ago. There was no immediate tsunami alert from the Pacific […]

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“The scandals of abuse in the Church have produced a deep-seated resentment among believers.” The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has come out and said that it is not enough for Church officials to simply apologise for the numerous clerical abuse scandals that have been made public in recent times. The Archbishop was speaking in […]

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On average, people check their smartphones every 12 minutes. Long gone are the days when being glued to your phone was a prerequisite for just high-powered business people and global celebrities. It now seems like everyone is in a constant state of omnipresence online as smartphones are rarely out of the hands of the user. […]

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Up for the match! A Limerick supporter has, along with the rest of his county, taken to the N7 and travelled across the country to see the Treaty County take on the Tribesmen at Sunday’s All-Ireland Final. However, this particular punter has put a little more effort into the journey than just purchasing petrol, as he travelled from West […]

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When will it end? It’s no surprise to anyone that renting anywhere decent in the capital city at the moment isn’t easy. In fact, the shortage of rooms witnessed in Dublin has spread further afield, leading a report compiled by Daft to show us that inflation prices across the county have jumped an average of 11.5% […]

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The drugs were concealed in a cargo of fruit. An investigation has been launched following the overseas discovery of a significant amount of cocaine which was destined for Ireland. The Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) is undertaking the investigation with a significant international dimension arising from the seizure. The drugs were seized on […]

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Painful to watch. Irish boxer Paddy Barnes’ first attempt at claiming a World title came to a swift end on Saturday night as the Belfast native left the ring after four rounds with Cristofer Rosales Barnes fought current champ Rosales in their WBC World flyweight title fight at Windsor Park with dreams of becoming a professional […]

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Both parties are in stable conditions. A young Irish male has been hospitalised following an incident which saw him being hit by a falling sheep while walking in the Mourne Mountains. The incident happened shortly after 4pm Friday afternoon when a group of teenagers took to “steep ground” in Slieve Bearnagh for a hike. The […]

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A terribly sad story. Author and broadcaster Gareth O’Callaghan has announced that he will leave his role in Classic Hits FM following a diagnosis of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare neurodegenerative illness. MSA affects your body’s involuntary functions, including blood pressure, breathing, bladder function and muscle control. Some 3,300 people in the UK and Ireland are currently […]

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This is the second US clergyman to retract their attendance this week. A Cardinal whose handling of child sexual abuse allegations was heavily criticised has withdrawn from a scheduled appearance at the same event in which Pope Francis will be in attendance in Dublin next weekend. Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the Archbishop of Washington, was due […]

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The show will be broadcast in October. As the country collectively gets ready for a weekend of one of Ireland’s favourite television spectaculars in the form of the Rose of Tralee, another firm TV favourite is making plans to travel this year. RTÉ launched their latest season this week in their headquarters in Donnybrook, which saw […]

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Windy City to Croke Park. Legend. This Sunday will see Limerick take on Galway in a highly-anticipated All-Ireland Final as the Liam MacCarthy cup is up for grabs. Fans are expected to take over the city from as early as Saturday afternoon as extra trains and bus services have been provided for those keen to […]

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This All Ireland Final will be your last in the Drumcondra bar. Dorset Street pub The Big Tree, iconic for GAA fans due to its proximity to Croke Park, will close later this year, making way for a 163-bedroom hotel. The news was recently made public by The Times Ireland Edition, who stated that the […]

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“[Ireland is] long past the point of accepting words of simple sorrow”. Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese has hit out at the forthcoming Pope Francis visit, condemning the World Meeting of Families event as a “right-wing rally”. The 67-year-old was barred from speaking at a conference that was due to take place in the Vatican […]

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Long gone are the days of ripping open the bag like a barbarian. It turns out that we’ve been opening bags of spuds wrong our entire lives. Who knew that little string thing had a function? The revelation came to us in in the form of an informative Youtube video featuring spuds bag opener extraordinaire, […]

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Investigations are ongoing. It’s been confirmed by Gardaí that a number of firearms have been discovered in the Smithfield area. Gardaí in the Bridewell are investigating the discovery which was located in the Bridewell area of Dublin on Tuesday afternoon. Investigations are currently underway.

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Love is in the airwaves, apparently. A couple of Irish sweethearts looked back fondly on their time together live on Irish radio on Tuesday afternoon, when Kevin Barron and Geraldine Dunleavy, Kevin’s first girlfriend, phoned into RTÉ Radio 1 to reminisce on the days of yore. Solicitor Kevin Barron was on the show to talk about […]

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