People are comparing Netflix’s new true crime docuseries The Confession Killer to Making A Murderer. The five-part series examines the story of Henry Lee Lucas who, in the early ’80s, confessed to hundreds of murderers – bringing closure to unsolved cases and grieving families. Even with no direct evidence linking Lucas to the crime scenes, he stunned authorities with […]

6 years ago

Someone in Ireland has won €500,000 in Tuesday night’s EuroMillions draw. The main jackpot was worth €25,800,000 tonight and, while nobody won the top prize, someone did have the lucky numbers to win the EuroMillions Plus. The numbers drawn were 5, 7, 9, 29 and 35 and the National Lottery have confirmed that the €500,000 winning ticket […]

6 years ago

“Next year, the more the merrier.” Netflix has announced they are releasing a sequel to The Christmas Chronicles.  The festive film, which starred Kurt Russell as St. Nick himself, debuted on the streaming service last year – where it instantly captured the hearts of fans across the globe. Taking to social media on Friday night, Netflix […]

6 years ago

The team behind Bodyguard and Line of Duty are working on a brand new thriller. The six-part series Showtrial will focus on a trial that grips a nation – and will look at how wealth, politics and prejudice can affect the quest for justice. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series will follow Talitha Campbell, the arrogant daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur who gets arrested […]

6 years ago

Staying in tonight? The weather this weekend is grim enough, which – combined with the whole lead-up to Christmas (and the festive parties) – is the perfect reason to curl up with a good movie. Or even catch up with our favourite TV shows, maybe? Thankfully, Netflix have saved the best for the last part month […]

6 years ago

The producer of the Downton Abbey movie has revealed they are working on a sequel. The period drama hit the big screen earlier this year, around four years after the TV series came to an end. And following the release of the film (our review here), fans were eager to see more of the Crawleys […]

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There’s not long left to go now. And ahead of tonight’s Frozen-themed Late Late Toy Show, Ryan Tubridy has revealed the inspiration behind the theme. The TV presenter is going to be dressed as Olaf, the beloved snowman from the two animated films, when the show kicks off tonight. And he revealed the choice of theme was down […]

6 years ago

Ryanair have launched a massive deal for this year’s Black Friday sale. Yes, the airline have announced they are offering up to 25% off on more than a million seats – which is perfect if you’re planning a new year getaway or a spring break. Or, even, if you’re looking to pick up a Christmas gift for […]

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Ryan Tubridy has said there’s a “tint of sadness” to this year’s Toy Show… Iconic TV presenter Gay Byrne passed away earlier this month at the age of 85. Ryan Tubridy told Her how there will be tributes to the broadcasting legend “peppered throughout the show” when the Frozen–themed Late Late Toy Show kicks off on Friday night. “You’ll see […]

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Claire Foy is returning to The Crown for season four. Metro report that the actress was recently spotted back on set, filming what appeared to be a flashback sequence from the queen’s 21st birthday. The 35-year-old was spotted filming scenes dressed similar to how the Queen was dressed: wearing a white dress and a string of […]

6 years ago

Ahead of its premiere next week, M. Night Shyamalan’s Servant has been renewed for season two. The director confirmed the news during an appearance on NBC’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday. Servant is a psychological thriller that follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for […]

6 years ago

One of the most gripping true crime documentaries. According to EW, the Star Wars actor is attached to star in a scripted series adaptation of The Staircase.  Ford will be playing novelist Michael Peterson in the series, which he will also executive produce. The Sinner’s Antonio Campos, meanwhile, will write the series. EW notes that while the project does not have a network […]

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Two new contestants for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! 2019 have been announced. The arrival of Coronation Street’s Andy Whyment and former Call The Midwife’s Cliff Parisi was teased at the end of Wednesday’s episode. And ahead of their jungle stint, Parisi admitted he was feeling “guilty” going into the camp – as he’ll have a full stomach, […]

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A definite must-watch. Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee has a new thriller on the way – and it is guaranteed to be your new TV obsession. The Deceived, which she developed alongside her husband Tobias Beer, tells the story of Ophelia (Emily Reid) a young Cambridge student who falls in love with her Irish lecturer, the charismatic Dr […]

6 years ago

Netflix have announced that a brand new Vikings TV series is on the way. Vikings: Valhalla will be a new original series from creator Michael Hirst that continues the storytelling of his beloved epic saga. The new show will be filmed at Ashford Studios in Wicklow. The story itself begins 100 years after the original series concludes, dramatising the […]

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Time to check those tickets. Someone in Ireland has won €500,000 in Friday night’s EuroMillions draw. The overall jackpot was worth a staggering €114,675,404 – and while nobody won the main prize, more than 70,000 players in Ireland did win something. The numbers drawn were 3, 13, 20, 32 and 34. And the Lucky Stars are 4 and […]

6 years ago

A very merry Christmas, indeed. We all know trying to choose what to watch on Netflix is one of the most difficult challenges for human beings these days. You’ll scroll, watch trailers, add stuff to ‘My List’ and keep browsing until it’s actually too late to watch something. It happens every. single. time. And with […]

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Count us in. Whether we want to admit it or not, the end of 2019 is going to be here in the blink of an eye – and we’re already dreaming about our next holiday. Which is why we were particularly excited when we found out there was a way to effectively double our annual leave for […]

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Sky’s gripping new true crime documentary, The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell, begins this weekend. The first part of the documentary, titled If Something Happens To Me, will air on Sunday 3 November at 9pm on Sky Crime. It will also be available on NowTV. An unsolved mystery steeped in tragedy, the documentary delves into the story of […]

6 years ago

The Script, Blindboy Boatclub and Fionnula Flanagan lead the lineup for this week’s Late Late Show. The band will be in the studio ahead of the release of their new album, Sunsets & Full Moons, where Danny O’Donoghue, Mark Sheehan and Glen Power will talk to Ryan Tubridy about a turbulent year. They will also perform their new single, The […]

6 years ago

Boojum are launching a vegan pop-up shop to mark World Vegan Day later this week.  On Friday 1 November, the Mexican burrito bar’s store on Dublin’s Millennium Walkway will be turning 100% vegan for one day only. The pop-up will also see the introduction of a number of limited time-only, plant-based menu items alongside new vegan […]

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A real-life Pac-Man inspired maze is coming to Dublin next year in the ultimate retro gaming experience. The immersive event will be hitting the capital in March 2020 – so you better mark the calendars. The massive arcade-style maze will have you and your pals dodging ghosts left, right and centre – while trying to […]

6 years ago

Reg Watson, the creator of Neighbours, has died aged 93. The executive producer of the Aussie soap, Jason Herbison, confirmed the news in a statement on Neighbours’ official Twitter account. The statement read: “‘Everyone at Neighbours is sad to hear of the passing of our creator, Reg Watson. “He was a pioneer of drama, prolific in […]

6 years ago

Someone in Ireland started the weekend €500,000 richer after Friday night’s EuroMillions draw. The National Lottery previously confirmed that the winning ticket was sold in Cork, but now we have the exact location. The lucky Quick Pick ticket was bought in Eason in Mahon Point Shopping Centre. Brendan McCarthy, manager of the Eason store told the […]

6 years ago

Start checking those tickets. Someone in Ireland is €500,000 richer after Friday night’s EuroMillions draw. The National Lottery have confirmed the lucky EuroMillions Plus ticket was sold in Cork. The winning numbers were 5, 20, 29, 35 and 44. And while nobody won the main prize, more than 55,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the […]

6 years ago

Disney’s Recess was one of our favourite go-to weekend morning cartoons.  The series ran for 127 episodes and four movies in the late 1990s, and, really, our Saturdays wouldn’t have been the same without it. Which is why we were particularly excited when, 20 years later, a group of Canadian filmmakers made an unofficial live-action reboot of the series. […]

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Perfect if you’re planning on staying in tonight. It’s been a lot colder the last few days, and the option of staying in and binge-watching a movie or TV show is just really tempting. Thankfully, Netflix have come to the rescue with some binge-worthy new additions. Sex and the City The Movie Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. […]

6 years ago

October is the start of many things. The leaves are changing colours, it is finally cosy jumper season, it seems like there’s an abundance of sweets wherever we go. And time to dive head-first into a month-long scary movie marathon – it is nearly Hallowe’en, after all. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of horror films or simply trying to […]

6 years ago

Three people in Ireland have won €500,000 in Tuesday night’s EuroMillions draw. Yes, that’s right: it’s time to check those tickets. The top prize in tonight’s draw was worth a staggering €190 million – because nobody has won the EuroMillions jackpot since 19 July and the main draw’s jackpot will continue to remain, as nobody won […]

6 years ago

Sam Worthington is living every parent’s worst nightmare in the first trailer for Netflix’s Fractured.  The actor plays Ray Monroe in the thriller, which lands on the streaming service on 11 October. It follows Ray, a well-meaning but overwhelmed family man, who is driving home after a tense holiday weekend with his in-laws. He pulls into […]

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There’s a new guard sweeping into Downing Street. Queen Elizabeth and her family are struggling to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing Britain. From cold war paranoia, through to the jet-set and the space age – the exuberance of the 1960s and the long hangover of the 1970s- Elizabeth and the Royals must adapt […]

6 years ago

McDonald’s fans, brace yourselves. McDonald’s have unveiled a brand new loungewear range to mark the first ever McDelivery Night In. Yes, that’s right: the evening of Thursday, 19 September is a celebration for the home of the Big Mac. The limited-edition range includes cosy items such as a Big Mac inspired hooded blanket, Big Mac […]

6 years ago

Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger are returning for Strike: Lethal White, the fourth story from the major new TV series for BBC One. Strike: Lethal White is the fourth instalment in the series – and is currently scheduled to air in 2020. Burke and Grainger lead a cast of acclaimed British actors including Robert Glenister, who […]

6 years ago

The documentary aired on Monday night. There was a powerful reaction to the documentary about HPV vaccine campaigner Laura Brennan, which aired on RTÉ last night. The young woman, originally from Clare, was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 24.  She passed away in March, at the age of 26. The documentary, Laura Brennan This […]

6 years ago

Netflix users have been left absolutely terrified by the streaming service’s newest addition, Marianne.  The French horror series is about a novelist named Emma who, after taking a break from writing, discovered the demon from her book exists in the real world. The eerie and malevolent spirit, Marianne, draws her back to her hometown and insists […]

6 years ago

It’s been almost four months since Game of Thrones came to an end. Since then, one Game of Thrones prequel series has already wrapped filming on a pilot. Now, it looks like fans may be getting another prequel series – this time, about when dragons ruled Westeros. Deadline reports that HBO is close to ordering a pilot from another prequel series, which […]

6 years ago

Westlife have announced a once-in-a-lifetime show at Wembley Stadium for next summer. The gig, which the band says would be their “biggest ever concert in the UK”, will take place on 22 August, 2020. Taking to Instagram on Friday morning, the band said: “We’re so excited to announce we’ll be playing a once in a […]

6 years ago

We’re going to be visiting this ASAP. The Rolling Donut has opened a brand new location in Dublin – and it sounds absolutely amazing.  The luxury donut brand, who have been delighting Dubliners for over 40 years, have opened their biggest store yet in Arnotts.  The brand is also introducing a new range of decadent dessert […]

6 years ago

Tis almost the season, after all. OK, well, not really. Hallowe’en is still miles away – and it definitely feels awfully early to be thinking about anything Christmas-y yet. However, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour has the perfect holiday experience that is just too magical not to share. Harry Potter fans from across the globe will be able to […]

6 years ago

Stephen King’s newest book, The Institute, is being turned into a TV series. Variety report that Spyglass has won the rights to the book, with the plans to turn it into a limited series. David E. Kelley and Lost director Jack Bender are said to be teaming up to write and executive produce, and to direct and execute produce respectively. Spyglass […]

6 years ago

The countdown is officially on: the launch details of Apple TV+ have been announced. Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed the news – which included the launch date and the price – during their annual product preview event on Tuesday. The new iPhones (the 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max) were also announced – and […]

6 years ago

It’s official: Gillian Anderson has joined season four of The Crown as Margaret Thatcher. The royal drama’s official Twitter account took to Twitter this afternoon [September 7] to confirm the news. Speaking after the news was announced, Anderson said: “I am so excited to be joining the cast and crew of The Crown and to have the opportunity to […]

6 years ago

The end of an era. Love Island’s Amber Gill and Greg O’Shea have reportedly broken up – just weeks after winning the show. The pair, who won Love Island 2019 at the end of July, were supposed to be enjoying a romantic weekend in Ireland this weekend. However, an insider told The Sun that Amber and Greg have now split – […]

6 years ago

Hulu is developing a TV show about The Testaments, the sequel to Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale.  The Testaments, which is due to be published on 10 September, is due to take place 15 years after Offred’s final scene in the original novel. It is told from the perspective of three other women who are connected to Gilead – […]

6 years ago

By order of… well, your brand new baby. The most popular baby names of the last year have been announced – and there were some definite surprises. First things first, this list is for England and Wales, not worldwide, and not for Ireland, but once again, the top monikers overall weren’t a shock – with […]

7 years ago

Missed him at EP? No problem! Following his headline performance at Electric Picnic 2019 on Friday night, the singer announced he will be bringing his Wasteland Baby! tour to the 3Arena on Tuesday 10 December this year. Special guest will be Freya Ridings, who has just released her debut album. Hozier is currently on a sold out tour […]

7 years ago

Line of Duty’s Martin Compston and Peaky Blinders’ Sophie Rundle lead the cast of the gripping new BBC drama, The Nest. The five-part series follows loved-up Dan and Emily, who are absolutely crazy about each other. They live in a huge house in a beautiful location just outside Glasgow and want for nothing. All that’s missing is a baby – and […]

7 years ago

A definite must-watch. Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee has a new thriller on the way, and it is guaranteed to be your new TV obsession. The Deceived, which she developed alongside her husband Tobias Beer, tells the story of a young Cambridge student who falls in love with her Irish lecturer. She follows him to Donegal, where […]

7 years ago

Ed Sheeran has announced he is taking an extended break from music. The 28-year-old has played to more than nine million fans since his Divide tour began in March 2017. During the final gig of the tour in Ipswich’s Chantry Park earlier this week, the singer confirmed it would be his last show for “probably […]

7 years ago

What happened to Mr. Jingles? The first trailer for American Horror Story: 1984 is here – and it is absolutely terrifying.  The ninth season of the horror anthology is set in (you guessed it) 1984, at the fictional summer camp Camp Redwood. Emma Roberts, Cody Fern and Billie Lourd as well as newcomers Gus Kenworthy and DeRon Horton play aerobics […]

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