Well. It’s Groundhog Day… again.

7 years ago

We miss it so much. Ah, Breaking Bad. The insane story of how a chemistry teacher decided to become a meth dealer, after being diagnosed with cancer, it was not long before people were calling it one of the greatest TV shows in history. Part of the reason for this was the insane eye for […]

8 years ago

Being AP airs on RTÉ One at 10.45pm. AP McCoy might be one of the greatest figures in Irish sporting history, having won over 4,300 races, while also being crowned Champion jockey 20 years in a row before retiring in 2015. The Antrim jockey’s extraordinary career was always going to make for a good documentary. […]

8 years ago

Genius doesn’t begin to describe this. The traditional funerals don’t always do a person’s life justice. Sometimes you need to go above and beyond the call of duty to provide a fitting tribute. So, how better to go that extra mile, than to have it pulled by a tractor. Introducing My Hearse, My Way, a […]

8 years ago

Looks like we can have too much of a good thing as another weather warning is issued. Unless your whole summer’s sun cream stock has already been depleted, there isn’t going to be much optimism on the weather front as Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning to 15 counties with thunderstorms set to […]

8 years ago

A lot of people identify as Irish. Two in five people from Northern Ireland would welcome a united Ireland, a new survey has revealed. What’s more, the majority of people would identify themselves as Irish, Northern Irish or European before they would British. The results come from a new BBC/Lucid Talk poll, which saw 1,336 […]

8 years ago

She isn’t the only one whose been impersonated recently. Imelda May has warned fans that an impersonator is posing as her on social media and asking for money. The Dublin musician took to Twitter to notify fans, while also sharing a picture of herself. Hey people. This is me!!! Not the hacker who’s privately messaging […]

8 years ago

The drop comes as the demand for abortion pills bought online increases. Fewer women are giving Irish addresses at abortion clinics in England and Wales, the UK Department of Health has revealed. The latest figures have found that Irish addresses had fallen from 3,265 in 2016 to 3,091 in 2017, which the HSE’s Sexual Health […]

8 years ago

It’s been a pretty great year for Irish tourism. The Guinness Storehouse was Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction in 2017. The iconic Dublin brewery has seized the top spot after it pulled in over 1.7 million visitors last year, a 4% increase on 2016. This massive feat was noted by Fáilte Ireland as part of its […]

8 years ago

There’s still time to get those applications in. Due to a technical difficulty, An Garda Síochána has extended its deadline of applications to the Garda Trainee recruitment campaign. The original deadline of Wednesday, 6 June has been pushed back to 3pm on Thursday, 7 June. This latest recruitment drive is to honour the government’s commitment […]

8 years ago

Has yours risen too? Over half of Irish motorists are more concerned with the cost of their car insurance than they were 12 months ago, a new survey has found. Despite recent research conducted by the Central Statistics Office, which indicated that the cost of motor insurance has dropped by 12.8% in the past 12 […]

8 years ago

The new rules are also set to bring 5G to all member states before the end of 2020. International calls inside the EU are set to be capped at 19c per minute after the European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on the new EU telecom rules. The European Electronic Communications Code, proposed by […]

8 years ago

Brexit might just succeed in uniting the EU and DUP in some shape or form. Northern Ireland could be given both EU and UK status, and a 16 kilometer trade buffer zone along the border, based on a new set of proposals that were drawn up by Brexit Secretary David Davis. According to the Sun, Davis’ proposed […]

8 years ago

Diagnosed with non-verbal autism as a child, Conor Dodd probably wasn’t expected to become a competitive sailor. JOE sits down with his father hear how he defied those odds. “When Conor sails, he’s like a horse with the blinkers on. He just screens everything else out. “There could be pandemonium, but he knows his responsibility […]

8 years ago

The fall is the result of better sexual education and awareness of contraceptives. Teenage pregnancies have declined by 66% over a 16-year period, new figures from the Central Statistics Office reveal. The annual number has fallen from 3,087 in 2001 to 1,041 in 2016, with this number dropping again during 2017 to 1,041 based on […]

8 years ago

Only 210 sleeps left, folks. We know that it’s nearly June and you’ve almost grown accustomed to the sun, but let’s talk about Christmas, because An Post really wants you to give it some thought. The national post service has launched an official poll asking the public to decide which seasonal moments they would most […]

8 years ago

The problem has placed a huge burden on emergency services in Ireland. Almost one third of all Irish Emergency Department admissions in the early hours of Sunday mornings are alcohol related, a new study has found. This has created a major burden on Ireland’s emergency departments and ambulance service. The report looks at the prevalence […]

8 years ago

Forget Christmas, we’ve got a National Burger Day now. Burgers are more controversial than you might initially think. There are people who firmly believe that the pickle does not belong in the greatest meal on the planet, there are those who think Burger King is the definition of greatness, and there are some people who […]

8 years ago

Be careful while soaking up the sun. Dún Laoghaire Coast Guard has warned swimmers to be cautious while out making the most of the great weather, after it was tasked with rescuing a person injured at the Forty Foot, one of Dublin’s most popular swimming spots. Responding to reports that a swimmer had struck a […]

8 years ago

Luke Owen was last seen on Friday, 25 May. Gardaí in Bray, County Wicklow are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 17-year-old, Luke Owen. Owen was reported missing to Gardaí on Friday, 25 May, and is known to frequent Dublin City Centre. He is described as being approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height, […]

8 years ago

“While the referendum campaign has now ended, this matter is not yet concluded.” Doctors who express their “conscientious objections” to abortion must be considered by the Government during their creation of a new legislative proposal following the outcome of the referendum, the Irish Medical Organisation has requested. In a statement, the organisation has stated that […]

8 years ago

The pedestrian was treated at the scene. A pedestrian was struck by a bus in Dublin city centre on Monday afternoon, resulting in brief delays. The incident took place on Aston Quay beside O’Connell Bridge at approximately 1.41pm on Monday, with Gardaí attending the scene along with Dublin Fire Brigade and ambulance services. Dublin – Gardaí and […]

8 years ago

The demonstrations will take place in 22 locations at 5pm on Wednesday. A series of demonstrations in support of those affected by the Cervical Check scandal will be taking place outside the Dáil and various locations nationwide on Wednesday, 30 May, with attendants being asked to wear red in solidarity. The demonstrations are being run […]

8 years ago

It’s been a great week for the transport sector in Mayo. Knock Airport is to receive €2.3 million in funds from the Department for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Minister Shane Ross TD has confirmed. The funding comes as part of a €3.85m allocation for regional airports, which also includes Donegal and Kerry. Commenting on the […]

8 years ago

The woman had been out walking her dog when the collision occurred. Gardaí in Wexford are currently investigating a serious hit and run road traffic collision that occurred at Millands, Gorey on Monday morning. In a statement, Gardaí confirmed that at 7.30am, a 59-year-old woman was out walking her dog when she was struck by […]

8 years ago

His body was found in a Charlestown flat after 1.40pm. Gardaí are currently investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a man in his 50s in Mayo on Sunday. The man’s body was discovered in a flat on Main Street, Charlestown shortly after 1.40pm on Sunday, 27 May. Alarms were […]

8 years ago

It was a sweet sign off to a long and exhausting campaign. After the long and exhausting campaign to repeal the Eighth Amendment, the triumphant scenes of celebration at Dublin Castle on Saturday were undoubtedly a welcome sight among ‘Yes’ voters. While the seriousness of the issue was certainly not lost on any citizen who […]

8 years ago

Six people were hospitalised with injuries during the collision. A man in his late 30s has died following a three-car collision in County Westmeath. The collision took place on the eastbound lanes of the N4 dual carriageway near Mullingar after 2pm. Gardaí confirmed in a statement that he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly […]

8 years ago

He was assaulted during the early hours of Sunday. Waterford FC has confirmed that the club’s manager was hospitalised following a vicious assault in Tramore on Sunday morning. Alan Reynolds was reportedly the victim of an unprovoked assault at around 1am in Tramore on 27 May, when he was jumped on from behind and subsequently beaten […]

8 years ago

It’s not a direct translation, but it makes a load of sense. Everyone loves a good conspiracy theory to flip the world on its head. At the same time, most of us would have a pretty low level of tolerance for the theorists themselves. Whether you’re talking about Alex Jones, Jim Corr or the US […]

8 years ago

#Dogs4Choice. If you were following the referendum celebrations at Dublin Castle on Saturday (26 May), then you may have noticed how at one point, the crowd was getting excited for one slightly coy and unlikely figure. And no, we’re not referring to Minister for Health, Simon Harris. We’re talking about this fella. A dog has […]

8 years ago

One petition is calling for a tribute to be erected in Galway. People are calling for a permanent mural tribute to Savita Halappanavar following Saturday’s news that Ireland had voted in favour of repealing the Eighth Amendment. While there is currently a temporary Savita mural, painted by the artist ACHES, which is located outside Dublin’s […]

8 years ago

Burglary rates are rising, but it’s mainly a regional issue. The Irish commuter belt has seen a surge in burglaries during the last year, a new report has found. While the national rate of burglaries only increased by 3% in 2017, according to figures released by the CSO and An Garda Siochána, home alarm system […]

8 years ago

We’ve got you covered. The Referendum Commission has called for all voters to make sure that they are fully informed and prepared ahead of Friday’s referendum on whether to repeal the Eighth Amendment. With more than 3.2 million people registered, there will be more than a few people among that number who will be casting […]

8 years ago

Minister Michael Ring has championed it as a “game changer” for the West. The construction of the N5 Westport-Turlough has received a major green light, as the Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring confirmed that the Mayo road is going to tender for the procurement of a main contractor. Ring welcomed the news […]

8 years ago

It has officially begun. Residents of 12 offshore Irish islands will begin to cast their referendum votes one day early in order to ensure that their votes are transported to count centres on time. The polling stations, which will be opening at various stages on Thursday, are situated off the north and north-west coasts. The […]

8 years ago

Over 3.2 million people are registered for tomorrow. More than 118,000 people have been added to the supplementary voter register ahead of Friday’s referendum. The figures were released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, with a council by council breakdown, which shows that a total of 118,389 people were added to the […]

8 years ago

The fire broke out last Friday night. Irish Rail has confirmed that all services from Dalkey to Greystones will be suspended over the weekend, due to a fire that broke out at a signalling relay room in Bray on Friday 18 May. The services will be out of action on Saturday 26 May and Sunday 27 […]

8 years ago

‘Unbelievable’ doesn’t even begin to describe some of these. Gardaí have shared the worst recorded speeding offences committed in 2018, so far. Part of An Garda Síochána’s latest campaign to raise awareness surrounding the dangers of driving above the legal limit, the five worst speeding violations, relative to particular speed limits, taken from GoSafe safety […]

8 years ago

The singer and rapper is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her album, The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill. Lauryn Hill is coming back to Dublin in November as part of a major world tour. The Grammy-winning singer will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of her iconic album, The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill, by playing 12 shows […]

8 years ago

So far, they have identified one that claims to come from Airbnb. Gardaí are warning Irish internet users to keep an eye out for a new series of GDPR phishing emails doing the rounds. With the new General Data Protection Regulation set to arrive on 25 May in the EU, regulation which requires online customers […]

8 years ago

Tickets go on sale this Friday. The Chemical Brothers will be returning to Dublin this October to play their only Irish show of 2018. The electronica duo have confirmed that they will perform live at Dublin’s 3Arena on Monday, 29 October. They will also be joined by visual artist, Adam Smith who worked on their […]

8 years ago

People driving private cars into the city has dropped on a massive scale, too. The number of people using public transport in Dublin city centre has reached record levels, according to Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority. In the latest figures published from the Canal Cordon Report 2017, it was found that there […]

8 years ago

The collision occurred at 12 midday. Update: 5.35pm, 22 May Gardaí have confirmed that a woman in her late teens was fatally injured in the three-car collision, which occurred at Scarawalsh, Enniscorthy at mid-day on Tuesday, 22 May. She was reported as being a front seat passenger. The road is currently closed to facilitate […]

8 years ago

The proposal is still only in the earliest stages. Any new Irish citizens may be required to pass an English language proficiency test, according to the Department of Justice. The Irish Times report that a senior Department of Justice official said the language test for citizenship applicants was under consideration in order to ensure greater assimilation of […]

8 years ago

Eggs-ellent news… Eating an egg a day might lower your risk of cardiovascular disease or strokes, a new study has revealed. That’s right, daily consumption of eggs has been linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, ischaemic heart disease, major coronary events, haemorrhagic strokes and ischaemic strokes. So, while eggs have long been treated […]

8 years ago

Jastine Valdez was abducted close to her home in Enniskerry on Saturday evening. A fundraising campaign has been set up to support the parents of Jastine Valdez, the 24-year-old who was abducted on Saturday evening in Enniskerry. Set up by Outreach Ireland, a voluntary group that assists the Philippines Embassy, the crowd funding page has, […]

8 years ago

“We’ve allowed abortion to continue by just turning a blind eye and I don’t think that’s right.” If the Eighth Amendment is successfully repealed, legislation could be published before the summer recess and enacted into law by the end of 2018, Leo Varadkar has said. Speaking on The Last Word with Matt Cooper ahead of the […]

8 years ago

Don’t miss out. Circle K will be dropping fuel prices to celebrate the re-opening of one of its service stations in Dublin next week. The fuel and convenience retail giant has confirmed that it will be running the special offers in its City Avenue service station on Thursday, 24 May as part of its massive […]

8 years ago

Nidge busts out of a high-security prison? We’re sold. It has been a pretty stellar 12 months for Tom Vaughan-Lawlor after the Love/Hate star shot to international fame by playing Ebony Maw in Avengers: Infinity War. However, one of his projects that might have slipped by your radar was his role in Stephen Burke’s wild […]

8 years ago