The website is highly deceptive given how secure it appears. Irish Netflix users are being warned about a new sophisticated email scam that is collecting victims’ credit card numbers. The notice was issued by ESET Ireland, after it was brought to their attention that “a genuine-looking” and “advanced” Netflix scam was in circulation. Source: ESET […]

8 years ago

The Army’s bomb disposal unit was called to the scene. A number of residents in Kimmage, Dublin have been evacuated from their homes after a suspicious device was discovered on Tuesday afternoon. According to Gardaí, the device was located in the garden of a house on the Durrow Road at approximately 3.30pm. The area has […]

8 years ago

Oh, Peppa. What have you done? What does Peppa Pig have in common with pornography, cults and guns? If you were to say virtually nothing, then one social media site in China might strongly disagree. That’s right, it seems the innocent piglet has been barred from the Chinese video platform, Douyin, after a number of […]

8 years ago

This is the lowest level since the financial crash. The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office have revealed that the unemployment rate for April 2018 has reached 5.9%. This marks the first time in 10 years that the rate of unemployment has fallen below 6%. The seasonally adjusted rate for April 2018 went down […]

8 years ago

Just when you thought the phenomenon had ended, somebody got out their paint brush. Since first going viral back in December 2015 for her report on Storm Desmond, RTÉ News’ West Ireland correspondent Teresa Mannion has become a beloved icon of bad weather, receiving tributes from everyone, including Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent and Ariana Grande to name […]

8 years ago

Pictures of the fake posters were doing the rounds on social media over the weekend. The LoveBoth campaign has confirmed that the ‘Women Can’t Be Trusted’ posters erected in Dublin are in fact fake. These posters, which were shared across social media platforms over the weekend, were printed with the unauthorised use of the groups […]

8 years ago

The burglaries took place on Sunday night in Ballyjamesduff. Gardaí have arrested a man and woman in Cavan after two elderly people were robbed at gunpoint in their homes. The aggravated burglaries took place on Sunday, 29 April, shortly after 7pm when two intruders forced entry into the home of a woman in her 70s. […]

8 years ago

The move will see the creation of a further 700 construction jobs. 400 new, high-skilled jobs will be created over the next five years in Dundalk, Co. Louth after it was confirmed that a Chinese bio-manufacturing company will be investing €325 million into the creation of a new drug substances manufacturing facility in Mullagharlin. WuXi Biologics […]

8 years ago

“The vast majority want to vote but not all are aware they have to register.” The National Youth Council of Ireland has issued a reminder urging all young people to register to vote in the upcoming referendum. Ahead of the May 8 registration deadline, the Council voiced its concern by speculating that upwards of 151,000 […]

8 years ago

Check those numbers immediately. There was no winner of €17 million Friday Euromillions jackpot. The numbers were 12, 24, 40, 41, 46, and the bonus numbers were 5 and 12. One Irish player however managed to match five of those numbers, which means they will be singing to the tune of €41,867 once they claim their […]

8 years ago

The ticket was bought in a store that had not sold a winner in 28 years. In case you missed it, last week’s winning Lotto ticket was sold in a Donegal store that officially ended its 28-year high-win “famine” after it sold a Match 5+ Bonus ticket worth €284,964. The winner of the Saturday night (21 […]

8 years ago

There’s only one 60th anniversary, so get on these before it’s too late. Aer Lingus is celebrating sixty years of transatlantic flights on 28 April. To mark the occasion, the airliner will be offering customers  €100 off direct flights from Shannon and Dublin to various destinations in the US and Canada. This means that you […]

8 years ago

The consignment was brought from Holyhead. Revenue Officers in Dublin Port have seized more than 25,000 litres of smuggled beer with a retail value of €105,000. The seizure was made on 26 April and represented a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €52,000 in VAT and Excise Duty. The consignment was detained based […]

8 years ago

Noel Mackin went missing from his home on 15 April. Gardaí in Monaghan are seeking the public’s help in tracing 18-year-old Noel Mackin. He was last seen at 1.30pm on 15 April when he went missing from his home in Killgowan, Co. Monaghan. Noel is described as being six foot tall, of a slight build […]

8 years ago

Irish people are the happiest people in the European Union, a new survey has found. According to a new Eurobarometer survey on fairness, inequality and inter-generational mobility, 97% of Irish respondents agreed that they consider themselves to be happy people. This ranks Ireland the happiest out of all 28 EU states, with the average level […]

8 years ago

The US President will not be getting the full state visit treatment, though. Donald Trump will pay his first official visit to Britain this summer, the White House has confirmed. The US President will meet with Prime Minister Theresa May at Number 10, Downing Street for bilateral talks on Friday, 13 July. His trip will […]

8 years ago

Just in case we forgave them for the redesign. Snapchat hasn’t exactly been beloved by its users in recent months. The now-infamous February updates rubbed people up the wrong way so much so that, in an effort to curry favour, the platform announced that it would be officially re-designing the redesign. Then, Snap Inc.’s market […]

8 years ago

Ed-mania is about to descend. It’s not long now until the mild-mannered, flame-haired troubadour, Ed Sheeran hits these shores for a massive nine-date summer tour, but just in case you weren’t excited enough, it turns out he has a few more cards up his sleeve. Having previously announced that his pal, Jamie Lawson would be […]

8 years ago

This is the second recall relating to Listeria in one week. Willowbrook Foods Nettownards Northern Ireland has initiated a recall of four of its salad products containing bacon over fears that they may be contaminated with a harmful bacteria. This precautionary measure is being taken by the company, due to the possible presence of Listeria […]

8 years ago

The Airbus ULR will be capable of flying almost 18,000km. The world’s longest non-stop flight will officially begin jetting between Singapore and New York at the end of 2018. The Airbus A350-900ULR embarked on its first test flight on 23 April, at which time it made a five-hour round trip that launched from the air-framer’s […]

8 years ago

DAA’s CEO also vowed to protect more than 14,000 jobs over the next 20 years. The new North Runway at Dublin Airport is being hyped as “the most important thing that Ireland will build in a generation,” according to the airport authority’s Chief Executive. The state company’s CEO Dalton Philips made the announcement as DAA released […]

8 years ago

The collision took place at 9am on Wednesday morning. A male in his 50s was involved in a fatal road traffic collision in Mayo on Wednesday morning. Gardaí in Westport are currently investigating the collision, which took place on the N59 Mulranny-Newport Road at approximately 9am. The male driver was the only occupant of the […]

8 years ago

The report supports the argument that the younger you learn to drive, the better. More than 65,000 Irish motorists are on their third provisional license, or on a higher provisional licence, a new survey has shown. Conducted by online insurance brokers Insuremycars.ie, the survey found that a total of 65,161 motorists were on 3+ learner […]

8 years ago

“This country has an inglorious record of censorship, both artistic and political.” Ruth Coppinger TD received a scolding after unfurling a poster of a Repeal the 8th mural during Leaders’ Questions on Monday. The Solidarity-People Before Profit TD produced the poster version of the artist Maser’s work, as did her colleague Paul Murphy, as an […]

8 years ago

Major traffic diversions have been put in place this evening as a result. Gardaí in Pearse Street are investigating a four car collision that took place at Wellington Quay on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred outside the Clarence Hotel on Wellington Quay at 2.10pm and the scene was attended by Gardaí and emergency services shortly […]

8 years ago

The European Commission has officially approved Ireland’s sugar-sweetened drinks tax. The price of soft drinks is set to go up after Ireland was given the green light for its sugar-sweetened drinks tax. The Commission gave its approval after it was found that the measure’s scope and design are consistent with Ireland’s health objectives of combating […]

8 years ago

The chickens were killed after a lorry was overturned en route to Carlow. Animal rights organisation PETA are calling on Waterford’s Mayor to erect a tombstone in memory of a group of chickens that were killed after a lorry was overturned in west Waterford on 17 April. The lorry had been carrying a load of […]

8 years ago

It could be completed by 2026. The creation of the M20 Limerick – Cork motorway has seen a major leap forward as the main contract for its design has gone formally out to tender. Speaking to Patricia Messinger on C103’s Cork Today Show, the news was confirmed by Senator Kieran O’Donnell, who said the planning-design […]

8 years ago

The assailant is believed to have fled in the direction of Dublin. Gardaí in Meath are investigating an alleged assault on a male which took place on Monday, 23 April. The incident took place at approximately 11.20am on High Street, Killegland, Co. Meath, when the man in his 20s was attacked by another pedestrian allegedly […]

8 years ago

The scheme has so far seen over 1,100 roads upgraded since 2017. Private roads in Donegal, Galway, Cork and Mayo will undergo significant upgrades as part of the 2018 Local Improvement Scheme, it has been confirmed. Announced on Monday by Minister for Rural Affairs, Michael Ring, the scheme will see a total of €10 million being […]

8 years ago

The race was being run in record temperatures when Campbell collapsed. Former Masterchef contestant Matt Campbell has died after he collapsed during the London Marathon on Sunday. The 29-year-old chef collapsed at the 22.5-mile mark during the race, which was being run in record temperatures of 23.5 degrees Celsius. He received medical treatment on the […]

8 years ago

The report also highlights the impact of the #MeToo movement on young people. Young people in Ireland find that the internet and online pornography are far more “useful” tools for sex education than parents or teachers, a new study has found. In a report that examines the attitudes of people aged between 14 and 24 […]

8 years ago

Get on your dancing shoes. The Arctic Monkeys’ sixth album, Tranquility Based Hotel & Casino, is almost upon us and that news definitely has quite a few folk excited beyond words. In fact, you may be so pumped for the 11 May release date that spinning the album in your bedroom, or on a pair […]

8 years ago

PSNI are seeking a number of other potential suspects involved. Two teenagers have been arrested in Bangor, County Down in conjunction with a brutal assault on a 16-year-old girl that took place on Friday (20 April) night. The incident was reported to PSNI at approximately 8pm after the young female was attacked in the seafront […]

8 years ago

Louis is heading into the dark underbelly of the US once again. Louis Theroux may have moved on from making light-hearted and quirky documentaries, but he’s never lost his charm and impact when looking at darker subjects such as racial tensions, mental health and drug epidemics. Really, you could do a lot worse than spending […]

8 years ago

The store last sold two winning tickets in the space of three weeks back in 1990. A store in rural north Donegal is celebrating the end of a 28-year high-win Lotto “famine” after it sold a Match 5+ Bonus ticket worth €284,964 in Saturday night’s Lotto draw (21 April). Situated 18km outside Derry City, the Eurospar […]

8 years ago

The Taoiseach was celebrated as a symbol of Ireland’s changing values and for his role in the Brexit negotiations. Leo Varadkar has been named as one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2018. Featured in the category of leaders, the Taoiseach appears alongside Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump and Kim […]

8 years ago

“Why won’t he die?” It’s been 40 years since he first struck absolute terror into countless cinemagoers, and 9 since his last rampage, so buckle up, because the masked murderer Michael Myers is coming back. Universal Pictures have just released the first official poster for the new Halloween movie, which is due out on 19 […]

8 years ago

The experiment is being tried out on a group of 6th class pupils at a Kerry school. A Kerry school has placed a ban on students’ use of smartphones, tablets and social media both inside and outside school hours. The ‘Social Media Fast’ is being run by Blennerville National Primary School in Tralee as an […]

8 years ago

The 14-year-old was last seen on 12 April. Gardaí in Ashbourne, County Meath, are appealing to the public to help locate missing 14-year-old Jamie Walsh. He was last seen in the Clondalkin area of Dublin on Thursday, 12 April. At the time, he was wearing a tracksuit with a black jacket and black and white […]

8 years ago

The news was confirmed by the TV presenter and radio DJ’s agent. Supermarket Sweep and National Lottery presenter Dale Winton has died. He was 62. The news was confirmed by his long-term agent, Jan Kennedy who said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm the passing of Dale Winton who […]

8 years ago

The major targets are sex tourists who travel to countries where they won’t be heavily monitored. Ireland could become the first EU state to restrict convicted child sex offenders from travelling abroad. The Sex Tourism Bill has been brought forward by Independent TD Maureen O’Sullivan, and would require any convicted paedophiles to receive a judge’s […]

8 years ago

It’s going to be a busy summer behind the decks for Luther. Idris Elba is a man of many surprises, as you may have found out recently when he was added to this year’s Forbidden Fruit festival line-up. That’s right, because the Luther and The Wire star moonlights as a DJ. Who knew? Now, Netflix […]

8 years ago

They have until the end of May to clear any Dáil bar tabs. All unpaid Dáil bar tabs will be automatically deducted from the salaries of TDs and Senators from mid-June onwards. In a letter from the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission sent to all TDs and Senators, the Dáil bar and restaurant will be introducing […]

8 years ago

The supporters club has concluded that it will not be protesting the decision. A survey from Ulster Rugby Supporters Club has concluded that almost half of its members are disappointed at the IRFU and Ulster Rugby’s decision to sack Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. The poll was run as a response to a newspaper advertisement […]

8 years ago

Sinn Féin has hit out at the requirement, claiming it is the first sign of a hard border. Border Force officers looking to apply for jobs based in Belfast will be required to hold full British passports ahead of Brexit. Currently advertised through the British Home Office, the 16 Border Force Office roles at Belfast […]

8 years ago

The bank announced its plans to withdraw back in February. Online savings bank RaboDirect has warned any remaining customers to transfer their funds to another bank before 16 May. Confirming in late February that it would be withdrawing from the Irish market on said date, the Dutch-owned bank had over 90,000 customers with over €3 […]

8 years ago

They’re promising wind, fog, snow, rain, bubbles and even lightning. Irish moviegoers will be able to experience a brand new cinema experience when a 4DX cinema screen is used for the first time in this country later this month, The immersive technology will be introduced at Cineworld Dublin on Thursday, 26 April, having only been […]

8 years ago

The act of vandalism was captured by a local businessman. A Limerick man has been caught on video tearing down a series of referendum posters in the city. Filmed by a local artist and businessman, Kevin Kiley Jr., the footage clearly showed the man removing four posters, belonging to the Socialist Feminist Movement organisation Rosa, […]

8 years ago

The Top 14 team insisted that they have “no desire” to bring the Belfast-native to France. Clermont have denied speculation linking them with a move for Paddy Jackson, whose deal with the IRFU and Ulster Rugby was revoked last week. Jackson and Stuart Olding are both currently searching for new clubs after the pair were […]

8 years ago