Start making those plans. With a plethora of concerts recently announced, it’s practically Christmas for Irish music fans. Well, if you’ve got some money leftover, or if you’re looking to get a very nice for Christmas present from someone, Electric Picnic have confirmed that tickets for 2020’s festival will be on sale from Monday. That’s […]

6 years ago

Two men were arrested. 31 dogs, including several puppies, have been rescued by the PSNI following a proactive operation in the Coalisland area of Tyrone. The rescue operation took place on Thursday, 5 December and two men were arrested on suspicion of fraud – they have since been released on bail. Five properties were searched […]

6 years ago

A very interesting period in Irish history that would make a great film. Throughout his illustrious career, Colm Meaney has starred in a litany of Irish films and provided viewers with some memorable performances. To many Irish viewers, the actor is still the quintessential ‘Irish Da’ because of his role in the Barrytown Trilogy (The […]

6 years ago

Take note if you’re a Pot Noodle lover. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have stated that there are undeclared mustard and celery ingredients contained in the Pot Noodle Beef and Tomato brand. The warning states that: “Due to a production error, the ingredients list in the above batch of Pot Noodle Beef and Tomato […]

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Here’s what’s on the box tonight. With a weather warning in place, it’s a good thing that The Graham Norton Show has a brilliant lineup this evening. The Late Late Show is also on. Additionally, if you’re in the mood for a film at the cinema, The Big Reviewski team have previewed all the weekend’s […]

6 years ago

If you love crime documentaries, clear your weekend schedule. One of the best qualities of Mindhunter is that it delves into the psyche of serial killers while observing the public’s macabre fascination with these heinous people. In the show, we’re often told that certain killers are consistently motivated and driven by the infamy and notoriety […]

6 years ago

From the mind of Stephen King and featuring an excellent cast. This has serious potential. While every single true crime, killing, and violent attack is horrific, HBO’s adaptation of The Outsider will firmly be mixing the crime genre with the supernatural. Of course, this show is an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same […]

6 years ago

Fans will definitely be watching this. In terms of breakout stars, there’s no denying that 2019 belongs to Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell. Aside from selling-out arenas around the world and becoming a pop-culture icon, the ‘Bad Guy’ singer also made Grammy Awards history in November. The 17-year-old is now the youngest person ever to be nominated […]

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The best lineup from a TV station we’ve seen so far. Now that RTÉ, TG4, and Virgin Media have launched their Christmas slates, it’s time for the BBC to do the same and they’ve got a very nice mix of films, documentaries, and new TV shows to entertain audiences. For music fans, there’s documentaries on […]

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The return of the documentary king. With Seven Worlds, One Planet continuing to enthral and capture viewers like only a David Attenborough feature can, the wait for his next feature won’ be too long. In his new documentary, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet will tell the story of life on our planet by the man who […]

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Get ready to get comfortable on the couch. Following on from their Christmas movie schedule, which you can see in full here, RTÉ have also revealed details of some of the TV higlights coming the way of viewers over Christmas. The broadcaster will be celebrating Irish icons over the festive season with programmes such as Brendan […]

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Get ready to mark your calendars. It’s time to free up some space on your TV box because that most anticipated of schedules has arrived, the movie lineup on terrestrial TV in Ireland this Christmas. We won’t keep you waiting; below is the pick of the bunch of the movies on RTÉ and Virgin Media […]

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007 returns in April. With Daniel Craig set to retire the tuxedo after the release of No Time To Die, we’re certain that he’ll want his last outing as Bond, James Bond to end on a high. 13 years since he picked up the mantle from Pierce Brosnan in Casino Royale, Craig returns for the fifth […]

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Plenty of viewers will remember a character set to return in two new one-hour films. The BBC have confirmed that the modern adaptation of Worzel Gummidge will be shown on BBC One in two one-hour films over Christmas. The first feature will be shown on St. Stephen’s Day at at 6.20pm followed by the second the […]

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“We cannot – and let’s be clear – we will not stand idly by and watch the Good Friday Agreement weakened, or destroyed.” The US House of Representatives has voted in favour of a resolution reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement. The bill, which calls for strict adherence to the Good Friday Agreement during […]

6 years ago

Those good boys and girls are now even better. Research has proven that dogs are able to identify when someone new is speaking to them, or when people are saying a new word to them. If you’re the type of pet owner that’s convinced your dog can understand what you’re saying, this recent study from […]

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“I think they’re just giving us time, and if we can figure it out, and if Joaquin’s down to do it, we would do it.” When a film becomes the only rated “R” movie in history to cross $1 billion at the box office, with a current worldwide total of a whopping $1,048,923,625, talk of […]

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Start checking those tickets. With the Christmas season fast approaching, we wouldn’t complain if we got a bit of extra cash in our pocket. Hell, even €5 would suffice but one lucky person in Ireland will have plenty more loose change than that after becoming a millionaire on Tuesday night, when National Lottery confirmed one […]

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“Supporting Brexit was an extraordinary error. It makes absolutely no economic sense.”  To begin with, we get it. Actors love to pontificate and share their political views with the public; there are plenty not shy of doing so and some of those views have to be taken with a pinch of salt. However, in the […]

6 years ago

Hands down, one of the best live bands around. The National have been confirmed as the first act on the 2020 line-up for the Live at the Docklands series in Limerick. It has been announced that Matt Berninger and co. will play Live at the Docklands in Limerick on Sunday, 7 June, 2020. That’s not all […]

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Nothing that some white water rafting won’t fix though. Dublin has been ranked as the worst city in the world to find a place to live, a new study has revealed. The Expat Insider survey discovered that Ireland’s capital was the most difficult place in the world to find accommodation in 2019, when compared to 82 […]

6 years ago

No more long delays for Rick and Morty fans. Happy days. Strange isn’t a concept that frightens the creators of Rick and Morty. After all, this is a show that decided to create a theme park inside of a human anatomy, put ants in the eyes of a salesman and gave Rick the power to […]

6 years ago

The first look at Phase 4 of the MCU. We always wondered how she managed to get all that red in her ledger. Well, we’ll finally learn the reason because Black Widow is getting her own standalone film and the first action-packed trailer has been released. In terms of the plot, it looks like we’re […]

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A very special episode for any Corkonians. Every single episode of The Young Offenders feels like a love letter to Cork, but the most recent episode went heavy on the love for Leeside. An appearance from the most gifted footballer to ever learn his trade in the county might do just that. Oh yes. After […]

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The Christmas episode has been described as “the best episode we’ve ever done” and more could be on the way. After 10 years away from our screens, we’re fairly certain that there’s plenty going on in the life of Nessa, Ruth Jones’ beloved character in Gavin and Stacey. After all, she was one of the […]

6 years ago

The 12-year-old was accompanied by two other boys in the cab. Gardaí in Meath stopped a 12-year-old boy that was driving a John Deere tractor in Trim town. Members from Unit C Meath Roads Policing Unit stopped the underage driver at 00.30am this morning. The 12-year-old was accompanied by two other boys in the cab – […]

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Laffan sadly passed away this year. He famously played George Burgess in The Snapper and Pat Mustard in Father Ted. A true great. While we’re reluctant to speak on behalf of every single actor, the majority of actors will tell you that they’re just happy to be working. A select bunch might get one or […]

6 years ago

The hilarious Hot Rod never gets the credit it deserves. Some really good options to watch on Netflix. While plenty of people might be looking to get into the festive spirit with a Christmas film, there’s still plenty of good choices on the box today – you can read the best films on TV today […]

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Sunday. You can now get stuck into the advent calendar. FYI, if you can’t resist temptation and feel the need to rip open every single door and devour the chocolate inside, we suggest a film to go along with this gorging session. Here’s what’s on the box today… Stuart Little – 12:50 on Film4 Did […]

6 years ago

Described as ‘superbly scary’ and a “chilling domestic horror.” It’s now on Netflix. With the end of the year quickly approaching, the usual ‘best of’ lists are bound to make an appearance and 2019 was something of a mixed bag for horror. Films like Midsommar, Us, Ready Or Not, Crawl, and Doctor Sleep all delivered […]

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Season 3 is coming and The Young Offenders 2 is on the cards. Bring it on! While most fans of The Young Offenders are eagerly awaiting Roy Keane’s cameo in the upcoming episode, the good news keeps on coming because Season 3 is definitely happening. In fact, audiences might not have long to wait to […]

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Some people might remember this show.. With news that Mrs. Brown’s Boys, Doctor Who, Dracula, the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special, and more are all featuring on the BBC’s Christmas lineup, another title may have slipped under the radar. Well, there’s a strong nostalgic draw regarding the return of Worzel Gummidge. Oh, yes! The walking, talking scarecrow […]

6 years ago

For anyone that does their best thinking in the pub… For many people, the Christmas season is the perfect time to get together with friends and family. However, there are always a few people that can’t quite make it to the local for a pint because they’re living abroad. Granted, WhatsApp, FaceTime, and countless other […]

6 years ago

COYBIG! The Euro 2020 draw has been made. ‘If.’ Right now, ‘if’ is the important word for the Republic of Ireland as the final draw for the group stages of Euro 2020 was made in Bucharest. If the Republic of Ireland can beat Slovakia in March and then beat the winner of Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Northern Ireland in […]

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They’ve been gone for a decade, but the gang are back on Christmas Day. Heaven for Gavin and Stacey fans. Ok, we know that Gavin and Stacey revolves around a litany of romances. After all, the whole raison d’être of the show is the trials and tribulations of the titular characters, but some could argue that […]

6 years ago

The Nobel Prize-winner is one of Ireland’s greatest minds. His work at the time of The Troubles was incredible. BBC2 will air a feature-length documentary about the life and work of Seamus Heaney, the beloved Nobel Prize-winner. Directed by Adam Low and Dermot Lavery, Seamus Heaney and the music of what happens will feature interviews with […]

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They worked together on The Snapper, The Van, and The Commitments. Another film would be fantastic. With the Christmas season fast approaching, you know that the Barrytown Trilogy is going to be on TV. Similarly, you know that you’re going to watch them all over again. Despite the fact that film fans have seen the […]

6 years ago

There’s plenty to get stuck into tonight. It’s the Saturday after the Late Late Toy Show. Our emotions are still too high after it all. To help, we’ve picked the best films on TV tonight. Groundhog Day – 18:40 on Sony Movies “Then put your little hand in mine…” The Santa Clause – 18:45 on […]

6 years ago

If you plan on going to the zoo, now is the perfect time… If you’ve got kids then you’ll know just how much fun a day trip to Dublin Zoo is. At this time of year, the annual zoo pass is always a very popular Christmas gift that’s purchased by doting parents, uncles, and aunts, […]

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E.T. has come home. In terms of the most emotional moments in film history, the finale of E.T. is right up there. Genuinely, if you can look at Gertie (Drew Barrymore) in that scene and not well up, you’re colder than E.T. when he was left down at the riverbed. Of course, Spielberg’s classic revolved […]

6 years ago

Fair play to them, this is a wonderful initiative. With December quickly approaching, people in Ireland are making their Christmas plans but for many people, the festive season is a difficult time. For anyone that might be living near Belfast and who’s alone on Christmas Day, Bengal Brasserie on the Ormeau Road is providing a free […]

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If you’re not watching the best show on TV, start now. There’s plenty of other good stuff coming up in the next few months as well. How do you solve a problem like Logan Roy? It’s sort of a problem of his own making, as every one of the Roy children flounder, scheme, and stumble […]

6 years ago

If you fancy a road trip, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift are there too. With the Christmas season fast approaching, it’s likely that concert tickets are going to be a very popular gift and there have been a raft of gig announcements in recent weeks. For example, Sunstroke is back, The Killers are putting on […]

6 years ago

From the director of the Ted Bundy series, this will be a treat for horror fans. While the majority of the true crime documentaries that Netflix commission usually deal with an act of unspeakable evil, murder, and a series of real life horrific events, the online streaming giant has rarely taken the documentary approach to […]

6 years ago

Rather worryingly, there has been a 94% rise in rodent callouts in 2019. Your county may be here too… In a rather expected turn, Dublin is the county which accounted for the most callouts for rodent control in 2019. Figures that were released by Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has also reported a 94% increase in overall […]

6 years ago

If you love dogs, you’ll definitely be watching this. A few months ago, Netflix recently added the documentary Pick of the Litter to their library and the feature proved to be immensely popular with viewers. Of course, anyone that loves dogs was bound to watch it, but the documentary gave a key insight into how […]

6 years ago

That’s two live shows in Ireland which feature Attenborough’s iconic work. Fresh from the news that Our Planet is set to be shown in Dublin’s 3Arena, it has been confirmed that another one of David Attenborough’s iconic documentaries, Planet Earth II Live in Concert will also be shown on 1 April in the 3Arena. The concert […]

6 years ago

The average total monthly pay is around €2,290. Given the popularity of cabin crew positions in recent years, we’re fully expecting the latest job listing from Emirates to be an extremely interesting proposition for anyone that fancies the jet-setting life. Aside from this, with a new year on the horizon, plenty of people might be considering […]

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What’s occurring? Gavin and Stacey return on Christmas Day. It’s been a decade since we last saw Gavin and Stacey but the wait is finally over. Oh yes, the show has decided to return for a much anticipated Christmas Special. It’s time to return to Billericay to spend Christmas with the Shipmans and the Wests. […]

6 years ago