The men were armed with a baseball bat and hammer. Gardaí are investigating a serious assault that occurred on Great William O’Brien Street in the Blackpool area of Cork at approximately 8.30pm on 17 January. While on active patrol, Gardaí observed an altercation involving three men. Two of the men were armed with a baseball […]

6 years ago

Attenborough on the big screen and an interview with the great man too. While certain documentary features are tailor-made for binge-watching at home, there’s no denying the cinematic value of David Attenborough’s work. For decades, Attenborough and his team have provided viewers with some of the most breathtaking footage of our planet. Asides from the levels […]

6 years ago

The shots were fired outside a pub in Sixmilebridge village. Two men were hospitalised after a shooting incident which occurred outside a pub in Sixmilebridge village. At around 12.20am on the morning of 18 January, gardaí responded to reports of shots fired outside a pub in Sixmilebridge village. Two men, aged 21 and 66, were discovered […]

6 years ago

It’s going to be chilly. At present, a status yellow low temperature/ice warning is in place for Connacht and Leinster. The warning states that “temperatures are expected to fall as low as minus 4 degrees, with the coldest temperatures around dawn, staying below freezing until mid-morning on Saturday.” The warning is valid until 11am on […]

6 years ago

It was tough but we’ve whittled it down. The addition of Trading Places, Brooklyn, Unforgiven, and more to the Leaving Cert curriculum has surprised some people, but when you think about it, they all make sense, especially in terms of their themes. After all, the storyline for Trading Places is often viewed as a modern […]

6 years ago

Some classics sit alongside new favourites on Sky Comedy. Aside from the fact that January is usually grim, it’s fair to say that we could all do with a laugh. After all, we’ve got the mudslinging of a General Election to look forward to, the Brexit deadline, and the US election too. Joy. Anyway, if […]

6 years ago

This should be very good. A new three-part documentary series titled Who Killed Jeffrey Epstein? is being made by Investigation Discovery, as reported by Variety. Epstein, whose death has officially been ruled by a medical examiner as suicide, was discovered in a jail cell in Manhattan, New York on Saturday 10 August. The 66-year-old, who was […]

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This is going to be some show. While the Late Late Show does have a very good lineup, the Graham Norton Show just has that extra oomph in terms of star power. As always, we’re expecting the Corkman to be in flying form when he sits down to chat with the following. Jamie Foxx and […]

6 years ago

The BTK Killer unmasked. Mindhunter fans will definitely be watching this. During the first two seasons of Mindhunter, Denis Rader has been a haunting and ominous presence throughout. Given the more public profiles of Charles Manson and David Berkowitz (Son of Sam), it’s understandable if Mindhunter viewers were more intrigued about how those killers would be portrayed […]

6 years ago

The outstanding drama could be returning. Bad news, the future of Mindhunter is in limbo. Good news, the future of The Night Of is in good shape. While both dramas don’t exactly share an awful lot in common, there’s a level of authenticity, craft, and skill in both that sets them apart from most other […]

6 years ago

Holohan issued the statement after Sinn Féin called on him to apologise. Sinn Féin councillor Paddy Holohan has said that his recent comments about Leo Varadkar were “misinterpreted.” The MMA fighter-turned-local politician had been criticised for recent comments he made about the Taoiseach when discussing Varadkar’s credentials as leader of the government. Speaking on an episode […]

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It’s released very soon and looks very addictive. Your next binge-watch is sorted. Fans of murder mysteries will be very happy to know that Netflix’s adaptation of Harlan Coben’s best-selling novel The Stranger is shaping up to be a cracker and it has a wonderful cast too. In terms of its plot, the mystery thriller […]

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A very good lineup this week. Eclectic is the best word to describe this week’s Late Late Show and things are bound to get interesting when Ryan Tubridy sits down to chat with the following people. David Meyler The former Ireland captain who has swapped his football boots for virtual ones, and is making waves […]

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We also know why the other prequel wasn’t made. “Every time a new Targaryen is born, the gods toss the coin in the air and the world holds its breath to see how it will land.” Prepare to learn all about Aegon’s Conquest of Westeros, The Wars of King Aegon I, the ascension of Jaehaerys I to the throne, the epic civil war known […]

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Batten down the hatches. Met Éireann has issued four separate weather warnings across eight counties. The counties affected are Kerry, Cork, Waterford, Wexford, Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Wicklow. Two separate warnings are currently in place for Donegal, Galway and Mayo. The first one, a status yellow wind warning, forecasts west to southwest winds of 50 to […]

6 years ago

A homeless man suffered serious injuries after his tent was moved as he slept in it in Dublin. Dublin City Council have issued a statement in response to an incident where a homeless man was seriously injured after his tent was removed while he slept in it on Tuesday. In a statement released on Wednesday, Dublin […]

6 years ago

This offer will be available for a limited time. Irish mobile network GoMo has announced a new life offer for potential customers. As of today (15 January), GoMo customers will be able to get all their calls, texts and data for €12.99 a month. The brand was launched three months ago and has proven to […]

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It’s billed as “his greatest story” and will also be getting a limited cinema release. Aside from being one of the most beloved broadcasters of the modern age, David Attenborough is also one of the busiest as he’s constantly documenting the wonders of the world as well as the threat to our planet. We’re definitely […]

6 years ago

The full list of chippers is here. Lovely food, great price, fantastic cause. More than 70 Irish chippers are offering €5 meal deals today in aid of Pieta House. The chippers have come together to raise money for Pieta House following the tragic loss of a member of the Irish-Italian community last year. On Wednesday, […]

6 years ago

Conditions are easing off but a status orange warning remains in place for five western counties. Met Éireann has issued updated weather warnings for Ireland for Storm Brendan, with a Status Orange warning remaining in effect for five western counties and a Status Yellow warning now in place for nine counties. A Status Orange wind […]

6 years ago

Joker got the most nominations while Saoirse Ronan has been nominated for a fourth Oscar, an incredible achievement. After winning at the Golden Globes in their respective categories, it appears that WWI drama 1917 and Once Upon A Time in… Hollywood are the films to beat at the 2020 Oscars. The nominations have been announced […]

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Get your gang together and break out the rum ham. It’s somewhat fitting that on a week where Storm Brendan arrives on Irish shores, the latest season of Always Sunny lands on Netflix. This being said, we’re certain that your gang will react differently to the stormy conditions than the owners of Paddy’s Pub did. […]

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Take note if you’re out and about. The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads as Storm Brendan reaches Ireland. At present, a status orange weather warning is in place for the whole country with strong winds and a risk of coastal flooding expected. Met Eireann have […]

6 years ago

When asked about a Derry Girls movie, Lisa McGee said “that’s definitely something we’re talking about”. A new year, the same bunch of lovable dicks. To be honest, what else did we expect from Erin, James, Clare, Orla, and Michelle? After that uplifting and sweet ending to Season 2, which culminated in Bill Clinton’s visit […]

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Investigations are ongoing. Gardaí are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 9.30pm on Sunday, 12 January. The incident took place at St Berach’s Place in Raheny, Dublin 5. A male in his late 30s was taken to Beaumount Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The scene has been preserved pending a full technical examination. […]

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The first orange weather warning is now in place with a status red warning in operation for marine areas. Status orange wind warnings have been issued for all counties in the Republic of Ireland, with a status red marine warning also in place for coastal areas, as the country braces itself for Storm Brendan Met […]

6 years ago

Start checking those tickets. Anyone make a new year’s resolution? Eat better, read more books, go to the gym more, be better with money. Yep, they’re the usual types of empty promises that we make to ourselves but for one lucky punter, they can ignore the last one because they’ve scooped a million euro on […]

6 years ago

If you know anyone that’s single and happy to get a bit rowdy… Much like the Toy Show and any patriotic episode that airs around the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the Late Late Show has made something of a reputation for itself in terms of Valentine’s Day. Oh yes! Who can forget Deano feeling “exotic,” Crystal […]

6 years ago

The incident occurred at around 4pm. RIP. A woman in her 70s has died in a road traffic collision in Clare. The incident occurred at around 4pm on the main N68 Kilrush to Ennis road. The driver of the car, a female in her 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was later taken […]

6 years ago

After three years of deadlock, power-sharing looks set to return. Sinn Féin says the party will re-enter devolved government in Northern Ireland after three years of deadlock. The last DUP/Sinn Féin-led coalition government collapsed in January 2017 over a row about a botched green energy scheme and the Irish language act. Earlier today, the Democratic Unionist […]

6 years ago

A legend. Set record because it airs tonight. It’s Friday, we’re all broke after Christmas, there are two weather warnings in place. What else are you going to do this evening? Well, the Late Late Show and The Graham Norton Show are back with an interesting selection of guests, the brilliant 1917 is now in […]

6 years ago

Take note if you’ve got them. Tesco has issued a product recall on batches of four varieties of its pesto products listed below. The retailer has issued the recall as these particular brands may contain peanut, which is not declared on the label. As stated on the FSAI website: “This may make the implicated batches […]

6 years ago

The Witcher Season 2 starts filming soon and one of the big complaints will be fixed. “Toss a coin to your Witcher, O’ Valley of Plenty, O’ Valley of Plenty, oh.” Mad how that song was only released in the last few weeks of 2019 and it has since become the best song of the […]

6 years ago

The bad weather is coming. Two weather warnings are already in place. While it’s not quite time to stock up on loaves of broad and create a Netflix list of things to watch to stave off cabin fever, Met Éireann have issued a weather advisory warning for the coming days. They state that all of […]

6 years ago

For anyone that’s settling in on the couch. We have it on good authority that Prince Harry and Meghan are stepping back from the Royal Family to watch more movies and listen to ‘Come Out Ye Black and Tans’ on repeat. We have absolutely no idea if this is true but, you know, that’s what’s […]

6 years ago

This could be TV gold. An ex is an ex for a reason. Perhaps you and your former flame grew apart? Maybe things just didn’t work out? They could have done something awful, like cheating. Or maybe your ex is a crazy she/he-bat that spews molten hot crazy whenever they open their mouth? Yep, this […]

6 years ago

Joe Dolan, twin sisters, the golden rule of dating, and a man that completed Tinder. Don’t miss it. There are a litany of reasons as to why First Dates Ireland has really struck a chord with Irish viewers but the obvious one is the most simple, the show just lets people be. Throughout the various […]

6 years ago

Two women were also hospitalised following the crash; one is in a critical condition. A man has died following a road traffic collision involving two cars in Kerry. Gardaí attended the scene of the fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Finnegans Cross in Kilcummin, Kerry. The crash occurred on Thursday morning at approximately 6.45am. […]

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The beloved drama is heading to the small screen. The score, the cinematography, the action set-pieces, the performance from Daniel Day-Lewis. It may be turning 28 this year but Michael Mann’s adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper’s novel is a bonafide classic. Well, fresh from making the latest Bond film in No Time To Die, Cary Joji Fukunaga […]

6 years ago

Stick on the kettle. Drinking tea at least three times a week is linked with a longer and healthier life, scientists say. According to new research, habitual consumption of the beloved beverage is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and improved health, as reported in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. In terms […]

6 years ago

It’s going to be a cold one. Let’s be honest, we can’t really complain about the most recent spell of weather to hit Ireland over the Christmas season because it was mild. Freakishly mild. However, this is Ireland and this is January. You know that the mercury is going to drop and it appears that […]

6 years ago

Heartbreaking news as the government calls for another mass evacuation. Australian authorities have urged another mass evacuation across heavily populated areas in the southeast of the country as a return of hot weather fanned huge bushfires, threatening several towns and communities. A disaster level notice in large parts of Victoria state, already in place for the […]

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Start checking those tickets. The National Lottery has revealed that one lucky Euromillions player from Mayo will enjoy what might be a much needed January cash windfall after last night’s Euromillions draw produced one Match 5 + 1 Lucky Star prize winner. The winning ticket was sold in Mayo and the winning sum was €472,958. […]

6 years ago

You may know some of these places. The presence of a live rodent, the presence of rodent droppings and a suspected pool of blood in a goods storage unit, with a foul smell coming from the area, were amongst the reasons for six closure orders being served on food businesses in Ireland in December. Six closure orders […]

6 years ago

Mystery still remains over Margaret Fleming’s disappearance. True crime fans will want to see this when it starts tonight. A mystery disappearance, a suspected secret that was hidden for 16 years and a murder trial in search of answers. That’s all in store in the BBC’s two-part documentary Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming, […]

6 years ago

I solemnly swear that this will be good. Lots of fantastic beasts for Harry Potter fans to enjoy. Over the Christmas season, Sky Movies decided to have a 24/7 Harry Potter marathon on one of their channels but as fans of the franchise will know, the adventures of The Boy Who Lived aren’t just for […]

6 years ago

For those interested in a new job. A new report by Hays Ireland has listed the top ten jobs that employers in Ireland are looking to fill/hire in 2020. The technology and construction sectors are offering some of 2020’s top jobs, according to the research. Business intelligence (BI) analysts, DevOps engineers, and quantity surveyors are […]

6 years ago

“The organisation was guilty of gross interference with this country’s search for freedom and independence.” Councillor Niall Kelleher, the Mayor of Kerry, will not be attending the State commemoration of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) and the Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP) in Dublin Castle on 17 January, he has confirmed. The Fianna Fáil politician also […]

6 years ago

The dogs were discovered in an awful physical condition and suffering from badly matted coats. The ISPCA has revealed that it has removed eight dogs – three Shih Tzus and five Bichons of varying ages between five and 10 years old – from a hoarding situation in Mallow, Cork. The dogs were discovered in awful […]

6 years ago

“The experience as a whole has been very, very good.” Will this catch on in other Irish workplaces? With the majority of Irish people returning to their place of work this week, the topic of a four-day working week has been resurrected on the back of reports that Finland’s new prime minister was considering adopting […]

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