The act’s hometown of Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles minutes before they took to the stage in Liverpool. Ukraine’s foreign ministry has accused Russia of attacking the Kyiv and Ternopil regions moments before and during the country’s Eurovision performance. Local administrators in the city of Ternopil stated that two people had been injured by […]

3 years ago

A message was read out at masses across the country this morning criticising the government for “changing the narrative” on abortion. Five years on since Ireland’s abortion referendum, the Catholic Church are marking the occasion by both delivering a critical message to mass-goers and the distributing of a two-page document entitled ‘Abortion: Changing the Narrative’. […]

3 years ago

Musk has relented to government pressure calling for the censorship of political opponents’ tweets. Soon-to-be former Twitter CEO Elon Musk has all but banned free speech in Turkey, ahead of this Sunday’s presidential election. The eccentric tech billionaire has received much criticism over his gung-ho approach to moderating free speech on the social media site, […]

3 years ago

The actor was responding to claims the comedy has been ‘cancelled’. Ben Stiller has responded to ‘cancel culture’ claims made in relation to the satirical action comedy film Tropic Thunder. The film, which was released in 2008, stoked controversy over its portrayal of disabled people and minority groups, with Marvel’s Robert Downey Jr appearing in […]

3 years ago

The latest figures regarding available GPs and hospital waiting lists are a stark reminder of the HSE’s deep-rooted issues. In what is the latest in a long line of concerning statistics, it has been announced that more than 1.1 million people are waiting for some form of hospital care. The figures, which were released by […]

3 years ago

Anti and Pro refugee groups had faced off outside the camp just hours earlier. A makeshift refugee camp in Dublin’s south inner city was destroyed by a fire on Friday night, following large-scale demonstrations between both anti and pro refugee groups. The fire, which occurred in a laneway off Upper Sandwith Street, was attended to […]

3 years ago

‘Let’s have faith in our own sensibilities here’ Tom Hanks has spoken out against publishers editing books to avoid offending “modern sensitivities”. The Hollywood star shared his thoughts on the censorship row engulfing many classic books in an interview with BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday, where he was promoting his new book, The Making of […]

3 years ago

As the average life expectancy in Ireland continues to rise, so too does the amount of older people seeking affordable rental accommodation. Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has promised to assist older renters facing an eviction by declaring that he “will move heaven and earth” to help their plight. The Fianna Fáil politician’s comments come after […]

3 years ago

“I went back to Ireland… to make sure the Brits didn’t screw around”. “I went back to Ireland… to make sure the Brits didn’t screw around”, remarked Commander-in-chief Joe Biden yesterday when speaking to last month’s trip to Northern Ireland. However, “screw around” they most certainly have… President Biden is one month removed from his […]

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The brand have previously been criticised for their treatment of workers and its’ impact on the environment. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has faced criticism across online platforms for appearing in a promotional shoot for Chinese fast-fashion brand SHEIN. The photo opportunity has been credited to the company’s announcement of a new […]

3 years ago

Alongside the announcement that Musk would step aside from his role as CEO, the billionaire also hinted as to who his successor may be. Incumbent Twitter CEO Elon Musk has finally made good on his December promise of stepping down from the role once he had found “someone foolish enough to take the job”. The […]

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The Minister responded by saying “I would completely disagree with them… I work very hard at the job that I do”. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has refuted claims that he is a “spoofer”, in an interview with Claire Byrne on RTE Radio One. Pressure has been ramping up on the Fianna Fáil politician over the […]

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Over 100,000 people came together this morning to show their support for mental health charity Pieta House. The annual Darkness Into Light fundraiser took place early on Saturday morning, with the aim of fundraising for the suicide and self-harm prevention charity Pieta House. Beginning back in 2009, the Darkness Into light campaign has gone from […]

3 years ago

The new proposal seeks to allow 16-year-olds to drive cars fitted with a speed-limiting device. The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has called for the European Commission to cast aside a newly-introduced proposal which would allow children from the age of 16 to drive cars limited to a speed of 45kph. The ETSC, of which […]

3 years ago

Police have taken action after protestors attempted to “obstruct the enjoyment and celebration” of the coronation. A spokesperson for the anti-monarchist group Republic has said that its leader, Graham Smith, has been arrested in the lead up to the coronation of King Charles III. The coronation, which is due to take place on Saturday afternoon […]

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Both the Taoiseach and President Higgins will attend today’s royal coronation in London. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and President Michael D. Higgins met with King Charles III on Friday evening at a reception at Buckingham Palace, preceding Saturday’s royal coronation. The pair will also be in attendance at proceedings at Westminster Abbey later on Saturday, with […]

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Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly described the declaration as a “symbolic end” to the pandemic. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that it no longer considers Covid-19 a global emergency. Over three years since the worldwide outbreak of the virus in March of 2020, the WHO’s update is the symbolic ending of a pandemic […]

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The Ballyfermot Senator said that An Garda Síochána “don’t want to deal with discrimination”. Senator Eileen Flynn has said she was subjected to prejudicial discrimination on Wednesday evening when a taxi man refused to drop her off at her final destination, a halting site in Ballyfermot. Speaking to JOE.ie, Senator Flynn detailed the experience in which, […]

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It would be the first time that the controversial breakaway tour has been staged in Ireland. The Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour could be set to come to the Trump-owned golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare, the son of the former US President has said. Since the tours formation back in 2021, a host of the […]

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The state broadcaster is set to devote four hours of television coverage to the coronation of King Charles III this weekend. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called for “respect” for monarchists, after two People Before Profit TDs questioned the broadcasting of King Charles’ coronation on RTE this coming Saturday. The event, which will take place at […]

3 years ago

The INMO have said that increased funding for staffing is needed to avoid ‘catastrophe’. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) are set to hold a vote over a potential national ballot on industrial action, in the wake of the HSE’s announcement of the hiring of 854 additional nurses. In the newly-announced scheme, €25 million […]

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The former US President has been visiting his golf resort in Doonbeg this week, but received little-to-no media coverage. Weeks after criticising incumbent US President Joe Biden’s trip to Ireland, the deeply divisive political figure of Donald Trump has arrived on the Emerald Isle to spend time at his County Clare golf resort. However, reminiscing […]

3 years ago

Musician Martin Leahy has been singing outside the gates of Leinster House every Thursday for one year. The nation’s capital has seen its fair share of housing protests in recent months, particularly in the wake of last month’s contentious lifting of the eviction ban. But none have been as unique as Martin Leahy’s weekly sojourn to […]

3 years ago

This is Vadym’s story, a Dublin-based painter who has spent the last 14 months entrenched on the Ukrainian frontlines. Much of the discussion around the ongoing war in Ukraine over recent months has fixated around politically charged issues such as housing for refugees, but the Irish media often forgets there is another aspect to the […]

3 years ago

The news of the “Not my King” coronation protest comes after support for the monarchy fell to just 53% in the UK. Britain’s largest anti-monarchist movement are set to stage large-scale protests along the procession route of King Charles III’s coronation. The protests will largely centre around the statue of Charles I, who was beheaded […]

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The Government has responded to the Russian Embassy’s “threatening” statement by reaffirming its “unwavering support” for Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian Embassy in Dublin released a statement via the social media site Telegram, in which the death of Irishman Finbar Cafferkey was blamed on the Irish Government and media. Mr. Cafferkey, originally from Achill […]

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The situation has been described as “very challenging” by Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien. A record-breaking total of nearly 12,000 people accessed emergency accommodation last month, the latest Government statistics show. This total of 11,988 people, was reached prior to the contentious lifting of the pandemic-induced eviction ban, which lapsed on the 1st of April. […]

3 years ago

Scepticism around the success of the Good Friday Agreement was consistent across religious and political affiliations. A new survey conducted by YouGov in conjunction with Ohio State University (OSU) has found that more than two thirds of people in Northern Ireland believe that big changes are required to the power-sharing compromise brought about by the […]

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The former Chief Medical Officer also stated that there was no “silver bullet” which could have stopped the pandemic. Speaking on Friday at the Royal College of Surgeons’ (RCSI) Medical Professionalism Conference, Dr. Tony Holohan said that Irish media tried to “oversimplify” Covid-19, and that “no pandemic plan” could have readied the country for the […]

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The statement has been described by Government as “threatening, intimidating and chilling”. The Russian Embassy in Ireland, located on Dublin’s Orwell Road, last night warned Government that its expressions of sympathy towards the family of Finbar Cafferkey, could result in Ireland being considered a “participant of the conflict with all the ensuing consequences”. Mr. Cafferkey, […]

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Finbar Cafferkey, who had previous military experience in Syria, was a volunteer fighter in Ukraine. The family of a County Mayo man have today confirmed his passing whilst battling Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. The man, who has been named as Finbar Cafferkey (40’s), is originally from Achill Island, and had prior military experience before […]

3 years ago

The Limerick TD gave a statement in response to allegations surrounding the sale of County Council land to his wife. Junior Minister for Higher Education Niall Collins has said that he is “in absolutely no doubt” that his actions around the sale of Limerick County Council land to his wife in 2008 were “legally correct […]

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Mr. Collins has been accused of voting in favour of selling land owned by Limerick County Council, which his wife then went on to purchase. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has responded to claims made by media outlet The Ditch, which reported on the controversial purchase of land by TD Niall Collins’ wife back in 2008. The Fianna […]

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Extreme cuts are expected to public services after the North entered a “technical recession” during 2022. The UK government will set out Northern Ireland’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year later on today, as a result of the Stormont Assembly’s near-year-long power-sharing impasse. Despite an election occurring in May of last year, in which Sinn Féin […]

3 years ago

Middle-income families and workers who “pay too much tax” will be prioritised in autumn’s budget. After last week’s joint announcement by the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure, which brought the news that a budgetary surplus of up to €16 billion can be expected next year, the Taoiseach has offered up the first hints as […]

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The decision by Michelle O’Neill highlights the stark differences in approach between Sinn Féin and the DUP. Northern Ireland’s First Minister-designate, Michelle O’Neill, has accepted an invitation offered by Buckingham Palace to attend the coronation of King Charles III next month. In doing so, the Vice President of Sinn Féin continues to embody the shifting […]

3 years ago

The new technology can detect both mobile phone and seatbelt use. An Garda Síochána are exploring the possibility of deploying new speed camera technology as part of a planned €100 million spend on new-traffic monitoring systems. These new systems will be installed, maintained and operated by a private company, and not by the Gardaí. The […]

3 years ago

President Biden will seek a second term in the White House, with a repeat of his infamous 2020 election battle with Donald Trump looking increasingly likely. Joe Biden has officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 US Presidency, just a matter of days after unofficially doing so during his historic whistle-stop tour of Ireland. Mr. […]

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The Dublin South-West TD spoke to JOE.ie about the presence of far-right protestors outside his home on Monday evening. The Irish public have long looked on at the political pantomimes endured by our neighbours across the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea, with a latent sense of relief that the extremist rhetoric present within both the […]

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Violence has gripped the North African nation, leading to the attempted evacuation of almost 150 Irish citizens. In October 2021, the Sudanese Army and a paramilitary group named Rapid Support Forces (RSF), overthrew the country’s civilian government. Since their accession to power, tension has been building over who controls what levers of authority within the […]

3 years ago

Cairns said that the idea that the government was delivering affordable housing was “just more spin”. The Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has blamed the current housing crisis being endured by the Irish public on the Taoiseach’s Fine Gael party. Ms. Cairns stated in the Dáil that the housing disaster being experienced in Ireland is the […]

3 years ago

The worrying trend of big-tech job cuts continues with Facebook’s parent company. Meta is set to commence companywide lay-offs on Wednesday in an attempt to restructure teams and work toward founder Mark Zuckerberg’s goal of greater efficiency. The company currently employs roughly 3,000 people in Ireland, with 350 employees having lost their jobs at Meta […]

3 years ago

The Irish politician has labelled accusations of genocide as “complete and utter nonsense”. Dublin MEP Clare Daly has dismissed claims that the Chinese government is undertaking a genocide on its Uyghur Muslim population in the Northern region of Xinjiang. Ms. Daly made the comments whilst appearing on China’s official state news agency. The Irish MEP […]

3 years ago

Pressure for a fresh spending hike will now grow on the coalition government as the nation continues to struggle with the cost-of-living crisis. Soaring corporation tax receipts will see the coalition government enjoy a budgetary surplus of up to €16 million next year. The figures were released by government on Wednesday in their latest round […]

3 years ago

The decision has been described as “absolutely the wrong move right now”. As of today, facemasks will no longer be required to be worn in healthcare settings in Ireland. The measure, which was introduced in early 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic, made masks mandatory in all healthcare settings to help stop the spread […]

3 years ago

Varadkar stated that Sinn Féin had “more than an inkling” about Dowdall’s background. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called on Sinn Féin’s leader Mary Lou McDonald to give a full explanation regarding her party’s relationship with its former councillor Jonathan Dowdall. Dowdall, who last October was sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty […]

3 years ago

Both leaders ventured to the East of Ukraine to address their frontline troops. As the war in Ukraine enters its 15th month, both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia’s Vladimir Putin made trips to opposing sides of the frontline in the nation’s east. President Zelensky travelled to the small city of Avdiivka, which was one […]

3 years ago

“I am not here to bow to Presidents and Prime Ministers” declared the Unionist politician. Speaking during a conference on Tuesday at Queen’s University in Belfast, DUP MLA Emma Little-Pengelly was adamant that her party would not bow to pressure from President Biden to return to the Stormont Assembly. During his historic four-day visit to […]

3 years ago

During the anniversary commemorations for the Good Friday Agreement, three familiar names within Irish political circles enjoyed a return to the media spotlight. The Irish Presidential race is one which often fails to capture the electorate’s imagination quite to the same extent as the spectacle which surrounds a General Election. However, 2025 appears to have […]

3 years ago

Amidst all the talk surrounding the housing crisis, the issue of transportation in the nation’s capital has fallen by the wayside. Dublin, Ireland. A city so rich in history and culture, but one that has also managed to seamlessly transition into a burgeoning tech hub for some of the globe’s most well-recognised corporations. Surely then, […]

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