The historic attraction beat out the likes of the Taj Mahal and the Acropolis. Kilmainham Gaol has been named the world’s best museum, and one of the globe’s top tourist attractions overall by Tripadvisor. The jail, located in the heart of Dublin 8, was handed the prestigious title by Tripadvisor users and was ultimately named […]

2 years ago

One landlord was charging €20,000 for a two-bedroom apartment for the same weekend. Pop sensation Taylor Swift has sent Irish music fans into a frenzy with the news that the singer will perform two shows in Dublin next June. However, given the extreme demand for tickets to the American’s back-to-back Aviva Stadium dates, hotel prices […]

2 years ago

Meanwhile, support for the coalition parties rose by 3 per cent. Sinn Féin has experienced its largest drop in support for two years, latest polls show. The poll, which was conducted by Red C on behalf of the Business Post, found that the party had seen a 5 per cent drop in support, with approval […]

2 years ago

Tubridy was in talks about presenting an Australian travel series. Former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy was in talks over a sensational TV comeback prior to this week’s scandal regarding undisclosed payments. Tubridy had received a reported €345,000 in hidden payments over a six-year period, in news that has rocked the State broadcaster this week. […]

2 years ago

A whistleblower had claimed that RTÉ had made €50 million worth of secret payments to ad agencies. RTÉ has responded to claims made in today’s Sunday Independent which alleged further financial wrongdoings by the State broadcaster. A whistleblower claimed that the same bank account used by the organisation to make undisclosed payments to Ryan Tubridy […]

2 years ago

“I expect that the Board of RTÉ will address these governance failings with thoroughness and urgency.” The government has announced that an external independent review into the governance and culture at RTÉ will be undertaken following the revelations surrounding undisclosed payments to presenter Ryan Tubridy this week. Announcing the review, Media Minister Catherine Martin said […]

2 years ago

Meanwhile, Dublin 22 housed a total of 1,780 IP applicants. There are a total of 7,772 international protection (IP) applicants currently being housed by the State in the nation’s capital, figures released by the Department of Integration reveal. The figures, which were provided by Minister Roderic O’Gorman, show that there are a total of 21,387 […]

2 years ago

A man has been arrested in connection with the incident. An elderly woman has died in hospital following a collision with an e-scooter in Dublin. The woman, in her 80’s, was struck by the scooter on Tuesday, June 20th, before ultimately succumbing to her injuries. The incident occurred in the North Inner City on Eccles […]

2 years ago

The space agency believes the event could happen within the next decade. NASA has launched a spacecraft in an attempt to avert a possible “internet apocalypse”, which could leave people across the globe without internet access for months. Scientists have warned about the impacts of a potential upcoming solar storm. They believe the seismic event […]

2 years ago

Anything over 10 should be considered a good score here… Following another frantic week in the world of news and politics, JOE is putting your knowledge to the test to see how closely you were keeping an eye on events over the past few days. With 15 questions in total, there are three rounds which […]

2 years ago

A summer camp “with a difference” for teenage lads to take part in… RTÉ are looking for outgoing and chatty 13-15 year old teenage boys to take part in a two week summer camp in August. Looking for people specifically from the greater Dublin area, the summer camp will be one “with a difference” according […]

3 years ago

The Tánaiste labelled the actions of the protesters as “undemocratic”. Protesters this morning interrupted Tánaiste Micheál Martin’s opening speech of the government’s Consultative Forum on international security at UCC. Prior to the Fianna Fáil leader beginning his remarks, a collection of protesters shouted “No to NATO”, whilst unveiling a red banner which read “NATO Wars. […]

3 years ago

The Marvel superstar hailed Murphy’s portrayal of Oppenheimer as “exceptional”. Anticipation is building ahead of the release of Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster Oppenheimer, in which Irish acting sensation Cillian Murphy undertakes the lead role of the infamous nuclear scientist. Nolan himself has recently claimed that viewers will leave theatres “devastated” and unable to speak upon […]

3 years ago

The pricing around alcohol and food make for particularly grim reading for consumers. Newly released data from the European Commission has revealed that Ireland is now the most expensive country in the European Union. Prices here currently sit 46% above the EU average, and have been steadily rising year on year. The top four was […]

3 years ago

This would certainly be a controversial appointment. Stephen Kenny’s future as the Republic of Ireland manager has come under intense scrutiny following their 2-1 defeat to Greece in Athens on Friday night. It has since emerged that the FAI met over the weekend to discuss Kenny’s position after the defeat which leaves the Boys in […]

3 years ago

Kenny’s Ireland career hangs in the balance following what was a disastrous defeat in Greece. FAI chiefs are set to meet this weekend to deliberate over the future of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny. Having slipped to yet another uninspiring away defeat at the hands of Greece, leaving Kenny with a record of just four wins […]

3 years ago

The former Prime Minister has said he is “thrilled” with his new gig. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that he is set to join the Daily Mail newspaper as a columnist, although, the controversial political figure has already found himself in hot water regarding the appointment. It has emerged that in light […]

3 years ago

The Oscar-winning actor is in South County Dublin this weekend to discuss the release of his debut novel. Dalkey is no stranger to Hollywood’s rich and famous, with acting superstar Matt Damon having spent time in the South Dublin village during the earlier stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, it is bracing itself for another […]

3 years ago

Gino Mader (26) fell into a ravine after a high-speed crash. Professional cyclist Gino Mader has died following a horror fall during stage five of the Tour de Suisse cycling race, his team have announced. Racing for Team Bahrain Victorious, Mader fell into a ravine after a high-speed crash on Thursday. He was resuscitated at […]

3 years ago

The company has blamed “factors beyond their control” for the price hike. One of the country’s largest household waste collection companies has written to customers this week to inform them of an impending increase in bin charges. From the beginning of July, a further €3 will be charged to consumers’ bills per month, in what […]

3 years ago

The couple have made just one podcast show since signing the $20 million deal in 2020. Spotify’s exclusive podcast deal with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle has reached its conclusion, with the deal being cancelled following the couple’s producing of just one standalone series. In a joint statement released by the streaming giant […]

3 years ago

Emergency services are on the scene of what has been described as a “serious incident”. One woman (40) has died, with another (20) in serious condition according to emergency services, following an incident in which they were struck by a train in County Sligo. The incident occurred on a section of track at Ballsadare, Co. […]

3 years ago

Half of Ireland’s top 25 rated hotels were found to be in the two counties. Travel website Tripadvisor has released its rankings of the 25 top-reviewed Irish hotels on the site, in its annual ‘Best of the Best’ list. Each year, based on consumers reviews left on the site, Tripadvisor reveals the top-rated hotels, restaurants, […]

3 years ago

Irish temperatures are beating out Mediterranean destinations such as the Costa del Sol and the French Riviera. As a heatwave grips the nation, Ireland has seen itself become one of Europe’s hottest countries this week, with temperatures reaching just shy of 29C on Tuesday. This high of 28.8C was recorded at Met Eireann’s Oak Park […]

3 years ago

One Senator alone spent over €27,000 on flights and accommodation. In new figures released online via the Oireachtas database under the Freedom of Information Act, Irish politicians travel expenses have been revealed for 2022. The statistics obtained by the Irish Independent show that in total, over €260,000 was spent by backbench TD’s and Senators as […]

3 years ago

The loyalist bonfire reached an unofficial world record height of 202ft last year, but attempts to claim the official record this July have been scuppered. Guinness World Records have announced that they have no plans to officially adjudicate the height of an Eleventh Night bonfire, built by the loyalist community in Larne. The pyre, which […]

3 years ago

Following Trump’s charging with seven criminal offences, prosecutors revealed the damning details of his indictment. Former US President Donald Trump allegedly held nuclear documents amongst others, in a shower and various other places at his Mar-a-Lago residence according to a US Department of Justice indictment. The polarising political figure was charged this week in relation […]

3 years ago

The government is set to invest €10 million in a remarkable cross-border move. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is expected to give his approval to plans for funding 250 student nursing and midwifery places in Northern Ireland. The move comes four months after the Fianna Fáil politician wrote to the Minister for Higher Education Simon […]

3 years ago

The man had been on a walking tour of France’s cathedrals when he intervened in yesterday’s horrific playground stabbings. The man dubbed the ‘backpack hero’ by French media has revealed that it was his Catholic faith which motivated his heroic actions during yesterday’s playground stabbings in the quaint French town of Annecy. Four children and […]

3 years ago

The polarising politician is the first ever US President to be charged with a crime. In the latest twist surrounding former US President Donald Trump, federal prosecutors in the States have charged the outspoken 76-year-old over his retention of national security documents and obstructing the government’s efforts to retrieve them. The exact nature of the […]

3 years ago

So much for the annual Leaving Cert heatwave… Met Éireann have released their forecast ahead of this weekend, and it makes for grim reading for those planning any outdoor summertime events. The state forecaster has said that “heavy, thundery showers with possible flooding” can be expected over the weekend, as the recent sunny weather begins to […]

3 years ago

Up to 176 people are set to be ‘housed’ at the location. Temporary accommodation in the form of tents is set to be provided for asylum seekers at Dundrum’s former Central Mental Hospital. The move comes as the government struggles to cope with the surge in refugee numbers entering the State, with suitable housing solutions […]

3 years ago

“Democracy is our only hope”, remarked the iconic musician. Kiss star Gene Simmons has called for a return to power-sharing in Northern Ireland during a trip to the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. Attending the parliament as a guest of DUP politician Ian Paisley, Simmons said that the Stormont Assembly must be restored to look […]

3 years ago

Alcohol and tobacco were other goods which defied the fall in the State’s inflation rate. Despite seeing the State inflation rate fall during May, prices for hotels and restaurants continued to rise across the country. Last month was the third in succession in which the general rate of inflation fell, owing largely to the continued […]

3 years ago

“We all have a right to remember our dead”, Michelle O’Neill said. Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O’Neill has defended party member John Finucane’s planned attendance at an IRA commemoration later this week. Finucane, who is an MP for the Belfast North constituency, will still speak at the controversial event, which is scheduled to take […]

3 years ago

There have been more than 1,100 applications. A Gaeltacht community along the Galway-Mayo border is offering rent free housing for a year to a family willing to relocate to the area with children of primary school age. The scheme has been offered with the aim of saving the community’s Gaelscoil from closing due to a […]

3 years ago

The capital was also named the 38th most expensive city worldwide. A new study has named Dublin as the 9th most expensive city in Europe, rising four places from the previous year. The study, which was conducted by ECA International, also listed the nation’s capital as the 38th most expensive city globally, an increase of […]

3 years ago

Burke was also fined €15,000 for trespassing on school property. Enoch Burke’s former employer Wilson’s Hospital School have won a High Court case which upheld its decision to suspend Burke last year. The school, which is situated in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, took the decision to suspend the former teacher in August of last year, following […]

3 years ago

“This is a classic example of ‘anywhere but my own backyard’”. From demanding a meeting with the Taoiseach, to carrying out head counts on asylum seekers and refusing to lift their blockade, the residents of Inch, Co. Clare have somehow managed to become the nation’s preeminent voices on asylum seeker policy. As we reach the […]

3 years ago

20 is a great score this week. We’re back with another Friday pub quiz. This week, we have a general knowledge round, followed by a sports round, a round on entertainment, a geography round and a round on Irish sporting heroes. Good luck, and let us know what score you get.

3 years ago

Israeli groups chanted “Death to Arabs” and “May your village burn” at peaceful Palestinian onlookers. Thousands of Israeli nationalists marched through the streets of Jerusalem on Thursday to celebrate the 56th anniversary of ‘Jerusalem Day’, when Israel captured control of the Old City. The annual display ratchets tensions in the turbulent region ever year, as […]

3 years ago

Andy Rourke has been described as a ‘supremely gifted musician’ Tributes have poured in for The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke after he tragically passed away aged 59. Former bandmate Johnny Marr announced the news on Twitter on Friday morning, describing the Manchester music star as a “supremely gifted musician”. Marr’s tweet said that; “It is […]

3 years ago

“The government’s priorities were that these events ran smoothly and with the appropriate level of dignity”. The Queen’s funeral and related events cost the UK government about €186 million, its Treasury said Thursday. The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II took place at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2022, followed by a period of national […]

3 years ago

“There’s no excuse for their use – they’re a status symbol of the rich and a signal that the rich don’t care”. A bill proposing a ban on the use of private jets in Ireland has been brought before the Dáil by People Before Profit. Seeking to prohibit private jets from flying within Irish airspace, […]

3 years ago

The survey shows that more than a fifth of drivers have “exaggerated or falsified” a car insurance claim or know someone who has. A new survey undertaken to evaluate the extent of exaggerated or falsified car insurance claims in Ireland has delivered shocking results, highlighting the fact that over 20% of drivers have themselves or […]

3 years ago

“I’ll be honest with you, I’m more disappointed with myself than anything else” Former Munster and Ireland rugby player Donncha O’Callaghan has opened about becoming embroiled in an investment scam which saw him lose vast sums of money. O’Callaghan, who has transitioned into a successful media career since hanging up the rugby boots, admitted on […]

3 years ago

The news comes off the back of protests in Clare which saw asylum seekers flee their State-provided accommodation. Minister for Justice Simon Harris has confirmed that up to 350 beds for asylum seekers are to come on stream this week. The past week has seen the issue of safe accommodation for asylum seekers rise to […]

3 years ago

“The situation on the ground is as clear-cut as one could see- modern day apartheid, plain and simple” “An apartheid state” was how Sinn Féin TD Chris Andrews described Israel to me following his Pro-Palestinian protest in the presence of US President Joe Biden last month. I thought I understood what he meant by “apartheid”, after […]

3 years ago

Donald Trump Jr. has labelled the proposed legislation as “insane”. The news of the proposed Criminal Justice Bill has seen widespread criticism levelled at the feet of Leinster House, as many onlookers worry about its potential impacts on free speech within Ireland. Introduced before the Oireachtas by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, the reforms would […]

3 years ago

Protesting the arrival of the asylum seekers, locals blocked access roads to their accommodation using tractors and a silage bale. Local residents in the town of Inch, County Clare, have faced widespread condemnation for their protestations which saw multiple asylum seekers leave their State-provided accommodation in the town. A group of 34 male asylum seekers […]

3 years ago