Elba plays a former DJ who is now a full-time nanny. Idris Elba is a man of many talents. These days, he is probably best known for his portrayal of Luther in the hit BBC show, but as well as that, he has had some majors role in a number of movies in the MCU, […]

7 years ago

A grounded reaction, to say the least. On Thursday, the Naul family syndicate collected the whopping €175 million prize that they won in the recent EuroMillions draw. One of the family members, Gerry, who was the first to find out that they had won the money, appeared on Today with Sean O’Rourke on Friday morning to […]

7 years ago

Wow. The force is strong with this. If you go to Disney World at any point, you’re going to have a pretty brilliant time. It’s Disney World for goodness sake. But if you are thinking of heading to the incredible theme park some time soon, we reckon that you should just hang off for a […]

7 years ago

We’re not sure if we’re ready for this… You don’t need blood and guts to create a wonderful horror film, but it definitely helps. And by the sounds of it, It: Chapter Two is going to have a hell of a lot of it. In a recent interview on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, […]

7 years ago

Come on, leave a bit of luck for the rest of us. A Donegal man is set to appear on the National Lottery TV game show, Winning Streak, just four weeks after his cousin won €25,000 on the RTÉ One show on her second appearance in 10 years. Pauric Collum from Redcastle, Donegal will take […]

7 years ago

“I wouldn’t believe this story if someone else were telling it, but it’s true. Every word of it.” If you’re in the mood to watch something deeply unsettling tonight, one of the strangest documentaries of recent times is airing on TV. Three Identical Strangers premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018 and it immediately received […]

7 years ago

When we say dream job, we really mean it. There probably aren’t many children who didn’t want to work for Disney when they grew up. Be it actually working on a Disney movie, or dressing up as a character in Disneyland, as a kid it looked like the best job you could imagine. But as […]

7 years ago

Tragic news. American actress Lisa Sheridan, best-known for her roles in the TV series CSI: Miami, Invasion and Perception, has been found dead in her home in New Orleans at the age of 44. Her manager confirmed the news of her passing to People Magazine on Wednesday night, although the cause of death is not yet known. He said: […]

7 years ago

Look how far we’ve come in the past 12 months. If you can cast your minds back to last February, you’ll remember that the weather looked slightly different then than it does now. Instead of the gorgeous sun you’ve seen out there for the past few days, we were dealing with mountains of snow piling […]

7 years ago

There’s going to be a lot of disappointed fans following this news. A Star Is Born is definitely one of the biggest Hollywood success stories of 2018. It grossed over $425.4 million from a production budget of $40 million, and it also did fairly well at the Oscars. Although it was nominated for 7 Academy […]

7 years ago

You deserve some sort of award if you manage to sit through this entire thing. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience on Wednesday, and it was a bizarre experience altogether. It wasn’t Jones’ first time on the podcast either. The first time he appeared, he chatted to Rogan for three and […]

7 years ago

Prepare for a cuteness overload. Is there a better sound than a baby hysterically laughing beyond control? We don’t think so… To be honest, the less we even say about this video the better. We’re just going to let you get right into it. So here it is, the masterpiece that is a baby laughing at […]

7 years ago

An incredibly brave interview. Actress Selma Blair stole the show at the Oscars last week when she walked the red carpet with the assistance of a cane due to the fact that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Blair was diagnosed with MS in August of 2018, but this interview with Good Morning America […]

7 years ago

Coolio will perform in Leopardstown in the summer of this year. That’s right, the ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ legend will be playing at Leopardstown Racecourse in June. The 90s rapper, who may be best known for the Kenan & Kel opening theme song, is just the first announcement of Bulmers Live at Leopardstown 2019, with another seven […]

7 years ago

Great news for the gamers of Ireland. One of the world’s biggest gaming festivals is coming to Dublin later this year. Following on from the team’s hugely successful international event in Cairo last year, Insomnia is now coming to the Republic of Ireland this November as part of a multi-year agreement with an Irish events […]

7 years ago

Davidson refused to carry on with the show until the heckler was removed from the venue. Stand-up comedian Pete Davidson had an audience member kicked out for making a comment about Mac Miller during a recent gig. Miller died of a drug overdose in September 2018, and both Davidson and Miller were in long-term relationships […]

7 years ago

Did your favourite takeaway meal make the list? Whether you like to admit it or not, takeaways are synonymous with college students. They just go hand-in-hand. You can chalk it down to being stressed, not having the time (or ability) to cook, or being hungover, but whatever way you look at it, you go through […]

7 years ago

Nail on the head. Not long ago, you may have come across a video of Stephen Fry fact-checking some popular myths about Brexit. In a video entitled Brexit 2: May & Trump vs Truth, Stephen Fry asked the question: “Who profits from the hate around Brexit and Trump’s border wall of lies?” And now, he is […]

7 years ago

Interesting. The Notebook is an absolute classic. It has the power to turn the most macho of men into an absolute softie in a matter of seconds, and it tells a brilliant (if not a little bit depressing) love story. And although the movie has some funny moments, some passionate moments, and some heart-breaking moments, […]

7 years ago

Michael Cohen has said that he is also prepared to testify that Trump made a number of racist comments while President. Donald Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen is said to be prepared to testify that Trump was aware of his advisor Roger Stone’s efforts to reach out to WikiLeaks in advance of its release of […]

7 years ago

Ryan Reynolds is Pikachu. What more do you need to know? Welcome to #TrailerChest, where we’re taking a sneak peek at the brand new trailer for Detective Pikachu. Plot’s it all about?  Back in December, we got a look at the very first trailer for Detective Pikachu – the new Pokemon starring movie starring none other than […]

7 years ago

Creative people out there – this is your time to shine. Every September, the entirety of Stradbally is transformed into a sea of colour for Electric Picnic. It is an incredible weekend for everyone involved, for a number of reasons. The atmosphere is a warm and welcoming one and a large reason for this is […]

7 years ago

One man has been shot following an incident in Drogheda, County Louth. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a shooting in Drogheda, Co. Louth. A man in his 30s is currently being treated in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital following a shooting incident at the M1 Retail Park in Drogheda, shortly before 3pm on 26 […]

7 years ago

Fans of Derry Girls will get to see all of their favourite places from the show. We are now exactly one week away from the release of the first episode of the second season of Derry Girls, and as you might imagine, we are really excited. The wait since the end of the last season […]

7 years ago

Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has had his Facebook and Instagram accounts banned. English Defence League (EDL) leader and right-wing activist Tommy Robinson has had his official Facebook and Instagram accounts banned, following a breach of their rules. Facebook said that he broke rules that ban public calls for violence against people based […]

7 years ago

If you want to go, you won’t have long to wait. UK rapper Dave rose to fame over the past two years through songs with some of UK rap’s biggest artists, and even had rap superstar Drake feature on one of his songs. He has come a long way since he opened up Longitude in […]

7 years ago

Just like the good old days. On the most recent episode of Monday Night Raw, WWE star Roman Reigns returned to the ring and confirmed to fans that the leukaemia that had kept him out of the ring since October was in remission. And although this is definitely the best news to come from the episode, […]

7 years ago

Now all we can think about is ordering some food… The recent news that a certain Irish meal was the fourth most ordered Deliveroo meal worldwide (shock horror, it was a burrito) illustrated that we’re just a little bit fond of the delivery service. New stats released by Deliveroo have delved into more detail to shed […]

7 years ago

He’s probably only joking, but we’d genuinely like to see it. Bernie Sanders recently announced that he would be running for President in America in 2020. Sanders missed out to Hillary Clinton as the Democratic candidate back in 2016, but he has revealed that he will be giving it another go in a year’s time. […]

7 years ago

The Andy King memes are not going away anytime soon. We don’t need to give you any introduction when it comes to the Fyre Festival that dropped on Netflix recently. It’s crazy, it’s hilarious, it’s heartbreaking. You’ve all seen it. And even if you haven’t seen it, we bet you’ve heard about one story in […]

7 years ago

A new report has revealed that Theresa May is considering delaying Brexit for up to two months. A new report has found that Brexit could be delayed for up to two months under plans being considered by Theresa May to extend Article 50. According to The Telegraph, Downing Street officials have drawn up a series of […]

7 years ago

Gardaí have warned that the online challenge can have devastating consequences. Gardaí have issued a warning in relation to an online game entitled “The Momo Challenge”, which promotes dangerous acts such as self-harm. People who take part in the game are enticed to contact a user named “Momo”, which is when they receive graphic threats […]

7 years ago

It’s not much, but we’ll take it. We are now less than two months away from the new season of Game of Thrones, and we are getting more and more excited by the second. And based on the end of the most recent season, we have so many important questions that we need answers to. […]

7 years ago

Brilliant, but also a little bit unnecessary… Smartphones really have come a long way in the past few years, but this is one of the most technologically advanced things we think we’ve ever seen in a phone. Nokia have unveiled their brand new Nokia 9 PureView, and it has five top quality cameras on the […]

7 years ago

Donald Tusk is said to favour extending the negotiating period if the House of Commons continues to reject Theresa May’s deal. Recent reports suggest that Brexit could be delayed until 2021 under plans being explored by the EU’s most senior officials, at a time of continued frustration over Theresa May’s handling of the negotiations. According […]

7 years ago

This is class. Ireland defeated Italy in Sunday’s Six Nations game, which was a hell of a lot closer than many thought it would be. Italy went in ahead at half time, but a second half surge from the boys in green saw them win the game by a scoreline of 26-16. We’re sure there’s […]

7 years ago

Say it ain’t so… The largest Nutella factory in the world has been forced to shut down because of a quality issue, we report with a heavy heart. According to CNN, production at the factory in Villers-Ecalles, France, was halted earlier this week after a “quality defect” was detected in semi-finished products. And as if this […]

7 years ago

The country had been free of the disease for five years. An unvaccinated French boy is suspected of having reintroduced measles to Costa Rica after the country had been free of the disease for five years. According to The Independent, the reasons behind why the boy in question had not been vaccinated are unclear, and […]

7 years ago

The R&B singer couldn’t afford the bail of $1 million. R. Kelly’s bail was set at $1 million (€881,715) after he handed himself in following multiple counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse on Saturday evening. It has now been reported that the singer, who had massive hits with songs like ‘Ignition’ and ‘I Believe I Can Fly’, […]

7 years ago

Beats any goodie bag we’ve ever gotten… As a kid, getting a goodie bag as you left a birthday party was often the highlight of your day. A small bottle of fizzy orange, some crisps, a packet of love hearts and enough jellies to keep you going for the week. But as great as they […]

7 years ago

What a week it has been. In case you missed it, during the week, an Irish family won over €140 million in the EuroMillions draw. Less than two days later, someone else in Ireland won a very healthy €244,895 in Wednesday night’s Lotto. And now, someone has just had the best Saturday night of their lives, […]

7 years ago

Strong words… The Social Democratic and Labour Party leader (SDLP), Colum Eastwood, has said that there is a special place in hell for those who call for a border poll with no idea how to deliver it. Speaking to Fianna Fáil delegates at the party’s Ard Fheis in Dublin on Saturday, Eastwood spoke about the possibility […]

7 years ago

Classic Littlefinger, always two steps ahead. Before continuing with this post, we must warn you that there will be Game of Thrones related spoilers, so if you are somehow still not up to date, look away now. Okay? Now. Aidan Gillen, Lord Baelish himself, has revealed that he used to shred the scripts from Game […]

7 years ago

The R&B singer handed himself in on Saturday morning. R. Kelly’s bail has been set at $1 million (€881,715) after handing himself in following multiple counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Three of the alleged victims are aged between 13 and 17. On Friday night, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Kim Foxx announced that 10 counts were […]

7 years ago

Tragic news. It has been reported that at least 99 people have died, while more than 100 are being treated in hospital in India after drinking toxic alcohol. BBC have reported that several women are among the victims, who all worked on tea plantations in Assam state, which is located in the Northeast of India. […]

7 years ago

Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil saw the biggest increases in the poll. A new poll has been conducted that shows that Sinn Féin have reached their highest level of support in two years. The latest Sunday Business Post/Red C poll shows that the party is up by five points to 18 per cent. This comes less […]

7 years ago

The documentary, entitled Leaving Neverland has been compared to Surviving R. Kelly. A documentary that focuses on two men as they recount their experiences of allegedly being abused by Michael Jackson is set to air on Channel 4 in the spring, and it has already attracted a great amount of controversy. Having been compared to […]

7 years ago

The animal rights group claimed that Irwin was killed “while harassing a ray”. Friday 22 February marked the birthday of Steve Irwin, the legendary zookeeper and television personality. Irwin was known for the close relationship he seemed to have with animals all around him, and was loved by a massive audience. He died on 4 […]

7 years ago

We can’t say that we’re surprised. Ever year, The Razzie Awards honour the worst of the worst when it comes to movies released in the past 12 months. Held just before the Oscars, they have been running since 1981 and are usually taken in good fun by those who receive them. And on that note, […]

7 years ago

Chris O’Dowd is a sound man. He’s a very sound man. And as well as being a sound man, he seems to have some fairly accurate political opinions too, especially with regard to Donald Trump. He recently appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, alongside actor Kal Penn, and naturally, President Trump came […]

7 years ago