The parents feel like they’ve “failed” their daughter. Following the Surviving R. Kelly documentary that uncovered a number of allegations of sexual abuse made against the R&B singer, the parents of one of Kelly’s “live-in girlfriends” have given an interview blaming themselves for what happened to their daughter. Speaking to Gayle King on American broadcaster CBS […]

7 years ago

Or many body doubles, we should say. Every time Donald Trump makes an appearance with his wife Melania in public, the internet jokes about the fact that she often appears to look so different, to the point that there are genuine theories that she has a body double. Or a few body doubles. This theory/meme/genuine […]

7 years ago

Danny DeVito has had an excellent career. Danny DeVito stars alongside Colin Farrell, Eva Green and Michael Keaton in the new live-action Dumbo film, and we’re very excited for it. It’s a classic story, has a top-notch cast, and come on, we’ll go and see anything with Danny DeVito in it. And although he has […]

7 years ago

This is so very strange. There are very few things less awkward than sitting down while everyone else stands over you and sings ‘Happy Birthday’. Most people tend to go a bright shade of red, and squirm uncomfortably in their seat until the experience is over. Then you can blow the candles out and all […]

7 years ago

The “consent app” in question has been widely criticised. UCD Students’ Union have condemned a message distributed in an email from a student seeking help developing a phone app aimed at combatting women “retracting” consent after sex. The proposed app would apparently allow two people to “electronically sign/verify [a] pre-made contract before engaging in sex”, […]

7 years ago

A hard stance. Italian children have been told not to turn up to school unless they can prove that they have been properly vaccinated. This stance follows months of debate over compulsory vaccination, both in Italy and across the world. According to BBC, the new law came amid a surge in measles cases – but […]

7 years ago

Big news for the footy fans out there. On Tuesday morning, Sky announced it had agreed a deal with Premier Sports to become the exclusive distribution partner for Premier League football in Ireland from 2019 – 2022. This means that for the first time ever, from next season, you’ll be able to see every single […]

7 years ago

The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday morning. An Irish woman has died following a hit-and-run in Utrecht in the Netherlands. The young woman, who has been named locally as Aoife O’Connell from County Cork, was killed in a crash in Utrecht around 4.30am on Saturday morning. She was 21-years-old. A spokesperson […]

7 years ago

This will be music to the ears of a lot of people. Bohemian Rhapsody was undoubtedly one of the most successful movies of 2018. It won big at almost all of the major awards ceremonies, and at the time of writing, it has made over $875 million from a production budget of about $52 million. So yes, […]

7 years ago

You can do your bit for charity and show off your Harry Potter knowledge in one night. Have you ever been present while someone has announced to a group that they’ve never seen any of the Harry Potter movies, or read the books? It’s a sight to behold. You immediately see a combination of shock […]

7 years ago

Byrne’s announcement follows his co-host Jenny Greene’s this morning. Westlife member Nicky Byrne has announced that he is leaving RTÉ 2FM after 5 years working at the radio station. This follows the news that his co-host Jenny Greene would also be leaving the station. Byrne stated that 2019 was going to be a particularly busy year […]

7 years ago

Surely not, right? Before we get into this at all, we are going to be talking in detail about Captain Marvel here, so if you haven’t seen it yet, this post might not be for you. Although based on the stats, you probably have seen it… Right so, here we go. There’s a scene in […]

7 years ago

We’d almost forgotten about this whole thing… UFC 229 feels like it took place an entire lifetime ago. It really does feel like an eternity since Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably beat Conor McGregor, which resulted in all hell breaking loose after the fight. Khabib jumped the fence to attack McGregor’s teammate Dillon Danis, while two of his […]

7 years ago

Another day, another Game of Thrones theory. As we’re sure you’re aware, we’re only a month away from Season 8 of Game of Thrones. And because it’s been so long since it has last been on our screens, it’s understandable that fans have been coming up with some outlandish theories… But Isaac Hempstead Wright, the […]

7 years ago

Chantelle Doyle was last seen on the afternoon of 7 March. Gardaí have appealed for help to find a missing teenager from Westmeath. 13-year-old Chantelle Doyle was last seen boarding a bus that was bound for Dublin on the afternoon of 7 March. She is believed to frequent the Bray area. Chantelle is described as […]

7 years ago

Drivers have been warned to take care in the area. Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade have warned people about an incident in Temple Bar, which they are currently tending to. Dublin Fire Brigade took to Twitter to announce that they were at the scene of a “three pump fire”, but that all people were accounted […]

7 years ago

You won’t have to wait too long to read it either. Cecelia Ahern has announced that she has written a sequel to P.S. I Love You, one of the most popular Irish books of all time. The story follows a married couple who live in Dublin and who are madly in love with each other. […]

7 years ago

We’re counting down the days. It is now just over a month until Season 8 of Game of Thrones is released, and just like everyone else, we can’t wait. There is so much to speculate about at the minute. What does The Night King want? Who is going to sit on The Iron Thone when […]

7 years ago

Sometimes social media can actually be used for good… As hard as it is to believe, social media occasionally can be used for doing something positive. It’s not all just bickering and fighting, every now and again we get a reminder that there are actually some good people in the world. So on this Monday, […]

7 years ago

A third tape of R. Kelly is said to have been uncovered. R. Kelly recently pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of aggravated sexual assault against him. Since then, a tape has emerged that appears to show the R&B singer engaging in sexual activities with a number of underage girls. According to Sky News, the […]

7 years ago

The legendary commentator’s days in the WWE are numbered. Jim Ross is rumored to be signing a deal with All Elite Wrestling once his WWE contract expires. According to website Pro Wrestling Sheet, Ross said: “I need to move on. I still want to play in the game. I still want to stay busy. I […]

7 years ago

This should get you in the mood for the week of racing ahead. As we’re sure you’re aware, Cheltenham Festival kicks off next week, and anyone with even a faint interest in horse racing is counting down the minutes. And if you’re trying to get even more excited for the week of madness, then this […]

7 years ago

Don’t get caught out. A warning has been issued about a new type of scam that reportedly allows fraudsters to remotely access people’s bank accounts through their mobile phones. Speaking to Patricia Messinger on C103’s Cork Today Show, Garda Sergeant John Kelly said that an Eir Mobile customer in Dublin was hit by the scam […]

7 years ago

Irish football fans won’t want to miss this… There’s no Graham Norton Show tonight (8 March), so we’re just bringing you the line-up for The Late Late Show. Luckily, tonight’s edition of the show has a good enough bill to keep you entertained throughout your Friday evening. First up will be the man of the […]

7 years ago

If it ends up being half as successful as Electric Picnic then it’s going to be a hit. Every year, close to 60,000 people make their way to Stradbally for the highlight of the Irish festival season, Electric Picnic. There aren’t many events that come close to it in this country, and it very rarely […]

7 years ago

The news comes following the Leaving Neverland documentary that aired in the past week. Following the news that a number of radio stations around the world, including RTÉ, have announced that they aren’t going to play Michael Jackson’s music anymore, a famous episode of The Simpsons featuring the singer has now been pulled. The decision […]

7 years ago

A contender for one of the worst answers in the show’s history? We reckon so. First dates can be a nerve-wracking experience at the best of times. Both of you are probably on edge, and doing your best not to make a show of yourself. But sometimes you try so hard, that you end up […]

7 years ago

A number of bi-lingual road signs were attacked in the past week. Sinn Fein councilor Sean Clarke has condemned the recent vandalising of bi-lingual road signs in Ulster. Speaking to the MidUlster Mail after a spate of attacks on signage in the Loup area of south Derry, Clarke said: “These signs have been erected at […]

7 years ago

A man of few words both on and off the screen, the actor who plays the The Night King from Game of Thrones has just given a rare interview. We are now just over a month out from of what is surely one of the greatest TV spectacles of all time – the final season […]

7 years ago

Penneys could be gaining quite a substantial amount of staff. Members of staff in Primark, the English equivalent of Penneys, have been told that they may have to decide between redundancy or working in Dublin. The changes will affect staff at Primark’s UK office in Reading, with roles in buying, sourcing, quality control, design and merchandising […]

7 years ago

Just as the weather is starting to pick up. Following the immensely successful launch of their lager, the brewers at St. James’ Gate are back with a brand new apple flavoured cider drink. Rockshore Apple Cider will be rolled out throughout the country from today, 7 March, and will be available on draught, in bottles […]

7 years ago

The perfect present for the McDonald’s lover in your life. It takes a particularly strong type of person to walk past a McDonald’s restaurant and not venture inside. And a large part of the reason for this is the smell. The delicious aroma that entices you as you walk past can tempt even the least […]

7 years ago

Worrying news. Recent information from An Garda Síochána has revealed that a total of 34 people have died on Irish roads in the past year, which is an increase of 9 compared to the same point in 2018. Road deaths in Ireland have increased by nearly 30% in 2019, and this increase has resulted in An Garda […]

7 years ago

A fantastic achievement. It has been announced that comedians Deirdre O’Kane and Jason Byrne will officially act as Grand Marshals of this year’s Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin. The news was announced by the official St. Patrick’s Festival account on Twitter on Thursday afternoon. We are delighted to reveal that two of Ireland's best […]

7 years ago

Ireland’s first ever McDonald’s has opened its doors once again. Following a major refurbishment and investment of €1.5 million, McDonald’s on Grafton Street is now open to the public again. The Grafton Street restaurant, which was McDonald’s first in Ireland when it opened in 1977, is said to have a “more family-friendly experience” following the refurbishment. The restaurant’s […]

7 years ago

The manner in which Louis Theroux’s documentary went on Monday night shocked a lot of people. On Monday night, BBC 2 aired The Night in Question, a documentary in which Louis Theroux examined American society and its outlook on sexual assault and consent. He looked at a number of examples, and spoke to people who had been […]

7 years ago

One of the more interesting online challenges that we’ve seen. In the past, we’ve seen a great number of online challenges take the internet by storm and “go viral”, as the saying goes. Some of them have been for charity, while some of them have been purely for fun. This most recent one definitely falls […]

7 years ago

Some of the cast sound genuinely traumatised following the filming of Season 8’s final battle. Game of Thrones know exactly how to execute a battle scene. The Battle of Blackwater, The Red Wedding and The Battle of the Bastards are three of the most iconic scenes in television history, let alone in the show’s history, […]

7 years ago

“A new low in American politics”, according to Donald Trump. Last week was quite an important one in the world of American politics and their foreign policy. In the country, Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen called the president of the United States a ‘racist’, a ‘con man’ and a ‘cheat’ under oath in a hearing in […]

7 years ago

Oh, Canada. Every year, thousands of Irish people venture over to Canada, be it as part of the IEC work permit, or for a more long-term move. And those who do tend to be quite happy with their decision. It’s beautiful, fun, welcoming, and just a great place to be in general. And this is […]

7 years ago

An investigation has now been launched by the charity. A recent report by Buzzfeed has claimed that the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is directly involved with the torture and killing, as part of their attempt to fight poaching. The article alleges that people have been whipped, attacked with machetes, beaten unconscious with sticks, sexually […]

7 years ago

Hopefully he’s got a more likable role in Derry Girls. Ireland as a whole is collectively getting ready for Season 2 of Derry Girls to kick off on Tuesday night. It feels like an eternity since we last saw the girls (and the wee fella from England) on our screens, and we can’t wait to […]

7 years ago

People noticed the change in the school’s website on Sunday evening. A primary school in Newry has had their website “hacked” and replaced with a pornography website. Those who have searched for St. Ronan’s Primary School in Newry online, and went on to the school’s website, have been met with graphic images and videos instead […]

7 years ago

Thanos and Tyrion teaming up? Sounds incredible. Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage are said to be teaming up to star in Brothers, a comedy movie recently picked up by Legendary Entertainment in a bidding war. Dinklage is obviously best known for his portrayal of Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones, while Josh Brolin has most recently […]

7 years ago

Aer Lingus have denied that it was a “near miss” at all. A video recently emerged on Twitter that showed two planes appearing to come close to each other at 35,000 feet in the air. People shared the clip online, with many describing it as a “near miss”, and a “lucky escape”. The video was […]

7 years ago

Forbidden Fruit is shaping up to be a fairly class weekend. Every year, Forbidden Fruit is one of the highlights of Ireland’s festival season, and by the looks of it, this year will be no different. The nine names added to the festival are as follows: Spiritualized MEUTE Franc Moody HAAi Peach Daithi Prospa Cromby […]

7 years ago

“He flew over there and got nothing, like the Fyre Festival.” Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met in Hanoi, Vietnam this week in a bid to reach a deal over denuclearisation. The talks broke down, and naturally, people are giving Trump quite a bit of stick over it. Jimmy Kimmel had a […]

7 years ago

Lady Sansa appears to be enjoying herself. The Jonas Brothers making a return to the music scene is definitely the news that a lot of people needed to start this year off with. Until recently we were unsure whether or not it was just rumours that suggested that the lads would be making a comeback, […]

7 years ago

The mobile banking app has been down for a number of hours. Users have found mobile banking app Revolut extremely handy since it quickly rose to popularity, as it made the process of transferring money significantly more convenient. Revolut cards can also be used at ATM machines around the world, and they also provide the […]

7 years ago

Here we go again. 2018 was a pretty huge year for musicals. Three of the biggest movies of the year were A Star Is Born, The Greatest Showman and Bohemian Rhapsody and although not all of them are strictly musicals, each of them definitely appeal to fans of the genre. And 2019 is off to […]

7 years ago