Very controversial remarks. Donald Trump has said that some Democrat congresswomen from countries “whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe” should “go back and help fix the totally broken and crime-infested places from which they came”, in a series of tweets. Nobody was specifically mentioned in the tweets, but many are convinced that he […]

7 years ago

This absolutely bonkers saga continues. Right. So. On Saturday, we shared the news that over 600,000 people had joined a Facebook group entitled “Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop All of Us”. The group went as far as to set a date, where all of the people who had joined the group were due to arrive […]

7 years ago

A Corkman was arrested by ICE officers in America on Wednesday, 10 July. An Irishman has been imprisoned in the US “without warning” by immigration officials is being treated like a criminal, his wife has said. Reports emerged on Sunday of the arrest of a man who has spent almost 10 years working to secure his […]

7 years ago

The perfect place to get absolutely Pikachu’d. Pokemon and pints, we can’t think of a better combination of things. A pop-up Pokémon bar is coming to Dublin this year, and it sounds like it’s going to be a great night out. According to their official website, the pop-up is the first of its kind and […]

7 years ago

What an achievement. A Dublin swimmer has become the oldest Irish man to swim the English Channel. Barry Murphy, aged 55, got into the sea at Samphire Hoe, Abbots Cliffs in Dover just after 12.30am on Friday, 5 July, and landed on the beach in Normandy 11 hours and 52 minutes later. According to RTÉ, Murphy […]

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Well over half a million people are planning on storming Area 51, according to a Facebook group. If ever you were in any doubt about how bizarre the internet is, you should not be anymore. At the time of writing, 672,500 people have joined a Facebook group entitled “Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop All […]

7 years ago

It seems like only a matter of time until the two end up working on a song together. Both Stormzy and Lewis Capaldi are at the peak of their powers at the minute. The two of them completely stole the show at Glastonbury, with Stormzy’s performance acting as a moment in musical history, and Capaldi […]

7 years ago

Tragic news. A 27-year-old woman has died, having been struck by a train on the main Dublin-Belfast line on Friday, 12 July. Gardaí are treating the incident a tragic accident. The incident occurred at approximately 7.30pm on Friday night at Laytown Train Station, Meath. Her body has been removed to Navan Mortuary for a post-mortem […]

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That’s a hell of a lot of money. US regulators have approved a record $5 billion (€4.4 billion) fine on Facebook to settle an investigation into data privacy violations, according to a number of reports. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) were investigating widespread allegations that the political consultancy company Cambridge Analytica improperly obtained the data […]

7 years ago

Arthur Ryan, the founder of Penneys, died during the week at the age of 83. The funeral procession of Penneys founder Arthur Ryan has passed by the clothing chain’s first store, where a guard of honour was formed. The hearse moved on to Jervis Street in Dublin before passing the Penneys store on Mary Street. […]

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First Lewis Capaldi, now Liam – Noel really didn’t hold back in this interview. Earlier on Thursday, we shared an excerpt from an interview where Noel Gallagher really had a go at poor old Lewis Capaldi. He slagged his physical appearance, he insulted his music, and he really just had a go at him in general. […]

7 years ago

A very tough watch. Yazmin Juarez, a migrant mother whose 19-month-old daughter died weeks after being released from a detention facility in 2018, has given an emotional testimony at a Congressional hearing on Wednesday. She spoke directly to congress, and said that her daughter died as a direct result of “neglect and mistreatment”, and blamed the […]

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A great decision from the ice-cream company. Gino’s Gelato have announced that they are going green, swapping 90% of its packaging for sustainable alternatives. The company also aims to be 100% sustainable by 2020. The Irish company already sources all of its milk from organic farms in Ireland, and have already swapped around 5 million plastic […]

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The news was released on Thursday evening. Roughly 800 women who underwent the CervicalCheck screening were not issued with their results due to what the HSE have said was an “IT issue”. The HSE said it sincerely apologised for the issue, and the confusion, stress and considerable anxiety it may have caused for some women. The tests in question […]

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Oh Donald Glover, you annoyingly talented man. Donald Glover – incredible rapper, talented singer, hilarious stand-up performer, excellent actor, and now the new Simba. Talk about a good CV. But as much as he as achieved in his time on this planet, looking directly into Beyoncé’s eyes and singing ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight?‘, […]

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Quite an achievement. An Irish-bred fillet steak was crowned the World’s Best Fillet at the World Steak Challenge 2019 on Wednesday night in the Round Room of the Mansion House. The awards ceremony took place on 9 July, where the winning steak beat international competition to secure Ireland’s first ever category title in the annual competition. […]

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The Alternative will premiere in Ireland later this year.  What if Ireland was still part of the United Kingdom? What if Home Rule had passed? What if there was no War of Independence? No Civil War? No partition? What if the island had only one soccer team? The world would be a very different place, and […]

7 years ago

Tragic news. A 10-year-old boy has died following a drowning incident at a house in Carlingford, County Louth. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, where Gardaí were called to the scene. The boy was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where he was pronounced dead. A file will be prepared for the […]

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“F**king Chewbacca should enjoy his 15 minutes.” The ongoing beef between Noel Gallagher and Lewis Capaldi has been extremely entertaining thus far. Between Gallagher describing the Scot’s music as “wank”, and Capaldi absolutely destroying him at Glastonbury, the pair’s back and forth has been more entertaining than most WWE storylines. And in the former Oasis […]

7 years ago

A major change could be on the way in the world of gambling. TDs have been debating a proposal to ban bookmakers from allowing punters bet on “lottery type games”. This is following claims made by a number of TDs that the games risk “cannabilising” the National Lottery’s ‘Good Causes’ fund by €110m annually. According to […]

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Police in the area have since demanded that the people who stopped to pick up the cash return it, lest they be charged with theft. There are some things you just don’t expect to happen while you’re out driving. This is one of those things. An armoured truck was driving in Atlanta, Georgia, when a […]

7 years ago

The Derry Girls star is going from strength to strength. As we’re sure you’re aware, the first season of Derry Girls is now on Netflix for you to enjoy. And if you are a fan of the show, then you definitely know who all about Nicola Coughlan, who plays the incredible, if not a little […]

7 years ago

Gatwick Airport said it had suspended all flights due to an air traffic control system problem. Update, 10 July, 7.30pm, : Following an earlier air traffic control systems issue, flights to and from Gatwick have now resumed. If you are travelling this evening please check the status of your flight with your airline before travelling to […]

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Ah, Season 8 of Game of Thrones. What a few weeks that was. Remember the final season of Game of Thrones? Back when the entire world seemed divided between people who thought the ending of the show was alright, and people who started weird petitions to have it remade. It was a strange couple of […]

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The rapper was arrested in Sweden towards the end of last week. At the time of writing, close to 400,000 people have signed a petition to demand the release of rapper A$AP Rocky, who was arrested in Sweden last week. He was arrested following the emergence of footage of a fight between him and his […]

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The ‘time capsule’ feature will allow people to leave a confidential message on the 2021 census. The government has announced that the next census will take place on Sunday 18 April in 2021. Every other EU member state will do the same at some point in the year. The census will have a total of eight […]

7 years ago

Fans of Ed Sheeran won’t want to miss this. It was announced not too long ago that Ed Sheeran would be releasing an album that features collaborations with some of the biggest artists in the world. So far we’ve heard the album’s songs with features from Justin Bieber, Khalid and Chance the Rapper, and they’ve […]

7 years ago

“You need to do better for everyone”. Megan Rapinoe has had quite an eventful summer. Before the Women’s World Cup even kicked-off, a reporter asked the USA captain if she would go to the White House if they were to win. She responded that she was “not going to the f—— White House.” Trump replied […]

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That is quite a lot of complaints. More than 700 complaints about Longford contestant Maura Higgins repeatedly trying to kiss Tommy Fury on Love Island will not be investigated by British broadcasting watchdog Ofcom. Maura has been praised widely for her no-nonsense style since she’s entered the villa, but it’s clear from the sheer amount […]

7 years ago

Who doesn’t love a good roast? There are few things in life more deserving of praise than a good old fashioned roast dinner. Sundays can be quite grim as the weekend draws to a close, but knowing that there is a roast dinner on the way is enough to keep you going. And if there […]

7 years ago

Stormzy is quickly becoming the defining voice of this generation. It takes a lot for rappers to become a prominent voice in the zeitgeist, and it always has. They’re regularly overlooked, ignored, and often ridiculed for trying to engage in important conversation. Despite the fact that rappers, more so than artists in any other genres, […]

7 years ago

Definitely not safe, but my god it looked amazing. There are some things you just don’t expect to ever happen. This would be fairly high on that list. A firework shop in South Carolina burst into flames on Thursday, 4 July, and it looked exactly as incredible as you’d guess it would. Naturally, a number […]

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If you’re heading to Longitude this weekend, support the homegrown talent. You won’t regret it. Longitude 2019 is just around the corner, and it looks like it’s going to be a good one. Some of the biggest names in music will be performing in Marlay Park throughout the weekend, and thousands of ticket-holders have their […]

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The earthquake is said to be an estimated 6.4 on the Richter scale. An earthquake struck Southern California in the early hours of Thursday morning, local time. The earthquake is being estimated as a 6.4 on the Richter scale, with initial reports instead saying 6.6. At least four large aftershocks have been recorded, measuring 4.7, […]

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Maura would be proud, Sean. Sean O’Rourke has had some of the bigger moments on Irish radio, as of late. He famously interviewed Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey following her unfortunate swing incident, in what was definitely one of the most talked about radio moments in recent memory. And he’s continued his hot streak, this […]

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The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon. Two people who reportedly jumped into the River Liffey in Dublin to try and save a dog have been rescued by Dublin Fire Brigade. The incident, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, saw rescue swimmers and firefighters from Phibsborough and Tara Street stations rescue both people and the dog. The […]

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The Taoiseach apologised for his comments on Thursday afternoon. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has apologised for comments made towards Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin in the Dáil on Wednesday. Varadkar said Martin is someone “who preaches from the altar, telling us to avoid sin while secretly going behind the altar and engaging in any amount of sin himself”. […]

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A recent report found that programmes on Netflix showed “much more tobacco” than on regular US television. Netflix says it’s going to cut back on how often smoking is shown in its original shows following the findings of a recent report. The report found that Netflix TV shows depicted more smoking imagery than regular broadcast shows, as […]

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Stage times, new acts and all you need to know about Longitude 2019. Longitude Festival is now less than 24 hours away, so it’s time to start kicking your preparation into gear. Pusha T will kick off the event at 3pm on Friday 4 July, which is a fairly strong indication of how big the […]

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A hell of a lot more serious than his beef with Lewis Capaldi anyway. The Gallagher brothers always seem to find a way to take the term ‘sibling rivalry’ to a new extreme. On Wednesday, Noel Gallagher shared a message he sent to his brother Liam, and it really shows just how sour the relationship […]

7 years ago

The group are said to be based in Ireland. Gardaí have seized false passports, details of false bank accounts and equipment in relation to a number of bank accounts that are said to have laundered €1.5 million in the past year. Gardaí from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB), in conjunction with Europol, Eurojust and other […]

7 years ago

Great to see. The first of the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-finals took place on Tuesday night, and it was a great advertisement for the tournament and the sport as a whole. USA defeated England 2-1 after some lovely goals, even better celebrations, and some absolutely delicious VAR drama, and they will take on either […]

7 years ago

Big news for fans of the classic movie. One of the most influential movies ever made is coming to the stage in Dublin, and for those who have never seen it, or those who just want to see it in a whole new light, you’re in luck. Experience Ridley Scott’s multi-Academy Award-nominated cult classic, Blade Runner […]

7 years ago

You big weirdo. Religiously, every year, society is split into two. A civil war of sorts. Between those who watch Love Island, and those who don’t. Actually maybe split into three is more accurate. The aforementioned two, and the people who are too proud to admit that they watch the series. But the main split […]

7 years ago

A video has emerged of the rapper getting in a fight in Sweden. Days before Longitude festival is supposed to kick off, one of the headliners has been arrested following a fight in Sweden. Swedish police arrested A$AP Rocky late Tuesday night on suspicion of assault after a video emerged apparently showing the rapper throwing […]

7 years ago

Tragic news. The baby of a woman who was stabbed to death in London on Saturday has died. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, at a home in Croydon, where an eight-month pregnant woman named Kelly Mary Fauvrelle was stabbed. Her baby was delivered at the scene by paramedics and taken to hospital. Police have confirmed on Wednesday morning […]

7 years ago

The increase is largely due to the current housing crisis. The updated Living Wage for the Republic of Ireland for 2019 has been set by the Living Wage Technical Group (LWTG), and it has increased to €12.30 per hour. The change to the rate is determined by the fluctuation of living costs and taxation, with […]

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The incident in question occurred on Monday night. Gardaí are investigating an assault incident that occurred in a restaurant in the Blanchardstown Retail Park on Monday, 1 July, at approximately 8:45pm. A woman in her early 20s received minor injuries to her head and neck allegedly caused by a fork. She was quickly taken to […]

7 years ago

A massive error. Adidas has come under heavy criticism following a recent social media campaign which inadvertently led to the sportswear company tweeting out racist and abusive terms to hundreds of thousands of followers. The company ran a social media campaign on Monday aimed at promoting a new Arsenal jersey, which created customised images of […]

7 years ago

An extremely emotional performance from the Australian pop sensation. Pop star Kylie Minogue held back the tears as she performed at Glastonbury on Sunday evening, in an extremely emotional performance. Minogue referenced a time in her life back in 2005, where she was unable to perform at Glastonbury Festival, as she had been recently diagnosed […]

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