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  • Gardaí appeal for witnesses after shots fired in Louth

    Gardaí appeal for witnesses after shots fired in Louth

    The incident is said to have occurred on Wednesday morning. Gardaí are carrying out an operation in Louth following reports of shots being fired in the Arthurstown area of Ardee. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of an 11-WW-registered silver Toyota Avensis. Gardaí have stressed the importance of not approaching the vehicle […]

    7 years ago

  • Two teenage boys are seriously injured after being hit by a bus in Donegal

    Two teenage boys are seriously injured after being hit by a bus in Donegal

    The incident occurred on Tuesday evening. Two teenage boys are said to be seriously injured after being hit by a bus in Donegal. Gardaí are investigating a road traffic collision between a bus and two teenage males that occurred at approximately 4:50pm on Tuesday. The incident occurred on the Mountcharles to Inver road, just outside […]

    7 years ago

  • Someone in Dublin is €500,000 richer after tonight’s EuroMillions

    Someone in Dublin is €500,000 richer after tonight’s EuroMillions

    And if it’s you, remember that Christmas time is coming up… There was one winner of the EuroMillions Plus top prize on Tuesday night, and the winning ticket was sold in Dublin. That’s right. So if you purchased a ticket, you’d better get checking right away. The winning numbers were 4 5 14 15 and […]

    7 years ago

  • Robert Downey Jr responds to Martin Scorsese’s criticism of MCU movies

    Robert Downey Jr responds to Martin Scorsese’s criticism of MCU movies

    Scorsese recently said that movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) aren’t cinema. Legendary director Martin Scorsese recently took aim at the MCU, saying that he doesn’t consider Marvel movies to be cinema, and that they are more like theme parks instead. He said: “I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest […]

    7 years ago

  • Toilet paper manufacturer worried about supplies in the event of no-deal Brexit

    Toilet paper manufacturer worried about supplies in the event of no-deal Brexit

    “They didn’t stick toilet paper shortages on the side of a bus.” Toilet paper supplies might not be able to handle long-term border delays in the event of a no-deal Brexit, a manufacturer has said. Essity, the manufacturer behind the Velvet and Cushelle, has said that “stocks are not unlimited”, and that they may not […]

    7 years ago

  • WATCH: Joker director breaks down the movie’s opening scenes

    WATCH: Joker director breaks down the movie’s opening scenes

    Don’t worry, there are no spoilers to be found here. If you’re anything like us, you can’t get enough of Joker. The movie came out last week, and has been breaking box office records since. And whether you’ve seen it or not, we bet you’ve discussed it, or at least overheard it being discussed. The […]

    7 years ago

  • Game of Thrones director is creating a haunted bar in Dublin for Halloween

    Game of Thrones director is creating a haunted bar in Dublin for Halloween

    Perfect if you’re looking for a spooky Halloween experience. Halloween is always a fun time of year, but it can be extremely stressful to try and find the right plans. Everywhere you go is either too busy or not busy enough. Finding something to do is probably the scariest part of the whole thing, if […]

    7 years ago

  • WATCH: Ellen DeGeneres defends herself after attending NFL game with George Bush

    WATCH: Ellen DeGeneres defends herself after attending NFL game with George Bush

    “I’m friends with George Bush.” TV chat show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres came under fire on Monday for her decision to sit next to former US President George Bush. Many people took to social media to voice their outrage, as Bush vocally opposed same-sex marriage as President, while Ellen DeGeneres is seen as a […]

    7 years ago

  • Four Gardaí hospitalised after being bitten and threatened in incident in Waterford

    Four Gardaí hospitalised after being bitten and threatened in incident in Waterford

    The incident occurred on Tuesday morning. A man has been arrested following an incident which saw Gardaí bitten, kicked and threatened in Waterford. Four Gardaí (three male and one female) responded to an incident on Bridge Street near Waterford city centre at approximately 6.30am on Tuesday morning. The officers at the scene tried to arrest a male, […]

    7 years ago

  • Joker is smashing box office records following its release

    Joker is smashing box office records following its release

    Not one bit surprising at all. There has been a lot of hype about Joker, the Todd Phillips movie that was released at the end of last week, and for good reason too. First of all, Heath Ledger’s performance of the character in The Dark Knight is largely seen as one of the greatest acting […]

    7 years ago

  • Two men confirmed dead following a plane crash in Wexford

    Two men confirmed dead following a plane crash in Wexford

    Tragic news. Gardaí have confirmed that two men have died following an “aircraft accident” that occurred in Wexford on Sunday evening. The ages of the two men are currently unknown. Gardaí and Emergency services are currently at the scene of the light aircraft accident which occurred at Duncormick, Wexford at approximately 5.45pm this evening, Sunday […]

    7 years ago

  • Investigation launched into “alleged Garda corruption and wrongdoing” in Munster

    Investigation launched into “alleged Garda corruption and wrongdoing” in Munster

    15 Gardaí have been questioned in relation to alleged corruption. 15 Gardaí in Munster have been questioned as part of a criminal investigation into suspected road traffic offences which were not prosecuted. A number of searches were carried out during the week by officers from the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, including the search of seized […]

    7 years ago

  • Man dies following road collision in Wicklow

    Man dies following road collision in Wicklow

    Very sad news. A man has died following a road collision in Wicklow on Sunday, 6 October. Gardaí are at the scene of the fatal road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a car on the N81 at Poulaphouca, Wicklow which occurred at approximately 3.30pm on Sunday. The male motorcyclist, whose age is unknown at […]

    7 years ago

  • Second whistleblower comes forward in relation to Trump enquiry

    Second whistleblower comes forward in relation to Trump enquiry

    An interesting development from the world of US politics. A second whistleblower has come forward in relation to recent allegations made about Donald Trump. The allegations in question relate to an apparent meeting between Trump and representatives for the Ukrainian government to discuss the potential for an investigation of Joe Biden, one of Donald Trump’s […]

    7 years ago

  • Pope Francis begins meeting to discuss priests being able to marry

    Pope Francis begins meeting to discuss priests being able to marry

    A major change could be on the way to the Catholic Church. A number of Catholic bishops from all around the world are meeting at the Vatican to discuss the future of the Church in the Amazon, in a meeting that will largely focus on climate change. But what is perhaps most notable about the […]

    7 years ago

  • Personality Test: Which Dublin nightclub are you?

    Personality Test: Which Dublin nightclub are you?

    Just answer these 10 questions and we’ll tell you what Dublin nightclub you’re most suited to. You can tell a lot about someone based on what nightclubs they like to attend. If you share the same favourite nightclub, you probably prefer the same type of music, clothes, and vibe in general. It’s not necessarily a […]

    7 years ago

  • Bernie Sanders suffered a heart attack, doctors confirm

    Bernie Sanders suffered a heart attack, doctors confirm

    Doctors have confirmed that Bernie Sanders underwent emergency surgery after suffering a heart attack earlier this week. Bernie Sanders was taken to hospital on Tuesday after complaining of chest pain at a campaign event in Nevada. The 78-year-old then had emergency surgery, where doctors removed a blockage in one of his arteries. Sanders left the hospital […]

    7 years ago

  • WATCH: Richie Sadlier opens up about sexual abuse he faced as a young teenager

    WATCH: Richie Sadlier opens up about sexual abuse he faced as a young teenager

    Really powerful stuff from the former professional footballer. Richie Sadlier appeared on The Late Late Show on Friday night to discuss the release of his new book Recovering. While chatting with Ryan Tubridy on the show, he discussed the fact that he was sexually abused as a young teenager, and the effect it had on […]

    7 years ago

  • WATCH: The Rock and Becky Lynch combine brilliantly on WWE Smackdown

    WATCH: The Rock and Becky Lynch combine brilliantly on WWE Smackdown

    You quite simply love to see it. The Rock is arguably the most loved professional wrestler of all time. The man transcends the industry. He did all there is to do within the squared circle, before becoming one of the biggest names in Hollywood. And when he makes a return to the WWE, it’s always […]

    7 years ago

  • Man in his 20s dies following road collision in Kilkenny

    Man in his 20s dies following road collision in Kilkenny

    Tragic news. A man in his 20s has died following a road collision in Kilkenny on Saturday morning. Gardaí in Thomastown, Kilkenny are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle collision on Saturday, 5 October. The incident occurred at approximately 1am, where it is understood that the car in question left the road and struck a […]

    7 years ago

  • QUIZ: Week 3 of JOE’s quickfire ’19 in 90′ quiz is the hardest one yet

    QUIZ: Week 3 of JOE’s quickfire ’19 in 90′ quiz is the hardest one yet

    19 questions. 90 seconds. Good luck. The first two editions of JOE’s ’19 in 90′ quickfire quiz were difficult (Week 1 here, Week 2 here), but this is definitely the hardest one yet. Once you get one question wrong you start to panic, and end up missing easy ones that you would have gotten otherwise. […]

    7 years ago

  • Boris Johnson says there won’t be border checks “under any circumstances”

    Boris Johnson says there won’t be border checks “under any circumstances”

    Quite strong words from the UK Prime Minister. Reports during the week suggested that Boris Johnson was due to make an official Brexit proposal at some point on Wednesday, with many speculating he would share some information about it during the Conservative Party’s annual conference. Johnson didn’t offer a great deal of information about the […]

    7 years ago

  • €4.2 million research programme into driverless vehicles launches in Ireland

    €4.2 million research programme into driverless vehicles launches in Ireland

    The future is now. A research programme worth €4.2 million into the potential creation of driverless vehicles has launched in Ireland. The Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation Heather Humphreys has launched the programme, which is being backed by Science Foundation Ireland. It is hoped that Ireland can be a major global centre for autonomous vehicle […]

    7 years ago

  • Dublin rap duo Versatile are going on tour with Snoop Dogg

    Dublin rap duo Versatile are going on tour with Snoop Dogg

    One of the biggest names in the history of rap music is bringing Versatile on tour with him. When Versatile sold out the 3 Arena in a matter of minutes, it seemed like it was the pinnacle for the two Dublin lads, but it looks like their buzz isn’t dying anytime soon. The duo have […]

    7 years ago

  • New book claims Trump suggested shooting migrants in the leg “to slow them down”

    New book claims Trump suggested shooting migrants in the leg “to slow them down”

    New York Times journalists Michael D Shear and Julie Hirschfield Davis have written a book about US President Donald Trump, and it features a number of serious allegations. Most notably, the book claims that Trump wanted migrants crossing the border to be shot in the leg “to slow them down”. He was quickly informed that […]

    7 years ago

  • Burger King punished for Nigel Farage milkshake tweet

    Burger King punished for Nigel Farage milkshake tweet

    The fast-food restaurant has been punished by an advertising watchdog for a tweet about the leader of the Brexit Party. A tweet posted by Burger King earlier this year has been banned by an advertising watchdog, as it was said to have been condoning anti-social behaviour. The tweet in question was posted back in May, […]

    7 years ago

  • WATCH: Simon Coveney dismisses chances of agreeing with proposed UK Brexit plans

    WATCH: Simon Coveney dismisses chances of agreeing with proposed UK Brexit plans

    “It doesn’t look like the basis of an agreement, that’s for sure”. Tánaiste Simon Coveney has dismissed the chances of Ireland agreeing with plans for border posts on the island of Ireland, plans that were leaked on Monday night. Speaking on Virgin Media’s The Tonight Show on Tuesday night, Coveney addressed reports that claimed UK […]

    7 years ago

  • WATCH: The first trailer for Birds of Prey, the new Harley Quinn movie, is here

    WATCH: The first trailer for Birds of Prey, the new Harley Quinn movie, is here

    “I’m the one they should be scared of.” The first trailer for Birds of Prey, or to give it its full title Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn, has arrived at long last. Although Suicide Squad was a bit crap (that’s us being kind), you could make the case that […]

    7 years ago

  • Fine Gael reject suggestion to reintroduce wolves into Ireland

    Fine Gael reject suggestion to reintroduce wolves into Ireland

    Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has called on the Irish government to reintroduce wolves into the country. Eamon Ryan has said that the reintroduction of wolves into Ireland would create a real sense of wilderness and help develop more resilient woodlands. Speaking on Tuesday, Ryan said: “Would we bring wolves in our country? I think […]

    7 years ago

  • R. Kelly demands bail as he can’t see his two girlfriends in jail

    R. Kelly demands bail as he can’t see his two girlfriends in jail

    The disgraced singer has been denied bail as he faces a number of different charges. R. Kelly’s lawyers have reportedly demanded bail for the 52-year-old because he can’t see two girlfriends in jail. Kelly is currently facing charges in New York of racketeering, kidnapping, forced labor and sexual exploitation of a child. According to CNN, […]

    7 years ago

  • FLYEfit to open new €2.5m “super-gym” in Dublin

    FLYEfit to open new €2.5m “super-gym” in Dublin

    The 15th FLYEfit in Ireland will open later this year. Whether we like to admit it or not, the festive season is approaching. In two months’ time it will be 1 December, and we all know what that period does to our diets. Throws them right out the window. But with the festive period coinciding […]

    7 years ago

  • Man left in critical condition following workplace incident in Dublin

    Man left in critical condition following workplace incident in Dublin

    The man was crushed between two pieces of equipment. A man has been left in critical condition following a workplace incident in the Dublin Port area on Monday morning. The man, who is in his 30s, was found stuck between two pieces of equipment shortly after 10am. He was quickly taken to taken to the Mater […]

    7 years ago

  • BBC reverse decision to reprimand presenter over Trump comments

    BBC reverse decision to reprimand presenter over Trump comments

    Naga Munchetty was previously reprimanded over comments made about Donald Trump. BBC have reversed their decision to censure presenter Naga Munchetty, after having initially stood by their decision. She had criticised the US President’s motives after he said four female politicians of colour should “go back” to “places from which they came”. Munchetty said: “Every time […]

    7 years ago

  • We’re finally getting some information about Season 2 of You

    We’re finally getting some information about Season 2 of You

    The first season was one of the most disturbing things we’ve watched in a while. Last December, Netflix gave us all an excellent Christmas present in the form of a horrifying series titled You. It was tough to watch and extremely creepy, but that didn’t stop many people from binge watching it all in a […]

    7 years ago

  • Batch of adrenaline pens recalled by regulator

    Batch of adrenaline pens recalled by regulator

    Take note. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) have recalled a number of adrenaline pens out of fears that they might not work properly. These products are used for the emergency treatment of acute allergic (anaphylactic) reactions. According to the HRPA, the pen is failing to produce an injection, due to failure of the pen […]

    7 years ago

  • Lawyers on behalf of Trump whistleblower voices concerns regarding client’s safety

    Lawyers on behalf of Trump whistleblower voices concerns regarding client’s safety

    Trump has recently demanded to meet the whistleblower. Lawyers on behalf of the whistleblower who has leaked information regarding Donald Trump have said that they have fears regarding their client’s safety. In a letter obtained by CNN, the lawyers in question have said that they have concerns that their client will be put in harm’s […]

    7 years ago

  • Lindt chocolate to open first ever Irish store

    Lindt chocolate to open first ever Irish store

    Just get us one of those chocolate bunnies and we’ll be happy. We needed a bit of good news on this dreary Monday afternoon, and here it is. Forget about that horrible weather out there, and take solace in the fact that a Lindt chocolate store is opening in Ireland next month. Swiss chocolatier Lindt […]

    7 years ago

  • Khalid, Billie Eilish and the modern voices of youthful anxiety

    Khalid, Billie Eilish and the modern voices of youthful anxiety

    In Dublin on Tuesday night, Khalid seemed to perfect the art of not trying that hard. Thousands of people younger than this 22-year-old writer arrived at the 3 Arena to see Khalid perform his first headline gig in Ireland. He had played a relatively small tent at Longitude in 2018, but his status since then […]

    7 years ago

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