Northern Ireland sees highest daily increase in Covid-19 deaths
Very sad news. A further 18 people in the north have died in connection with Covid-19 in the past 24 hours. This is three times the increase in deaths compared to the figures released on Wednesday. There has also been an increase of 113 cases in the north, meaning that a total of 2,201 cases have […]
6 years ago
Week 28 of our 19 in 90 quiz is really going to test you
A particularly tough one this week. Look. We know you’re probably stressed out. Times are hard. And you may ask why we’d give you a particularly difficult quiz during these tough times. Well that’s because you need a distraction. So for the next 90 seconds or so, forget about everything else. All you need to […]
6 years ago
Donald Trump clashes with reporter in bizarre press conference
“You know you’re a fake. You know that.” US President Donald Trump clashed with CBS journalist Paula Reid in a bizarre press conference on Monday, in which Trump went on the offensive against the media and defended himself and his regime against accusations of inaction in relation to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Reid was one of […]
6 years ago
Simon Harris urges people to stay home this weekend
Easter Weekend is traditionally one of the busiest periods of the year. Simon Harris has insisted that people must not ease up on safety measures introduced to limit the spread of Covid-19 this weekend. Easter Weekend is traditionally one of the busiest periods of the year for the tourism and hospitality industries in Ireland and […]
6 years ago
Man in hospital following stabbing in Cork
The incident occurred after an altercation between two groups of people, a number of whom were armed with knives and bats. A man has been hospitalised following a stabbing in Cork on Tuesday night. Gardaí are investigating the serious assault of a man in his 20s and an incident of violent disorder that occurred in […]
6 years ago
Number of daily Covid-19 deaths in Spain continues to fall
A glimmer of hope from one of the most hard-hit countries. For the third day in a row, the daily coronavirus death toll in Spain has fallen. More than 12,400 people in Spain have died in connection with Covid-19, but with an increase of 674 deaths in the last 24 hours, the daily death toll […]
6 years ago
Temperatures could hit 20 degrees next week
Some good news, at last. Even though there are some strict restrictions in place regarding how far you can venture outdoors, we can all admit that waking up to a bit of sunshine goes a long way. So Met Éireann reporting that temperatures could rise to 20 degrees by the end of next week is some […]
6 years ago
17 new deaths due to Covid-19 in Ireland confirmed
331 new coronavirus cases in the Republic of Ireland have been confirmed in the last 24 hours. 17 people who had tested positive for Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland have died in the past 24 hours. The Department of Health announced on Saturday evening (4 April) that 331 new cases have been confirmed. There […]
6 years ago
Here are the 7 best movies on TV this Saturday
Sure what else would you be doing? We’re all being advised to stay indoors for the next while. And if you’re staying indoors, you’re probably looking for some content to consume. So to keep you preoccupied, here are the seven best movies on TV this Saturday (4 April). The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 […]
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Man dies following shooting in Belfast
The shooting took place on Saturday morning. Police in Northern Ireland are investigating after a man was shot dead in north Belfast. Officers are currently attending a scene on Etna Drive in the Ardoyne area. A PSNI spokesperson said there are no further details at present, and that more information will be provided soon. Northern […]
6 years ago
Two ATMs stolen in Dundalk overnight
Three arrests have been made. Two ATMs were stolen from banks in the main street area of Dundalk in the early hours of Saturday morning (4 April). Gardaí observed plant machinery and other vehicles travelling in convoy in the Dundalk area and responded immediately. At the same time, “to hinder Gardaí’s response”, two vehicles were […]
6 years ago
Here’s how businesses can help with supplies and services to respond to COVID-19
If you or your business are in a position to donate supplies and services, here’s how you can help. The Irish Government has created a database that enables organisations and business to offer to supply or donate goods and services, during these difficult times. The central database will operate on behalf of the whole public […]
6 years ago
Here’s the lineup for this week’s episode of The Late Late Show
The show will once again be presented by Miriam O’Callaghan. RTÉ has announced that Friday night’s episode of The Late Late Show will once again be presented by Miriam O’Callaghan in Ryan Tubridy’s absence. Tubridy announced that he tested positive for Covid-19 earlier in the week. On this week’s show, Michael Prendergast, a 28-year-old from […]
6 years ago
402 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
13 more people in Ireland have died as a result of the virus. 402 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ireland on Thursday evening (2 April). The most recent announcement from the Department of Health also revealed that 13 more people in Ireland have died in connection with the virus. This means that there […]
6 years ago