Some very good news for two of Dublin’s most popular restaurants. Two Dublin restaurants have won big at the 2020 World Luxury Restaurant Awards. SOLE Seafood and Grill has been recognised as Best Luxury Seafood Restaurant in Europe for the second year running at the prestigious awards, while its sister restaurant, FIRE Steakhouse, took home […]

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The crossover that absolutely nobody asked for, but that we all wanted. This Christmas is going to be different. We’ve all accepted that. It’s going to be like nothing we’ve ever seen before, so when we saw the words ‘Heinz’ and ‘Christmas jumpers’ all in the same sentence, you can understand why we hardly bat […]

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“Doctors have a much better understanding of the disease and there have been significant positive developments in how people hospitalised with Covid-19 are treated.” Ronan Glynn has offered reasons to be optimistic going forward, despite Covid-19 figures increasing. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer posted a number of reasons to be positive on his Twitter page, […]

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The incident occurred on this day last year. Gardaí are appealing to the public for information in relation to an aggravated burglary and serious assault which took place at a house in Donegal on 18 November, 2019. The incident in question occurred at a house in Coneyburrow Road in Lifford. At approximately 7.35pm on the […]

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Without financial support, Dublin Zoo may have to make the difficult decision to close its doors. A campaign has been launched to “Save Dublin Zoo”, amid fears it may have to close its doors for good. The zoo is appealing to the Irish public for help, as financial losses caused by ongoing Covid-19 restrictions continue […]

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He also said that the plans to stop the sale of takeaway pints have been scrapped. Stephen Donnelly has said that the “clear intention” remains to end Level 5 on 1 December, as planned. The Minister for Health said that there is “no appetite” to not end Level 5 in two weeks time, stressing that […]

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What a woman. Earlier on Tuesday, it reemerged that Dolly Parton funded research into the Covid-19 Moderna vaccine that is said to be almost 95% effective at combatting the virus. The country music legend donated $1 million to the fund, and has been praised widely on social media since. She has now responded to the […]

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Well lads, it’s Tuesday. And as can often be the case on a Tuesday, the selection of movies on TV this evening are not all that impressive. But there still may be something in there that you find interesting. Who knows? Here’s what we’re dealing with: Casino Royale – 9pm – ITV4 The name’s Bond, […]

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The most recent figures have been released by the Department of Health. 11 further Covid-19 deaths have been confirmed, as well as 366 new cases. All of the 11 deaths reported on Tuesday occurred in November. This brings Ireland’s total Covid-related death toll to 1,995, while there have been 68,686 confirmed cases since the outbreak […]

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It is now only 37 days until Christmas Eve. 33% of Irish people have said that they will have the same Christmas they always have, regardless of what safety restrictions are in place come the festive season. Meanwhile, over half of Irish people (56%), say Christmas this year won’t be as enjoyable as it was […]

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Tragic news. A teenage pedestrian has died following a collision with a truck in Cork. Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a truck and a pedestrian that occurred on Sheares Street in Cork city. The incident occurred at approximately 3.30pm on Tuesday (17 November). The pedestrian, a juvenile […]

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The road remains closed and traffic diversions are in place. A man in Kilkenny has died following a road traffic collision this morning. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal, single vehicle collision, which occurred shortly after 11.00am this morning (Tuesday 17 November). The incident occurred on the N76 in […]

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The new feature allows users to post content that automatically disappears after 24 hours. Twitter has introduced its own form of stories with its new feature Fleets. Fleets will see Twitter users able to post Tweets that will automatically disappear after 24 hours, like a story on Snapchat or Instagram. Twitter said that Fleets aims […]

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The potential value of the dogs recovered is estimated to be in excess €150,000. Gardaí have seized 32 dogs and four horses during planned searches in the Baldoyle area of north Dublin. The seizure took place as part of ongoing investigations into illegal puppy farms and related criminal activity. The operation was carried out on […]

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The Level 5 Covid restrictions are due to come to an end in Ireland on 1 December. Ronan Glynn has said that it’s impossible to know whether Ireland will definitely leave Level 5 restrictions on 1 December. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday evening, Glynn talked about how much things can change in two […]

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A new week. A fresh start. Watch a movie. Monday has arrived, and with it comes a whole host of opportunities. The best of those opportunities? The chance to watch a movie on your TV tonight. Here are the best selections this evening: The Sum of All Fears – Sky One – 9pm  Morgan Freeman […]

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The latest figures have been shared by the Department of Health. Five further Covid-19 deaths have been confirmed, as well as 456 new cases. There has now been a total of 1,984 Covid-related deaths in Ireland, as well as 68,356 confirmed cases. There has now been 52 Covid-related deaths in November. Of today’s cases, 105 […]

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What are the odds of this happening? In a particularly strange turn of events, Netflix and Sky have announced two separate Sophie Toscan Du Plantier documentary series on the same day. On Monday, Sky announced that multiple Oscar nominee Jim Sheridan will make a documentary series on the search for justice for Sophie Tuscan du Plantier, […]

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The pair announced the news with a hilarious video on Monday afternoon. Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have had their takeover of Wrexham AFC approved, after their offer was accepted by over 90% of the Wrexham Supporters’ Trust. The acting stars are said to have impressed fans with their vision to make the […]

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A clampdown on pubs selling takeaway drinks could be introduced. The Government is believed to be considering stopping the sale of takeaway drinks from pubs in Ireland. As it stands, while Level 5 restrictions are in place, pubs are allowed to serve alcoholic drinks to customers for takeaway only, though it looks as though this […]

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“In a world full of TikTok and Instagram role models, here’s a sportswoman who could inspire the next generation.” Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has heaped praise on to Katie Taylor ahead of her fight with Miriam Gutierrez this weekend. Taylor will take on Gutierrez in Wembley, London this Saturday. Speaking before the fight, Hearn could […]

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Obviously the world has changed forever this year. Things are different, and may never be the same again. But amid all the madness, it is comforting to know that The Late Late Toy Show will still be happening in some capacity. And while it is bound to […]

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The latest Covid-19 figures have been released. Seven further Covid-19 deaths have been confirmed, as well as 482 new cases. Each of these deaths occurred this month. Of today’s new cases, 128 are in Dublin, 45 are in Cork, 43 are in Waterford, 36 are in Limerick, 24 are in Donegal, and 24 are in […]

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An Taoiseach sounds optimistic about the possibility of churches opening this Christmas. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he believes churches will be open for Christmas, with some form of Level 3 now looking likely for December in Ireland. Speaking to RTÉ, Martin said that a decision will be made towards the end of November […]

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Friday, Friday gotta get down on Friday. Fridays have changed drastically this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy yourself. And if you’re not tuning into The Late Late Show, then you may be interested in watching some of these movies. Parker – 9pm – Virgin Media One  A very forgettable action movie […]

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Obama also said that the rise of Donald Trump was the racist reaction to having a “black man in the White House”. Barack Obama has said that Republicans are “delegitimising” democracy by refusing to accept defeat in the 2020 US presidential election. The former President of America said that Donald Trump doesn’t like to lose, […]

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Some positive news about a vaccine from An Taoiseach. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that a Covid-19 vaccine should be rolled out in Ireland in the first half of 2021. Martin said that the vaccine – which was announced by Pfizer earlier this week after trials found it was over 90% effective –  could be […]

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New year, new show… Covid-19 has thrown a spanner in the works for almost everything, all around the world, with movies and television not being an exception. Originally slated for a 2020 release – YAY! – the release of WandaVision unfortunately had to be postponed. Booooooo. But we’re now very pleased to share the news that WandaVision […]

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Take note. Batches of Happy Pear seed cookies and cookie bites have been recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Certain batches of The Happy Pear Seedie Cookie Bites and Sally’s Seedy Cookies are being recalled due to the presence of the pesticide ethylene oxide in the sesame seeds that were used in […]

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The latest figures are out. 395 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed, as well as one further death. There has now been a total of 1,965 Covid deaths in Ireland, as well as 66,632 confirmed cases since the beginning of the pandemic. There has been a total of 33 Covid-related deaths in November so far. […]

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Well, he isn’t exactly incorrect, is he? Fianna Fáil politician Malcolm Byrne has told the Seanad that young people in Ireland are missing out on “the shift”, among other things, due to Covid-19. Byrne told the Seanad that he is concerned about young people who are not experiencing “rites of passages” that have been enjoyed […]

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We’re being urged not to get ahead of ourselves just yet. The CEO of the HSE has said that there are still “very significant steps to be taken” before a Covid vaccine is available in Ireland. Speaking at a weekly health briefing, Paul Reid said that while the news of a potential vaccine is positive, […]

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Quite a strong lineup this week, we’d have to say. It has been a mad seven days filled with US political scandals, potential Covid vaccines and Brexit developments. But as always, despite what has gone on over the past week, many of us will be spending our Friday night tuning into The Late Late Show […]

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“I think in terms of people booking flights for Christmas to come home, I’d advise them not to do that at the moment.” Irish people abroad have been advised by Leo Varadkar not to book flights home for Christmas. Speaking on Thursday, the Tánaiste said that he believes it is “too soon” for Irish people […]

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Guess who’s back? Back again. The 19 in 90 quickfire quiz is back. Tell a friend. Doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but let’s forget about that. We’ve got a cracker of a quiz for you this week. There are sports questions, movie questions, TV questions, and even a little bit of food knowledge thrown […]

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There have been 64 newly reported deaths in Scotland in the past 24 hours. Scotland has confirmed 64 new deaths related to Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest daily total in the country since 6 May. This brings Scotland’s total Covid-related death toll to 3,143. Announcing the news on Wednesday afternoon, Scotland’s First […]

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“This will form a new sense of entry to the City when travelling from the north and from the Dublin Port Tunnel.” Plans to develop a new Dublin Port cycle route have taken an “important” step forward, with the appointment of Grafton Architects to design the Liffey-Tolka Project now confirmed. The Liffey-Tolka Project will create […]

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No, you won’t be asked to do funny dances for a living. TikTok has announced that it will create 200 more jobs in Ireland by early 2021. This will bring the total number of staff that TikTok has in Ireland to over 1,100 by January of next year. The Chinese social media giant has announced […]

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€900,000 worth of ketamine has been seized in two separate operations. €900,000 worth of ketamine has been seized by Gardaí in Dublin in the past 24 hours. On Tuesday (10 November), as part of ongoing investigations targeting Organised Crime Groups operating in the Crumlin area, a joint intelligence led operation was conducted by the Garda […]

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It’s a sorry state of affairs when Christopher Walken has the best Irish accent by a mile. When we learned that Jamie Dornan, Emily Blunt, Christopher Walken and Jon Hamm were all filming a new movie in Mayo, we were naturally quite excited. But now that the trailer for Wild Mountain Thyme has been released, […]

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If it’s half as successful as Love/Hate then we have a classic on our hands. Aidan Gillen will be starring in a new crime show set in Dublin, it has been confirmed. According to RTÉ, Kin will tell the story of a fictional Dublin family embroiled in gangland war and speaks to the “enduring unbreakable […]

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“These dogs have one purpose, it’s sad but it’s true. They are there to make puppies – just for you.” Dogs Trust Ireland has released a chilling advert about the illegal advertising and selling of puppies. The animated advert tells the story of dogs who are kept in kennels and are used purely to breed […]

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“You don’t really know how long protection lasts until you’ve been able to study vaccinated people over time.” David Nabarro, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), has urged people to be cautious following yesterday’s positive news about a vaccine for Covid-19. Nabarro was speaking on Morning Ireland about the announcement from Pfizer that […]

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To quote the terribly evil Scar from The Lion King – “be prepared”. A Status Yellow weather warning has been issued for five counties across Ireland – Galway, Mayo, Cork, Kerry and Waterford. The warning will come into place at 6pm on Tuesday, and it will remain valid until 6pm the following day. Met Éireann […]

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“I think there will be a deal, because the cost of not getting a deal is so high.” Simon Coveney has said he remains optimistic that a Brexit deal will still be reached between the EU and the UK. Speaking on BBC’s Newsnight on Monday, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence said that he […]

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The incident occurred on Monday night. A woman has died following a suspected hit and run in Kildare. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a suspected fatal hit and run road traffic collision in Newbridge, Kildare on Monday (9 November). Shortly after 8pm, Gardaí were alerted by emergency services following the discovery of a female […]

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At age 17, 33% of young people in Ireland reported having had sexual intercourse. 40% of Irish teenagers aged 17 have not spoken to their parents about sex and relationships, according to a new report. The report, which was conducted by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the Health Service Executive (HSE), found […]

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Sunday’s figures have been released. Two further Covid-19 deaths have been confirmed, as well as 542 new cases. There has now been a total of 65,394 confirmed cases of Covid in Ireland, while there has been 1,947 Covid-related deaths. Of the cases notified today, 181 are in Dublin, 59 are in Donegal, 50 are in […]

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It’s Sunday. Watch a little movie. Yet another hectic week has drawn to a close. The US election consumed our thoughts for the most part, but now that that has drawn to a close (almost), we can sit back and enjoy a movie. Here’s what’s on the box tonight: Dr No – RTÉ2 – 5.55pm  […]

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The dogs are not microchipped. Gardaí in Tipperary have appealed for owners of suspected stolen dogs to get in contact with them. Gardaí are trying to trace the owners of three non-microchipped dogs after detectives from Carrick-On-Suir seized them on Saturday morning. The owners are being asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station on 052-6177640. Gardaí […]

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