An exclusive new clip has been released… So we all went a bit mad when the first trailer for Wild Mountain Thyme landed, and we had good reason to. The Irish accents were a bit all over the shop, no one had any idea where or when it was set, and as Irish people, we felt […]

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We’re starting to learn more about Black Panther 2, and it may be time to start getting excited. Marvel Studio’s plans for the sequel to Black Panther are starting to come together, despite a number of setbacks occurring. Initially there was the tragic death of the Black Panther himself in Chadwick Boseman, who died of […]

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Ah December, it’s nice to meet you. A weather advisory has been issued for all of Ireland. Met Éireann issued the notice on Tuesday morning, though it will not come into place until 4pm on Wednesday evening. It will remain valid until midnight on Friday. Met Éireann said to expect weather to be “much colder” […]

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How many of these have you seen? 2020 was obviously a strange year, but it would have been a whole lot more difficult if it wasn’t for the streaming services and websites that helped us stay sane throughout lockdown. And one site that we regularly paid a visit to was YouTube. Be it for music, […]

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A touching tribute. Larry Gogan’s grandchildren have paid a lovely tribute to him on the radio, kicking off the Christmas radio season in a really beautiful way. The iconic radio broadcaster’s grandkids appeared on 2FM to choose the first Christmas song to be played on the station this year. Speaking on the radio, his grandchildren […]

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The latest figures from the Department of Health are out. Two further Covid-19 deaths have been recorded, as well as 299 new cases. There has now been a total of 2,052 Covid-related deaths in Ireland, while 72,241 people have tested positive for the virus. 94 of Sunday’s cases are in Dublin, while 41 are in […]

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Take note. Met Éireann has issued fog warning for most of Ireland on Sunday afternoon. The Status Yellow fog warning is in place from 3pm on Sunday until 6am on Monday morning. All of Leinster, Munster and Connacht will be affected by the adverse weather conditions. Met Éireann warned that fog will be thickening on […]

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There was a fully operational bar on the premises. Gardaí have shared images after searching a suspected shebeen in Kerry. As part of Operation Navigation, Gardaí conducted a search of the suspected Shebeen premises operating in Causeway, Kerry on Saturday evening (28 November). Shortly after 8pm, Gardaí conducted a search under warrant of the suspected […]

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He also said that it is possible that the vaccine will be rolled out in Ireland in January. Stephen Donnelly has said that people will not be made to get the Covid-19 vaccine, despite reports that approximately 30% of Ireland are undecided about taking it. Donnelly said that there are no plans to make the […]

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Fine Gael continues to top the poll, though Sinn Féin is closing the gap. The latest Red C poll suggests that Sinn Féin’s support is higher than its ever been in Ireland since this series of polls began in 2003. According to the Business Post/Red C poll, the party led by Mary Lou McDonald has […]

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Amazing stuff. Adam King stole the hearts of a nation when he appeared on this year’s Late Late Toy Show, and now two days later, he is still the topic of conversation. The six-year-old from Cork told Ryan Tubridy about his love for all things intergalactic on Friday night, all while blessing the audience with […]

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Prowse died at the age of 85. Dave Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader, has died after a short illness. Prowse was cast to play the iconic villain due to his large physical presence, though it was James Earl Jones who voiced Vader. “May the force be with him, always!” said his agent Thomas […]

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The latest figures have been released by the Department of Health. Seven new Covid-19 deaths have been confirmed, as well as 243 new cases. There have now been a total of 2,050 Covid-related deaths in the Republic of Ireland, while the total number of confirmed cases stands at 71,942. 91 of Saturday’s cases are in […]

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We’ve got some good’uns on the box tonight. If you watched The Late Late Toy Show last night, you’re probably expecting something brilliant on the box tonight to compete. And while we’re not sure if we’ll be able to live up to that, there are some really good options for you this evening. Here’s what […]

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If you’re looking to pop in for “a few bits”, this is your best chance. Two Penneys stores will open for 24 hours next week in an attempt to spread shopping hours and reduce queuing in the shops. The shops in the Blanchardstown Centre and Dundrum Town Centre will reopen at 7am on Tuesday and […]

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Just some of the amazing moments from a truly magnificent show. Friday night saw this year’s Late Late Toy Show air, and while it was different to most years, it really was one of the best in recent memory. The entire show was done with Covid-19 in mind, with social distancing and safety protocols maintained […]

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The incident occurred on Saturday morning. A man has died following the collapse of a building in Tralee. It is understood that the man, who was in his 60s, was working on the building at the time. Gardaí confirmed that that five other men have also been injured as a result of the incident, though […]

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The incident occurred last month. A man has been arrested following the murder of a woman and two children at a house in south Dublin. The incident occurred on 28 October, 2020, at a domestic dwelling at Llywellen Court, Ballinteer. The man, who was arrested on Saturday morning, is currently being detained under the provisions […]

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Come get a taste. Let’s skip the nonsense this week. It’s the last 19 in 90 before we are in December, and they will become CHRISTMAS-THEMED. Not really, but there may be a Christmas question thrown in there every now and again. But before that, let’s get into this week’s. You’ve got 19 questions to […]

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The latest Covid-19 figures have been released. Six further Covid-19 deaths have been confirmed, as well as 269 new cases. The Republic of Ireland’s Covid-related death toll now stands at 2,033, while there has been a total of 71,187 confirmed cases since the beginning of the pandemic. 88 of Wednesday’s cases are in Dublin, while […]

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She also said that some staff hired for Eir customer care this year couldn’t work from home because, in some cases, their connection wasn’t good enough. The CEO of Eir has said that opening a call centre in Sligo was a “mistake”, as some of the staff hired weren’t skilled or trained to the correct […]

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Tragic news. Two homeless men in Dublin have been reported dead on Wednesday. Gardaí have said they are investigating all the circumstances following the discovery of a body of a male in his 40s in the early hours of this morning, (Wednesday 25 November). The body was discovered near Leinster Lane. MaryLou McDonald commented on […]

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The good news that we all needed to hear. This year’s Christmas is going to be different for a whole number of reasons. So when a Christmas tradition remains unaffected, we will celebrate. And we will do so shamelessly. To many in Ireland, it is not actually Christmas until Christmas FM is back on the […]

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“Who did this? You’ve got to remove people like that”. Richie Sadlier has said that whoever leaked information from Stephen Kenny’s dressing room should be identified and removed from the camp. This comes in relation to an incident that saw Kenny show a three-minute motivational montage to players before a game versus England, that featured […]

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“A short period of enhanced restrictions may well be necessary in January or February, though we should try and avoid it being a prolonged one.” Leo Varadkar has said that a “short period” of lockdown restrictions may be needed in January or February, and that the Government should ease restrictions on 1 December. Ireland is […]

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The latest figures have been released. Six further Covid-19 deaths have been confirmed, as well as 226 new cases. The death toll from Covid-19 in Ireland is now 2,028, with a total of 70,930 confirmed cases. 64 of Tuesday’s cases are in Dublin, while 41 are in Donegal, 23 are in Tipperary, 13 are in Limerick, […]

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It’s Tuesday, baby. It is Tuesday, isn’t it? It is. Right. It’s cold. It’s dark. It’s sad out there. Settle on the couch and watch a movie instead. It may not be the best selection of all time, but sure take a look and see: Keeping up with the Joneses – Film4 – 6.55pm A […]

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The matter is being brought before the Dáil on Wednesday. The Social Democrats party is seeking to stop funding for the greyhound industry in Ireland, claiming it is “indefensible” for the government to give it €2.4 million in additional funding. The Cork South West TD Holly Carins is set to bring a motion to the […]

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It’s something you probably haven’t thought of, but that you need to watch out for. Immunologist Professor Luke O’Neill has urged people not to “pass the gravy boat” to each other while eating Christmas dinner this year. Speaking on RTÉ’s Today with Claire Byrne, O’Neill said that there are ways to have a safe Christmas, […]

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The latest figures have been released. 252 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed, while no new deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours. There has now been 70,711 confirmed cases of the virus since the start of the year, while the death toll stands at 2,022. 65% of Monday’s cases are people under the […]

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Happy Monday everyone. It is a Monday evening. A dark, cold one at that. So settle yourself on the couch and get a movie into you. Here’s what’s on the box tonight: The Mechanic – Sky One – 9pm  Jason Statham is a bad-ass hitman who is hell-bent on getting revenge after his mentor is […]

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“We’re very excited to be able to contribute in this way.” The results from the Oxford vaccine trials are “promising”, according to an Irish scientist working on the team that is helping to create a Covid-19 vaccine. Professor Teresa Lambe said a major advantage of this vaccine in particular is that it can be stored […]

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200 new jobs are coming to Leopardstown in Dublin. Microsoft has announced that 200 new jobs are coming to its campus in Dublin. This comes as part of a new €27 million engineering hub at its Leopardstown campus. The new roles will bring the company’s staff in Ireland to over 2,700 people. The massive company […]

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Not the start of the week we were looking for. A Status Yellow weather warning has been issued for nine counties across Ireland. The counties in question are Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Cavan, Kerry, Clare and Donegal. The warning, which is a Status Yellow rainfall warning, is valid from 2pm on Monday until 2pm […]

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Some really positive vaccine news on a Monday morning. Oxford has confirmed that its Covid-19 vaccine is 70% effective, increasing to 90% with two doses. British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford said their jointly-developed vaccine against Covid-19 has shown “an average efficacy of 70%” in trials. After two dose regimens, the vaccine […]

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Gardaí also mentioned false information being spread on social media in relation to the incident. An Garda Síochána has confirmed that it is conducting investigations into allegations concerning the posting, sharing and uploading of personal images online. Gardaí said that this is a matter which has been widely circulated and commented upon in the media and […]

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Micheál Martin said that Christmas flights home to Ireland should not always be deemed “essential”, and discussed the potential of extending Level 5 restrictions on 1 December. Some flights home to Ireland from abroad are not necessarily “essential travel”, according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin. In an interview with Virgin Media on Friday, Martin discussed all […]

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What else would you be doing of a Friday night? It’s Friday, baby! And we all know that we don’t have any crazy plans these days. So if you’re not tuning into The Late Late Show tonight, here are the best movies on the box. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – 9pm – […]

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The latest figures have been released. Eight further Covid-19 deaths have been confirmed by the Department of Health, as well as 330 new cases. 99 of Friday’s cases are in Dublin, while 28 are in Cork, 26 are in Louth, 25 are in Meath, 21 are in Donegal and 18 are in Wicklow. The rest […]

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More good news on the vaccine front. The first round of Covid vaccines will have an immediate impact in Ireland, according to an immunology expert. Professor Luke O’Neill has said that when the first round of Covid-19 vaccines are distributed across the country, we should see an immediate decrease in the national R number. Speaking […]

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Leo Varadkar said Eir’s customer service has been causing “huge frustration”. The Irish government has met with Eir and Vodafone over allegations of recent “poor customer service”. Leo Varadkar confirmed that he and Eamon Ryan met with the companies after “hearing a lot about poor customer service from constituents”. The Tánaiste said that it was […]

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You may see start seeing some new Garda vehicles on the roads. An Garda Síochána has launched a number of new vehicles, including six new road policing cars. Six new Hyundai Tuscon cars will patrol the streets of Athy, Swinford, Dunshaughlin, Ballincollig, Cahir and Ennis. On top of that, Gardaí also revealed three new prisoner […]

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Featuring a Hollywood movie star and a former President of Ireland. While we’re counting down the days to The Late Late Toy Show, for now we will have to settle for the regularly scheduled programming. Here’s what we’re dealing with on this week’s episode: First up is Michael J Fox, who will be chatting about […]

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This will see increased Garda activity on foot, mountain bikes and vehicle patrols in identified public spaces. An Garda Síochána has announced that it will be increasing its focus on large groups in public spaces. Garda confirmed that from today onwards (19 November), it will increase patrols and engagement particularly in relation to gathering in […]

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“If mask use reached 95%, lockdowns would not be needed.” Lockdowns are avoidable and should only be used as a last resort measure, according to Europe’s regional director from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Hans Kluge, WHO’s regional director for Europe, also said that vaccines are not a “silver bullet”, and that Europe is still […]

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Another hard seltzer is now available to purchase in Ireland. Earlier this year, Ireland got a little bit too excited when it was announced that White Claw Hard Seltzer was making its way to our shores. And now that the buzz is starting to die down around that particular alcoholic beverage, we’ve got another en […]

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The petition was launched after a large scale hacking of sexual images, which included images of underage girls being shared online. Over 25,000 people have signed a petition to make revenge porn a criminal offence in Ireland. Revenge porn refers to the revealing of sexually explicit images or videos of a person posted on the […]

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Even more positive news on the vaccine front. The Covid-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University produces a “strong immune response” in older adults, data from early trials has shown. Around 560 healthy adult volunteers took part in the phase two trials, where they were given two doses of the vaccine candidate, or a placebo. The […]

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Two teenage boys were convicted of the murder of 14-year-old Ana Kriegel following a seven-week trial which concluded in November of 2019. A man is due in court this morning (19 November) in relation to the circulation of details on social media in the Ana Kriegel murder case. The man, who in his mid-30s, is […]

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Let’s get down to business. We’ve got a good’un our hands this week. And we know that may seem a little bit cocky because we made it ourselves, but that just means we know a good’un when we see it. So guys and gals, as always we’re asking you 19 questions and you have a […]

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