The US President had a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. President Trump has issued a chilling World War Three warning after the agreement on a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine fell through. Trump claimed he had a ‘great call’ with Vladimir Putin earlier this week, but repeated his dire warnings of […]

1 year ago

The country has moved up two places since 2023. Ireland has been ranked 15th in the list of the world’s happiest countries. Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025. The annual report was published on Thursday by the Wellbeing Research […]

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The 54-year-old was on holiday in the south-east Asian country. An Irish man has tragically died after being hit by a vehicle in Thailand on Monday. Neil More O’Ferrall (54) had been badly injured after he was struck by a black Ford Everest SUV as he crossed the road in the town of Khao Lak […]

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The area on the city’s northside was sealed off by Gardaí. Gardaí are currently investigating a stabbing which left a man seriously injured on the outskirts of Cork City. The incident took place on Wellington Road earlier today. A man, believed to be in his 20s, was attacked in broad daylight near the gates of […]

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This weekly payment has kept a lot of people warm over the last few months. A regular payment that over 400,000 households in Ireland benefit from is set to end at the start of April. The fuel allowance, which came into effect last September, is set to end on 4 April. The payment, which is […]

1 year ago

President Trump released thousands of confidential documents concerning the assassination earlier this week. A newly-released file from the investigation into JFK’s assassination has alleged that a CIA agent fled Washington in a hurry a day after Kennedy’s death, only to be found dead months later. The Trump administration released thousands of pages of files concerning the assassination […]

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Police have launched an investigation. Australian police have launched an investigation into how the decapitated head of a King George V statue ended up on stage at a Kneecap concert in Melbourne. In June of last year, vandals at Kings Domain in Melbourne beheaded a statue of the monarch – who ruled the UK from […]

1 year ago

Giddy up quizzers! There’s been sporting drama aplenty this week hasn’t there? We had a cracking weekend of Six Nations action, some incredible Champions League drama, and of course we’ve had Cheltenham glory and heartache throughout. As the biggest week in horse racing reaches its climax, there’s still plenty of action to enjoy, including the […]

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The tragic accident occurred on Thursday 6th March. Tributes have been pouring in on social media for a talented young hurler who died in hospital days after suffering a fall at a student accommodation building in Cork City. 21-year-old Darragh McCarthy from Midleton died unexpectedly and peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Cork University […]

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One to watch! One of the best historical dramas of recent years is on Film4 tonight at 9pm. The 2021 historical dram, The Last Duel, which was filmed in Ireland and directed by Ridley Scott takes the prime-time slot on the channel tonight. The film set in Medieval France is based on the 2004 book […]

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Officials have released the cause of death for the couple. Authorities investigating the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have suggested that the legendary actor may have been unaware of his wife’s death for almost a week. The couple’s bodies were found in separate rooms of their sprawling Santa Fe mansion on […]

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The former Eastenders actor wasn’t the only stud at his table. Viewers of last night’s Brit Awards were left scratching their heads when Danny Dyer appeared to be sat next to a horse at his table. The biggest night in British music was being streamed live from London’s O2 Arena on ITV1, with some of […]

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The Irish band said they “were buzzing” with the win. Fontaines D.C. have scooped the Brit Award for ‘International Group of the Year’ for the second time in their career. The band could not attend the awards as they were in Australia, but appeared via a pre-recorded video message. “We weren’t expecting to get it, this […]

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The singer opened the show with a raunchy tribute to the UK. ITV viewers have threatened to complain to Ofcom after watching Sabrina Carpenter’s Brit Awards performance. Sabrina took to the stage at The O2 in London wearing a red sparkly military-style blazer dress and walked down an aisle lit up with the Union flag as performers dressed as King’s guard soldiers followed behind. She […]

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A reporter in the Oval Office questioned the Ukranian leader on his attire during yesterday’s meeting. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has defended his decision not to wear a suit in the Oval Office after the move was branded ‘disrespectful’ by a White House reporter. A report published by Axios suggested that Donald Trump was ‘offended’ by Zelenskyy’s lack of formal attire during […]

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A huge honour for the humble establishment. A Galway cafe has been included in a list of the 100 best coffee shops in the world. Coffeewerk + Press, located on Quay Street in Galway city centre, is the only coffee shop in Ireland to make the prestigious list published by The World’s 100 Best Coffee […]

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He’s cold on the pitch, but apparently very hot off it. Cristiano Ronaldo and Jude Bellingham have been pipped to the top spot in a new survey to find the ‘UK’s sexiest footballer’. While the likes of Ronaldo and Bellingham are viewed as the most marketable men within the sport, it seems they lack a […]

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Let’s wave a quizzing goodbye to the winter months. Let’s hear it for February. A month that has the common decency to realise that, after the slog of January and the winter, it shouldn’t hang around. After just 28 days, it decides not to outstay it’s welcome and says “see you next year folks, here’s […]

1 year ago

Heartbroken fans have been paying tribute on social media. Chris Hughes, star of BBC show Eggheads, has passed away aged 77. An official statement from the Eggheads social media page announced with “immense sadness” that the TV personality, who was a member of the regular panel of quiz experts since 2003, has died. The caption […]

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Experts have warned that the new technology could lead to a brain disorder. UK doctors have issued a warning to users of noise-cancelling headphones that the popular device could bring about the onset of a rare neurological condition. As reported by BBC News health reporter Hannah Karpel, several NHS audiology departments in the country have […]

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It comes after the Trump administration lobbied their Romanian counterparts to ease the constraints. Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania and are bound for the United States after a travel ban on them was lifted. According to reports from G4Media.ro, they boarded a private plane from the country earlier this morning. The […]

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This is a stark lesson in why you should have boundaries with your mates. A woman has revealed how a dietary demand from a friend ruined her wedding day. The woman, who posted her story on social media, said that when she started planning her wedding, she thought it would be all about her and her partner. […]

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The Pope has been in hospital since February 14. The Vatican have issued a new update on the condition of Pope Francis after he was admitted to hospital on Valentine’s Day. Late last night, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis was in a critical condition and was showing an ‘initial, mild’ kidney problem […]

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The penny dropped for many after seeing a viral social media post. Hundreds of people are only just realising that they can’t eat grapefruit after seeing a viral meme online. The revelation came after an Instagram user by the name of Tired Girl Apparel shared a photo of a t-shirt that said: “’You’re so funny!’ Thanks, I can’t have […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A five-year-old boy has died after colliding with a car in County Laois yesterday, Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The collision involving a pedestrian and a car occurred at approximately 4.20pm on Saturday afternoon. A […]

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It comes after President Trump fired a number of senior military figures. Elon Musk has issued a stark ultimatum to US federal employees, ordering them to respond to an email justifying the work they completed this week or resign. The world’s richest man has been appointed by returning president Donald Trump to lead his Department of […]

1 year ago

The rapper found himself under fire from fans. Stormzy has responded to the recent backlash he has faced after he deleted a series of pro-Palestine tweets amid his new collaboration with McDonalds. The Vossi Bop singer found himself facing a wave of criticism from fans last week after announcing his collaboration with McDonalds – a company that has been […]

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The actress was a former member of iconic sketch comedy troupe The Groundlings. Lynne Marie Stewart, star of Pee-wee’s Playhouse and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, has died aged 78. The news of her death was announced by the star’s close friend Cassandra Peterson. Peterson, best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character Elvira. announced the […]

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The Pontiff was admitted to hospital in Rome last week. The Pope’s funeral is allegedly being rehearsed as fears grow that the 88-year-old may not survive pneumonia. The leader of the Catholic Church was taken to Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic last Friday after being diagnosed with bronchitis the week prior. Over the weekend, that diagnosis was updated […]

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It could bring poor visibility and difficult driving conditions. Met Éireann have issued a status yellow rain warning for three counties with spot flooding expected in certain areas. The warning for counties Cork, Kerry and Waterford will come into effect at 9am tomorrow morning and will be in place until 6am on Tuesday. ℹ️https://t.co/t2JoveRUyCℹ️https://t.co/sFyGizB5AS#WeatherWarning #CorkWeather […]

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The North Korean leader must be an Arsenal fan. Kim Jong-un has reportedly banned Tottenham Hotspur matches from being broadcast in North Korea. According to NDTV, the despot’s regime insists no games involving teams with players from their leader’s hated neighbours – South Korea – are broadcast there. Currently, there are three South Korean players plying […]

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It was recently remade into a TV series starring Eddie Redmayne. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Sunday, 16 February) is The Day of the Jackal, a political thriller film from 1973. Directed by Fred Zinnemann, it stars Edward Fox as a professional assassin hired by a group of resentful military veterans to kill French President […]

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The leader of the Catholic church was admitted on Friday. Pope Francis has cancelled his weekly Sunday prayer appearance as the 88-year-old remains in hospital receiving treatment for bronchitis. The Pontiff was rushed to Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic on Friday morning, shortly after finishing his morning audiences. Earlier this month, he was diagnosed with bronchitis after […]

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He appeared on screen with some of the biggest names in the business. Hollywood actor Kevyn Major Howard, best known for his portrayal as Rafterman in Full Metal Jacket, has died aged 69. The actor’s family revealed in a statement that he had after suffering from major respiratory issues in recent weeks. Howard died Friday […]

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The Cork native was involved in a five-horse pile-up last week. Jockey Michael O’Sullivan has tragically died from injuries sustained in an accident at Thurles Racecourse earlier this month. The 24-year-old was riding Wee Charlie for trainer Gerard O’Leary and was one of three fallers at the final fence in the two-mile Racing Again Handicap […]

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The descendants of his victim’s are calling for a new inquest. It’s a mystery that has remained in public discourse for 130 years, and it seems we may finally have a breakthrough. Jack The Ripper is one of the most recognisable names in the world – for all the wrong reasons. The infamous serial killer tortured and […]

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The flight took off from Tenerife yesterday. A Jet2 plane was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger died while onboard. The plane, which was flying from Tenerife to the UK, had to divert to the Spanish mainland on Friday evening (14 February) after a man reportedly suffered a fatal emergency. According to various outlets, […]

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The former Page 3 girl has dished the dirt on a romantic encounter she had with one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Katie Price has claimed she once had a fling with Django Unchained star Jamie Foxx. The 46-year-old bared all about her romantic meeting with the Hollywood star in an exclusive interview with The Sun. Aside […]

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The Pope has suffered from various health problems over the last couple of years. Pope Francis has been admitted to hospital in Rome following his morning audiences, the Vatican announced. The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church was diagnosed with bronchitis last week, and is expected to undergo tests and treatment of Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic. […]

1 year ago

A nuclear safety agency say they are on “high alert” following the incident. Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that a Russian drone with a high-explosive warhead hit the protective containment shell of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near Kyiv overnight. The strike hit the shelter of the plant’s destroyed former fourth power unit, causing […]

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His groundbreaking podcast has over a million worldwide listeners monthly. Limerick native and writer Blindboy Boatclub has opened up about a bizarre theory he put forward during an episode of his hugely successful The Blindboy Podcast. The former Rubberbandits member is edging close to his 400th episode of the meditative audio hit – over seven years […]

1 year ago

The new-age work-break is garnering some serious attention. The boss of a Spanish firm has revealed that she gives her staff half-hour masturbation breaks to help relieve ‘stress’ and ‘agitation’ among her workers.  Erika Lust, who runs her own adult entertainment company called Erika Lust Films, said that the regular ‘self pleasure’ breaks have helped her employees battle […]

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She claimed it “doesn’t like One Direction”. A woman has claimed she was fired from her job for being upset over the death of One Direction star Liam Payne. The Wolverhampton native died after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina last October. The unexpected and tragic nature of […]

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The incident happened just hours after a cup game. Wrexham A.F.C star Elliott Lee was rushed to hospital last night after being involved in a car crash. The 30-year-old had played in yesterday’s 1-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers at the Racecourse. A statement from the club, posted on X, revealed that Lee was involved in […]

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The government agency have issued a date of impact. The world’s top astronomers are putting their great minds together to figure out the best way to prepare for a giant asteroid that is on course to collide with Earth less than a decade from now. It is estimated that asteroid 2024 YR4, which was spotted by […]

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Some of the country’s finest musical talents performed at the event in 2022. An ‘Irish diversity musical’ organised by Other Voices and held at the US ambassador’s residence in 2022 has been targeted by Trump’s administration as a ‘waste of US taxpayers money’. As reported by Mark Tighe in the Irish Independent, the showcase of […]

1 year ago

Gardaí apprehended a suspect at the scene. Up to four people have been stabbed during an incident in Dublin’s Stoneybatter area this afternoon. As reported by The Irish Times, at least one of the victims was attacked while in their doorway. Another was stabbed while returning home from work.  A man was arrested by An […]

1 year ago

The rapper shared a string of vile comments on social media. Friends star David Schwimmer has called on X owner Elon Musk to remove Kanye West from the platform. West shared a series of tweets on X on Friday, in which he made a series of antisemitic, homnophobic and fatphobic comments. The 47-year-old posted that he […]

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The film deserves a bigger audience. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Sunday, February 9) is The Trust, a severely overlooked 2016 crime thriller starring Elijah Wood and Nicolas Cage. It centres around a pair of cops (played by Wood and Cage) who, bored with their jobs and struggling financially, hatch a plan to rob a […]

1 year ago

The politician was found drunk and ‘on all fours’ on Dublin’s O’Connell Street last month. Senator Martin Conway has resigned from the Fine Gael parliamentary party as a disciplinary process gets under way into his behaviour. In a statement, the Clare-based Senator said he was arrested on 22 January on O’Connell Street in Dublin “for […]

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