The Top Gear star announced the news on social media. Richard Hammond and his wife Mindy have announced their divorce after almost 23 years of marriage. The 55-year-old television presenter took to X today to share a statement updating fans on his personal news. A little update from us; this Christmas we were together as […]

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That’s Dry January gone out the window. A popular Irish pub has introduced a ‘Bottomless Guinness’ offer throughout the month of January. An Púcán, which is located just off Eyre Square in the centre of Galway, is offering customers all-you-can drink Guinness every Saturday and Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM for €35 per […]

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Unauthorised use of mobile phones and smart watches were a big factor. The State Examinations Commission has revealed that the number of students cheating during state examinations has more than doubled in the space of a year. As reported by Ken Foxe in the Irish Independent, 86 results had been withheld during 2024’s Leaving Cert cycle […]

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Another orange warning is in effect this morning as temperatures remain below zero. A local TD in Limerick has hit out at Met Éireann for not introducing a Status Red weather warning as up to 14 inches of snow and temperatures as low as -8C continue to disrupt services across the country. Ireland’s meteorological service […]

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An example of what can be achieved when a community comes together. Two Gardaí in Limerick are being lauded as local heroes after they swapped their patrol car for a bright red tractor in order to get medication to an elderly couple left stranded in the heavy snow. Garda John Clifford – from the village […]

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The flight ended up being diverted to Porto as a result of the disorder. Ryanair have filed a civil case against a passenger who they claim behaved “inexcusably” on a flight from Dublin to Lanzarote, causing 160 passengers to face unnecessary disruption. In a statement posted on their website, the budget airline revealed that they […]

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The MMA fighter’s cousin was an unused sub in the club’s FAI Cup final win last November. FAI Cup winners Drogheda United have released a statement distancing themselves from Conor McGregor after the UFC star posed for photographs with the trophy at his pub in Dublin. McGregor, who was found liable for assault by an […]

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Many fans were quick to screenshot and repost the slip-up. Fans of hit Netflix series Squid Game have been eagerly awaiting news about the third season, and now it seems the streaming giants may have accidentally revealed its release date in an embarrassing blunder. Many are in the midst of binging season two of the colossal show, after […]

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The mother-of-two was dining at a New York restaurant when tragedy struck. An influencer has died after choking on her dinner and going into cardiac arrest while eating out with her family. Carol Acosta, 27, who goes by the Instagram handle @killadamente which boasts 6.6 million followers, was having a meal at a New York restaurant […]

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Five months after performing surgery on a cancer patient, the surgeon contracted the same rare form of the disease. A surgeon was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer just five months after operating on a 32-year-old man from Germany who had the disease. The medical team involved with the bizarre case concluded that the […]

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The 47-year-old filmmaker was found dead at his LA home yesterday. A cause of death has been revealed after Hollywood film director Jeff Baena was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday. According to E! News, the LA County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that the 47-year-old died by hanging at the Los […]

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The celebrity donkey was born in 1994 and lived a glamorous life in California. The donkey that served as the inspiration for Eddie Murphy’s iconic character in the beloved Shrek films has passed away at the age of 30. Perry, who lived at the private Barron Park Donkey pasture in Palo Alto, California, was just […]

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Please allow a moment for the live blog to load. One of the longest-running rivalries in English football will take place today, unless the extreme weather conditions say otherwise. Considering recent results, a trip to Anfield is probably the very last thing Ruben Amorim and his Manchester United side want to face this weekend. Whether […]

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The comedian and writer last hosted the iconic award ceremony in 2020. Ricky Gervais has revealed a list of ruthless jokes he would have made were he to host the upcoming 2025 Golden Globes. The 63-year-old presided over the annual ceremony five times, last hosting in 2020, and sparked a wave of backlash each time he took […]

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The fourth oldest brother died on New Years Day surrounded by family. Wayne Osmond, one of the members of the American family music group The Osmonds, has passed away aged 73. The singer, who rose to fame alongside his siblings Donny, Jimmy and Marie, died on New Year’s Day with his wife and five children […]

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The hit period drama ran from 2007 to 2015 and is considered one of the best of all time. If you’re looking for a new series to get stuck into to help you through a cold and wet January, Netflix have come through with their latest addition. The streaming giants have added all seven seasons […]

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The actor is one of the standout stars of this season. One of the stars of Netflix’s Squid Game has been forced to apologise after he accidentally uploaded the DVD cover art of a Squid Game porn parody to social media. Park Sung-hoon, who plays Hyun-ju in the second season of the dystopian drama, caused […]

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It comes in a never-seen-before clip. Viewers of Gavin and Stacey: A Fond Farewell on BBC One last night were treated to a huge surprise as one of the show’s longest-running mysteries was addressed. The official finale of the series aired on Christmas Day, with fans getting the satisfaction of a lot of loose ends […]

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We may not have had a white Christmas, but a white January is certainly on the horizon. Met Éireann have issued a weather advisory for several counties this weekend, as snow and sleet are set to disrupt travel and services. An update on the meteorological service’s website states: “Sleet and snow in places this weekend, […]

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Tributes have been pouring in for the Hollywood legend. Actor John Capodice, best known for playing the role of Aguado in Ace Ventura, has sadly died at 83-years-old. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Capodice passed away on Monday at his home in upstate New York, surrounded by family. His obituary describes the proud Italian-American as […]

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Several measures from October’s budget will come into effect from January. A number of changes are set to come into effect in the coming days as part of Budget 2025, most notably a credit payment to all households in the country to assist with the rise in energy bills. Several measures from the October budget […]

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The injury has forced him out of the first tournament of the season. World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler has had to undergo surgery after cutting the palm of his right hand on a piece of broken glass on Christmas Day. The 28-year-old American has been forced to withdraw from the first tournament of the […]

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If you thought you had seen the end of everyone’s favourite Barry resident, you’d be wrong. Gavin and Stacey character Nessa will be one of several famous voices who will recreate old versions of the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4 on New Year’s Day to celebrate 100 years of the weather report. The Shipping Forecast is […]

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Three others fell ill after consuming the festive treat at a family gathering. A simple Christmas cake has become the cause of much tragedy and devastation for a family in Brazil, as three family members died and three more were hospitalised after consuming the dessert. The incident occurred on December 23 in Brazil, when seven members […]

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Eagle-eyed viewers did well to spot it. A handful of very attentive Gavin and Stacey fans were the only ones to spot a very well-hidden football related gag in last night’s finale. The emotional farewell to the much-loved sitcom, which saw characters Smithy and Nessa finally get their happy ending, drew an average audience of […]

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Devastating news. American actor Hudson Joseph Meek, best known for his role in the 2017 blockbuster Baby Driver, has died aged 16. The teenager was reportedly ejected from a moving vehicle in a tragic accident last week in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, he sustained blunt force trauma after falling from the car […]

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Grab that box of Celebrations and feast your eyes on a full day of top-flight football! The St Stephen’s Day action starts at the Etihad as Manchester City look to turn their bad run around with an early kick-off encounter with Everton. That one is followed by five 3pm kick-offs: Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Chelsea […]

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Now that’s commitment to the role! One of the stars of Gavin and Stacey has revealed a shocking behind-the-scenes detail from the filming of the finale. Laura Aikman, who plays Sonia, was one of the most disliked characters in the show’s history when she first appeared in the previous Christmas Special five years ago. She […]

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The 67-year-old took to social media earlier this week with a surprising update for his followers. Fans of the iconic Home Alone movies were taken aback earlier this week when the actor who played Mark Murchins revealed what he has been up to in recent years. Daniel Stern appeared as Marv in the first Home […]

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Psychologists have dissected the reason behind such a bold fashion choice. For most of us growing up in the UK and Ireland, the choice of wearing all black from head to toe has long been associated with one’s music taste. Those who favour black garments are typically fans of either heavy metal, punk or emo […]

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The Ocean Eyes singer achieved her goal for the year. Billie Eilish has updated fans on some intimate details of her love life, revealing that her goal of ‘having good sex’ in 2024 has been achieved. During her annual interview with Vanity Fair, in which she reflects on her past year by seeing how she answered the same […]

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Over 140 bodies were found in the first mass grave. A second unmarked mass grave has been identified at a cemetery in Greater Manchester, three months after the first was discovered. An unmarked burial site was found at Royton Cemetery in Oldham back in September. The mass grave contained 145 stillborn babies, 128 babies and […]

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The couple were married for 66 years. US talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien has sadly lost both of his parents within days of each other. Dr. Thomas O’Brien, a celebrated infectious disease physician, passed away on Monday at the age of 95, while his wife Ruth Reardon O’Brien, a lawyer, died “peacefully” three […]

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The 71-year-old was with his son and other family members when he died. Isak Andic, the billionaire founder and owner of fashion company Mango, has tragically died while exploring caves near Barcelona. According to Spanish outlet El Mundo, Andic fell down a ravine to his death while hiking in caves that are part of a mountain […]

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If there’s been a zombie-shaped hole in your viewing habits, we’re about to fix that for you. A Netflix zombie series that has slipped under the radar is now being hailed by a certain contingency of viewers as being ‘better than The Walking Dead’. To many fans of the zombie genre, no other television show […]

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With less than two weeks to go until Christmas, the timing couldn’t be better. Online fashion retailer ASOS have dropped a 20% discount code for those people scrambling to get their Christmas presents bought before delivery times become a bit sketchy. The clothing and cosmetic retailer houses thousands of the latest fashion and cosmetic trends, […]

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The actor had just recently shared that he was suffering from a serious illness. José de la Torre, star of Netflix series Toy Boy, has tragically passed away at just 37-years-old. The actor, who is best known for playing Iván in the hit Spanish series, had revealed to fans just a few months ago that […]

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The 23-year-old OnlyFans star looked disorientated after completing the milestone. Lily Philips, one of OnlyFans biggest stars, appeared to be on the verge of tears in the aftermath of sleeping with over 100 men in one day. The porn star was being filmed for a documentary titled; ‘I Slept With 100 Men in One Day’, […]

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It has a star-studded cast and ambitious concept. A Netflix blockbuster that has been heralded as the streaming service’s ‘most expensive film’ yet has taken a whopping seven years to make. The Electric State is directed by the much-esteemed Russo brothers (Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Endgame), and stars Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt and […]

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The trial lasted only a day as the ride’s manufacturer never appeared in court to defend itself. The parents of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from an Orlando amusement park ride in 2022 have won a $310 (€293) million verdict against the attraction’s builder. Tyre Sampson, from St Louis, Missouri, was visiting Icon Park […]

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The television actor had a long and successful career in Hollywood. Actor Mark Withers, best known for his portrayal of Ted Dinard in the iconic television series Dynasty, has passed away at the age of 77. His death was confirmed to Variety by his daughter, Jessie Withers, who revealed her father’s cause of death as pancreatic […]

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The explanation is more complex than you might think. A qualified doctor with a large social media following has addressed the question of what is going on within our bowels when we feel the need to dash to the loo shortly after finishing a meal. While some people who experience this weird occurrence seem to […]

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The actor was best known for his performance in the 2001 blockbuster. Actor Scott L. Schwartz has died aged 65 at his home in Louisiana surrounded by his wife and two children. His wife Misty told The Hollywood Reporter that the Philadelphia-born screen star died of congestive heart failure. Schwartz will be fondly remembered for […]

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A South Dublin native broke the Irish record to take home the national marathon title. Kenya’s Moses Kemei won the Irish Life Dublin Marathon today in a personal best time of 2:08.47. Ethiopia’s Abebaw Desalew was runner-up with 2:09.24, while Hiko Tonosa of Dundrum South Dublin Athletic Club broke the Irish record to win the […]

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The singer-songwriter dedicated a track on his new album to the Wrexham winger. Damien Dempsey has released a new song in tribute to the Republic of Ireland and Wrexham winger James McClean. The ballad, which can be heard on the Dubliner’s new album Hold Your Joy, is fittingly titled ‘James McClean’ and references the footballer’s […]

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Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates in a must-win game for both sides. The clocks went back an hour last night and Manchester City took themselves right back to the top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 win over Southampton at home. That result means that all eyes will be on North London […]

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The Father Ted star told host Patrick Kielty a chilling story that left viewers feeling a bit spooked. Ardal O’Hanlon recounted a very scary story on The Late Late Show last night that left viewers feeling a bit spooked. The comedian and actor was joined on the programme by The Great British Bake Off star […]

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Friends and family of the young athlete have expressed their sadness over his untimely passing. Tributes have been pouring in for a young Offaly man who died suddenly this week. Mark Lee passed away “unexpectedly” at his home near Tullamore on Tuesday. A talented GAA player, Mark played football and hurling for his local club […]

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Andy Farrell is giving the new kids on the block a chance. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his 35-man squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series. Leinster star Caelan Doris has been named as the team captain, while the uncapped duo of Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast – who both featured for Emerging Ireland in Bloemfontein […]

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The iconic piece of music memorabilia will go on display to the public in Dublin. Rory Gallagher’s iconic Fender Stratocaster guitar is coming home to Ireland after being donated to the State following an auction in London on Thursday. The legendary instrument was purchased by Cork music promoter and founder of entertainment company Live Nation, […]

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