In 2013, she puzzled Garda Síochána when they found her at the GPO in Dublin. An upcoming true crime series will investigate the story of Samantha Azzopardi, an Australian woman who was once known in Ireland as the GPO Girl. Samantha Azzopardi made headlines in Ireland when she appeared at the GPO in Dublin one […]

3 years ago

They claimed there is a “pattern” in Clarkson’s writing which features “hate rhetoric”. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a statement responding to an apology by Jeremy Clarkson regarding an article he wrote in The Sun. The article, which was removed from The Sun online, stated that he “hates” Markle on a cellular […]

3 years ago

He’s a viewer. Since landing on Netflix in 2016, the idea of the Royal Family sitting down to watch Peter Morgan’s The Crown has fascinated viewers. What do they make of it? Do they object to it? Are they secretly superfans? In the past, it was reported that Prince Edward and Sophie the Countess of […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by Lidl Fancy getting active in the new year but don’t know where to start? As we prepare to bid a fond farewell to 2022, many of us maybe already considering goals for the new year. January is the perfect time to get active, but before you go out and smash it, […]

3 years ago

“There was only so much I could do as a host.” Laura Whitmore has shared more about her decision to leave her job as the host of Love Island. The Irish TV presenter took over the role from Caroline Flack in 2020, and continued until this year. She announced she was stepping down from the […]

3 years ago

“It’s time to put down the remote.” Gogglebox stars Marcus Luther and Mica Ven have quit the programme after five years on the show. The pair, who live in London, were initially joined by Mica’s kids during their first few years on the programme, but in recent years, it’s been just them appearing on the […]

3 years ago

We cannot wait for this. Irish actress Nicola Coughlan’s career has been going from strength to strength since she burst onto our screens as Clare Devlin in the hit series Derry Girls and she’s shown no signs of stopping any time soon. This weekend, she shared that she has a role in one of 2023’s […]

3 years ago

“In May, I noticed lumps started popping up in places they shouldn’t be.” Comedians have rallied around Rhod Gilbert after he shared that his cancer is stage four. Over the weekend, he appeared on BBC Radio Wales where he talked about how he discovered he was ill. He said: “I had a terribly sore throat, […]

3 years ago

It lands on Netflix in February. We can practically hear the sound of Joe Goldberg dusting off his baseball cap ahead of the launch of the new season of YOU in just a few months. The fourth series of the hugely gripping psychological thriller kicks off with part one streaming on Netflix on 9 February, […]

3 years ago

“He is being treated for an infection and the doctors are confident that he will be OK.” Victoria Mary Clarke has thanked fans for their support after her husband Shane MacGowan was admitted to hospital. Victoria had asked fans for prayers for the Pogues singer, but in a recent update, she shared that doctors are […]

3 years ago

He is in hospital again. Victoria Mary Clarke has asked fans for prayers after her husband, Pogues singer Shane McGowan, was rushed to hospital. On Twitter, Victoria wrote: “Please send prayers and healing vibes to @ShaneMacGowan in hospital again and really hoping to get out asap!! Thank you.” She also posted a photo of Shane […]

3 years ago

“They want to reinvent Marilyn Monroe as an empowered woman.” Andrew Dominik, who directed Netflix’s Blonde, has defended the film from claims it exploited Marilyn Monroe. Released earlier this year, the film stars Ana de Armas as the iconic actress and, as it is a fictionalised version of Monroe’s life, it has been accused by […]

3 years ago

We’re in for a chilly week due to an Arctic airmass setting in. Time to get the woolies out now because, according to Met Éireann, we’re in for quite a cold snap. The meteorological organisation has issued a winter advisory warning that will remain in place until Saturday evening. It reads: “Very cold this week […]

3 years ago

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas… Town is lit up in Christmas lights, the Late Late Toy Show has been and gone, and today sees the triumphant return of Christmas FM. Indeed, the countdown to the big day is well and truly on. On Monday (28 November) at midday, Christmas FM will officially […]

3 years ago

Channel 4 and Freeform have stated that his contract was not renewed due to insurance issues. Jonnie Irwin, who recently shared that he has cancer, has said that he was “pushed” aside from his job on A Place in the Sun. In an interview with The Sun, Irwin alleged that he received support from Escape […]

3 years ago

“He will be sorely missed by all. That’s the law, and that’s a fact.” The family of Irish employment solicitor and TikTok sensation Richard Grogan have thanked fans for their support after his death was announced this week. Mr Grogan qualified as a solicitor in 1979 and went on to set up his own law […]

3 years ago

Christmas rom-com fans, fill your stockings… Without a shadow of a doubt, Love Actually has entered the history books as one of the most popular Christmas films of all time. Sure, it hasn’t aged all that well – those fatphobic jokes were completely needless, and there’s plenty to poke fun at elsewhere – but the […]

3 years ago

Boy George said that he thought it was “inappropriate” for his campmate to bring it up. Wednesday night’s episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! saw Boy George discuss his much-publicised prison conviction. The ‘Karma Chameleon’ singer was convicted in 2007 for the assault and false imprisonment of a man, and ended […]

3 years ago

“Her passing will leave a void in all our lives, that at this point seems impossible to fill.” Vicky Phelan’s husband Jim, and their two children, Amelia and Darragh, have issued a statement remembering her as the “heart and soul” of their family. The cervical cancer campaigner passed away on Monday morning, aged 48. As one […]

3 years ago

“I’d like my children to have memories of doing stuff with me and if I die sooner, so be it.” Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has passed away following a long battle with cancer. In November of last year, Phelan, who knew her cancer was terminal since 2018, joined Ryan Tubridy on the couch for […]

3 years ago

Irwin said that he doesn’t know how long he has left. Jonnie Irwin has announced that he has been diagnosed with a cancer that has spread from his lung to his brain. The TV presenter, who is best known for his work on A Place in the Sun and Escape to the Country told Hello […]

3 years ago

“Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded.” Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter has shared a tribute to his brother Aaron. Over the weekend, it was reported that Aaron had passed away at the age of 34. In a statement, a representative for the […]

3 years ago

She had to leave in order to be medically assessed. Olivia Attwood has quit I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here after just 24 hours. An ITV spokesperson (via Metro) has stated that the Love Island star quit the competition due to medical reasons. In a statement, they said: “As a precautionary measure Olivia […]

3 years ago

It’s worth a shot! Without a doubt, being an audience member of the Late Late Toy Show is easily the hottest ticket in town this winter. As well as witnessing the magic of the annual staple, you’re kind of guaranteed to walk away with some enviable goodies, every time Ryan Tubridy calls out those famous […]

3 years ago

Plans this weekend? If you had major outdoor plans set for this weekend, you may want to reconsider them, as the weather forecast is in and it’s not looking good. While Friday afternoon (14 October) will be comparatively mild – bright weather, scattered showers and highs of 10 to 14 degrees – the Irish Meteorological […]

3 years ago

“An icon of the stage, and legend across so many mediums.” Tributes have been pouring in for celebrated actress Angela Lansbury following her death. Lansbury’s family shared the news that the Murder She Wrote star passed away at the age of 96 on Tuesday evening. Tale as old as timeTrue as it can be In […]

3 years ago

Eyes on the skies. Saturday night is set to be an important one for stargazers, as the Draconid meteor shower will be visible in Irish skies. As The Irish Examiner reports, the shower, which is also known as the Giacobinids, will be at its most visible just after sunset on 8 October. Having said that, […]

3 years ago

A spokesperson for the X Factor has said that they are “unaware” of any legal claims filed against them. Simon Cowell’s music company SyCo is reportedly facing a multi-million pound lawsuit from a number of former X Factor contestants. As the Sunday Mirror reports, five solo acts and one band are planning on taking legal […]

3 years ago

Heche is being kept on life support to determine if her organs are viable. The family of Anne Heche have said that she is not “expected to survive” injuries from the car crash that left in her in a coma. The actress’ car crashed into a property in Mar Vista, Los Angeles last weekend, and […]

3 years ago

A judge has reportedly thrown out the claims. The nephew of musician Ricky Martin has withdrawn his claims of incest and sexual harassment. It’s understood that Martin’s nephew had filed a restraining order against him earlier this month, after alleging that they dated for seven months. Now, according to reports, that restraining order has been […]

4 years ago

Bailey said that he hopes the review will clear his name. After it was announced that the Gardaí would be opening a cold-case review into the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, Ian Bailey has said that he will “fully cooperate” with the investigation. Sophie Toscan du Plantier was found dead outside her holiday home […]

4 years ago

The package has been described as the Government’s “most ambitious” plan to date. The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced a package worth €363 million to target domestic violence, and gender and sexual-based violence in Ireland. Describing the strategy as the Government’s “most ambitious” plan to date, Minister McEntee has said that the plan […]

4 years ago

At least 21 others have been wounded. Two people have been killed and at least 21 others have been wounded following a shooting in a busy nightlife district in the Norwegian city of Oslo. According to the BBC, there was gunfire at around 1am on Saturday in three locations, including a gay bar, and city officials […]

4 years ago

“The internet has opened up new pathways to make certain kinds of crimes easier.” While we may spend hours on the internet these days, there is no denying that it can be a truly frightening place and a brand new Netflix documentary is set to lay that reality bare. Web of Make Believe: Lies and the […]

4 years ago

There have been two confirmed cases of the virus in Ireland. The World Health Organisation has issued a warning to festival-goers regarding monkeypox ahead of the summer festival season. Dr Hans Henri Kluge, the WHO’s regional director for Europe, has said that some of the recent cases have been linked to large parties and events. […]

4 years ago

Factor 50 at the ready, folks. If you had your fingers crossed for some sizzling weather this bank holiday weekend, then you’re in luck. According to Met Éireann’s forecast, the mercury is set to rise from Thursday onwards, just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend. Thursday, the forecaster says, will be “mostly dry and calm […]

4 years ago

“The security queue problem hasn’t gone away.” Those travelling out of Dublin Airport have been warned that there are still some lengthy queues for security. Last month, the Dublin Airport Authority was advising passengers to arrive at least there hours before their flights, but said that the conditions started to improve as time went on. […]

4 years ago

Spoilers for Derry Girls ahead! The final episode of Derry Girls season three aired last night, and it proved to be an emotional one for many. In it, Erin, Clare, Michelle, Orla and James had their hearts set on seeing Fatboy Slim play a Halloween gig in Derry, but after an encounter with some Dubliners […]

4 years ago

Ireland and the UK rank towards the bottom, while Bulgaria comes out on top. Ireland ranks towards the bottom of a new study that evaluated the maternity leave packages of countries across Europe. The study comes courtesy of Boundless, which is a global employment platform. It revealed that Ireland is among the worst in providing […]

4 years ago

The Bray boxer compared it to winning her Olympic gold. Last night saw Irish boxer Katie Taylor reign supreme during her fight against Puerto Rican boxer Amanda Serrano in New York. The pair squared off in Madison Square Garden to a crowd of thousands in a fight that would see Taylor successfully defend her unblemished record […]

4 years ago

Plenty of sunny days are on the way, though the mercury will plummet as we head into the evenings. It looks like we’re in for quite a mixed bag weather-wise, with Met Éireann forecasting a major dip in temperature this week. Overall, the days are set to be “mostly dry”, with temperatures remaining in the […]

4 years ago

This article contains reference to sexual abuse and domestic violence. Both Heard and Depp have alleged that they suffered domestic violence at the hands of one another. This week saw Johnny Depp and Amber Heard appear in a Virginia courtroom for the former’s $50 million defamation lawsuit against the latter. The couple were married in […]

4 years ago

The FSAI have issued a recall on all Kinder products from Ferrero. Five people have been hospitalised after contracting Salmonella amid a massive Kinder products recall. As the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) reports, there have been 15 recorded food poisoning cases in Ireland, and of these 15, five patients have been hospitalised. It’s […]

4 years ago

Buckley earned the award for her role as Sally Bowles in Cabaret. Congratulations are in order this morning for Irish actress Jessie Buckley who was among the winners at the Olivier Awards in London last night. Buckley, who hails from Killarney, Co. Kerry, received the Best Actress in a Musical Award for her performance as […]

4 years ago

Snow in April? It’s more likely than you think. It looks like we are in for a chilly day throughout Friday (8 April) as the Irish Meteorological Service has warned that snow flurries are on the way. The forecast states that Friday will be “rather cold”, with the morning frost set to clear in time, […]

4 years ago

Irish Twitter on fire once again. When the people of Ireland opened their census forms on Sunday night and landed on the time capsule section, many of us were left scratching our heads. Exactly what did we want to convey? Did we have a message for the people of 2122? A pearl of wisdom that […]

4 years ago

You could get a nasty (Kinder) surprise… The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a recall on a number of Kinder products amid concerns over possible Salmonella contamination. The recall, which was issued yesterday, affects Kinder Surprise 20g and Kinder Surprise 20g x3 with best before dates between 11 July 2022 and 7 October […]

4 years ago

“I cried so much yesterday, but they were all tears of joy.” A huge number of people across the country took part in various climbs to support Charlie Bird‘s summit of Croagh Patrick on Saturday (2 April). Bird climbed the Mayo mountain to raise funds for Pieta House and the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. […]

4 years ago

Children are encouraged to do one kind deed instead. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has declared today, Thursday 24 March, to be a “No Homework Day” for the children of Ireland. In an address from Washington, the Fianna Fáil leader said that Ireland would mark National Confidence Day by rewarding its children with an afternoon off, […]

4 years ago

Madeleine McCann has been missing since May 2007. The investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann may be ending soon, a source close to the investigation has revealed. The inquiry, which is titled Operation Grange, was launched by Scotland Yard in 2011, four years after Madeleine disappeared from her parents’ rental apartment in Praia da […]

4 years ago