Pack your bags! North Korea has welcomed international travellers for the first time in five years, except for a Russia group in 2024. Beijing-based travel company Koryo Tours arranged a five-day trip for a group of 13 international tourists. Those visiting were from the UK, Canada, Greece, New Zealand, France, Germany, Austria, Australia and Italy and […]

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O’Dowd rose to fame when he starred in Linehan’s IT Crowd. Chris O’Dowd has labelled Father Ted creator Graham Linehan as the best writer he has ever worked with. The Roscommon actor is the latest major name to back Linehan, who has been marred in controversy the last few years due to his stance on […]

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Madeleine McCann disappeared 18 years ago while on holiday with her family. An American woman has claimed that she is British missing child Madeleine McCann. Eugenea Collins, 22, has told the MailOnline that she is Madeleine and she has a DNA test to confirm her claim. The results of said test show she has largely […]

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The last confirmed sighting of Kyran was in May of 2022. Gardaí have issued a statement today saying that they have begun a search of a domestic residence in Drogheda, Co Louth, related to the disappearance of Kyran Durnin. In the statement, An Garda Síochána said: “The house will be subject of technical and forensic […]

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Armed Gardaí arrived at the scene when the ferry docked last night. A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman on board a Stena Line ferry which docked at Rosslare Europort, Co. Wexford, last night. The woman’s body was found in the bathroom. Following the discovery of the body, a […]

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The outbreak began in January, with 419 cases being recorded so far. A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of 50 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The outbreak began in Boloko, a town in the northwest of DRC, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In the majority of cases, the onset […]

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The TD has claimed there is “a serious issue with bad driving” on Irish roads. Labour TD Ciarán Ahern has said that drivers should repeat the theory test when renewing their licenses. He reasoned that people are expected to stay up to date with the latest laws and practices in professional settings. Speaking to reporters […]

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Some sufferers find the condition “intense and debilitating.” A British GP has advised people to get checked if they can hear a “heartbeat” sound in their ears. The condition is known as Pulsatile Tinnitus (PT) and leads to people hearing a whooshing sensation, similar to that of a heartbeat. Some of those who suffer from […]

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The video was broadcast in the offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. A bizarre video [above] of Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk‘s feet was shown on television screens in government departments. Made with AI, the video showed Trump holding Musk’s feet to his lips, with the caption “Long live the real king.” […]

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Talk about a bad hair day! A man in Colombia has been arrested after attempting to sneak £8,000 of cocaine through airport security which he concealed under his wig. The man, 40, was set to fly to Amsterdam from Cartagena when an X-ray scanner flagged him for something suspicious. After being pulled aside, airport security […]

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The Hampers & Cash, Countdown to Christmas and Merry Money games all expire within the coming weeks. The National Lottery has urged any players who bought or received scratchcards at Christmas to double-check them as the claim deadline approaches. Players have 90 days from the end date of the games to claim their prizes, meaning […]

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Even now, Liam Gallagher is still able to wind-up fans. Oasis fans have been sent into a frenzy following comments from the band’s lead singer Liam Gallagher about the length of their set list for their upcoming tour. The iconic 90s rock band return to the stage this summer for the first time in 16 […]

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The man and woman were found at a property in Broomfield West in Midleton at 4 pm on Monday. Gardaí are investigating the mysterious death of a man whose body was found in Cork yesterday, with the lead theory being that he suffered methanol poisoning from drinking homemade alcohol. A man in his 60s and his wife […]

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Many gamers feel as though this generation of consoles has been a waste. Despite the PS5 Pro only being released in November of last year, it appears as though Sony has their eyes set on the next instalment of the PlayStation series. Many outlets have reported that Christmas 2027 will potentially see the release of […]

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A Vegance Most Fowl aired on the BBC on Christmas Day, becoming the second-most-watched UK broadcast since 2022. One of the creators of Wallace and Gromit has said that he is sure that another film will be made of the beloved clay-animation characters following the success of the series’ most recent release. Speaking to the […]

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A professor of physiology described the change as “downward momentum.” The fitness test as part of the application process for An Garda Síochána is set to receive an ease in standards, as the force looks to encourage more people to join its ranks. The Physical Competency Test (PCT) is a mandatory part of the application […]

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The famous Bulgarian mystic has previously predicted events such as 9/11 and even her own death in 1996. The predictions of famous blind mystic Baba Vanga have revealed an eerie future for Europe in 2025. Her predictions and their accuracy have become the stuff of legend as she predicted the Chornobyl disaster in Ukraine, the […]

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The rapper was recently under fire for a string of antisemitic posts he made on X. US rapper Ye, also known as Kanye West, has taken to X to announce that he does not see himself as a Nazi following “further reflection.” In a post he wrote yesterday, West said: “After further reflection I’ve come […]

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A lucky Mayo player has also won €108,809. A Kerry player has woken up to the fantastic news that they have won €2,274,988 in last night’s (Wednesday, Feb 19th) main Lotto draw. The Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw.   The winner becomes the third Lotto jackpot winner of the year and the […]

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Micheal Martin attended a meeting with other European leaders today to discuss the best course of action for ensuring peace in Ukraine. Ireland may consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if a ceasefire is agreed upon with Russia. Taoiseach Michael Martin attended an online meeting with other European leaders in relation to the situation in […]

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The warnings are in place early on Friday morning. Met Eireann have issued a series of Status Yellow wind warnings for seven counties, beginning early on Friday morning. The counties that have been hit with the warning are Cork, Kerry, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford. Met Eireann have warned of “very strong and gusty […]

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His post comes days after he quoted Napoleon Bonaparte in a similar fashion. US President Donald Trump has referred to himself as a king on social media, following his decision to halt New York City’s traffic congestion pricing system. The 78-year-old wrote on Truth Social: “Congestion pricing is dead. Manhattan, and all of New York, […]

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What a way to go. A woman has been awarded a staggering £93,000 payout after her boss sent her a message firing her, which ended with a jazz hands emoji, while she was taking time off due to morning sickness. Paula Miluska worked for the Roman Property Group as a consultant since March 2022, and […]

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The crash which occurred on the N25 on Tuesday claimed the life of one man with no other injuries reported. A 73-year-old man who died in a four-car collision in Orristown, Co Wexford has been named locally as Dave ‘Taff’ Thomas. Mr Thomas’ death notice read that he is a “beloved husband of Rita, father of […]

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Mark Hamill’s character received the medal for blowing up the Death Star in the 1977 film. A medal awarded to Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars movie is on sale for €287,000 to €575,000 (£238,00 to £476,00). Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) awards the Medal of Yavin to Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) at the end […]

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The game he was scheduled to play in was postponed immediately. Footballer Gabriel Popo has passed away suddenly, right before he was about to play a match. The 26-year-old was supposed to play in XV de Jau’s clash against Uniao Suzano in the Campeonato Paulista, however, it was postponed as Popo was rushed to hospital […]

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The latest phase of bus routes in the capital was introduced in January. A Dublin Councillor has called on the newly introduced 24-hour bus services, the E1 and E2, to be extended to serve Dublin Airport. Cllr John Kennedy’s reason to call on this is due to Aircoach’s decision to halt services to Dublin Airport […]

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One incident led to £80,000 worth of damages according to Aviva. Insurance company Aviva, have warned air fryer owners to be careful while using the devices as they have caused significant fire damage in homes which has led to insurance claims reaching eyewatering figures. The concerning trend has led to insurance claims reaching tens of […]

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The boy told doctors before he passed that he went to a chemist, mixed the butterfly with water and injected it into his right leg. A 14-year-old boy has died in Brazil after he injected himself with a dead butterfly as part of an ‘online challenge’. Davi Nunes Moreira went into septic shock after he […]

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The war on dodgy boxes continues. Legal notices have been issued to 13 “dodgy box” providers in Ireland. The notices – delivered in person, by post and by email – were part of a major operation that took place in December. The clampdown has led to several services being shut down. This is the fourth […]

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The 88-year-old has remained in hospital since Friday. The Vatican have issued an update on the health of Pope Francis after the leader of the Catholic Church was rushed to hospital last week. Pope Francis’ weekend engagements were cancelled following his diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia. In an update on his health, The Vatican have said […]

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The complaints included being failed for a tear inside the insurance disc and penalisation for a pedestrian walking out in front of the car. Over 2,000 learner drivers wrote letters of complaint to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) over their driving tests last year, according to Breakingnews.ie. One annoyed driver wrote of how they could […]

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An American doctor has set the magic number for when to quit the booze. Neurologist Dr Richard Restak has revealed the exact age at which people should give up alcohol to avoid Alzheimer’s further down the line. According to Restak’s advice, 65 is the age to say goodbye to beer, wine and spirits forever. In […]

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The film has received the most nominations at this year’s Oscars, with 13. A Netflix chief has described the controversy surrounding the streaming giant’s feature film Emilia Perez as “a bummer” despite its success so far during this year’s awards season. The Jacques Audiard-directed film, which stars the likes of Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez, […]

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All Valentine’s Day bookings were cancelled due to the closure. The Exchequer Wine Bar in Ranelagh, Dublin has announced that it is shutting it’s doors after 15 years. The announcement comes as a shock from one of the area’s most popular spots, renowned for its Spanish tapas and cocktails. In a post to Instagram on […]

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The late Winehouses’ comments came during her 2008 performance at Glastonbury. A clip of Amy Winehouse referring to Kanye West as a “c*nt” has gone viral online as the 47-year-old rapper finds himself amid controversy yet again. West, also known as Ye, recently took to X and posted a series of offensive and antisemitic posts. […]

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John Connors’ previous comments caused quite a stir online as fans were eager for the popular crime show to make its return to their screens. Former Love/Hate actor John Connors has clarified what he meant by confirming the show’s return while on the Six O’Clock Show last week. While on the Virgin Media show, host […]

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