The bomb killed 29 people in 1998. The Northern Ireland Assembly has called on the Irish Government to start a public inquiry into the Omagh bombing. A UK inquiry into the atrocity is being conducted from Omagh, Co Tyrone, which the Irish Government has said they will help with, however they have not committed to […]

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Up to 1.3 million Brits will be affected by the change. Huge changes are set to be made to the UK sick pay rules next month. Around 1.3 million Brits who previously did not qualify for sick pay are set to receive it. Due to current sick pay rules, those receiving €146.10 a week are […]

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The beloved House Elf first appeared in ‘The Chamber of Secrets.’ Fans of the Harry Potter movies have recently been blown away after they realised who played Dobby in the series. Dobby the House Elf first features in the iconic franchise’s second instalment, The Chamber of Secrets, with the singular goal of protecting Harry Potter. […]

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Some disgruntled customers have said that they are being “treated like a thief.” Shoppers at a Tesco in Gateshead have been left angry by a change that the major supermarket chain have made at the checkout. Giant trolley scales are currently being trialled at the checkout area at the Gateshead Trinity Square Extra store. The […]

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He spoke of how proud he is of the way the Canadian people have responded to the ongoing trade war with the USA. Justin Trudeau took one last dig at Donald Trump during his final speech as Canadian Prime Minister. The 53-year-old stood down from his position on January 6th, following several domestic issues that […]

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Happy National Yokes Day to all who celebrate! This day 10 years ago, the Irish State accidentally made drugs such as ecstacy, ketamine and meth legal for 24 hours. The bizarre set of circumstances came into effect due to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 being deemed unconstitutional by the Irish Court of Appeal, as […]

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She had been living in New York for years and worked for Warner Bros. Mourners have paid tribute to a 31-year-old Irish woman who died suddenly in New York on Saturday. Jenna Shovlin, from Portnoo Co. Donegal, passed away suddenly in Manhattan on March 8th. She had spent several years living in New York and […]

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The alarm was raised just before 9:50 am. Rescue efforts are currently underway following reports that an oil tanker has collided with a cargo ship in the North Sea. HM Coastguard is co-ordinating the rescue effort just off the coast of East Yorkshire. The alarm was raised before 9:50 am this morning and a coastguard […]

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This week is expected to remain dry but temperatures are set to drop. The sunshine enjoyed lately in Ireland looks set to continue, however, a significant drop in temperature is expected, Met Eireann have said. In some regions of the country, there could be showers of snow or sleet. However, many people will be happy […]

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Three cars were involved in the collision which happened last night. A man in his 20s has been killed following a three-car crash in Galway last night, as Gardaí have closed the road. The crash took place on the R336 in Barna at around 11.25pm on Sunday night. One of the drivers, a man in […]

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The crash occurred yesterday afternoon around the Junction 7 at the Lucan/Palmerstown exit. Tributes have poured in for a man who was killed in Sunday’s crash on the M50. Christian Rasmussen, originally from Denmark but living in Carlow for a long time, died after his motorbike collided with a car. Mr Rasmussen, 50s, was affectionately […]

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The Drogheda native also hinted at a return to the franchise. Pierce Brosnan has said that it is “a given” that Daniel Craig’s successor as 007 should remain British and not become American. It has been a turbulent time for the iconic franchise, after the Broccoli family gave creative control to Amazon MGM Studios. Michael […]

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It was announced earlier this week that the schoolteacher will be stripped of his salary. Elon Musk has appeared to show support for Enoch Burke with a post on X. The 53-year-old South African replied to a post about Mr Burke’s ongoing situation. The original post read: “BREAKING: Enoch Burke, a Christian schoolteacher in Ireland, […]

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The leader of the Catholic Church has not been seen in public since 14 February. The Vatican have released a health update on Pope Francis as the pontiff enters his fourth week in hospital. Pope Francis has been showing a “good response” to his treatment for double pneumonia, according to The Vatican. The 88-year-old has […]

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Foul play is not suspected at the moment. Gardaí have launched an urgent witness appeal after a man’s body was discovered in Dublin’s Grand Canal on Saturday. The unidentified man was found in Coolscuddan in Newcastle and taken to Dublin City Mortuary yesterday morning. Witnesses – particularly walkers or cyclists – who were between the […]

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A growing number without connections to Ireland are starting to take part. The number of young people taking up GAA in the UK over the past four years has increased by 28%. With the bump in percentage, the total number of participants in the association has risen to 4,593. In London alone during that period […]

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Party leader, Mary Lou McDonald, confirmed the arrest last night. Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould has been arrested by Gardaí investigating an alleged €150,000 fraud against a company. The Irish Times reported yesterday that an unnamed politician had been questioned in relation to the issue. This has since been confirmed to be Mr Gould who […]

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Released in 2017, the series has a 71% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Netflix have just added a star-studded series based on the Guy Ritchie cult classic Snatch.’ 17 years after Ritchie’s classic featuring Brad Pitt, Jason Statham, Stephen Graham, Dennis Farina and Benicio del Toro, a spin-off show was made lasting two seasons. The […]

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Patrick Kielty will be chatting to some of Irish sports’ biggest names. The lineup for this evening’s Late Late Show has been announced and it’s a sporting extravaganza. Ireland’s swimming hero, Daniel Wiffen, will be joining Patrick Kielty tonight for the first time since his heroics at last year’s Olympic Games. The 23-year-old scooped a […]

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You’ll never guess what you’re doing wrong! A dentist has revealed the very surprising mistake that most people make while brushing their teeth, which leads to teeth yellowing. Teeth turning yellow is a problem that a lot of people suffer from, and there is an easy solution in going to a dentist to get them […]

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The popular spot will keep its doors shut until further notice. A beloved takeaway in Galway has had to shut its doors for the foreseeable future after a fire tore through the premises. Giovanni’s in Oranmore have posted on social media to announce their closure following Wednesday evening’s fire. They wrote: “Dear customers, Due to […]

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The pontiff has been hospitalised since February 14th with pneumonia. The voice of Pope Francis has been heard for the first time in three weeks, as the 88-year-old is currently in hospital with pneumonia. Before the evening rosary prayer at St Peter’s Square, a pre-recorded message was played of the Pope speaking in Spanish thanking […]

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Supporters aged 25 to 34 are the most vulnerable. Revolut are urgently warning rugby fans to be wary of ticket scams for Ireland’s Six Nations clash with France on Saturday. The digital bank have reported a 33% increase in the number of Irish people that fall victim to ticket scams during the final two weeks […]

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The outages occurred on payday for millions of people. Barclays will pay up to £12.5 million in compensation to customers due to outages over the past two years. The outages occurred at the end of January and February, causing days of payment disruption on payday for millions of people. Barclays are estimated to pay £5m […]

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A return for GoldenEye? Pierce Brosnan has said that he would be “interested” in reprising his role as 007. Brosnan’s interest in the role comes after last month’s astounding announcement that the Broccoli family would be handing over creative control of the franchise to Amazon. Speaking to GQ, the 71-year-old said: “Of course, how could […]

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The star did not know the identies of those whose debt he paid off, only where they lived. Welsh actor Michael Sheen has written-off £1m-worth of debt for 900 people, using £100,000 of his own money. The 56-year-old started his own debt acquisition company as part of a Channel 4 show called ‘Michael Sheen’s Secret […]

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There were 3,692 applications from the USA to Ireland in November alone. American citizens have rushed to apply for Irish and UK citizenship following Donald Trump‘s election. In 2024, US applications for Irish passports jumped by 10% to 31,825, with 3,692 applications in just November. Irish law allows US citizens to apply for an Irish […]

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In space no one can hear you sing! Director of the Oscar-winning film Parasite, Bong Joon-ho has said that he would like to add a musical to the iconic Alien franchise. Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-fi horror classic spawned one of the most successful and popular franchises in cinema. The series’ last instalment, Romulus, was released […]

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They’ll have to be on their best behaviour. A handful of Liverpool players will need to be extra cautious against PSG tonight, as they are just one more booking away from missing next week’s crucial second leg. Arne Slot’s men travel to Paris tonight to take on the French champions in the Champions League Round […]

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It is suspected that the Mexican cartel is behind the murders. The bodies of nine people who went missing in Mexico have been found dismembered and dumped on the side of a highway with a bag filled with severed hands. The remains were found in the boot of an empty car in San Jose, Miahuatlan. Five […]

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Les Bleus take on The Boys In Green in Dublin on Saturday. Grammy Award-winning singer Cian Ducrot will sing both Ireland and France’s national anthems ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations tie at the Aviva. The IRFU announced the news today with a post on social media captioned: “We’re excited to have Grammy Award-winning artist Cian […]

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The pub has been around since the 1700s. The famous Dublin pub, Peter’s Pub, has been listed for sale with a price tag of €4.25 million. Peter’s Pub can be found at Johnson Place, just at the bottom of South William Street. Situated on the corner of the street and only a stone’s throw from […]

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It comes after the US temporarily halted military aid to Ukraine. Donald Trump has banned the UK from sharing intelligence from Washington with Ukraine, according to reports. The move comes just a day after Trump ordered the US to halt its military aid to Ukraine. Trump and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy held very tense talks […]

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Saoírse’s brave story inspired the Toy Show Appeal. The family of Saoírse Ruane have posted a heartbreaking tribute to her on the first anniversary of her death. Saoírse featured on the 2020 Late Late Toy Show and told the story of her cancer diagnosis. Her heartbreaking story inspired the Toy Show Appeal, which has since […]

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The American Dream! FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the 2026 World Cup final will have a halftime show, similar to that seen at the Super Bowl. The next edition of the World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. Football’s biggest game is set to be played at the MetLife […]

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The collision took place on the Coalisland Road in Dungannon on Tuesday night. An 18-year-old man has tragically lost his life following a single-vehicle crash in Tyrone. Emergency services and the PSNI rushed to the scene of the crash on the Coalisland Road, Dungannon, around 10:50 pm last night. The PSNI confirmed that the 18-year-old […]

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Students that require mirrors for “medical purposes” must request one from reception. A Lincolnshire school has banned mirrors from its bathrooms after students took too long while looking at themselves. According to the school’s headmaster, the whole ordeal was making students late for class and made others feel uncomfortable. Grant Edgar, headmaster at William Farr […]

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The pontiff is entering his nineteenth day in hospital. The Vatican have issued an update on Pope Francis‘s health, stating that the 88-year-old is in a stable condition. He is currently being treated at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for bronchitis which has developed into double pneumonia. On Monday, Pope Francis suffered a series of “respiratory crises” […]

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The 35-year-old won Gold at last summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. Retired boxer Kellie Harrington has announced that she would be interested in running for president. Harrington hung up the gloves after winning gold at the 2024 Olympic Games and now has her eyes on Áras an Uachtaráin, with Michael D Higgins’ term coming to […]

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Schumer hosted the Academy Awards three years ago. Amy Schumer has revealed the joke that the Oscars would not allow her to tell when she was hosting. In a Netflix comedy show, the 43-year-old told the joke to her audience which referenced several of the biggest movies and shows from 2022. Schumer butted heads with […]

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The theatre placed 14th out of the 50 listed. A cinema in Dublin has made it on to Time Out Magazine’s “Most Beautiful” cinemas in the world list. The Stella Cinema in Rathmines placed 14th on the list which sought to discover the “most heavenly picture places and movie houses” in the world. Time Out […]

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The scam comes in the form of an email pretending to be the streaming service. Netflix have sent a warning to their subscribers to be cautios of an email scam which can hack user’s accounts. The scam email claims to be Netflix and looks legitimate and claims that payment details are needed. The email also […]

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The actor was found dead alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa last week. Police have issued an update on the death of Gene Hackman. Authorities have said that they still have not found any evidence of foul play relating to his death, with the Express reporting that suicide could have played a role. Speaking on Sunday, […]

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The player has admitted the whole ordeal has made them feel “lonely.” Manchester United women’s forward Geyse has hit out at the club, after it has been reported that they tried to sell her while she attended her brother’s funeral. The Brazilian was signed for a club-record £250,000 in 2023 but has had a difficult […]

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Thankfully nobody was injured. A beloved pub on Thomas Street in Dublin City Centre was engulfed in flames yesterday, which led to six fire engines rushing to the scene. Dublin Fire Brigade responded to a serious fire at Love Tempo, formerly The Clock, on Thomas St at 5:30 pm on Sunday. The street was closed […]

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Many notable omissions left fans angry. Those watching last night’s Oscars were left furious after the In Memoriam section, as one recent celebrity death was left out of the tribute. Fans were quick to point out online that Michelle Trachtenberg did not feature during the section which paid tribute to those within the industry that […]

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As part of a £1.6bn deal, 5,000 missiles will be sent to Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that 5,000 Ukrainian missiles will be manufactured in Belfast. The deal worth £1.6 billion was announced at a summit of European leaders in London on Sunday. It comes after Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, engaged in […]

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Owners are also being cautioned about one common mistake that almost everyone makes. Experts have warned people who regularly use air fryers to make sure they clean their products. Cleaning the fryer after every use is essential, as well as a monthly deep clean. Despite what many air fryers may say, no part of the […]

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We just never know what is out there. Scientists have discovered a galaxy that shouldn’t exist, which challenges everything that we know about the evolution of the galaxy. A group of astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) spotted a galaxy that defies current cosmological models. The galaxy named ZF-UDS-7329 is 13 billion years […]

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This discovery might help experts understand the disease a bit more. Scientists have discovered that the cause for Alzheimer’s could potentially be coming from the inside of people’s mouths. A paper submitted by University of Louisville microbiologist Jan Potempa, found that there is a link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s. The pathogen behind chronic gum […]

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