Simon Kelly
The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 132 and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to […]
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A must watch for True Crime fans. A brand new documentary is taking Netflix by storm and has jumped to #1 in the Irish most-watched charts this week. The feature-length documentary Lover, Stalker, Killer tells the nearly unbelievable story of a man who became embroiled in a nightmare love-triangle in 2012, which progressed from harassment […]
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He was also in attendance at a Stardust vigil over the weekend. Charlie Bird has said that his ‘health has changed completely’ in a devastating new update this week. The veteran broadcaster, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021, has seen his health deteriorate in recent months and now says he has to […]
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“It’s not something I’m ever totally at ease with.” Cillian Murphy has, over the years, earned a reputation as one of Hollywood’s more reserved stars. The Cork actor has had a steady rise to fame over two decades and is arguably at the height of it – with a Best Actor Oscar in his sights. […]
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She is among an impressive list of nominees. Sinéad O’Connor has been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside a multitude of influential artists, including Oasis, Mariah Carey and Cher. The legendary Irish singer and activist, who died last year, was catapulted into the public consciousness in 1985 with her song ‘Nothing […]
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Not who you want to be showing up during a date. We’ve all had some nightmare first dates, but one experience from Domhnall Gleeson might just take the cake, and it involved a very familiar face. The Irish actor appeared on the Late Late Show Valentine’s Special to chat to Patrick Kielty about his new […]
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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 131 and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to […]
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Plenty of amazing deals happening right now. We love a good deal and, with the weather as miserable as it has been this week, a few hours in front of the Playstation is just what the doctor ordered. Luckily, there are tons of amazing games on sale for bargain prices on the PlayStation store right now, so […]
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“There’s an awful lot of work to be done.” Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said that a referendum on a united Ireland will happen before 2030. Speaking to Sky News on Thursday, the president of the Irish opposition party said that while there is still “a lot of work to be done”, she […]
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‘Terrific performances across the board.’ Netflix viewers are loving this newly-added crime series perfect for fans of Broadchurch. The 2020 series Deadwater Fell, starring David Tennant, has raced to #1 in Ireland’s most-watched TV list on the streaming service. The synopsis of the four-part drama reads: “When a seemingly perfect and happy family is murdered […]
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Stick them all on the list. Three restaurants in Ireland have been awarded new Michelin Stars for 2024, with one more receiving its second in as many years. Homestead Cottage in Co Clare, the Bishop’s Buttery in Co Tipperary and D’Olier Street in Dublin have were all awarded the coveted accolade during a ceremony in […]
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The cold snap is back. Met Éireann have issued a Status Yellow snow-ice warning for eight Irish counties as temperatures are set to plunge once again below freezing. After a wet start to Tuesday, February 6, as rain travelled across the country, a cold snap is set to follow, with the national forecaster issuing a […]
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We’re breathless. Irish quartet The Corrs have announced an Ireland and UK tour for 2024, starting in November. The legendary Dundalk band, consisting of siblings Andrea, Sharon, Caroline and Jim, will be supported by Australian pop star Natalie Imbruglia for the ‘Talk On Corners’ tour. The tour consists of eight dates, hitting Belfast’s SSE Arena […]
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It is understood his current contract runs out in the middle of 2025. Joe Duffy is reportedly set to leave RTÉ as the director general confirmed that the presenter has not asked for his contract to be renewed. The Liveline host joined the national broadcaster in 1989 and has been a staple of Irish radio […]
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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 128 and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to […]
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RIP. Former Taoiseach John Bruton has died, aged 76, after a long illness. The family of the 76-year-old released a statement announcing his death with “deep sadness” on Tuesday. Bruton led Fine Gael from 1990 until 2001, and served as Taoiseach between December 1994 and June 1997 as head of the ‘rainbow coalition’ alongside Labour […]
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She also called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Annie Lennox was close to tears during a moving tribute to the late Sinéad O’Connor at the Grammys, where she called for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Scottish singer-songwriter performed a powerful rendition of the 1990 hit ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ during the In Memoriam segment at […]
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“I simply said a polite hello.” Irish musician David Kitt has called out James Blunt for what he says is a “completely fabricated Alan Partridge version” of an encounter the two shared some years ago. The story, which appeared in Blunt’s new autobiography ‘Loosely Based On A Made-Up Story’, details a gig which allegedly had […]
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It has a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Viewers are fascinated with a new Netflix documentary showing a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic pop songs in music history. Titled The Greatest Night in Pop, the new doc takes viewers inside the booth during the recording of ‘We Are The World’, the charity […]
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We see you, Ayo. The Bear star and celebrated Irish acting legend Ayo Edebiri gave a subtle nod to her adopted homeland during her hosting duties on Saturday Night Live this week. The American actress, who has been claimed by Ireland after a joke of hers went viral last year, has given several shout-outs to […]
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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 126 and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to […]
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“I always thought I was a bad person always trying to be good.” Viewers have praised ex-footballer and pundit Paul Merson after he opened up about his addiction struggles on the Tommy Tiernan Show on Saturday night. The ex-Arsenal legend has been vocal with his addiction struggles, which involved drinking, drugs and gambling throughout his […]
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And it’s releasing just in time for Paddy’s Day. Cast your mind back to December 2020, when Irish Twitter was fueled by terrible accents and awful Paddywhackery from Wild Mountain Thyme – a delightful distraction from what was going on at the time. Thankfully, Netflix are going full throttle with another Oirish flick, looking to […]
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Part of the college was evacuated following the incident. Eight people were hospitalised after they were exposed to an ‘unknown chemical agent’ at the University of the Shannon (TUS) college campus in Limerick. The people affected were taken from the campus to University Hospital Limerick (UHL) and were separated from other patients in hospital and […]
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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 123 and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to […]
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Not one for those with a fear of flying. If you’re a fan of incredibly tense and thrilling series, then you’re in luck, as Apple TV+ have confirmed that Hijack is coming back for a second season to the streamer. The first season of the Idris Elba starring thriller went down an absolute treat, leaving […]
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A fourth was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Three people have died in a single-vehicle crash in Co. Carlow overnight, with a fourth passenger rushed to hospital with what are believed to be serious injuries. According to Gardaí, the crash happened at around 11.30pm on Wednesday night on the N80 at Leagh on the […]
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“Your words and warped views cannot hurt me.” Ireland’s Eurovision star for 2024, Bambie Thug, has hit back at online hate, telling naysayers to “remember I am human too”. The goth-pop act, whose song ‘Doomsday Blue’ won out on Friday’s Eurosong competition, has received divisive reception since they were announced to represent Ireland in Malmo. […]
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Succession, but everybody has cowboy hats. One of the biggest shows of the decade, Yellowstone, has been making waves across the water in the US for years, and it’s available to watch for free in Ireland. All five seasons of the popular show are available to watch on RTÉ Player and, while the series is […]
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“Well worth a listen. What a lovely man.” Jamie Dornan had fans in tears after his emotional appearance on Desert Island Discs, where the star struggled to keep it together while discussing his mother’s passing. The Irish actor appeared on the popular BBC Radio 4 show, hosted by Lauren Laverne, on Sunday, January 28, where […]
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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 120 and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to […]
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“That’s got to be a record!” Room to Improve viewers were in complete shock at last night’s episode after the final cost was revealed on the RTÉ show. Sunday night’s episode was the last in the series and it certainly went out with a bang in terms of the budget. Dermot Bannon visited Dubliner Ann […]
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The top six on the list were all paid contractors. Ryan Tubridy has topped the pile of RTÉ‘s highest earners for 2022, as the national broadcaster released its top ten list this week. RTÉ revealed its top ten names with the largest salary for 2022, along with restated earnings for 2021. Tubridy’s stated earnings were […]
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“It hurts my heart.” Oscar winner Brendan Fraser has had an emotional discovery of his Irish roots recently. The Whale star sat down with Henry Louis Gates on the PBS show Finding Your Roots, where he discovered the incredible story behind how his family relocated to the US from Ireland. At the start of the […]
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It’s going to be an unsettled week of weather. Met Éireann have predicted a change in Irish weather this week, as temperatures are set to plummet to -1C, replacing milder conditions. Recent days have seen a shift to unseasonably mild temperatures, with highest temperatures for Sunday, January 28, set to be between 11 to 14 […]
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It’s the seventh biggest Lotto win ever in Ireland. The National Lottery has revealed that the winning ticket for the incredible €14.6 million Lotto jackpot was bought online in Dublin. Players of this week’s lotto have been urged to check their tickets as the winner is yet to reveal themselves to claim the prize. The […]
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“This one I think has a really good chance” Johnny Logan has spoken out on Ireland’s entry for the 2024 Eurovision song contest, saying that he thinks it “has a really good chance” of winning. The two-time Eurovision winner has praised Bambie Thug’s ‘Doomsday Blue’ after it was announced the winner of Eurosong on Friday […]
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Taking ‘Soup season’ to a whole new level. Visitors looked on in shock as environmental protesters threw the contents of a can of soup at the iconic Mona Lisa painting in the Louvre. In a video shared by French news agency CL Press, a woman can be seen throwing liquid from a tin on to […]
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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 119 and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to […]
2 years ago
“He is so inspirational & genuine.” Viewers held out particular praise for one ‘inspirational’ guest on The Tommy Tiernan Show this week. Motivational speaker Jono Lancaster sat down for a chat with the Irish comedian on Saturday night, where he opened up on his rare disease and how it’s affected his life. The 38-year-old, who […]
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“We accept the collective responsibility” RTÉ have issued an apology for ‘Toy Show The Musical‘, citing a “significant lapse in oversight” after the production was wrapped up in the controversy surrounding their secret payments scandal. Siun Ni Raghallaigh, the chair of RTÉ’s board, said that information was withheld from the board after it was revealed […]
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“It’s an amazing time to be telling Irish stories.” Barry Keoghan is set to star in an upcoming thriller focusing on a dark and twisted feud between two Irish farming families, and we can expect it to be in Irish cinemas “very soon”. Bring Them Down, a debut feature from director Chris Andrews, was originally […]
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“That was a hard one to deal with” This week’s episode of Operation Transformation had a very poignant moment which a lot of viewers can relate to. The RTÉ show is halfway through the series, with the leaders making real changes in their lives already, but one leader’s journey has led to a particularly hard-hitting […]
2 years ago
The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 116 and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to […]
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The show will air on RTÉ One at 9.35pm on Friday. The contenders vying for a spot as Ireland’s Eurovision 2024 entry takes to the stage on the Late Late Show on Friday evening (January 26). There’s no Johnny Logan reunion tour, unfortunately, but it looks like one of the strongest years for Ireland in […]
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The debate rages on. It’s an argument had in many a pub across the country and beyond and it’s just as contentious as ever – What does it actually mean to ‘split the G’? While the definition in theory sounds pretty cut and dry: Your first sip of Guinness should finish when it hits the […]
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“I’m really proud of the movie.” Cillian Murphy is set to star in an upcoming Irish film with the backing of some major Hollywood names. Small Things Like These, based on the book by Claire Keegan, will star Murphy as a Wexford man in 1985 who makes a dark discovery which forces him to confront […]
2 years ago
The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 115 and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to […]
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Credit where credit is due. It’s been an incredible couple of years for Ireland in the entertainment industry and the awards nominations are showing it, with this year’s Oscars featuring the likes of Robbie Ryan (cinematographer on Small Things) and Cillian Murphy getting a nod. However, our increasing popularity on the global stage comes with […]
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Rental growth is also continuing in an upward trajectory. In news that probably won’t surprise anybody living here, Dublin has the highest rents in Europe, according to a new report. The report comes from the Deloitte Property Index 2023, which examined various areas including new apartment costs, rental rates, and residential market trends from 27 […]
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