New plans are reportedly underway A new Digital and AI Strategy is due to be considered by the Cabinet and will look to introduce age restrictions on social media sites. According to reports, the plan will heavily focus on online safety with new legislation on the way to restrict under-16s from accessing social media. The […]

3 weeks ago

One particular part of Ireland may be more likely to see the celestial event. Ireland could ring in the New Year with a stunning natural light show, as the Northern Lights are forecasted to grace the night skies. According to Aurora Alerts Ireland, this rare phenomenon might be visible across large parts of the country […]

1 year ago

RTÉ has unveiled The Walsh Sisters, a six-part drama series inspired by Marian Keyes’ best-selling novels. This adaptation brings to life the world of five sisters, a devout mother, and a bemused father in their hometown of Dublin. Set to premiere in 2025, the series promises a mix of humour, heartbreak, and poignant family dynamics. […]

1 year ago

A lump sum announced in Budget 2025 is on the way this week for carers in Ireland. The €400 boost should begin arriving in accounts this week, becoming one of several cash boosts since the October announcement. Starting from Monday, November 11, the payment is automatically being paid out to those in receipt of the […]

1 year ago

Police in Belfast have launched a murder investigation following the tragic death of 22-year-old Mary Ward. Ms. Ward’s body was discovered in her home on Melrose Street on Tuesday, October 1st. The investigation comes after extensive inquiries by the Serious Crime Branch, nearly a week after she was last seen alive on Wednesday, September 25th. […]

1 year ago

‘We need to know why our daughter wasn’t saved.’ Aoife Johnston’s parents, Carol and James Johnston, have spoken out for the first time following their 16-year-old daughter’s tragic death. The teenager died from meningitis at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) in December 2022. They are calling for greater accountability and transparency from the HSE and the […]

1 year ago

Finally, some welcome housing news!! The Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has predicted that average house prices may soon begin to fall. The news comes despite the fact that property costs surged by 7.3% between May 2023 and May 2024. The BPFI released its latest Housing Market Monitor report, and it has indicated that […]

1 year ago

The Budget announcement is fast approaching, and small pieces of information on what to expect are being revealed The topic of conversation at the moment is the Christmas and the cost-of-living bonuses – but who will be entitled to them this year is still up for debate. This initiative was also part of last year’s […]

1 year ago

The show is due to return for its seventh season in 2025. Irish actor Chris O’Dowd is set to star in Netflix’s dystopian anthology series Black Mirror. Famous for his work in The IT Crowd, Bridesmaids and Moone Boy, O’Dowd will join a star-studded cast for the show’s upcoming seventh season that also includes Awkwafina, […]

1 year ago

As one of the most substantial expenses you will face in your lifetime, taxes can have a huge impact on your finances However, finding ways to reduce your tax liability can free up more of your income for future goals, helping you plan more effectively and keep hold of more of what you earn. With […]

1 year ago

As the buzz around the return of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here picks up, so too does the speculation around who will take part in the 2024 edition of the show. Among the favourites to enter the jungle this year are some well-known Irish celebrities. The new season is expected to kick […]

1 year ago

Leaders of the Coalition parties met this week. The Irish Government has made a significant decision in terms of where to allocate the €14 billion windfall from the Apple tax. There has been a ruling towards key state infrastructure projects, including housing, roads, and water systems, according to the Irish Independent. This decision follows a […]

1 year ago

New parents could be in for a baby boost payment In the lead-up to Budget 2025, set to be announced in three weeks, discussions are underway among government ministers about potential new measures to support Irish families amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.  One of the proposals gaining traction is a one-off “baby boost” […]

1 year ago

As one of the most substantial expenses you will face in your lifetime, taxes can have a huge impact on your finances However, finding ways to reduce your tax liability can free up more of your income for future goals, helping you plan more effectively and keep hold of more of what you earn. With […]

1 year ago

This Irish name is proving very popular. Irish baby names have proven popular at home and all around the world. The stunning monikers often feature on baby name lists and it comes as no surprise. Names like Saoirse, Finn, Niamh, Éabha, and Tadhg never fail to impress but there’s one Irish baby name standing out […]

1 year ago

A young woman from County Carlow is in serious condition at a Dubai hospital following a fall from a luxury yacht Tasha Keane, in her 20s, was attending a friend’s birthday celebration on a two-storey yacht in Dubai when the accident occurred. According to her sister Róisín, Tasha lost her balance and fell backward, head […]

1 year ago

The Irish actor was caught on camera on the set of the much-anticipated sequel. Paul Mescal has been seen for the first time in character on the set of Gladiator II. The Oscar-nominated actor was caught on camera as Lucius Verus, the now grown-up son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). […]

1 year ago

You can watch the Irish Oscar-nominee, who is the boyfriend of the popstar, in the new promo now. Sabrina Carpenter has debuted her latest music video and it features her boyfriend – Dublin-born actor Barry Keoghan. The video accompanies Carpenter’s new single ‘Please, Please, Please’, which is set to be part of her forthcoming sixth […]

1 year ago

The changes to Child Benefit will take effect next week Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has provided clarity on significant changes to the Child Benefit scheme set to take effect next week. Starting from May 1st, the monthly payment will be extended to include people under the age of 19 who are either in full-time education […]

2 years ago

“The influence of pop culture on tourism is a captivating phenomenon that continues to shape travel trends worldwide.” Google searches for ‘Lough Tay’ have surged by an astonishing 1253% in the past week thanks to the new Lindsay Lohan film. Travel trends are seeing a major shakeup in Ireland as a large number of holidaymakers […]

2 years ago

Tragic news. Police in Gran Canaria have launched an investigation into the untimely death of a young Irish holidaymaker in his 30s. The man is believed to be from Downpatrick in Co Down. His body was discovered in a popular holiday destination, sending shockwaves through the community. Reports indicate that the victim suffered head injuries, […]

2 years ago

Could schools close this week? Met Eireann has warned of freezing temperatures arriving this week. The forecast predicts lingering frost and icy patches over the coming days with the lowest temperatures of -3C. The west of Ireland and the midlands are in for the coldest temperatures, with areas of Mayo hitting the -3C mark. If you […]

2 years ago

Micucci told followers that her diagnosis came as a ‘surprise’ and that she has ‘never smoked a cigarette’ in her life. Actress and musician Kate Micucci has revealed to fans that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Best known for her roles in The Big Bang Theory, Raising Hope and Scrubs and for being […]

2 years ago

Final dates for packages being sent via An Post to the USA and Europe are fast approaching. Christmas is just around the corner now, and An Post are busy sorting through all of the letters, parcels and gifts being sent around the world. For many people, this time of year marks the return of family members who […]

2 years ago

AllView Healthcare’s state-of-the-art skin cancer service has emerged as a beacon of hope for rapid treatment in Ireland. However, despite its success in Dublin hospitals, this innovative technology has faced unexpected hurdles, with over two-thirds of national dermatology departments yet to fully implement it. AllView Healthcare, led by CEO Eoin O’Reilly, provides advanced skin cancer […]

2 years ago

Check your Christmas lights if you purchased them online recently. A safety issue has been identified with two batches of Achin Outdoor String Christmas Lights sold via Amazon. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), who have issued two product recalls over the lights, the products present a risk of electric shock as […]

2 years ago

By Sophie Collins This is heartbreaking An Irish woman has passed away after travelling to Turkey to undergo alleged weight loss surgery. According to many reports, the woman was a nurse and a mother-of-three and died suddenly on Thursday, November 30th. The exact cause of her death has yet to be confirmed. The Department of Foreign […]

2 years ago

Thousands of people will receive the 2023 Christmas bonus next week. The Christmas Bonus is an extra payment for people who receive a long-term social welfare payment. Those who are eligible will see a 100 per cent boost on their usual payments that will be paid in the week beginning December 4th, 2023. You don’t […]

2 years ago

“Thankfully nobody was hurt in the events that unfolded at Arnotts and all our team members and customers, while shaken, are safe.” The CEO of Arnotts has confirmed that thanks to ‘teams working through the night,’ they will open their store today. On Thursday evening, violence and looting broke out in Dublin in the wake […]

2 years ago

Irish fans of Take That can sign up for pre-sale now. Take That have made the exciting announcement that they will be returning to Europe on their latest tour with dates planned for Ireland. The British boyband, consisting of trio Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald, will bring their This Life Under the Stars […]

2 years ago

A flight attendant revealed the ‘best seat in the house’ on a plane and explained why. Virgin Australia flight attendant, Rosie Awad, has been working in the industry since 2014 and has picked up some stellar tips along the way. Most recently, she revealed why she always books seats in the fifth row when she’s […]

2 years ago

The launch date for the new Big Brother series has finally been confirmed and it’s just weeks away. On Sunday, October 8th, the ultimate social experiment will return to our screens bringing with it weeks of entertainment. Big Brother: The Launch will air on ITV1, ITV2 and ITVX, taking over the airwaves on launch night. […]

2 years ago

It looks we’ll know where Tubs ends up pretty soon. Ryan Tubridy is in meetings with News UK for a potential on air position following his exit from RTE just weeks ago. The Irish presenter was axed from the national broadcaster after uproar was caused over the 50-year-old’s salary. It was claimed that the Late […]

2 years ago

Ireland is in for a scorcher of a week according to Met Eireann’s latest forecast. After a lengthy period of cloud and rain hampering summer outdoor plans, it seems a stunning weather system over Ireland this week will make up for it. However, there’s a slight catch as that warm weather brings the with it […]

2 years ago

There are some… interesting predictions here. A baby name expert has given their predictions around what our kids will be naming their kids by 2050. By the looks of things, the days of traditional names will be long gone and in their place will be modern takes on the once common monikers. Pamela Redmond, the […]

2 years ago

“Gifted with a voice that moved a generation of young people” The heartbreaking eulogy read at Sinead O’Connor’s funeral by Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, an Islamic scholar and Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland has been published. The iconic Irish singer’s final farewell took place yesterday as thousands of people lined the streets […]

2 years ago

We’re afraid to get our hopes up but… we’ll take it! Met Eireann’s forecast for the rest of this week looks to be predicting the return of sunshine for some counties. Now we’re not expecting the blast of summer we deserve at this point, but every now and again some regions will be given a […]

2 years ago

The Girls in Green are on route home from Australia after doing us proud at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Dublin City Council have planned a welcome home reception for the women’s football team with a public event this Thursday evening, August 3rd. The event will take place on O’Connell Street in front of the […]

2 years ago

The general rate of inflation is beginning to ease in Ireland and today experts are warning households that this does not mean prices will reduce. In fact, it simply means prices will begin to rise at a slower rate than before with more price hikes forecast in several key areas over the coming months. Among […]

2 years ago

“It’s important not to throw more untruths into this fiasco.” TV star Maïa Dunphy has come to Ryan Tubridy’s defence amid the ongoing payment scandal with RTÉ. The former Late Late presenter faced the Oireachtas on Tuesday as he answered a lengthy set of questions from TDs about overpayments of €345,000. Taking to Twitter that […]

2 years ago

The singer was making his way to the stage when the incident happened. Fans of Harry Styles have been flocking to Twitter to discuss the worrying trend emerging at concerts across the globe. The Watermelon Sugar singer was hit in the face while on stage in Austria this weekend. Video footage from the performance on […]

2 years ago

A real mixed bag. Met Eireann‘s forecast for the weekend features heavy rain and wind alongside high temperatures. The unusual forecast pinpoints which areas of Ireland are in for some torrential showers with strong winds coming in off the coast. The East of the country will see the best conditions of the weekend. Although there […]

2 years ago

That’s going to be an awkward conversation.. A woman has sparked conversation online after saying that she couldn’t bear to give her kid’s her husband’s surname because it’s so unfortunate. She said she fears kids will constantly pick on them if they carry his last name and wants to know if she is being unreasonable. […]

2 years ago

The man is under investigation for several sexual offence claims. A man who has been described as ‘internationally famous’ has won a bid for anonymity against the BBC amid serious allegations. The temporary anonymity bid was passed in the High Court on Thursday ahead of a BBC broadcast that was due to air about the […]

2 years ago

There’s a storm coming.. Ireland could be facing stormy conditions in the next few days as long-range weather maps show strong wind and heavy rain heading our way. A low pressure system can be seen arriving over us from the south west coast early next week. It’s due to bring with it wet and windy […]

2 years ago

Many families across Ireland will be receiving a final social welfare boost as part of the Spring cost of living package. The date of the next one-off payment has been confirmed, and families should begin to see it in their accounts in a matter of weeks. The €410m social welfare package was announced by the […]

2 years ago

“This legislation will deliver on a longstanding government commitment to ensure that anyone needing a termination of pregnancy can access services in safety, with dignity and privacy.” Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has confirmed the Government’s approval to introduce Safe Access Zones around all healthcare settings providing abortion services. A spokesperson explained: “This legislation will […]

2 years ago

Jennifer Lawrence has shut down rumours of a past affair with Liam Hemsworth which was supposed to have occurred while he was married to Miley Cyrus. The No Hard Feelings star appeared on Watch What Happens Live and she had no issue spilling the tea on her alleged hook up with her Hunger Games co-star. […]

2 years ago

Ahead of the release of the blockbuster movie, Barbie, fitness experts have revealed the diet and workout plan that Gosling has implemented in order to transform into Ken. Fans are eagerly awaiting the onscreen arrival of Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, but there have been a number of sneak peaks showing […]

2 years ago

A TikTok video has gone viral after it showed people how to properly fill the dishwasher, and it seems we have all been doing it wrong. Many people have been taking to the comments to say they are guilty of the mistakes being highlighted in the video. For one, if you’re putting your glasses over […]

2 years ago