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  • Here’s the lineup for this week’s episode of The Late Late Show

    Here’s the lineup for this week’s episode of The Late Late Show

    On top of an already packed lineup of guests, the show will be honouring some of country music’s legends. The Late Late Show is back this Friday night with a special episode celebrating the songs and lives of country music all-stars John Prine, Kenny Rogers, Charley Pride, Hal Ketchum and Brian Coll. To do so, […]

    5 years ago

  • EMA says blood clots should be listed as “very rare” side effect of AstraZeneca jab

    EMA says blood clots should be listed as “very rare” side effect of AstraZeneca jab

    However, they also said the benefits of the jab continue to outweigh the risks. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has concluded that unusual blood clots should be listed as a “very rare” side effect of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine. A review was undertaken by the EMA after some countries reported blood clots in a small number […]

    5 years ago

  • Here are the best movies on TV this evening

    Here are the best movies on TV this evening

    There’s a good mix of offerings on television tonight. It’s cold outside. There’s nowhere to go. So why not make the best of the situation and check out one of these movies on TV this evening? Casino Royale – ITV 4 – 9pm As we wait with bated breath for Daniel Craig’s final turn as […]

    5 years ago

  • Five more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, 423 new cases

    Five more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, 423 new cases

    Nearly 200 of the cases are in Dublin. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has reported that five more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland. The HPSC has also been notified of an additional 423 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. Four of the deaths occurred in April, while one occurred in February. […]

    5 years ago

  • Road Safety Authority issues warning for motorists ahead of hail showers this weekend

    Road Safety Authority issues warning for motorists ahead of hail showers this weekend

    Drivers have been warned of potentially “hazardous” road conditions this weekend. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued a warning for drivers, calling on them to be aware of the “dangers” posed by hailstones ahead of a Met Éireann forecast of wintry showers this coming Friday and Saturday. The RSA’s warning reads: “Hail is a […]

    5 years ago

  • Nearly four million vaccines projected to arrive in Ireland over the next three months

    Nearly four million vaccines projected to arrive in Ireland over the next three months

    But Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has stressed the figures are “subject to change”. Nearly four million Covid-19 vaccines are projected to arrive in Ireland over the next three months. In a statement to mark the 100th day of the country’s vaccine rollout, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said the rollout of jabs is “accelerating” and provided […]

    5 years ago

  • Department of Social Protection issues warning over “sophisticated” phone scam

    Department of Social Protection issues warning over “sophisticated” phone scam

    Intended victims are asked for their name, PPS number and in some cases, bank account details. The Department of Social Protection has issued a warning to the public over a “sophisticated” phone scam doing the rounds. It says it has become aware that some members of the public have received phone calls on their mobiles […]

    5 years ago

  • 17 Cork city centre streets to be permanently pedestrianised

    17 Cork city centre streets to be permanently pedestrianised

    Resurfacing work to make the streets more pleasant for pedestrians is set to commence. Work is to begin next week on permanently pedestrianising 17 city centre streets in Cork. The streets were temporarily pedestrianised last summer as a means to facilitate social distancing and outdoor dining. After this was met with a positive reaction, Cork […]

    5 years ago

  • Discussions on extending mandatory hotel quarantine list planned for this week

    Discussions on extending mandatory hotel quarantine list planned for this week

    The issue has proven to be divisive. Discussions will take place later this week between officials and ministers over a proposal to extend the number of countries on the mandatory hotel quarantine list, according to media reports. Last week, public health officials recommended adding the US, France, Germany and Italy to the list. While the […]

    5 years ago

  • No new deaths related to Covid-19 reported in Ireland, 320 new cases

    No new deaths related to Covid-19 reported in Ireland, 320 new cases

    Ireland has administered nearly one million doses of Covid-19 vaccine. There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. The HPSC has been notified of an additional 320 cases of Covid-19. There has now been a total of 4,718 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland, and 238,466 confirmed cases. Validation of […]

    5 years ago

  • WATCH: Marvel’s God of Mischief is back in the new trailer for Loki

    WATCH: Marvel’s God of Mischief is back in the new trailer for Loki

    We are already in love with Owen Wilson in this. While we are only halfway through the first season of Disney+/Marvel series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, fans of the MCU have been given a bigger sneak peek of what’s next on the horizon. An official trailer for Loki has dropped online, which will […]

    5 years ago

  • Ireland administered a record number of Covid-19 vaccines last Friday

    Ireland administered a record number of Covid-19 vaccines last Friday

    Ireland will have administered one million doses sometime this week. Ireland administered its highest number of Covid-19 vaccines in one day last Friday, with 30,503 people receiving jabs. On Friday, 2 April, 18,329 people received their first dose while 12,174 received their second – a new record for the country. Meanwhile, more people were vaccinated […]

    5 years ago

  • Here are the best movies on TV this evening

    Here are the best movies on TV this evening

    There are lots of movies to check out on TV this Bank Holiday Monday. As the Bank Holiday weekend and the sunny stretch of weather Ireland has been enjoying over the past few days come to an end, people may be feeling a bit blue. That said, there’s plenty of good movies on TV tonight […]

    5 years ago

  • Met Éireann says the weather this week will be “unseasonably cold”

    Met Éireann says the weather this week will be “unseasonably cold”

    You would be wise to wrap up this week. Met Éireann has warned that Ireland is set for a spell of “unseasonably cold” weather this week. The weather forecaster says it will be “colder than normal this week with some late-season frost”. The forecast comes as the UK Met Office has issued a snow and […]

    5 years ago

  • A man in his 20s has died in a car accident in Dublin

    A man in his 20s has died in a car accident in Dublin

    The incident occurred on the evening of Easter Sunday. A man in his mid-20s has died after the car he was driving struck a pillar last night in Dublin. The single-vehicle crash occurred on the R135, Old North Road at around 8.30pm. The male driver was fatally injured when the car hit the pillar and […]

    5 years ago

  • 35 families affected by autism data collection claims as Department of Health denies wrongdoing

    35 families affected by autism data collection claims as Department of Health denies wrongdoing

    “I would like to reiterate that the Department of Health has never gathered sensitive medical and educational information on children involved in court cases in the manner portrayed in recent media reports.” 35 families are involved in open litigation relating to allegations that the Department of Health has been using information from private doctor consultations […]

    5 years ago

  • Here are the best movies on TV this evening

    Here are the best movies on TV this evening

    There’s plenty worth checking out tonight. Thursday is here and as tomorrow is a bank holiday, that means it is pretty much the weekend. As such, why not celebrate with one of these fine films. District 9 – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm Violence ensues after an extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions […]

    5 years ago

  • 18 more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, 761 new cases

    18 more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, 761 new cases

    This is a rise in case numbers from those of the past few days. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has reported that 18 more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland. The HPSC has also been notified of an additional 761 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. Of the deaths reported today, 11 […]

    5 years ago

  • Coombe Hospital consultant took Covid-19 vaccine home and gave it to two family members

    Coombe Hospital consultant took Covid-19 vaccine home and gave it to two family members

    “This should not have happened.” A Coombe Hospital consultant took doses of the Covid-19 vaccine home with them and gave it two family members, an independent review has found. The review into the hospital’s vaccine programme was ordered after it became known family members of some of its staff received leftover Covid-19 vaccines on Friday, […]

    5 years ago

  • Government issues high fire risk warning to entire country

    Government issues high fire risk warning to entire country

    Adding to the risk is the likelihood of increased public activity over the coming Bank Holiday weekend. The Government has issued a high fire risk warning for the entire country. Released by the Department of Agriculture, the orange warning will be in effect until 12pm on Tuesday, 6 April. pic.twitter.com/6wJLkV3bVI — Cork County Fire Service […]

    5 years ago

  • Alan Kelly accuses Stephen Donnelly of “incompetence” in heated Dáil row over vaccines

    Alan Kelly accuses Stephen Donnelly of “incompetence” in heated Dáil row over vaccines

    “This isn’t about having confidence in you, this is about incompetence.” Labour leader Alan Kelly accused Health Minister Stephen Donnelly of “incompetence” during a heated row in the Dáil on Thursday in relation to transparency in the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. Previous to this, Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane asked the Minister multiple times how many vaccine […]

    5 years ago

  • Here’s the lineup for this week’s episode of The Late Late Show

    Here’s the lineup for this week’s episode of The Late Late Show

    Line of Duty fans will want to tune into this episode… The Late Late Show returns on Friday night for an episode featuring a former Taoiseach, an Irish acting star and some acclaimed journalists. Host Ryan Tubridy will chat all things Line of Duty with Adrian Dunbar, the man better known to the show’s legions […]

    5 years ago

  • EMA ongoing review finds no specific age risk for AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

    EMA ongoing review finds no specific age risk for AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

    Germany has advised against using AstraZeneca’s jab in younger people over clotting fears. The EMA has said it has not identified any specific risk factors – including age or previous medical history – in the “very rare cases” of unusual blood clots in people vaccinated with AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 jab. Earlier this month, the National Immunisation […]

    5 years ago

  • Here are the best movies on TV this evening

    Here are the best movies on TV this evening

    This is a stacked line-up of films. As the sun sets on this beautiful day, why not relax on the sofa with a good movie. There’s plenty of great choices on offer, including one film that’s brand new. Check out your options below. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back – E4 – 9pm An average sequel […]

    5 years ago

  • Six more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, 411 new cases

    Six more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, 411 new cases

    “There is a critical window over the next eight weeks where any significant increase in close contact is likely to lead to a significant fourth wave of infection in the range of that experienced in January 2021.” The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has reported that six more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland. […]

    5 years ago

  • Children’s shoes to be deemed an essential retail item to be purchased by appointment

    Children’s shoes to be deemed an essential retail item to be purchased by appointment

    Various politicians had been calling for the change. Children’s shoes are to be deemed an essential retail item but will only be available to purchase after making an appointment, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed. During Leader’s Questions in the Dáil on Wednesday, Labour leader Alan Kelly asked Martin if children’s shoes were going to be […]

    5 years ago

  • National portal for public to register for vaccine appointments to go live next month

    National portal for public to register for vaccine appointments to go live next month

    The announcement comes following a shake-up to the vaccine roll-out schedule. A national portal allowing the public to register for Covid-19 vaccine appointments is set to go live next month, according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin. In the Dáil on Wednesday, responding to a question by Labour leader Alan Kelly, The Taoiseach said the National Taskforce […]

    5 years ago

  • Toyota announces recall of more than 7,500 vehicles in Ireland

    Toyota announces recall of more than 7,500 vehicles in Ireland

    Four different models are affected by the recall. Toyota is carrying out a voluntary recall of some of its Auris, Avensis, Rav4, and Verso passenger vehicles due to an issue with cooling, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has revealed. The affected vehicles were produced over three years between March 2015 and May 2018. Within […]

    5 years ago

  • WATCH: Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie reunite in action thriller Wrath of Man

    WATCH: Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie reunite in action thriller Wrath of Man

    It’s the pair’s first collaboration in over 15 years. After giving Jason Statham his first acting roles in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, director Guy Ritchie is teaming up with the action star once again for crime thriller Wrath of Man. Set for a release this summer, a trailer has now dropped […]

    5 years ago

  • New survey shows strong public trust in NPHET but lack of trust in politicians

    New survey shows strong public trust in NPHET but lack of trust in politicians

    Trust in policy makers has declined. A new survey shows that while there is strong public trust in healthcare professionals and the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), there is also a lack of trust in Government ministers and politicians. The latest edition of the Ipsos MRBI Veracity Index – which polls trust in professions […]

    5 years ago

  • Fiat recalling more than 450 passenger vehicles in Ireland over issue with brakes

    Fiat recalling more than 450 passenger vehicles in Ireland over issue with brakes

    Take note if you own one of these. Fiat is carrying out a voluntary recall of some of its Ducato passenger vehicles over an issue with their brakes, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has revealed. The affected vehicles were produced over a nearly five year period between 31 October, 2014 to 16 July, 2019. […]

    5 years ago

  • VHI chief executive received Covid-19 vaccine at Beacon Hospital

    VHI chief executive received Covid-19 vaccine at Beacon Hospital

    The private hospital has already been criticised for breaching strict protocols on the administration of vaccines. Chief executive of the VHI John O’Dwyer received a Covid-19 vaccine at the Beacon Hospital, according to the Irish Daily Mail. O’Dwyer, 63, is believed to have been treated for a serious illness at the private hospital but is […]

    5 years ago

  • NPHET warns lifting Covid-19 restrictions too early could cause fourth wave

    NPHET warns lifting Covid-19 restrictions too early could cause fourth wave

    A government announcement on any easing of current restrictions is due today. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has warned government that any major lifting of Covid-19 restrictions now could result in a fourth wave of the virus. According to reports following a meeting of NPHET on Monday and of the Cabinet sub-committee on […]

    5 years ago

  • New legislation to give employees in Ireland the right to request remote work

    New legislation to give employees in Ireland the right to request remote work

    The government is also looking at specific incentives to attract workers to relocate to rural areas. The government has announced plans for legislation that will give employees the right to request remote work and to install remote working hubs in rural communities in order to attract workers to rural areas. On Monday afternoon, it published […]

    5 years ago

  • GP couple postponed their wedding so they could administer Covid-19 vaccines

    GP couple postponed their wedding so they could administer Covid-19 vaccines

    Many praised the couple on social media for their sacrifice. A GP couple have revealed they postponed their wedding so that they could administer Covid-19 vaccines to Ireland’s most vulnerable last weekend. Brian King and Sinéad Cronin were due to get married on Saturday but spent the day innoculating members of the public. Sinéad posted […]

    5 years ago

  • An Irish movie is looking for a young actor to star alongside Olivia Colman

    An Irish movie is looking for a young actor to star alongside Olivia Colman

    Do you know anyone who would fit the role? An Irish movie – titled Mully and starring Olivia Colman – has issued a major casting call for a young male actor. Producers are on the search for a boy who can pass as 13-years-old to play the titular role. Described as a “feel-good, foul-mouthed fairy-tale”, […]

    5 years ago

  • New York state agrees to legalise use of recreational marijuana

    New York state agrees to legalise use of recreational marijuana

    Another US state looks set to legalise cannabis. Polticians in New York have agreed to legalise the use of recreational marijuana for adults aged 21 and over. The draft law would provide licensing for marijuana producers, distributors, retailers, and others in the cannabis market. For personal possession outside of the home, people would be permitted to […]

    5 years ago

  • NPHET will make recommendations today on whether Covid-19 restrictions can be eased

    NPHET will make recommendations today on whether Covid-19 restrictions can be eased

    A government announcement on any easing of current restrictions is due tomorrow. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) will make recommendations this afternoon in relation to what Covid-19 restrictions can be eased on Monday, 5 April. Previously, the government had stated that any easing of restrictions on that date would be “very modest”. While […]

    5 years ago

  • Met Éireann says temperatures could reach as high as 18 degrees this week

    Met Éireann says temperatures could reach as high as 18 degrees this week

    It should remain around the mid teens for the next few days. Temperatures could reach as high as 18 degrees in Ireland on Tuesday, according to Met Éireann. Before then, it will be a mostly cloudy start on Monday, with patchy rain and drizzle at times. During the afternoon, that drizzle will mainly become confined […]

    5 years ago

  • The Witcher: Blood Origin casts Irish actor Laurence O’Fuarain in major role

    The Witcher: Blood Origin casts Irish actor Laurence O’Fuarain in major role

    The showrunner on the series is also Irish. Irish actor Laurence O’Fuarain has been cast in a major role in Netflix’s upcoming prequel to their hit fantasy show The Witcher. The Witcher: Blood Origin is a six-part live-action limited series set in an elven world 1,200 years before the original. Netflix says Blood Origin will […]

    5 years ago

  • Dutch government running eight-day test holiday on Greek island

    Dutch government running eight-day test holiday on Greek island

    25,000 people have reportedly applied to take part in the experiment. The Dutch government is running a test holiday on a Greek island next month as a way to explore how people can holiday safely in a post-Covid-19 world. As part of the government pilot, tour company Sunweb and airline Transavia will be operating the […]

    5 years ago

  • Joe Biden says his ancestors left Ireland “because of what the Brits had been doing”

    Joe Biden says his ancestors left Ireland “because of what the Brits had been doing”

    The US President made the comments during his first press briefing. President Joe Biden made reference to his Irish ancestry during his first formal press briefing as president of the United States, stating that his great-grandfather left Ireland “because of what the Brits had been doing”. After being questioned about the plight of migrants at […]

    5 years ago

  • New animation from makers of Into the Spider-Verse hitting Netflix next month

    New animation from makers of Into the Spider-Verse hitting Netflix next month

    This looks very adorable and funny. One of the biggest and best surprises in recent movie history was 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. While on paper it sounded like the type of animated superhero flick that often goes straight-to-DVD, it turned out to be one of the best superhero films ever made thanks to its […]

    5 years ago

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