The teenager is believed to be at “immediate and serious risk”. Gardaí have issued a Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) Alert and are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Svetlana Murphy. Following their investigations to date, Gardaí have said they now have “serious concerns that there is an immediate and serious risk […]

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It appears people are considering travelling by plane once again. Spending on airline travel increased by 32% in March compared to February, according to AIB’s latest Spend Trend report, released on Wednesday. Based on data compiled from AIB debit and credit card spending during March, the report showed that airline travel was the sector that […]

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Met Éireann has said Connacht will experience the warmest weather. Ireland is in for a bright and dry spell of weather for the rest of the week, with temperatures set to reach up to 18 degrees in some parts of the country. Met Éireann’s meteorologist Siobhán Ryan told JOE that “good sunshine” will be here […]

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It appears Sam the Trinity fox has given birth to five cubs. After making headlines during the first Covid-19 lockdown for wandering through the Dublin city streets in broad daylight, Sam the Trinity fox has given birth to a ‘skulk’ (the fox equivalent of a ‘litter’) of cubs. For those unaware, Sam lives on the […]

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“The Irish government can no longer bury their heads in the sand,” McDonald said. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on the British and Irish Governments to start planning for Irish unity. Her comments come after the broadcast of a BBC Spotlight programme on Tuesday night, marking the centenary of the foundation of […]

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Biden called Floyd’s family and said he was “relieved” with the verdict. US President Joe Biden has said Derek Chauvin being found guilty of all three charges over the killing of George Floyd last May is a “giant step forward in the march towards justice in America”. On Tuesday, former police officer Chauvin was found […]

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Options include an action-comedy, a western and one of the best superhero movies ever. Finally, the weekend is here! As such, why not let the stresses of the week melt away by chilling on the sofa with one of these fine motion pictures. Logan – Film Four – 9pm In Logan, Hugh Jackman hangs up […]

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Over 1,100,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in Ireland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has reported that 11 more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland. The HPSC has also been notified of an additional 420 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. Of the deaths reported today, three occurred in April, […]

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She died peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family. Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory has sadly died at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer, it has been confirmed. The actress was best known for playing Elizabeth ‘Polly’ Gray in five seasons of the hit gangster drama. She also had major roles […]

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200 million people could be tuning into Limerick. American business magazine Forbes has committed to hosting a major event in Limerick following the printing of an article that described the area as “stab city”. The article was a profile piece about Irish billionaire brothers and Stripe co-founders John and Patrick Collison who were raised in […]

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The Commission believes that Ireland could protect public health through “less restrictive measures”. The European Commission has written to the Irish Government to express concerns regarding the country’s mandatory hotel quarantine system and its relation to EU law. Ireland’s mandatory hotel quarantine list now includes five EU member states – Austria, Belgium, France, Italy and […]

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After being hijacked, the driver was ejected from the vehicle and left on a motorway. Gardaí have arrested two men following the hijacking of a taxi in Galway on Thursday night. Shortly before midnight, Gardaí received a report that two male passengers in a taxi had attacked the driver and stole his vehicle. The driver […]

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The pharma giant’s CEO also revealed that people getting re-vaccinated annually against the virus is a “likely scenario”. People will “likely” need a third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine within a year of being fully vaccinated, according to Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. Speaking to CNBC, the head of the pharma company also stated that people […]

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The LVA and the VFI also called on the Government to allow pubs and other hospitality businesses to reopen at the same time. Pub representatives in the Republic of Ireland have called on the Government to “immediately publish” its plan to get the hospitality sector reopened. Their comments come after it was announced on Thursday […]

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Your options tonight include a Bond flick, a Dublin-set comedy and one of the best sci-fi movies ever. It’s Thursday, so congratulations! You’ve nearly made it to the weekend. To celebrate, why not kick back on the sofa tonight and relax with one of these fine films. Live and Let Die – ITV4 – 9pm […]

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The youngest person to die was aged 43. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has reported that eight more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland. The HPSC has also been notified of an additional 309 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. Of the deaths reported today, four occurred in April, two occurred in […]

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“A strong domestic tourism summer season” is believed to be on the cards. Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has said the Government will develop a plan in two weeks’ time that could see the Irish tourism sector reopen in June and July. She told RTÉ’s News at One: “From my engagement with the sectors, speculation is […]

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This looks like a must-watch. A new comedy is premiering tonight on Channel 4 with plenty of Irish talent involved both on-camera and off. Frank of Ireland is a six-part series written by and starring real-life brothers Brian and Domhnall Gleeson. The show centres on Frank Marron (Brian Gleeson, Peaky Blinders), described as a “misanthropic, […]

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It comes after the Minister’s brother likened mandatory hotel quarantine to a “prison”. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has said he believes mandatory hotel quarantine is the “right thing to do” to try to keep concerning variants of Covid-19 out of Ireland. It comes after the Minister was reported as being against a recent move […]

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It could be you… Tonight’s estimated €12.5 million Lotto jackpot is the highest jackpot in almost four years, according to the National Lottery. The jackpot has been rolling since the end of January and as tonight’s draw gets closer, the National Lottery has appealed to players to follow social distancing measures when purchasing tickets. It […]

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Perhaps a Christmas 2021 release may be on the cards. The reboot of perennial Christmas favourite Home Alone could be arriving soon, with one of its stars revealing that the film is “very close” to being finished. Kenan Thompson (Kenan and Kel, SNL) has said that while shooting was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the […]

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Dublin’s popularity with businesses and slim supply in popular parts of the city are seen as factors for the high costs. Dublin is still the fifth most expensive city for renters in Europe, according to new data. A report from global mobility expert ECA International says the Irish capital experienced a rise in rent of […]

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The Minister for Health called the move “an important step forward” in the vaccine programme. People aged between 65 and 69 will be able to register to receive a Covid-19 vaccine from tomorrow (15 April). The HSE’s online registration system for the vaccinations of people in this age bracket will open Thursday morning. Health Minister […]

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Recent concerns surrounding the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines look likely to lead to a shake-up of Ireland’s vaccine rollout. Taoiseach Micheál Martin will hold talks with the HSE and the vaccine task force on Wednesday morning to discuss potential changes to Ireland’s vaccine rollout. Cabinet ministers will be meeting later in the day […]

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There were over 2,000 Covid-19 cases in hospital at one point in January. The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 in Ireland has fallen to below 200 for the first time since last December. As of 8pm on Tuesday night (13 April), there were 189 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Irish hospitals, according to the […]

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This is before the second season has even come out. Romantic drama series Bridgerton was streamed 63 million times on Netflix over last year’s Christmas season, which seems to have been enough to earn the series, not just a season two, but a season three and four. The streaming company confirmed on Tuesday that while […]

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It is the second scam in the past week the department has warned about. The Department of Social Protection has issued a warning to the public not to fall prey to a “sophisticated” text scam doing rounds. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the department revealed that the scam text messages purport to contain a […]

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The plans are set to cost the Government up to €1 million. Irish Erasmus students returning home over the next few months from EU countries added to the mandatory hotel quarantine list are set to have the costs of their quarantine covered by the Government. Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg will be added to the […]

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The move comes as the company said it no longer enjoys “frictionless trading” with EU countries. Sports-fashion retailer JD Sports has announced it is to open a warehouse in Ireland this year in order to avoid Brexit-related disruptions and tariffs. In its final results for 2020, published on Tuesday, the retailer said that it no […]

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A train with passengers on board was forced to make an emergency stop. Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has expressed her “deep concern” after a car was set on fire and abandoned on the railway line in Limavady between Derry and Coleraine on Monday night. The incident occurred at around 7.45pm and caused a […]

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Varadkar warned there remains a “high risk of new outbreaks” occurring if large numbers return to the workplace. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has urged employers not to pressure staff to return to workplaces due to a “high risk of new outbreaks”. He issued a statement on Tuesday reminding employers that all staff who can do so, […]

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NIAC also issued advice for those who have already received a first dose of the vaccine. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has recommended the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine should only be given to people aged 60 and over. The revised advice to the Department of Health comes after the recent investigation by the European Medicines […]

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RTÉ described the viewing numbers of last night’s episode as “incredible”. Sunday night saw the much-anticipated return of Reeling in the Years, with over half a million tuning in to watch the RTÉ favourite. The first episode of its sixth season certainly delivered the goods, with this man slipping on the ice on the Six […]

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Nearly 750,000 people have received their first dose 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 394 cases of Covid-19. There has been a total of 4,785 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland and 241,330 confirmed cases. Of the […]

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Cheaper car insurance is on the cards. Motor insurance costs are set to decrease from June of this year, according to Junior Finance Minister Sean Fleming. The news comes after the Judicial Council – made up of over 160 judges throughout the country – decided last month to reduce insurance payouts for whiplash and smaller […]

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Beer exports to the US suffered a particularly significant fall. The beer sector in Ireland saw a major drop in the areas of sales, exports and production last year as hospitality businesses closed due to Covid-19, according to a new report by Drinks Ireland. The Irish Beer Market Report 2020 shows that beer production dropped […]

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The Central Statistics Office has said this is down to lower levels of urbanisation in these counties. Carlow, Mayo and Roscommon have the lowest percentage of people staying within 10km of home over a seven-day period last month, new Covid-19 data shows. Produced by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the Staying Local Indicator (SLI) provides […]

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Three workers from a managed isolation facility in Auckland have tested positive for the virus. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said that the country’s border workers must be vaccinated against Covid-19 by the end of April or they will be redeployed to lower-risk roles. She was speaking after a third worker from a […]

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JOE spoke to the show’s producer about what fans can expect this season and what makes the 2010s so unique. Reeling in the Years is back on our screens for its sixth season on Sunday, a season which will tackle the 2010s. One of RTÉ’s best-loved shows, its first episode will be focused exclusively on […]

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“I wish to convey my condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, her children, her extended family and the people of the United Kingdom.” Irish President Michael D Higgins has expressed his condolences to the Queen on the death of Prince Philip. Prince Philip, 99, passed away peacefully on Friday morning at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace […]

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One person has died from a blood clot after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has launched a review to assess reports of blood clots in people who have received Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine. Four serious cases of unusual blood clots with low blood platelets have been reported after […]

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The teachers’ unions described the recent changes to the Covid-19 vaccine rollout as “regressive and ill-thought through”. All three teachers’ unions – ASTI, INTO and TUI – have written to the Department of Health seeking an “urgent” meeting with officials to demand education staff be re-instated as a priority group in the vaccine rollout. It […]

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Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. A female member of the Gardaí is in hospital after being dragged 100 feet by a car during a drug search on Thursday evening in Cork. At around 7.30pm, Gardaí from the West Cork Division were on active patrol in the Skibbereen area when they witnessed a […]

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Donnelly called such actions “a line that should never be crossed”. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said his family should “never” be involved in attacks targeted at him in his role as the Minister for Health. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast, the Minister opened up about being in the political spotlight during the Covid-19 pandemic. On […]

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New customers will get all calls, all texts and all data for €14.99 a month, guaranteed for life. Mobile network GoMo has announced that anyone who signs up to the service from today will get all calls, all texts and all data for €14.99 a month “guaranteed for life”. GoMo will also be introducing 4G […]

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Thankfully, the woman is said to be making a recovery. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has confirmed it is investigating the first case in Ireland of a very rare blood clot in a person after receiving the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. It comes after the Irish Times reported that a 40-year-old Dublin woman is being […]

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Two of the deaths reported today occurred in April. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has reported that seven more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland. The HPSC has also been notified of an additional 400 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. Of the deaths reported today, two occurred in April, two occurred […]

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After more than a year without concerts due to Covid-19, things seem to be looking up for music lovers. While crowds won’t be piling into Slane Castle for a gig this year, plans to host two concerts next year at the iconic venue are being explored. The castle’s owner Lord Henry Mountcharles (pictured) has said […]

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Other sources of Covid-19 cases may include workplaces and schools. Over 55% of Covid-19 cases under source investigation may be linked to shopping, according to new figures from the HSE. Since 31 March, source investigation has been introduced by the HSE to enhance the testing and tracing service. Source investigation identifies where someone may have […]

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Ireland currently has one of the highest minimum wage rates in Europe. Minimum wage workers in Ireland are more likely to be affected by the Covid-19 pandemic than other European Union countries, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). A new study of data from 2017 and 2018 shows that during this time, […]

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