However, the Commission is also calling for an “emergency brake” system that would suspend travel from a country if its epidemiological situation worsened rapidly. The European Commission has proposed that member states ease the current restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU. It says the move is to take into account the progress of Covid-19 […]

5 years ago

We also know now when we will be seeing the third installments of the Ant-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy films. Marvel has unveiled footage from their upcoming blockbuster Eternals for the first time, while also revealing the new full titles for the Black Panther and Captain Marvel sequels. In a video highlighting the upcoming […]

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Some of the money will be used to turn vacant properties into remote working hubs. The Government has announced it will set aside €15 million in funding to help revitalise rural towns and villages after the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement on Monday, the Government said The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is “designed to […]

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“You can now get back out there and restart many things you used to do, once restrictions ease from 10 May.” Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has encouraged those who have been inoculated against Covid-19 to have “confidence” in the vaccine and begin socialising again from next week. From 10 May – as part […]

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So much for the May weather. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind and rain warning for 11 counties – Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo, Waterford and Wexford. In effect now until 10pm on Monday night, it warns of unseasonably wet and windy weather forecast for today. Winds throughout the […]

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Robert Downey Jr. is involved as one of the series’ producers. Netflix has unveiled an epic teaser trailer for its upcoming show Sweet Tooth, a comic book series with a twist. Despite being based on a DC Comics property and produced by Robert Downey Jr, the show is not about superheroes – with its source […]

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The retailer has begun preparations to welcome Irish customers back to its stores. Penneys has announced that it will be offering shopping by appointment temporarily in all of its Irish stores in the week before its full reopening on 17 May. The news comes following the Government’s statement on Thursday that retailers can reopen in […]

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It is Friday. Congratulations! You’ve made it to the end of the week. And hopefully, given the Bank Holiday Monday, you will also be getting some extra time to unwind. Why not let the stresses of the week fade and kick off the long weekend by taking in one of the fine films airing on […]

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You’ve been warned. Over 600,000 households are set to be hit with an increase in the carbon tax from tomorrow, 1 May. The carbon tax is a charge applied to carbon-emitting fuels such as coal, peat, oil and natural gas. The tax was raised by €7.50 to €33.50 per tonne of CO2 in last October’s […]

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What do you think? While 93% of employees enjoying subsidised meals in the workplace feel more positive towards their employer because of it, 72% working remotely during Covid-19 have missed out on food services and wellness initiatives normally provided by their job, according to Irish data. New research as part of National Workplace Wellbeing Day (30 […]

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Exact timelines on the reopening of international travel will be released in the next two months, according to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan. Minister Eamon Ryan has said he expects international travel and holidays to resume “later on in the summer”, but that he does not want to create “false expectation”. As part of Thursday’s announcement […]

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The Taoiseach has said Ireland’s vaccine rollout will “accelerate significantly” over the weeks ahead. People aged between 50 and 59 will be able to register for their Covid-19 vaccine from next week through the HSE’s online registration system. Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed the news on Thursday evening during his nation address, stating: “You have responded […]

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Nearly 1.5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in Ireland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has reported that three more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland. The HPSC has also been notified of an additional 474 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. There has now been a total of 4,899 […]

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A lot of changes are coming from next month. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced a number of changes to the current public health restrictions in place in Ireland. The changes will come into effect on a phased basis over the next month or so and below is a full breakdown of what you can expect. […]

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A private citizen has also been arrested. Four members of An Garda Síochána have been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in public office. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson revealed that the four arrested Gardaí are based in the south of the country. As part of the probe – which is […]

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Former Oasis man Noel Gallagher will chat with Ryan Tubridy and give an exclusive performance. The Late Late Show is back this Friday evening to kick off the May Bank Holiday weekend with a night of conversation and music. Noel Gallagher will be speaking to host Ryan Tubridy about his upcoming greatest hits album Back […]

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Scattered showers and a risk of thunder are on the cards for the next few days. Met Éireann has revealed that this Bank Holiday weekend is set to be cloudy with scattered showers and a risk of thunder, as last week’s clear and warm spell of weather has come to an end. While Friday will […]

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Another step forward towards safe travel in the European Union this summer. The European Parliament has voted in favour of introducing EU Covid-19 certificates, also known as Digital Green Certificates. It was confirmed on Thursday morning that the legislative proposal was approved with 540 votes to 119, with 31 abstentions. It is said the EU […]

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“I think we’ve learned outdoors is safer so that will be the defining [factor], not whether or not you’re having chicken nuggets on top of it.” Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has said it’s “likely” the controversial €9 substantial meal rule will be scrapped when Covid-19 restrictions in relation to the hospitality industry are eased in […]

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A lot has happened with the case since the previous episode. A new episode of the acclaimed true crime podcast West Cork is set to be released in the coming days. Beginning in 2018, the series centres on the murder of French producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier who was found dead near her holiday home […]

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The man who robbed the shop threatened staff with what is believed to be a handgun. Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in relation to a robbery that took place in Clare last week. Shortly after 1am on 19 April, a man – armed with what Gardaí believe to be a handgun and a […]

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Rogan made the comments on his Spotify podcast, which is currently the platform’s most listened to podcast in America. Hugely popular podcaster Joe Rogan has been criticised for encouraging healthy young people not to get the Covid-19 vaccine in a recent episode of his show The Joe Rogan Experience. Released on 23 April and featuring […]

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Government is to release a plan tomorrow for what the summer months will look like in regards to Covid measures. The Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 will meet today to consider the return of personal services and non-essential retail in May. According to RTÉ, the sub-committee – which includes the three coalition leaders and various other […]

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On whether the secretary general could take the pay rise as PUP payments are cut, Donnelly responded: “We’ll see what happens in two or three months but no, I don’t think that would send out the right signal.” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly was challenged on Tuesday night’s Prime Time over the €81,000 pay rise for […]

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The app being unavailable for iPhone users had been a source of frustration. The Transport for Ireland (TFI) Leap Card Top-Up App has finally been released on the Apple app store, enabling users of the leap card with certain Apple devices to check their balance, top-up on the go and collect pre-purchased tickets. Those with […]

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According to the data, we aren’t ones for playing fair and square. Ireland is one of the biggest video game cheaters in the world, according to a new study. By analysing Google search volume data, price comparison service Uswitch calculated how many people were actively seeking cheats and cheat codes for specific games in every […]

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It takes a look at one of America’s most infamous serial killers. Between Conversations with a Killer, Making a Murderer, The Keepers, Tiger King and lots lots more, Netflix has made itself synonymous with the most binge-worthy true crime documentary shows. That looks set to continue next month with The Sons of Sam: A Descent […]

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Sounds like a great initiative. A bar in Copenhagen in Denmark is offering Covid-19 tests upon entry, along with a complimentary free beer for those tested. The brewpub Warpigs has teamed up with healthcare company Practio to set up a mini Covid-19 test station for customers at the bar’s back entrance who do not already […]

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Murphy served as Housing Minister from 2017 to 2020. Eoghan Murphy has resigned his seat as Teachta Dála for Dublin Bay South. The former Fine Gael TD, who served in the Dáil since 2011 as a TD, Minister of State and as a Cabinet Minister, wrote to the Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil on Tuesday […]

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Business representative group Ibec is also calling for the return of outdoor hospitality in early May. Ibec CEO Danny McCoy has written to Taoiseach Micheal Martin stating that personal services like hairdressers and gyms, as well as non-essential retail, should be reopened fully by 4 May. He also said the return of outdoor hospitality must […]

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Tickets go on sale this Thursday. American rockers Bon Jovi will be live-streaming a brand new full-length concert to three Irish drive-in locations for one night only. These screenings will take place at Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin, Slane Castle in Meath and Cork Racecourse on 22 May. The event is part of an exclusive partnership […]

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The aim is to make the most of outdoor spaces so that recreational activities can take place safely. The Government has announced the launch of a new €15 million fund with the aim to enhance outdoor spaces to help ensure Ireland has a “safe outdoor summer”. In a statement released on Monday, the Government said […]

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A sad reminder that all good things come to an end. As Ireland still enjoys a spell of sunny weather – temperatures reached as high as 20 degrees in parts of the country this weekend – Met Éireann has warned that conditions will take a turn for the worst from tomorrow. Speaking to JOE, meteorologist […]

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This is some CSI sh*t. Leitrim County Council says it plans on introducing DNA testing to identify dog owners who neglect to pick up their dog’s waste. In a statement, it said the Leitrim Animal Warden will take samples of waste in areas with high levels of dog fouling and will then use DNA to match […]

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You will want to keep an eye on the sky. A “Super Pink Moon” is set to illuminate skies across Ireland on Tuesday morning. For those who don’t know, a supermoon is a new or full moon that occurs when the moon is within 90% of the perigee, the moon’s closest point to Earth in […]

5 years ago

The new sex education programme will teach students: “We are perfectly designed by God to procreate with him.” Solidarity TD Mick Barry has warned the new sex education programme for Catholic primary schools developed by the Irish Bishops’ Conference “could be harmful” in some cases. Aimed at children in junior infants to sixth class, the […]

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The film will dance its way into Irish cinemas later in the year. During Sunday night’s Oscars – where Nomadland won Best Picture – the teaser for Steven Spielberg’s highly-anticipated West Side Story remake was released. Based on the iconic musical, which was later adapted into a 1961 film that won 10 Oscars, Spielberg’s film […]

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Great news for those missing golf courses and tennis courts. Outdoor sports facilities and zoos will reopen today as Covid-19 restrictions in Ireland are eased further. From 26 April, outdoor sports facilities such as pitches, golf courses and tennis courts are allowed to open again. Activities in these areas are allowed to take place between […]

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Anthony Hopkins also won Best Actor, beating out the late Chadwick Boseman. Nomadland took home three awards at last night’s Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director for Chloé Zhao and Best Actress for Frances McDormand. Set for a release in Ireland on Friday, 30 April through Disney+, Nomadland made history – with its writer-director Zhao […]

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There is a reason why episodes of the much-loved show don’t stretch over a half-hour. Reeling in the Years is one of RTÉ’s best-loved shows, with the two episodes that have aired in its current sixth season – chronicling the 2010s – attracting over 500,000 viewers each. Airing on Sunday, the third episode will look […]

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The bomb was placed at the side of the car the officer’s three-year-old child typically sits. The PSNI have arrested two men in connection with their investigation into the attempted murder of a female officer in Northern Ireland. On Monday morning, the officer discovered a suspicious object beside her car in close proximity to her […]

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A number of houses in the area needed to be evacuated. Gardaí seized two pipe bombs, gun powder and a large quantity of firearms ammunition after the search of a property in Drogheda on Thursday. At 11pm, Gardaí with the Louth Divisional Drugs Unit carried out a search of a house in Drogheda town, during […]

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More good weather news. Saturday is set to be one of the hottest days of the year so far, with temperatures reaching as high as 20 degrees in Ireland. This comes after Met Éireann’s meteorologist Siobhán Ryan told JOE that “good sunshine” will be here to stay right out until the end of the week […]

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It was a boy, if anyone was wondering. 80 pounds of explosives detonated at a gender reveal party in the United States caused some people in surrounding towns to believe they were experiencing an earthquake, according to reports. The incident occurred in Kingston, New Hampshire, with NBC 10 Boston reporting that the explosion took place […]

5 years ago

An 18-year-old man has been arrested. A Child Rescue Ireland Alert (CRI) issued by Gardaí to help trace the whereabouts of 14-year-old girl Svetlana Murphy has been stood down after the teen was found safe and well in the Belfast area. In a statement issued by Gardaí on Thursday night, a spokesperson said: “She is […]

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The CEO of the aviation company said he is confident the industry will “bounce back”. Irish-owned aviation company Shannon Technical Services has announced it will create 80 new jobs by the end of 2023. Based in Shannon in Clare and founded in 2019, the aviation company currently employs 40 people, with the number to increase […]

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The move comes following criticism regarding the lack of public toilets in Dublin during the Covid-19 lockdown. Dublin City Council has announced that 22 of its public buildings will open on a “toilets only” basis. In a statement issued on Thursday, the council confirmed that eight sports facilities, 13 libraries and City Hall on Dame […]

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Pfizer will also be covering the cost of the vaccinations. Relatives of Pfizer Ireland employees will be offered the pharma giant’s Covid-19 vaccine over the coming months. Pfizer Ireland has confirmed the move, stating that it will be done in line with the prioritisation groupings of Ireland’s national vaccination programme. The pharma company’s rollout will […]

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It has also been alleged he was on full pay for those 15 years. A hospital employee in Italy has been accused of skipping work for 15 years, despite continuing to receive full pay. The Guardian reports that the male civil servant, aged 67, is alleged to have not turned up for work at the […]

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People aged 64 have been asked to register first. People aged between 60 and 64 will be able to register to receive a Covid-19 vaccine from tomorrow (23 April). The HSE’s online registration system for the vaccinations of people in this age bracket will open on Friday morning. Similarly to when the portal was opened […]

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