“We’re very clear. We will not be paying any ransom.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that a ransom will not be paid to the perpetrators of the cyber attack against the HSE. Earlier on Friday, the HSE announced it had temporarily shut down its IT system after it was targeted in a “significant ransomware attack”. […]

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However, the CMO did say antigen testing could potentially play a “very important role” in controlled and appropriate circumstances such as workplaces. NPHET is “strongly” recommending against the public buying and using antigen tests on themselves, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan. NPHET raised concerns last week after some supermarkets began selling antigen […]

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You did it. You made it to the weekend. Congratulations. To celebrate, kick off your weekend in style by watching one (or two) of these fine films on offer this evening on TV. Sleepless – Virgin Media One – 9pm In this tense, underrated crime thriller taking place over the course of one night, Jamie […]

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The vehicles will help maintain high visibility and keep communities safe, Gardaí have said. Gardaí have unveiled the first nine of 16 new all-terrain frontline patrol vehicles that have been allocated to border counties. The vehicles have been allocated to the following nine Garda stations: Ballyshannon Buncrana Carrick on Shannon Carrickmacross Cavan Drumad Dundalk Letterkenny […]

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These are the fourth and fifth arrests in this ongoing investigation. Gardaí attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) arrested two men, aged in their 40s and 60s, on Friday as part of an ongoing bribery and fraud investigation. It comes after Gardaí with the GNECB last month arrested a male in his […]

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This looks A1. RTÉ have released a trailer and a clip for its new series Back to Barrytown which will celebrate Roddy Doyle’s Barrytown trilogy of books – The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van – and the iconic movies they inspired. A three-part documentary series, the first episode will focus on The Commitments three […]

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It’s a pretty impressive line-up. Hollywood leading man Seth Rogen, relatives of the victims of the Ballymurphy Massacre and a couple of hopeful teenage entrepreneurs will be guests on Friday’s episode of The Late Late Show. Star of comedies like Bad Neighbours, Knocked Up and The Interview, Rogen will be appearing on the show to […]

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The one where they get back together. HBO Max has announced when Friends: The Reunion will air in US and what guests will be joining the iconic cast for the special. As part of the reunion, Friends stars Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry will return to the […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone who can assist them in the investigation to come forward. Three teens arrested earlier today in connection with an incident that resulted in a girl falling onto train tracks underneath a stationary train have been released without charge. Gardaí investigating the incident of violent disorder that occurred at […]

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Nearly two million vaccine doses have been administered. There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. The HPSC has also been notified of an additional 456 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. There has been a total of 4,937 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland and 254,450 confirmed cases. […]

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It is Thursday. You’ve nearly made it. You have just one more day until the weekend begins. Until then, why not relax with one of these fine films this evening. When Harry Met Sally –  BBC Four – 9pm Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan star in one of the most beloved rom-coms of all time. […]

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The weekend ain’t looking much better. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Donegal. The warning is valid until 10pm on Thursday night and states there will be scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Met Éireann also said that due to heavy showers in Donegal, there is also a risk of localised […]

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The apology has been met with some criticism. The families of the Ballymurphy victims have received a letter from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in which he said he was “truly sorry” for the “terrible hurt” caused by the killings. The letter of apology comes after a coroner’s report on Tuesday found all 10 Ballymurphy […]

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Gardaí have said they are investigating the incident. Two children, aged three and four, have been hospitalised after consuming jellies that possibly contained cannabis component tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The incident occurred at a premises in the Coolock area of Dublin sometime between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Emergency services rushed to the scene and the children […]

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Families of some of the Ballymurphy victims have criticised the UK Prime Minister’s apology. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised “unreservedly” on behalf of the UK Government for the killings that took place in Ballymuphy in 1971. The news comes after mounting pressure on the UK Government to apologise after a coroner’s report on […]

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This is despite the woman never having been to Ireland. An Australian woman has been left with what appears to be an Irish accent after having her tonsils removed. Angie Yen underwent the surgery on 19 April but just over a week later awoke one morning with her voice changed to what sounds like an […]

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The youngest person to die was aged 40. 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 448 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. Of the deaths notified today, three occurred in March, two occurred in […]

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“You’ve some cheek to come in here and talk like that… and what you sat beside and who you sat beside as decisions were made to destroy this country for generations.” Labour leader Alan Kelly has said Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his colleagues “damn well destroyed this country” with their housing policies as the two […]

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There is a lot on offer tonight. Met Éireann has said there will be thunderstorms throughout most of the country this evening. So, you have no excuse not to curl up on the sofa nice and warm this evening, with one of these offerings to keep you company as the weather rages outside. American Made […]

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You have been warned… Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for 21 counties over flooding fears. The warning is valid until Wednesday at 10pm and has been issued for the provinces of Leinster and Munster, as well as the counties Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan. Met Éireann has said people in these areas […]

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“When this got tried in 2014, hundreds of thousands mobilised against it, and we would again.” Paul Murphy has warned there will be 2014-style mass protests if the Government decides to re-introduce water charges. The People Before Profit TD – who was one of the leaders of the anti-water charges protests in 2014 – made […]

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376 admitted patients were without beds on Tuesday morning. Ireland’s hospitals are currently more overcrowded than at any point since the Covid-19 pandemic began, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has warned. According to the data from the union, 376 admitted patients were without beds across Ireland on Tuesday morning, the highest figure since […]

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Quite an achievement. 2021’s Darkness Into Light campaign has raised more than €7.3 million for suicide-prevention charity Pieta House. Over 143,000 people signed up for the event this year, which has grown since 2009 into becoming the charity’s main fundraising campaign. With organised gatherings cancelled due to Covid-19 for the second year in a row, […]

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Nearly half of today’s reported cases are in Dublin. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has reported that nine more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland. The HPSC has also been notified of an additional 379 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. There has been a total of 4,929 Covid-19 related deaths in […]

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The row surrounding antigen tests continues… Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said that a tweet from Professor Philip Nolan comparing antigen tests to “snake oil” was unhelpful. Last week, supermarket chain Lidl announced that they would be selling antigen tests, which are faster but less reliable than PCR tests – the latter considered the gold […]

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There are some great flicks airing tonight. It’s tough for movie lovers with cinemas being closed. That said, there’s a lot of cool films on offer this evening on TV that should cure the blues of regular cinemagoers. Here’s our top picks from tonight’s offerings. Mission: Impossible – Fallout – Film Four – 9pm Thanks […]

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“Water charges will not be coming back”. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that the Government will not be re-introducing water charges. His comments come after a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) suggested Ireland should consider the re-introduction of the controversial measure. The OECD stated that nutrient pollution is putting pressure […]

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Two countries have also been added to the list. Ireland has removed 11 countries from its mandatory hotel quarantine list, including Austria and Italy. The other countries that have been taken off the list are Armenia, Aruba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Curaçao, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, North Macedonia and Ukraine – with the removal in effect from […]

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Nearly 1.75 million vaccine doses have been administered in Ireland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has reported that one more person with Covid-19 has died in Ireland. The HPSC has also been notified of an additional 408 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. There has been a total of 4,919 Covid-19 related deaths […]

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Travel between the European Union looks set to return this summer. Digital Green Certificates could be implemented in Ireland as early as the end of June or at the “very latest” mid-August, according to Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne. The European Commission has said the Digital Green Certificates, also known as EU […]

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There is a lot of good movies on offer tonight. Chances are because of the weather and Covid-19 restrictions, you will be staying at home this evening. That said, there’s plenty of solid movies airing on TV tonight to entertain you. Here are our picks for the best of the bunch. Den of Thieves – […]

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Over 2,000 people were hospitalised with the virus in January. The number of people with Covid-19 in Irish hospitals has dropped to its lowest level since September of last year. According to Ireland’s Covid-19 Data Hub, there are just 110 people hospitalised with the virus as of Saturday morning, with 33 in intensive care. This […]

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€1.1 million of the money raised so far came from viewers of Friday night’s The Late Late Show. Despite the miserable weather conditions, thousands of people took part in Darkness Into Light this morning, with the campaign so far raising over €6.5 million for suicide-prevention charity Pieta House. More than 140,000 people signed up for […]

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The resemblance is uncanny. Lily James (Baby Driver, Yesterday) and Sebastian Stan (The Falcon and the Winter Solider) will be starring in a new series playing model Pamela Anderson and her ex-husband, Mötley Crüe rocker Tommy Lee. Titled Pam and Tommy, the first images from the upcoming limited series have now been unveiled and let’s […]

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“I can’t help it if other people are offended. I’m not apologising to anybody.” Former Sunday Independent columnist Eoghan Harris has said he is not sorry for being part of an anonymous Twitter account that has been banned by the platform, calling the account “benign”. The Sunday Independent terminated Harris’ contract after Harris admitted to […]

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Congratulations! You made it to the weekend. That said, the weather is supposed to be miserable tonight and cinemas are still closed. However, if you’ve got nowhere to be tomorrow, why not spend a late-night on the sofa with one (or two) of these fine movies. For Your Eyes Only – ITV 4 – 8pm […]

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What a lovely gesture from the Irish icon. A Cork family who was burying their mother last Wednesday got a huge surprise when Daniel O’Donnell sang live at the graveside. Margaret McCarthy from Innishannon passed away last week after a short illness and was a massive fan of the Irish legend. Because of this, Margaret’s […]

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The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 continues to fall. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has reported that four more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland. The HPSC has also been notified of an additional 434 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. There has been a total of 4,918 Covid-19 related […]

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Although it’s extremely unlikely to hurt anyone on the ground, the small chance it could happen is a concern, experts have said. Part of China’s largest rocket, the Long March 5B, is set to hit Earth this weekend after launching a section of the country’s new space station last month. According to the Aerospace Corporation […]

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A few days for the ducks lie ahead… Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for Cork and Waterford over flooding fears. Valid from 9pm on Friday until 8am on Saturday, it warns that 20mm to 30mm of rainfall will fall over a short period of time overnight. Met Éireann has said this […]

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These are the first confirmed cases of the variant in the North. Seven confirmed cases of the B.1.617.2 Covid-19 variant, which originated in India, have been detected in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland’s Department of Health confirmed the news today, stating it is now working closely with the Public Health Agency and the Regional Virology Laboratory […]

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Restaurants and bars are set to reopen for outdoor service from 7 June. Work has begun to pedestrianise a number of streets in Dublin City Centre in order to facilitate outdoor dining. Dublin City Council has confirmed that the works began this week and are set to continue over the coming weeks. As part of […]

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As restrictions are set to ease next week, the CMO urged the public to “prioritise being outside and avoid crowds”. 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 393 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. […]

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It is Thursday. Pat yourself on the back. You’ve nearly made it to the weekend. There’s just one more day to go. In the meantime, as the weather remains unsettled and cinemas are still closed, why not relax on the sofa with one of these movies this evening? Citizen Kane – BBC Four – 8pm […]

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“You’re both to blame… You need to now grow up. You need to take responsibility for the actions that you’ve done.” Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty has accused Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of being “both to blame” for Ireland’s housing crisis. Speaking in the Dáil, Doherty’s comments came after international investment fund Round Hill Capital […]

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This looks like it will be appointment viewing. A new RTÉ series is set to celebrate Roddy Doyle’s Barrytown trilogy of books – The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van – and the iconic movies they inspired. Titled Back to Barrytown and airing on Sunday nights from 16 May, the three-part documentary series will be […]

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The episode will feature movie, music and sports stars as guests. The Late Late Show is back this Friday evening with a special episode marking charity Pieta House’s annual Darkness into Light fundraising campaign. Known for starring in iconic movies like Basic Instinct and Casino, Oscar-nominated actress Sharon Stone will talk to host Ryan Tubridy […]

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This is very cute. A video featuring one of President Michael D. Higgins’ dogs has gone viral, with the pup desperate to get his owner’s attention as he was giving a TV interview. In a video uploaded to the Irish President’s official TikTok account, you can see the dog named Misneach playfully paw at President […]

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Ireland has administered more than 1.5 million vaccine doses. There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. The HPSC has been notified of an additional 453 cases of Covid-19. There has been a total of 4,906 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland and 250,290 confirmed cases. Of the cases notified […]

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This is a solid list of movies. While your Bank Holiday Monday may have been a washout, there is plenty of films airing on television tonight to entertain you. Why not enjoy the final hours of the extended weekend with one of these fine movies? Deadpool 2 – Film Four – 9pm Ryan Reynolds’ merc […]

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