The number of patients with Covid-19 in hospital and intensive care continues to fall. There have been 431 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland. The figures released from the Department of Health on Saturday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement said that the number of daily […]

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In a letter to the paper’s editor, Ireland’s Ambassador to the US called it “name-calling and national stereotyping”. The Irish Ambassador to the US Daniel Mulhall has slammed a New York Times columnist’s use of the word “leprechaun” in an article about Ireland as an “unacceptable slur”. Columnist Paul Krugman recently penned an article for […]

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This is as more people have taken up swimming throughout the year since the pandemic. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling for water quality at popular bathing spots to be monitored all year round. Local authorities are responsible for the management of water quality at Irish beaches and monitor the water over the bathing […]

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Weekend viewing sorted. Wondering what to watch this weekend? Not to worry, as Netflix have added a few gems to their current catalogue. With options including a Tom Hanks modern classic, the second season of a hit thriller series and a new sci-fi film drawing comparisons to Bird Box, below JOE has chosen its top […]

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It is the second time in recent days that Pride flags have been cut down and set alight in Waterford. Pride flags in Waterford City have been cut down and set on fire overnight once again in what Mayor of Waterford Damien Geoghegan has slammed as “a truly despicable act”. In a Twitter post on […]

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Customers whose flights have been affected should check Aer Lingus’ website for details regarding refunds or re-booking. All Aer Lingus regional flights that were operated by Stobart Air have been cancelled with immediate effect. The news comes as Stobart Air has ceased trading and is now in the process of appointing a liquidator, with the […]

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Casts rarely get more star-studded than this. Fans of Big Little Lies and The Undoing look to be in for a treat as their creator David E. Kelley is teaming up with star Nicole Kidman once again. Their new project Nine Perfect Strangers will be arriving in Ireland in August and is an adaptation of […]

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At long last. The weekend is here and what better way to celebrate than by checking out one of the fine flicks airing on TV this evening. Here, JOE has selected tonight’s best options. Hancock – Film Four – 9pm Will Smith plays Hancock, a superhero whose ill-considered behavior regularly causes damage in the millions. […]

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23 patients are currently in intensive care with the virus. There have been 319 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland. The figures released from the Department of Health on Friday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement said that the number of daily cases may also change […]

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Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in Tesco stores supplied with the implicated batch. Tesco is recalling a batch of its Tesco Cottage Pie Mini Meal Adventures baby food due to the “possible presence of pieces of blue plastic”. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a food safety alert on Friday about the […]

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Could it be you? The National Lottery is still waiting to hear from the Westmeath Lotto jackpot winner who won €6,489,165 in the draw on Saturday, 22 May. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on Thursday, 20 May at the Applegreen service station located just off the M6/N6 motorway in the Arcadia Retail Park […]

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Very sad news. A 23-month-old male toddler has died after a tragic paddling pool accident in Roscommon. Gardaí were alerted to an incident involving the toddler, who was found in a serious condition at his home in Tulsk on Monday. It’s understood the alarm was raised when the toddler was found unresponsive in a paddling […]

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The Limerick vaccination centre will close tomorrow, amidst a spike in Covid-19 cases in the county. A vaccination centre at Limerick Racecourse will be closing for five days in June and July, including tomorrow (12 June), to facilitate horse racing meetings. In a statement, the HSE told Live95 that as part of the agreement enabling […]

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Custard, good. Jam, good. Memes, good! Finally, we have confirmation! Friends star Matt LeBlanc has seen the memes of him as every Irish auld lad. For those living under a rock, after the Friends reunion last month – in which LeBlanc came across as very charming – Irish Twitter users began screenshotting a moment in […]

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In a video now circulating online, DUP politician Ian Paisley Jnr can be seen joining Morrison on stage. A video of Van Morrison leading a chant against Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann has surfaced online. This was after the first of a series of concerts from the singer-songwriter was cancelled hours before it was […]

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Thunder buddies for life. Seth MacFarlane’s movie franchise Ted is heading to the small screen, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The American publication has reported that US streaming service Peacock has handed out a ten-episode, straight-to-series order for the show. It will be a live-action series, which sources are saying will be a prequel about […]

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This weekend is set to be another scorcher. Met Éireann has said there will be “good sunny spells” this weekend with temperatures set to hit 25 degrees. Earlier in the week, the Irish forecaster confirmed that a “tropical airmass” was set to hit Ireland this week, bringing with it warm and dry weather and good […]

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The two met in person for the first time as leaders today. US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have “reaffirmed their commitment” to protecting the Good Friday Agreement following their meeting on Thursday. The two met in person for the first time as leaders in Cornwall in England ahead of the […]

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Not long now. There’s just one more day until the weekend is here. To make the time fly faster, why not check out one of the fine flicks airing on TV this evening. Here, JOE has selected tonight’s best options. Die Hard 2 – ITV 4 – 9pm On Christmas Eve 1990, two years after […]

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There are 23 people in intensive care units with Covid-19 throughout the country. There have been 398 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland, as St James’s Hospital has reported having no patients with the virus. The figures released from the Department of Health on Thursday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. […]

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In fairness, this is a gift that certainly won’t stink. Can’t think of a gift for Father’s Day? The Handmade Soap Company might have you covered with their Poo Drops, although to be accurate, it is more for anyone who lives with your dad. Part of its latest collection Anam, The Handmade Soap Company says […]

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The deceased is yet to be identified. Gardaí are investigating after a body was found in a popular swimming spot in Limerick on Wednesday. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said an investigation had been launched into the circumstance surrounding the discovery at Corbally Baths in Corbally. Gardaí said they located the body in the […]

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There have been 31 incidents at level crossings this year so far. Irish Rail has released footage of vehicles crashing through level crossing barriers as 60 incidents at level crossings were reported in 2020. According to the rail service, most of these incidents were level crossing barriers being struck by vehicles that continued over the […]

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Ireland’s vaccine rollout appears to be continuing at speed. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has revealed that one million people could be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in Ireland by the end of today (10 June). Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the Taoiseach hailed it as a “significant milestone”. He said: “We hope by the end of the […]

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“I think that will be the best mix from a health service perspective we will see for some time yet.” HSE CEO Paul Reid has said a mix of remote and office working by employees in Ireland will be the best option “for some time yet”. His comments come after Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that […]

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The show aired week to week on BBC One earlier in the year but you can binge on it next month on Netflix. Those with a morbid fascination regarding true crime and serial killers will probably want to check out eight-part drama The Serpent, which is coming to Netflix in Ireland from July. One for […]

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Average hourly earnings increased by over 5% between the fourth quarter of 2019 and the fourth quarter of 2020. A new report published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows that workers’ average earnings rose slightly between the fourth quarter of 2019 and the fourth quarter of 2020. During the time period, average hourly earnings […]

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There were also increases in the amount of amphetamine and MDMA seizures in Ireland. There was a fourfold increase in cocaine seizures in Ireland over one year, according to new data. The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) has published a new report which provides an overview of the European drug situation […]

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By failing to offer customers their money back, Ryanair and British Airways may have breached consumer law and left people unfairly out of pocket. The UK’s competition watchdog has announced it is investigating whether British Airways and Ryanair have broken consumer law by failing to offer refunds for flights customers could not legally take. The […]

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The plans would see employers told to guarantee a minimum number of paid sick days annually from 2022. New legislation that would give all workers the right to paid sick leave is to be considered by Cabinet on Wednesday, according to the Irish Times. According to the paper, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar will bring proposals for […]

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Trinity was named as Ireland’s leading university. Trinity College Dublin has placed 101st in the QS World University Rankings 2022, which ranks the top universities in the world. The rankings provide comparative analysis on the performance of the world’s top 1,300 universities in 97 countries. Trinity was named Ireland’s leading university, beating out University College […]

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Best of luck! 55,000 students across Ireland will sit this year’s Leaving Certificate exams from today (9 June). The 2021 Leaving Certificate is comprised of both examinations and accredited grades. Candidates have been able to decide to sit their examinations, receive accredited grades, or both on a subject-by-subject basis – finalising their choices in early […]

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The G7 deal has been struck with the aim of cracking down on major companies paying low levels of tax. Ireland could lose around €2.2 billion annually after today’s “historic” G7 agreement on corporate tax reform, according to Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe. After years of discussion, finance ministers from wealthy G7 nations have agreed to […]

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What will you be watching? Stuck for something to watch this Saturday evening? Not to worry as JOE has compiled a list of the best movies airing on TV tonight. Below are our picks. Raiders of the Lost Ark – Film Four – 9pm In 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is hired […]

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Just under 75 people in Ireland are hospitalised with Covid-19. There have been 416 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland. The figures released from the Department of Health on Saturday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement said that the number of daily cases may also change […]

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A point-of-sale recall notice is being displayed in Lidl stores. Lidl Ireland is recalling certain batches of the food product Reinert Teddy Bear Sausage Slices due to “the potential presence of metal machinery dust”. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a food safety alert on Friday which stated the contamination came about from […]

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“I just want to thank the Gardaí for what they’re doing and what they did.” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has condemned scenes in Dublin city on Friday evening as “thuggish behaviour” and “completely unacceptable”. Yesterday evening, 14 people were arrested in the city centre after glass bottles and other missiles were thrown at Gardaí. Speaking […]

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At long last. Cineworld Dublin has announced that it will be re-opening in the capital on June 18. Located on Parnell Street, Cineworld Dublin is the biggest cinema in Ireland, boasting four floors and 17 screens. In a statement on Facebook, the cinema said: “We’re excited to announce that we will be re-opening Cineworld Dublin […]

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Weekend viewing sorted. Feeling like you have watched all Netflix has to offer? Not to worry as JOE has compiled a list of the best new additions to the streaming service’s catalogue. Here are our five picks to get you through the long weekend. Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet (Now on Netflix) Narrated […]

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One Garda was injured and received hospital treatment. 14 people have been arrested in Dublin’s city centre after glass bottles and other missiles were thrown at Gardaí on Friday evening. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said large crowds were present in Dublin city on Friday with the vast majority of people socialising responsibly and […]

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Gardaí have said high visibility patrols will continue in the area over the Bank Holiday weekend. Gardaí seized a number of suspected weapons seized and arrested two boys after an “organised fight” along the railway tracks in Kilbarrack. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said an intelligence-led operation was conducted at around 5:30pm on Friday […]

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What will you be watching? Finally, the Bank Holiday weekend is here. To kick it off in style, why not check out one of these fine flicks airing on TV tonight. Here, JOE has selected the evening’s best options. The Incredible Hulk – Film Four – 9pm Starring Edward Norton in his one-and-done turn as […]

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It is said the reduction will benefit over 400,000 people waiting on a second dose of AstraZeneca. The gap between people being administered doses of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine is to be reduced from 12 to eight weeks, the government has confirmed. On Friday, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced the move, which follows updated recommendations from the […]

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The number in intensive care with Covid-19 has dropped to 28. There have been 529 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland. The figures released from the Department of Health on Friday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement said that the number of daily cases may also […]

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Brolly was previously a regular on RTÉ programme The Sunday Game. Well-known GAA pundit Joe Brolly has initiated High Court proceedings against RTÉ. The proceedings were filed on Thursday and Brolly is represented by Rennick Solicitors. Brolly, now aged 51, played Gaelic football for Derry in the 1990s and early 2000s, before becoming one of […]

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“September to me and to public health is too early.” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said September is “too early” to end Covid-19 public health measures due to people returning to education. The Minister was speaking in the Seanad on Friday in relation to the extension of emergency Covid-19 powers until November. He said: “There […]

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The OPW said people had been climbing the slender steel supports that hold the bandstand’s roof. Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan has called on visitors to St Stephen’s Green to respect the park’s Victorian Bandstand after Thursday’s “reckless behaviour”. The Minister, who has responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), made the comments following scenes […]

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A man armed with what appeared to be a gun threatened an employee transporting a cash box. Gardaí are investigating an armed cash-in-transit robbery that took place on Thursday afternoon outside a post office on the Old County Road in Crumlin, Dublin. At around 12.15pm, a man – armed with what appeared to be a […]

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What will you be watching? Hang in there. There’s just one more day until the Bank Holiday weekend is here. To make the time fly faster, why not check out one of the fine movies airing on TV tonight. Here, JOE has selected the evening’s best options. The Shape of Water – Film Four – […]

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The CMO said most of the county’s cases in the past fortnight were the result of indoor gatherings. People in Limerick have been urged to adhere to public health advice after a sharp spike in cases in the county. In a Twitter thread on Thursday evening, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan reported that […]

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