If the reopening date is postponed, many beer kegs would have to be collected for “recycling, repurposing or destruction”, says Drinks Ireland. An estimated 70,000 kegs of beer – equating to around six million pints – that were brewed to restock hospitality outlets ahead of the return of indoor services on 5 July are “at […]

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There are currently 13 patients with Covid-19 in intensive care units. There have been 380 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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There’s plenty of choice this evening. At last, the weekend is here. So, why not shake off the stresses of the past few days by checking out one of the great movies on the box tonight. Below are JOE’s recommendations for this evening. Red Eye – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm A woman (Rachel McAdams) […]

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The return of indoor hospitality being delayed by two or three weeks would cost the restaurant industry “tens of millions”, says the Restaurants Association of Ireland. The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) has demanded to know if indoor hospitality will return as planned on the 5 July by Monday morning. Subject to the public health […]

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With domestic tourism resuming, it is expected many Intercity and Enterprise services will sell out in advance in the coming weeks. Irish Rail has said demand for its Intercity and Enterprise services is “extremely high” this weekend, with customers urged to book their tickets in advance. As part of the train service’s Covid-19 safety measures, […]

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“There’s no reason why we would be any different from other countries in seeing this take off.” There have been 210 confirmed cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in Ireland as of 22 June, according to the HSE. Speaking at a briefing on Thursday afternoon, the health service’s chief clinical officer Dr Colm Henry […]

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It is alleged that nearly €140,000 in money from invoice redirect frauds was laundered through his bank account. A man in his late teens in Limerick has been arrested in relation to an international money laundering investigation. Gardaí attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, with assistance from Gardaí in Henry Street Limerick, arrested […]

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The new network will be “high frequency” with buses every four to eight minutes, says the Transport Minister. The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Dublin Bus have launched the first phase of the new BusConnects network for Dublin. This phase includes routes connecting Dublin’s north-east to the city centre and will cover the areas of […]

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What filling would you want representing your county? To coincide with the 2021 All-Ireland Football Championship, Heinz is launching a new competition to create the very first All-Ireland Sandwich. Nominated by the public, the Heinz [Seriously] Good Mayonnaise All-Ireland Sandwich will contain 32 fillings, one from each of the 32 counties. Head of Heinz Ireland […]

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Despite criticism of the delay, it appears a decision on indoor hospitality will wait until the last minute. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has said he is “cautiously optimistic” that the country will be able to further ease Covid-19 restrictions on 5 July, despite concerns regarding the Delta variant of the virus. Subject to the public […]

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Remote working looks like it’s here to stay. 80% of financial organisations in Ireland are predicting widespread reluctance from workers regarding returning to the office workplace, according to a survey from the Association of Compliance Officers in Ireland (ACOI). The survey of over 300 organisations, answered by ACOI members with responsibility for compliance in financial […]

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This is assuming the continued easing of public restrictions and that Covid-19 vaccine delivery rolls out as planned. The Irish economy is expected to record “substantial growth” in 2021 as public health measures are lifted, according to a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The ESRI’s Quarterly Survey said that it […]

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Over 80% of adults believe that school children should be taught DIY skills in school to prepare them for later life. Two thirds (66%) of all Irish people believe that modern men lack basic DIY skills and knowledge compared with previous generations, according to a new survey. The research from DIY, hardware and homeware group […]

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She has confirmed the surgery did not give her a taste for Guinness. Australian woman Angie Yen has said she had a “big identity crisis” after waking up with an Irish accent after tonsil surgery. The 28-year-old Brisbane woman underwent the surgery on 19 April this year but just over a week later awoke one […]

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“There have been mixed messages coming from the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste, the Minister for Health… it has to stop.” The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has called on the government to make a decision on the reopening of indoor hospitality this week. While indoor services in pubs and restaurants are still set to return on 5 […]

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The airline has accused Ireland of “lagging behind Europe’s Covid recovery”. Ryanair has called on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to explain why he is failing to reopen the island of Ireland to air travel. The airline wants Ryan to clarify why Ireland has not begun issuing EU Digital Covid Certificates (EUDCC) to its vaccinated citizens […]

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The festival had announced Iggy Pop, Sinead O’Connor and Underworld as headliners. Waterford music festival All Together Now will not take place this summer and has been postponed until 2022. The three-day festival was due to take place between 30 July and 1 August and had announced Iggy Pop, Sinead O’Connor and Underworld as headliners. […]

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The Health Minister has said he is “concerned” about the Delta variant of Covid-19. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said it is “too early to say” if the return of indoor services in pubs and restaurants on 5 July will be delayed due to the Delta variant. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan issued […]

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There were also other fires at St Anne’s Park in Raheny and in Kilbarrack, as well as a “large” blaze on Donore Avenue in Dublin 8. Dublin Fire Brigade has said it had a “very busy night” late on Tuesday as firefighters battled a blaze in Howth. The gorse fire occurred on Howth Head and […]

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You love to see it. Met Éireann has said weather conditions are expected to heat up next week, with a forecast for temperatures in the mid-20s and “possibly higher”. While mixed weather is on the cards for Friday and the weekend, early indications suggest that mainly dry, warm and settled conditions will develop for much […]

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3,500 people will be allowed to attend the pilot event, with the line-up also including Denise Chaila, Wyvern Lingo and more. Ireland’s first music festival in almost 16 months is set to take place on Saturday, 3 July at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) at The Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin. Originally meant […]

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Donaldson was the only candidate nominated. Jeffrey Donaldson is to become the new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), following Edwin Poots’ resignation last week. Donaldson was a candidate in last month’s DUP leadership election, where he narrowly lost to Poots. However, after Poots’ resignation less than a month into the post, Donaldson was the […]

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Rodents spread diseases through their bodily fluids and excrement and can cause significant damage to property. Rentokil has warned businesses to be vigilant in safeguarding their premises against rodent infestations, following a 35% increase in callouts for the vermin over the last four months, compared to 12 months ago. The pest control provider has recorded […]

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A final decision about the reopening won’t be made until next Thursday, however. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said Ireland is “still on track” to further ease Covid-19 restrictions on 5 July, despite concerns regarding the Delta variant of the virus. Subject to the public health situation at the time, 5 July is the date in […]

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The pilot includes business supports and advice that will help organisations explore flexible working. A new pilot programme has been launched for employers to trial the effectiveness of a four-day working week. Under the pilot programme, employers will introduce a four-day week for their employees over a six-month period starting in January 2022. Organised by […]

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One of the reasons for Dublin’s high ranking is the cost of rental accommodation. Dublin has been ranked as the 39th most expensive city to live in for expatriate employees, according to Mercer’s 2021 Cost of Living Survey. Comparing 209 cities from around the globe, the survey reveals the most and least affordable locations for international […]

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He is due to appear before Tallaght District Court on Tuesday morning. The man in his 30s arrested in relation to the fatal assault of a man in his 60s in Dublin on Sunday has been charged. The fatal assault occurred at a domestic dwelling in Carriglea View in Firhouse, Dublin 24 at around 11.50pm. […]

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Ireland has gone over its greenhouse gas emissions target for the 2013-2020 period by more than 12 million tonnes. Ireland will not meet its 2013-2020 targets for greenhouse gas emission reduction, according to new projections by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The country’s 2020 target under the EU’s Effort Sharing Decision (ESD) is to achieve […]

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The Tánaiste said he wanted the country to get back to 70% home ownership by the end of the decade. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has set a new target to have 40,000 homes built every year, in order to get home ownership levels in Ireland back to 70% by the decade’s end. He made the comments […]

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This is a movie worth staying up late for. 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 for this evening. There’s Something About Mary – Comedy Central – 9pm A man (Ben Siller) gets […]

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However, HSE chief Dr Colm Henry said meeting this target will depend on vaccine supplies. The HSE has said people in the 20-29 age cohort can expect to receive a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine by late August into early September. HSE Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry made the comments on the Brendan […]

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“That’s not the way one promotes public health at all.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he was “surprised by the tone” of a World Health Organisation (WHO) draft report which called for the prevention of drinking alcohol among women of “childbearing age”. Earlier this week, the WHO pushed for women of “child-bearing age” to be […]

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The number of patients in intensive care with the virus has fallen again to 14. There have been 393 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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Our other favourite adopted Irishman named Matt is planning to take a caravan across Ireland with his family. Hollywood star and recent temporary Dalkey resident Matt Damon has said he is planning a return trip to Ireland to travel around the country. Spending March 2020 in lockdown in Dalkey in Dublin with his family, the […]

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That said, rain is on the cards for parts of the country. Met Éireann has said temperatures are set to hit 20 degrees this weekend, though parts of the country can expect some rain. Saturday will be mostly dry today with sunny spells, the best of which will be over the eastern half of the […]

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Mongolia will also be added to the list from next Tuesday. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has removed Canada from Ireland’s mandatory hotel quarantine list. Donnelly made the announcement last night, with the removal coming into effect immediately. He also revealed that Mongolia will be added to the mandatory hotel quarantine list following advice received by […]

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One to add to your watch list next month. With shows like Making a Murderer, Tiger King and Wild Wild Country, Netflix has made itself known in recent years for putting out a whole lot of gripping and fascinating true-crime documentaries. Given the streaming service’s track record in this area, its upcoming six-episode series Heist […]

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The number of patients in intensive care with the virus has fallen to 15. There have been 313 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 […]

5 years ago

Brolly has said it is hard for him to see how the DUP can occupy “any modern space in politics”. Sports and political commentator Joe Brolly has said he believes the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is heading for self-destruction. His comments come following Edwin Poots announcing his resignation as leader of the DUP on Thursday […]

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The movie even introduced a new term into the public lexicon. At last, the weekend is here. So, why not shake off the stresses of the past few days by checking out one of the great movies airing on TV tonight. Below are JOE’s recommendations for this evening. The Bone Collector – Film Four – […]

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No other Irish artists are included on the playlist. Hozier’s hit single ‘Take Me to Church’ is the only Irish song on Spotify’s new “Billions Club” playlist. The playlist – which currently features over 150 songs – was launched by the music streaming service to highlight which songs have surpassed one billion listens on the […]

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The airline has made some changes to its carry-on bag policy. Aer Lingus has introduced a new €5.99 fee to bring a 10kg carry-on bag onboard its European flights. Previously, the airline had allowed passengers one free carry-on weighing up to 10kg, along with one personal item, such as a handbag or laptop bag. Now, […]

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“It has been a very turbulent 24 hours.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called for “calm heads” following Edwin Poots’ resignation as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Poots announced his resignation on Thursday night, after less than a month into the role, and that he will remain in the post until his successor is […]

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Campaigners are calling for better regulation of drink delivery services. A growing number of people under-18 are using drink delivery services to purchase alcohol, according to the Irish Community Action on Alcohol Network (ICAAN). The group has said it is receiving reports of unregulated drink deliveries to young people across Ireland and that this has […]

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Ferrell, Rudd, Kathryn Hahn and Billy Joel – the show’s teaser really has it all. Anchorman stars Will Farrell and Paul Rudd are reuniting for new Apple TV+ series The Shrink Next Door. Inspired by true events and based on a podcast, the series details the bizarre relationship between a psychiatrist to the stars (Paul […]

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Poots was announced as leader of the DUP just last month. Edwin Poots has announced his resignation as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party after less than a month into his post. In a statement on Thursday night, he said: “I have asked the Party Chairman to commence an electoral process within the Party to […]

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It stars Patrick Stewart cast against type as a neo-Nazi. Stuck for something to watch tonight? Not to worry, as there’s plenty of great movies airing on television this evening. Below JOE has picked out its recommendations. Bad Times at the El Royale – Film Four – 9pm Set in the 1970s, six strangers each […]

5 years ago

There have been 180 cases of the Delta variant in Ireland to date. HSE’s Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) Dr Colm Henry has warned of a “big increase in transmissibility” regarding the Delta Variant of Covid-19. The CCO confirmed at a HSE briefing on Thursday afternoon that there have been to date 180 cases of the […]

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The country is seeing a “significant decline” in all indicators of disease. There have been 373 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said the country is experiencing the “near elimination” of the virus in the vaccinated population. The Department of Health’s statement said that the […]

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Everyone loves Sister Michael… Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney will be hosting a new travel series for More 4 about Northern Ireland. Kicking off on Thursday 12 August at 9pm, the new four-episode show show, titled Exploring Northern Ireland with Siobhán McSweeney, will see the actress visit places in the north like Strangford Lough, the Mourne […]

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