“This will become the dominant variant throughout Europe throughout July and August” There have been 220 confirmed cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in Ireland, according to the HSE. During the health service’s briefing on Thursday, its Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry said there was “no doubt” Delta will become the dominant variant […]

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NPHET has raised concern that Ireland is in the early phase of an increase in Covid incidence driven by the Delta variant. There have been 448 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland, as the death toll from the virus has reached 5,000. This comes following two more deaths related to the virus reported today. […]

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“The manner of communication in this case was “grossly disrespectful”. There is “deep disappointment” and “anger” over the government’s postponement of religious ceremonies, Archbishop Eamon Martin has said. He made the comments following the government confirming on its website that baptisms, first holy communions and confirmations should not take place at this time, due to […]

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We’re not jealous at all… The €6,489,165 Lotto jackpot winner from the draw on Saturday 22 May has come forward, with arrangements now being made for the lucky punter to claim their prize. The Midlands winner purchased their ticket at the Applegreen service station located just off the M6/N6 motorway in the Arcadia Retail Park […]

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The Health Minister has said Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccine programme is progressing. The HSE is planning to open Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccine portal for the 30-34 age group towards the end of next week, according to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly. Donnelly made the comment following the announcement on Tuesday that indoor dining will be delayed due to […]

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The VFI Chief Executive said NPHET and the government had “lost the dressing room”. The Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has demanded that pubs reopen no later than 19 July and has called the government’s proposal to implement a vaccine pass system for customers “unworkable”. The VFI met on Wednesday afternoon with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, […]

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The cyber attack against the HSE has been cited as the reason for the delay. Ireland will be the only European Union member state not ready to comply with the EU Digital Covid Certificate for travel as it comes into effect tomorrow, according to The European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders. The document, which may […]

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The new restrictions will come into effect this December. The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) has unveiled new rules regarding the advertising of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products in order to “protect the wellbeing of children”. The updated rules are aimed at limiting advertising for junk food from being directed or targeted […]

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The movie is directed by and stars a Hollywood legend. Stuck for something to watch this Wednesday 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. Quantum of Solace – ITV 4 – 9pm James Bond tries to stop […]

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This is as the company is to exit the Republic of Ireland market. UK-owned moneylending company Provident has written off its Irish customers’ remaining debts. The announcement comes as the company is preparing to exit the Republic of Ireland market. As for the reasons why, Provident wrote on its website: “Over the years, we’ve been […]

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There are 14 patients in intensive care units in Ireland with the virus. There have been 452 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland. The figures released from the Department of Health on Wednesday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement said that the number of daily cases may […]

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The CMO said Ireland is now facing a “substantial surge” on account of the Delta variant. If it wasn’t for its proposal of a vaccine pass, NPHET would have recommended pubs and restaurants stay shut for indoor dining until the end of September “or beyond”, says Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan. On Tuesday, […]

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“We stand 100% for inclusivity and equality. East Road Cafe is open to all.” A Dublin cafe has said it “will not discriminate” against customers after the government’s recent announcement regarding indoor service. On Tuesday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed that the return of indoor dining will be delayed. He stated the reopening of indoor dining […]

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The long-running Hollywood franchise is said to be the cause for “an increasing number of illegal driving stunts” in Mayo. Residents in Mayo are being plagued by “Fast and Furious-style” boy racer meetings, according to the county council. Road safety officials have warned that meet-ups, reminiscent of scenes from blockbuster franchise The Fast and the […]

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NIAC’s latest advice could mean Ireland’s adults who want a vaccine may be fully vaccinated sooner. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said he hopes all adults will be able to be fully vaccinated by the end of August. His comments come following National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) advice which will see AstraZeneca and Janssen vaccines […]

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It saw the director of True Romance and the writer behind Lethal Weapon teaming up. Stuck for something to watch tonight? Not to worry, as there’s a couple of great movies airing on television this evening. Below JOE has picked out its recommendations. The Last Boy Scout – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm Our pick […]

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You can see a young Tony Soprano in the footage, played by Michael Gandolfini – son of James Gandolfini. The first trailer for The Sopranos’ prequel movie has just been released and we could not be more excited. Often referred to as the best TV show of all time, the series followed Tony Soprano (James […]

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Pubs and restaurants, as well as some politicians, are unhappy with the new plan. There have been 351 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland. The figures released from the Department of Health on Tuesday 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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It is the latest in a series of homophobic acts to be committed during Pride Month. A coffee shop in Carlow has had the gay pride flag it put up on its premises cut down and set alight. The incident occurred in Ballon, with the remains of the burnt flag being discovered by the owners […]

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“We’re essentially saying to the young people of Ireland, your summer will consist of sitting at home and watching Love Island.” Labour leader Alan Kelly has slammed the government’s plans to consider implementing vaccination passports for indoor dining as “absolutely bananas” and “discriminatory”. He was speaking during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil following the government’s […]

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A “pessimistic scenario” presented to government by NPHET said over 2,000 deaths could occur within a three-month period. The government “do not know” how long the Delta wave will last or how bad it will be, according to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. He was speaking at a press conference following the government’s announcement on Tuesday that […]

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He won for his image capturing waves crashing against the west coast of Ireland. Irish man Felix Sproll has been named World Landscape Photographer of the year for his image “Atlantic Winter Storm meets Ireland”. Sproll, an outdoor photographer who grew up in Mayo, was chosen as the overall winner – beating out more than […]

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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 for this evening. Deadpool – Film Four – 9pm A wisecracking mercenary (Ryan Reynolds) gets experimented on and sets out to […]

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Ireland’s vaccination programme is “the envy of Europe”, according to Stephen Donnelly. There have been 443 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland, as Health Minister Stephen Donnelly confirmed that nearly four million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the country. The figures released from the Department of Health on Saturday did not contain […]

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It has “never been easier” to get vaccinated against Covid-19, the NI health minister has said. Walk-in vaccinations for anyone over the age of 18 are to begin in Northern Ireland this weekend. On Sunday, for the first time, people over 18 will be able to just walk into the Covid-19 Vaccination Centre at the […]

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Weekend viewing sorted. Wondering what to watch this weekend? Not to worry, as Netflix have added a lot of gems to their current catalogue. Below JOE has chosen its top Netflix picks this weekend. Murder by the Coast (Now on Netflix) Fans of true crime documentaries are no doubt eagerly anticipating Sophie: A Murder in […]

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This is the third big National Lottery win Wicklow has seen in seven days. EuroMillions players in Wicklow are being urged to check their tickets carefully after one lucky punter won the €500,000 EuroMillions Plus top prize in Friday night’s draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold on the day of the draw at […]

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The driver of the offending vehicle failed to stop and fled the scene and has never been located. Gardaí and the family of a 20-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run have renewed their appeal for information on the 10th anniversary of his death. Today (26 June, 2021) marks the anniversary of Fintan Traynor’s death, who […]

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Chauvin was sentenced to 270 months in prison based on his “abuse of a position of trust” and the “particular cruelty shown to George Floyd”. Former police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22-and-a-half years in prison for the murder of African-American man George Floyd. In April, Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, […]

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Passengers from Russia that arrive in Ireland after 4am on 29 June are required to enter quarantine in a designated hotel. Russia is among nine states that are to be added to Ireland’s mandatory hotel quarantine list, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed. The additional states to be added to the list are the Dominican […]

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Temperatures are also forecasted to reach the mid-20s next week. Met Éireann has said temperatures this weekend will possibly reach as high as 21 degrees in parts of the country, while a mix of sunny spells and showers is on the cards. According to the forecaster, Saturday will be dry in many areas with occasional […]

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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 […]

5 years ago

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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