The HSE CEO has issued an “upbeat” yet “cautionary” update on Ireland’s Covid-19 situation. Covid-19 hospitalisations and ICU admissions are “holding well” amidst a recent rise in cases of the virus across Ireland, according to HSE CEO Paul Reid. Reid’s comments come as 1,173 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Ireland on Friday, the […]

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Gardaí have asked road users who may have dash cam footage of the incident to make it available. A male in his teens has tragically died in a road crash in Monaghan on Friday night. At around 11.30pm, Gardaí were alerted to a road traffic collision involving two cars on the N2 in Tullybuck in […]

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It will be the second time the Aviva Stadium has hosted the final. The 2024 Europa League final will be hosted in the Aviva stadium in Dublin, the FAI has revealed. FAI Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Hill and President Gerry McAnaney confirmed the news after meeting with senior UEFA officials in London ahead of the […]

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This 2018 flick saw Bridesmaids and Spy director Paul Feig try his hand at the thriller genre with fun results. Finally, the weekend is here. As such, 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 […]

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Over 50% of today’s cases are aged between 19-34 years old. 1,173 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Ireland, the highest daily number since 4 February. 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 […]

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It was officially a scorcher. Met Éireann has revealed that today (Friday, 16 July) was officially the hottest day of the year in Ireland so far. According to the national forecaster, temperatures reached 27.1 degrees at Mt Dillon in Roscommon. Met Éireann said temperatures today “easily” beat the previous highest temperature record of 25.6 degrees, recorded […]

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“I’m hearing from the tracers things like barbeques, outdoor group dining, outdoor gatherings of large groups, house parties…” Recent Covid-19 outbreaks across the country have been linked with barbeques, other outdoor gatherings and travel, according to the HSE. Head of the HSE’s test and tracing team Niamh O’Beirne made the comments on Today with Claire […]

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“I can only commend you.” President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has praised Ireland’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic as “exemplary” During a briefing with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Dublin on Friday morning, von der Leyen was asked whether she thought Ireland was being overly cautious, compared to other EU countries, regarding […]

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We all need a Ted Lasso in our lives. Jason Sudeikis is currently making headlines around the world for wearing a jumper showing his support for England football players Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka. The three were despicably targeted with racist abuse after missing penalties for England in the shootout against Italy in […]

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The heat could even stick around long into next week. Ireland is set for a few scorchers over the coming days as temperatures could reach as high as 28 degrees this weekend. Speaking to JOE, Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather said it is currently looking like temperatures will widely go above 26 degrees this weekend, […]

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Stephen Donnelly has said Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme is a “huge success”. Ireland will have administered its five millionth Covid-19 vaccine dose by the end of today (Friday, 16 July), according to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly. Also, from today, 25 to 29-year-olds can register to receive an MRNA Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination centre through […]

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The assault left a man in hospital with “serious injuries”. Gardaí have arrested five males in relation to the serious assault of a man in his 20s in Tipperary. The man was assaulted between the hours of 11pm on Sunday, 27 June and 12:30am on Monday, 28 June at Upperchurch Village in Thurles. He was […]

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The HSE has said a small cohort of people will need to be re-vaccinated as a precaution. An incorrect formulation of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine was administered to a number of people in the Aviva Vaccination Centre in Dublin last week. The Times reports that 126 people were affected by the wrong mixture on 6 […]

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“Right now, we don’t believe so.” The Government do not believe currently that the recent rise in Covid-19 cases will impact the further reopening of society, according to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly. The Minister made the comments to Virgin Media News following 994 new cases being reported in Ireland. About the increase, he said: “We’re […]

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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to watch this movie. Stuck for something to watch this Thursday 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. Mission: Impossible – Fallout – Film Four – 9pm In […]

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The CMO said all elements of the further reopening of society are “under review”. 994 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Ireland, the highest daily number since 13 February. The figures released from the Department of Health on Thursday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement […]

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The Tánaiste said the government is working on an app reader for pubs and restaurants to verify Covid certs. The government is aiming to reopen indoor hospitality settings on Monday, 26 July, according to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. It comes following legislation allowing for indoor hospitality to return being passed in the Dáil on Wednesday night. […]

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“It seems to have accelerated much quicker than we thought it would, frankly.” HSE CEO Paul Reid has said Covid-19 cases are rising “much quicker” than originally anticipated as around 1,000 cases are to be reported this Thursday. Speaking about the rising case numbers Ireland is currently seeing, Reid said the country needed to treat […]

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“We’ve had 200 people in ICU in the past two months. 199 of them were not fully vaccinated.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has warned that unvaccinated people are more at risk of catching Covid-19 over the next few weeks than at any point in this pandemic. During Leaders’ Questions on Thursday, the Tánaiste said he wanted […]

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The bill was voted through by 74 votes to 68. Legislation that will allow for indoor hospitality to return has been passed in the Dáil. The Health (Amendment No.2) Bill 2021 was voted through on Wednesday night by 74 votes to 68. The bill will allow bars and restaurants to offer indoor service to people […]

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“That would be the responsible public health advice.” Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has advised parents not to bring young children for indoor dining. This is as the government is aiming to have legislation, which will allow the children of fully vaccinated people to enter indoor hospitality settings with their parent or guardian, […]

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The 80’s epic was the breakthrough film of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Do you feel like you have seen everything on Netflix? Not to worry, as JOE has highlighted the best movies airing on television this Wednesday night. Check out our picks for the evening below. The Hate U Give – Film Four – 9pm Starr (Amandla […]

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“Vaccination is not the only protection,” the CMO noted. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said unvaccinated staff working in indoor dining under the Covid pass system being developed represents a “low risk” for Covid-19 transmission. Speaking during a Department of Health briefing on Wednesday, the CMO said: “Arrangements are being put in […]

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Dr Ronan Glynn said there is “no question” the Delta variant is impacting transmission of the virus in Ireland. 783 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Ireland on Wednesday, the highest number since 20 February. In a statement accompanying the announcement, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn said there is “no question” that […]

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“Incidence rates are rising, which suggests an increase in hospitalisations may be ahead of us.” Ireland currently has one of the lowest numbers of people in hospital or intensive care with Covid-19 throughout Europe, though the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has warned an increase in hospitalisations “may be ahead”. On Wednesday, HIQA published […]

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Brought to you by Guinness How cool are these? Guinness has just announced that it’s partnered with furniture manufacturers Ministry of Makers to create limited edition, bespoke furniture kits, perfectly designed for those long summer evenings. And they look class. The full collection consists of four different bespoke kits including… The Reunion Kit: (RRP €110) […]

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O’Byrne said he is “deeply apologetic over the hurt caused” by his remark. Bernard O’Byrne has stepped down from his role as CEO and Secretary General of Basketball Ireland “with immediate effect” over a social media post made in the wake of England’s victory over Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-final. He posted the comment […]

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The Tánaiste has said he would prefer to see the limit gone. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said the 105-minute time limit on certain indoor diners and drinkers is “under review”. Fáilte Ireland guidelines on indoor hospitality were released in May, stating that a time limit of 105 minutes will apply in cases where a two-metre […]

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It features one of Hollywood’s best action stars in the lead role. Stuck for something to watch this Tuesday 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. Atomic Blonde – E4 – 9pm In our pick for tonight, […]

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The Delta variant is now accounting for 80% of the cases reported in Ireland. There have been 589 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland, as Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said Ireland’s hospital system has been “close to full capacity in recent weeks”. The figures released from the Department of Health on Tuesday did […]

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Questioned about overlapping expense claims, one councillor responded: “I am a self-employed farmer and I had to return home to attend to my animals…” Hundreds of county councillors have been implicated in a scandal regarding double payments and a failure to declare expenses. This is according to RTÉ Investigates which, through freedom of information, obtained details […]

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“You consistently make ridiculous assertions in this house that insult and are offensive to people.” TD Mattie McGrath and Taoiseach Micheál Martin engaged in a heated row in the Dáil on Tuesday over McGrath’s controversial comments comparing Covid certificates to life in Nazi Germany. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, McGrath refused to answer whether he […]

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The confirmation comes following a “misunderstanding” regarding the rollout of the certificates. The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has said GPs have no role in the issuing of Digital Covid Certificates (DCC). The confirmation came after Tourism Minister Catherine Martin told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland on Tuesday that people who have recovered from the virus could apply […]

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It saw stars Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks team up with legendary director Steven Spielberg. 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. Contagion – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm I’ve […]

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The Taoiseach urged the Irish public to be “vigilant”. There have been 448 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland, as Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the fourth wave of the virus will be different from previous waves. The figures released from the Department of Health on Saturday did not contain information regarding deaths […]

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Dr Colm Henry has asked people in the age group to be patient. HSE Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry has said there may not be enough Janssen vaccines to meet the demand from the 18-34-year-olds who have applied to receive one. On Friday, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced that vaccine distribution for the […]

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The Tánaiste also said Ireland could be vaccinating teenagers against Covid-19 by September. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said there is “no reason to believe” that Ireland will go into a fourth lockdown. The Tánaiste made the comments to the Independent after voicing concerns earlier this week regarding the emerging Delta variant of the virus. On […]

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You have been warned… Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for 14 counties over flooding and hail fears. The warning comes into effect at 2pm on Saturday and is valid until 10pm on Saturday night. It applies to Cavan, Clare, Galway, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Roscommon, Tipperary and […]

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Two people’s weekends have gotten off to a great start. Two National Lottery players in Dublin and Limerick have won €500,000 each in two separate draws on Friday night. The first winner was an online player in Dublin who scooped the top prize of €500,000 in Friday night’s EuroMillions Plus draw. The lucky punter purchased […]

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Over 270,000 vaccine doses have been administered so far this week. HSE CEO Paul Reid has confirmed that nearly half of Irish adults have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Reid revealed the figures in a Twitter post in which he said that Ireland should plan for the Delta wave of the virus with “concern”, as […]

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It also said there is a “risk of localised flooding” over the Saturday and Sunday. There will be temperatures of up to 20 degrees this weekend but also thunderstorms, according to Met Éireann’s forecast. The national forecaster says it will be mostly cloudy on Saturday morning, with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. While some […]

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“Here I stand on the shoulders of sacrifices of my great-great-grandfather, my great-grandfather – just all that they did.” Referencing his Irish ancestors’ journey to America, US President Joe Biden said he stands “on the shoulders” of their sacrifices. The President was speaking during a ceremony welcoming 21 newly sworn-in citizens to the United States. […]

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What will you be watching? Finally, the weekend is here. As such, 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. Heat – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm In Michael Mann’s seminal heist thriller, […]

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The Taoiseach has said the deal for the unwanted vaccines is “good news” and “very welcome”. Ireland is set to purchase one million Covid-19 vaccines from Romania, it has been revealed. According to the Independent, the shipment is expected to comprise of around 700,000 Pfizer vaccines and 300,000 Moderna vaccines. A spokesperson for the government […]

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The pharmacy chain has seen a lot of demand from young people. There have been 512 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland, as Boots announced it was temporarily closing vaccine bookings for the 18-34 group after “unprecedented demand”. The figures released from the Department of Health on Friday did not contain information regarding deaths […]

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“What have you been doing for the last six weeks since the DCC was first announced?” In an open letter, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has called on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to explain why Ireland was not ready to comply with the EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) for travel. Ireland was the only European Union […]

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Say it ain’t so. German confectionery company Haribo has said it is facing a global supply chain issue that could cause a “short-term disruption” in deliveries to Irish shops. The sweets giant has confirmed it has been experiencing challenges on account of a lorry driver shortage. While the issue has been highlighted by several UK […]

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“Our full expectation is that we’re going to see a significant increase in transmission here.” Ireland is at the beginning of a fourth wave of Covid-19, NPHET has warned. The comments come following 448 new cases of Covid-19 being reported in the country on Thursday, as the death toll from the virus reached 5,000. Chair […]

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“Here’s looking at you, kid.” Stuck for something to watch this Thursday 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. Escape Plan – Syfy – 9pm A lawyer turned prison security tester (Sylvester Stallone) is incarcerated in the […]

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“The reality is that alcohol use is associated with activity that is risky in terms of transmission.” NPHET does not have an “anti-alcohol stance”, according to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan. The CMO was quizzed during Thursday’s Department of Health briefing regarding the government postponing the return of indoor dining, following NPHET recommendations. […]

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