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  • US considering making Covid-19 vaccinations a requirement for foreign travellers

    US considering making Covid-19 vaccinations a requirement for foreign travellers

    “That’s one of the paths that’s being looked at and considered.” The US is considering making Covid-19 vaccinations a requirement for foreign travellers, the White House has said. Due to the prevalence of the Delta variant, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends that people do not travel internationally until they […]

    5 years ago

  • Teenage girl, 17, dies in road crash in Meath as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

    Teenage girl, 17, dies in road crash in Meath as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

    Two males were also injured in the crash. A 17-year-old girl has tragically died in a road crash in Meath on Thursday afternoon. Gardaí are currently at the scene of the accident which occurred on the R154, Pelletstown, Drumree at around 4:40pm. The female was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has been removed […]

    5 years ago

  • At long last, a trailer for Y: The Last Man is here

    At long last, a trailer for Y: The Last Man is here

    The series, which was originally to star Barry Keoghan, is set to premiere this autumn. Few projects have had as rocky a road to the screen as Y: The Last Man, the TV series adaptation of the post-apocalyptic science fiction comic book of the same name. Since development began on the series in 2015, original […]

    5 years ago

  • Do Not Swim Notice issued for Dublin beach over “unacceptable levels of bacteria”

    Do Not Swim Notice issued for Dublin beach over “unacceptable levels of bacteria”

    An investigation into the cause of the bacteria is underway. A temporary Do Not Swim Notice has been issued for Malahide Beach in Dublin due to “unacceptable levels of bacteria” in a bathing water sample taken on 3 August. The cause of the bacteria is currently unknown, with Fingal County Council stating that an investigation […]

    5 years ago

  • HSE to operate walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centres again this weekend

    HSE to operate walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centres again this weekend

    The HSE chief also confirmed Ireland has administered its six millionth vaccine dose. The HSE has said it will operate walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centres across Ireland again this weekend. This comes following the “great turnout” of people over the Bank Holiday weekend availing of the service, HSE chief Paul Reid has said. Speaking at a […]

    5 years ago

  • Nightlife group says reopening plan for the sector “long overdue”

    Nightlife group says reopening plan for the sector “long overdue”

    The group has called for a starting date for all live events no later than October. Give Us The Night, a group representing workers in the nightlife industry, has said a reopening plan from the Government for the sector is “long overdue”. The comments come as the sector has been closed for nearly a year and […]

    5 years ago

  • Vaccine portal to open for 12-15 age group next week

    Vaccine portal to open for 12-15 age group next week

    The Health Minister has said that Ireland’s vaccine uptake has been “amazing”. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that those aged between 12-15 can register for a Covid-19 vaccine from next week. In a Twitter post, the Minister said that the vaccine registration for children and young people in this age cohort is expected to […]

    5 years ago

  • One of the best sci-fi films ever is among the movies on TV tonight

    One of the best sci-fi films ever is among the movies on TV tonight

    It’s an 80’s classic Looking for something to watch this Bank Holiday Monday? Why not check out one of these fine flicks airing on TV tonight. RoboCop – ITV 4 – 9pm In a dystopic and crime-ridden Detroit, a terminally wounded cop (Peter Weller) returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged […]

    5 years ago

  • 1,352 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Ireland

    1,352 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Ireland

    There are 27 patients in intensive care units in Ireland with the virus. There have been 1,352 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland. The figures released from the Department of Health on Monday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement said that the number of daily cases […]

    5 years ago

  • Electric Picnic organiser “actively” believes festival will go ahead in September

    Electric Picnic organiser “actively” believes festival will go ahead in September

    “I say that because I can’t see any reason at this point in time why it wouldn’t take place at the end of September.” The Managing Director of Festival Republic, which runs Electric Picnic, has said he “actively” believes the Laois festival will go ahead this September. As part of current Covid-19 restrictions, a limit […]

    5 years ago

  • Gardaí launch investigation after body discovered in Dublin park

    Gardaí launch investigation after body discovered in Dublin park

    Gardaí have said the post-mortem results will “determine the course of the investigation”. Gardaí have said they are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in a Dublin park on Monday morning. The body was found in the Lorcan O’Toole Park in Kimmage at around 7.45am, a Garda spokesperson told JOE. The […]

    5 years ago

  • Man in 80s dies in road crash in Tipperary as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

    Man in 80s dies in road crash in Tipperary as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

    Gardaí have asked road users who may have dash cam footage of the incident to make it available. A man in his 80s has tragically died in a road crash in Tipperary on Sunday afternoon. Gardaí are investigating the fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Loughlin’s Bridge in Clogheen. The man in his 80s, […]

    5 years ago

  • Five great new trailers you might have missed this week

    Five great new trailers you might have missed this week

    There’s lots for movie and TV fans to look forward to. A lot of great movie and TV show trailers dropped this week. While JOE covered some of the major ones already like House of Gucci, Ghostbusters: Afterlife and King Richard, here we’ve rundown some others that you may have missed. ARMY OF THIEVES In […]

    5 years ago

  • Ireland overtakes the UK in fully vaccinating its adult population against Covid-19

    Ireland overtakes the UK in fully vaccinating its adult population against Covid-19

    Ireland’s vaccine rollout is continuing “at great pace”. Ireland now has a higher percentage of its adult population fully vaccinated against Covid-19 than the UK. On Tuesday, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said Ireland was set to overtake the UK in the “next week or so” in regards to fully vaccinating its adult population. Circa 66.9% of […]

    5 years ago

  • Georgia and Malaysia to be added to Ireland’s mandatory hotel quarantine list

    Georgia and Malaysia to be added to Ireland’s mandatory hotel quarantine list

    Kuwait has also been removed from the list. Georgia and Malaysia are to be added to Ireland’s list of designated states for mandatory hotel quarantine, the Government has confirmed. Those who are not yet fully vaccinated and arrive in Ireland having been in or transitioned through states on the list in the past 14 days […]

    5 years ago

  • 1,427 new Covid-19 cases reported as Ireland hits milestone of 300,000 total cases

    1,427 new Covid-19 cases reported as Ireland hits milestone of 300,000 total cases

    “Today we have reached the milestone of 300,000 cases reported in Ireland since the beginning of the pandemic,” the CMO confirmed. There have been 1,427 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 […]

    5 years ago

  • People advised not to swim at popular Dublin beach due to “elevated levels” of e-coli

    People advised not to swim at popular Dublin beach due to “elevated levels” of e-coli

    You’ve been warned, swimmers. People have been advised not to swim at the popular south Dublin beach Seapoint due to “elevated levels of e-coli in the water”. The advisory notice from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council was issued on Friday, with the public urged not to swim at Seapoint Beach for five days. All five bathing […]

    5 years ago

  • Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers forecasted for Bank Holiday weekend

    Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers forecasted for Bank Holiday weekend

    Temperatures are set to reach 21 degrees in parts of the country today. Met Éireann has said Ireland will see a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers this Bank Holiday weekend. The forecaster said today (Saturday, 31 July) will be mostly cloudy with patches of mist and scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. However, […]

    5 years ago

  • Walk-in vaccination centres off to a “great start” as huge queues form at Citywest

    Walk-in vaccination centres off to a “great start” as huge queues form at Citywest

    The Taoiseach said the positive uptake of vaccines so far was “great to see”. HSE CEO Paul Reid has said the walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centres that opened this weekend across Ireland are off to a “great start”. 38 walk-in vaccination centres are scheduled to open throughout Ireland, offering mRNA Covid-19 vaccines without appointments. Anyone aged […]

    5 years ago

  • New self-service online portal for Digital Covid Certificates launched

    New self-service online portal for Digital Covid Certificates launched

    It comes after criticism of the lengthy waiting times for those attempting to access the certificate helpline. A new self-service online portal has been launched to deal with queries regarding Digital Covid Certificates. The Government made the announcement on Friday night, with the portal being set up in addition to the Digital Covid Certificate helpline and […]

    5 years ago

  • Government aiming to give “clear signal” for live entertainment return by next month

    Government aiming to give “clear signal” for live entertainment return by next month

    The guidelines prohibiting live music have been described as “excessive” and “uninformed”. Minister for Arts and Culture Catherine Martin has said she hopes the Government will be in a position to give a “clear signal” on a reopening plan for the live entertainment sector by the end of August. As part of current Covid-19 restrictions, only […]

    5 years ago

  • HSE issues warning over vaccination appointment text scam

    HSE issues warning over vaccination appointment text scam

    Be careful. The HSE has urged the public to be vigilant following reports of a text scam from criminals claiming to be offering a HSE vaccination appointment. According to the HSE, the text messages provide a link to prebook a Covid-19 vaccination appointment but in order to complete the booking, people are asked to enter […]

    5 years ago

  • Buffets and carveries permitted under new indoor hospitality guidance

    Buffets and carveries permitted under new indoor hospitality guidance

    Tánaiste Leo Varadkar welcomed the clarification regarding food counter service. Buffets and carveries are now permitted in pubs and restaurants in Ireland following a clarification to Fáilte Ireland’s indoor hospitality guidelines. The guidelines now read: “Customers can avail of both table service and service from a food service counter (e.g. carvery, self service or buffet).” […]

    5 years ago

  • Gardaí investigating assault allegations after incident in Temple Bar

    Gardaí investigating assault allegations after incident in Temple Bar

    A protest in relation to the incident took place in Temple Bar on Thursday evening. Gardaí have said they are investigating allegations of an assault after an incident in Dublin city centre. The altercation reportedly took place on Monday evening in the Temple Bar area and involved at least two teenagers and four adults. Footage […]

    5 years ago

  • One of the best Westerns ever is among the movies on TV tonight

    One of the best Westerns ever is among the movies on TV tonight

    You may have never seen the movie, but you have definitely heard the score. Feeling like you have watched everything on Netflix? Not to worry, as JOE has highlighted the best movies airing on television this Thursday night. Check out our picks for the evening below. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Turner […]

    5 years ago

  • Met Éireann issues weather warning for three counties ahead of arrival of Storm Evert

    Met Éireann issues weather warning for three counties ahead of arrival of Storm Evert

    The storm will track south of Ireland tonight. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for three counties ahead of the arrival of Storm Evert to Ireland. Valid from 3pm on Thursday to 5am on Friday, the weather warning applies to Cork, Waterford and Wexford. The forecaster has said “heavy or thundery showery […]

    5 years ago

  • Man confronted by occupants during aggravated burglary of house arrested in Kildare

    Man confronted by occupants during aggravated burglary of house arrested in Kildare

    A woman was left injured during the incident. A man has been arrested after being confronted by the occupants of a house during an aggravated burglary in Kildare. Gardaí are investigating the incident that occurred in Athy during the early hours of Thursday morning (29 July). At around 5am, a man – armed with what […]

    5 years ago

  • England to waive quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals from EU and US

    England to waive quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals from EU and US

    This will not apply to France, however, due to fears over the Beta variant of Covid-19. Passengers who have been fully vaccinated in the European Union and the US will not have to quarantine when entering England from next week, the UK Government announced on Wednesday. The new rules will come into effect from 4am […]

    5 years ago

  • One of the best thrillers ever is among the movies on TV tonight

    One of the best thrillers ever is among the movies on TV tonight

    It is the only movie based on a Stephen King novel to win an Oscar. With a rain and thunderstorm warning for Ireland in place until Thursday morning, what better time is there to curl up on the sofa with a good film. As such, JOE has compiled a list of the best movies airing […]

    5 years ago

  • 1,408 new Covid-19 cases reported, 2% of cases hospitalised

    1,408 new Covid-19 cases reported, 2% of cases hospitalised

    The CMO said Ireland would be seeing more cases and hospitalisations if not for the vaccine rollout. There have been 1,408 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan revealed that only 2% of cases are currently being hospitalised. The median age of the cases reported on Wednesday […]

    5 years ago

  • Benefits of vaccinating 12-15 year-olds against Covid-19 “significantly outweigh the risks”, says NPHET

    Benefits of vaccinating 12-15 year-olds against Covid-19 “significantly outweigh the risks”, says NPHET

    “Covid isn’t nothing in some children,” a NPHET member has said. The benefits of vaccinating 12-15 year-olds against Covid-19 “significantly outweigh the risks”, according to a member of NPHET. Dr Mary Favier made the comments to RTÉ’s News at One, following the Government’s approval of advice that will see Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccine programme extended to […]

    5 years ago

  • Met Éireann issues rain and thunderstorm warning for the entire country

    Met Éireann issues rain and thunderstorm warning for the entire country

    Fine weather for ducks. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm and rain warning for Ireland. Valid from shortly after 1pm on Wednesday until 7am on Thursday, the forecaster says there will be widespread showers and thunderstorms, with longer spells of rain at times. There is also the potential for localised flooding, especially in […]

    5 years ago

  • Met Éireann forecasts “heavy blustery showers” for this week

    Met Éireann forecasts “heavy blustery showers” for this week

    You may need an umbrella. Met Éireann has said Ireland is in for some “heavy blustery showers” over the next few days, following flash flooding in areas of north Dublin on Tuesday. Flooding occurred in Malahide and Swords, as an advisory for heavy thundery showers throughout the country remains in effect until 5am on Thursday. […]

    5 years ago