It is the highest daily case number reported since 22 January. There have been 2,074 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 […]

5 years ago

The Paralympic swimmer said his wheelchair’s wheels had been damaged so much that “they no longer spin”. Irish Paralympic swimmer Patrick Flanagan has revealed that his wheelchair was “completely broken” while travelling to London on his journey to the Tokyo Paralympics. The 23-year-old, who is competing in the S6 class in his first Paralympics, said […]

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The discovery was made in Tralee. Gardaí have launched an investigation after a baby in a pram was found alone in a Kerry graveyard earlier this week. The discovery was made at Rath cemetery in Tralee on Thursday morning. According to the Irish Examiner, the baby is a four-month-old girl. The paper reports that the […]

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The vaccine rollout to the age cohort will continue this weekend. Over 75,000 12-15 year-olds have been registered through the HSE’s online portal to receive Covid-19 vaccines in the first 48 hours since it opened. The figure comes as the vaccine rollout to the age cohort will continue this weekend after commencing on Friday. In […]

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Tragic news. Gardaí are investigating the death of a woman, aged in her late 20s, in Donegal Town after falling from a moving bus and being struck by a passing vehicle. The fatal road traffic collision occurred at Ardnawark in Barnesmore Gap at around 3.45pm on Friday afternoon. A Garda spokesperson said in a statement: […]

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“In this case, first place is the worst place to be.” July 2021 was the world’s hottest month ever recorded, according to new global data released on Friday by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The agency said the combined land and ocean-surface temperature was just under a degree (0.93C) above the 20th-century […]

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Ireland’s weather over the weekend will continue to be “unsettled”. Met Éireann has said Ireland will see a mix of sunny spells and rain this weekend. According to the national weather forecaster, there will be some bright spells for a time in Ulster on Saturday. However, rain in Munster and south Leinster will spread northwards, […]

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Impeachment: American Crime Story looks sure to fill that political thriller void House of Cards left. The first full trailer for the third season of anthology show American Crime Story has been released, which will focus on the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky sex scandal. Titled Impeachment: American Crime Story, the show will see Clive Owen (Children […]

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Covid-19 incidence is “very high” in particular across Cavan, Donegal, Galway, Louth, Mayo, Monaghan and Roscommon. There have been 1,978 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 […]

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This 2012 film won three Oscars, including Best Picture. At long last, the weekend is finally here. And for those who want to kick back on the sofa tonight with a good movie, we’ve got just the thing… Here’s a list of the best films airing on TV this evening. The Eagle – Film Four […]

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Be advised. Certain batches of Carte D’or Strawberry ice cream are being recalled from stores in Ireland due to the presence of an “unauthorised pesticide”. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued an alert on Friday about the recall for the batches, which originated in the United Kingdom. The unauthorised pesticide is ethylene oxide, […]

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Gardaí are appealing to any road users who may have dash-cam footage of the incident to make it available. Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses following the death of a man in his 80s in a three-car crash in Galway. The fatal road traffic collision occurred shortly before 1pm on Thursday at the intersection […]

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This is as part of efforts to make shopping at Aldi “as green as possible”. Aldi Ireland has announced it will remove all outer cardboard boxes from its fresh beef, lamb, pork, poultry range, as well as from selected fish lines. The supermarket chain says the move will mean over 2,300 tonnes less packaging will […]

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The updated guidelines come following criticism of various maternity hospitals over ongoing restrictions. The National Maternity Hospital (NMH) at Holles Street in Dublin has said it will allow “unrestricted” visiting for partners of pregnant women following an updating of its visitor guidelines. Under the new guidelines, visiting for a partner or “support person” of a […]

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Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to the crash to come forward. A male teenage pedestrian has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a jeep in Offaly on Thursday afternoon. Gardaí are currently at the scene of the road traffic collision that occurred at around 2:15pm on Church Road in […]

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This 2013 thriller starring Hugh Jackman is incredibly tense. In the mood to watch something this Thursday night? Why not chill on the sofa with one of these fine movies airing on TV this evening. Prisoners – Sky Witness – 9pm In our pick for tonight, Hugh Jackman plays a man who takes matters into […]

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“Ireland’s vaccination programme is currently preventing at least 2,700 cases per week per million population,” the CMO said. There have been 1,903 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland. 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 said that […]

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The yacht had been on passage from Dublin to Vigo in Spain. Four people were rescued on Thursday morning after their 14m yacht got into difficulty and subsequently sank off the Wexford coast. The Kilmore Quay RNLI volunteer crew were requested to launch their all-weather Tamar class lifeboat Killarney by the Irish Coast Guard at around […]

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Yes it’s too early to mention Christmas but this is Home Alone we’re talking about. Disney+ has set a November release date for its upcoming Home Alone reboot featuring Irish actress Aisling Bea. Titled Home Sweet Home Alone, the movie will premiere exclusively on the streaming service from 12 November with the plot focusing on […]

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A new report has said global climate change is having an effect on Ireland’s land, waters and atmosphere. A climate lecturer at NUI Galway has stated he “wouldn’t buy a house close to sea level” as a new report has said Ireland’s sea level is rising. On Thursday, Met Éireann, the Marine Institute (MI) and […]

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Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches. Certain batches of Nestlé Milkybar Mini Multipack ice cream and Nuii Salted Caramel ice cream are being recalled due to the presence of an “unauthorised pesticide”. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued an alert on Wednesday about the recall for […]

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It does look pretty crazy. Over two years ago, Nicolas Cage called his upcoming movie Prisoners of the Ghostland “the wildest movie” he’s ever made and since then JOE has been eagerly anticipating it. This is because the Oscar-winning actor is already famed for a long career featuring plenty of big and zany character choices. […]

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The Best Picture nominee at the Oscars was directed by Irish filmmaker Lenny Abrahamson. 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. Star Trek Into Darkness – Film Four – 9pm […]

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206 patients in Ireland are hospitalised with the virus. There have been 1,819 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 also change due […]

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The victim has been named locally. Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Ademola Giwa in Tallaght in Dublin. The man, aged in his 20s, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon in Dundalk, Louth. He is currently detained at Tallaght Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act […]

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Around 60% of Ireland’s total population is now fully vaccinated. Nearly 90% of adults in Ireland have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to new figures. Chair of the High-Level Task Force on Covid-19 vaccination Brian MacCraith shared an update regarding the country’s vaccine programme on Wednesday. He wrote on Twitter […]

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It really is a journey. A currently trending TikTok involving Dublin Zoo, an orangutan and a child’s teddy has probably the best plot twist since The Sixth Sense. While visiting Dublin Zoo and checking out its orangutans, a child dropped their teddy into the water. In the clip, an orangutan can be seen breaking off […]

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Ever try a burger in any of these places? Sligo’s independent burger shop Flipside is home to the best burger in Ireland for 2021, according to Kepak – sponsors of National Burger Day. The announcement comes ahead of National Burger Day on Thursday, 12 August, which will see participating outlets across the country offering a […]

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Elba will voice the character in the sequel to the 2020 hit movie. Idris Elba has announced he is joining video game movie Sonic the Hedgehog 2, voicing fan favourite character Knuckles. Those who have played the Sonic the Hedgehog games will know that Knuckles is a red anthropomorphic short-beaked echidna who is determined and […]

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The assault happened this evening in Tallaght. A man is in a life-threatening condition after a serious assault in Dublin this Tuesday evening, Gardaí have said. The incident occurred at Mac Uilliam Road in Tallaght at around 7.15pm. Gardaí are currently at the scene. A Garda spokesperson said the man was taken from the scene […]

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“I am absolutely confident that we understand the scale of what needs to be done and that we are equal to the task.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is “absolutely confident” that Ireland can step up to calls for urgent climate action. His comments come after a report released on Monday from the Intergovernmental […]

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Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson star. Looking for something to watch this Tuesday evening? Why not check out one of these fine flicks airing on TV tonight. Star Trek – Film Four – 9pm The brash James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) tries to live up to his father’s legacy with Mr. Spock (Zachary Quinto) […]

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The CMO has said Covid-19 is circulating “to a significant degree in the community”. There have been 1,508 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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“Mr. Varadkar needs to be held accountable for his role in damaging the government.” Ógra Fianna Fáil, the party’s youth wing, has called for Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to resign after attending the controversial 50-person event at the Merrion Hotel on 21 July organised by former minister Katherine Zappone. While the Attorney General has stated the […]

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Donohoe said he “absolutely” accepts Tánaiste Leo Varadkar explanation regarding the event. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has revealed he was invited to the controversial 50-person event at the Merrion Hotel on 21 July organised by former minister Katherine Zappone. The Minister told RTÉ’s News at One that he did not attend the controversial gathering as […]

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Do you know any of these places? Ten closure orders and one improvement order were served on Irish food businesses during July, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The enforcement orders were issued for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in […]

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Comedy-horror fans should check this out. The weekend is here. As such, why not kick back on the sofa with one of these fine flicks on TV this evening. The Bourne Ultimatum – RTÉ Two – 9pm In the third and best of the action-thriller franchise, amnesiac Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) dodges a ruthless CIA […]

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This evening’s GAA All-Ireland Hurling Championship Semi-Final was delayed due to the incident. There have been major traffic delays along the M7 after a number of bales of straw are understand to have fallen off a lorry. The incident occurred at Junction 10 outside Naas in Kildare at around 2.20pm on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services […]

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Nearly 200 patients are in hospital with the virus. 1,828 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Ireland on Saturday, the highest number since 23 January. The figures released from the Department of Health did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement said that the number of daily cases […]

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“A priority for me as Minister for Health is women’s healthcare and the provision of safe services for all women.” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said he is “fully committed” to introducing safe access zones around healthcare facilities. His comments come following a report in the Irish Examiner which said the Government had shelved promised […]

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The rain warning comes into effect tomorrow and is for three counties. Met Éireann has issued another Status Yellow weather warning for this weekend. The rain warning applies to Donegal, north Leitrim and Sligo and will be in place for the entirety of Sunday. It reads: “Further showers or longer spells of rain will maintain […]

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There is plenty on offer for lovers of true crime docs. Met Éireann has confirmed that this weekend will be a wet one. As such, why not use the time to check out some of these new additions to Netflix. Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami (Now on Netflix) Two childhood friends go from high […]

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One Dubliner’s weekend has gotten off to a great start. A lucky EuroMillions player in Dublin has won the top prize of €500,000 in Friday night’s EuroMillions Plus draw. The National Lottery has revealed that the winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased in the Spar shop on the Clogher Road in Crumlin in Dublin 12. […]

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“You shouldn’t be hating… You should be dancing”. A video clip has gone viral whereby American rockers the Foo Fighters can be seen trolling the Westboro Baptist Church via drive-by disco. The band held a concert in Kansas on Thursday evening, which saw members of the Westboro Baptist Church protest against the rock group on […]

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The updated weather warning applies to 12 counties. Met Éireann has said it will be a wet weekend with heavy, thundery showers on the cards. It comes as a Status Yellow rain and thunderstorm warning has been updated to apply to Cavan, Donegal, Dublin, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Roscommon, Westmeath and Sligo. Valid […]

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Michael Keaton executive produces and stars in the series. For TV lovers always on the lookout for a new gripping series, JOE recommends they keep an eye out for Dopesick which is sure to be one of 2021’s biggest shows. Premiering this autumn, it stars and is executive produced by Michael Keaton (Birdman, Spotlight) and […]

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The new teaser gives viewers some glimpses of what is next for the show. It’s been over two years since season three of Stranger Things dropped on Netflix, with the show being sorely missed. That said, following production delays on the fourth series due to Covid-19, we now have confirmation the show will return sometime […]

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“These vaccines are very effective at protecting against the worst effects of Covid-19.” There have been 1,782 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 […]

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“I don’t believe that the guidelines were breached but I do accept that they were ambiguous and they were open to interpretation.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has expressed “regret” over attending the 50-person event at the Merrion Hotel on 21 July organised by former minister Katherine Zappone. However, he also stated that the event was not […]

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Could it be you? The National Lottery is set to make five people brand new millionaires from 10–20 August with a series of special EuroMillions “Ireland Only Raffle” events. These raffle events mean that there will be one guaranteed winner of €1 million in each EuroMillions draw on Tuesday 10 August, Friday 13 August and […]

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