Will you step up to the “Iron Maths” challenge? Irish start-up xyMaths is challenging members of the public to take part in its Iron Maths Challenge by taking the Honours Maths Leaving Cert exam next June. In a play on the Iron Man contest, the education provider has announced it is seeking out two candidates […]

4 years ago

Be careful. The Courts Service of Ireland has issued an alert to the public over calls from fraudsters pretending to be from one of its offices. It said it was aware of “fraudulent phone calls” coming from a number associated with the Dublin Circuit Court family law office. In a statement, the Courts Service revealed […]

4 years ago

Try to remain calm. When Krispy Kreme opened up its first store in Ireland in Blanchardstown in 2018, it’s fair to say we may have gone a little crazy. Within one week, large queues became such a regular occurrence that the store’s opening hours had to be quickly and temporarily changed because of disruption to […]

4 years ago

Moonfall boasts the pretty incredible tagline: “The moon will come to us”. Filmmaker Roland Emmerich is someone who likes to blow stuff up, something that he’s proven with the likes of disaster flicks Independence Day, its sequel, his take on Godzilla, The Day After Tomorrow and 2012. While these blockbusters vary somewhat in quality, their […]

4 years ago

“Certainly nobody in government is distracted anyway from the business of government.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that the ongoing controversy regarding former minister Katherine Zappone’s appointment to the role of UN special envoy for freedom of opinion and expression was not causing a distraction for government. Earlier on Thursday, Varadkar issued an apology after […]

4 years ago

However, additional vaccine doses should now be considered for those with severely weakened immune systems. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have said there is “no urgent need” for booster Covid-19 vaccine doses to be administered to fully vaccinated individuals in the general population. In a […]

4 years ago

Fianna Fáil ministers have been asking why Fine Gael ministers aren’t being held to the same standard. Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has said that Taoiseach Micheál Martin needs to acknowledge the content of Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s text messages between himself and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney and former minister Katherine Zappone. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar […]

5 years ago

“We are, of course, sorry this happened.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has issued an apology after texts between him and former Minister Katherine Zappone were not disclosed when requested by journalists under Freedom of Information (FOI) law. The Department of the Tánaiste had responded to an FOI request on 23 August stating that there were no […]

5 years ago

It comes after the remnants of Hurricane Ida hit NYC. New York has declared a state of emergency after suffering “historic” rain and “brutal flooding”. It comes as the remnants of Hurricane Ida reached NYC after pushing north across the east of the US causing massive damage and multiple deaths, having hit Louisiana as a […]

5 years ago

It is expected that the mats will be extended further along the popular area in the future. Dublin City Council has announced the launch of new wheelchair-friendly mats in Dollymount Strand. Introduced today (Wednesday, 1 September), the beach mats will provide wheelchair and scooter users with greater access to the North Bull Island Nature Reserve […]

5 years ago

Do you know anyone with a love of all things IKEA? IKEA has announced its first-ever IKEA Festival, which will take place in-store and online this month. The virtual side of the festival can be attended from 7am on Thursday, 16 September and will run for 24 hours. Taking place on Ikea’s website here, its […]

5 years ago

One to add to your watch list this month. Netflix has really made a name for itself for releasing a whole host of gripping true crime documentaries that shed a light on shocking and unusual real-life events. That looks set to continue this month with its four-part series Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy […]

5 years ago

The variant has mutations which could potentially be more resistant to Covid-19 vaccines. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it is monitoring new Covid-19 “variant of interest” B.1.621, which has been given the label “Mu”. In collaboration with national authorities, institutions and researchers, the WHO routinely assesses if variants of Covid-19 alter transmission or […]

5 years ago

“The risks are real,” the Health Minister said. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has called the plan announced by Government on Tuesday to ease remaining Covid-19 restrictions over September and October as “good” but “not without risk”. Under the roadmap announced, the final set of restrictions – including requirements for physical distancing and requirements for mask-wearing […]

5 years ago

The wearing of a face-covering on public transport remains mandatory though. Buses, trams and trains have returned to full capacity today (Wednesday, 1 September) for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of the latest easing of pandemic restrictions, seating will no longer be blocked off onboard Irish public transport. […]

5 years ago

A number of Irish names have made it onto this year’s list. Met Éireann, the UK Met Office and the Dutch National Weather Service (KNMI) have unveiled the list of names for the 2021/22 storm season. Since 2014, Met Éireann and the UK Met Office have been working together on the Storm Names partnership to […]

5 years ago

Being James Bond will see Daniel Craig reflect on his 15 years as 007. A new documentary about James Bond will be exclusively available to stream on the Apple TV app as a free rental ahead of the release of the upcoming entry in the 007 franchise – No Time To Die. Titled Being James […]

5 years ago

The number of patients currently awaiting beds is the highest since the pandemic began. The current rate of overcrowding at Cork University Hospital (CUH) is “out of control and extremely dangerous”, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). In a statement, the union said the number of patients waiting for beds at CUH […]

5 years ago

“It’s absolutely statistically undeniable that young people between the age of 17 and 30 really have more accidents and they’re more reckless.” Former Transport Minister Shane Ross has said a system banning young people from driving at night should be considered in Ireland to prevent road accidents. Ross appeared on Newstalk Breakfast as the UK […]

5 years ago

Vida Care says mandatory PCR testing could speed up the phased return to office working. Irish health screening company Vida Care has announced it will be offering “gold standard” two-hour PCR tests to employers ahead of workers’ expected to return to offices next month. Later today (Tuesday, 31 August), Cabinet is meeting to consider proposals […]

5 years ago

Queen’s University Belfast has said the discovery could save lives. New research led by Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland shows that dogs can predict epileptic seizures. Epilepsy is a debilitating and potentially life-threatening neurological condition that affects around 65 million people worldwide, 30% of which are unable to control their seizures by medication. As […]

5 years ago

Tragic news. Update: 9.10am, 31 August. Two men have died in separate road crashes in Kildare and Tipperary that occurred on Monday evening. Gardaí have said they are investigating a single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred in the Derrycrib area of Donadea in Kildare on Monday at around 6pm. The driver of a motorcycle, a […]

5 years ago

However, wet weather looks set to return later in the weekend. Met Éireann has said mostly dry and sunny weather is on the cards for the next few days as temperatures will be in the high teens or low 20s. Tuesday will be mainly dry and cloudy in the morning, with just the chance of […]

5 years ago

These gems are brilliant but more importantly, brief. Apocalypse Now, Heat, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly… there is nothing better for movie lovers when they have the time than becoming immersed in an epic film that can hold viewers’ attention for two-and-half hours, three hours or even longer. But what happens when you […]

5 years ago

The victim has been named by Gardaí. A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a 19-year-old man in Meath. The body of Conor O’Brien was discovered with a fatal gunshot injury outside a domestic residence in Enfield on Friday morning (27 August). O’Brien’s body was discovered at the rear of the premises. […]

5 years ago

The CMO has said virus transmission levels in Ireland are “simply too high”. 1,997 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Ireland on Saturday. The figures released from the Department of Health did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. As of 8am on Saturday, 324 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 61 […]

5 years ago

Where does this 007 flick rank in the franchise for you? The weekend is among us. As such, why not kick back on the sofa with one of these fine films on TV this evening. Skyfall – RTÉ Two – 9pm Our pick for this evening, Daniel Craig’s third outing as James Bond sees the […]

5 years ago

“The finishing line of this phase of the vaccination programme is so close now.” Nearly 88% of adults in Ireland are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to new figures from HSE CEO Paul Reid. On Saturday morning, the HSE chief said that “the finishing line of this phase of the vaccination programme is so close […]

5 years ago

An incident room has been established at Trim Garda Station. It has been revealed that the body of the man in his late teens found in Meath on Friday morning had a fatal gunshot wound. Gardaí have said they are continuing to investigate following the discovery of the body at a residence on the Trim […]

5 years ago

The National Lottery is urging players who bought their ticket in Bishopstown to check it carefully. One lucky Cork player has scooped the top prize of €500,000 in Friday night’s EuroMillions Plus draw. The National Lottery has revealed the winning ticket was purchased at Dunnes Stores in the Bishopstown Shopping Centre on the Curraheen Road […]

5 years ago

Met Éireann says there will be “long spells of sunshine” today. People can expect mainly dry weather with sunny spells this weekend, according to Met Éireann. The weather forecaster says that on Saturday morning, mist and fog will gradually clear from most areas to give “a dry day with long spells of sunshine”. That said, […]

5 years ago

One country is to be added to the list. India, Russia and South Africa are among 23 countries that have been removed from Ireland’s mandatory hotel quarantine list. On Friday night, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced his intention to add one additional country to the list of designated states for mandatory hotel quarantine and remove […]

5 years ago

The body was found at a residence in Enfield. Gardaí are investigating following the discovery of a body of a man in his late teens in “unexplained circumstances” in Meath on Friday (27 August). At around 8:30am, Gardaí attended the scene after the body was found at a residence on the Trim Road in Enfield. […]

5 years ago

Irish actor Liam Cunningham plays one of the lead characters. At long last, the weekend is 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 the best films airing on TV this evening. The World is Not Enough – ITV 4 […]

5 years ago

326 patients in Ireland are hospitalised with the virus. 1,875 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Ireland on Friday. The figures released from the Department of Health did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. As of 8am on Friday, 326 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 59 are in ICU. As […]

5 years ago

A number of current restrictions look set to be eased from September. Workers are looking set to be able to return to offices from next month following Friday’s Covid-19 Cabinet sub-committee meeting. Senior ministers met this afternoon for nearly four hours to discuss plans to ease the remaining restrictions in place, with the meeting adjourned […]

5 years ago

Two adults and two teens were rescued. Four people have been rescued after a boat ran aground in Lough Swilly in Donegal on Thursday night (26 August). An RNLI spokesperson told JOE that the Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station received a call last night at around 11.30pm regarding a boat that had gotten into difficulty in […]

5 years ago

Gardaí have said they are investigating “all the circumstances” regarding the discovery. An investigation has been launched by Gardaí following the discovery of a man’s body in Meath on Friday morning (27 August). The body was found at a residential property on the Trim Road in Enfield at around 8.30am. A Garda spokesperson told JOE […]

5 years ago

“Our musicians, it’s time for them to perform again.” Arts Minister Catherine Martin has said she wants to see an easing of restrictions in September for Ireland’s musicians and artists, stating “It’s time for them to perform again.” The Minister made the comments before Friday afternoon’s Covid-19 Cabinet sub-committee meeting to discuss plans to ease […]

5 years ago

The highly anticipated drama could be an Oscar contender. The first trailer for the upcoming biographical drama Spencer has been released, giving viewers a first look at Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana. Much-anticipated since it was first announced last year, the film is written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and is directed by Pablo […]

5 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward. Gardaí investigating an arson incident that occurred in Louth in the early hours of Monday are appealing to the public for information. At around 1.55am, Gardaí were alerted to a house on fire in the Rockfield Manor area of Dundalk. The fire was […]

5 years ago

Gardaí have said three men and one woman have been arrested. Four people have been arrested in connection with an armed cash-in-transit robbery that took place in Dublin 12 earlier this year. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, 3 June outside a post office on the Old County Road in Crumlin. Gardaí previously […]

5 years ago

The 2016 film stars Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver and Liam Neeson. In the mood to watch something this Thursday night? Why not check out one of these movies airing on TV this evening. Alien: Covenant – Film Four – 9pm In the most recent entry in the legendary horror franchise, the crew of a colony […]

5 years ago

61 patients in Ireland are in intensive care with the virus. 1,866 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Ireland on Thursday. The figures released from the Department of Health did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. As of 8am on Thursday, 331 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 61 are in ICU. […]

5 years ago

However, more Irish citizens and residents in the country have contacted the Irish Government in the last 48 hours requiring assistance. A total of 36 Irish citizens and residents have been successfully evacuated from Afghanistan, the Department of Defence has confirmed. On Thursday afternoon, Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney and the department issued an update […]

5 years ago

This includes staging the festival as a pilot event. Arts Minister Catherine Martin is “exploring all options” to facilitate the holding of Electric Picnic, according to her department. One of the options being examined by Martin is designating the three-day music festival as a pilot event. The news comes amid ongoing uncertainty as to whether […]

5 years ago

Pest birds can be “extremely aggressive” and can lead to the spread of infections, it has been warned. Rentokil has issued a warning to the public regarding gulls and other pest birds, advising people to treat the animals “with caution”. The pest control provider said a large proportion of callouts for gulls and other pest […]

5 years ago

Irish citizens and residents still in Afghanistan are advised against coming to or remaining at Kabul airport. The process for Irish army rangers and diplomats to withdraw from Kabul has begun and will continue across today (26 August), according to Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney. The news comes as people in Afghanistan have been warned […]

5 years ago

The PSNI called the incident a “deliberate and reckless attack on police.” Police in north Belfast are appealing for witnesses and information after a breeze block was thrown from a high-rise flat onto a police vehicle. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at around 8.50pm and has been described by the PSNI as a “deliberate […]

5 years ago

Fans of sports docs will want to add this to their Netflix queue. Netflix has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming documentary about former racing driver Michael Schumacher on the 30th anniversary of his very first Formula 1 race. Titled Schumacher and described as the “ultimate portrait” of the motorsport legend, the streaming service has […]

5 years ago