It’s based on a bestselling novel. At last, the weekend is here. And as typical with Saturdays, there’s a massive list of films airing on TV in the evening time. Here’s our picks of the bunch. Deadpool 2 – Film4 – 9pm Ryan Reynolds’ merc with a mouth assembles a team of fellow mutant rogues […]

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It comes as the Government announced new Covid restrictions on Friday. The number of Covid-19 patients in Irish hospitals has fallen to its lowest level in nearly four weeks, with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar stating Ireland’s plan for combating the virus is “working”. According to the Covid-19 Data Hub, as of 8am on Saturday (4 December), […]

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The drama is executive produced by Martin Scorsese. An Irish movie has been ranked in the number one spot on Sight and Sound’s top 50 films of 2021 list. Co-produced by Irish production company Element Pictures, The Souvenir Part II took the top spot in the film magazine’s poll after over 1000 votes by more […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A teenage girl has been hospitalised following a collision between a scooter and a van in Dublin on Wednesday (1 December). The incident occurred on Walkinstown Avenue in Dublin 12 shortly after 6pm. The teenage girl was seriously injured when she was struck by a van while travelling on the […]

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It comes as the hospitality and entertainment sectors suffered a blow this evening. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has announced that the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) will reopen for a limited period to support those who lose employment due to the new Covid-19 restrictions. Earlier on Friday (3 December), Taoiseach Micheál Martin revealed that nightclubs […]

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It comes from Irish filmmaker Neil Jordan. Staying in this Friday night? Why not kick back on the sofa with one of these fine films? Here’s what’s on the box this evening. xXx: The Return of Xander Cage – E4 – 9pm Vin Diesel returns to the xXx franchise with what’s probably the best of […]

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The measures will take effect from 7 December. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced that nightclubs are to close their doors from Tuesday, 7 December as part of the latest batch of Covid-19 restrictions. Under the new rules to be introduced next week, strict social distancing will be required in all bars and restaurants, including hotels, […]

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Met Éireann has said there could be flooding and travel disruptions. A weather advisory has been issued for Ireland as a “wet and very windy” spell is expected to hit the country next week. According to Met Éireann, the spell is forecasted to impact Ireland on Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially causing travel disruptions and coastal […]

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Once discovered, the man is alleged to have tried to convince a health worker to “turn a blind eye”. An Italian man tried to dodge receiving a Covid-19 vaccination by wearing a fake arm, according to an official. The incident is reported to have occurred in Biella, a city in the Piedmont region of the […]

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We also feel the most regret for getting drunk. Irish people are among the heaviest drinkers in the world, according to an international new survey. This year’s Global Drug Survey asked more than 32,000 people from over 20 countries, including nearly 900 in Ireland, about their drug and alcohol consumption in 2020. Ireland was not […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Update: 5.55pm, 3 December A man in his 50s has been seriously injured following a shooting incident in Tallaght in Dublin on Friday (3 December). The incident occurred at a domestic residence on Cookstown Road at around 12.10pm. “A male, aged in his 50s, received gunshot wounds and was removed to […]

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While it received mixed reviews upon its release, the film has garnered a bit of a cult following. With movies like John Wick, Point Break, Speed and The Matrix, Keanu Reeves’ filmography is very impressive. That said, if you’re looking for a flick starring the actor that JOE previously described as “massively underrated”, you can […]

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Nearly 900,000 boosters and third doses have been administered to date. Ireland is among the top five EU countries for rolling out booster vaccines, according to HSE chief Paul Reid. The CEO made the comments at a HSE briefing on Thursday (2 December) before 4,163 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ireland. As of […]

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However, he added that the trajectory of the disease remains “uncertain”. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said Ireland is starting to see a stabilisation in a number of important indicators of Covid incidence. He made the comments on Thursday as the Health Protection Surveillance Centre was notified of 4,163 new confirmed cases […]

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It’s from the director of Apocalypse Now and The Godfather Trilogy. It may not be Friday yet but that doesn’t mean you can’t chill out on the sofa with a fine film this Thursday night. Here’s the best movies airing on the box this evening. The Conversation – 9pm – BBC Four Has a filmmaker […]

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Other animals recovered included parrots, tarantulas, a snake, a scorpion and a millipede. 38 dogs and a variety of other animals that were being kept in “inhumane living conditions” have been recovered by Gardaí. As part of a multiagency operation, Gardaí in Tallaght – with the assistance of the Dog Warden from South Dublin County […]

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The full interview will air later in the week. Alec Baldwin has given his first extensive interview since the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, during which he broke down in tears. In October of this year, Baldwin discharged a firearm on the set of independent film Rust in an accident that killed Hutchins and injured […]

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NPHET currently believes the new variant will “transmit more easily”, Tony Holohan has said. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said it is “far too early” to conclude that the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is milder than the Delta strain. The CMO made the comments on Wednesday evening (1 December) after the first […]

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The European Commission President said there are 150 million people unvaccinated in the EU. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that, in her personal view, there needs to be a discussion at EU level about the idea of mandatory Covid-19 vaccines. Von der Leyen was speaking at a press conference on Wednesday […]

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The device went off during drilling work on a construction site. At least four people have been injured in Munich after an old aircraft bomb exploded, German police have said. The incident occurred on Wednesday near Donnersbergerbruecke, the city’s main train station. According to police, the device went off during drilling work on a construction […]

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Colin Farrell and Barry Keoghan star in the dark thriller. Recently we highlighted how Netflix had made 10 big movies newly available to watch on its service but today (Tuesday, 30 November) the streamer has gone and added a film with strong Irish connections. Released in 2017 and co-produced by Element Pictures and Screen Ireland, […]

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The airline is calling on the Government to scrap the rules. Ryanair has slammed the new rules requiring all arrivals in Ireland from overseas to take an antigen or PCR test in advance of their journey as “NPHET/Government gobbledygook”. From Friday (3 December), people arriving into the State from overseas who have been vaccinated or […]

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“So far, no severe cases or deaths have been reported among these cases.” The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has said that all Omicron cases confirmed in the European Union (EU) so far have been asymptomatic or mild. According to the European disease watchdog, as of Tuesday (30 November), 44 confirmed cases […]

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Parents are urged to prioritise their children’s activities and to minimise indoor gatherings. The Government has approved a number of new measures centring around travel and children to help to reduce the spread of Covid-19. It comes amid concerns regarding the Omicron variant which was first detected in South Africa last week. In terms of […]

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Pints and the Toy Show ranked highly… A new survey has revealed what quintessentially Irish Christmas treats and traditions Irish expats miss the most. The research was conducted by The Paddy Box ahead of this year’s festive season as an estimated one million Irish-born people live abroad. Upon being asked what Irish Christmas traditions people […]

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The scheme will cost a total of €2.2 billion. The Cabinet has agreed on an “enhanced” Mica redress scheme which will see grants capped at €420,000 per home. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien announced details of the scheme for homeowners affected in Donegal, Mayo and other counties, whose properties are crumbling due to the use of […]

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One of the shows is out next month. Another seven days, another batch of trailers for upcoming movies and shows to obsess over. In particular, it was a big week in terms of TV, with Netflix dropping first looks at two exciting, upcoming series coming to the streamer. Without further ado, here’s our roundup. Inventing […]

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The UK has announced a number of new measures to “slow down the seeding” of the Omicron variant. Anyone who enters the United Kingdom will be required to take a PCR test by the end of the second day after their arrival, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced. All international arrivals will also have to […]

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The film made history at the Oscars in 2020. For those staying in tonight, there’s a stellar line-up of movies airing on TV this evening to keep you entertained. Here’s our picks of the lot. Donnie Brasco – Dave – 9pm Johnny Depp and Al Pacino star in this great crime thriller about an undercover […]

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Including new episodes of Cobra Kai, Money Heist, Queer Eye, The Witcher and loads more! Seeking out movies and shows to watch while relaxing over the Christmas and New period? Well, those with a Netflix subscription seem to be in luck with the streamer dropping a whole host of new, original content through December. In […]

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RTÉ says the appeal has raised over €4.5 million so far. Co-founder of Revolut Vlad Yatsenko has donated €100,000 to The Late Late Toy Show appeal. The Chief Technical Officer for the financial technology company also said he will match any further donations this weekend via the Revolut App up to €1 million. The Toy […]

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Many stars have paid tribute to the composer and lyricist. Musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim has died at the age of 91. The American composer and lyricist passed away on Friday (26 November) at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut, his lawyer told the New York Times. Regarded as one of the most important figures in […]

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The WHO has named the new Covid strain and classified it as a variant of concern. The public has been advised to avoid non-essential travel to seven southern African countries over concerns regarding a new Covid-19 variant. The B.1.1.529 strain was first detected in South Africa and has been named Omicron by the World Health […]

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Tragic news. A man has died after the car he was driving was hit by a falling tree in Antrim. The incident occurred on Friday (26 November) on the Dublin Road as a Status Yellow wind warning remains in place for all of Northern Ireland due to Storm Arwen. The alert from the UK Met […]

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NPHET has issued fresh advice to the Government on the issue of mask-wearing. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has called the latest wave of Covid-19 a “pandemic of the unvaccinated”. According to the Irish Examiner, the Tánaiste made the comments following the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) advising the Government that children aged between five and […]

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Sad news. Galway’s iconic Electric/Halo venue has announced it will be closing permanently. Having operated for the past 30 years under various different names, the nightclub venue building on Abbeygate Street is set to be put on the market. In an emotional statement, the venue attributed the closure to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. […]

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The variant is said to contain a “large number of mutations”. The first case of the new Covid-19 variant in Europe has been detected in Belgium. On Friday (26 November), leading Belgian virologist Marc Van Ranst tweeted that one sample was confirmed as the B.1.1.529 variant. The case was confirmed in a person who had […]

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Nine counties have been issued weather warnings. Met Éireann has issued another Status Yellow wind warning for Mayo and Sligo as Storm Arwen is set to bring strong winds to Ireland. The latest warning will come into effect from 3pm on Friday to 5am on Saturday. It states that through Friday afternoon, evening and night, […]

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The six-week campaign kicks off this weekend. Gardaí will be setting up checkpoints to detect motorists who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs ahead of the Christmas season. The move was announced as part of the new campaign from An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) launched on Thursday (25 November). […]

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It will be Lorde’s first time playing in Ireland. Dublin music festival Forbidden Fruit has announced details of its 2022 edition, including the first line-up of artists who are set to play at the event. Scheduled to take place on 4-5 June at Royal Hospital Kilmainham, synth-pop band Hot Chip, electronic duo Bicep and pop […]

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The drugs were discovered concealed within a furniture consignment. Nearly €10 million worth of drugs have been seized at Dublin Port with the help of detector dog, Robbie. As part of an investigation targeting transnational organised crime groups, a joint operation was carried out by personnel attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime […]

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We finally have confirmation. Garth Brooks has added an extra two dates to his scheduled Dublin gigs at Croke Park, meaning he is locked in to play five nights at the venue next year. Tickets for the country music star’s hugely anticipated shows at the stadium on 9 and 10 September, 2022 went on sale […]

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“Avoiding lockdown at all costs would be the right way to go at this point in time.” A meeting of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) on Thursday (25 November) is expected to consider proposals regarding increased mask-wearing, according to reports. Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronan Glynn had previously said the public […]

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Could he wind up playing five nights? Due to extremely high demand, Garth Brooks has added an extra date to his scheduled Dublin gigs in Croke Park. Tickets for the country music star’s hugely anticipated shows at the stadium on 9 and 10 September, 2022 went on sale this Thursday (25 November) at 8am. However, […]

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Met Éireann has said it will be staying cold over the weekend. A Status Yellow weather warning has been issued for Donegal, while Met Éireann has said that the country may see snow later in the week. The wind warning for the county will be in effect from 3pm on Friday to 6am on Saturday. […]

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A TD has said it is “high time to see what’s going on inside that machine”. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has backed calls for the National Lottery regulator to appear before a Dáil Committee to be quizzed on the game’s current lengthy rollover. The twice-weekly National Lottery draw’s jackpot has not been won since the first week of […]

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The advice comes as NPHET is to examine new data on Covid-19 on Thursday. Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronan Glynn has said those planning to visit older family over Christmas should “rein in” their levels of socialisation in the weeks ahead. The Deputy CMO made the comments on Today with Claire Byrne, following […]

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The film has a near-perfect 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Have you got a case of the hump day blues? Not to worry as you can have a nice evening chilling on the sofa with one of these fine movies airing on TV this Wednesday evening (24 November). Hanna – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm […]

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Aldi stores across the country will be opening earlier and closing later. Aldi Ireland has announced it is extending the opening hours of its 149 Irish stores in the run-up to Christmas. It said the move is to ensure shoppers can pick up all their Christmas essentials at a time that suits them best. During […]

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However, The Tánaiste also said more extreme restrictions cannot be ruled out yet. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said the Government has seen early signs the current Covid-19 wave is “starting to level off”. The comments come after a new range of restrictions to combat rising Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations were announced last week. However, there […]

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