The Taoiseach has addressed the nation. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that pubs and restaurants must shut their doors from 8pm from midnight on Sunday night as part of new restrictions to tackle Covid-19. The Taoiseach made the announcement following advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) designed to curb the spread of […]

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A Government announcement on further measures is set to be made later today. NPHET has advised the Government that new restrictions, including a 5pm closing time for pubs and restaurants, be introduced from next Monday and remain in place until the end of January, according to reports. The news comes as Taoiseach Micheál Martin is […]

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The BBC series stars Sheridan Smith and Stephen Merchant. The BBC has released a first trailer for its highly-anticipated new true crime drama focusing on the crimes of British convicted serial killer Stephen Port. Originally named The Barking Murders, the series is now titled Four Lives and will be told from the point of view […]

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John Cena is one of its stars. It may not be the weekend yet but that doesn’t mean you can’t relax with a good movie tonight. Here’s what films are airing on the box. Olympus Has Fallen – Film 4 – 9pm In this decent action thriller, Gerard Butler plays a secret service agent who […]

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A video from the flight has been shared on social media. Ryanair has said an individual on a flight to Ireland was removed by crew after breaching airport security and becoming “disruptive” on board. The airline confirmed that the event took place on a flight from London Stansted to Dublin on Wednesday (15 December) after […]

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Four people were seriously injured in the crash. A 49-year-old man has died and several people have been injured after a three-vehicle crash in Down. The man, named by the Police Service of Northern Ireland as James Smyth, died at the scene following the collision. The incident occurred on the Belfast Road in Dundrum just […]

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It will be released later this month. Netflix has unveiled a trailer for the second season of Crime Scene, its true-crime documentary anthology show exploring how certain locations aid and abet criminal activity. Titled Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer, the plot synopsis for the three-part series coming later this month reads: “Season two begins […]

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The postal service has issued a reminder to customers 10 days ahead of Christmas. An Post is flagging the important dates for customers to remember if they are still planning on sending someone a card or parcel through the service for Christmas. According to its website, the service’s latest posting dates to ensure delivery before […]

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The Health Minister said what is known about Omicron so far is “very sobering”. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said he has accepted a recommendation to waive the 15-minute wait period after a person is vaccinated. It comes after GPs said that they could vaccinated more people if the observation time after administering a shot […]

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It comes as over 45,000 booster shots were administered yesterday. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has told GPs they will be able to administer booster vaccine shots to people aged 16 and over. However, the health service also said GPs should continue to prioritise older and more vulnerable patients. Currently, booster doses are being offered […]

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It’s from the director of This is England. Suffering from a case of the humpday blues? Perhaps, one of the following films airing on TV this evening can cheer you up. Here’s what’s on the box tonight (Wednesday, 15 December). Let Me In – Horror Channel – 9pm In this remake of Swedish horror Let […]

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The move would be to provide certainty to Lotto players. National Lottery operators are seeking regulatory approval for a “must-be-won draw” after half a year in which no one has won its €19 million jackpot, according to reports. The twice-weekly Lotto draw’s jackpot has not been won since the first week of June. In November, […]

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“We all need to hold the collective nerve here,” the Taoiseach said. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the HSE will be vaccinating high-risk children aged 5 – 11 from next week. The announcement comes after NIAC issued advice last week stating that it is “strongly recommended” kids in this age bracket that either have […]

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“As we move closer to Christmas, we must try to reduce the number of people we meet.” Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said that 14% of Ireland’s Covid-19 cases are believed to be due to the Omicron variant. He made the comments as 3,887 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in the […]

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It is said the improvements will cut journey times by 8-10 minutes. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced over €90 million in funding for improvements to the Dublin-Cork railway line. In a statement, the Department of Transport said the Government has approved additional funding of €94.5million for the heavy rail network. Out of this, €91.5 million […]

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It launched a terrific franchise. Exhausted from Christmas preparations and shopping? Me too. Thankfully, you can kick back on the sofa tonight (Tuesday, 14 December) with one of these fine flicks airing on the box. Here’s your best options. John Wick – Sky Showcase – 9pm In our pick for tonight, Keanu Reeves plays the […]

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The professor said it would be a “sensible” move. The Government should consider closing schools early for Christmas break on Friday to limit the spread of Covid-19, according to Professor of Immunology at DCU Christine Loscher. The professor made the comments on Today with Claire Byrne after NPHET revealed it estimates that 11% of Covid […]

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It was a very big week in terms of trailer releases. Another seven days have gone by, meaning it’s time for JOE’s weekly rundown of trailers released in the world of film and TV. Before we begin, it should be said that JOE already covered the teasers for the new season of Cobra Kai and […]

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Chris Hemsworth and Jeff Bridges are among its ensemble cast. Got no plans for tonight? Why not stay in and relax on the sofa with one of these fine films. Here’s the movies airing on the box this Saturday. Kill Bill: Vol 1 – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm The first part of filmmaker Quentin […]

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“I love you all,” Bird wrote after his appearance on the show. Charlie Bird has said he cried “tears of joy” on Saturday morning following the “overwhelming support” he received from the public following his Late Late Show interview. On Friday, the retired RTÉ reporter appeared on the show, alongside his wife Claire, and spoke […]

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Seven counties have been issued wind warnings. Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow wind warnings to more counties, stating that power outages are “possible” over the weekend. The first applies to Clare and Kerry and is valid from 3pm to 8pm on Sunday. “Southerly winds veering westerly will reach mean speeds of 50 to 65km/h […]

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“We can all help to make this better by taking up the booster vaccine when offered.” 4,004 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland as the HSE has said the country’s hospitals will be “under real pressure” throughout December and January. As of 8am on Saturday, 481 patients with the virus are hospitalised, […]

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Very sad news. A 12-year-old boy has died following a road crash in Antrim on Friday afternoon (10 December). The collision occurred on the Lisburn Road outside Glenavy at around 3.30pm. It involved a van and the 12-year-old boy, who was a pedestrian and has been named as Aaron Webb. Aaron was from the Greater Lisburn […]

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The retired RTÉ reporter spoke candidly on the Late Late Show about his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis. Charlie Bird has said he does not think he will “see another Christmas” following his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease. Appearing on the Late Late Show alongside his wife Claire, the retired RTÉ reporter spoke about dealing with […]

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The Taoiseach received his booster vaccine dose today. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is “concerned” but “hopeful” about the Covid-19 situation in Ireland. He made the comments as he received a booster vaccine at Cork City Hall on Friday (10 December). The Taoiseach said in a Twitter post he was “delighted” to get the […]

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Be warned, it’s not for the faint-hearted. Finally, the weekend is here. As such, why not kick back on the sofa tonight with one of these fine flicks. Here’s what’s on the box this evening (10 December). G.I. Joe: Retaliation – Comedy Central – 9pm A very silly but entertaining sequel to the 2009 G.I. […]

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Tragic news. A male motorcyclist in his late teens has died after a road crash in Donegal on Friday afternoon (10 December). Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the fatal road traffic collision, which involved a car and a motorcycle. It occurred at around 2.00pm on the Railway Road in Killygordon. […]

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The CMO has issued advice for the run-up to Christmas. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said Ireland is in a “very uncertain and unstable position” due to high Covid-19 incidence. He made the comments as 4,115 new cases of the virus were confirmed in Ireland on Friday (10 December). As of 8am […]

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Storm Barra has gone, but there’s more wild weather on the way. Met Éireann has issued a new Status Yellow wind warning for four counties over possible “severe gusts” this weekend. Valid from 3pm on Sunday to 11pm that night, it applies to Donegal, Galway, Kerry and Mayo. The warning states that it will be […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A woman in her 30s has been seriously injured after being hit by a van in Roscommon. The incident occurred on the Knock Road in Castlerea at approximately 5.30pm on Thursday (9 December). The female pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was taken to University Hospital Galway and later transferred to […]

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A report has found that the HSE is operating on a “frail IT estate”. A new report has discovered that the hackers who attacked the Health Service Executive of Ireland’s IT system in May had access to it eight weeks in advance. Commissioned by the HSE and prepared by PwC, the report states that the […]

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The trailer appears to have left some viewers confused. Netflix has released a trailer for a new series but some viewers don’t appear to understand the hook of the show. Titled The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window, the plot synopsis from the streamer reads: “For heartbroken Anna […]

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One of the drivers behind the rise was an increase in energy prices. The annual inflation rate in Ireland increased to 5.3% in November, the largest annual change in prices since June 2001, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). New CSO stats also show that consumer prices rose by 0.6% in the month, making […]

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Choose life. Choose movies. It may not be the weekend yet but you can still chill on the sofa with a fine movie. Here’s the best of what’s on the box on Thursday evening (9 December)… Deadpool 2 – Film4 – 9pm Josh Brolin and Zazie Beetz are among the fun additions to the Deadpool […]

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Daniel O’Donnell will be celebrating his 60th birthday live on the programme. The Late Late Show returns for another week on Friday night with a stacked line-up of Irish talent. Fans of Dancing with the Stars will probably want to tune in to the Late Late as the show will reveal the first four well-known […]

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It comes after concerns this week regarding no-shows at appointments for booster vaccines. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed that an IT issue is causing multiple booster vaccine appointments. It comes as, earlier in the week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Dáil that 208,000 appointments were offered to eligible people in the week beginning […]

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New smoking-related restrictions would be rolled out in stages from 2024 under the plans. New Zealand has announced plans to ban the sale of cigarettes to future generations as part of its Government’s plan to make the country “smoke-free”. Speaking at the launch of the Smokefree 2025 Action Plan, New Zealand Associate Minister of Health […]

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A lower dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine has been advised for children in the specific age bracket. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has accepted new recommendations from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) that all children aged 5-11 years should be offered a Covid-19 vaccine. As part of the NIAC advice, it is “strongly recommended” […]

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The Taoiseach told the Dáil that thousands have missed their appointment for a booster vaccine. The reported high levels of people missing booster vaccine appointments is “very disrespectful” to vaccination centre staff, a representative of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has said. It comes as Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Dáil on Tuesday that 208,000 […]

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Some customers may be potentially without power into tomorrow. Further strong winds overnight associated with Storm Barra have left 59,000 homes, farms and businesses without electricity supply as of 8.15am on Wednesday morning, ESB Networks has said. In its latest Storm Barra update, it stated that while all of the country has seen disruption, counties […]

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Did you search for any of these things? The results of Google’s annual Year in Search rundown have been released, showcasing what Irish people spent the most time searching for on the tech giant’s platform in 2021. In terms of overall searches, sports dominated with “European Championship” and “Premier League” taking the number one and […]

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Tragic news. A man in his 40s has died following a road crash in Tipperary on Tuesday night (7 December). Shortly after 10pm, Gardaí responded to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian on the R499 between Toomevara and Ballinamona Cross. The pedestrian, the man in his 40s, was pronounced […]

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The project could end up costing up to €1.1 billion. The Dart+ West project, a key part of the Dart+ programme, has been given Government approval to enter the planning system, according to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan. The project will involve the construction of a new depot near Maynooth, the electrification of the current Maynooth […]

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It’s got a wild premise. Earlier on Tuesday, we highlighted how Amazon Prime Video has quietly added eight big new movies to its library. However, if for whatever reason none of those catch your fancy, perhaps you might be interested in one of the following films airing on TV this evening. Here’s our picks of […]

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Multiple red and orange warnings have already been issued. Met Éireann has issued two further Status Orange wind warnings for the counties of Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo following the arrival of Storm Barra to Ireland. The first of the new warnings to come into effect is for Leitrim and Sligo and will be valid from 8pm […]

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Tragic news. A woman in her 90s has died following a road crash in Clare on Tuesday (7 December). The fatal single-car road traffic collision occurred at Annagh in Miltown Malbay at around 12.30am. The woman was the driver and sole occupant of the car and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has […]

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Donegal was the county most affected on Tuesday morning. Thousands of homes have been left without electricity as Storm Barra continues to batter the country. ESB Networks has recorded faults throughout Ireland, with the majority occurring in coastal counties. The most heavily impacted area on Tuesday morning was Donegal, where nearly 15,000 customers have been […]

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The public is advised to be “extremely cautious” of the storm. Education Minister Norma Foley has said schools affected by Storm Barra are expected to reopen on Wednesday (8 December). It comes after the Department of Education advised that schools should not open on Tuesday in areas covered by Met Éireann’s red and orange wind […]

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There’s plenty of shows to look forward to in the coming months. Another seven days have gone by, which means another batch of trailers for our weekly round-up. While a quiet week in terms of movie teasers, plenty of new footage dropped from hotly-anticipated upcoming TV shows. Here’s our top picks. Tiger King: The Doc […]

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The duo stole the hearts of the nation again last night. Brothers and Toy Show favourites DJ Calum and Hype Man Jackson have been offered a slot to perform at a major gig at Iveagh Gardens in Dublin next summer. The pair returned to the Late Late on Friday (3 December) following last week’s Toy […]

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