Man airlifted to hospital after shark attack off Irish coast
Videos of the aftermath have been circulating online. A man was airlifted to hospital after being bitten by a shark yesterday, before the attack was confirmed and made public today. The outlet reported that the Irish Coast Guard was alerted to the incident at around 4.15pm on Tuesday, 11 August. The shark attack victim was […]
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Ireland falls to eleventh in Europe for alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption among Irish people has continued to fall over the last 25 years, marking a 36% reduction. A report by economist Anthony Foley on behalf of the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), shows that average alcohol consumption per adult fell by 2.1% last year to 9.30 litres of pure alcohol (LPA). Among last […]
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People are flying from Ireland to London to see The Odyssey ‘as Nolan intended’
Cinemagoers’ obsession with The Odyssey shows no sign of slowing down. As The Odyssey continues earning raves and dominating the box office, we are seeing more and more reports of people travelling from Ireland to London to see the movie as director Christopher Nolan intended. For those not aware, the latest adaptation of the epic […]
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This €120k Wexford property listing is splitting opinion online
Several commenters compared the rundown property to something out of Backrooms or The Last of Us, though a few think it’s a ‘bargain’. A €120,000 Wexford house listing is going viral, with some calling it a “kip” while others think it may be a “bargain”. New to the market, the three-bedroom mid-terrace’s address is No. […]
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The five best Irish films of all time – ranked
Now you know which ones not to miss From the late 20th century, Irish cinema has somewhat grown, partly due to the introduction of heavy tax breaks and the promotion of the film industry by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. While some productions are made either wholly or partially in Irish, most films from Ireland are still […]
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Where Ireland ranks among Europe’s biggest cocaine users
The biggest consumers have been revealed The 2026 European Drug Report has been released, providing a comprehensive overview of Europe’s drug habits. Included in this ranking was a top 5 of the heaviest cocaine users in Europe, and Ireland does make it into one of the top spots. Meanwhile, for those wondering where the UK […]
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