With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, we’re looking back on some of our favourite stories this year and Sinead O’Connor’s gorgeous performance of the song Run definitely makes the cut.  As part of the national broadcaster’s #ShineYourLight initiative, Sinead O’Connor agreed to sing a cover of Snow Patrol hit Run, the lyrics of […]

6 years ago

Ireland came together on Saturday night to Shine A Light and show solidarity amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Organised by RTE and Culture Minister Josepha Madigan, the #ShineYourLight campaign saw thousands of households light candles and display lights in their windows at 9pm last night as a symbol of hope during the coronavirus crisis. Not only […]

6 years ago

Conor McGregor has made more than €1 million available to ensure Ireland’s frontline workers have access to more personal protective equipment amid the country’s fight against Covid-19. McGregor’s very generous donation was first announced by Dublin entrepreneur, Doug Leddin. Taking to social media on Saturday afternoon, Doug revealed how the UFC superstar made more than €1 million […]

6 years ago

Regular customers of KC & Son & Sons have been waiting on this for quite some time. While KC & Son & Sons, more frequently referred to as KC’s in Cork, has been forced to close its doors amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, there may be a way for the staff to return to work […]

6 years ago

There was a bit of confusion regarding the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Ireland on Friday evening. At its daily media briefing, The National Public Health Emergency Team reported 480 new confirmed cases on Good Friday and revealed that the national total had risen to 7,054. However, after being pressed by media members […]

6 years ago

The Government has given parents and Leaving Cert/Junior Cert students an update on when they can expect to sit their exams. At a press conference on Friday afternoon, it was announced that the Leaving Cert will be postponed until late July or August due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Junior Cert, meanwhile, will be cancelled […]

6 years ago

Irish social media whiz, David Watkins, has been hired by Kate Middleton and Prince William to look after their online presence. It has been reported by People.com that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have enlisted the help of David Watkins as their new digital communications lead. Watkins, who previously worked for Prince Harry and […]

6 years ago

Niall Horan has revealed that he recently had to send an email to 100 people telling them that they wouldn’t be required to work this summer on his world tour. Last week, Niall Horan made the decision to cancel his Nice to Meet Ya world tour due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and revealed that he […]

6 years ago

The Love Is Blind drama continues. Love Is Blind star Carlton Morton has revealed that his ex-fiancée from the show, Diamond Jack, has blocked him on social media. Over the course of a couple of Instagram posts this week, Carlton has expressed his sadness that he can no longer contact his former partner. Carlton and […]

6 years ago

Temperatures could reach as high as 20 degrees on Good Friday but that doesn’t mean that people should get complacent with public health guidelines to stay at home. The Government is concerned that the sudden arrival of nice weather could tempt people to venture to holiday homes and parks over the Easter weekend but the […]

6 years ago

It saddens us to confirm that Line Of Duty is no longer on Netflix. Those who successfully binge-watched Line Of Duty in recent years can count themselves lucky because the hugely popular crime drama is no longer available on the streaming platform. Seasons 1-4 of Line Of Duty have been removed from Netflix due to […]

6 years ago

The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has assured the children of Ireland that it will be business as usual for the Easter Bunny this weekend. With Easter Sunday fast approaching, kids might have been concerned that their annual delivery of chocolate eggs could be affected by the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Government guidelines currently mean that […]

6 years ago

A young girl from West Cork has been praised for her generosity after she donated her confirmation money to a local hospital. Libby Fallon-Faley was supposed to make her confirmation last week but due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, the ceremony was postponed. Libby still received confirmation money from family and friends but in what […]

6 years ago

Who’d have thought that rugby stars would be playing such a big role in getting accommodation sorted for Ireland’s frontline workers? Last week, we brought you news of former Leinster back-row Sean O’Brien generously providing free accommodation for a pair of staff nurses in Dublin. And now, Ronan O’Gara has used his social media presence […]

6 years ago

Leo Varadkar has shared some letters that have been sent to him by young children in recent weeks. On Thursday evening, Leo Varadkar took to his Instagram stories to reveal how he was looking forward to “catching up on my correspondence” by looking through the letters sent to him by the kids of Ireland. Children […]

6 years ago

Google has released data on how Ireland has responded to social distancing guidelines in recent weeks. A county-by-county report has been published by Google which shows how visits and lengths of stay at a variety of locations have changed since the Government introduced measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 in Ireland. The below reports […]

6 years ago

The Health Service Executive has hit out at claims on social media that multiple nurses in Ireland had passed away from Covid-19. Tweets posted from a small number of Twitter accounts on Monday reported that several nurses who had been diagnosed with coronavirus had died. The HSE, who acknowledged that they do not comment on […]

6 years ago

A Cork musician is blown away by the reaction to an outdoor performance last week. Observing social distancing, talented singer Lorcan Geaney put on a show for the residents of an apartment block in Cork city which meant that nobody had to leave their homes. Lorcan serenaded his neighbours with a number of toe-tapping hits including […]

6 years ago

Maura Higgins has explained her reasoning for splitting up with Curtis Pritchard. Up until now, the reason for the break-up remained a mystery but Maura Higgins has now broken her silence on why the Love Island pair decided to go their separate ways. Clarifying the split which made headlines earlier this month, Maura told The […]

6 years ago

A new start date has been announced for the Tokyo Olympics. Confirmation came on Monday morning that the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics will take place between 23 July and 8 August, 2021 after the decision was made to postpone the games by a year due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. In a statement, the International Olympic Committee also […]

6 years ago

A flight from Ireland to China this morning has been forced to return to Dublin Airport after an issue over the Irish Sea. A flock of birds is believed to have struck flight EI-9018 shortly after it took off for Beijing, where it was due to collect crucial Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and bring it […]

6 years ago

The good news is that Liam Gallagher has promised an Oasis gig in aid of the NHS but the bad news is that it may or may not involve his brother, Noel. Liam Gallagher has repeatedly suggested that now is the perfect time for Oasis to reunite, as the world comes together to combat the […]

6 years ago

Gardai have issued a statement regarding an arrest following reports of people coughing at others in Waterford. A teenager was arrested in Dungarvan on Monday and Gardai have now issued a statement, confirming the incident is under investigation and delivering guidelines on how the public should report such matters. In a bid to stamp out […]

6 years ago

Liam Gallagher definitely can’t be accused of ignoring public health advice on washing his hands. With entertainers now stuck at home like the general public amid the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, performers have been producing homemade content at a remarkable rate in order to keep themselves busy. Liam Gallagher has been using his time trying to […]

6 years ago

The World Health Organisation has launched a WhatsApp service to provide the public with information regarding Covid-19. The service, launched on Friday, was established in the hope of keeping people safe from coronavirus by providing accurate information to those concerned about the virus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) partnered with WhatsApp and Facebook to launch […]

6 years ago

Sean Cox has returned home almost two years since he was left with life-changing injuries following an attack outside Anfield. Sean was welcomed home to Dunboyne, Co. Meath by his family almost two years after he and his brother, Martin Cox, were attacked by away supporters ahead of a Champions League match between Liverpool and Roma […]

6 years ago

Up to 5,000 teams will be able to take part in Ireland’s biggest online Friends quiz this weekend. Cork quizmasters, Patrick Ahern and Colm Lougheed, have put together a Friends quiz to ensure that those who are self-isolating during the Covid-19 crisis will still be able to have a bit of fun on a Friday […]

6 years ago

A British doctor has apologised for his comments on Ireland’s health service during an appearance on Good Morning Britain today. Dr Hilary Jones, a regular contributor on medical issues for media organisations, was slammed on social media for suggesting that Ireland has no health service. In response to a question regarding the measures being put […]

6 years ago

One of Cork’s most beloved takeaways has announced measures to ensure social distancing in its shop. KC & Son & Sons have revealed that, for the time-being, they will continue to attempt to serve the public but the creators of the famous King Creole will have to change the way they deal with customers. Anyone […]

6 years ago

A Dundalk supermarket will open for elderly people only for an hour each day in the hope of limiting the contact between old and young. SuperValu Fairways in Dundalk has announced that they will open from 7am to 8am for the elderly only during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. With the elderly believed to be the […]

6 years ago

All pubs in Ireland have been asked to close from tonight in order to halt the spread of coronavirus. Minister for Health Simon Harris called on all pubs, including hotel bars, to close until March 29 after what he called “disappointing scenes” over the weekend. Footage and photographs of packed pubs were shared widely on […]

6 years ago

Leo Varadkar has clarified that the cancellation of mass gatherings of more than 100 people applies to pubs and clubs as well. An Taoiseach was compelled to remind people to avoid mass gatherings amid the ongoing Covid-19 crisis after footage emerged of a packed pub in the Temple Bar area of Dublin over the weekend. […]

6 years ago

The Coronas have conceded that they have “such an unfortunate band name” as the global coronavirus crisis worsens. Emergency measures are currently in place in Ireland as the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 continues to increase. Schools, colleges, cultural institutions and childcare centres have all been closed for two weeks in an attempt to […]

6 years ago

Ireland’s oldest pub will close temporarily due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Several bars and restaurants have made the decision to close their doors in an attempt to halt the spread of coronavirus in this country. Social distancing measures have been encouraged by the Irish Government but they have not been observed by many members […]

6 years ago

Conor McGregor has clarified his rant about Covid-19 on Friday night. A reflective McGregor revealed that his aunt passed away earlier this week, leaving the UFC fighter unable to do a number of live television appearances. McGregor wrote: “Sitting in the chair about to beam live to all the U.S morning talk shows, I get […]

6 years ago

Hundreds of thousands of Irish people are coming to terms with staying at home amid the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the closure of schools, colleges, cultural institutions and childcare centres on Thursday as Ireland moved to the delay phase of its attempts to cope with coronavirus. Social distancing measures have been implemented […]

6 years ago

There will be no audiences in attendance for upcoming RTE programmes due to concerns over coronavirus. RTE intend to follow the advice of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in avoiding mass gatherings by removing audiences until further notice. Staff were made aware of the decision via email on Thursday as employers around the country moved to implement […]

6 years ago

Health Minister Simon Harris has confirmed that Ireland has moved into the delay phase of COVID-19. The announcement came just moments after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the closure of all schools, colleges, cultural institutions and childcare centres beginning at 6pm on Thursday evening. Speaking at a press briefing in Washington, Varadkar announced that the emergency […]

6 years ago

Popular Meath pub, P. Clarkes, has responded to a rumour that a member of staff had tested positive for coronavirus. The owner of P. Clarkes, which is located in Navan, was shocked to discover that a rumour had been circulating on social media and WhatsApp which claimed that an employee had contracted COVID-19. Owners, Damien […]

6 years ago

The first death related to coronavirus has been confirmed in Ireland. The patient passed away on Wednesday morning at a hospital in the east of the country. The Irish Times reports that the patient had been undergoing treatment at the hospital since reporting to the hospital with complaints of respiratory difficulties a number of days […]

6 years ago

It’s now known as The Hardiman but when I first set foot in there, it was The Meyrick. Before last weekend, I had been to Galway three times and visited what was then called The Meyrick on each occasion. It was a nice hotel – nothing to write home about – with its location likely […]

6 years ago

Meath GAA club Simonstown Gaels have confirmed that a player has tested positive for coronavirus. The Navan-based club revealed this morning that an adult player tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 10. The player had recently been on holiday in Italy, along with another player from the club who has not shown any sign […]

6 years ago

A statement has been released by Omniplex Cinemas regarding their implementation of pro-active plans to deal with COVID-19. Omniplex Cinemas completed a risk assessment and have now announced that they will implement ‘In-Cinema Seat Separation’ as part of their attempts to encourage social distancing in cinemas. Every second cinema seat will be unoccupied as part of […]

6 years ago

Maura Higgins’ Ann Summers swimwear launch has been postponed out of respect for Caroline Flack. Caroline Flack’s funeral is set to take place today and Maura was eager to avoid launching her new range of swimwear on the same day. Ann Summers confirmed the rescheduling of the launch on social media, having consulted with the […]

6 years ago

Plans to broadcast The Late Late Show live from Limerick this Friday have been nixed amid the growing national coronavirus crisis. Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, The Late Late Show was scheduled to hit the road for what would have been just the third time the show had left RTE studios in Dublin to broadcast […]

6 years ago

Conor McGregor has been going at it with Khabib Nurmagomedov on social media. McGregor and Nurmagomedov may well share the fiercest rivalry in UFC history and the hostility between the pair shows no signs of easing any time soon. McGregor is determined to secure a rematch with Nurmagomedov but the undefeated UFC lightweight champion has […]

6 years ago

There will be no St. Patrick’s Day parade in Cork this year after the decision was made to cancel the event due to concerns over coronavirus. Cork City Council completed a risk assessment of the annual parade in Cork city and decided that it would be too risky to go ahead with it. The decision […]

6 years ago

Four Irish food businesses were served closure orders in February. Businesses in Dublin, Cork, Mayo and Waterford were issued closure orders under the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998 last month. The reasons for the various closures have now been published by the FSAI, with evidence of rodent droppings the reason for the closure […]

6 years ago

Ireland’s Six Nations clash with France has reportedly been postponed due to concerns regarding coronavirus. Ireland vs. France was scheduled to take place in Paris this Saturday but tournament officials have now made the decision to postpone the final round of fixtures as a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, according to a report in […]

6 years ago

The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) has asked for immediate business supports to be put in place following a surge in cancellations due to customers’ concerns over coronavirus. Responding to a forecast from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) which predicts a scenario in which COVID-19 plunges the world economy into its worst […]

6 years ago