Finally, a good news story. National treasures Daniel and Majella O’Donnell rung in the new year by renewing their wedding vows, after 20 “wonderful” years of marriage. The couple, who met on holidays in 1999 celebrated their 20 year anniversary on November 4 2022. Daniel and Majella marked the occasion with a small family gathering […]

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‘Why the need to apologise?’ PR wise, it’s been a busy few months for the Wolfe Tones. Obviously as Irish people, the band always hold space in a corner of our minds (we’ve all given it socks on a wedding dancefloor to Celtic Symphony, whether we’re prepared to admit it or not), but they’ve been […]

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Donal, who made headlines along with his pet dog Kim this year, sadly passed away on Christmas Day aged 85. The public became familiar with retired guard Donal Rogers this year as he fought for his Jack Russell Kim to be saved, after she bit a woman outside his home in Strokestown, Roscommon. Condolences have […]

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. What a humdinger of a year it’s been, one that has seemed to last forever. As pretty much everyone in the country is holed up inside with a cold or virus of some sort, scrolling to beat the band we thought it as […]

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21st century, is that you? The inability to pay onto a bus via contactless has long been a source of annoyance for commuters all over Ireland. There’s only so much faffing around with the Leap Card top up app or fumbling around for change a person can do. Luckily, our fumbling days could be over […]

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Kerry Mountain Rescue came to the assistance of two stranded hillwalkers, after they got lost while hiking on Christmas Day. Rescue services were alerted by gardaí in Killarney after a pair of hikers reported being lost close to Mangerton mountain. The mountain rescue team was able to use a search and rescue Locator app (SARLOC) […]

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Are the races part of your Stephen’s Day tradition? The annual racing fixtures tend to welcome a varied audience – the dads and lads who’ve dusted off the Good Jacket and are ready to give it its annual day out, girlos who go along every year, with predrinks and party buses scheduled for about 10am […]

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‘Mrs Brown’s Boys should be removed from existence’ BBC One viewers were left fuming after Mrs Brown’s Boys was once again aired on Christmas Day. Since it first aired in 2011, the show has become one of the most divisive comedies of recent years, building up a loyal fan base along with an equally passionate group of people who […]

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Fresh calls for masks to be made mandatory on public transport have been issued. Health Service Executive [HSE] officials have sounded a stark warning ahead of the imminent Christmas period, indicating that the health system in Ireland may be at breaking point. A designated crisis team has been established to tackle the current surge of […]

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As is to be expected in the week before Christmas, pretty much everyone in Ireland is sick. Whether it’s Covid or a nasty cold or flu of some description, there are people confined to their beds, attached to IV drips of Lemsip Max all over the country. So it shouldn’t come as a shock that […]

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In the year of our lord 2022, no nepo baby was safe from the wrath of the sleuthing public. Lily Collins, Dakota Johnson, Zoë Kravitz and many more were outed in New York Magazine’s who’s who of nepotism babies, and recently it seems like famous family connections are the talk of the proverbial online town. […]

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Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on. If you’ve always envisioned Mrs Doyle serving up prosecco rather than never-ending cups of tea, this could be the event for you. There’s a Father Ted themed brunch happening next month at Dwyers of Cork city for all the Craggy Island stans in the Rebel […]

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“We are going for it,” Ryan said. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has said he is aiming to reduce the number of cars on Irish roads by 2030. The Minister made the comments following a report in The Irish Times regarding the Government’s updating of its Climate Action Plan. The outlet stated that taking one in five cars […]

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A grim stat heading into Christmas. In the lead up to 25th each year, dog shelters the world over re-iterate the same vital bit of info: A dog is for life, not just for Christmas. No doubt there are families all over the country hoping to wake up and find a red ribbon-adorned puppy under […]

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There’d actually be a bath, for a start. Following the unveiling of the long-awaited Dún Laoghaire Baths in Dublin last week, locals and sea swim enthusiasts all had one question on their lips. …. Where are the Baths? There was great excitement around the expansive studio space for artists and the new 35 metre long […]

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As Messi hoisted the Cup into the air and Argentinians all around the world danced in elation, in Ireland we were chiming in between cheers to say “and did you know Mac Allister is from Fingal?” If the ginger-tinged beard and tidy fade didn’t give it away, the buzz around Donabate last night certainly would. […]

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The Antarctic Ice Marathon took place at the South Pole on 13th December, with average temperatures of -20C. Clonmel-born Sean Tobin has smashed records by completing the coldest marathon on earth at the South Pole in the fastest-ever time. According to Tipperary Live, Tobin established a new Antarctic Marathon record of 2:53:33 hrs. He reached the […]

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Over 40 birds have been stolen from a poultry farm in Corrandulla, Galway, valued at about €10,000. Even the family’s turkeys for Christmas were stolen, they said in a post on Facebook. Michael Gilmore of Gilmore’s Poultry said that the birds stolen were top show stock and breeding stock, and that whoever had taken them […]

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The puppies are now in the process of rehoming. A multi-agency crackdown at Belfast Port saw 29 puppies be rescued from illegal trafficking. The PSNI, the Department of Agriculture, Environmental and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Belfast Harbour Police and Belfast City Council were part of a crackdown on illegal puppy smuggling in the Paws for Thought Initiative. The […]

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Fair play. A 17 year old hailing from Westmeath is set to be the next big thing in the modelling industry. Sonny Drummond has been scouted by top model management agency Elite after he attended Longitude Music Festival back in July, and now he’s hitting the runway. Now only five months later, the student modelled […]

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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have ordered a recall of ham fillets being sold at Lidl. The fillets were recalled due to incorrect boiling instructions detailed on the label.  The hams affected are the 3kg Smoked 100% Irish Ham Fillet and Unsmoked 100% Irish Ham Fillet, and no doubt would have been purchased by […]

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“This is supposed to be the guy who’s the free speech absolutist”. Twitter has suspended the accounts of some journalists who report on Elon Musk and the company, including Cahersiveen-born Donie O’Sullivan. The Twitter account for Mastodon, the platform billed as a Twitter alternative, was also suspended on Thursday evening. Musk alleges that those who […]

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For those looking for someone to share their road frontage with. Former All-Ireland winning camogie captain Anna Geary has been announced as the host of new Irish dating show Love in the Country, which hopes to help rural romantics find love. The new RTÉ show is centred around seven single people living in rural Ireland, […]

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A “celestial fireworks display” is on offer this evening. Astronomy Ireland has said the “best meteor shower” of 2022 will peak on Wednesday night (14 December). The Geminid Meteor Shower is caused by tiny pieces of space debris that have fallen off an asteroid called Phaethon, which goes around the Sun every one and a […]

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The new plans have been agreed by Cabinet as part of a €9m package. Student nurses and midwives are to receive €500 a year during the first three years of their studies, to cover the extra costs of meals needed during practice placements outside of the student’s core placement site. The newly approved plans will […]

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All the Banshees of Inisherin was missing was a donut shop, in fairness. Donut fans in the West of Ireland will be able to get their hands on Krispy Kreme’s iconic original glaze soon enough, as the American franchise is set to open 18 new Irish locations. As part of a deal with Applegreen and […]

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Or a two-bed mid terrace with a black mould issue in Dublin 8. Whatever you’re into. If you’ve been dreaming of a place to quite literally get away from it all, you might be interested in this island off the coast of Ballyshannon, Donegal. Previously shown on RTÉ’s Selling Ireland’s Dream Homes, Inis Saimer is […]

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The results may surprise you. As households across Ireland brace themselves for the impending Big Shop ahead of Christmas Day, one TikTok user has taken on the noble task of identifying the cheapest supermarket for your meat and poultry haul. With fear inducing energy bills and the cost-of-living crisis in full swing, this info should […]

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Not a carriage fit for a king, apparently. Gardaí in West Cork stopped a car over the weekend after seeing that the mattress placed on its roof was being ‘secured’ by the drivers right hand. In a post on the Garda Síochána Southern Region Facebook page, they wrote:  “Multitasking” and yes the driver is holding […]

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Some flights to London Heathrow and other UK airports have been cancelled due to ongoing adverse weather conditions. Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Dublin Airport have advised passengers to check the status of their flight before travelling to the airport as snow, ice and freezing fog continue to affect travel. While Dublin Airport is said to […]

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Irish water temperatures are reportedly colder than they’ve been in three years. Sea swimmers have been advised to take extreme caution over the coming days, as low temperature and snow/ice warnings remain in place for the entire country. Updated: Status Yellow – Low Temperature/Ice warning for Ireland was extended until 12:00 Friday 16/12/2022 ⚠️🥶 For […]

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Rest in peace. The first woman to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in Ireland has sadly died at the age of 81. Annie Lynch passed away “peacefully” on Saturday in a nursing home with her daughter by her side. It is understood that Annie had been diagnosed with cancer as well as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease […]

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Gardaí have backed the Donegal roll out of the Ask For Angela campaign, which provides discreet support for anyone who feels uncomfortable on a night out. Ask For Angela originated in England in 2016, and is used by bars and other venues to keep people safe from sexual assault and dangerous, uncomfortable situation. The person […]

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“We’ll be honest – we really messed this up”. Leeds Brewery Northern Monk have issued a statement apologising for the can art on a beer they recently released named Emerald Isle. At first glance, there doesn’t appear to be anything outrageously offensive about the can. The usual Americanised Irish tropes (four-leafed clovers, ‘Erin Go Bragh’ […]

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Handy info if you’re looking to shake up that aul FYP algorithm. In the first year spent largely out of lockdown, we as a nation still managed to dedicate hours dutifully scrolling through TikTok. It’s a task we treasured, and we did plenty of living, laughing and learning along the way. From makeup tutorials to […]

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Citing climate action, ‘public realm promotion’ and ‘carbon footprint reduction’ as reasons for the potential change. A proposal to ban traffic completely from Naas Town Centre will come before a Naas Municipal District meeting next week, Kildare Now reports. Independent councillor Seamie Moore wants to close the Main Street and Town Centre to “motorised traffic”, […]

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Even on a fantasy lineup it’d be tough to beat Former State Pathologist Marie Cassidy, but we’ll give it a go. As the lineup for this years’ Dancing With the Stars is being released bit by bit, we’re reminded that like planet Earth’s fossil fuels, Ireland is running out of celebrities. When compiling this list […]

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It’s giving pop starlet, it’s giving viral TikTok songs, it’s giving your little sisters’ Spotify Unwrapped. Just in time for you to add them to your Christmas list, tickets for Electric Picnic 2023 go on sale this Friday and the first 10 acts on the lineup have been announced. Billie Eilish will headline the weekend […]

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The four members of U2 were awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor award by President Joe Biden, at a ceremony at the White House over the weekend. Every year since 1978, the award honours five people who have made an outstanding contribution to US culture over their lifetime. Along with U2, nominees this year included […]

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An exciting new venture from some of the most prominent names in the Irish fine dining sector. With rising costs, staff shortages and the looming energy crisis, we’ve sadly had to say goodbye to a number of beloved Irish restaurants in the past year, including the Michelin-awarded Circa in Terenure. For those missing the local […]

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Sitar Indian Restaurant have been providing the service for the last few years and are back again for 2022. The Dundalk based restaurant intend to ensure that anyone who is “struggling, homeless, hurting, elderly, shut in, or in any way in need of a meal” is fed on Christmas Day. The Sitar family will be […]

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Is it time to say goodbye to selection boxes? Selection boxes are a festive essential, but one mum is calling for parents to stop buying them. She highlighted just how wasteful the Christmas treats are in a recent post on social media. The mum shared a photo of how much chocolate you actually get compared […]

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To be removed with Flashing Lights. Or, perhaps, Ultralight Beams. Between denying the Holocaust, finalising his divorce and debuting a range of ‘White Lives Matter’ apparel, it’s been a busy few months for the artist formerly known as Kanye West. As of this morning, Ye has found himself banned from Twitter once again after posting […]

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Not again. The cast of Bad Sisters are the latest Irish stars to be claimed as British and let us tell you, they’re not impressed by it. Writing about the show in an article highlighting the best of TV this year, The New York Times wrote: “A quintet of British actresses – Eva Birthistle, Ann […]

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Businesses have been urged to be vigilant in the lead up to the Christmas season. Gardaí have issued a warning to businesses in Limerick following a recent increase in incidents involving counterfeit money. The tendering of fake cash is reportedly increasing at the moment, and incidents of counterfeit and ‘prop’ money being posted into Ireland […]

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The fake account has been posing as Daniel and targeting fans, asking them to live chat. Daniel O’Donnell has issued a warning on his Facebook page, reminding fans not to engage with the ‘Daniel O’Donnell Live’ account “as it’s a fake account pretending to be a livechat”. The beloved country singer has faced issues with […]

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The new owners hope to ‘breathe life’ into the cafe once more. Naas locals may know Ziba for its flavoursome toasties, immaculate pancake stacks and excellent takes on the classics – aka, rolls of the breakfast and chicken fillet variety. The unit that houses Ziba was put up for rent earlier this year, and it’s […]

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Shops and cafes could soon be required by law to accept cash payments as part of new rules for banks. Under a draft bill to be tabled by the Department of Finance next year, banks will have to offer customers “reasonable access to cash”, the Independent reports. Requirements as part of the new bill could […]

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The most wholesome Kris Kindle going. If you often find yourself looking for a way to give back or spread a bit of extra festive cheer at Christmas you might be interested in Care Pack, an Irish kindness initiative that connects residents in a care home with a volunteer who’d like to write to them […]

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Because cats and dogs need holidays too. Not long after the announcement of a new Ireland-to-Spain ferry service from Brittany Ferries, Stena Line have announced a second “cruise-ferry” on its Rosslare to Cherbourg service, to be launched next summer. The new Stena Vision will have 485 cabins with space for 1,300 people, offering the widest […]

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