Given the level of fame Conor McGregor has reached, it should come as no surprise that the Dubliner has a few celebrity admirers. It now seems that The Notorious’ popularity with the rich and famous runs in the family after former footballer David Beckham posted a comment under a picture of Conor McGregor Jr on […]

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In the build-up to the World Cup, RTÉ announced an all-star panel of experienced and fresh-faced pundits to guide viewers through all the goings-on in Russia this summer. The list included the name of Hope Solo, a former U.S. Women’s international goalkeeper who in recent years has had some issues with the law (more of […]

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We’ve now seen all 32 nations compete at this year’s World Cup in Russia. There’s been plenty of drama, no shortage of shock results and a few great punditry moments. Given the age we live in, it’s no surprise that the tournament is gaining a lot of attention on Twitter and even though Ireland aren’t […]

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Met Éireann has issued two fresh weather warnings on Wednesday morning with all 26 counties of the Republic of Ireland set to be affected. The first is a Status Orange snow-ice warning and relates to Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan. ‘An Atlantic depression will cross Ireland this evening and early tonight bringing a spell of snow […]

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A status yellow rainfall warning has been issued to 14 Irish counties for this weekend. Met Éireann has stated that heavy rain is expected in the following unlucky areas: Dublin, Carlow, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath, Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford The warning was issued today at 10am and is valid from […]

8 years ago

We don’t know about you but we’ve certainly had our fill of weather warnings recently. A day rarely goes past without Met Éireann telling us to wrap up, have an umbrella ready or dig out the de-icer. Well, it seems things aren’t going to pick up any time soon. A yellow weather warning was issued […]

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It looks like we’re finally in for some decent weather later this week but not before large parts of the country are hit with buckets of rain it seems. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rainfall warning for the counties of Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford. The warning is valid […]

8 years ago

If it feels like Met Éireann is issuing weather warnings every day recently, that’s because they are. Snow, ice and treacherous driving conditions have dominated the agenda in recent days but now it’s wind that we all have to be concerned about. On Wednesday morning, a status yellow wind warning was issued for the counties […]

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Met Éireann issued a fresh warning on Wednesday as a blast of snow looks set to take hold tomorrow. The status yellow warning applies to the whole country with north and northwest counties being the most at risk. A message on the Met Éireann website reads: ‘Scattered snow showers will occur later Thursday, Thursday night […]

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If you’re working in Galway or anywhere in Munster today, it might be an idea to ask your boss if you can head home before 4pm. Any later than that and you’ll be soaked through. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rainfall warning for the whole of Munster (Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Clare, Limerick and […]

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Parts of Ireland woke up to blankets of snow today while others only got a light smattering of the white stuff. This weekend however, it looks like as many as 17 counties will experience significant snowfall. Met Éireann issued a status orange warning to 17 counties on Friday as ‘slippery paths and treacherous roads’ are […]

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It’s fair to say we got a good dose of winter weather here in Ireland last week but it seems like Mother Nature has some more punishment in store for us. While the snow is melting away in most parts of the country, that doesn’t mean we can say goodbye to freezing temperatures just yet. […]

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For anyone expecting an Indian Summer in Ireland this September, we’ve got some good news and some bad news. While temperatures will stay relatively high for most of the week, Met Éireann is forecasting rainy spells for pretty much every day. Here’s the full outlook. Monday Any lingering mist and fog will soon clear this […]

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Met Éireann is forecasting a weekend of grim weather with Saturday in particular set to be a washout. Today, rain will become persistent in the west and northwest this evening with heavy showers along the coastal counties throughout the night. Met.ie describes Saturday as: “A cold, crisp and bright day with sunny spells in all […]

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The last weekend before we all break up for the Christmas holidays should see plenty of people out and about picking up their bits and pieces before the big day. The last thing we need is freezing temperatures and buckets of rain while we’re out shopping and socialising so the good news is that the […]

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A Status Red weather warning is expected to be issued later today as Ireland remains primed for the impact of the Beast From The East from Siberia as well as Storm Emma arriving from Portugal. The first serious signs of extreme weather will be seen on Tuesday with Met Éireann expecting heavy snow showers in […]

8 years ago

Easter Weekend is upon us and unless you’re planning on spending the whole time in a chocolate coma, you’ll be interested to know what the weather will be like. Thankfully, rumours of an unwelcome return of the Beast From The East appear to have been unfounded but that doesn’t mean you should be splashing on […]

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After parts of the country were hit by Hurricane Gert last weekend, we can report that things are looking pretty decent for this weekend. While some there will be some rain (duh), bright spells will be commonplace throughout the next few days. Here’s your day by day forecast, according to Met Éireann. Today Today will […]

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‘I’m dreaming of a…. wintry showered Christmas?’ Okay, it probably won’t catch on like the Bing Crosby classic but it seems like it will have to do. While it would be nice to pull back the curtains on Christmas morning to a blanket of snow, it rarely happens here in Ireland. However, we’re no strangers […]

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The days may be getting slightly longer buy it seems we haven’t seen the worst of the winter yet. Met Éireann is predicting a rough ride for us here in Ireland with a ‘winter storm’ set to land in the middle of the upcoming week. An update for Wednesday reads: ‘Cold and windy for much […]

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In a famous self-aware scene from 1997 horror film Scream 2, the audience is told that the sequel always tends to bring more carnage than the original. Irish people will be hoping that this is not the case when the so-called ‘Son Of The Beast’ arrives on our shores just in time for St. Patrick’s […]

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So it turns out Autumn has just decided not to turn up this year and we’re skipping straight to winter this weekend. Cool. With the summer still fresh in our memories, Met Éireann has warned that temperatures in rural areas may drop to below zero over the weekend. Not only that but scattered heavy showers […]

8 years ago

Monday morning means back to work for most people… or is today Tuesday? Curse you, Bank Holiday! Anyway once you’ve figured out how to function again after the long weekend we’re sure you’ll want to know how the weather is shaping up for the week. Well, we’ve got good news and bad news. Today (Tuesday, […]

8 years ago

Could it be? Could we really have seen the last of the cold weather and biting winds which have plagued us for weeks now? Well, probably not. But for this weekend at least, it seems like things are looking up. Met Éireann is predicting a bright weekend with sunny spells but there will still be […]

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The body of a 67-year-old man has been found at the side of a road in Cork, the Irish Independent reports. The discovery was made at around 9.30am on Sunday morning on the Castlecor to John’s Bridge at Ballybane in Liscarroll. Gardaí are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses who may have been […]

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Roy Keane has always had a somewhat, shall we say, prickly reputation. The Republic Of Ireland assistant manager took no prisoners during his playing career and has dealt out plenty of verbal barbs at rivals and team mates alike over the years. The Corkman’s fellow ITV World Cup pundit Slaven Bilic was also known for […]

8 years ago

Anyone who has a fada in their name will be familiar with the daily struggles that can occur. From ordering a coffee to booking a table, the pesky accents can often lead to general confusion when dealing with others. Luckily, the Gardaí are on the ball and managed to use their knowledge of fadas to […]

8 years ago

There’s nothing better on a Sunday morning then having a decent fry, a nice cup of tea and winning two million quid. Someone in Wexford will be having all that (and maybe some champagne) after last night’s lotto which saw one lucky player win the €2 million jackpot. It’s the second time this week the […]

8 years ago

As national sporting treasures go here in Ireland, they don’t get much better than Brian Kerr. The former Republic Of Ireland manager is now best-known as a fountain of knowledge on all things football, both domestically and internationally. Currently, the Dubliner is over in Russia as part of RTÉ’s World Cup commentary team and is […]

8 years ago

Looking for a summer escape for you and your mates? We’ve found the ideal destination. This 200-year-old boutique country house in Easky, Co. Sligo is just what you need to wrap up the year or get 2018 off to a bang. Coming with its own private bar, the house can hold up to 14 guests. […]

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The 1990s really was the golden age of TV and movies but how many of these iconic catchphrases can you remember? Take a trip down memory lane with this bunch of verbal gems… 1. “Keep the change, ya filthy animal” via GIPHY 2. “Go on ya good thing!” 3. “Kick the baby!” Sibling abuse via […]

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It’s the middle of the month and for a lot of people that will mean very little money to spend on pints. Why not settle in for a night of Netflix? Here’s what’s new this weekend: TV Shows Queer Eye – Season 2 Champions The Ranch: Part 5 Movies Set It Up Lust Stories Documentaries […]

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Ireland’s magical rugby year got even better today as Joe Schmidt’s men emerged victorious against Australia in Melbourne by a score of 26-21. Tries from Andrew Conway and Tadhg Furlong and four penalties from Johnny Sexton secured the win which was Ireland’s first test victory over Australia on Aussie soil in 39 years. It sets […]

8 years ago

If you’ve found yourself being sceptical about the power of the World Cup then this video should be enough to convert you. Schoolchildren in Uruguay took some time off from their classes yesterday to take in their country’s Group A encounter with Egypt. After a fairly tame 88 minutes, it looked like the match was […]

8 years ago

Irish people of a certain vintage will all be familiar with the fact that Zig and Zag are the greatest creations to ever come out of the country. The brainchildren of Ciarán Morrison and Mick O’Hara, the brothers from Zog lit up many a living room from their early days on RTÉ with Ian Dempsey, […]

8 years ago

Three Gardaí have been hospitalised after a patrol car was rammed by a suspected drink-driver, the Irish Independent reports. The incident happened at 3.30am today in Letterkenny where extra Gardaí are on duty for this weekend’s Donegal International Rally. The three officers were conducting a search for a missing person at the time and are […]

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After an fairly okay start, the 2018 World Cup exploded into life last night with a 3-3 thriller between Iberian rivals Portugal and Spain. The match will go down as one of the great World Cup games and it definitely whets the appetite for what’s ahead today – 12 hours of live football on your […]

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The 2018 World Cup in Russia got underway today and whether you’re into it or not there will be no escape. Once again our national broadcaster will be showing every single game (including highlights programmes) as Irish fans make do with watching from our sofas rather than taking over fanzones with our famous hijinks in […]

8 years ago

Kurt Cobain may have tragically passed away at the age of 27 in 1994 but his memory lives on through his millions of adoring fans around the world. The Nirvana star remains a leading icon of the grunge movement of the early ’90s and next month Irish fans will be able to get an intimate […]

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In October 2004, Ireland was stunned when the body of Rachel O’Reilly was found in her home in the Naul, Co. Dublin. Her husband Joe, who appeared on the The Late Late Show in the interim alongside Rachel’s mother, was eventually charged and convicted with her murder after a lengthy trial which attracted widespread media […]

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Don’t speak. Just watch. All the waiting is over as today finally marks the beginning of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. All 64 games will be broadcast live on RTÉ or RTÉ Player, starting with hosts Russia against Saudi Arabia today. As always, our national broadcaster has more than delivered on the montage front […]

8 years ago

Ryanair has announced that it will be basing three new planes at London Southend Airport starting in April 2019. Dublin will be one of 13 new routes from the destination along with Alicante, Barcelona Reus, Bilbao, Brest, Corfu, Cluj, Faro, Kosice, Malaga, Milan Bergamo, Palma and Venice. Southend is about a 1 hour and 45 […]

8 years ago

In case you haven’t heard, a fairly important football tournament gets underway in Russia this week. Football fever has gripped the globe and that isn’t limited to the ordinary man and woman on the street. Even Hollywood stars are getting involved in the World Cup and one of Ireland’s best known actors has shared a […]

8 years ago

Nobody knows about chaos on the eve of World Cups more than Republic Of Ireland fans. Back in 2002, Roy Keane left the squad in the Asian Pacific island of Saipan and civil war erupted back home. Well, now, 16 years later, it seems the infamous incident has been trumped. Literally one day before the […]

8 years ago

A couple of weeks back, Irish people sat up and took notice when a France rugby player stepped in front of the camera for a post-match interview. Daniel Brennan and his team mates had just beaten Ireland by a score of 24-22 at the under-20 World Championships and if the young man’s name sounds like […]

8 years ago

We’re more used to seeing Hector bouncing around ag caint Gaeilge but this latest version looks altogether more sinister. Met Éireann has this morning issued a status orange weather warning as Storm Hector makes its way across the country. The wind warning will affect Donegal, Mayo, Galway and Sligo with gusts of 110 to 125 […]

8 years ago

When people got home from work yesterday after a beautiful weekend of sunny weather, there would have been no more popular activity then flaking out on the sofa with a good ol’ Netflix binge. That is until the streaming service went down late last night leaving millions of subscribers trying to figure out what to […]

8 years ago

They may spend their time patrolling the streets and targeting criminals but at the end of the day, the Gardaí are just like us. This fact is often backed up by the force’s quirky Twitter activity and this evening they’ve delivered another gem. Garda Walsh from Pearse Street came across his namesake Louis on his […]

8 years ago

This Thursday sees the beginning of the much-anticipated 2018 FIFA World Cup meaning that international footballers from all over the world are descending on Russia to begin final preparations. Except of course for the Republic Of Ireland as we failed to qualify for the footy fest but sure we’ve all gotten over that haven’t we? […]

8 years ago

A transatlantic flight diverted to Shannon Airport this afternoon following a bomb threat on board, the Irish Times reports. The United Airlines flight was traveling from Rome to Chicago when a mayday was called at around 12.45pm following the discovery of a message in the toilets claiming there was a bomb on board. The flight, […]

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