Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are set to reunite for a new movie about two friends living on a remote Irish island. In Bruges pair Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are set to appear on the big screen together once more after their new collaboration The Banshees of Inisheer was announced yesterday. The Irish duo […]

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Met Eireann has issued nine counties with a rainfall warning for Wednesday and it’s not good news if you reside in the west of Ireland. Just days after Storm Dennis battered the country, Met Eireann has issued a status yellow rainfall warning for the five counties of Connacht as well as Longford, Donegal, Clare and […]

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The Brit Awards 2020 take place tonight and Irish viewers will be able to enjoy the whole ceremony live on Virgin Media Three. The 40th edition of the Brit Awards will be hosted by Jack Whitehall and will be broadcast live from the O2 Arena in London. The ceremony has brought us some memorable moments […]

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It’s the news Line Of Duty fans have been waiting for as filming has begun on series six of the hit BBC crime drama. The BBC has shared images from the set the new Line Of Duty series and the images feature Adrian Dunbar as Superintendent Ted Hastings as well as Martin Compston who plays […]

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Kevin Kilbane and Brianne Delcourt have been telling Hello! magazine about their plans to get married in Ireland in September or October of this year. Former Ireland international footballer Kevin Kilbane and his fiancée Brianne Delcourt have been telling Hello! magazine of their plans to get married later this year. The couple met in back […]

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In a Premier League season where Liverpool are running away with the title, a lot of the most heated match-ups have taken place in the Sky Sports studio and tonight’s Monday Night Football should be no different. Monday Night Football on Sky Sports features live coverage of Chelsea v Manchester United but with neither team […]

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Meath will soon be sprinkled with some Hollywood gold dust as Matt Damon and Ben Affleck roll into the county to film their upcoming movie The Last Duel. As reported earlier in the week, scenes for a new movie starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck will be filmed in Co. Meath, specifically at Bective Bridge […]

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Storm Dennis is on the way and Met Eireann has this afternoon issued two status yellow weather warnings for the whole Ireland which will take hold on Saturday. Firstly, a status yellow rain warning has been issued, with Storm Dennis expected to bring ‘spells of heavy, locally thundery rain, on Saturday that will lead to […]

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The HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre has issued advice on how to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in Ireland. In a post on its website, the HPSC states that cases has been detected in mainland China as well as 24 other countries and ‘further global spread is likely’. Some of the countries listed as […]

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First Dates Ireland is on our screens again tonight and if nothing else, you’re guaranteed a good laugh if you decide to tune in. In this week’s episode, we meet Conor from Dundalk who is on a date with Samantha from Belfast. The pair seem to be getting on well but when it comes to […]

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Met Eireann has issued a status yellow snow/ice warning for 11 counties which is due to take effect at 8pm tonight. An initial warning by Met Eireann was issued on Sunday and was due to last until Tuesday night before being extended to 10am this morning. That advisory had no sooner expired than a new […]

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The Late Late Valentine’s special takes place this Friday and Ryan Tubridy has confirmed that two blasts from the past will be performing live during the show. The host of RTE’s flagship Friday night chat show appeared on Today with Maura and Daithi to reveal what’s in store for this year’s Late Late Valentine’s special […]

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William and Kate are officially on their way to Ireland, with details confirmed today for a three-day visit from the royal pair in March. It had been rumoured that William and Kate were planning a trip to Ireland this spring and today Kensington Palace has confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will cross […]

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Rage Against The Machine have been confirmed to play Electric Picnic this year and it’s fair to say Irish fans are pretty satisfied with the news. As part of their Public Service Announcement tour, Rage Against The Machine will swing by Stradbally this coming September and will no doubt bring their trademark high-energy performing style […]

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Niall Horan has all but confirmed that One Direction will get back together at some point, saying that “we’d be absolutely ridiculous not to reform the band.” The Mullingar man was speaking to RTE ahead of the release of his second solo album Heartbreak Weather and seemed extremely positive about the possibility of a 1D […]

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Sipping a coffee, staring at stunning architecture and listening to the clip-clop of passing horse carriages going by as regular as clockwork. The setting is one of the most beautiful city squares you’ll ever see, akin to something you’d see in Disney classics such as Beauty And The Beast. The sun beams down on locals […]

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If it’s not one thing it’s another. Storm Ciara is passing through Ireland this Sunday but once she’s finished, we’ll have a snow and ice warning to contend with. Storm Ciara has brought extreme gusts to Ireland today and to prove it, people have been documenting her work on social media. With today being Sunday, […]

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After much fanfare, Storm Ciara has arrived in Ireland but that won’t come as news to anyone who has looked outside their window this morning. With Ireland under a status orange wind alert, not as many people are venturing outside as would be normal on a Sunday. Aside from those counting votes for the General […]

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President Michael D Higgins was the first guest on last night’s Tommy Tiernan Show, drawing huge applause when he emerged on stage to greet the comedian. If you’re not aware, the premise of The Tommy Tiernan Show is that the host has no prior knowledge of who he is going to interview so he must […]

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RTE has confirmed that Six One News presenter Keelin Shanley has passed away at the age of 51. In a post on its website this afternoon, RTE confirmed that Keelin Shanley died peacefully this afternoon. RTÉ broadcaster Keelin Shanley dies following illness https://t.co/G0qh9jhrWI — RTÉ (@rte) February 8, 2020 In 2018, Shanley was announced […]

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Organisers of Galway 2020 say they are ‘extremely disappointed’ after the expected arrival of Storm Ciara forced the cancellation of tonight’s opening ceremony. This evening’s event was planned as the finale to a week of celebrations marking the start of Galway’s year as the European Capital of Culture but a statement this afternoon has confirmed […]

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Met Eireann has issued a status orange wind warning for the whole of Ireland as Storm Ciara prepares to land on our shores. Previously, an orange warning had been in place for Donegal, Galway and Mayo but that has now been extended to the rest of the country. The advisory, issued just before noon on […]

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Voting in the General Election is underway and there are plenty of talking points. It seems though that ‘dogs at polling stations’ is the topic on everyone’s lips, or fingertips to put it more accurately. Elections can be a stressful time with people unsure about which way to vote so there’s no harm in bringing […]

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Storm Ciara is due to land this weekend and while it’s important to prepare for her arrival, there’s a bit of a side issue that’s getting people hot under the collar. With Ciara being an Irish name, there’s relatively no problems on these shores with its pronunciation. Sure if you didn’t have a Ciara in […]

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Shane Long has a history of being a source of support for injured team mates but an incident in last night’s game against Tottenham Hotspur even had him grimacing. Shane Long famously stayed by the side of Seamus Coleman when the defender suffered a horror injury against Wales back in 2017 but he wasn’t exactly […]

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RTE has shared a preview for this week’s episode of First Dates Ireland and if the clip is anything to go by, it’s going to be a powerful one. In it, we meet a couple who, as the title of the show probably gives away, are on a first date when the man is asked […]

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The rumours of Liam and Noel Gallagher making up aren’t going away any time soon especially since the former is so intent on stirring things up on Twitter. The younger brother hit the headlines yesterday when he claimed that older brother Noel Gallagher turned down a cool £100 million to get Oasis back together. It’s […]

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Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and if you’re not already planning to surprise your other half with a box of ketchup chocolates then you soon will be. Yes, you did read that correctly. Renowned ketchup makers Heinz have teamed up with London-based department store Fortnum & Mason to create Heinz Tomato Ketchup Truffles, which […]

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It’s been a whirlwind few months for Kevin Kilbane and his Dancing On Ice partner Brianne Delcourt, who he can now refer to as his fiancée. The former Ireland international and the professional skater were paired up by the ITV show back in October before being eliminated from the programme last weekend. The couple began […]

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Caravans are as much part of Electric Picnic as the music and rain and this year festival-goers are being handed the opportunity to spruce up their vehicles with a little financial aid. Organisers have announced the 2020 ‘Art Caravan’ competition, which will see 20 grants ranging from €500 and €2,000 go towards the designing, building […]

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“A cluttered gaff is a cluttered mind”, said some clever person at one point or another and when you think about it it’s hard to argue. Once you get home from the daily grind, it’s hard to focus on anything if you’re constantly stepping over things like clothes, toys, discarded pizza boxes or whatever else […]

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Andy Farrell has made two changes to his starting XV for this Saturday’s Six Nations showdown with Wales at the Aviva Stadium. After making picking up a head injury in last weekend’s 19-12 victory over Scotland, Caelan Doris will not be involved and will be replaced by Munster flanker Peter O’Mahony. The other change sees […]

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Eleven years after they last performed together, the rumours of an Oasis reunion aren’t going away and Liam Gallagher is certainly doing his best to fuel them. The frontman of one of the most revered British groups of all time regularly takes to Twitter to tease fans about the possibility of himself and his older […]

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After much debate over whether Mary Lou McDonald would be allowed to debate, RTE has confirmed that the Sinn Fein leader will be debating in the big debate on Tuesday. With Saturday’s General Election looming large, many felt that it was unfair that Mary Lou McDonald wasn’t going appear alongside her Fine Gael and Fianna […]

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Being compared to Whitney Houston is no easy feat but that’s exactly what’s happening to Demi Lovato after her performance at the Super Bowl last night. The 27-year-old singer took to the field at Miami’s Hard Rock stadium prior to the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers and it’s fair […]

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Okay, full disclosure. Brad Pitt wasn’t actually in attendance at last night’s BAFTAs but he still managed to make a cheeky gag about Prince Harry and the whole royal family rigmarole. That’s because he left his Best Supporting Actor acceptance speech in the capable hands of his Once Upon a Time in Hollywood pal Margot […]

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Super Bowl LIV has been and gone and while the victorious Kansas City Chiefs deserve our hearty congratulations, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez are the names on everyone’s lips this morning. With the Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers tied at 10-10 by the time the Latina pair took to the stage at half-time, those in […]

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Netflix has confirmed that The Crown will wrap up after five seasons, which is one season earlier than expected. In an announcement today, fans also learned that veteran actress Imelda Stauton will take over the role of Queen Elizabeth when Olivia Colman finishes playing the monarch at the end of season four. Unlike Colman and […]

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It’s the last Friday of the month and people who haven’t been paid since before Christmas are rejoicing at finally seeing a boost in their bank balance. While some got paid as early as last week and others yesterday, a hardy bunch have had to endure a longer stretch than most. Towns and cities will […]

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With the Six Nations set to kick off this weekend, it’s fair to say Ireland are going in with lower expectations than we’ve become accustomed to in recent years. This time last year, Joe Schmidt’s team were preparing to enter the Six Nations as Grand Slam champions and with a famous win over New Zealand […]

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Given that Eminem released an album just a couple of weeks ago, Brian McFadden can consider himself quite lucky to have escaped being the subject of a diss track. That’s because the former Westlife man has unceremoniously thrown a flaming hot insult at the rapper this morning which will no doubt catch Slim Shady completely […]

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It’s Manchester in the mid-1990s and Eric Cantona and Liam Gallagher are both doing their thing, the former in a red shirt and the latter largely in a blue. With Liam being a massive Manchester City fan and Eric being one of the most legendary figures to don the colours of arch-rivals Manchester United, it […]

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So you’ve bitten the bullet and booked a trip to one of Europe’s most cultural and beautiful cities. Prague is a gem at the heart of Europe that appears to be on everyone’s to-do list. But what do you do when you finally get there? Well, luckily for you, yours truly made the exact same […]

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It won’t come as news to any married people, or indeed anyone planning to get married, that the cost of an Irish wedding can be pretty high. Between the venue, the entertainment, the outfits and the gallons of wine you’re apparently obligated to serve, it all adds up but fret not because WeddingsOnline.ie has unveiled […]

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The emoji language is always evolving and just when you think everything is covered, they go and announce the introduction of 117 new symbols. Emojipedia has revealed the new additions which include everything from the transgender flag to a happy face with a tear and an image of two people hugging (below) which is a […]

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We’re in the midst of a new series of First Dates Ireland and already the daters have provided us with many memorable moments. As awkward interactions between strangers go, it doesn’t get much worse than this age-related faux pas so it’s good to know that tonight’s episode will feature some good old-fashioned wholesome content. In […]

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It’s been a bitterly cold start to the week and it seems the Irish weather is going to throw some rain into the mix just to keep us on our toes. From Thursday until Sunday, it’s looking like it might be handy to have your umbrella with you if you’re heading out and about. According […]

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The Graham Norton Show is always a great way to kick off the weekend and the line-up this Friday looks like one of the most entertaining in a long time. Taking to the sofa will be the one and only Lewis Capaldi, a man who has almost become as well-known for his viral social media […]

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Love Island winner Greg O’Shea returns to our screens this week in a new rugby-centric entertainment show ahead of the start of the 2020 Six Nations. The Line-Out will see the Ireland rugby sevens international team up with the Six O’Clock Show’s Muireann O’Connell to bring viewers up to speed ahead of every Six Nations […]

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Andy Farrell has named his starting XV for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against Scotland and it’s fair to say one omission is causing a bit of a stir. The tried and tested Conor Murray has gotten the nod at scrum-half ahead of Ulster’s in-form John Cooney while one uncapped player starts, namely Caelan Doris at […]

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