Smyths Toys have confirmed that home delivery and click and collect services will be available for the duration of Level 5 restrictions. Large queues have been forming outside Smyths stores around the country since it was announced that Ireland will be entering Level 5 and that only essential retail will be allowed to remain open. […]

6 years ago

In a week where Ireland entered Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, it will be comforting for many to know that we still have Gogglebox Ireland to look forward during these lockdown nights. Well, for the next two weeks only as, sadly, Gogglebox Ireland wraps up for the winter next week. Why would they leave us in […]

6 years ago

It won’t come as a shock to most of us but it looks like Christmas pints are off the table this year. Unless, that is, you’re willing to sit outside as temperatures drop in December. Leo Varadkar has poured cold water on the idea of Christmas pints or ’12 pubs’ style nights out by telling […]

6 years ago

The Government has confirmed that Ireland will enter Level 5 of Covid-19 restrictions, with some adjustments, from this Wednesday, October 21. Following a day of speculation, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed the nation just after 9pm to confirm that Ireland will be entering Level 5 of the National Framework for Living with Covid-19, with some […]

6 years ago

The Government is considering allowing people to travel 10km from their homes under new restrictions that are set to be announced tonight. After receiving advice from NPHET to move Ireland to risk level 5 of Covid-19 restrictions, it appears that the Government will opt for ‘a version’ of level 4 restrictions instead. This would mean […]

6 years ago

Miley Cyrus, take a bow. The singer has wowed fans with a rendition of Zombie by The Cranberries as part of the Save our Stages festival in Los Angeles. The event is aimed at attaining greater support for the arts industry in the United States amid the Covid-19 crisis and last night Miley Cyrus did […]

6 years ago

Today sees yet another major Government announcement about Covid-19 restrictions but this time at least, we’ve had the whole weekend to get used to the idea. A Cabinet Sub-Committee met on Saturday to discuss NPHET’s recommendation to move Ireland into risk level 5 of Covid-19 restrictions and yesterday, Simon Harris confirmed that more restrictions are […]

6 years ago

“Saturday night at the movies, who cares what picture you see?”, asked The Drifters in their 1964 classic. Well, we care, Drifters. We care. Of course, we can’t go to the movies at the moment but we can sure kick back on the sofa and watch a few on the telly. Here’s a list of […]

6 years ago

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that the Cabinet Sub-Committee will meet tomorrow to discuss NPHET’s recommendation for Ireland to move to level 5 of Covid-19 restrictions. Earlier, it emerged that NPHET has advised that all counties should be moved to level five for a duration of six weeks, less than a fortnight after level 3 […]

6 years ago

Robbie Keane is reportedly set return to LA Galaxy as manager after enjoying a successful spell at the club as a player between 2011 and 2016. A return to California with LA Galaxy would see Robbie Keane enter management for the first time since a brief spell as player-manager of ATK in India back in […]

6 years ago

A number of brands of milk have been recalled due to a ‘potentially unsafe presence of Enterobacteriaceae bacteria.’ All of the recalled products come under the Arrabawn Co-op and may contain Enterobacteriaceae bacteria, which can be harmful to humans. A spokesperson for the Food Safety Authority of Ireland said that ‘point-of-sale recall notices will be […]

6 years ago

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) have advised the Government that Ireland should be placed in level 5 Covid-19 restrictions for six weeks. Ireland’s daily Covid-19 cases reached a record high yesterday after 1,205 new cases were reported and, according to reports this morning, NPHET have now called for a six-week spell of level […]

6 years ago

The Late Late line-up is here and former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been confirmed as one of the more unexpected guests to chat to Ryan in recent times. Well, it would normally be unexpected but Arsene Wenger has released a book and when someone releases a book in this part of the world, The […]

6 years ago

Labour Senator Rebecca Moynihan has called for the introduction of “social bubbles” for people who are living alone or in single-parent households. Last night, a nationwide ban on people visiting households was announced, with the exception of people entering homes for “compassionate reasons.” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has already moved to clarify this, saying earlier […]

6 years ago

2019 and 2020 might be side by side in list of years on the Gregorian calendar but really they could not be more different. For example in 2019, we could go out to the pub without ordering a meal, host house parties, attend house parties, hug family, have half the village at our wedding and […]

6 years ago

A number of counties along the border are set to move into risk level 4 of Covid-19 restrictions after Northern Ireland tightened restrictions this morning. It has been announced that pubs will close in Northern Ireland in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus, after a huge spike in cases in recent weeks. The […]

6 years ago

Finland v Ireland will wrap up a fairly tumultuous international week for Stephen Kenny’s squad this evening, with the newly-appointed manager still looking for his first win. Ireland’s performances against Slovakia and Wales have been widely praised but we’re still lacking where it matters most – sticking the ball into the ol’ onion bag. In […]

6 years ago

Gogglebox Ireland has issued a callout to Irish people living abroad for a special Christmas edition of the popular Virgin Media show. Coronavirus restrictions mean that many Irish citizens won’t be able to return to our shores this Christmas but we’ll still be able to come together online like we have done all year. Gogglebox […]

6 years ago

The first trailer for season four of The Crown is here and it definitely cranks up the tension ahead of November’s big release. The Crown fans have already been given glimpses of Emma Corrin as Princess Diana and Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher but the new trailer gives us more of an insight into how […]

6 years ago

If Colin Farrell was seen walking around Dublin in this get-up, nobody would even bat an eyelid. Production of the upcoming Batman movie titled, er, The Batman, is well underway and fans have been given a glimpse of Colin Farrell in character as iconic villain The Penguin. The Castleknock man has been pictured on set […]

6 years ago

The trailer for Finding Jack Charlton has been released and even though it’s only two minutes long, it’s enough to have you counting the days until the film’s release. Finding Jack Charlton is directed by Gabriel Clarke, whose credentials include the brilliant Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager (available to watch on Netflix), and judging […]

6 years ago

Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating the running of illegal ‘shebeens’ as part of Operation Navigation. Three premises in Laois, Westmeath and Meath, that were suspected to be in breach of liquor licencing legislation in support of current public health measures, were searched under warrant on Friday, October 9. Gardaí confirmed on Facebook that […]

6 years ago

A number of counties along the border could enter risk level 4 of the Living with Covid plan this week if Northern Ireland goes into lockdown. Newstalk is reporting that counties such Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan could move to level 4 if Northern Ireland follows its Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael McBride’s advice to enter […]

6 years ago

The Garryvoe Hotel in Co. Cork has confirmed that it will be closing temporarily due to a positive Covid-19 case. Announcing the news on social media, the Garryvoe Hotel told followers that ‘Unfortunately, a member of our team has tested positive for Covid-19. As a precautionary measure and in the interest of the safety of […]

6 years ago

In this modern age, it’s widely acknowledged that if there’s something you want in life, there’s never any harm in sending a DM. That’s what Katie Taylor did when she messaged boxing promoter Eddie Hearn back in October 2016 about the possibility of turning pro. Having just experienced a career low by crashing out of […]

6 years ago

The Government is expected to add an extra week to the school mid-term break in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19. The Irish Independent is reporting that the Government is ‘likely to add on an extra week to the break’, although ‘no firm decision has been made’. The school mid-term break is currently […]

6 years ago

A senior NPHET official has urged Irish people to “do the right thing” in order to avoid a lockdown around the Christmas season. As the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise, Professor Philip Nolan, Chairman of the NPHET Modelling Advisory Group, told media yesterday that “we can still save Christmas, if we do the […]

6 years ago

Slovakia v Ireland takes place tonight and the stakes for Stephen Kenny could not be higher as he enters the last chance saloon for a place at Euro 2020. Yep, it’s still called Euro 2020 despite the fact that it will take place in 2021 but that’s neither here nor there. Defeat tonight would mean […]

6 years ago

Leo Varadkar hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown coming into place in Ireland in a bid to reduce Covid-19 cases. NPHET reportedly proposed a circuit breaker at Monday’s meeting with the Government ahead of the confirmation of nationwide level 3 restrictions.  Sources at the meeting have suggested that Varadkar was uncomfortable […]

6 years ago

Gardaí will be putting 132 checkpoints across the country from tonight on main routes, including motorways, to ensure that people are complying with Covid-19 regulations. Level 3 restrictions come into place from midnight and with them comes Operation Fanacht, a system designed to ensure that people stay within the confines of their own county. Announcing […]

6 years ago

The FAI has confirmed that an international team backroom staff member has tested positive for Covid-19, while two others are restricting their movements. In a statement issued this afternoon, the FAI confirmed that ‘Covid-19 protocols have now been executed and contact tracing has resulted in two additional staff members now restricting their movements.’ The statement […]

6 years ago

Omniplex has confirmed that all of its cinemas will be closed temporarily, in line with new Government Covid-19 restrictions. Last night, it was announced that all 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland will be placed into risk level 3 of Covid-19 restrictions which means that no indoor gatherings should be held, such as ‘business, […]

6 years ago

Matt Damon has moved his filming duties to Bective in Co. Meath after taking in Cahir in Co. Tipperary last week. The Last Duel filming crew has arrived in Bective as work continues on the upcoming Ridley Scott epic. Matt Damon is joined by a host of stars including his old pal Ben Affleck and […]

6 years ago

Westlife’s Shane Filan has paid a touching tribute to his father Peter, who passed away on Sunday. Shane Filan took to Instagram on Monday evening to share the news with his followers. It comes ten months after he lost his mother Mae and on Monday he wrote: ‘yesterday, Sunday October 4, my heart was broken. […]

6 years ago

NPHET has this evening recommended that the whole of Ireland moves into risk level 5 of Covid-19 restrictions. A meeting was held earlier this evening during which NPHET discussed the increasing levels of Covid-19 and what Ireland’s next step should be. RTE is now reporting that it has been recommended to the Government that Ireland […]

6 years ago

If you’re hoping today’s downpours are temporary then you might be disappointed. Ireland woke up today to weather warnings all over the place and the experts’ forecasts certainly came true as rain poured throughout the afternoon. If you’re hoping that it’s just a 24-hour spell of bad weather well, we’ve got some bad news, courtesy […]

6 years ago

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is meeting this evening to discuss rising Covid-19 numbers. NPHET doesn’t usually meet on weekends but the gathering was called as Covid-19 cases continue to rise around the country. 613 new cases were reported on Saturday evening, followed by 364 on Sunday. With much of the country on […]

6 years ago

The weather is miserable so your only option is plonk yourself in front of the telly with a good flick this evening. Of course, you could check our list of new Netflix additions this weekend but if none of that tickles your fancy, there’s always the old reliable telly box. There’s a decent mix of […]

6 years ago

Emma Corrin will star as Princess Diana in the upcoming fourth season of The Crown. The Crown is set to return to Netflix for a fourth season on November 15 and will take in events surrounding the Royal Family throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s. This era will of course take in the introduction […]

6 years ago

Sunday has always been a day for chilling but rainy Sundays? Well, ya best not even think about getting off the sofa except for turning the heating on and making tea. Much of Ireland is under a rain warning for the rest of the day and it seems that what you see out your window […]

6 years ago

The following review for American Murder: The Family Next Door contains details that some readers may find upsetting. American Murder: The Family Next Door was released on Netflix earlier this week and the true crime documentary has brought one of the most shocking murder cases of recent years back into the spotlight. In mid-August 2018, […]

6 years ago

Met Éireann has issued weather warnings to a total of 14 counties as much of Ireland braces itself for a day of strong winds and heavy rain on Sunday. Firstly, a status yellow wind warning is in place for Donegal, Mayo and Sligo which is valid from 6am until 9pm on Sunday. In this part […]

6 years ago

It’s Saturday, the weather isn’t great and we’re not really supposed to be going anywhere. Definitely a night for kicking back with a movie. Thankfully, there are quite a few movies on TV tonight, ranging from war epics, to heartwarming Irish flicks to some of the best ironic watches out there. Take your pick from […]

6 years ago

Tayto and pizza, together at last. Ireland loves Tayto and Ireland loves pizza. Neither of these facts can be denied and it was only a matter of time before somebody decided to put the two together to make Tayto pizza. These culinary geniuses (genii?) can be found at La Tana Pizzeria on Barrack Street in […]

6 years ago

Dundalk’s prize for qualifying for the Europa League group stage is a pair of meetings with Premier League giants Arsenal. Filippo Giovagnoli’s Dundalk clinched their place in the lucrative group stage for the second time in five seasons with a 3-1 win over Faroese champions KÍ at the Aviva Stadium last night. Impressive as that […]

6 years ago

It’s not often that you’d hear calls for a duvet day on the RTE weather forecast but Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather is getting right to the point with his prediction for this Sunday. Carlow Weather, one of the more popular accounts on Twitter for weather updates, is run by Alan O’Reilly and his outlook […]

6 years ago

Storm Alex has been named by the French national meteorological service and Met Éireann has confirmed that it will bring wet and windy weather to Ireland for the rest of the week. Met Éireann has stated this afternoon that Storm Alex has been named by Météo France and will ‘bring wet and windy weather across […]

6 years ago

McKevitts Village Hotel in Co. Louth have responded online to a TripAdvisor review which complained about staff refusing to serve diners who were visiting from Dublin. In a Facebook post, the Carlingford hotel shared a screenshot of the review (which has now been removed from the travel website) outlining how the writer’s parents were asked […]

6 years ago

Matt Damon had become part of the furniture in Dalkey for a large portion of this year but the actor has since upped sticks and moved to the midlands. A dollop of Hollywood glamour was sprinkled on Dalkey during the spring as Matt Damon spent a prolonged period in the Dublin seaside town, working on […]

6 years ago

Anyone watching Monday Night Football may have been surprised to see that the famously fiery Roy Keane appeared a lot more mellow than usual. Roy Keane was in the MNF studio to offer his thoughts on Sky’s live Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal and, unusually, his appearance was pretty much void of any […]

6 years ago