It’s arguably the most talked-about Netflix series of all time, and it returns to our screens as early as next week. Upon its release over Christmas in 2015, Making A Murderer gripped international audiences with millions tuning in to find out the fate of Stephen Avery and Brendan Dassey as they stood trial for the […]

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Finding Joy, a new comedy-drama written by and starring Amy Huberman, makes its debut tomorrow night and viewers have been advised to keep an eye out for a familiar face. Speaking to Nicky Byrne and Jenny Greene on 2FM yesterday, Amy said that her husband Brian O’Driscoll will be making a brief appearance on the […]

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After much talk in recent days ofgrim weather heading our way, Met Éireann has now issued a warning for Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. A status yellow advisory has been declared for the whole of Ireland which will be valid from Thursday at 11pm until Saturday at 9pm. Met Eireann has clarified though […]

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Pick that one out. The FAI Cup semi-final replay between Cork City and Bohemians took place last night and while Cork secured a 2-1 victory, it was a goal by a Bohs player that has gotten everyone talking. With the Dublin side trailing 2-0 in the 59th minute, defender Ian Morris received the ball on […]

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“I’ve had my fun and that’s all that matters.” Just one of hundreds of Father Ted quotes which are repeated on a daily basis across Ireland and beyond. It was of course delivered by Father Fintan Stack, an absolutely dreadful human being who replaced Father Jack at Craggy Island Parochial House when Jack was sent […]

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Gardaí are investigating after a man was critically injured in an incident which took place while party-goers were watching the Conor McGregor fight in the early hours of Sunday morning. The Irish Independent reports that the 41-year-old man was found in a house in the Sruth an Iuir area of Oram, near Castleblayney in Co. […]

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It’s Friday night and that means that while the rest of us are chilling on the sofa or having a few pints, Ryan Tubridy is busy preparing to host The Late Late Show on RTÉ One. It’s also October which means Halloween pranks will soon be in full swing and one of Ryan’s guests tonight […]

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Can you remember rushing home from school every day so that you could be home on time to see a little red-headed puppet getting out of his (or her…) box? If you were born in Ireland any time in the 70s or 80s then the answer to the above question is most probably ‘yes’. The […]

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It’s all eyes on Las Vegas this weekend as Conor McGregor faces off against Khabib Nurmagomedov (no, YOU had to Google that spelling) as part of UFC 229. As always, a strong Irish contingent has followed Conor to Sin City and by the looks of things they are certainly making themselves heard. McGregor felt the […]

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If you thought your family was wild, wait until you get a load of David Attenborough’s new show. To mark World Animal Day yesterday, the BBC unveiled a first look at Dynasties, a documentary that’s sure to get tongues wagging when it airs on BBC 1. With the likes of Eastenders, the broadcaster has form […]

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It’s barely been a week since music fans snapped up tickets to Slane 2019 and now all the talk is about future gigs at the Co. Meath venue. Last week, it was reported that bookies were slashing odds on Mancunian icons Oasis taking to Lord Mountcharles’ stage in the next two years and one half […]

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All Netflixers will know that Halloween weekend is the best time of the year for a binge. The dark evenings, the extra day off and the heating on full blast all combine for the perfect excuse to stick your phone on silent and get stuck into a brand new series. Last year we had Stranger […]

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The Graham Norton Show returned with a bang last week as the crème de la crème of Hollywood joined the Corkman on his famous sofa. Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Ryan Gosling and Jodie Whittaker all rocked up to kick off the 2018 autumn season in style. It’s fair to say that this week’s line-up might […]

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Gardaí have arrested a bus driver who was found to be nine times over the drink driving limit last night. The driver was arrested on the M7 at about 7pm by Naas Road Policing Unit. Gardaí posted an image on Twitter confirming the incident. The current Irish drink driving limit for bus drivers or professional […]

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Fans of Westlife rejoiced last week when it was announced that the lads would be getting back together for a new tour. Alas, it would seem the reunion will be of the later era variety i.e, a foursome rather than the original quintet. Yep, while Nicky, Kian, Mark and Shane are reportedly preparing for a […]

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“What the f*ck was that about?” – A common exclamation when Netflix viewers are are none too plussed about the ending of an episode of their favourite show. Well, those head-scratching finales could soon be a thing of the past if this latest development catches on. According to Bloomberg, the streaming service is planning on […]

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Crime figures released today reveal that the number of homicides in the year up to June 2018 is the same as the figure for the previous 12 months. The Central Statistics off has revealed that 77 homicides took place in Ireland during both periods. Sexual offences, meanwhile, rose 10.2% from 2,675 to 2,947. The biggest […]

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If you’re planning to turn to your tellybox for a bit of cheer this Monday evening, you best steer clear of TG4. While Requiem For A Dream has been met with generally positive reviews since its release in 2000, it still remains one of the darker movie of the century so far. The plot revolves […]

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When the book is written on dramatic Ryder Cup matches, it’s fair to say the 2018 won’t rank near the top. Still, none of that really matters as Europe, with Co. Down’s Rory McIlroy as part of the team, regained the trophy over the weekend by defeating the United States 17.5 points to 10.5. Two […]

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Feel like your boss doesn’t give you a fair deal? You’re not alone. A new diversity report by Hays Recruitment has found that 55% of Irish employees feel that their leaders in the workplace show a bias towards people who look, think and act like them. 53%, meanwhile, say that progression has been limited because […]

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Post-mortems are due to be carried out today on the bodies of three men who drowned in Co. Kerry, RTÉ reports. The remains of the men were found near Coonanna pier close to Cahirsiveen. Members of the public raised the alarm at around 6pm on Sunday after spotting the upturned boat. It is believed that […]

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Friday night and the lights are low, looking out for the place to go. Pipe down, ABBA, ‘cos we ain’t going nowhere. Not with the unreal selection of movies our national broadcaster is pumping out tonight. RTÉ have gone for that unbeatable mix of American comedy/drama and British rom/zom/com this Friday night as two of […]

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If lads in GAA jerseys don’t turn up at an international sporting event, is it really an international sporting event at all? In recent years, everything from the Superbowl to the World Cup Final has featured someone from our shores being captured on camera wearing their county colours with pride. This time, it’s the 2018 […]

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Bullying is something that too many kids have to deal with and it can a terrifying and lonely experience. For young Callum McIvor, the pain is all too real. The Glasgow boy has recently started high school and according to a Facebook post by his mother Jordan, ‘since starting he had some problems with four […]

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Ryanair has cancelled 190 flights which were due to operate on Friday of this week, Newstalk reports. The decision is due to a strike by cabin crew members in Spain, Belgium, Holland, Portugal, Italy and Germany. Ryanair Pre-Cancels Under 190 Of 2,400 (8%) Scheduled Flights On Fri 28th Sept: https://t.co/yErvVaCLgm — Ryanair (@Ryanair) September 25, […]

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It was the surprise cinema hit of last winter and the audiences are still humming the tunes of The Greatest Showman almost a year later. One of the more high profile songs on the soundtrack of musical is This Is Me, which was performed to much fanfare by Keala Settle at this year’s Academy Awards […]

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The year was 1999. The world was up in arms about the Millennium Bug and the legend of Brian O’Driscoll had just been unleashed unto an unsuspecting world of rugby. All this was played out to the soundtrack of three Sligo lads and a couple of Dubs who had just crooned their way to the […]

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There are many of us who would have stuck the heating on for the first time in months over the past few days as the first real chilly weather of autumn took hold. Those who head to work early in the mornings would have felt a bit of a bite in the air so you […]

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The rumours that began circulating last week have now been made official. U.S rockers Metallica have confirmed that they will perform at Slane Castle in 2019 as part of their Worldwired tour. We’re returning to the UK & Europe next summer for a run of outdoor gigs at stadiums, parks, & even one at a […]

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Just three months after Ireland went to the polls to repeal the Eighth Amendment, the date for our next referendum has been confirmed. Minister Eoghan Murphy has announced on Twitter that a vote on the 37th Amendment of the Constitution, relating to ‘repeal of offence of publication or utterance of blasphemous matter” will take place […]

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Still reeling from Storm Ali this week? Afraid to risk that volatile Irish weather? Get your slippers on and cosy up for an evening of The Late Late Show. Tonight, Ryan will be chatting to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin in what RTÉ describes as a ‘wide-ranging interview’ about his time at the helm and […]

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We all know the setting on a nice day in Galway City. The sun beating down, the soft hum of a busker’s guitar providing a mellow backing track and hordes of people lying out on the grass by the Spanish Arch. Meanwhile, overlooking the scene is Ard Bia At Nimmos, a building which instantly catches […]

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She came, she saw, she conquered. It looks like Storm Ali will be heading away from Irish shores this evening but not before she’s left a fair amount of destruction in her path. But what will become of us once she departs? What will we all talk about? Luckily, the nature of Irish weather means […]

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Storm Ali has landed in Ireland, bringing with it levels of destruction we haven’t seen since… well, Ophelia last October. At least that’s what a lot of people online are saying. A popular opinion seems to be that Ali is in fact stronger than Ophelia, a storm during which we were all advised to stay […]

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Storm Ali is wreaking havoc across Ireland today with an orange weather warning in place until 1pm in large parts of the country as well as a yellow warning in place until 5pm. Met Éireann has issued an update which indicates the locations with the strongest gusts up until 10am today. It seems that Galway […]

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Storm Ali hit Irish shores overnight bringing a lot of disruption with it. Last night, Dublin Airport advised passengers flying in or out today that they should check if their flights will still be operating and it has now been confirmed that around 50 journeys to and from the capital have been cancelled. High winds […]

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We’ve barely said goodbye to the summer and already we’re talking about festival headliners for 2019. The biggest concert of them all returns after a one year hiatus and if this morning’s rumours are anything to go by then Slane 2019 is set to be huge. In recent months, there were a few rumblings about […]

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Ireland is bracing itself for the arrival of Storm Aliin the early hours of Wednesday. High winds, potentially between 110 and 120 km/h, are expected around the country and Dublin Airport has this evening advised passengers that the storm may have an impact on flights. A post on Twitter reads ‘forecast high winds due to […]

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After a tireless campaign to repeal the Eighth Amendment of the Irish Constitution, it has now been officially removed. A post on the President Of Ireland Twitter account confirmed that Michael D. Higgins ‘today signed the Thirty-Sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018, and it has accordingly become law.’ In accordance with Article 46 of […]

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A number of weather warnings have been issued in the last couple of days as apprehension about the arrival of Storm Ali increases but it now seems things are getting serious. Five counties were hit with a rainfall warning earlier and Met Éireann has tonight issued a wind warning for the whole of the Ireland. […]

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Red alert. Monday Night Football is underway on Sky Sports this evening and sitting in the mammoth punditry shoes of the absent Gary Neville is current Watford star Troy Deeney. He’s doing a decent job covering the Southampton and Brighton game alongside Jamie Carragher and David Jones apart from one obvious error. When assessing the […]

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When it comes to the stars of Home And Away, there’s one man who’s seen it all. Ray Meagher joined the cast of the Aussie soap upon its release in 1988 playing the character of Alf Stewart but it now appears viewers will be saying goodbye to the quick-tempered mainstay. Meagher has told Australia’s New […]

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You can’t beat a good documentary of a Monday evening and let’s face it, they don’t come much more compelling than when Louis Theroux is pulling the strings. The British filmmaker returns to RTÉ tonight with Sex Trafficking In Houston, the second of his 2017 trilogy Dark States, which looked at various social issues blighting […]

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1. Shite. Why would they do this? via GIPHY 2. Would it be awful if I said no? I think I WILL say no… via GIPHY 3. I barely even know this person. I’ve seen them about twice in the past 15 years. via GIPHY 4. More money. New outfit, hotel, drink, travel. More feckin’ […]

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If you’re into freaky versions of your favourite teen shows then Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina looks set to be your new Netflix obsession. While the series sees our favourite teenage witch occupy a much darker world than the one we’re used to seeing her in, the core premise remains fairly similar. Sabrina (Kiernan Shipka) must […]

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You could say a lot of things about us Irish but for the most part we’re certainly not shy. The outgoing nature of those on this island always makes for great TV, which is why an Irish version of Love Island would be certain to go down a storm. Well, it looks like that dream […]

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While it clearly has nothing on the RTÉ version, Dancing With The Stars U.S. is quite a big deal Stateside, with over 10 million viewers regularly tuning in to watch celebrities strut their stuff. There will be a particular Irish interest this year with Evanna Lynch, who played Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter series, […]

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Met Éireann has warned that ‘very disturbed’ weather is on its way to Ireland as Hurricane Helene heads across the Atlantic. The outlook for early next week looks a little bit on the scary side with extremely windy, humid conditions as well as heavy rainfall. It reads: ‘There is a lot of uncertainty in the […]

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If you have caught this one yet, it’s a must see. 2017 Irish movie Handsome Devil will be making its television debut on RTÉ One tonight and if you’re looking for something to watch, this is just the thing. The movie stars Nicholas Galitzine and Fionn O’Shea as a couple of unlikely friends at an […]

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All around Ireland today, thousands of students are receiving their Junior Cert results which can only mean one thing for the rest of us – we all feel ancient. Every September the dance floors of GAA clubs and community centres around the country are filled with jubilant, or not so jubilant, teens putting their exam […]

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