Met Éireann has issued a nationwide status yellow fog warning that will come into effect just after midnight tonight. After a night of swirling winds and rain, it seems we’ll have to contend with fog for the whole day on Sunday and into Monday morning. The status yellow warning was issued at 8am on Saturday […]

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Adam King, the most famous little man in Ireland, returned to our screens last night just a week after his appearance on the Late Late Toy Show. Last Friday night, Adam King captured the hearts of the nation, and indeed the world, when he arrived on the Toy Show set with his virtual hug and […]

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If you’re looking to make your Christmas shopping more sustainable this year, Irish business Kindora has a great selection of items that won’t cost a fortune. Specialising in pre-loved baby and kids goods, Kindora has everything from baby clothing to children’s toys to other bits and bobs that just make the life a of a […]

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It’s December 3 and snow has arrived in Ireland. Earlier today, Met Éireann issued the first snow warning of the winter with Donegal told to expect “heavy wintry showers of hail, sleet and snow”, as well as “reduced visibility and accumulations likely in places.” However, this clip, taken by Twitter user Mike Marron, shows the […]

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An Tanáiste Leo Varadkar has described 2021 as the “year of recovery”, saying that he hopes “holidays, matches, events” will be back with some degree of normality next year. Speaking on a Zoom meeting with Laois Chamber of Commerce members, Leo Varadkar expressed hope that events like Electric Picnic will go ahead in 2021. With […]

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Conor Hegarty from Cork is in America with his friends and, as often happens when young lads travel together, they’re running late for a plane. As the gang dash through the airport, Conor’s thoughts are not exclusively fixed on whether or not they make the flight. Struggling to keep up, he feels that familiar shortness […]

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Tayto Park will reopen with a series of drive-in Christmas movies as well as a limited number of attractions open to the public. On Friday, December 4, Tayto Park will reopen to the public as new Level 3 Covid-19 measures are introduced around the country. A limited number of attractions will be open, including the […]

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Met Éireann has issued a nationwide weather advisory as temperatures look set to plummet over the coming days. Some nights this week are expected to see temperatures drop to as low as minus four degrees and Met Éireann has now issued an official weather advisory which will be valid from 4pm on Wednesday until 11.59pm […]

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For those of us working from home, this is the time of year we all dreaded – having to have the heating on all day long. If you’ve held out this long, fair play but judging by the latest whether reports, it’s quite likely that you’ll be giving in by the end of the week. […]

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It’s been three days and Ireland is still reeling from hearing Ryan Tubridy utter an expletive during the 2020 Late Late Toy Show. On a night where the Irish public raised literally millions for charity, Toy Show host Ryan Tubridy shocked viewers by appearing to drop the F word while pouring himself a glass of […]

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The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) aren’t satisfied with some elements of the Government’s Level 5 exit which is due to be formally announced tomorrow. It’s expected the Government will ease Level 5 restrictions in three phases throughout December. The first phase would include the reopening of non-essential retail, hairdressers and gyms, before a […]

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The football world is in mourning following the death of Diego Maradona in Argentina yesterday and Robbie Keane was among those to pay tribute here in Ireland. Rarely has a figure united a sport as much as Diego Maradona, with tributes continuing to pour in from fans as well as some of the biggest names […]

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Christmas shopping can be difficult at the best of times and after the year we’ve had, we’ll take all the direction we can get on what to gift our nearest and dearest. This year, TK Maxx is on hand to help you find the gift that will make your loved one feel truly special. In […]

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This Friday, people all over Ireland will gather around the TV and begin planning for a Christmas like no other. But enough about the Toy Show. Before that, the Government are set to announce a new set of measures which will kick in once Level 5 expires on December 1. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has […]

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Legendary Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona has passed away at the age of 60, it is being reported this evening. Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Diego Maradona had been struggling with his health in recent years. He will be remembered for guiding Argentina to the World Cup in 1986 and leading […]

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A goal scored by Jordan Flores for Dundalk has been nominated for the FIFA Puskas Award, which is given to the scorer of the ‘most aesthetically significant, or “most beautiful”, goal of the calendar year.’ Jordan Flores’ goal was scored in Dundalk’s Premier Division game against Shamrock Rovers on February 28 of this year. At […]

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The GAA is reportedly exploring the possibility of playing the All-Ireland Football and Hurling Finals in front of crowds next month. With Level 5 restrictions expected to be lifted next month, the GAA hopes that spectators will be allowed into Croke Park for the All-Ireland Hurling Final on December 13 and the Football Final on […]

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Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions could be lifted in three phases throughout December, it is being reported this afternoon. Current Level 5 restrictions are due to expire on December 1, with the Government deliberating this week on how best to exit the lockdown period that began on October 21. A formal announcement is expected to be […]

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Trinity College immunologist Luke O’Neill has said that family members should hug briefly over the Christmas period while wearing a mask. Speaking on Today with Claire Byrne Show on RTE Radio One today, Professor O’Neill also said that hugs should take place outdoors, while expressing hope that “restrictions will be lifted to allow three to […]

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The Government have published the 2019 Tobacco Free Ireland Report which outlines proposals to make the country tobacco-free by 2025. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy Frank Feighan have welcomed the publication of the report which sets a target for Ireland to be tobacco […]

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We’re used to seeing Gogglebox Ireland’s Tully twins in relaxed fashion but yesterday’s Ulster Football Final has shown them in a different light altogether. Like everyone else in Cavan, Neal and Fergal Tully are immensely proud after their county won the Ulster Football Championship for the first time since 1997 by beating Donegal on Sunday. […]

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The Aware Christmas 5km takes place from Friday, December 11 until Sunday, December 13 and this year it’s going virtual. Aware is one of many charities whose fundraising efforts have been impacted by Covid-19 throughout 2020. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the mental health charity won’t be able to hold its annual Christmas run as normal […]

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Trinity College immunologist Professor Luke O’Neill has said that “we’re in the endgame” of Covid-19, if everything goes well with vaccines over coming months. Speaking on The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk, Professor O’Neill reacted to today’s news that the Oxford/Astrazeneca Covid-19 vaccine is thought to be 70% effective. This comes after recent trials by […]

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None of us are used to the All-Ireland Championships reaching their conclusion in the depths of winter but this is no ordinary year. The nation is still catching its breath after a weekend full of GAA drama which was made all the more poignant by the association marking the 100th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Tipperary, […]

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An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the Government intends to move Ireland to Level 3 of Covid-19 restrictions from December 1. NPHET is set to make its recommendations to the Government later this week with an official announcement expected on Thursday night. It’s thought that the Government will be happy to move the country […]

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Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan has said that he is “concerned” with the rise in the number of new Covid-19 cases in recent days. On Saturday evening, 456 new cases were confirmed, bringing the total in Ireland to 67, 526. Six deaths were also confirmed and there have now been 1,978 deaths in Ireland […]

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Amid the fast-paced development of the 2020 US Presidential Election, CNN’s John King emerged as one of the star’s of the show. Putting in mammoth shifts as anchor of CNN’s Election coverage, John King gained plenty of new international fans, not least here in Ireland where his roots lie. During the elongated election count, King […]

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Irish Rail will make your wait for a train a lot more soothing from tomorrow by playing birdsong from PA systems across the country. The public art project, called On Chorus, is a collaboration with sound artist Christopher Steenson and will use train station PA systems to play the sound of birdsong from 8am until […]

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It’s the sixth last Sunday before Christmas so you may as well make yourself a mulled wine, put your festive PJs on and get stuck into some movies on TV. Tonight we’ve got Liam Neeson in a famous action role, some drama with Denzel and plenty of comedy in the mix too. Here’s the very […]

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The Queen and Princess Diana discussing a show which features naked people sizing each other up isn’t something we ever thought we’d see. Netflix have released a behind the scenes chat between Olivia Colman and Emma Corrin who star as Queen Elizabeth and Lady Diana Spencer in the fourth season of The Crown. While Emma […]

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Simon Harris has confirmed that Santa Claus is an “essential worker” and will be bringing presents to the children of Ireland as normal this Christmas. With Ireland under Level 5 restrictions until December 1, some children had expressed concerns that Santa might not be allowed into the country by the time Christmas Eve rolls around. […]

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Dr. Tony Holohan has confirmed the date that NPHET will give formal advice to the Government regarding Covid-19 restrictions over Christmas. We’re now around halfway through the current run of Level 5 restrictions that are due to end on December 1. While new Covid-19 cases have decreased since the restrictions were introduced on October 21, […]

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Katie Taylor will put her WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring titles on the line tonight and the great news is that anyone who has a screen should be able to watch it. All eyes will be on Katie Taylor tonight as she enters the ring to face Miriam Gutierrez at Wembley Arena. When […]

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RTE have released the trailer for the 2020 Late Late Toy Show and as expected, it’s a little different to what we’re used to. It’s been a crazy year but with Christmas on the way, people across Ireland are hoping to finish 2020 by spending some long overdue time with loved ones. At this stage, […]

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New rules on the sale of alcohol in supermarkets came into place today, with outlets now requested to separate alcohol products from the rest of the store. Under Section 22 of the Public Health Alcohol Act, 2018, mixed sale shops must place a barrier of at least 1.2 metres in height at the entrance of […]

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Young people are missing out on a number of rites of passage including getting the shift, the Seanad heard today. People in Ireland have faced social restrictions in one form or another since March and Fianna Fáil senator Malcolm Byrne expressed particular sympathy for young people in the Seanad today. Mr. Byrne said that “the […]

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Leo Varadkar has told the Dáil that people shouldn’t be booking flights home for Christmas just yet but he knows that this is a ‘tough message’. An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has advised that it is “too soon” for people to book flights home for Christmas, adding “I know that’s difficult and I know that’s tough.” […]

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Fergus O’Kelly, who played the ‘laughing priest’ Father Barty Dunne in Father Ted, has sadly passed away. The news was made public by Fergus’ daughter Deirdre O’Kelly who posted the following words on Twitter on Saturday: ‘My Dad Fergus died yesterday, most of you will know him as the Laughing Priest Father Barty Dunne from […]

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The Government is considering asking the public to limit close contacts over Christmas to just their own family, according to reports this morning. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin is reportedly facing increased pressure to move the country to Level 2 restrictions in December, which would allow travel between counties and fewer restrictions on people visiting each […]

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Katie Taylor is busy preparing for a massive fight on Saturday night but she still took time out to meet some fans today at her London hotel. The Ireland men’s soccer team are sharing a hotel with Katie Taylor ahead of their friendly against England tomorrow although they’re obviously under strict orders to stay in […]

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An immunologist has suggested that Ireland “delays Christmas until the end of January and has a real Christmas and a real party then.” Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast today, Dr. Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor at the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity, warned that Ireland could go back to having 1,000 Covid-19 cases a day […]

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Publicans have told the Government that Ireland faces a ‘two-tier Christmas’ if the hospitality sector remains closed throughout December. In an impassioned statement issued today, the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) said that pub staff around the country are ‘contacting their employers to ask if they can return to […]

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Netflix are spoiling us recently with a number of nostalgic additions to platform and it’s now been confirmed that Heartbreak High will the next 1990s classic to arrive. Heartbreak High was an Australian teen drama that aired from 1994 until 1999. Finding a home on Network 2 in Ireland, audiences here were gripped by the […]

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Micheál Martin has hastily deleted a tweet which said that he had ‘just finished a very positive call with US President Elect Joe Biden’. The tweet was posted at 3.30pm this afternoon before being quickly deleted. It’s now being reported that a call between the two men has been arranged and that the tweet was […]

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SuperValu has launched a €500,000 campaign to support Irish businesses in the run-up to Christmas. The campaign is aimed at giving a national platform to businesses that may have been affected by the pandemic. Supervalu will be highlighting small Irish food producers, who are part of the SuperValu Food Academy programme, while also driving consumers […]

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ITV have shared a first glimpse at Darragh Ennis, the new Irish chaser, in his upcoming role on the The Chase. Earlier this year it was confirmed that an Irish chaser would be joining Mark, Paul, Jenny, Anne and Shaun on the massively popular ITV quiz show The Chase. The new addition was confirmed to […]

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The Late Late Toy Show is on the horizon and while it might be a little different this year, we can still look forward to a festive night of fun and games from the comfort of our sofas. The annual screening of the Toy Show is widely regarded as the starting point for the festive […]

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Dr. Tony Holohan has said that he is “not expecting” to recommend that people gather in pubs for Christmas drinks this year. With Level 5 restrictions scheduled to end on December 1, many in the retail and hospitality sectors have called for clarity so that they can prepare for a busy Christmas season. However, Chief […]

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UK vaccine expert Sir John Bell has said that “life could return to normal by the spring” in a conversation about today’s news of a 90% effective Covid-19 vaccine being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. The companies announced earlier that preliminary analysis suggested that the vaccine offers 90% protection from Covid-19 and a UK vaccine […]

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Cork takeaway Speedo, located on Tuckey Street in the city centre, has been ordered to close by the FSAI due to ‘rodent activity and droppings’. Speedo is one of number of businesses nationwide that have been issued with closure orders in the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s latest update. In the report on Speedo, a […]

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