Ireland v Finland today marks manager Stephen Kenny’s home debut as he looks to build on Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Bulgaria. While the Aviva Stadium will have no fans inside to watch Ireland v Finland, thousands will be glued to their screens at home to see if Kenny can pick up his first win since […]

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Pubs that don’t serve food could be allowed to open within weeks after the Government targeted mid-September as a potential reopening date. The Irish Times reports that the Government ‘expects’ to reopen all pubs by the middle of this month with a new set of safety guidelines in place. On last night’s Late Late Show, […]

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Leonardo DiCaprio had to work pretty hard for the elusive Best Actor Academy Award he finally managed to take home in 2016. After being nominated three previous times for the much sought-after gong, it took his performance in The Revenant for Leonardo DiCaprio to fill the spot on his mantlepiece that he doubtless had saved […]

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Like most other cities, Cork is that bit quieter at the moment than what people are used to but it’s still a great choice for a staycation, as I found out myself last week. With all there is to see and do in Cork City and the county as a whole, you’ll need a good […]

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The Late Late Show returned to our screens last night after a summer hiatus and the first episode of the new series saw Ryan Tubridy as busy as ever. Tubridy welcomed a host of great guests onto the Late Late Show last night including female artist collective Women In Harmony, Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody, […]

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Rory McIlroy has continued the trend of famous dads having baby girls this week by introducing his daughter Poppy Kennedy McIlroy to the world. It was revealed last week that Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll were expecting the arrival of their first baby at any moment after somehow managing to keep the news under wraps […]

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The Late Late Show is back this Friday night and host Ryan Tubridy has revealed who he’ll be chatting to in the first episode of the new season. When The Late Late Show last left us in May, we had gotten well used to seeing Ryan Tubridy sitting in an empty studio, interviewing guests virtually. […]

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The Ireland senior international football team return to the pitch tonight for the first time since November and for the first time ever under the management of Stephen Kenny. The Boys in Green will be taking on Bulgaria in their opening UEFA Nations League encounter and while the stadium in Sofia will be largely empty, […]

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On March 15 of this year, pubs around the country were ordered to close as Ireland introduced restrictions to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. While a number of establishments that served food reopened in June, around 3,500 other ‘wet pubs’ have now gone five full months without being given the opportunity to do the same. As […]

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The residents of Malin Head are used to being at the very top of Ireland but this week they’re getting a taste of what it’s like to rub shoulders with those at the summit of the Hollywood movie industry. The most northerly point of mainland Ireland, Malin Head has opened its doors to a number […]

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The last time we saw The Late Late Show, we had gotten well used to the sight of Ryan Tubridy virtually interviewing guests in an empty RTE studio. While many would have hoped that by the time The Late Late Show returned in September, Ireland’s fight against Covid-19 would have progressed to the stage where […]

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Ed Sheeran has announced that he and Cherry Seaborn welcomed a new baby girl into the world last week. Taking to Instagram for the first time since December 2019, Ed Sheeran shared a picture of a pair of frankly adorable-looking socks along with a message for his 31 million followers on the platform. He writes: […]

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The Government has this evening announced a series of new measures as the country looks to slow recent spikes in Covid-19 cases. Speaking at Government Press Centre this evening, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed that the new measures will be in place until September 13 at the earliest. The Cabinet is following the National Public […]

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Met Éireann has issued a wind warning to the whole of Ireland, with ‘severe’ gusts expected over the coming days. The new status yellow wind warning was issued at 3pm today and will be valid from 9pm on Wednesday until 11.59pm on Thursday. The warning states that ‘it will become very windy on Wednesday night […]

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Beaucoup Family, an Irish-owned clothing brand, have announced that they will be donating 100% of profits for the remainder of August to charity. Born in April during the Covid-19 lockdown, Beaucoup Family was set up by friends Daragh Cogley, Matthew Oppermann and Jack Scrivener. The company boasts a streetwear collection of t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts […]

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Viewers of The Six O’Clock Show were treated to some Hollywood glamour yesterday evening when Angelina Jolie came on to chat with Martin King and Muireann O’Connell. Getting Angelina Jolie on the show was quite a coup for Virgin Media and while the presenting pair had her, they just had to ask about her experience […]

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You know the weather outlook is bad when you wake up to THAT outside today and the experts are telling you that this is likely the best it’s going to get all week. Yesterday Met Éireann issued a weather advisory for ‘unseasonably wet and windy weather’ that’s valid until 6pm on Saturday and yesterday evening, […]

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TG4 are screening 2002 horror film The Ring this evening and it sounds like the ideal way to wrap up this miserable Monday. Judging by the weather forecast, this could be the first of many consecutive nights which would be best served cosying up on the sofa with a good film and tonight’s choice on […]

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Liverpool FC Women have announced Galwegian defender Niamh Fahey as their new captain. Ireland international Niamh Fahey is the new captain of Liverpool FC Women, something which she says she “never thought would happen”. The 32-year-old defender joined Liverpool from French side Bordeaux in 2018 and has previously played for both Arsenal and Chelsea. Our […]

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It’s hard to recall a more miserable start to a week than the one we’re all experiencing on this dull, dark and damp Monday. Well, you’ll be pleased to know that things aren’t going to get much better, with the word “blustery” being used a bit too much for our liking in Met Éireann’s weekly […]

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The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) are due to meet today to discuss whether additional Covid-19 restrictions are required. The Department of Health reported 200 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday and 66 on Sunday, and Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn has said that some people are socialising “recklessly” since restrictions began to […]

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Kissing and hugging will be banned in the new series of First Dates Ireland, the show’s production company has confirmed. Viewers of First Dates Ireland are well used to seeing daters give each other a hug upon meeting or even a peck on the lips if things have gone well but due to this new […]

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A minute’s applause will take place this evening to honour the volunteers who helped in the search for the two Galway paddleboarders who went missing on Wednesday night. Thankfully, Ellen Glynn (17) and Sara Feeney (23) were found alive after 15 hours on the water and their story of survival through a night of wind […]

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The Galway paddleboarders are recovering today after being found at sea yesterday 17 miles from their starting point at Furbo Beach in Galway. An alarm was raised at around 10pm on Wednesday when Ellen Glynn (17) and Sara Feeney (23) failed to return to shore after setting off on paddleboards. A major search operation took […]

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Barcelona v Bayern Munich is the type of Champions League quarter-final that would come up if you threw a load of teams into a generator that produced the most heavyweight of European battles. Tonight, fans around the world will be tuning in to watch Barcelona v Bayern Munich and if there’s one benefit to the […]

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We all know about Netflix’s algorithm. It is long-rumoured that their top-secret formula to recommendation lists is used to help break viewers’ preconceived notions and find shows that they might not have initially chosen. Which is why it feels odd that with Project Power, it feels like we’re watching a movie that was designed by […]

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Daisy-Edgar Jones has opened up on how she prepared her family for the sex scenes which in which she appeared on hit show Normal People. London-born actress Daisy Edgar-Jones was catapulted into the spotlight earlier this year when Normal People aired to much acclaim in Ireland and around the world. Undoubtedly one of the most […]

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A woman and girl have been found alive after 15 hours in the water off the coast of Galway. RTE News reports that a local fisherman found the woman and girl clinging to a lobster pot. A major search operation was launched after the pair, who set out on stand-up paddleboards, failed to return to […]

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The Crown has found its Prince Philip for the final two seasons and the actor playing the elder royal will be recognisable to fans of Game of Thrones. Jonathan Pryce, who played High Sparrow on the hit fantasy drama, will play Prince Philip in the final two seasons of The Crown, it has been confirmed. […]

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Social media was awash yesterday with pictures of the UK’s first socially distanced concert, which saw Sam Fender play in front of 2,500 people in his home town of Newcastle. Taking place at Gosforth Park, which has been rebranded as the Virgin Media Unity Arena for a series of concerts this month, groups of fans […]

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Síológ is a new online retail store that sells sustainable childrenswear and lifestyle products from Irish designers. Set up by Dublin-based Susan Grant, Síológ aims to bring together high-quality, ethically-made childrenswear and lifestyle products from a range of independent Irish brands, all in one place. The public desire for a sustainable lifestyle is now higher […]

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Dr. Ronan Glynn has said that there are currently three “national priorities” as Ireland continues its battle with the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking yesterday, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronan Glynn said that Ireland as a society should focus on three national priorities. Days after spikes in Covid-19 cases saw new restrictions placed on the counties […]

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is one of the most fondly remembered comedy shows of the 1990s but what if it got flipped-turned upside down into a gritty drama? Apparently, that’s what’s happening and it’s all thanks to a viral trailer that has clocked up almost 2.5 million views since it was uploaded in March […]

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Take a straw poll on what people are missing most this summer and you’ll find that attending outdoor concerts is right up there at the top of the list. Sadly, the tickets we all queued online for or gifted to our loved ones for Christmas will remain unused for the time being with the likes […]

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Robbie Keane has been speaking about how his mother just plain forgot to tell him that he was related to one of the most famous singers of the 1980s. We’ve all had that experience where our mams have forgotten to give us information just because they don’t think it’s that important. Well, in Robbie Keane’s […]

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The Government is set to introduce a colour-coded system that will represent different levels of response to the Covid-19 outbreak. Back in May, the Government announced that Ireland would enter a series of five phases with the aim of suppressing Covid-19 and reopening Irish society. After completing the first two phases after three weeks each […]

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The Government is set to develop a new medium-term plan for keeping Irish society open while dealing with spikes in Covid-19 cases. Taoiseach Micheál Martin revealed today that the new plan is being developed to help take the country through the next “six to nine months” of dealing with the virus. Speaking after a Cabinet […]

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It has been confirmed that Fair City will return to TV screens in early September after a long break due to the coronavirus pandemic. The last recorded episode of Fair City aired as far back as Easter Sunday (April 12) after filming was paused due to the Covid-19 outbreak. However, some welcome news for fans […]

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Jack Charlton passed away just over a month ago and the tributes to the former Ireland manager continue to crop up all over the country. Such was Jack Charlton’s immense contribution to Irish culture and society, his death was marked by everything from postmarks to murals to potential statues and the possible renaming of a […]

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Roy Keane turned 49 yesterday and there was bound to have been plenty of celebrations in the happy-go-lucky Corkman’s home to mark the occasion. Well, maybe not quite. Roy Keane has built a reputation on not getting too excited about things that would be cause for celebration for a lot of other people. Thinking about […]

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Russell Crowe has shared the magic of the Late Late Toy Show on his Twitter page and it seems it’s just what his 2.7 million-strong following needed. Yesterday, it was announced that applications for toy testers and performers at this year’s Toy Show are now open and Hollywood star Russell Crowe has assisted the recruitment […]

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The BBC is airing a documentary about the life of John Hume tonight, six days after news of the former SDLP leader’s death was announced. Initially broadcast in 2011, Hume gives viewers an insight into John Hume’s remarkable life from his early days in Derry, through to his influential political career and his contribution to […]

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Wexford County Council has this afternoon pleaded with the public to stay away from beaches in order to avoid overcrowding. In a statement posted on Twitter, Wexford County Council said: ‘Our beaches are packed today. Please stay away at this time, take care of yourself and of others. Our little island is extremely fragile right […]

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The HSE has addressed complaints that its Covid-19 tracker app is draining people’s phone batteries. A number of people have posted online that the Covid-19 tracker app is draining their phone batteries and the HSE social media team has spent most of Sunday replying to these complaints. The HSE has stated that ‘We have escalated […]

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Kildare publican Declan Brady has expressed his anger at the Midlands lockdown in a television interview with Virgin Media News. On Friday evening, the Government announced that new restrictions will be placed on Kildare, Offaly and Laois after recent spikes in Covid-19 cases in the counties. The news means that all pubs and restaurants in […]

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Paul Mescal has had a busy year and so you’d think he’d be happy to put his feet up and take a bit of a break once the autumn rolls around. Well, not so according to one bookmaker, as fans of Paul Mescal could be seeing plenty more of him in the I’m A Celebrity […]

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Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin are engaged, the UFC fighter has confirmed on Instagram this afternoon. Followers of Conor McGregor have been congratulating the star after he posted a picture of himself and Dee, who is sporting a fairly hefty-looking engagement ring. The post is captioned: ‘What a birthday, my future wife!’ https://www.instagram.com/p/CDodFIDJqDg/ The pair […]

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Gardaí have today set up checkpoints are the counties of Kildare, Offaly and Laois to ensure that members of the public are adhering to the restrictions announced last night. It was confirmed on Friday evening that Kildare, Offaly and Laois will face new restrictions on movement after recent spikes of Covid-19 in the counties. Those […]

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Paul Mescal seems like a fairly down to earth fella and it’s easy to see why when you consider the kind of advice provided to him by his mother. While 2020 is the year that the world became aware of Paul Mescal’s many talents, his mother Dearbhla will have known about them long before the […]

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Shane Lowry is playing at the first golf major of the year in San Francisco this weekend and it seems frustration got the better of him on day two of the competition. Open champion Shane Lowry is competing at the 2020 PGA Championship and he started the day brightly yesterday with birdies on the first […]

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