It’s just over a month until Halloween and many parents and children will be wondering if trick or treating can go ahead this year. Trick or treating is an important Halloween tradition, particularly for children, but given the year we’ve had you’d be forgiven for being pessimistic about the practice being permitted to go ahead […]

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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a warning about the possible presence of animal ingredients in vegan products. In a statement issued on Monday, the FSAI warned consumers who might be allergic or intolerant of certain animal-derived products such as egg, milk, fish, molluscs and crustaceans that some products described as ‘vegan’ […]

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Bus Éireann is set to cut a number of inter-city routes due to financial pressures brought on by Covid-19, it is being reported this afternoon. The Irish Times states that Bus Éireann will end its current Dublin-Cork. Dublin-Limerick and Dublin-Galway routes, while the company’s Dublin-Belfast route could be suspended. An express service from Galway to […]

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We know, we know. The phrase ‘wet pub’ should be banished forever but ‘pubs that don’t serve food’ makes for a bit of a wordy headline. So, just cut us some slack on this one. All over Ireland, wet, ahem, ‘pubs that don’t serve food’ reopened their doors last Monday for the first time since […]

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Mr. Big divided viewers during Sex and the City’s run so it’s not certain how well he’d get on if he was spotted wandering the streets of Virginia. Chris Noth, AKA Mr. Big from turn-of-the-century TV smash Sex and the City, has been showering the Breffni County with praise to mark the inaugural Cavan Day […]

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The annual dilemma has arrived – turn the heating on as soon as things get chilly or throw on an extra layer and hold out for another few weeks? This weekend is sure to have people’s fingers hovering over the ‘on’ button as the experts reckon things will take a turn for the worse on […]

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Aaron Hill – Remember the name. The Cork teenager sprung himself into the limelight last night by defeating snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan in the European Masters. At 18-years-old, Aaron Hill is a name that most snooker fans wouldn’t have heard of until last night. The youngster went 3-1 up before Ronnie came back to lead […]

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Donegal has become the first county to join Dublin on risk level 3 of the Government’s Living with Covid plan. Last night, it was confirmed that Donegal will be placed into risk level 4 of Covid-19 restrictions after the four-day incidence of the disease in the county rose significantly yesterday. Donegal will remain in level […]

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What’s that? You were looking for an extensive list outlining the best takeaway available in every county in Ireland? Well, okay then. 2020 is the year of staying at home and with a long winter ahead of us, we’re going to be needing some of that sweet, sweet comfort food. No matter where you are […]

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The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is meeting today to discuss whether recommendations should be made to increase the Covid-19 risk level in a number of counties. After last week’s recommendation to place Dublin into level 3 was acted upon by the Government, NPHET is now closely watching the situation in Cork, Waterford, Wicklow, […]

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While the rest of us are largely confined to this island, Dermot Kennedy has been busy seeking inspiration in the gorgeous surroundings of Jamaica. It might seem like Dermot Kennedy is taking a well-earned break after his Soccer Aid exploits earlier this month but in actual fact, the Giants singer is holed up on the […]

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Are you sitting down? Okay, good. It has been announced that The Den is returning to our screens 33 years after Zig and Zag first came into our lives. Ray D’Arcy confirmed the massive news on his radio show this afternoon and to say we’re excited would be quite the understatement. For those of you […]

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Gogglebox Ireland will see a change to its line-up this week as Covid-19 risk level 3 restrictions remain in place in Dublin. Last week, the capital entered level 3 of Covid-19 restrictions and Gogglebox Ireland cast members aren’t immune to the new rules. The much-loved series returned to our screens a fortnight ago with all […]

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The weekend got off to a pretty crappy start yesterday when it was announced that President Michael D Higgins’ dog Síoda had passed away. A well-known furry figure at Áras an Uachtaráin alongside her pal Bród, Síoda’s death has hit the nation hard. Her name has been trending on Twitter for much of the weekend […]

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Paul Mescal has had a brilliant year but he has the chance to make it even better tonight by taking home a much-coveted Primetime Emmy Award. Normal People star Paul Mescal is up for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie prize in a category that also features stellar names such as […]

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The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) has said that it will ballot its members for industrial action over Covid-19 safety concerns. The ASTI met on Saturday and decided to ballot its members in relation to a number of key issues which have emerged since schools began to reopen in late-August. Among the concerns […]

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Sunday night means movie night. Especially if you’re in Dublin where entertainment options are limited at the moment due to Covid-19 restrictions. Sure look, the capital is doing its best to keep some semblance of normality during these trying times but the Government’s latest announcement means that there’s going to be more nights spent in […]

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It’s fair to say that Who Wants to Be a Millionaire doesn’t carry the same sense of tension that it used to back in its turn-of-the-century heyday. Back then, millions of viewers were gripped to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire each night as contestants took on the task of answering 15 questions for a […]

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The news that Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing has led tributes pouring in from around the world for the US Supreme Court judge. Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Friday due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Ginsburg was a champion of women’s rights and an advocate for the advancement of gender equality. The news of her […]

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Mother Macs in Limerick has removed the wooden boards from its windows in preparation for reopening to the public on Monday. Located on High Street in the city, Mother Macs has been closed since March in line with coronavirus restrictions. However, along with so-called ‘wet pubs’ in 24 other counties in the Republic, that will […]

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Dubliners, we’re with you and Christy Moore is as well, as you settle into your first night of level 3 coronavirus restrictions. Yesterday, it was confirmed that the capital will enter level 3 risk status of the new Living with Covid plan and while things aren’t as restricted as they were in the dark days […]

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Gardaí are investigating after Tánaiste Leo Varadkar had liquid thrown over him while filming a video in Dublin’s Merrion Square on Friday afternoon. The substance, thought to be a smoothie, was flung over Varadkar by a woman in the city centre park at around 3pm and a video of the incident has since gone viral. […]

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President Michael D Higgins has confirmed that his dog Síoda has passed away after a short illness. Síoda’s passing was reported on Saturday morning after the news appeared in President Higgins’ email newsletter. In it, Higgins writes: “Sadly, we must report that Síoda has passed away after a short illness.’ Sad note at the end […]

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The Late Late Show is welcoming some music royalty this Friday night, with Gloria Estefan among the guests for the third episode of the new season. The Miami Sound Machine songstress will be appearing on the Late Late Show to chat with Ryan Tubridy about everything from her career and music and the current US […]

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The AC Milan squad are busy preparing for tonight’s clash with Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium but for their social media team, the trip to Dublin involves some sightseeing. Illustrious Italian club AC Milan are in Tallaght tonight to face Shamrock Rovers in the Europa League Second Qualifier. The Rossoneri squad includes a host of […]

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Dublin is expected to move into level three of the newly-published Living with Covid plan as cases of coronavirus continue to rise in the capital. With Dubliners advised to restrict their movements and reduce their social contacts, what does it mean for the rest of the country? Every day, people from outside Dublin travel in […]

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The Rebel City is home to some fine eating establishments but if you’re someone who likes a bit of variety during their dining experience then Tedo is the spot for you. Tapas is a great way to get together with friends and try out a mixture of delicious dishes and given Tedo’s prime location on […]

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Paul McGrath has taken to Twitter to thank a number of people after the funeral of his mother Betty took place in Dublin on Monday. Betty Lowth, the mother of legendary Ireland footballer Paul McGrath, passed away on Thursday, September 3 and the next day Paul took to Twitter to inform followers of his sad […]

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Ireland is waking up to its first day under level 2 restrictions after the Government published its new Living with Covid plan yesterday. The plan contained details of a new five-level system which will see Covid-19 restrictions altered depending on how the situation looks in certain counties and at certain times. Currently, we are at […]

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Donegal Airport has been named the most scenic airport in the world for the third consecutive year. The annual Scenic Airports poll conducted by PrivateFly has taken place and it has led to Donegal Airport being crowned top of the world for the third year in a row. Located in the townland of Carrickfinn, the […]

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The Government has announced its much-anticipated Living with Covid plan which outlines how Irish society can remain open while coronavirus continues to circulate here. There has been much speculation in recent days over what the Living with Covid plan will entail but we now have all the details after the Government’s official announcement this afternoon. […]

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Mexican restaurant Burrito Loco has confirmed that nine members of its staff have tested positive for Covid-19. Burrito Loco, based in Letterkenny, issued the update on social media on Monday afternoon having posted last week that ‘a parent of one of our employees has tested positive for Covid-19’. The restaurant subsequently closed as a precautionary […]

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Jedward appear to be on a two-man crusade at the moment to take down any famous person who attempts to voice their disapproval at coronavirus restrictions. Just weeks after clashing with Jim Corr over his attendance at an anti-lockdown protest, Jedward have now come for Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown whose posts have stirred up […]

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We were treated to a bit of a September surprise over the weekend as temperatures soared around the country, with Sunday in particular seeing the mercury hit the heights. There’s some good news this Monday morning as it seems that the nice weather is going to stick around for most of the week meaning we […]

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An all-star cast has been confirmed for Riverdance: The Animated Adventure, with some of Ireland’s biggest names set to voice characters in the upcoming feature film. Brendan Gleeson, Aisling Bea and Pierce Brosnan will all be lending their voices to Riverdance: The Animated Adventure, which is expected to be released in 2021. Over a quarter […]

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With Amy Huberman’s seemingly endless amount of gags, it’s a wonder how herself and Brian O’Driscoll find time to extend their family. Well, the couple are doing just that and the news was announced in classic Amy Huberman style this morning. The actress took to Instagram to tell her followers that she is expecting her […]

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Just 48 days after the 2019/2020 Premier League season concluded, it’s time to do it all again as the 2020/21 season gets underway this weekend. It’s a later-than-usual start to the Premier League, owing to the extended season caused by the coronavirus pandemic last time out. Still, better late than never and while fans will […]

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Ireland’s fixtures for the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup have been revealed, with Andy Farrell’s men due to take on Wales in their opening game at the Aviva Stadium. The Autumn Nations Cup takes the place of the traditional Autumn Internationals, with visitors from far-flung places like New Zealand and South Africa faced with Covid-19 travel […]

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Dermot Kennedy has taken to Twitter to do something that Irish celebs are fast becoming accustomed to doing – reminding fans about where they’re from. In a week where Bradley Wiggins shamelessly tried to claim Irish cyclist Sam Bennett as British, Dermot Kennedy has also had to put up with his nationality being taken away […]

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With 2020 being 2020, we didn’t exactly get a chance to enjoy our summer this year and there were mainly two reasons for that. The first one is that people have been doing the responsible thing by spending more time at home in order to combat the spread of Covid-19. Secondly, the weather hasn’t exactly […]

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If you’ve seen the name Bradley Wiggins trending today, it’s not for any of his cycling achievements but rather a fairly unfathomable display of ignorance. A five-time Olympic gold medalist, you’d think Bradley Wiggins would have enough intelligence to know that Carrick-On-Suir isn’t part of the UK and to claim otherwise in front of the […]

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The Tommy Tiernan Show has been one of RTE’s biggest success stories of recent years with viewers flocking to watch the comedian interview high-profile guests in his irreverent, off-the-cuff style. The format of the show means that Tommy Tiernan doesn’t know who his guests are until they walk into the studio and it has made […]

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Cyclist Sam Bennett was overcome with emotion in a TV interview after winning stage 10 of the Tour de France this afternoon. After becoming only the sixth Irishman to win a stage of the Tour de France, Carrick-on-Suir man Sam Bennett couldn’t hold back the tears when interviewed on TV afterwards. Cool and composed at […]

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Ryan Tubridy has been teasing fans of the Late Late Toy Show by saying that this year’s opening number will be “unguessable”. It’s hard to believe that it’s just over 15 weeks until Christmas and that means that in around 11 weeks’ time, Ryan Tubridy will be serenading the nation with the opening performance of […]

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The Cabinet has decided that pubs that don’t serve food will be allowed to reopen from Monday, September 21 subject to local restrictions. After a meeting this morning, it is being widely reported that the Government has decided on September 21 as the date that the so-called ‘wet pubs’ will be allowed to reopen. The […]

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The Government is ‘likely’ to decide upon September 21 as the reopening date for pubs that don’t serve food, according to a report this morning. The Cabinet is expected to finalise a date for the reopening of so-called ‘wet pubs’ and are considering dates between September 14 and 28. The Irish Times has this morning […]

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Louis Theroux is back on our screens tonight with a new reflective documentary series called Life On The Edge. Filmmaker Louis Theroux has been a staple on TV screens for the past couple of decades and tonight fans will get to reflect on his best moments by watching the first episode of Louis Theroux: Life […]

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Draft guidelines sent to publicans this weekend indicate that the 105-minute time limit is set to be scrapped if a distance of two metres can be maintained. Since June, pubs that serve food have been allowed to open with a requirement that customers leave after 105 minutes among the provisions. However, this ruling is set […]

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Electric Picnic promoter Melvin Benn has said that preparations are in place for the 2021 edition of the festival but fans of acts lined up to play this year might be disappointed. This weekend should have seen thousands of music fans descend on Stradbally for Electric Picnic but sadly, the coronavirus pandemic put paid to […]

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Dermot Kennedy’s music career should ensure he gets a steady income over the next few decades but if that goes belly-up, he can always fall back on the football. Soccer Aid takes place later today and Irish singer Dermot Kennedy is just one of the many celebs who will be togging out alongside some of […]

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