Lidl Ireland have announced they will offer free period products in stores nationwide in a move that is aimed at combatting period poverty. Becoming the first major retailer in the world to offer free period products, Lidl will be teaming up with Homeless Period Ireland for the initiative which will begin next month. In a […]

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The weekend is the President’s birthday so you can expect to see plenty of photos being shared on his official social media accounts. One such snap has been shared this afternoon and it shows Michael D catching up on some paperwork in his Áras an Uachtaráin office. If the picture teaches us anything it’s that […]

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A fit of giggles is good for the soul and Ireland AM presenters Laura Woods and Alan Hughes had that in spades earlier today. While recording a promo, Laura Woods and Alan Hughes appeared in jovial form as they signed off with a little tribute to What Is Love singer Haddaway. It was all going […]

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President Michael D Higgins turns 80 this Sunday and, much like the rest of us, he’ll have to make do with a lockdown birthday in the company of a few family members. Born on April 18 1941, President Higgins will be marking 80 years of life this weekend and in normal circumstances, we’d expect a […]

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An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has stated that he is “increasingly confident” that both indoor and outdoor dining will be permitted in July. In was a positive day yesterday in terms of news around Covid as it was confirmed that Ireland would receive an additional 545,000 Pfizer vaccines in quarter two while NPHET praised the public’s […]

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The Late Late Show will welcome the incumbent of one the most scrutinised positions in Irish life this week and President Michael D Higgins will also be appearing. Yep, Ireland rugby captain Johnny Sexton will be one of the star guests on this week’s Late Late Show on which he’ll be discussing his chances of […]

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Following in the footsteps of some big Irish-produced comedies, new sitcom Frank of Ireland makes its debut on Channel 4 tonight. Co-written by and starring Brian and Domhnall Gleeson, Frank of Ireland follows the lives of two best friends navigating single life in Dublin and the six-part series gets underway tonight. Brian and Domhnall, both […]

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Northern Ireland ministers will today be asked to approve a number of key reopening dates starting from April 23. Following on from a significant easing of restrictions in England, Scotland and Wales this week, Northern Ireland looks set to follow suit from Friday, April 23. From this date, it is proposed that hairdressers, beauty salons […]

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An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has stated that Ireland is “on track to ease restrictions by the 4th of May” in a video posted to social media last night. Leo Varadkar has given an update on the vaccine situation in Ireland in a video posted to Twitter last night, confirming that Ireland will receive an extra […]

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Jurassic Park, cashback and kiss my face because tactless TV presenter Alan Partridge is returning to TV screens later this month. The BBC have confirmed that they have indeed given the bumbling broadcaster his much-coveted second series, as This Time with Alan Partridge returns on April 30. The first series of the comedy series, based […]

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The League of Ireland has gotten into a habit of producing world class goals and this one from Graham Burke last night can now be added to the list. The Ireland international was lining out for League of Ireland Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers against Derry City last night during what seemed like a routine […]

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Cork Airport will close for 10 weeks this autumn to allow for reconstruction of its main runway. Like other airports around the world, Cork Airport is having a quiet year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and it has been decided that they will take advantage of this down time to undertake the works. Cork Airport […]

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An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has stated that the Government will look at reopening hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses in June, “depending on progress.” Speaking at the virtual Hospitality & Tourism Expo today, Mr. Martin said that he was optimistic about possibility of people taking staycations this summer, stating that “towards the end of May, and depending […]

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We’re getting down to the business end of the Champions League and this evening there are a couple of crackers lined up on Irish TV. Well, it might be a stretch to say that as the Chelsea v FC Porto tie seems all but dead, with the Blues taking a 2-0 advantage into tonight’s second […]

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A leading hairdresser has said that authorities should look at the number of black market haircuts going on and consider a quicker reopening of the industry. Speaking to Newstalk today, Letterkenny salon owner Patrick Gildea said that despite Level 5 rules stating that hairdressers should be closed, “we have a massive amount of haircutting going […]

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Leinster Rugby have lodged plans with the Government to hold a ‘proof of concept’ event which could see up to 2,000 supporters attend a match at the RDS. The plan would ‘assess the use of rapid antigen testing as a solution for the safe return of spectators to matches at the RDS Arena’ and Leinster […]

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Monday, April 12 has arrived and that means that certain restrictions that have been in place since the end of 2020 have started to ease. At the last Government briefing on March 30, we were told that while Ireland would remain under Level 5 throughout April, restrictions would be eased on a phased basis over […]

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The summer is on the horizon and hopefully (HOPEFULLY!) Ireland’s Covid situation will be stable enough to allow us to enjoy a couple of drinks in our favourite spots around the country. As the vaccine continues to be rolled out, it got us thinking about where we’d like to be sitting when that first pint […]

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The Masters weekend has arrived and Irish hopes rest in the hands of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, with each man looking to don the prestigious green jacket for the first time. Arguably the most-anticipated event on the golf calendar, The Masters gets underway in Augusta this afternoon, kicking off four whole days of action. […]

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Wild Youth will be hitting the road next year as part of their Forever Girl tour. Fresh off the back of their sophomore EP Forever Girl, Wild Youth will begin their Irish tour on at Cyprus Avenue in Cork on February 24, 2022 before heading to Dolans in Limerick (February 25), Róisín Dubh in Galway […]

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Cork City Council will permanently pedestrianise 17 city centre streets over the coming weeks to allow for the facilitation of outdoor dining when hospitality reopens. The Irish Times reports that work will begin on Caroline Street, Pembroke Street, Oliver Plunkett Street, Cook Street and Maylor Street on April 12 before similiar works take place on […]

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Lonely Planet has compiled a list of Ireland’s best beaches and it can potentially serve as a nice little bucket list to tick off once domestic travel opens back up. Written by Fionn Davenport, the piece was published on Monday and includes beaches in all corners of our little island. Describing Ireland as a ‘beachgoer’s […]

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Dublin’s chances of hosting games at this summer’s European Championships appear to be bleak as a major UEFA deadline approaches tomorrow. European football’s governing body wants all 12 host cities to confirm whether they will be able to stage games with crowds by close of business on Wednesday. It’s being reported today that due to […]

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Registration is now open for the eighth edition of the unique global running event, Wings for Life World Run. The Wings for Life World Run raises funds for the not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation and offers participants the opportunity to run with people all over the globe with the same start time worldwide. This year’s […]

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The people of Waterford are getting a new bakery this week and it’s one that many will be familiar with if they’ve spent any time in Tramore. The team at Seagull Bakery in the coastal town are adding a new branch on Patrick Street in the city centre and it’s due to open this coming […]

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It’s Good Friday and Graham Norton is going one better by having a great line-up full of music and movie stars on his chat show this week. The Graham Norton is a Friday night ritual for many and if you’re into 1990s pop culture then you won’t be disappointed this week. First of all, David […]

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Easter weekend is often associated with bright spring days and moderate temperatures but it seems like 2021 is going to be different. Met Éireann is forecasting everything from frost, wintry showers and gusty winds over the coming days, with Easter Monday looking like the one where we’ll have to wrap up the most. Posting about […]

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Employees will have a right to not answer calls or emails outside of working hours under a new code of practice signed by Minister for Enterprise Leo Varadkar. Under the code, people will have the right to switch off outside working hours and should not be contacted by colleagues during this time. Mr Varadkar said […]

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Sorry, 5km limit. It’s not you, it’s us. And 20km just offers so much more for our wellbeing. Yesterday, it was announced that the 5km limit will be done away with on April 12, to be replaced by *drumroll* ‘travel within your county or within 20km of your home if crossing county boundaries’, according to […]

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The Minister for Tourism is launching a €17 million fund to help hospitality businesses with outdoor dining when restrictions all them to reopen. Catherine Martin, along with Fáilte Ireland, will announce the scheme for which businesses serving food can apply for funding to go towards outdoor dining facilities. Each premises will receive a grant of […]

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Details of the next set of Covid-19 restrictions are starting to emerge this afternoon, with the Government planning to ease restrictions on a phased basis throughout April. It’s thought that the 5km non-essential travel limit will be extended to county borders from April 12 while sporting activities such as tennis, golf, and non-contact training for […]

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The United States and EU countries such as France, Germany and Italy are in line to be added to Ireland’s mandatory quarantine list, it has been reported. The Irish Independent has stated that a new list of 43 countries for mandatory quarantine is being drawn up and will include the aforementioned nations. A decision will […]

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The Government is considering bringing in changes to travel restrictions on Monday, April 12 rather than Easter Monday as expected. An official announcement on the next phase of Covid-19 restrictions is expected later this evening and it’s being reported that NPHET are very reluctant to see any significant change. The public health experts fear that […]

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An Garda Síochana has announced that high-profile checkpoints on selected motorways and dual carriageways will continue ahead of the Easter weekend. Ireland remains under Level 5 restrictions, including a 5km non-essential travel limit and Gardaí have issued a statement to remind the public of their visibility over the coming days. There have been reports that […]

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Easter weekend is set to be a bit of a mixed bag in terms of weather, with dry sunny spells combined with wintry showers. Anyone who lives the 9-5 life is looking forward to a much-needed break over Easter, during which you can enjoy stuffing your face with chocolate and a nice spell of good […]

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Here we go again. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin will once again address the nation with an update about Ireland’s Covid-19 restrictions tomorrow. Current measures are set to end on April 5 (Easter Monday) but with case numbers remaining stubbornly high, it looks unlikely that we will see any major reopening of society next week. The […]

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Saoirse-Monica Jackson of Derry Girls fame has landed a role in upcoming DC movie the Flash. The actress, who plays Erin in Channel 4’s hit sitcom Derry Girls, will join the likes of Ben Affleck and Ron Livingston in the cast in a move that is sure to build her profile across the Atlantic. Affleck […]

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Yorke and Cole, Xavi and Iniesta, Micah Richards and Roy Keane – just some of the best double acts in the history of football. Keane has long been known for taking no prisoners but it turns out that all it took was Micah Richards’ infectious personality to melt the Corkman’s ice-cold demeanour. The pair have […]

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This week’s Late Late Show is set to be a Daffodil Day special, with Jedward, Shane Filan and Oisin Kiernan among the guests. For the second consecutive year, the traditional Daffodil Day fundraiser has had to be postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, this week’s Late Late Show will mark the initiative in the hope […]

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Amid the signs of spring appearing in recent weeks, it seems that winter isn’t quite finished yet. Met Éireann is forecasting a spell of fairly erratic weather over the coming days, and the first signs will begin later tonight with ‘frequent and heavy’ rain showers. Friday will be a ‘cold and windy day with blustery […]

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Some TDs are of the opinion that “the public has already moved on from Level 5” as the Government considers the next set of Covid-19 restrictions. Current Level 5 measures are due to expire on April 5 but members of the Government are concerned that public compliance may already be in decline. The Irish Independent […]

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The Government has heard a proposal which could see every household in Ireland receive vouchers for pubs and restaurants in a bid to save the hospitality trade. The scheme was proposed at an Oireachtas Committee hearing yesterday and is reported to have received “widespread support” from those present. If it goes ahead, vouchers of €100 […]

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A Fianna Fáil TD has said that the Government must “focus on getting to Level 3 for June 1st and Level 2 for July” ahead of an expected update on Covid-19 restrictions next week. Current Level 5 restrictions are due to expire on April 5 and a Government announcement on the next set of measures […]

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Once again unto the breach. Stephen Kenny begins his first full qualifying campaign as Ireland manager this week, having taken over from Mick McCarthy towards the latter stages of our ill-fated Euro 2020 journey. For the new man in charge, it’s fair to say things haven’t gone according to plan. That penalty shootout defeat to […]

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Get that big coat out of the wardrobe again because temperatures in Ireland are set to plummet once more. After a decent spell of weather, things are about to take a turn for the worse with low temperatures taking hold as the week progresses. Irish Twitter’s resident weather expert Alan O’Reilly (AKA Carlow Weather) has […]

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Roy Keane is a man whose career hasn’t been short on controversy but that hasn’t stopped him accumulating millions of fans throughout his spells as a footballer, coach and pundit. In fact, ever since Roy Keane unexpectedly joined Instagram back in February, his post have been clocking up thousands of likes which is no surprise […]

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We’ve had a decent spell of weather recently but it looks lie that’s all about to change as we head into a new week. Met Éireann is forecasting a week of fairly unsettled weather, with things seemingly getting increasingly worse as the days go on. Tonight will see some drizzle before some cloudy and breezy […]

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Gardaí have confirmed that 1,842 fines have been handed out to people attending house parties in breach of Covid-19 restrictions. In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, Gardaí said that as of close of business on March 18, the following number of fines have been issued: – 466 €500 fines for organising a house party […]

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This weekend’s live sport on TV includes some massive Six Nations encounters, a return of the League of Ireland and a few intriguing FA Cup battles to name just a few bits. It hasn’t been the most memorable Six Nations campaign for Ireland but they’ll be hoping to go out on a high with victory […]

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There’s been a decent spell of weather over the past few days with St. Patrick’s Day in particular bringing blue skies and high temperatures. While this weekend might not reach those heights, both days are expected to be fairly dry and settled, save for the odd patch of drizzle here and there. Don’t let the […]

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