‘The Crown’ has cast the roles of the Queen Mother, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. The showrunners, who have decided to change the characters as they age and the story progresses, have already revealed that Olivia Coleman will play the Queen by sharing a picture of the actress in costume. Marion Bailey will play the […]

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Ryanair has announced that they have cancelled 20 flights to and from Ireland next Friday amid strike action by pilots. All 3,500 passengers have been contacted, and they will be refunded or accommodated on other Ryanair flights. On Twitter, the airline said: “…we regrettably have cancelled just 20 of our 300 flights to/from Ireland next […]

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This is very handy! Deliveroo has announced that it is making the move into the world of weddings to cater for couples on their big day. If you’re exchanging your nuptials in a venue without catering, or if you want something more than the usual ‘beef or salmon’ then Deliveroo’s new service could be perfect […]

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It looks like the national hosepipe ban will be extended with harsher measures implemented in an effort to tackle the ongoing drought. The current ban is due to last until July 31st, but Irish Water says it’s likely to be extended. According to Indepenent.ie, the utility company also said that the public could not afford […]

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Hello, this is a friendly service announcement to remind you we’ve gone back to 1979 as An Post releases two stamps to mark the visit of Pope Francis next month. The demand is expected to be so strong that postal service ordered a print run of 500,000 (€1) stamps, carrying an image of Pope Francis […]

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The Irishman who died in the Greek wildfires has been described as “outgoing and very enthusiastic with a zest for life.” Brian O’Callaghan-Westhropp was on honeymoon with with wife Zoe Holohan in Mati, Greece when the fires broke out. The couple were married last Thursday in Clonabreany house in Co. Meath and flew out to […]

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The baby episode is back with a bang as the Love Islanders wake to the sound of six crying babies. How delightful. *Spoilers ahead* The couples is thrown into the deep end as they must look their baby’s every need, from feeding them to changing their nappies. Each couple are then tasked with deciding what […]

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A young Waterford man who was missing from the Netherlands since early June has been found safe and well. He was last seen in Maastricht on the 9th of June. His family started an online appeal and travelled to the Netherlands in early July to search for him. The 20-year-old, who is from Waterford city, […]

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This really hits home. According to recent housing figures, 9,872 people around the country were accessing emergency accommodation at the end of the month of June. The Peter McVerry Trust have released a video which shows the reality of being homeless in Ireland. ‘Dean (not his real name) is 21 and has been homeless since […]

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Irish Rail has warned customers of long delays on the Waterford line after a train hit a cow earlier today. The 11 am service from Waterford was left unable to pass where the accident occurred and passengers were brought back to Thomastown station in Kilkenny so they could disembark. Irish Rail alerted passengers of the […]

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This might be the best news we’ve heard all day. A new dog café is opening in Cork next month, and we’re very much here for it. Bark & Bumble will open on the 1st of August on Langford Row in Cork city serving coffee, cake and little treats for your pooch. Co-Owner, Sabrina Dent […]

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New laws will ban ticket touting and stop people from re-selling tickets at inflated prices. The proposed legislation would ban the above-face value resale of tickets for venues with a capacity of 1,000 and over. According to Newstalk, it would also ban bot software used to buy large numbers of tickets in one go. The […]

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This is not a drill, we repeat this is not a drill. Experts say that rising temperatures caused by human activity will make the recent heatwave more likely. Extreme heat has been seen throughout the northern hemisphere with temperatures of 30° being recorded in the Arctic circle as well as a heatwave in Japan which […]

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An Irish couple on their honeymoon in Greece have been separated since the wildfires that swept through a resort town broke out. The couple were separated when they fled from the blaze which broke out yesterday afternoon. According to the Irish Times, the man is still missing while the woman is being treated for a […]

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Clare County Council has warned against the dangers of cliff jumping following a video on social media showing a group of young people jumping from the Kilkee cliffs. Taking to Twitter following the circulation of the video, the council said, “Clare County Council strongly advises the public NOT to engage in such activities. This is […]

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Fancy doing something different this weekend? Then you should check out the double celestial event happening on Friday night. You’ll be able to see a total lunar eclipse and blood moon over Ireland for a couple of hours. A “blood moon” can be seen during a lunar eclipse when the Earth’s shadow blocks the sun’s […]

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A group that campaigns for the equal inclusion of LGBT people in the Catholic Church says it’s being discriminated against by the World Meeting of Families (WMoF). We are Church Ireland (WAC) said they “responded positively” to WMoF invitation that all were welcome to participate as one family in welcoming Pope Francis to Ireland by […]

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Be still our beating hearts. The Aquaman trailer has been released and we cannot wait for it to released in Irish cinemas later this year. The film stars Jason Momoa, A.K.A Khal Drogo, in the title role. The movie tells the story of Arthur Curry, half-human, half-Atlantean as he tries to figure out who he […]

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Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell has pulled out of the presidential elections. In a statement last year, Craughwell said he was concerned that the main political parties were “working together to deny the citizens of this Republic the opportunity to select their next President by means of an election.” According to RTÉ News, Craughwell said he […]

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Facebook has agreed to hand over the majority of the data relating to advertisements during the Eighth Amendment referendum campaigns. The social media giant had been refusing to share the data up to now, but due to political pressure and a Private Members’ Bill in front of the Dáil, which would mean these kinds of […]

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We can’t believe mid-July already, like WHERE has the time gone? And even though, we’re in no rush to say goodbye to our lovely summer dresses, we thought we’d give you a little look into the Zara A/W collection because it’s frickin’ amazing and we’ve already spent half of next month’s wages on all these […]

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Can we just say, Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty lingerie line is gorgeous. It may be two weeks until pay day but who cares, hand over those cards because you need ALL of this collection. If by some miracle you haven’t lost the run of yourself completely and only plan to buy a few *select* pieces, […]

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Fans have been given a glimpse of Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret in season three of the Netflix series The Crown. She’s taking over from Vanessa Kirby who played the Queen’s sister in the first two seasons. The director, Peter Morgan, has decided to change all the actors every couple of series as the […]

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Something to bear in mind on your next night out. New Garda figures have revealed that assaults are on the rise again. The figures were released along with a campaign urging people to “use their brains not their fists.” According to the Garda Síochána Analysis Service (GSAS), males aged between 18 and 34 are involved […]

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Only in Ireland. The Catholic Church, for better or worse, is synonymous with a lot of Irish culture and stereotypes. From “Catholic guilt”, to blessing yourself when you see a funeral, it’s fair to say that whether you’re deeply religious or not, some things still become ingrained. Confession is one of the best things about […]

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Hopefully, this will be the last of the cancellations. Ryanair has cancelled 300 flights that were scheduled to fly on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. The company says it’s hoped it will reduce “unnecessary disruption caused by strike action in Belgium, Portugal and Spain.” (Spot the subtle dig, “unnecessary”). In a statement released on […]

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A man has been fined for sunbathing naked in a communal area of an apartment complex in Longford. Glen Wrather, who is originally from Leeds in England, appeared in a recent sitting of Longford district court. According to Newstalk, the court heard how a woman had to pass him to hang out her clothes when […]

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We thought the day would never come. Property agents Savills is expecting a sharp slow down in house price growth as house supply increases. According to the Irish Times, the first indication of this “cooling off” should be revealed this week in the official house price figures for May. Sean O’Malley, senior economist at Savills […]

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Music to our ears. Met Éireann is predicting dry and bright weather today with highs of 20° and some scattered showers. Pretty standard right? Luckily, it looks like we’re in for even better weather from tomorrow with the mercury set to hit 28° over the weekend. Carlow Weather has predicted good news for Sunday as […]

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This is exciting. The first trailer for Stranger Things season 3 has been released and it’s just created more questions than answers, to be honest. It’s a retro clip depicting an opening of a mall. Netflix wrote: “Coming to Hawkins in the Summer of 1985…the Starcourt Mall! Starcourt Mall will be one of the finest […]

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Personal belongings of Nirvana’s frontman, the late Kurt Cobain, are being exhibited in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The Museum of Style is displaying Cobain’s clothes, awards, sunglasses, drawings and runners. It will also display the only car he is known to have owned – a powder blue 1964 Dodger Dart. Cobain’s mother and sister as well […]

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You won’t be able to buy any paddling pools from Aldi for a while, as the retailer has decided not to put any on shelves while the water restrictions are in place. A tweet on the Aldi Ireland account read: “In light of the National Water Conservation Order introduced by Irish Water, we will not […]

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Well, this is mildly terrifying. Deadly Great Whites, Blacktips and Hammerhead sharks could be in Irish waters by 2048, new research has revealed. The temperatures will only have to rise by less than 1° for them to start using our waters as hunting grounds. According to theIrish Sun, the shark’s ideal prey already live off […]

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Sooooo, last night’s episode was a bit of a cracker wasn’t it? Best friends Georgia and Dani got into a fight where Dani finally told Georgia a few home truths. Let’s be fair, we’re all fairly sick of Georgia’s catchphrase, “I’m loyal” so, when Dani finally called her out it was pretty fuckin’ sweet. As […]

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Parents should be wary that some children’s slime products contain levels of chemicals that can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, cramps, and fertility issues, a UK consumer watchdog has said. Slime and slime products which can be puchased online in Ireland as well as in shops are becoming increasingly popular with children. The watchdog, ‘Which?’, has called […]

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Irish holiday makers are being warned to look out for the symptons a serious bug doing the rounds in the Canary Islands. 13 tourists have already fallen sick with the bacteria which can trigger blood poisoning, meningitis and pneumonia. According to the Irish Sun, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) warned that […]

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A punter from Kildare predicted both the half time and full-time score of the World Cup Final between France and Croatia. The lucky fella placed a €20 bet on his prediction that the score would be France 2-1 Croatia at half-time and France 4-2 Croatia at full-time. He placed the bet in his local bookies […]

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So, a lot of us had a bit of rain over the weekend, and we can confidently say we’re over it. Luckily, we won’t have to wait much longer for dry, sunny weather to return. ‘Huzzah’ we hear you say as you wait patiently to throw on your sunglasses and shorts once again. According to […]

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Not that we need any more excuses to travel, but you’re gonna want to check out the latest places designated a UNESCO world heritage site. They’re breathtaking. Every year UNESCO meets to decide the next group of places that will be added to the organisation’s list of World Heritage sites. In order to qualify, a […]

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The heatwave of 2018 will probably be remembered as the summer of the jellyfish with large and frequent sightings of rare jellyfish becoming the norm across the country. Experts say that Irish waters are infested with larger jellyfish, particularly the Lion’s Mane type, due to the warm weather and a lack of predators. While walking […]

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Weekend in front of the tv anyone? Sherlock season four is landing on Netflix this Sunday which means you can binge all the seasons from start to finish. What a great day to be alive. via GIPHY When you’ve finished Sherlock, you can flick on Wolf Of Wall Street which has come back to Netflix […]

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Waiting for your holiday can turn days into weeks or months. But then, finally, you’ve made it; you’ve watched everyone else feck off for two weeks and now it’s finally your turn. Of course though you haven’t packed, so you ended doing it frantically, hoping to God you’ve remembered everything from the essential passport to […]

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People in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow and parts of Meath will have their water turned off between midnight and 5 am, Irish Water has confirmed. Irish Water has said it is working with councils to determine how long the water restrictions can remain in place. The company has also said that while daytime restrictions are a […]

8 years ago

No topic sparks fiercer debate than that of the greatest Irish pub. Everyone has their own opinion, and if it doesn’t match your own, it’s wrong. In fact, we’ve seen friendships torn asunder over which pub pours the best Guinness. How to settle this age-old debate then? The Irish Pubs Global Federation have found a […]

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It was great while it lasted. The weather is set to get gradually worse this weekend and next week as the great heatwave of 2018 comes to an end. Met Éireann says that “a weak weather front will bring rain to many parts of the country in the coming week.” Thankfully, the showers will remain […]

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Water restrictions will be put in place in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare and Meath from Monday next week. A series of night-time cut-offs will be announced tomorrow by Irish Water. These measures are needed to conserve water and will help water sources return to previous levels. The entire country is still subject to a hosepipe ban […]

8 years ago

Controversial ‘Love Island’ contestant, Adam Collard, will be coming to Ireland later this year. Love him or hate him, the personal trainer from Newcastle, certainly got us talking when he was in the villa. From his first kiss with Kendall, his showdown with Rosie, his ‘love’ for Zara and his ‘could be happier’ line with […]

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RTÉ have received complaints about the new Six One anchors, Keelin Shanley and Catríona Perry. Since replacing Bryan Dobson and Sharon Ní Bheoláin, the state broadcaster has received 11 complaints about issues including gender equality and one of the presenter’s hairstyles. According to theIrish Sun, two viewers complained about the all-female lineup with one viewing […]

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A boy was arrested in connection with the death of schoolgirl Anna Kriegal this morning. He is expected to appear before Dublin District Children’s Court at 10:30am and charged in connection with the investigation. Another boy (13) has already been charged in connection with the murder and was refused bail by High Court. Both boys […]

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It’s only a shower….right? Whether or not the rain is here to stay (we hope not), it’s still quare warm and muggy. So, while you can’t be running around in the nip (practically) like we have been doing for the past 3 weeks, we can’t wear our heavy coats for fear of turning in to […]

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