The trailer for the highly anticipated Ted Bundy film Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile just dropped and it looks incredibly creepy to say the least. The film stars Zac Efron as notorious serial killer Ted Bundy, while Lily Collins plays his fiancée Elizabeth Kloepfer. The unsettling title of the film comes from a courtroom […]

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It’s about to get a whole lot colder across Ireland this week with Met Éireann forecasting snow, sleet and widespread frost. Just when we thought we’d seen the worst of it after a weekend of wind warnings and heavy rain, the weather forecaster has issued a fresh weather warning for the whole week. The status […]

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The cast of Derry Girls have been honoured with their very own mural that just went up in Derry City. Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle and James were painted on the side of Badgers Bar on Orchard Street in honour of their return to our screens for season two. The artwork was created by the Derry-based, […]

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Gardaí have asked the public to stop sharing images of the M50 crash in which a woman died, out of respect to her family. The tragic accident took place on Thursday at Junction 5 in Finglas, heading northbound. The woman who was in her 30s sadly died at the scene after suffering from catastrophic head […]

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Bertie Ahern has responded to the bizarre rumours currently doing the rounds that he created a fake Tinder profile pretending to be someone else. In a WhatsApp voice note that quickly went viral, a woman had claimed that the former Taoiseach created the fake profile and then met another woman for dinner. She claimed that […]

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The Derry Girls cast will be getting their own mural in Derry City in celebration of their return to our screens in 2019. Season two of the hit comedy series recently wrapped filming and is expected to arrive on our screens in early March. The Belfast Telegraph reports that to mark the occasion, a mural […]

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James Bulger’s mother has spoken out about controversial film Detainment after it was nominated for an Oscar. The Irish film is based around transcripts of police interviews with Jon Venables and Robert Thompson, who were convicted of abducting and murdering two-year-old James Bulger in Liverpool in 1993. James’ mother Denise Fergus had previously called for […]

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The Oscar nominations were just announced this afternoon and two films in particular came away with a heap of them. Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma became the first ever Netflix film to bag a Best Picture nomination and gained 10 nominations in total. The Favourite, which was produced by Irish production company Element Pictures, also landed a […]

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The New Year is the perfect time for giving your room a bit of a makeover and thankfully, Penneys’ gorge new homeware range means you can do it for next to nothing. They’ve just launched a brand new collection of Disney-themed items for your bedroom and kitchen and this time around it’s related to all […]

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Spotify has finally introduced a very handy new feature that most users have been wishing they’d add for years. You can now block or mute certain artists so that they won’t ever get played while you’re listening to a playlist, chart list, radio station or library. The “don’t play this artist” feature has been rolled […]

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Azealia Banks has slammed Aer Lingus in a series of videos posted on her Instagram Stories, claiming she has been “banned” from the airline. The American rapper was meant to be flying from Gatwick Airport to Dublin ahead of her gig at The Academy on Tuesday night but she left the flight before take-off. In […]

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Father Ted creator Graham Linehan is facing backlash for his inclusion in an upcoming Prime Time debate on transgender issues. The RTÉ One show will examine “the exponential growth in the number of young people seeking to change gender, and the implications of the proposed new law allowing them to do so without their parents’ […]

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Get ready for a seriously cold few days ahead because Met Éireann has issued a snow and ice warning for the whole of Ireland, starting from tonight. We can expect ‘very cold’ conditions over the coming days with widespread frost and minimum temperatures of -1°C predicted in some places tonight. The status yellow warning comes […]

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Today is Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s 40th birthday and to mark the occasion, RTÉ News went out and asked members of the public to share their thoughts on him and wish him a happy birthday. This went about as well as could be expected, with several members of the public having less than positive things to […]

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A stunning countryside town in Italy is trying to encourage more people to move there by putting homes on the market from as little as €1. The hilltop town of Sambuca, also known as ‘the city of splendour’, on the island of Sicily, has gorgeous views out over the Sicilian countryside and most homes feature […]

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Miriam O’Callaghan was involved in a pretty awkward blunder during last night’s episode of Prime Time on RTÉ One. The presenter accidentally wandered into the shot while her co-host David McCullagh was talking on air and her reaction was pure gold. Luckily, several viewers managed to catch the moment on camera for the rest of […]

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Graham Norton’s latest line-up makes a fairly good argument for staying home on the couch this Friday night. It’s usually a toss-up between The Graham Norton Show and The Late Late Show and tonight will be a tough call if you’re a Game Of Thrones fan because Liam Cunningham, who plays Davos Seaworth, will be […]

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The second annual Burger Fest is coming to Ireland at the end of the month with an entire week of events, tastings and demonstrations. Kicking off on Monday January 28, Burger Fest will see hundreds of venues around the country taking part in celebrating all things burger-related, and ending with a competition to find Ireland’s […]

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An elderly Ryanair passenger ended up 1,200 miles away from his planned destination after he was allowed to board the wrong flight, it’s just been revealed. Pawel Lawreniuk, 75, found himself in a nightmare scenario when he was flying home from visiting his daughter in the UK, as he boarded a flight to Malta instead […]

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Netflix is facing criticism for using actual footage of a real-life disaster that killed 47 people in their new thriller Bird Box. It turns out the scene where Malorie (Sandra Bullock) is flicking through TV news channels showing the apocalypse unfolding around the world, featured the very real 2013 Quebec train derailment that resulted in […]

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Ant and Dec will finally be reunited this week after Dec took almost a year away from the public eye to focus on rehab. Last March, representatives for Ant confirmed that he would be taking time off “for the foreseeable future” to receive treatment for a drink and drug dependency after he was arrested for […]

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The explosive documentary series Surviving R Kelly is going to be aired on Irish television next month. The six-part series documents the singer’s history of alleged abuse and his illegal marriage to 14-year-old popstar Aaliyah. It also features stories from several women alleging that R Kelly sexually abused them, which he has always denied. The […]

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The award-winning documentary about Katie Taylor’s life and career got a massive reaction online after it aired on television for the first time last night. The documentary, simply titled Katie, tells the story of the Olympic gold medal-winning boxer’s attempts at breaking into the world of professional boxing as well as her fractured relationship with […]

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People are being warned over scam emails promoting discount Aer Lingus flights for just €10. The emails explain that the airline is “celebrating an amazing 80 years in the industry” and that the user has “been selected among a few other customers to receive a special treatment on your next trip with Aer Lingus”. The […]

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Dealz has just added a line of budget engagement rings to their range just in time for Valentine’s Day. The ‘Bling Ring’ collection features four different designs priced at €1.50 each and they even come in a heart-shaped box. They’re made with Cubic Zirconia and buyers can choose between silver and gold rings with a […]

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Supermac’s has just won a long-running trademark battle against McDonald’s over the use of their brand names in Europe. The ‘Big Mac’ and ‘Mc’ trademarks have been cancelled across Europe, effective immediately following a ruling by the European Union Property Office (EUIPO). McDonald’s had previously hit Supermac’s with their own objection of the Irish brand’s […]

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Gillette has landed itself in trouble after releasing its new #MeToo-inspired ad aimed at highlighting toxic masculinity. In the new ad, the brand has changed its famous “The best a man can get” tagline that’s been in place for 30 years now, instead asking, “Is this the best a man can get?” It features clips […]

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It turns out the Spice Girls are working on a lot more than their hugely anticipated reunion tour at the moment. The band’s manager Simon Fuller revealed that they are in fact working on a new animated film as well as gearing up for their UK and Ireland tour later this year. Speaking to Billboard, […]

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The cheapest places around the country to buy a home have been revealed for 2019 and they cost less than you might expect. The Sunday Times 2019 property price guide that’s just been published found that Co Leitrim was the cheapest area to buy a property. The average price for a three-bedroom semi-detached home in […]

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When the weather is this grey and cold out there, there’s nothing else for it but to curl up in front of the TV and binge on some Netflix shows. And if you’re stuck on what to watch, they’ve got some great new titles that have just been added this weekend. Here’s some inspiration to […]

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Westlife made their long-awaited TV comeback on The Graham Norton Show on Friday night and it’s been met with serious praise online. Fans were treated to a performance of their new single Hello My Love as well as a hilarious interview from the lads. One stand-out moment in particular was Nicky Byrne telling the story […]

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An Irish ICU nurse “near the top of the scale” has gone viral after sharing a photo of one of her fortnightly payslips. Joanna Hickey explained why she supported the nurses’ strike as she listed off what her demanding role entails while being paid €1,120.80 for two weeks of work, as reported by RSVP Live. […]

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The first Late Late Show of 2019 aired last night and the star studded line-up was an impressive start to the New Year for the RTÉ show. From Steve Coogan and John C Reilly, to Saoirse Ronan and American Animals star Barry Keoghan, as well as Padraig Harrington, there were plenty of reasons to stay […]

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Eddie Murphy has announced that a long-awaited sequel to the cult classic Coming To America is on the way, over 30 years after the original was released. The comedian and actor hasn’t officially confirmed whether he will be reprising his infamous role as Prince Akeem, though the plot is said to centre around all of […]

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John C Reilly and Steve Coogan were on The Late Late Show last night to talk about their new Laurel and Hardy biopic, Stan & Ollie. John has made no secret of his love for Ireland and he revealed during last night’s show that he finally got the Irish passport he’s been trying to get […]

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When it comes to live television, it’s basically inevitable that presenters will end up making one mistake or another at some point. (Newsreader Aengus Mac Grianna applying make-up and fixing his suit live on telly, anyone?) But even though Sharon Ní Bheoláin was faced with an incredibly irritating distraction live on air this evening she […]

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The first Late Late Show of 2019 sounds like it’s going to be well worth staying in for this Friday night. Ryan Tubridy will have some big names on his couch this week, with guests including Saoirse Ronan, Barry Keoghan, Steve Coogan and John C Reilly. Saoirse will be on the show to chat about […]

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Hugh Jackman lived up to his reputation of being one of the nicest guys in Hollywood this week after he sent a video message to a young Irish fan. Seven-year-old Emma from Lucan got a personal reply from the actor after her mum Jacqueline Cooney shared a video of her singing A Million Dreams from […]

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If you’ve been sharing your friend’s Netflix password for as long as you can remember, you might find yourself in a bit of trouble in the near future. It did seem a bit too good to be true that anyone could just use another person’s login details and not even be in the same house, […]

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Boohoo has been caught out for selling real fur in their clothing while advertising it as fake after a Sky News investigation prompted a number of complaints. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) later launched their own investigation after the Humane Society International lodged a formal complaint which has now been upheld. A ‘Faux Fur Pom […]

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If you’ve been dreaming about booking a holiday to a far-flung destination in 2019 then you’re in luck because you could be about to bag yourself some bargain flights. Qatar Airways has announced a global airfare sale on all their economy and business class seats so it’s the perfect excuse to start planning your summer […]

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A Sligo farmer has been gaining a lot of attention online after he threatened to shoot any dogs that end up on his land and says he is even “legally” patrolling the area with a shotgun. Andy ‘The Bull’ McSharry, who owns a farm in North Sligo, confirmed he’s been issuing warnings to people after […]

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Westlife are releasing their first new song since 2011 this week and it’s safe to say fans are excited. The lads revealed a teaser for their new single Hello My Love this week and confirmed that they’ll be performing it on The Graham Norton Show on Friday night. Nicky Byrne was first to share the […]

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Ryanair’s new baggage rules came into effect last November, clamping down on anyone who didn’t pay extra for their luggage. Some of these rules were temporarily relaxed while people got used to the changes but that’s all changing from today. The new rules state that passengers have to pay €8 to check in a 10kg […]

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Planning a wedding at the moment? This could be your chance to have a whole lot of weight lifted off your shoulders because RTÉ is looking for couples to take part in their new wedding show. My Big Day: Home And Away will see top-class wedding planners Tara Fay and Bruce Russell organise two separate […]

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Ryanair has just been named the ‘worst airline’ for the sixth year running in a survey by the consumer website Which? They say the main reason for this is the fact the airline still catches people out with their hidden costs, and 70% of those surveyed said that if there was one airline they’d never […]

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It’s somehow already been a year since Derry Girls first arrived on our screens and became a smash hit around the world and thankfully, we won’t have to wait too much longer for its return. Series two recently wrapped filming and is expected to arrive on our screens very soon, as confirmed by the show’s […]

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Bird Box has been a huge success ever since it dropped on Netflix over Christmas and it’s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about films of the year. It stars Sandra Bullock as a woman fighting for survival when mysterious creatures cause people who look at them to commit suicide – and as […]

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The Golden Globes was full of surprise winners last night, with one of the biggest being Bohemian Rhapsody. The Queen biopic shocked almost everyone when it beat A Star Is Born to win best drama film. Rami Malek, who played Freddie Mercury, also scooped the prize for best drama actor and dedicated his win to […]

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The HSE has issued a warning over a potentially deadly new wave of swine flu, also known as H1N1. The flu strain has killed at least two people so far this winter and has hospitalised many others. HSE’s Assistant National Director for Public Health, Dr Kevin Kelleher said that it could turn into a serious […]

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