A 9mm pistol was uncovered. Gardaí from Blanchardstown along with members of the Defence forces carried out a search of waste ground in the vicinity of the Riversdale Community College and the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown. During the course of the search a loaded Makarov 9mm pistol and silencer was located. At a separate location […]

7 years ago

Whether you’re a dab hand at fixing things yourself or not, DIY is a trend that seems to be regaining a cult following. Thanks to movements like sustainability, many people are going it alone and doing things themselves to reduce the plastic and waste involved with buying new things – that’s not to mention the […]

7 years ago

Amateur actors can apply to make it on the hit BBC comedy The Young Offenders by auditioning on April 24. The show, made in collaboration with RTÉ, is looking for new cast members and has opened the search to the public. Applicants need to submit their details, make an introduction video and a demo to apply […]

7 years ago

Cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch has told of her love for Irish crisp brand Tayto in the past. The Instagram influencer was recently in Dublin for a signing of her book in Easons and sampled some Irish treats. The Instagrammer told her 2.3 million followers, otherwise known as “Hinchers”, that Tayto crisps were on her to-do list […]

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Gorse fires in West Donegal have claimed land and even threatened certain properties. The fires are believed to have started this morning and due to the high temperatures, are continuing to rage on. Located between Loughanure and Annagry, some members of the public took matters into their own hands to extinguish the flames. 1600hrs AW139 […]

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A 9-year-old girl has died following a road collision yesterday. Gardaí are currently investigating the fatal road traffic collision between a car and two cyclists, a girl aged 9, Bridget Ward and a boy aged 7, Patrick Ward. The collision occurred at approximately 11:55am on Easter Sunday, on the R358 Ballinasloe to Ahascragh Road Co […]

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Two men, aged 18 and 19, were arrested over the killing of journalist Lyra McKee on Thursday night and detained under the Terrorism Act. 29-year-old Lyra was shot during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry and later died at Altnagelvin Hospital after being brought there by police. The two teenagers, arrested by PSNI were […]

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The long Easter weekend is chock-full of great chat-show telly. Tonight’s Late Late Show will see Line Of Duty actor Adrian Dunbar, Laura Whitmore and editor of US Glamour Samantha Barry join Ryan Tubridy on the couch. Gavin James will be the musical entertainment for the evening. If none of that takes your fancy, Graham […]

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Fota Wildlife Park in Cork have announced to the public the birth of four rare Asian lion cubs who were born on the 20th February. The cubs were born to second time parents, mother Gira and father Shanto. The new cubs join their parent’s first litter who are now one and a half years old […]

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Diageo have announced they’re going plastic free in producing beer. The beverage company is investing £16million to reduce the amount of plastics used in their packaging. The plastic used will be replaced with 100% recyclable and biodegradable cardboard. View this post on Instagram @guinness is removing plastic packaging from its beer packs! ???? […]

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A hangover is an unmerciful pain in the arse, but a hangover away from home can be only made worse. Whether it’s because of the heat, homesickness or not being able to get your hands on a chicken fillet roll as your hangover cure, it’s a rough deal. When it comes to the latter missing […]

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The girly romcom of all romcoms has finally landed on our small screens. Bridget Jones’s Diary and Bridget Jones: Edge Of Reason has been added to Netflix, just in time for the long weekend. Netflix confirmed the news in a tweet that both movies are now available on the streaming service. (Bridget Jones 1 & […]

7 years ago

Cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch has told of her love for Irish crisp brand Tayto. The Instagram influencer was recently in Dublin for a signing of her book in Easons and sampled some Irish treats. https://www.instagram.com/p/BokEy8yA6Zr/ The Instagrammer told her 2.3 million followers, otherwise known as “Hinchers”, that Tayto crisps were on her to-do list via Instagram […]

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The Offaly festival has decided to take a break this year. Castlepalooza has announced they’re to take a year off from producing their festival to ‘reimagine’ the event. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmJi0jEDLWV/ According to their website, the festival said: “Castlepalooza is taking a break. We are taking the time out to create a completely new spin on the […]

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The R242 road in Donegal has been renamed to honour a famous Star Wars character. The new ‘R2D2’ road in Malin Head was changed just in time for Malin Head’s ‘May The 4th Be With You’ Star Wars Festival, to go ahead on May 4. Donegal County Council approved the proposal to rename the road […]

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Easter is an annual holiday celebrated usually with time off work and an opportunity to stuff one’s face with chocolate eggs – but for those sick of scoffing countless eggs there’s another option on the menu. Deliveroo has partnered with Boojum to create a chocolatey, gooey first – Creme Egg Quesadillas. The sweet and savoury […]

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Aldi have just released a new chair for those lazy Summer days. Whether you have a small balcony or a large, expansive garden, there’s no need to worry as their hanging egg chair only takes up 95 x 95 x 196cm. Available in 137 stores nationwide from Thursday, 25th April, Aldi’s Hanging Egg Chair will set you back €159.99. […]

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The Monterey five have returned. Big Little Lies season 2 sees actors Reese Witherspoon, Zoe Kravitz, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley and Laura Dern reunite for the second series of the hit show. HBO’s Big Little Lies will be back on screens on June 9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VV8u766E7Q Season 2 of the show, which is based on the […]

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The reunited band has released the date of their new album. Entitled ‘Spectrum’, the record will be released on September 6th. The album is to feature new songs such as Hello My Love and Better Man. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwIgc_-ndJ7/ 20 years since the crooners smashed into the top charts with Swear It Again, Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian will […]

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It doesn’t look like good news for the weekend. The weather is to stay largely dry tonight, with occasional clear spells, but cloudy periods too. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees. Saturday is to start windy and go onto be mostly cloudy for the day. Most places will be dry but rain is said […]

7 years ago

The injured Liverpool fan has thanked anyone who has supported him in a video. The 53-year-old was attacked by two Roma FC fans Filippo Lombardi and Daniele Sciusco outside Anfield stadium in 2018. The unprovoked attack left Cox with severe injuries. In the video, posted this morning, Cox whispers “thank you” and gives a thumbs […]

7 years ago

Amateur actors can apply to make it on the BBC comedy. The show, made in collaboration with RTÉ, is looking for new cast members and have opened the search to the public. Applicants need to submit their details, make an introduction video and a demo to apply for a role on the show. Amazing opportunity […]

7 years ago

A naturist bicycle ride is taking place in County Cork in June. The World Naked Bike Ride will see riders cross the city by bicycle, encouraged to go nude entirely or be bodypainted. The WNBR will take place on Saturday, June 8. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGhk4vCmgU5/ The World Naked Bike Ride started in 2001, when six cyclists died […]

7 years ago

Westlife are not only coming to Croke Park, but to a screen near you! 20 years since the crooners smashed into the top charts with Swear It Again, Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian have opted to let all their fans enjoy their Croke Park gig – whether at the stadium or in the cinema. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvoEQhUnw6G/ […]

7 years ago

The singer and her new fella Chris Hughes were spending some quality time in the Garden county. Jesy Nelson and Love Island star Chris were among the flora and fauna of the mountains in County Wicklow yesterday. It’s not yet known why the lovebirds were in Wicklow, but by the looks of things they had […]

7 years ago

They’re Ireland’s favourite girls (and boy) right about now. The rather motley crew of Erin, Michelle, Clare, Orla and James have us hooked to screens every week, witnessing their ridiculous and hilarious endeavours across Derry. The second series of the show has unsurprisingly gone from strength to strength and  long may it prosper. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw4Ld46DLy1/ One […]

7 years ago

Irish duo Rubberbandits have revealed how much they’ve earned so far for 2019 from royalties. The Limerick lads had their song ‘Dad’s Best Friend’ included in the 2017 release Trainspotting 2. While many of us instantly hear a KERCHING! in our heads when we think of earning royalties, the amount artists actually earn from having […]

7 years ago

Who can resist a dog-filled video of a Thursday evening? Dog’s Trust have come through again with an adorable video of their dogs waiting to be rehomed. How cute are these furry babies? In their newest push to get as many pooches as possible rehomed, we see the dogs interpreted as balloons and the pure […]

7 years ago

Ah, Scotland. It’s a gem many are familiar with, thanks to its diverse mix of city life such as Edinburgh and Glasgow but also the green fields and beyond it has. A new ad explaining the delights of the bonnie wee land has captured the hearts of many, more specifically those belonging to Irish women. […]

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