But it isn’t all bad news… With the lifting of certain restrictions from today (Friday, December 4), there are likely a number of spots that everyone had in mind to be revisiting over the weekend, but unfortunately, Pudding Row in Sligo won’t be one of them. One of Sligo’s favourite lunch spots won’t be reopening […]

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It will a great month for movie lovers to check out some home grown talents! It is December, and the cinemas are open again! While there will be plenty to choose from throughout the month, between new releases and Christmas classics, there are actually six brand new Irish movies coming to your local cinema this […]

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Taxi operators have responded to the updated regulations around wearing masks. While most forms of public transport have seen the government step up and make wearing a mask mandatory, the same can’t be said for taxis for the majority of 2020. There had been some confusion around the rules of mask-wearing in taxis, and as […]

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He’ll be joined by some very impressive guests. From the moment he took out the “A Hug For You” card, the entire country (and the pretty much the entire world) promptly had their hearts filled by the joyful presence that was Adam King. The space obsessed six-year-old and his family were inundated with outpourings of […]

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The best movies on TV tonight consist of some great comedies and a LOT of explosions. In case you haven’t stepped outside yet today, it is COLD. And only set to get COLDER. Stay in and watch one of these tonight. Behind Enemy Lines – FilmFour – 6.55pm Owen Wilson tries his hand at action […]

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Information on how long for the best immunity to arrive has also been revealed. As Ireland waits for more information regarding the upcoming potential rollout of the COVID vaccine, the UK government have announced their plan, and with it, more information regarding the Pfizer vaccine has been announced. The UK rollout will be watched closely […]

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The last blockbuster of 2020, and the first blockbuster since Tenet… It was touch and go there for a while, especially after it was announced that it would be released simultaneously in cinemas AND on home streaming services in the States, but Warner Bros. have confirmed that Wonder Woman 1984 will be arriving in Irish […]

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It is the first snow warning of the winter. Earlier this week, Met Éireann issued a nationwide weather advisory, stating that it would be “Much colder for the rest of the week, with sharp to severe frosts and icy stretches,” and that advisory is in place until 11.59pm on Friday evening. Today (Thursday, December 3), […]

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The Vintners Federation of Ireland have issued a very strong statement today. The Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) have today demanded that the government open all pubs – including wet pubs, and not just pubs with in-house kitchen facilities – after claiming that the data used to keep them closed has been misleading. As it […]

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It isn’t Christmas without watching at least one Disney movie, and then there are all of those Simpsons specials… When it comes to watching something Christmassy, it certainly seems like Disney+ is the most obvious platform to find a lot of your festive favourites. On top of a host of new Christmas-themed movies being released […]

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Merry Quizmas! NOW TV have launched their Christmas movie line-up, and by golly, it is full of crackers. Some new arrivals this month like Last Christmas, Little Women, and Black Christmas are joined by stone-cold classics like Elf, Love Actually, and Scrooged. And then there are the additions of movies that aren’t exactly Christmas movies, […]

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It’ll be a must-watch over the Christmas break. If you need any proof of how uniquely brilliant Ireland is, then you need look no further than how the country reacted to certain things during the lockdown. At a time when more people were unemployed than ever before, when you would think self-preservation would be at […]

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Your Wednesday night viewing menu! If you’ve already blitzed through the eight fantastic movies that Netflix added to their library yesterday, then may we suggest one of the following great movies on your TV tonight? The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part Two – FilmFour – 6.25pm The grand finale to the Hunger Games quadrilogy finds Katniss […]

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In case you’re wondering “Does it have a pool built into an underground cave?”, then answer is yes, it does have a pool built into an underground cave. One of the biggest home buys for 2020 in all of Ireland, Saville have confirmed that the An Culu castle in Kerry has been sold for a […]

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It follows the news that Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK approved use of the vaccine. It was announced on Wednesday morning that the UK had authorised the rollout of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. The UK government stated that the vaccine will be made available from next week and […]

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The only thing harder than getting your hands on one is actually deciding which one to get. As we get closer and closer to Christmas, and more and more people are getting more and more excited about finally getting their hands on the new Christmas presents, the internal (and, at times, very external) debate between […]

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Some great additions to kick off the last month of 2020. Netflix always get some new additions at the start of every month, and December 2020 is no different, but we had to call particular attention to eight of the additions to the streaming service’s library this month. A mix of horror, comedy, drama, family […]

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A mix of 27 brand new releases, Christmas classics, and everything in between. Yesterday, Omniplex announced the 15 cinemas around the country opening this Friday, and today they have announced the full line-up of movies that they’ll be showing on the big screen once they’ve reopened. There has been a few months of releases that […]

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This headline is a lie. These are the six best movies on TV tonight, and one of the worst sequels ever made, and this is your warning not to watch it! This will be the first Tuesday in a long time with no Great British Bake Off to distract us, so it will be a […]

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“Oooof, it was rough!” It has been nearly a month since the trailer was released for Wild Mountain Thyme, and the world has still not fully recovered. If you’ve no idea what we’re talking about, then head right here, but if you’re already aware, then you’re probably asking the same question we are: Who do […]

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The show comes from the genius director of Alien, Gladiator, and The Martian. There is no denying that director Ridley Scott is a living legend. The mind (and eyes) behind the likes of Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, American Gangster, The Martian, Prometheus, Hannibal, Black Hawk Down, and so many more, he is […]

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It sounds like the talented international cast had a lot of fun in this bar! With some cinemas around the country set to open this week, movie lovers are probably looking forward to seeing some brand new releases on the big screen, and one of those new movies due to arrive this week is Pixie. […]

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A very decent selection to get your week off to a great start. Michael Fassbender, Robin Williams, Jennifer Lawrence, Matt Damon, and loads more are in our picks of the best movies on TV tonight. The most difficult decision is picking which one you’re gonna watch! The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – FilmFour – 6.10pm […]

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Great news for cinema lovers nationwide! While cinemas are part of the lift in restrictions that allows them to re-open from Tuesday, December 2, there are quite a few things to line-up before they can simply re-open their doors. They have to get the staff back in, organise the film schedule and get the movies […]

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It was one of our favourite little rituals on every Aer Lingus flight. You know how it goes for every flight on Aer Lingus. You get to the airport. Go through security. Hang around the terminal for your flight to be called. Queue up to board. Stow your carry-on baggage. Sit down and get comfy […]

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The 14-day incidence rate has dramatically fallen in the last month. According to the most recent publishings by the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC), Ireland now has the second-lowest 14-day COVID incidence rate in all of the EU. This rate is an integral part to the Traffic Light system used for travel across the […]

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Their new show, titled A Massive Hunt, arrives very soon… Ever since they parted ways with Top Gear in 2015 and began their new show The Grand Tour with Amazon Prime Video in 2016, the trio of Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond and the premise of the show that binds them have barely […]

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Equally likely to have you laughing out loud and crying into your snacks. There is a trailer for this movie further down, but we HIGHLY recommend you don’t watch it. We watched the trailer before the movie came to (and, quietly, went from) cinemas late last year, and we wished we hadn’t, because we guessed […]

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The new route is set to operate six days a week. DFDS have announced a new ferry route, set to operate six days a week, connecting Rosslare to Dunkirk in Northern France. The route is due to begin operations in early January, and will take 24 hours for the ferry to complete its journey. The […]

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Kick your weekend off right! Chances are you’ll be watching The Late Late Toy Show and/or the Graham Norton show tonight, but in case you’re not and are looking for alternative entertainment for your Friday night, then look no further! The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – E4 – 9pm The first in the prequel trilogy […]

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Or at least all of the details that have been made available! Tonight is the night! But if you thought that The Late Late Show would be the more Christmassy of the two options, you haven’t taken into account that Graham has got the one person that is perhaps the most synonymous with Christmas, except […]

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The new Irish movie is a huge Oscar favourite, and will be one of the first movies to be shown in cinemas when the Level 5 restrictions are lifted. Let us not beat around the bush here, Wolfwalkers is probably going to win the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 2021 Academy Awards. Sure, […]

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The head of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland stated that having more pubs open would help broaden the spread of customers. While we all await for the Government’s announcement on Friday regarding the removal of some of the Level 5 restrictions next week, it has been stated several times that while we should expect some […]

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The actress also gives the latest update on Derry Girls Season 3. There is no denying the power of Derry Girls! Despite only containing twelve episodes over two seasons (so far), the show is one of the funniest and most-loved series ever set in Ireland, and fans have been waiting anxiously to see what the […]

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The best movies on TV for your Thursday night in. Just one more sleep until The Late Late Toy Show, so until then, why not check out one of the best movies on TV tonight. X-Men: Days of Future Past – FilmFour – 6.25pm One of the better X-Men movies, focusing on Wolverine as he […]

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A timetable for the rollout of the vaccine was also discussed. As we all gear up for Christmas and hoping to experience it under as-normal-as-possible circumstances given the pandemic surroundings, all eyes are already looking forward to 2021, and the arrival of a vaccine that can put a lot of people’s fears to rest. In […]

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Even better, both Irish actors actually made the top ten! Ask anyone to name their favourite actor, and everyone will likely have someone who immediately comes to mind. But narrow that down to a performer who has consistently delivered great performances in the 21 century. That kind of knocks the classics like De Niro and […]

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A high demand for the most sought after Christmas present of the year. Initially released in Ireland on Thursday, November 19, the PlayStation 5 has made quite a splash since its arrival. The fantastic new console (our review here) is arguably the most sought after Christmas present this year, and due to that incredibly high […]

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Your five best movie options for a very cold Wednesday evening. Okay, we’ll be honest, tonight isn’t the VERY BEST selection of movies on TV we’ve ever seen. It really is more a diversion rather than a surplus of truly great options, and a good alternative to being out in the cold. Thankfully, there is […]

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The Level 5 restrictions are expected to lift on the first day of December, but pubs and restaurants may have to wait longer to open. While the actual date and time for the cabinet to meet about the lifting of Level 5 restrictions is set for 1pm this Friday, November 27, ahead of the end […]

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Several days this week will see temperatures drop a few degrees below freezing. Brrr, you guys! BRRR! Yep, we’ve all noticed the sudden drop in temperature today, and that is mostly because the rain (and clouds) were keeping the heat in, but now that we’ve got a few clear days and nights ahead of us, […]

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‘Our strategy of suppression is one of ‘Delay and Vaccinate’.’ While members of the government are still ironing out what exactly the ease of Level 5 restrictions will involve next week, some are looking beyond that, with what they believe will see another rise in transmission rates, and a need to return to further restrictions […]

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There is a lot of Irish potential at the next Academy Awards. The nominations for the 2021 Academy Awards won’t be announced until January, but there is a lot of buzz around potential Irish nominees. We’ve got Saoirse Ronan in powerful new drama Ammonite, there is incredible Irish animated movie Wolfwalkers, and today IFTA have […]

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One of tonight’s picks is one of the best movies ever to be set in Ireland. There is cold and wet weather on the horizon today, so best to just stay indoors. For anyone who isn’t watching the final of The Great British Bake Off, here are the best movies on TV tonight. Keeping Up […]

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Earlier this week, one of the biggest airlines in the world stated passengers would need proof of having received the vaccine before boarding. On Monday, Alan Joyce – the Dublin-born CEO of Qantas, stated that “We are looking at changing our terms and conditions to say for international travellers that we will ask people to […]

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A study reveals that up to 60% of businesses are planning on sending gifts in lieu of having a Christmas party. While it is pretty far away from the most important thing in anyone’s lives right now, a lot of employees genuinely look forward to the office Christmas party, as a form of socialising and […]

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Aero + Candles isn’t what we thought we needed in our lives right now, and we wrong. We came up with a number of jokes and puns when we first heard about this. Lovin’ Bubblin! Keep your bubble smelling great! But in the end, we realised we should probably stop making jokes, because truth be […]

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Matt Damon. Saoirse Ronan. Jason Statham. Cameron Diaz. They’re all on the TV tonight! The bad weather is on the way (or already here, depending on when you read this), so your best plan of action is to stay in, get the comfy, surround yourself with snacks, and get to watching one of these. The […]

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He also discusses why all pubs should be opened, and not just pubs that serve food. Earlier today, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the Government intends to move Ireland to Level 3 of Covid-19 restrictions from December 1. While that is good news for non-essential retail, the issue of bars and restaurants under […]

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There is a risk of flooding in parts of the country, as temperatures are set to drop to -3. Winter has well and truly arrived this week. Met Éireann have issued a 24-hour heavy rain warning to nine counties, which will implemented from 2pm today (Monday, November 23) to 2pm on Tuesday. The status yellow […]

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