Audiences have hailed last night’s RTE Investigates episode as “essential viewing”, praising it for highlighting the huge impact that Covid-19 has had on people across Ireland. RTE Investigates: Inside Ireland’s COVID Battle aired on RTE on Monday night, giving viewers an insight into the daily struggle faced by frontline staff in tackling the impact of […]

6 years ago

One of the busiest shopping thoroughfares in Cork city has been pedestrianised for outdoor seating so as to allow business owners more room to seat guests while still adhering to social distancing protocol. Businesses across Ireland reopened to the public yesterday, welcoming customers back for the first time in several weeks. Having implemented a number […]

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Wondering what restaurants are doing takeaway in Galway? We’ve got you.  The country moves into phase three of the government’s roadmap today meaning that restaurants, cafes and pubs that serve food can reopen their doors to the public for the first time since mid-March. Not everywhere has decided to reopen for sit-in service though, with […]

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Down to Earth with Zac Efron premieres on Netflix on July 10th.  A brand new travel docuseries hitting Netflix next month, Down to Earth sees actor Zac Efron journey around the world (pre-Covid-19 of course) with wellness expert Darin Olien in search of healthy, sustainable ways to live. Travelling the globe to find “some new […]

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Dine in Galway is an initiative helping to champion the best local food on offer in the City of Tribes. A number of Galway’s cafes, restaurants and gastro pubs reopen their doors to the public today – their first time being open for sit-in service in several weeks. Hoping to help highlight the amazing local […]

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Overseas travel is due to resume next month, however, experts have warned that non-essential international travel is still “too big a risk”. Domestic travel restrictions have been lifted today as the country moves into phase three of the government’s roadmap, however, authorities have expressed concerns that a return to international travel next month will cause […]

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Dustin the Turkey vs Niall Horan fans. The saga continues. American Niall Horan fans have been coming for Dustin the Turkey after he made a comment that some have dubbed disrespectful to the Irish singer. Basically it all kicked off after RTE Does Comic Relief on Friday night when a clip of Niall singing was […]

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What restaurants are open in Galway? The question on everyone’s lips. And lucky for you we have the intel and will be updating this list daily as more places open their doors.  Updated July 29th The country is getting back up and running, meaning that yes, all your fave restaurants will slowly be reopening their […]

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Today is Dog Friendly Ireland Day, don’t ya know? Dog-related content always goes over well. Any day of the week, any time of the day… doesn’t matter, we’ll take it. It’s hard to be in a bad mood when looking at photos of smiling pups, no matter how angry you are at the world it’s […]

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Irish Hamilton fans have just hit the jackpot as it’s been revealed that they can join a free pre-watch party with some of the musical’s cast members ahead of its premiere on Disney+. The highly anticipated film version of Broadway musical Hamilton is due to hit Disney+ next month. Premiering on July 3rd, the cast […]

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Aniar will remain closed this season, choosing to focus on offering online cooking classes for the remainder of the summer instead. A terroir-based restaurant in Galway, Aniar has held a Michelin star for eight years. Run by local restauranteur JP McMahon, it’s known for its ever-changing menu inspired by the west of Ireland. Having closed […]

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You may be of the opinion that quizzes are so three weeks ago, but surely an It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia themed one could convince you otherwise? Lockdown restrictions may have eased but some people are finding it hard to return to normality and let go of their little quarantine bubble. I get it, we’ve become […]

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With filming for Normal People done and dusted, Paul Mescal has had to find other ways to keep busy. Jogging around London and drinking cans of pink gin in the park sufficed for a while but it probably wasn’t quite the creative outlet the Kildare man had in mind and so he’s since turned to […]

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Enola Holmes premieres online this September – telling the story of Sherlock Holmes’ rebellious teen sister, Netflix has released the first images from the movie. Coming to Netflix this September, Enola Holmes tells the story of Sherlock Holmes’ little sister. Starring Millie Bobby Brown as the title character, the film is based on the Enola […]

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Due to reopen later this month, Tayto Park has made another big announcement – this morning revealing that they’ll add two new attractions to the park next year. One of the country’s most popular tourist attractions, Tayto Park is as big a hit with adults as it is kids. Ireland’s only theme park, it’s home […]

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Sharing a photo of the Derry Girls gang reunited via Zoom, some fans failed to read the caption and thought that the photo hinted work has already begun on a third series. Due to take part in RTE Does Comic Relief, the cast of Derry Girls is hard at work rehearsing for their slot this […]

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This is what we want, what we really, really want. The Spice Girls have confirmed that a 25th-anniversary world tour is in the works for next year… still sans Victoria Beckham though. Planning to hit the road in 2021, Geri Horner, Mel B, Mel C and Emma Bunton have all signed on for the tour […]

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RTE will air two new Normal People specials this Friday night. Normal People fans are in for a treat this week as RTÉ will air two new specials as part of RTE Does Comic Relief. Safe to say we didn’t expect the gang to reunite so soon – not that we’re complaining. Stars Paul Mescal […]

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There has been a surge in Airbnb bookings after it was revealed that people will be allowed to travel anywhere in Ireland come June 29th. Having been cooped up at home for months, people are eager to get out and explore and it seems that everyone has had the same idea – rushing to book […]

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Galway favourites Tartare and Cava Bodega will be making use of an innovative new QR system that will help customers browse the menu online – eliminating the need for handheld versions that would have to be sanitised after each use. Like many other restaurants and businesses in the hospitality industry, both Tartare and Cava Bodega […]

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More fodder for Leo to use in his speeches? He’s quoted a line from Dermot’s song All My Friends before, but surely this deserves a mention? Once is hardly enough. Dermot Kennedy released his new single Giants today – the singer’s first new release since his number one debut last year. Best known for his […]

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Jamie Dornan has taken a fondness to his fellow Irishman Paul Mescal, commenting under the actor’s most recent Instagram post and calling him a “ride”. Paul Mescal has shot to fame since his appearance in the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People. And while the series has no shortage of fans, neither does Paul […]

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Salon chain Peter Mark has confirmed that it will increase prices when it reopens at the end of the month. Given the green light to reopen at the end of the month, hairdressers and barbers around the country are busy putting the proper steps in place to ensure they can get back to business on […]

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“At a time when people are looking to you as Taoiseach for leadership, do you really think it’s appropriate to be using a speech to quote teen movies, as an in-joke with an actor?” An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has responded to questions on whether using a line from Mean Girls in his recent public address […]

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The New York Times has published the word ‘gobshite’ for the first time, thanks to an excerpt taken from Roddy Doyle’s new novel. I’ve learned many new things today – one being that there’s a Twitter bot that tracks when the New York Times publishes a word for the first time in its history. Brought […]

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Alfie’s Barber Shop has announced that it will not reopen once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted at the end of this month. There were many happy heads around the country last Friday when it was revealed that barbershops and hairdressers would be allowed to reopen to the public at the end of this month – three […]

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Center Parcs Ireland will reopen Longford Forest to the public next month. Longford Center Parcs is gearing up to reopen to the public next month after an almost four-month-long closure due to Covid-19. Set to reopen on Monday, July 13, the park will implement a number of new measures in line with government guidance. Keen […]

6 years ago

Starring Gervais as widower Tony Johnson, black comedy-drama After Life follows him as he mourns his wife’s death. Bad news for fans of the hugely popular After Life series as creator Ricky Gervais has revealed that season three will be the final season of the show. Enjoying phenomenal success since first premiering back in March […]

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A popular hiking and walking trail in the Wicklow Mountains, Glenmalure Valley has been left destroyed by litter after campers failed to bring their rubbish home with them when they left. Volunteers at Glenmalure Valley have had their work cut out for them after visitors left the area littered with rubbish, camping equipment and raw […]

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The Green Party has enlisted The Incredible Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo for a live webinar this evening as part of their efforts to drum up government support. Green in colour, green by nature… that may be a stretch but it seems that the Green Party has enlisted The Incredible Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo for a […]

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Tayto Park is reopening – for reals this time. Having already announced their reopening earlier this month, Tayto Park had to make a swift U-turn on the decision, issuing a follow-up statement just hours after the original announcement – postponing the date until later in the month. Promising the public further updates as soon as […]

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Créches, preschools and childminders are all due to reopen at the end of this month and the government has just released a set of guidelines advising parents and guardians what to expect going forward. Saying that the lives of young children changed suddenly when childcare services and schools closed back in March, the Department of […]

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Another Mamma Mia movie? Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! It looks like a third Mamma Mia movie could be on the cards after Judy Craymer – producer of the previous two Mamma Mia movies – said that they’re “meant to be a trilogy”. Saying that Universal would definitely like her to do it, Craymer told the Daily […]

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Described as “Ireland’s largest tip jar”, the fundraiser was set up as a means to support Ireland’s Hospitality Industry. The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) has launched a virtual tip jar to encourage the public to support Ireland’s Hospitality industry during these challenging times. Set up as a means for people to tip bar staff […]

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The movie version Broadway musical Hamilton premieres on Disney+ early next month. Show bosses announced that the movie version of hit Broadway musical Hamilton would be dropping on Disney+ this July – 15 months ahead of schedule. Usually top of the list when it comes to shows people want to see on the stage, this […]

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Normal People counts many famous faces amongst its fans including Kourtney Kardashian, James Cordon and now Winona Ryder who claims that the series ‘saved’ her during lockdown. Golden Globe winner Winona Ryder is the latest big name to mark herself as being a fan of Normal People, saying in an interview that the series has […]

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Cabinet met today to discuss the rephasing of the government roadmap, including the early reopening of hairdressers and barbers, with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirming that they have been given the green light to open at the end of this month. Members of the Cabinet met this afternoon to discuss recommendations from the National Public […]

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A number of changes have been made to the existing Eurovision rules, with organisers saying that they’ll allow for the competition to go ahead next year and for “many years to come”. Fans of the international song competition were devastated to learn that it wouldn’t go ahead this year, cancelled due to Covid-19 and concerns […]

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Full-time staff at An Post will be given €300 One4All vouchers as a small thank you for their hard work during the pandemic. An Post has confirmed that it will reward staff with €300 One4All vouchers as a small thanks for their hard work over the past few months. Flat out delivering the nation’s letters, […]

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First airing back in March, RTÉ’s Home School Hub finished up for the summer today – making sure to go out on a high with a special video message to the graduating class of 2020 from Bono. Bono made a cameo appearance on RTÉ’s Home School Hub today, with a special message for the country’s […]

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Idyllically set in Laragh village, Wicklow Heather is just minutes from Glendalough, making it a popular fixture with both locals and blow-ins alike. Warm and cosy, it’s just very Irish which is sometimes exactly what the doctor ordered. The perfect spot for a catch-up, it’s also the only place for a feed when you’ve finished […]

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One lucky fan could win a performance from Westlife at a family event of their choosing. Popular Irish boy band Westlife have revealed that they’re giving one lucky fan the chance to win a performance from the group at a family event. Part of RTÉ’s upcoming Comic Relief event, the band has offered up the […]

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Over 30 top Irish female artists have teamed up in support of domestic abuse victims. Covering the uber-popular Cranberries song Dreams, the single features the vocals of 39 incredible Irish female artists and musicians. Proving that Irish female musical talent is second to none, the project brings together some of the country’s top performers in […]

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Headed up by Irish dentists Dr Lisa and Dr Vanessa Creaven, the company has donated €100k worth of dental products to be distributed in direct provision centres around the country. Spotlight Oral Care is making good on their promises for actionable change, taking the first step by donating over €100,000 worth of dental products to […]

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Season eight of the popular cop show Brooklyn Nine-Nine will air later this year. Brooklyn Nine-Nine show bosses have confirmed that season eight is in the works, predicting its US debut will fall sometime this Autumn, all going well. According to reports, season seven boasted the show’s highest audience ratings to date so there’s sure […]

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With many people having adopted or fostered a pet while in lockdown, there is definitely increased demand when it comes to getting advice on how best to train your furry friend. If you’ve been trying to teach them to ‘sit, stay, roll over’ to no avail, this puppy training webinar might be just the thing […]

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Making a very generous donation to the HSE, Niall Horan specified that the money was to be used to provide tablets for use by older people and staff in long term residential care. Niall Horan has charmed the nation over the past few months of lockdown, thanks in part to his regular performances on live […]

6 years ago

Falling this Sunday, there are plenty of ways to mark Father’s Day and show you care. Here are a few gift ideas should you need suggestions. The past few weeks of lockdown have reminded many of us, myself included, of the importance of family and how spending time with loved ones is something that shouldn’t […]

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Businesses in Market Square in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford have been hit by flash flooding as a result of recent bad weather. Bad weather down in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford has hit local businesses hard – many of whom are only beginning to reopen after months of closure. According to reports, a funnel cloud – often described […]

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Katie Taylor has shared a childhood photo of herself, telling people to “never underestimate” the power of a child’s dream. One of the greats when it comes to Irish sports, Katie Taylor is, for many, the ultimate role model. Standing tall as proof of what hard work and determination can help you achieve, she’s the […]

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