The ITIC say there is a “long road ahead” as tourism is “very vulnerable”. Despite 2022 being a good year for Irish tourism, CEO of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) Eoghan O’Mara Walsh has stated that it won’t return to pre-pandemic levels until 2026. In a conversation with RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Walsh said […]

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Donal, who made headlines along with his pet dog Kim this year, sadly passed away on Christmas Day aged 85. The public became familiar with retired guard Donal Rogers this year as he fought for his Jack Russell Kim to be saved, after she bit a woman outside his home in Strokestown, Roscommon. Condolences have […]

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Kerry Mountain Rescue came to the assistance of two stranded hillwalkers, after they got lost while hiking on Christmas Day. Rescue services were alerted by gardaí in Killarney after a pair of hikers reported being lost close to Mangerton mountain. The mountain rescue team was able to use a search and rescue Locator app (SARLOC) […]

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Are the races part of your Stephen’s Day tradition? The annual racing fixtures tend to welcome a varied audience – the dads and lads who’ve dusted off the Good Jacket and are ready to give it its annual day out, girlos who go along every year, with predrinks and party buses scheduled for about 10am […]

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‘Mrs Brown’s Boys should be removed from existence’ BBC One viewers were left fuming after Mrs Brown’s Boys was once again aired on Christmas Day. Since it first aired in 2011, the show has become one of the most divisive comedies of recent years, building up a loyal fan base along with an equally passionate group of people who […]

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It’s been some couple of years for the walks. Looking to dust off the cobwebs with a walk this Stephen’s Day? Luckily, we’re absolutely spoiled for choice on this island of ours, and there’s always a new one to try whether you’re looking for a short ramble or more challenging hike. If you’ve made a […]

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Fresh calls for masks to be made mandatory on public transport have been issued. Health Service Executive [HSE] officials have sounded a stark warning ahead of the imminent Christmas period, indicating that the health system in Ireland may be at breaking point. A designated crisis team has been established to tackle the current surge of […]

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The President has called for solidarity and warmth for Christmas. President Michael D Higgins has delivered his annual Christmas message to his country, the watching world, and to refugees who have fled to Ireland for safety in 2022. At the beginning of his speech, the President spoke of emerging from “the shadows of Covid-19” and […]

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He’s on his way! Santa has shared a special message with the children of Ireland. Father Christmas told kids to be in bed early on Christmas Eve as he prepares to deliver presents all around the world. Speaking to Morning Ireland, Santa confirmed that he will be visiting every child in Ireland, no matter where […]

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She was the same age as Lindsay Lohan is today There can be no doubt that Home Alone is one of the best Christmas films of all time, and it’s rare the festive season feels complete without at least one watch of it. But even more than three decades after the film’s release, there are still some […]

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Colour us surprised. In a possibly shocking turn of events, Ireland has the highest life expectancy of all countries in the EU. In a recent report called The Health in Ireland: Key Trends in 2022, put together by the Department of Health, Ireland’s average life expectancy is 82 years. Not only that, but Ireland’s […]

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What did your child ask for Christmas this year? An Post has delivered over 125,000 Santa letters to the North Pole this year. An Post confirmed that letters arrived from children all around Ireland. Their staff made sure they all arrived in the North Pole before the 25th. One child even sent their Santa letter […]

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