“What’s happening here is a bereavement. People are devastated to think he might be gone. It’s like a member of the family dying.” These are the words of Caroline Boland, a spokeswoman for the Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance, as quoted by the New York Times in a piece published earlier this week. The fact that […]

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“We literally just got thousands of abusive messages in the space of 10 mins…” Usually when you hear about “the stan culture” of a particular musical act, they have focused their attentions on another large musical act, maybe one in direct competition with the one they’re a huge fan of. This week however, an Irish […]

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While there aren’t many things in 2020 that can be regarded as a success, Dermot Kennedy’s professional career has certainly come on in leaps and bounds in the past 12 months. The singer’s star has continued to rise in recent months, thanks, in part, to stunning TV performances and collaborations with famous names and while […]

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Another Bank Holiday Monday almost done and dusted. A different one to most others we’ve weathered over the years, but an extra day off is always welcome and I don’t know about you, but I plan on spending the evening on the couch, wrapped up like a burrito. What’s on the box tonight? Choose between […]

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As much a part of our childhood as Matilda was, the Ireland Simpsons Fans account is a meme page sharing only the funniest Simpsons-related content.    Mara Wilson – probably best known as the title character in the movie Matilda – has surprised us all with her latest confession, admitting that she has big love […]

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Robbie Keane is reportedly set return to LA Galaxy as manager after enjoying a successful spell at the club as a player between 2011 and 2016. A return to California with LA Galaxy would see Robbie Keane enter management for the first time since a brief spell as player-manager of ATK in India back in […]

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Important information for all of you Kit Kat Kompletionists! Are they a biscuit, or are they a bar? We’re not the ones to answer this question, despite our years – YEARS! – of experience eating them, and every variation of them. This week, Nestlé Ireland have announced that two new flavours of the bars (biscuits? […]

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Slovakia v Ireland takes place tonight and the stakes for Stephen Kenny could not be higher as he enters the last chance saloon for a place at Euro 2020. Yep, it’s still called Euro 2020 despite the fact that it will take place in 2021 but that’s neither here nor there. Defeat tonight would mean […]

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Borat, Rihanna, and a reunion of the Shaun Of The Dead gang! Amazon Prime Video have announced their line-up for the coming month, and good news for fans of scary stuff, cos they’ve got a lot of TV and movie content perfectly suited for fans of Halloween. There will be some great classic movies joining […]

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The government’s Stay and Spend scheme launched today meaning that taxpayers can now claim tax credits on their spending in the hospitality sector. As good a reason as any to consider booking a quick trip away if you ask us. Encouraging people to continue supporting Irish businesses with their custom, there are plenty of hotels […]

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Good news for fans of Irish actors, because Cillian Murphy, Jamie Dornan, and Colin Farrell are all on the telly tonight. The weekend is here and the weather is terrible. Thankfully you’re absolutely spoiled for choice with movies on TV tonight, starting with… Deep Impact – FilmFour – 6.40pm President Morgan Freeman attempts to save […]

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The ever-wise Sir David Attenborough had an important message for the public this week, speaking to BBC Breakfast about his grave concerns for the future. Commenting that it’s only now that we’re realising the “appalling damage” we humans have done to the planet, the natural historian said that we must face up to the consequences […]

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