The Taoiseach offered an update during an interview with RTE. Earlier this week, it was reported that the developers of a Covid-19 vaccine, Pfizer and BioNTech, have released a preliminary analysis suggesting that the first coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19. This appeared to be the first major steps […]

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Some genuine crackers to enjoy on your Friday night in! The weekend begins, and you’ve got some great options to kick it off right! You could check out the brand new Christmas movie that has been added to Netflix today, or you could enjoy one or more of these: Parker – Virgin Media One – […]

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We are now half way through the Level 5 nationwide restrictions period. As we get closed to the end of the nationwide restrictions, currently set to ease on December 2, all eyes on what that month might actually bring in terms of what the population will and will not be allowed to do. While it […]

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John Lewis has just unveiled their Christmas ad for the year. Usually, one of the most highly anticipated festive ads of the season, this year’s offering is all about giving love and while the sentiment is nice, the ad itself hasn’t really done it for viewers with many saying it’s their least favourite one to […]

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The new movie from the director The Bourne Ultimatum was originally planned to arrive in Irish cinemas on New Year’s Day. There is a lot of awards talk around Tom Hanks’ new movie, News Of The World. He reunites with the director of Captain Phillips – which was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, […]

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Young people are missing out on a number of rites of passage including getting the shift, the Seanad heard today. People in Ireland have faced social restrictions in one form or another since March and Fianna Fáil senator Malcolm Byrne expressed particular sympathy for young people in the Seanad today. Mr. Byrne said that “the […]

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Leo Varadkar has told the Dáil that people shouldn’t be booking flights home for Christmas just yet but he knows that this is a ‘tough message’. An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has advised that it is “too soon” for people to book flights home for Christmas, adding “I know that’s difficult and I know that’s tough.” […]

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Going into the details over on Instagram, organisers have updated the public on what to expect at this year’s Cork Christmas Market.  Christmas and markets go hand in hand but with current public health restrictions posing a threat to their viability, many places have decided to forgo the annual tradition this year. Not the Marina Market […]

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An Post has warned of potential delays this Christmas, with staff noting a 130 per cent increase in the number of parcels being sent this year.  Encouraging people to do their shopping/sending well in advance, An Post has noted a huge spike in demand in recent weeks. Coming into their busiest time of the year, […]

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Festive advertisements tend to have a bit of a reputation for pulling on the heartstrings and the SuperValu Christmas ad is no different – this year’s edition is a real tearjerker lads, you’ve been warned.  The Christmas ads are rolling in at lightning speed this year and I think it’s safe to say that there […]

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The Government is considering asking the public to limit close contacts over Christmas to just their own family, according to reports this morning. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin is reportedly facing increased pressure to move the country to Level 2 restrictions in December, which would allow travel between counties and fewer restrictions on people visiting each […]

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Katie Taylor is busy preparing for a massive fight on Saturday night but she still took time out to meet some fans today at her London hotel. The Ireland men’s soccer team are sharing a hotel with Katie Taylor ahead of their friendly against England tomorrow although they’re obviously under strict orders to stay in […]

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