The company said the recall is due to a fault in its factory. A wide range of Müller products are being recalled as a precaution over fears they may contain metal pieces. The German company has recalled nine batches of its products in Ireland. “Müller is recalling some batches of its yogurt, dessert and rice […]

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Staying in tonight? The Late Late Show will be on our screens so check out the lineup here, and there’s also the added bonus of The Graham Norton Show for those not Late Late Show inclined. Once again, Graham has a blockbuster show on offer. Mark Ruffalo will be on the couch to discuss his […]

6 years ago

Around 6.6 months each! Finland’s government has announced plans to increase the length of paternity leave to give new fathers the same amount of paid time off work as new mothers. The plans were announced on Wednesday by Finland’s Minister of Health and Social Affairs Aino-Kaisa Pekonen, who said the move was aimed at improving gender […]

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The changes come into effect from today. The minimum wage in Ireland has increased by 30c an hour today (Saturday, 1 February). The increase has come following a recommendation from the Low Pay Commission in October last year. Its introduction was delayed due to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit. “With this most recent increase in the […]

6 years ago

“I unequivocally apologise and withdraw all of my remarks.” Fine Gael Senator Catherine Noone has apologised for calling Taoiseach Leo Varadkar “autistic” during an election canvass this week. Noone made the comments to a reporter from The Times of Ireland when asked about Varadkar’s performance in last week’s Virgin Media leaders’ debate with Micheál Martin. She was quoted in The […]

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25 people have now died from the virus with 95 more in critical condition. In an unprecedented quarantine effort, China has imposed a lockdown on 10 of its cities as it bids to curb the spread of a deadly new virus 25 people have died from a fast-spreading coronavirus, as the total number of confirmed […]

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Get the hot water bottle ready. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning for 17 counties in Ireland. All of the counties in Connacht and Leinster are covered in the warning. It was issued at 12pm on Friday and is valid from 6pm on Friday until 11am on Saturday morning. […]

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Mumps is a viral infection that can be contagious for over two weeks. The HSE has issued a warning to schools and colleges following a widespread outbreak of mumps. Last week alone there was 132 cases of mumps reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre with most of the cases reported in teenagers and young […]

6 years ago

“Farmers might finally be able to answer the question: How now brown cow?” Cattle have their own language and talk to each other about food and the weather, a news study has shown. The animals have individual vocal characteristics and change their pitch depending on their emotions, according to research by the University of Sydney. The study […]

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He said he has demanded a report into the incident. Minster for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said he was “saddened to hear of the incident by the canal” where a homeless man was left with life-changing injuries after the tent he was sleeping in was removed by an industrial vehicle. The incident took place at the […]

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It looks like the country is heading to the polls sooner, rather than later. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will reportedly call a general election for the 7 February. The Sunday Times said Varadkar could ask for a dissolution of the Dáil as early as Monday, following the return of power sharing in Northern Ireland on Saturday […]

6 years ago

Check those tickets. A €1 million winning EuroMillions ticket for Friday night’s draw was sold in Dublin, The National Lottery has revealed. The winner scooped the prize in the Ireland Only Raffle. The winning ticket code was IHNR69611. A spokesperson for The National Lottery said: “As with any prize win over €1 million, it is important […]

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Rain, rain, rain… Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rainfall warning for four counties. The warning was issued at 12pm on Thursday and is valid from 3pm on Friday until 3pm on Saturday. Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal are all affected by the warning. Met Éireann has said heavy rain with accumulations of between […]

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The app is hugely popular in Ireland. Cybersecurity research firm Check Point Research has said it found “multiple vulnerabilities” within the video sharing app TikTok. The smartphone app, loved by teenagers and young people, boasts hundreds of millions of users worldwide but had serious vulnerabilities that would have allowed hackers to manipulate user data and reveal personal […]

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Theodore and Ivy have become popular children’s names. Kelly, Murphy and Ryan were the most registered surnames among babies in Ireland in 2018 according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). New data released by the CSO on Wednesday revealed the trio of surnames topped the list in 2018 with Murphy being registered 686 times, Kelly […]

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The company has added the cooking information to its boxes. Birds Eye has confirmed that its potato waffles can be cooked in a toaster after the company said it carried out “rigorous” testing on the method. This might not be new information for many of you, who probably already used a toaster to cook them, […]

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The first movie was one of the big successes of 2018. The first trailer has arrived for A Quiet Place Part II, the sequel to John Krasinski’s surprise horror hit, which sees Emily Blunt and her family leaving home their home and discovering that while the monsters are scary, humans are capable of being monsters […]

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He denounced all forms of violence against women. Pope Francis has apologised after slapping a woman’s hand as he met with the public outside the Vatican on New Year’s Eve. Francis had been shaking hands with people along the barriers when he shook hands with a woman who pulled him closer and didn’t let go. […]

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It’s not in your head… When you were 19, the amount of drink you consumed the night before probably wouldn’t affect you too much the next day, unless you went very hard on it. While there may have been a brief period of nausea and a mild headache, it’s nothing compared to what someone just a […]

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Conditions are expected to worsen this weekend. Despite rain falling over Christmas in Australia, it has had little impact on efforts to contain the bushfires raging in areas of the country. About 70 bushfires continue to burn throughout New South Wales despite a reasonable amount of rain falling in the area on Christmas Day. Conditions […]

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Gardaí said it is a significant increase from last year. 16 people were arrested for driving under the influence of drink or drugs on Christmas Day this year. This is an increase from 11 the previous year and Gardaí stated the huge increase is a worrying trend. Gardaí began their Christmas Road Safety Campaign on […]

6 years ago

AA Ireland has warned motorists of the danger of driving the morning after a night out. The warning comes after a recent survey found that a significant number of Irish drivers have driven in the morning while unsure if they are still over the legal alcohol limit from the night before. An AA Car Insurance survey […]

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Take note. Sacla is recalling its pesto sauces because they may contain peanuts, which is not mentioned on the label. As they’re not labelled correctly, they pose a potential health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts. In a statement the company said: “Public health and safety is our number one priority, so we have […]

6 years ago

“Please help us and notify human rights organisation.” Tesco has suspended production at a factory in China after allegations prison labour was used in the packaging of the charity cards. The allegations came to light after The Sunday Times reported a story about Florence Widdicombe, a six-year-old schoolgirl from Tooting in south London, who opened a pack […]

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It’s one of the great Christmas songs. Mariah Carey first premiered ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ in 1994 and since then, it’s been in the charts every time Christmas rolls around. Despite being 25 years old, it has continued its Christmas dominance this year by leaping up the charts in countries around the world. […]

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Take note. The Status Yellow fog warning issued by Met Éireann on Friday has been extended. The warning was initially set to expire at 10am on Saturday morning but Met Éireann has extended the warning until 9am on Sunday morning. The weather service said fog will be slow to lift and will linger in some […]

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Science… While some say that the youngest gets the most attention, this isn’t factually accurate according to a study conducted by the University of Edinburgh. The study found that first-born children are smarter than their young siblings as authors of the study set out to find out more about the “birth order effect”. Researchers say […]

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The service will operate from next year. United Airlines has announced a new daily non-stop service between Dublin and San Francisco. The airline will operate its new route with a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from June 6, 2020. The new daily service will depart Dublin at 11.50am and will arrive in San Francisco at 2.20pm. The […]

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A pet is not just for Christmas, folks. The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is looking for foster homes for many of their dogs and cats over the Christmas period. The DSPCA announced it has over 95 dogs and 85 cats looking for temporary foster homes. Any families who are interested […]

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2019, it’s been a hell of a year. Facebook continues to be the most popular social network in the world with 2.45 billion monthly active users on the platform. But even if you’re not using Facebook, the chances are you’re in the loop. The company stated this year that 2.8 billion people were using at least […]

6 years ago

Flexible work, yay or nay? The Government has officially launched a consultation seeking the public’s views on flexible working. The consultation is part of Future Jobs Ireland, the Government’s plan to prepare businesses and workers in this country for the future. Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, and Minister of State with responsibility for Equality, […]

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Always ask for identification. A dog owner in Cork has reported that a man recently attempted to steal her two dogs from outside her home. Ashling Willis from Kanturk said a man called to her house purporting to be a dog warden and claimed that she did not have a dog licence. Speaking to Patricia […]

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The hospital has apologised for the error. A New Jersey hospital says a kidney intended for one patient was mistakenly transplanted into another with the same name who was farther down the priority list. The mistaken operation took place on 18 November in Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, southwest New Jersey. Officials […]

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Graham is on the back foot this evening. It’s Friday and that can only mean a few things. One is the JOE Friday Pub Quiz, which will be coming later this afternoon. Another is the Graham Norton Show, which will be on the BBC tonight, but it’s one of the rare occasions where the Late […]

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The complaints were made against Wednesday night’s episode.

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Hyde & Seek featured in an RTÉ investigates programme earlier this year. Tusla has issued orders to deregister four Dublin creches run by Hyde & Seek. The Child and Family Agency announced the decision on Thursday and said that the creches will close on 31 December. Hyde and Seek, which was featured in an RTÉ Investigates […]

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Very sad. The Sumatran rhinoceros has become extinct in Malaysia, zoologists have announced. The last surviving specimen, a 25-year-old female named Iman, died on Saturday in the state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. Iman had suffered from uterine tumours since her capture in March 2014. Sabah’s last surviving male Sumatran rhino died six months ago and […]

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He’s due in court on Monday. A man has been charged with human trafficking offences after 39 migrants died in a lorry trailer found in Essex. Christopher Kennedy, a 23-year-old man from Northern Ireland, was arrested in Buckinghamshire on Friday. The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised charges of conspiracy to arrange or facilitate the travel […]

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Not long now… It’s just over a week to go until this year’s Late Late Toy Show will be hitting our screens and anticipation for the evening is already building. Can this year’s possibly live up to other years of heartwarming moments, controversy and some stunning performances? Only time will tell. But the trailer features marshmallows, Christmas jumpers and […]

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Christmas present for the nurse or doctor in your life? Nike has created a pair of runners just for medical workers. Called the Nike Air Zoom Pulse, the shoe is for nurses, doctors, home health providers and others who on their feet all day caring for others. Although, to be clear, anyone can buy and […]

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No Irish jobs are at risk. Mothercare has announced plans to place its UK retail business in administration. The move will put 2,500 jobs at risk with the retailer having 79 stores across the UK. The company made a €42.7m loss in the financial year to March, as it has struggled along with several other high […]

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It was a predictably busy night for them. Members of the Dublin Fire Brigade were forced to abandon their efforts of putting out a fire in Darndale on Halloween night due to anti-social behaviour. Firefighters from the North Strand fire station attended the scene of two cars on fire in Darndale off the the R139. […]

6 years ago

First they came with faux-skin cases, and we said nothing… Technology is constantly evolving, adapting, and improving, and it’s often difficult to keep apace with the latest developments. But sometimes you’re better off not keeping up… Especially when Marc Teyssier at Telecom Paris in France and his colleagues have devised an artificial skin for interactive […]

6 years ago

Personally, we’d have gone for Owly McOwlface, but we’re equally happy with honouring the great Gay Byrne. A competition held on air last night to name the Late Late Show owl and resulted in a decent response from the public. Over 7,700 people voted online to name the the Late Late Show owl, which has […]

6 years ago

The wearable is designed to teach young people about Catholicism. The Vatican are making a play to woo the tech-obsessed youth with their latest ploy. The ‘Click to Pray’ eRosary, a wearable device connected to a mobile app. Once activated, the wearer can choose to pray the standard rosary, a contemplative rosary or a thematic […]

6 years ago

Hell yes! Will Smith is reportedly developing a spin-off series based on the TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Word of the possible new chapter arrived Thursday via The Hollywood Reporter, with the news of the new project buried into an lengthy profile on how Will Smith had cracked Hollywood. “In addition to producing Smith-fronted film projects,” the […]

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This is so sad. Six elephants have fallen to their deaths after trying to save each other from a waterfall in Thailand, authorities said. The incident occurred after a baby elephant slipped over the waterfall in central Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park. When officials went down to investigate, they found five more elephants dead as […]

6 years ago

Even your battery level… On the surface, Instagram’s new app Threads from Instagram sounds like a home run swing, it makes sense considering the direction social media is heading. The new Threads app, which was launched this week, is designed specifically for private messages (specifically photos) between you and your close friends. But if you decide to opt […]

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Now, this sounds good!

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He wants to bring attention to the misconceptions about being HIV positive. Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness has opened up his past struggles with drugs, being sexually abused, and his HIV status in his new memoir, Over The Top. The book will be released on 26 September and in it Van Ness talks about his […]

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