The incident occurred on Monday. Jonathan Rhys Meyers has been charged with a drink driving offence. The Irish actor, who currently resides in the US, was involved in a minor collision in LA. Police from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were called to the scene on Monday, where Meyers was taken to a local […]

5 years ago

“He brings tremendous knowledge and understanding to his new role.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has had an “engaging” phone call with US president-elect Joe Biden. Martin announced the news last night, sharing that he had had a 20 minute or so conversation where he and Biden discussed the Good Friday Agreement, multiculturalism, and GAA. “I’ve had […]

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Welcome to Ireland, apparently. This is Wild Mountain Thyme. A movie about some land, some love, and some accents that sound like nothing you’ve ever heard in your life. The film that takes the diddley eye Irish, whacks it up to 180, and leaves a load of Americans to do the rest. Starring Emily Blunt, […]

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“Once this vaccine becomes available, our plan is to deploy it quickly, everywhere in Europe.” The EU will approve a contract for the supply of Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine tomorrow, it has been confirmed. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said today that the contract for the vaccine, which has been found to […]

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“Fireworks are extremely stressful and frightening for lots of animals.” Animals and staff were left terrified this weekend after fireworks were fired near an animal hospital in London. A video captured by workers in the Harmsworth Animal Hospital shows a selection of fireworks being fired along the street from behind makeshift barricades. According to the […]

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Scenes. You can get McDonald’s delivered in Ireland on Just Eat now. Just when you thought November was sufficiently tearing you a new one, that things could only get worse, that your favourite fast food restaurant was too far beyond your delivery based capabilities, there comes a glimmer of hope, a light at the end […]

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He has had a warrant for his arrest since 2016. A man with a European arrest warrant for the human trafficking of adults and children was arrested in Dublin today. The man, aged 55, was arrested on foot by the Garda Extradition Unit and Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation today, November 10. His arrest […]

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The actor only filmed one scene of the movie. Johnny Depp will receive his full salary for the upcoming Fantastic Beasts film despite being dropped from the project. The actor was asked to resign from the Warner Bros. production last week after he lost his high-profile libel case against The Sun over the newspaper’s reporting […]

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“For some, this is the first time in their life they will be gifted something to call their own.” Vestine Kanyamuneza first got involved in the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal in 2005. After meeting members of the charity during a presentation to Arm-Burundi, a ministry she works with, Vestine witnessed first-hand the differences Christmas […]

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On Saturday, Kamala Harris became the vice president elect of the United States. The first female, the first African-American, and the first Asian-American vice president in history, Harris has already broken records before she has even taken office. The win has been described as hopeful and progressive, a vindication for the millions of women and […]

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Holidays are-.. Oh wait. The Coca Cola truck tour for Ireland has been cancelled for the first time due to Covid. The tour, which takes the iconic truck to a selection of spots across the country, will not be happening this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Coca Cola confirmed the news on Twitter, stating that […]

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Here’s what you need to know. The European Union’s new travel traffic light system has come into place today. The system, which provides a universal categorisation of EU countries’ Covid risk levels, will determine each country as either green, orange, or red. Travellers coming from green countries will be permitted to enter Ireland and move […]

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The signs can often be difficult to spot – especially when you’re the one experiencing them. 70% of people have failed to see the signs of coercive control in a new BBC show. Is This Coercive Control? is a one-off special on BBC Three. Comprised of a social experiment, a group of young people aged […]

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Joe Biden has won the US Presidential election. After days of counting, millions of votes, and several calls to stop the process altogether, the 46th President of the United States has finally been named – and it’s Joe Biden. The Democratic candidate emerged victorious today and is projected by news agencies across the world to […]

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nah, it’s a Santa shaped crunchy KitKat bar that just landed right in time for Christmas – and holy Christ, they are tasty. With the introduction of the festive season comes a whole new array of delicious treats, waiting and ready to be tried by us, the general […]

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“As someone who really believes in inclusivity and really, really detests cruelty, I owe you all an apology for the pain caused.” Anne Hathaway has apologised to children with limb differences following her portrayal of The Grand High Witch in The Witches. In the film, Hathaway plays a witch who has split hands, a neurological […]

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“People are just people. They have the same insecurities.” 2020 has stolen a lot from us: our freedom, our ability to travel, and the summer edition of Love Island. It’s been a tough year, one where it can sometimes be difficult to see the positives. But for Laura Whitmore, it’s the little wins that have […]

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Praise Jesus. Happy Thursday, lads. And yes, it really is a happy Thursday today for the first time in a long time, because Christmas FM is back – and you can listen online now. Everybody’s favourite festive radio station has returned to the digital airwaves in preparation for its official launch later this month. This […]

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The country is currently in the middle of its second total lockdown. Former HSE Director General Tony O’Brien has said that the government should consider easing some Level 5 restrictions early. The former director said that the likes of hairdressers and barbers have been among the businesses complying most strictly with new restrictions and social […]

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It’s that time of year again, folks. The time where the general public ponder why Penneys doesn’t have an online store, and Penneys confirms that they do, indeed, have no plans for an online store. A crying shame, and yet totally unsurprising, really. In the midst of Ireland’s second total lockdown in which all non-essential […]

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Cheers, Hugh, yeah. Hugh Grant is the romcom poster boy. Or at least he was, until he destroyed every single one of our dreams by informing us as to what we already know: that romcoms are fake, and real life is a lot, lot more unforgiving. Take Notting Hill, for example. It’s a movie about […]

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But he could still lose… Joe Biden has won the most votes of any US Presidential candidate in history, and yet, the winner of this year’s election can’t be called just yet. According to Associate Press, Biden has already amassed a running total of over 69,600,000. President Obama won with 69,498,516 during his first run […]

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New UK restrictions will create “significant uncertainty” for the retailer. Marks & Spencer has recorded its first loss in almost 100 years due to Covid-19. The UK retailer is experiencing its first ever loss as clothing sales continue to plummet this year amidst the pandemic. The Guardian reports that M&S has made a pre-tax loss […]

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“There is a discussion going on…” Poland has delayed its proposed abortion ban following nationwide mass protests. The near-total abortion ban, which would make the procedure illegal unless in cases of rape, incest, and where the mother’s life is at risk, was delayed by officials this week. The new law was set to come in […]

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We’re here, guys – November 3. US election night. What has been a tumultuous year is only set even more tumultuous as Joe Biden and Donald Trump go head-to-head tonight, to determine who will be the president of the United States for the next four years. No matter the outcome, it’s certain to be an […]

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“Loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.” Great British Bake Off finalist Luis Troyano has sadly passed away following a battle with oesophageal cancer. Troyano, who made the final of the popular baking show back in 2014, died last week aged 48, following a private battle with the disease. The baker’s agent confirmed the news […]

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The incident occurred yesterday. An investigation has been launched after a group of protesters took over a Luas tram and told passengers to remove their face masks. Gardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred on the Red Line near Heuston Station yesterday afternoon following a rally by anti-mask groups. Luas operator Transdev said they will […]

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“First of all, we are in a pandemic.” Amber Gill, the stunning and hilarious winner of Love Island 2019, has been body shamed online – for putting on one stone during lockdown. Yep, one stone. 14 lbs. During what is probably one of the most difficult and strange times that most of us will experience […]

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“I knew this day would come, and that Pembro would stop keeping all of my tumours at bay.” Vicky Phelan is researching further treatment methods following diagnosis of a new tumour in her lung. The CervicalCheck campaigner, who was given a false cancer diagnosis amidst the CervicalCheck scandal, revealed her latest diagnosis this week. Writing […]

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Abortion is now almost totally illegal in Poland. Over the weekend, tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest the country’s near-total ban on abortion. According to officials, approximately 100,000 people attended protest marches in Warsaw alone against the country’s new law, a ruling which deemed abortion in cases of fatal foetal […]

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“I was with him all the time and he just slipped away.” Sean Connery’s wife Micheline Roquebrune has described her late husband’s final moments, revealing that he was living with dementia in his final years. The Moroccan-French painter, who was married to the late Connery for 45 years, shared a tribute to the actor this […]

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Absolute scenes. Hey guys, it was November 1st yesterday, and you know what that means – Christmas. Not Christmas day, not Christmas eve, not even Christmas week, just Christmas. Once Halloween is over and November hits, so do the gift guides, the tinsel, and the cutesy festive adverts. This year, unsurprisingly, is no different. The […]

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SpoOOOooOooOOoOky. And delicious. It’s Halloween, guys. Congrats, we did it. The spookiest of weekends is here and we’ve got nothing planned apart from sitting in our homes, watching some movies, and having a scary treat or two. But hey, it’s not all doom and gloom – why not whip yourself up a lovely cocktail in […]

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Absolute scenes. It’s the weekend, and that means one of two things – you’re either having a casual beverage comprised of gin tonight, or you’re not. You could also be indulging in an array of other drinks that are not at all gin related, but hey, that’s not what we’re here to talk about. We’re […]

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“I die every time I dance.” Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards has torn the base of her spine and slipped a disc in a horrific injury. The star, 27, recently appeared on Saturday’s episode of The Search to debut the group’s new single. When a fan asked Perrie on Twitter if she had recovered from the […]

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Something to do, anyway. You don’t have major plans this Halloween. Admit it, you don’t. And if you do, they involve sitting in your house, eating takeaway, watching a spooky movie, and wishing you were in the club dressed up as the Babadook, or Joe Exotic, or something equally terrifying. Alas, we soldier on. We […]

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Their remains were discovered on Wednesday. Gardaí are appealing for information following the unexplained deaths of a mother and her two children in Dublin. 37-year-old Seema Banu, 11-year-old Asfira Syed, and six-year-old Faizan Syed were found dead in a house in Llywellen Court, Ballinteer before midday on Wednesday. Gardaí are appealing to anybody with information […]

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“Two women running the show is the last thing this country needs.” The official full trailer for The Crown season four is here, and to say we are gasping for this series is an understatement. The new trailer, released by Netflix this afternoon, gives audiences the first chance to hear the distinctive voice of Margaret […]

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Harrowing content. Halloween is, like everything else in this godforsaken world, going to be a little different this year. There’ll be no trick or treating. There’ll be very little dressing up. You won’t be able to get mangled in the club dressed as a sexy Carole Baskin. But just because Covid has all but ruined […]

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“You need to be able to grieve in whatever way you can.” Laura Whitmore has opened up about her cousin’s recent passing due to Covid-19. The Dublin-born presenter has detailed how her cousin, who was in his 40s, contracted the virus and passed away earlier this year. On Women’s Health podcast, Going For Goal, Whitmore […]

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Say it ain’t so. Grey’s Anatomy is not just a show – it’s an institution. The series has been around since the dawn of time, entertaining the Neanderthals as they hit things with rocks, discovered fire, and compared their large, flat skulls. In reality, the series hasn’t been around for that long – although it […]

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They will continue to sell items deemed “essential.” Lidl has said they will not be selling toys, clothes, and other Christmas products during Level 5. The retailer announced this week that they are cancelling the sale of their upcoming non-essential items in line with the country’s latest restrictions. Essential items including food, safety clothing, and […]

5 years ago

Big news for fans of The Stranger. It was the show that hooked a considerable number of people earlier this year with its twists, turns, and fairly unbelievable storytelling. And now it appears as though fans of The Stranger are set to get another Netflix series that will do just that. Stay Close is the […]

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I mean, fair. Emily Atack still gets called the name of her character from The Inbetweeners on dates – despite having starred in the show a mere decade ago. The actor, who has since launched herself back into public eye following her very successful stint on I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here, is […]

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“How could you be that tired at 21?” Vitamin D deficiency is a lot more prevalent in the colder months – and it’s a lot more common than you think. New research from Trinity College Dublin has shown that Vitamin D deficiency is widespread across Dublin and its surrounding areas, with 1 in 6 people being […]

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Kim Kardashian has unfortunately failed to read the room. The room in question is filled with people who haven’t been able to safely leave it since March, and the unfortunateness has been borne out of Kim Kardashian going on a lovely holiday in the middle of a pandemic. And posting about it on Twitter. The […]

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Any budding Northern Irish bakers out there fancy a shot in the tent? Because if you do, the applications for 2021’s instalment of the Great British Bake Off are already open. Create a soggy bottom, nab yourself a handshake, shoot the shit with Noel Fielding for a bit because god knows someone has to. Indeed, […]

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“Re-emphasise our commitment to protect the most vulnerable in society…” Gardaí have said they have renewed their focus on domestic violence following an 18 percent increase in crisis calls since last year. The new phase of Operation Faoiseamh will focus on the enforcement of court orders and the prosecution of offenders. Gardaí have also said […]

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“This is not – by any standard – normal behaviour.” Qatar has launched an investigation following the alleged “invasive examinations” of women at Doha airport. Australian officials have said that 13 citizens and five other women were taken off a number of planes after a newborn baby was found in a bin at Hamad Airport […]

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“Late one night, I was told it would be time to let go in the morning.” Chrissy Teigen has penned an emotional essay following the passing of her unborn son, Jack. The model and husband John Legend lost their third child at 20 weeks earlier this year after complications during pregnancy. Initially posting a series […]

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