The industry is set to receive an increase in funding next year. A motion to phase out greyhound racing funding is to be put to the Dáil this week. Brought forward by the Social Democrats, the motion will seek to reverse the state funding received by the industry and increase the support of greyhound welfare. […]

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There will be 20% off all European flights. Ryanair has announced a seat sale in the run up to Christmas aimed at those hoping to travel home for the festive season. The airline is offering 20% off all flights in Europe from December 1. They have also created a list of test centres near Ryanair […]

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The series dropped onto the streaming platform earlier this month. Camilla Parker Bowles has been receiving online abuse following The Crown’s depiction of her relationship with Prince Charles. The Duchess of Cornwall has been the subject of many hateful comments on social media after the Netflix series indicated that she and Charles had continued their […]

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International travellers could be required to carry a “vaccine passport” when visiting certain countries. Airlines such as Qantas have been discussing how to ensure that their passengers have been vaccinated before travelling on their aircrafts. The company’s chief executive Alan Joyce said that they have been discussing the prospect of “vaccine passports” with other airlines […]

5 years ago

The Normal People actor is officially off the market. Paul Mescal has been chatting about his girlfriend in his latest candid interview for GQ. The star, who made a name for himself earlier this year on the BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People, revealed this week that he is, in fact, in a relationship. […]

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“Some folks are very sensitive to examining and exploring gender roles in society.” Alexandria Ocasia-Cortez has weighed in on Harry Styles’ latest Vogue cover in which he dons a lace Gucci gown and looks absolutely incredible. The US congresswoman called the cover, which has received a small amount of criticism, “beautiful,” stating that it balances […]

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No one better for the job, etc. The Obamas are producing a new Netflix comedy series about the chaos of the Trump administration. Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Production company has teamed up with comedian and writer Adam Conover to create a new part-sketch comedy part-documentary series to pull back the curtain on the US government […]

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Tasty and toasty. Nutella is good. Nutella in the winter months is even better. Spread it on your toast, melt it on my cake, stir it into your hot chocolate because you deserve the world and more. The delectable hazlenut-y spread has been dominating kitchens for decades now, becoming a fairly iconic brand in the […]

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The change is expected to be approved tomorrow. New image based sexual abuse laws will carry a prison sentence of up to seven years. Updated legislation, expected to be approved by Cabinet tomorrow (Tuesday, November 24), will make it an offence to share intimate or explicit images of a person without their consent. This action, […]

5 years ago

“Pat fought ALS with positivity and bravery and inspired all around him.” Ice bucket challenge co-founder Pat Quinn has passed away, aged 37. Quinn, who co-founded the viral challenge that has raised over $200 million for motor neurone disease research, died this week following a seven year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was […]

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Ah, cheese. And equally: ah, wine. The festive season is fast approaching, some may say it’s even here already. With Christmas comes family, comes friends, and comes a whole load of cheese and wine. Honestly, have you even celebrated Christmas if you haven’t dived into a cheese board, or seven? There are plenty of places […]

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“Why single out one characteristic for special mention?” A British politician has questioned why there is no “minister for men” in UK government. Tory MP Ben Bradley told the House of Commons this week that men’s issues are often overlooked by the government and that they should not be pushed off the agenda. Speaking on […]

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Brought to you by ellaOne  “Dear Agony Can’t: My boyfriend refuses to wear a condom as he says they are uncomfortable, what should I do?” Dump him, girl. Just kidding, don’t. Unless you were planning on already doing that for additional reasons then fire ahead. Otherwise, let’s chat this through. There are plenty of reasons […]

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“RTÉ and those involved regret this occurred.” RTÉ presenters have apologised for attending a leaving party for a colleague. Byran Dobson, David McCullagh and Miriam O’Callaghan were among those photographed at the event this week, alongside RTÉ Managing Director of News & Current Affairs, Jon Williams. The broadcaster and some attendees have since issued statements […]

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“I think we’re going to let some time pass.” Dan Levy has said that he is up for doing a Schitt’s Creek movie, as long as it’s “new and fresh.” Ahead of PEOPLE magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive issue, Levy told the publication that he would be up for the idea of returning to the characters, […]

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Three mink farms have been informed that they should cull their animals. All minks in Ireland are set to be culled in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19. The Department of Agriculture has this week informed the owners of the country’s three remaining mink farms that they should cull their mink population to […]

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Delightful news of a Friday. An Irish violinist is set to perform at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration next year.  Patricia Treacy, from Blackrock Co Louth, played for Biden for the first time back in 2016 during the St Patrick Day celebrations. Treacy told RTÉ News that she received the invitation to play at his inauguration […]

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‘Revenge porn’: Where the term came from and why some victims don’t want you to use it

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“Very shortly it will be a criminal offence in Ireland to share intimate images of adults online without consent.” The Rape Crisis Network Ireland has today issued a statement in support of those affected by image based sexual abuse and condemning those involved in its facilitation. The group provided a list of resources for those who may be […]

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Here’s what you should know about the laws in Ireland, and around the world. Image based sexual abuse, or as it is often known as: ‘revenge porn,’ is the sharing of intimate or explicit images or videos of a person without their consent. Incidents of this kind of abuse have escalated in recent years amidst […]

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The grant is due to be announced today. 200,000 third-level students in Ireland are set to claim a one-off Covid-19 grant of up to €250 in time for Christmas. The grant, which is due to be announced later on today, will allow thousands of full time students, including those studying post-grad, to avail of the […]

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YAS, DOLLY. Dolly Parton can simply do no wrong. She’s an incredible entertainer. She’s got wigs for days. She’s partially funding the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine research and going to save the entire world from the pandemic. And now she’s only mere days away from dropping her Christmas special on Netflix. Honestly, spoiled for Dolly choice, so […]

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An incredible achievement. Katie Taylor has been named the best pound-for-pound women’s boxer in the world. According to The Ring magazine, Taylor is now the number one in women’s professional boxing, following her defeat of Miriam Gutierrez on Saturday. The Bray athlete dominated the ring over the weekend and successfully defended her undisputed lightweight title […]

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“Our beautiful and healthy identical twin baby boys.” Rosanna Davison has welcomed twin baby boys, Hugo and Oscar. The author, nutritionist, and former Miss World announced the happy news this afternoon, stating that her sons had arrived safely early this morning. Sharing a photo of herself, husband Wes Quirke, and their baby boys in hospital, […]

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Good news on the sustainability front. Sprite has switched its bottles from green to clear in a bid to make them easier to recycle. The brand’s green bottles were already 100% recyclable, but their colour meant that it was more difficult for them to be recycled into a new clear product through mechanical recycling. The […]

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“Heartbroken today losing my little mate.” Gordon Ramsey has paid tribute to MasterChef Junior star, Ben Watkins, who has sadly passed away. Watkins, aged 14, had been undergoing treatment during a battle with a rare form of cancer. He tragically passed away in Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago this week. The teenager had taken part in […]

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“I had a tougher time with it than he did.” Emily Blunt has said that her Wild Mountain Thyme co-star Jamie Dornan assured her she does, indeed, sound Irish in the upcoming film. The movie, which is set for release this December, tells the story of a couple of farmers who fall in love in […]

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“We are in serious financial difficulty because of Covid-19.” A new campaign has been launched to save Dublin Zoo from closure. The zoo, which has suffered considerable financial strain since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, today launched a public fundraising appeal in a bid to stay open. The ‘Save Dublin Zoo’ campaign aims to […]

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Absolute scenes down in Áras an Uachtaráin. President Michael D Higgins is getting a new pet pony, and by extension, a new friend for his dog Bród. Both Bród and President Higgins lost their close companion earlier this year, when Síoda the Bernese mountain dog sadly passed away. The president announced the news back in […]

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“It is not possible to completely eliminate the risk of unintended pregnancy.” Over 90% of women in Ireland using early abortion services self-managed their abortion at home, a new report has shown. The Irish Family Planning Association’s annual report for 2019 showed that the vast majority (92%) of patients were able to manage their early […]

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She will be detained until her trial. A nurse charged with the murder of eight infants in the UK has been denied bail. Lucy Letby was charged with eight counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder in connection to several cases of baby deaths in a hospital in Cheshire, England. The 30 year […]

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“Music has always played an important role throughout my life.” Even the most musically challenged among us have created playlists to represent certain times in our lives – a break up, a big move, or a particularly shitty semester. Chances are few of us have compiled playlists that remind us our presidency, a time where […]

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UPDATE: The plan has been withdrawn. Outdoor drinkers in groups are set to face fines of €80 under a new proposal introduced to tackle large gatherings. Groups of more than two people drinking takeaway alcohol will face fines as a proposed ban on such outdoor drinking is due to be introduced by Minister for Health […]

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Teen dramas are not my forte. I watched Gossip Girl, but I did not love it. I put off Gilmore Girls for a decade, as I didn’t have the time. I skipped 90210, because I simply did not care. Then Dawson’s Creek showed up on Netflix. The show landed onto the streaming platform last month, […]

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Harrowing scenes. I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here kicked off last night – and for the first time, it kicked off in Wales. The latest series of the reality TV show is taking place at Gwrych Castle in a bid to bypass the rules in place concerning travelling in the midst of the […]

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“We are seeing a number of things which concern us.” The Department of Health is seeing a “worrying development” in the country’s five-day Covid average, Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan has said. Holohan said last night that Ireland’s average five-day case count is rising and is now at “over 400 per day.” The CMO described […]

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“With all the uncertainty at the moment it can be hard to look to the future.” Over half of Irish people are drinking to “cheer up” while dealing with stress, a new report has shown. Drinkaware has published a new booklet, Alcohol and Your Mental Health, to help people manage their alcohol consumption amid the Covid-19 […]

5 years ago

“She’d be like, ‘What? You’re doin’ what?” Barack Obama will not be joining Joe Biden’s Cabinet next year when he becomes president of the United States. Despite rumours that Obama would be working closely with Biden as a member of White House staff, the former president has said that he has no plans to do […]

5 years ago

Right in the heart, this one. The next few weeks will bring an abundance of Christmas ads our way. While we’ve already had the incredible 2020 twist of the SuperValu ad, and we eagerly await whatever crushing niceties the John Lewis ad is bound to inflict upon us, why not indulge in something entirely wholesome […]

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Excellent news all round, sure. Katie Taylor’s fight against Miriam Gutiérrez today will be available to stream online for free. The undefeated Bray champion’s fight, taking place later tonight (Saturday, November 14), will be available to watch for free on Sky Sports’ social channels. The move comes as part of a bid to increase viewership […]

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So tragic. Three members of the same family have passed away from Covid in the past two week. A healthcare workers from west Belfast passed away on Wednesday, November 11, after contracting coronavirus. Prior to this, his mother and father died on October 29 and November 1 respectively after being diagnosed with the virus. The […]

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He was responsible for the deaths of at least 13 women. Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has died after contracting Covid-19. The 74 year old was found guilty of the murders of 13 women in the 1970s and ’80s. He was sentenced to 2o life terms in prison for the murders and the attempted murder of […]

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As heartwarming as you’d expect, really. This year, we knew the John Lewis was going to hit different. We expected painful scenes, heartwarming endings, to be bawling crying from the second the piano cover of another Keane track kicked in. This year, however, John Lewis have done something a little different and created an ad […]

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The comedian recently stepped back from stand up. A new one-off special will celebrate Billy Connolly’s life and career, as the comedian steps away from stand up due to his Parkinson’s diagnosis. The long-time comedian will remember his career along with friends and family in the new ITV documentary, Billy Connolly: It’s Been A Pleasure. […]

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“I know that’s tough…” The Tánaiste has advised people not to book flights home to Ireland for Christmas yet. Leo Varadkar told the Dáil today that it is “too soon” for people to be booking flights home given the dangers international travel could pose. “I think in terms of people booking flights for Christmas to […]

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Scenes. Actual Andrea Bocelli is going to be on the Late Late Show tomorrow night – and yes, you did read that correctly. The iconic opera singer and tenor will be joining Ryan on Friday night’s show to no doubt sing a few songs, chat about his Covid scare, and discuss what’s next for live […]

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Sound out. Aldi will expand its on-demand home delivery with Deliveroo partnership to 1.5 million customers in Ireland. The service, which currently lets customers within distance of two Dublin stores order groceries directly to their home, will be expanded in the run up to Christmas. The retailer has said that shoppers in the whole of […]

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She was rearrested earlier this week. A nurse in the UK has been charged with eight counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder in connection to several cases of baby deaths in a hospital in Cheshire, England. Lucy Letby, 30, was rearrested this week and charged in relation to the deaths. She is […]

5 years ago

Emily’s back – and she will most likely continue to be in Paris.  Lily Collins will officially be returning for another season of the popular Netflix show, extending her time in Paris despite being vastly over confident and inexperienced. She was, however, charming. People liked her in Paris. And people liked her in real life […]

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The new alcohol-free cans were announced last month. Guinness has recalled its 0.0 alcohol-free cans in the UK over possible contamination concerns. The company made the decision to recall all cans of the new product in the UK as a precautionary measure, as some of the cans may be “unsafe” to drink. Guinness 0.0 is […]

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