Daniel Murtagh has been given the mandatory sentence of life in prison. A jury has found Daniel Murtagh guilty of murdering his former partner, Nadine Lott, 30, at her home in Wicklow in December, 2019. The 34-year-old man from Clondalkin has received the mandatory sentence of life in prison. The judge in the case, Mr […]

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Some spoilers for Kin ahead! Kin, the hugely popular RTÉ crime drama, may return for more seasons, according to one of the show’s stars, Thommas Kane Byrne. The eight-part series follows the Kinsellas, a Dublin crime family who reckon with the killing of one of their own. The show also stars Ciarán Hinds, Clare Dunne, […]

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The country will start to ease recently imposed restrictions shortly. The New Zealand government have abandoned their ‘zero Covid’ approach to the pandemic, as the country copes with the Delta variant. Previously, New Zealand operated a strategy which attempted to have zero cases of Covid-19 through strict lockdowns and contact tracing. The plan worked well […]

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It’s officially spooky season. Halloween is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to embrace some of Ireland’s spookiest delights. From thrilling interactive experiences to ghostly haunts, there’s certainly no shortage of outings to try this October. So, if for some reason, the past year and a half haven’t been scary enough for […]

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*This article contains references to sexual assault, rape, and kidnap.  Criminal proceedings against the officer involved will now take place. An officer with London’s Metropolitan Police has been charged with rape. PC David Carrick from Steveange was arrested on Saturday. He is currently in custody and will appear at Hatfield Remand Court by video link […]

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The young man was taken to hospital where he later passed away. A passenger in his 20s was killed in a car crash on the Sarsfield Road in Ballyfermot last night. The crash occurred at 10:35pm. The man was taken to St James’ Hospital where he passed away due to the serious injuries he sustained. […]

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The actor’s star will be just a stone’s throw away from one of his predecessors, Sir Roger Moore. James Bond star Daniel Craig is all set to get his very own star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. The latest addition to the LA landmark will be installed on Wednesday 6 October, and will […]

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The Queen spoke about the happy memories she shared with Philip in Scotland. Yesterday, Queen Elizabeth II spoke publicly about her late husband, Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh, for the first time since his passing earlier this year. The Queen was opening a new session in the Scottish Parliament, and she told Members of […]

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Protests were held at every state in America, and in Dublin too. Yesterday saw tens of thousands of protesters gather in various locations across the US to rally against recent changes to abortion legislation in the state of Texas. Thousands of protesters marched from the White House to the US Supreme Court, calling for increased […]

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Ah, Gordon. Tilly Ramsay, the daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay absolutely crushed it on Strictly Come Dancing last night. The 19-year-old chef and influencer joined her professional partner for a Charleston, and ended in joint first position on the leader-board with Dragon’s Den star Sara Davies and her partner Aljaž Škorjanec. Both couples nabbed […]

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Who doesn’t love a cheeky bit of highlighter? As someone who is often intimidated by makeup and its challenging applications, highlighter is my absolute favourite product. It’s relatively easy to put on, it makes me feel glamourous and it looks stunning in pictures – what’s not to love? Indeed, highlighter and I are in a […]

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E4 subsequently apologised to fans for the blunder, and assured them that the finale would air soon. Viewers hoping to tune in to the highly anticipated finale of Married At First Sight UK last night were left confused and disappointed after Channel 4 accidentally screened a repeat on E4 instead. Taking to Twitter, E4 explained […]

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The TV personality shared that she will be documenting her experience. Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has told her fans that she will have to undergo more surgery to treat her endometriosis. Molly-Mae has been open about her experience with the painful condition. In her latest vlog, she shared that she will be undergoing a […]

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Natasha suffered a severe allergic reaction after eating a sandwich that didn’t have its allergens listed properly. Today sees the introduction of a new law in the UK which will require businesses to give a full ingredient list and allergy details on all pre-packaged foods. The law has been called Natasha’s Law, and is named […]

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The scheme’s aim is to help support Ireland’s tourism industry. Ireland’s Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has hinted at the possibility of everyone in Ireland receiving a €100 voucher to spend on tourism and hospitality this winter. Minister Martin is currently in budget talks with Ireland’s Ministers for Finance and Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath. […]

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The sisters were last seen on Tuesday. The Gardaí have issued an appeal for Simone (12) and Nikita Twomey (13), two sisters who went missing from their home. The pair were last seen on Tuesday 28 September in the Red Cow area of Clondalkin. Nikita has long red hair and is approximately 5ft 3in, and […]

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Those experiencing eating disorders in Ireland face a number of barriers in getting treatment, including wait-lists and lack of specialised beds in the public and private sector. The Health Service Executive has released new figures which show that there has been a rise in the number of children with eating disorders in Ireland. Last year […]

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Since the introduction of vaccine mandates for healthcare workers, the vaccine uptake has improved. A number of hospitals in New York City have fired and suspended healthcare workers who have refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19, Reuters reports. At a press conference, the city’s Mayor Bill de Blaiso said that, in terms of staff shortages, […]

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The latest Britney documentary has been called “inaccurate” and “deeply uncomfortable”. Earlier this week, Netflix debuted the latest documentary about Britney Spears, and the reviews were less than favourable. Britney vs Spears sees filmmakers Erin Lee Carr and Jenny Eli parse through the singer’s life, examining her rise to stardom, her divorce from Kevin Federline, […]

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The couple paid an important visit to a cross community sporting initiative. Yesterday saw Prince William and Kate Middleton pay their first ever visit to the city of Derry. The royal couple had a busy itinerary and visited students at Ulster University before stopping by a cross-community sporting initiative. At the City of Derry Rugby […]

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“Today is an amazing day and I feel so blessed.” Mark Hoppus, the bassist and drummer from Blink-182 has told fans that he is now cancer-free after undergoing chemotherapy. Earlier this summer, the musician told fans that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Hoppus had been open about his health, […]

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Members of the #FreeBritney movement celebrated the latest update in the conservatorship case. A judge has suspended Jamie Spears from his daughter Britney’s conservatorship in the singer’s ongoing legal battle. At a hearing in the Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday, Judge Brenda Penny ruled that it would be “untenable” for Jamie to remain in charge […]

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In a brief statement, the Laundries’ attorney said that the family went camping after Brian Laundrie returned home from his trip. An attorney working for the family of Brian Laundrie has confirmed that Mr Laundrie went on a camping trip with his parents after returning home from the road trip he embarked on with the […]

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“Things like this are so harmful and directly contribute to the culture of disordered eating we live in.” People are sharing their disbelief and frustration following the release of a study which suggests that we are “at risk of diabetes” if we can no longer fit into the jeans we wore when we were 21. […]

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A Garda spokeswoman said that Gardaí attended the scene, and the perpetrators ‘dispersed’. Transdev, the company which operates the Luas service, are investigating an incident in which a group of 20 young men boarded the tram and assaulted a youth, the Irish Times reports. According to Gardaí, the incident took place yesterday evening at 5:40pm […]

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Mr Martin said: “In my view, that this was done without the consent or knowledge of the bereaved parents is cruel and unacceptable.” An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned the incineration of babies’ organs without the consent of the bereaved parents at Cork University Maternity Hospital. Speaking yesterday afternoon, Mr Martin described the decision to […]

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The spider has a brownish colour with pale markings on a bulbous body. The National Poisons Information Centre in Beaumont Hospital has issued a warning over false widow spiders in Ireland. The spider, which is now the most common urban spider in Ireland, has a venom that is more potent than our native spiders. In […]

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Great news for Louis Theroux fans. Beloved broadcaster Louis Theroux has been a busy man for quite some time. This week saw the release of his documentary, The Bambers: Murder at the Farm, which delved into the case of Jeremy Bamber and the White House Farm murders. Theroux served as executive producer on the four-part […]

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The verdict is welcome, but it is long overdue. Yesterday, R. Kelly – whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly – was found guilty on all nine charges in his sex trafficking trial. The verdict follows a six-week trial in which nine women and two men spoke about the sexual violence and abuse they experienced […]

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This year’s season of Strictly Come Dancing may have to change drastically – and it’s only just begun. Over the weekend, Strictly Come Dancing fans were worried to hear that one of the couples – McFly singer Tom Fletcher and his pro-dancer partner Amy Dowden – tested positive for Covid-19. On yesterday’s episode of It […]

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Karen Tierney shared her story on Irish radio, and called for animal cruelty to be taken more seriously. A Dublin woman told Liveline yesterday that her pet dog Keisha was allegedly tortured and killed before being found in a gym bag in the canal. Speaking to host Damien O’Reilly, Karen Tierney shared her devastating story […]

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An inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incineration is currently underway. RTÉ Investigates has reported that an investigation is underway at Cork University Maternity Hospital after multiple baby organs were incinerated in Belgium, without the bereaved parents’ consent or knowledge. It is reported that the incinerations occurred on two separate occasions, when the organs of […]

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A massive congratulations to her. Love Island star Liberty Poole will be working on her own collection with the fashion brand In The Style. The Birmingham lass took to Instagram to share the good news with her 1.5 million followers. In her caption, she described the collaboration as a “pinch me moment”. Liberty wrote: “I […]

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The hugely popular show ended on a cliffhanger, and fans cannot wait to see what happens next. Fans of Netflix’s hit TV show Sex/Life will be delighted to hear that a second season is on the way. The streaming platform confirmed the news by sharing a video on Twitter. They wrote: “Sex/Life has been renewed […]

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Penny sought specialist treatment to help with her anxiety. Fans have been heaping praise onto Loose Women star Penny Lancaster, who openly discussed her experience with menopause and anxiety. The chat show host spoke about how her anxiety levels were “through the roof” as she went through the menopause on today’s episode of Loose Women. […]

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31-year-old Damien Bendall has since been charged with all four murders. An inquest has found that the three children and a woman who died at a sleepover in Derbyshire were killed in a “violent attack”, Sky News reports. The bodies of John Paul Bennett (13), Lacey Bennet (11), their mother Terri Harris (35) and Lacey’s […]

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There are currently over 100,000 children on healthcare waiting lists in Ireland. A consultant paediatric radiologist appeared on RTÉ’s Today with Claire Byrne, to address delays in Ireland’s healthcare system. Dr Gabrielle Colleran, who is the vice president of the Irish Hospitals Consultants Association, pointed to a case in which a pre-teen was told that they […]

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This is going to be juicy. The first glimpse for the highly anticipated second season of Bridgerton dropped over the weekend, and it’s safe to say that we’re excited. Rather than a full trailer, Netflix shared a short scene from the series and wrote: “Dear readers, this author is most pleased to bring you a […]

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As the weather gets cooler, hot chocolate is an absolute must. If one spread has emerged as top-tier throughout the past year and a half, it is, without a shadow of a doubt, Biscoff. We’ve been tracking the biscuity spread trend for quite some time now, and it has weaseled its way into a variety […]

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After a truly unprecedented year, the past few months have seen a staggered return to socialising over drinks. We started with socially distanced outdoor pints back in spring, and as summer rolled in, we welcomed guests to our gardens, and mulled over drinks in public plazas. As restrictions eased further, we indulged in proper drinks […]

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“Your periods shouldn’t be painful.” Earlier this week, comedian Amy Schumer revealed that she had her uterus and appendix removed as a means to treat her endometriosis. After posting a video of herself recovering from her hospital bed, Amy has since shared a powerful message about women’s health. Taking to Instagram, the Trainwreck star said: […]

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Fresh reports of cancelled 999 calls have been described as “extraordinarily risky” and “utterly dismissive” by the Police Authority chairman. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said that 53 emergency calls to the Gardaí phone lines have been cancelled since the initial emergence of reports of cancelled 999 calls just months ago. Mr Harris said that […]

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It can’t come soon enough. Fans of Emily in Paris will be pleased to hear that the very first look of the upcoming season is finally here. The show’s star Lily Collins took to Instagram yesterday to share a number of snaps from set – and it looks just as glam and high-fashion as the […]

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The PSNI are appealing for witnesses to come forward. A man has been taken to hospital after being shot in both legs in the Kilberry Park area of Dundonald, Co. Down. The Police Service of Northern Ireland received report of the incident at 8:30pm yesterday evening. In a statement, the PSNI said that they are […]

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The search for Mr Laundrie entered its fifth day yesterday. Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of Gabby Petito, whose body was found earlier this week, has been charged with bank card fraud as authorities continue to search for him. According to a federal grand jury, Mr Laundrie made unauhtorised payments or withdrawals by using a Capital […]

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Lisa McGee gave the update this morning. Bittersweet news for fans of the hit show Derry Girls today, as the show’s creator and writer Lisa McGee shared that the third and final series is on the way. Taking to Twitter, McGee wrote: “It was always the plan to say goodbye after three series. “Derry Girls […]

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The death of Sabina Nessa highlights a fear many women have. Last week, the body of a 28-year-old primary school teacher, Sabina Nessa, was found in a park in London. Police believe that she was just five minutes away from meeting a friend in a pub, but was murdered on the way. Her body was […]

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“We looked at two apartments today and we are looking at two more tomorrow and we will have a better idea of what we are going with.” Things seem to be going well for the winners of this year’s Love Island, as Millie and Liam appear to be searching for their perfect home. On leaving […]

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Enter at your own risk. In case the last year and a half wasn’t scary enough for you, the hugely popular (and extremely terrifying) Nightmare Realm is coming back to the RDS in Dublin this October. The spooky experience, which has been running in Dublin for a number of years, is definitely not for the […]

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Several projects are already in the works. Fans of Roald Dahl will be delighted to learn that Netflix will adapt Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and more in a massive deal. The deal will give the streaming platform full access to the complete works of the children’s author, with animated and live-action adaptions on […]

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