Throwback. We got the great news a few years ago that one of the all-time classics, the Super Split, was making a return to freezers in stores throughout Ireland. A staple of the ’90s, it had the questionable rebrand to simply “Split” upon its rerelease but now there’s another way for you to enjoy it. Sligo […]
In case you were wondering. On Friday, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced the vaccine programme would be accelerated for those aged 18 to 34. From Monday, 5 July, pharmacies would begin offering vaccines to this cohort, beginning with Janssen vaccines and eventually incorporating AstraZeneca vaccines. “Pharmacies will begin administering Janssen to people aged 18 […]
Sigh. A delay to the full return of indoor hospitality is looking increasingly likely, according to new reports on Friday morning. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is currently working on advice to be presented to Government next week. According to the Irish Times, Government and official sources have indicated the full return of […]
“Don’t travel unless you’re vaccinated.” Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said the public health advice is for unvaccinated people not to travel abroad for a holiday. Speaking on Thursday, Dr Holohan warned that unless you are fully vaccinated, you should not travel abroad for a holiday, but added that the National Public Health […]
Under the new legislation, it will be a crime to refuse to provide it. A person who refuses to provide a password for a mobile phone or electronic device to Gardaí could face five years in prison and a fine of up to €30,000 under new legislation. Under the new plans outlined by Minister for […]
Great news. The number of people with Covid-19 being treated in Intensive Care Units (ICU) across Ireland has dropped to its lowest level in 2021. On Thursday, the Department of Health said there are now 70 people in hospital with the virus, 23 of whom are in ICU. This is the lowest level since 26 […]
At last. It’s been somewhat of a mixed bag on the weather front for the last few weeks with small pockets of sunshine interspersed with days where the sky seems to do nothing but weep. But thankfully, we may finally be seeing some damn good weather if Met Éireann’s forecast is to be believed. Temperatures […]
“She was failed not just by a rogue reporter, but by leaders at the BBC who looked the other way rather than asking the tough questions.” Prince William has accused the BBC of failing his mother, Princess Diana, and slammed the broadcaster over the Panorama interview which he said contributed to the fear she felt […]
Typical May weather. Two separate weather warnings have been issued affecting eight counties across Ireland. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan and Leitrim. The warning comes into effect at 12pm on Friday and remains in place until 9pm on Friday night. Met Éireann said there will be a risk of thunderstorms […]
“I’m hoping that’s the month where things are relatively normal.” Tanáiste Leo Varadkar has said that he believes Ireland will return to relative normality from August onwards. Varadkar said he hoped that by August, the vast majority of restrictions would be gone, and he also hoped that indoor dining would return in July. “I think […]
Video footage of the incident emerged on social media this weekend. Gardaí are investigating an incident in Dublin which saw a woman falling onto train tracks underneath a stationary train. In CCTV footage, the woman can be seen walking along the platform when a youth lunges at her, while another thrusts the wheel of their […]
What do you think? Publicans in Dublin have called for beer gardens to open in Ireland on 24 May, in line with those in Northern Ireland. The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), which represents pubs in Dublin, has launched the call to action on the 400th consecutive day of closure for wet pubs. It’s encouraging Dublin publicans […]