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Alan Loughnane

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Two Irish spots named among the best pizzerias in Europe
Food

Two Irish spots named among the best pizzerias in Europe

A great achievement for the businesses. Two Irish restaurants have been named among the 50 best pizzerias in Europe. Dough Bros in Galway and Cirillo’s restaurant in Dublin were both named in the 50TopPizza online guide to the best Italian and European Pizzerias. Cirillo’s on Baggot Street has been named as number 16 on the list […]

Casting for this year’s Late Late Toy Show has begun
Entertainment

Casting for this year’s Late Late Toy Show has begun

Know anyone who fits the bill? Every year, people from countries all around the world tune into The Late Late Toy Show. Due to the ongoing pandemic, it’s unclear if some of them will be able to return home for Christmas to see their friends and family. That’s why the Late Late Toy Show are inviting […]

Mairead McGuinness named as Ireland’s new European Commissioner
News

Mairead McGuinness named as Ireland’s new European Commissioner

The announcement was made on Tuesday morning. Mairead McGuinness has been named as Ireland’s new European Commissioner. The announcement was made on Tuesday morning by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. She will take over the financial services, financial stability and Capital Markets Union portfolio. McGuinness was one of two names put forward for […]

Status Red weather warning issued for Cork ahead of Storm Ellen
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Status Red weather warning issued for Cork ahead of Storm Ellen

Severe and destructive winds are promised. Met Éireann has issued a status red wind warning for Cork ahead of the arrival of Storm Ellen. The warning was issued on Wednesday morning and is valid from 9pm until midnight. Met Éireann has said Storm Ellen will produce a core of very severe and destructive winds during these […]

Footage shows moment explosion in Beirut sweeps across bride taking wedding photos
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Footage shows moment explosion in Beirut sweeps across bride taking wedding photos

Some viewers may find this footage upsetting. Lebanese rescue workers are continuing their search for survivors in the aftermath of a powerful explosion in Beirut on Wednesday which has left at least 135 people dead. The Lebanese prime minister on Tuesday night had blamed the explosion on 2,750-tonne store of ammonium nitrate, a chemical used […]