How do you like them tacos? As you’ll surely know by now, Hollywood A-lister Matt Damon has been residing in Dalkey for the last couple of months, his presence providing a welcome distraction for Irish people during the global pandemic. Interest in Dalkey’s latest famous resident went up a notch with his first Irish radio […]
“We do know how frustrating it is and we know people’s patience and resolve is waning.” The Government said it is aware that some people are “getting very fed up” of social distancing measures that it has asked the public to comply with to combat the spread of Covid-19 in Ireland. Speaking at a briefing […]
The fine weather isn’t going anywhere just yet. There are plenty of more important things to worry about, but one pleasant aspect of the last couple of weeks in lockdown has been the weather, which, for the most part, has been splendid. Mild, sunny days with precious little wind or rain have become a fixture […]
McDonald was tested on 28 March. Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has confirmed that she has tested positive for Covid-19. McDonald confirmed on Tuesday that she received a positive diagnosis on Easter Monday (13 April), having been tested for the virus on 28 March. McDonald said she has been informed she is no longer […]
Go loco in your own living room this Saturday night. Easter weekend has arrived and although we all won’t be able to celebrate it as we might normally do, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun in a virtual capacity from the safety of your own homes. Some of you may remember that the folks […]
The setting is a little different, but Graham Norton is back. In these strange times, entertainment from familiar sources is something to be valued more than ever, and there is nobody who can be relied upon more to provide entertainment consistently on Friday nights than Graham Norton. As had previously been flagged, the new series […]
Including advice on accessing financial assistance and guidance to ensure health and safety of staff and visitors. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the economy in Ireland and the tourism industry is just one of many that has been severely affected. With pubs and restaurants ordered to close and restrictions on domestic […]
Whatever plans you had made for this weekend (that don’t involve leaving your home, of course), cancel them. In these strange times where we all have to practise social distancing and limit social gatherings, we’ve had to become creative with how we interact with friends and family and look for distractions away from the grave […]
It was confirmed on Tuesday that a seventh person had died as a result of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland. People seeking tests for Covid-19 will have to display two symptoms of the virus following a recommendation by the National Public Health Emergency team (NPHET). From now on, those who wish to be tested […]
The airline said that most of their flights will be grounded from today. Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O’Leary said that most of the airline’s flights will be grounded from Tuesday (24 March) and that they do not expect to operate any flights during the months of April and May. In a statement issued to all […]
Over 100,000 people are estimated to be working from home in Ireland at the moment. The many thousands of people working from home in Ireland have been urged to avail of tax relief they may not have known was available to them in their current circumstances. It is estimated that over 100,000 people are working […]
Far from a perfect forecast but we’ll take it. Weather conditions haven’t always played their part in making staying at home any easier in recent days, but there is good news on that front as the weekend approaches. While Met Éireann has predicted that temperatures will drop to as low as -3 on a cold […]