Three huge rock acts, one big night out. The RDS Arena, Dublin is set for one hell of a rock and roll triple threat next summer as Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer team up for an Irish super-show. The “HELLA MEGA TOUR”, as it is called, hits up the RDS on Monday 29 […]
Ladies and gentlemen, we give you… mid-September. Starting to feel that autumnal change in the air? That’s September, baby. Summer is done, but it’s still sunny at times and though it hasn’t fully frozen over or gotten dark at 4pm, you can feel it all around you, right? Get used to it, essentially. The latest forecast […]
The singer stands accused of child pornography and obstruction of justice. R. Kelly will stand trial in the federal sex crimes case against him in Chicago next year. The 52-year-old has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing minors and obstruction of justice. At a hearing on Wednesday (4 September), US District Judge Harry D. Leinenweber set […]
They’ll set you free, etc… Electric Picnic is almost upon us. The very sold out Stradbally extravaganza takes place next weekend, and though the early weather forecast is a tad concerning, we’re nonetheless very hyped indeed. Bigger than ever, Picnic really does boast something for everyone, and if you’re the kind of person who likes […]
Brace yourselves, it’s about to get stormy out there. Following on from Tuesday afternoon’s status yellow rainfall warning for three counties – that would be Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan – Met Éireann has issued another notable advisory. As of 2pm on Tuesday, a second status yellow warning is in effect, this time concerning thunder. The […]
The country still technically has talent, though, right? Sad news for fans of homegrown skills and reality TV extravaganzas as Ireland’s Got Talent has officially been put on ice. Virgin Media Television confirmed on Friday that it has “no immediate plans” to make a new season, citing logistical and scheduling reasons. The show, featuring judges Louis […]
Major news from the House of Commons. British MPs have backed a plan to legalise both abortion and same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland, providing there is still no government in place at Stormont by 21 October. In a meeting in the House of Commons on Tuesday (9 July), MPs backed an amendment which requires the government […]
“You guys built me a fucking mural.” It’s all going great for Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr. right about now. Stormzy has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the last couple of years, and has built up a considerable Irish following in the process. Having conquered the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury last weekend, the 25-year-old set […]
The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning. Three members of An Garda Síochána have been hailed for their bravery and heroic actions after they saved a man from drowning in Kilkenny. The Gardaí were patrolling in the city shortly after 2am on Sunday morning (7 July) when they saw a man in […]
The incident took place on Sunday morning. Gardaí are investigating following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on Lea Road in Portarlington, Laois on Sunday (7 July). At approximately 8.20am, a woman in her mid twenties was fatally injured when her car collided with another vehicle. Her body was removed from the scene to […]
A series of celebratory events will bring life to the capital on Saturday. Saturday 29 June welcomes the Dublin Pride parade, with thousands expected to take to the streets of the capital. The parade kicks off at 1pm sharp – you can find a handy map below – from Parnell Square, leaving from the Garden […]
Another genuinely amazing night at Anfield… Music is a wonderfully powerful thing, and we’ve all experienced a life-changing gig before, just not perhaps like this. Fresh from wowing Irish fans in Dublin last week, Pink continued her tour with a date at Anfield where somehow something even more dramatic than Liverpool’s Champions League heroics took […]