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Irish first name is the most mispronounced in the world
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Irish first name is the most mispronounced in the world

It’s one of the most popular names in the nation. Outside of the Emerald Isle, other English speaking folk really struggle with many of our most beautiful names. Names like Ruari, Aoibheann, Saoirse, and Cliodhna see English minds implode with confusion. Even the likes of Paraic, Daithi, Cathal, and Aine can bring the smartest New […]

Broadcasting legend James Whale dies aged 74
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Major search underway for plane that vanished mid-flight

The search is ongoing. A major search is underway after a plane carrying ten people vanished in the last few hours. The Bering Air flight left Unalakleet in Alaska at 2.37pm on Thursday heading for Noma, however just an hour later all contact with the aircraft was lost. Sky News report that officials are currently […]

Trump says US will take over Gaza and turn it into ‘Riviera of the Middle East’
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Trump says US will take over Gaza and turn it into ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

‘This was not a decision made lightly’ Donald Trump has said that the US will take over Gaza in order to redevelop it turning it into the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’. While speaking alongside Israeli leader, Netanyahu, Trump said that the US will ‘own’ Gaza and that the two million Palestinians living there would […]

Broadcasting legend James Whale dies aged 74
Celebrity

Sitcom legend Brian Murphy has died

‘My love for you will never die’ British sitcom legend Brian Murphy has died. Murphy, who was born on the Isle of Wight, had an incredible career in showbiz spanning sixty years. He was perhaps best known for his role as George Roper in the popular sitcom, Man About The House, and its spin-off series, […]

Irishman, 29, died in freak accident while taking photo of scenery
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Irishman, 29, died in freak accident while taking photo of scenery

Heartbreaking news. Tributes have been paid for an Irishman who died in a freak accident while skiing. Aidan Bergin, who was 29 and from Waterford, was holidaying in Bulgaria when he fell almost 2,000ft while taking a picture of the scenery. The man was part of a group who had been visiting the skiing hotspot. […]

Broadcasting legend James Whale dies aged 74
News

Body found where missing Aberdeen sisters were last seen

They’ve been missing since January 7. A body has been found close to where the two sisters who went missing earlier this month were last seen in Abderdeen. Henrietta and Eliza Huszti, both 32, were last seen near the River Dee on January 7, reports BBC News. Police Scotland have said: “The body has been […]

The top five places to live in Ireland have been confirmed
Life

The top five places to live in Ireland have been confirmed

The top five places to live in Ireland for a healthy work-life balance have been revealed. Two Mayo towns have been ranked as the best places in Ireland to live in order to achieve a healthy work-life balance. The list of five places in Ireland was compiled by energy price comparison site Switcher.ie. Castlebar took […]

Ricky Gervais announces death of Brandy the Dog from After Life aged 13
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Ricky Gervais announces death of Brandy the Dog from After Life aged 13

Heartbreaking news. Ricky Gervais has confirmed that Brandy the Dog from After Life has sadly died. The German Shepherd, whose real name was Anti, appeared on After Life and was loved by fans across the globe. Confirming the sad news, Gervais wrote on X: “”Sad News. ‘Anti’, who played ‘Brandy’ in AfterLife, has died. She […]

Police reveal eerie final message sent from missing Aberdeen sisters
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Police reveal eerie final message sent from missing Aberdeen sisters

The search for two sisters who went missing in Aberdeen continues after almost two weeks. Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who are both 32, were last spotted on CCTV at around 2.12am on Tuesday, January 7. The pair were seen crossing Victoria Bridge in the direction Aberdeen Boat Club. Since their disappearance a major police operation […]

Weather warning issued for 18 counties as storm heads towards Ireland
Weather

Weather warning issued for 18 counties as storm heads towards Ireland

Yet another potential storm is heading our way. Earlier today, Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow weather warning for 18 counties in Ireland with conditions expected to fluctuate over the next few days. A fog warning was issued in the early hours of this morning for Westmeath, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Louth, and Offaly as […]

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan dies aged 46
Celebrity

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan dies aged 46

Awful news. Hollyoaks actor, Paul Danan, has died at the age of 46. The actor was best known for his role on Hollyoaks before appearing on Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother. Danan played Sol Patrick in the soap from 1997 until 2001. His death was confirmed by Independent Creative PR, who described the […]