Independent candidate Marese Skehan from Thurles was found dead at her home on Monday. The election of candidates will not take place in the Tipperary constituency on Saturday after independent candidate Marese Skehan passed away this afternoon. It is understood her death is not being treated as suspicious. Following the news of Skehan’s death, Deputy Michael Lowry has expressed his deep […]
The Sinn Féin leader will be involved after all. RTÉ has reversed its original position and invited Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald to participate in Tuesday evening’s final leaders’ TV debate of the General Election this weekend. RTÉ’s General Election steering committee met at 11am on Monday to consider representations from Sinn Féin for Mary […]
Cracker news for any Derry Girls fans. As soon as Bill Clinton’s famous words from the Guildhall in Derry were drowned out by The Cranberries’ ‘Dreams’ at the end of Season 2 of Derry Girls, the good news became official. Season 3 of Lisa McGee’s wonderful show was given the green light but as always, […]
Season 6 is now in pre-production and viewers have been told to “expect the unexpected”. Bring it on. While we’re not saying that the cast and crew of Peaky Binders are anything like their whiskey-chugging characters, we’re certain that a few celebratory drinks were in order after the show’s most recent success. At the NTA […]
The plot sounds incredible which is alright, alright, alright by us. After impressing in Guy Ritchie’s London-set gangster drama The Gentlemen, Mathew McConaughey is returning to familiar terrain with a familiar face. That’s because Deadline have reported that the Oscar-winner will star in Redeemer, the new show from True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto. Given that the two men […]
In awe of the mná. Some of these documentaries sound excellent. RTÉ’s new documenary series will tell the stories of Ireland’s most trailblazing females when Herstory: Ireland’s EPIC Women airs this February. Between St. Brigid’s Day, 1 February, and International Women’s Day on 8 March, RTÉ will celebrate the achievements of Irish women who broke new ground, […]
The snow is coming. The weekend may only be in its infancy but it might be a good idea to start thinking of your next Netflix binge, stock up on tea bags, or make plans to keep yourself entertained while indoors. While conditions aren’t set to be so bleak that we’re all up to our […]
Aldi Ireland employees will receive a salary boost as a result. As of 1 February, Aldi will implement the €12.30 per hour Living Wage as the minimum rate of pay for employees. As of the same date, Aldi store assistants will earn up to €14.10 per hour, while the retailer also confirmed the creation of 550 […]
The most powerful hero in the MCU is back. After her dramatic intervention during the epic battle against Thanos in Avengers: Endgame, we always knew that Carol Danvers would return. There’s also the fact that her standalone film made more than a billion dollars at the box office, so that helps. Yes, she’s the most […]
A Valentine’s Day treat for any good boys and girls. If any dog lovers are looking for the paw-fect evening this Valentine’s Day, Doyle’s Corner in Phibsborough might have just the thing. The pub is hosting another Doggy Valentine’s Day Ball for you, your partner (or mate), and the furry friend that everyone wants to meet, […]
Let it snow. To paraphrase a poem by the great Hans Moleman “I think that I shall never see, this fog is blinding me.” Granted, The Simpsons character who tastes like a peanut might be senile, but those words did reflect the blanket of fog that swept through many areas of the country on Thursday […]
Take note if you’re on the roads this morning, a status yellow weather warning is in place. If you were making an early commute to work today and had to do a double take, the answer is no, your eyes aren’t deceiving you, it’s really that difficult to see due to a thick blanket of […]