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Eoghan McDermott to leave RTÉ after six years (Report)
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Eoghan McDermott to leave RTÉ after six years (Report)

The decision is believed to be for personal reasons. Presenter Eoghan McDermott is set to leave RTÉ after working with the broadcaster on radio and television for six years, according to reports. A report in The Sunday World claims that an RTÉ source told the paper of McDermott’s impending departure, saying it is for personal […]

Chadwick Boseman’s wife accepts Golden Globe award on his behalf
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Chadwick Boseman’s wife accepts Golden Globe award on his behalf

Taylor Simone Ledward delivered a beautiful speech on behalf of her late husband. Chadwick Boseman’s wife Taylor Simone Ledward accepted a Golden Globe award on his behalf in the early hours of Monday morning. Boseman was given the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture (drama) for his performance in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. […]

Bank of Ireland to close 103 branches across Ireland and Northern Ireland
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Bank of Ireland to close 103 branches across Ireland and Northern Ireland

“We’ve now reached a tipping point between online and offline banking.” Bank of Ireland has announced that it will close 103 of its branches across Ireland and Northern Ireland. The branches closing are predominately self-service locations which do not offer a counter service, while the full list of each branch that will close will be […]

Adam Sandler has officially greenlit Happy Gilmore 2
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Adam Sandler has officially greenlit Happy Gilmore 2

It sounds like Happy Gilmore 2 could be on the way. We are living in an age where every successful movie or TV show from the past has the potential to be rebooted or expanded upon. And while there are some projects that we would insist should be left alone, there are also some that […]

The most popular baby names in Ireland in 2020 have been revealed
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The most popular baby names in Ireland in 2020 have been revealed

Jack was once again the most popular boy’s name in Ireland. For the 13th time in 14 years, Jack was the most popular name for baby boys in Ireland in 2020. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) released the figures for 2020 on Friday morning, which also found that Grace was the most popular baby’s name […]

Two elderly men found dead as Gardaí “urgently” search for red van in Cork
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Two elderly men found dead as Gardaí “urgently” search for red van in Cork

Do not approach this vehicle, Gardaí said. Gardaí are “urgently” searching for a red Toyota Corolla van, following the discovery of the bodies of two elderly men in Cork. The vehicle’s registration is 03-WW-1556 and has since been located by Gardaí. It is believed the bodies were found at a house in the Mitchelstown area […]

Teenager seriously injured in Dublin shooting
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Teenager seriously injured in Dublin shooting

The incident occurred on Wednesday night. A teenager has been seriously injured after a shooting in Dublin on Wednesday night (24 February). The incident happened at around 11pm on Eugene Street in Dublin 8. A male youth, aged in his late teens, received a number of gunshot wounds and has been taken St James Hospital […]

Dr Emer Holohan, wife of CMO Tony Holohan, has passed away
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Dr Emer Holohan, wife of CMO Tony Holohan, has passed away

May she rest in peace. Doctor Emer Holohan has died following a long illness. Holohan is survived by her husband and her two children. She died at Our Lady’s Hospice in Harold’s Cross in Dublin. The Irish Cancer Society released a statement paying tribute to her on Friday evening. It read: “The Irish Cancer Society […]

Dolly Parton is on the Late Late Show tonight
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Dolly Parton is on the Late Late Show tonight

Including the most beloved woman in all of country music. The Late Late Show is back this Friday night with a fairly star-studded episode, especially if you’re a music fan. Bee Gees frontman Barry Gibb, and the legend herself Dolly Parton both join Ryan to discuss their decades at the top of the industry, and why they […]

Phased reopening of all schools planned from the start of next month
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Phased reopening of all schools planned from the start of next month

It is expected that all students will return to their classes over the course of March. The Minister for Education Norma Foley will tell Cabinet this morning that her department is planning for the phased full reopening of schools in Ireland from Monday, 1 March. According to RTÉ, Foley will tell Cabinet colleagues that it is […]

70 fines issued after illegal nightclub discovered in Birmingham
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70 fines issued after illegal nightclub discovered in Birmingham

Police officers were pelted with bottles when they raided the makeshift nightclub. The UK Police issued 70 fines after discovering an illegal nightclub in Birmingham in the early hours of Sunday morning (14 January). Footage showed approximately 150 people at the party, who were all breaking lockdown guidelines. When breaking up the party, police officers […]