New Zealand looks fun these days. The country has managed to keep Covid-19 under control and its Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, also seems like an extremely competent leader, reflected in her landslide re-election back in October. Ardern has attracted widespread praise for the way New Zealand has responded to the pandemic to date and she […]
Because of course he is. Bernie Sanders memes have taken over the internet over the few days, since the senator for Vermont was pictured at Joe Biden’s inauguration looking adorably miserable, with his mittens and his iconic coat. Some of the best examples can be seen here, though we are certain you’ve seen them all […]
Will you be tuning in on Friday night? While Ireland looks set to remain in Level 5 of lockdown for the next couple of weeks at least, The Late Late Show is often the most exciting part of our Friday nights. Here’s who is on the show this week: In a historic week which saw […]
“Every time the Minister gets an opportunity to speak about this issue she only makes things worse.” Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called out Norma Foley in the Dáil, in relation to special needs education and schools reopening. Speaking on Thursday evening, Ó Ríordáin said that Minister for Education Norma Foley has “lost control of the […]
“Have a good life! See you soon!” Donald Trump has hinted at a potential second term as he officially leaves The White House. Trump delivered a speech as he left the Oval Office on Wednesday morning to a crowd of fans who could be heard chanting “We love you” and “Thank you, Trump.” He said: […]
Hammer has claimed that messages alleged to have been sent by him that have been shared on social media are “bullshit”. Armie Hammer has dropped out of an upcoming film with Jennifer Lopez after messages allegedly sent by the actor were leaked online. Hammer has described the messages that have spread widely on social media […]
Republicans booed her for her strong words. In her first speech as a member of Congress, Cori Bush called for Donald Trump to be removed as President, referring to him as the “white supremacist in chief”. Bush, who was elected to Congress in November, said: “I rise in support of the Article of Impeachment against […]
“No, eh, dead”. Hard to watch… There are any number of things that can go wrong in the world of live television. Add the possibility of a dodgy Zoom connection into the mix and you’ve really got yourself a recipe for disaster. But that’s not what happened to Alison Hammond when she was interviewing Graham […]
The Government has gone back on its decision. All students, including sixth years, will return to remote learning, it has been confirmed. Minister for Education Norma Foley confirmed the news the day after it was announced that Leaving Cert students would be in three days per week. In a statement released on Thursday night, Foley […]
Trump’s supporters have breached the barricades, climbed walls and stormed Capitol Hill. Reports suggest one woman has been shot. The US Capitol was put on lockdown on Wednesday as crowds protesting President-elect Joe Biden’s victory breached security barricades. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has urged his followers to “stay peaceful” as thousands of his supporters have stormed […]
“How can the government expect to retain a workforce that is already fed up with the system before we even qualify?” Student frontline workers feel “abandoned” by the Government, according to the University College Dublin Students’ Union. This comes after the Government voted against a motion to pay student nurses and midwives. UCD Students’ Union […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. … in five counties at least. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow snow and ice warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. The warning is valid from 10am on Thursday morning until 7am on Friday morning. Met Éireann said to expect wintry showers throughout the […]