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Met Éireann forecasts 20 degree weather for bank holiday weekend
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Met Éireann forecasts 20 degree weather for bank holiday weekend

Factor 50 at the ready, lads. If you had your fingers crossed for some sizzling days this bank holiday weekend, then you’re in luck. According to Met Éireann’s forecast, the mercury is set to rise from Thursday onwards. Thursday, the forecaster says, will be “mostly dry and calm with mild or warm sunny spells”, though […]

Dublin Airport says over 1,000 people missed flights yesterday
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Dublin Airport says over 1,000 people missed flights yesterday

A final tally is expected at some point today. A spokesperson for Dublin Airport has said that he believes over 1,000 people missed their flights yesterday due to significant queues and delays throughout the terminals. Addressing the situation on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Kevin Cullinane, who is the head of operations for the Dublin Airport Authority […]

You can now get a sand-proof blanket just in time for summer beach trips
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You can now get a sand-proof blanket just in time for summer beach trips

Fed up of traipsing sand through the house days after going to the beach? Picture it. You’re just back after spending the day on the beach. Your skin is warm, your hair is still wet and your heart is full after getting some much needed sea air into your body. But then you remember. The […]

Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson expecting second child
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Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson expecting second child

“Our growing family will be a family of four later this fall!” Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband Justin Mikita have announced that they are expecting their second child together. Ferguson, who played Mitch Pritchett in the hugely popular comedy series, announced the news on social media. In a video on Instagram, he said: […]

Dublin Airport apologises to passengers amid “significant queues”
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Dublin Airport apologises to passengers amid “significant queues”

Some passengers may miss their flights due to queues, the airport says. Dublin Airport has apologised to passengers as significant queues have been reported at the bag drop, check in and security areas. In a statement on Twitter, Dublin Airport said that the delays may cause some passengers to miss their flights. They said: “Due […]

Alexis Bledel quits The Handmaid’s Tale before season 5
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Alexis Bledel quits The Handmaid’s Tale before season 5

The actress, who plays Emily Malek, has said that she wants to “step away” from the show. Alexis Bledel has announced her departure from The Handmaid’s Tale ahead of season 5. The actress, who plays Emily Malek, or Ofglen, has been part of the Hulu series since it debuted in 2017. Bledel told Variety that […]

Love Island’s Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow welcome second child
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Love Island’s Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow welcome second child

Congratulations are in order for the Love Island stars. Love Island stars Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow have announced the birth of their second child. Jamie and Camilla, who are already parents to their daughter Nell, welcomed another girl last week. They have named her Nora Belle. The couple, who met on the 2017 edition […]

10 of the wildest moments from Love Island 2021
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10 of the wildest moments from Love Island 2021

It’s mostly just Chloe and Toby, to be honest. The new season of Love Island is just around the corner, but will it be able to live up to its predecessor? It’s no secret that the 2021 series got off to a bit of a tepid start, but after a few weeks, it warmed up […]

Wait, is Maura Higgins in a new relationship?
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Wait, is Maura Higgins in a new relationship?

“Cupid’s work here is done…” Fans of Love Island star, and national treasure, for that matter, Maura Higgins are convinced that she is in a new relationship. Speculation of a new romance began to brew after she posted a series of snaps from her Parisian holiday on Instagram. The Longford lass has been soaking up […]

Matthew McConaughey calls for change after shooting in hometown
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Matthew McConaughey calls for change after shooting in hometown

“We cannot exhale once again, make excuses, and accept these tragic realities as the status quo.” In a post on Instagram, US actor Matthew McConaughey has paid tribute to the victims of yesterday’s shooting at a primary school in Texas. 21 people – two adults and 19 children – were killed by an 18-year-old gunman […]

Charlie Bird planning a charity parachute jump
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Charlie Bird planning a charity parachute jump

“I have come up with a mad idea and this is not a joke.” As Climb With Charlie continues to raise money, broadcaster Charlie Bird has announced another charity endeavour. Taking to Twitter yesterday, Charlie thanked everyone who donated to the fund, which raises money for Pieta House and Motor Neurone Disease Ireland, and told […]

President Biden pays tribute after 21 people killed in school shooting
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President Biden pays tribute after 21 people killed in school shooting

As a nation, we have to ask, ‘When in God’s name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?’ The US President Joe Biden has called for action and paid tribute to the 19 children and two adults who were killed in a school shooting yesterday. The shooting occurred in Robb Elementary School […]