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Bruce Springsteen is coming back to Ireland – but he won’t play Dublin
Music

Bruce Springsteen is coming back to Ireland – but he won’t play Dublin

It looks like The Boss is coming back. With reports buzzing around last week of Bruce Springsteen returning to Irish shores in 2024, it looks like his Irish fans wishes could be granted. The Boss and his management team are reportedly negotiating deals to bring shows to Cork’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh on May 16 and 18 […]

Dublin Airport forced to reduce night-time flights due to noise pollution
Travel

Dublin Airport forced to reduce night-time flights due to noise pollution

In response, the DAA have criticised the timing of the restrictions. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has been ordered to restrict its nighttime flights after it was alleged to breach strict planning permission rules on its new north runway. The runway, which opened in August 2022, was the subject of controversy upon its launch, as […]

Coldplay announce another gig in Ireland due to phenomenal demand
Entertainment

Coldplay announce another gig in Ireland due to phenomenal demand

Coldplay has confirmed a third Irish date due to immense demand. Following the huge demand this morning for Coldplay’s two Croke Park gigs next summer, the British band has announced a third date for September 1st, 2024. The presale for the third date is now live. Due to huge demand in the presale, a third […]

Kin, one of Ireland’s most popular shows, might never return
Entertainment

Kin, one of Ireland’s most popular shows, might never return

Not good news for fans of the show. Bron Studios, the production company behind the hit Irish TV show Kin has declared bankruptcy, putting the future of the crime drama in major doubt. The Canadian studio, which have also backed the likes of big-budget flicks Joker, Licorice Pizza and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, announced the bad news […]

RTÉ Player viewers have nightmare trying to watch Women’s World Cup
Sport

RTÉ Player viewers have nightmare trying to watch Women’s World Cup

RTÉ has promised to improve the issues for the second half. RTÉ has been called out after viewers encountered multiple issues during the first half of Ireland v Australia at the Women’s World Cup. However, those issues aren’t on the pitch, rather it’s at home in Ireland where RTÉ Player viewers have had a nightmare […]

Social Welfare
News

12% minimum wage increase will be proposed to government for 2024

The Government will consider higher the minimum wage in Ireland as thousands struggle with the cost of living crisis. A 12% increase in the national minimum wage will be proposed by the Low Pay Commission to the government for next year. The increase is more than twice the predicted rate of inflation for 2023 and […]

Irish holidaymakers told to reconsider trips as extreme heatwave continues
Travel

Irish holidaymakers told to reconsider trips as extreme heatwave continues

Irish holidaymakers are being warned against travelling as the extreme heatwave in Europe worsens. Irish holidaymakers are being urged to seriously consider the risks of any upcoming trips to mainland Europe this week and beyond as the continent is gripped by a dangerous heatwave. The weather event, named ‘Cerberus’, has caused temperatures to reach well […]

Met Éireann reveals how long Ireland’s miserable weather will last
News

Met Éireann reveals how long Ireland’s miserable weather will last

Don’t pack the raincoats away just yet… As Europe is engulfed in a sweltering and pretty dangerous heatwave at the moment, and another one is on the way, Ireland has been experiencing a miserable period of wet and windy weather. It’s not very Summer-y, we’re all a bit fed up and, unfortunately, there doesn’t seem […]