It’s shooting up the Netflix top 10 list. If you’re looking to binge something for the weekend, then Netflix has come to the rescue with a brand new true-crime docuseries. American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders follows journalist Danny Casolaro’s mysterious death while probing an alleged conspiracy called “The Octopus” linking spy software theft, unsolved murders and major 20th-century […]

2 years ago

United travel to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night As if Erik ten Hag needed anything else to worry about, the incredible statistic of only five Man United players avoiding injury so far doesn’t bode well as we enter the business end of the season. United have recorded an unbelievable 46 cases of injury or illness this season, with both Rasmus Hojlund […]

2 years ago

A particular group of leprechaun-masqueraders have been causing havoc. Busking by-laws are set to be introduced in the Irish city of Cork to target “men dressed as leprechauns” who, according to a local councillor “do no represent local talented artists”. According to Cork Beo, city councillors are due to sit down next week to iron […]

2 years ago

The airline carried 183.5 million passengers in the last 12 months Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has issued a warning to holidaymakers looking to plan their trips this summer as airfares are set to soar. The Irish CEO revealed that fares for the coming summer season will rise as much 10 per cent compared to summer last year. The […]

2 years ago

She had praise for one young actor in particular, however. Jodie Foster has admitted that she finds Gen Z-ers “really annoying”, saying that their attitude towards work difficult to understand. In an interview with the Guardian, the 61-year-old joked that those commonly referred to as ‘Zoomers’ (born between 1997 and 2012) have a completely different attitude […]

2 years ago

“I don’t think it’s a good movie.” Oppenheimer, 28 Days Later, Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy – There’s a whole load of movies that stand out amongst Cillian Murphy’s back catalogue. However, it seems that some movie fans, particularly those in the United States, recognise the Cork native most from a rather overlooked 2005 thriller – Red Eye. That’s […]

2 years ago

The club swiftly deleted the image after online backlash. Galway United have apologised after they posted an image of a player, who has been banned from driving for killing a father of two in a three-car collision, holding a ‘Stop’ sign accompanied by the song ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’. Ahead of their opening fixture of the new League […]

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Staff were also told to listen out for Irish accents. A British holiday firm has apologised after a list of people with “undesirable” Irish surnames “banned” from making bookings was made public. A report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) uncovered that British holiday company Pontins had created a list that had included instructions to staff to […]

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A must watch for True Crime fans. A brand new documentary is taking Netflix by storm and has jumped to #1 in the Irish most-watched charts this week. The feature-length documentary Lover, Stalker, Killer tells the nearly unbelievable story of a man who became embroiled in a nightmare love-triangle in 2012, which progressed from harassment to arson and, eventually, […]

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She is among an impressive list of nominees. Sinéad O’Connor has been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside a multitude of influential artists, including Oasis, Mariah Carey and Cher. The legendary Irish singer and activist, who died last year, was catapulted into the public consciousness in 1985 with her song ‘Nothing Compares To […]

2 years ago

Plenty of amazing deals happening right now. We love a good deal and, with the weather as miserable as it is right now, a few hours in front of the Playstation is just what the doctor ordered. Luckily, there are tons of amazing games on sale for bargain prices on the PlayStation store right now, […]

2 years ago

It brings a fresh new take on the genre. A trailer has dropped for a horrifying new film which is told from the killer’s point of view. In a Violent Nature is an upcoming horror which has taken the Sundance Film Festival by storm already. Soon to be dropping on horror-focused streaming service Shudder, the […]

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“Terrific performances across the board.” Netflix viewers are loving this newly-added crime series perfect for fans of Broadchurch. The 2020 series Deadwater Fell, starring David Tennant, has raced to #1 in the UK’s most-watched list and is sitting at #2 in Ireland. The synopsis of the four-part drama reads: “When a seemingly perfect and happy […]

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Following in the footsteps of the Oscar nominee Cillian Murphy’s son Aran, has been cast in an upcoming film starring some big Hollywood names. According to Deadline, Aran joined the cast of Klara and The Sun, alongside Wednesday star Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams. The new feature film will be an adaptation of Nobel winning […]

2 years ago

“There’s an awful lot of work to be done.” Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said that a referendum on a united Ireland will happen before 2030. Speaking to Sky News on Thursday, the president of the Irish opposition party said that while there is still “a lot of work to be done”, she […]

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‘I always thought I was a bad person always trying to be good’ Viewers have praised ex-footballer and pundit Paul Merson after he opened up about his addiction struggles on the Tommy Tiernan Show on Saturday night. The ex-Arsenal legend has been vocal with his addiction struggles, which involved drinking, drugs and gambling throughout his playing career. Merson said […]

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The debate rages on. It’s an argument had in many a pub across the country and beyond and it’s just as contentious as ever – What does it actually mean to ‘split the G’? While the definition in theory sounds pretty cut and dry: Your first sip of Guinness should finish when it hits the “bar” of […]

2 years ago

“I found myself in the back of an ambulance.” Jamie Dornan was taken to hospital after a terrifying encounter with a dangerous insect, it has been revealed. Gordon Smart, a British broadcaster and personal friend of Dornan’s opened up about how a golf trip in Portugal led to both him and the Irish actor in hospital […]

2 years ago

That’s one way to do it. We’re all trying to swap the pub for the gym this January as is tradition. However, one pub in particular has cleverly given itself a new name in order to allow punters to get around Dry January. The Maltsters Arms in Swansea, UK, changed its name to ‘The Gym’ last […]

2 years ago

True Crime fans are in for a treat. Netflix has just released a true crime documentary about a case labelled the ‘real-life Gone Girl’. The crime series, which is called American Nightmare, follows the mysterious case of a woman’s abduction and police’s ensuing refusal to believe it was legitimate. The three-part series is sure to be the […]

2 years ago

True Crime fans are in for a treat. Netflix has just released a true crime documentary about a case labelled the ‘real-life Gone Girl’. The crime series, which is called American Nightmare, follows the mysterious case of a woman’s abduction and police’s ensuing refusal to believe it was legitimate. The three-part series is sure to be the […]

2 years ago

There’s no doubting that there is something unique and special about the Irish sense of humour – something that distinguishes the country from anywhere else in the world, and Graham Norton definitely agrees. The Irish comedian and talk show host, who has lived overseas for half his life, says Irish people are “probably funnier than your average person in […]

2 years ago

You’ve got the wrong guy. Irish Comedian Dara Ó Briain has called out a website for reselling tickets to gigs on his upcoming American tour while using the picture of a random bald man. The Bray man, who is due to play in multiple locations around the US for his ‘So… Where Were We?’ tour later this […]

2 years ago

“Proving Michelle Yeoh can do no wrong.” If you’re currently getting through all of the brand new movies and shows being added to Netflix and the 20 movies just added to Prime, then it’s time to put this series to the top of your list. If you haven’t already given it a watch, Netflix’s new crime series The Brothers […]

2 years ago

Listen to the angry man Like him or loathe him, there’s no doubting the credentials of Gordon Ramsay and, when he talks about the restaurant industry, we should listen. The decorated chef and very angry man, who has been awarded 17 Michelin stars throughout his career, has now given us a pretty handy bit of advice to […]

2 years ago

They’re at it again Paul Mescal, Saoirse Ronan, Cillian Murphy – now Barry Keoghan is another name in the long history of British people claiming Irish actors as their own. Irish fans have been piling on to the British magazine GQ after the publication claimed that the Saltburn star was “one of our” most exciting actors. The born and […]

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“Let’s go, I’d do it.” While Netflix is notorious for cancelling fan favourites after just a season or two, it can also lead a resurgence in old series after they look to be dead and buried. One resurgence in particular is the beloved Suits, which, after ending in 2019, gained a whole new hoard of fans when it […]

2 years ago

She had praise for one young actor in particular, however. Jodie Foster has admitted that she finds Gen Z-ers “really annoying”, saying that their attitude towards work difficult to understand. In an interview with the Guardian, the 61-year-old joked that those commonly referred to as ‘Zoomers’ (born between 1997 and 2012) have a completely different attitude […]

2 years ago

“The rich don’t understand the ending..” Ever since hitting cinemas late last year, Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn has been the film on everyone’s lips and the Barry Keoghan-starring dark comedy is quickly becoming a cultural touchstone for a generation of viewers. While a lot can be said about the meaning behind the film, it clearly puts the naivety and […]

2 years ago

It’s got rave reviews BBC’s twisted thriller The Tourist, starring Jamie Dornan is back on our screens for a second season, this time heading to the lush Irish countryside. Dornan stars as Elliot Stanley, an amnesiac Irishman in the Australian outback trying to figure out his murky past, his only friend being Constable Helen Chambers (Danielle Macdonald), who […]

2 years ago

The first of many. A trailer has dropped for a new Mickey Mouse slasher film just as the earliest version of the iconic Disney character has entered public domain after 95 years. While more modern versions of both Mickey and Minnie Mouse are still covered by copyright, their non-speaking versions from the iconic 1928 film Steamboat Willie […]

2 years ago

What a lovely gesture While we’re all thinking of the perfect present to get our loved ones right now (yes, there’s less than a month until Christmas), we’re reminded of an example of one of the most thoughtful gifts ever. A few years back, a man went viral after he joined his flight attendant daughter on […]

2 years ago

Like a stake through the heart Put away your garlic and crucifixes – after six seasons and plenty of laughs, its time to say goodbye to What We Do in the Shadows, one of the best shows on TV in recent years. The series, created by Jemaine Clement and based on his and Taika Waititi’s 2014 film […]

2 years ago

He could also play a convincing Bane. Apart from James Bond, there’s hardly a more coveted role in Hollywood than Batman himself and hundreds of actors have named it as their dream job. However, just looking at the likes of Robert Pattinson, Christian Bale and Michael Keaton – to don the cowl and cape you really have […]

2 years ago

It’s getting very polarising reviews. Viewers are already desperate for a second season of a newly released Netflix series which is taking the streamer by storm. Released on December 7, My Life With The Walter Boys has jumped to number two on Ireland’s most watched series list, reaching the top 10 in 90 other countries – including number five […]

2 years ago

“Max, help me… I’m feeling!” While we all get into the Christmas spirit this week, it’s the perfect time to start sticking our favourite Christmas movies on the box. For many, among the top festive flicks is the one and only How The Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey as the mischievous green creature, simply for the nostalgia it […]

2 years ago

Jolie filed for divorce in 2016. Angelina Jolie has spoken out about health issues she says were caused by her ongoing divorce from Brad Pitt. The Academy Award winner opened up about her health struggles in an interview with the Wall Street Journal revealing that she developed Bell’s palsy as a direct result of her impending divorce from […]

2 years ago

“Max, help me… I’m feeling!” While we all get into the Christmas spirit this week, it’s the perfect time to start sticking our favourite Christmas movies on the box. For many, among the top festive flicks is the one and only How The Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey as the mischievous green creature, simply for the nostalgia it […]

2 years ago

A damning statistic. Things are not going well for Manchester United as they head into a jam-packed Christmas schedule. With just one win in their last four games in all competitions, Erik ten Hag’s men are stuttering at a crucial time in the season, and come up against German giants Bayern Munich on Tuesday night’s Champions League crunch match […]

2 years ago

Great to see him back out there. Lewis Capaldi made a surprise return to the stage this week for the first time in five months, since announcing a mental health break in the summer. The 27-year-old shocked fans when he jumped on stage at a bar on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow on Sunday night, December 3. Capaldi announced […]

2 years ago

Our thoughts are with the air frying community There are two people in this world; people who own an air fryer and people who don’t own an air fryer. With the latter quickly becoming the majority, as the air frying craze continues to grow, more people are discovering the wonders of the simple device. However, some things are best […]

2 years ago

Say the line, Roy. Roy Keane has uttered an absolutely classic line after the Sky Sports pundits were subject to a few magic tricks by the magician Dynamo. During the coverage for Super Sunday on December 3, the magician joined the panel ahead of the Manchester City vs Tottenham game to perform some incredible slight-of-hand. One […]

2 years ago

‘You’re three years old, you’re growing up without a father’ The late Steve Irwin‘s son Robert has said growing up without his father was “indescribably difficult”. Speaking to GQ Australia, the 20-year-old opened up on the challenged he faced after losing his conservationist father at the age of three. “When you lose someone like that, and it’s […]

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The film turned 23 years old this year As we all prepare for Christmas, which is now less than a month away, the best festive movies are brought out of the locker for their time to shine. Featuring among them is always the 2000 classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey as the mischievous […]

2 years ago

Construction has finally been completed The world’s biggest cruise ship, which is five times the size of the Titanic, will carry its first passengers into open waters in January 2024. Royal Caribbean International’s giant ‘Icon of the Seas’ measures 365 metres long and will weigh 250,800 tonnes, compared to the Titanic’s 46,329 tonnes. Constructed in Finland, […]

2 years ago

It’s got a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes Adam Sandler has been undergoing an acting renaissance of sorts over the past few years and it’s showing no signs of slowing down with his newest project. With his starring role in the critically acclaimed and anxiety-inducing Uncut Gems, as well as the likes of The Meyerowitz Stories […]

2 years ago

What a lovely gesture While we’re all thinking of the perfect present to get our loved ones right now (yes, there’s less than a month until Christmas), we’re reminded of an example of one of the most thoughtful gifts ever. A few years back, a man went viral after he joined his flight attendant daughter on […]

2 years ago

The change was noticed at a recent gig. 26 years after it was released, The Prodigy have appeared to change the lyrics of their most controversial hit. Peaking at number 8 in the music charts, ‘Smack My B**** Up‘ has drawn significant controversy since its release in 1997, with the rave group being accused of glorifying domestic […]

2 years ago

Maybe that title is a bit misleading. Christmas movies are a sacred space for a lot of people, but there are very few that make the cut to be an all-time classic. With the likes of Hallmark churning out movies by the dozen for years at this point, Netflix seem to be getting in on the game […]

2 years ago

Breaking news A number of people including children have reportedly been attacked in an ongoing “serious incident” in Dublin City centre. The incident happened outside Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square East, as children were coming out of school at around 1.40pm. According to the The Irish Times, a man attacked a group of people, including […]

2 years ago