Evictions are expected to hit record levels again this year. Evictions are expected to rise as landlords make up nearly half of the housing market for sale, new data suggests. The latest data from Irish Independent/REA Average House Price Index has revealed that the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) received 5,207 termination notices in the Q4 […]

1 week ago

The temperatures are set to plummet once again. Met Éireann has warned of the possibility of snow in their national forecast for the coming week. Being dubbed bad news for rising heating bills, the National Meteorological Service has forecasted temperatures to plummet as the week begins. Today, Sunday, March 22, saw a cloudy start with […]

2 weeks ago

Today FM listeners voted for their favourite Irish tracks. Kingfishr make the top 10 as radio listeners vote for the greatest ever Irish song. Today FM received over 80,000 votes after asking their listeners to have their say and vote for the 100 Greatest Irish songs. Kingfishr, Sinéad O’Connor and the Pogues all featured in […]

2 weeks ago

A new study has shown that Ireland ranks third in the world for long commutes. Irish commuters spend over nine days a year travelling to and from work, a study has found. New research from Autotrader has shown that Ireland ranks third in the world for long commutes, with people spending an average of 9 […]

2 weeks ago

It’s not looking like the weather will improve anytime soon… Heavy rain and unsettled weather is set to batter Dublin as Storm Dave brews in the Atlantic. That is according to Met Éireann, which has warned that wet conditions are expected across the capital today, tonight and into tomorrow. This comes as fears grow that […]

1 month ago

It’s known as the Hemlock Water Dropwort or ‘Dead Man’s fingers’. Beach goers have been warned as a deadly plant has turned up on Irish beaches. The Hemlock Water Dropwort or ‘Dead Man’s fingers’ has been spotted on a beach in County Meath. The poisonous plant was spotted by locals, washed up on Bettystown and […]

1 month ago

The city centre business announced the news on social media. Another café has closed its doors in Dublin after 15 years. The Music Café on Wellington Quay announced the news on social media citing the ‘financial burden’ of recent times as the reason for their closure. “The financial burden that has hit us in recent […]

1 month ago

This comes following the tragic death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch. The cabinet has passed Grace’s Law which will ban scramblers in public places. Speaking in the Dáil today, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said legislation banning scramblers in public places will be called Grace’s Law. This comes following the tragic death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch who died after being […]

2 months ago

The airline took to TikTok to tell passengers which mystery clothing item to ditch, leaving many baffled. Ryanair has told flyers to avoid wearing a certain clothing item on planes. While aeroplanes are the quickest mode of transport globally, they’re not typically known for their comfort. The best you can do is to keep cosy, […]

2 months ago

The crash occurred shortly after 9pm last night. Five people have been confirmed dead and three others injured following a road collision in County Louth. The five people who died in the crash are all under the age of 25, and were from several areas across the northeast. They were all travelling in the same […]

5 months ago

The crash occurred shortly after 9pm last night. Multiple people have died and others have been left injured after a road collision in Dundalk, County Louth. Gardaí are investigating the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Ardee Road, last night, Saturday November 15, shortly after 9pm. The two-vehicle crash occurred […]

5 months ago

Keep your coins at the ready… Dublin Bus may not have contactless payments until 2028. We suggest keeping hold of any coins you find… A recent progress report published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) revealed that the payment method will take ‘approximately three years to deliver’. Last year, it was announced that Spanish company, […]

5 months ago

The playground was ‘extensively damaged’ by vandals last week. Repairs on a vandalised playground repairs could cost Dublin City Council up to €300,000. The playground in Dublin City was ‘extensively damaged’ by vandals last week and some parts of were also set on fire. The council said fire damage to the playground and perimeter fence […]

5 months ago

The incident occurred overnight. Dame Street is closed as Gardaí attend scene of a ‘serious collision’. The city centre street is closed between Parliament Street and South Great George’s Street with diversions in place until further notice due to an incident overnight. A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are currently at the scene of a serious […]

5 months ago

You may just have royalty in your blood… People with one of these 100 surnames could be related to the Royal Family. If you ever thought you may have royalty in your blood, those with these 100 surnames could be dead right! The surname of the current Royals, Mountbatten-Windsor, tends to fly under the radar, […]

5 months ago

The warnings come into effect on Thursday. Six counties have now been hit with Yellow Warning ahead of Halloween. The country is set to be subject to heavy rain and strong winds in the coming days, with the yellow warnings to come into effect on Thursday. Cork, Kerry, Waterford, and Wexford have been hit by wind warnings from […]

5 months ago

The warnings come into effect on Thursday. Met Éireann hits four counties with yellow warning ahead of Halloween night. The country is set to be subject to heavy rain and strong winds in the coming days, with the yellow warnings to come into effect on Thursday. Cork, Kerry, Waterford, and Wexford are the only counties to have been hit […]

5 months ago

While Halloween is a time for spooky decor, some can have more consequences than a scare… Experts have issued a deadly warning about common Halloween decorations. While Halloween is a time for spooky decor, some can have more consequences than a scare… Many make use of fake spider webs to decorate the house for spooky […]

5 months ago

The Munster county made Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel for 2026. An Irish county has been named among the world’s best places to visit in 2026. Lonely Planet named Tipperary one of the globe’s 25 ‘must-visit’ destinations worldwide in a list among Peru, Mexico City and Sardinia, Italy. Not bad company! Lonely Planet described the […]

5 months ago

The prestigious ceremony celebrates the best chefs and restaurants across the UK and Ireland. Dublin is set to welcome the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony for the first time ever. The MICHELIN Guide announced that the restaurant selection for Great Britain and Ireland 2026 will be announced at a ceremony at Dublin’s convention centre next February. The […]

5 months ago

Last night’s Lotto draw saw a €7,129,505 win after all six numbers were matched. The location of the winning €7 million Lotto ticket has been confirmed. One lucky winner matched all six numbers in last night’s Lotto draw winning a whopping €7,129,505. The win came from county Louth representing the eighth Lotto jackpot win of […]

6 months ago

All worked out in the end I suppose… A woman married the man who forgot about their breakup after his concussion. An unusual love story… In February of 2020, now 27-year-old Jenna Brotherson from Utah broke up with her boyfriend, Mitchell, who, a day later, endured a horrific skiing accident that left him concussed with […]

6 months ago

The market features ice skating, stalls, a big wheel and more. The opening date has been revealed for a brand new Dublin Christmas market. TwinkleTown will transform Smithfield Square into a magical, festive wonderland which features ice skating, stalls, a big wheel and more, promising a ‘blend of entertainment, culture and festive magic for all […]

6 months ago

Disruptions from Maynooth and Dunboyne to Dublin can be expected. The construction of Dublin’s Metrolink will cause rail disruption for 21 months on some key lines. The €10 billion project was given the green light last week, 25 years after it was first proposed, with operations set to begin in the mid-2030s. It’s now being […]

6 months ago

The iconic Molly Malone statue has stood in the city centre since 1988. The Molly Malone statue is currently boarded up for restoration. Photos taken of the statue today, October 3, show it boarded up with signs saying cleaning and restoration are taking place. The statue needs to be restored because of the high number […]

6 months ago

The 19km line could see airport to city journeys of 20 minutes. The green light has been given for the MetroLink rail line. An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the 19km line which could see journeys from the city to the airport take just 20 minutes. The approval of the long-awaited line comes three years after planning […]

6 months ago

The income disregard for the payment is set to be raised. Thousands more people will qualify for the Carer’s Allowance under upcoming budget plans. This comes as the income disregard for the payment is set to be raised. According to the Irish Independent the income disregard for the Carer’s Allowance is set to increase by […]

6 months ago

The father-of-two was a ‘well-liked and well thought of’ member of Dublin Fire Brigade. Heartbreaking tributes have been flooding in after the death of a young Dublin firefighter. David Stafford, from East Wall in north Dublin, was a ‘well-liked and well thought of’ member of Dublin Fire Brigade. According to his death notice shared by […]

6 months ago

The bodies of the deceased were discovered on Saturday. The bodies of a man and a young child were discovered in a home in Dublin last night, September 27. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery at a domestic residence in Finglas, Dublin, on Saturday, September 27. Emergency services were called to a residence […]

6 months ago

The Umbrella singer revealed her newborn’s name on social media. Rihanna has revealed the name of her newborn daughter. The Rude Boy singer announced the birth of her third child on X yesterday, also revealing the child’s name. Alongside a photo of the 37-year-old holding the newborn was the caption: ‘Rocki Irish Mayers, Sept 13 […]

6 months ago

As the finale nears, everyone has the same opinion. Everyone is saying the same thing about last night’s episode of The Traitors. With the finale just 1 episode away, debates and opinions are being sparked in every corner of the woods, but there’s one thing everyone is agreeing on. Wilkin is now the frontrunner to […]

6 months ago

They’re calling it ‘refuel anxiety’. Gen Z are running out of petrol in their cars because they’re too scared to fill them up. ‘Refuel anxiety’ seems to be taking the generation by storm, affecting around 62 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds, according to online car retailer Cazoo. Aside from the obvious anxiety caused by the […]

7 months ago

The boy has not been seen for at least three years. A Garda search is underway for a child feared dead in Dublin. The boy, who would now be seven years old, has not been seen for several years, since he was around three and a half. The search is expected to last several days. […]

7 months ago

Piotr Szczerek, of paving company Drogbruk apologised for the incident. A CEO has issued an official statement after ‘stealing’ a cap from a child at the US Open. Piotr Szczerek, CEO of paving company Drogbruk was heavily criticised when a video of him snatching a signed hat from a kid went viral. Polish tennis star […]

7 months ago

Cian Neville featured on the RTÉ show Raised by the Village. A teenager who featured in the RTÉ show Raised by the Village has died suddenly. 15-year-old Cian Neville from Ringsend passed away suddenly on August 23rd, surrounded by his loved ones. As part of the show, which aired last year, the teenager spent a […]

7 months ago

Experts have said the discovery could change our understanding of some famous Bible stories. The temple where Jesus performed miracles has been found in a new breakthrough. This comes as archaeologists believe they have uncovered the remains of a synagogue dating back to the first century. The discovery has been hailed as one of the […]

7 months ago

A tribunal ruled that the act amounted to bullying. A nurse has received a €29k payout after her coworker rolled their eyes at her. A tribunal found that Maureen Howieson was subjected to ‘rude, isolating, bullying, and belittling’ behaviour by her co-worker, Jisna Iqbal. The 64-year-old quit her job following the co-workers’ ‘strained’ relationship at […]

7 months ago

The warning is set to be in place for 24 hours. Several counties have been hit with a weather warning over ‘heavy showers and possible thunderstorms’. Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim Mayo and Sligo have all been issued a yellow warning by Met Éireann. The warning will be in place from 6pm today, Wednesday, August 27, […]

7 months ago

The US fast-food chain will open in service stations nationwide. An American chain branded ‘better than McDonald’s’ will open its first Irish branch in October. Service station and energy company Corrib Oil will open the country’s first Wendy’s fast food restaurant in Mahon Point Shopping Centre in Cork this October. The opening is set to […]

8 months ago

History was made in November 2000. Humans haven’t all been united on Earth since 25 years ago. Huh? Well, since the year 2000, there has not been one single moment where all of mankind has been on the planet together. November 2, 2000 was the day of the historic Russian Soyuz rocket launch. The launch […]

8 months ago

Matthew Starkey was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in February. A Belfast man who raised thousands for charity has died after a battle with cancer. 32-year-old Matthew Starkey from South Belfast passed away yesterday, August 4, his family confirmed. He was diagnosed with stage 4 spinal cancer in February of this year. The beloved teacher […]

8 months ago

One can hope! Experts think housing prices in Ireland will soon level off. That is according to a new survey carried out by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), the results of which are based on the responses of 175 estate agents. The report revealed that estate agents can expect national property prices to […]

8 months ago

The mother and her two children were tragically killed in yesterday’s incident. The mother and children killed in the Fermanagh shooting have been named locally. Vanessa Whyte, 40s, and her two children, James and Sara, were killed in yesterday’s incident (July 23). Ms Whyte, who was originally from Clare, worked as a veterinary surgeon. Emergency […]

9 months ago

The Black Sabbath star died yesterday at the age of 76. Ozzy Osbourne’s final wish was fulfilled by his wife Sharon just before his death. The Black Sabbath frontman died yesterday, July 22, at the age of 76, just weeks after performing his final concert. The Prince of Darkness passed following a battle with Parkinson’s […]

9 months ago

Henley Passport Index has officially updated their ranking. Ireland has been ranked in the top 3 of the world’s most powerful passports. Henley Passport Index has officially updated their ranking of all 199 passports, and Ireland has nabbed third place. Falling behind first place Singapore, which accesses 193 countires, and joint second place Japan and […]

9 months ago

All those heading to the states may want to check this out… Tourists heading to the US will have to pay over $250 (€214.99) to enter the country. If you’re heading to the states anytime after September 30, you may want to add a few extra pounds to the savings… From then on, visitors with […]

9 months ago

The child made the selfless decision to save his pet. An 8-year-old boy has sold his Pokemon collection to save his dog’s life. Bryson Kliemann from Lebanon, Virginia, made the selfless decision to save his sick puppy, Bruce. He sold his beloved Pokémon card collection, which he had been collecting hundreds of cards since the […]

9 months ago

The change has received a huge reaction online. This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Holidaymakers have been urged to check luggage after Ryanair confirmed an increase in bag allowances. The budget airline is known for their strict bag policies, charging for all bags larger than […]

9 months ago

The Irishman said that despite agreeing to deportation, he faced harsh detention conditions for 100 days. An Irish tourist was jailed by ICE after overstaying his US visa by three days. The 35-year-old father of three, Thomas, who has asked to be identified by a nickname, was visiting his girlfriend in West Virginia last year […]

9 months ago

It’s the end of an era… A popular Dublin restaurant is set to close its doors. Cleaver East in Temple Bar will be closing its doors to the public after a decade of serving up some fine Asian fusion dishes. The restaurant opened in 2013 and since then, head chef Oliver Dunne has been putting […]

9 months ago