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  • Nearly 200 Ryanair passengers evacuated after plane catches fire

    Nearly 200 Ryanair passengers evacuated after plane catches fire

    No injuries have been reported. Nearly 200 Ryanair passengers had to make an emergency exit after the plane they were on caught fire. The incident occurred just as the flight was ready to take-off from Brindisi Airport in Italy when flames erupted from the engine. The plane aborted its departure and 184 passengers on board […]

    1 year ago

  • Conor McGregor says he is the ‘only logical choice’ for President of Ireland

    Conor McGregor says he is the ‘only logical choice’ for President of Ireland

    Michael D Higgins leaves his role in 2025. Conor McGregor has said that he is the ‘only logical choice’ for President of Ireland. The MMA fighter took to social media outlying his plans if he was to be voted in next year as Michael D Higgins steps down. Speaking on X, the 36-year-old said: “As […]

    1 year ago

  • Popular chef shot dead outside restaurant in Kansas City

    Popular chef shot dead outside restaurant in Kansas City

    He was a prominent figure among the Irish community in the city. A man shot dead outside a Kansas City restaurant on Wednesday, August 28, has been identified as Irish chef Shaun Brady. The Tipperary man, who co-owned Brady & Fox Restaurant & Lounge in the Brookside area of the city, was reportedly killed following […]

    1 year ago

  • One of the best 90s crime thrillers is among the movies on TV tonight

    One of the best 90s crime thrillers is among the movies on TV tonight

    It has a strong 84% on Rotten Tomatoes. After all the hype of an Oasis reunion today, we thought we’d give you a break with some options for your movies on TV tonight. Our pick of the bunch follows the 90s theme, with one of the best crime thrillers of that decade – Carlito’s Way. […]

    1 year ago

  • Oasis: How to get tickets for their UK concerts in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff

    Oasis: How to get tickets for their UK concerts in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff

    “The great wait is over” The long-awaited announcement has finally come – Oasis are finally getting back together, as Liam and Noel Gallagher have seemingly put their differences aside. The band have announced that they are reuniting for the first time since 2009 with a new UK and Ireland tour. Liam and Noel are getting back together and have confirmed 14 dates across the UK and […]

    1 year ago

  • A hugely underseen crime mystery flick has just landed on Netflix

    A hugely underseen crime mystery flick has just landed on Netflix

    It’s got an impressive 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. If you’re on the lookout for some great new additions to Netflix, then you’re in luck. The streaming service has just added a hugely underseen crime flick with some great reviews – Confess, Fletch. Based on Gregory McDonald’s 1976 novel of the same name, the 2022 crime […]

    1 year ago

  • Crime drama series streaming now looks like must-see for Broadchurch fans

    Crime drama series streaming now looks like must-see for Broadchurch fans

    The BBC murder mystery show boasts a great cast. 2013 BBC crime drama mini-series What Remains is now available to watch again via NOW Entertainment and the Alibi channel – as well as on the BBC iPlayer. Written by Tony Basgallop (Servant) and Coky Giedroyc (Penny Dreadful), the show sees couple Michael (Russell Tovey, The […]

    1 year ago

  • Netflix viewers staying up all night to binge series with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

    Netflix viewers staying up all night to binge series with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

    “Best thing I’ve seen on Netflix in a long time.” Netflix‘s series Supacell rocketed up the most-watched charts when it originally hit the streamer earlier this year. The sci-fi superhero series, which is being described as ‘Top Boy meets Misfits’, revolves around a group of five ordinary people from South London who unexpectedly develop superpowers. […]

    1 year ago

  • BBC slammed for Daniel Wiffen Tweet after Olympic Gold for Ireland

    BBC slammed for Daniel Wiffen Tweet after Olympic Gold for Ireland

    It has been labelled as ‘pointlessly antagonistic.’ Daniel Wiffen made history last night after he won Olympic Gold for Ireland in the Men’s 800m freestyle race. The incredible display ended with the Armagh man atop the podium, tearing up as Amhrán na bhFiann blared out over the speakers. The heroic swimmer trailed behind Italy’s Gregorio […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Multiple casualties’ reported as helicopter crashes into building in Ireland

    ‘Multiple casualties’ reported as helicopter crashes into building in Ireland

    A live and ongoing operation is underway. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a helicopter crash near Killucan in County Westmeath. The incident occurred at approximately 3.30pm on Tuesday afternoon. Speaking to Midlands 103fm, Acting Chief Fire Officer with Westmeath Fire and Rescue Service Pat Hunt said that there have been […]

    1 year ago

  • Steve Coogan to play Mick McCarthy in film about Roy Keane’s World Cup walkout

    Steve Coogan to play Mick McCarthy in film about Roy Keane’s World Cup walkout

    Yes, you read that right. The cast has been announced for the upcoming movie Saipan, with Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy set to be immortalised on the big screen. The Irish film directed by duo Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D’Sa (Good Vibrations, Ordinary Love) will centre around the infamous incident involving the then-Republic of […]

    1 year ago

  • The best sequel ever made is among the movies on TV tonight

    The best sequel ever made is among the movies on TV tonight

    It won six Oscars after its release. If you’re looking for some movies on TV tonight then you’re in luck as there are some great options to choose from. Our pick of the bunch is unquestionably the best sequel ever made – The Godfather Part II. The 1974 epic crime drama starring Al Pacino, Robert […]

    1 year ago

  • Man severely injured after being attacked with a sword in Co. Down

    Man severely injured after being attacked with a sword in Co. Down

    A man in his 30s has been arrested. A man has been left with facial injuries and a severe arm injury after being attacked with what is believed to be a sword in Co. Down. The incident occurred at a house in the Ballaghbeg Park area in Newcastle in the early hours of Sunday morning. […]

    1 year ago

  • One of the most iconic 90s action films is among the movies on TV tonight

    One of the most iconic 90s action films is among the movies on TV tonight

    It’s got a huge cult following. If you’re looking for a distraction from whatever result happens in the Euros final tonight, then you’re in luck as there are some great movies on TV. Our pick of the bunch will definitely have you engrossed in the action – Point Break. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the 1992 […]

    1 year ago

  • Heart-stopping moment secret service snipers shoot suspected Trump gunman

    Heart-stopping moment secret service snipers shoot suspected Trump gunman

    A statement has been issued New footage shows the heart-stopping moment Secret Service agents shot the suspected gunman at Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. The Presidential candidate was shot at during the rally in Butler, and said he was hit in the “upper part of my right ear” and “much bleeding took place”. Footage […]

    1 year ago

  • The Shining actress Shelley Duvall has died aged 75

    The Shining actress Shelley Duvall has died aged 75

    RIP. Shelley Duvall, best known for playing Wendy Torrance in the iconic horror The Shining, has passed away aged 75. Duvall died in her sleep of complications from diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas, Dan Gilroy, her life partner since 1989, told The Hollywood Reporter. “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left […]

    1 year ago

  • Gen Z and Millennials battle over ‘calls to cancel’ Eminem over ‘offensive’ songs

    Gen Z and Millennials battle over ‘calls to cancel’ Eminem over ‘offensive’ songs

    What year is it? Whether it be massive political unrest across the globe or boomers going mad about Little Britain getting taken off the telly, culture wars are a regular occurrence these days. The generation becoming more frequent offenders are the humble millennials – once the darlings of the internet, they now find themselves battling […]

    1 year ago

  • Human case of bubonic plague has been confirmed in US

    Human case of bubonic plague has been confirmed in US

    The case was confirmed on Tuesday. A person in the United States has become infected with a very rare case of the bubonic plague. The disease was rampant in Europe between the years of 1347 and 1351, killing around 50 million people in what was known as the ‘Black Death’ pandemic. Luckily for us, infections […]

    1 year ago

  • Perfectly preserved body of man found 22 years after he vanished

    Perfectly preserved body of man found 22 years after he vanished

    It’s the second mummified body to be discovered in the area recently. The preserved body of a man has been found 22 years after he vanished on a snowy peak in Peru. American mountaineer William Stampfl was reported missing in June 2002 while he was part of a climbing party scaling the Huascaran mountain in […]

    1 year ago

  • Fans think Gladiator II will be even better than the original as trailer drops

    Fans think Gladiator II will be even better than the original as trailer drops

    We are certainly entertained. The first trailer for the highly-anticipated sequel to Gladiator has just dropped online. From the three-minute long action-packed trailer alone, we can already predict that Paul Mescal may be in with a shout for the Best Actor Oscar. In the trailer, we see Mescal’s character Lucius Verus rise from the ranks […]

    1 year ago

  • Gladiator II trailer shows Paul Mescal is in with an Oscars shout

    Gladiator II trailer shows Paul Mescal is in with an Oscars shout

    We are entertained The first trailer for the highly anticipated sequel to Gladiator has been released and it looks absolutely mega. Ridley Scott’s sequel is set several decades after the previous film and centres on Paul Mescal’s character Lucius Verus, the grandson of former Emperor Marcus Aurelius, and son of Lucilla (Connie Nelson) who is […]

    1 year ago

  • Netflix viewers staying up all night to binge new series with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

    Netflix viewers staying up all night to binge new series with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

    “Best thing I’ve seen on Netflix in a long time.” Netflix‘s new series Supacell has rocketed up the most-watched charts and is sitting pretty at #2 on the Irish charts at the time of writing. The sci-fi superhero series, which is being described as ‘Top Boy meets Misfits’, revolves around a group of five ordinary […]

    1 year ago

  • Ed Byrne delays UK show to give fans more time to vote in election

    Ed Byrne delays UK show to give fans more time to vote in election

    “I’d hate to be the reason people gave for why they didn’t vote.” Irish comedian Ed Byrne has announced he will be delaying the start of his shows in the UK this Thursday for ticket-holders to have more time to vote in the upcoming general election. The British public will take to the polls on […]

    1 year ago

  • A relentlessly tense thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    A relentlessly tense thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    It’s got a solid 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. We’re half way through the week and if you’re looking for a bit of extra motivation to get through today, there are some great movies on TV to look forward to this evening. Our pick of the bunch is a relentlessly tense thriller from 2020 – Alone. […]

    1 year ago

  • An underseen star-studded Western is among the movies on TV tonight

    An underseen star-studded Western is among the movies on TV tonight

    It has an incredible cast. If you’re looking for some decent movies on TV tonight, we have you covered. Our pick of the bunch for this evening is a star-studded Western that flew very much under the radar – The Sisters Brothers. Set in the 1850s, the 2018 film stars John C. Reilly and Joaquin […]

    1 year ago

  • An underseen Irish gangster thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    An underseen Irish gangster thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    It’s got a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes. What better way to chill out before the start of the week than catching up on some movies on TV? There are some belters on this evening, but our pick of the bunch is an underseen Irish gangster thriller – Calm With Horses. The 2019 crime flick […]

    1 year ago

  • The movie Cillian Murphy doesn’t want you to see is back on Netflix

    The movie Cillian Murphy doesn’t want you to see is back on Netflix

    “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 – All of them incredible in their own way. However, there’s one film that Murphy himself definitely isn’t a fan of – and it’s been re-added to […]

    1 year ago

  • Just 14% of fans think England will win the Euros

    Just 14% of fans think England will win the Euros

    It’s probably not coming home, is it? Despite England having a very comfortable pathway to the Euros final, only 14% of fans JOE asked think Gareth Southgate’s men will win the competition. Entering the group stages as favourites for the tournament, three very unconvincing performances have dampened most of the country’s spirits. The England boss […]

    1 year ago

  • One of the greatest ever war films is among the movies on TV tonight

    One of the greatest ever war films is among the movies on TV tonight

    “Everybody got to die sometime, Red.” The weather is cooling down, we’re approaching the end of the week, it’s the perfect time to stick the feet up and watch one of the great movies on TV this evening. Our pick of the bunch is one of the greatest war films ever made – Platoon. Oliver […]

    1 year ago

  • Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock dies aged 49

    Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock dies aged 49

    ‘Butterfly’ was a smash hit in 2000 Shifty Shellshock, singer of rap rock band Crazy Town has died at the age of 49. Shellshock, whose real name was Seth Binzer, was found dead in his home in Los Angeles according to the LA medical examiner. No cause of death has been given. Crazy Town singer […]

    1 year ago

  • Details of Jesus’ childhood revealed in 2000-year-old manuscript

    Details of Jesus’ childhood revealed in 2000-year-old manuscript

    The find has been hailed as ‘extraordinary’. A small scrap of manuscript once considered to be insignificant has been revealed to be the earliest-known account of Jesus Christ’s childhood. The fragment of papyrus spent decades in a library in Hamburg, Germany before two experts examined it closer. Dr Lajos Berkes and Prof Gabriel Nocchi Macedo […]

    1 year ago

  • People in UK with these Irish surnames could be set to inherit a fortune

    People in UK with these Irish surnames could be set to inherit a fortune

    You could be sitting on a big inheritance. People with certain Irish surnames could be in with a shout of inheriting a fortune as hundreds of estates in England and Wales still lay unclaimed. When a person passes away without leaving behind a will, their estate is monitored by the government to check if any […]

    1 year ago

  • Man found guilty of headbutting Roy Keane

    Man found guilty of headbutting Roy Keane

    The incident happened on September 3 last year. A 43-year-old man has been found guilty of headbutting ex-Manchester United captain and pundit Roy Keane. Scott Law, from Waltham Abbey in Essex, pleaded not guilty to common assault following an incident after a match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 3. Footage posted on […]

    1 year ago

  • Here’s everything you need to know about the ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ image

    Here’s everything you need to know about the ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ image

    The image has received backlash for multiple reasons. If you’ve been active on Instagram over the past two days, you’re sure to have noticed an ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ image plastered over everyone’s story. The image has become massively viral, reaching just over 46 million shares at the time of writing and shared by multiple […]

    2 years ago

  • A star-studded crime thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    A star-studded crime thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    The film has a strong rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. Listen, the weather is a bit dull, sp we won’t hold it against you if you’re planning on spending this Monday evening inside watching some movies on TV. In fact, we’re here to facilitate that scenario, by providing you with the best options for […]

    2 years ago

  • Multiple passengers injured after severe turbulence on Dublin flight

    Multiple passengers injured after severe turbulence on Dublin flight

    This is the second flight in a week with injuries from turbulence. Multiple people have been injured after a flight bound for Dublin experienced turbulence. 12 people in total (six passengers and six members of the crew) have been injured and emergency services were at Dublin airport on standby. The flight is from Doha in […]

    2 years ago

  • One of the most mind-bending thrillers ever is among the movies on TV tonight

    One of the most mind-bending thrillers ever is among the movies on TV tonight

    “Remember Sammy Jankis.” There’s plenty of great movies on TV tonight if you’re planning on having an evening in front of the telly. Our pick of the bunch is one of the most mind-bending thrillers ever made – Memento. One of Christopher Nolan’s earlier works, Memento is a clear example of the director’s love for […]

    2 years ago

  • One dead and 30 injured after severe turbulence on London to Singapore flight

    One dead and 30 injured after severe turbulence on London to Singapore flight

    There were 211 passengers on board. One person has died and 30 other passengers have been injured during ‘severe turbulence’ on a flight from London to Singapore on Monday. Flight SQ321 left London Heathrow at 10pm on Monday night and was forced to divert to Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok after encountering severe turbulence en-route. The […]

    2 years ago

  • An underseen epic crime thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    An underseen epic crime thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    “If you ride like lightening, you’re gonna crash like thunder.” There’s no doubt most of you will be out and about today catching some rays, but you might want to relax with one of the great movies on TV tonight. If that is the case, then you’re in luck as there are plenty of options […]

    2 years ago

  • Danny DeVito says he wants to play Wario in a Super Mario Bros sequel

    Danny DeVito says he wants to play Wario in a Super Mario Bros sequel

    It’s ideal casting to be honest. Some actors are born to play a role and you can certainly say that about Danny DeVito and Wario. The beloved Always Sunny in Philadelphia star is top pick for playing the iconic video game character in the upcoming Super Mario Bros Movie sequel, and he’s absolutely down for […]

    2 years ago

  • Thomas Frank ‘strong contender’ to replace Ten Hag at Man United

    Thomas Frank ‘strong contender’ to replace Ten Hag at Man United

    He has admirers at the club. Brentford manager Thomas Frank has emerged as a strong contender to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. A report by The Telegraph suggests that, while a decision has not yet been made on Ten Hag, the Dane has admirers at the club. Frank has overseen the Bees for […]

    2 years ago

  • New Rings of Power trailer drops and it finally looks like Lord of the Rings

    New Rings of Power trailer drops and it finally looks like Lord of the Rings

    This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. “An evil, ancient and powerful, has returned.” The long-awaited trailer for the second season of The Rings of Power has dropped and it’s beginning to look like Lord of the Rings. Season one premiered on Prime Video in 2022 […]

    2 years ago

  • Fans think Inception 2 is coming after cryptic message drops online

    Fans think Inception 2 is coming after cryptic message drops online

    It’s been 14 years since Christopher Nolan’s beloved sci-fi released in cinemas. Fans think that a sequel to Inception might be coming our way after a cryptic message featuring the iconic spinning top ‘totem’ dropped online. The image was posted by Empire Magazine, with the words ‘COMING SOON..’ and people are, understandably, getting extremely excited. […]

    2 years ago

  • Bruno Fernandes ‘ready’ to make FA Cup final last Man United outing

    Bruno Fernandes ‘ready’ to make FA Cup final last Man United outing

    The player has hinted before that he will consider his options this summer. Bruno Fernandes is reportedly ‘ready’ to make his Manchester United ‘swansong’ at the FA Cup Final against rivals Manchester City at the end of the month. According to The Sun, the United captain is considering a move in the summer after four […]

    2 years ago

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