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  • Netflix drops ‘insane’ government conspiracy doc that’s making viewers question everything

    Netflix drops ‘insane’ government conspiracy doc that’s making viewers question everything

    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

  • Only five Man United players have avoided injury this season

    Only five Man United players have avoided injury this season

    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

  • Irish city drafts busking bill to target ‘men dressed as leprechauns’

    Irish city drafts busking bill to target ‘men dressed as leprechauns’

    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

  • Ryanair boss issues stark warning to holidaymakers ahead of summer

    Ryanair boss issues stark warning to holidaymakers ahead of summer

    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

  • Jodie Foster says Gen Z can be ‘really annoying’ to work with

    Jodie Foster says Gen Z can be ‘really annoying’ to work with

    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

  • Cillian Murphy still shocked by ‘B movie’ role most Americans know him for

    Cillian Murphy still shocked by ‘B movie’ role most Americans know him for

    “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

  • Holiday firm had blacklist of Irish surnames they wouldn’t take bookings from

    Holiday firm had blacklist of Irish surnames they wouldn’t take bookings from

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Netflix viewers baffled by ‘twisted’ true crime documentary with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score

    Netflix viewers baffled by ‘twisted’ true crime documentary with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score

    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, […]

    2 years ago

  • Sinéad O’Connor nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

    Sinéad O’Connor nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

    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

  • PlayStation drops tons of critically acclaimed games for next to nothing

    PlayStation drops tons of critically acclaimed games for next to nothing

    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

  • Horrifying trailer drops for slasher told from the killer’s point of view

    Horrifying trailer drops for slasher told from the killer’s point of view

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Cillian Murphy’s son cast in upcoming film alongside big Hollywood names

    Cillian Murphy’s son cast in upcoming film alongside big Hollywood names

    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 will be united Ireland referendum by 2030, says Sinn Fein leader

    There will be united Ireland referendum by 2030, says Sinn Fein leader

    “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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Paul Merson praised for powerful interview on addiction struggles

    Paul Merson praised for powerful interview on addiction struggles

    ‘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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Jamie Dornan rushed to hospital with suspected heart attack

    Jamie Dornan rushed to hospital with suspected heart attack

    “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

  • Pub cleverly renamed ‘The Gym’ to allow punters avoid Dry January

    Pub cleverly renamed ‘The Gym’ to allow punters avoid Dry January

    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

  • Netflix viewers say true-crime series based on ‘real life Gone Girl’ is a must watch

    Netflix viewers say true-crime series based on ‘real life Gone Girl’ is a must watch

    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

  • Graham Norton says Irish people are funnier than Brits

    Graham Norton says Irish people are funnier than Brits

    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

  • Viewers desperate to rewatch new Netflix crime series they say is 10/10

    Viewers desperate to rewatch new Netflix crime series they say is 10/10

    “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

  • Gordon Ramsay names the part of a menu you should never order from

    Gordon Ramsay names the part of a menu you should never order from

    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

  • Irish uproar after UK magazine claims Barry Keoghan as a Brit

    Irish uproar after UK magazine claims Barry Keoghan as a Brit

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Suits star shares update on spin-off after massive Netflix resurgence

    Suits star shares update on spin-off after massive Netflix resurgence

    “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

  • Jodie Foster says Gen Z can be ‘really annoying’ to work with

    Jodie Foster says Gen Z can be ‘really annoying’ to work with

    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

  • New ‘Saltburn trend’ shows rich people ‘missed entire point’ of the film

    New ‘Saltburn trend’ shows rich people ‘missed entire point’ of the film

    “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

  • BBC’s most twisted thriller ever has just dropped second series on iPlayer

    BBC’s most twisted thriller ever has just dropped second series on iPlayer

    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

  • Mickey Mouse slasher trailer drops as Disney character enters public domain

    Mickey Mouse slasher trailer drops as Disney character enters public domain

    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

  • Viewers devastated as the ‘best show on TV’ is confirmed to be ending

    Viewers devastated as the ‘best show on TV’ is confirmed to be ending

    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

  • Reacher star Alan Ritchson wants to be the next Batman

    Reacher star Alan Ritchson wants to be the next Batman

    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

  • Viewers are already demanding a second season of new hit Netflix show

    Viewers are already demanding a second season of new hit Netflix show

    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

  • Animated Grinch film is officially more highly rated than Jim Carrey version

    Animated Grinch film is officially more highly rated than Jim Carrey version

    “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

  • Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt divorce caused her health issues

    Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt divorce caused her health issues

    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

  • Animated Grinch film is officially more highly rated than Jim Carrey version

    Animated Grinch film is officially more highly rated than Jim Carrey version

    “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

  • Jadon Sancho is the last Man United forward to score at Old Trafford in the Premier League

    Jadon Sancho is the last Man United forward to score at Old Trafford in the Premier League

    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

  • Lewis Capaldi surprises fans with first performance since mental health break

    Lewis Capaldi surprises fans with first performance since mental health break

    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

  • Air fryer users horrified after discovering hidden compartment

    Air fryer users horrified after discovering hidden compartment

    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

  • Roy Keane cracks up entire Sky Sports studio with classic response to Dynamo trick

    Roy Keane cracks up entire Sky Sports studio with classic response to Dynamo trick

    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

  • Robert Irwin says it’s been ‘indescribably difficult’ growing up without his dad

    Robert Irwin says it’s been ‘indescribably difficult’ growing up without his dad

    ‘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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Grinch child star’s tragic death involved ‘eerie coincidence’ on same day

    Grinch child star’s tragic death involved ‘eerie coincidence’ on same day

    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

  • World’s largest cruise ship that’s five times bigger than the Titanic is about to make its first voyage

    World’s largest cruise ship that’s five times bigger than the Titanic is about to make its first voyage

    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

  • Fans are in love with Adam Sandler’s new Netflix movie

    Fans are in love with Adam Sandler’s new Netflix movie

    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

  • The Prodigy change lyrics to ‘Smack My B***h Up’ 26 years after song was released

    The Prodigy change lyrics to ‘Smack My B***h Up’ 26 years after song was released

    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

  • Viewers call new Netflix Christmas film one of the worst ever

    Viewers call new Netflix Christmas film one of the worst ever

    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

  • Multiple children injured in stabbing outside Dublin school

    Multiple children injured in stabbing outside Dublin school

    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