There are plenty of things to be concerned about at the moment. But should the health and safety of our pets be one of them? This week has seen a lot of confusion and concern around the relation between Covid-19 and domestic animals, after reports that two pet cats had tested positive for coronavirus in […]

6 years ago

Fair play to them, honestly. Almost half of Irish people say their relationships have improved since the Covid-19 outbreak began. Ireland is currently in its fourth week of total lockdown, with all non-essential travel restricted, all non-essential businesses closed, and most forms of socialising halted for the time being. It would make sense that the […]

6 years ago

Naturally. There has been a surge in pregnancy test sales due to Ireland’s Covid-19 lockdown. Dealz is one retailer that has seen a considerable increase in sales of their pregnancy tests. Since lockdown began, the discount store has seen weekly sales of the €1.50 First Vue pregnancy test rise by 25 percent. What’s more is that sales […]

6 years ago

Fair play to them. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have signed up to volunteer to deliver meals to LA’s vulnerable amid the coronavirus pandemic. The couple registered with local charity Project Angel Food to deliver meals in West Hollywood this week to 20 patients living with critical illnesses. Entertainment Tonight reports that Meghan had been […]

6 years ago

“This is a shattering blow to us.” An Irish funded Chernobyl orphanage has been hit by an outbreak of Covid-19. The Vesnova Orphanage, funded by the Adi Roche Chernobyl Children International charity, caters for 174 children and young adults who have been affected by the Chernobyl incident of 1986. Many of the children suffer from severe […]

6 years ago

“Everyone understands it won’t be done in one go, in one fell swoop.” The government is preparing a plan on how to reopen the economy, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said. Varadkar will be sharing the plan regarding the steps involved in reopening Irish society with the public before May 5. The steps will involve changes being […]

6 years ago

A significant update this evening. All mass gatherings could be banned in Ireland until at least August, it has been reported. According to The Irish Times, all gatherings of more than 5,000 people are set to be prohibited until late August or early September in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. This includes […]

6 years ago

“Our helpline has seen an increase in calls from people all over the country.” Pieta House has launched a new ‘Sunrise’ appeal in place of their annual Darkness Into Light event. The nighttime run usually takes places every May, but the new restrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic means that the event has […]

6 years ago

Ah, look. How many times have you worn jeans in the past month? Once? Twice? Not at all because jeans are uncomfortable and who exactly are you trying to look good for while sitting in your gaff alone? Sweats, yoga pants, and literal pyjamas are currency these days as people do their utmost to get […]

6 years ago

No better time to win, tbh. The winning €9.7 million lotto ticket from Saturday’s draw was sold in Killarney, National Lottery has confirmed. The lucky Quick Pick ticket was bought in Daly’s Supervalu store in Killarney, Co. Kerry on the day of the draw. The winning numbers are 4, 9, 15, 27, 29, 34 and the […]

6 years ago

The best thing about IKEA is the food at the end. Not the walking around. Not the buying nice things. Not the 87 little pencils that you find in your pocket once you eventually get home. It’s the food. And more specifically, the meatballs. The round Swedish guys have been dominating IKEA menus ever since […]

6 years ago

A wonderful idea. David Attenborough has been confirmed as a teacher BBC’s new online classes programmes for kids. The veteran presenter, natural historian, and all-round sound lad will be teaching children (and let’s be honest, adults too) all about geography and natural history as part of the broadcaster’s new education programme amid the Covid-19 pandemic. […]

6 years ago

“There will be no corroboration and zero engagement.” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have said that they will no longer be engaging with the UK’s tabloid press. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex issued letters to the editors of The Sun, The Mirror, The Mail and The Express last weekend saying that they had made […]

6 years ago

“I can’t have a situation where all the amazing work you’ve done is undone.” Simon Harris has warned against complacency over the next two weeks. The Minister for Health has urged people to continue social distancing and adhering to the rules of the lockdown to avoid a “disaster.” Ireland’s Covid-19 restrictions are currently in place until […]

6 years ago

“You were one of one.” Samantha Mumba has paid tribute to her father, Peter Omero Mumba. The singer’s father passed away last month on March 20. He was 66-years-old. Mumba revealed the passing this week on social media, writing that her dad was “one of one.” “I’ve been in two minds about whether to post- […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lol jk, of course you are. And lucky for you there’s a whopper enough Late Late Show lineup in store to keep you entirely entertained. Munster rugby star Paul O’Connell will be joining Ryan Tubridy to chat all about homeschooling his children, taking time away from sport, and his own work with charity Barnardos – and […]

6 years ago

She was due to wed next month. Princess Beatrice has cancelled her wedding due to coronavirus. The royal was due to marry Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on May 29 in London’s St James’s Palace but her plans have been put on hold due to the lockdown restrictions currently in place in the UK. A spokesperson for the […]

6 years ago

Sound enough shout. Romayo’s takeaway will be offering a free meal to all frontline workers next week. The chipper will be giving free food to all HSE frontline staff, members of an Garda Síochána, defence forces, and the fire service to thank them for the immeasurable work they have been doing during the Covid-19 outbreak. […]

6 years ago

Fair play to him. Ed Sheeran has donated £1 million to local charities amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The ‘Shape of You’ singer pledged a portion of his wealth to various funds and initiatives near his home in Suffolk, England this week in a bid to help those worst affected by the virus. This includes children’s […]

6 years ago

“One of the bad days…” Disney animator Ann Sullivan has passed away after contracting Covid-19. The artist, whose work includes drawing The Little Mermaid, Hercules, Lilo and Stitch, and The Lion King, died in a nursing home this week. She was 91 years old. Sullivan passed away in Los Angeles’ Motion Picture Home Facility (MPTF), […]

6 years ago

Absolutely incredible scenes here. A 99-year-old army veteran has raised over £6,000,000 for the NHS by doing 100 laps of his back garden. Captain Tom Moore from Bedfordshire, England, had wanted to walk the length of his back garden 100 times before his 100th birthday. Moore, who served in India and Burma during World War […]

6 years ago

A great initiative – and some great coffee too, in fairness. There are many people who have emerged as heroes during the Covid-19 pandemic – most of all Ireland’s frontline workers, who have undertaken the monumental task of keeping patients safe and well during the crisis. The work is harder than any of us could […]

6 years ago

Incredibly sad news this afternoon. A pregnant NHS nurse who tested positive for Covid-19 has passed away. The 28-year-old healthcare worker died on Sunday, April 12, after contracting the virus. She was heavily pregnant at the time. Channel 4 News reports that an emergency C-section was carried out to save the baby. It is understood […]

6 years ago

A great initiative – and some great coffee too, in fairness. There are many people who have emerged as heroes during the Covid-19 pandemic – most of all Ireland’s frontline workers, who have undertaken the monumental task of keeping patients safe and well during the crisis. The work is harder than any of us could […]

6 years ago

What a day for it, in fairness. You simply cannot beat a Percy Pig. They’re chewy. They’re tasty. They’re the far superior jelly product that other animal themed foods only wish they could replicate. But they can’t, and that’s why Percy Pig has long been leading the charge when it comes to tasty treats that […]

6 years ago

An incredible performance. A few weeks back, Hozier gifted us all a stunning rendition of ‘The Parting Glass’ on The Late Late Show. One of the first Late Lates since the the Covid-19 pandemic began, the singer took to the stage to pay tribute to those who had lost their lives as a result of […]

6 years ago

“Not just in Ireland but the world over…” Simon Harris has said that social distancing is likely to remain “part of life” until a vaccine for Covid-19 becomes available. The Minister for Health said yesterday that the restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the virus will not be lifted on May 5 […]

6 years ago

A significant update this afternoon. The Leaving Cert has been postponed to the last week of July or August due to the coronavirus outbreak. This year’s Junior Cert has also been cancelled and will be replaced by school based exams and assessments in the upcoming academic year. Schools and colleges will remain closed until further […]

6 years ago

Ah, Easter. A time for eating chocolate, telling the kids to stop eating chocolate, and lamenting the sheer amount of chocolate that has been consumed. Unfortunately for us, this year’s Easter will be a tad different due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t still enjoy ourselves. And yes, enjoying ourselves […]

6 years ago

“The days ahead may continue to be difficult…” President Michael D Higgins has shared a message for the nation ahead of this year’s long Easter weekend. He called on the Irish living at home and abroad to continue to adhere the restrictive measures that have been put in place all around the world to curb […]

6 years ago

“You never think it’s going to be you.” Lily Burke was 20 months old when she was diagnosed with cancer. Brought to her local GP with flu-like symptoms and a high temperature, the doctor expected that she was dehydrated and would need to be put on a drip. Mum Jessica took Lily to Cork University […]

6 years ago

As if you needed an excuse… Lockdown has stripped us of some of our most basic rights: the right to go outside for extended periods of time, the right to hug our families, and the right to enjoy wine with our mates. Unless you’re from the same home, obviously. If that’s the case, then go […]

6 years ago

“I’m hoping we are out of the woods but this thing is a rollercoaster.” P!nk and her three-year-old son were “really sick” with coronavirus, according to the singer. The performer said that she and son Jameson had both contracted the virus two weeks ago and that he had had “the worst of it.” During an […]

6 years ago

Tragic news this morning. A five-year-old boy has died following a farming accident in Roscommon. The child fell from a trailer parked at his family farm in Tulsk on Sunday evening around 6pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The boy’s body has been taken to Roscommon University Hospital where a postmortem is due […]

6 years ago

“He wanted to help out even in a small way.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has re-registered as a doctor in a bid to help out the HSE amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Varadkar, who worked as a junior doctor before becoming a politician, re-joined the medical register last month. He will work one shift per week to […]

6 years ago

It’s not a conspiracy – it’s just a couple of lemurs. There are no zoos open at the moment, but that doesn’t mean that the animals in there have gone into isolation. Rather, they’ve been continuing on as normal – snacking on treats, playing amongst themselves, and naturally, having babies. One such animal who has […]

6 years ago

“It would be a complete fantasy to think that would happen.” Simon Harris has said that life cannot go “back to normal” after Easter Sunday. The Minster for Health said that although the current restrictions are in place until April 12, the government will need to reassess the situation in two weeks to see what […]

6 years ago

46 people have already died in Ireland as a result of the outbreak. Cases of coronavirus are expected to rise in the coming days due to focused testing, the HSE has said. Chief Operations Officer Anne O’Connor said this morning that many new Covid-19 tests will be carried out on high risks groups meaning that […]

6 years ago

“So many people just walked past.” Katherine Jenkins has recalled the time she stepped in to help an elderly woman during a mugging. The singer was en route to a charity gig in London when she saw the woman in distress being asked for her handbag. Jenkins stepped in to help and ended up handing […]

6 years ago

What else would you be doing with your evening? This whole not-leaving-the-house situation has led to an influx of a lot of things. Baking is one of them, as thousands of people up and down the country take it upon themselves to whip up some delicious treats they otherwise would have had zero interest in […]

6 years ago

“This is the best way to slow the virus.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed today that gatherings of more than four people should be avoided, unless from the same household. Speaking today, he said further social distancing measures need to be implemented to further slow the spread of the coronavirus. There will be an increase of […]

6 years ago

He’s a popular guy, in fairness to him. Since the coronavirus outbreak truly kicked off, a lot of people have been doing their utmost to ensure that the public stays active during these uncertain times. Yoga teachers have been doing yoga. Personal trainers have been personal training. And Joe Wicks has been doing what Joe […]

6 years ago

“I felt guilty, I felt shocked and I felt worried.” Claire Byrne has given a detailed account of what it was like discovering that she had tested positive for coronavirus while self isolating from her shed. For the second week running, the presenter was broadcasting The Claire Byrne Live show from her home after contracting […]

6 years ago

“What is crucial is that our services continue to operate.” The Marie Keating Foundation has issued an urgent appeal for the public’s support amid the coronavirus outbreak. The charity, which offers cancer services and information to patients across the county, has been gravely affected by the outbreak as they have been forced to cancel all […]

6 years ago

Tragic news this afternoon. An eight year old boy who was attacked by a number of dogs in Dublin has died. The boy received serious injuries after being attacked by the dogs at a house in Tallaght on Sunday afternoon. Gardaí said that the child was taken to Tallaght Hospital yesterday and was later removed to Children’s […]

6 years ago

“It’s the difference between saving lives and not.” Simon Harris has said it is likely that he will receive further recommendations concerning social distancing due to the coronavirus. The Minister for Health said today that although he doesn’t want to “overly speculate,” large gatherings of people over the weekend will potentially lead to the implementation […]

6 years ago

“It’s the difference between saving lives and not.” Simon Harris has said it is likely that he will receive further recommendations concerning social distancing due to the coronavirus. The Minister for Health said today that although he doesn’t want to “overly speculate,” large gatherings of people over the weekend will potentially lead to the implementation […]

6 years ago

“This is not a decision we are taking lightly.” All McDonald’s across Ireland and the UK will be closing indefinitely due to the coronavirus. Each of the 95 fast food restaurants in the Republic of Ireland will be shutting their doors from today, March 23, by 7pm at the latest. A statement released last night […]

6 years ago

“Sadly taken the decision…” Coronation Street and Emmerdale have officially shut down filming due to the coronavirus. Both ITV soaps will ceased production from tomorrow, March 23, in a bid to tackle the spread of Covid-19 in the UK. The network confirmed that they will have enough episodes of both Corrie and Emmerdale to air […]

6 years ago

“Our hearts were broken.” A one year old Irish boy is fighting to survive a rare muscle wasting disease that has left him unable to lift his head, lie on his stomach, and breathe normally. Last year, baby Dan was diagnosed with a rare genetic neuromuscular disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1 and […]

6 years ago