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'He will be greatly missed' - Former Connacht and Munster player Rory Burke dies aged 30
Burke represented Ireland at U20 level in 2014, playing ten times across the U20 Six Nations and Junior World Championship
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Olympics Closing Ceremony recap as Paris say goodbye to an epic Games
Olympic Games
Paris pulled out all the stops as Paris waved goodbye to the Olympics.
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Heroic Gardai praised for saving young woman’s life following serious medical episode
An Garda Siochana
Carlow Garda Tommy O’Loughlin and student Garda Matthew Forrest acted quickly and while student Garda Forrest began CPR on the woman, Garda O’Loughlin went to grab a nearby defibrillator
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Paris came alive with iconic moments everywhere, from Snoop Dogg to Yusuf Dikec
Olympic Games
Four corners of the country delivered four golds and seven medals in total for Ireland’s greatest ever Olympic Games. Boy was it great.
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Six Irish soldiers have miracle escape after being caught up in air strike in south Lebanon
Defence Forces
Six Irish soldiers were among eight troops on an armed patrol when there was an air attack on a village in southern Lebanon on Saturday
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Southport stabbings: Mourners in white line street for funeral of 'happy' Alice Da Silva Aguiar, 9
Stabbings
Little Alice Da Silva Aguiar, 9, one of three children killed in the Southport mass stabbing, was laid to rest in the town this afternoon - with hundred packed inside the church and others listening from outside
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Tom Cruise performs incredible stunt at Olympics closing ceremony as Paris hands over to LA
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise made an appearance the Olympics closing ceremony tonight, when he performed a huge stunt to celebrate the Games moving to Los Angeles in four years time
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Dublin Fire Brigade battling gorse wildfire near Dublin Mountains as locals advised to close windows
Dublin Fire Brigade
Five units of the Dublin Fire Brigade, along with two water tankers and gardai, are at the scene and locals have been warned that a strong wind was driving smoke across a wide area
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Fianna Fail Senator calls for Ireland to develop plan to host the Olympics in 2072
Olympic Games
Senator Malcolm Byrne said that Ireland needs to invest in "some long-term planning and setting an ambitious goal of hosting the Olympics in half a century's time should not be beyond us"
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Met Eireann issues updated weather warning for 18 counties ahead of 'thundery downpours'
Weather warning
Met Eireann had initially issued a warning to all of the Republic of Ireland, but the warning was updated on Sunday to include 18 counties
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Europe hit by Brazil virus which 'kills people in 20s' as experts fear 'unstoppable' outbreak
World News
"We should definitely be worried," he said. "Things are changing and may become unstoppable," said Dr Danny Altmann, Professor of Immunology at Imperial College London
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Perseid meteor shower: Best time to see up to 100 shooting stars an hour
Meteors
Stargazers across Ireland are in for a celestial treat as the annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak over the coming days
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Taylor Swift fans who spent thousands on cancelled Eras Tour show 'grieving' loss
Taylor Swift
Swifties who spent thousands to go to one of her now-cancelled concerts in Vienna have shared their heartbreak after missing out on an experience that's "so much more than just a concert"
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Mollie King announces pregnancy as she shares adorable family snaps
Mollie King
BBC Radio 1 host Mollie King - who rose to fame as a member of the Saturdays - has announced that she's expecting another baby with her fiancé, former cricketer Stuart Broad
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Olympics closing ceremony: Billie Eilish, Tom Cruise and Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform
Olympic Games closing ceremony
Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform in Los Angeles, the next venue for the Olympics, with their performances being beamed into the ceremony in the Stade de France
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It Ends With Us cast drama explained as Blake Lively's film dubbed 'the new Don't Worry Darling'
Blake Lively
It Ends With Us has sparked comparisons to Don't Worry Darling after fans saw similarities in the rumoured cast feud which has seen lead stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni do no press together
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Ruth Langsford reveals how she now spends her evenings after Eamonn Holmes split
Celebrity News
Loose Women star Ruth Langsford has been sharing how she spends her alone time with her social media following after her devastating split from Eamonn Holmes left her single
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'I have a giant baby – he's only 4 months old but people think he's one already'
Babies
Devon Nimon, from the US, gave birth to her son earlier this year and has been left in shock at how big he is, as she claims he weighs over a stone and is 66cm long at just four months old
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People outraged after learning historic reason women's trousers don't have pockets
Fashion
A group of women have taken to social media to ask why women's trousers either have tiny pockets or none at all - as many come to realise just how much pocket space is given to men
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Taylor Swift
Ticketmaster release more Taylor Swift tickets for London Eras Tour - but you'll need to be quick
If you missed out on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour when it came to Ireland, Ticketmaster have released more tickets for her upcoming shows in London's Wembley Stadium - but you'll need to be quick.
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Cork beat Galway to win back-to-back All-Ireland Camogie Championship finals
Cork GAA
Cork ran out three point winners in Croke Park.
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GAA referee officiated at underage matches while on bail accused of rape
Courts
Tadgh Lonergan, 28, from Tipperary was jailed last month for a sex attack following a house party in June 2021
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Joaquin Phoenix under fire after dropping out of gay romance film at the last minute
Joaquin Phoenix
Joker actor Joaquin Phoenix has reportedly quit Todd Haynes' untitled gay romance movie just days before filming was due to start, with entire sets having already been built
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'I cried with joy after receiving wedding invite – but the catch left me gobsmacked'
World News
A woman shared her disgust after receiving an insulting invite to her childhood friend's wedding - making her wonder whether the bride even values their friendship
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People mind-blown after learning what ASOS actually stands for after 24 years
Asos
People have been left gobsmacked after learning what the brand name ASOS actually stands for after 24 years - with many admitting they've never questioned it before
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Katie Price 'blew large sum on clothes and takeaways after first bankruptcy'
Katie Price
Katie Price was declared bankrupt earlier this year, but it was the second instance of bankruptcy for the former glamour model, who was first declared bankrupt back in 2019
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Guests physically cringe after learning why you should never wear red to wedding
Weddings
While some consider it to be an old wives' tale, others continue to avoid wearing red to weddings out of fear it could harm their reputation and give them a bad public image
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We’ve all been cooking rice wrong - Gordon Ramsay’s tips for getting it right every time
Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay gave his top tips for cooking the perfect rice without it ending up mushy, clumpy or even burnt - and you just need to follow a few simple steps
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Taylor Swift fans given Swarovski jewellery after Vienna shows cancelled over terror attack plot
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's fans in Vienna were gifted to necklaces from jewellery brand Swarovski after the singer's Eras Tour show was cancelled due to an alleged terrorist plot
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Horror as helicopter crashes into the top of hotel sparking mass evacuation
Australia
A helicopter has crashed into the top of a hotel in Cairns City, Australia, sparking mass a evacuation zone - with Queensland police declaring a Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in the area
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Lanzarote issues rare 'black alert', with Irish tourists warned about travel to holiday hotspot
Lanzarote
One of Lanzarote's most popular beaches is among 48 given a black flag this year, with "sewage discharges" listed as the primary reason for this designation
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Australian man admits shooting dead his Irish future son-in-law
Australia
Damien Conlon, 38, who grew up in the Fort Hill area of Sligo, was fatally shot near his home in New South Wales in February of last year
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Graeme McDowell banned by LIV Golf after anti-doping rules breach
Graeme McDowell
The former US Open champ is now banned from competing at the next LIV event and fined $125,000
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OnlyFans
Ireland's most successful pornstar tells why he will never move home to 'nation of the begrudgers'
Dubliner Andy Lee, 36, has made millions from adult content, amassing 1.2million followers online – but he still gets trolled non-stop
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Eiffel Tower evacuated as man seen climbing landmark hours before Olympics closing ceremony arrested
Eiffel Tower
The area around the Eiffel Tower in Paris has been evacuated ahead of this evening's Olympics closing ceremony - after a man, who has since been arrested, was seen climbing the famous landmark
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Dream NFL debut for former Down GAA goalkeeper
GAA
Charlie Smyth stepped up to the plate for New Orleans Saints to make his mark on his first start
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More weather warnings on the way as dismal Irish summer set to come to fitting end
Weather
After a weather warning that will come into effect on Sunday night, Met Eireann has signalled there may be more to come in the next two weeks
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Man arrested over sinister online threats against Taoiseach Simon Harris
Simon Harris
It is understood the threat was issued on a social media platform last week and is believed to have contained a sinister threat on Mr Harris and his young family
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Billy Scanlan
'For sale: Children's paddling pool. Never used. That's the short story Hemingway could have done'
Roy Curtis
'Dad is gone 15 years next week - because his presence is everywhere, it feels like five minutes'
Larissa Nolan
'Sickening fact: Fine Gael got away with destruction wreaked by engineering and maintaining the housing crisis'
Billy Scanlan
'The most amazing thing about the Taoiseach's close encounter of the Burke kind... he was having a 99'
Pierce Brosnan's incredible love story with wife Keely as he makes gushing anniversary tribute
Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith are celebrating 23 years of marriage, but are still just as loved up as they were on their first magical date beneath the stars
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RTE viewers left 'heartbroken' after watching Sharlene Mawdsley interview following Olympic relay final
Sharlene Mawdsley
Mawdsley ran a sensational 49.14 final split to help smash a National Record but Team Ireland were pipped on the line by the Netherlands and Team GB.
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Limerick councillor says 'spirit and passion beaten out of me' after years of vile online abuse
Social Democrats
Social Democrats councillor Elisa O’Donovan told how she has been filmed in public, flashed and followed
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Taoiseach condemns strike on Gaza school amid growing evidence of “prolonged humanitarian catastrophe”
Gaza
Simon Harris said he is “particularly disturbed” by confirmation from the United Nations that the number of aid deliveries reaching Gaza has halved, from a daily average of 169 trucks in April to fewer than 80 trucks a day in June and July
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Two arrested as cocaine worth over €7 million seized in Rosslare
Drugs seizures
Two men, aged in their 40s and 50s, were arrested following the seizure and are currently being detained at Garda stations in Wexford and Kerry
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'Tim McCarthy commentates on basketball. Why stop there? Tim McCarthy should commentate on everything'
Irish News
'Football, yes. GAA, yes. But look beyond sport. I'd pay more attention if Tim McCarthy was doing the Six One News'
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10 PSNI officers injured in Derry after being attacked with fireworks and petrol bombs
Derry
The PSNI has confirmed that several officers were injured and a man was arrested after a night of disorder in Derry on Saturday
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Mum who lost 3st in three months shares diet and exercise plan she followed
Health
Lauren Hamilton has shared her impressive weight loss journey on TikTok, where she urges people 'not to give up' and 'stay motivated'
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I'm A Celeb bosses 'in talks with YouTube star' who 'turned down Strictly'
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
One influencer is reportedly keen to face the I'm A Celebrity jungle after turning down the chance to appear on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, which she had previously considered.
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Meghan Markle 'screamed' at TV producers and 'couldn't stand' Prince Harry in new interview
Home
Meghan Markle has been criticised by a Royal expert for having a "meltdown" after a challenging interview in America - as claims emerge that she and Prince Harry 'can't stand each other'
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Katie Price's emotional two-word plea as she returns to social media after court
Katie Price
Katie Price has broken her social media silence with a heartfelt message to her fans following her arrest at Heathrow Airport on Thursday, amid her bankruptcy woes
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Hollyoaks star Ela-May Demircan quits after 13 years with sad admission
Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks actress aEla-May Demirca, who joined the soap as a child star, is leaving this year as she feels it's 'time to move on'
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Jeremy Clarkson's new TV show abruptly halted by 'blunder' as 'jumbo jets' wreak havoc
Jeremy Clarkson
A huge blunder has forced Jeremy Clarkson to interrupt filming of his new pub's renovation works, which he is set to introduce following the success of his Amazon Prime show.
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Former YouTube CEO and Google executive Susan Wojcicki dies aged 56
YouTube
Susan Wojcicki played a key role in Google’s creation before she went on to lead YouTube for nine years
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Gordon Ramsay reveals how to make the perfect scrambled eggs in just four minutes
Gordon Ramsay
If you follow Chef Gordon Ramsay's tips, you're guaranteed to have a plate of soft, perfect, creamy scrambled eggs to enjoy any time of day
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Olympic breakdancer 'Raygun' hits back at online critics after being mocked for dance moves
Olympic Games
Raygun, a 36-year-old Australian university lecturer, went viral after performing her unique and eye-catching routine in the breakdancing at the Olympic Games in Paris
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Imane Khelif has final say on Olympic boxing's gender row after Piers Morgan comments
Imane Khelif
Imane Khelif has been at the centre of a gender row that has overshadowed women's boxing in Paris during the Olympics, but after winning the gold medal, the Algerian had the final say
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Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Dunnes and SuperValu issue urgent recall for popular item that could make you sick
An urgent recall has been issued for spinach products sold in supermarkets including Dunnes Stores and SuperValu due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness.
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Just 1% of refused asylum seekers are sent home, new figures show
Immigration
Ireland made 2,758 requests to other EU countries to take responsibility for an asylum claim between January 2020 and April 2024
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Team Ireland finish fourth in 4x400m relay Olympic final
Olympic Games
Ireland broke a National Record but were beaten on the line by Netherlands and Team GB as they missed out on a medal.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton's 'olive branch to Harry and Meghan' after emotional night
Prince William
According to a biography of King Charles, in the days after the late Queen's death, the Prince and Princess of Wales were forced to come together for an emotional night at Buckingham Palace where William and Kate offered the estranged Sussexes a 'small gesture'
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Adele's rocky love life, mystery man and divorce hell before Rich Paul engagement
Adele
Adele previously opened up about her love life and the breakdown of her marriage in a new interview, admitting she was 'fond' of someone for years before they dated
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Chicago airport police issue new update after dead woman found entangled in baggage conveyor belt
O'Hare International Airport
A woman was found dead and entangled in an airport baggage conveyor belt at in Chicago earlier this week, and police have now revealed she was from North Carolina
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Annoying thing your cat might do is actually sign they love you
Cats
Every cat owner wonders what's going on inside their pet's head, but the answer could be much easier to understand than first imagined, as many animals show their emotions through their body language
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Piers Morgan forced to delete wrong tweet after gender row boxer Imane Khelif wins gold
Piers Morgan
Imane Khelif landed an Olympic Gold medal as the Algerian boxer brushed aside the gender row that has dogged her participation in Paris - something Piers Morgan was very quick to bring up on social media immediately after her triumph
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Woman mocks 'silly' mum who gave twin girls 'confusing' names that made lives difficult
World News
A woman shared her second-hand embarrassment after meeting a set of twins with the exact same name - and explained how difficult it's made their day-to-day lives
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Glastonbury star dead at 51 as girlfriend pays heartbreaking tribute
Glastonbury Festival
Drummer Carl Bevan, who played with the punk band 60 Ft Dolls, has died at the age of 51. The musician supported Oasis on tour and performed at Glastonbury in 1997
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Over €120K raised for 'funny and kind' Dublin boy diagnosed with inoperable brain tumour
GoFundMe
Brody Doyle was diagnosed in May with a fast-growing brain tumour which is inoperable, and within days went from from attending school and hanging out with his friends to lying in an ICU bed
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Cannabis worth estimated €16 million seized at Rosslare Europort
Drugs seizures
The illicit drugs were discovered on an unaccompanied freight unit which had disembarked a ferry from Bilbao, Spain
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Imane Khelif files official complaint after winning gold medal at Paris Olympics
Imane Khelif
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint for online harassment after winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, her lawyer has announced
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Man and woman arrested in connection with murder of Tipperary widow Josie Ray released without charge
An Garda Siochana
Josephine's body was discovered by in the bedroom of her home in St Joseph’s Park in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, last Sunday
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Michael Kors
Michael Kors bags at unbeatable prices in huge sale - with sought-after item down to just €52
Michael Kors fans can literally bag a deal, with massive discounts across its popular designer handbags. One stand-out offer is an iconic crossbody bag, that is down to an unbeatable €52.
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Family and friends at funeral of Jay Slater remember teenager who 'worked hard and played hard'
Missing persons
The sound of drum and bass filled the chapel at Accrington Cemetery as Jay Slater's coffin was taken to his final resting place on Saturday morning. Led by his family, a sea of well-wishers all followed to say farewell at his graveside
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Teacher killed in tragic road crash remembered as someone who "spread joy and laughter everywhere he went"
Mayo
In a reflection at the funeral of James McNieve, 28 in Knock, Co. Mayo, Michael, one of his brothers, said James brought his sense of fun into the primary school classrooms where he worked
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Woman, 20s, arrested in connection with Dublin riots last November
Dublin riots
The woman is the 51th person to be arrested in connection with the shocking events in the capital on November 23
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Saturday's Lotto results as two players win over €85,000 each
Lotto
Both Lotto players were just one correct number away from scooping the €5.9 million jackpot, but they still managed to bag themselves life-changing prizes
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In pictures: Inside the luxury LA mansion once owned by Colin Farrell now on the market for $2.7 million
Colin Farrell
The four-bedroom property, named Treetop Lodge, was originally designed in 1927 in a Tudor style to evoke feelings of the English countryside
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Met Eireann issues ominous weather warning for Ireland ahead of torrential thundery downpours
Weather warning
All 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland are affected by the weather warning, which will come into effect at 10pm on Sunday night and remain in place until 8am on Monday morning
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How well do you remember 1980s Ireland? Test your knowledge in our quiz
Quizzes
The 80s in Ireland was a time of massive change - setting the stage for glorious 1990s. But how well do you remember it?
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Ireland relay quartet express their emotions after just missing out on Olympic glory
Rhasidat Adeleke
"Someone has to be fourth, it's us today. It won't be us next time. We've shown we're world class"
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Prisoner, 20, found dead after hiding contraband in his body under pressure from 'well-known' inmates
Prisons
Stephen Ryan Watson had an 'intimidating' encounter with two prisoners, who appeared to instruct him to retrieve contraband from netting over the yard in Cloverhill Prison
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Gardai arrest motorist on "cocktail of drugs" driving at 126 km/h
An Garda Siochana
The motorist allegedly tested positive for a combination of cocaine, cannabis and methamphetamines after being stopped by gardai in the early hours of Saturday morning
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Irish swimming Stars selected as Flagbearers for Olympic Closing Ceremony
Olympic Games
Olympic medal winners Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry have been selected as Team Ireland's Flagbearers for tomorrow's closing ceremony.
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Six germiest spots in your car to clean this summer - and here’s how
Cleaning
Your cup holder could be swarming with bacteria - but a toothbrush can help.
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Judge snaps at Katie Price 'it doesn't take Einstein' after she moaned about court battle cost
Katie Price
Katie Price was blasted by her High Court judge after she claimed legal advice would cost her an eye-watering amount of money as she navigates her way through bankruptcy
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Women share 'common' relationship issue that pushes them to cheat on husbands
Reddit
A concerned man has taken to social media in an attempt to discover why women cheat on their partners in a relationship - and claims there's a trend within their answers
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Katie Price's health struggles - addictions, mental health breakdown and endless plastic surgery
Katie Price
Katie Price is set to appear in court today following her arrest for skipping her latest bankruptcy hearing and heading to Turkey for cosmetic surgery
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Ruth Langsford breaks silence after Eamonn's new girlfriend revealed as she poses with pregnant pal
Ruth Langsford
Ruth Langsford took to Instagram to break her silence following confirmation ex-husband Eamonn Holmes is dating 42-year-old Katie Alexander after weeks of speculation
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'I got revenge on my entitled neighbour like a Disney princess – it was epic'
Reddit
A woman shared how she got revenge on her nuisance neighbour who would blast his 'trash music' throughout the night - and refused to turn it down even when the police were called
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Katie Price 'confused' over 'vulnerable' court appearance after arrest, claims expert
Katie Price
Former glamour model Katie Price jetted off to Turkey hours before she was due in court over her bankruptcy proceedings, which involve around £760,000
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Colin Farrell reveals son James' devastating misdiagnosis before Angelman syndrome confirmed
Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell's son James, now 20, was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, but symptoms initially led doctors to believe it was something else
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How to make Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet Erewhon smoothie as fans spot 'missing ingredient'
Spotify
American grocery chain Erewhon has launched the Short n' Sweet Smoothie to celebrate Sabrina Carpenter's new album - but there's one key ingredient missing according to fans
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Roy Keane admits to being 'very proud' as daughter launches business inspired by her illness
Roy Keane
Roy Keane has spoken of his pride in his daughter Caragh, who launched her own business, Superkeen, which produces food products to help promote an "anti-inflammatory lifestyle"
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Celebrity weddings
'I got married in secret - I know why Saoirse Ronan did the same thing'
Saoirse Ronan cut out the noise, the fuss, the stress and the pressure when she kept her wedding to Jack Lowden secret - I think it's the way to go
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“I’ve felt absolutely rotten the last few days" says Leona Maguire after ending Olympics on a high
Leona Maguire
Maguire recorded a one-under 71 in the Women’s Golf Competition in the penultimate day of 2024 Paris action
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Rod Stewart, 79, cancels more tour dates after brutal health admission
Celebrity News
Sir Rod Stewart has been forced to cancel further tour dates after missing his 200th Las Vegas residency show this week due to ill health
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Why you should never tie a ribbon on your suitcase - and the colour you should choose instead
Travel
The experience of a holiday is often hampered by the tedious process of navigating through the airport. But there's a simple solution to speeding up the process
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Katie Price missing in boyfriend JJ Slater's telling Instagram post before dramatic arrest
Katie Price
Married At First Sight star JJ Slater posted a telling image to his Instagram account hours before his partner Katie Price was arrested as the pair arrived back home to England after a Turkey getaway
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Meghan Markle bonded with King Charles over one small detail she had in common with Queen Mother
Meghan Markle
In Prince Harry's explosive memoir Spare, the Duke of Sussex has revealed that Meghan Markle and King Charles bonded over her sharing the same birthday as the late Queen Mother
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Taylor Swift's UK concerts being urgently reviewed after Vienna ISIS terror plot
Taylor Swift
London Mayor Sadiq Khan insisted the concerts will go ahead and said police are more prepared for terror attacks in the wake of the 2017 Ariana Grande bomb at Manchester Arena that killed 22 people
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Sabrina Carpenter told to 'remove risks to personal star power' amid Barry Keoghan 'split'
Barry Keoghan
Sabrina Carpenter's rising stock in the world of showbiz has led to speculation over her relationship with Irish star Barry Keoghan and a PR expert has urged her time to tread carefully
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Celine Dion's next move after successful Olympics performance amid health struggle
Celine Dion
Following her amazing performance at this year's Olympics in Paris Celine Dion is planning a string of performances over the next few years despite struggling with her health
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Taylor Swift urged to make three moves after terror threat cancels concerts
Taylor Swift
After police stopped an alleged terror attack plot at Taylor Swift's Austrian leg of her Eras worldwide tour, the singer has been urged to do three things for her loyal fanbase
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Michael D Higgins leads mourners at funeral of celebrated writer Edna O'Brien as ‘revolutionary’ legacy remembered
Clare
Family and friends of the late novelist Edna O'Brien gave readings and paid tribute during the service at St Joseph’s Church in her native Tuamgraney, Co Clare
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Motorcyclist in his 30s dies following horror collision in Longford
Longford
Gardaí were alerted to a collision in Longford in the early hours of Saturday morning and attended the scene of the incident, where a man in his 30s driving a motorcycle was fatally injured
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Man accused of causing €3m worth of damage by setting fire to Longford building remanded in custody
Courts
The court heard that on the morning of August 8, when Gardaí made themselves known at Mr Chen's home, the accused jumped 16 feet from a balcony in his underwear and attempted to flee through the gardens
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Ireland Weather: Temperatures to soar to 25 degrees on 'really good' weekend before 'nasty' thunderstorms arrive
Weather
According to the Met Eireann forecast, there will be lots of sunshine and genuinely warm weather this weekend before the arrival of heavy downpours and thundery showers on Sunday night
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Holidays
Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal warning as common pills could land Irish tourists in jail
With thousands of Irish holidaymakers set to travel abroad over the coming weeks, an alert has been issued that some medicines you get on prescription or buy off the shelf in Ireland are banned in some foreign countries.
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Jay Slater's family launches another new fundraiser ahead of teen's funeral
Missing persons
Teenager Jay Slater, who was tragically found dead in Tenerife last month after an extensive search lasting a number of weeks, was laid to rest on Saturday
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How to secure your Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance before time runs out
Social Welfare
The scheme is a once-off payment made to eligible families to assist them with the cost of sending their children back to school and applications for it will remain open until September 30
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FPL champion shares his fantasy football team for this season – but fans aren't convinced
Fantasy Football
Norwegian FPL ace Jonas Sand Labakk has chosen the squad that will open his fantasy football campaign in 2024, but he's left out last year's highest-scoring midfielder and defender
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Gardai arrest man and woman, 50s, in connection with murder of pensioner Josephine Ray
An Garda Siochana
The funeral of mum-of-five, Josephine took place in St Mary of the Rosary Church in Nenagh on Friday
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Take a peek inside the most expensive house sold in Dublin so far this year
Property
The incredible six-bedroom property comes with its own games room and wine cellar, along with a two bedroom self-contained Guest Apartment
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Woman who died in Mayo crash named as nurse on family holiday
Mayo
She was from India and was a rear seat passenger in a car which collided with a camper van
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Adele finally confirms Rich Paul engagement as she shares wedding bombshell
Adele
Adele has revealed for the first time that she and Rich Paul are engaged following months of speculation and the wedding will be going ahead sooner than expected
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Jay Slater's funeral targeted by sick scammers 'offering' fake paid livestream
Missing persons
Several troll accounts have appeared to target the funeral of Jay Slater by offering livestreams in exchange for 'donations' , with a charity admitting that getting the accounts removed is "endless work"
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Prisons opt out of Re-turn scheme over fears containers could be used as currency in contraband trade
Irish Prison Service
Inmates are not paying deposits on bottles and cans in Irish jails due to concerns they could be used in black-market trade behind bars
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Department spent €22,000 replacing tents it destroyed during clean-up of asylum seekers' encampment
Immigration
A total of 250 two-man tents and sleeping bags had to be purchased for refugees whose shelters were destroyed during an operation to clear an encampment in Dublin ahead of St. Patrick's Day
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Rhasidat Adeleke's home club immensely proud of their first Olympian
Rhasidat Adeleke
The 21-year-old sprinter could be in contention for a medal on Saturday as she will be part of Ireland’s women’s 4x400m relay team.
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Beanie Babies toys worth fortune – including Princess Diana version selling for €350k
eBay
They were introduced in 1993 by TY Warner and quickly became sought-after toys to children across the world - and today they could be worth a small fortune if you have the right ones tucked away in storage
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EastEnders star left enraged over mess tenants left behind as she sells house after soap axe
EastEnders
Lorraine Stanley has taken to social media to blast her former tenants over the 'vile' state they left her house in as she puts her house on the market after axe from EastEnders
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Woman dies after getting trapped in Chicago airport baggage conveyor belt
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The tragic woman, who was in her 40s, was found trapped under a conveyor belt at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, the Chicago Fire Department told the media
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Noel Gallagher issues worrying health update as he vows to ditch alcohol
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher has opened up about his health in a new interview in which he also said he needed to cut back on booze in a bid to stay in shape
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Taylor Swift fan burst into tears hearing news of Eras Tour terror plot but still wants to travel
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Taylor Swift fans who can't refund transport and accommodation they booked ahead of the singer's Eras Tour shows in Vienna have been left with a dilemma after the shows were cancelled
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'I asked out cute guy next to me on plane - and couldn't believe what happened next'
In the News
Megan Meza, 24, from Los Angeles, California, struck up a conversation with the man in the seat next to her while on a plane, and the rest, as they say, is history
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Hairy Bikers' Si King announces surprising career U-turn after heartbreak over Dave Myers
Hairy Bikers
After ruling out any possibility of a 'Hairy Bikers 2.0', celebrity chef Si King has hinted what the future holds for him, following the tragic death of his friend and TV co-host Dave Myers
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Underseen Irish comedy viewers are calling 'an absolute joy' tops Netflix movie charts
Netflix
Joyride stars Oscar-winner Olivia Colman as a complicated middle aged mother who goes on a journey across Ireland with a troubled adolescent
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Lightweight €26 raincoat has rave reviews from shoppers who praise its style and practicality
Amazon
Say goodbye to sacrificing style for protection against the summer rain, the €26 waterproof jacket on Amazon has customers raving it's an 'essential' for Irish wardrobes
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Electric Picnic 2024 to offer plastic bottle and can bins with proceeds going to charity
Electric Picnic
A fantastic initiative
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Greece holidays
Holidaymakers on Greek island swear 'never again' after experiencing overcrowded 'chaos'
Tourists have vowed 'never to return' to Irish holiday favourite Santorini after encountering 'chaotic crowds' and 'overcrowded' conditions. It comes after a senior politician urged locals to stay indoors as 11,000 cruise ship passengers descended on the Greek island in a single day.
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Brazil plane crash horror as 62 onboard jet that loses control in mid-air and lands in fireball
In the News
Firefighters confirmed the Voepass Linhas Aereas plane fell to the ground near the São Paulo area of Vinhedo, and Brazil’s TV GloboNews showed footage of a large area on fire
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Amount of State funding given to private schools branded 'scandalous'
Education
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy told the Irish Mirror that there should be “no public funding to private schools”.
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Ruth Langsford 'embarrassed and in tears' by Eamonn Holmes engagement rumours
Ruth Langsford
Loose Women presenter Ruth Langsford is said to be 'embarrassed' and in tears after claiming she was 'in the dark' over ex Eamonn Holmes' relationship with Katie Alexander
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Man catches 'huge white cube' rotating in sky before it 'vanishes without a trace'
UFOs
A man recorded a 'huge white cute' rotating in the sky above him - but while some social media users believe it to be a UFO, others claim it's just a lost balloon
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Police break silence on Taylor Swift's London shows to assure fans after terror attack plan
Taylor Swift
Suspects in a planned ISIS terror attack who forced the chart-topping singer's shows in Vienna to be cancelled were reportedly 'hired as security guards'
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Rugby star Conor Murray lifts lid on speculation around his private life when he first met Joanna
Conor Murray
The model was living in London at the time when she first met the Munster and Ireland player.
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Who is Kim Bordenave - the mother of Colin Farrell's son with ultra-rare condition
Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell, who shares James with Kim Bordenave, opened up about his 20-year-old son James' rare condition, Angelman Syndrome
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Rod Stewart cancels 200th Las Vegas show hours before he's due on stage as he battles illness
Rod Stewart
Sir Rod Stewart has cancelled his milestone 200th residency show at Caesars Palace hours before he was due on stage as he battles illness
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Noel Gallagher brutally booed on stage as crowd turns hostile
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher got a less than warm reception as he spoke about his brother Liam and a possible Oasis reunion on stage
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Family 'concerned' for welfare of missing 66-year-old Dublin woman as gardai launch search appeal
Missing persons
Margaret Barber, 66, has been missing from her home in Merrion, Dublin since early on Thursday morning, August 8
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Number of people caught using mobile phone while driving rises by 11 per cent
Gardai
It comes amid ongoing pleas from senior Gardaí and the Government for people to stop using devices while driving
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Katie Price breaks silence after finally attending court and making promise to judge
Katie Price
Former glamour model Katie Price has broken her silence after a dramatic 24 hours which saw her getting arrested at an airport and attending a court hearing
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Man appears in court after allegedly urinating in Garda van and ripping up blanket in station cell
Donegal
Adam McClean was arrested by Gardai on the N15 road at Ballymagroarty Scotch, Ballintra, Co Donegal
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Imane Khelif wins Olympic gold medal after breaking her silence on gender row
Imane Khelif
Algeria's Imane Khelif has been under intense scrutiny during the Olympics after being disqualified by the International Boxing Association (IBA) from last year’s World Championships after failing gender eligibility tests - although no concrete proof has been given
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Major delays in Limerick after city centre smash involving bus and car
Road Traffic Accidents
A Bus Éireann vehicle was damaged following the collision
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Dublin City Council announce details for Kellie Harrington's official homecoming to Portland Row
Kellie Harrington
The event will commence at 7pm as Kellie makes her way down Sean McDermott Street from Diamond Park, towards The Five Lamps accompanied by the Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band, before taking the stage at Killarney Street
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Delays expected on N81 following 'rollover' collision in Tallaght
Road Traffic Accidents
The two-vehicle collision occurred just before 7pm on the N81
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Sport
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Tom Cruise performs incredible stunt at Olympics closing ceremony as Paris hands over to LA
Tom Cruise made an appearance the Olympics closing ceremony tonight, when he performed a huge stunt to celebrate the Games moving to Los Angeles in four years time
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Olympics fans left fuming with Los Angeles handover at closing ceremony for same reason
Olympic Games closing ceremony
Those at the Olympic Closing Ceremony were left fuming after the Los Angeles handover as Snoop Dogg and Billie Eilish performed in a pre-recorded video
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Harry Kane's warning to Ireland as he makes pledge to interim England manager Lee Carsley
Republic of Ireland national football team
Heimir Hallgrímsson's first game in charge of Ireland will be against the man that was a long-time favourite to land the role.
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Paris came alive with iconic moments everywhere, from Snoop Dogg to Yusuf Dikec
Olympic Games
Four corners of the country delivered four golds and seven medals in total for Ireland’s greatest ever Olympic Games. Boy was it great.
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'He will be greatly missed' - Former Connacht and Munster player Rory Burke dies aged 30
Munster Rugby
Burke represented Ireland at U20 level in 2014, playing ten times across the U20 Six Nations and Junior World Championship
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Gordon Ramsay
We’ve all been cooking rice wrong - Gordon Ramsay’s tips for getting it right every time
Gordon Ramsay gave his top tips for cooking the perfect rice without it ending up mushy, clumpy or even burnt - and you just need to follow a few simple steps
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Gordon Ramsay reveals how to make the perfect scrambled eggs in just four minutes
Gordon Ramsay
If you follow Chef Gordon Ramsay's tips, you're guaranteed to have a plate of soft, perfect, creamy scrambled eggs to enjoy any time of day
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Electric Picnic 2024 to offer plastic bottle and can bins with proceeds going to charity
Electric Picnic
A fantastic initiative
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Underseen Irish comedy viewers are calling 'an absolute joy' tops Netflix movie charts
Netflix
Joyride stars Oscar-winner Olivia Colman as a complicated middle aged mother who goes on a journey across Ireland with a troubled adolescent
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Electric Picnic: Theatre of Food returns with Michelin star chefs, fish and chips experts and toasted sandwich champions
Electric Picnic
Demystify wine, drink in the history of beer, mix it up with the best cocktail makers around – or join the NoLo revolution with the island’s premium alcohol-free options
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Fashion
People outraged after learning historic reason women's trousers don't have pockets
A group of women have taken to social media to ask why women's trousers either have tiny pockets or none at all - as many come to realise just how much pocket space is given to men
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Six germiest spots in your car to clean this summer - and here’s how
Cleaning
Your cup holder could be swarming with bacteria - but a toothbrush can help.
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Clever vinegar and salt hack will kill garden weeds permanently - but you need one more thing
Gardening
Weeds will always come back no matter how many times you try to remove them - but try this little trick
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Why you should never tie a ribbon on your suitcase - and the colour you should choose instead
Travel
The experience of a holiday is often hampered by the tedious process of navigating through the airport. But there's a simple solution to speeding up the process
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Meet the world’s smallest 5G smartphone and act fast to get the best price deal on Unihertz Jelly Max
Technology
Unihertz Jelly Max is the only ultra-compact 5G-enabled handset you can buy - but it’s more than just a novelty phone
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Showbiz
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift fans who spent thousands on cancelled Eras Tour show 'grieving' loss
Swifties who spent thousands to go to one of her now-cancelled concerts in Vienna have shared their heartbreak after missing out on an experience that's "so much more than just a concert"
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Mollie King announces pregnancy as she shares adorable family snaps
Mollie King
BBC Radio 1 host Mollie King - who rose to fame as a member of the Saturdays - has announced that she's expecting another baby with her fiancé, former cricketer Stuart Broad
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It Ends With Us cast drama explained as Blake Lively's film dubbed 'the new Don't Worry Darling'
Blake Lively
It Ends With Us has sparked comparisons to Don't Worry Darling after fans saw similarities in the rumoured cast feud which has seen lead stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni do no press together
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Olympics closing ceremony: Billie Eilish, Tom Cruise and Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform
Olympic Games closing ceremony
Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform in Los Angeles, the next venue for the Olympics, with their performances being beamed into the ceremony in the Stade de France
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Ruth Langsford reveals how she now spends her evenings after Eamonn Holmes split
Celebrity News
Loose Women star Ruth Langsford has been sharing how she spends her alone time with her social media following after her devastating split from Eamonn Holmes left her single
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GAA
Mayo GAA
Mayo legend steps out with wife for Aidan O'Shea's wedding
Keith Higgins was one of the many Mayo legends to attend Aidan O'Shea's wedding on Saturday.
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Dream NFL debut for former Down GAA goalkeeper
GAA
Charlie Smyth stepped up to the plate for New Orleans Saints to make his mark on his first start
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What time and TV channel is Cork v Galway on today in the Camogie All-Ireland final?
Cork GAA
Cork are heavy favourites to make it back-to-back title wins this afternoon.
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Inside Aidan O'Shea and Kristin McKenzie Vass' glamorous Kerry wedding
Aidan O'Shea
The Mayo star tied the knot with the model and business consultant at Muckross Park Hotel in McKenzie Vass' home county
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Former ace Cork forward now starring as a goalkeeper
Cork GAA
Despite dropping into goal for Duhallow, his days as a scoring forward aren’t over just yet as O’Connor still stars up front for his club, hitting 0-8 in Ballydesmond’s recent defeat to Kinsale in the Premier JFC.
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A helicopter has crashed into the top of a hotel in Cairns City, Australia, sparking mass a evacuation zone - with Queensland police declaring a Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in the area
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Stargazers across Ireland are in for a celestial treat as the annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak over the coming days
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'He will be greatly missed' - Former Connacht and Munster player Rory Burke dies aged 30
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Europe hit by Brazil virus which 'kills people in 20s' as experts fear 'unstoppable' outbreak
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Lanzarote issues rare 'black alert', with Irish tourists warned about travel to holiday hotspot
Lanzarote
One of Lanzarote's most popular beaches is among 48 given a black flag this year, with "sewage discharges" listed as the primary reason for this designation
Mayo legend steps out with wife for Aidan O'Shea's wedding
Mayo GAA
Keith Higgins was one of the many Mayo legends to attend Aidan O'Shea's wedding on Saturday.
'My entitled sister wore a wedding dress to my big day - but I got the last laugh'
Weddings
A bride has been praised for embarrassing her parents and sister in front of all of her wedding guests after they tried to 'spoil' her big day by stealing her spotlight
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise performs incredible stunt at Olympics closing ceremony as Paris hands over to LA
Tom Cruise made an appearance the Olympics closing ceremony tonight, when he performed a huge stunt to celebrate the Games moving to Los Angeles in four years time
Olympics fans left fuming with Los Angeles handover at closing ceremony for same reason
Olympic Games closing ceremony
Those at the Olympic Closing Ceremony were left fuming after the Los Angeles handover as Snoop Dogg and Billie Eilish performed in a pre-recorded video
Harry Kane's warning to Ireland as he makes pledge to interim England manager Lee Carsley
Republic of Ireland national football team
Heimir Hallgrímsson's first game in charge of Ireland will be against the man that was a long-time favourite to land the role.
Paris came alive with iconic moments everywhere, from Snoop Dogg to Yusuf Dikec
Olympic Games
Four corners of the country delivered four golds and seven medals in total for Ireland’s greatest ever Olympic Games. Boy was it great.
'He will be greatly missed' - Former Connacht and Munster player Rory Burke dies aged 30
Munster Rugby
Burke represented Ireland at U20 level in 2014, playing ten times across the U20 Six Nations and Junior World Championship