The Republic of Ireland has imposed far stricter lockdown restrictions than those in Northern Ireland, including closing gyms, churches and non-essential shops. People in the Republic also can only go within three miles (5km) of their home for exercise, with no such rules in the North despite ‘unnecessary travel’ being banned. Irish retail groups slammed … Read more
A scathing yet hilarious review of Dolly Alderton’s novel Ghost went viral over the weekend. Book critic Barry Pierce, of the Irish Times, did not hold back in taking down the author’s autumn offering, calling it ‘the most culturally relevant novel of 2014.’ Ghosts, London-based Alderton’s first foray into fiction, tells the story of Nina … Read more
Dominic West praised his wife’s ancestor who was dubbed ‘Knight of the Women’ for keeping mistresses in outhouses in a clip that’s resurfaced following his passionate embrace with Lily James. The Affair star, 50, was pictured cuddling the young actress sans wedding ring, during a romantic break in Rome, before putting on a united front with his wife today, … Read more
Ireland’s government has ignored scientific advice for a new national lockdown and has instead moved the country up one level on its alert scale. On Sunday, the country’s National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) recommended that all of Ireland’s 26 counties be elevated to Level 5 restrictions for the next four weeks, effectively taking them … Read more
Some people might think they’re barking mad but this family love sharing their house with 13 dogs. Claire Mather, 44, and husband Jason, 47, from Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, are the proud owners of 10 Irish Wolfhounds – the world’s tallest breed of dog – as well as a Whippet, a Lurcher and a White Swiss … Read more
Jodie Comer lets her hair down on the Irish coast as Killing Eve star takes a summer break after winning her second consecutive TV Choice Award By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 08:29 BST, 16 September 2020 | Updated: 08:30 BST, 16 September 2020 The whereabouts of Villanelle may well be unknown, but the actress … Read more
Legendary Irish jockey Pat Smullen dies aged 43 in Dublin after losing battle with pancreatic cancer Smullen retired in May 2019 after completing treatment for pancreatic cancer Smullen was initially given a clean bill of health but recently suffered a relapse His death was announced a year after a legends race he organised raised £2.3m … Read more
The entire Irish cabinet is self-isolating and Parliament has been suspended after the country’s health minister reported having coronavirus symptoms. Ceann Comhairle (speaker) Sean O Fearghail made the announcement in the Dail (parliament) today that Stephen Donnelly had fallen ill and that ministers would therefore be restricting their movements. The move came just hours after … Read more
A young Irish couple have been charged over the alleged stabbing of a man that left him stranded in a unit block hallway with a partially severed ear. Neighbours found victim Oliver Solan, 30, barely conscious in a corridor at a Young Street apartment block in Randwick, in Sydney’s east, about 8.40pm on Saturday. Police … Read more
Black Irish woman records shocking video of a racist man repeatedly yelling the n-word at her and telling her to ‘go back to your own country’ The video shows a racist man shouting the extremely offensive term in Galway The woman filming says: ‘Don’t talk to me like that’ as he continues to yell at … Read more