Dublin City Council is looking at a number of measures that could be brought in to help with social distancing in the city centre. Among the possible changes are the pedestrianisation of College Green as well as the widening of footpaths on Dame Street on a temporary basis. This would be aimed at providing space […]

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Leo Varadkar has been speaking in the Dáil today and one of the subjects he covered was the possibility of air travel returning. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has answered questions in the Dail today about when he sees air travel for leisure returning again. Airlines all over the world have ground to a halt in recent […]

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Ireland could be in line for an extra Bank Holiday later this year, Junior Minister for Tourism Brendan Griffin has suggested. Mr. Griffin was speaking in the Dail yesterday about the possibility of an extra Bank Holiday at the tail end of the year. Given that St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, and the May, June and […]

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Aslan have confirmed that Christopher Dignam Senior, father of the band’s lead singer Christy, passed away yesterday afternoon. Dublin band Aslan announced the news on social media last night, saying that Christopher passed away in the afternoon. He is described in the post as Christy’s ‘biggest fan and influence in life.’ https://www.instagram.com/p/B_2qsDXgGec/ During an interview […]

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Details have been announced this afternoon for Dublin’s Digital Pride parade which will take place online on Sunday, June 28. Digital Pride will replace the regular Dublin Pride festival which was officially cancelled last week due to the Covid-19 outbreak. At the time, it was promised that a Digital Dublin Pride Festival would take place […]

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The sex scenes in Normal People have divided opinion in recent weeks but did you know some of them were filmed in the childhood home of an Irish politician? Transport Minister Shane Ross has revealed to the Irish Independent that he grew up in Knockmore House which serves as the family home of Marianne in […]

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Artist Emmalene Blake has been gaining plenty of attention with her Dublin-based murals in recent times. You might remember she produced this homage to 1990s teen sitcom Sister Sister as well as this inspired Cardi B mural. A common theme in Emmalene’s recent work has been a message of social distancing, for instance, this The […]

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Fingal County Council has confirmed that some car parks will open tomorrow for the use of people cocooning only, with others asked not to take the spaces. Earlier today, it was announced that people over 70 and the medically vulnerable will be given designated exercise time at parks between the hours of 1.30pm and 3.30pm. […]

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Dublin Zoo has given us all the boost we needed today by sharing an Instagram video of its adorable new Humboldt penguin chicks. Last week, Dublin Zoo announced that the two baby Humboldt penguins had arrived in recent weeks. The first one was born on March 29 to parents and Monica and Joey and was […]

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Dublin City Council has announced that people who are cocooning will be provided with designated time in parks around the city. From today, those over the age of 70 and people who are medically vulnerable have been told that they can go outside for a walk or drive within five kilometres of their homes. Previously, […]

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Dubliner Dave McBryan earned the coveted title of Mastermind champion after beating five other contestants in this year’s final. An experienced quizzer, Dave McBryan is originally from Dublin but now resides in Edinburgh. The final, which was filmed in October bur aired on BBC 2 last night, saw Dave take home the prize having had […]

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Robert John Ardiff is a name I’ve become familiar with in recent times, largely due to the Facebook activity of my old college pal Neil Murray. Neil just happens to be a member of Robert’s touring band, so whenever the guys have some new material, it’s not long before I see it pop up on […]

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Leo Varadkar has announced that current social distancing restrictions will be extended until May 18 with some changes. Addressing the nation this evening, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the exercise limit has been changed from 2km from people’s homes to 5km. He also said that from Tuesday, those who have been cocooning can leave their homes […]

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Leo Varadkar is due to address the nation this evening with information on a ‘roadmap’ to lifting Ireland’s Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. It is widely expected that Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will announce that current restrictions which are due to expire next Tuesday, will be extended. However, he has stated that a “roadmap” on how best to […]

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‘Stay at home’ is something a lot of people are sick of hearing at this stage but ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, a reminder can’t do any harm. Dublin City Council has issued a video which features some of the city’s famous faces urging us all to stay at home and save lives. Colm […]

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You’ve probably eaten a million toasties since you’ve been stuck at home but let’s be honest there are few toasties as good as The Harbour Bar’s toasties. The iconic Bray pub has been known for its toasted sandwiches for a long time now and in 2017 they launched Ireland’s first ever Toastie Festival. With The […]

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Lord Mayor Tom Brabazon has released a statement which advises the public that parks could shut if people sit in groups or congregate. With another Bank Holiday weekend on the horizon, there are concerns that people will flout social distancing regulations put in place by the government. The latest restrictions are due to expire on […]

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An Post’s initiative to provide every home with free postcards to send to loved ones during Covid-19 has brought a lot of joy in recent weeks. Children have gotten in touch with grandparents, separated friends have been able to pen messages to each other and people have been able to send scone recipes to Ireland’s […]

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I hear laughter as Katie Kavanagh picks up the phone. “Hello?” I begin, hoping I’m not interrupting. “Not at all,” she replies, “I’m just getting permission to take a picture of someone’s door here.” “That’s funny,” I think to myself because that’s kind of what I was going to ask her about anyway. Katie’s Dublin […]

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Copper Face Jacks looks set to keep its doors closed until 2021 due to social distancing concerns, according to an article published today. A report in the Irish Mail on Sunday suggests that Copper Face Jacks owner Cathal Jackson has resigned himself to keeping the doors of the iconic Harcourt Street nightspot closed until 2021. […]

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RTE and Dublin Zoo are teaming up to bring a whole new Home School Hub experience to Irish living rooms starting this week. Home School Hub has been airing every weekday morning since March 30, providing schoolchildren nationwide with an outlet to keep learning during the Covid-19 crisis. As for the parents, it didn’t take […]

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Gilmore Girls fans rejoice because an online quiz dedicated to the much-loved series is taking place over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Organised by online quizzing experts Yellow Elephant Promotions, the event will take place on Sunday, May 3 from 8pm. Participants are told to ‘expect five massive rounds of The Gilmore Girls questions and […]

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Leo Varadkar might be urging the public to abide by government restrictions but he has confirmed he’ll stop short of ‘swinging digs’, for now. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has responded to a tweet by Dublin comedian Darren Conway, which had suggested that ‘If you go outside 2km Leo Varadkar jumps out of a bush and starts […]

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It’s 6pm and for the first time on this sunny Saturday, city centre shoppers are outnumbered by thirsty revellers making their way to Dublin’s pubs. It’s been a long week, almost as long as the queue for pints at Kehoes but as always, the line is moving at a fast pace and whoever’s turn it […]

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Ellen DeGeneres has shared her support for Claudine and Robbie Keane’s Mater Foundation appeal to provide resources for Ireland’s hospitals during the Covid-19 crisis. Robbie and Claudine Keane are raising money to support Our Hospital Heroes, a nationwide appeal to support leading hospitals in the fight against Covid-19. The pair set up a GoFundMe Page […]

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Gavin James has already conquered the world of music so obviously the next natural step is to organise an online quiz for a nation of social distancers. With video calling now Ireland’s main form of communication, quizzing has become everyone’s latest hobby and Gavin James is no different. The singer (real name Gavin Wigglesworth, bet […]

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Dermot Kennedy appeared on last night’s Late Late Show and it’s fair to say his performances went down well with viewers. The Dublin singer-songwriter was speaking about his support for the Capuchin Day Centre for the homeless and while he was in studio, he treated viewers to three stellar performances. He kicked things off with […]

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In the curious case of Matt Damon spending lockdown in Dalkey, it seems that New York Times journalist Heather Murphy has gotten the scoop she needed. It’s well-documented at this stage that Matt Damon and his family are currently staying in the Dublin coastal town but as Heather found out last week, it’s best not […]

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Francis Street venue Anti Social has announced that it will be delivering cocktails this weekend while resident DJ Marcus O’Laoire spins a few tunes. Anti Social House Arrest will provide thirsty Dubliners with some of their favourite drinks from the popular bar for one weekend only. Among the delectable bounty you can get your hands […]

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Longitude has confirmed that refunds are available to ticket-holders after it became the latest festival to confirm its cancellation. The news that Longitude 2o20 has been cancelled will come as no surprise after the government extended restrictions on mass gatherings of over 5,000 people yesterday. It follows news that Altogether Now and Body & Soul […]

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The government has confirmed that restrictions on mass gatherings in excess of 5,000 people will be extended until the end of August. It was reported earlier that all mass gatherings of 5,000 people or more would be banned until the autumn, before a government statement was issued just after 5pm. In it, it is confirmed […]

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Maser has announced that he will be raffling his original Homebird painting with all profits going towards the Mater Foundation. Irish contemporary artist Maser has been working on Homebird over the past few weeks, with the inspiration coming from the fact that so many of us are confined to our homes as we continue to […]

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Bachelors Walk made its long-awaited return to TV last night and it left audiences pining for a bit of early 21st Century Dublin. In 2001, Bachelors Walk aired for the first time and the series is just one of the shows RTE is bringing back to entertain viewers during the Covid-19 crisis. The very first […]

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Glen Hansard is approaching 50, believe it or not, and to celebrate he’s inviting everyone to join him for a drink and a few songs on Tuesday night. If Glen Hansard turned 50 in normal circumstances, you’d imagine he’d be pulling up a seat in Grogans or one of his other favourite spots and entertaining […]

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Dublin City Council will remove loading bays and parking spaces to increase space for pedestrians as Covid-19 social distancing measures continue. According to a report in the Irish Times, Dublin City Council will begin the operation on Monday in order to allow pedestrians to utilise the additional space, ‘where there is evidence of footpath congestion.’ […]

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As 2020 began with rumblings about a virus in China, nobody could have envisaged the effect it would go on to have on Ireland and the wider world. We certainly wouldn’t have imagined that a global lockdown would effectively be in place by the middle of March and all the best things to do in […]

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The cover of the new Ross O’Carroll-Kelly has been unveiled this morning and fans will be able to get stuck into Braywatch from September. Yep, Braywatch is the title of the upcoming Ross O’Carroll-Kelly novel and it’s a pretty inspired one, it has to be said. It’s the latest in Paul Howard’s series of books […]

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ITV quiz show The Chase is set to announce that Dubliner Darragh Ennis will be joining the likes of Paul Sinha and Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett as a chaser. Darragh, who was a contestant on The Chase in 2017, has taken to Twiiter to say ‘I’m really excited to be the 6th chaser on The […]

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Oasis tribute act Live Forever Oasis have recorded a version of Let There Be Love to raise funds for frontline health workers during the Covid-19 outbreak. Live Forever have gained a reputation in recent years as Ireland’s premier Oasis tribute act and are due to play Vicar Street in September, something that the band has […]

6 years ago

Inside The K drew plenty of viewers for Virgin Media over the past few weeks and now that it’s wrapped up there’s a big hole to fill on Wednesday nights. Many viewers will have their Wednesday night routine upset now that Garda documentary Inside The K has wrapped up but Virgin Media has something else […]

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Ukiyo has long been a favourite of dance-loving Dubliners and the current social distancing rules aren’t stopping the venue from pleasing its customers. Exchequer Street venue Ukiyo has been hosting live DJ sessions every night of the week and if you haven’t tuned into one yet, there’s no time like this evening to do so. […]

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With many of the population working from home due to Covid-19, it’s important to be reminded of those who are risking their health by venturing outdoors. The healthcare workers in our hospitals, those in our supermarkets serving the public and those who are taking care of our waste every day are just some that spring […]

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Shelbourne FC have announced an all-star soccer game for this November with proceeds going towards the Beaumont Hospital Foundation. The match was announced this morning and will see a Shelbourne XI come up against a Celebrity All-Stars XI at the club’s Tolka Park ground in Drumcondra. Among the massive names confirmed to take part are […]

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The Back Page in Phibsboro is known for its regular quizzes and just because it’s temporarily closed doesn’t mean we can’t still get our thinking caps on. The quiz nights at The Back Page are a memory many Dubliners will cherish from those days long past when we could travel over 2km. However, it’s now […]

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Gardai have been handed new powers to arrest people who flout Covid-19 social distancing measures over the long Easter weekend. Health Minister Simon Harris appeared on RTE’s Prime Time last to explain that gardai will have the power to arrest and detain anyone who travels to holiday locations around Ireland over the weekend. The temporary […]

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Former Dublin hurler Mick Carton has described the “scary days” he spent in hospital after he was diagnosed with Covid-19. O’Tooles clubman Mick Carton spoke to RTE Radio 1’s Sunday Sport yesterday to detail his experience of contracting coronavirus. Carton, who is also a firefighter with Dublin Fire Brigade, took to social media last week […]

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The Guards: Inside The K wraps up this week and Virgin Media has provided viewers with a sneak peek at the final episode this morning. Inside The K has provided riveting TV these past few weeks and this Wednesday sees the final episode of the series. The show provides a first-hand look at the day-to-day […]

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Dublin’s Casual Choir has released the first finished product of its ‘sofa sessions’ series which allows people to take part while in social isolation. A few weeks ago, the Casual Choir invited people to contribute to a rendition of U2’s One by sending in recordings of themselves singing the song from the comfort of their […]

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Dublin v Kerry is the kind of GAA rivalry that no lockdown will ever dampen and this Sunday fans will reflect on one of their most epic meetings. TG4 will be showing the 2013 All-Ireland semi-final between Dublin and Kerry this Sunday and to mark the screening, social media’s premier Dubs fan page has called […]

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Sport documentaries are a great way to fill the void in the lives of those missing the rough and tumble of live action amid the Covid-19 outbreak. As part of our Lovin Home Comforts hub, we’ve compiled some of the best sport documentaries that you can binge through during these long days and nights at […]

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