A Dublin woman who was caught handing over a loaded gun at Connolly Station in July 2017 has been handed a suspended sentence. RTÉ is reporting that Nikita Murtagh, from Mariners Port, Sheriff Street in Dublin, pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to the unlawful possession of a semi-automatic pistol. The mother was due to […]
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Located just 30 minutes from Belfast, Galgorm Resort & Spa is designed to be a peaceful retreat from your everyday life. Set within 163 acres of lush parkland with the River Maine flowing through the estate, the surroundings are idyllic. Galgorm Resort & Spa has 122 bedrooms including suites, deluxe, superior and standard rooms. More accommodation is […]
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Fresh from sticking it to Donald Trump at the Grammys last night, U2 have this morning confirmed the Irish dates for their 2018 eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE tour. The lads will perform in Dublin’s 3 Arena on Monday November 5 and Tuesday November 6 of this year. The news was confirmed this morning and will surely spark a […]
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Okay, excuse us while we scream with excitement: the best bar in the ENTIRE WORLD is reportedly looking at bringing its genius cocktails to the redeveloped Clery’s. The Irish Independent is reporting that the Dead Rabbit Bar from New York, winner of many a ‘Best Bar In The World’ award, is eyeing up the idea of […]
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The Irish Independent is reporting that a vigilante group in the north of the country have caught a man who intended to have sex with a minor. The man – who travelled from Dublin to Belfast – had sent the boy a number of messages but the child was in fact an ‘adult decoy’ set […]
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Fear not if you thought that Bono’s performance at Shane McGowan’s party would be the last you’d see of him for a while in the capital. U2 have confirmed some European tour dates and thankfully, Dublin and Belfast are on the list. Live Nation and MCD have confirmed dates for the European leg of U2’s […]
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has promised to spend big on travel links between the north and south while in power and first on his list is building a new motorway from Dublin to Donegal via Derry. Along with this, Varadkar has said that he wants to improve the railway service between Dublin and Belfast. The Irish […]
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Details of the annual singalong on Grafton St. have just been revealed by Glen Hansard himself. For the last number of years, hundreds have gathered on the famous street to to raise money for the homeless. This year’s location is just a little different, with musicians coming together outside The Gaiety Theatre, just off Grafters […]
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There’s going to be a lot of heavy nights out over the next few weeks as the festivities begin. It goes without saying that cooking at home will be a major no-no, especially after the big operation to make dinner on Christmas Day. Takeaways are our weekend (and sometimes when we’re very lazy, weekday) friend but more […]
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English comedian Peter Kay has announced that he is cancelling his upcoming tour due to unforeseen family circumstances. He had been due to play six dates each at Dublin’s 3 Arena (February 1,2,3,6,7 and 8 2019) as well as the SSE Arena in Belfast (January 13,14,15,18,19 and 20 2019). A statement released today reads: ‘Due to […]
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Ryanair’s Dublin pilots have defied a management threat and voted in favour of labour action. Just under 28% of Ryanair’s Dublin pilots have voted in favour of unspecified industrial action, according to a statement from the airline company this evening. According to The Irish Examiner, of the cockpit staff who voted, 95% said they’d rather […]
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If you’re a theatre fan, or if you’ve been meaning to get into the arts a little more, then you’ll want to know what the Abbey Theatre has got in store for its upcoming season. Their impressive 2018 line-up is an eclectic mix of performances in which you’re sure to find something that will suit your tastes. […]
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