A SIGNIFICANT solar eclipse is set to be visible across Ireland on Wednesday. The upcoming celestial event is said to comparable to previous eclipses in 2015 and 1999. While it won't be a total solar eclipse, up to 98 per cent of the Sun will be covered during the event from certain areas in Ireland. A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth, Moon and Sun align. As the Moon … [Read more...] about Significant solar eclipse to be visible across Ireland on Wesnesday
‘Stakes are even higher’ as Traitors Ireland returns to screens this month
THE TRAITORS IRELAND is returning to screens this month for a second series, with bosses claiming the 'stakes are even higher'. The first series of the Irish version of the show was a hit with audiences, with its most-watched episode drawing 818,000 viewers, putting it in the top-10 programmes of 2025. Its 12 episodes each averaged 557,000 live and same-day views, accounting … [Read more...] about ‘Stakes are even higher’ as Traitors Ireland returns to screens this month
Number of people seriously injured in Dublin collision
NINE people have been seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Dublin this morning, with one youth in a critical condition. The two-vehicle collision occurred on the M50 southbound between junction 11 and junction 12 of the M50 at around 5.30am. Gardaí said it responded to reports of a vehicle travelling northbound on the southbound carriageway of the M50. "The … [Read more...] about Number of people seriously injured in Dublin collision
Family pay tribute to Co. Armagh man found dead in Liverpool prison
THE FAMILY of a Co. Armagh man who died at a Liverpool prison last month have paid tribute to him. Raymond McEntee, 68, was found dead in his cell at HMP Altcourse in the early hours of July 18. Martin Wainwright, 54, who was also a prisoner at the prison, has been charged with the murder of Mr McEntee. Father-of-two Mr McEntee had been living in Crossmaglen until last … [Read more...] about Family pay tribute to Co. Armagh man found dead in Liverpool prison
Tributes paid following death of ‘exquisitely talented’ Irish musician Cat Dowling
TRIBUTES have been paid to Irish musician Cat Dowling, who passed away on Friday at the age of 54. Dowling, who came to prominence as the lead singer of Dublin band Alphastates, had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017. The Co. Kilkenny native, who released two solo albums after Alphastates split up in 2010, is survived by her three children. Dowling's music was featured on … [Read more...] about Tributes paid following death of ‘exquisitely talented’ Irish musician Cat Dowling