Dublin Domination & Cork Close Call: EuroMillions Fever Grips Ireland Ireland is experiencing a surge in EuroMillions luck, with multiple winners emerging in recent days. Players are urged to check their tickets following Friday’s draw, where a Dublin player scooped €500,000 in the Plus draw, and a Cork player came incredibly close to winning the … Read more
The Resurgence of Biopics: Beyond the Standard Formula The film Everybody Digs Bill Evans, currently garnering attention at the Berlin and Dublin International Film Festivals, exemplifies a growing trend in biographical filmmaking. However, it’s not simply the subject matter – a troubled jazz icon – that’s noteworthy, but the approach. This film, and others like … Read more
Jessie Buckley’s IFTA Triumph Signals a Golden Age for Irish Talent Jessie Buckley’s win for Best Actress at the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Awards on Friday night, for her role in Hamnet, isn’t just a personal victory – it’s a powerful indicator of the flourishing Irish film and television scene. The awards, held … Read more
The Rise of Campy Thrillers: What ’56 Days’ Signals for the Future of Crime Drama The recent Prime Video series, 56 Days, adapted from Catherine Ryan Howard’s novel, is being described as “magnificently campy” and “unapologetically bad” – and viewers are loving it. This seemingly paradoxical reaction points to a growing trend in television: the … Read more
Multiple counties across Ireland are bracing for significant rainfall and potential flooding as Met Éireann has issued warnings, including orange alerts for Waterford and Wicklow. The orange warning for these southeastern counties is in effect from 3:00 AM Thursday through 3:00 AM Friday. Rising River Levels and Flood Risk The warnings indicate “spells of very … Read more
The Future of Food Tourism in Ireland: Beyond the Plate Ireland’s culinary scene is experiencing a renaissance, moving beyond traditional fare to embrace innovation, sustainability, and immersive experiences. The recent call from The Irish Times and Fáilte Ireland to uncover the nation’s favourite food destinations isn’t just a nostalgic exercise; it’s a signal of a … Read more
A domestic abuse survivor is facing the imminent threat of homelessness after her attacker was released from prison earlier this month. Emma, a mother of four boys aged five, six, ten, and thirteen, is set to lose her home in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, by March 20th. A Cycle of Fear and Instability Anthony Mackessy, 42, … Read more
A status yellow wind warning is in effect for eleven counties as of 2pm today, according to the latest forecast. The warning covers Clare, Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Wexford, and Wicklow, and is set to expire at 10pm this evening. Weather Alerts Expand Across Ireland In addition to the wind warning, … Read more
The Curious Case of “British” TV Filmed in Ireland: A Trend Taking Shape? The recent BBC drama, Lynley, filmed extensively in Ireland but portraying a distinctly English landscape, highlights a growing trend in television production. While location scouting for aesthetic or budgetary reasons is nothing new, the deliberate masking of Irish locations as British settings … Read more
A series of status yellow weather warnings are in effect across Ireland this weekend as temperatures are forecast to plummet to as low as -4 degrees, according to Met Éireann. Widespread Warnings Issued The recent mild weather is expected to give way to significantly colder conditions, with wintry showers potentially leading to snow accumulations and … Read more