‘Bursting with happiness’ – TV presenter Yvonne Connolly ties the knot with John Conroy in New York City

Connolly (52) tied the knot with her second husband, cinematographer John Conroy, after being together for 14 years. She was previously married to Boyzone star Ronan Keating (49) before they finalised their divorce in 2015. Connolly’s children from her first marriage – Jack, Ali, and Missy Keating – all flew across the Atlantic for the … Read more

‘I didn’t let the grief consume me after I lost my parents to cancer’ – broadcaster and actress Demi Isaac Oviawe

For ‘The Young Offenders’ and 2FM star, Daffodil Day is all about providing support It has been 20 years since Oviawe (25) lost her mother, and a decade since her father died. Despite the profound losses, the Young Offenders star said she “didn’t let the grief consume her”. “My mother had breast cancer, my father … Read more

2FM presenter Roz Purcell marries partner Zach Desmond in Dublin

2FM presenter Rozanna Purcell has announced she has married her partner Zach Desmond in Dublin. Purcell, and her now-husband, Desmond said yes in an intimate ceremony at Dublin City Hall. The 35-year-old former Miss Universe contestant announced the happy news in a post on Instagram on Monday evening, in which she wrote: “We’re married”. The … Read more

Met Éireann forecast another rainy weekend after thunderstorms hit the west coast

Met Éireann initally issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for counties in the west but this expired by 11am. Thundery downpours, spot flooding, lightning damage and difficult travelling conditions were forecast. And, despite the rain forecast for the weekend, temperatures will stay mild and warmer than average. Met Éireann meteorologist Ailis Hankinson said there will … Read more

‘You need a call to listen’ – Joe Duffy ‘surprised’ Liveline dropped iconic theme tune

The veteran RTÉ broadcaster said it was an “evocative” vital cue for listeners, especially given the show’s challenging mid‑afternoon slot, and helped to draw listeners. The signature tune, Over the Moor by Irish band Stockton’s Wing, had been the theme for the flagship programme on RTÉ Radio 1 for four decades until Kieran Cuddihy took … Read more

‘It is outrageous’ – former president Mary Robinson slams Trump’s Board of Peace

Former president Mary Robinson Adrianna Wrona and Reuters Today at 11:49 Former president Mary Robinson has criticised Trump’s Board of Peace, describing it as the “board of the power of one Trump imperial idea”. The US President Donald Trump launched his Board of Peace this week where representatives from 19 countries signed the document. Mr … Read more

‘It is outrageous’ – former president Mary Robinson slams Trump’s Board of Peace

Former president Mary Robinson Adrianna Wrona and Reuters Today at 11:49 Former president Mary Robinson has criticised Trump’s Board of Peace, describing it as the “board of the power of one Trump imperial idea”. The US President Donald Trump launched his Board of Peace this week where representatives from 19 countries signed the document. Mr … Read more

Family feuds similar to Beckhams ‘reflect private struggles happening quietly in many homes’

When you have overly-invested parents and a child trying to strike out into the world on their own, conflict is inevitable David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham The fallout of the Beckham family saga has been echoing throughout the entertainment landscape this week – yet family feuds like this can be … Read more

Irish citizen freed from Venezuelan prison arrives in Prague after wave of releases following Maduro’s capture

This is part of a flow of prisoner releases following the capture of Nicolas Maduro by the US on January 3. A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs told the Irish Independent that the department is “aware of the case” and has “provided consular assistance to the citizen involved”. “As with all cases, the … Read more

Chartered deportation flight from Dublin returns 39 people to Georgia

The Garda National Immigration Bureau carried out an operation on Wednesday, April 30, removing individuals from the State. The operation resulted in the removal of 39 individuals from Ireland, including 30 males, 4 females and 5 children, with all children being part of family groups. They were all removed on a chartered flight which left … Read more