The owners of Dublin restaurant and bar Yamamori Izakaya have hit back at complaints made by the neighbouring Hoxton Hotel amid claims of late night noise. The restaurant’s owners said they find it “extremely difficult” to accept claims made by the new hotel, which is seeking an injunction against the nightclub, that they are not … Read more
Minister of State Marian Harkin has said she believes the forthcoming football fixtures between Ireland and Israel should not go ahead, a position in contrast with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Ireland’s recent draw in the Uefa Nations League has sparked controversy given the recent Gaza conflict. On Saturday, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald also called … Read more
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett has announced that he has cancer and will be stepping back from political life for a number of months as he undergoes treatment. Mr Boyd Barrett told RTÉ’s Claire Byrne on Monday morning that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer and expected to begin a course of … Read more
It’s not a show to avoid tough topics, but throughout the week Liveline (RTÉ Radio 1, weekdays) has a decidedly fluffy feel, as Katie Hannon tends to all manner of sheep-related stories. On Monday the guest host learns of the threat posed by errant dogs to flocks around the country. On Tuesday she expands on … Read more
Hang on in there babies, deliverance is at hand! Spare a thought for the Coalition’s overdue triplets, still crawling towards the brightness of the ministerial day while their recently spawned siblings swan around the sunlit lowlands of minor office and await their first pay packet. The Limbo Three are Marian Harkin, Colm Brophy and Timmy … Read more