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18:03, 23 NOV 2024

Lottery chiefs have announced one of the biggest wins ever

Lotto bosses reveal location of €7 million jackpot win as players urged to check tickets

The lucky punter scooped the life-changing jackpot in Wednesday's draw to become the 30th National Lottery millionaire of 2024

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Charli XCX Dublin: Presale information, ticket prices and on-sale date for Malahide Castle concert

Fans will need to act fast if they want to secure presale access ahead of tickets to Charli XCX's gig at Malahide Castle going on general sale later this week

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Urgent recall issued for popular children's toy sold at Smyths due to burn risk

Product recalls

Customers are being urged to stop using the product immediately and to keep it out of the reach of children

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‘I’m Irish’: Paul Mescal gives hilariously blunt response to meeting King Charles

The Kildare native wasn't afraid to share his honest thoughts when it comes to the British monarchy.

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NCT inspectors shocked to discover 'mischievous' critter hiding underneath car during test

The discovery was not what inspectors were expecting to find as they carried out a routine test recently

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Black Friday deals from Huawei on smartwatches, laptops, tablets and earphones offer huge savings

Save big on laptops and get great deals on the firm's latest 2024 range of wearables and tablets

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Dublin GAA: Brian Fenton was one of the greatest players to wear the jersey

Gaelic Football

Dublin GAA confirm Brian Fenton retirement, with others expected to follow in the coming weeks.

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Ireland snow tracker live: Counties where snowfall is most likely as several areas fall under weather warnings

The unseasonably mild November so far has come to an abrupt end - here are the areas at most risk of snowfall

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Liam Neeson announces plans to retire from action films: 'It has to stop at some stage'

Following his starring role in the acclaimed 2008 action thriller Taken, the Irish actor reinvented himself as an unlikely action hero at the age of 56

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Black Friday deals Engwe e-bikes: we tested the foldable P20 which is aimed at city commuters

Save €400 on this low maintenance portable electric bike which we have tested on Dublin's city streets

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IKEA launches new collection to cater for gamers and their families

The new range caters to the evolving needs of the 3.3 billion-strong global gaming community, offering ergonomic furniture, smart storage, and stylish accessories

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Black Friday deals Anker accessories: we tested MagGo chargers and Prime power bank

Anker is a reliable brand with products that provide safe and efficient charging by using advanced technology

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Ireland's worst motorists: From 'arty' fake insurance discs to driver nabbed in stolen car after court appearance

An Garda Siochana

We have rounded up some of the most shocking instances of Irish motorists breaking the law, including one driver dubbed "the world's dumbest criminal"

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Ireland's best beer gardens: The top spots to visit for an outdoor drink this summer

We've rounded up the 12 must-try beer gardens to enjoy a pint and catch up with friends and family in the sun this summer

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Inside Ireland's only Michelin starred pub as it's put up for sale for €1.25m

Wild Honey Inn is the first pub to be awarded a Michelin Star for food in Ireland and currently is the only pub with this accolade

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Dublin restaurant loved by Hollywood A-listers ranks among the world's best for wine

Rosa Madre has become a popular hotspot for celebs visiting Dublin, with the likes of Nick Jonas, Will Ferrell, Dave Grohl and Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx all paying a visit

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RTE

The Late Late Show RTE Late Late Show viewers 'turn off' after 'awkward' moment

The Late Late Show was back with a bang on Friday night but not everyone was happy with the cadre of guests on the decks as fans took to social media to bemoan one 'awkward' moment

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Joe Brolly claims Colm O'Rourke left him gasping for air on live television

Along with Pat Spillane and Michael Lyster, Brolly and O'Rourke were at the heart of RTE's Gaelic football coverage for many years

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Una Healy's relationship with boyfriend and Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey as she appears on RTE Late Late Show

The Cork native enjoyed numerous big race wins before being forced to retire from the saddle

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Ciara Mageean's Olympic heartbreak, death of coach and boyfriend Thomas Moran's role in her success

Ciara Mageean won gold at the European Championships in June before injury ended her Olympic dream in heartbreaking fashion

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Eurovision legend signs up to take part in RTE's Dancing With The Stars

Dancing with the Stars

The next five celebrity contestants joining the new series of RTE's Dancing with the Stars will be announced on Friday's Late Late Show

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TV

Netflix Full list of secret codes to unlock access to every Christmas film on Netflix for no extra cost

Unlock a bunch of Christmas films and TV shows you never knew existed with this genius code hack

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Little-known Cillian Murphy film sees him play transwoman searching for love

Cillian Murphy appears as you've never seen him before in this quirky flick also featuring Liam Neeson

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The Simpsons fans stunned after realising why Maggie is scanned at checkout in opening credits

The Simpsons fans have been left gobsmacked after discovering what pops up on the supermarket checkout when Maggie is scanned through it during the opening credits - and why it was put there

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I'm A Celebrity fans claim 'fix' after clue Danny Jones would win days before the final

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here

Danny Jones was crowned King of the Jungle in Sunday’s I’m A Celebrity final, beating Coleen Rooney and Richard Coles. Viewers have since noticed a 'clue' that has sparked speculation the ITV show, which airs on Virgin Media in Ireland, may have been fixed.

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Paul Mescal reveals theory on why he became an actor and the reason will surprise fans

As he appeared on the latest episode of Variety's Actors on Actors series, Paul Mescal shared his 'weird theory' on why he became an actor - and it all comes down to his parents' meet-cute.

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Technology

Facebook Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down LIVE updates as users report massive outage

Downdetector is showing a large spike in people complaining that social media apps and websites such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and other Meta applications are affected by an outage

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Sky Ireland launches a new way to watch TV and you'll be most surprised by the super low price

Sky Ireland has just launched a new plan that's offering TV and Netflix for just €18 per month

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Redmagic 10 Pro review: by far the most powerful smartphone I tested in 2024 and a gamer’s delight

Affordable gaming powerhouse includes liquid cooling tech, unbelievable battery life and an array of Google Gemini AI smarts

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Redmagic 9S Pro review: best value gaming smartphone pairs stunning design and superfast performance

The mid-price RedMagic 9S Pro excels as a gaming handset thanks to top-notch flagship level performance and incredible cooling

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Microsoft down: Users of Outlook, 365 and Teams across the world report widespread issues

Microsoft 365 are investigating an "issue impacting users attempting to access Exchange Online or functionality within Microsoft Teams calendar"

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