Kirsty Blake Knox

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News Reporter and Writer at Irish Independent

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Molly Mae Hague’s sister might not approve of her getting back with Tommy Fury – but is it wise to get involved in someone’s on-off relationship?

3 days ago | independent.ie | Kirsty Blake Knox

Molly Mae Hague’s sister might not approve of her getting back with Tommy Fury – but is it wise to get involved in someone’s on-off relationship? As part two of her Amazon Prime series confirms, the ‘Love Island’ star is back with ex-fiance Tommy Fury – but not everyone is happy for themTommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague, pictured on the red carpet in 2020, have one daughter together.
From Balbriggan to Basel – Ireland has another Eurovision entry to keep an eye on in Switzerland this week

4 days ago | independent.ie | Kirsty Blake Knox

From Balbriggan to Basel – Ireland has another Eurovision entry to keep an eye on in Switzerland this weekDublin teacher Ben Pyne (39) is the co-songwriter of Croatia’s song, Poison Cake Dublin songwriter Ben Pyne who has co-written the Croatian entry, 'Poison Cake', for this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
‘Nothing prepares you for seeing the footage, I thought I was going to be violently sick’ – teacher describes being upskirted by ex-pupil

4 days ago | independent.ie | Kirsty Blake Knox

‘Nothing prepares you for seeing the footage, I thought I was going to be violently sick’ – teacher describes being upskirted by ex-pupilEnniskillen schoolteacher Sally Rees says it is ’really important that people start to understand the impact’ of the invasive and sinister crime Timothy Boomer filmed two of his teachers without their knowing.
'And what would you see in a porno movie, Mary?' - the most memorable moments from Joe Duffy’s Liveline

6 days ago | independent.ie | Kirsty Blake Knox |Darragh Nolan

We look back at some of the moments that got the nation talking in the wake of the veteran broadcaster’s imminent departure from RTÉ’s famed call-in showAt the end of Thursday, May 7’s episode of Liveline broadcaster Joe Duffy announced he was hanging up his headphones after 27 years. Duffy began presenting the programme in 1999, taking over from Marian Finucane.
‘Have ya any answers?’ – looking back at some of the most memorable moments from Joe Duffy’s Liveline

6 days ago | independent.ie | Kirsty Blake Knox |Darragh Nolan

Duffy began presenting the programme in 1999, taking over from Marian Finucane. And for close to 30 years he has been lending an ear as people around the country “talk to Joe” or tell him loudly that “it’s a disgrace, Joe”. While debate rumbles on over who will be his successor, here we look back at some – but not all – of his memorable guests and moments from the show, as well as some of the remarkable stories that he has told in these years.
On the road with Kerry’s mobile library: ‘The nearest town is 35 minutes away. You wouldn’t go all that way just to borrow a book’

1 week ago | independent.ie | Kirsty Blake Knox

First introduced in 1976, Kerry’s mobile library service provides a lifeline to rural communities in one of the most remote corners of the country, lending more than 40,000 books to local readers a year. Kirsty Blake Knox hits the road with them for a day... One of Maria O’Carroll’s clearest childhood memories is the thrill she felt looking out her classroom window in Asdee, Co Kerry, and watching a large transit van pull in. This was no ordinary van.
‘Chat GPT made us do it.’ On duty with the €350-a-day stewards trying to preserve Molly Malone’s dignity and the tourists who say it’s all AI’s fault

1 week ago | independent.ie | Kirsty Blake Knox

‘Chat GPT made us do it.’ On duty with the €350-a-day stewards trying to preserve Molly Malone’s dignity and the tourists who say it’s all AI’s fault The cockle-seller has her own muscle – but only for a week Cockles and muscle: Molly Malone gets her own stewardsA man in his 20s looks awkwardly around before walking up and tapping the statue of Molly Malone’s left breast.
Met Gala 2025: The six standout moments, from romantic curses to notable absences

1 week ago | independent.ie | Kirsty Blake Knox

The theme for this year's event, which takes place annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style"The first Monday in May has been dubbed, by those working in the industry, Fashion's Big Night Out – The Met Gala. It’s where celebrities and fashion houses think big and bold and where clothes go to be meme-ified (pregnant Kim Kardashian in that floral Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy gown; Rihanna’s pizza dress; Jared Leto arriving as a giant cat).
‘Kneecap have great integrity, I am so proud of them’ - presenter Doireann Ní Ghlacáin on the Irish language, culture and her new RTÉ show

1 week ago | independent.ie | Kirsty Blake Knox

‘Kneecap have great integrity, I am so proud of them’ – presenter Doireann Ní Ghlacáin on the Irish language, culture and her new RTÉ showTV presenter Doireann Ní Ghlacáin talks about the Irish language, supporting Kneecap, the challenges for young people in Ireland today and her new RTÉ show, ‘Tracks and Trails’Doireann Ní Ghlacáin presents RTÉ's 'Tracks and Trails'. Photo: Steve HumphreysGrowing up, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin (31) had a feeling that she and her family were different.
David Beckham’s birthday drama - blaming Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz for a family rift sounds wearily familiar

1 week ago | independent.ie | Kirsty Blake Knox

The famous footballer turned 50, and it was what you would expect – a suitably elaborate affair, but not without it’s dramaThere’s so much to unpack when it comes to David Beckham’s recent birthday celebrations. The footballer turned the big 5-0, and it was what you would expect – a suitably elaborate affair (let’s not forget that Posh and Becks sat on custom made thrones on their wedding day). There were so many different stages to this celebration.

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13 May 25

Molly Mae Hague’s sister might not approve of her getting back with Tommy Fury – but is it wise to get involved in someone’s relationship? https://t.co/gmy8cBt4PF

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13 May 25

Eurovision 2025: Emmy prepares to take flight, while host city Basel brings in extra armed police https://t.co/Fcq3kdqlwt

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12 May 25

From Balbriggan to Basel – Ireland has another Eurovision entry to keep an eye on in Switzerland this week https://t.co/p4ppGBO1Lt

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Articles

Molly Mae Hague’s sister might not approve of her getting back with Tommy Fury – but is it wise to get involved in someone’s on-off relationship?

From Balbriggan to Basel – Ireland has another Eurovision entry to keep an eye on in Switzerland this week

‘Nothing prepares you for seeing the footage, I thought I was going to be violently sick’ – teacher describes being upskirted by ex-pupil

'And what would you see in a porno movie, Mary?' - the most memorable moments from Joe Duffy’s Liveline

‘Have ya any answers?’ – looking back at some of the most memorable moments from Joe Duffy’s Liveline

On the road with Kerry’s mobile library: ‘The nearest town is 35 minutes away. You wouldn’t go all that way just to borrow a book’

‘Chat GPT made us do it.’ On duty with the €350-a-day stewards trying to preserve Molly Malone’s dignity and the tourists who say it’s all AI’s fault

Met Gala 2025: The six standout moments, from romantic curses to notable absences

‘Kneecap have great integrity, I am so proud of them’ - presenter Doireann Ní Ghlacáin on the Irish language, culture and her new RTÉ show

David Beckham’s birthday drama - blaming Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz for a family rift sounds wearily familiar

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