Philip Downes

Ireland

Journalist @ExtraIRL - MA Journalism @uniofgalway ‘21 - Simpsons nerd - All views my own, Likes & RTs ≠ endorsements etc.

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National Slow Down Day: Gardai reveal where speed vans are as hundreds already caught

2 weeks ago | extra.ie | Philip Downes

Gardaí have revealed that over 350 drivers have been caught speeding so far as part of National Slow Down Day. The Gardaí partnered with the Road Safety Authority for the national speed enforcement operation, which will run for 24 hours from midnight on Wednesday (April 29) to 11.59pm.
Domino's launch their own Easter egg inspired by...what?

2 weeks ago | extra.ie | Philip Downes

We swear this is not an April Fool’s joke — Domino’s Pizza have announced they’re launching a garlic and herb easter egg. The pizza chain have created what they describe as the perfect blend of sweet and savoury, or what others may call a sin against nature, on Friday (April 4) — three days after April Fool’s Day, making this 100% real.
Irish passport tops list of strongest in the world

2 weeks ago | extra.ie | Philip Downes

The Irish passport has become the strongest one in the world, the Nomad Passport Index 2025 has revealed. The passport index ranks the strength of a country’s passport on five criteria, with Ireland — whose previous best result was tied for first alongside Luxembourg and Sweden — sitting alone on the top of the table; the first time ever that a northern European country has done so.
Why Cian Ducrot 'didn't really feel Irish' at first

3 weeks ago | extra.ie | Nicky Byrne |Philip Downes

Cian Ducrot has admitted that he ‘didn’t really feel Irish’ before he began performing. The Grammy winning singer was born and raised in Cork, with him being half-Irish, half-French and having a French mother. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Despite growing up in Cork and performing for years in Ireland, Cian admitted that he hadn’t felt exactly Irish growing up — with him saying that performing for Irish people was when he finally found his Irishness.
Rosie O'Donnell on moving to Ireland

3 weeks ago | extra.ie | Philip Downes

Rosie O’Donnell has said that Ireland is ‘so much safer’ for her child after moving here earlier this year. The comedian and actress moved to Ireland with her child Clay, doing so after Donald Trump — with whom she has been in a very public feud — was re-elected for a second term in the 2024 Presidential election.
Zoinks! Netflix's Scooby Doo live-action series will be an origin story for Mystery Inc

3 weeks ago | geekireland.com | Chloe O'Keeffe |Olivia Fahy |Philip Downes

Jinkies — your favourite mystery-solving team are returning to TV for a brand new live-action Scooby Doo series on Netflix and new details have been released. While the streaming service had announced plans for the show in 2024, they've now revealed details about the live-action series which will be made up of eight episodes.
In Pics: Who are the Home of the Year 2025 finalists?

3 weeks ago | extra.ie | Philip Downes

The seven finalists of Home of the Year 2025 have been confirmed. The final of the show, which will see judges Hugh Wallace, Amanda Bone and Siobhan Lam crown the best home in the country, with homes from Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Tipperary and Limerick all vying for the title. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW But who are the finalists for Home of the Year 2025? Receiving the first 10 of the season from Hugh, Clare, and Sean purchased their home, which was previously a shop, in 2020.
'Ireland's most haunted house' hits market -- with offers expected to pass €4million

3 weeks ago | extra.ie | Philip Downes

Ireland’s most haunted house is back on the market after plans to transform it into a hotel have been abandoned — with offers expected to exceed €4million. Built on the original site of Redmond Hall in the 1800s, Loftus Hall has a history that dates back almost 800 years; but is more known for its ghost stories, where it is rumoured to be haunted by the ghost of a woman as well as the devil.
Penneys drop Cartier watch dupe -- for THOUSANDS less than the real deal

3 weeks ago | extra.ie | Philip Downes

Penneys shoppers are being urged to leg it to the accessory section over this unreal Cartier Tank dupe — which you can grab for thousands less than the real thing. One of the most iconic jewellery brands in the world, Cartier have been known for their Tank watches; with their stunning leather straps and square faces. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW However, they also come with a hefty price tag — with the watches setting people back around €5,000.
Discount store Mr Price announce 'changes' to hunky mascot after backlash

3 weeks ago | extra.ie | Philip Downes

Mr Price have announced their absurdly hunky mascot has opted to stop wearing clothes. The discount store have made Mr Price himself a young shredded brunette, with some people online having a good snigger at their advertisements — most notably a van with the phrase’ fancy a ride?’ on the windscreen.