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Remembering Glen Hansard: His Legacy, Music and Impact
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- Remembering Glen Hansard: His Legacy, Music and Impact
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- 10:26
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Tributes have been pouring in following the tragic death of Glen Hansard. The 56-year-old Oscar winner and frontman of The Frames was killed in a motorbike crash in Dublin.
A book of condolence will open at the Mansion House in Dublin as Ireland remembers one of its most influential musicians, described by Bono as the "Voice of the Streets".
Shane Coleman is joined by:
Victoria Mary Clarke, Friend of Glen Hansard
Niall Stanage, Former Hot Press Journalist
They reflect on Glen Hansard's life, his extraordinary contribution to Irish music, and the legacy he leaves behind.
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The Tonight Show | Tuesday & Wednesday at 10pm | Virgin Media One & Virgin Media Play
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#TonightVMTV #GlenHansard #TheFrames #IrishMusic #Ireland #Music
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- Barack Obama Plaza Staff Celebrate After Selling Multi-Million Euro Lotto Winne
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Staff at Barack Obama Plaza are celebrating after selling a Quick Pick ticket that scooped a multi-million euro Lotto jackpot.
The winner has come forward and arrangements are being made for them to collect their prize.
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- Slievenamon Wildfire Stable As Concerns Turn To Long-Term Damage
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- Tipperary County Council says the situation at the Slievenamon wildfire remains stable, with small flare-ups continuing to be managed by fire crews.
While the immediate threat has eased, attention is now turning to the months ahead.
There are growing concerns about the long-term impact on the land as winter approaches.
#VMNews
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- arents Of Baby Who Died At Cork Maternity Hospital Settle HSE Case
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- The parents of baby Patrick Bohane, who died at Cork University Maternity Hospital when he was just a day old in January 2021, have settled their High Court case against the HSE.
Baby Patrick died in his father's arms the day after he was born. As part of today's settlement, his parents also received an apology in the High Court.
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- Oscar-Winning Musician Glen Hansard Dies In Dublin Road Crash | Tributes & Reaction
- Runtime
- 7:13
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard has died following a road traffic accident in Dublin.
The 56-year-old singer-songwriter, who rose to fame as the frontman of The Frames before achieving worldwide acclaim through Once and the Academy Award-winning song Falling Slowly, died after a motorcycle crash in west Dublin.
This report looks back at Hansard's remarkable career, his impact on Irish music, and the tributes being paid from across Ireland and beyond.
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Virgin Media News is Ireland's national independent television news service.
Live at 12, 5:30 & 7pm on Virgin Media One.
#GlenHansard #TheFrames #IrishMusic #BreakingNews #Ireland #Dublin #Once #FallingSlowly #VirginMediaNews
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- Dubliners Pay Tribute To Glen Hansard Following His Death
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "A very talented, lovely individual that we'll sorely miss."
Dubliners have been paying tribute to Glen Hansard following his death.
Born in Ballymun, Hansard started busking on Dublin's streets as a teenager before going on to front The Frames and achieve international acclaim. Despite his success, he remained closely associated with the city and regularly returned to perform on its streets.
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- Dublin Simon Community Pays Tribute To Glen Hansard's Lasting Legacy
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "We have 1,200 men, women and children in our accommodation... some of those people are there because of the support of Glen."
Dublin Simon Community has paid tribute to Glen Hansard, reflecting on the lasting impact of his annual Christmas Eve busk, which has raised much-needed funds for the charity since 2010.
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- Isareli Strikes Continue Across Gaza Despite Ceasefire
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- Israeli airstrikes have hit areas of the Gaza Strip despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Two strikes hit Gaza City and Deir Al-Balah, with no casualties immediately reported.
The strikes come as attacks have continued across Gaza since the ceasefire was put in place in October.
Gaza's health ministry says more than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed during that period.
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- Under-18 E-Scooter Ban Among New Road Safety Measures Before Cabinet
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
- Description
- 🗣️ “We have seen an unacceptable amount of accidents and young people ending up in hospital in critical conditions.”
A ban on under-18s using e-scooters is among new regulations being considered by Cabinet today.
The proposed rules would also make helmets and high-visibility clothing mandatory for e-scooter users, while on-the-spot fines would increase to €100 for all offences.
The changes are expected to come into force in late August or early September.
#VMNews
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- Oscar-Winning Musician Glen Hansard Dies After Dublin Crash
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
- Description
- Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died aged 56 following a road traffic accident in Dublin.
Hansard's publicist confirmed he died in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a motorcycle crash.
Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the collision on the R109 Lower Road, near Strawberry Beds at 4.30am.
#VMNews
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- Europe's Wildfires Are a Warning: Have We Entered a New Climate Era?
- Runtime
- 12:06
- Date posted
- 24 hours ago
- Description
- As devastating wildfires continue across France and Spain, are extreme weather events becoming the new normal?
Climate Journalist John Gibbons joins Shane Coleman and the panel to discuss the scale of the crisis, what it means for Ireland and why he believes we have entered “a completely new climatic era”.
Shane Coleman is joined by:
John Gibbons – Climate Journalist
Robert Troy – Fianna Fáil Minister of State
Patricia Stephenson – Social Democrats Senator and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
Larry Donnelly – Law Lecturer at the University of Galway
Naomi O’Leary – Europe Correspondent with The Irish Times
The Tonight Show | Tuesday & Wednesday at 10pm | Virgin Media One & Virgin Media Play
#TonightVMTV #ClimateChange #Wildfires #France #Spain #Ireland
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- Veronica Guerin: 30 Years On
- Runtime
- 45:45
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Thirty years after the murder of Veronica Guerin, Virgin Media News examines the crime that shocked Ireland and changed the country’s fight against organised crime.
In Veronica Guerin: 30 Years On, this one-hour documentary revisits the life and legacy of the journalist who was assassinated in broad daylight on 26 June 1996, and explores the events that followed her killing.
Featuring exclusive interviews with journalists, former Garda investigators and political figures, the documentary examines the rise of John Gilligan’s criminal empire, the investigation into Guerin’s murder, and the creation of the Criminal Assets Bureau - an agency that transformed Ireland’s approach to tackling organised crime.
With contributions from those who witnessed the events first-hand, Veronica Guerin: 30 Years On reflects on the impact of her work and asks how profoundly her murder changed modern Ireland.
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- Veronica Guerin: 30 Years On – New Documentary Examines The Murder That Shocked Ireland
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Thirty years after the murder of Veronica Guerin, Virgin Media News airs a major new documentary tonight.
Featuring exclusive interviews with those who knew her and the former senior Gardaí who led the investigation, it examines the killing that shocked Ireland and transformed the country's response to organised crime.
📺 Veronica Guerin: 30 Years On | Tonight at 9pm on Virgin Media PLAY and Virgin Media One
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- Deirdre Jacob's Parents Make Direct Appeal To Daughter's Killer 28 Years On
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "Please come forward. Take us out of this agony that we have suffered for 28 years."
The parents of Deirdre Jacob have made a fresh appeal for information, as today marks 28 years since the 18-year-old Kildare student disappeared.
Gardaí investigating her disappearance and murder say they will leave no stone unturned in trying to find out what happened to Deirdre.
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- Fisherman's Water Safety Warning After Birdwatcher Hears Call For Help
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- A fisherman rescued from the River Shannon after spending almost two hours in the freezing water is urging people to remember simple safety advice this World Drowning Prevention Day.
John Tunney was brought to safety after a local birdwatcher heard what initially sounded like a bird call, before realising it was a cry for help.
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- 🗣️ "A Very Dangerous Place To Be" – Panel Debates Ireland's Tax Future
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "Now we’re outsourcing our public finances to a handful of US multinationals... that is a very dangerous place to be."
The #TonightVMTV panel discussed the debate around income tax cuts ahead of Budget 2027, and whether a narrower tax base could impact future public spending.
📺 Watch the full discussion ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/xhylrzorhs
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- Budget 2027: How Far Will €8.5 Billion Really Go?
- Runtime
- 39:40
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The Department of Finance has published its Summer Economic Statement, with ministers confirming there will be €8.5 billion for tax measures and higher spending ahead of Budget 2027.
But how far will that funding really go? And does the Government have the fiscal discipline needed to deliver on its promises?
Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure
Later in the programme:
James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD
Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin TD and Finance Spokesperson
Dr Emma Howard, Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin
They discuss the Summer Economic Statement, what it means for Budget 2027, and the choices facing the Government in the months ahead.
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The Tonight Show | Tuesday & Wednesday at 10pm | Virgin Media One & Virgin Media Play
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#TonightVMTV #Budget2027 #IrishEconomy #JackChambers #CostOfLiving #IrishPolitics
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- Income Tax Cuts: Relief For Workers Or Risk To Public Finances?
- Runtime
- 25:17
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Finance Minister Simon Harris has made income tax cuts a priority for Budget 2027, but the proposal has sparked a wider debate over Ireland’s tax system and public finances.
On The Tonight Show, the panel examines whether reducing taxes would be a fair reward for workers in a strong economy, or whether narrowing the tax base could leave the State with less ability to invest in public services and tackle rising living costs.
Guest Presenter Fionnan Sheahan was joined by:
Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist, Institute of International and European Affairs
Michael Taft, Researcher, SIPTU
Megan O’Brien, Political Reporter, Business Post
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#Budget2027 #TaxCuts #IncomeTax #IrishEconomy #PublicFinances #SimonHarris #IrishPolitics #CostOfLiving #TheTonightShow #VirginMediaNews
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- Andy Burnham's First Day as UK Prime Minister: What It Means for Ireland
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- 20:19
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Andy Burnham has become the UK's new Prime Minister, promising to be a "circuit-breaker" for British politics after becoming the seventh Prime Minister in a decade.
What does his arrival in Downing Street mean for Ireland, Northern Ireland and UK-Ireland relations?
Gavan Reilly is joined by former UK Ambassador to Ireland Paul Johnston, Irish Independent Political Editor Mary Regan and political analyst Kevin Cunningham to examine Burnham's first day in office, his plans for government, and the challenges facing his new administration.
The panel also discusses whether Burnham can unite a fractured political landscape, his relationship with Ireland, and what his premiership could mean for the future of British and Irish politics.
Watch Monday with Gavan Reilly every Monday on Virgin Media Play.
#MondayGR #AndyBurnham #UKPolitics #Ireland #BritishPolitics #KeirStarmer #NorthernIreland #IrishPolitics #VirginMediaPlay
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- Did Cost-of-Living Supports Help Re-Elect the Government?
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- “The tap was overflowing in the budgets leading up to the general election.”
Kevin Cunningham and Mary Regan discuss whether cost-of-living supports helped return the Irish Government to office — before “the tap ran dry”.
#MondayGR on Virgin Media Play
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- What Will Andy Burnham Mean for Ireland?
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- “My sense was on his several visits here that he had a really strong feeling for the country.”
Paul Johnston says Andy Burnham understands Ireland’s strategic importance to Britain, from Northern Ireland and Brexit to the UK’s future relationship with Europe.
#MondayGR on Virgin Media Play
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- Can Andy Burnham Unite Britain?
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- “He'll need to be careful not to project himself as a candidate of the North.”
Former UK Ambassador to Ireland Paul Johnston says Andy Burnham's challenge is proving he's a Prime Minister for the whole UK, not just the North, while winning back voters who have drifted towards Reform.
#MondayGR on Virgin Media Play
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- “Is it all just vibes, or does it amount to anything in practice?”
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- “Is it all just vibes, or does it amount to anything in practice?”
Mary Regan questions whether Andy Burnham’s promise to change British politics will translate into real action — and whether the UK’s seventh Prime Minister in a decade will get the time to deliver.
#MondayGR on Virgin Media Play
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- Bessborough Plans Spark Debate Over The Site’s Future
- Runtime
- 19:54
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Amid reports that the Government will reflect on the decision to grant planning permission for apartments on part of the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home site in Cork, the panel debates what should happen to the land.
With the remains of 859 children still unaccounted for, survivors and families continue to seek answers and closure. Should the site be developed, preserved as a memorial or transformed into a public park?
Shane Coleman was joined by:
ohn Connelly TD, Fianna Fáil
Senator Laura Harmon, Labour
Patricia Carey, Special Advocate for Survivors
Terry Shannon (FF), Cork City Council
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- Can anything be done to stop AI using copyrighted material?
- Runtime
- 15:40
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Singer-songwriter David Keenan shares how he felt after learning that his music appeared on a database showing stolen or ‘scraped’ songs being used to train generative AI.
Presenter Shane Coleman was also joined by Sarah Glennane, CEO, Screen Composers Guild of Ireland.
#TonightVMTV #AI #Copyright
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- Grace Lynch’s Parents Warn More Lives Could Be Lost in Scrambler ‘Epidemic’
- Runtime
- 5:28
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- The parents of 16-year-old Grace Lynch, who was killed by a scrambler earlier this year, have urged parents not to buy the bikes or e-scooters for their children, warning they are handing them “a dangerous weapon”.
Speaking to politicians at Leinster House, Siobhán and Martin Lynch warned that more people will die unless action is taken to stop what they described as an “epidemic of reckless behaviour”.
The report includes contributions from Grace’s parents, Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly, Donna Price of the Irish Road Victims Association and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, who addressed a separate incident involving a child hit by a scrambler in Dublin.
📺 More on Virgin Media PLAY
#VirginMediaNews #Scramblers #RoadSafety #EScooters
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- UK Wasted Nearly £10bn on PPE During Covid Pandemic, Inquiry Finds
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- The UK wasted almost £10 billion of its taxpayer's money on the purchase of PPE during the Covid-19 pandemic, an official Covid-19 inquiry found.
Baroness Heather Hallett, the chair of the Covid-19 inquiry in the fifth report of her enquiry published on Tuesday, said that the 'VIP Lane' process of procurement of PPE was misguided and that nearly £9.9 billion spent on PPE was wasted.
#VMNews
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- Maura Higgins Named Among World’s Most Influential Online Creators
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Longford’s Maura Higgins has been recognised as one of the world’s most influential online personalities after earning a place on the TIME100 Creators list for 2026.
The list celebrates 100 figures across entertainment, fashion, sport, food, education and more.
More on Virgin Media PLAY.
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- Who's "calling the shots" on e-scooters? The Government "or young yobs running riot"?
- Runtime
- 16:14
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Are e-scooters becoming an epidemic of reckless behaviour?
Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Michael Murphy TD, Fine Gael
Daniel Ennis TD, Social Democrats
Orla Ryan, News Reporter, The Irish Times
#TonightVMTV #Escooters #News #Graceslaw
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- Grace Lynch's Parents Warn More Lives Will Be Lost Without Action
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- The mother of Grace Lynch, the 16-year-old killed by a scrambler earlier this year, has urged parents not to buy scramblers or e-scooters for their children.
Speaking alongside her husband Martin at Leinster House, Siobhan Lynch said parents who buy the vehicles are handing young people "a dangerous weapon".
#VMNews
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- Taoiseach Issues Formal Apology To Survivors Of Bill Kenneally Abuse
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- The Taoiseach has formally apologised to survivors of serial abuser Bill Kenneally, acknowledging what he described as a "serious dereliction of duty" by the State.
The apology was delivered in the Dáil, where survivors were present to hear the statement after years of campaigning for official recognition of the failures that allowed Kenneally's abuse to continue.
#VMNews
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- Irish Troops Take Part In Bastille Day Parade In Paris
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Irish troops have taken part in the Bastille Day parade in Paris, joining soldiers from Ukraine and a number of countries supporting Kyiv.
The event was the largest of its kind, featuring more than 6,600 troops, 98 aircraft and rows of military vehicles along the Champs-Élysées.
French President Emmanuel Macron used the parade to showcase France's military strength and international support for Ukraine.
#VMNews
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- Government's Response To Aughinish Compared With Approach To Palestine
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "That the State has done so little in relation to Palestine... does look bad in conjunction."
The #MondayGR panel discuss the public reaction to potential job losses at Aughinish Alumina, and whether the Government's swift response has intensified criticism of its approach to Palestine.
📺 Catch up on #MondayGR on Virgin Media Play
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- Queen Of Pop Does It Again: Madonna Back At No.1
- Runtime
- 0:15
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Queen Of Pop Does It Again: Madonna Back At No.1
She's the first performer with a number one album in this decade, whose also topped the charts in three other decades.
#VMNews
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- Aughinish Alumina: Should Ireland Protect Jobs or Back Sanctions?
- Runtime
- 21:27
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Pressure is mounting over the future of Aughinish Alumina, with an EU report into the plant's exports expected to determine whether sanctions could be imposed.
If sanctions are introduced, what happens to the more than 1,000 workers at the Limerick refinery and the thousands of families who depend on it?
Mayor of Limerick John Moran argues the situation is "not a black or white situation", calling for time to investigate the facts and explore ways to protect jobs if sanctions are required.
Meanwhile, Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor of the Irish Independent, argues the issue is "actually quite black and white", questioning whether Ireland can continue taking different approaches to international conflicts.
Gavan Reilly is joined by John Moran, Kevin Doyle, Noelle O'Connell and Harry Browne to discuss one of the biggest political and economic dilemmas currently facing Ireland.
📺 Monday with Gavan Reilly | Virgin Media One ...
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- AUGHINISH ALUMINA: ‘Black and White?’
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- “It is actually quite black and white. But we’re trying to create a grey area” — Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor, Irish Independent, on Aughinish Alumina, sanctions and jobs in Limerick.
Is the situation really as clear-cut as he suggests? #MondayGR
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- AUGHINISH ALUMINA: ‘It Will Take Time’
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- “I don’t want us as a government to be knee-jerked into a decision that ultimately we regret” — John Moran, Mayor of Limerick, calls for a forum on Aughinish Alumina’s future.
Do you agree?
#MondayGR
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- AUGHINISH ALUMINA: ‘Not a Black or White Situation’
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- “It’s not a black or white situation” — John Moran, Mayor of Limerick, says any decision on Aughinish Alumina must protect local jobs while allowing investigations into potential EU sanctions to run their course.
Do you agree? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
#MondayGR
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- "That's not going to happen."
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- "That's not going to happen."
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has defended the Government's legal aid reforms.
He said the current payment structure "encourages adjournments because you get paid more through an adjournment" and rejected suggestions that political pressure would force him to revoke the new regulations.
More on Virgin Media PlAY.
#VMNews
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- As households face hosepipe ban, Uisce Éireann says data centres aren't "big" water users.
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- As households face hosepipe ban, Uisce Éireann says data centres aren't "big" water users.
More on Virgin Media PLAY.
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- Aughinish Alumina & Ireland’s Defence Debate
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- On #MondayGR tonight: Limerick Mayor John Moran joins Gavan live on the future of Aughinish Alumina and safeguarding jobs at the Russian-owned plant.
Plus, should Ireland spend more on defence?
📺 10pm on Virgin Media One & Virgin Media PLAY.
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- CAB Handed Over Almost €15m To The Exchequer In 2025
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- The Criminal Assets Bureau handed almost €15 million to the Exchequer in 2025 through asset seizures, auctions and proceeds of crime actions, according to its latest annual report.
More on Virgin Media PLAY.
#VMNews
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- Tributes pour in for Jurassic Park Actor Sam Neill
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Tributes pour in for Sam Neill - famous for his roles in Jurassic Park, The Piano and Peaky Blinders - who has died at the age of 78.
His family has described his death as “sudden and unexpected,” and while he'd revealed in 2023 he'd been diagnosed with cancer, his family statement said he had “remained cancer free” when he died.
More on Virgin Media PLAY.
#VMNews
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- Pico Lopes Says Cape Verde Call-Up Helped Him Discover His Heritage
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "I had to sing an initiation song... it had to be a Creole classic – I absolutely butchered that!"
Pico Lopes shared how representing Cape Verde was about far more than football, giving him the chance to connect with his heritage, family and culture.
📺 Watch The Big Interview with Pico Lopes on our YouTube channel or on Virgin Media Play
🔗 Link in our bio.
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- The Big Interview with Pico Lopes
- Runtime
- 45:27
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Colette Fitzpatrick meets Pico Lopes fresh from his World Cup adventure.
He talks career, family and football's biggest stage.
Virgin Media News is Ireland's national independent television news service.
Live at 12, 5:30 & 7pm on Virgin Media One & Virgin Media Play
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- Pico Lopes And Leah O'Shaughnessy On How Their Relationship Began
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "I wasn't confident enough to move forward... I think I needed to develop that as well as my football skills!"
Fresh from his World Cup heroics with Cape Verde, Pico Lopes and his wife Leah O'Shaughnessy shared how they first met as teenagers and eventually began a relationship in their early twenties.
📺 The Big Interview with Pico Lopes | Tonight at 9pm | Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One
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- Pico Lopes Reflects On Cape Verde's Historic World Cup Run
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "This sort of thing where men don't cry... sometimes you need to, and there's a beauty in it as well."
Pico Lopes reflected on the emotional scenes in the Cape Verde dressing room after pushing world champions Argentina so close, but also the realisation of what they achieved at the World Cup.
📺 The Big Interview with Pico Lopes | Tonight at 9pm | Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One
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- Coming up on Week in Review
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Coming up on Week in Review:
Half the country is under a high temperature alert as Europe swelters in an intense heatwave.
We look back at how the Iran ceasefire quickly unravelled as fighting resumed.
Shock in Co. Kerry after the body of Jamey Carney was discovered, sparking a major international manhunt.
Plus, we remember music legend Bonnie Tyler, who died aged 75.
All that, and the stories you may have missed, on Week in Review at 5pm on Virgin Media Two.
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- "We sort of like, we locked eyes then and I could see he was still giving out as well."
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- "We sort of like, we locked eyes then, and I seen he was still giving out."
What really happened between Pico Lopes and Lionel Messi?
The Cape Verde star lifts the lid on their exchange during the World Cup clash with Argentina.
Watch The Big Interview with Pico Lopes, Sunday 12 July at 9pm on Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media One.
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- Government "can't continue" writing cheques every month to cover excise duties
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says the Government "can't continue" writing cheques every month to cover excise duties.
More on Virgin Media PLAY.
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