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# Big Brother

This year
2023
Ronan Maher: 'He didn't say anything to me. It was out of the blue more than anything'
Ronan Maher on his brother Pádraic’s role as Tipperary selector, Colm Bonnar’s departure, and giving their all in memory of Dillon Quirke.
All time
# Big Brother
The unluckiest player in Irish rugby - forced into retirement at just 25
Stephen Fitzgerald was tipped for greatness as a teenager but injuries got in the way. Now he hopes younger brother Conor can carry the family flame and become an Ireland international.
# nikki grahame
Former Big Brother contestant Nikki Grahame dies aged 38
She appeared on the reality show in 2006.
# pandemic
German Big Brother contestants will be told about Covid-19 outbreak live tonight
Residents who have been in the house since early February remain oblivious to the pandemic.
# Big Brother
Gary O'Donovan going solo for Europeans in Paul's absence due to academic studies
The Irish team for the 2019 European Rowing Championships is in.
Voices
Timeline: The Public Services Card saga
Last week the Data Protection Commissioner said it will not publish its report in full, following an investigation into the rollout of the cards – which experts claim breaches data protection laws.
# CBB
Turns out the Celebrity Big Brother US lineup is nearly as good as that fake 'leaked' version
Who’s who?
# the mooch
Former Trump comms chief Anthony Scaramucci going into the Big Brother house
Will he last longer in there than the 10 days he was Trump’s communications director?
# the circle
Dan from The Circle's tale of online humiliation should be a lesson to us all
When bad catfishing happens to good people?
# Television
A Big Brother contestant has already been removed from the house over 'historic' offensive tweets
Ellis Hillon was investigated for tweets made in 2014.
# BBUK
A Tipperary 'farmer' went into Big Brother last night and his accent is already confusing viewers
They love him though.
# End of an era
Big Brother's cancellation was a long time coming, they'll never replicate that early noughties' magic
Oh, how the mighty Big Brother has fallen.
# channel 5
Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother axed
The upcoming series will be the last.
# beauty queen and single
Here's why BBC's new makeover show 'Beauty Queen And Single' is all kinds of dodge
It’s 2018 and women are still being “makeup shamed”.
# Nasty Nick Era
How well do you remember the very first Big Brother UK?
This goes out to the uber-fans.
# Big Brother
Can You Name All Of These People Who Won Big Brother?
You may have wasted weeks watching their every move on TV, but do you even know their names?
# crime prevention
No one has taken up the offer of free CCTV cameras from the government
To boost crime prevention, the Partnership of Government commits to supporting investment in CCTV at key locations along the road network and in urban centres.
# emma willis
Emma Willis went on 'Who Do You Think You Are?' and found out a violent relative tortured Irish men
“That was exactly what I didn’t want to find out.”
# big brother/sister
'Someone to look up to and to talk to': This programme gives children in need an older sibling
Big Brother Big Sister, run by the charity Foróige, matches up children with older volunteers to mentor and support them.
# Big Brother
Pretty soon you're going to need this card to do a whole load of important things in Ireland - but why?
Applying for a passport and a driver’s licence will soon require the Public Services Card – but that’s only the beginning.
# Dublin showdown
Eddie Jones feeling confident as Ireland look to halt 'big brother' England
Joe Schmidt’s men must worry about their top-four ranking status ahead of the World Cup pool draw.
# Quiz
Name The Classic Obscure Big Brother Contestant
We’re talking first seven seasons only.
# a sign for our times
Quiz: How well do you know the book 1984?
Sales of the book have gone way up since Trump took office.
# CBB
Calum Best's mam followed him in to Celebrity Big Brother and his reaction was priceless
Lookit his face.
# Big Brother
A Big Brother contestant had the ULTIMATE twerk fail live on telly
No no no no no no no.
# come to the diary room
Good news Big Brother fans: The show is on Irish TV for the next three years
TV3 has secured the rights for UK Big Brother for three years.
# stop hitting yourself
11 things you'll get if you grew up with older brothers
So much pain.
# rip david bowie
Big Brother has been slated for showing Angie Bowie's reaction to her ex-husband's death
Angie and David were married for ten years.
# rip david bowie
Big Brother has been slated for showing Angie Bowie's reaction to her ex-husband's death
Angie and David were married for ten years.
# he's gonna be mad
This hilarious video is a must-see for anyone with a little brother
Because you will relate so goddamn hard.
# good news
This little legend just found out he's going to be a big brother
And so many people have watched it.
# CBB
Porn star Jenna Jameson is on Celebrity Big Brother and every lad made the same joke
PORN? Never heard of it.
# marky marc
People are now loving Tallafornia Marc after a massive argument on Big Brother
He’s now favourite to win again.
# breathe easy
"A thumping majority" - High Court rejects two legal challenges to the marriage referendum
Justice Nicholas Kearns said no substantive arguments were made.
# Tallafornia
A Tallafornia cast member entered the Big Brother house last night and Ireland groaned
Remember Marc?
# Big Brother
'It ranges from being fired to being executed': Former CIA chief on what happens if a spy gets caught
The Director of Counterintelligence talks 9/11, what makes a great spy and the mistakes made in Iraq.
# boo brother
Here's how the world reacted to the Irish contestant entering Big Brother last night
There was some booing.
# vanilla
Irish Big Brother contestant says Ireland's "quite backward" when it comes to sex
There now.
# meet jade
The Irish Big Brother contestant is definitely the most interesting - here's why
Meet polyamorous Game of Thrones actress Jade Martina Lynch.
# Quiz
The Hardest Big Brother Quiz Ever
Do you know your Ammas from your Alexes?