They’re way more traditional than we would have thought! When it comes to royal traditions, Meghan Markle has disregarded plenty of them. With the royal baby due in spring 2019, we’re all waiting on tenterhooks to see what he or she will be named. As we’ve mentioned before, apparently, those in direct succession to the throne […]

7 years ago

Not too dressy, not too caj. You know those impromptu nights between Christmas and New years with the last minute drinks with friends or going for a bite to eat and you just don’t know what to wear? That sequin mini dress you were thinking of wearing on NYE is way too dressy, but you don’t […]

7 years ago

Blast from the past! It was Sunday that Youtuber and Strictly Come Dancing finalist, Joe Sugg announced he is dating his dance partner, Dianne Buswell. While we can’t say we were too surprised, we were over the moon for the stunning couple and have to say that they’re quickly becoming one of our favourite celebrity pairings. We […]

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Lay off a bit guys, she’s just carrying a little holiday weight. Tis the season of indulgence and while plenty of us two-legged folk are tucking into copious tins of Roses, it seems this otter has consumed one too many fishies. Woops! The curvacious Abby is a resident of Monterey Aquarium in California and earlier this […]

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The new social housing development was officially opened in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow on Tuesday. For 20 families, a real Christmas miracle happened earlier this week as they were presented with keys to their new homes. The Avondale Heights development consists of eight one-bed, 10 two-bed and two three-bed homes and the properties were ready for the […]

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Daniel proposed to his girlfriend Lily on last night’s episode of the show. Lots of people, myself included, take umbrage at the title of the popular Channel 4 show The Undateables but its primary aim, bringing people together is an admirable one. The show follows a range of people on dates who have long-term conditions, including disabilities, […]

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We’re swooning – she’s an absolute dote! Operation Transformation host, Kathryn Thomas gave birth to her first child, baby Ellie back in March of this year. Ellie McLoughlin was born on Friday, March 23 at 10.02am and Kathryn took to Instagram at the time to say she is “the most perfect thing I’ve ever seen.” Since […]

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The actor was doing charity work in Haiti when dropped into a local school to help them out with their Christmas play. In a heartwarming video released by the charity Mary’s Meals on Twitter today, 49-year-old Gerard Butler talked about his directorial debut. The gig was a very prestigious one – a nativity play in the […]

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This is the best court decision we’ve ever heard of! If you’ve watched Bambi, you’ll know the heartbreaking scene *spolier alert, where his mother gets killed by a hunter. It’s chronically sad and you’d want to be made out of tough stuff for a tear not to spring to your eye. In one of the most […]

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The complainant seemed to think the Christmas decorations weren’t appropriate for the time of year. The best thing about Christmas decorations is that every house looks different. Some opt for subtle wreaths and other little bits while others go whole hog and don every square inch with inflatable Santas, fake snow and candy canes. But […]

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Something to bear in mind. For many people, the Christmas tree is one of the best parts of the festive season. It’s the pièce de résistance in most households and everyone has their own personal preferences on how to decorate it. Some go for a colour scheme, others have a mish-mash of collected baubles from over […]

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The former DWTS winner revealed the news on social media. Huge congratulations are in order for former GAA All-Star, Aidan O’Mahony and his wife Denise Healy who just announced they are expecting their second baby. The 38-year-old revealed the happy news on social media yesterday in a snap that features Aidan cradling his wife’s baby […]

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The Dynasty actress thinks the art of seduction will be disallowed as the world becomes overwhelmingly more PC. Dame Joan Collins who has enjoyed a highly successful 60-year acting career appeared on popular UK show, Good Morning Britain earlier today to ostensibly chat about her latest venture, Unscripted.  The one-woman show is intended to be […]

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The cancer survivor has campaigned to make Pembrolizumab, the drug that was beneficial in her treatment, readily available to cervical cancer sufferers. She described it as “the best Christmas present she could receive” as after extensive campaigning, Vicky Phelan has secured assurance from Minister for Health Simon Harris that the drug she used to treat her cervical […]

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It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for. As avid Strictly Come Dancing fans will have seen, YouTuber Joe Sugg and his dance partner Dianne Buswell have become closer and closer as the weeks went on. The two had great banter on social media and when Dianne split from her boyfriend Anthony Quinlan earlier in the series, […]

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Nothing gets us as much as a heartwarming story with an old person. Look, we’re absolute suckers for anything related to an elderly person. Old People’s Home for Four-Year-Olds, gone. Old person eating alone, gone. Old man in Up, GONE! via GIPHY We can’t quite put our finger on why, it could their fragility, the […]

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*watches 7,008,975 times, still can’t make sense of it. It’s honestly like something out of Harry Potter or the TARDIS in Doctor Who, but the internet is going wild over a kid who appears to teleport in the background of a BBC news interview. The incident occurred earlier this week, during a BBC interview about […]

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If you want it, you’ll need to act quick! Christmas is fast approaching and during the festive season, there are usually a few nights out between catch-ups with pals at home, New Year parties and of course, the annual St Stephen’s Day shindig. Or maybe you’re looking for a last-minute office Christmas party dress? River […]

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You know what, fair. There’s plenty of women that would absolutely swoon at Brad Pitt. The prospect of rejecting a hug from the Fight Club actor would to many be unthinkable. Not to Amy Adams however. The actress appeared on Thursday night’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! to regale her story of pieing off the 54-year-old heartthrob. […]

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Meghan Markle is a big animal activist. It’s traditional in the royal family to have a boxing day shoot where the men hunt foxes, deer and hare, but ever since Prince Harry began dating Meghan Markle it’s been a source of contention. The hunt takes place every year the day after Christmas on the royal’s Sandringham Estate, […]

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The actress is feeling “confident” heading into the new decade. Can you actually comprehend that Vanessa Hudgens just turned 30? Yep, we kid you not. It feels like only yesterday we were watching Vanessa in her role as the introverted Gabriella Montez in High School Musical where she played the fresh-faced teen, but now she’s reached […]

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The podcast touches on everything from tattoos, to breakups and contraception. In the last few years, podcasts have exploded in terms of their popularity. At this stage, there’s probably one dedicated to almost anything you can think of. There are podcasts dedicated to talking about murder cases (SSDGM, you guys), politics, fashion, beauty and lifestyle. […]

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This Christmas, St. Vincent de Paul is receiving an average of 1,000 calls a day from people seeking help. SVP offers direct, personal assistance that is non-judgemental and based on the need of the individual or family. In addition, they provide a wide range of services for vulnerable people through local offices, shops, resource centres, […]

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Emily posted a body positive bikini picture on her Instagram this morning. Emily Atack came out as runner-up on this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here. Since leaving the jungle, the 28-year-old has been enjoying her time in Australia and has only just returned to her home in London. Earlier this morning, The […]

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It was over a bizarre reason. They seem like they get on very well these days, but apparently, the Queen had her reservations about William proposing to Kate. In 2010 the couple announced the happy news that they were to be married. At the press conference announcing the engagement, the media went wild and William […]

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The Sk8er Boi hitmaker is releasing new music in February. Along with Groovy Chick paraphernalia, Lizzy McGuire and Sunny D, nothing harks us back to the good ol’ pre-teen days than the sound of an Avril Lavigne banger. Avril’s debut album, Let Go in 2002 had hits like Sk8er Boi and Complicated and we were ALL […]

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The newly crowned King of the Jungle said Jamie and Louise’s split was a “big blow”. They were one of our favourite celebrity couples and when the sad news broke last year that Jamie and Louise Redknapp had decided to go their separate ways after 19 years of marriage, we were devastated for them. Harry had […]

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The Duchess of Cambridge visited Evelina Children’s Hospital with Prince William and she was a big hit with the kids. Kate Middleton was just named Patron of the London children’s hospital. The Duchess paid a visit to the hospital yesterday where she fully immersed herself in activities with the children and made a great impact. […]

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The Youtuber gave birth to her son yesterday. Colleen Ballinger, known for her alter-ego Miranda, announced the birth of her first child yesterday. She has since just shared the first picture of her son and it’s adorable. The black and white aerial snap shows Colleen doing skin-to-skin with her newborn and the new mum has been […]

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The pair were married for two years. The late Amy Winehouse had a tempestuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil before their marriage in 2007. The couple were once seen walking around London after a night out, visibly marked up after a brawl. In 2009 they divorced. Just two years later Amy passed away as a result of alcohol poisoning. During […]

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Huge congratulations are in order. She only just made the announcement on Twitter but the popular Youtuber, known for her alter-ego Miranda, has just given birth to a baby boy. Colleen tweeted “he’s perfect” along with the heart eyes emoji. This is Colleen’s first child. She is having him with her fiance, actor Erik Stocklin. […]

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The Duchess of Sussex presented an award to her wedding dress designer. In a moment that stunned everyone last night, Meghan Markle appeared on stage to present an award at the Fashion Awards in London’s Royal Albert Hall. The Duchess was there to award Clare Waight Keller – the woman responsible for her Givenchy wedding […]

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Roger the Kangaroo was loved by many around the world. It was his staggering physique that gained Roger the Kangaroo serious traction online. His 6ft 7, 89kg frame saw him at the centre of numerous memes. One photo of Roger in his heyday particularly went viral with the caption, “do you even lift bro?” Sadly, […]

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YES NONNA! Friday night saw Ariana Grande deservedly winning Billboard’s 2018 Woman of The Year. The Thank U, Next hitmaker has had a year of career highlights but an exceedingly tough time in her personal life. In an emotive speech on the night Ariana said: “As far as my personal life goes, I really have no idea what […]

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This is the kind of internet we’re here for. Given the sad news that Jack and Dani have broken up, we’re in the mood for a good pick-me-up story and spotting this seal, albeit in a very unfortunate predicament with an eel stuck up its nose, has given us a laugh. There’s a sentence I […]

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A statement was issued yesterday on Twitter. Dublin Zoo’s nighttime spectacular, Wild Lights, will not go ahead tonight due to potential bad weather conditions. The Zoo issued a statement on Twitter which informed ticket holders that tonight’s event is cancelled “following a consultation with Met Eireann.” They said the decision was made because of health […]

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He was told to choose between apologising or withdrawing from the gig. It was only two days ago that actor and comedian, Kevin Hart announced he would be hosting the 2019 Oscars, but in a shocking turn of events, the would-be host has chosen to resign. Five hours ago Kevin took to Instagram to tell his […]

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We don’t need that kind of negativity in our lives. We all have our favourite types of chips, from sweet potatoes fries, chunky, skinny or peri salted – we’ll take the lot! Whether McDonald’s is more your vibe or you’re a fan of chips from a van at a festival with the cheap ketchup (delish) almost everyone loves […]

7 years ago

Natalie publicly apologised under an Instagram post Jessica uploaded calling her out. A bit of a rift between Jessica Simpson and Natalie Portman has come to light following recent comments Natalie made in relation to Jessica’s bikini-clad body. Indeed, the Black Swan actress has gotten herself into a bit of hot water for conflating Jessica Simpson’s swimsuit […]

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Things escalated quickly. Saoirse Ronan recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote her new film, Mary Queen of Scots. The twenty-four-year-old looked stunning in a black high neck dress with an embellished collar. The Lady Bird star was her usual witty self and rose to the challenge when Margot Robbie sent in […]

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Spread the word! Silly season is almost upon us and therefore we’re entirely justified to treat ourselves to a mince pie or two…or twenty. Yes, mince pies are a favourite amongst the masses, but did you know that they are toxic for our four-legged friends? Apparently, the raisins and currants in the baked goods are less […]

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The stunning Geordie got a little flustered on the red couch. 35-year-old Cheryl has had a well documented tough time in the love department. Her latest split was from former One Direction star, Liam Payne back in July and prior to that she experienced two divorces. She took a four-year hiatus from the music industry, […]

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If you have a friend or family member abroad, get posting your Christmas cards and parcels – ASAP! “Whether they’re around the corner or around the world, make sure your loved ones know you’re thinking of them” is the heart-warming message of An Post’s latest Christmas advertisements. Everyone LOVES getting a card or a parcel in […]

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He’s certainly got his father’s flair. Following the news that the family of the late animal expert and TV personality, Steve Irwin now have their own show Robert Irwin, Steve’s only son went on Jimmy Fallon to chat about the endeavour. To continue The Crocodile Hunter legacy their late father created, Robert, his sister Bindi Sue and […]

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The singer opened up about the attack in her new YouTube docuseries Dangerous Woman Diaries. The Manchester attack on May 22 left more than 800 people injured and killed 22 people, many of them children. In the weeks after the heartbreaking attack, Ariana organised the One Love Manchester concert with some of the biggest names in music, […]

7 years ago

New profiler there we’d say. If you hadn’t already guessed, we’re big fans of keeping up to date with the royal family. The latest news surrounding the royals has just emerged and it’s a stunning new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The portrait of the ninety-two-year-old head of the Monarch was painted artist Nicky Philipps and features […]

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Abortion legislation is scheduled to pass through the Oireachtas before Christmas, but the deadline seems very tight in light of new clashes. Earlier this month, the Minister for Health Simon Harris issued a warning to TDs deliberately trying to delay legislation passing through the Oireachtas. A comprehensive team including consultant obstetrician Peter Boylan, together with […]

7 years ago

To celebrate the launch of their new store, Timberland is offering free customization on classic boots purchased this weekend. Timberland and VANS are the two latest additions to Jervis Street Shopping centre and this weekend, Timberland are having a very special event to celebrate their launch. The brand is offering free personalisation on any pair […]

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These sleigh all the rest. It’s a-comin’ up to that time where most Irish households will be amassing dozens of sweet treats during the festive season. Silly season is perhaps the only time of year where your granny’s tub of Jacob’s USA Biscuits actually contain biscuits and not just sewing paraphernalia. Glorious! 10 year old me opening […]

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The airline’s latest competition is called “Name a Plane & Fly to Spain” and it’s in aid of a very worthy cause. On a dreary Wednesday, nothing could sound more appealing than the prospect of scheduling a holiday to sunny Spain in our diaries! This dream might just become a reality if you enter Ryanair’s latest […]

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