Yep, our four-legged friends are welcome “as long as they’re sound.” At the end of last month, a new establishment opened in Cork city that combines two of our favourite things – pints and dogs. Located on Liberty Street, Impala is a new development that offers a selection of craft beers (no fewer than 22 […]

7 years ago

“I have a lot of explaining to do to Bear”, Cheryl confesses. Who didn’t love Girls Aloud back in the day? The tunes were bangin’ and there was always a bit of drama going on, be it a bit of a brawl, or the fact that you could never really trust Nadine Coyle’s date of […]

7 years ago

Yep, we could definitely manage that. When you think about pre-workout foods, we’re used to the same recommendations of shakes, smoothies, oats and bananas but we didn’t think chocolate would make the cut! Rejoice fellow chocoholics because apparently, you can still indulge in some of the sweet stuff if you’re on the “new year, new you” health […]

7 years ago

She could lose her third aide in just six months. Since Meghan Markle officially entered into the royal family, there have been a flurry of reports on how “difficult” she is to work for. She’s supposedly earned herself some less than flattering nicknames such as “Duchess Difficult” and “Hurricane Meghan” as there were claims that the former actress […]

7 years ago

Leo Varadkar urged healthcare workers not to take annual leave over the festive period, due to strains on the health service. Dublin footballer, Noelle Healy has criticised the Taoiseach over comments he made before Christmas. The Fine Gael leader said that all hospital workers – including consultants, nurses and back-up staff should work “at full whack” over […]

7 years ago

There have been three fatalities in recent weeks. The Health Service Executive has issued a warning to parents and the general public to be vigilant following an increase in the number of meningitis reportings. Parents, in particular, are being urged to check their children’s vaccination records following 11 diagnosed cases and three fatalities directly attributed to the infection between the […]

7 years ago

Ever get to the stage on a night out when you just want to leave and go get food? Yep, Saoirse Ronan too. She may be an award-winning actress, but Saoirse Ronan proved she’s just like the rest of us when it comes to getting the munchies on nights out. The Mary Queen of Scots star […]

7 years ago

Sprinting to pick this up after work. Penneys is making our hearts very happy the moment with all the stunning bits in store, but our bank balance? Not so much. It also doesn’t help that everything we see on Niamh Cullen, we want. Damn her great sense of style and creativity when it comes to […]

7 years ago

Ugh, literally the MOST annoying weather. RIP to a good hair day because this misty weather could linger throughout the course of today and tomorrow. Typically, when I looked up the weather yesterday, it was forecasted to be dry today but this is Ireland and you’re never really safe to leave the house without a […]

7 years ago

New year, new relationship? Well, if that’s something you’re hoping to find yourself this year then listen up. When it comes to dating apps, you might think it’s all about luck but there are tonnes of things you can do to increase your chances of finding the perfect match (apparently the most traffic on the […]

7 years ago

Love is in the air… again! Strictly romances are ten-a-penny. Every year without fail, dance partners turn into real-life partners and it seems you might as well be watching Love Island. This year has been particularly scandalous, with the Seann Walsh cheating scandal, but there have also been some success stories, most notably the adorable Joe […]

7 years ago

The couple address their brief separation in new reality show, Jack and Dani: Life After Love Island. When Dani Dyer took to Instagram to announce she and Jack had decided to break up, we were all shocked. The couple were triumphant on Love Island and emerged a strong and united pair. They even moved in […]

7 years ago

The 32-year-old said he never really believed in marriage until he started a family. Fitness coach and health food cookbook author Joe Wicks recently appeared on Loose Women to chat about his latest veggie book and changes in his personal life. Back in November, Joe announced that he proposed to his girlfriend, Rosie, but this wasn’t […]

7 years ago

And it’s got a really unique twist… Over the Christmas and New Year period there was the usual multitude of happy couples announcing their engagement. If you are starting 2019 off the market, many congratulations to you! While planning a wedding can be very exciting, it also can seem like a daunting prospect, which is […]

7 years ago

Our HEARTS. Dwayne Johnson, AKA The Rock has to be the man du jour at the moment. His Instagram is filled with pictures of him doting on his wife and kids and he recently only went and gave his mum the best Christmas present ever – a house of her choosing. Yep, he has displayed […]

7 years ago

The 43-year-old only recently returned to work after his drink-driving incident in March last year. Last month, Ant McPartlin was seen with his presenting partner at Elstree Studios over the Christmas break, ahead of his return to TV early this year. The dynamic duo that is Ant and Dec were attending a recording of Richard Osmon’s Replay […]

7 years ago

The 42-year-old says she can’t wait to meet her grandson in a few months time but is reluctant to adopt the title of “granny.” Coronation Street actress, Kym Marsh recently appeared on This Morning alongside her 21-year-old daughter, Emiliee who is pregnant with her first child. The mum-daughter duo spoke to Eamonn and Ruth about a variety of topics […]

7 years ago

A Scottish memorial of Airedale terriers and the soldiers they fought alongside will be unveiled later this year. Whilst historiography commemorates men and women for heroic war efforts, the animals that undertook vital tasks can often be forgotten about. Indeed a whole host of species from horses, donkeys and camels to pigeons and dogs all played […]

7 years ago

The TV host contacted the Academy, asking for Kevin Hart to be reinstated as host for the 2019 awards. Early last month we were all in shock following the sudden announcement from Kevin Hart that he would no longer be hosting this year’s Oscars. It came just two days after Kevin revealed he had bagged his […]

7 years ago

She said she felt “really moved by the whole thing.” Last night saw the debut of The Greatest Dancer hit our screens. The show is Simon Cowell’s latest venture and sees dancers from all different styles giving it their all in the hopes of impressing the audience and making it through to the callback stage. […]

7 years ago

We think she’s got herself a good ‘un. There’s nothing better than a celebrity couple that can tease each other in good faith. Ellen and Portia do it, Kim and Kayne and of course, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are King and Queen celebrity roasters. Since her days on the hit show Lizzie McGuire, we’ve […]

7 years ago

We’re going to have to pick this one up… Anyone else on a clothing ban after the criminal amounts of online orders and Penneys dashes in the run up to Christmas and New Years? Yep, us too. We SWORE we wouldn’t be buying any more until at least February/March… but that was until we spotted […]

7 years ago

No better woman for the job! As we all know, Meghan’s career pre marrying Prince Harry was in the field of acting. The 37-year-old graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theatre and international studies from Northwestern School of Communication back in 2003. She appeared in several small gigs, but achieved her most successful role in […]

7 years ago

Note to self: it’s WOMEN’S little Christmas, not LITTLE women’s Christmas. Anyone else get confused? Anyway, today is traditionally the day when the decorations come down and Christmas is officially packed away for another year. If you’re not quite ready to say au revoir to the festivities just yet, why not have one last hurrah and […]

7 years ago

The 25-year-old said he struggled to find a “balance” with social media. If you haven’t already watched the first instalment of Black Mirror’s latest series, go do so. Bandersnatch is not like anything you’ve seen before. It hands the control of the narrative over to the viewer and as you watch the episode, you must […]

7 years ago

Victory for our four-legged friends! In great news earlier this week, California has become the first US state to outlaw the sale of animals from breeders in pet shops. The new law, which came into effect on January 1 states that pet stores in California will be required to only sell dogs, cats, and rabbits […]

7 years ago

People are NOT happy. The British Army has come under heavy criticism for their new recruitment drive. Based on the historic “Your Country Needs You” First World War poster featuring Lord Kitchener, the new billboards call out to “Me Me Me Millennials”, “Class Clowns”, “Binge Gamers”, “Phone Zombies”, “Snowflakes” and “Selfie Addicts”. What is our […]

7 years ago

If you’re expecting a baby this month or next in The Rotunda Hospital, you are eligible to take part in the new series of the hospital documentary. The hugely successful programme The Rotunda is back for a second series due to popular demand and they’re appealing for applicants. Scratch Films are looking for mums-to-be who are […]

7 years ago

These five steps will help you out. The alarm clock rang this morning and we swore we were in Dante’s Inferno, in the seventh circle of hell. Once we finally pulled our unwilling bodies out of the bed, into the shower and tried to make ourselves look reasonably presentable, it was time for the dreaded […]

7 years ago

I recently took the plunge and got my first tattoo, done by the lovely Niamh Coughlan. Getting a tattoo had been on my mind for a long time. I’ve always been interested in learning about new styles, chatting to people who have tattoos and knew that inevitably, one day I’d get inked. When I finally […]

7 years ago

We just can’t choose which one to make. There’s no doubt that going out for NYE is always exciting. Getting all dolled up, having a few predrinks and hitting the town ahead of the big countdown is a blast. But there’s also a case to be made for hosting a small get together with your […]

7 years ago

Having been successfully elected for a second term as President of Ireland back in October, it’s been quite the year for Michael D Higgins. Here are ten reasons why he’s class: 1) When he stands next to anyone tall he doesn’t get intimidated  I’ve got an inch on Miggeldy, but I sympathise with the experience […]

7 years ago

It’s time to relive the noughties. Lads, this is truly what dreams are made of. Try and remain calm, but Hilary Duff has appeared to confirm that a Lizzie McGuire reboot is on the horizon. A few weeks ago, we reported that there were talks of a revival and the main actress herself has just […]

7 years ago

Dwayne Johnson bought his mum a house… as you do. He may be an imposing 6ft 5in and 118kg, but ‘The Rock’ has certainly shown he has a softer side in cute videos with his children and romantic gestures to his wife. The 46-year-old has again shown he’s a softie at heart with an incredibly kind […]

7 years ago

Two ingredients and only takes about 20 minutes to make. The nicest thing about Christmas is the different traditions you create over the years. Either for Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve, my family always makes this delicious chocolate dessert. It’s a chocolate Christmas tree that is ridiculously easy to make, but looks so effective. The recipe […]

7 years ago

*buys new gym gear, swearing to work out more. Never does. Ah, please don’t say we’re alone in this? Surely everyone knows the drill of being a magpie when it comes to nice workout gear, which we’re CONVINCED will drastically enhance our motivation to workout. En route to the gym you get that “coffee?” text […]

7 years ago

Kensington Palace is getting reflective about the year almost passed on the official Instagram account. Yep, it’s about that time of year when everyone starts getting a little nostalgic for the year that’s nearly up. Apparently, Kensington Place is no different when it comes to this, as the official Instagram account has just uploaded a compilation video of the […]

7 years ago

Here’s how to get into a bit of a health kick for 2019 – without going to extremes. With the new year almost upon us, it can often feel like we’re bombarded with messages about “diet this” and “weight loss” that, but quick fixes can never compare to sustainable change. Deliciously Ella often gets asked […]

7 years ago

The three doggos had a really special bond and all had to be adopted together. They’re the canine version of the three musketeers and literally “the three best friends that anybody could have!” A few months ago, the brothers arrived in Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) in Canada, a little underweight but otherwise healthy. The centre […]

7 years ago

We’re weak for the pictures. Everyone’s favourite funny gal, Stacey Solomon recently took to Instagram to share a family Christmas picture. The Loose Women panellist and former X-Factor contestant was surrounded by a gang of 14 people, including her two boys and current boyfriend, Joe Swash. Most of her family and extended family were in comfy PJs […]

7 years ago

The actor said he felt sad, angry and confused. Although it’s a lovely time of year for many people, Christmas can also be a sad reminder of those no longer with us. The absence of a loved one can feel particularly more poignant at a time of year that is centred on family and friends. […]

7 years ago

The 28-year-old posted an up close picture of her stretch marks. While most of us are tucked up next to the fire, Roz Purcell is catching a little winter sun and enjoying a holiday in Bali at the moment. Yes, the model and cookbook author is giving us some serious holiday envy with some stunning […]

7 years ago

We’re not a bit obsessed with them… Probably our favourite celebrity couple to emerge from 2018 has been Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg. She’s an adventurous red-haired Aussie, he’s a former roof-thatcher with boyish good looks from a small village in England, you’d think it would never work, but it does. Joe took to Instagram […]

7 years ago

Roseann described it as the “best experience” of her life to date. As we prepare to bid adieu to 2018, lots of us are becoming a little reflective and thinking back on what we have achieved over the course of 12 months, but not too many people could say they circumnavigated the world on a […]

7 years ago

A trip to any of these cities would be a lovely thing to look forward to in 2019. Is it just us, or after Christmas and New Year, does anyone else feel they’d love something to look forward to? It’s always nice to have a little break away planned to keep us focused and motivated […]

7 years ago

Could we BE after eating any more roses? It’s the perfect time of year to watch a couple (dozen) of your favourite Friends episodes and if you’re not feeling a Christmas movie, or that 10,890 re-run of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, why not stick on a festive episode on Netflix and “RELAX”, as Frankie […]

7 years ago

You have to hand it to her, she’s pretty gas sometimes. Kim Kardashian’s relationship with Kris Humphries back in 2010 gave us some great comedy moments. There was the constant bickering between them, the ICONIC scene when Kris threw Kim in the water whilst on holidays and she lost her diamond earring and of course, […]

7 years ago

It’s everyone’s worst nightmare. Lads, I think we can all agree that there’s nothing like wearing a hideous Christmas jumper to shindigs around this time of year. The more garish, the better. But like, we don’t want to be the only ones looking completely daft. It only works if the group collectively looks stupid. Poor […]

7 years ago

The singer was unhappy with the lyrics of the classic hit. There have been a number of Christmas songs in the spotlight for their perceived controversial lyrics this year. The drama kicked off with Baby It’s Cold Outside when people were up in arms about the seemingly “rapey” narrative of the story in which we hear […]

7 years ago

Molly and her family have had the incredible support of LauraLynn. Having a sick child is every parent’s worst nightmare. Winter 2010 had “all the makings of a fairytale Christmas” for Mairéad Jones and her husband Barry who were expecting the birth of their little girl. This elation quickly transcended into absolute tragedy as baby […]

7 years ago