It seems UK Hospitals were forced to released a public safety announcement asking people to stop over populating their A&E department. The post highlights how the hospital services were overrun by people complaining of tummy aches from eating too many Easter eggs. The post shared on Facebook asks over-indulgers to stay at home and rest. […]

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This weekend, everyone was touched by Brian O’Sullivan’s magnificent tribute to his late friend Ger Foley, who passed away aged 45 from cystic fibrosis complications. Brian’s musical tribute to his friend even garnered the attention of The Killers themselves who tweeted the Kerryman. Brian O’Sullivan, if Brandon ever needs a fill-in, we’re calling you! May […]

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A woman has taken to Facebook to share her outrage at a set of scales that seems to promote anorexia. The scales are being sold by British discount chain B&M and are adorned with the slogan “Nothing Tastes As Good As Skinny Feels.” The quote was attributed to Kate Moss in 2009 who was criticised […]

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If you haven’t perfected the contour, welcome to 90% of the world. Instagram makes it hella easy but it takes some questionable errors to nail the chiselled look. One beauty guru has taken to Instagram to show us how to easily create the shapes needed. Taking scissors, celeb makeup artist Jose Martinez places it slightly […]

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A coffee is an integral part of the day but forking out all those hard earned euros gets a bit tiring. The good people at Spoon University have tried and tested a Starbucks hack that could see you grabbing your coffee and pocketing some extra change. The iced latte is a favourite of coffee lovers […]

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Ever wondered why your eyelids shut you lean in for a smooch? Apparently it’s all science. According to research at the University of London, the answer is simple. It’s all because your brain can process tactile sensations better when you don’t have any visual stimuli competing for attention. Ultimately, the research, conducted by Dr. Sandra […]

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Periods are pretty taboo in front of male pals but one Facebook user has wonderfully pointed out that this shouldn’t be the case. Chance Ward took to the social network last week to tell the tale of an experience at the gym. Chance explains that he overheard a stranger asking a friend for a tampon. […]

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‪#My5WordRomanceNovel has started trending and it seems to be the ultimate lonely hearts club. The hashtag invites people to share the story of their would be romance in five words. The results do not disappoint. Check out a selection of the best below. #My5WordRomanceNovel “I will always love food.” — PandaGirl (@IamPandaGirl64) March 28, 2016 […]

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We’ve seen crazes of viral puzzles in the past and while they tire fairly quickly when a new one emerges we do enjoy a chuckle. The latest puzzle doing the rounds is a simple maths equation and probably intended for children. It goes: If an older brother is four years old, and he has a […]

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Look I know most of you are sitting there scrolling through your feeds like ‘no shit Her.ie’ but hear us out here. While everyone suspects that Kim ‘leaked’ her own sex tape, no evidence was ever officially noted. Now a new book by Ian Halperin lays down the truth. Posing undercover, Halperin unearths a whole […]

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Papaw won the hearts of the internet recently when an image of him appearing sad went viral. An image of Papaw went viral when his granddaughter Kelsey tweeted the photo saying that she was the only grandchild that showed up to dinner, despite Papaw making 12 burgers. Thankfully the photo wasn’t all it seemed with […]

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We are big fans and friends of Rory O’Neill. His iconic drag persona Panti Bliss became one of the most iconic faces of the Irish Marriage Equality Referendum and inspired many with her noble call in The Abbey. We’ve had the pleasure of meeting Panti and interviewing her following the success of The Queen of […]

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Sleep deprivation is the root of all evil. It leaves us feeling groggy, moody and generally like scum. Stress, technology and anxiety can all wreak havoc on your sleep and apparently we can add diet to that list now too. Luckily we can resolve it by simply including more protein in our diets. According to […]

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Look here, we know we’d have to win the lotto to be able to approve a show box in Dublin but that doesn’t stop us from browsing and dreaming. Like 90% of millennials, my favourite pastime is coveting things I can’t afford. Straight in at number one on my wish list is this beautiful home […]

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This story is breaking. The bodies of an adult male and boy have been discovered in a ditch in North Dublin. According to the Irish Times, the bodies were discovered this afternoon in the Ashington Green area near the Royal Canal. No details have emerged about the cause of death or the exact identities f […]

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We all know the historical facts of 1916 but we’d be lying if we said we weren’t a little hazy in places. An animation produced by Scriberia Films for Century Ireland is a wonderful aid in filling in the gaps. It’s narrated by Marin Richardson and explains the history of Home Rule from 1912 to […]

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Ireland has a long history of prolific writers, poets and artists. As we remember those who shaped us in the past, it’s a fitting tribute that we acknowledge the next generation of writers and creators. One poet with massive potential is Jack O’Rourke who penned this tribute to the 1916 Rising. The poem has been […]

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This is the stuff of romance movies. Australian-born Aminah Hart selected Scott Anderson to be her sperm donor because she liked that he described himself as “happy and healthy.” And while the sperm donation could have remained anonymous, Aminah tracked Scott down through internet searches and knowledge about his career as a cattle breeder. She […]

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Louise James, the young mother left devasted by the tragic deaths of five of her family members, has spoken to the press about the incident. Speaking to The Irish Mail on Sunday she has said “I just have to get on with it. As my Sean would say, take your lumps.” Louise lost her mother, […]

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Cork-born Will Sliney is an award-winning comics artist. He currently illustrates Marvel’s Fearless Defenders series and has previously worked on Spiderman and  The Avengers. He’s an insanely talented fellow. The artist took to twitter to explain that he intended on drawing all 16 leaders and has been releasing the illustration in parts. The work is […]

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Today marks the centenary celebrations of the Republic of Ireland. All weekend, events will commemorate the people and places that set the stage for the 1916 Rising. The celebrations began yesterday with events in the RDS and the Garden of Remembrance. Today thousands of people are attending a parade in town commemorating Easter 1916. Patrick […]

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Favourite to win, Beth Morris, was forced to exit BBC’s The Voice last night amid rumors of a drugs scandal. The singer pulled out of the show just hours before the live finals began, reportedly leaving mentor Paloma Faith devastated. A statement from The Voice states 26-year-old Beth withdrew for ‘personal reasons.’ The statement read: […]

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A 7-year-old girl in Essex, England, has passed away following a freak accident involving a bouncy castle. The inflatable castle caught in a gust of wind and blew away. According to The Times, two people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by gross negligence. An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson commented: “Our thoughts […]

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Look let’s be brutally honest here, most babies look the exact same. Not this one, though. This new baby looks like she could have come straight out of the womb and onto a news broadcast. Reddit user Double_Cross_Gender couldn’t help but acknowledge the impressive locks of her newborn cousin and shared this image on Imgur. […]

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South Korean YouTuber and beauty blogger Park Hye Min has amassed hundreds of thousands of online fans for her incredible makeup transformations. In her latest transformation, the makeup master takes on Taylor Swift and the results are remarkable. Hye Min blogs under the name Pont and is one of the most popular makeup gurus in […]

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A video about marriage equality in Northern Ireland is being widely shared today. The video stars a 15-year-old who opens by explaining that he is the son of a same-sex couple. Marriage Equality has yet to be implemented in the north despite being legalised in the Republic of Ireland and the UK. In the video […]

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The sister of a woman who died by suicide has spoken out about her decision to release a candid obituary revealing details of her sister’s death.   Eleni Pinnow wrote a piece explaining her decision for The Washington Post. Eleni opens the piece reflecting on her sister’s suicide: ‘The most alone I have ever felt […]

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Sure look, in the interest of being transparent, I’ll admit I’ve been in the unfortunate situation of pooping in a toilet that doesn’t flush. Most people probably have. And like most people, I usually ride out the storm and wait for the toilet to function again. One woman was not so fortunate when she found […]

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Those caught will face a fixed charge notice

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In the wake a tragedy, we often seem glimpses of humanity in the literature that is shared after and the articulation of thoughts and feelings. Andrew Seidel, like many, shared his thoughts on the Brussels Terror Attacks yesterday. His Facebook post which presents an interesting and arguably unpopular opinion has been shared thousands of times. […]

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We know that Ireland is a small place but we’re absolutely astounded by the detective skills of one postman in Cavan. Reader Gillian Gormley got in touch to share this story with us this morning. “For Valentine’s Day, while I was visiting home, my best friend sent me a homemade card (and envelope might I […]

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Electric Picnic is a magical place where design, innovation and general craziness is celebrated. This year it’s been reported that tickets are completely sold out and with a line-up featuring LCD Soundsystem, Lana Del Ray, Super Furry Animals, New Order, Glass Animals and Wild Beasts, it’s easy to see why. Fret not, though, if you’re […]

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UPDATE: The third suspect, Najim Laachraoui, has reportedly been arrested in Brussels. The Telegraph reports that he was arrested by special forces operatives in the southwestern suburb of Anderlecht. Two of the bombers responsible for yesterday’s Terror Attacks on Brussels been identified by Belgian media as brothers Khalid and Brahim el-Bakraoui. RTBF broadcaster said the […]

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Adele paid tribute to the 34 people who lost their lives in Brussels yesterday on stage at one of her sold-out concerts in the O2 Arena. The singer dedicated a performance of Make You Feel My Love to the victims. “This is for Brussels tonight. I want you to all sing it with me” she […]

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We at Her.ie have made no issue of declaring our belief that the 8th amendment should be repealed.  We believe fully in the reproductive rights of every woman in this country and we believe that the time to demand change is now It is with this in mind that we have decided to dedicate our […]

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The “world’s saddest Grandad” was reunited with his six grandchildren.

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Modern Family star Ariel Winters appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres on Monday and opened up about her decision to be emancipated from her parents. Speaking honestly she cites mental and physical safety as the main reason minors seek to “divorce” their parents. Ariel was granted emancipation in May 2015 and at the time wrote: ‘I […]

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Dennis Williams and his brother Deorick were hanging out when they received a text from an unknown number. It was clear they had been added to a group chat mistakenly. The text read: “We are at the hospital. Having a baby today! She has dilated to between 5-6 [cm].” Dennis replied with his congratulations but […]

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Aware have launched a new Freephone number to increase the organisations support. The service, which is available for individuals who experience depression or bipolar disorder and for relatives or friends concerned for someone they care about, is available now on 1800 80 48 48 free of charge from anywhere in the country. The Aware Support […]

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Today is World Down Syndrome Day. On this day, people with Down Syndrome and those who live and work with them, organize events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down syndrome. The World Down Syndrome Day organization release an awareness […]

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Gawker Media has been hit with another $15 million in punitive damages in the Hulk Hogan court case. The media company, responsible for sites such as, Gawker, Life Hacker, Jezebel and Gizmodo, was ordered to pay the additional $15 million on top of the $115 million already awarded to Hogan. CEO and founder Nick Denton […]

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Jesus Christ this girl has some set of lungs, eh. Pint-sized pop princess Ariana Grande has proven her vocal worth many times. Her ridiculous impressions have put her up there with the top divas of the world. Now Ariana has released a completely a cappella version of her new song Dangerous Woman and it’s left […]

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We live in the future. Virtual reality headsets are like just a thing now. Samsung have gone and produced a really affordable one called the Samsung Gear VR that unlocks a whole world of possibilities. And sure it can be used for groundbreaking simulations, incredible unparalleled movie experiences and intense gaming – it’s most exciting […]

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As expected, Apple announced a new, smaller iPhone today that aims to be more affordable than the sixer. The iPhone SE is 4 inches in size, which is the same screen size as the iPhone 5, but will have an exterior case similar to the iPhone 6. The SE will feature a 12 megapixel camera […]

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Sometimes we come across stories and blogs so perfectly told that we can’t do much to improve them. So we’re not going to. We’re going to offer the opportunity to share stories exactly as you want them told.   In this series, we’re creating podcasts from our favourite blogs, read by their writers in their […]

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Ah, Tinder. You never fail to provide us with content lols. Dublin seems to be cheeky chappy central and this latest screen shot from reader Jenny proves such. Jenny from Rathfarnham this into us this morning saying: “Just thought you might appreciate my latest shutdown of the pervs on Tinder…” You’re right Jenny, we do […]

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Sara Petty, a 20-yer-old student from Sunbury Ohio, just brilliantly silenced body shamers with four perfect images. “I had seen a tweet from someone saying that 200-pound girls shouldn’t wear bikinis,” she told The Huffington Post. “I just did some quick searches and found a bunch of similar tweets, so I decided I could do […]

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Okay, so this is new. Marin Funeral Home in San Juan, Puerto Rico are spearheading a new trend of embalming the deceased to look like they’re still alive. This is 26-year-old Fernando de Jesús Díaz Beato who was tragically shot and killed outside his home. His family told Buzzfeed that they wanted to remember Fernando […]

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This is a touching story.

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No this is real. According to TMZ, waist trainer manufacturers, Waist Gang Society are reportedly being sued by women who claim the product has failed to deliver. The company are hugely endorsed by the Kardashians. The company claims the product “burns fatty tissue by making you sweat, targets the back, torso, waist and abdomen areas.” […]

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