Kids say hilarious things sometimes and draw things that can be even funnier. We know from our sister site HerFamily.ie that being a mammy is a tough vocation and one that means you mightn’t always have time to preen yourself every morning. Still, the little rascals are probably worth it – until they go and […]

10 years ago

Magician Ben Blaque first stormed his way into the Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals after an impressive audition. His first act involved blindfolds and arrows and bells and tensions ran particularly high when he narrowly avoided Simon Cowell with a razor sharp arrow. The magician seriously disappointed fans last night when his act failed to impress. […]

10 years ago

Drivers on the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto were horrified to be greeted with a grossly insensitive billboard advertising a funeral home. The ad was a simple parchment background with the slogan ‘Text and Drive’ in capital letters. Underneath the slogan, the logo for Wathan Funeral Home was displayed. Thankfully the ad is actually a provoking […]

10 years ago

The first bit of audio released from the EgyptAir crash reveals a calm on board the aircraft just before the plane crashed. According to The Metro, as the crew flew over Zurich, the pilots checked in with air traffic controllers in Athens. They shared jokes before the pilot uttered his final words to controllers: “Good […]

10 years ago

This video is the wake-up call you need.

10 years ago

Since their launch, Kyle Jenner’s lip kits have been consistently in demand.   But that demand is apparently leading people to turn to the dark side of the law. According to TMZ, reports from the Better Business Bureau state that customers are demanding answers after various products they ordered from the ranger were missing when […]

10 years ago

EgyptAir was aware of threats to security

10 years ago

Conor McGregor was in serious hot water last month when he retired, un-retired, dropped out of scheduled fights and then renegotiated terms and agreed to fight again. It was all very confusing. The tweet in which McGregor announced his retirement prematurely garnered over 170,000 retweets. The haze, confusion, and general dismay overshadowed a much more […]

10 years ago

The weekend was a bit up and down there. From Friday morning we had heavy rains, followed by bursts of sun and then rain again. It was a bit mixed to say the least. Thankfully, it seems like the summer is returning to Ireland tomorrow and we’re going to have another absolutely stellar week. While […]

10 years ago

Did you know it’s masturbation month? No we didn’t either. But hey sure, there’s a month for everything so why not celebrate Palm and her five sisters. In our recent A Slice of Ireland survey you revealed that 36% of you had tried watching porn. Only 6% said you watched it frequently, so maybe while […]

10 years ago

We’ve already seen a tremendous amount of hair trends for 2016. Pastels and Rose Gold hair are really dominating the beauty trends their popularity is continuing to rise. Alas, the light pastel shades can be tricky to achieve and are best done in a salon by professional colourists. However that can be quite expensive and […]

10 years ago

A new study conducted by The University of California has determined what qualities people find really attractive on a dating profile. Head researcher Tanya Vacharkulksemsuk, a student of Human Behaviour, says we can forget about cheeky chat-up lines and long winded lists of hobbies because essentially the likelihood of finding love all comes down to […]

10 years ago

Our love for McDonald’s is deeply rooted and unlikely to change anytime soon. But despite being patrons since we were knee high to a grasshopper, we just can’t get on board with their latest menu additions. The fast food chain has released two very unique looking limited addition burgers. Thankfully these new green and red […]

10 years ago

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Ireland became the first country to legalise marriage equality by popular vote. It was a proud time for our small nation but a moment that had been brewing thanks to the tireless efforts of campaigners and activists. Last year we reflected on the success of the […]

10 years ago

The Eye of The Tiger dance machine scene is still etched in the hearts and minds of many. Though brief, Tucker was probably one of Nickleodeon’s most memorable shows. It ran for 13 episodes from 2000 to 2001 and featured familiar faces such as Seth Green (as Seth Green) and Katy Sagal as Aunt Claire. […]

10 years ago

Texas woman Candace Payne broke the internet on Friday when she uploaded a video of her wearing a Chewbacca mask. The pure joy Candace got from the mask has helped her win the hearts of over 124 million people. We LOVE THIS WOMAN https://t.co/z18ID5qCkv — Her.ie (@Herdotie) May 20, 2016 It’s no surprise that the […]

10 years ago

There’ll certainly be a buzz in Ireland this summer but unfortunately it looks like it could be coming from a flock of deadly hornets. The pests are on track to invade the UK and according to The Mirror, their sting is so powerful it can send hyper-sensitive victims into anaphylactic shock. Known as the Asian […]

10 years ago

RTÉ news has provided us with some absolutely stellar clips over the years. Let’s all just take a moment to remember the man who fell on ice. A new hero has just entered the hall of fame for, well, just living his life. The unidentified man was spotted behind Emma O’Kelly, standing in the middle […]

10 years ago

I can’t even begin to calculate how many minutes a day I spend drooling over food videos on Facebook and Instagram. I’m a food video addict. New word: Orgasnom. noun; the weird satisfaction from watching time lapse food tutorial videos — Cassie Delaney (@CassieLorraine) May 5, 2016 And while I’ve never actually taken the steps […]

10 years ago

Ah, Scott. God loves a trier. Look we all know how the world works. Really rich people get really large social media followings because they’re on TV shows and the likes. Then big companies come in and offer them free stuff and serious cash to promote their products on their accounts. No flies on this […]

10 years ago

The desire to pack a backpack and venture off around the world runs high. If you’re anything like us, you’ve got Pinterest boards full of travel to-do’s, places you’re dying to see and adventures you’re eager to have. Our bucket lists are already laden and now Trip Advisor have gone and made them even longer. […]

10 years ago

A 20-year-old Art student from Ballymena, NI, tragically took her own life due to fear her attacker would escape justice. An inquest today heard that Hannah Armstrong was assaulted during a camping trip with friends at the age of 17. At the age of 20 Hannah decided to build a new life for herself and […]

10 years ago

Just imagine it. You’ve just come in from a long day in your studio. It’s late in the evening but the sun is still warm. You lost track of time because you were so absorbed in your work illustrating for your upcoming exhibition and the release of some very important children’s book. Your web store […]

10 years ago

With the sun shining and summer spirits high, it’s understandable that we’d all want to flock to the beach or to the fields with a few mates and few cans. And while it’s all in good fun, one reader has pointed out there can be major consequences for our furry friends. Reader Amanda Cassidy got […]

10 years ago

WHERE can we get one?

10 years ago

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year. Alas, on the 23rd of May 2015, Ireland paved history and became the first country to legalise same-se marriage by popular vote. It was a joyous occasion, documented by many and held in the hearts of more. And naturally, because we love a good celebration, there’s a […]

10 years ago

Our vaginas just entered the future

10 years ago

Oh lord, when your teacher was out sick it was like Mardi Gras meets St. Patrick’s Day meets the apocalypse. It was messy. Tasks were abandoned in favour of survival of the fittest and at the helm of it all, some poor inexperienced substitute teacher was forced to look on in disgust. We told them […]

10 years ago

As a whole, I try to live my life without passing judgement about the decisions of others but this is trying my patience. Extreme ‘sex roulette’ parties are on the rise and they seem so bizarrely dangerous it’s hard to understand what the payoff might be. The parties are orgies in which one person secretly […]

10 years ago

A priest who taught at a Catholic school has been forced to take a leave of absence after a past pupil claims he sent him nude messages. Support for Father Rory Coyle has been high on Facebook and Twitter following the emerging details of the story. Parishioners have commented that Coyle is a dutiful priest […]

10 years ago

You might want to have nerves of steel though

10 years ago

Rumors about the evolution of Twitter have been rife for months. Previously we believed the hype that they were scraping the 140-characted limit completely but CEO Jack Dorsey denied those claims not so long ago. Now, however, a report by Bloomberg indicates that we will be getting a bit more space to share our streams […]

10 years ago

I admitted once that my first crush was likely Prince Eric. While some judged for my apparent attraction to an animated character, I could defend my reasons on the ground that Prince Eric would have been pretty damn hot in human form. Looks like I was right. Leo Camacho is being hailed by Internet fans […]

10 years ago

Next year marks the tenth anniversary of the iPhone and in celebration, Apple are apparently planning a huge overhaul. Tech expert John Gruber spoke about the suspected changes on his podcast The Talk Show. Spotted by The Metro, Gruber claims that sources within Apple suggest next year’s iPhone 8 will feature an ‘edgeless’ display. “I’ve […]

10 years ago

Imagine the tangles though.

10 years ago

A family has come under fire for posting an image of a father and his son on Facebook. Photographer Heather Whitten posted the image of her son Fox being comforted by his father when he has suffered food poisoning. The image was originally posted in 2014 but Whitten has republished it, now fully explaining the […]

10 years ago

The  mother of a girl afflicted with chronic illness has released a heart-breaking video in the hope of helping find a cure for her daughter. Kirsty Keep, suffered a bug bite 11 years ago when she was 12-years-old. Since then she has been struck down with chronic pain and symptoms to an undiagnosed illness. “Kirsty […]

10 years ago

A young woman is in serious condition this morning after a gunman took fire on her yesterday in her Cork home. Ciara Sheehan from Ardcullen was rushed to hospital after the incident took place at 12am yesterday. According to The Herald, 21-year-old Ciara received a threatening message on Facebook by a man who was subsequently […]

10 years ago

It’s officially summer. Flocking to the canal for a few cans is a great call when the sun shines. Nothing says summer like drinking with those bastard swans. Seems like every bollix in Dublin had the same idea this evening. After clocking off they’ve all flocked to favourite summer spot, The Barge. The pub on […]

10 years ago

Hands up, I did pass maths. And having approximately zero need to complete any mental maths throughout my adult life, I’ve quickly become borderline incompetent when it comes to sums. I fall into the 40 percent of adults who cannot solve this seemingly simple equation. As reported by the Mail Online, the equation created an […]

10 years ago

So legit this just happened. Police authorities in Belguim have issued a statement warning Facebook users of a new feature. The statement explains that those using the Facebook reactions feature to express their feelings, are actually revealing a lot more information to Facebook than they may realise. They claim reacting to things using the now […]

10 years ago

Warning: Watching this may lead to many notices being typed up.

10 years ago

It’s no secret that organising a wedding is incredibly stressful. For most, the prenuptial weeks of worry are worth it and their big day is the happiest of their lives. But for some, it can end in disaster. Wedding guests, siblings, and friends have taken to this thread on Reddit to share their memories of […]

10 years ago

Right we’re taking all of this with a pinch of salt. A Kardashian “expert”, Ian Halperin, has written about Caitlyn Jenner’s struggle with her gender. Writing for the Daily Mail Halperin has made claims that Caitlyn could return to life as Bruce as she is living in turmoil due to her conflicting sexuality and religious […]

10 years ago

A heartbroken sibling has taken to Facebook to share the devastating story of how she has lost two brothers to legal highs. Melanie Downie from Kilnirnie, in the UK, explains in the post that two of her brothers were afflicted with an addiction to legal highs. Her brother died within three years of each other. […]

10 years ago

Sure look, we’ve won it a bunch of times. That’s all that matters innit. Our reign of success if well and truly over. We’ve failed to qualify for the final three years running and now poor hopeful Nicky Byrne has failed to secure a place in the final. He’s as disappointed as we are. “Obviously […]

10 years ago

A girls relationship with her body can be a tenuous one. Issues with body confidence have long been documented. The media has been thoroughly criticised for presenting unrealistic expectations and every day we see stories about body shaming. We’ve come to expect it from high fashion magazines but we didn’t think we’d be privy to […]

10 years ago

Prepare to feel old. It’s been 10 years since The Hills first aired. That’s a decade since we fell in love with Lauren Conrad, fell out with Heidi Montag and scowled at bad boy Jason Whaler. Jason was Lauren’s boyfriend and general cause of her heartbreak from season one. In the show, they were on and […]

10 years ago

Right, so being friends with your ex is a very very tricky topic. Sure, each to their own. For some it works, for other’s it doesn’t and for onlookers it’s blatantly painful. It’s a pickle. Well now, science has backed up the claims of many a best friend. It’s a really terrible idea. A study […]

10 years ago

Mental health isn’t a new topic. For the past few years and months, it’s been centre-stage on the media agenda, the political arena and for many, their personal lives. And while conversations around the topic continue to flourish thanks to the tireless work of activists and events like Darkness into Light and Cycle Against Suicide, […]

10 years ago