Who could forget the infamous image of Demi Moore, showing off her incredible baby bump on the cover of Vanity Fair? It revolutionised the way we view pregnant bellies, and would you believe, it was 26 years ago… Now, if that doesn’t make you feel really bloody old, I don’t know what will. The photo, taken […]

10 years ago

A Melbourne mum has welcomed a gorgeous, big bouncing boy and is reportedly still in shock at the size of the little cutie.  Parents Brian and Natasha were told her baby would be on the bigger side of the scales, weighing in at 9 pounds at 36 weeks pregnant, but when baby Brian Jnr arrived at […]

10 years ago

Know any vodka experts? Much like wine connoisseurs or craft beer experts, vodka aficionados will know that there’s a difference between a decent bottle and an excellent one. Before you ask, price isn’t the only difference! As you may know, vodka is defined as a neutral spirit, i.e. one “without distinctive character, aroma, taste or colour”, but an extremely well-educated […]

10 years ago

Think of the songs!

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It’s “inevitable” at this point.

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The last weekend of ‘Dry’ January…

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It’s suddenly clear… that this is the ultimate quiz for Home and Away fans. We tested a lot of people in the office and nobody got 100%, best of luck.

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Tickets are likely to sell out fast… Yesterday it was revealed that Ed Sheeran would be playing two Dublin gigs as part of his European tour for his new album. The gigs will take place in the 3Arena in Dublin on two nights, Wednesday April 12 and Thursday April 13. Aiken Promotions, the organisers of […]

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Some very good news for the south-east. Property group Lexeme have stated that a marque Penneys store will be the main attraction in a new €70 million shopping centre that’s being developed in Carlow. The centre is set to open in 2018 and a number of other retailers, both international and national, are also in talks to open stores […]

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Irish humour at its best. This man cracked us up. In terms of bizarre stories that will live long in the memory, the recent visit of three Babestation models to the picturesque town of Westport, Mayo is definitely up there with the best of them. ‘We’re sorry … We’re here to make friends’ » Babestation models […]

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100 mature cannabis plants and 6.5kg of cannabis herb were found. Earlier this week, the Police Department at Columbus, Indiana used this method to track down an individual that they believed was in possession of marijuana. We’re going to take a guess and say that it didn’t work. Looking for owner of 5.5 pounds of marijuana delivered […]

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A new study conducted by researchers at New York University, the University of Illinois, and Princeton University has shown that, by the age of just six, girls are less likely to associate ‘brilliance’ with their own gender than boys. The research, published today and led by Lin Bian, of the University of Illinois, and professor […]

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Hot whiskey or tea, anyone? Pros: It’s the weekend, there are plenty of great films in the cinema. Cons: Sub-zero conditions are expected in parts of the country. Here’s what the people at Met Éireann are predicting over the coming days. Friday morning is expected to be cloudy but dry, mainly over Ulster and north Leinster, with rain […]

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They probably should have seen this one coming.

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Huge news this evening The National Lottery have confirmed that the winning ticket Euromillions ticket worth €88.5 million was sold in Dublin. Following Tuesday night’s #EuroMillions Irish jackpot win of €88M, we can confirm that the winning ticket was sold in Dublin. #ShareTheDream — The Irish National Lottery (@NationalLottery) January 26, 2017 This puts an […]

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Could be worth a try… On Thursday morning, Ed Sheeran confirmed that he will play the 3Arena in Dublin on two nights, Wednesday April 12 and Thursday April 13. He broke the news on Twitter… https://twitter.com/edsheeran/status/824557253747503105 We’ve seen in recent weeks just how difficult it can be to get your hands on those elusive tickets […]

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Has it popped up on your phone yet? Facebook’s European HQ is in Dublin and they’ve often used Ireland as a testing ground for new features including the latest one which launched in the last 24 hours. The rise in popularity of Snapchat saw Mark Zuckerberg’s company introduce the Stories feature to Instagram, which they own, but […]

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Does a woman’s decision to keep her maiden name, rather than take her husband’s, make her seem less committed as a wife? New research says it does. Rather unfortunately, I was born with an unpronounceable surname. It’s Bough. It’s not even a makey-uppey name, it’s a proper word in the dictionary and everything: Bough (noun) a […]

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Free drink AND the chance to tear your ex to shreds – what’s not to love? A Galway pub is putting on a Valentine’s Day promotion with a twist next month; they’re offering a free drink for punters hoping to get over their ex-boyfriends and girlfriends on Hallmark Day the most romantic day of the year. Punters who […]

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A lot of people are buying into the service. When most Irish people go on holidays now they’ll look at hotels and hostels but Airbnb is becoming more popular by the month. The house sharing service has exploded here over the last few years and a report released by Airbnb called Home-Sharing: the Positive Impacts on Dublin […]

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Good news for fans of one of the most popular fast food outlets around. Five Guys, the wildly popular US burger joint that opened its first outlet in the Republic of Ireland in Dundrum late last year, has announced plans to expand the franchise in Ireland in 2017. After finally opening in October, the Dundrum […]

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You couldn’t make this up.

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A man was arrested in relation to the incident on Wednesday afternoon. A man in his 50s was arrested on Wednesday for causing criminal damage to the headstone of former Irish Taoiseach and President Eamon de Valera at Glasnevin cemetery. Gardaí say that officers from Mountjoy attended an incident of criminal damage to De Valera’s […]

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Construction could begin within “months” according to Trump. Donald Trump has signed an executive order to the Department of Homeland Security which calls for a “large physical barrier” between the US and Mexico. His Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters on Wednesday: “The first order will kickstart the building of “a large physical barrier on the […]

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The blaze started around 6pm this evening. A large gorse fire has broken out in the Dublin mountains this evening and members of the Dublin Fire Brigade are trying to put it out. The blaze broke out around 6pm this evening near the Tibradden area in the Dublin/Wicklow mountains. Three fire engines from the Dublin Fire […]

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We LOVE this.

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If you’re really desperate, you could legally change your name to one of these. There has been plenty of research into Tinder and how to improve your chances of getting a match, and to be honest, most of it is BS. However, the dating app has released some data that’s a bit more concrete but […]

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The suspense is killing us all. The National Lottery have urged the Irish winner of the Euromillions jackpot to make themselves be known as a “huge kerfuffle” has been caused by the one of the biggest lottery wins the country has ever seen. Could the owner of the €88,587,275 cheque please come forward as it […]

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Big news from the world of Irish radio this morning. In a big coup for the station, comedian Al Porter has been revealed as the new host of Today FM’s lunchtime show. The slot has been vacant ever since Dermot and Dave’s move to mid-morning was confirmed earlier this month following the controversial departure of […]

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Deciding to give up the smokes is no easy feat. If you’ve been following my journey, you’ll know that I’ve had my ups and my downs. Last week I discussed the ups which have really encouraged me to stay smoke-free. That being said, it’s a bumpy road and I would be a huge liar if […]

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Start your day the right way.

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Been to many of these? Harvey’s Point Hotel in Donegal has been named ‘No 1 Hotel in Ireland’ by TripAdvisor for the fifth year in a row. The hotel in Donegal Town took top spot ahead of prestigious hotels such as Ashford Castle in Mayo and the Merrion Hotel in Dublin and will be a further […]

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Actress Laura Prepon of Orange is the New Black fame is reported to be expecting her first baby with partner Ben Foster. Despite various media outlets reporting the star’s pregnancy, the couple have yet to confirm the exciting news. The 36-year-old, who shot to fame with her role as Donna Pinciotti in the eight-season sitcom That ’70s Show, is […]

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This will come in handy for some people. WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in the world and the latest iOS update has introduced a very handy feature. iPhone users can now write multiple message and tap ‘Send’ even when they don’t have a wireless connection or data left in their monthly package. You […]

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You might have graced the doors of these premises during your time in the capital. Can you correctly name all 17 pubs? And when you’re finished, try part 1 of our Dublin pubs quiz by tapping here.

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One of the best TV shows from last year is coming.

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Donald Trump’s press secretary, Sean Spicer, has confirmed the US president has declared his inauguration day “a national day of patriotism”, in one of his first executive actions in the White House. Trump frequently referred to patriotism in his inaugural address and in an order filed yesterday with the federal government, the newly sworn-in president said […]

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Who would you bring with you?

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First of all, you will be grinning ear to ear like this woman.

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Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross have welcomed a baby boy. The Oscar-winning actor-director and his equestrian champion girlfriend Rosalind Ross welcomed their son, Lars Gerard Gibson, last Friday. Little Lars weighed in at just over five pounds and is Mel’s seventh son. Gibson has seven children from his first marriage to Australian actress Robyn Moore – Hannah […]

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McGregor refused to share a platform with Piers Morgan

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A seven-year-old-boy has died from injuries he sustained in a road traffic accident on the 12th of January involving a truck and the car his mother was driving. Daniel O’Keefe (7) and his mother Emma O’Keefe (26) were involved in a collision with a truck just minutes from the family home in Wilkenstown, Co. Meath. The […]

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Should you really be calling your wife that in the 21st century?

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She lived to a great age. Last Thursday was a sad day on the Deasy farm in Clonakilty, west Cork as Ireland’s oldest cow passed away. The Farmers Journal reports that, Jenny, an Angus cow, was found by Finbarr Deasy on the farm early in the morning. He explained what happened, “I came out to […]

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Crikey.

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Cork’s All-Ireland winning star talks about her training regime, diet and more. Both on and off the pitch, very few athletes are as tough as Cork’s Ashling Thompson. The 27-year-old Newtownshandrum woman has had a tumultuous few years, and having spoken very openly and bravely about the difficult circumstances in her private life, she has established herself as a […]

10 years ago

Gardaí have launched an investigation.

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She’s glowing.

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“We believe a national strike is not only possible, but an incredible opportunity to show the sheer power of our movement, and to put pressure on the government to call a referendum.” A number of pro-choice groups have come together to call for Ireland to go on strike on March 8 of this year if […]

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