Social welfare payments will be made earlier this month A warning has been issued to social welfare recipients as payment dates are due to change because of the October bank holiday weekend. The long weekend is just around the corner and we’re more than looking forward to it. However, social welfare recipients are being urged […]

1 year ago

The clocks go back this month It’s time to brace yourself for colder and darker evenings as the clocks are going back this month. It’s one of the major downfalls of the autumn and we’re not quite ready for those dreary and dark evenings. There are just weeks to go until the major changing of […]

1 year ago

Ali Bastian is undergoing cancer treatment in Cork English actress Ali Bastian has posted an emotional video of her shaving her head following her breast cancer diagnosis. The actress, who is currently living in West Cork, said hair loss is “a small price to pay for the chance to be well again”. In the moving […]

1 year ago

A child was found dead on Sunday in Co. Tyrone Three people have been arrested following the death of a child in Co. Tyrone. The PSNI arrested a man and two women. All three are aged in their 20s. The child’s death is being treated as suspicious, the PSNI confirmed in a statement. A man […]

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Parents are being urged to make early toy donations this year Christmas will be here before we know it and parents will do whatever they can to ensure it is as magical as possible. Many will find the perfect gift in their local charity shop, but the public has been urged to donate toys before […]

1 year ago

The Welsh singer is reportedly heartbroken over the latest Strictly scandal Strictly Come Dancing duo Katya Jones and her celebrity partner Wynne Evans are heartbroken over the reaction to the ‘hand incident’. The opera singer was hit with major backlash after Katya was spotted pushing his hand away from her midriff on camera. The professional […]

1 year ago

Andrew Garfield has spoken out about parenthood Actor Andrew Garfield has spoken out about parenthood with the actor admitting he isn’t sure if he wants to be a father. The We Live In Time star’s refreshing honesty has been praised by many who choose to be child-free. Speaking about the possibility of having children, Garfield […]

1 year ago

Holly Carpenter revealed she is one year sober Influencer Holly Carpenter is being praised online after revealing why she’s sober in a moving video. To mark World Mental Health Day, Holly confirmed she is officially one year sober. Explaining the reason behind her decision, Holly said felt extremely anxious in September 2023 after a big […]

1 year ago

Turns out travelling is good for you We always feel better after travelling whether it’s down to West Cork for a weekend or spending weeks exploring the Philippines. We’re forever daydreaming of travelling more and it turns out it’s actually good for your health. Not only can it boost your mood, but researchers believe it […]

1 year ago

The school won’t allow pupils to take sick days for period pain without ‘proof’ A school in England has sparked major backlash online after refusing to accept period pain sick days unless “related medical information” was provided. Neale-Wade Academy in March, Cambridgeshire has been called out over the unfair policy. According to the BBC, an […]

1 year ago

Louise O’Reilly is officially a mum Influencer and model Louise O’Reilly has welcomed her first child into the world. The new mum announced her joyous news on Instagram this morning and fans are overjoyed for her. Before becoming pregnant, Louise was told she only had a 2% chance of having a baby. Louise announced her […]

1 year ago

Molly-Mae has opened up about the reality of motherhood Molly-Mae Hague is adapting to a new way of parenting as she learns to co-parent her daughter with her ex-fiancé Tommy Fury. Following their split in August, Molly-Mae has been speaking out about motherhood but she recently reflected on her earliest days as a mum. And […]

1 year ago

Mary Ward was found dead at her home in Belfast A man in his 20s has been charged as part of the investigation into Mary Ward’s murder. The man was arrested in Dublin on Wednesday, October 9th, and is due to appear in court this morning. According to reports, he will appear before the Criminal […]

1 year ago

October 10th is World Mental Health Day Trigger Warning: The article mentions mental health issues including suicidal ideation Today is World Mental Health Day and my entire Instagram feed has been full of encouraging messages, helpful advice, and essential support lines. Ireland has made incredibly reassuring progress when it comes to mental health. The days […]

1 year ago

Chris Pine has not signed up for the third movie Actor Chris Pine has spoken out about The Princess Diaries 3 for the first time. However, fans won’t be too pleased to hear what he has to say about the Disney movie. The actor disappointed fans this week when he confirmed he has not yet […]

1 year ago

Stephen Fry is one of many celebrities who has admitted to taking Ozempic Ozempic has been highly glamoured by Hollywood, but some celebrities are now speaking out about the drug. Stephen Fry has admitted to taking the drug years ago to help lose weight, but he said his experience was not positive. He told the River […]

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Tommy Fury was asked about the cheating allegations Tommy Fury has given his first TV interview following his split from influencer Molly-Mae Hague. The couple confirmed the end of their relationship in August but have continued to co-parent their daughter Bambi. Tommy appeared on This Morning to promote his book Lightening Strikes Twice. During his […]

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Vogue Williams has opened up about her marriage to Brian McFadden Vogue Williams has opened up about her divorce from Brian McFadden and said it was a “painfully embarrassing” time for her. The couple started dating in 2011 and went on to tie the knot in September 2012. However, things didn’t work out between the […]

1 year ago

Georgie Crawford on the power of a good book There’s no doubt that books and storytelling have the power to turn your world around. Many of us reach for a book to escape the realities of everyday life, but others seek comfort in reading when life takes a turn for the worse. One person who […]

1 year ago

Ronan Keating honoured his bandmate and friend Ronan Keating has led the tributes to Stephen Gately on the singer’s 15th anniversary. The singer posted a photo of Gately to Instagram and simply wrote: “15 years” along with a heartbreak emoji. Fans also paid tribute to the late singer with many admitting they couldn’t believe 15 […]

1 year ago

Megan McKenna is officially a mum Singer and TikTok star Megan McKenna has welcomed her first child. The new mum confirmed her joyous news in an emotional video online. The video features clips of the new mum cuddling her baby boy, breastfeeding her son, and moments from the day she gave birth. Megan gave birth […]

1 year ago

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck ended their marriage after just two years Jennifer Lopez has opened up about her and Ben Affleck’s divorce for the first time. Lopez said the summer was incredibly difficult for her, but she’s trying to focus on her health and happiness. She told Interview magazine that the end of their […]

1 year ago

This Irish novel is one of the best books I’ve ever read It’s been years since I first read The Pull of the Stars and I still think about it all of the time. Some books will stay with you forever and Emma Donoghue’s harrowing novel is one of them. Although it’s set in Ireland […]

1 year ago

Victoria Beckham has reportedly been ‘triggered’ by the claims Victoria Beckham is reportedly devastated by claims that her son Cruz Beckham cheated. Cruz has been accused of infidelity by two women, Bby Ivy, 21, (Viktoria Reitan) and Issey Moloney, 19. Cruz also sparked concern after the 19-year-old was linked to 29-year-old songwriter Jackie Apostel. Her […]

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Mary Ward was found dead at her home in Belfast Mary Ward reportedly contacted police about a violent crime just weeks before she was found dead at her Belfast home. The young mum’s body was discovered at a property on Melrose Street, Belfast on October 1st. The case has been referred to the Police Ombudsman […]

1 year ago

Jenna Fischer was diagnosed with breast cancer last year The Office star Jenna Fischer has announced she is cancer-free after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. She urged her followers to get their annual mammograms because catching her cancer early saved her life. However, Fischer said her lump was too small to detect during […]

1 year ago

Rom-com fans will adore this new podcast It’s impossible for me to watch anything but a cozy rom-com once the leaves start to fall and my jumper collection comes out of retirement. The autumn was made for romantic comedies especially if they’re written and directed by Nora Ephron and Nancy Meyers. The queens of the […]

1 year ago

Shoppers are threatening to boycott ASOS ASOS has introduced some major changes to its return policy this week and shoppers are now threatening to boycott the popular brand. The fashion brand will now charge customers with a frequently high return rate. From today, they will be charged to return items unless they spend a certain […]

1 year ago

Dunnes Stores never fails to impress us Molly-Mae Hague’s clothing line Maebe swiftly sold out online despite its pretty high price. Fans have been raving about the influencer’s collection but many were left disappointed when the collection sold out in minutes. Others were hoping to get their hands on the line but it was far […]

1 year ago

Gemma Atkinson has been called out over the action Former actress Gemma Atkinson has been called out after admitting she pinched her son. The mum was discussing her children and the differences between her son and daughter on Instagram on Monday. Gemma is a mum to daughter Mia and son Thiago, whom she shares with […]

1 year ago

Four pupils remain in hospital following the Co. Down accident MP Jim Shannon said it’s a miracle that no children were killed in the Co. Down bus accident on Monday evening. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Ballyblack Road East near Carrowdore, Co Down, on Monday afternoon. The bus reportedly overturned and ended up […]

1 year ago

The Parnell Square victim marks her 6th birthday this month The family of the Parnell Square victim has shared a bittersweet update ahead of her sixth birthday. They have been posting updates since the November 2023 attack with her parents recently confirming she had been discharged from the hospital. However, ahead of her sixth birthday, […]

1 year ago

The Ireland AM hosts were called out over their offensive remarks Ireland AM presenters Alan Hughes, Muireann O’Connell, and Tommy Bowe have apologised over an ‘irresponsible’ segment on the show. The presenters were called out after joking about peanut allergies when discussing a Domino’s recall. The pizza brand’s garlic and herb dip was recalled after […]

1 year ago

Anna Geary tragically lost her brother in November 2023 Presenter Anna Geary has opened up about losing her brother and the impact the death of a sibling can have on you. Her brother Thomas sadly passed away following a short illness in November 2023. Anna said the loss of a sibling is so poignant because […]

1 year ago

Emily Hand has been described as a fighter The father of Emily Hand has shared an update on how his daughter is doing after she was abducted. The young girl was at a sleepover in Hibbut Be’eri during the Hamas attack. Emily was one of 250 people taken during the attacks in Israel on October […]

1 year ago

This Halloween decoration is actually quite harmful. Halloween is just around the corner and every house in our neighbourhood is being donned in spiderwebs, pumpkins, and ghoulish characters. Halloween is one of our favourite times of the year, but decorating for the holiday now takes as much effort as Christmas. The house may look incredible, […]

1 year ago

Kate Middleton has officially returned to work Kate Middleton has returned to work following her cancer treatment and fans are praising the mum-of-three after a recent engagement. This week, Kate and her husband Prince William met with budding photographer Liz Hatton. Liz has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer but was invited to […]

1 year ago

This is helping my acne calm down Trying to find a skincare product that calms down angry red acne is not easy, especially when most come with a hefty price tag. I’ve invested in some pretty pricey products that have made little to no difference despite the cost, but there is one product that has […]

1 year ago

The baby boost payment has been extended Minister Heather Humphreys has confirmed changes will be made to the baby boost payment after major public backlash. Many parents expressed their outrage over the payment, but it is now being extended to babies born in December too. Speaking in the Dail, Humphreys said: “As a mother, I […]

1 year ago

We need another season of Nobody Wants This Netflix’s latest rom-com series Nobody Wants This has swiftly become one of my favourite shows of the year. The creators have managed to perfect the rom-com genre in ten binge-worthy episodes, but will there be another season of the show? Many of us have watched the entire […]

1 year ago

My savings account is dwindling but that’s okay Does anyone else feel guilty because they don’t have an extensive amount of money saved up? I’m trying hard to save money but it’ll never amount to a number that feels ‘enough’. Many of us are in the same boat, but not having a hefty savings account […]

1 year ago

How often are you buying coffee? New research has revealed the coffee habits of Irish people and you won’t be surprised to hear we’re a nation of coffee lovers. 40% of people purchase coffee up to four times per week and 75% of people surveyed purchase a coffee out as opposed to making it themselves at home.   Looking […]

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Babies will now receive a chickenpox vaccine A major change has been introduced to the childhood immunisation schedule with babies now receiving the chickenpox vaccine at 12 months old. A second dose will be provided when your child is in Junior Infants. It will be provided by your GP for free. The vaccine will likely […]

1 year ago

When will parents get the baby boost payment? Parents are one of many groups set to benefit majorly from the 2025 budget. Yesterday, it was confirmed that a new payment will be offered to parents following the birth of their newborn. The payment has been nicknamed ‘the baby boost’ and will offer parents essential support […]

1 year ago

This Irish dad was hit with major backlash over his son’s name Picking a baby’s name is a difficult decision, but one that your family should support. Some can be a little too outspoken about your choices and others will try to encourage you to pick names they adore. It’s a major milestone for any […]

1 year ago

Laura Whitmore was partnered with the Italian dancer on Strictly Come Dancing Presenter Laura Whitmore has broken her silence on the Giovanni Pernice abuse allegations. The Irish broadcaster was paired up with the Italian dancer during her time on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016. Whitmore previously accused the dancer of gaslighting her when they worked […]

1 year ago

Molly-Mae could have made a positive impact with her clothing line Molly-Mae launched her very own fashion brand just over 24 hours ago and it has already sold out online. Fans flocked to get their hands on the collection, whether it was an overpriced t-shirt or that beautiful grey blazer. The launch of Maebe is […]

1 year ago

Vogue Williams is dealing with ‘serious mom guilt’ Vogue Williams has opened up about dealing with mom guilt after she jetted off on holiday with her husband, Spencer Matthews. Like many parents, the podcast host admitted she felt guilty because she wasn’t at home with her three children. However, Vogue said it was lovely to […]

1 year ago

Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence after being cleared of some allegations Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence after the BBC completed their investigation into Amanda Abbington’s allegations. The actress accused the Italian dancer of physical aggression, verbal bullying, and harassment. She also claimed she suffered from PTSD after working with Pernice on the show. […]

1 year ago

Laura Brennan will never be forgotten Tributes have been pouring in for the late activist Laura Brennan on what would’ve been her 32nd birthday. The campaigner should have been celebrating her birthday with her loved ones today, but her life was tragically cut short by cancer in 2019. Laura Brennan used her voice, her story, […]

1 year ago