Invented at a time when it was completely cool for kids to eat nothing but sugar and food colouring for breakfast, Nineties cereals were the best. In fact, we can only think of one way they could really be improved but it turns out one US speciality donut shop is already ahead of the game. […]

9 years ago

Just half of teenage girls in Ireland received the HPV vaccine last year, with experts warning that declining the jab could leave girls at risk of developing cervical cancer later in life. Fears over the safety of the Gardasil vaccine have led to a 15% drop in the number of teenagers who opted to have […]

9 years ago

Ever wish you could reconnect with somebody special from your past? A new Irish business is offering tomorrow’s grown-ups a chance to do just that. Message in a Bottle offers a collection of beautiful handmade ceramic bottles engraved with ‘On the day you were born, ‘On your first birthday’ up to “On your fifth birthday’ and […]

9 years ago

It’s every mother’s worst nightmare. Offaly mum Helen Lynch was informed by doctors last week that her eight-year-old son Charlie will not survive without a new liver. Charlie, from Tullamore, was born with billary atresia, a rare disease of the liver and bile ducts, and has been in and out of hospital throughout his life. […]

9 years ago

Getting on the property ladder is no mean feat, but, according to a new survey, the struggle is far from over when you finally get the keys to your own home. As anyone who’s still using their parent’s garden furniture as a dining table will attest, this year’s first-time buyers are struggling through the first […]

9 years ago

Okay, so the first Monday after Paddy’s Weekend may not seem like the ideal time to bring this up, but today, March 20th, is in fact International Day of Happiness. Bear with us… you’ll be glad you did, particularly if you’re feeling a bit blue. This is the fifth year the World Health Organisation has […]

9 years ago

It’s a beautiful thing when booze meets baked goods.  From Baileys cheesecake to bourbon brownies, some of the most enduring flavour combinations are those involving sugar, flour and a hefty splash of alcohol. Something about this trendy treat by Bake It Instinct made us a little more eager than usual to dig out the mixing […]

9 years ago

Where’s me shillelagh, Laddy?

9 years ago

Have you received a text informing you that your Bank of Ireland 365 account has been locked? If so, you can rest assured it’s a hoax. The Irish Independent reports that a number of consumers received texts alerting them that their online bank account had been disabled. The bank is warning customers not to click […]

9 years ago

An investigative criminal reporter who has been following the case of missing British child Madeleine McCann says he believes the child died in her family’s rented apartment in Portugal. Madeleine vanished from her bedroom at a Praia de Luz resort in the Algarve on May 3, 2007. Ten years and thousands of ‘sightings’ later, police […]

9 years ago

If sipping a cool gin and tonic while relaxing aboard a luxury vintage yacht sounds like your kind of evening, you may want to rearrange your holiday plans. This spring sees the launch of two Gin Tasting Cruises aboard the Dorset Queen, the first of which sets sail from the stunning south coast county on […]

9 years ago

The heartbroken friends of Buncrana backpacker Danielle McLaughlin have set up a GoFundMe page to assist with her repatriation and funeral expenses. Danielle McLaughlin’s body was found in woodland, 300m from the road in Canacona, a coastal resort in Goa. According to reports, the 28-year-old had injuries to her head and face and was severely beaten. […]

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Some flavours were simply made to go together and this week, for one day only, you can sink your teeth into a pairing so perfect we think it should immediately become a regular fixture. Dublin confectioners du jour Aungier Danger have teamed up with Guinness to create a donut like no other; one that celebrates […]

9 years ago

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but Kylie Jenner takes it to the next level entirely. While most of us rely on microwave porridge or cereal, the TV star and mini mogul (her Kylie Lip Kits raked in over €16m) cooks up a veritable feast for herself and her rapper […]

9 years ago

Even the most restrictive diet plans tend to allow a little alcohol after an induction period. Thank GOD. If you’re trying to lose weight however, you’ve probably been warned to avoid red wine, beer and sugary concoctions like the plague, which is fine, unless it’s St Patrick’s Day. There’s no denying it’s best to stick […]

9 years ago

The first time we ever set eyes on them, skinny jeans put the fear of god into us. They were tight (SO TIGHT!), they were fitted around the calves (horror!), they had none of the comfy coverage of our beloved flares. Fast forward ten years and we have 34 pairs in every colour  (and in […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes We’re talking all things naughty and nice here at Her HQ today. In fact, we’ve been pondering one of the most important moral dilemmas of the week… and we need your help to get to the bottom of it. Ready? Here it is… Her readers have been eating […]

9 years ago

Shoppers at a New York health food shop were surprised to find themselves rubbing shoulders with pop royalty this week when Victoria Beckham turned up at Whole Foods. The fashion icon (42), who was stocking up on food ahead of Superstorm Stella, looked cheerful as she strolled the aisles of the store wearing huge flares […]

9 years ago

It’s the one day of the year when everybody seeks out an Irish pub, so luckily for our far flung diaspora, there’s a pint of stout to be enjoyed to the tune of a Pogues album from Cahersiveen to Kathmandu. Here are seven of the coolest spots to raise a toast this Friday… 1. Pawtucket, […]

9 years ago

A true stalwart of the average family, the Irish Mammy is world renowned for her unique take on the world, but there’s one trait that sets the very best ones apart. According to a new poll, 22% of Irish people agree that ‘needless fussing’ is the habit most Irish Mammies share. According to research by […]

9 years ago

This week convicted rapist Paul Moore will be sentenced for sexually assaulting a woman on a DART in 2014. In the meantime however, the 51-year-old has been spotted travelling on Dublin’s LUAS system, side by side with people who know nothing of his past. Moore, described in court by Judge Martin Nolan as having a […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Bradley Renault Galway With 2,500 miles of coastline to explore, the toughest thing about planning your Wild Atlantic Way trip is deciding where to begin. Once you put a pin in your starting point, all that’s left to do is fill up the tank, make a master list of cultural stops […]

9 years ago

As if we didn’t think she was awesome already, comedian Jo Brand has taken a stand for Irish women’s rights by wearing a Repeal jumper with pride. Brand was spotted by Irish Times writer Roisín Ingle at WOW London, a global movement and festival celebrating women and girls, held at the Southbank Centre. Reminding self: […]

9 years ago

Just when you think you know everything there is to know about the world’s most famous TV family, Khloe Kardashian has released a full run-down of the products and services she uses ‘down there’. And it’s raising eyebrows among medical experts. In case you ever wondered how the other half are managing their muffs, Khloe […]

9 years ago

The first IKEA trip can make or break a couple, but one Dublin pair have made it a place of happy memories after they got married in the store. In tonight’s Don’t Tell the Bride, Ben McQuillan (34) chooses the furniture superstore in Ballymun as the location for his wedding to his partner of nine years […]

9 years ago

Camel toe: ‘The effect created by a pair of trousers fit very tightly around a woman’s groin, so drawing attention to the shape of the external genitals’. We’ve spent years doing everything in our power to avoid or correct it, but one of fashion’s biggest crimes is trending in Japan and we don’t know how […]

9 years ago

We’ve come to rely on Gwyneth Paltrow for our regular dose of nutritional nonsense…. and this week she has not let us down. The Queen of Goop has been on a cleanse, but rather than sipping juice or fruity teas like a normal celebrity, Gwyneth’s been surviving solely on goat milk. The actress drank raw […]

9 years ago

Primed for the purchase of a little weekend treat? Yep; us too. And this evening we’ll be racing to our nearest Zara store to nab the bag that fashion mavens the world over have their eye on this week. The black Geometric Bucket Bag is the ideal all-rounder: roomy enough to hold your wallet, keys, […]

9 years ago

It’s a room with a bird’s eye view of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge, and one lucky person is going to to be the first person ever to spend a night in the Coca-Cola London Eye. On March 30th, one winner and their chosen guest will climb aboard this exclusive sky-high home from TripAdvisor […]

9 years ago

More than 7,000 women in Ireland earned an average of €3,489 each by hosting a guest or renting out their home through Airbnb last year. According to the first dedicated Airbnb study of female hosts, released this week to coincide with International Women’s Day, women make up 60% of the local host community in Ireland; a […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been enjoying an extra Vitamin D hit for the first time in months, you’re in for a treat this weekend. Temperatures are set to rise as high as 15C on Friday, making our little rainy island as balmy (if not warmer) than summer hot spots such as Barcelona and Malta. According to Met Eireann, […]

9 years ago

Iceland has become the first country in the world to order firms to prove they offer equal pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality or nationality. According to the new law, introduced on International Women’s Day, March 8, every company with more than 25 employees on the Nordic island will be required to obtain a certificate […]

9 years ago

It was once a popular choice for school leavers, but the latest data from the CAO reveals that there’s been a 10% drop in first preference applications for nursing courses this year. It’s believed that low pay (fourth year student nurses receive €9.48 per hour, moving to €29,497 after graduation) and poor working conditions may […]

9 years ago

More working women than ever are prioritising their needs now over their future financial needs. That’s according to financial advisors HerMoney, who say that while 67% of the working women they surveyed believe they have between average to excellent understanding of financial products and their finances, 64% say they can’t afford a pension. While 47% […]

9 years ago

As thousands line the streets to take a stand for women and protest Ireland’s strict abortion laws, it’s never been clearer that this country is ready for the next chapter. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #BeBoldForChange – and you are. A huge turn out for the #Strike4Repeal demonstration @Strike_4_Repeal pic.twitter.com/SUQRkdq1lc — […]

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Not since they changed their name from Opal Fruits has there been such cause for excitement: Starburst has announced it is to release an all-pink pack next month. The limited edition pack will contain only the strawberry sweet – a firm favourite amongst sugar fiends everywhere. You’ll be able to buy them at US stores […]

9 years ago

Ever since Goop Paltrow starting steaming her hoo-ha, we’ve become ever more curious about the various demented routines women are employing to spruce up their muffs. Unlike deep cleaning your vagina however (completely unnecessary and downright idiotic), some of the ideas touted for tidying up your front office are rather intriguing…. and won’t get you […]

9 years ago

The theme for this year is #BeBoldForChange and, as International Women’s Day dawns over Ireland this morning, it’s high time we did just that. Today, as communities all over the globe celebrate the achievements of women and advance gender equality, at least 15 women from Ireland will travel to England for abortion care or request […]

9 years ago

First there was the Tanora cocktail. Now a Cork mixologist has gone one step further and created a drink that is set to become the official tipple of the Rebel County. The ‘Cork First, Ireland Second’, a tribute to one of Cork’s favourite sons, was debuted at the launch of Cork’s newest bar and eatery […]

9 years ago

A backpacker has been inundated with marriage proposals after his Irish mate pulled out of their trip at the last minute. In a desperate effort to do the right thing and make sure his friend Paddy James wouldn’t be left to travel the East Coast alone, Dubliner Robert Keane turned to Facebook when he was […]

9 years ago

When it comes to spaghetti sauce, everybody’s got their own secret addition, but last night we heard of one that was brand new to us. The tipster? None other than Mary Berry, who was whipping up her take on the Italian classic on her show Mary Berry Everyday. In the latest episode, our favourite TV […]

9 years ago

Up to eighty post offices have been slated for closure in a new unpublished Government report on the future of An Post. The Irish Independent reports that a new strategy, devised by entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den star Bobby Kerr, recommends that 80 of the An Post’s 1,130 post offices are loss making and should be shut. […]

9 years ago

It looks like something we could have invented ourselves in the throes of an epic hangover, but the latest food trend comes straight out of the Big Apple (home of everything over sized and outrageous). Sweet and salty, crunchy and soft, cheesy and melty: behold: the doughnut grilled cheese. A post shared by Clinton Hall […]

9 years ago

Did your careers counsellor advise you that you’d make a brilliant travelling beer drinker? Well boy are you in luck. In what might just be the most tempting job advertisement in history, an American craft beer bar chain is looking for three trusty interns to travel the world sampling different brews and tasting local foods […]

9 years ago

Comedian Jimmy Carr has revealed that he didn’t lose his virginity until he was 26 years old. The average age an Irish person loses their virginity is at around 17, but, speaking to Kirsty Young on Desert Island Discs, Carr said he feels he was somewhat repressed as a young adult. The television host and actor […]

9 years ago

A Russian tourist has disappeared from a Thai island where two young backpackers were brutally murdered in 2014. According to the Samui Times, Valentina Novozhyonova checked into the Koh Tao hostel on February 11th. She was due to leave on the 16th, but when she did not return her room key, staff discovered her passport, phone […]

9 years ago

Getting married is a stressful business, but one bride has turned to the internet for advice after she banned all her bridesmaids from her wedding after an argument. The distraught bride-to-be took to Reddit, explaining that she had expected her three closest friends to take part in the planning process, despite acknowledging that she knew […]

9 years ago

Have you been dishing up the same cake and cookie recipes for years? Well now there’s a way to give them a brand new look… with zero creative effort required.  The Internet is going wild for embossed rolling pins, which are normal, run-of-the-mill rolling pins laser cut with cool designs that add an artistic flourish […]

9 years ago

Schools and businesses in the Brondesbury Park, Brent area of London remain closed today, following the discovery of a huge Second World War bomb. Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes in The Avenue last night after the 500lb explosive device was uncovered by construction workers on the site of a new block of […]

9 years ago

Bad news for dog lovers

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