The reviews are far from good. With many traditional Santa visits cancelled across the country, many companies are turning to drive-through alternatives. I only recently visited a drive-through Santa and movie event over the weekend it was fantastic. Unfortunately though, not all of these events are getting rave reviews. In fact some are even parents […]

5 years ago

We’ll take twelve! If there is one thing that is a fail safe gift for me, any time of the year, it’s candles. I have candles in every room in my house, one of my favourites being Aldi’s giant hurricane candles – and luckily for me and every other candle lover, they will be back […]

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An incredible achievement. It’s not easy to make the cover of TIME magazine – and Gitanjali Rao has managed to do it at the age of only 15. The teenager was recently named TIME’s first Kid Of The Year for her contributions to the field of science. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWV2mcngkV/ Rao was selected from 5,000 nominees […]

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“Let the adventures begin.” John McAreavey and his wife Tara Brennan have welcomed their first child, a baby boy. The couple, who married in a private ceremony in 2016, shared a beautiful family photo to social media to announce their son’s arrival. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIdUH3xpOxJ/ Along with the heart warming photo the couple also revealed their […]

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The driver of one of the vehicles, a woman in her 50s was pronounced dead at the scene

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The popular dolphin has been missing since October. For the last few weeks there has been a vigilant watch around the coast of Dingle in the hopes that Fungie will return. Unfortunately there has been no sighting of the dolphin since October and now rumours have emerged that he may have been shot. Yes, shot. […]

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It could be worth millions. With season four of The Crown arriving on Netflix, you can’t help drawing comparisons between the fractured relationship Diana had with the royal family and the one they have with Meghan Markle. Quite like the tell all interview Diana gave in 1995 where she revealed Charles was having an affair, […]

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A very important issue. This last year has been difficult for everyone but in particular expectant and new parents. Ahead of a national ‘virtual rally’ organised by campaigning organisation Uplift, a petition signed by 52,205 people will be delivered to Cork University Maternity Hospital calling for partners to be allowed attend antenatal appointments and scans […]

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This sounds amazing! There aren’t many Christmas events this year due to Covid but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t some still around to fill up our festive calendars. Retro Drive-in Movies has just announced its Christmas schedule across several of its Irish locations and it’s jam packed with all your festive favourites and even […]

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We’re so excited! We’re big fans of Call the Midwife and if you’re anything like us, you’re probably counting down the days until the Christmas special. Recently some details were revealed about what we can expect in this year’s Christmas special and honestly, it can’t come quick enough. Call The Midwife will be an extended […]

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Have you been in to Penneys since they reopened? Penneys recently announced that two of their flagship stores, Dundrum and Blanchardstown, would open for 24 hours this week. Needless to say a lot of people were excited to get in the door and since yesterday, crowds have descended upon the retailer One video shared on […]

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Pass me a glass! There’s nothing like a glass of sparkling wine, whether it’s champagne or prosecco, to ring in the holiday season. If you’re a fan of sparkling rosé in particular then you’ll be delighted to know that Graham Norton’s new sparkling wine is dropping just in time for Christmas. Barry & Fitzwilliam will […]

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Did you catch this slip up on Friday? Hundreds of families across Ireland tuned in last Friday night for the annual Late Late Toy Show hosted by Ryan Tubridy. Now, while most of us expect quips from the kids and maybe a toy firing off in the wrong direction, viewers got something a little less […]

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Very interesting. New research finds that just one in eight Irish people believe they have a high-level knowledge of science, while half of people (49 percent) believe they have moderate knowledge. The research also found that men and younger adults are more likely to suggest a high level of knowledge and that gender gap between […]

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A lovely tribute. The world was shocked and devastated this August when Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman passed away at the age of only 43. Unbeknownst to many, the actor had been severely ill with colon cancer for a long time. Yesterday would have been Boseman’s 44th birthday and to honour the late actor, Disney+ […]

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So heartbreaking. Curtis Pritchard, brother I’m A Celeb contestant AJ Pritchard, has revealed that their grandmother has passed away. Former Love Island contestant Curtis shared a smiling photo of himself alongside his gran this morning, as he broke the sad news. He also confirmed that he will not contact AJ about her passing until he […]

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He’s back! There’s a few things we always expect to see once Christmas rolls around and one of those is Kevin the Carrot. The popular Aldi mascot has been doing the rounds for a couple of years now and is always a must have buy for families everywhere. If you’re looking to add this year’s […]

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He stole everyone’s hearts last Friday. The Late Late Toy Show was a huge success this year despite all of the Covid restrictions in place. The show raised almost six million for children’s charities in Ireland and interviewed some incredible children. Among those children was six-year-old Adam King who captured the nations’ heart with his […]

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I’ll take twelve please! It there is one thing that is a fail safe gift for me, any time of the year, it’s chocolate and candles. With those two things you can never go wrong so a combination of the two is just the chef’s kiss of presents. If you’re of my candle and chocolate […]

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It’s that time of year again! Ireland’s favourite festive station is back and hitting our airwaves this Saturday. With the year that we’ve had, we’ve all been counting down until Christmas FM came back and now it’s finally here. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIAUTa0nTxB/ Christmas FM is Ireland’s radio station dedicated to Christmas themed music and has broadcasting […]

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Heartbreaking. Singer Christina Perri revealed today that her newborn daughter has sadly passed away. Perri shared a beautiful photo of her holding hands with her daughter who she says was heartbreakingly “born silent.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_9NYBlg8z/ Perri and husband Paul Costabile shared the following post on Instagram: “Last night we lost our baby girl. she was born […]

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Restrictions are expected to lift next week. With Level 5 restrictions still in place until at least December 1 many have been shocked by the emergence of a video of crowds gathered on Grafton Street. The crowd can be heard loudly singing Oasis’s ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ while dancing and drinking on the popular […]

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A sad day for Dubliners and fans of the popular tour. Growing up in Dublin City Centre, I still remember being wowed when I saw the first Viking Splash tour go past. The tours have been incredibly popular with both Dublin locals and visitors to the city alike with its very unique take on travelling […]

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Its aim is to make alcohol less attractive to young people. New legislation is due to be brought in this week that will change how we can buy alcohol in supermarkets. This new legislation will see a barrier put around alcohol in supermarkets so that the products are cut off from the rest of the […]

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The one positive event of the year – postponed. When I was a kid I remember hearing a story called The Man Who Cancelled Christmas – and now it seems in 2020 we might see a live action version. With this year being such a stressful time, almost everyone has been looking forward to celebrating […]

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You’d think by now they would just hire Irish actors. There has been a lot of controversy since the first advert for movie Wild Mountain Thyme came out and for good reason. Go check out the trailer here in you’re in any doubt. Now, while there have been many bad Irish accents in film and […]

5 years ago

This is so heartwarming.

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This is awful. For the last few years Britney Spears career has been in the hands of her father Jamie Spears due to a  conservatorship that he is in charge of. During a recent hearing regarding the removal of her father from the conservatorship, Britney said she won’t perform again while in father is still […]

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“You save money for a rainy day but you don’t expect the rainy day to last six months.” EastEnders actor Shane Richie has said that he is broke due to Covid. Known best for his role as Alfie Moon in the BBC soap, Richie spoke about how he has almost no money since the beginning […]

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3am trip, anyone? If there’s one thing we’ve all been missing the last few weeks it’s Penneys. I don’t know how many social media posts I’ve seen of people lamenting the days you could casually walk into a shop to buy jammies and underwear. But if you’re missing your Penneys fix just as much, you […]

5 years ago

From here until the end of 2020, women in Ireland are basically working for free. That’s the message from the WorkEqual campaign, which has found that from today due to the current gender pay gap of 14.4%, women in Ireland are effectively working for free. Campaign founder Sonya Lennon says that many factors contribute to […]

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Anyone else obsessed with matcha? Matcha and turmeric tea have become incredibly popular over the last few months and as someone who hopped on the trend, I can understand why. Not only are these teas delicious but they’re actually great for your gut health and immune system, especially coming into winter. With Ireland’s current 5km […]

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Are those some fluffy socks? As much as I miss a night out with the girls I equally miss a night in with the girls, but because of restrictions wine nights in are completely out. But if you fancy having a virtual girls night in with the gang (whether in Ireland or abroad) and are […]

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Makes sense, yeah. If you crushed hard on Cedric Diggory or Edward Cullen back in the day then it will come as no surprise that actor Robert Pattinson has been deemed the most attractive man in the world, by science! A brand new technique was used to search for the man with the “Golden Ratio“, […]

5 years ago

Umm? It’s generally assumed that if you see a pregnant woman standing on public transport, you offer her your seat. It’s the polite thing to do and it costs nothing to be nice. It can also be dangerous for a pregnant woman to be left standing for too long, especially on a moving bus. When […]

5 years ago

We’re all in this together. With many of us unable to take part in fitness classes in person at the moment, we’re all looking into what exercise routines we can find online. While there are hundreds of fitness routines on sites like YouTube these routines will not only help you get in shape, but will […]

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Theories, theories, theories. Just about everyone in Ireland has become gripped by mini-series The Undoing, and are sticking on their detective hats to try and figure out what’s going to happen next. The Undoing follows Grace, played by Nicole Kidman, a successful therapist with a devoted husband and young son whose life changes overnight. A […]

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Probably not what the guests expected. Baby showers can come with all kinds of surprises, but they’re usually good ones. Unfortunately, for all the guests attending this particular baby shower, they were in for a nasty shock when the husband of the mum-to-be decided to announce that the baby wasn’t, in fact, his. In a […]

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Emily might be the only one left in Paris. When lockdown was first announced here in Ireland, many people who had family down the country left Dublin. Some because they didn’t want to be locked down away from family, others so they could have more space or be closer to the beach. Parisian residents seemed […]

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A touching tribute. Last month, Chrissy Teigen shared the news that she and husband John Legend had lost their third child, Jack. The loss came halfway through her pregnancy when the model and TV personality suffered complications, leading to her son’s eventual passing. Chrissy, who is known for being very open and honest about her […]

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Looking for something good to watch? With Halloween events cancelled this year and the weather outside set to be frightful, there’s no better time to stick on a movie and grab some snacks. If you haven’t got Netflix or Amazon Prime, don’t worry because there will be lots of movies on TV today to keep […]

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Inspired by a famous rock star, nonetheless. Bake Off and Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding has just welcomed his second child with long time girlfriend Lliana Bird. Known for his unique style and quirky personality, we couldn’t wait to hear what unusual name Noel and Lliana had chosen for their new arrival and, truly, we […]

5 years ago

Might want to stay indoors this Halloween. It might be a blessing in disguise that Halloween events and trick or treating are off this year, as it looks like Halloween night might be a bad one weather wise. Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for several counties as Storm Aiden is set […]

5 years ago

Oh, come on. When we think of Christmas, we generally think of Christmas trees, lots of food, lots of gifts and of course the bringer of the gifts – Santa and his reindeer. It seems though, one reindeer in particular is not so popular these days. Or at least, the film version of him isn’t. […]

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Delightful scenes. Irish fans of I’m a Celeb Get Me Out of Here will be delighted to know that one of our own will be diving into the jungle. Saying that, the popular show will be changing it up as due to Covid restrictions, for the first time ever it will not be filmed in […]

5 years ago

Breaking news. Gardaí are currently at the scene of an incident at a residential property in South Dublin where the bodies of two children and an adult have been discovered. There is no further information available at this time as Gardaí are still working to determine what has happened. Our thoughts are with the family […]

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No one told us 2020 was gonna be this way…. It’s been a year and then some! We’re into our second lockdown and I think we’re all in the need of a FRIENDS marathon and a hot bubble bath. I know what you’re thinking, sounds like bliss well what if I said you could make […]

5 years ago

This is so touching. Caterina Scorsone is well known for playing roles on hit TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, but the most important role in her life is as a mother. The mother-of-three recently wrote a beautiful post about parenting her daughter who has Down Syndrome for Down Syndrome awreness  and it’s absolute heart […]

5 years ago

Honestly, I don’t think it’s that bad. When people hear my children’s names (Eric and Alice) they assume that I named them after my favourite Disney character. This is not the case though, they just happen to be names that belonged to relatives of mine or my husband. In any case if I had named […]

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The government held the vote last night. The records of Irish mother and baby homes will remained sealed for the next 30 years. This decision has caused a lot of controversy as many families have been denied access for years to these records and now might never know the truth about what happened to their […]

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