A really surprising statistic. One out of every five women with heavy periods will have an underlying bleeding disorder. That’s according to the Irish Haemophilia Society which is trying to raise awareness of Von Willebrand Disorder or VWD and its warning signs. Since the pandemic, those with underlying health conditions have been deemed high-risk if […]

5 years ago

Fantastic news. With restrictions hopefully beginning to ease over the next couple of weeks we’ll all be getting out and about a lot more. This will also mean that we’ll be using public transport a lot more so iPhone users will be delighted to know that they can finally download the Leap card top-up app […]

5 years ago

We can’t wait! As a 90s kid I feel like I’ve been waiting my whole life for a Hocus Pocus sequel and now we’re finally, FINALLY getting one. For years there have been fake posters and news about a sequel to the 1993 hit Halloween themed film, getting our hopes up and letting us down […]

5 years ago

Congratulations! Singer Christina Milian has just announced that she has given birth to her third child. The AM to PM singer revealed on Instagram yesterday that she and her boyfriend Matt Pokora have welcomed a baby boy into the world. https://www.instagram.com/p/COEG5zrn4VE/ “Kenna, Welcome to the world baby boy! Wow, What an adventure we’ve been on […]

5 years ago

So many questions. DoneDeal is a great place for finding bits like furniture or cars, sometimes even clothes but every so often something more unusual turns up. Yesterday a life sized Oprah was uploaded by a seller in Dublin and we can’t help but wonder why someone had a life sized Oprah doll to begin […]

5 years ago

These are so cute! Starbucks are well known for their novelty cups but out of all the ones they’ve brought out over the years, these are our favourites. Starbucks has recently released a summer-ready “Happy Hedgehog” collection of merch and it is just too adorable! Rather than the traditional hedgehog in the forest theme, the […]

5 years ago

Violence against women doesn’t stop when you’re behind closed doors. After the death of Sarah Everard last month, who was murdered on her walk home in London, the advice given to women was to stay inside. Don’t walk alone. Don’t walk alone. Stay inside and you’ll be safe. One month on and in Dublin, 24-year-old […]

5 years ago

We can’t wait to go! Last week we shared with you eight great places that will be reopening across Ireland on April 26, but one popular venue missing from that list was Tayto Park Zoo. That’s because up until today Tayto Park had not revealed whether or not their zoo would be reopening this month. […]

5 years ago

Poole was fatally stabbed at her home. Gardaí in Finglas are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal assault that occurred in Melville Drive, Finglas, Dublin 11 on Saturday 17, shortly after 2pm. A female, aged in her 20s, received fatal injuries during the incident. The woman was later identified as 24-year-old mother of two, Jennifer […]

5 years ago

Have you tried this? I’m sure I’m not the only one who has seen an increase in laundry during lockdown. It’s a little confusing because surely we would be using less items of clothing as at the moment we’ve no where really to go, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Maybe it’s because […]

5 years ago

Mark the date! Let’s be honest, the last couple of months haven’t been great. This week, however, we got a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel as we can now venture further than 5km. For me, this will mean that instead of just doing laps of my local park every day, […]

5 years ago

What do you think they will name her? Meghan and Harry have been a huge taking point the last few weeks, but lately it has moved from their Oprah interview to their baby. With Meghan almost due the couple’s daughter, many are taking bets on what they will call her. Bookies in particular have their […]

5 years ago

A fright for any parent. TV personality Vogue Williams recently shared on social media that her son had taken a bad fall while playing at home. The mother of two said that her son had fallen off a toy car at their home and busted his lip quite badly. Williams went on to share a […]

5 years ago

We all know someone who would love this. I feel like two of the most fail safe gifts you can buy someone is a scented candle and prosecco. Well now you can buy both combined. Yes that’s right, prosecco scented candles exist and we need one in our lives ASAP! Available via Net A Porter, […]

5 years ago

This is not the news we wanted in 2021. Over the last few weeks there’s been a lot of debate between Gen Z and Millennials regarding skinny jeans versus wide leg jeans. Personally I don’t wear jeans that much anymore, as I prefer slacks (or let’s face it, lounge wear), but one jeans opinion I […]

5 years ago

Great news. A new state-of-the-art gynaecology unit has been opened at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin to reduce waiting lists for patients based in the North Dublin catchment area and patients of the other RCSI Group Hospitals across the country. The new ‘Rotunda Gynaecology’ unit was funded under the National Woman and Infants Health programme […]

5 years ago

They’re back! While every year Aldi find themselves selling out of their inflatable hot tubs, for Lidl, their hanging egg chairs are always an instant hit. Last year they proved to be extremely popular, selling out almost immediately. But if you didn’t manage to bag one last year we have good news as the egg […]

5 years ago

When I was a kid it was all about the caravans, now it’s all about the glamping. Glamping has become huge in Ireland with many holiday makers choosing it year after year for their staycations during the summer holidays. I personally love glamping and have been to a few different spots around Ireland and Germany […]

5 years ago

“You never know who is dealing with alopecia in secret.” Over the last month on Her, we’ve spoken to many women across the country on different aspects of women’s health. This week I spoke to journalist and actor Mary Cate Smith who was diagnosed with alopecia in 2019 after noticing that her hair was slowly […]

5 years ago

Very interesting. A recent study has discovered that women are far more likely to suffer from chronic pain than men. The study conducted by the University of Glasgow found that more women than men carry genes associated with long lasting conditions. During the study researchers looked for genetic variants linked to chronic pain among 209,093 […]

5 years ago

We can’t wait! If lockdown is going to go on for another few weeks, the least we can do is enjoy some of our favourite TV Shows. If your favourites includes hit show Call The Midwife then you’re in luck because yesterday it was announced that it’s retuning next week! Call The Midwife’s official Facebook […]

5 years ago

We’ll take twelve! When it comes to cakes Colin the Caterpillar is kind of an icon. No matter what age you are, you’re not complaining if someone breaks out a Colin the Caterpillar cake for your birthday. As much as we love dear Colin though, sometimes you want a treat that doesn’t require eating a […]

5 years ago

Will you be tuning in? While lockdown hasn’t been great if there’s one thing 2021 has given us it’s a lot of brilliant TV shows. Another one that should be top of your must watch list is BBC’s Three Families, a drama about abortion set in modern day Northern Ireland. BBC’s new drama series Three […]

5 years ago

She thinks it should be a right, not a privilege. Model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen has been very open and honest about her struggles to get pregnant. All of Teigen’s children, Luna, Miles and Jack, were conceived through IVF, but Teigen doesn’t think the treatment should only be for the wealthy. The 35-year-old recently […]

5 years ago

Obsessed with these! While we’re delighted to hear that salons might be up and running again in May (yay), that’s still a good few weeks away. Until then we of course want to keep out tresses in the best condition possible and after much tried and testing over the last couple of lockdowns, here are […]

5 years ago

Take all our money. Starting off the year in lockdown has been a stressful for everyone and I think we’re all looking for the silver linings wherever we can find them. If you need one today then this nifty invention might just brighten your spirits, or you know, your prosecco at least. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwoikQhAl8b/?utm_source=ig_embed Yes that’s […]

5 years ago

Alexa, play Cardi B.. During lockdown I’ve been spending more time working on my mental wellbeing and that had included meditation and manifestation. While I usually listen to guided meditation for this apparently I’ve been going all the round way about it. According to recent research certain pop music artists are the best to listen […]

5 years ago

Hello sunshine, hello beach! With the sunshine deciding to arrive a little early this year and the 5km travel restriction being lifted, I think a trip to the beach is on everyone’s mind. If you’re looking for the perfect swimsuit or bikini to head to the beach in or even just for lounging out the […]

5 years ago

These look delish! You really can’t go wrong with a KitKat and you know what they say, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. That being said KitKat are bringing out a new bar and we’re not going to lie, we’re very intrigued to try it out. KitKat will soon be releasing their new KitKat […]

5 years ago

As a hay fever sufferer, I’ve always dreaded pollen. However, instead of having to hide away in a cloud of tissues and Claritin, you can now casually sip on gin and get the same effects or at the very least, it’s the alcoholic beverage of choice to avoid making your hay fever any worse. Clear […]

5 years ago

A must watch. While Rochelle Humes may be best known for being a popstar, her latest documentary has become one of the most talked about of the year. The 32-year-old mother of three recently made a documentary revealing the statistics regarding black women dying in childbirth in the UK versus women of other ethnicities and […]

5 years ago

During the month of March we’ve discussed many health issues affecting the lives of Irish women everyday. Among these topics one thing that has arisen is that during the pandemic many health services such as breast examinations have been pushed back or cancelled. One programme in particular that has suffered during all of the lockdowns […]

5 years ago

Ok, who wants to go halfsies? Schitt’s Creek is one of those shows that really snuck up on me. I remember everyone saying to me ‘you have to watch Schitt’s Creek, it’s amazing’ but half way through the first season I just wasn’t convinced. Fast forward to the last episode of the final season and […]

5 years ago

An interesting idea. Omniplex, Ireland’s largest cinema chain, is considering running vaccine-only screenings. The cinema chain have said that it may be a way for them to reopen as currently all their 33 branches in Ireland are closed. The company director of Omniplex Mark Anderson recently discussed the vaccine-only screenings on Newstalk, but he admitted […]

5 years ago

Some good news. This week the government are set to announce the next steps in easing lockdown. While there is some light at the end of the tunnel in regards to the 5km travel limit and outdoor activities, by and large most of the current lockdown restrictions will remain in place. NPHET sources say that […]

5 years ago

Losing a child, no matter at what stage, is a terrible loss. New Zealand has just approved automatic paid leave for parents after miscarriages and still births, but it has me wondering why this wasn’t always the case? It also has me wondering why still in 2021 so few countries have this type of paid […]

5 years ago

A mascara icon. Growing up in the early 2000s there were two items from Maybelline that absolutely every girl had in her first makeup bag. They were Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse (always in the wrong shade of course) and Maybelline Great Lash mascara. I don’t think there was a teen makeup bag growing up that […]

5 years ago

It’s looking to be some cast line up. American Horror Story has been one of the biggest horror shows since its original release in 2011. The show usually has regulars such as Evan Peters (soon to play Jeffrey Dahmer), Sarah Paulson and Kathy Bates, but it also likes to introduce fresh blood into the mix […]

5 years ago

The star passed away yesterday. Yesterday it was announced that Arrested Development actor Jessica Walter had passed away at the age of 80. The veteran actor had also starred in movies and shows such as Play Misty For Me, Archer, Amy Prentiss and The Group. Since 2003 Walter has been best known for playing the […]

5 years ago

Partition and a United Ireland have been widely discussed recently. During the week Claire Byrne hosted a panel discussion about the possibility about a United Ireland and it’s had a lot of people talking. In the wake of Brexit the idea of reunification has been at the forefront of many minds, with some thinking it’s […]

5 years ago

Another true crime must watch. Netflix have created several series featuring some of the world’s most notorious serial killers including the Night Stalker and Ted Bundy. Now it has just been announced that they will be releasing a new series on serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer with someone well versed in horror taking the […]

5 years ago

The 2000s teen in me needs this! I think we’ve all gone back to binge watching our comfort shows since the start of lockdown, sure what else would we be doing besides our 5km walk? Most of my re-watches have been my favourite shows from the 2000s, with everything from reality shows like America’s Next […]

5 years ago

The letters are said to show another side to the famous Princess. Princess Diana has always been one of the most talked about royals, but with her now being portrayed in Netflix series The Crown and the recent interview with her son Harry, she has been thrown into the limelight once again. Most recently letters […]

5 years ago

What a collab! Chrissy Teigan and Kris Jenner are well known for making headlines individually but now they’re making them together. The pair have recently announced that they will be launching a new home cleaning and self care line and we really need to know more. Rather than announce their partnership with a slick advertisement […]

5 years ago

It’s like Big Brother…just with rabbits. With Easter just around the corner we’re seeing more and more bunny related content appearing in our homefeeds. Most of it of course is to do with Easter eggs or the Easter bunny, but there is a new rabbit related show that’s a little bit different than what we’re […]

5 years ago

It was literally under our noses. Monsters Inc was the first DVD that I ever bought and I think I watched it at least once a day, every day for an entire year. Still to this day it is one of my favourite kids films and hands down my favourite Pixar film which is why […]

5 years ago

There’s nothing quite like finding the perfect nude shade. Over the years I’ve seen many hacks on how to find the right nude lipstick for your complexion. Probably the biggest viral one was picking the lipstick that was closest to your nipple colour but there’s actually an easier way to go about it all. Rather […]

5 years ago

Who is telling the truth?… During their now famous Oprah interview, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed that they actually secretly wed before their huge televised ceremony. Viewers were of course shocked at the revelation and it soon made headlines all over the world. During the interview Meghan revealed how the secret marriage came to […]

5 years ago

We need this. We haven’t had Penneys for the better part of a year now and we are really missing it. There were brief periods in-between lockdowns but for the most part, rambling around Penneys has become a distant memory. If you’d like to create the Penneys experience at home though, then you’re in luck […]

5 years ago

Bíonn clástrafóibe orm, a Darren! Gemma Collins has become a bit of an icon for her witty one liners and off the wall remarks. While there is so many Gemma quotes to choose from some of our favourites have to be “I’ve earned my diva-ship”, “I’m a massive fan of the dictionary” and of course […]

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