It’s looks absolutely stunning! Valentino is well known for its high fashion pieces but lately they have stepped into a new arena. Beauty. Valentino recently released a gorgeous new range of beauty products with everything from lip stick to foundation and it is safe to say we want it on. The packaging alone is divine! […]

4 years ago

I’ve always hated the term ‘Daddy Issues’. Time and time again I’ve heard the phrase ‘oh she had Daddy Issues’ used to mock women and girls. It has always perplexed me. If a woman is suffering from mental health issues due to being neglected or traumatized as a child (a) why would you mock someone […]

4 years ago

Ugh, imagine. After all the excitement about the Aldi egg chair (both human and cat version) you’ll be glad to know that they are bringing back another popular chair this month. The retailer’s rocking sun lounger is back from next week and we’re going to be the first ones in the queue. Priced at €69.99, […]

4 years ago

Breaking news. A Malaysian court has overturned a verdict of “misadventure” in regards to the death of Nóra Quoirin. The body of the 15-year-old Nóra was discovered following her disappearance near Kuala Lumpur in 2019. In January, a coroner handed down a ruling of misadventure, indicating her death was accidental, and stated no one else […]

4 years ago

Pregnant women in Ireland and their families have had enough. Despite public statements by the Minister for Health a month ago that all restrictions on maternity visitation and accompaniment should be lifted, a recent policy revision by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been called out by campaigners as an underhanded attempt by the […]

4 years ago

Tebogo Tsotetsi has yet to see his partner. Last week it was reported that South African woman Gosiame Sithole had given birth to 10 babies.  At the time doctors and the Guinness Book of World Records said they had yet to confirm the number of babies – and it seems that they are not the only […]

4 years ago

“The children are here. They’re born and they deserve to be recognised.” Westlife’s Mark Feehily has spoken candidly about Ireland’s surrogacy legislation, calling for greater recognition for those born to LGBTQ parents. Back in 2019, Mark and his partner Cailean welcomed a baby girl, Layla, into their family. Now, Mark has said that Irish legislation […]

4 years ago

This looks amazing! The summer holidays are only a few days away now and with the weather being as good as it has been, no doubt the kids will be spending lots of time outdoors. As will the adults. If you’re looking for outdoor toys to keep them entertained during the summer, look no further, […]

4 years ago

Bound to delight any foodie. With Father’s Day only around the corner at this stage, we’re all looking for the perfect gift for that special father figure in our lives. Personally, I don’t think anything says I love you more than food and with that in mind I’ve put together a list of some great […]

4 years ago

Can you imagine? Only one month ago 25-year-old Halima Cisse unexpectedly gave birth to nine babies after doctors missed two on her prenatal scan. This week however 37-year-old Gosiame Thamara Sithole says that the same thing has happened to her, except that rather than nine babies she has given birth to ten. Yes, 10. https://www.instagram.com/p/CP4_jwzDUKR/ The […]

4 years ago

So adorable! Summer is here and so is for our love of all things pastel. If you’re looking to add some light, bright, summer freshness to your decor then you’re in luck. PEP&CO has just released their latest home collection and their pieces are so gorgeous. Not only that, but the prices start from as […]

4 years ago

I will never understand the need to comment on someone’s body. A lot of people genuinely can not believe me when I tell them some of the remarks people have made about my post-baby body, but no word of a lie, they happen. Sometimes it’s accidental, people not meaning to be hurtful but being hurtful […]

4 years ago

The perfect summer treat! We’ve been absolutely blessed with good weather the last few days and long may it last. That being said it’s always nice to have a delicious way of cooling down during the summer and if you’re looking for something delightful to nibble on while you take in the rays why not […]

4 years ago

Counting down the days until this opens. It feels like forever since we’ve sat in a beer garden enjoying the sun but we’re only a few days away from it now. If you live in Dublin or are planning a trip up during the summer then this new beer garden on Grafton Street is definitely […]

4 years ago

“Each child has been forever taken from a family and a community that loved them.” The bodies of over two hundred children were found on the site of a former residential school this weekend. A B.C. First Nation confirmed that the remains of 215 children, who were students of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in […]

4 years ago

An absolute bargain for swimmers. Since the start of the pandemic last year, many people have taken up new forms of exercising. One of the most popular forms of exercising that I’ve seen people dive into (no pun intended) is sea swimming. With Ireland being an island we have no end of beautiful beaches and […]

4 years ago

A great way to start the day. I was only recently looking at some photos from a trip to Belgium I took in 2009 and it got me thinking about all the delicious food I had while I was there. Of course there was waffles, lots of waffles. If you’re looking to make a delicious […]

4 years ago

Have you seen them? Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of Thomas Connors (12), Ann Connors (10), Margaret Connors (7) and Helen Connors (2), who have been missing from the Dublin area since May 6, 2021. Gardaí believe the children may be travelling with a relative either around Ireland or may […]

4 years ago

We’re relieved to hear this. After the recent news that the BBC will be renewing Call The Midwife for three more seasons fans of course wanted to make sure their favourite characters would be sticking around. None more than the character of trainee midwife Nancy Corrigan played by Irish actor Megan Cusack. Fans were worried […]

4 years ago

“It was a real light bulb moment.” May is Career Month on Her, a time where we’ll be shining a light on the different fields that women in Ireland are taking charge of, and finding out how they got where they are today. This week we spoke to Shawna Scott, founder of Irish sex boutique […]

4 years ago

Ever fancied living on Coronation Street? My grandmother was a huge fan of Coronation Street so I grew up very familiar with the characters and stories surrounding the famous cobbles. Now you can actually become part of the Coronation Street gang by moving in for a few days, and no I’m not messing. Coronation Street […]

4 years ago

Our new favourite accessory. Picture the scene. It’s Saturday. The sun is shining and your bottle of rose is chilling. You’re meeting your best friend in the park. Now all you have to do is find a handbag that will fit your bottle of rosé…. or do you? Fashion brand Nasty Gal has just launched […]

4 years ago

Some fantastic spots. Travelling when your child is neurodivergent can be difficult but it really shouldn’t have to be. Being on the spectrum myself I’m always keeping an eye out for autism-friendly hotels that I can recommend to others, and over the last couple of years, I’ve seen a handful of autism-friendly hotels pop up […]

4 years ago

For years there have been rumours that a Hocus Pocus sequel was on the horizon but every year it would turn out to be false.

4 years ago

Heartbreaking news. Gardaí and emergency services today attended the scene of a road traffic collision at Ardnacassa, Co. Longford. The collision involved a single vehicle and a male child at approximately 2:00pm. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene and has since been removed to Mullingar Hospital. The coroner has been notified and a […]

4 years ago

I know what I’m picking up in Penneys! Since Penneys opened back up by appointment last week and fully this week I’ve seen many fashion hauls in my homefeed. For me though a trip to Penneys is all about raiding their hair and beauty range and now they have a new product that I need […]

4 years ago

Add to cart! Princess Diana was always known for being on the cutting edge of street style and fashion in general. Which is not really surprising as during her lifetime famous fashion designers were falling over themselves to dress her. One trend in particular that Diana was known for was sportswear, namely her iconic sweatshirts […]

4 years ago

Watts pleaded guilty to murdering his wife and children in 2018. Since Netflix released its true crime series American Murder: The Family Next Door, the Watts family case has received a lot of  attention. The series focuses on the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her two daughters in 2018 and the shocking revelation that it […]

4 years ago

Planning a camping trip this summer? Over the last couple of years, camping has become increasingly popular as a choice for family holidays, girly getaways, and couples retreats. Whether it’s camping in Ireland or camping abroad (post-Covid), more and more Irish people seem to be choosing to pitch a tent rather than book a room. […]

4 years ago

The controversial character is coming to Ireland! It’s the most controversial news story (ahem!) of the year, and now that Cuthbert the Caterpillar is a proper A-list celeb, Aldi is bringing him over to Irish shelves and wants to donate all profits to the Irish Cancer Society. Cuthbert will go on sale in all 145 […]

4 years ago

We could not be more excited! ABBA have been one of the biggest bands to grace the music world since the 1970s and they’re not quitting any time soon. Probably best known in recent years dues to the popularity of the Mamma Mia movies the Swedish band have revealed that they are working on new […]

4 years ago

Add to cart! Charlotte Tilbury is one of the best names in the makeup game. Between her Flawless Filter products (which are my absolute go-to’s every time I wear makeup) to her sell-out lipstick shades, Tilbury can really do no wrong. In the last year Tilbury has released several new innovative products but this new […]

4 years ago

Sims IVF has launched a new campaign to tackle common misconceptions about fertility.

4 years ago

Excuse me, just off to get some ice cream. With everything starting to open back up again I think we’re all looking forward to some summer days out. And what is the best treat to have on a lovely summer’s day? That’s right – ice cream. And how do you make it even better? By […]

4 years ago

Just awful. This week, more and more animal charities across Ireland are posting the same urgent appeals regarding a new social media trend that poses dangerous to baby ducks. Several posts advertising baby ducks for sale have appeared on different social media platforms including Snapchat and TikTok. Animal charities are warning parents not to buy […]

4 years ago

It has become the latest viral trend. TikTok hacks and trends have taken on a life of their own in the last year with more and more people taking up the popular fads. There have been some, like cleaning and food hacks, that I’ve tried out and loved but there are others that are questionable […]

4 years ago

This is so sweet. Earlier this week it was May 4th, better known to Star Wars fans as May The Fourth Be With You day. All over social media, fans of the popular sci fi movies posted their own tribute to the Star Wars franchise but one photo in particular blew them all out of […]

4 years ago

Can you imagine? I was just the right age in the 90s for Spice Mania. I can still remember going to see the Spice World movie in the cinemas and I bought it on video the minute I could. Since the Spice Girls reunion 2019 there has been a lot of talk about whether or […]

5 years ago

Can you imagine? A 25-year-old woman from West Africa has shocked the world after giving birth to NINE babies. Halima Cisse went into labour expecting to give birth to seven babies (which is still a lot of babies) but she ended up giving birth to nine after two went undetected by doctors. Ms Cisse was […]

5 years ago

Can you guess what they are? It’s always surprising what baby names are trending in Ireland every year and 2021 is no exception. Sometimes it’s traditional Irish names like Séan and Aoife or non Irish traditional names like Jack and Sophie. Other times it’s modern and unusual names like Maddox, Naveah and Willow. Either way […]

5 years ago

Get booking! With summer just around the corner and it looking likely that inter county travel will be back soon, we’re all looking forward to a holiday. Booking a family staycation can be stressful sometimes, especially when you’re looking for a hotel that is also self catering, but it doesn’t have to be. Below we […]

5 years ago

I have always been a vintage lover. Ever since I was a kid, if it was from the past I wanted to wear it and to be honest I used to get a bit of slagging for it when I was a teenager. Now however, vintage and second hand shopping is very en vogue but […]

5 years ago

Treat yourself! Even though we’re starting to hear a lot about lockdown restrictions regarding travel to different counties ease, I still don’t know how many foreign holidays will be on the cards this year. I’m always a bit of an airport panicker, needing to the get to the airport seven hours early and double checking […]

5 years ago

Pass the tissues. With the bank holiday weekend coming up you might be planning to have a movie night. If you are and are looking for film suggestions to watch we’ve come up with a list of five mother/daughter movies that always guaranteed to have us crying by the end. 1. Steel Magnolias (1989) I […]

5 years ago

We can see why. Last year I wrote about a magical new Airbnb that had just opened in the west of Ireland. Draiocht (Magic) House in Boyle, County Roscommon, is the perfect breakaway stay for any Harry Potter fan with four gorgeous Hogwarts themed bedrooms. The Airbnb went viral last year (booking out almost immediately) […]

5 years ago

Yes you read that right. If you’ve been dying to get into Penneys and want to beat the crowds that are sure to be lining up around the block come May 17 we have some good news. Penneys announced today that you can now shop by appointment before May 17. Honestly we can’t think of […]

5 years ago

That’s friendship right there. While Destiny’s Child went through a couple of incarnations you can’t deny that the trio of Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle is the most iconic. When you think of Destiny’s Child they are the image that comes straight to mind and it’s even more heartwarming that as well as being band mates […]

5 years ago

Our new road trip anthem. As someone who loves 80s new wave and pop music, Irish artist Ódú is always on my playlist. After a brief hiatus Ódú is back with his latest single Men Like Me and it’s what we’re going to be playing all summer long. With the country starting to open back […]

5 years ago

Well deserved! Last year’s Toy Show was a historic one as it was the first one to take place during the pandemic which meant there could be no studio audience. Nevertheless it became one of the most successful Toy Shows to date, raising millions for children’s charities in Ireland. The Late Late Toy Show always […]

5 years ago

We need to get booked in ASAP! With inter county travel announced yesterday and the hotels set to open in June, we’re all chomping at the bit to get our holidays booked. If you’re thinking of something a bit more exotic for down the line though, Disney has just released photos of its brand new […]

5 years ago