Look away now if you were planning to indulge in an alcoholic beverage or two over the weekend. A large-scale global new health study has found that alcohol provides no health benefits to the under 40s – and actually poses many health risks – including injuries relating to drinking or car accidents, suicides or murders. […]

3 years ago

Could North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm be about to get a new sibling soon…? Chatting to comedian Kevin Hart for his new show Hart to Heart, Pete Davidson opened up about his dreams for the future – and how becoming a dad is definitively in the cards.. The 28-year-old funny man, who has famously been  […]

3 years ago

Congratulations are in order, it seems. Just like her big sister, Kate, Pippa Middleton (Matthews) is now officially a mum of three. Pippa, who only debuted her third baby bump last month during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, reportedly welcomed her third child a couple of weeks back. According to Harper’s Bazaar, Pippa and her […]

3 years ago

Heartbreaking. Lauren Goodger has announced the death of her newborn baby, Lorena. The former TOWIE star, 35, was expecting her second baby, but today announced that the infant has died following her birth on July 8. Lauren revealed she was expecting her second child with boyfriend Charles Drury, 24, following the birth of their first […]

3 years ago

Sun’s out, fun’s out. Our most favourite season is here, and with it, a whole new set of rules for our beauty routines and self-care game. During the sunny season, we want products are looks that are easy, uncomplicated and that enhance our gorgeous summer glow. Fear not – because while you have been busy […]

3 years ago

Fair point. A group of protestors were making their views heard outside Wimbledon’s main gate yesterday, before the women’s final between Ons Jabeur and Elena Rybakina. The campaigners were urging the powers behind the iconic tennis tournament to drop the strict all-white dress code – over the stress and worry it puts on female players […]

3 years ago

How does thinking about money and finance and budgeting make you feel…? Stressed? Anxious? Worried? Like you are not in control? Trying to save for a mortgage? Or a new car? Or that dream holiday? Or just trying to get your head over water and out of debt? If this all sounds like it is […]

3 years ago

Wait, WHAT? These days, we mostly have TikTok to thank for a whole list of different trends and inventions – whether it involved food, fitness, fashion or beauty. This latest one centres on hair – and in particular, how using a certain skincare product on your hair and scalp can actually give you the best […]

3 years ago

Sold! If you are a fan of Lululemon’s seriously fabulous – but crazy expensive – workout leggings, this is for you. Good, old Dunnes Stores are known countrywide for their ability to make high quality pieces that are similar to high-end designer clothes and accessories – but at an amazing bargain price. And now they […]

3 years ago

This is not just any picnic and BBQ selection… Heading to the park? Beach? Back garden? Regardless of your sunny weather plans, you will find everything you need at M&S this summer. The new picnic and BBQ sides range is the supermarket’s best ever, and offers everything from vibrant salads and delicious nibbles, to sandwiches, […]

3 years ago

There are more than 800 names to choose from. Baby name inspiration really can come from anywhere, and to prove this point, IKEA Norway recently published a baby name inspiration guide with over 800 monikers that are inspired by the brand’s numerous furniture offerings. Published on the IKEA Norway website, the A-Z ‘Name Directory’ takes […]

3 years ago

A devastating tragedy. *This story contains details that may be upsetting to some readers.  Following ongoing searches, the bodies of three young children and a woman believed to be their mother were recovered from a lake in the state of Minnesota in the US. According to local authorities, the deaths are being investigated as a […]

3 years ago

“We know that there are several dead” and “several injured.” A gunman opened fire in a shopping centre in Copenhagen last night, killing several people and wounding several others, local police have said. Police inspector Søren Thomassen, head of the Copenhagen police operations unit, held a press briefing Sunday evening to inform the public that […]

3 years ago

Honestly, I have always considered myself one of life’s “glass is half full” people. I pretty much always manage to find the silver lining in most things and scenarios, never really dwelling too much on things that didn’t go my way, or giving time to negative people and their negative energy. But sometimes our busy […]

3 years ago

You’re about to save yourself a lot of money. If you are a fan of Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Filter foundation – and let’s face it, who isn’t? – this one is for you. Fans of the cult foundation love it because it highlights, covers and gives a glow like no other foundation on the market […]

3 years ago

Like a facial in a glass, apparently. We have TikTok to thank for so many things – from Jessica Alba’s genius makeup hacks to whipped coffee and baked feta pasta. And now there is also Hailey Bieber’s skin smoothie – a delicious concoction that promises to make your skin glow from within. The model-turned-skincare-guru recently […]

3 years ago

We all need to make an effort. Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can all have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. So this July, whatever other goals or projects you got going on, I think trying to […]

3 years ago

So close you can feel it. Summer holidays, that is. And if you are getting ready to head off on your holidays, you might have started thinking about what to pack already. Sun dresses, hats and sandals are no doubt on your list, but what about beauty buys? Many of us scale down our beauty […]

3 years ago

Almost all of us feel the rush to get out the door (or to the home office) in the morning. Believe me, I know: the struggle is real.  However – there is no need to let hectic mornings get in the way of a healthy, satisfying breakfast that’ll start the day right. Say hello to […]

3 years ago

‘I feel so incredibly grateful for the life we built together.’ Rachel Stevens has announced that she has split from her husband Alex Bourne – just weeks before the couple’s 13th wedding anniversary. The S Club 7 singer has spoken of how she first dated her husband when they were only in their teens, but […]

3 years ago

All about pink. Summer fashion has always been winter fashion’s more colourful, happier cousin. However, this year, this cliché is taken ALL out and the whole thing started when images started to leak out from the filming of the upcoming live-action Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. The movie, which is hitting cinemas […]

3 years ago

Ever been tempted to snap up a bargain ‘Louis Vuitton’ bag or ‘Tom Ford’ sunglasses from a beach seller? I think we have all been in this position at some point, especially if you have travelled to some popular sun holiday destinations places where counterfeit goods are big business for street sellers and market stall […]

3 years ago

Feels like summer. June is about to turn into July, the school holidays are almost here, and we don’t know about you, but we are so, so ready for a bit of that heatwave they seem to be having everywhere but here in Ireland. And when the sun does come out, we want to move […]

3 years ago

A beautiful tribute. Compiled by his wife Claire, Charlie Bird has just published a new coffee table book with the best photographs from the Climb With Charlie fundraiser that took place in April. Bird, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, climbed Croagh Patrick in support of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association […]

3 years ago

We’ll take five, pls. Who doesn’t love Boots? Our go-to pharmacy for so many bits, from self-tan, to hairpins and let’s not forget ALL our holiday essentials. But what we really have our eye on right now – like so many others – is the Boots Glow Essence Serum – which, if the reviews are […]

3 years ago

Also known as buddha bowl, macro bowl, bliss bowl or power bowl, the nourish bowl is having a moment as far as lunch is concerned – and for good reason. Curious as to what this even means? A nourish bowl is a well-balanced, healthy meal – often served in a bowl – containing a variety […]

3 years ago

Today, my daughter (and her brother) and I swam in the sea. It’s only June, but we have already done that a lot this summer – despite the rather chilly Irish summer weather. On weekend mornings, we have woken up in the morning, thrown things in the beach bag and headed out. Sometimes to our […]

3 years ago

A small comfort. Following yesterday’s decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed American women the right to an abortion, thousands of protests took place in cities and towns across America. And understandably so. Following the ruling, up to 26 US states are expected to further restrict or ban abortions, […]

3 years ago

We all want to live our best lives. You know what I mean. Feel like we are on top of things, managing both family life and work, while also having time to work-out, have one-on-one time with our partners, and see our friends. And look – some days we’re super-motivated to ace our to-do lists […]

3 years ago

Let’s face it – few things beat fries when it comes to comfort food. It really is the most delicious way to eat potato, and that is a hill we are willing to die on. Baked, air fried, deep fried, topped with cheese, or garlic or even chilli – we love fries in all shapes […]

3 years ago

The incident occurred earlier this week. An Irish seven-year-old has died in a hospital in Palma, Mallorca two days after being pulled from the pool at the hotel she was staying in with her family. According to the Irish Independent, sources at the Son Espases Hospital have confirmed that the girl passed away yesterday afternoon, […]

3 years ago

Today, June 21st, is International Yoga Day. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India, and the word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. These days, yoga is practised in various forms around the world, and continues to […]

3 years ago

All swish, no frizz. I love summer — the long days, the bright evening, early summer Fridays, beach trips and family barbecues — this is my favourite season of all. But sometimes, my hair does not seem to love summer – and the humidity – at much as I do, and can rather quickly turn […]

3 years ago

First thing’s first: Growing older is a privilege. Let’s never forget that. Every morning we wake up and get to feel the sunshine on our faces and laugh out loud and hug the people we love is a blessing and gift, and so I hate the term anti-ageing with a passion – I do not […]

3 years ago

No morning without coffee, amiright? We need our java to function in the AM, no matter the season. A steaming hot cup of coffee might be the perfect choice on frosty, dark winter mornings, but how about now, when the sun is out and the weather is warm(ish)? If you are a fan of iced […]

3 years ago

Who doesn’t love a bargain? We sure do. And in this day and age, where all our money seems to be going on petrol, electricity and food (yikes!), we love it even more. When it comes to taking care of our skin, we’d be hard pressed to ditch our good routines and favourite products. But […]

3 years ago

Yikes – he didn’t hold back. The Queen’s Platinum jubilee took place in the UK a couple of weeks ago, celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne. In attendance was the entire royal family, from senior royals like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their three children, to the Queen’s grandchildren Eugenie, Beatrice […]

3 years ago

All about that easy living. Summer is a time for relaxing and embracing every change we get to put our feet up, spend time outdoors and generally just soak up this much too short season. Which is why, if you ask us, we would rather spend as little time as possible in the kitchen – […]

3 years ago

Cute – but is it a classic? Growing up, one of my favourite feel-good movies that my sister and I would watch on repeat was Father of the Bride. It had it all as far as I was concerned – humour, love, family, chaos – all rolled up in one charming movie. However – did […]

3 years ago

Fresh, luminous summer-ready skin – with makeup that stays put. Sounds too good to be true? Well, I am here to tell you it is not – if you embrace the latest TikTok makeup hack – foundation in water. The hack is pretty simple – although you might be forgiven for thinking it sounds a […]

3 years ago

Can’t you just feel the sunshine? We are still waiting (and waiting) on the temperatures to creep up towards what I would happily call ‘summer’ – but the good news is that Penneys’ new homeware collection will make it easier to at least feel like summer is here. Inspired by Italy’s Positano region, the collection […]

3 years ago

Nearly there. Father’s Day is tomorrow, and if you are yet to pick up the perfect gift for the amazing dad in your life, look no further. We have rounded up 10 gorgeous gifts we reckon any dad will love to open come tomorrow – and not a boring sock in sight. 1. The Adventure […]

3 years ago

Such heartbreaking news. The little girl who played Baby Anna in Derry Girls has been diagnosed with leukaemia. Four-year-old Zoe Brown from Belfast, along with her twin Sophie, played the younger sister of the show’s main character Erin Quinn in seasons two and three of the hit show. Speaking to Belfast Live, Zoe’s mum Leah […]

3 years ago

Sick child leave, flexible working and more support for single parents. The joint committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has published its pre-legislative scrutiny report on the proposed Work Life Balance Bill. The Bill, which was brought to Cabinet by Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman and approved back in April, aims to bring the […]

3 years ago

Dads deserve the very best. I think we can all agree on that. And with Father’s Day approaching fast, we have rounded up 15 gorgeous, cool and useful gifts every father will love to unwrap next Sunday. 1 Roe & Co 106 Blended Irish Whiskey Refined, elegant, and with remarkable depth, a masterful blend of […]

3 years ago

The internet is divided. Another week, another TikTok foodie hack – because such is life now. Don’t get me wrong – I am all for a good TikTok foodie hack – the whipped coffee was mind-blowing, the feta pasta has become an almost weekly occurrence in our house. But this latest hack I am just […]

3 years ago

We have all become much more aware of what we are eating these days – realising, I think, that there is a huge and undeniable link between what we put into our bodies and how healthy it is. But what we put onto our bodies also matters. Did you know that your skin is by […]

3 years ago

“Ladies, please consider doing this at the youngest age possible.” Selling Sunset’s Mary Fitzgerald has shared a devastating update with her fans – urging them to think about their fertility and family plans sooner rather than later. The 41-year-old has been documenting her fertility treatment on social media, explaining that while she and husband Romain […]

3 years ago

The perfect weekend project. Fancy a little sweet treat, but trying to stick to healthy eating? Well – the good news is that the two do not have to be mutually exclusive. Just check out these delicious healthy sweet treat recipes – all good enough to serve up to guests – or enjoy all by […]

3 years ago

Whether you have never tried yoga before or are a regular practisioner, this is for you. And you don’t have to leave the house or look up your nearest yoga studio either. These three simple yoga moves are easy enough to do at home – and there are all sorts of reasons why you should […]

3 years ago