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  • Holly Willoughby’s €27 jumper is a must for your everyday wardrobe

    Holly Willoughby’s €27 jumper is a must for your everyday wardrobe

    It’s definitely a summer look. We have a lot of time for Holly Willoughby and adore checking in to see all her latest outfits. The Debenhams skirt she wore yesterday is just the perfect workwear piece and today she’s opted for a denim mini from Topshop. To present today’s This Morning, Holly wore the MOTO […]

    9 years ago

  • The controversial t-shirt designed for children who talk during class

    The controversial t-shirt designed for children who talk during class

    Did you see this yet? T-shirts designed to be worn by children who talk repeatedly during class are going viral and we can see why. The t-shirts, which carry the message “”Dear Teacher, I talk to everyone so moving my seat won’t help” are being sold online by TeeSpring for around €20. Parents have mixed […]

    9 years ago

  • Tyrone shares fears about daughter Ruby in tonight’s Corrie

    Tyrone shares fears about daughter Ruby in tonight’s Corrie

    There will be tears. Coronation Street is seriously eventful at the minute and the Pat Phelan storyline edging towards a nail-biting finale is the main talking point. However, there’s another character coming to the fore tonight and that’s Tyrone. Mechanic Tyrone has been a part of Corrie for as long as we can remember and […]

    9 years ago

  • Penneys has some gorgeous (and affordable) bridal lingerie

    Penneys has some gorgeous (and affordable) bridal lingerie

    These pieces will sell out immediately. Earlier this month, Penneys showcased their bridal collection and there’s all sort of wedding-related merchandise due to drop in stores any day now. Some of it has arrived already, you can see more here, but right now it’s the stunning underwear we’re crushing on. There are gorgeous lace bodies, bralettes, […]

    9 years ago

  • A stranger’s touching act for a mum travelling with twin babies

    A stranger’s touching act for a mum travelling with twin babies

    We are bawling. On International Women’s Day, this story of one mum helping another mum is just what we needed to hear. Mackenzie Murphy took to Facebook to share how she witnesses a heart-warming act when a stranger helped a mother travelling with babies. In the below post, she explains how an airport employee took the […]

    9 years ago

  • Another weather warning is in place for the entire country

    Another weather warning is in place for the entire country

    Just as we can finally say Storm Emma has left Irish shores, another weather warning comes along. Yes, Met Éireann has issued a warning for the entire country as it’s set to get extremely cold. Freezing temperatures will set in overnight and the national forecaster has put a Low Temperature warning in place to account […]

    9 years ago

  • Mum of six tells her children off in public and is sick of being shamed

    Mum of six tells her children off in public and is sick of being shamed

    Krechelle Carter is over being mum-shamed. The parenting blogger has six children and recently took to social media to express her anger at being constantly judged for telling off her children. Australian native Krechelle says that she’s sick of the looks from other people when she attempts to explain to her children that their behaviour […]

    9 years ago

  • See you there! The world’s biggest Penneys is opening this year

    See you there! The world’s biggest Penneys is opening this year

    The world’s biggest Penneys store opens in December 2018 and we have to admit, we’re a little excited. Birmingham will be home to the largest Penneys in the world and the store is set to cover a whopping 160,000 sq ft in size. Get planning now for so you can head for a break with […]

    9 years ago

  • This Morning viewers had a great laugh at Phillip Schofield’s blunder

    This Morning viewers had a great laugh at Phillip Schofield’s blunder

    Viewers couldn’t cope. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schoefield are quite possibly the most popular presenters on morning television right now and regularly provide viewers with hilarious one-liners. Today included an accidental blunder from Phillip when he referred to Sir Bradley Wiggins as Sir Bradley Walsh. As fans of popular quiz show, The Chase will know, […]

    9 years ago

  • This is the most-loved Shellac nail varnish shade in Ireland

    This is the most-loved Shellac nail varnish shade in Ireland

    How did we ever manage without Shellac? It might be a first world problem but doing your nails yourself is far from an easy task. You wait ages for the nail varnish to dry and even then, you can be sure it will smudge as soon as you touch something…and don’t even get us started […]

    9 years ago

  • Will Easter holidays be shorter for Irish schools after Storm Emma?

    Will Easter holidays be shorter for Irish schools after Storm Emma?

    This could cause havoc for parents, children and teachers. According to reports, there’s a chance that Irish schools could see Easter holidays cut short this year on account of days missed during Storm Emma. Schools were forced to close last week when blizzard conditions sent the entire country into lockdown from Wednesday evening onwards. It’s […]

    9 years ago

  • Would you wear Holly Willoughby’s €45 high-street dress?

    Would you wear Holly Willoughby’s €45 high-street dress?

    Another day, another pretty dress. Holly Willoughby is single-handedly responsible for giving us major style envy as almost two weeks on, we’re still lusting over her stunning blazer dress from the Brit Awards. Today’s look for This Morning is more of a low-key choice but it’s seriously fab nonetheless. Her fans are loving her Tuesday […]

    9 years ago

  • Phelan escapes yet again and Corrie fans are outraged

    Phelan escapes yet again and Corrie fans are outraged

    Were you watching? Tonight’s much-anticipated episode of Coronation Street had fans on the edge of their seats as they waited to see what Pat Phelan’s fate would be. Last week, his boss Mona revealed that the lake where he had dumped his victims was to be drained which caused him great distress. The first instalment […]

    9 years ago

  • Eleven arrests made in Munster child abuse investigation

    Eleven arrests made in Munster child abuse investigation

    Harrowing news this evening. A Garda statement released this evening states that eleven people were arrested today as part of an investigation into the alleged sexual exploitation of children. Six women and five men were arrested in Limerick, Kerry and Cork and the statement says that these adults range in age from 20 to 70. They are […]

    9 years ago

  • Pippa O Connor’s Zara dress is under €20 and we love it

    Pippa O Connor’s Zara dress is under €20 and we love it

    FAB. It has to be said that Pippa O’Connor is one of the most popular ladies in the country when it comes to style. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that when she holds one of her fashion factory events, each outfit is the source of great attention. The most recent style weekend took […]

    9 years ago

  • Another red weather warning is in place for these five counties

    Another red weather warning is in place for these five counties

    Here we go again. Those who underestimated Storm Emma might be eating their words right about now because this is every bit the extraordinary event that was predicted. Although some counties have had the status red weather warning downgraded to orange, others remain within the severe bracket. Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Wexford have all […]

    9 years ago

  • The latest weather forecast brings more bad news for next week

    The latest weather forecast brings more bad news for next week

    Here’s what you can expect over the next few days It doesn’t look like there’ll be a return to normality on the weather front anytime soon as the latest forecast from Met Éireann predicts more freezing temperatures. This update suggests there will be heavy and persistent snow today and the strong easterly winds we’ve become […]

    9 years ago

  • Here’s when SuperValu, Lidl, Aldi, Tesco and Dunnes will reopen

    Here’s when SuperValu, Lidl, Aldi, Tesco and Dunnes will reopen

    We can’t be the only ones running out of supplies. It’s the third day of what’s been termed an extraordinary weather event and last night saw the country go into lockdown with everyone warned to stay indoors from 4 pm. Although parts of the country saw intense snow overnight, Kildare was hit badly, it is […]

    9 years ago

  • There could be up to ‘one metre of snow’ in parts of Ireland tonight

    There could be up to ‘one metre of snow’ in parts of Ireland tonight

    Storm Emma has taken hold and if you listened to the earlier government warning, you’re safe indoors at this moment. Although there were questions over how bad the storm would actually be, it has proved just as bad as expected with the current weather posing a threat of “risk to life”. Speaking on RTÉ’s Six […]

    9 years ago

  • Are you a fan? Holly Willoughby’s latest outfit includes a €40 skirt

    Are you a fan? Holly Willoughby’s latest outfit includes a €40 skirt

    The perfect ‘wear with everything’ piece. Although jeans are essential for day to day wear, sometimes you want to dress up a little while staying comfy too. We’re taking inspiration from Holly Willoughby today as her skirt and knit ensemble is the perfect combination of practicality and style. Baby it’s cold outside… today’s look on […]

    9 years ago

  • Incredible bargains! Check out the Boots Star Buys for Mother’s Day

    Incredible bargains! Check out the Boots Star Buys for Mother’s Day

    IDEAL. So Mother’s Day is just around the corner, 11 March to be exact, and we have some good news if you haven’t thought about a gift yet. Whether you’re self-gifting, you deserve it mamas or treating your own mum, there are some brilliant offers at the moment. The latest Star Buys at Boots have […]

    9 years ago

  • Think the weather is bad now? It’s to get a LOT worse

    Think the weather is bad now? It’s to get a LOT worse

    Storm Emma, Beast from the East, Status Red. Regardless of the terminology, the severe weather forecast for this week has well and truly arrived and it’s likely to get much worse. The highest possible weather alert was issued by Met Éireann this morning for Dublin, Wicklow, Meath, Louth and Kildare. Although it’s snowing steadily right […]

    9 years ago

  • Here’s the latest on potential Irish school closures during Storm Emma

    Here’s the latest on potential Irish school closures during Storm Emma

    Storm Emma is expected to hit Ireland hard. Also referred to as Beast from the East, extreme weather conditions are likely to impact people countrywide as the week goes on. If a red weather warning is put in place for one part of the country, it’s thought that schools within that area will close. Although […]

    9 years ago

  • Mamas, here’s the €18 Penneys dress you’ll be wearing all year

    Mamas, here’s the €18 Penneys dress you’ll be wearing all year

    We’ve found your next Penneys must-have. While Penneys has always been full to the brim with bargains, the current spring summer range might be the best yet. We’re loving that everything is so wearable yet stylish and we’re all about the latest dress to arrive at our favourite bargain retailer. Star print dresses are far […]

    9 years ago

  • Corrie fans have figured out Pat Phelan’s next victim

    Corrie fans have figured out Pat Phelan’s next victim

    Could they be on to something? As Coronation Street fans know all too well, Pat Phelan has been wreaking havoc in Weatherfield for the last few months. He’s been described as the worst villain to ever appear on the Manchester-based soap and now viewers think they’ve worked out who his next victim will be. It […]

    9 years ago

  • Stunning! Take a look at Kate Middleton’s new favourite shoes

    Stunning! Take a look at Kate Middleton’s new favourite shoes

    Prada, of course. Kate Middleton is often spotted wearing nude heels, L.K. Bennett specifically, so much so that they have been dubbed her favourite shoes. They’re like her go-to pair and given that nude is a shade that goes with pretty much everything, who could blame her? However, it looks like she might have a […]

    9 years ago

  • Emmerdale viewers were delighted with last night’s episode

    Emmerdale viewers were delighted with last night’s episode

    YAAAAAAY. Emmerdale fans have been hoping that Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle would finally reunite and last night, this finally happened. They had been fighting their feelings for each other over the past few weeks but they finally gave in and viewers couldn’t be happier. They have had what you might describe as a volatile relationship […]

    9 years ago

  • Holly Willoughby’s pleated Zara skirt is a wardrobe must-have

    Holly Willoughby’s pleated Zara skirt is a wardrobe must-have

    You’ll get so much wear from this piece. Holly Willoughby has gained a major style following in recent times, so much so that the mother of three now uses a hashtag for her outfit of the day posts. The outfit she wore to last night’s Brit Awards was seriously stunning, a cream blazer dress with statement […]

    9 years ago

  • Holly Willoughby is wearing a gorgeous dress to the Brit Awards

    Holly Willoughby is wearing a gorgeous dress to the Brit Awards

    Love, love, LOVE. Holly Willoughby is back at it again with the gorgeous outfits and her look for The Brit Awards is seriously fab. The TV presenter decided on a cream feathered blazer-style dress and we actually adore it. Paired with Gina barely-there sandals, the overall effect is simple yet stunning. ✨✌? #BRITS2018 A post […]

    9 years ago

  • The baby girl name that’s going to be a huge hit in 2018

    The baby girl name that’s going to be a huge hit in 2018

    Adorable. There are some gorgeous baby names trending this year and we were delighted to see that Finn, a name of Irish origin, could well take the number one spot for boys this year. Oliver is another popular choice for boys but when it comes to girls, there’s one very sweet name that could surprise […]

    9 years ago

  • Parents advise Sam Faiers against using ‘dangerous’ children’s toy

    Parents advise Sam Faiers against using ‘dangerous’ children’s toy

    A number of mothers offered their opinions. Sam Faiers, a mother of two who found fame on reality TV show TOWIE, has shared cute photos of her daughter Rosie playing in a mini indoor pool. The photos are sweet but it’s the neck float worn by the four-month-old which has people leaving worried comments. Neck floats […]

    9 years ago

  • There’s romance in store for Corrie’s Liz McDonald

    There’s romance in store for Corrie’s Liz McDonald

    There’s romance in the air. Corrie’s Liz McDonald is set for a new love interest in the coming weeks as new character, Mike Thornberry arrives on the cobbles. Mike is played by Louis Emerick and soap fans might remember him as Mick Johnson in Brookside. Today, Louis shared a sneak peek of his arrival on […]

    9 years ago

  • A bottle of this anti-aging serum is sold every minute globally

    A bottle of this anti-aging serum is sold every minute globally

    A tried and tested formula. The beauty industry has reached dizzying heights of success in recent years and we’re now at a point where there is a huge amount of choice. While this is amazing, it can be difficult to make an informed decision about savvy skincare and makeup must-haves when you don’t even know where to […]

    9 years ago

  • Nine-year-old books Disneyland trip after guessing dad’s Paypal details

    Nine-year-old books Disneyland trip after guessing dad’s Paypal details

    CAN you imagine? Ian Wilson got the shock of his life recently after discovering that his daughter Susan had booked a trip to Disneyland Paris using his Paypal account when he was asleep. The nine-year-old didn’t spare any expense either splurging on flights, a hotel, a trip to the Eiffel Tower and tickets for Disneyland. […]

    9 years ago

  • Emmerdale’s Charley Webb weds co-star Matthew Wolfenden

    Emmerdale’s Charley Webb weds co-star Matthew Wolfenden

    Huge congratulations. Emmerdale couple Charley Webb and her husband Matthew Wolfenden surprised all their friends and family when they organised a surprise wedding. People thought they were attending Charley’s 30th but the couple had actually been keeping their big day under wraps. The celebration took place at Ripley Castle in Harrogate earlier this month and […]

    9 years ago

  • The guest list for The Graham Norton Show is SO good this week

    The guest list for The Graham Norton Show is SO good this week

    Sitting in tonight? We have great news because the line-up for The Graham Norton Show is brilliant this week. There are a number of very famous guests joining Graham on the show and we can’t wait to see what gas stories they have to share. Margot Robbie is likely to discuss her upcoming film I, […]

    9 years ago

  • This new type of engagement ring is going to be BIG for 2018

    This new type of engagement ring is going to be BIG for 2018

    STUNNING. While some are fed up of the rose gold trend which has been heavily featured in interiors, stationery, hair trends and everything in between, we still have a soft spot for this metallic hue. Although platinum has been the most popular style of engagement ring for a number of years, we’re slowly seeing a […]

    9 years ago

  • Ruth Langsford wasn’t happy with husband Eamonn this morning

    Ruth Langsford wasn’t happy with husband Eamonn this morning

    Ruth was not impressed! As viewers know, Eamonn Holmes and wife Ruth are filling in for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schoefield on This Morning for mid-term break. Ruth, who is a regular panellist on Loose Women, was a little taken aback on today’s show when she thought her husband was touching her bum while live […]

    9 years ago

  • Who knew?! Tackle dandruff with an item from your kitchen press

    Who knew?! Tackle dandruff with an item from your kitchen press

    Who knew? Dandruff is a relatively common hair complaint but nonetheless, it can be very hard to eliminate completely. However, it turns out there’s a relatively simple way to tackle it, by using an item you might even have in your kitchen press. Camomile tea is a soothing drink, commonly used to relax and unwind, […]

    9 years ago

  • Wowburger is holding free parties for kids today and tomorrow

    Wowburger is holding free parties for kids today and tomorrow

    Run mamas, run! Mid-term break can be a trying time especially when the weather is against you and you’ve run out of all options to keep your kids occupied. After hearing the words ‘free parties for children’, we felt the need to spread the word because well, that’s something both parents and kids can enjoy. […]

    9 years ago

  • Four-year-old writes adorable letter to ill grandma and it goes viral

    Four-year-old writes adorable letter to ill grandma and it goes viral

    This is just lovely. Clarissa Greenfield penned an adorable letter to her grandmother which has been going viral worldwide in recent days. The four-year-old, who lives in Derbyshire, found out her nana was ill and decided she wanted to do something special for her and thankfully, it had the desired result. Clarissa wrote a note […]

    9 years ago

  • A new baby elephant calf was born at Dublin Zoo last weekend

    A new baby elephant calf was born at Dublin Zoo last weekend

    Family day out? You might have been to Dublin Zoo with your little ones before but it’s one tourist attraction that never grows old as new animals arrive on a regular basis. The latest news is that there’s a new baby elephant calf and he couldn’t be any cuter. Anak gave birth to a healthy male calf […]

    9 years ago

  • Coronation Street has a dating app and the name is just hilarious

    Coronation Street has a dating app and the name is just hilarious

    Were you watching last night’s show? Up until last night’s episode, we had no idea that the Weatherfield residents had their very own dating app. Apparently, they do and the name has everyone in hysterics for it’s a little different to the norm. WhamBam. Never mind Tinder, Bumble and the likes because, in Coronation Street, […]

    9 years ago

  • Three-year-old dies after alleged assault at her Dublin home

    Three-year-old dies after alleged assault at her Dublin home

    Terrible news this morning. A three-year-old girl has passed away after an alleged assault at her Dublin home on Saturday, 10 February. Emergency services were called to the home in Shankill at around 4:30 on Saturday and the child was taken to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin. The little girl had been in an […]

    9 years ago

  • The €14 Penneys shoes that are both comfortable and stylish

    The €14 Penneys shoes that are both comfortable and stylish

    All under twenty euro. We’ve featured some fab Penneys pieces of late including this fab coat in the colour of spring 2018 and the €10 bag that’s very similar to the Chloé design Meghan Markle has been spotted with. However, today we’re all about the shoes and these gorgeous styles are due to land any […]

    9 years ago

  • Kim Kardashian made a very strange snack for her two children

    Kim Kardashian made a very strange snack for her two children

    Why? Kim Kardashian took to Twitter recently to share the snack she had made for her children North and Saint West. Apparently, her offspring love sushi and hot dogs so she decided to go one further and combine the two, resulting in sushi hotdogs. Uploading the image to Instagram Stories, Kim wrote: “when your kids […]

    9 years ago

  • Harry and Meghan are on an official visit to Edinburgh today

    Harry and Meghan are on an official visit to Edinburgh today

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are on an official royal visit to Edinburgh today. Meghan and Harry, who are due to marry on 19 May, were welcomed to the Scottish city by the Royal Marines Scotland Band. They arrived at the Esplanade outside Edinburgh Castle and will later visit social enterprise café, Social Bite. Social Bite […]

    9 years ago

  • Is this the name Kate and William will choose for their third child?

    Is this the name Kate and William will choose for their third child?

    The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third child in April and there has been great speculation about what the royal couple will name their baby. In recent days, a new favourite has emerged and if there’s any truth in the reports, they’re expecting a girl. Mary is the new favourite and a […]

    9 years ago

  • Corrie fans fear that popular character Sally is to exit the soap

    Corrie fans fear that popular character Sally is to exit the soap

    Coronation Street viewers aren’t happy with the latest development from tonight’s show. Sally Metcalfe has been on the show since 1986 and fans aren’t happy to think she might be leaving the show alongside her husband Tim. In fact, she’s part of the show for so long that viewers think the show won’t be the […]

    9 years ago