A gin parlour with 500 varieties of everyone’s current favourite tipple. There’s no denying the popularity of gin in recent times and although some people might be over the craze, it’s still a very big deal in Galway. So much so that Hyde, a new bar in the city centre, is opening on April 27 […]

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Bargain alert. Holly Willoughby jetted off to sunnier climes for Easter and just like her last holiday, her swimwear is gorgeous this time around. The TV presenter was spotted wearing a pink one piece from the Beach Flamingo website which has since sold out. This isn’t all that surprising seeing as this often happens with […]

9 years ago

Where do they come up with them? Since the news that Khloe Kardashian welcomed her baby daughter last week, fans have been eagerly waiting to see what the reality TV star would name her baby girl. The 33-year-old has just shared the all-important information and wait for it because this might be the craziest name […]

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The Duchess is due to give birth any day now. Prince William and Kate Middleton are due to welcome their third child in April and some hardcore fans are already waiting outside the hospital where Kate will give birth. Last week, Prince William made a remark which has been construed as a clue about the […]

9 years ago

Parents have had a mixed reaction to this. Joelle Wisler is mum to a six-year-old girl who knows her own mind and in a lengthy Facebook post, the writer explains why this is a good thing. The mum of two shares that her little girl has no problem with looking her straight in the eyes […]

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It’s absolutely gorgeous too. Nameberry is always ahead of the game when it comes to baby name trends and they have predicted some names they think will be big this year. The baby-naming site has gone into major detail about the monikers about to take off but there’s one that particularly stands out for us. Saoirse, which […]

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Worth noting. If you have short hair and are planning a colour change, this expert’s advice is likely to be of interest. Anthony Nader is a hairstylist with 22 years experience who currently works in both Australia and New York, regularly travelling between the two. You can imagine the wealth of knowledge he has on all […]

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Ever feel like you have nothing to wear? Your wardrobe might be full of clothes but there are days when it’s easy to feel like nothing works. At times like these, you need an outfit you really love and this Penneys jumpsuit definitely qualifies as you’ll be able to pull it out of the wardrobe […]

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Holly, we missed you. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have returned to This Morning after a three-week break and viewers are only delighted. In addition to the duo’s banter on set, people just love to see what Holly is wearing and of course, fans were excited to see what she would choose for her first […]

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It might take a few extra minutes but the end result is worth it Hairdryers come with numerous attachments and seeing as we’re usually in a rush, the heat and speed settings are the only features used. The ‘directional nozzle’, there’s usually one or more included with your dryer, often gets ignored because it makes […]

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An ideal Friday night treat. Although you might imagine that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are off out to galas and events the whole time, it turns out they love some downtime just like the rest of us. In a previous interview with BBC Radio One, Kate and William answered a number of questions, […]

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Awwwwww. Grandmothers are often referred to as ‘Granny’, ‘Gran’ or ‘Nana’, but this changes often as every child has a different way of pronouncing names when first learning to talk. Like many children, Prince William and Prince Harry called their grandmother, a Queen, ‘Granny’ when growing up although it turns out one of them had […]

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Have you picked up a pair yet? There’s no denying that Instagram is a major source of style inspiration and if you’re an avid scroller, you’ll definitely have spotted that side-stripe pants are key this season. When you don’t have a lot to spend but you want to keep on trend, Penneys is your one […]

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According to reports, Khloe Kardashian has welcomed a baby girl with boyfriend Tristan Thompson. A source confirmed the news to TMZ this evening and it’s believed that Khloe’s family including Kris, Kim and Kourtney were there for the birth. Tristan is also thought to have been by Khloe’s side as was her best friend Malika […]

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Just look at it. In news that will delight any gin fans reading, a stunning afternoon tea experience involving the current tipple of choice is coming soon. The Bombay Sapphire Gin-Spired Afternoon Tea will be available in Brown Thomas from April 16 to June 17, and the menu sounds absolutely delicious. Those who book in […]

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One person described it as ‘life-changing’.

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The biggest baby boy name of 2018 has been decided. We’re only four months in but that hasn’t stopped one name from taking the top spot. According to statistics from Names.org, Noah is leading the way this year but it’s followed closely by last year’s favourite, Liam. The website takes data from baby names chosen in […]

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After a few months of extreme weather, we’ve been looking forward to summer 2018. There’s finally some good weather news and it looks like we’re about to see a major improvement over the coming days. Although today and tomorrow might be dull and grey, Friday is going to see a dramatic change with temperatures expected to […]

9 years ago

This will make any parent think twice about using car seat accessories. Hannah McKinney Pope took to Facebook to share a warning about the belt covers that were attached to her daughter’s car seat during an accident. The Georgia mum says her little girl, Robyn, was ejected from the car seat because the sheepskin fabric […]

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People aren’t happy. Husband and wife presenting duo Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have been filling in for Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on This Morning for the last couple of weeks. Today’s instalment frustrated viewers as people criticised Eamonn for his insensitivity during one of the show’s segments. The topic of discussion was Paul Hollywood […]

9 years ago

It looks like they had an amazing time. Phillip Schofield and his family have been living it up in the Maldives and the holiday snaps are absolutely gorgeous. The This Morning presenter took to Instagram today to share their “last day in paradise” and honestly, could they look any happier? Last day in paradise A post […]

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They are actually FAB. We have been waiting for holiday season for what seems like forever, mainly due to the extreme weather Ireland has experienced over the last few months. Wind, hail, rain, sleet and snow, we’ve had all four seasons but it finally looks like things might be on the up after some occasional […]

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Not long to go now. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting married on May 19 and with little over a month to go until the big day, there’s major attention surrounding the royal couple. Today, Kensington Palace announced that Meghan and Harry do not want gifts from the people attending their wedding celebrations. Instead, […]

9 years ago

Try and see for yourself.

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Balloons, balloons everywhere. Kate Hudson and her boyfriend, musician Danny Fujikawa, are expecting their first child and just revealed the news via Kate’s Instagram account. In a very sweet gender reveal announcement which included the whole family, it soon became obvious that they’re having a baby girl. The actress explained that she’s been absent from […]

9 years ago

The colour is just gorgeous. I don’t have any mauve pieces in my wardrobe but after seeing these gorgeous Zara pants, I feel that might have to change. Emma Willis was pictured wearing the Coloured Cropped Trousers while presenting This Morning during the week and they really are fab. I spy with my little eye […]

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A gem of a buy.

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Oh WOW. H&M has just released a wedding collection which includes a number of affordable, stylish dresses but one design, in particular, is stealing the show. The full-length design features the same sweetheart neckline and lace overlay and bodice as the stunning wedding gown worn by the Duchess of Cambridge. Kate Middleton wed Prince William at […]

9 years ago

What you call a bargain. As busy mums, comfy shoes are absolutely vital as you’re constantly on the go but staying stylish at the same time is always a bonus. These €13 espadrilles land in Penneys later at the end of April and they’re just like the designer version (minus the big logo, of […]

9 years ago

Accidentally, of course. Royal protocol sounds extremely complicated and in fairness, we can see how it would be difficult to follow all the rules, all the time. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended Easter services at St George’s Chapel on Sunday but they were late. According to royal rules, the Queen should always be […]

9 years ago

Gorgeous. Aoibhín Garrihy, a presenter and former Fair City actress, is a fan of this Zara top and we have a feeling it won’t hang around for too long once people realise how affordable it is. The Top With Button Detail (€39.95) comes in lilac, mustard and white and now all we have to do […]

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So ADORABLE. If you’d rather not go the Easter Egg route this year, we have a feeling that children (and adults) everywhere will appreciate a Lindt chocolate bunny. The cute little pop-up is coming back to Dundrum Town Centre from Friday, March 23 to Saturday 31 March and the best part is, you can get […]

9 years ago

As much as we like fashion and its various trends, comfort is absolutely key too. Busy mamas just don’t have time for faffing over outfits first thing in the morning and when you do get some time out for a much-needed holiday, you just want to chill out and be comfortable. Enter this €17 Penneys maxi […]

9 years ago

YES. If you missed out on last year’s fabulous hot tub offer from Aldi, fear not because it’s coming back again later this month. Although it might seem a little premature to start factoring in some hot tub time, it is practically April and the rumour is the weather will finally pick up towards the […]

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Not long to go. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are attending a number of public engagements today and it’s been rumoured that this will be Kate’s last appearance before the third royal baby arrives. The couple were pictured arriving at London’s Copper Box Arena to meet young sportspeople hoping to partake in some of […]

9 years ago

This mum has had enough. Ashley, a mum and the brains behind Puzzle of Five, took to Facebook a few days ago to share something that’s been troubling her recently. The popular writer explained that she is sick and tired of the judgemental looks she and her son get when the two-year-old isn’t wearing any […]

9 years ago

We’ll take both. Now that the sun has made a brief appearance, we’re all about planning for summer style. It’s Penneys to the rescue with two fabulous options, and both are under the €20 mark. You really can’t go wrong with a floral dress. The print speaks for itself so it needs little styling and […]

9 years ago

No, no, NO. We’re just after Beast from the East 2.0 when heavy snow hit seven counties on Saturday night/Sunday morning and of course, no one really believed it would actually happen. It all felt a bit too soon given that we’re only getting over Storm Emma and there is of the course the important […]

9 years ago

The date Coronation Street fans have been waiting for. Viewers have been hoping that Pat Phelan would exit the show for some time now but the murderous villain has escaped unscathed from many a close call. However, the jig might FINALLY be up as next week’s spoilers show that Eileen finally finds out the truth […]

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The Duchess of Cambridge is just glowing. Kate Middleton is expecting her third child next month and her baby bump was on display today as she attended the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in London. Thirty-six-year-old Kate chose a dark green coat with black trim and a matching hat, appropriate garb considering the freezing temperatures […]

9 years ago

Predictions of freezing cold weather this weekend were scoffed at but given the latest forecast, snow is imminent. An orange weather warning has been issued by Met Éireann for the following counties – Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath and Waterford. While tomorrow doesn’t appear to be impacted, this warning kicks in at 3 am on Sunday […]

9 years ago

Similar to ‘The Kate Middleton Effect’, pretty much everything Meghan Markle wears is selling out in record time. Last week, the navy and white J Crew coat she wore for an appearance in Birmingham on International Women’s Day sold out and according to reports, jeans worn by the future royal are in high demand. During a […]

9 years ago

We did not know this. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third child in April and with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s impending marriage, there’s a lot of attention surrounding the royal family at present. Aside from the latest news, some random pieces of trivia have come to light including Kate Middleton’s […]

9 years ago

Would you pay €275 for this piece? Holly Willoughby’s wardrobe gets a lot of attention and the latest look people can’t stop talking about is her Self-Portrait top, worth almost €300. The one-shoulder design features exaggerated ruffle detail and a subtle polka dot print finished off with a peplum hem. Although the top might be […]

9 years ago

Yet another item to add to that ever-growing summer wish list. Although it might seem crazy to even mention summer considering it’s pouring rain all day, this dress is too good not to talk about. Picking up summer essentials for both you and the kids makes sense now because if you wait until your actual […]

9 years ago

Tonight’s Corrie could be a very spooky episode for a physic will attempt to have conversations with three former characters. On Wednesday’s episode, clairvoyant Rosemary Piper speaks with Audrey Nichols who is eager to communicate with her dead husband Alf Roberts. Rosemary makes contact with Alf and Audrey is happy to hear from him as […]

9 years ago

Have you spotted this yet? When it comes to car seat safety, parents have varying opinions on what the best way is to settle your little one. Only recently, we included advice from one expert on the correct positioning of a car seat which many parents identified with but it has to be said, not […]

9 years ago

Well. Holly Willoughby’s stylist Angie Smith has a whole host of celebrity clients and she regularly shares updates of their outfits on social media. She’s just started a new account entitled Angie Smith Studio and has featured two of Holly’s recent looks. We featured the one Holly wore on the show today here but it […]

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Take note. Yesterday, forecasters suggested that there could be severe weather on the way for the weekend…Beast from the East part two as some have coined it. Early predictions suggest temperatures will fall dramatically ahead of St Patrick’s Day (Saturday 17th), continuing into Sunday (18th) although this is subject to change. In the meantime, there’s going […]

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