Fifteen are under 16-years-old. According to The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, there are 704 patients waiting to be admitted into hospital today. Today’s high overcrowding figures come after the May Bank Holiday weekend. The number has increased compared to the Easter Bank Holiday three weeks ago, when there were 593 patients waiting on trolleys. […]

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New plans would allow children to drive SUV’s. The European Transport Safety Council has expressed concerns surrounding plans to reduce the legal driving age to 16 in the EU. The proposed plans would allow children aged 16 to drive cars and other vehicles to a maximum speed of 45km/h. The international transport body whose members […]

3 years ago

Huge congrats! Irish fashion and lifestyle blogger, Sinéad De Butléir announced the birth of her first child with an adorable Instagram upload. The former Kilkenny Rose and nurse took to Instagram this morning to share a photo of herself, husband Eamonn and newborn baby girl. She captioned it: “No words. Our beautiful girl Mallaidh McGinley […]

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She has her reasons.. Mum Tabatha Marie, has divided opinions after admitting she throws out her children’s toys when they refuse to tidy up after themselves. She believes it teaches them valuable life lessons, but not everyone agrees. The mum’s controversial TikTok video went viral and has since sparked conversations around disciplining and punishing children. […]

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This is too sad.. Animals across the country are becoming victims of cruelty because of the cost-of-living crisis in Ireland. According to the ISPCA, many animals are being cast aside and forgotten about. They may be left without food and water without any compassion at all. Mom and daughter doggies, Sophie and Anna, are two […]

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“Raising a picky man child” A woman has horrified people on social media after revealing that she makes her husband an entirely different meal if he doesn’t like the first option she prepares. Brianna posted a video on TikTok showing herself making a tray of nachos for her beloved, with the song ‘Mother’ by Meghan […]

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“I wish I never touched anything to begin with” Season 3 of The Kardashians will be released on Disney+ and Hulu this May 25th and it looks like we’re in store for a wild few episodes. In the shows latest trailer, the sisters discuss a wide range of topics including Kim’s tumultuous relationships and Khloe’s […]

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Are they engaged? Molly-Mae Hague was spotted hiding her left hand after returning from her first family holiday with her baby girl, Bambi. The Love Island star had travelled to Dubai with her partner Tommy Fury and their three-month-old daughter and returned home this morning. Molly was pictured leaving a UK airport smiling ear-to-ear pushing […]

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“I was so close to losing her” Actress Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas have opened up about their scary NICU experience after her daughter spent 100 days in the unit. In a recent interview with Today, Chopra (40) said when she learned that her daughter Malti would be born early, she leaned on […]

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“I don’t owe anyone anything” One parent has sparked a debate after they said it’s “selfish” to allow children to cry while in a restaurant. They said any child who has a tantrum in the middle of a cafe or restaurant should be taken outside immediately. Speaking to Buzzfeed, the unnamed person said: “I am […]

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Hospitals have banned gas and air. Women in childbirth will be offered an epidural alternative that they can control themselves while in labour. The fast-acting opioid is called Reminfentanil and it’s to provide pain relief to women in severe pain during childbirth but who don’t want to have an epidural. According to the National Institute […]

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The bank holiday weekend is almost here! Everyone loves a Bank Holiday weekend because we get a little extra time to relax, we get to catch up with friends and family and we can get a little bit more done at home. However, there are some disadvantages to a bank holiday weekend and they include […]

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“Call loved ones every day” Daddy’s Home actor, Mark Wahlberg, said he still listens to voicemails sent to him by his mum before she died. It’s been two years since his beloved mum, Alma Wahlberg passed away at the age of 78 after suffering from dementia. Mark, his brother Donnie and other members of the Wahlberg […]

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She went to Nice for two nights. Mega-influencer and new mum Molly-Mae has revealed she had a “meltdown” after leaving her daughter at home while on a work trip. In her most recent YouTube video, Molly opened up about how much she missed baby girl Bambi. The former Love Islander is the Creative Director of […]

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Trolls for days. Shaughna Phillips has been brutally mum-shamed once again despite telling her fans that she’s been doing “everything right”. The new mum gave birth to baby girl Lucia just over two weeks ago and has been sharing her experiences online since. The former Love Islander revealed that she’s been suffering with anxiety yet […]

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Very controversial. Kelly Clarkson has admitted that she physically disciplines her children from time to time when they misbehave. Although it’s a very controversial topic, the TV host said she’s “not above” spanking her kids and said she does it. Clarkson shares two children with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, daughter River Rose and son Remington Alexander. […]

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Here’s why. Most parents encourage their children to share with others from a very young age, but some experts say that sharing can actually cause more harm than good. A parenting technique that has been rising in popularity recently- not forcing your child to share things. In early education, we are taught to play and […]

3 years ago

So sad. Emmerdale actor, Dale Meeks has died from heart failure at the age of just 47. He played Simon Meredith on the popular TV soap from 2003 to 2006 after starring in BBC drama Byker Grove as a leader of Denton Burn. His family announced the devastating news on Facebook last night and wrote: […]

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The show must go on.. Rebekah Vardy recently trademarked the iconic phrase, “Wagatha Christie” months after losing her bitter high profile libel case against Coleen Rooney. Vardy brought the case to court suing Coleen Rooney after she accused Vardy of leaking private information about her to a British newspaper. The trial was labelled “Wagatha Christie” due to […]

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“It’s the wrong move” Masks are no longer mandatory in hospitals and healthcare settings. The rule was introduced back in 2020 to protect against Covid-19. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre announced the news earlier this month. Face masks should be worn if someone has Covid-19 symptoms. In a statement, the HPSC said “outside of periods […]

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“There are no words for the tiredness” Dearbhla Mescal is documenting her next round of cancer treatment on social media as she battles multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a type of bone marrow cancer that often affects several areas of the body, such as the spine, skull, pelvis and ribs. Just a few weeks ago, she returned to […]

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She loved playing Ursula. The live-action remake of The Little Mermaid is due to premiere in just a number of weeks, on May 26th. It stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as the Prince, Simone Ashley plays Indira and Melissa McCarthy as the evil witch Ursula. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the Bridesmaids […]

3 years ago

Damaging and triggering. Bluey is getting a lot of backlash following an episode containing damaging body-shaming messages. The cartoon originally launched in Australia follows a six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy as well as her friends and family. A recent episode called ‘Exercise’ has been described as “really damaging” for how it portrays body image, self-esteem, and […]

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Who will be eligible? A new survey carried out by Sims IVF, the largest fertility provider in Ireland, has highlighted the concerns that fertility patients in Ireland have about the rollout of publicly funded IFV treatment. There is lack of clarity surrounding when the government will introduce this and it’s leading to one in every […]

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Disrupting schools should be the last resort. Closing Irish schools should be the last resort to control the spread of viruses like Covid-19, new HSE research has revealed. The new study found that there was a limited spread of the virus in Irish schools during the pandemic. It claims that less than 3% of close […]

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Who is eligible for the payment? The €200 cost-of-living bonus, which was announced in February as part of the spring cost-of-living package, is expected to hit bank accounts by Monday, April 24. However, one group will not receive the bonus. If you have been receiving social welfare payments for less than 12 months, you will […]

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He wouldn’t have it any other way. The Masked Singer host, Nick Cannon has defended fathering twelve children with six different women and said he wouldn’t have it any other way. He has two children with Mariah Carey, three with Brittany Bell, three with Abby De La Rosa, two with Alyssa Scott, and one each with […]

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Poor Holly. This Morning presenter, Holly Willoughby has revealed she’s taking a break from the show after being struck down by shingles. The infection is also known as herpes zoster and it’s caused by the varicella-zoster virus which also causes chickenpox. It affects 1 in 4 adults in their lifetime and can be extremely painful. […]

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“No interest in talking” It was confirmed during the week that Prince Harry will attend the Royal Coronation on May 6th. However, he’ll be on his own as his wife, Meghan Markle will stay at home in California with their two children. It’s their eldest son Archie’s birthday the same weekend and so Meghan has […]

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Where would you find the time? The Masked Singer host, Nick Cannon has revealed how having twelve young children is putting a strain on his dating life. Speaking on an episode of “The Howard Stern Show” Nick said he’s not really in the dating scene because he doesn’t have much time for it right now. He […]

3 years ago

We’re itching to find out who will replace Tubs. We’re all eager to know who the new Late Late Show host will be, but RTÉ has yet to reveal Tubridy’s replacement. However, we’re hoping it could be Irish broadcaster, Angela Scanlon. She would be the perfect fit with years of hosting under her belt, but […]

3 years ago

We heart Blake. Gossip Girl actress, Blake Lively has been praised by fans following an Instagram carousel she posted showing off her bikini body just weeks after having to her fourth child. She gave birth in February but neither her nor her husband Ryan Reynolds have shared many details about the new arrival. They haven’t […]

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It’s official! Harry Potter the TV series has finally been confirmed and we, like many other Happy Potter fanatics, are so excited. The TV series is based upon the bestselling Harry Potter novels written by JK Rowling and it will be produced by Warner Bros Television. Earlier this month, HBO Max teased the highly anticipated […]

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The fertility clinic said.. Geordie Shore star, Vicky Pattison broke into tears after receiving a major update from her fertility clinic. Vicky who is 35-years-old has always been very open and honest about freezing her eggs, a journey which she started last year. In January she shared some devastating news about her fertility journey. She […]

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The village has 2,500 residents, one shop and two pubs. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have reportedly bought a £ 1.5 million house in a sleepy village called Marford in Wales that’s just five miles away from his beloved Wrexham F.C. The American/Canadian actor purchased Wrexham Football Club with bestie Rob McElhenney back in November […]

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The Coronation is on the same day as Archie’s birthday. Prince Harry will be at King Charles’ Coronation, Buckingham Palace announced Wednesday, but Meghan Markle isn’t coming. The palace ended months of speculation by announcing Harry will be at Westminster Abbey for the historic event on May 6. Meghan is to stay in California to […]

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Legends on tour! Chrissy Teigen had to defend husband John Legend after he received a lot of backlash for the way he was holding their daughter in a baby wrap. Chrissy, John and their three children, Luna, Miles and newborn Esti were on a family holiday in Italy over the Easter break. While enjoying the […]

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Most awkward school call ever.. Kerry Katona was speaking on Alison Spittle’s, Wheel Of Misfortune podcast recently and revealed her daughter’s hilarious handwriting error that the school called to tell her about. The I’m A Celeb star didn’t disclose what daughter it was but said she was left mortified after the whole thing. On the […]

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His last Late Late Show is May 26th. Ryan Tubridy has opened up about what he plans to do after he finishes up as the host of The Late Late Show host this May. His last show will be Friday the 26th of May which is just days away from his 50th birthday. Speaking on […]

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Things have taken a SWIFT turn.. Father of twelve, Nick Cannon isn’t finished adding to his family just yet and has his eye on pop icon, Taylor Swift to be his next baby momma. The TV host shares children with six different women. He has fathered two children with Mariah Carey, three with Brittany Bell, three […]

3 years ago

What about the boys? Parents are slamming fashion retailer, Penneys because it launched matching floral dresses for mums and daughters. The fashion giant introduced the Spring/Summer range into most stores last week but has since received a lot of backlash. It started when Penneys posted a TikTok video showing two mannequins, an adult and a […]

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“What the hell?” The Only Way Is Essex star, Kate Ferdinand has been brutally mum-shamed after she posted a series of photos and videos of her kids while on holiday. She captioned the post: “Had some time out with the family and it was so needed. “Precious memories made in a place we love. Feeling […]

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She’s “embarrassed” about the whole thing. Una Healy reportedly regrets making her relationship with David Haye and his model girlfriend, Sian Osbourne public. Rumours that the three were dating started in January after David shared a photo of the three of them on his Instagram grid. Una shocked fans when she posed alongside the couple […]

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Urgent recall on kid’s clothes. Parents are being told to keep the ‘Primark Faded Leaf Children’s Shorts’ away from their children because they are deemed to be unsafe. It’s understood the ends of the drawstrings measure more than 20cm which could result in them getting entangled and causing accidents. The type/number of the model is […]

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“Never been blessed with fantastic health” Mrs Hinch opened up on her Instagram stories after telling fans her social media break is “only temporary” due to some “personal life stumbles.” In a series of emotional videos posted today, the cleaning guru told fans that the last three months have been really hard for her. She […]

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“Holly is loyal to Phil” This Morning co-host Holly Willoughby and team will “always be there” for Phillip Schofield after his brother was found guilty of 11 sexual offences involving a child. Timothy Schofield (54) was found guilty on all counts after more than five-and-a-half hours of deliberation at Exeter Crown Court yesterday. In a […]

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“TikTok did not abide by the law” TikTok has been slapped with a £12 million fine from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for misusing children’s data. The original fine was a whopping £27 million but the final amount has been reduced to £12.7 million. The ICO said more than one million children under the age […]

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“Thoughtless” Actress Maisie Smith (21) and The Wanted singer, Max George (34) have outraged fans after they appeared to announce a fake pregnancy. The couple have been inseparable since they met on Strictly Come Dancing last year. They’ve been spending their time together in beautiful holiday destinations all around the world. The pair have been […]

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We are living for this A TV adaptation of the best selling Harry Potter novels is said to be almost a done deal nearly a decade since the last Harry Potter movie was released. JK Rowling, the author of the books, is also said to be in talks about producing the series which is very exciting. […]

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Girls are more likely to be high-risk New research has found that harsh parenting can increase the likelihood of lasting mental health problems in children. The research shows that children who experience frequent shouting at, isolation or are physically punishing are 1.5 times more likely to develop poor mental health by age nine. Researchers at […]

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