“This cannot continue.” More than 550 children have been left on trolleys in “chaotic” hospital conditions over the last month which saw November the highest on record for overcrowding. November saw a total of 12,624 people on a hospital trolley, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) reported. There were 563 children out of those […]

4 years ago

We can’t wait to watch it. The first four celebrities heading onto next year’s Dancing With The Stars have been revealed and as they prepare to hit the dancefloor, we get into exactly who is heading on. Set to start in January on RTÉ One, each of the first four is set to be exclusively […]

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Congrats to them both. Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter has announced the happy news that she has welcomed a baby boy with her fiancé Ollie Piotrowski. Sharing the wonderful news on Instagram on Wednesday, she posted a snap of herself and Ollie as they left the hospital with their new arrival. She captioned the post: “Welcome […]

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This is so heartwarming. Former Fair City star Jenny Dixon revealed last month that she and her husband Tom Neville were expecting more than just a baby when it comes to the new year. Set to become a family of four as they anticipate the arrival of their twins, the couple finally has the answer […]

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They’re in hot water. Tampax has had to back track on a tweet they put out last week after it appeared to have rubbed people the wrong way. While the tweet itself was not offensive, it did not sit well with many Twitter users, with many making complaints that it left them uncomfortable and grossed […]

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They are suing for millions. Fashion house Balenciaga is now suing the production company that was hired to created their now infamous ad campaign. Suing North Six Inc. and set designer Nicholas Des Jardins for $25 million, a lawsuit was filed on Friday at the New York State Supreme Court, according to reports. Paperwork showing […]

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Woah. Last week’s Late Late Toy Show has been named the most-watched TV show on Irish television over the past year. With 1.6 million viewers tuning into the once-in-a-year event, the show saw an additional 303,000 streams on the RTÉ Player over the weekend. Viewers from more than 139 counties tuned in to watch coming […]

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But they’re so, so good. There’s nothing quite like this time of year, curling up on the couch with the fire on, a fluffy blanket and a mug of hot chocolate (which is obviously mostly just marshmallows) and of course, endless Christmas movies. But what makes a Christmas movie great? Is it the cast, the […]

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We adore her. Cameron Diaz has spoken candidly about becoming a mum in her 40s and the joy she felt when her first daughter was born. The actress gave birth to her first daughter Raddix in 2019 with her husband Benji Madden. Speaking openly about how motherhood changed her perspective on life, the Charlie’s Angels […]

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There’s not long to wait. The release date for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix docuseries has officially been revealed. The royal couple signed a huge deal with the streaming service back in 2020 following on from their own production company. The deal will see them make their own documentaries, docu-series, feature films, scripted shows, […]

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“I have been treated differently by a lot of people because of it.” Ireland AM presenter Elaine Crowley has opened up about how she was warned against speaking openly and publically about her mental health. Elaine was diagnosed with dysphoria by a psychiatrist when she was 36 years old, which is a condition that brings […]

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It’s no longer looking likely. Bad news for anyone hoping to see some snow this Christmas as it’s looking unlikely for the country in the weeks leading up to December 25th. Snow has been hitting parts of the UK over the last number of days as the temperature plummets as many saw it as a […]

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A beautiful gesture. The family of the late Vicky Phelan have invited the public to Kilkenny this Sunday for a celebration of her life with them. The CervicalCheck campaigner sadly passed away from cervical cancer last Monday and was laid to rest on Thursday in a private ceremony. Now, her family have asked members of […]

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They have been together for a few months. Max George and Maisie Smith have opened up about their 13 year age gap for the first time since the two began dating. The 34 year old The Wanted singer began dating the 21 year old EastEnders actress over the summer after the two first met on […]

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Fans were worried about the Westlife singer. Nicky Byrne has left fans horrified after he updated them on his injuries following his fall through the stage during a Westlife concert over the weekend. Sharing the shocking footage on social media, Nicky can be seen walking backward but not noticing that the mechanical stairs had opened […]

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“It’s a constant battle.” Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian have urged the Government to end the legal “no-man’s land” surrounding surrogacy in Ireland. Speaking to the Irish Mail on Sunday, the two presenters said that the lack of regulation around surrogacy for gay couples is “totally confusing for us”. The new parents welcomed Blake Rose […]

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There is a warning in place. Met Éireann has warned that there is a risk of flooding in some places across the country as heavy rain overnight and throughout today is causing disruption. A Status Yellow rain warning is currently in place for the entire country until 8pm this evening, with the forecaster saying that […]

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The holidays are coming. Yes, the Coca-Cola Christmas is back this year and are giving fans of the fizzy drink a chance to enjoy the first ever Coca-Cola Real Magic Christmas Experience. Taking place in Dublin’s RDS from the 8th to the 10th of December, it will then travel up to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter from […]

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Congrats! The Hills stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag have announced that they have welcomed their second child together. Revealing the happy news to Entertainment Tonight, a representative for the couple told the publication that they were parents for the second time. They said: “Heidi delivered a baby boy at 11:31am on Thursday, November 17, […]

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Miracles happen. Yes, you read that right, the iconic movie that is The Princess Diaries is getting a third film. According to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, a third installment of the hit Disney franchise is officially in the works. While it is yet to be confirmed if Anne Hathaway will be returning as Mia […]

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Jane Fonda said she isn’t afraid of dying. Jane Fonda has opened up more about her cancer diagnosis and has admitted that she is “not going to be around for much longer”. Jane revealed on Instagram in September that she had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and said at the time that her type of cancer […]

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So happy for the dads! Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson has welcomed his second child with husband Justin Mikita, announcing they had their second child via surrogacy. The couple announced the happy news on Instagram, revealing their new son’s name to be Sullivan Louis Ferguson-Mikita. Sharing the news on Instagram on Tuesday, the actor […]

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“Work is flat-out seeking to get that done before the end of the year.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has agreed to legislation to ensure “full disclosure” for patients. The legislation will be brought to the Dáil and Seanad before the year is out in the wake of Vicky Phelan’s death. Martin has described Vicky as a […]

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More than half feel unsafe. The School Climate survey by Ireland’s national LGBTQ+ youth organisation, Belong To found that over 1,000 students found bathrooms, lunchrooms and PE class was the space most LGBTQ+ students felt most unsafe. It also showed that 76% of LGBTQ+ students feel unsafe at school, 69% of LGBTQ+ students hear homophobic […]

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Would you choose one of these? Baby names, whatever we call our kids or where we get our inspiration from, we all have a solid reason. Some people name their children after family, others something just because they like it and then there are those of us who name them after someone who means something […]

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Enough is enough. If you haven’t had the unfortunate experience yet to have seen Conor McGregor’s mam’s Halloween costume, consider yourself lucky. Margaret McGregor supposedly dressed up as a spider for Halloween, but the reason for her costume going viral isn’t because of that, it’s because she appeared to be doing blackface. It’s 2022, 2023 […]

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Remembering this one. Shopping trolleys are something we all use weekly, at least. But as it turns out, there is one part of the trolley we never knew had a function. Sure why would we have ever even questioned it either? A shocking revelation was made by a mum on TikTok after she discovered that […]

4 years ago

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Christmas is less than two months away, and if you’re anything like me, it means it pretty much starts now. While some of us refuse to start getting into the festive spirit until December, others like to get things organised before then. And one thing you definitely […]

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A tough time for the mum and her little boy. Erin McGregor has opened up about spending the night in hospital with her son this week after the two experienced a “rough evening”. Home and well now, Erin and her son Harry had to stay overnight on Thursday after rushing to hospital over the same […]

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A genius. The winter season is only around the corner and while the cold weather sets in, there’s no reason we have to look any less stylish. With cold mornings ahead, the idea of tights can make us shiver and we just know they never keep us as warm as they claim to. Thankfully for […]

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Nick Cannon is having another baby… Nick Cannon has confirmed that he is expecting his 11th child after rumours began circulating last week. The TV host is expecting his 11th child with Alyssa Scott, following on from last week when she posted snaps from their nude maternity shoot on Instagram. The photos showed the two […]

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Advice we wish we’d heard sooner. Mariah Carey is sending some life advice to every 12-year-old out there, and it is some life advice some of us may wish they heard sooner. Speaking to PEOPLE about her upcoming children’s book, The Christmas Princess, Mariah recalled some of the life lessons she needed to learn when […]

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Is ITV ignoring the issue? Matt Hancock is getting a lot of backlash for entering the jungle while the UK is enduring a cost of living crisis, not to mention his antics during the Covid lockdowns – so why are we acting as if it’s worse than what Boy George has done? Boy George was […]

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Adorable! It’s November and that means that Christmas ads are starting to appear on our screens – and who better to lead the pack than the most magical of them all, Disney? The film studio has released the final part of its festive trilogy as it tells the story of a young girl meeting her […]

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Cannot wait for this. The first trailer for Disney’s upcoming and much-anticipated film Disenchanted has dropped and from what we can see, it’s far from where we left off in Enchanted. If you remember the last film, you’ll recall Giselle being the overly optimistic princess who was brought into the real world and had to […]

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Stay inside this week. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind and rain warning for the entire country starting on Wednesday. The forecaster said it will be very windy on Wednesday, with some widespread gales and severe and damaging gusts. There is also a potential for localised wave overtopping along Atlantic coasts as well […]

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Frightening. The Good Nurse has dropped on Netflix this week and in a disturbing twist of events, it turns out the film is inspired by a true story. Starring Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne, the film tells the story of the crimes that were committed by Charles Cullen across New Jersey and Pennsylvania over a […]

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That’s it for her. Khloe Kardashian has opened up on her plans not to have any more children after welcoming her second child earlier this year. Explaining that she is “good” with just the two, Khloe is mum to four year old True and her newborn son whose name is yet to be announced. Khloe […]

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“A very bad experience” Maura Higgins has opened up about her near-death experience when she suffered from toxic shock syndrome (TSS) after she got a tampon stuck for three months. While TSS is quite rare, it can be a life-threatening condition as it is caused by bacteria getting into the body and releasing harmful toxins. […]

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Huge congrats. Tom Hiddleston and his fiancée Zawe Ashton have welcomed their first child together, according to reports. A source has told Us Weekly that the two are officially new parents and couldn’t be happier. They said: “Tom and Zawe are loving being new parents and are filled with joy. “They have been having the […]

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Such a long way to go. It’s been 10 years since Ireland was stunned by the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar, and with a march set to take place this weekend to mark her anniversary, we have to ask – how far have abortion rights in Ireland really come? Savita Halappanavar died at the age […]

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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Yes, there is a Spongebob musical and yes, it’s officially coming to Dublin. The Tony Award-nominated The Spongebob Musical is coming to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next year, making it’s official Irish premiere. Hitting the stage on May 9th until May 13th, tickets are set to […]

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She cried for seven weeks. Molly-Mae Hague has opened up on the early stages of her pregnancy, revealing that she cried “every single day” at the beginning. The Love Island star is currently pregnant with her first child with Tommy Fury, and speaking in her latest YouTube video, she said that the earlier stages of […]

4 years ago

Heartbreaking. An Irish woman has died in Mallorca after a tragic incident occurred while she was hiking in the Tramuntana Mountains. The 75-year-old was hiking the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range alongside a group of 12 hikers when she lost her balance and slipped, according to local reports. According to the Majorca Bulletin, the woman […]

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Fire Rose couldn’t have been older than 12. Billy Ray Cyrus revealed earlier this week that he was newly engaged to Fire Rose, following his divorce from wife Tish Cyrus earlier this year. Posting a series of photos with his new partner, it was later revealed that the two met years ago and it was […]

4 years ago

The scenes. The now infamous Wagatha Christie trial between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy is set to hit the stage for one night only at London’s West End. Yes, really. Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial has been adapted from the High Court transcript by Liv Hennessy and will be directed by Lisa Spirling. […]

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“It’s been tough.” RTÉ presenter Sinead Kennedy has opened up about her long-distance marriage to her husband who is a naval officer. Speaking about her marriage to the RTÉ Guide, the Today Show host admitted that while it can be hard as her husband Conor Kirwan is based in the European Defence Agency in Brussels, […]

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“It’s been really hard” Kylie Jenner has opened up about her down days following the birth of her son on the latest episode of The Kardashians. Following the birth of her son with boyfriend Travis Scott in February this year, Kylie said that she had a bad case of the “baby blues” and cried for […]

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It’s a rainy week. Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Wexford, and Wicklow in the wake of heavy rainfall forecasted. The warning comes into effect from tonight until tomorrow night, with the forecaster saying: “Heavy rain on Tuesday night, Wednesday and Wednesday night with the possibility of thundery […]

4 years ago

This is a public service announcement. Michael Bublé has just announced the best news, and it’s honestly saved 2022 – he’s coming back on tour and heading for Ireland. The singer announced that he is coming on tour, with dates announced for his Higher 2023 performances, and Dublin has made the bill. Are we all […]

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