“There is mounting evidence that it is very dangerous.” Experts have warned young people of the “very dangerous” effects that can come with vaping. New research has found that it could take up to 10 years before we see the impact of vaping on young people. Taking part in the RCSI MyHealth series, experts discussed […]

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The challenge first went viral in 2020. A teenager in the US has died after taking part in a TikTok challenge. 13 year old Jacob Stevens from Greenfield in Ohio was declared brain dead after spending a week on a ventilator. Jacob attempted the viral TikTok challenge called the “Benadryl Challenge” which sees users take […]

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The vaccine is expected to be added to the childhood immunisation schedule. The public are to be asked if they believe the chickenpox vaccine should be introduced into the routine childhood immunisation schedule. The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) has said that they have launched a health technology assessment following a request from the […]

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“They’re very dedicated and have a passion about the work.” A trade union organiser is warning that childcare services are under new pressure due to the struggle to find staff. Following a survey of over 2,000 childcare providers, Siptu found that most of them have vacancies for staff and the recruitment for these positions has […]

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“Vaccines have played a really important role.” Around 67 million children worldwide partially or fully missed out on routine vaccines from 2019 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The United Nations has said that the disruption in health care and lockdowns is the route of children missing out on these standard vaccines. “More than […]

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His name is… It’s official, after sharing a sneak peek at the announcement yesterday, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre has confirmed that Hamilton is hitting the Dublin stage. The hit musical follows the life of founding father Alexander Hamilton through hip-hop and RnB and tells the story through the eyes of people of colour. The […]

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And some were even right. Many Molly-Mae Hague fans have been theorising over her daughter’s name, and it seems that they were spot on when it came to one aspect of it. Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury welcomed their baby girl Bambi in January and while we know where her name comes from now, it seems […]

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The incident occurred in 2009. Air France has been found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter after a plane crash led to the deaths of 228 people in 2009. Flight 447 was travelling from Rio to Paris when it disappeared off the radar due to a storm. Dr Aisling Butler from Tipperary, Dr Jane Deasy from […]

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She announced she was pregnant in November. Binky Felstead has reportedly given birth to her third child. The Made in Chelsea star announced she was pregnant in November and is already mum to a daughter, India, and a son, Wolfie. The reality star’s husband Max Darnton appeared to confirm that the couple welcomed their child […]

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“You are too perfect to worry about any of it!” Chrissy Teigen has been praised after she opened up about her “changing body” following the birth of her daughter. The model welcomed her fourth child in January with husband John Legend, with the couple also sharing Luna, Miles and Jack, who sadly passed away at […]

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Heartbreaking. The parents of a young girl who sadly died after contracting Strep A have recalled her last few days as a reminder for other parents to be aware of the illness. Vivienne Murphy tragically died in 2019 at the age of 10 years old only two weeks after complaining she had a sore throat. […]

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“There wasn’t one particular “low point”.” Fair City star Jenny Dixon has opened up about her fertility struggles before the birth of her “miracle twins” earlier this year. Jenny welcomed twins Bella Sky and Capri Luca in February with her husband, former Limerick TD Tom Neville, and both twins spent time in the Rotunda’s neonatal […]

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“We are blessed and excited!” Lindsay Lohan has shared the most special pictures of her baby shower over the weekend as she prepares to welcome her first child. The actress announced she was expecting her first child last month and has now shared some more details of her pregnancy. Lindsay’s good friend Juliet Angus shared […]

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Fans weren’t happy. Molly-Mae Hague has been mum-shamed once again after trolls came for her in the comments following a post about Bambi’s nighttime feeding routine. The former Love Island star welcomed her first child in January with boyfriend Tommy Fury. Molly has been consistently posting updates about life as a new mum on YouTube […]

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A hard watch. Fans were emotional last night as the final ever series of Paul O’Grady’s For the Love of Dogs aired, and they’re all saying the same thing about it. Paul sadly passed away in March at the age of 67 with his husband Andre by his side. It was previously revealed that the […]

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He is safe. Drake and Josh actor Drake Bell has been found safe after he was reported missing and endangered on Thursday by police in Florida. He has now spoken out about the incident and has made light of the story that unfolded. The Daytona Beach Police Department posted an alert on Facebook on Thursday […]

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“This is 30 beds less than this time last year.” Almost 30 beds in mental health units for children and adolescents have been shut over the last year as nurses continue to emigrate from Ireland. General secretary of the Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA), Peter Hughes, told its annual conference that over the past year, there […]

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“That is a red-line issue.” Secondary school teachers have said they will take strike action if plans for them to mark their one students’ Leaving Certificate exams go ahead. The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) president Liz Farrell said at their annual conference on Wednesday that the plan is to take industrial action if this […]

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“Thank god for my village.” Shaughna Phillips has been getting a lot of praise from her followers and fellow celebs since welcoming her daughter. The former Love Island star welcomed her first child earlier this month, a beautiful daughter she has named Lucia. Since becoming a mum, Shaughna has been open about the new challenges […]

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He posted the photo yesterday. BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent has revealed that she struggled to look at the now-controversial photo Joe Wicks posted of his baby daughter. Saying that it made her “very, very anxious”, Sally discussed the controversy around the image on the BBC show after it sparked a massive debate online. The Body […]

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“I have such a deeper appreciation for the little things in life.” Selling Sunset star Heather Rae El Moussa has opened up on her daily life as a new mum and her new appreciation for life since welcoming her son. The reality star reflected on her “deeper appreciation” for normal life and spoke about how […]

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The plan covers various aspects. Norma Foley has announced that she plans to implement a new project in order to prevent and address bullying in schools. Cineáltas: Action Plan on Bullying is set to tackle cyber-bullying, racist bullying, gender-identity bullying and sexual harassment in schools, as well as other issues. The initial steps included will […]

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The scheme is in place in London. Primary teachers union INTO is set to push for a special allowance to be given to teachers working in cities to allow for the higher cost of living. Delegates at the annual congress in Killarney instructed the union to negotiate with the Department of Education to give additional […]

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Devastating. Rachel Stevens has broken her silence following the tragic death of her S Club 7 bandmate Paul Cattermole, remembering him as a “sensitive soul” and has thanked fans for their support. Paul sadly died at the age of 46 on Thursday, with the band confirming his death on Friday. The cause of death has […]

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A Yellow warning is also in place. A Status Orange wind weather warning has been put into place in counties Kerry and Cork. The warning will remain in effect until 8 am after coming into effect at 2 am. Met Eireann has said that conditions will remain stormy for some time, with gusts of more […]

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“Thank you for your understanding and support.” Shakira has issued a statement to ask for privacy when it comes to her children and their safety. The singer confirmed her split from Gerard Piqué last June, after 11 years together and Shakira has since relocated from Barcelona to Miami with their two children, Milan and Sasha. […]

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It looks amazing! Everybody loves travelling during this time of year, and the quirkier the holiday, the better. If you’re looking for something unique then we’ve got you covered. We’ve come across a Barbie-inspired caravan in the UK that is ideal for a weekend away with your girls. Bringing us back to the fun of […]

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Oh, dear. A husband has been shunned online for mocking his wife after she suffered a traumatic birth with their daughter. Taking to the Reddit forum Am I The Asshole (AITA), the 25 year old mother wrote: “AITA for blowing up on my husband in front of his family during N.Y.E celebration after he joked […]

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Back to the grind. Brian Dowling’s sister Aoife has marked her last day of “freedom” as she returns to work following maternity leave. Heading back to the aul 9-5, Aoife reflected on her time off and admitted it flew by and she feels that she was barely off. Aoife shared a snap of herself taking […]

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So cute! Actress Gina Rodriguez has finally revealed the name and gender of the newborn baby a month after she gave birth. The Jane the Virgin star welcomed her first child with Joe Locicero in March and now is sharing more details about her new addition. Heading to Instagram, Gina shared three of her favourite […]

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“Everything you do is wrong.” Scarlett Johansson has opened up about life with a toddler and explained raising her youngster in a way we’ve never heard before. Speaking candidly about motherhood and how she balances work and being a mum of two, Scarlett opened up about everything as she appeared on The Skinny Confidential Him […]

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“As parents we have to be strong for our kids.” Lea Michele has shared an update about her son’s health following a scare last month. The Glee actress revealed last month that her two year old son Ever had been hospitalised and she had to take time off work to care for him. Lea is […]

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The cutest. Molly-Mae Hague has revealed the sweetest gift for her daughter Bambi following the sweetest tribute to her youngster. Sharing pictures of herself wearing a gold initial pendant around her neck as she headed to the PrettyLittleThing offices on Wednesday, the new mum explained that there is a very special meaning behind it. “Back […]

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The couple split in 2020. Olivia Wilde has called for her ex Jason Sudeikis to pay childcare costs on top of £400k worth of legal bills. Following their split, Olivia filed court papers that a source close to the Ted Lasso star claimed were “unfair and unfounded” accusations. Filed in California last month, Olivia claimed […]

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She was seen yesterday. A huge search is underway by police in the UK after a young girl was spotted alone, claiming to be lost. Officers in the Hele area received reports that a girl around the age of six had knocked on the doors of someone’s home claiming to be lost. The homeowners said […]

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Michaela was killed at the age of 27. John McAreavey has spoken about a heartbreaking aspect of his wife Michaela’s death that has stuck with him since. John has revealed that he will always wonder if his request for a free upgrade in their hotel in Mauritius had a part to play in Michaela’s murder. […]

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Congrats to the happy family! Olympic swimmer Tom Daley has welcomed his second child with his husband Dustin Lance Black. The couple kept the news that they were expecting quiet and surprised fans as the announced they are now dads of two. Welcoming a little boy named Phoenix Rose, they shared the happy news with […]

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She was discovered on Tuesday. Gardaí are searching for a man spotted entering a shop with a bandaged hand before washing his hands in the store following the fatal assault of a woman in Limerick. The body of a woman in her 20s was discovered on Tuesday inside an apartment block on Dock Road, just […]

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Congrats! Alexandra Burke has announced that she is pregnant with her second child with Irish footballer Darren Randolph. The couple welcomed their first child together only nine months ago in July, and now have number two on the way. The X Factor star shared the happy news on Instagram on Tuesday, saying: “We are so […]

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Heartbreaking. Grey’s Anatomy star Caterina Scorsone has opened up about the traumatic time she saved her three children from a horrifying house fire this year. Best known for her role as Dr. Amelia Shepherd on the long-running series, Caterina took to Instagram on Monday to share details about the harrowing ordeal. Sharing snaps of the […]

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By Steve Hopkins Julia has been waiting weeks for the results A Polish woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann for the last few months is not the missing Brit, DNA results have reportedly shown. Julia Wendell, who is also known by the names Julia Faustyna and Julia Wandelt, went viral in February after sharing what […]

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She passed away in November. Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie’s cause of death has been revealed. According to her death certificate, the singer-songwriter died of an “ischemic stroke”. It was announced in November that Christine had passed away at the age of 79 following a “short illness”. US media outlets are now reporting that the […]

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So precious. Paris Hilton has shared some adorable new pictures of her newborn son Phoenix. The American socialite posed for some black and white shots of herself cuddling her son, posting them to her Instagram on Monday. “My whole heart. #MommyMonday,” she captioned the pictures. In February, Paris revealed that she had named her son […]

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“Just think before you speak.” Blathnaid Treacy has asked her followers to stop giving her their “daunting” and “negative” advice when it comes to childbirth and parenting. The RTÉ presenter announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Charlie Moon earlier this year and the couple is set to welcome their little girl […]

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Content warning: This story contains references to miscarriage and pregnancy loss. “I debated posting it feels really strange to open up and feel vulnerable.” Love Island star Jess Hayes has opened up after she shared the sad news that she has suffered a miscarriage. Taking to Instagram to share her heartbreak, the 29 year old […]

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Delighted for them! Made In Chelsea star Ollie Locke and his husband Gareth have revealed the gender of their twins. The reality star and his husband are expecting twins, with the dads-to-be sharing their wonderful news on Instagram last month. Ollie and Gareth confirmed that they’re expecting twins in an emotional video and confirmed they […]

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She has been up all night. Molly-Mae Hague has always been an open book when it comes to posting on social media and it’s no different since she has become a mum. Following her confession that she has been struggling a lot with her body image since welcoming baby Bambi, Molly-Mae is sharing some new […]

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Young people must also have parental consent to join a library. Public libraries across the country have been issued with instructions to secure buildings, alert gardaí and avoid commenting to the media following a rise in protesters looking to remove LGBTQ+ books for young people. Over the last number of weeks, campaigners have been going […]

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So happy for them! Irish model Kerri-Nicole Blanc has revealed the gender of her second baby in the most heartwarming video. Already mum to daughter Kayla, Kerri and her husband Keith Malone are expecting their first child together. Sharing a wholesome video to Instagram on Sunday, the couple and Kayla were seen to be popping […]

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Huge congrats to the pair of them! Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones has broken her silence following the news that her ex Neil Jones is expecting a baby with Love Island’s Chyna Mills. On Sunday, the dancing pro and the Love Island bombshell revealed they were engaged and confirmed they were expecting their first […]

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