He was speaking at a public meeting in Wicklow. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that the algorithms used by social media are causing “profound damage” and anxiety among teenagers. Explaining that these algorithms aim to “bombard” teens with content such as eating disorders and pornography, Donnelly claimed this may be fuelling rising anxiety […]

3 years ago

Saoírse Ruane’s mum has shared an update on her daughter’s health after she underwent her first full week of radiotherapy treatment. The Late Late Toy Show star and her family were told the devastating news last month that Saoírse had a third tumour and would need to undergo more treatment. Saoírse appeared on the Toy […]

3 years ago

Muireann O’Connell has shared her thoughts on the “bizarre tradition” of doing a first confession as a child. The presenter spoke about the religious tradition on her podcast ‘And Another Thing’ with Emma Doran. The two chatted about the Catholic church and their experiences when they were growing up. Looking back on her communion day, […]

3 years ago

She knew nothing about it. In the aftermath of the rumours suggesting that Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby had fallen out, she was reportedly ‘blindsided’ after Phil made a shocking statement. Addressing the ‘tension’ between the two This Morning hosts, Phil told The Sun: “The last few weeks haven’t been easy for either of us. […]

3 years ago

Kate and Gerry McCann have issued a new statement to mark their daughter Madeleine’s 20th birthday. The parents of the missing girl shared the message on Friday, May 12th, revealing that they will attend a small gathering to celebrate Maddie’s birthday. Maddie went missing in 2007 – when she was just three years old – […]

3 years ago

“Thanks to my dad, I was born into the fast family.” Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow has paid her late dad tribute in the most wholesome way ten years after his tragic death. Taking to Instagram, Meadow revealed that she had a cameo in the latest Fast and Furious film and also shared a heart-melting tribute […]

3 years ago

Robert De Niro has shared the first photo of his seventh child and told the world her adorable name. The actor shared the snap with Gayle King on Thursday’s episode of CBS Mornings, revealing that he called his little one Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro. Gia was born on April 6th and weighed 8 pounds and […]

3 years ago

It is the first time this is happening in over 100 years. St. Joseph’s in Fairview, Dublin is opening its doors to female students in September for the first time in 135 years and along with it comes the introduction of gender-neutral uniforms. Out of the 50 new first year’s arriving for the next academic […]

3 years ago

What is the advice for close contacts? Chickenpox is a disease that is extremely common among children, and most will develop it within the first few years of their lives. It is extremely contagious and spreads rapidly among children, which can often leave parents questioning if they should go into work if they notice the […]

3 years ago

Tributes have poured in for “Mommy blogging Queen” Heather Armstrong who has sadly died at the age of 47. Heather rose to fame in the 2000s after her parenting website Dooce went viral, with millions across the globe following her content. The US-born influencer shared her struggles with parenting and mental health, which many saw […]

3 years ago

The US has become the first country in the world to approve an RSV vaccine for older adults. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the first approval of the vaccine which aims to target the respiratory syncytial virus in adults, according to Smithsonian Magazine. The vaccine has been greenlit for people aged 60 […]

3 years ago

She revealed she had cancer last year. Eastenders star, Samantha Womack, has opened up on her desire to have for more children following her “brutal” battle with cancer. Samantha underwent a lumpectomy and chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer and has now been given the all-clear. With a new view of the world after going […]

3 years ago

Congratulations to her! Influencer, Belle Azzure, has announced that her family is growing by one as she is expecting her second child. Set to welcome another baby with husband Harry Silke, the Instagram star showed off a snap of her and her growing baby bump as she walked along the beach with her son. Belle, […]

3 years ago

The new charges come in on Tuesday. Thousands of Irish households are set to be hit with extra bin charges this week. Panda Recycling is starting a charge of €3.80 for each compost bin lift from Tuesday and will affect thousands of families. Panda Recycling is one of the biggest waste collection companies in the […]

3 years ago

Be careful out there. Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for six counties as rain is forecasted across the country. The weather warning is set to impact Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wicklow, Tipperary and is in place from midday until 8pm this evening. The national forecaster says that the warning comes with […]

3 years ago

She was last seen in Dublin. Gardaí are asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Ava Dowdall after she went missing from her home in Dublin on Saturday. Ava was last seen in Glasnevin, Dublin on Saturday 6th May 2023. She is described as being approximately 5’ 7″ in height. She is of slim […]

3 years ago

Genius… A TikToker has gone viral for their genius hack that will change the way many people travel going forward. Finance expert Queenie Tan explained in a recent podcast how to watch any film you want on a flight – even if it doesn’t have built in TV screens. The zero-hassle trick means no excess […]

3 years ago

This is a game-changer. Ingrown hairs are something we all deal with, whether we like it or not. There are those of us who leave them alone and pray they’ll sort themselves out and then there’s the others who love nothing more than prodding at them. If you’re the latter, this article is for you. […]

3 years ago

So happy for her. Selling Sunset star Maya Vander has revealed that she is pregnant and expecting a baby girl “any day now”. The news comes after Maya’s son was stillborn, leaving her and her family completely heartbroken. The reality star told the US Sun that she is now “nine months pregnant” and is “expecting […]

3 years ago

He missed his grandmother’s funeral due to this. Ed Sheeran has spoken out after winning his US copyright battle over the hit ‘Thinking Out Loud’. The father of two was cleared of copying Marvin Gaye’s classic song ‘Let’s Get It On’ for the 2014 single after a jury ruled he had independently created the song. […]

3 years ago

Has she let it slip? Khloe Kardashian has finally revealed the name she gave her son almost a year after he was born. The reality star welcomed a baby boy 10 months ago via surrogate with her ex, Tristan Thompson, but until now had not revealed his name. Now, she has reportedly let it slip […]

3 years ago

So sweet. Kate Ferdinand has given fans a new bump update as she celebrates with husband Rio following his big award. Kate and Rio are parents to their son Cree. Kate is also a step-mum to Rio’s three children- 16-year-old Lorenz, 13-year-old Tate, and 11-year-old Tia. Kate regularly talks about their experience as a blended […]

3 years ago

The last outbreak was in 2000. The HSE has issued a warning for parents following a measles outbreak among children in Europe. Measles cases in children are rising across Europe and Irish children are at risk of catching the viral illness as it is highly contagious. Measles is most common among children aged between one […]

3 years ago

Donal is a father of two. Donal Skehan has opened up about his mental health and how he struggled at the beginning of fatherhood. Speaking to Darren Kennedy on his new podcast The Number, the TV chef opened up about the “lack of consistency” in his life after he moved his family from LA back […]

3 years ago

The research was carried out over a number of years. New research has suggested that physical and sexual abuse in childhood and teenage years could be linked to adults dying prematurely. The study was published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and looks into the “importance of providing trauma informed care for those who have […]

3 years ago

There is currently an overcrowding crisis. A €25 million investment is set to see over 850 new nursing posts created in Irish hospitals over the next year. The plans are expected to be announced by the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, today in the hopes of reducing the impact of overcrowding in hospitals. The Irish […]

3 years ago

“I want us to get married again.” Spencer Matthews has revealed that he wants to get married to his wife Vogue Williams again after admitting that he wasn’t happy with their TV wedding. Speaking on the couple’s podcast, the Made In Chelsea star confessed that he is willing to have another wedding to make up […]

3 years ago

“Grief is so common.” Bonnie Ryan has opened up about the grief she still experiences following the anniversary of her father Gerry’s death. Legendary RTÉ broadcaster Gerry Ryan passed away on April 30th, 2010. He was only 53. Now, on his 13th anniversary, Bonnie has spoken candidly about how she deals with his loss. “Grief […]

3 years ago

They are a step closer. Stephen Donnelly has vowed that parents of children who were born through surrogacy will get “full recognition and rights”. Following the Oireachtas Committee on Surrogacy’s report being discussed at the Dáil, the Minister for Health confirmed that parents using surrogacy to conceive will soon be recognised as legal parents. He […]

3 years ago

Most are set to be in The Mater Hospital. Hospital inpatient capacity is set to be increased by only 162 beds this year despite a all-time record budget from the Department of Health. The Irish Times has reported that the HSE has confirmed of the 261 inpatient beds announced in this year’s capital plan, 99 […]

3 years ago

He is set to walk across the country. Former rugby player Rory Best has said that he feels more “grateful” than ever for his children’s health now that he is involved with Cancer Fund for Children. Set to take part in Rory’s Miles 2 Mayo this May, the former Ireland captain will walk 300 km […]

3 years ago

New music is coming too. If your kids are fans of the Smurfs movie, we have some good news for them. Rihanna has dropped the huge news that she will be starring as Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs Movie, after a surprise appearance at CinemaCon. The singer is due to welcome her second child in […]

3 years ago

The call has been made today. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is calling for the Health and Safety Authority to have better resources when it comes to the safety of nurses, midwives and all other healthcare workers. Making the call on Workers’ Memorial Day, a ceremony will be held at the Garden of Remembrance […]

3 years ago

The show is coming to Dublin in June. Smash hit CBeebies series Hey Duggee is officially hitting the Irish stage this summer. The Olivier Award-winning all-new interactive stage show is set to tour the UK and Ireland, making a pitstop in Dublin in June. Duggee, the Squirrels and some of their friends will star in […]

3 years ago

Congrats! Love Island star Hayley Hughes has announced she is expecting her first child. The 26-year-old appeared on the ITV dating series back in 2018 and shared the happy news with her Instagram followers. Sharing a series of photos of her pregnancy so far, the former reality star said: “a dream come true my little […]

3 years ago

“The HSE will be working on that.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the number of hospitals in Ireland that offer abortion services is “not good enough”. Five years after the referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment, only 11 hospitals across the country are providing abortion services. Varadkar has now warned that the debate on […]

3 years ago

Congrats to her! Rumer Willis, the daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, has announced some happy news – she is a mum! The actress shared that she had welcomed her first child on social media with partner Derek Richard Thomas. Welcoming a baby girl, Rumer described it as “pure magic”. She introduced Louetta Isley […]

3 years ago

The two called it quits earlier this year. Former Love Island star Laura Anderson has been mum-shamed during her pregnancy following her split from Gary Lucy. The 34 year old is currently expecting her first child with the actor but split shortly after she discovered she was pregnant. Over the weekend, Laura took to Instagram […]

3 years ago

“I just felt so much shame.” Meghan Trainor has admitted that she felt “so much shame” following the birth of her son after nurses made a comment that he was born “asleep” due to her antidepressants. Speaking about her new book Dear Future Mama on Today with Hoda & Jenna, the All About That Bass […]

3 years ago

She was on the fence about it. Stacey Solomon has shared the first look of her first ever tattoo – and it’s dedicated to her children. The 33 year old revealed earlier this month that she was planning on getting a tattoo for her children but was on the fence about actually going through with […]

3 years ago

The deadline is this week. Parents who have children in primary and secondary school have only a few days left to sign up to save €500 on school transport for next year. The Department of Education says that Bus Eireann’s family portal for new applications for school transport for the 2023/2024 academic year is set […]

3 years ago

She was last seen in Tallaght. Gardaí have issued an appeal for information after a 15-year-old girl went missing from Dublin and could be now in Northern Ireland. 15 year old Rebeca Cirpaci was last seen around Tallaght in Dublin on the morning on Monday, April 24th. She is described as approximately 5’ 2” in […]

3 years ago

“I couldn’t not tell her.” RTÉ star Blathnaid Treacy has opened up about the shock her mum was in when she announced that she was expecting her first child. The radio host is currently expecting a baby girl with her husband Charlie Moon, who they will welcome in the summer. Speaking about her pregnancy, Blathnaid […]

3 years ago

Mark passed away earlier this month. The Script’s drummer Glen Power has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his bandmate Mark Sheehan following his sudden death. The guitar player sadly passed away on April 14 following a “brief illness” at the age of 46. Glen has now taken to Instagram to share a tribute to the […]

3 years ago

Summer is just around the corner. Summer is only around the corner and with the weather hitting highs of nearly 20 degrees this weekend, we’ve done a deep dive into everything you need to know when it comes to your sunscreen. We all know the different factors you can get, and the endless different brands […]

3 years ago

“It was never the intention.” The Happy Pear have addressed backlash after their podcast guest claimed depression was linked to antibiotics. Writing on their Instagram page, the brothers shared a clip of a podcast interview with American physician Dr Zach Bush. Dr Bush stated during the episode: “One course of antibiotics, my risk of major depression […]

3 years ago

“I couldn’t be prouder or more grateful to her.” Dancing With The Stars winner Carl Mullan has shared the happy news that he is expecting his second child with his wife Aisling. The RTÉ 2FM Breakfast presenter took to Instagram on Friday to share the big news. Posting an array of adorable pictures, Carl wrote: […]

3 years ago

She was fetching a ball from his garden. A six year old girl in the US has been shot after she and her parents attempted to retrieve a basketball from a garden, People reports. Robert Louis Singletary, Jr. has since been arrested in Flordia following the incident and turned himself in in North Carolina. The […]

3 years ago

The first of its kind. A new 98 bed wing has opened at the Mater Hospital in Dublin. The €103m Rock Wing now sees an additional 16 new intensive care unit beds and a new National Isolation Unit on top of the beds. Each room is a single room and patients will be given the […]

3 years ago

The funeral took place today. Paul O’Grady’s funeral saw a guard of honour at the service consisting solely of dogs from the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. The late comedian and presenter died “unexpectedly but peacefully” at his home on March 28th at the age of 67. Paul’s funeral took place earlier on Thursday in […]

3 years ago