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  • Face scans reveal grim risks for anyone considering cosmetic filler

    Face scans reveal grim risks for anyone considering cosmetic filler

    Oh dear… Doctors have issued a rather serious warning to anyone considering cosmetic fillers in their face, after a series of face scans revealed hidden health risks regarding the procedure. It seems that filler has increasingly become the new normal, as dermal fillers have skyrocketed in popularity over recent years. The effects include the restoration […]

    8 months ago

  • Expert explains reports of ‘mini tornado’ in Cork

    Expert explains reports of ‘mini tornado’ in Cork

    And it doesn’t look like it’s gonna get much better… A weather expert has explained reports of ‘mini tornado’ in Cork Yup, you read that correctly. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather stunned his followers this morning when he reported a possible small tornado near Midleton in Cork overnight. However, this has since been explained, with […]

    8 months ago

  • This year’s Late Late Toy Show paid special tribute to Saoírse Ruane

    This year’s Late Late Toy Show paid special tribute to Saoírse Ruane

    Saoírse captured the nation’s hearts Back in 2020, Saoírse Ruane captured the nation’s hearts when she appeared on The Late Late Toy Show, and this year’s edition paid special tribute to her. Saoírse was just eight years old when she appeared on the show, and her story inspired the Toy Show appeal, which has since […]

    9 months ago

  • Viewers dub this year’s Late Late Toy Show the ‘best ever’

    Viewers dub this year’s Late Late Toy Show the ‘best ever’

    ‘The best Toy Show I’ve watched in years’ This year’s Late Late Toy Show was an emotional rollercoaster, with heartwarming moments that brought kids, the audience, and viewers alike to tears. Patrick Kielty embraced the Christmas spirit wholeheartedly, appearing in an impressively realistic Grinch costume for his third, and possibly last, Toy Show as host. […]

    9 months ago

  • We have found the perfect Christmas party dress at Dunnes Stores

    We have found the perfect Christmas party dress at Dunnes Stores

    Ideal for that office Christmas party With the holidays seemingly just around the corner, many of us are starting to feel that familiar panic of finding the perfect Christmas party dress. Between organising parties, tackling the Christmas shopping list, and debating how many festive trimmings this year’s dinner really needs, we’re here to ease at […]

    9 months ago

  • Warning issued to four counties as snowstorm is forecast

    Warning issued to four counties as snowstorm is forecast

    Four Irish counties are set to feel the wrath. A weather expert has issued a snowstorm warning to four Irish counties. In recent weeks, Ireland has seen temperatures between 6 and 10 degrees, with the forecast showing a combination of windy weather, scattered showers, and some sunny spells. Last week, some parts of the country […]

    9 months ago

  • Everyone is saying the same thing following Vogue Williams’ I’m A Celeb exit

    Everyone is saying the same thing following Vogue Williams’ I’m A Celeb exit

    She was the third to leave the jungle The Irish TV personality became the third celebrity to leave the jungle during Monday’s episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, and everyone is saying the same thing. Viewers were very disappointed to see Vogue leave the show, blaming her exit on the fact […]

    9 months ago

  • Urgent warning issued to Irish families as millions of toxic toys found in EU

    Urgent warning issued to Irish families as millions of toxic toys found in EU

    Europol has issued a warning Over 16.6 million fake and harmful toys have been taken off the EU market following two coordinated continent-wide operations, including Ireland. Over two years, Europol led initiatives to stifle dodgy toy producers and dealers. The annual initiative is known as Operation LUDUS, derived from the Latin word for “toy”. The […]

    9 months ago

  • ‘The most challenging part’ – Doireann Garrihy opens up about breastfeeding journey

    ‘The most challenging part’ – Doireann Garrihy opens up about breastfeeding journey

    It won’t come as a surprise to many mums out there. Doireann Garrihy has opened up about the ‘most challenging part of postpartum’ while explaining why she’s been ‘dodging’ questions on the topic. Garrihy is navigating motherhood after she welcomed her newborn Rosie to the world a few weeks ago. The presenter took to social […]

    9 months ago

  • People fall asleep within minutes thanks to military sleeping method

    People fall asleep within minutes thanks to military sleeping method

    Fighter pilots swear by this method The older we get, the more we seem to care about sleep, and unfortunately, the harder it becomes to actually fall asleep. We’ve all been there; it’s 3 am, but we somehow just can’t stop tossing and turning. Doctors and research suggest that we should aim for seven to […]

    9 months ago

  • Vogue Williams reveals ‘biggest struggle’ as she enters the I’m A Celeb jungle

    Vogue Williams reveals ‘biggest struggle’ as she enters the I’m A Celeb jungle

    ‘I always thought I wouldn’t do it’ Irish TV celebrity Vogue Williams and Celebs Go Dating client coordinator Tom Read Wilson are set to be late entrants to the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! jungle. The pair were revealed during yesterday’s episode and will finally enter the Jungle tonight (Thursday, 20 November). […]

    9 months ago

  • Met Éireann warn snow could be on the way as temperatures are set to drop to -1C

    Met Éireann warn snow could be on the way as temperatures are set to drop to -1C

    Those in northern counties will be most affected Met Éireann warn snow showers could be on the way as the national forecaster says temperatures will plummet to -1C tonight. They warn rain showers will turn wintry with hail and sleet. The forecaster said snow could fall, especially on higher ground. A forecaster said: “Cold and […]

    9 months ago

  • People with these Irish surnames could inherit a fortune

    People with these Irish surnames could inherit a fortune

    There are hundreds of unclaimed estates in the UK under Irish names A database of unclaimed estates, Unclaimedestates.ie, tracks Irish people who have passed away without leaving a will. It contains over 300 names among which could be a deceased Irish relative whose estate remains unclaimed. Who Owns These Estates? The people listed are Irish-born men […]

    9 months ago

  • Expert reveals the benefits of period sex and you may be surprised

    Expert reveals the benefits of period sex and you may be surprised

    It can offer a range of benefits Whoever told you period sex is ‘unhygienic’ or ‘dirty’ should definitely get over themselves. It’s nearly 2026, meaning it’s high time to break this patriarchal stigma surrounding period sex. Because, as it turns out, your sex life doesn’t have to be put on hold during that time of […]

    9 months ago

  • TikTok mum warns others not to make common mistake with baby names

    TikTok mum warns others not to make common mistake with baby names

    ‘You’re naming adults, not babies’ Several mums on TikTok are advising parents to be wary of what they decide to name their children, amid a rise in particularly unique names. While some parents opt to give their children traditional names like Sarah or John, there has been an increase in babies being given names they’ll […]

    10 months ago

  • Mum puts kids to bed in next day’s clothes and says it ‘works wonders’

    Mum puts kids to bed in next day’s clothes and says it ‘works wonders’

    ‘It works wonders for me and where I’m at in life at the moment’ A mum has revealed she puts her kids to bed wearing next day’s clothes so that there’s less hassle the next morning. Australian TV star Lisa Lamond said she dresses her two daughters – Arabella, 3, and Ruby, 2 – in […]

    10 months ago

  • ‘Real reason’ Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are leaving Strictly revealed

    ‘Real reason’ Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are leaving Strictly revealed

    They left the BBC ‘blindsided’ Strictly co-hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced they were leaving the show yesterday, after allegedly having agreed to quit nearly a year ago. The pair left fans of the beloved show gobsmacked when they posted a video statement to both their Instagrams saying that they’re leaving Strictly after 12 […]

    10 months ago

  • Dunnes Stores set to close three locations by the end of the month

    Dunnes Stores set to close three locations by the end of the month

    One location is set to close today Major Irish retailer Dunnes Stores is set to close three of its supermarkets by the end of this month, with the first one to close today. The first shop to close (Friday, October 24) is the Cornelscourt Village in south Dublin branch. However sad it is to see […]

    10 months ago

  • ‘Hawaii of Europe’ has year-long summers and is 20C in winter

    ‘Hawaii of Europe’ has year-long summers and is 20C in winter

    This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Treat yourself To be honest, nothing sounds better than thinking about being on hot beaches with cold drinks right now. As the temperatures drop and the days are getting darker, it sounds like the perfect excuse to us to […]

    10 months ago

  • Dunnes Stores urgently recalls baby item due to risk of injury

    Dunnes Stores urgently recalls baby item due to risk of injury

    ‘The risk presented by the product is injuries’ Dunnes Stores has issued a major recall over a €2 baby item due to “risk of injury” fears. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCP), over 4,110 unsafe baby mittens have been recalled from Dunnes Stores since last week. The recall involved 2 Pack Baby […]

    10 months ago

  • The rare Irish boy’s name that is at risk of dying out

    The rare Irish boy’s name that is at risk of dying out

    Last year, only five babies were born with this name Choosing the perfect baby name is not the easiest of tasks, especially if you don’t want your child to be one of six Liams in his class. However, this unique Irish baby name is definitely a rare pick, which, according to Irish naming records, has […]

    10 months ago

  • Dermatologist issues advice for anyone struggling with ‘Autumn face’

    Dermatologist issues advice for anyone struggling with ‘Autumn face’

    This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Symptoms often include your skin feeling tighter, drier, and more irritated Anyone with somewhat sensitive skin knows that cold and harsh weather conditions certainly don’t help the case. As temperatures drop, a warning has been issued about a seasonal […]

    10 months ago

  • Met Éireann confirms exact date 72 hours of rain and cyclonic winds will hit

    Met Éireann confirms exact date 72 hours of rain and cyclonic winds will hit

    Ireland is set for a dramatic change in weather For everyone who has been enjoying the mild weather, we have some bad news: Met Éireann warns that a 72-hour spell of rain and cyclonic winds is only days away. We’ve all been enjoying the rather rare mild weather in Ireland, however, the calm is about […]

    10 months ago

  • 55 vintage baby names that are making a comeback

    55 vintage baby names that are making a comeback

    Find the list below Some parents nowadays prefer to get rather experimental when choosing baby names, opting for peculiar picks, to which you can’t help but respond, ‘Pardon?’ While that can be some people’s cup of tea, others opt for timeless yet unique names or even go down the more ‘traditional’ route with names that […]

    10 months ago

  • Met Éireann issues major update on ‘monster storm’ that could hit Ireland

    Met Éireann issues major update on ‘monster storm’ that could hit Ireland

    Just in time for Halloween It might be time to say goodbye to Ireland’s stable weather, as this week is set to end in rain, while models also suggest a potentially large Atlantic storm to hit later this month. The country is preparing for a rather dramatic shift in weather conditions as Met Éireann has […]

    10 months ago

  • Sephora set to finally open store in Ireland

    Sephora set to finally open store in Ireland

    Sephora is coming to Ireland If you’re a makeup lover, we’ve got some good news to kick-start your week, as it has been announced that Sephora will finally make its way to Ireland. There will be no need to travel to England anymore to get your bulk supply of Sephora favourites, as Sephora UK has […]

    10 months ago

  • ‘Hub sons’ on the rise as more grown men look to ‘stay-at-home’ rent-free

    ‘Hub sons’ on the rise as more grown men look to ‘stay-at-home’ rent-free

    ‘My mom is at work right now, she covers everything, and I stay home’ Increasingly more men are trading in the workforce for a stay-at-home career where chores are the top priority. According to one supposed “hub son”, quitting his successful sales job and moving in with his mum was the best decision he ever […]

    11 months ago

  • Tracy Beaker star welcomes baby boy and reveals adorable name

    Tracy Beaker star welcomes baby boy and reveals adorable name

    She took to Instagram to announce the big news Tracy Beaker star, Chelsie George, has welcomed a baby boy and revealed the adorable name they chose for him. Chelsie George, then known as Chelsie Padley, portrayed Louise Govern, Tracy’s best friend, in the Dumping Ground. The actress posted an adorable video to Instagram announcing the […]

    11 months ago

  • Beloved writer Manchán Magan got married just weeks before his passing

    Beloved writer Manchán Magan got married just weeks before his passing

    Manchán Magan died after a hard-fought battle with prostate cancer RTÉ broadcaster and writer Manchán Magan, who was widely known for being a strong advocate of the Irish language, died after a hard-fought battle with prostate cancer. This week, friends and family members of the beloved writer gathered in Dublin to bid their final farewells […]

    11 months ago

  • Doireann Garrihy bids emotional farewell to 2FM as she heads on maternity leave

    Doireann Garrihy bids emotional farewell to 2FM as she heads on maternity leave

    Doireann’s replacements have since been announced Doireann Garrihy has bid an emotional farewell to her devoted listeners and co-hosts as she takes a break from 2FM to head on maternity leave. The 2FM host and her husband, Mark Mehigan, are expecting their first child together. Doireann has officially been ‘out of office’ since yesterday (October […]

    11 months ago

  • Prime suspect in Madeleine McCann case released from prison

    Prime suspect in Madeleine McCann case released from prison

    Police have confirmed that Brueckner was seen leaving Sehnde Prison Prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, Christian Brueckner, has been released from prison in Germany. Police have confirmed that Brueckner was seen leaving Sehnde Prison, where he had been serving a sentence for an unrelated crime, per the BBC. Brueckner was convicted of raping […]

    11 months ago

  • Christian Brueckner’s former associate ‘100% sure’ he kidnapped Madeleine McCann

    Christian Brueckner’s former associate ‘100% sure’ he kidnapped Madeleine McCann

    ‘He’s a dangerous man. A really dangerous man’ One of Christian Brueckner’s former associates has told ITV News that he is “100% sure” Brueckner was involved in Madeleine’s kidnapping. Brueckner’s former associate, Helge Busching, explained how Brueckner, who remains the prime suspect, let details slip of his involvement in the three-year-old’s disappearance from a Portuguese […]

    11 months ago

  • Strictly stars Dianne Bushwell and Joe Sugg reveal they’re expecting first child

    Strictly stars Dianne Bushwell and Joe Sugg reveal they’re expecting first child

    ‘Our little baby boy. We cannot wait to meet you’ Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Bushwell and YouTube trailblazer Joe Sugg have revealed they’re expecting their first child together. The couple took to Instagram last night (Sunday, 14 September) to share the exciting news. In the heartwarming clip, Dianne and Joe can be seen painting […]

    11 months ago

  • Olly Murs welcomes second child and reveals traditional and adorable name

    Olly Murs welcomes second child and reveals traditional and adorable name

    ‘Walking out as four’ Olly Murs has become a father for the second time as he announces the arrival of a baby boy with his wife Amelia Tank. Olly and Amelia are already parents to their daughter Madison, and now the family of three becomes four with the birth of baby Albert. The singer shared […]

    1 year ago

  • Ex-Gardai from Cork launches ‘RIP.ie for pets’

    Ex-Gardai from Cork launches ‘RIP.ie for pets’

    Rest Easy Friend is a memorial site for pets A former Cork city Garda launched a website that acts as an ‘RIP.ie’ for animals, as he wants to support Irish pet owners struggling with the loss of their beloved furry friends. Originally from Tipperary, but now Clonakilty-based, Mick Hanly served as a Guard in Cork […]

    1 year ago

  • Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi adopt baby girl

    Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi adopt baby girl

    ‘And then there were three’ Millie Bobby Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi have announced they’ve welcomed a baby girl into their lives. The Stranger Things actress (21) and model (23) shared the happy news on their Instagram yesterday (21 August). Millie captioned the post: “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. […]

    1 year ago

  • 11 striking baby names ideal for Leo babies born in August

    11 striking baby names ideal for Leo babies born in August

    11 powerful picks for your upcoming Leo baby If you’re expecting between July 23rd and August 22nd, we have a list of names perfect for your upcoming Leo baby. Leos are represented by the lion and are known to be natural-born leaders. Aside from that, Leos boast a range of traits making them come across […]

    1 year ago

  • This vintage baby girl’s name is a perfect name for your August baby

    This vintage baby girl’s name is a perfect name for your August baby

    This vintage baby girl’s name is adorable If you’re due in August, then there’s no doubt you’ve got a baby name list as long as your arm. Trying to pick a name for your baby girl is an incredibly tricky decision. It’s one of the biggest decisions any parent will make, but it is also […]

    1 year ago

  • Rachel Gorry reveals the names of her newborn twins

    Rachel Gorry reveals the names of her newborn twins

    Rachel Gorry and Adrien Kiernan welcomed a little girl and a baby boy Rachel Gorry and her partner Adrien Kiernan welcomed their twin boy and girl on Friday (August 15). Rachel, who is now a mammy to five kids, shared the happy news on her Instagram with three black-and-white pictures showing the newborns’ feet and […]

    1 year ago

  • Perrie Edwards opens up about devastating second miscarriage

    Perrie Edwards opens up about devastating second miscarriage

    She lost the baby at 24 weeks pregnant This article contains sensitive content regarding miscarriages and baby loss. Little Mix star Perrie Edwards has shared she suffered a devastating miscarriage at 24 weeks pregnant. Edwards says it truly felt like an “out of body experience” when she discovered she had suffered a miscarriage for the […]

    1 year ago

  • Top five places for a sea swim in Ireland have been revealed

    Top five places for a sea swim in Ireland have been revealed

    Beaches in Galway, Kerry, Cork, and Dublin are ranking high With Met Éireann forecasts not getting colder and rainier anytime soon, it’s the perfect time to check out the top five sea swimming spots in Ireland. According to data collected over the last five years, Galway, Kerry, Cork, and Dublin have all made it onto […]

    1 year ago

  • Irish La Baa Baa’s are the hottest new trend taking over the Labubu craze

    Irish La Baa Baa’s are the hottest new trend taking over the Labubu craze

    Move over Labubu’s Two content creators have gone viral online with a playful video about ‘La Baa Baa’s’. The Labubu dolls have been all the rage for a while now. Whether you like them or not, they’re everywhere: all over our for you pages, on people’s keychains, or dangling from someone’s designer bag. However, there […]

    1 year ago