Being a working mum can be hard at times; the constant childcare juggling, the time away from the kids, and the I-didn’t-bake-the-buns-for-the-bakesale-guilt. But when the days are long, the coffee is strong, and I feel like I’m dead on my feet, I try to shift my focus to all the good things there are about going out […]

10 years ago

The heartbroken parents of a seven-month-old baby boy who died after suffocating on a nappy bag have set up a Facebook page in their son’s memory, in the hope of educating others about the dangers of the disposable sacks. Little Maison Amison tragically passed away in March 2013 after suffocating on a plastic nappy bag that […]

10 years ago

A pregnant woman’s exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA) can raise her baby’s risk of obesity by reducing sensitivity to a hormone responsible for controlling appetite, according to new research. BPA, a chemical which is widely used in products such as reusable water bottles, food can linings, water pipes and dental sealants, can […]

10 years ago

Mum-of-two Elaine Davis, from Cork, featured on the RTÉ Investigates programme on Monday night, sharing her experience of being on a hospital waiting list for a double-hip replacement. Arthritis affects one in five people in Ireland – approximately 915,000 people nationwide.  There are over one hundred different types of arthritis, affecting people of all ages from babies and […]

10 years ago

Recently released maternity statistics show that St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny has the highest rate of Caesarean section births in Ireland. The shocking figures show that the rate of C-section births among first-time mothers at the hospital was fifty percent, with one in two first-time mums having their babies delivered by a section at St Luke’s last October. The World Health Organisation […]

10 years ago

British model and TV presenter Tara Palmer-Tomkinson has been found dead at her London home at the age of 45. The former I’m a Celebrity… contestant had been receiving treatment for a brain tumour after being diagnosed last January, though no cause of death has been revealed at the time of writing. A police statement, as […]

10 years ago

Children’s television channel CBeebies have commissioned two series of a brand new show that aims to explore the values common to different faiths and cultures. The new programme, titled Treasure Champs, will be aimed at older preschoolers, and follow the adventures of two animated characters, who explore a different value in each episode. Using a combination of faith-based stories, […]

10 years ago

Know anyone that’s interested? Do you remember when you were a kid and your teacher would ask you what was your dream job? Ballerina, actor, fairy astronaut… chocolate taster. After hearing this answer, your teacher probably started laughing uncontrollably. Well, to every person who had a good chuckle, you can all go to hell because the dream […]

10 years ago

Coleen Rooney turned to Twitter yesterday to warn her fans that her brother’s car had been broken into and irreplaceable photographs of her late sister Rosie McLoughlin were stolen. The columnist said that the break-in had occurred while her brother was in the David Lloyd gym in the Speke area of Liverpool, “Please be aware off a […]

10 years ago

Mum-of-three Theresa Mulhall from Portlaoise, has shared an inspiring Facebook post about her own suicide attempt and journey to recovery in a bid to convince others to talk about their mental health. The brave mum to Eli, Sam, and Noah, has documented her journey from waking up in a psychiatric unit one year ago after […]

10 years ago

An Australian campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual abuse has asked people to think about those who will get flowers as an apology rather than as a sign of love in the run up to Valentine’s Day. The Sydney-based Full Stop Foundation raise funds for services that support those affected by sexual assault […]

10 years ago

According to the HSE, one in five pregnant women carry the Group B streptococcus (GBS) bacteria in their vagina and/or digestive system, but universal screening of carriers of GBS bacteria is not offered in Ireland.  GBS bacteria are usually not harmful (infections affect only one in every 2,000 births) but they can be passed from mother […]

10 years ago

A new BBC documentary will see Rio Ferdinand open up about the death of his wife. Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad will be “an intimate exploration of the ways in which men similarly bereaved cope with their loss” in which the ex-footballer will talk about the death of his wife Rebecca Ellison, “I don’t think I’ve grieved properly. […]

10 years ago

In case you missed it, RTE Investigates took a closer look at the lives of those people that are still waiting for HSE treatment after spending months, and sometimes years, on the waiting list. After the documentary aired, Claire Byrne had a segment on her show as the Minister for Health Simon Harris gave his reaction […]

10 years ago

A new survey commissioned by BBC Newsround shows that ten to twelve year-olds feel pressure to look good in selfies they share on social media. The survey, which was commissioned to coincide with today’s ‘Safer Internet Day’, involved one thousand ten to twelve year-olds who use social media. More than half (55 percent) of those surveyed say […]

10 years ago

A five-year-old boy has been found dead in northern France after his step-father allegedly put the young child outside the family home in just his underwear to punish him for wetting the bed. French police in the Aire-sur-la-Lys region of France say the boy, who was discovered in the street in his underwear, suffered a cardiac arrest. […]

10 years ago

Have you ever had a pregnancy dream? Or maybe a baby appeared somewhere in your dreams last night. Either way, I’ve done a bit of research online to find out what these types of dreams mean – whether you are expecting or not. Of course, there is absolutely no scientific evidence whatsoever behind these interpretations […]

10 years ago

President Donald Trump is a man obsessed with himself. It’s hard to think of another public figure who dedicates quite so much time talking about themselves, their achievements, and why The Apprentice is so much worse with Arnold Schwarzenegger hosting. He is the President, though, and you have to look the part. You’ve got to look […]

10 years ago

Whatever the weather – how cute and romantic are picnics? Especially on Valentines day.  They are free, picturesque and you can just wrap up and keep each other warm. Here are our best picnic picks for your romantic valentines outing. 1. War Memorial Garden, Islandbridge, Dublin 8 Why picnic there This sunken park south of Phoenix Park […]

10 years ago

When three- and four-year-olds spend time around each other, they take on each others’ personalities, according to a new study by psychology researchers. The latest findings, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, suggests that personality is shaped by environment and not just genetics. Professor of psychology Jennifer Watling Neal of Michigan State University and her colleagues […]

10 years ago

The journalist was indicted in France this week. Ian Bailey has been indicted in France for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in West Cork in 1996. The 59-year-old will face trial later this year after being served with papers by Gardaí, on behalf of the French authorities, this week. A previous extradition to France was refused by […]

10 years ago

A 21-year-old mother has died after saving her 12-day-old daughter from a house fire by dropping the baby’s car seat from an upstairs window. US newspaper, the Journal Star, reports that brave mum Shelby Carter strapped her newborn daughter Keana into her car seat and dropped the twelve-day-old baby from an upstairs window of their Wyoming home, […]

10 years ago

A five-year-old boy died on Friday afternoon in the UK after choking on his lunch while surrounded by members of staff and his classmates. The young boy began choking while eating his lunch at Anlaby Primary School in Hull. The local newspaper, the Hull Daily Mail, reports that pupils were ushered out of the school’s busy canteen as […]

10 years ago

As healthy as we might try to be, we’re all prone to a big dirty takeaway. Whether it’s a weekend family treat or we’re just feeling a bit lazy and couldn’t be arsed cooking, a takeaway always seems like the best idea. Apart from when you’re feeling sick and bloated hours later because of all […]

10 years ago

A 14-year-old girl has tragically died after being thrown to her death from an amusement park ride in China. The heartbreaking incident occurred at a fairground in Zhaohua Park in a region of south-west China called Fengdu County. The Sun reports that the teenage girl was flung into the air for approximately five seconds before being thrown out of the ride […]

10 years ago

This clip of Harper Beckham reading her dad David a bedtime story made us melt. The dad-of-four has taken to Instagram to share a video of his daughter Harper reading him a bedtime story and it was beyond cute. After hearing the five-year-old’s impressive reading skills we can understand why proud David decided to let his followers listen […]

10 years ago

The latest in this never-ending saga. There was big news Stateside in the early hours of this morning after a federal judge in Seattle ordered a temporary halt on Donald Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration or the ‘muslim ban’ as its more commonly known. Judge James Robart granted a restraining order after hearing arguments from […]

10 years ago

It’s World Cancer Day today. Please read and share this with other women, awareness can save lives. Paula McClean was just like any other mum. But in 2011, her world was turned upside-down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. With 3 young daughters, she had to juggle her family life and medical treatment. In her own words, […]

10 years ago

When I was pregnant with my first child we took some professional advice. From a vet. Yes, we were that couple, our fur-babies ruled the roost and we wanted to make sure that EVERYONE in the family was happy when a non-furry baby came along. I remember being quite shocked by the number of people […]

10 years ago

Valdis Gabranovs, the 35-year-old dad of two who was killed in a road traffic accident on Wednesday night, was set to become a dad for the third time in just three months’ time. Mr. Gabranovs’ car was involved in a head-on collision when his car crossed on to the wrong side of the road on […]

10 years ago

Sam McNicholl, a publican from Cork, told his local radio station of how he took turns sharing a trolley with a handcuffed prisoner in Cork University Hospital. Sam, who runs the thriving live music venue Connolly’s Of Leap, told C103’s Cork Today programme yesterday about his shocking experiences after arriving to the hospital’s A&E department with appendicitis. The publican told broadcaster Patricia Messenger […]

10 years ago

Remember Lisa Fenton and her partner Wayne Downey, who got an extra-special delivery from the stork back in November? Lisa and Wayne, from Caherconlish, made history when they welcomed quadruplets Alexander, Ashley, Maxwell, and Kayla into the world at University Maternity Hospital, Limerick. The babies were the first set of quads born in Limerick for half a century. The (very) busy […]

10 years ago

Shocking UK police figures have revealed a rise of almost 80 percent in reports of child-on-child sex offences. Research released today by the children’s charity Barnardo’s has revealed that the number of recorded cases of children committing sexual offences against other children has sky-rocketed by 78 percent in England and Wales between 2013 and 2016. […]

10 years ago

It’s that time of year again, and whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day with your other half or not, it’s still a good time to drop a hint or two if you’re feeling under appreciated.  Here are seven things that are super indulgent in one way or another. Let the winking and nudging commence… 1. A […]

10 years ago

Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, has made his official predictions at the 131st celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Groundhog Day, an occasion made world-famous by the eponymous 1993 movie starring Bill Murray, saw the weather-predicting rodent emerge from his burrow to see his shadow today; meaning Americans will endure another six weeks […]

10 years ago

A secondary school in the UK are proposing starting the day an hour later because their students aren’t getting out of bed on time. Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College, which is located in Sussex has suggested a consultation on the matter that will begin this month and close before the school’s Easter break; a […]

10 years ago

Ready to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of solid foods? The official recommendation by the HSE is that you “should start giving your baby solid foods when they are around six months old, as well as breast or formula milk”. In our book however, only you’ll know for sure when the timing is right. Once […]

10 years ago

Donald Trump’s so-called ‘muslim ban’ has prevented a four-month-old baby girl from entering the United States for urgent heart surgery. Little Fatemah, who has a serious heart condition, and her family were due to fly to the United States to attend a surgical consultation at Oregon Health Science University hospital. However, according to KPTV, the Iranian family […]

10 years ago

Kim Kardashian and her husband Kanye West have revealed plans to launch their own line of children’s clothing. Kim took to her Snapchat account to reveal a glimpse of the new collection, beautifully modelled by the couple’s three-year-old daughter North West. It seems that little North is not only a model, but also a collaborator as […]

10 years ago

Gardai are appealing for the public’s help following a serious sexual assault in Killiney on Monday evening. A woman in her forties was said to have been viciously attacked by a lone man while walking in the Bayview Estate area in the South County Dublin suburb. The attack occurred at approximately 5.45pm after the woman […]

10 years ago

Spring is on its way, despite the dreary grey skies this weekend. But there’s brightness and sun to come (there is, there is). And that means it’s almost time to start peeling off the layers, revealing some skin and bouncing into summer with boundless energy. Sounds easy, right? Eh, no. It fills us with the fear too. We’re clutching on to hibernation mode […]

10 years ago

You know that in-between phase when you have had your little baby and are completely allergic to maternity clothes?  That period where none of your old clothes fit and you spend your time in Zara sighing and buying another floaty top to cover that muffin top that is not going anywhere just yet. We feel […]

10 years ago

Children who had complications shortly before or during their birth, including birth asphyxia and preeclampsia, are more likely to develop autism, according to a new study. Researchers examined the health records of 594,638 children born between 1991 and 2009, and found that children exposed to complications during birth were ten percent more likely to develop autism […]

10 years ago

Navan dad Keith Russell is planning to run the Dublin City Marathon next October, while pushing his daughter Alanna the full 26.2 miles in her specially-adapted jogging buggy. Alanna (7) has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy meaning that she can’t walk or talk and is PEG fed. The 33-year-old dad of four says it is his first marathon and the […]

10 years ago

New estimates released from the British Heart Foundation today show that around 620,000 people in the UK are carrying a faulty gene that puts them at high risk of sudden death. The heart health charity says that the overall figures could be much higher due to underdiagnosis and undiscovered faulty genes which can increase a […]

10 years ago

A mum from Singapore has filed a complaint with German police after police at Frankfurt airport told her to ‘prove’ she was lactating by hand-expressing. Ms Gayathiri Bose, 33, was stopped by airport security after luggage x-ray screening showed a breast pump in her carry-on bag. The mum, who was travelling alone and making her way to her Paris-bound flight, […]

10 years ago

Fancy winning a €200 voucher to shop at Aldi? Of course, you do.  Who doesn’t want to win a week’s worth of shopping? It’s super-easy, just fill in this form (it takes minutes!), and we’ll keep you posted on a winner! Good luck everyone. Fill out my online form.

10 years ago

Women only make up twenty percent of the Oscar nominees in non-acting categories, a shocking figure which is down two percent from 2016. An analysis carried out by the Women’s Media Centre showed that, from 2006 to 2015, women received just 327 nominations in behind-the-scenes roles that include producers, writers, directors, and cinematographers, compared to 1,387 […]

10 years ago

Researchers from Cambridge University have identified traces of what they believe is our earliest known prehistoric ancestor, and the microscopic, bag-like sea creature ain’t good looking. A tiny sea creature that lived about 540 million years ago has been identified from microfossils found in China and boffins think it may be the earliest known step on an […]

10 years ago

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 42-year-old Aoife Petrani. Aoife failed to return to her home at St. Patrick’s Gate, Outrath Road in Kilkenny from her work in Dublin on Tuesday, the 24th of January. The last known sighting of Aoife was at The Aishling Hotel, on Parkgate Street in […]

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