One of the latest sets from toy manufacturer LEGO signifies a massive step towards inclusivity and gender equality, according to reports. The ‘LEGO City’ range includes a number of new mini-figurines including a working mum, a stay-at-home dad and a kid in a wheelchair. President of LEGO Systems Soren Torp Laursen told Fortune that these […]

11 years ago

Tom Fletcher is officially the cutest father in celebland. The McBusted star and his wife Giovanna welcomed their second son, Buddy Bob, during the week and Tom just can’t stop gushing about him. As well as giving the world its first glimpse of the new arrival, the singer posted a picture of himself waiting for […]

11 years ago

Eight-year-old Ava McHugh from Tallaght, Co Dublin was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy in 2010 when her parents realised she wasn’t meeting her developmental milestones. Ava and her family would not be able to get by without the incredible support and services provided by Enable Ireland for much-needed therapy every week. She, along with nine year old Kyle […]

11 years ago

According to the internet, today is National Drink Wine Day (which means we have the perfect excuse for a pre-weekend glass). But why stick to your normal tipple? Why not mix it up with a wine-based cocktail? To help you out, here is a recipe for The Mamarita which incorporates Cabernet Sauvignon along with a few other […]

11 years ago

A professor is calling for more research into period pain as the extent can be almost equal to that of a heart attack. According to Quartz, dysmenorrhea (or painful menstruation) affects approximately one in five women but there is still very little research into it and it is often downplayed by doctors. Professor of reproductive health […]

11 years ago

A photograph of an elderly couple shopping has gone viral this week for the sweetest reason. The picture was posted to the Love What Matters Facebook page by Hannah Nicole Kent and has (to date) received almost one million Likes and over 325,000 shares. While it might just look like an image of a couple shopping, […]

11 years ago

It is a well-known fact that fertility is affected by age (and other factors) but did you know how much? This informative infographic – put together by a number of medical experts and published by Women’s Health – shows exactly how a woman’s eggs and a man’s sperm changes over time, from their early 20s to […]

11 years ago

Northern Irish parents are clearly inspired by what they watch… that is, if their baby name choices are anything to go by! The top 100 girls’ and boys’ names for 2015 were unveiled this week and while the top ones didn’t contain any big surprises, we were surprised that some 980 new names were registered in […]

11 years ago

We’ve all been there – one child gets something and then the other one wants it too. Usually you just end up getting two but on this occasion, sibling solidarity reigned supreme. You see, six-year-old Abigail Stout got a hamster for her birthday which made her older brother Daniel want one as well. So he […]

11 years ago

As a mum you realise that spoons aren’t just utensils for eating. You learn that they can also be used for hitting, launching, banging etc. But a new invention could bring an end to the need for those plastic or metal spoons and reduce the amount of washing up there is. Introducing… the Edible Spoon […]

11 years ago

Is this fur real? (Sorry but we just couldn’t resist that one). It seems that fur could be the next big thing in the world of nails with the style being showcased at the recent Libertine fall/winter 2016 show. According to Cosmopolitan, style director and co-founder of CND nail polish Jan Arnold sent models down […]

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It’s going to be another cold one today! Yesterday evening, Met Éireann issued a status yellow snow-ice warning for Clare, Connacht, Cork, Donegal and Limerick. The forecaster predicted scattered snow showers overnight with accumulations up to 3cm in some areas but it is in place until 11am today which means you can expect widespread frost […]

11 years ago

A 20-year-old woman claims that she gave birth in her bathroom, shortly after being diagnosed with constipation by a doctor. According to The Mirror, Charlotte Bryant from Cardiff in Wales claims that she was misdiagnosed by three GPs before welcoming a baby boy last month. She says that one gave her painkillers for muscle pain as she […]

11 years ago

Over a quarter of a million people have signed a petition calling for the UK government to extend the meningitis B vaccination programme to all children after hearing about Faye’s story. In September 2015, the UK opted to offer the meningitis B vaccine to babies born on or after 1st July 2015. Those who want their older children […]

11 years ago

We love nothing more than sprinkling a handful of pre-grated Parmesan cheese over a bowl of spaghetti Bolognese but we might buy a block and grate it ourselves after hearing about this. While the warning has been issued to consumers in America by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it’s one of those things […]

11 years ago

Every so often a puzzle does the rounds that leaves the entire world scratching their heads. The latest is a children’s maths question which asks people to work out the answer to the last sum based on what the previous ones have told them. Thighler Perry tweets a snap of the brainteaser but people are […]

11 years ago

A study has revealed the amount of sugar contained in certain high street coffee shop drinks and you may find the results surprising. According to reports, UK charity Action on Sugar has said that some sugar levels in certain drinks are “dangerously” high. They looked at 131 flavoured hot drinks from popular chains, a third […]

11 years ago

Thirty is a milestone that most don’t want to reach but when you get there, you realise it’s not bad at all and actually there are a lot of good things about it. In fact, a new study has found that women are their most stylist at the age of 30. According to The Express, […]

11 years ago

It’s not a new phenomenon but people are going crazy for melting chocolate balls at the moment. What is a melting chocolate ball? Well, it’s what dreams are made of. In actual fact, it’s a chocolate shell which gives way when you pour hot chocolate or toffee sauce over it, often unveiling a hidden dessert […]

11 years ago

In recent years pole fitness has grown in popularity among women but now it seems young girls are also getting involved in it. According to This Morning, girls as young as eight are going to classes in the UK and it is leading to quite the discussion with many parents concerned about the over-sexualisation of […]

11 years ago

If you recently got engaged or are helping a friend to plan their dream wedding, you might want to check out this lot… After polling more than 35,000 couples, weddingsonline has unveiled the winners of their 2016 awards including the top wedding venues. From Garryvoe Hotel (named Venue of the Year) to Cabra Castle (which scooped the […]

11 years ago

A mother of triplets has thanked an airline company after its employees pulled out all the stops for her during a recent flight. Jenna took to Facebook to praise Delta Airlines after two flight attendants, Kaitlin and Loretta, upgraded her to first class so that she could breast pump in privacy and comfort. They also […]

11 years ago

Fish is usually hailed for its health benefits but it seems that it may not be as good as first thought, particularly for pregnant women. A new study has apparently revealed that eating a lot of fish during pregnancy can increase the chances of your child become overweight or obese. The research found that eating […]

11 years ago

Last week many commuters were affected when Luas workers followed through with their industrial action. This week will be the same, with further strikes scheduled for Thursday and Friday, and it’s not going to end there. According to RTÉ News more strikes are planned for March 8th and 17th – which means that you might have to rethink […]

11 years ago

This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about how fast-thinking has saved an abandoned newborn baby and unfortunately we don’t think it’ll be the last. According to The Mirror, police in Colombia found a child inside a bucket covered in amniotic fluid and with the umbilical cord still attached. Officers were called to the scene after […]

11 years ago

An Irish woman has shared her experience of cervical cancer in order to spread awareness about it. Heather Keating from Cashel, Co. Tipperary, was diagnosed at the age of 24, one year before she was entitled to a free smear test. She explained that “because I was 24 I was not entitled to a free smear and […]

11 years ago

While scientists are yet to determine the cause of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a new study has shed some light on why the symptoms disappear for some and not others. According to The Washington Post, assistant professor of psychology at Florida International University Erica Musser and her team looked at 515 families. Over three […]

11 years ago

Only one in three women in Ireland realised that they had reached menopause, according to a new survey. Skincare brand Vichy conducted the research which showed that seven in 10 women didn’t recognise the symptoms of “the change.” Two out of five realised what was happening after a few months while one in 10 were told […]

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A mother has warned parents to be wary of what dummy they are using for their kids. Kimberley Graham took to Facebook last week, alleging that she has had an awful time with pacifiers. She claimed that “for the 3rd time in 2 weeks they have literally fell apart in my baby’s cot.” The mum added: […]

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Who was your favourite super hero when you were growing up? Wonder Woman? Super Girl? Maybe the Power Puff Girls?  To celebrate McDonald’s Super Hero Family Fun Day, here are 10 super heroes we want out kids to look up to. Check them out below – let us know if you agree! 1. Wonder Woman […]

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If you manage to get the kids tucked into bed on either Saturday or Sunday night and have a few hours to yourselves, then you should definitely check out this lot. To mark Valentine’s Day, Netflix have a range of loved-up films for you and your significant other to enjoy. From a couple of classics […]

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School is supposed to be somewhere where your kids feel safe, where they can excel and where they are encouraged. You expect this from any educational establishment. But this week The New York Times published footage as part of an exposé. It involved a teacher, Charlotte Dial, who works at a Success Academy charter school in New York. In the […]

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Warning: This story contains graphic images. A mother-of-two has spoken out about her choice to have a lotus birth – whereby the mother leaves the baby attached to the umbilical cord and placenta until they fall away naturally. Adele Allen from Brighton wrote a post for the Mom.Me blog, explaining the reasoning behind her decision and […]

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Valentine’s Day is almost here and while we will probably end up just firing something into the oven for dinner, we wouldn’t mind attempting making our own dessert. Which brings us to this recipe for Quick Chocolate Mousse Pots, from our fave foodies over at the I Love Cooking website. Not only do they only take 35 minutes to prepare […]

11 years ago

Tánaiste Joan Burton has said that she wants to see “full GP care for all” under the next government. Speaking at the launch of ‘Towards a new National Community Health Service’ the Labour leader said that the party was going to be focusing on the development of primary care. “Our ultimate aim is to provide a […]

11 years ago

It can be hard to keep things exciting in the bedroom, especially when you’ve been together for years and have two or three kids to run around after every day. Well, a survey has done half of the work for you by revealing the secrets to a satisfied sex life. Researchers at Chapman University reportedly looked […]

11 years ago

A couple in Wisconsin are facing criminal charges after police allegedly found them in their pickup truck highly intoxicated and the woman’s nine-year-old daughter at the wheel. According to WGN TV, Jason Roth and Amanda Eggert have pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless endangerment and child neglect. Eggert is also charged with battery as […]

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Fancy flexing your culinary muscles this weekend? Avoid crowded restaurants this Valentine’s Day and enjoy an intimate dinner in the comfort of your own home.  This delicious Siúcra recipe combines sweet scallops with rich black pudding to make a mouth-watering main course, which is sure to impress your better half on the most romantic day […]

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Myla and Anaya are 10-month-old twins from Manchester, England, but people can’t believe that they are related. That’s because Myla has taken after her father Kyle Armstrong who is mixed race while Anaya inherited a fair complexion from her mother Hannah Yarker. According to stats, the odds of a mixed race couple having twins with […]

11 years ago

A survey has revealed that approximately three quarters of children between the ages of 10 and 12 have social media accounts. According to Closer, the most popular sites among this group are Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Whatsapp. It seems that the majority of pre-teens are happy to overlook the fact that you have to be […]

11 years ago

So there are a lot of things you shouldn’t do in the shower but this is something that you probably do in there without a second thought. According to The Gloss, a number of skin experts have said that you shouldn’t wash your face in the shower because the hot water strips your skin of its natural oils, leaving it […]

11 years ago

Finding out that you’re going to be a parent is always a memorable moment but for one man, his story is rather unique. David took to Reddit, under the username YoungPTone, earlier this month when he thought his wife’s fitness monitor was broken. Apparently the Fitbit was showing that Ivonne had an elevated heart rate even […]

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day… A new adult colouring book has come on (sorry) to the market but it’s not just any old colouring book. The pictures show a range of sex positions for you and your other half to enjoy together. In other words, it will help to de-stress and satisfy you. With […]

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Kym Marsh has paid tribute to the baby boy she lost seven years ago today. The singer-turned-actress took to Twitter this morning to mark the anniversary of her son Archie’s death. He was born 18 weeks premature back in 2009. 7yrs ago today my baby boy became an angel. Too precious for this world. We […]

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Do you have a kid’s party coming up? Or maybe you’re always on the lookout for gift ideas because let’s face it, it can be hard to know what to buy. Well, this novel idea is definitely worth taking note of. (We apologise in advance for the pun.) TellMyStoryBook.ie is a company that produces unique personalised […]

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Moist, sumptuous and rich, this flourless chocolate cake is the perfect treat to help celebrate Valentine’s Day.  Beautifully decorated with delicate rose petals, this cake is all about the pretty finishing touches. Check out the simple Siúcra recipe below. Serves 8 people Chocolate Cake Ingredients 175g butter 175g Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar 6 medium free […]

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And there we thought it was just cheese that we had to watch out for! The latest development is that scientists have argued that it is possible to create an “addictiveness scale” in order to determine which processed foods are the “crack cocaine” of the food world. Researchers at the University of Michigan identified addictiveness by factors […]

11 years ago

New statistics have revealed that tumble dryers are responsible for almost one fire a day. According to figures obtained by The Mirror through Freedom of Information, fire services attended 926 fires related to the household appliance between 2011 and 2013 in the UK. That’s an average of 309 per year and the data also allegedly suggested that […]

11 years ago

You might have to brace yourself for hours of listening to Let It Go over and over again after you tell your kids about this news. Frozen is being turned into a Broadway musical. FROZEN is slated for Broadway spring 2018 following a pre‐Broadway engagement summer 2017 https://t.co/fMTWzu5XAi — Frozen (@FrozenBroadway) February 9, 2016 According […]

11 years ago

We are always on the lookout for new (and preferably easy) hair trends. The latest style set to sweep the red carpet in Hollywood is ‘The Tinkerbell.’ With the likes of Kendall Jenner rocking this do, we also expect to see quite a lot of them in our local salon. Taking inspiration from the character Tinkerbell […]

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