“We lost the baby.” James Van Der Beek has confirmed that wife Kimberley has suffered a miscarriage. The couple were expecting their sixth child together before the actor announced the sad news on last night’s instalment of Dancing With The Stars. He said that he had been planning to sit this week of the competition […]

7 years ago

Alright, sorry. This is adorable. Christmas is coming up – and if you’ve got a dog, chances are you’re already agonising over what to get that dog for Christmas. You are. Don’t deny it. A dog’s opinion means a hell of a lot more than the opinion of us mere human beings, so it only […]

7 years ago

It’s that time of year, folks. Christmas. Or as Slade like to say: CHRIIIIIIIIIIIISTMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS. It’s a time for drinking hot toddies, eating mince pies, and hitting up every single Christmas market we can possibly muster in one month. And now, it appears as if there’s going to be a brand spanking new one kicking off […]

7 years ago

Another one bites the dust. Coronation Street‘s Beverley Collard has confirmed her decision to quit the show. The actor, who has played Liz McDonald in the ITV soap since 1989, said that although she agonised over the decision, she knows that her exit will be done with “one hell of a bang.” Collard told OK! Magazine […]

7 years ago

No, Robbie Coltrane won’t be there. But his gaff will. Well, not his gaff, per se, but the gaff of the iconic character that he played for many years in the Harry Potter franchise. Hagrid, as we are all well aware, was the Hogwarts groundskeeper. He kept the grounds. He bred dragons. He also delivered […]

7 years ago

“It was about shedding light on a group of people who deserve recognition.” Michelle Visage issued a powerful statement last night after being eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.  The RuPaul’s Drag Race judge and partner Giovanni Pernice exited the BBC show yesterday after failing to impress the panel with their Voguing. However, since her departure, Michelle […]

7 years ago

Because she was terrified. And the people love terror. Last night, I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here 2019 kicked off – and oh, how we’ve missed it. We missed Dec’s quick wit, we missed Ant in general, and most of all, we missed Z-list, E-list, and maybe even C-list celebrities being afraid of […]

7 years ago

So, so small. Pampers are to continue to donate thousands of their smallest nappies to premature Irish babies. Every year, 4,500 babies are born pre-term in Ireland, each needing specialist care during their first few months to support their early development. As sleep is crucial to encouraging the physical and emotional development of premature babies, […]

7 years ago

“Much loved and respected actress.” Coronation Street actor Jean Fergusson has died at the age of 74. The actor, who was best known for her role as Dorothy Hoyle in the ITV soap, passed away in her home this week Her agent, Scott Marshall Partners, confirmed the news today, stating that Fergusson was a “proud Yorkshire […]

7 years ago

Worth a watch, this. Brendan Grace’s family are going to be on The Late Late Show tonight. Four months on from the comedian’s passing, wife Eileen Grace, and daughters Melanie and Amanda will join Ryan in the studio to discuss Brendan’s passing, his life’s work, and his legacy. The family will discuss how they came […]

7 years ago

“Even though he’s not physically here, he’s part of me.” Celine Dion told Rene Angelil: “I got this,” right before he passed away. The singer’s husband died in 2016 following a long battle with throat cancer. Dion, who recently recorded her first English language album without the producer by her side, said that the process […]

7 years ago

How much is that doggy in the window? The one with the waggly tail. Or, in this case, tails. And one of them is smack bang in the middle of the dog’s forehead. Naturally. The dog in question is named Narwhal, and he was found wandering around Missouri recently before he was picked up by […]

7 years ago

“You just see different sides of that person.” John Legend has said that Chrissy Teigen’s postpartum depression deepened and strengthened their relationship. The singer, who has just been voted Sexiest Man Alive, said that his wife’s struggle after the birth of her first child, Luna, ultimately brought the couple closer together. He told PEOPLE magazine […]

7 years ago

Our hearts, they melt. And so does everything Edgar gets his burning nostrils on too, apparently. The John Lewis Christmas advert is finally here, and it appears as if 2019 is a return to traditional for the UK retailer as they’ve decided to strip back their festive heartache-based promotions this year and present us with […]

7 years ago

“These weren’t accidents. These were deliberate attempts to keep people who were adopted down.” Evanne Ní Chuilinn wants answers – and she’s tired of waiting to get them. An adoptee from one of the country’s most prominent Mother and Baby Homes, she was 19-years-old when she made contact with her birth mother, Mary. Evanne was […]

7 years ago

“If anyone knows us, you would know how close Giovanni and I are.” Michelle Visage has said she is upset by the stories circulating about herself and Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice. The RuPaul’s Drag Race judge and reality TV star has rubbished claims that she and Giovanni have been “locking horns” during their […]

7 years ago

“Always thinking of him.” Vogue Williams has shared a touching tribute to her father on the ninth anniversary of his passing. The TV personality and model posted a photo of herself and her dad, Freddie, today to mark the time passed since his death. “Nine years today since my amazing dad Freddie passed away,” she […]

7 years ago

The notice was issued last week. The boil water notice affecting parts of Dublin, Kildare, and Meath has been lifted. Irish Water informed the public of the update this evening, stating that the notice – affecting 600,000 people – is no longer applicable. Water restrictions had been in place for customers of the Leixlip Water […]

7 years ago

Ask, and you shall receive. Or, you’ll at least ensure that Paramount’s production team spends an incredible amount of time redesigning a fast, blue hedgehog to keep everybody happy. Either way. Earlier this year, the trailer for the live action Sonic the Hedgehog movie was released. It was a trailer full of fast animals, stupid […]

7 years ago

“I was sexually abused by the guys in the PE changing room age 14 to 17 .” 73 percent of Irish LGBTI+ students feel unsafe at school, a new study has shown. Responses to the school climate survey have shown that many LGBTI+ students have experienced verbal (77 percent) or physical abuse (38 percent) in […]

7 years ago

“Today we leave on the adventure of a lifetime.” Rosanna Davison has began her journey to meet the newborn baby girl she is expecting via surrogate. The former Miss World and husband Wes Quirke announced that they were expecting their first child earlier this year.  They said that they had opted for gestational surrogacy after […]

7 years ago

Lads, it’s winter. It is. It doesn’t matter that it’s supposed to be autumn. It’s been winter ever since August ended and we simply must deal with it. There are a few things that have confirmed without a doubt that the cruelest month is indeed upon us: the intense cold, the dark afternoons, and the […]

7 years ago

AHHHHHHHH. It’s that time of year again, folks. The cold time. Your hands are cold, your feet are cold, your entire soul is cold because the heating hasn’t been switched on in the office again, for unknown reasons that cannot be explained or, indeed, justified. It’s awful – but if you’re cold, just imagine how […]

7 years ago

But no one knows when. Dublin’s Christmas lights are being switched on some time this week. The one million plus light bulbs will come to life at a desperately unknown time during the week, finally lighting the city up with festive cheer. Five kilometres of lights across 30 streets are set to come on all […]

7 years ago

“She’s now with the angels.” Broadway and SNL actor Laurel Griggs has died following an asthma attack, according to her family. The 13-year-old, who is best known for her role as Ivanka in award-winning musical Once, was rushed to hospital in New York City on November 5. Doctors were unable to revive her. PEOPLE reports […]

7 years ago

The notice was issued earlier this week. The boil water notice affecting 600,000 people will stay in place until at least Tuesday, November 12. According to Irish Water, the notice issued for people living in parts of Dublin, Meath, and Kildare will not be lifted until at least early next week due to problems affecting […]

7 years ago

Bangin’. We’ve all been there. You’re out, you’re having a nice time, you’re not consuming alcohol for whatever reason, and someone says it. “Why aren’t you drinking??” There’s only so many times that you can pull out the: “I’m pregnant” or “I’m on antibiotics lol” before somebody cops on that you’re not either of those […]

7 years ago

Stop it RIGHT now. It’s cold outside now, lads. Pretty cold, in fact. So cold, actually, that cats are freezing their cute little paws off this past few weeks and we are going to do everything in our power to ensure that they are comfortable and warm this holiday season. A few months back, Aldi […]

7 years ago

Ah, g’wan. We all know and understand the bane of WhatsApp. You’re in there, you’re chatting away, you’re having a lovely time – and then boom, you’re added to a group chat that you neither consented nor wanted to be in. It’s a harrowing situation to be in, especially when the group chat in question […]

7 years ago

To me, this is perfect. Love Actually is being shown in Dublin next month with a full live orchestra, and yes, you would be mad if you didn’t get tickets. The movie, which has become a bit of a cult classic among those of us who love Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, and your man from […]

7 years ago

Yet another subscription we’ll be all over, tbh. A while back, it was announced that Disney were launching their own subscription service. The platform, Disney+, will include a load of decent Disney based content including a lot of their shows and movies from Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars and National Geographic. Sounds like the perfect platform, don’t […]

7 years ago

It is unclear how long the dog was left in the field. A dog found chained to a fence in Roscommon while trying to nurse six puppies is being closely monitored. The lurcher was discovered by a member of the public chained to a gate in a field near Elphin, along with six of her […]

7 years ago

“Gone are the anxious hangovers.” Vogue Williams has applauded Spencer Matthews for reaching 18 months of sobriety. The model and TV personality shared a touching post on her Instagram page this week, detailing her husband’s achievement – and earnestly announcing the launch of his latest business venture. “So unbelievably proud of my husband and best […]

7 years ago

Get it? Instead of Peaky Blinders? You get it. It’s that time of year again, folks. The time where it’s freezing cold, everybody’s sad, and the entirely over-hyped season that is Christmas slowly, painfully descends upon us. It doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom though – because there’s a carrot named Kevin who’s […]

7 years ago

She finished runner up on the first season of the show. Love Island‘s Hannah Elizabeth has given birth to her first child. The former reality star welcomed a baby boy via C-section this week. She took to Instagram in the early hours of this morning to confirm the news, saying: “Today is the best day […]

7 years ago

2,500 jobs are now at risk across Britain. All 79 Mothercare stores in the UK are set to close as the baby goods retailer goes into administration. Administrators PwC have confirmed that there will be a phased closure of all stores across England, Scotland, and Wales. Stores in Ireland will not be affected by the […]

7 years ago

“I don’t think anyone wants to see the Queen having sex.” Turns out that The Crown producers filmed – and later cut – a sex scene between the Queen and Prince Philip. The scene, which was filmed during the show’s first season, depicted the monarch and her husband sharing an intimate moment while on tour […]

7 years ago

Incredibly tragic news. A baby has died after falling from a block of flats in North London. The 18-month-old boy was found in critical condition by the flats on Tottenham High Road in north London at approximately 11am yesterday. Sky News reports that the infant was taken to hospital where he died shortly after. The […]

7 years ago

Horrific. A seven-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot while trick-or-treating in Chicago. The girl was trick-or-treating with her father last night in the Little Village area when she was hit in the upper chest area by a stray bullet. Authorities said that she was rushed to Stroger Hospital in a critical condition. A […]

7 years ago

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. BCAM is a time for prioritising self-checking, becoming aware of the symptoms of the disease, and listening to the stories of those who have battled it. However, despite the increased coverage that breast cancer awareness has been getting over the past 30 days, people still have a lot of […]

7 years ago

Protect them at all costs. Four five-week-old kittens were rescued from a burning building in Offaly. The little guys were found hiding by local firefighters in a derelict building in Tullamore over the weekend. Emergency services were called to tackle the blaze which had generated “thick, black, toxic smoke.” They discovered the kittens, rescued them […]

7 years ago

A divine delivery, tbh. It’s Halloween tomorrow (yes, tomorrow) and if you haven’t bothered yourself to carve a delightful and also scary pumpkin yet, shame on you. It’s spooky season. Make more of an effort. If you haven’t had time though, never fear because the lads over at Deliveroo in Cork have decided to make […]

7 years ago

“An important step towards creating a zero carbon healthcare system.” Some asthma inhalers are as bad for the environment as eating meat, a new study has shown. Research conducted by the University of Cambridge found that the most common inhalers used in the UK make up four percent of greenhouse gasses emitted by the NHS. The […]

7 years ago

Take note. Batches of hummus sold in Aldi and Lidl have been recalled due to the presence of salmonella. The products are being recalled by Zorba Delicacies and include Aldi’s The Deli brand and Lidl’s Meadow Fresh brand. The batches have been deemed unsafe to eat. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued the recall […]

7 years ago

“Please do not take these unnecessary risks.” A woman has been killed at a gender reveal party after a homemade reveal device exploded like a pipe bomb. Pamela Kreimeyer died instantly when a piece of shrapnel that exploded from the device struck her in the head while at the party in Des Moines, Iowa on […]

7 years ago

“It’s such a good feeling to know you’re making a difference.” As the deadline for this year’s Team Hope Shoebox Appeal fast approaches, the charity are giving one last push to ensure that as many children as possible receive a box full of gifts this Christmas. One of those people is stylist and mother-of-two Ruth […]

7 years ago

A brilliant idea. Sinéad Burke and toy company Lottie Dolls have teamed up to create what could be the world’s first little person doll. The toy, modelled on Sinéad herself, is a girl wearing a red dress who is disproportionately smaller than all of the other dolls made by the company. Burke announced the collaboration […]

7 years ago

Yep. Courteney Cox and David Beckham have been caught sharing a hot tub and if that wasn’t enough to get you to click right in here then I don’t know what would be. The unlikely pair were hanging out in some bubbles this week – not just because they felt like it, but because they […]

7 years ago

“It becomes clear throughout the haze of cancer treatment who and where your supports are.” Aoife Gallaher’s breast cancer story began in 2011. A nurse, wife, and mother to three young children, she presumed that her constant tiredness was an immediate result of her hectic lifestyle. The Christmas prior she found herself exhausted, in and […]

7 years ago

“In the room I could see the outline of what looked like a jelly baby – just like in the movies.” Laura Whitmore has discussed how miscarrying a recent unplanned pregnancy made her realise that she would like to have children. The presenter, who has been dating Love Island VO Iain Stirling since 2017, said […]

7 years ago