Where was the vitriol before – when it was needed most? Yesterday evening, Harry and Meghan announced that they were planning to “step back” from senior royal duties in a bid to eventually become financially independent. They issued their statement via an Instagram post – that seemingly had not been discussed with the royal family […]

7 years ago

Shocking scenes. Eight dogs have been rescued from “terrible” hoarding conditions at a residence in Co Cork. The three Shih Tzus and five Bichon Frise were removed from the dwelling by the ISPCA. The dogs – aged between five and 10 years – were in poor physical condition with badly matted coats. Named Dee, Nicky, Rory, […]

7 years ago

New Year, New You, etc. It’s January, which can only mean one thing. No, not that you need to drop everything and hit the gym. No, not that you should quit your job immediately and focus on your new keto diet. It means that Operation Transformation is back, providing us with a solid few months […]

7 years ago

You truly do love to see it. Met Éireann has forecast rain that is both “heavy” and “wintery” tonight as temperatures are expected to drop as low as 0 degrees in some parts of the country. There will be scattered showers travelling across the country today, but for the most part the day will be […]

7 years ago

The fires reached a new intensity over the weekend. Chris and Liam Hemsworth have pledged $1 million to help the Australian bushfires fund. The Thor actor shared a video on social media this week encouraging others to donate what they could in aid of the rescue workers risking their lives and those providing relief to […]

7 years ago

What a squad. We’ve been only spoiled with Great British Bake Off specials as of late. There was the festive special featuring old contestants. There was the Derry Girls special. There was probably more specials but nothing could ever top the latter so let’s just leave it there. Except maybe, just maybe, the upcoming Celebrity Bake […]

7 years ago

A massive congrats to all involved. Actor Chloe Sevigny is expecting her first child. The 45 year old and partner of one year Sinisa Mackovic revealed the pregnancy this week. She is believed to be about five months pregnant. Images obtained by TMZ show the the couple taking a walk in New York on Monday alongside a […]

7 years ago

Welcome to 2020, everyone. A time of turmoil, confusion, and sauces based on your favourite confectionary-based pig. Seemingly it is not enough now for a sweet to simply exist in its solid form. No, it must be melted down to create a sauce, one that is equal parts sweet and fruity, thick and robust, pink […]

7 years ago

To encourage healthier choices. Lidl Ireland are set to remove all cartoon characters from their own-brand cereal boxes by spring 2020. The supermarket chain are changing their packaging in a bid to encourage children to make healthier breakfast choices, as well as tacking pester power. The move will include all Lidl own-brand cereals including Crownfield […]

7 years ago

The dream, tbh. A four day working week and six hour shifts could be introduced in Finland. The country’s new Prime Minister Sanna Marin is hoping to introduce the new measures to give people more time to spend on their families and hobbies. Marin, who is 34-years-old and the world’s youngest Prime Minister, has been an […]

7 years ago

A true loss. The Late Late Show will include a tribute to Marian Finucane tonight in addition to its regular lineup. The veteran RTÉ broadcaster and journalist passed away suddenly in her home yesterday. Tonight’s tribute will include a segment detailing Finucane’s immeasurably contribution to Irish society and culture, as well as a series of interviews […]

7 years ago

Whose pooch is in need of a pamper? There’s a reason why January is peak time for spa days. Everyone’s wrecked from all the drinking. Our bellies are full from all of the eating. Our backs are sore from passing out at awkward angles following rough nights featuring the aforementioned two activities. We deserve rest. […]

7 years ago

Well the year has just begun, in fairness. Remember back in 2003 when Friends was on the TV? Of course you do. It was a momentous occasion for all involved. Monica and Chandler were well into their marriage. Rachel and Ross still weren’t together. Joey was milling about. It was all happening and we were […]

7 years ago

Divine viewing of a Friday. It’s the first weekend of the New Year, lads. And if you, like the majority of the country, have decided to do Dry January then chances are you’re going to be sat on your sofa for the entirety of this evening. Or maybe you’re heading out to engage in some […]

7 years ago

Or, you could just WhatsApp. Whichever. A friend moving away is a sad thing. As is a partner, but not as sad as a friend because romantic love is transient and friendship is forever. Unfortunately for us here in Ireland, friends moving away is a common occurrence. They go to Australia, they go to Canada, […]

7 years ago

Bangin’ content. Christmas is over, lads. It just is. There’s no more Baileys, no more presents, and no more having to sit around and listen to your family debate whether Trump’s impeachment actually means anything or not. Unfortunately though, it also means no more Christmas movies. Well, it should do – but apparently some TV […]

7 years ago

Veganism is all the rage these days. Everyone and their mother is chatting about the diet that could be en route to saving the world. And, as it turns out, so are their kids. We already know that’s entirely possible to follow a vegan diet and get every single nutrient that you need to live […]

7 years ago

Let her live. Dating is tough. It’s a minefield out there in the lawless lands that are Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and whatever other apps are stopping us all from actually meeting people organically. And although many of us would presume that being a genuine celebrity would make finding love that little bit easier, it turns […]

7 years ago

So simple. So delish. It was Christmas recently. That means that a few things are an inevitability. You’re probably exhausted from all of the excitement, the kids have eaten their weights in chocolate, and you have incredible plans to not leave the house ever again. Oh, and there’s selection boxes everywhere. Like, everywhere. Like, you […]

7 years ago

It’s December, and that can only mean one thing. A load of babies are getting conceived. In fact, as you read this article it’s incredibly likely that several babies are getting conceived right now. Good for them. But what is the actual reason behind so many infants being conceived around the festive period and subsequently […]

7 years ago

A momentous occasion. Brad and Jen aren’t back together – but they are friends again, and to be honest, that’s all any of us could ever ask for. The pair have been spending a bit of time together – as mates – ever since they both became single. And although there are those among us […]

7 years ago

Sad news. George Michael’s sister Melanie Panayiotou has passed away, three years after her brother’s death. The 55-year-old was found dead in her home in Hampstead, northwest London on Christmas Day. Her death is not being treated as suspicious. “We can confirm that very tragically Melanie has passed away suddenly,” reads a statement from Michael’s representative. […]

7 years ago

Shame. Steve McDonald is set for a bit of heartache in Coronation Street as he discovers that Tracy has cheated on him with Paula. Or rather, Tracy tells him that she has cheated on him with Paula. Which doesn’t really make it any better, but sure look. The cabby is set to have his entire […]

7 years ago

Hurry it up, so. The winner of €500,000 from October’s EuroMillions draw has only got three days left to claim their prize. The lucky ticket holder made their purchase in Mace in Dublin’s Kilbarrack shopping centre. The draw in question was on October 1. The winning numbers were 09, 18, 26, 32, 43. Winners of the […]

7 years ago

Happy post-Christmas days, lads. We made it. We completed Christmas. It is now but a distant memory filtered by a haze of 50 Euro notes, wasted wrapping paper, and unfinished glasses of Baileys. Oh, and turkey. Lots of turkey. Most people will tell you that you should make a load of sandwiches with your leftover […]

7 years ago

Fair enough, like. A Canadian TV network has defended its decision to cut Donald Trump’s cameo from Home Alone 2:Lost In New York.  The country’s national broadcaster, CBC, aired the Christmas movie earlier this month without the scene featuring the current President of the United States. The seven second cameo involves Macaulay Culkin running into […]

7 years ago

Excellent news of a Friday. There’s good news for fans of Call The Midwife this festive season as it appears as though the show isn’t going anywhere just yet. The series, which details the trials and tribulations of a group of midwives working in 1950s and ’60s England, has been on the air since 2012. […]

7 years ago

Kids love Christmas. They mainly love Christmas due to the presence of Santa and all of the gifts he brings. He’s a solid enough dude. But unfortunately for us, and for children everywhere, the magic of Santa can’t last forever. It just can’t. There comes a time where every parent has to admit the truth, […]

7 years ago

Somebody got a bit too excited for Christmas. And it was this boy. But instead of simply eating his weight in cake and getting super drunk off spiked eggnog like the rest of us, he decided to go ahead and consume an entire 80cm of tinsel. Had to be done, etc. As per UK based […]

7 years ago

LOOK. AT. THEM. GO. They know what they want. And they’re going to get it. People talk a lot about the delight of children during the festive season. Their faces when they discover that Santa has been. Their faces when they see all the gifts they’ve gotten. Their faces when they fall asleep at approximately […]

7 years ago

Shame. Channing Tatum and Jessie J have split after one year of dating. The pair had been in a relationship since around October 2018 following the Magic Mike star’s split from wife Jenna Dewan a few months prior. According to US Weekly, Channing and Jessie ended their romance just over one month ago. “Channing and […]

7 years ago

She was overdue by two weeks. Rachel Riley has given birth to her first child with husband Pasha Kovalev. The Countdown presenter and proud ‘Warrior for Truth’ recipient welcomed her daughter this week in her home bathroom. She named the baby Maven (which means “one who understands”) Aria (which means “lioness”). “Two weeks after we were […]

7 years ago

“She ended the threat.” Charlize Theron has detailed the night that her mother shot and killed her father in self-defence. The Mad Max actor said that she and her mother, Gerda, were in their South Africa home when her dad, Charles, began shooting through the bedroom room. Theron, who was a teenager at the time, […]

7 years ago

The recall was issued this afternoon. Whirlpool have recalled 11,000 Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines in Ireland over fire safety risks. The manufacturer issued the recall today over concerns that a flaw in the door-locking system could lead to the machines overheating and catching fire. It is thought that over 500,000 washing machines in the UK […]

7 years ago

Batten down the hatches, etc. A status yellow wind warning has been issued for the entire country. According to Met Eireann, southeast winds, later veering southerly, will gust 90-110km/h on Wednesday, December 18. These winds will be strongest in coastal areas, but despite this, a weather warning has been issued for the entire country. It […]

7 years ago

Omg. Alright lads, there are two items that make any busy, intense, family-filled Christmas time worth putting up with. One is wine. And the other is cheese. Both delicious treats, both totally fine in moderation, both absolutely indulged on around the festive season. And that’s OK. We’re allowed to ruin ourselves over Christmas. That’s the […]

7 years ago

More jalapeños, please. Eating chillies could halve your chances of dying from a heart attack or a stroke, a new study has shown. The research, which included over 23,000 people in Italy, showed that people who regularly ate chillies were 61 percent less likely to die of a stroke and 40 percent less likely to […]

7 years ago

She passed away over the weekend. Westlife’s Shane Filan has thanked fans for their support following the passing of his mother. Mae Filan died in Sligo’s North West Hospice on Sunday surrounded by friends and family.  Shane, one of seven children, has since taken to Instagram to thank fans for their kind words during this difficult […]

7 years ago

Have yourself a sustainable, eco-friendly Christmas this year. That’s how the song goes, right? Even if it doesn’t, it should do, because when it comes to waste, Christmas is absolutely the time of year when you’re going to end up throwing out almost as much as you get. You know the feeling: the bins are […]

7 years ago

Seems legit, yeah. Jennifer Lopez has said that men are “useless” until the age of 33, and she might actually be onto something. Or, she is. She definitely is. The Hustlers star was playing a game of Swipe Sessions as part of Tinder’s new video series when she made the incredibly true and not at […]

7 years ago

Lads. Prosecco is class. It’s bubbly, it’s tasty, it’s cheap, and it’s got alcohol in it. Legit, what else could you possibly need from a fancy-ish drink that is sure to help you well on your way to getting lightly buzzed this holiday season? Prosecco is already a decent shout because of how cheap it […]

7 years ago

A massive congrats to all involved. Geordie Shore‘s Gaz Beadle and Emma McVey have welcomed their second child. The couple, who announced their engagement last month, welcomed the baby girl last night after she made an “early appearance.” Emma dropped the news on her Instagram account this morning. Sharing a photo of fiancée Gaz sleeping, […]

7 years ago

Of course she does. It’s Maya. It’s been a while now since the whole Maya being a total paedophile came to a head. Months in fact, and although many of us have simply forgotten how frustrating and downright harrowing it was to watch a fully grown woman groom a teenager boy, those feelings may very […]

7 years ago

Sad news this morning. Shane Filan’s mother Mae has sadly passed away. The Westlife star’s mother died in Sligo’s North West Hospice yesterday surrounded by family. Mae, who was originally from Co. Mayo, was mother to seven children – Finbarr, Peter, Yvonne, Liam, Denise, Mairéad, and Shane. Mae is also survived by her husband Peter, and […]

7 years ago

No surprises there. Limerick’s Adare Manor and Dublin’s Westbury Hotel have been included on this year’s Condé Nast Gold List. The hotels appear on the list compiled from editors from the travel publication as two of the best resorts in the world. “From the second you walk into The Westbury in Dublin and up the grand, bifurcated staircase, […]

7 years ago

Stay safe out there. Just half of Irish parents have taught their kids about lighter safety. New research published for this year’s National Lighter Safety Day shows that only 53 percent of parents have informed their children about lighter safety. As well as this, 87 percent of adults are currently unaware of the mandatory Irish […]

7 years ago

Why can’t we have nice things? Having long naps or sleeping in could increase your risk of stroke, a new study has shown. The Chinese research, published in the journal Neurology, showed that there is an increased risk of stroke in later life for people who report sleeping more than nine hours or take long daytime […]

7 years ago

Thankfully, he’ll be back soon enough. Cristiano makes plans to leave Fair City tonight following his brutal attack from partner Will. The domestic abuse survivor has been suffering from panic attacks ever since he was assaulted in his apartment last week, leading to his eventual decision to leave the town tonight. During last night’s instalment […]

7 years ago

You’ll be Hungry Like The Wolf for these tickets, wha? You know, like the song. Ahem, anyway, today Duran Duran announced a massive outdoor Dublin gig for next summer, and with tickets starting at just over 50 quid, you don’t really have a reason for not attending. Except for not having 50 quid. Or not […]

7 years ago

Stranger things have happened. Andy Whyment’s a sound lad. He’s played the iconic Kirk on Coronation Street for years. He was on Soapstar Superstar. He was, as we all know, on I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here.  And even though he didn’t win, he did very well, so fair play to him. He […]

7 years ago