“My dad died only a few hours ago.” Sophia Myles has said that her dad passed away this week after contracting coronavirus. The Transformers actor’s father, Peter, had been battling with underlying health issues before he was confirmed to have contracted the virus last week. 40 year old Myles had been posting regular updates of […]

6 years ago

Happy Mother’s Day. A day for celebrating mams, sending mams gifts and, until quite recently, hugging our mams to express love and gratitude. Unfortunately, the latter is no longer possible due to the coronavirus outbreak (unless you already live with your mother, in that case, knock yourself out), but what is possible is celebrating Irish […]

6 years ago

Bored? Of course you are. Over the past week, you’ve probably completed Netflix, read every book in your gaff, and gone on every nature walk possible. We’re only eight days into social distancing and self isolation, and already the cabin fever has started to set in. After all, there are only so many days that […]

6 years ago

Penguins all day err’day. There has been lots to panic about these past few days. Not being able to leave the house, see our friends, go to work, and essentially live life as we know it can be incredibly stressful. And while there are plenty of things that we can do for ourselves to ensure […]

6 years ago

“These are extraordinary times.” IKEA will be closing all of its stores temporarily across the UK and Ireland from 6pm Friday, March 20. The Swedish retailer made the announcement this evening, stating that due to directions from the UK government they will be closing all stores in the UK and Ireland until further notice. Peter […]

6 years ago

“We all have a vitally important part to play as individuals.” Queen Elizabeth has issued a statement on the coronavirus outbreak. The Queen said as the UK enters a “period of great concern and uncertainty,” she is sure that the British public will be able to adhere to the daily changes that are asked of […]

6 years ago

A massive fair play to him. Gavin James has already raised €3,000 for charity ahead of his live stream gig planned for this evening. The singer will take to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram tonight for a live concert he has so aptly dubbed ‘Gavin James – Live from Gav’s Gaff.’ The gig is, of […]

6 years ago

Masks are urgently needed for Spanish health workers. Zara’s parent company, the Inditex fashion group, have pledged to donate 300,000 face masks to medical staff and patients in Spain by the end of this week. The group announced this week their plans for the delivery of the much needed medical masks for doctors, nurses, and […]

6 years ago

“For thousands of women and children across Ireland, home is a place of violence and fear.” Domestic violence incidents are likely to rise in Ireland due to the coronavirus pandemic. Women’s Aid have expressed concern for women and children who may be more at risk of domestic abuse since the pandemic began. The charity has […]

6 years ago

“A devastating blow…” Jenny Teehan woke up to 14 cancellations this morning. The Meath based makeup artist has, like many other small businesses in Ireland, been hit hard by the sudden upheaval caused by the coronavirus outbreak. But amidst all of the doom, gloom, panic and plan changes that have arisen due to the coronavirus […]

6 years ago

How many times have you washed your hands today already? Probably a lot, given the current coronavirus outbreak – and although hand washing and sanitisation is entirely necessary during these pressing times, so much cleaning can often leave our skin dry, cracked, and in desperate need of relief. Enter hand cream – the moisture that […]

6 years ago

Big news from the retailers this morning. Brown Thomas and Arnotts will be closing this evening until further notice. The Brown Thomas Arnotts group said this morning that they had made the decision to close their Brown Thomas, BT2, and Arnotts stores indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak. They said that they have been closely […]

6 years ago

“Postponed until further notice.” EastEnders has shut down filming indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak. The BBC soap has confirmed that they will not be filming anymore episodes of the widely viewed programme amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement released to Digital Spy today, BBC said that production has been suspended until further notice […]

6 years ago

“This is the calm before the storm, before the surge, and it will come.” Leo Varadkar has said that the coronavirus outbreak is likely to continue beyond March 29, and even into the summer months. Addressing the nation this evening in a special St Patrick’s Day broadcast, the Taoiseach said that cases of coronavirus in […]

6 years ago

Happy St Patrick’s Day! As long as you’re not having a party, that is. With social distancing in full swing, it would be incredibly irresponsible of you to do so given the current coronavirus climate. The pubs are shut, but that doesn’t mean that you can go swanning off to a gaff party where there’ll […]

6 years ago

She welcomed her daughter late last year. Rosanna Davison has said that surrogacy was the “best decision” she and partner Wes Quirke ever made. The model and former Miss World was watching new Virgin Media series You, Me, and Surrogacy last night with her daughter, Sophia, when she took to Instagram to share her thoughts […]

6 years ago

There’ll be no missing out on upcoming releases. The outbreak of Covid-19 has led to a considerable number of changes in Ireland. Over the past week, the pubs have closed, the schools have shut down, and gatherings of more than 10 people have become highly ill-advised. Couple this with the fact that the cinemas are […]

6 years ago

They know nothing about the worldwide pandemic. Housemates in Big Brother Germany are set to be told about the coronavirus outbreak live on TV. The contestants, who have been living in the Big Brother house since last month, are currently aware of the scale of the virus. The decision to inform the housemates of the […]

6 years ago

“Love is all we need during these difficult times.” YouTuber Melanie Murphy has officially gotten married. The Irish influencer made the decision to cancel her planned wedding ceremony and reception, which was scheduled to take place this week, due to the coronavirus outbreak. She wed yesterday in a registry office and said that, despite the […]

6 years ago

A solid move from the retail giant. Tesco have become the latest supermarket chain to introduce priority shopping for elderly customers. From Wednesday, March 18, over 65s and family carers will receive dedicated in-store time to ensure that they can avail of necessary products before the general public. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings until 9am […]

6 years ago

A hearty congratulations to her. Charlotte Church is expecting her third child and her first with husband Jonathan Powell. The Welsh singer, who has been married to fellow musician Jonathan since 2017, made the announcement via a tweet on Sunday. Responding to a tweet about a charity concert that she was forced to pull out […]

6 years ago

“Remember the lonely and isolated.” Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have pledged $1 million to food banks to help those suffering due to the coronavirus outbreak. The couple will offer the funds to Feeding America and Food Banks Canada to aid older people and low income families who may be struggling. Last week, US president […]

6 years ago

“Very difficult decision…” Pieta House has postponed Darkness Into Light until the autumn. The charity announced this week that they had made the decision to push back their nationwide fundraising walk due to the coronavirus outbreak. “After much deliberation, Pieta have taken the very difficult decision to postpone Darkness Into Light 2020 until the autumn,” […]

6 years ago

Deserved, tbh. Supermac’s are offering all emergency services workers free meals amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Irish owned fastfood chain announced this week that they will be offering all staff working on the frontline some free food to make their day that little bit easier. Their statement, released this week, reads: “Supermac’s will provide free […]

6 years ago

Always knew the dogs would save us all, tbh. Amidst the uncertainty, panic, and even sadness that has arisen due to the recent Covid-19 outbreak, it can often be difficult to find a source of light in the dark. Sure, we’ve got memes, our sense of community, and entire Netflix catalogues, but sometimes that just […]

6 years ago

A massive congratulations to her. Lottie Ryan has said that she believes her late dad Gerry Ryan “helped her out” with her Dancing With The Stars win. The 33 year old presenter was crowned the winner of last night’s final after RTÉ decided to push forward the last episode by one week due to the […]

6 years ago

A significant update mid the Covid-19 outbreak. All pubs and bars in Ireland, including those in hotels, have been asked to close from tonight until at least March 29. The government made the recommendation today following a meeting with the Licensed Vintners Association and the Vintners Federation of Ireland. RTÉ News reports that the government has […]

6 years ago

“I wouldn’t dare open my mouth.” A First Dates contestant has bravely shared her story of being in an abusive relationship while on a first date. Sherie from Nottingham revealed this week on the Channel 4 dating series that she had had a hard time trusting men after a particularly bad relationship. While on a […]

6 years ago

“When information overload is chronic, we end up living in a state of unresolved stress and anxiety…” And although the continued spread of the coronavirus has led to confusion, concerned, and even panic, we should be able to stay safe both physically and mentally. According to GP and Virgin Media’s in house doctor Dr Sinead […]

6 years ago

And today in not at all surprising news… When it comes to cuisine, Dublin is known for a few things. Coddle is one. Guinness pie is (unfortunately) another. And then there’s fish and chips – the holy grail of Dublin food, enjoyed by resident and tourist alike, always delicious no matter where you grab it […]

6 years ago

A stellar lineup, if we ever saw one. Niall Horan and coronavirus experts are leading tonight’s Late Late Show lineup, as Ryan Tubridy returns to the studio for an audience-free instalment of the chat show. The Mullingar born singer will feature on the show this evening via a pre-recorded segment from earlier this year. He’ll […]

6 years ago

“Not quite self-isolate.” Minister for Health Simon Harris has asked anybody returning to Ireland from Spain or Italy to restrict their movements over the coming weeks. Those entering the country from these areas are not being asked to self isolate, but to work from home if possible and to reduce their social interactions until March […]

6 years ago

You can do plenty with what you’ve already got. This week has seen an influx in stockpiling due to updated government recommendations regarding the coronavirus. But despite the closure of all schools and colleges across the country – and the guidelines that now exist for appropriate social distancing – there really is very little need […]

6 years ago

The virus was officially declared a pandemic yesterday. MCD Productions have cancelled all of their major events in Ireland due to coronavirus. They issued a statement this afternoon saying that all indoor events of more than 100 people and outdoor events of more than 500 people from 6pm today (March 12) to March 29 will […]

6 years ago

The virus has officially become a pandemic. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced this morning that schools and universities across Ireland will be closing until March 29 due to the Coronavirus.  Childcare facilities will also be closing from tomorrow (March 13), while working from home if possible is recommended. Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people and […]

6 years ago

Confirmed: would try. There’s plenty to like about Marmite. There’s also plenty to dislike… which is absolutely the reason that people across the globe simply cannot decide whether it’s tasty or not. Is it worth the hype? Is it a non-event? Is it time that we please stop talking about whether it’s good or not […]

7 years ago

Breaking news this afternoon. Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day parade will be cancelled over Coronavirus fears. The Cabinet sub-committee dealing with the Coronavirus made the decision this afternoon, reports RTÉ News. A press conference is set to take place later today. Cork City Council made the decision to cancel their parade earlier this afternoon.  A statement […]

7 years ago

There have been fresh calls to cancel parades across the country. Cork City Council has cancelled this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade amid fears around the spread of the Coronavirus. The decision comes this afternoon following pressure from multiple councillors and groups, who say that mass gatherings will only worsen the current health situation. Sligo […]

7 years ago

Excellent news of a Monday. This Morning is officially back on Irish TV screens as of today. The long running UK morning programme and chat show has been off air in Ireland for about five months since a daytime TV reshuffle saw it removed from Virgin Media’s schedule. Now though, thanks to popular demand Philip […]

7 years ago

A modern tragedy, if there ever was one. There is not a single person among us who hasn’t spent many a weekday afternoon positioned directly in front of the TV watching Judge Judy.  The woman is an icon, part of an institution, a member of a series that was so popular, so entertaining, so inherently […]

7 years ago

“The ideal time.” The Queen has told Prince Harry that he and Meghan would be welcome back in the royal family at any time. The Duke of Sussex met with his grandmother alone for the first time on Sunday, where they discussed his decision to leave the monarchy and relocate to the US. Harry and […]

7 years ago

Sausages aren’t just for breakfast, they’re for life. Veggie? Vegan? Just trying to cut down on your meat consumption like everybody else in the country? Whatever your suss, chances are you wouldn’t pass up on the chance for a decent meat-free sausage. They are, after all, incredibly tasty. Just like the meat-filled sausages of yore. […]

7 years ago

“I had to be very, very strict with myself.” Mel C has discussed her struggle with anorexia and depression during her early years in the Spice Girls. The singer said that she was almost kicked out of the band before they were officially launched in 1996 following a “scuffle” with Victoria Beckham. After that, she […]

7 years ago

A hearty congrats to him. Quentin Tarantino and wife Daniella Pick have welcomed their first child together. The couple, who married in 2018, welcomed a baby boy yesterday in Tel-Aviv, Israel. “Daniella and Quentin Tarantino are happy to announce the birth of their first child,” Tarantino’s rep said via a statement. “A baby boy born […]

7 years ago

Ah, wudje look. Earlier this week, Netflix went ahead and released a new documentary called Babies. The series is, as expected, concerning babies, their development, and all the wonderful ways that their brains change in their first few years on this earth. Basically, it’s like that documentary about dogs that everybody loved… except it’s about […]

7 years ago

“Being forced to do a cover album shattered my whole singing dream.” Jahmene Douglas has warned singers against taking part in The X Factor.  The former contestant, who came second in the 2012 instalment of the show, said that he was misled about work following his time on the series, and eventually dropped from his […]

7 years ago

The One Where They Make All The Money. Unless you have for some reason been living under a rock (or simply not engaging in social media), chances are you’ve heard about the Friends reunion.  A one-off HBO special that’s set to send everybody’s nostalgia meters into overdrive, the reunion will see Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer, […]

7 years ago

“Someone has lost their life here…” Stylist Fiona Fagan says that she hopes real change will be prompted by the death of her close friend, Caroline Flack. The Dancing With The Stars stylist – who has known Caroline personally and professionally for years – says that she wants to see a shift in the way […]

7 years ago

Absolute same. It’s Valentine’s Day, which means that you’re either having a lovely time with your significant other – or you’re not. However, being single doesn’t mean that you can’t make the most out of the most romantic day of the year and give yourself a little teat. Or a big treat, in the form […]

7 years ago

“Coleen has nothing to add.” Coleen Rooney has responded to Rebekah Vardy’s emotive Loose Women interview in which she detailed her struggle following the Wagatha Christie scandal. Coleen had accused Rebekah of selling stories from her personal Instagram Story last year, sharing an intense and pointed statement ending with the iconic words: “It’s…….. Rebekah Vardy’s […]

7 years ago