Another blow for high street stores. 2,450 people have lost their jobs after Boohoo bought fashion brands Dorothy Perkins, Wallis, and Burton. The deal, totalling €28.7 million, includes the brands’ stock, e-commerce and digital assets and not the retailers’ 214 shops, which will not reopen again. Administrators in Deloitte have said that the staff were […]

5 years ago

The pair split in 2014. Sofía Vergara’s ex Nick Loeb has lost his custody appeal over the couple’s frozen embryos. Businessman Loeb had been seeking full custody of the two frozen pre-embryos which had been created during previous IVF treatments. The case, which had initially been dismissed, was later appealed by Loeb. This week the appeal […]

6 years ago

Donegal students win Junk Kouture with dress made from sea glass, milk cartons, and jam jars

6 years ago

Beast from the East 2.0, anyone? Met Éireann has said they are on “high alert” for snow and icy conditions expected to arrive in Ireland next week. Head of Forecasting Evelyn Cusack told RTÉ’s New at One yesterday that the country is likely going to experience some heavy snow from Sunday following the arrival of […]

6 years ago

They thanked them for the “vibes.” Earlier this week, An Garda Síochána shared a video of themselves dancing. It was a response to the Swiss police force, the Federal Office of Police, in which police forces across Europe were challenged to perform a viral dance to a ‘Master KG’ song. Dubbed the ‘Jerusalema Challenge’, the […]

6 years ago

Fair play to her. Dr Jill Biden has started teaching again via Zoom link direct from the White House. The First Lady is a professor at Northern Virginia Community College and has said that she intends to keep her job full time while living in Washington DC. Dr Biden also kept her job during the […]

6 years ago

We’re in for a cold one, lads. Siberian weather is set to bring snow and ice to Ireland this weekend as the international weather front arrives to chill the country. The weather, which will come in the form of a freezing wind, will come from the east and north-east on Saturday and will remain until […]

6 years ago

“We have a long way to go.” Dr Tony Holohan has issued a warning following the death of a teenager due to Covid-19. Speaking yesterday after the country’s highest daily deaths reported at 101, the Chief Medical Officer urged the public to be cautious in the midst of the “surge of infection” experienced following the […]

6 years ago

The 100 year old veteran passed away today. Captain Tom Moore has passed away following a short battle with Covid-19. The World War 2 veteran, who raised almost £40 million for the NHS by walking laps of his back garden last year, died in Bedford Hospital today. Daughters Hannah and Lucy confirmed Moore’s death in […]

6 years ago

The announcement was made yesterday. Topshop staff have expressed their anger after many were made aware of their job losses through social media. It was announced yesterday (Monday) that all Topshop and Topman stores would close permanently following a buyout from online retail giant, ASOS. The company has purchased all Arcadia group brands including Topshop, […]

6 years ago

“I see them abusing him and mocking him.” Piers Morgan has shared his support for Captain Tom Moore and his family after they received criticism for travelling to Barbados in December. The 100 year old veteran, who raised almost £40 million for the NHS after walking laps of his back garden, is currently in hospital […]

6 years ago

A bottle of the stuff is sold every few minutes worldwide. Estée Lauder’s Double Wear is Ireland’s favourite beauty product, and no, you shouldn’t be surprised. The incredibly popular product has been duped to death over these past few years, and yet, it seems like true fans in Ireland are still desperate to get their […]

6 years ago

Another summer of staycations it is, lads. Holidays abroad are “not realistic this summer,” Dr Tony Holohan has warned. The Chief Medical Officer has urged people against booking foreign holidays this summer as it is unlikely that Covid-19 cases will be low enough to do so. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) are continuing […]

6 years ago

The incident took place last year. A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of an 11 year old boy in the south of the country. The 28 year old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, stabbed the boy to death over one year ago. He later said he […]

6 years ago

“I would regularly have to go home early from a class, a day trip or a night out because of migraine.” Evanne Ní Chuilinn has described the pain and debilitation of experiencing repeated and frequent migraines from a young age. The RTÉ presenter and sportswoman says that she began experiencing migraines when she was just […]

6 years ago

The group fell into administration last year. All Topshop stores are set to close as ASOS buys Arcadia group brands including Topshop, Topman, and Miss Selfridge. The group fell into administration last November due to falling sales amidst the coronavirus pandemic. ASOS has since acquired the brands but will not be reopening its stores, instead […]

6 years ago

A considerable setback for the vaccine programme. Ireland is due to receive 300,000 fewer doses of AstraZeneca vaccine due to shortfall in the EU. 600,000 doses of the vaccine were expected to be delivered to Ireland by the end of March, but the Department of Health has been informed that the delivery will now likely […]

6 years ago

“I shouldn’t have put so much pressure on myself.” Rosanna Davison isn’t surprised by how busy she is as a mum-of-three. Rather, she’s surprised how much more relaxed she is. The former Miss World and author welcomed identical twin boys just over two months ago. This year, she’s embarking on her first full year as […]

6 years ago

She will be joining the show via video link from Maryland. CervicalCheck campaigner Vicky Phelan will be joining Ryan Tubridy on tonight’s instalment of the Late Late Show. Phelan, who is currently in Maryland, US, receiving a new experimental treatment for cancer, will join this evening’s show via video link to discuss her progress. Vicky […]

6 years ago

There’s been some scenes at Dublin airport this week… Nearly half of people arriving in Ireland were returning from their holidays this week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. Speaking at a parliamentary party meeting last night, the Taoiseach said that of the 800 people who came into the country through airports, 542 people were Irish […]

6 years ago

Make it happen. Selling Sunset season 4 is coming to Netflix this year. At least, that’s according to series star Mary Fitzgerald, who has said that she is hopeful filming will resume on the realty reality TV show soon. Mary, who is best known for her stellar selling skills and having dated Jason Oppenheim that […]

6 years ago

The couple were married for three years. Actor Elliot Page has filed for divorce from his wife of three years, Emma Portner. Page, who is best known for his roles in Juno and The Umbrella Academy, married Portner, a professional dancer and choreographer, in 2018 after meeting her on Instagram. Legal records show the actor […]

6 years ago

“My clients depend on me to bring them motivation and happiness.” An influencer in the UK has justified her recent trip to Dubai, saying it was “essential” for her “mental health” and to keep her followers happy. Sheridan Mordew, a fitness influencer from Sunderland, told Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on This Morning that she […]

6 years ago

This would be huge. A Bill has been introduced that would make period products free in Ireland. The Period Products (Free Provisions) Bill was introduced to the Seanad by Labour senator Rebecca Moynihan, and would make pads and tampons freely available in schools, education centres, and other public buildings. Scotland made history last year as […]

6 years ago

The Cabinet will meet to discuss restrictions today. A decision is set to be made today on extending Ireland’s lockdown to March 5. Ministers will meet this afternoon to discuss whether to extend the current Level 5 restrictions to early March, as well as introducing mandatory hotel quarantine measures for certain passengers coming into Ireland. […]

6 years ago

“I could not believe it.” A woman in Spain mistakenly believed to have died from Covid-19 has returned to her care home nine days after being “buried.” The family of Rogelia Blanco, an 85 year old woman from Xove, northern Spain, were incorrectly told that the woman had passed away after contracting coronavirus on January […]

6 years ago

“How we treated her was disgusting.” The trailer for the upcoming documentary about the Free Britney movement is here. Framing Britney Spears is a new film from Hulu as part of their latest investigative series, The New York Times Presents. Detailing Spears’ early career, her conservatorship under her father’s control, and the subsequent Free Britney […]

6 years ago

And in the least surprising news of the month… Bridgerton will officially return for a second season, Netflix has confirmed. Season two of the new period drama, based on the romance novels by Julia Quinn, begins production early this year. Its second season will, just like the books, focus on the love-life of Anthony Bridgerton […]

6 years ago

Cases are “still too high”. Ireland’s current Covid-19 restrictions will last “well in February,” Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said. The minister told the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting last night that Level 5 measures will be extended past the end of this month and will remain in place “for future weeks.” Deputy […]

6 years ago

“We’ve spent the last week talking about Mother and Baby Homes…” Josepha Madigan has compared the issue around schools reopening amid the Covid-19 pandemic to the institutional abuse suffered by those living in Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes. The Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion mentioned the Mother and Baby Homes today when […]

6 years ago

Cos I’ve got a golden ticket… to see this movie. The Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory prequel has finally gotten a release date, but don’t get too excited because it won’t be here until 2023. The film will take place before the events of the popular 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory […]

6 years ago

No better man for it. A new weather has been issued as Storm Christophe passes over Ireland. Met Éireann issued a fresh status yellow rainfall warning for Donegal today, valid from 110am until 9pm tonight. This follows the same warning which has already been issued for all of Connacht, Longford, Louth, Westmeath, Meath, Cavan and […]

6 years ago

Our Lord and Saviour Nutella Biscuits. They’re here, and they’re just as delicious as you’d expect. Nutella is the ultimate comfort food. Ideal for dipping into when you’ve had a bad day, a questionable week, or a shitty year (yep), the delightful, chocolately, nutty spread is the condiment that dreams are made from. Over the […]

6 years ago

“Serious safety concerns must be addressed prior to any reopening of schools…” The Irish National Teachers Organisation has asked the government to reconsider the reopening of special education schools and classes this week. INTO said that “grave safety concerns” had not yet been adequately addressed by the government and that many teachers are anxious about […]

6 years ago

“She had a low mood different to other children…” A child who was hospitalised with head-lice has spurred fears that more cases of neglect have gone unnoticed during lockdown. A new report by the Child Care Law Reporting Project (CCLRP) has detailed concerns surrounding issues of child neglect during the Covid-19 pandemic amid school closures. […]

6 years ago

“Had they not been used they would have been discarded.” An apology has been issued after family members of Dublin’s Coombe hospital staff were given doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. The vaccines were issued on Friday evening to family members of staff after 16 doses were left over at the Women and Infants University Hospital. […]

6 years ago

The move has been backed by EU art ministers. Multiple large-scale concerts are in motion for this summer to mark the expected end of the Covid-19 pandemic. Proposed by Minister for Arts Catherine Martin, the events are expected to take place across EU member states during the summer months and will feature performances from some […]

6 years ago

“In our times we should never forget the pain that was created.” The State and the Church “bear heavy responsibility” of the Mother and Baby Homes, President Michael D Higgins has said. In a statement released today, the President said that the State must take “primary responsibility” for the treatment of the thousands of women […]

6 years ago

Officials are working towards a “phased return” to schooling. Schools could reopen for children with special needs next week. Following talks between the Department of Education, the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) and Fórsa trade union this morning, it is looking likely that such schools could reopen on January 21, alongside special classes for children […]

6 years ago

Potentially unsafe levels of aflatoxins were found in the products. Several pet food products have been recalled in the United States following the deaths of at least 70 dogs. Midwestern Pet Foods recalled its Sportmix brand and other labels of pet food this week after 70 dogs died and 80 others became ill. An investigation […]

6 years ago

People are also drinking more too. Irish people are smoking more since the beginning of the pandemic, a new study has found. According to research conducted by the Marie Keating Foundation, the majority of smokers have been smoking more cigarettes per day than they did at the beginning of the pandemic. Of those who smoke, […]

6 years ago

When will lockdown end in Ireland? It’s the age-old question people have been desperately seeking the answer to this year, last March, last June, and again last winter. Last year it seemed as if the arrival of the vaccine would mean an end to tight restrictions, surging cases, and restrictive movements, and yet here we […]

6 years ago

“The State’s duty of care was not upheld, the State failed you.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has issued an apology to the survivors of Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes. Speaking to the Dáil this afternoon, Martin said the treatment of the women and children admitted to these homes was a “direct result” of the State’s actions […]

6 years ago

The star said she is “good in a crisis.” Rebel Wilson has described a terrifying kidnapping ordeal in which she was held hostage overnight. The actor, who is best known for her roles in Pitch Perfect and The Hustle, said this week that she had been travelling with a group of women in rural Mozambique […]

6 years ago

The long-awaited report was released today. There was an “appalling” level of infant death at the Mother and Baby Homes, a new report has found. The Commission of Investigation has found that approximately 56,000 women and 57,000 children were admitted to the mother and baby homes in Ireland between 1922 and 1998. 9,000 children, or […]

6 years ago

The long-awaited report was released today. There was an “appalling” level of infant death at the Mother and Baby Homes, a new report has found. The Commission of Investigation has found that approximately 56,000 women and 57,000 children were admitted to the mother and baby homes in Ireland between 1922 and 1998. 9,000 children, or […]

6 years ago

All’s fair in love and period dramas with insanely attractive cast members. Bridgerton could in fact run for eight seasons, according to series creator Chris Van Dusen. The Netflix and Shondaland series, which dropped onto our screens on Christmas Day, has proven wildly popular among viewers, becoming the streaming service’s fifth most successful original series ever.  […]

6 years ago

New figures were released yesterday. Ireland officially has the highest daily Covid-19 rate in the world. New data released by the Our World in Data organisation has shown that Ireland currently has the highest number of new Covid cases per million people, surpassing the UK, US, and Portugal. The seven day rolling average for new […]

6 years ago

This is the way the world ends, not with a bang but with a whimper. Percy Pigs could end up costing more in Ireland because of Brexit, M&S has said. Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe said today that products like Percy Pig sweets could be subjected to tariffs if the products are re-exported […]

6 years ago

Welcome to January. Met Éireann has warned of an “extremely cold” weekend ahead as temperatures are expected to drop to -7 in some parts of the country. Today (Friday) will see widespread frost and ice across the country. Overall it will be a dry day with bright winter sunshine, “however well scattered wintry showers will […]

6 years ago