Huge news today. Britney Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, has agreed to step down as her conservator. Mr Spears filed court documents on Thursday, citing his decision to step away from the position “when the time is right.” The documents, as reported by Variety, stated that Mr Spears cited the “public battle with his daughter” as […]

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The CervicalCheck campaigner is giving the new trial “a shot.” Vicky Phelan is set to start a new clinical trial after learning of a growth in her tumours. The women’s health advocate and mother-of-two has flown back to the States after a brief trip home to discuss her new treatment plan. Sharing a photo of […]

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This Jenga definitely isn’t family-friendly. Parties are fun enough scenarios. You go to them. You have a few drinks. You enjoy yourself. You go home. In the midst of all of that, you might also play a few drinking games. We’re talking Kings, we’re talking Mushroom, we’re talking Jenga that actually has little shot glasses […]

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She died in a hit-and-run earlier this year. A man has been arrested over the death of Gone Girl actress Lisa Banes. The 65-year-old, who was best known for her role in the David Fincher film, passed away in June after she was hit by a scooter in New York City. A 26-year-old man has […]

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Over the past few years I’ve read numerous books about love. Dolly Alderton’s acclaimed memoir, soon to be adapted into a TV series, Everything I Know About Love secured the deep rooted importance of female friendship. Megan Nolan’s Acts of Desperation detailed the unmatched pain of grasping onto a toxic relationship. Sally Rooney’s Normal People […]

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“I told the one person who was supposed to protect me.” Warning: this report contains details of sexual abuse and incest that may be distressing for some readers. An abuse survivor has waived her right to anonymity after her father was sentenced to 17 years in prison for the rape, assault, and blackmail of her. […]

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Weather permitting. Ireland is a fairly stunning country, and thank god for that because we’re facing another summer of staycations for 2021. And look lads, that’s fine, we can make it work. There’s still plenty of places we have yet to visit on our glorious island, including many of its beaches. Naturally, any kind of […]

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“What are they even ­seeing?” Olly Murs has clapped back at people who comment on photos of himself and girlfriend Amelia Tank, calling her “too manly.” Amelia, a professional bodybuilder, has been subjected to some trolling and online criticism due to her chiselled abs and incredible workout ethic – because of course she has. God […]

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“A young life taken too soon.” Tributes are being paid to bride-to-be Laura Connolly who was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Co Donegal. 34-year-old Connolly was hit by a van just after 2.45am on Sunday morning on the N15 at Townparks, Lifford, Co Donegal. Emergency services attended the scene and took Connolly to University […]

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A huge step forward. Kellogg’s have announced plans to adapt their cereal boxes for blind and partially sighted people. From next year, all of the brand’s cereal boxes will include a new technology to make them accessible to people living with sight loss, allowing them to read important information that often appears in small print, […]

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Another week, another Specialbuy – and this time, there’s a Soda Stream. As if we didn’t have enough crap in our kitchens, we’re already planning to head straight out and purchase pretty much everything that Aldi is introducing to their middle aisle this month. And can you blame us, really? There’s some fairly decent bits […]

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Everard was killed earlier this year. Police officer Wayne Couzens has pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Everard. 33-year-old Sarah was found dead in March of this year after being reported missing when she did not return home from a friend’s house in Clapham, south London. Couzens, a Metropolitan police officer, was arrested in […]

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You’d believe him, yeah. Nick Cannon has said that he purposely fathered four babies in the space of seven months and seven children in total over the course of his life. The Masked Singer host, who has welcomed four babies with three different women since December 2020, simply said “YOLO” when discussing his recent busy […]

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She was born in April. Amber Heard was welcomed a baby daughter. The actor revealed the news on her Instagram page this week, sharing that her daughter, Oonagh Paige, had been born in April. “I’m so excited to share this news with you,” she wrote. “Four years ago, I decided I wanted to have a […]

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The 71-year-old battled a short illness. Gogglebox’s Pete McGarry has sadly passed away. The 71-year-old, who first appeared on the TV show alongside his family in 2013, died following a short illness, it has been confirmed. A statement released by Channel 4 reads: “We are deeply saddened to announce that Gogglebox star Pete McGarry passed […]

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Over 30 women have accused the company behind Pornhub of profiting from exploitative content. Pornhub is being sued by dozens of women over alleged image based and child sexual abuse incidents. MindGeek, the parent company behind the biggest porn website in the world, is facing exploitation claims after over 30 women accused them of profiting […]

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Blyton wrote over 700 books during her career. Enid Blyton’s books have been deemed “racist and xenophobic” by a charity. English Heritage has carried out a review of its blue plaque scheme, which pays tribute to notable men and women across the UK, following the Black Lives Matter movement. The group has determined that Blyton’s […]

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A massive congratulations to her. Lottie Ryan has welcomed her first child. The RTÉ presenter welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with her husband Fabio Aprile. Ryan’s agents, NK Management, announced the happy news morning, saying that the couple are enjoying their time as a family. “NK Management is pleased to announce that Lottie […]

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Just your good news dosage for the day. The “world’s most premature baby” who was given a 0% chance of survival has celebrated his first birthday. Weighing just 340g (11.9 oz or 0.7 pounds) and measuring just 26cm at birth, Richard Scott William Hutchinson arrived to the world several months premature and so small that […]

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A book that became a film that became a musical that became a film again. A new movie adaptation of Matilda: The Musical is set for release next year. Matilda is a film, but it’s also a musical. That musical is of course based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name, but now […]

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Hanging around the Kerry area at all this summer? Because a new film starring Olivia Colman is shooting later this month, and they’re in the market for a whole load of extras – including newborn twins and a breastfeeding mother. The new movie, Joyride, tells the story of a solicitor named Joy (Colman) who has […]

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A clip of the ad has gone viral on TikTok. Kim Kardashian has said that she didn’t edit or retouch her waist in a new advert for Skims following a viral video that showed her finger distort as it ran over the area. The reality star and beauty brand mogul is no stranger to the […]

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Domestic violence is the leading cause of family homelessness. Airbnb will continue to offer free accommodation to domestic violence survivors in Ireland. The company last year partnered with Safe Ireland and Women’s Aid to assist survivors of domestic violence during the height of the pandemic when emergency accommodation was drastically needed. Now, as the economy […]

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Big news from the retailer. Lidl Ireland will offer employees three days compassionate leave for pregnancy loss and miscarriage. The retailer announced the news on Wednesday, updating their compassionate leave policy to include three paid days of leave for any employee affected by pregnancy loss, including those with a surrogate mother. Lidl has claimed they […]

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“Long may it continue!” Vicky Phelan has updated her followers on her cancer treatment journey, sharing the good news that she is starting to see some positive results. The CervicalCheck campaigner, who is currently undergoing clinical trial treatment in Maryland, US, has said that her CA125 levels (tumour markers) have reduced recently, and that she […]

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A massive congratulations to the pair. Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchin have announced that they are expecting twins via surrogacy. The former NSYNC frontman revealed the happy news in an interview with PEOPLE, saying that the couple are expecting a boy and a girl later this year. The couple’s surrogate sadly miscarried last year […]

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“I wish Molly the best.” Matthew Perry and fiancée Molly Hurwitz have split. The couple, who became engaged six months ago, have officially ended their relationship, Perry confirmed this week. The Friends star confirmed the news via a statement to PEOPLE reading: “Sometimes things just don’t work out and this is one of them. I […]

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Make it stop. Looks guys, we know. It’s been a while since any of us have been to a wedding of any significant size. Small weddings? Sure. Micro weddings? Probably. But those massive weddings comprised of approx 200+ people where you don’t know anyone except maybe the people at your table and you’re pretty sure […]

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Could we be any less surprised? Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer have admitted to having feelings for each other while filming Friends, which is really no surprise considering the chemistry the pair boasted throughout the show’s entirety. The sitcom’s inevitable will-they-won’t-they? couple, Ross and Rachel’s relationship was the source of adoration, frustration, and countless debates […]

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What a time to be alive. It’s looking like the humble breakfast buffet and classic carvery might be back on the cards for the summer, lads. Fáilte Ireland released their guidelines for safe indoor and outdoor dining today, and while much of the information concerns maximum table numbers, booking systems, and time limits, the future […]

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Summer is saved, sort of. Got a craving for homemade ice cream? Also got a craving for homemade popcorn? You are not alone, because apparently lots of people are feeling the exact same way. Ice cream is good, popcorn is good, and from next month Aldi customers will able to purchase themselves makers for both […]

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The boys were reported missing earlier this month. Three people have been arrested after a pair of missing brothers were found safe in Tipperary. Five year old Patrick Horvath and eight year old Fabricio Horvath were found in the Thurles area on Tuesday after being reported missing from their home in Northern Ireland. Three people, […]

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Toniiiighhhhht… The time is almost upon us. This summer, Love Island is back after almost a year and a half break – and Jesus Christ, are we excited. The ITV reality TV dating show has been off the air since last January and although we’d do anything to be relaxing by a pool in sunny […]

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“Where along the lines did that mild diagnosis change to insanity?” Andrew McGiney has said that if the HSE kept him informed of his wife’s mental state and involved in her treatment, his three children “would still be alive today.” The father, whose children Conor, Darragh, and Carla were murdered by their mother Deirdre Morley […]

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“I took abortion pills in Ireland which didn’t work and then I was 13 weeks so my GP said I have to go to England.” Just one in 10 GPs are providing abortion services in Ireland, a new report has shown. The research, published by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWC), shows that less […]

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“More red flags.” Chris Watts proved his guilt on body cam footage before his arrest, a body language expert has said. Watts is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife, Shanann and their two young daughters four-year-old Bella and three-year-old Celeste. Ahead of the killings, Watts had been having an […]

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“I have to recognise everybody who wrote to me.” Andrew McGinley has said that the support of the community “got him through” following the deaths of his children. Conor, Darragh, and Carla McGinley were killed by their mother, Deirdre Morley, last January in their Dublin home. Yesterday’s verdict found Morley not guilty by reason of […]

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What a time to be alive. Leo Varadkar has confirmed that there will be no substantial meal rule and no time limits on tables once restaurants and pubs reopen for outdoor service next month. The Tánaiste said today that all restaurants and pubs will operate by table service, and that up to six people from […]

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“Both families are delighted with the news.” Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are expecting their first child together. Sharing a photo of the couple on their wedding day, Buckingham Palace announced the news this morning. “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are […]

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She will face trial next July. The trial date has been set for the former nurse charged with the murder of eight babies in the UK. Lucy Letby was charged with eight counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder in connection to several cases of baby deaths in a hospital in Cheshire, England. […]

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The school said the Covid situation had “deteriorated significantly.” A Co. Cork school may need to close due to a “serious” outbreak of Covid-19. Scoil Bhríde in Rathcormac sent a letter to parents over the weekend, warning that the school may need to close due to the ongoing situation, which they say has “deteriorated significantly.” […]

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All computer systems were shut down overnight. Rotunda out patients under 36 weeks pregnant should avoid appointments today unless in an emergency, the hospital master has said. Professor Fergal Malone has urged people with appointments scheduled for today to stay home after a HSE ransomware cyberattack, which meant all of their computer systems were shut […]

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The incident occurred on April 1. Three youths have been arrested following an assault on a group of teenagers at Howth Junction DART station last month. CCTV footage recently emerged of a girl falling between the DART and the platform during the attack, in which other teenagers appear to have been kicked and spat at. […]

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Awful news this morning. A nine-year-old boy has died after seemingly being struck by lightning in the UK. The boy, who has not yet been named, was on a football field in on Tuesday near School Road, Blackpool when the incident occurred. Authorities were called to the area around 5pm following reports that a child […]

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The incident occurred near the IFSC earlier this year. A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a woman in Dublin. 48-year-old Urantsetseg Tserendorj died earlier this year when she was attacked walking home from work near the CHQ building at Custom House Quay. The mother-of-two was taken to the Mater Hospital with […]

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The woman was hospitalised last weekend. Gardaí are on the hunt for a man who attacked a pregnant woman in Dublin city centre. The woman, in her 30s, was attacked by a man believed to be known to her on Dame Street, D2 between 4 and 5am on Sunday, April 25. She was taken to […]

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The incident occurred on Sunday morning. The unborn baby of a woman who was brutally attacked on Dublin’s Dame Street died following the assault. The woman, in her 30s, was attacked by a man believed to be known to her between 4 and 5am on Sunday, April 25. She was taken to hospital with serious […]

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Time to get booking, lads. Hairdressers, salons, and other similar personal services will be permitted to reopen on May 10, it has been confirmed. The government considered plans for the reopening of the economy and society earlier today. It was agreed that given the new evidence surrounding outdoor activities, an ‘earlier-than-expected’ approach would be applied […]

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“Whether it happens directly to them, their partner or their baby’s surrogate mother…” Channel 4 has announced a new “world first” pregnant loss leave initiative for female and male employees. The new policy will give two weeks paid leave for any employee who is struggling following the loss of a pregnancy, applying to a direct […]

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Finally, some good news. Newsagents just aren’t the same anymore. Back in the day, they were dominated by Cadet Cola, penny jellies, cheap bars, and 10c bags of crisps. It was a simpler time, a better time, and a time that is not easily replicated, considering pennies are a thing of the past, and sweets […]

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