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  • Here’s what we can do to help the children of Afghanistan right now

    Here’s what we can do to help the children of Afghanistan right now

    Widespread panic has erupted across Afghanistan since the Taliban entered the capital on Sunday. The extreme Islamic group seized the presidential palace after the Government in Afghanistan collapsed last weekend. People are now gravely concerned for their safety and fear for their lives as the military group takes over for the first time in almost […]

    5 years ago

  • A 3-year-old has shot her mother in the head during a work Zoom call

    A 3-year-old has shot her mother in the head during a work Zoom call

    “We’re calling her name and she’s not talking or responding.” A 21-year-old mum from Florida was fatally shot during a Zoom call, reports claim. Shamaya Lynn was talking to her co-workers from her Florida home when her 3-year-old child accidentally shot her. It is believed the toddler found a loaded gun in their home and […]

    5 years ago

  • More important than pints: Have we forgotten how valuable our nurses are?

    More important than pints: Have we forgotten how valuable our nurses are?

    Have we forgotten how much our nurses have sacrificed and experienced during the pandemic? The height of the pandemic was an unbearably brutal time for all of us, but our nurses were the ones on the frontline. They were the ones who witnessed the death toll rising on their wards rather than watching the figures […]

    5 years ago

  • Here are 5 shows you’re bound to love if you’re a Virgin River fan

    Here are 5 shows you’re bound to love if you’re a Virgin River fan

    Curl up on the sofa with these heartwarming and emotional series. We promised ourselves we wouldn’t binge-watch the new season of Virgin River, but did we stick to that promise? No. As usual, we were glued to the TV until all hours and have been left with a Virgin River-shaped hole in our hearts. The […]

    5 years ago

  • A child is in critical condition today after a late night car crash in Tipperary

    A child is in critical condition today after a late night car crash in Tipperary

    The child was rushed to Tallaght Hospital. A young girl is in critical condition after a late-night crash in Co. Tipperary. According to reports, two cars collided shortly after 11.30 pm last night. It is believed the incident took place in Lismaline, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Tipperary. The male drivers of both cars were taken to University […]

    5 years ago

  • QAnon conspiracy theorist kills his two children before they “turn into monsters”

    QAnon conspiracy theorist kills his two children before they “turn into monsters”

    He believed his children possessed serpent DNA. A father killed his two children over QAnon conspiracy theories, according to reports. Authorities revealed Matthew Coleman killed his two children with a spear gun in Mexico. The 40-year-old was arrested and charged with the foreign murder of U.S nationals. The children’s bodies were discovered by a farmworker on […]

    5 years ago

  • Teenage pedestrian rushed to hospital with serious injuries after Offaly collision

    Teenage pedestrian rushed to hospital with serious injuries after Offaly collision

    The driver of the SUV was not injured in the accident. A male teenager has been rushed to hospital after a road traffic collision in Tullamore, Offaly. Gardaí were called to the scene of the collision between an SUV and the young male pedestrian yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred at 2.15 pm at Church Road, Tullamore. […]

    5 years ago

  • Man and woman arrested after four-year-old boy dies in Limerick

    Man and woman arrested after four-year-old boy dies in Limerick

    They are being held in Garda stations in Limerick city. Gardaí have arrested a man and woman in connection with the death of a 4-year-old boy. The young boy was killed in Limerick earlier this year. The man, in his 30s, and the woman in her 20s, are being detained under Section 4 of The […]

    5 years ago

  • Over 42,000 children registered for COVID-19 vaccine in Ireland

    Over 42,000 children registered for COVID-19 vaccine in Ireland

    The HSE is pleasantly surprised by the uptake so far. Over 42,000 children aged between 12 and 15 have registered for their COVID-19, the HSE has confirmed. Paul Reid admitted he was “pleasantly surprised” by the high number of children being registered. There are an estimated 280,000 children in the cohort. The head of the […]

    5 years ago

  • Dolly Parton is publishing her first novel next year and it sounds absolutely amazing

    Dolly Parton is publishing her first novel next year and it sounds absolutely amazing

    It’s the bookish news we didn’t know we needed. Dolly Parton is set to publish her first novel in 2022 and it sounds absolutely incredible. The singer-songwriter has teamed up with author James Patterson for Run, Rose, Run. “I’ve combined my love of storytelling and books with the release of #RunRoseRun, a novel I’ve co-authored […]

    5 years ago

  • Newborn found alive in a chest of drawers abandoned in an alleyway

    Newborn found alive in a chest of drawers abandoned in an alleyway

    Police offers believe the boy is no more than a week old. A baby boy was found alive in a chest of drawers in Chicago. Reports confirmed that the baby was discovered in a discarded piece of furniture down an alleyway in the Montclare neighborhood. A passerby discovered the infant in the chest of drawers […]

    5 years ago

  • American Medical Association recommends gender be removed from public birth certificates

    American Medical Association recommends gender be removed from public birth certificates

    The AMA believes this change will help prevent discrimination. The American Medical Association has called for baby’s genders to be removed from public birth certificates. The child’s gender can still be accessed for public, health and, statistical reasons, but the public will not be able to view it. The suggestion came from AMA’s LGBTQ+ advisory […]

    5 years ago

  • 25% of Irish women suffer morning sickness throughout their entire pregnancy

    25% of Irish women suffer morning sickness throughout their entire pregnancy

    Morning sickness usually ends between weeks 12 and 16 of pregnancy. A new study has found that 25% of women in Ireland experience morning sickness throughout their entire pregnancy. Morning sickness tends to start during your sixth week of pregnancy and is worst during your ninth. Most women only experience it during the first trimester, […]

    5 years ago

  • Pregnant people feel like “second class citizens”, maternity advocate says

    Pregnant people feel like “second class citizens”, maternity advocate says

    Pregnant people feel like “second-class citizens”, according to maternity advocates. The current maternity hospital restrictions have come under fire, despite the Rotunda Hospital explaining why they’re in place. Linda Kelly, who advocates for better maternity care, has called for a road map to be put in place so pregnant people have a better idea of […]

    5 years ago

  • The most popular baby names in Ireland have been revealed

    The most popular baby names in Ireland have been revealed

    Did your baby’s name make the list? Trying to pick a baby name is no easy feat. The list of options is never-ending and we really are spoiled for choice. Some names are more popular than others. Baby name trends come and go, but some never go out of style. The most popular baby names […]

    5 years ago

  • “Our littlest love”: Aoibhín Garrihy announces the birth of her third daughter

    “Our littlest love”: Aoibhín Garrihy announces the birth of her third daughter

    “The happiest, luckiest bunch in the whole world.” Huge congratulations are in order for Aoibhín Garrihy and her husband who have welcomed their third child together. The mum gave birth to her baby girl on Monday, August 9. She confirmed the news by sharing a beautiful photo of her daughter on Instagram and she’s as […]

    5 years ago

  • “Life keeps getting better”- Christina Ricci is expecting her second child

    “Life keeps getting better”- Christina Ricci is expecting her second child

    The Sleepy Hollow actress shared her wonderful news on Instagram this week. Huge congratulations are in order for actress Christina Ricci, who is pregnant with her second child. The Addams Family actress revealed her special news on Instagram. She posted a photo of her sonogram and wrote, “Life keeps getting better,” alongside the image. Her […]

    5 years ago

  • Maternity restrictions in place due to low vaccination uptake, Rotunda Hospital confirms

    Maternity restrictions in place due to low vaccination uptake, Rotunda Hospital confirms

    “We always strive to accommodate partners if there are individual extenuating circumstances.” The Rotunda Hospital has issued a statement about its current maternity restrictions. The hospital has come under fire for not allowing partners to attend appointments, but the hospital has now confirmed why their restrictions are still in place. They explained that 60% of […]

    5 years ago

  • Tributes paid to 5-year-old boy who was killed by mirror in UK department store

    Tributes paid to 5-year-old boy who was killed by mirror in UK department store

    “We are devastated by his death.” Tributes have been pouring in for 5-year-old Freddie Farrow, who tragically died in a UK department store last month. Freddie Farrow was struck in the head by a mirror during a shopping trip to Fenwick on Colchester’s High Street. The young boy was rushed to hospital in critical condition […]

    5 years ago

  • We can but dream: The hotels the royal family stay in around the world

    We can but dream: The hotels the royal family stay in around the world

    These holiday destinations have got the royal seal of approval. One of the royals’ main responsibilities is to carry out engagements across the world. Prince William, The Duchess of Cambridge and co. often travel to all corners of the world for both work and holidays and it’s safe to say we’re a little jealous of […]

    5 years ago

  • Adopt us please: Mother buys her 7 and 9-year-old kids a £140k Mercedes

    Adopt us please: Mother buys her 7 and 9-year-old kids a £140k Mercedes

    One mum has seriously splashed out on quite the lavish present for her 7 and 9-year-old children. The mum revealed she surprised her children with a £141,000 Mercedes. Yes, you read that figure right… The mum said the 7 seater car was the ultimate gift for her son and daughter. Her daughter Pixie shared a […]

    5 years ago

  • Depression and anxiety doubled in children worldwide during the pandemic

    Depression and anxiety doubled in children worldwide during the pandemic

    The impact the pandemic has had on our mental health is hard to comprehend. The isolation, constant worrying, and never-ending bad news have damaged the mental health of millions of people, including children. Researchers have recently discovered that twice as many children are now suffering from mental health disorders, including anxiety. This news is unsurprising […]

    5 years ago

  • 8-year-old found dead after three children in grandmother’s care go missing

    8-year-old found dead after three children in grandmother’s care go missing

    Taryn and her siblings were placed in their grandmother’s care due to their mother’s substance abuse issues. A grandmother is currently on trial after her 8-year-old granddaughter was found dead. Police confirmed that the body of Taryn Summers was discovered in a black plastic bag on the floor of a car this April. The young […]

    5 years ago

  • Netflix just released a Stranger Things trailer: here’s what to binge while you wait

    Netflix just released a Stranger Things trailer: here’s what to binge while you wait

    But it isn’t returning to Netflix until 2022! Netflix just released a teaser trailer for season 4 of Stranger Things and it’s safe to say we cannot wait for it. However, they’ve also just confirmed that new episodes of the addictive series won’t be available until 2022. 2021 really is just the year of never-ending […]

    5 years ago

  • First Covid-related death in child under 15 recorded in Northern Ireland

    First Covid-related death in child under 15 recorded in Northern Ireland

    Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency confirmed the harrowing news this week. The first Covid-related death in a child under 15 years of age has been recorded in Northern Ireland. Over 3,000 lives have been lost to COVID-19 in Northern Ireland since the beginning of the pandemic. They stated, “The latest week’s registration figures include […]

    5 years ago

  • Belfast hospital treating 12 pregnant women for COVID-19 this week

    Belfast hospital treating 12 pregnant women for COVID-19 this week

    6 babies are currently in isolation, reports reveal. 12 pregnant women, who tested positive for COVID-19, were treated by the Belfast Trust in the past week. According to RTÉ, all of the women were unvaccinated. They stated: “We have recently had to arrange preterm delivery for a number of women. In these instances, their babies […]

    5 years ago

  • Vaccine portal for 12-to-15-year-olds to open next Thursday

    Vaccine portal for 12-to-15-year-olds to open next Thursday

    “A novel infection can have consequences for children.” 12-15-year-olds will be able to register for their COVID-19 vaccine from next Thursday, August 12. The HSE confirmed that parents can register on behalf of their children. People in this cohort will be given an mRNA vaccine, meaning either Pfizer or Moderna will be given to those […]

    5 years ago

  • 17-year-old girl dies in car accident in Co. Meath

    17-year-old girl dies in car accident in Co. Meath

    The crash occurred in the Pelletstown area in Drumree. A 17-year-old girl has been killed in a car accident in Co. Meath. Two other people were injured in the incident. A man in his 20s was taken to Beaumont Hospital in a serious condition. A teenage boy was transported to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. His injuries […]

    5 years ago

  • Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard say they “wait for the stink” to bathe their kids

    Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard say they “wait for the stink” to bathe their kids

    The actress admitted: “Sometimes five, six days goes along. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis caused quite the debate when they recently admitted they don’t wash their children every day. The family’s bathing habits aren’t as odd as everyone believes because another Hollywood couple just made a similar confession. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have admitted […]

    5 years ago

  • Two adults and 13-year-old boy charged after 5-year-old found dead in river

    Two adults and 13-year-old boy charged after 5-year-old found dead in river

    The young boy was reported missing from his home on Saturday. Two adults and a 13-year-old boy have been arrested after a 5-year-old boy was found dead in South Wales last week. The body of Logan Mwangi was discovered in Ogmore River near Pandy Park in Bridgend, South Wales on Saturday, July 31. 39-year-old John […]

    5 years ago

  • Woman reveals her sister-in-law left her newborn daughter alone in park for hours

    Woman reveals her sister-in-law left her newborn daughter alone in park for hours

    “I was so thankful no one kidnapped her” One mum has expressed her outrage after her sister-in-law left her newborn daughter alone in a park. She explained that when she was called into work unexpectedly her sister-in-law offered to mind her baby girl. When the mum was at work her sister-in-law took her dog and […]

    5 years ago

  • Coco Austin reveals she breastfeeds her and Ice T’s 5-year-old daughter

    Coco Austin reveals she breastfeeds her and Ice T’s 5-year-old daughter

    “I don’t want to deprive her of something she wants” Coco Austin has revealed she still breastfeeds her 5-year-old daughter Chanel because it is a great way for them to bond. The mum explained her decision in an interview with US Weekly. She said her daughter still eats solid foods, but she has breastmilk as […]

    5 years ago

  • Child and Family Agency data finds 278 children were injured in care last year

    Child and Family Agency data finds 278 children were injured in care last year

    109 cases of “self-injurious behaviour” were reported in residential care. Nearly 280 children in care were injured in 2020, a new report has revealed. It is understood that a total of 278 cases were reported. 172 of them involved children inflicting harm on themselves. Cases have increased since 2019 according to the report by HIQA. […]

    5 years ago

  • Surprise! Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page is expecting her fourth child

    Surprise! Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page is expecting her fourth child

    The Gavin and Stacey star is set to welcome her fourth child into the world later this year. Actress Joanna Page has revealed she is expecting her fourth child with her husband James Thornton. The Gavin and Stacey star announced her joyous news on Instagram. Alongside a photo of the soon-to-be mum-of-four in a flowing […]

    5 years ago