Children under 6 are only in class for one or two hours. There’s no doubt that the new school year has been a very different experience for pupils across the country. Covid measures have altered their usual days in the classroom and it looks like they’re now impacting how long children are spending in school. […]

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“We’ve never seen the possibilities of our lives represented for us and the world” Disney has brought magic to the lives of so many children, but there is a huge portion of the population who are left out of the fairytale. A campaign has been launched to introduce Disney’s first disabled princess. And it’s about […]

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Baby John was murdered in Kerry 37 years ago. Investigators are hopeful that new DNA technology will finally uncover details about Baby John’s parents. The body of the infant, who was murdered 37 years ago, was exhumed yesterday. The exhumation was “carried out at first light”. His remains were exhumed from Holy Cross Cemetry in […]

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Five news stories in three minutes At Home: Hospital apologises to Gráinne Somers for failings in care St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny has issued an apology to heartbroken mother Gráinne Somers, who lost her baby boy Laurence in 2018. Ms Somers lost her baby boy mere days after he was born via emergency C-section. The […]

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Get those Christmas lists ready! I don’t want to wish time away, but Christmas will be here before we know it. Have I already started my Christmas shopping? Possibly… And maybe you should too. Smyths Toys Ireland has issued a warning to parents ahead of the Christmas shopping period. The retailer is urging them to […]

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The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars in this new series. Autumn is slowly creeping in and we’re so ready to curl up on the sofa and watch 101 new series in the darker evenings. There are way too many incredible series being released in the coming months. We’re seriously going to be spoiled for […]

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“I’m paying €1,645 a month for this, I don’t get money off for having them at home” One mum has expressed her outrage after her son was sent home from creche because he had a mild cough. Due to the current Covid guidelines, anyone with suspected Covid symptoms must isolate and get tested. However, the […]

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“No one would tell me anything” A mother has broken down at the inquest into the death of her baby boy. Grief-stricken mum Gráinne Somers spoke about the harrowing death of her baby boy Laurence at Dublin District Coroner’s Court, the Examiner reveals. Her son passed away on January 28, 2018, just five days after […]

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Only 25% of lone parents owned a home. New research has found that lone parents and their children account for 53% of homeless families in Ireland. Lone parents are more likely to experience poor housing and housing struggles more than any other type of family. The research was conducted by the Irish Human Rights and […]

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Five big stories in three minutes Covid: HSE issues warning after a surge in unproven Covid treatments The HSE is urging the public to avoid using ivermectin to treat Covid-19. The unproven treatment is most commonly used as a horse dewormer. It is believed over 5,000 units have been seized in Ireland since last summer. […]

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Since when is a TV series more important than a person’s wellbeing? Michael Martin said, “you can’t have one set of guidance for partners and another set of guidelines for media”, so why on earth did RTÉ go ahead with the filming of The Rotunda? The series has been met with a turbulent wave of […]

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“It only takes a moment for a child to be snatched” One mum has sparked outrage online after she admitted she left her 3-year-old daughter alone in a park. The mum explained that both she and her daughter really needed to use the bathroom when they arrived at the park. When in the toilet, the […]

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“You don’t look pregnant” Stacey Solomon has responded to rumours that she has given birth to her baby girl. The mum, who revealed she was pregnant with her fourth child this year, gave her fans an update on Instagram. Fans of the Loose Women star couldn’t help but wonder if Stacey had given birth to […]

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NPHET will reconsider the current Covid rules for school children this week. There have been calls to change the conditions for close contacts as tens of thousands of children are missing out on school. The HSE’s Paul Reid suggested that rules may change for pupils who are deemed close contacts but have no symptoms of […]

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“I don’t think it’s appropriate” Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he can’t understand why The Rotunda filming went ahead. According to Virgin Media’s Zara King, An Taoiseach said there shouldn’t be one set of rules for film crews and another for parents. He stated that he “can’t understand the framework under which clinicians allowed that (filming) […]

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Time to dust off the passport. We’ve been dreaming of stepping foot on a plane for far too long. Our suitcases are now covered in a layer of dust in the attic. Our passports haven’t seen daylight in years and we’re having dreams about the airport. We’re all in dire need of a holiday after […]

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“Trickier than I had anticipated” Camilla Thurlow has opened up about what it was really like to have her 10-month-old daughter Nell at her wedding. The mum married Jamie Jewitt in a stunning ceremony at a country manor house last week. The former Love Islands star said a lot of people were asking her what […]

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Teachers must also be fully vaccinated. Covid vaccines are set to become compulsory for school children in LA. The concerning surge in Covid cases in the USA has led to the decision. It is believed the Los Angeles Unified School District has voted to make the vaccine compulsory for pupils who are aged 12 and […]

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The weekend is finally here and we are so relieved. We can forget about the school run and Irish homework for two days so why not make the most of your free time and have a special family day out? There’s plenty to do across the Emerald Isle this weekend. From a drive-in circus and […]

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“Extremely difficult to recruit staff in the past 12 months.” Irish childcare managers have expressed their concerns about staff shortages. It is believed over a third of managers in the industry are worried about the impact this could have on their facilities. Over 60% of childcare services believe they may need to reduce capacity due […]

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Whisks at the ready! Our Tuesday evenings are about to get a hell of a lot sweeter this month. The Great British Bake Off is returning and we honestly couldn’t be happier about it. The wholesome series is actually returning sooner than we expected on September 21. “Bake a date in your diaries – we’re […]

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“Our little superhero fought until his last breath” A woman who was arrested in connection with the death of a 4-year-old boy in Limerick has been released without charge. Gardaí stated that the woman, aged in her 20s, was arrested yesterday but has since been released. Mason TJ O’Connell Conway was found with severe head […]

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The Oscar-winning actress is pregnant! Jennifer Lawrence is expecting her first child. The Hunger Games actress and husband Cooke Maroney have announced they’re set to welcome their first child together. The couple’s representative confirmed the news to People on Wednesday. The pair met in 2018 and tied the knot a year later. View this […]

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“I felt like the biggest failure on the planet” There are many moments from your teenage years that you’ll never forget. Your first kiss, your first love, your last day of school, and the dreaded day the CAO results come out. I can still feel the searing stress and intensity that was buzzing through my […]

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Stacey is expecting her first daughter with Joe Swash. Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are preparing for the arrival of their baby girl. The couple is due to welcome their second child into the world in the coming weeks, but has someone accidentally revealed their daughter’s name? Stacey’s sister hosted a lavish baby shower for […]

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“We’re having a baby together” Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are expecting a baby together. The comedian announced the news during an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers last night. He revealed that Olivia was pregnant with their first child. The couple who have been together since springtime, are thrilled to be expecting a […]

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A firearm was also discovered at the scene. Three people have been killed in a shooting in Listowel, Co. Kerry. Gardaí discovered the bodies of three people at a house in Lixnaw last night. A neighbour alerted Gardaí shortly after 9 pm last night when she found the woman’s body. They found the bodies of […]

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Baby number two is officially on the way! Huge congratulations are in order for Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott who are expecting their second child. The couple confirmed the news by sharing a video documenting Kylie’s pregnancy journey so far. The 24-year-old reveals the moment she found out she was pregnant at the beginning of […]

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“Shameful. Absolutely shameful” RTÉ’s popular series The Rotunda is set to return to our TV screens tomorrow. The new episodes will feature 20 stories and follow the hospital’s patients on their moving journeys. The third series was filmed during the Covid-19 pandemic, so there’s no doubt this season will be quite an overwhelming and intense […]

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“I almost died from an asthma attack. My heart stopped” We can often forget that there are so many people who are not prepared for normal life to resume. People who are high-risk are still in danger and we need to respect that they may not be ready for our world to go back to […]

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“Children can consent themselves if they are competent” Ireland’s vaccine programme is one of the most successful in the world, but there are still a lot of people who have decided against the vaccine. Many parents will not let their children get vaccinated, but in England, they don’t have the authority to do so. Teens […]

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Clients can donate their used hair directly through the salon September is childhood cancer awareness month and it’s more important than ever to support organisations and charities that are helping children during one of the most harrowing experiences in life. Hair extensions brand, Great Lengths has recently announced its plan to create more wigs for […]

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“It was just in her nature” Sarah Harding’s loved ones have been paying tribute to the singer since her untimely passing on Sunday. The singer died from cancer at the mere age of 39. Her former partner and fellow Celebrity Big Brother star Chad Johnson has shared that Sarah hoped to become a mother before […]

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The three-year-old boy was missing for three days. A missing toddler has been found alive and well in the Australian bush. The young boy had been missing for three days. Three-year-old Anthony “AJ” Elfalak disappeared from his family’s home in the rural area of Putty on September 3. The young boy was found drinking water […]

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Is this a good move or a step too far? One mum has divided parents after revealing she uses Apple Airtag to track her kids. She explained in a TikTok video that she wants to make sure her children are safe. She wrote, “When your littles start school and you wanna be able to make […]

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“Our ICUs are not equipped for what is ahead of us” More and more restrictions are being lifted as the weeks go by and vaccination figures increase. It feels like there is actually a light at the end of the tunnel, but has the Government taken a step too far on the road to recovery? […]

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“I promise I won’t bother her” Our personal space has become more important than ever since the beginning of the pandemic. But isn’t it something that should be respected all the time, not just during the past year and a half? We all deserve our own space, especially women who often feel uncomfortable and unsafe […]

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“I have no doubt Amy is dead” The family of Amy Fitzpatrick believes she is buried at an abandoned stable in Spain. The location is reportedly 15 minutes away from where she disappeared in 2008. According to the Irish Mirror, an anonymous source told her family that there were human remains at the abandoned racetrack […]

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Is her son too young to be cooking? A mum has revealed she lets her one-year-old son cook scrambled eggs. She opened up on TikTok about being ‘trolled’ for the parenting decision. “I’m probably going to get a lot of hate for this but my one and a half year old used the stove for […]

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The couple is reportedly attached at the hip. 16-year-old Alana Thompson aka Honey Boo Boo is reportedly dating a 20-year-old. The former reality star opened up about her love life in an interview with Teen Vogue. She hinted that there is a special someone in her life. The 16-year-old admitted that she doesn’t have many […]

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“Kids trying to be thirty” Pink is raising awareness about the danger of allowing kids to use social media. The mum recently called out a YouTuber for sharing a photo of her teen daughter in a bikini. The Grammy winner was less than impressed by the social media post. She wrote: “How many kids like […]

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William and Kate are waving goodbye to London. We may all dream of living like royalty, but it looks like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are bidding farewell to Kensington Palace. Prince William and Kate feel like their main London residence lacks ‘privacy’ and feel ‘overlooked’. The couple is planning on moving to Windsor […]

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“Never feel you are bothering the teachers” Between the pandemic, the re-opening of schools and exam results being issued, it’s more important than ever to care for our children’s mental health. Receiving your Leaving Cert results is one of the most overwhelming moments of your teenage years. Some will feel elated, but there are many […]

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We will never complain about the school run again. We all know how stressful the school run can be. Classes start in ten minutes and your eldest is eating their toast like a sloth at the kitchen table. One of them can’t find a shoe, the other is pretending they have a stomach ache and […]

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Nature is healing. It’s official. The Olympia Panto will return to the theatre this Christmas. Following the Government’s announcement, the theatre confirmed that the family show will return this winter. This year’s show is Olly, Polly, and the Beanstalk. Starring in this year’s panto is Fair City’s Ryan Andrews and Maclean Burke, influencer and comedian […]

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And then there were four. It’s a girl for golfer Shane Lowry and his wife Wendy. The couple has welcomed an adorable new member into their family this week. Wendy gave birth to their darling girl at the National Maternity Hospital and she has the sweetest name. Dad-of-two Shane confirmed her arrival by posting the […]

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The weekend is almost here and there’s no doubt the kids cannot wait to abandon their uniforms after schools re-opened this week. Why not do something special to mark their first week back in the classroom? We’ve gathered together 5 of the best family activities this weekend so feel free to thank us later. Mary […]

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Anxiety in children is on the rise and this hasn’t been helped by the pandemic. The start of a new school term can be exciting, but many children struggle with anxious feelings as this new chapter begins. Understanding anxious children can be difficult for parents, especially because it plagues you with worry too. We reached […]

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The mum is due to give birth later this Autumn. Stacey Solomon has opened up about her hopes to have a home birth as her due date nears. The mum, who is expecting her first daughter, said she would like to give birth to her baby girl at home. She told the Evening Standard: “The […]

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Time to dust off your dancing shoes. Strictly is back! Our Saturday nights are about to get a little bit more glitzy as Strictly Come Dancing returns this month. Fans of the show won’t have long to wait until the show is back on our telly screens. Contestant and BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker accidentally […]

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