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  • School Run News: Weather advisory issued with heavy rain and flooding forecasted

    School Run News: Weather advisory issued with heavy rain and flooding forecasted

    The five biggest stories trending this morning. At Home: Stephen Donnelly says another lockdown cannot be “ruled out” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has stated that another lockdown may not be likely, but it cannot be ruled out. Concerns have been raised as Ireland enters the colder, winter months. He warned that hospitality restrictions could be […]

    5 years ago

  • “Born at Pickle Cottage”: Stacey Solomon opens up about giving birth at home

    “Born at Pickle Cottage”: Stacey Solomon opens up about giving birth at home

    “Born at pickle cottage on mummy’s birthday.” Stacey Solomon has welcomed her fourth child into the world. Solomon gave birth to her baby girl at her home Pickle Cottage yesterday, which just so happened to be her 32nd birthday. The doting mum shared videos of her labour with her fans. “Yesterday I got the best […]

    5 years ago

  • She’s here! Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash welcome a baby girl

    She’s here! Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash welcome a baby girl

    Stacey Solomon has given birth to her first daughter. Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have announced the arrival of their baby girl. This is Solomon’s fourth child, but her first daughter. The mum confirmed the news on Instagram, much to the delight of her fans. “Yesterday I got the best birthday present I could have […]

    5 years ago

  • People admit they won’t give Christmas gifts to loved ones with conflicting Covid beliefs

    People admit they won’t give Christmas gifts to loved ones with conflicting Covid beliefs

    Pandemic politics are having an impact on Christmas. There’s no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused so much pain for people across the world. Ongoing lockdowns, intense restrictions, and the never-ending worrying have certainly taken their toll on the public. Overwhelming and intense times like this can also trigger tension amongst loved ones, especially […]

    5 years ago

  • Katie Piper shares update after she was rushed to hospital

    Katie Piper shares update after she was rushed to hospital

    Katie Piper said she feels happy after her emergency surgery. Katie Piper has updated her followers after she was taken to A&E for an emergency procedure. The activist reassured her fans she was feeling a lot better after surgery on her oesophagus. Sharing a photo from the hospital, the mum wrote: “SO, last night I […]

    5 years ago

  • Chinese character removed from David Walliams’ book after major backlash

    Chinese character removed from David Walliams’ book after major backlash

    Walliams has normalised “jokes on minorities from a young age”. Children’s books are supposed to inspire them and spark their imaginations. The last thing they should do is include harmful racist stereotypes in the stories. David Walliams, one of the most popular children’s authors, has come under fire for his character Brian Wong. The comedian […]

    5 years ago

  • School Run News: Serving Garda arrested for alleged sexual abuse of daughters

    School Run News: Serving Garda arrested for alleged sexual abuse of daughters

    The biggest stories trending this morning. At Home: A serving Garda has been arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of his daughters A serving Garda has been arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of daughters in the south of the country. According to reports, the allegations include rape and sexual assault over 12 years. Gardaí […]

    5 years ago

  • Princess Beatrice hires £200-a-night nanny to help with baby Sienna

    Princess Beatrice hires £200-a-night nanny to help with baby Sienna

    Princess Beatrice became a mum for the first time last month. The royal gave birth to her daughter Sienna Elizabeth on September 18th. Luckily, the new mum has plenty of help as she settles into her new role. According to reports, Beatrice and her husband Edoardo have hired a £200 a night nanny to help […]

    5 years ago

  • Teenage boy attacked with hammer in random altercation in Co. Cork

    Teenage boy attacked with hammer in random altercation in Co. Cork

    “It was just a complete random attack” A teenage boy has been brutally attacked with a hammer on the Curraheen Road in Bishopstown. The incident took place shortly before midnight on Saturday, October 3rd. The 18-year-old was walking home with his cousin when three men jumped out of a car and started to attack them. […]

    5 years ago

  • “I’m a bit lost”: Andrew McGinley opens up about his wife

    “I’m a bit lost”: Andrew McGinley opens up about his wife

    “The relationship is difficult” Andrew McGinley has opened up about his wife Deirdre Morley. The heartbroken father revealed he currently has no contact with her. Morley killed their three children at their family home in January 2020. Morley was found not guilty by reason of insanity of murdering their three children Conor (9), Darragh (7), […]

    5 years ago

  • School Run News: Calls for women to be given free contraception in Ireland

    School Run News: Calls for women to be given free contraception in Ireland

    Five of the biggest stories you need to read this morning. At Home: Calls for women to be given free contraception The Green party has called for women in Ireland to be given free contraception. The party aims to put the issue on the agenda for the 2022 Budget. It is believed women aged between […]

    5 years ago

  • Vicky Phelan returns to Ireland after scans discover new tumours

    Vicky Phelan returns to Ireland after scans discover new tumours

    Vicky Phelan has returned home to Ireland after receiving some bad news. The cervical cancer campaigner told her followers that scans have found new tumours in her body. “It’s been a couple of weeks since I posted an update. That’s because since my last update, I have had some bad news…” she wrote. “Unfortunately, following […]

    5 years ago

  • People are less than impressed with tonight’s Strictly Come Dancing result

    People are less than impressed with tonight’s Strictly Come Dancing result

    Fans believe the wrong couple was sent home from Strictly tonight. The first Strictly Come Dancing results show aired this evening and fans are less than impressed by the outcome. Tonight’s episode saw the return of the dance-off and a fan-favourite landed in the bottom two. EastEnders actress Nina Wadia and her professional dance partner […]

    5 years ago

  • Covid vaccine to become mandatory in California schools- should Ireland do the same?

    Covid vaccine to become mandatory in California schools- should Ireland do the same?

    Do you think the vaccine should be mandatory in schools? Schools in California have made the Covid-19 mandatory for pupils. Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed the decision this week. He said the new measure will help protect the public from Covid-19. The governor said the state “will require our kids to get the Covid-19 vaccine to […]

    5 years ago

  • Princess Beatrice reveals the stunning name of her baby girl

    Princess Beatrice reveals the stunning name of her baby girl

    “We are all doing well” Princess Beatrice has confirmed the darling name of her daughter. The new mum and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi decided to call their daughter Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi. Sienna is of Italian origin. The name means ‘orange-red’. The couple honoured Beatrice’s grandmother HRH Queen Elizabeth by giving their daughter the […]

    5 years ago

  • Dunnes Stores issues urgent recall amid severe nut allergy fears

    Dunnes Stores issues urgent recall amid severe nut allergy fears

    Undeclared almond nuts were included in a popular pie. Dunnes Stores has issued an urgent recall amid food allergy fears. They have warned customers that their Luxury Apple Pie actually contains undeclared ingredients. It is understood the product was accidentally mispacked with the Dunnes Stores Pear and Almond Pie. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland […]

    5 years ago

  • People who put their Christmas decorations up early are happier, science says

    People who put their Christmas decorations up early are happier, science says

    Christmas decorations evoke those strong feelings of childhood. I know it’s only October but Christmas is a mere two months away and I cannot wait for it. Is it a tad too early for supermarkets to be displaying their Christmas stock? Maybe, but it is filling me with joy, and isn’t that what we all […]

    5 years ago

  • Irish public could receive tourism voucher before Christmas

    Irish public could receive tourism voucher before Christmas

    Does anyone fancy a winter getaway? It looks like we could be getting an early Christmas present. Apparently, the Government is considering launching a tourism voucher scheme to help the industry get back on its feet. There’s no doubt Ireland’s tourism and hospitality services took one of the biggest hits during the Covid-19 pandemic. They […]

    5 years ago

  • School Run News: Gardaí seek public’s help in finding two young sisters in Dublin

    School Run News: Gardaí seek public’s help in finding two young sisters in Dublin

    The latest stories trending this morning At Home: Gardaí seek public’s help in finding sisters. Gardaí have called on the public to help find two missing sisters in Dublin. It is believed they’re from the Clondalkin area. Simone (12) and Nikita (13) Twomey have been missing from their home since Tuesday, September 28th. The sisters […]

    5 years ago

  • Text me when you get home: Will women and girls ever feel safe?

    Text me when you get home: Will women and girls ever feel safe?

    Sarah Everard’s mother Susan lets out a silent scream at the time her daughter was abducted every evening. The grief-stricken mother says, “Don’t get in the car, Sarah. Don’t believe him. Run!” to a daughter, she will never hold again. There are simply no words strong enough to describe the statement Susan made in court […]

    5 years ago

  • Study reveals how long women should wait between pregnancies

    Study reveals how long women should wait between pregnancies

    There was an 8.5% increase in pre-term labour found. A study has discovered the safest interval between pregnancies. Published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, the study confirmed the most medically safe time women should wait between their pregnancies. Obviously, a lot of other factors come into this decision, including financial stability and fertility, but doctors […]

    5 years ago

  • Gardaí launch investigation after attempted kidnapping in Co. Cavan

    Gardaí launch investigation after attempted kidnapping in Co. Cavan

    A dark-coloured car was involved. Gardaí in Co. Cavan have launched an investigation after an attempted kidnapping. It is believed a person in a dark coloured car tried to abduct a young boy in Mullagh on Tuesday. Gardaí told The Mirror, “Gardaí in Mullagh, Co. Cavan are investigating all the circumstances in relation to an […]

    5 years ago

  • “Don’t believe him. Run!” Sarah Everard’s mum delivers harrowing statement

    “Don’t believe him. Run!” Sarah Everard’s mum delivers harrowing statement

    “I can never talk to her, never hold her again” Sarah Everard’s mum Susan delivered the most harrowing statement during the sentencing of murderer Wayne Couzens. How the mum had the strength to speak in court is beyond us. Susan said she would give anything to hold her 33-year-old daughter once more. The mum described […]

    5 years ago

  • School Run News: The stories you need to catch up on this morning

    School Run News: The stories you need to catch up on this morning

    The biggest news stories everyone will be talking about today. At Home: Man found guilty of murdering his wife Anne Colomines in 2017 A jury has found Renato Gehlen guilty of murdering his wife in 2017. He stabbed Anne Colomines in the heart after she told him she wanted to file for divorce. Gehlen claimed […]

    5 years ago

  • Kate Middleton stuns in purple suit during royal visit to Northern Ireland

    Kate Middleton stuns in purple suit during royal visit to Northern Ireland

    Kate has seriously upped her style this season. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have landed in Derry, Northern Ireland. This is the first time the royal couple has visited this part of the country. Speaking about their visit, Prince William and Kate said, “It’s great to be back in Northern Ireland for a day […]

    5 years ago

  • Sick of Peppa Pig? It’s time to introduce your toddler to Ladybird & Bee

    Sick of Peppa Pig? It’s time to introduce your toddler to Ladybird & Bee

    Your toddler will be glued to this wholesome TV show. Tired of watching Peppa Pig on an endless loop? Us too. The kids may love it, but if we have to listen to Peppa anymore then we may have to disconnect the television. Luckily, a wholesome new TV show has landed and your kids are […]

    5 years ago

  • Lost your sense of smell after having Covid? Experts may have a solution

    Lost your sense of smell after having Covid? Experts may have a solution

    Experts believe they may have found something that will help those affected. One of the most common, and frustrating, symptoms of Covid-19 is losing your sense of smell. A loss of smell can have an impact on your taste too. Many people who have been diagnosed with Covid admitted that foods no longer taste the […]

    5 years ago

  • “The son I almost had”: Chrissy Teigen pens harrowing letter to baby Jack

    “The son I almost had”: Chrissy Teigen pens harrowing letter to baby Jack

    “I didn’t get to take care of you” Chrissy Teigen has penned a harrowing open letter to her son Jack. Her baby boy passed away this day last year. Teigen shared a photo from the day her son passed away. In the photo, her husband John Legend is comforting his distraught wife in her hospital […]

    5 years ago

  • Parents could be sued for outing children with Covid-19 in group chats

    Parents could be sued for outing children with Covid-19 in group chats

    “People can actually be sued” There is a very big difference between informing parents about your own child’s positive Covid test and spreading gossip about children who have reportedly tested positive. The HSE urged parents to stop gossiping about possible Covid cases in WhatsApp groups yesterday. They may believe it is harmless gossip, but it […]

    5 years ago

  • Put the heating on: Met Éireann warns public of miserable conditions on the way

    Put the heating on: Met Éireann warns public of miserable conditions on the way

    Jumpers and hot cocoa at the ready! It’s time to take your winter coat out of storage because the colder weather has officially landed in Ireland. Met Éireann is warning the public of miserable conditions which have been forecast for the week ahead. If like us, you’ve been considering putting the heating on then it’s […]

    5 years ago

  • School Run News: The news everyone will be talking about today

    School Run News: The news everyone will be talking about today

    Five of the top stories in three minutes. At Home: Woman seriously injured after falling off bike on Luas track A woman has been seriously injured after falling off her bike on the Luas tracks in Dawson Street. It is believed she has suffered severe injuries. The freak accident occurred on Tuesday night. Inquest into […]

    5 years ago

  • Should children go trick-or-treating this year? Expert weighs in

    Should children go trick-or-treating this year? Expert weighs in

    Will you let your children go trick-or-treating this year? Halloween is just around the corner, but will it be another celebration hindered by Covid? Last year, trick-or-treating was banned due to the increasing cases and sheer risks families were in. Things are looking a little different this year. 92% of adults in the Republic of […]

    5 years ago

  • Mum urges parents to check babies’ toes and fingers to avoid losing them

    Mum urges parents to check babies’ toes and fingers to avoid losing them

    “Thank god we noticed when we did!” A mum made a scary discovery after her baby was up all night crying. She is hoping to raise awareness about hair tourniquet by sharing her story. She explained that she couldn’t find a reason why her baby was crying all night until she checked their toes. “We […]

    5 years ago

  • “I thought they were joking”: Woman believes sister will regret daughter’s name

    “I thought they were joking”: Woman believes sister will regret daughter’s name

    “What type of Hollywood ass name is that?” We all know picking a baby name isn’t an easy decision. However, there are some names parents really ought to avoid. One woman has revealed the “selfish” name her sister gave her daughter and it’s safe to say people are less than impressed. She explained that she […]

    5 years ago

  • Parents urged to stop spreading rumours about kids with Covid in WhatsApp groups

    Parents urged to stop spreading rumours about kids with Covid in WhatsApp groups

    The rumours are causing more harm than good. Parents have been urged to stop naming children with Covid-19 in WhatsApp groups. The HSE has warned them that they should respect the children and stop gossiping. They believe these group chats can cause rumours to spread which will only cause more stress for families with sick […]

    5 years ago

  • School Run News: The biggest stories you can’t miss this morning

    School Run News: The biggest stories you can’t miss this morning

    5 of the biggest news stories trending this morning. World: 36-year-old man charged with murder of Sabina Nessa Police have confirmed a 36-year-old man has been charged with the murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa. He has been named as Koci Selamaj. Sabina was killed on September 17th. She was on her way to […]

    5 years ago

  • Netflix releases first look at season 2 of Bridgerton

    Netflix releases first look at season 2 of Bridgerton

    Season 2 will air on Netflix in 2022. Netflix has finally given fans a look at season 2 of Bridgerton. The highly-anticipated second season of the period drama will focus on Anthony Bridgerton. In the teaser clip, Anthony meets his new love interest Kate. “Dear readers, this author is most pleased to bring you a […]

    5 years ago

  • Minister for Children says childcare investment will double by 2028

    Minister for Children says childcare investment will double by 2028

    Budget 2022 negotiations are ongoing. The State will reportedly double childcare investment by 2028. According to Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman, the government plans to double its investment in the next 7 years. He told Newstalk, “We already put €638 million into childcare each year. But compared to other European countries, that is quite a small […]

    5 years ago

  • School Run News: The top stories you need to read this morning

    School Run News: The top stories you need to read this morning

    Five of the top news stories in three minutes. At Home: Gardaí seek public’s help in finding missing teenager Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in finding missing 16-year-old Arkardiusz Niedojad. The teenager has been missing from the Clondalkin area for a week. He was last seen on Monday, September 20th. He has been described […]

    5 years ago

  • Strictly’s Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden test positive for Covid-19

    Strictly’s Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden test positive for Covid-19

    “I will be cheering you all on” Strictly Come Dancing stars Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden have tested positive for Covid-19. The McFly frontman confirmed the disappointing news on Instagram this evening. The All About You singer was due to perform with McFly in Glasgow tonight, but now has to isolate for 10 days. Professional […]

    5 years ago

  • “Will they kill me?”: Kristen Stewart stuns as Diana in new trailer for Spencer

    “Will they kill me?”: Kristen Stewart stuns as Diana in new trailer for Spencer

    The trailer alone is breathtaking. The full trailer for the latest movie about Princess Diana has landed. Kristen Stewart stars in the highly-anticipated movie and critics have praised her performance. There’s no doubt that Stewart looks uncanny as Diana in the movie, but will the storyline live up to the viewer’s expectations? Judging by the […]

    5 years ago

  • What’s On: The top family events happening this weekend

    What’s On: The top family events happening this weekend

    Anyone fancy going to a fairy workshop? The weekend is here and we’re so ready to pack as much as we can into our two days of freedom. If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids then look no further. We’ve gathered up some of the best family-friendly events happening across the […]

    5 years ago