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  • Rochelle Humes responds to backlash for getting C-sections

    Rochelle Humes responds to backlash for getting C-sections

    Rochelle responded to the cruel remarks. Rochelle Humes has responded to the backlash she received for getting C-sections. Both of the presenter’s daughters and her baby boy were born via cesarean section. The former singer opened up about the judgemental and harsh comments she received about their births on her podcast. “’I thought I was […]

    5 years ago

  • Dad dies in tragic work place accident leaving behind three daughters

    Dad dies in tragic work place accident leaving behind three daughters

    He leaves behind three young daughters A 30-year-old father has tragically passed away in a workplace accident. Christy Miley from Valleymount, Co. Wicklow leaves behind his 28-year-old partner Shelly and their three daughters- 7-year-old Heidi, 4-year-old Maisie, and 2-year-old Harlow. Shortly before his passing, the dad was granted permission to build the family’s forever home. […]

    5 years ago

  • Adele gets honest about the anxiety that left her bed-bound after divorce

    Adele gets honest about the anxiety that left her bed-bound after divorce

    “It made me really sad” Adele admitted. Adele has opened up about how her divorce left her with bed-ridden anxiety. The singer, who is set to release her new album 30 next week, admitted she was “embarrassed” when news of her divorce broke in 2019. She told Rolling Stone, “It made me really sad. Then […]

    5 years ago

  • Teenager is the youngest person to die as a result of Covid in Ireland

    Teenager is the youngest person to die as a result of Covid in Ireland

    We’re thinking of their family during this devastating time A teenager has become the youngest person to die as a result of Covid-19 in the Republic. The 14-year-old’s untimely passing was recorded last week, November 3rd to November 9th. 25 people died in that week, the latest Health Surveillance Protection Centre figures found. The teenager […]

    5 years ago

  • School Run News: Taoiseach responds to rumours about Christmas lockdown

    School Run News: Taoiseach responds to rumours about Christmas lockdown

    The biggest stories you can’t miss this morning. At Home: Taoiseach responds to rumours about Christmas lockdown Taoiseach Micheál Martin has responded to rumours about a pending Christmas lockdown. He eased the public’s nerves by confirming there was no plan to introduce a lockdown before the holiday season. He stressed that Ireland is in a […]

    5 years ago

  • Hilary Duff called out for piercing baby girl’s ears- how young is too young?

    Hilary Duff called out for piercing baby girl’s ears- how young is too young?

    What is the right age to allow piercings? Hilary Duff has been called out for piercing her baby girl Mae’s ears but the former Disney star isn’t letting the mum-shamers get to her. She posted a photo of her daughter on Instagram and wrote, “Yes! I pierced her ears today. Can’t wait for the internet […]

    5 years ago

  • Toymaster issues warning to parents ahead of Christmas shortages

    Toymaster issues warning to parents ahead of Christmas shortages

    Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Is anyone else breaking into a sweat at the thought of Christmas shopping? We adore this time of year- how could you not? But the shopping aspect? Not so much. Between toy shortages, rising Covid cases, and queuing in the cold, we’re just not ready for it. In […]

    5 years ago

  • Pregnant woman calls out stranger who told her she was unfit to be a mum

    Pregnant woman calls out stranger who told her she was unfit to be a mum

    The pregnant woman was right to stand up to her A lot of people need to remember that if you have nothing nice to say then maybe don’t say anything at all. One expectant mum was stunned when a stranger at a bus stop told her she wasn’t fit to be a mother. The pregnant […]

    5 years ago

  • Doctors express concerns after Norovirus outbreak in children

    Doctors express concerns after Norovirus outbreak in children

    The norovirus is highly contagious Doctors have expressed their concerns about an outbreak of norovirus in Ireland. It is believed 33 people in a childcare facility contracted the vomiting bug in October. The outbreak happened in the east of the country. 5 people contracted the virus in a hospital in the North-East of Ireland two […]

    5 years ago

  • School Run News: Woman arrested after 10-year-old boy is killed by dog in Wales

    School Run News: Woman arrested after 10-year-old boy is killed by dog in Wales

    The biggest stories trending this morning. World: Woman arrested after 10-year-old boy is killed by a dog in Wales A 28-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the dog attack that claimed the life of 10-year-old Jack Lis. The woman from Caerphilly, Wales, reportedly owned the dangerous dog that attacked young Jack on Monday, […]

    5 years ago

  • Teacher caught punching and kicking horse has been suspended from school

    Teacher caught punching and kicking horse has been suspended from school

    “There is absolutely no excuse for this behaviour” A teacher, who was caught punching and kicking a horse on camera, has been suspended from the school she works in. Hertfordshire Hunt Saboteurs filmed the horrifying incident on Twitter. The woman was identified as 37-year-old Sarah Moulds. She teaches at Somerby Primary School. She is also […]

    5 years ago

  • Teenage boy killed in freak accident in Kilkenny named locally

    Teenage boy killed in freak accident in Kilkenny named locally

    The teen passed away in a freak accident The young boy who was killed after being hit by a sliotar has been named locally. 13-year-old Harry Byrne from Gowran, Co Kilkenny tragically passed away after the freak accident. The teenager dreamed of playing hurling for Kilkenny one day. It is believed he suffered catastrophic head […]

    5 years ago

  • Mum pens heartbreaking tribute after her 10-year-old son is killed by a dog

    Mum pens heartbreaking tribute after her 10-year-old son is killed by a dog

    The dog attack occurred in Wales earlier this week. A heartbroken mother has paid tribute to her 10-year-old son who was killed by a dog in Wales. 10-year-old Jack Lis was brutally killed by a Pitbull-style dog on November 8th. The incident occurred in Caerphilly, South Wales. His grief-stricken mum spoke out about his harrowing […]

    5 years ago

  • School Run News: 13-year-old boy dies in tragic school accident in Kilkenny

    School Run News: 13-year-old boy dies in tragic school accident in Kilkenny

    The biggest news stories of the morning At Home: 13-year-old boy dies in tragic school accident in Kilkenny A 13-year-old boy has tragically died in an incident at the school in Co. Kilkenny. The young boy was rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital, but was pronounced dead a short time later. It is believed the young […]

    5 years ago

  • “Is she ever with her kid?”: Laura Whitmore hits out at cruel comments

    “Is she ever with her kid?”: Laura Whitmore hits out at cruel comments

    The presenter quickly shut down the mum-shamers Laura Whitmore has perfectly responded to a man who tried to mum-shame her. The presenter was targeted by the troll when she revealed she was flying to New York. The mum attended the Glamour Women of the Year awards last night. Before flying out to the Big Apple, […]

    5 years ago

  • Armagh school calls police over harmful TikTok video created by pupils

    Armagh school calls police over harmful TikTok video created by pupils

    The aim of the TikTok video was to humiliate teachers A school in Co. Armagh has been forced to contact the PSNI after pupils created a harmful TikTok about the staff. Lurgan Junior High School explained that the video rates teachers and contains concerning comments. It is understood that the aim of the video is […]

    5 years ago

  • Taoiseach expresses concerns about increase in RSV cases

    Taoiseach expresses concerns about increase in RSV cases

    “RSV has proved to be problematic this year” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has expressed concerns about the increase in RSV cases. He says the virus is a far greater concern for children’s health than Covid-19. According to Newstalk, Micheál Martin said RSV is driving up admissions in Ireland’s children’s hospitals. “The real message from public health […]

    5 years ago

  • Opinion: Nothing can prepare you for when your parent gets sick

    Opinion: Nothing can prepare you for when your parent gets sick

    “It’s my turn to look after her now and I don’t think there is any greater honour” When you’re young your parents seem indestructible. They’re the ones who wipe your tears away, who bring you warm 7Up and Calpol when you’re poorly, and who hug you when you fall off your rollerskates in the park. […]

    5 years ago

  • 4-year-old girl burns hole in her tongue after eating sour sweets

    4-year-old girl burns hole in her tongue after eating sour sweets

    Dentists say the lollies contain high levels of acid. A 4-year-old girl in Melbourne, Australia burned a hole in her tongue after eating sour sweets. Willow Wright’s mum is sharing her daughter’s ordeal to raise awareness about the dangerous sweets. It is believed Willow suffered a chemical burn on her tongue after consuming 10 of […]

    5 years ago

  • Cleo Smith’s mum “thankful” her little girl is back in her arms

    Cleo Smith’s mum “thankful” her little girl is back in her arms

    Cleo’s mum Ellie said their family is “whole again” Cleo Smith’s family have issued a statement after police in Western Australia rescued the 4-year-old. Little Cleo had been missing for over two weeks when officers found her in a locked house just 7 minutes away from her family home. Mum Ellie said they are beyond […]

    5 years ago

  • Dublin mum issues warning to parents after man tries to grab her son outside school

    Dublin mum issues warning to parents after man tries to grab her son outside school

    This is every parent’s worst nightmare A Dublin mum has issued a warning to parents after a man tried to grab her son outside his school. The terrified mum experienced every parent’s worst nightmare last week. She said the incident happened outside her son’s school in Swords on Friday afternoon. She told DublinLive that a […]

    5 years ago

  • Terrie McEvoy confirms her baby girl’s beautiful name

    Terrie McEvoy confirms her baby girl’s beautiful name

    Terrie picked the perfect name for her little girl. Terrie McEvoy has confirmed the name of her baby girl and we adore it. The new mum gave birth to her adorable daughter over the weekend. She shared a series of black and white photos from the hospital to announce the birth of her first child. […]

    5 years ago

  • 14-year-old child dies in crowd surge at Travis Scott concert

    14-year-old child dies in crowd surge at Travis Scott concert

    8 people have died and 300 are believed to be injured. A 14-year-old child has been killed at a Travis Scott concert in Houston, Texas. It is believed they were among 8 people who died in a crowd surge on Friday night. A 16-year-old was also killed in the incident. Two 21-year-olds and two 23-year-olds […]

    5 years ago

  • Opinion: This country would be far better if we tried to be kind like Adam King

    Opinion: This country would be far better if we tried to be kind like Adam King

    Adam King is the hero we should all be listening to. It’d be an understatement to say life is overwhelming at the moment. Living through this pandemic has not been easy, no matter what your situation. Some of us have suffered immense losses, others have been forced to grieve alone, many lost their jobs, their […]

    5 years ago

  • This Dublin cinema is screening classic Christmas movies this year

    This Dublin cinema is screening classic Christmas movies this year

    The Christmas countdown is officially underway. Last Christmas was quite tough for many of us. This year will, hopefully, be brighter than 2020. We are hoping to make up for our lack of Christmas plans last year by making 2021 one of the best Christmases yet. There’s so much to look forward to this year. […]

    5 years ago

  • School Run News: Man who abducted Cleo Smith had room full of toys and dolls

    School Run News: Man who abducted Cleo Smith had room full of toys and dolls

    The biggest stories of the morning. World: Man who abducted Cleo Smith had a room full of dolls in his home A 36-year-old man charged with the abduction of Cleo Smith has been described as an “oddball” by neighbours. The man, who remains in police custody, reportedly had a room full of dolls and toys. […]

    5 years ago

  • “Falling asleep in her mother’s arms”: Police give update on Cleo Smith

    “Falling asleep in her mother’s arms”: Police give update on Cleo Smith

    Cleo is doing well and is back at her family’s home. 4-year-old Cleo Smith is doing well since returning to her family home, officers confirmed. The young girl was reunited with her family after officers rescued her from a locked house just 7 minutes away from her family home. WA Detective Senior Sergeant Cameron Blaine […]

    5 years ago

  • Mum speaks out after school photographer erased son’s hearing aids from photos

    Mum speaks out after school photographer erased son’s hearing aids from photos

    “They’re not something to be ashamed of.” An American mum has expressed her shock after the school photographer erased her son’s hearing aids from his photos. Whitney’s two children and her husband are deaf. She wants to raise awareness for the deaf community by sharing this experience. She told Fox News, “When we got the […]

    5 years ago

  • Parents in Dublin furious over extreme GP waiting lists

    Parents in Dublin furious over extreme GP waiting lists

    Parents are shocked over major waiting times in GPs GPs are now experiencing a major demand due to an increase in RSV and other seasonal viruses. Ireland’s healthcare system has been under extreme pressure since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Between staff shortages, waiting lists, and high demand, the system simply can’t cope at […]

    5 years ago

  • The John Lewis Christmas 2021 advert has landed and you’re going to love it

    The John Lewis Christmas 2021 advert has landed and you’re going to love it

    The John Lewis Christmas ad never fails. Is it really Christmas without the John Lewis advert? The retailer has finally shared the 2021 Christmas advert and it is so wholesome and sweet. The moving advert is titled Unexpected Guest and sees a young boy meet a young alien during the holidays. When Skye’s spaceship crashes […]

    5 years ago

  • Suspect in Cleo Smith abduction taken to hospital after inmates attack him

    Suspect in Cleo Smith abduction taken to hospital after inmates attack him

    This is the second time he has been hospitalised since his arrest. The 36-year-old man who is being questioned about the abduction of Cleo Smith has been taken to hospital. It is believed the suspect was attacked by other inmates in a holding cell. He has suffered head injuries, according to reports. Police Minister Paul […]

    5 years ago

  • School Run News: Madeleine McCann’s parents feel hopeful after Cleo Smith rescue

    School Run News: Madeleine McCann’s parents feel hopeful after Cleo Smith rescue

    The top stories of the morning. World: Madeleine McCann’s parents feel hopeful after Cleo Smith rescue Madeleine McCann’s parents said they feel hopeful after Cleo Smith was found alive and well. Cleo Smith was rescued by police in Western Australia in the early hours of November 3rd. 4-year-old Cleo had been missing for 18 days. […]

    5 years ago

  • Disney releases its 2021 Christmas advert and it is magical

    Disney releases its 2021 Christmas advert and it is magical

    Pass the tissues, please! Disney has released its 2021 Christmas advert and it is simply magical. This year’s story follows Nicole, the granddaughter from last year’s ad, who is now all grown up with a family to make Christmas traditions with. We follow her and her two adorable children, Max and Ella, as their new […]

    5 years ago

  • Police share footage of the moment 4-year-old Cleo Smith was found

    Police share footage of the moment 4-year-old Cleo Smith was found

    Cleo is now back home with her family. WA police have released footage of the moment Cleo Smith was rescued. In the clip, young Cleo is being held in the arms of an officer. The team of investigators broke into a locked house in Carnarvon at 1 am on November 3rd. 4 officers entered the […]

    5 years ago

  • School Run News: Police issue statement after finding Cleo Smith alive

    School Run News: Police issue statement after finding Cleo Smith alive

    The stories you can’t miss this morning. World: Police officers give update after finding Cleo Smith alive Western Australia Police have issued further details after finding Cleo Smith “alive and well”. Deputy Commissioner Col Blanch issued a statement confirming a police team broke their way into a locked house in Carnarvon around 1 am on […]

    5 years ago

  • 4-year-old Cleo Smith has been found “alive and well”

    4-year-old Cleo Smith has been found “alive and well”

    Cleo Smith went missing on October 16th. 4-year-old Cleo Smith has been found “alive and well”. The 4-year-old girl has been missing since October 16th. The toddler disappeared from her family’s tent at the remote Blowholes campsite, north of Carnarvon in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region in the early hours of the morning last month. The […]

    5 years ago

  • “I ended up in the Coombe”: Síle Seoige gives update after reduced movement concerns

    “I ended up in the Coombe”: Síle Seoige gives update after reduced movement concerns

    Síle is raising awareness for expectant-mums. Síle Seoige is encouraging expectant-mums to always get checked if they’re concerned about their baby. The soon-to-be mum-of-two is 38 weeks pregnant. She revealed on Instagram that she was concerned about her baby girl so she headed to the Coombe Maternity Hospital for an emergency check-up. The mum shared, […]

    5 years ago

  • Grace Mongey responds to people who called her a terrible mother

    Grace Mongey responds to people who called her a terrible mother

    “I’ve stayed quiet for too long” The worst thing about social media is how easy it is for trolls to send woeful and cruel messages to people. When you have a huge following, you’re left exposed and can often be targeted by these people. They’ll send the nastiest and lowest messages and people often say […]

    5 years ago

  • All I want for Christmas is for people to stop pressuring me to drink

    All I want for Christmas is for people to stop pressuring me to drink

    Why can’t Irish society simply accept that everyone is different? Halloween is now over and I’m fully embracing the Christmas spirit. Is it too early? Maybe, but this time of year is full of joy and merriment and you know what? We could all do with a little dose of joy after dealing with never-ending […]

    5 years ago

  • Do you pay family for babysitting your kids? This mum thinks it’s wrong

    Do you pay family for babysitting your kids? This mum thinks it’s wrong

    Do you agree with the mum or her sister about paying family for babysitting? I love babysitting my little cousins. We get to watch Disney movies, they always share their chicken dippers with you and their joyous outlook on life is simply infectious. It honestly lifts my spirits and that’s payment enough. However, some people […]

    5 years ago