“Every parent’s worst nightmare” Seeing your child in hospital is truly the worst feeling. As Kathryn Thomas recently said, “it is every parent’s worst nightmare”. The mum-of-two opened up about her daughter Grace’s recent hospitalisation. The Operation Transformation host said it was an “absolutely horrific” experience. Speaking to the RTÉ Guide, Thomas said, “I was […]

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“They’re very stressed about it” The Teacher’s Union of Ireland believes the State Exams should return to their traditional form this year. In a statement yesterday, the TUI claimed that there is “no justification for offering additional options to students”. Students are not only worried about exams, but the fear of catching Covid still weighs […]

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“He was a very decent and hard-working man” A Ballyfermot father was shot dead as his wife and 6-year-old daughter slept in their family home. Gardaí in Ballyfermot are now investigating the shocking murder of Michael Tormey. Mr. Tormey was shot multiple times at his home on Thomand Road, Ballyfermot. The dad was killed in […]

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“Keep your opinions to yourself” Terrie McEvoy has spoken out about the cruel messages she has received since becoming a mum. The influencer and nurse has been hit with some pretty brutal comments, but she isn’t letting them get to her. Terrie reminded the trolls that kindness is key. Spreading hate online, especially to a […]

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Gardaí are concerned for her welfare. Gardaí are calling on the public to help find a missing woman in Dublin. 45-year-old Bernadette Connolly has been missing from the Swords area since January 7th. Her family and Gardaí are hugely concerned for her welfare. The mum was last seen in the Donabate area. She has been […]

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An electric heater caused the fire. 19 people, including nine children, have died in a fire in the Bronx, New York. The blaze broke out at an apartment block at 11 am on Sunday, January 9th. 13 people are currently fighting for their lives in hospital. Investigators believe an electric heater in a third-floor apartment […]

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“He has to learn to don the royal armour” He’s not exactly singing ‘Oh I just can’t wait to be king’, but Prince George is starting to understand his “destiny”. According to new reports, the 8-year-old is starting to learn more about being the future monarch. Katie Nicholl told OK! that Prince William and The […]

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Rachel Gorry has opened up about her breast lift ahead of her surgery. The mum was incredibly honest with her followers about the procedure. She decided she wanted a breast lift 10 years ago. She explained that she wanted to wait until she was finished having children before going ahead with the surgery. “I decided […]

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“She came out fighting for her life” The parents of an 11oz baby are stunned their little miracle tot has survived. Baby Hannah Stibbles was born via emergency C-section on December 30th, 2021. She was just 25 weeks old when her mum Ellie Paton welcomed her into the world. Ellie was told that because her […]

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“Saoirse gave joy to her parents” Saoirse Corrigan has been remembered as a “gift from God” at her funeral. The 21-year-old teacher was tragically killed in a car crash on New Year’s Eve in Meath. Her partner Shane Gilchrist also died in the devastating crash. Speaking at her funeral, Saoirse’s loved ones said she was […]

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HSE chief Paul Reid apologises to high-risk children over appointment delays. Numerous vulnerable children experienced delays that “should not have happened”. 200 kids were left waiting for appointment dates, despite being told they would be prioritised. The HSE’s Paul Reid said he is sincerely sorry to the families who were affected. He said, “I am […]

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They will appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice today. Two men, aged in their late teens, have been charged over the horrific assault on Alanna Quinn Idris in Ballyfermot. They also attacked her friend Louis in the violent attack on December 30th. Gardaí arrested the two teenagers on Thursday, January 6th. Gardaí charged the […]

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Kelly Renee Turner lied about her daughter’s terminal illness. A mother, who faked her daughter’s terminal illness, has pleaded guilty to causing her child’s death. She also pleaded guilty to theft and charitable fraud. Kelly Renee Turner claimed her daughter had a terminal illness from 2012. Olivia had unnecessary medical procedures before she passed away […]

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She said she will need brain surgery to have the tumour removed. Martin King and his wife Jenny have revealed some devastating news. The photographer confirmed her brain tumour has returned, but thankfully it is benign. Jenny posted an update on her Instagram account yesterday evening. “Hello everyone. So, I have some news … not […]

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Big was due to appear in the finale episode. Actor Chris Noth has been removed from the And Just Like That finale following sexual assault allegations. The actor, who is best known for playing Mr. Big, has been accused of sexual assault numerous times. Despite multiple allegations, Noth claims they are “categorically false”. It is […]

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“She wants to focus on her own happiness” Khloe Kardashian is ready to move on from her cheating ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson. The mum was left heartbroken when it was confirmed Thompson fathered another child. Earlier this week, the sportsman publicly apologised to Kardashian after a paternity test proved he was the father of Maralee Nichols’ […]

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They were arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning. Two teenage boys have been arrested in connection with the brutal assault on Alanna Quinn Idris. The 17-year-old was violently attacked outside the Civic Center in Ballyfermot on the night of December 30th. Gardaí arrested two boys from Ballyfermot and Clondalkin in the early hours […]

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The bouncy castle was lifted several feet into the air. An 8-year-old girl has died after a bouncy castle accident in Spain. The young girl was playing on the bouncy castle when a gust of wind lifted it into the air. The incident took place at a fairground in Mislata on January 4th. Emergency services […]

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Covid restrictions will not be eased for teachers, Minister Norma Foley has confirmed. Despite concerns about staff shortages, Minister Foley said teachers and school staff will have to follow the measures. Foley stressed that teachers who are a close contact of a positive Covid case will have to restrict their movements. Changes will not be […]

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“I still don’t understand how we went from that to where we are now.” Andrew McGinley sees no future with his wife Deirdre Morley. The dad bravely opened up about their future after another heartbreaking Christmas without his children. He told Dublin Live, “With regards to Deirdre, I struggle a lot because all I really […]

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“Her children were here everything” Tributes have been pouring in for mum-of-three Julie Kehoe who sadly died in a car crash in Co. Meath. The horror accident occurred on December 31st, leaving her family completely heartbroken. 27-year-old Julie has been remembered as the “best mother and friend”. Her family said they are suffering “hell on […]

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She chose the sweetest name for her adorable baby boy. Huge congratulations are in order for Evanne Ní Chuilinn who has become a mum for the third time. The RTÉ broadcaster and her husband Brian Fitzsimons welcomed a baby boy into the world on January 4th. The couple chose the sweetest moniker for their son. […]

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Gardaí investigating Ballyfermot attack have identified chief suspects. 17-year-old Alanna Quinn Idris and her friend Louis were violently attacked on December 30th. She suffered a shattered tooth, broken bones in her cheek and eye socket, and a ruptured eyeball. There is a 90% chance she won’t regain sight in her eye. The attack occurred outside […]

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Is 8 too young to be left at home alone? A concerned grandparent has found out that their ex-daughter-in-law has been leaving her 8-year-old daughter home alone. The mum leaves her little girl at home when she “nips” to the shop. However, the grandmother revealed sometimes she can be gone for as long as an […]

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Mrs. Hinch and her family have moved to a new home. The cleaning guru said it was time for a new chapter. She posted a photo of her family holding the keys to ‘Hinch Farm’ on Instagram. Alongside the sweet snap, she wrote, “It’s time to write a new chapter in our story. We will […]

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Is a staggered re-opening of schools our best option? Schools in Ireland are set to re-open on Thursday, but many parents feel like it is too soon. The growing level of Covid-19 infection in the community is a major concern for parents, students, and teachers too. The ASTI has called for a “staggered” re-opening on […]

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17-year-old Alanna Quinn Idris was brutally attacked in Ballyfermot on December 30th. The teenage girl was walking home with a friend when a gang of youths targeted them. According to her mum Jamie, the boys who attacked her daughter have been bullying her daughter for quite some time. The devastated mum told The Irish Sun, […]

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The teenager was swimming at a beach at Leadbh Gharbh. A teenage boy has sadly passed away after drowning in Co. Donegal. The 18-year-old, who was due to sit his Leaving Cert this year, was swimming with a friend. The pair were swimming off Arranmore Island in Co Donegal when he got into difficulty. It […]

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She was due to turn 100 on January 17th. Actress Betty White has sadly passed away. She was 99-years-old. The Golden Girls star was set to celebrate her 100th birthday on January 17th. According to TMZ, the actress died at her home on Friday morning. https://twitter.com/qsteph/status/1476995170159808518 Law enforcement sources confirmed the actress passed away on […]

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She is currently being treated in hospital. A 17-year-old girl has suffered life-changing injuries after an attack in Ballyfermot. It is believed she was targeted by a gang of youths outside the Civic Theatre in Ballyfermot. The attack took place shortly before 10 pm on Thursday, December 30th. The girl was with an 18-year-old boy […]

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Amanda Byram has opened up about her breastfeeding journey. The new mum said she has felt the pressure to “get it right”. “You’d think after millions of years of evolution breastfeeding would be easy. Maybe for some it is but I’ve found it to be really fiddly. So many differing techniques to learn and heaps […]

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“We’re doing everything we can” Dr. Tony Holohan is hopeful that schools will re-open next week, despite the extreme increase in Covid-19 cases. Speaking today, the CMO said the re-opening of schools is under review. But it is likely that they’ll open as planned. He told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, “At the moment schools are scheduled […]

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“Every baby is different” Dani Dyer has hit back at comments over her son’s development. The mum said she has been receiving nasty remarks about her 11-month-old son Santiago. The mum-of-one said there is “no need” for other mums to judge her son’s progress. She said, “Santi has only just started crawling. “He waves and […]

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Some parents admitted they regretted the name they chose for their son. There are so many lovely baby names out there. Our list of favourite names is getting out of control, but what if you picked a name and later regretted it? Many parents admitted that they’ve later regretted the name they chose for their […]

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Should babies be banned from the cinema? There have been calls to ban babies from the cinema. One disgruntled cinema-goer was less than impressed when their trip was disrupted by a tiny tot. They called for babies to be banned from the cinema because it is not a suitable place for them. Speaking to Reddit, […]

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Grab the popcorn and get cozy on the sofa. The days between Christmas and New Year all blend into one. Is it Wednesday? Or Sunday? It could be February for all we know. We have no plans other than curling up on the sofa with a mountain of Christmas leftovers to get through. There’s nothing […]

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The fire broke out on Christmas morning. A father and his two sons have tragically died after a Christmas Day fire. It is believed their Christmas tree caught fire at their home in Pennsylvania. 41-year-old Eric King, 11-year-Liam and 8-year-old Patrick passed away on Saturday morning. Their two dogs were also lost in the blaze. […]

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The mum leaves behind her five children. A man has been arrested after a mother was stabbed to death on Christmas Eve. The harrowing incident took place at a home in Co.Wicklow on Friday. She has been named locally as Zeinat Dashabsheh. The incident took place on the evening of December 24th, shortly after 7 […]

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Looking for some family-friendly movies to watch? We’ve got you covered. Happy St. Stephen’s Day to you all. The madness of Christmas is behind us and we’re very ready to enter a food coma until 2022. We’ve got mountains of leftovers to get through and new pyjamas are calling our name. It’s a day for […]

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“To dance with death twice brings a whole new view of the world” Louise Thompson has praised the healthcare heroes who saved her life. Last month, the mum welcomed her first child, a baby boy called Leo, but nearly died twice following his birth. Luckily, the healthcare workers managed to save her life. The mum […]

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“I lost my beautiful Mom so heartbreakingly” Marty Morrissey has thanked the public for their support following the death of his mother. Earlier this month, the broadcaster’s mother tragically died in a single-vehicle collision in Co. Clare. Ahead of his first Christmas without his mum, he praised the public for comforting him through his grief. […]

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“The last 24 hours has been bumpy” Kate Garraway has shared a rare photo of her husband Derek on Christmas Day. The presenter said their Christmas was off to a bumpy start because her husband had a health scare. She explained that Derek almost had to go back to the hospital. Her husband is still […]

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“There are large crowds” People visiting the Phoenix Park have been urged to leave the deer alone, especially coming up to Christmas. The public has been warned that the animals are not a form of entertainment. They should be left alone and admired from a distance. Head Ranger and Deer Keeper Terry Moore urged the […]

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The only C word I want to hear is croissant. Season 2 of Emily in Paris is here and it is exactly what we all need right now. It’s charming, full of fashion, croissants and ridiculous drama. It’s the escapism we’ve all wanted and needed for Christmas. We all fell hopelessly in love with season […]

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Muireann O’Connell has tested positive for Covid. The TV presenter is heartbroken because she will no longer be returning home for Christmas. Muireann shared the devastating news on her Instagram this afternoon. She explained that she didn’t have any of the main Covid symptoms, but it felt like her “body was made of glass”. The […]

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Santa Claus is coming to town! Dr. Tony Holohan has shared some uplifting news with the children of Ireland. The CMO reassured them that Santa will have no problem visiting Ireland this year. Covid is not going to stop him from delivering gifts to children across the globe. He shared “He’s able to travel around […]

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She was best known for playing Truly Scrumptious. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star Sally Ann Howes has sadly passed away. The actress was 91-years-old. She died on December 19th, reports confirmed. The actress was best known for starring in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. However, the theatre was her true love. As well as starring as […]

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“You should be ashamed” Actor Ryan Thomas has been slated after sharing a photo from his family’s holiday to Abu Dhabi. The dad shared a photo of him and his two children sitting on a chained camel. Ryan, his son Roman and 12-year-old daughter Scarlett are all sitting on top of the camel in the […]

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Davina McCall has shared some controversial parenting advice. The mum’s friend told her to “never say no to a teenager” and as mad as it sounds, it is helping “A bit of parenting advice that my friend Katie gave me is so amazing it blew my mind. She told me – wait for this – […]

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Do you think schools should open in January? New restrictions have been introduced since the Omicron variant was discovered in Ireland. But will the Government introduce more in 2022? Parents are understandably concerned about whether or not schools will re-open after Christmas. Cases in the 5-11-year-old cohort were concerningly high earlier in the month, but […]

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