Baby joy for the Strictly stars. Strictly Come Dancing stars Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec are expecting their first child together. The dancers confirmed Janette is pregnant after years of struggling to conceive. They confirmed their special news in an interview with Hello! Janette, who now hosts It Takes Two, stepped away from Strictly to […]

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Sunday won’t be the same without Call the Midwife. Call the Midwife fans are feeling pretty gutted after the series finale was postponed this weekend. The beloved BBC drama won’t air tonight, February 19th because of the BAFTAs. Fans expressed their disappointment on Twitter with many agreeing that Sunday isn’t the same without an episode […]

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Huge congratulations are in order for Scarlett Moffatt who is pregnant with her first child. TV presenter Scarlett Moffatt announced the news by posting a video of her dog wearing a bandana with ‘I’m going to be a big sister’ printed on it. Scarlett’s sonogram is also featured in her announcement video. The mum-to-be said […]

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“I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy” 19-year-old Claudia Scanlon has been praised following her moving Late Late Show appearance. The teenager spoke out about living with the skin condition epidermolysis bullosa during her interview. The rare condition causes the skin to blister and makes it extremely fragile. According to DEBRA Ireland, EB is […]

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“I’m ashamed that you’re carrying my grandchild” Not everyone is going to love your baby’s name. It’s an unfortunate fact of life, but once you’re happy with the decision, isn’t that all that matters? Unfortunately for one mum-to-be, her mother-in-law wants to approve any potential baby names. Yes, you read that right. The expectant-mum said […]

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It is the most common stomach bug in Ireland. Norovirus cases have been rising in both Ireland and the UK. The HSE has advised those who are suffering from the virus to follow precautions in a bid to limit the spread. But what are the symptoms parents should look out for? Norovirus causes both diarrhoea […]

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Babies aged 6 months and over can get the Covid-19 vaccine from next week. The HSE has confirmed that the vaccine will be available for this cohort from next Monday, February 20th. It stated; “COVID-19 vaccination is available to children aged 6 months and older to give them protection against serious COVID-19 illness. “For people […]

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The mum said she was shocked when staff asked her to leave. An Irish mum has spoken out after she was told to leave a swimming pool for breastfeeding her baby. Marguerite Sinnott was breastfeeding her 7-month-old baby at the UCD swimming pool when a member of staff approached her. The mum was stunned when […]

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“She looked to be in good health” A girl has been found alive 248 hours following the 7.8 magnitude Turkey-Syria earthquake. The 17-year-old has been named as Aleyna Olmez. Rescuers found her under the rumble as they continue to search for survivors following the devastating earthquake. Speaking to AFP about the rescue mission, one member […]

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“We all need you back in our lives” The family of Nicola Bulley has issued a statement as the search for the mum-of-two continues. Nicola Bulley was reported missing on January 27th but has still not been located despite ongoing searches. Her family have issued a harrowing statement ahead of the three-week anniversary of her […]

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“Toilets are a human right” Parents have held a protest outside a school in England after prison-like bars were placed on the toilets. Protestors gathered outside The Discovery Academy in Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday morning. Up to 70 pupils joined the protest this morning. The school has come under fire after they installed bars on the […]

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Rose and Belle are too cute. Stacey Solomon has shared the most adorable video of her daughter Rose meeting her baby sister, Belle. The mum-of-five gave birth to baby Belle on February 7th and has been sharing special moments on her Instagram. Stacey said seeing her two daughters together was a dream come true. She […]

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The quintuplets were born in Poland on Sunday. A couple in Poland has welcomed miracle quintuplets. They are already parents to seven other children. Dominika and Vince Clarke welcomed their five newborns at Krakow University Hospital in Poland. Dominika gave birth to two boys and three girls. She was in her 28th week of pregnancy, […]

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A fundraiser has been launched to support a family who tragically lost their baby girl. The money raised will help them purchase a headstone for their baby girl’s grave. Reita Mallak and Glen McDermot’s daughter Mya was sadly stillborn in June 2021. Her heartbroken parents are trying to cover funeral costs. They also want to […]

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“My heart hurts” The Hills star Audrina Patridge has penned a heartbreaking tribute to her niece. 15-year-old Sadie Raine Loza sadly died just days after her birthday. Audrina Patridge penned a heartfelt tribute to the late teenager on her Instagram. The reality star’s niece celebrated her birthday just nine days before she passed away. Audrina […]

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“I can only hope that true justice can be served” Influencer Charleen Murphy has spoken out after she was attacked in Dublin on Friday night. The content creator was reportedly attacked when she was having dinner at a restaurant in Dublin city. A man in his 20s has been arrested following the attack. Charleen needed […]

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Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death last weekend. Friends of Brianna Ghey have spoken out about how she was bullied for years. The 16-year-old was fatally stabbed at a park in Warrington on February 11th. Her heartbroken friends said she was constantly bullied because she was trans. Many of them said the bullying went on […]

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Fancy some free grub? The M&S Café has come to our rescue this week. If you fancy taking the kids out for breakfast but don’t want to spend a fortune then look no further. The famous Kids Eat Free offer is back due to popular demand with a Mid-Term Special.  Running in M&S Cafés from […]

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“You have to be aware” Blathnaid Treacy has opened up about the importance of announcing her pregnancy with sensitivity. The presenter explained that it is so important to be cautious when sharing baby news. She told 2FM’s Jennifer Zamparelli that society is getting better at talking about baby loss. She also said people are more […]

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has rejected claims that 10% of families use food banks in Ireland. Earlier this month, Barnardos and Aldi confirmed that the number of families using food banks had increased rapidly during 2022. The main reason for this is the current cost of living crisis putting financial strain on families. Many have had […]

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A fundraiser has been launched to help a young Donegal girl get life-changing surgery. 10-year-old Caoimhe was born with cerebral palsy, which has mainly affected her legs. The young Donegal girl has been working tirelessly and has gone from being a full-time wheelchair user to using a walker. Caoimhe is striving, but she now has […]

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We love the name Belle! Stacey Solomon has opened up about the meaning behind her baby girl’s name and it’s incredibly sweet. Stacey and her husband Joe Swash decided to call their daughter Belle. And as adorable as her moniker is, the meaning behind her baby’s name is even sweeter. Stacey told her followers that […]

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The best news! Call the Midwife has been renewed for three more seasons. The BBC confirmed the show will return in 2024, 2025, and 2026. “BBC has renewed Call the Midwife for another two years BEYOND the current commission, which ends at Series 13!” “This means that our drama will now be extended to Series […]

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So happy for the Gossip Girl star. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have welcomed their fourth child together. The couple announced the news on Instagram last night. The Gossip Girl star posted a photo of her and Reynolds celebrating the Super Bowl with the Deadpool star’s mother Tammy. In the snap, the actress is visibly […]

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“My milk came in today so I’m an emotional mess” Stacey Solomon has opened up about how hard breastfeeding can be in the early days of motherhood. The presenter gave birth to her fifth child, a baby girl, on February 7th at her home Pickle Cottage. Stacey and her husband Joe Swash are overjoyed by […]

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It’s a boy! Jessie J has revealed she is pregnant with a baby boy. Hours before gracing the BRITs red carpet, the mum-to-be announced the gender of her baby. Alongside a video of her singing, Jessie J told her followers she is pregnant with a baby boy. She wrote; “Since I wrote this song every […]

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Stacey Solomon is now a mum-of-five. Stacey Solomon has shared the first photos of her newborn daughter. The mum gave birth to her little girl, who is her fifth child, at her home in Essex. Stacey posted a number of stunning photos of her daughter to announce the special news. The doting mum shared; “She’s […]

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Seizure first aid is so important. Monday, February 13th is International Epilepsy Day. Epilepsy Ireland is leading the awareness-raising activities in Ireland. Epilepsy Ireland is encouraging the public to learn what to do if someone they know is having a seizure. People are always asking Epilepsy Ireland what a person should do in the event […]

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“Ryan is a little miracle” Mum Jessica Carnie has opened up about her son’s devastating Strep A diagnosis. Last December, her son Ryan was diagnosed with Strep A, he was only 13 months old. After his diagnosis, Ryan went into severe septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction. He was also diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation. […]

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“Let little girls be little” Katie Price has come under fire after letting her 8-year-old daughter Bunny wear a full face of makeup. We agree that there’s no harm in letting kids play with make-up. As kids, we were all caught applying our mam’s red lipstick and then sulking when we look more like the […]

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Communion season seems to get more and more expensive as the years go by. Parents in Ireland are now spending nearly €900 on the celebration, but others are spending even more than that on dresses, function rooms, and even entertainment. Gone are the days when your parents dragged you around to every relative’s house to […]

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“I’ve been verbally abused” An Irish nurse has opened up about the mistreatment she has faced in her workplace. The INMO has expressed concerns about the abuse nurses face in Ireland’s hospitals. Nurses have been both physically and mentally abused by people in hospitals. Speaking to the Oireachtas Health Committee, nurse Sylvia Chambers said she […]

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Ashley Graham has hit back at mum-shamers after she was criticised for bottle-feeding her twins. Ashley Graham explained that she chose to stop breastfeeding her twins when they were 5-months-old because it was “like feeding a nation”. The mum-of-three said her twins are strong and healthy and that is all that matters. But that hasn’t […]

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So cute! Dublin Zoo has announced the birth of a Southern white rhinoceros calf. The adorable female calf was born on January 2nd to mother Nyala. The baby rhino weighed approximately 50kg. The calf joins her father, Chaka, and half-brother, Fionn, as the newest member of the seven-strong herd, also known as a crash, in […]

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Broadcaster Charlie Bird has opened up about his battle with motor neurone disease. The RTÉ journalist contributed to Sr Stanislaus Kennedy’s new book Finding Hope. In his essay ‘Friendship’, Charlie says the public’s kindness has helped him so much. “In the last six months, I have received well over a thousand letters and cards from […]

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Bambi is an adorable name. Molly Mae has shut down backlash over her baby girl’s name. The new mum was hit with waves of hate after naming her daughter after the Disney character Bambi. The name may be a little out there, but Molly said she has always wanted to call her child after the […]

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The death toll has passed 15,000 following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The Irish public has been asked to support those affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has claimed over 15,000 lives in Turkey and Syria, but rescue missions are continuing. Rescuers are desperately trying to save people trapped […]

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Vogue Williams has opened up about her divorce from singer Brian McFadden. The mum-of-three, who is now married to Spencer Matthews, said she suffered from anxiety following her divorce. Vogue married the former Westlife singer in September 2012. The couple announced they were separating in 2015 after three years of marriage. Vogue said their divorce […]

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The number of parents in Ireland using food banks has doubled since 2022. According to a new study by Barnardos and Aldi, there has been a major increase in parents using food banks and accepting food donations. Barnardos confirmed that one in ten parents used food banks or received a food donation over the past […]

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Brendan Fraser said he was constantly looking for cures at first. Actor Brendan Fraser said he blamed himself after his son was diagnosed with autism. The actor opened up about his family during an interview on The Howard Stern Show. The Whale star said he felt guilty after hearing his son had autism. He explained; […]

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“This time next year I’ll be pregnant” Operation Transformation star Marie Clear is set to start fertility treatment. She hopes to welcome her first child by next year. The Operation Transformation leader told The Independent that she has always dreamed about becoming a mum. “I’m currently single, I do want to meet someone eventually, but […]

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Toy Show star Saoirse Ruane has received an award for bravery. The young girl was celebrated at a ceremony in Galway over the weekend. Her mum shared an adorable photo of the moment Saoirse found out about the award. The family attended the Bravery Awards in Galway on Saturday. Alongside the touching video, Saoirse’s mum […]

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Headteacher Emma Pattison made a distressed call to her sister before she was killed. Pattison and her daughter were killed by her husband George before he died by suicide. The family was found at their home on the grounds of Epsom College on Sunday, February 5th. Hours before their death, Pattison contacted a loved one. […]

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They’re expecting a baby boy. YouTube star Jim Chapman is set to become a dad for the second time. Chapman and his wife Sarah Tarleton confirmed the news on Instagram this afternoon. The couple posted a video of them baking with their daughter Margot to announce the news. In the video, the family bakes biscuits […]

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An abducted brother and sister have been found alive after they went missing in 2022. Brooke and Adrian Gilley went missing in March 2022 but were found in Florida this month. High Springs Police Department issued a statement after the two children were found. They confirmed their non-custodial mother Kristi Nicole Gilley abducted them. Police […]

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“A huge thank you to the incredible staff” Richie Sadlier has praised the staff at Holles Street Hospital for taking such good care of his wife Fiona, as well as their newborn son Sam. The couple finally became parents last Friday when Fiona gave birth to their baby boy. Both Richie and Fiona had opened […]

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The most beautiful Communion dresses. Communion season will be here before we know it, but we’ve already found a collection of dresses that will be perfect for your child’s big day. Dunnes Stores and Paul Costelloe are releasing an exclusive Communion Collection for 2023. The range is available in selected stores from the end of […]

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Her little girl will be here any day now. Fans of Stacey Solomon believe she has let her daughter’s name slip. The presenter is due to give birth to her daughter, who is her fifth child, any day now. As she waits for her daughter’s arrival, Stacey has been busy decorating her nursery. In a […]

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Tributes have been pouring in for the headteacher of Epsom College Emma Pattison. Pattison, her husband George, and their 7-year-old daughter Lettie were found dead at their home on Sunday, February 5th. A police investigation is currently underway. Surrey Police are not looking for anyone else in connection to the family’s deaths. Emma’s former colleagues […]

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“They all pretended not to hear me” A pregnant woman has opened up about how she fainted on public transport after people failed to give up their seats. Giving up your seat on the bus or train to those who need it more is a common courtesy. However, one mum was ignored when she asked […]

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