MTV reality star and designer Lauren Conrad took to social media to share the happy news of her family expansion with the world at large last week.  Now the pregnant style icon (30) has set the internet abuzz once more by sharing a list of the names she and hubbie William Tell, may be considering […]

10 years ago

A mum who defended her decision to bill another mother when her child returned from a play date with scuffed shoes was reduced to tears on Good Morning Britain this week.  Sarah Bryan said she was shocked and horrified when her three-year-old daughter Isabella returned from a play date with marker and scuffs on her […]

10 years ago

A teenage girl has been charged with the murder of a seven-year-old in Yorkshire.  Katie Rough was found in a grass laneway after police were called to an address in the quiet cul de sac of Alness Drive, Woodthorpe at approximately 4.30pm on Monday afternoon. She was rushed to York District Hospital but passed away […]

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He was discovered when a truck driver heard a little voice crying in a rubbish bin at the side of the road. Terrified two-year-old Aditya Raj had suffered horrifying acid burns to much of his face, inflicted, his family claim, as part of a devastating revenge attack by a man the child’s mother had once […]

10 years ago

Listen; we all overdid it on the mince pies and gingerbread lattes last month. What matters now is what we do about it.  Before you go handing over your debit card to the nearest gym or personal trainer in an effort to correct the seasonal damage however, take a breath, cast off the guilt and […]

10 years ago

Police in York have arrested a fifteen-year-old girl following the death of a seven-year-old who was found with serious injuries in a grass alleyway in the area. Paramedics rushed to the scene in residential Woodthorpe at around 4.30pm on Monday and the little girl was take to hospital but died shortly after. Part of the […]

10 years ago

The New Year is the ideal time to refresh a room or two, but if funds are still tight after the Christmas splurge, you might think you’re stuck with last year’s trends for the time being. Not so. Our mates at Penneys have just unveiled a gorgeously exotic interiors collection inspired by the volcanic archipelago […]

10 years ago

A Californian doctor has shared a unique trick for soothing a crying baby. Paediatrician Dr Bob Hamilton developed his unique ‘Hold’ through years of dealing with bawling infants brought to his surgery for check-ups and vaccinations. Demonstrating his unique hold in a video that has been shared more than 22 million times, the doctor shows […]

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It’s been months since TV star and mother-of-two Kim Kardashian West was tied up and robbed at gunpoint in an €8m jewel heist in Paris, but French media is reporting that police in the capital have finally arrested some suspects for questioning this morning.  According to the latest reports, investigators were able to zero in […]

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It’s a little late for a white Christmas, but there might an opportunity for a snowball fight yet. As freezing conditions sweep Europe, Met Éireann is forecasting that snow will become increasingly likely here as the week wears on. Snow and sleet are likely to begin on Wednesday and continue through the next 24 hours. […]

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When neuroscientist Rebecca Saxe became a mother for the first time, she decided to create a special image to document the beginning of a new adventure.  What the MIT professor ended up creating was a modern day Mother and Child. While Saxe spends her days examining MRIs at her job, where she studies cognitive behaviour in […]

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Gardaí have arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Reece Cullen in Dublin yesterday afternoon. The ‘frenzied’ attack happened just after 3pm on Thursday at a house in Kilclare Crescent in Jobstown in the Dublin suburb. Murder scene in Jobstown where Reece Cullen died still sealed off. Locals still in deep […]

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Crystal Swing’s Dervla Burke has given birth to her first child with hubbie, Tim O’Connor in their native Cork. The country singer, who tied the knot with her handsome farmer last year in the Midleton Park Hotel, is said to be exhausted but “doing very well”. The 7lb 9oz bundle of joy, the first grandchild […]

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Most parents are thrilled if their toddler manages to go five minutes without destroying something delicate or expensive. For this reason, most kids’ play wardrobes tend to be on the functional side of fashionable. Unless you’re UK fashion designer Sarah Bryan, that is. For reasons we can’t quite grasp, Sarah, from Wakefield in West Yorkshire, […]

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Cainan Austin was the first baby born in Concord Hospital, New Hampshire USA in 2017.  After two days of early labour, his parents Lamar and Lindsay had left their other three children (aged eight, three and 21 months) with family and made their way to the hospital at 4am on New Year’s Eve, travelling on […]

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The current trolley crisis in Ireland’s overcrowded hospitals could spell the end of the Government’s plans to offer free GP care to all children.  Parents with children under the age of six have been invited to avail of free GP care since July, 2015. The scheme was due to be rolled out to include all children […]

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A glowing review from a very famous mother convinced many a US mum-to-be to ask their doctor for the Diclegis morning sickness pill, but the findings of a new study have put a question mark over the drug’s safety.  In August, Kim Kardashian told her 44 million Instagram followers: ‘OMG. Have you guys heard about this? […]

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Towels are generally used to dry clean skin after a bath or shower, but if you thought this keeps them nice and clean in general, you might be in for a bit of a shock.  The latest advice is that every towel should be washed after a maximum of three uses. Why? Well. As well […]

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James was the most popular name chosen for baby boys born in Ireland in 2016, with Emily coming out tops for girls. While traditional names such as Aoife and Finn remain popular, the names Freya and Muhammad were the highest new entries, reflecting Ireland’s multi-cultural society. Ireland’s two favourite baby names were revealed by Foreign […]

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More than two hundred children, all aged under 14, have been freed from a brick kiln in India. The children, some as young as just four-years-old, were rescued in the southern state of Telengana after they were spotted carrying out hard labour in hazardous conditions. It is believed some of the children may have been […]

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As every mum knows, growing another human being is no mean feat. After nine months of odd aches, weird pains, swollen bits and itchy skin, every mum should be entitled to a month in a spa. Unfortunately, this is where the fun really starts, with plenty of sleepless nights and early mornings to complement the […]

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Cork actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers and his partner Mara Lane have welcomed a baby boy. According to E! News, the couple chose a home birth and the baby was delivered by a midwife. In true Hollywood style, the pair, who are based in Los Angeles, have named their new arrival Wolf. A photo posted by […]

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Well this is disgusting indeed.  A semi-professional footballer in the UK has been axed from the team after he tweeted another player, referencing his stillborn daughter. Alfie Barker (19), who is currently on loan at Codicote from Hitchin Town, is being investigated by the Football Association over the messages, sent to Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter (27) […]

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The world is still reeling after the sudden death of George Michael on Christmas Day, but his fans are ensuring the show goes on.  The Careless Whisper singer, who passed away of suspected heart failure aged just 53, will be celebrated at a 22-hour bash at London’s Tropicana Beach Club in Covent Garden. More than […]

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Most of us are in the process of reigning in our diet following the excesses of Christmas. While it’s not something that can be achieved overnight, scientists have uncovered a novel way to speed up your weight loss.  Apparently, setting yourself a lofty goal makes you more likely to achieve it. A 12-month study of […]

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She postponed her tour last year to concentrate on starting a family. Now it looks like pop icon Janet Jackson has got her wish. The super star has welcomed her first child with her husband, Quatari businessman Wissam Al-Mana. A representative for the singer (50) told People that the couple was “thrilled to welcome their […]

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Did your pregnancy leave you looking younger, fresher and more beautiful?  Sleep deprivation and hormones aside, recent research suggests that childbearing has a ‘rejuvenating’ effect on women, thanks to the sharing of nutrient-rich blood between mother and child. Scientists in Jerusalem now believe that pregnancy could offer something of a youth serum as damaged tissue […]

10 years ago

Better late than never.  Pope Francis has called on Catholic Bishops worldwide to do everything in their power to protect children from sex predators in the clergy. The text of a letter sent by the Pope to bishops and released by the Vatican sees Francis beg forgiveness for the church’s inaction in regard to slave labour, […]

10 years ago

A relieved dad has issued a stark warning to other parents after witnessing what happens when heavy furniture is not bolted to the wall.  Twin tots Brock and Bowdy Shoff were playing together in their bedroom in Orem in Utah, USA when a large dresser toppled over and landed on top of Brock. Noticing that his brother […]

10 years ago

There are no limits to a mother’s love, but one Antrim mum is about to go above and beyond to help the little boy she describes as “a real little character.” Sarah Lamont (36) from Ballymena is preparing to undergo major surgery in order to donate a kidney and part of her liver to her […]

10 years ago

First there was Uptown Abs, the incredibly tough gymnastics workout that made our entire bodies sore just looking at it. Thankfully the latest ‘try-it-at-home’ fitness video is much, much more accessible. And we can NOT get enough of it. An utterly brilliant tutorial by The Fitness Marshall (aka dance instructor Caleb Marshall), this easy routine to Sia’s […]

10 years ago

Just when you think you’re parenting like a boss, the goalposts of perfection are moved and you’re back in the competition for a mummy merit badge with everyone else.  And what better time of year than January for a good look at what influencers and early-adopters are choosing for their little ones this year? Tech […]

10 years ago

Every since the weight-watching world went wild for Cloud Bread, tasty low-carb alternatives to diet-unfriendly favourites have been a hot topic.  Our latest find is the One Minute Flax Muffin, a delicious, hearty little delight that can be topped with butter, melted cheese or egg mayo for a tasty, low-carb snack. It’s also delicious dunked […]

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If being less spendy is top of your agenda for the New Year, now is the time to make a plan. The truth is, most of us could benefit from tightening up those purse strings… and small changes could make a big difference to your bank balance at the end of the month. Here are […]

10 years ago

The elderly mother of Pogues singer Shane McGowan has been killed in a single vehicle collision in Tipperary. Therese Mc Gowan (87) was driving alone when her Toyota Avensis hit a wall at Ballintoher outside Nenagh at approximately 3pm on Sunday. The Irish Independent reports that Gardaí are investigating the possibility she may have suffered […]

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If being too busy is your go-to excuse for avoiding exercise, you might want to look away now and pretend you didn’t see this.  The latest fitness craze to sweep the Internet has nothing to do with kettle bells, boot camp or TRX, requires no membership, no gym and (crucially) takes just seven minutes per […]

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Reached the last layer of the last tin of Chocolate Kimberleys yet? Devoured your final turkey and roast potato sandwich? It’s that time of year again (the beginning!) and let’s face it, if you’re not feeling at least a niggle of regret about the calories consumed, you probably didn’t enjoy yourself as much as the […]

10 years ago

People bite their nails for various reasons; it could be something you do when you’re nervous or stressed, a habit you picked up as a child or something you don’t even notice you’re doing.  Whatever the reason, you’ll agree it’s a yucky habit. Not only does nail biting ruin your talons and make them look […]

10 years ago

Nobody said it was going to be easy, but if you’re determined to get in shape in record time and you want to know the best way to do it, science has the answer. Researchers at McMaster University have uncovered significant new evidence in the quest for the elusive goal of gaining muscle and losing […]

10 years ago

Giving birth is a magical experience, but those first months caring for a tiny human being can take their toll on your health, both mentally and physically. When you’re in the trenches (sleep deprived, stressed out, disoriented, teary) the smallest gesture can make it seem like the clouds have parted and an angel has appeared […]

10 years ago

A manufacturer of themed beds for children has advised parents to stop using their pieces after a baby died. Sheffield-based Playtime Beds has ceased trading following the death of a seven-month-old baby in England. The company has since warned parents that their cots, beds, bunk beds, cabin beds, high sleeper beds and twin beds for children […]

10 years ago

A Dutch IVF centre has launched an investigation to find out if a mix-up in the lab may have led to 26 women having their eggs fertilised using the sperm of a stranger rather than their partner or chosen donor. IVF, or n-vitro fertilisation, sees eggs removed from a woman’s ovaries and fertilised in a […]

10 years ago

Husband and wife team Andy and Grainne Ferreira run Raise the Bar, a boutique pop-up cocktail catering and consultancy company. They live in East Cork with their kids Luka (9) and Ruby Jules (6), catering the coolest events and weddings all over the country. We asked them to share a few industry tricks that are […]

10 years ago

You’ve made that list (and checked it twice) but according to a new survey, there are some Christmas essentials you’ll probably need to make a dash for before the big day.  Tesco has revealed the last minute purchases made by Irish shoppers stocking up for the festive season. Historically, last minute items were once dominated […]

10 years ago

The man police believe is responsible for this week’s horrific attack on a Berlin Christmas market has been killed in a shoot out with police.  Twelve people died and at least 48 more were injured, many seriously, after an articulated truck ploughed through crowds on Breitscheidplatz in west central Berlin on December 19. The incident, which […]

10 years ago

The parents of tragic new mum Nicola Kenny, who was killed in a horrific crash on the M8 near Cashel in September, have revealed how caring for their daughter’s four month-old baby is helping them to cope with their loss. Nicola, from Thurles in Tipperary, was en route to Dublin’s Temple Street Children’s Hospital to visit […]

10 years ago

This is disappointing news indeed.  The latest figures from the UK show that the number of women who continue to smoke throughout their pregnancy, right up until the day their baby is born, has increased. According to the latest stats from NHS Digital, 10.4 percent of women in Britain are still smoking on delivery and […]

10 years ago

Adverse weather conditions on the Irish Sea are playing havoc with Christmas travel plans today, with Irish Ferries cancelling a number of Friday crossings from Dublin to Holyhead.  Families hoping to cross the sea aboard the Swift or the Oscar Wilde to celebrate the season with loved ones have been told they will be accommodated […]

10 years ago

An employee at the centre of allegations of sexual abuse at a Co. Kildare créche has been suspended pending an investigation.  It is understood that the investigation arises from complaints, the details of which have not been made public, made last week by the parents of two children who attend the creche. According to the […]

10 years ago

Granted, she was only five years old when she first stole the show as mini feminist Karen Brockman on TV’s Outnumbered, but ten years later, we wouldn’t recognise Ramon Marquez if we passed her in the street.  The darkly hilarious actress is now 15, and returning to the small screen for the Outnumbered BBC Christmas special […]

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