The majority of first time Mums in Ireland are over the age of 30. New Eurostat figures show that while the majority (51.2 per cent) of women in the European Union (EU) gave birth to their first child when aged in their 20s, Irish, Spanish, Greek and Italian women were notable exceptions. The youngest average ages […]

12 years ago

Being a Mom isn’t easy. Being a Mom and going back to college to study is extremely difficult. That’s why we applaud this awesome college professor, who swooped to the rescue when a student in his Organisational Management lecture couldn’t get a babysitter. When her baby started crying, the flustered Mum was just about to […]

12 years ago

They say you should never work with animals or children. And this brilliant photo is probably proof that children are more difficult to wrangle.  A Redditor posted the hilarious image along with the caption: ‘My friend got her daughter’s basketball team pictures today.’ The photo shows how what was supposed to be a team photo session […]

12 years ago

Furniture giant IKEA has recalled two child safety gates after three children were reportedly injured.  There have been 18 incidents involving the Patrull Klämma and Patrull Smidig safety gate extensions worldwide, including three incidents in which children have been injured as a result of falling down stairs. The product is said to be safe for use […]

12 years ago

Thinking of hitting the sunbeds ahead of your summer holiday? This image might make you think again. Alabama Willoughby is on a one-woman mission to warn people about the dangers of sunbeds, after developing skin cancer six years ago. The 27-year-old nurse, who has a two-year-old son, posted the picture on her Facebook page to […]

12 years ago

Irish broadcasting legend Derek David has died, aged 67. A self-described extrovert, the Dublin-born presenter spent 11 years in the newsroom at RTE. During his career he co-hosted Live at 3, presented Out of the Blue and won Celebrity Bainisteoir. He also presented the Rose of Tralee on one occasion in 1995 when Gay Byrne was taken ill at […]

12 years ago

Irish women feel their most attractive at 10.06am on a Monday.  That’s according to a new survey, in which one in three respondents said they felt they were at their most beautiful on the first day of a new week. By 4.05pm on Thursday however, things tend to take a turn for the worse. Only […]

12 years ago

Demand for egg freezing is up 400 per cent as more women than ever seek to delay childbirth until their careers are more established.  According to research released by UK healthcare comparison website Whatclinic.com, enquiries into fertility testing are also up a whopping 242 per cent while enquiries at private fertility clinics doubled. And when […]

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An investigation has been launched at Cavan General Hospital after the death of a newborn baby on Tuesday afternoon.  The hospital previously faced questions over the standards of care provided to patients after it was revealed that three infants died there between 2012 and 2014, two within four weeks of each other. The HSE has […]

12 years ago

We’ve all done it: signed up for a pricey year-long gym membership only to stop going after six months. The lesson is this: the amount of money you throw at your fitness goals is not indicative of the results you can expect. Plus, as we’re learning during our HerFamily.ie 30 Day Bikini Body Blitz, it’s […]

12 years ago

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for. If the dreaded afternoon slump leaves your focus flagging and your enthusiasm waning, a swift dose of chocolate (medicinal, of course) could be all you need to get back on track. Researchers at the Northern Arizona University have proven that dark chocolate can improve alertness and increase […]

12 years ago

A lovely Nana. A birthday cake. Some cute candles. A pair of false teeth.  I think you can guess what happens next. Photo journalist Lynsey Addario was celebrating her Nonnie’s 102nd birthday with family when she accidentally captured this hilarious moment. Watch as the Connecticut Granny says goodbye to her 101st year with a little […]

12 years ago

Avocados: they’re delicious, portable and packed with everything good, from skin and energy boosting B12 to eleven different heart healthy, cancer-fighting cartenoids. But until now, you may have been throwing these nutrients in the bin with the skin because you’ve been peeling your avocados ALL WRONG. In a new video created by the American Chemical […]

12 years ago

Gardaí have received a number of phone calls after an appeal for information on the mother of a baby abandoned in Dublin on Friday. The baby, who carers have named Maria, is believed to have been less than 36 hours old when she was discovered, wrapped in a blanket and bin liner and placed in […]

12 years ago

Gardaí have asked the public to take a careful look at some items that were discovered near an abandoned baby last Friday in the hope that they might jog somebody’s memory. Replicas of the items, a pale brown fleece throw or blanket with a white ‘Primark Home’ tag, a small blue cloth, a black bin […]

12 years ago

There’s a brand new condiment on the market in time for barbecue season, and it’s main ingredient is intriguing to say the least. Guinness Sauce hits the shelves at Tesco later this month, promising to make a ‘smooth and intense’ addition to those summer burgers and sausage butties. Every bottle of the rich black sauce […]

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The HerFamily.ie 30 Day Bikini Body Blitz starts today, with expert guidance, food recommendations and video tutorials by our resident fitness guru Gillian Hynes of Body Project.  You can join us on our quest for toned bods and oodles of energy at any stage and all of the information you need to get started is […]

12 years ago

A woman who became lost during a run through a forest said she survived by drinking her own breast milk.  Susan O’Brien was terrified she was going to die after getting lost during a 12.5 mile half marathon though Rimutaka Forest Park in Wellington, New Zealand. The 29-year-old mother of two, who was wearing only light running […]

12 years ago

If you haven’t left the house yet, it might be wise to reach for the hairspray and a warm coat; wind speeds of up to 100 km/h are expected in some parts of the country.  Met Eireann has issued a Yellow Alert that will remain in place until 3pm this afternoon. Strong winds of up […]

12 years ago

Gardaí investigating the discovery of a newborn baby in a Dublin industrial estate are expected to hold a press conference this morning. The baby girl is in a stable condition, having been found wrapped in a plastic bag near a business on the Steelstown Road in Rathcoole by a couple on Friday. She is being cared […]

12 years ago

Joining the HerFamily.ie team on our 30 Day Bikini Body Blitz? Here’s what your daily intake of food should look like. Try to stay as close as possible to the options suggested and make sure to continue the plan through the weekend. That means no sneaky ‘treats’ (yes, we’re talking to YOU). It’s only four […]

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Emergency services are on the scene in south county Dublin after a newborn baby was found by a member of the public this afternoon at approximately 3.30pm. The baby, found in a plastic bag in a Rathcoole industrial estate, is reportedly alive and has been transferred to Tallaght Hospital. The condition of the child’s health is […]

12 years ago

Pop by a Pop-up Beef Bistro Dublin, May 15 The brainchild of SuperValu, who have launched their Best Beef Ever across stores all over Ireland, a temporary eatery enticingly called Pop-Up Beef Bistro will open on Dawson Street on Friday May 15. Chef Kevin Dundon will personally cook up SuperValu’s Best Beef Ever for a few lucky […]

12 years ago

Ready to kick off the quest for a stronger, fitter body with us on Monday? Take the following list with you on the grocery shop this weekend.  Our resident fitness expert and Body Project guru Gillian Hynes, who devised the Bikini Body Blitz, has laid out the key foods you should be consuming at every […]

12 years ago

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There was a surprising twist in a New Jersey court case this week when the judge ruled that a man only owed child support for one of the twins initially believed to be his.  A DNA test proved that the man, identified only as ‘AS’, was the father of only one of the twin girls […]

12 years ago

Midway through his concert in Austin Texas this week, Ed Sheeran stopped playing mid-song and invited a couple to join him. Accompanied by his confused girlfriend, the man made his way to the stage, where he proceeded to give a beautiful speech about the love of his life in front of the cheering crowd. Before […]

12 years ago

Women take on the lion’s share of the housework after they have children, even if they split the chores evenly with their partner before. According to a study of 182 new parents, all of whom were dual earners and educated to a high level, both mums and dads agreed that the volume of housework increased […]

12 years ago

Nobody believes they’re going to be the type of parent who matches their kid’s clothes to their own. Until you have a baby of course, which is when you realise that matching outfits are completely adorable and totally acceptable and hormones have left you powerless to resist them. Take all-round cool gal Dawn O’Porter for […]

12 years ago

Journalists and photographers have been warned against invading the privacy of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they get to know their new baby at Anmer Hall. The family, including Princess Charlotte, born on Saturday, and Prince George, who turns two in July, have decamped to their 10-bedroom country manor on the Sandringham Estate […]

12 years ago

Playgrounds, water slides and kids’ clubs are all well and good, but it takes something truly unique to wow today’s well travelled kids.  Whether it’s a windmill on the Aegean sea or a houseboat in Amsterdam, these quirky finds will ensure bedtime is as exciting as the day’s holiday activities. With most of our picks […]

12 years ago

Aesop’s Fables have been a popular choice for generations of bedtime storytellers, but these days, the key moral messages of gratitude, love, loyalty and friendship are even more important than ever. Now an online workplace skills company has given these beautifully crafted tales a new lease of life, creating a free certified online training course for […]

12 years ago

Less than half of parents in Ireland are aware of which diseases their children are vaccinated against. A survey of over 400 mums and dads commissioned by healthcare company GSK reveals that nearly one third (31 per cent) mistakenly thought that Meningitis B was currently covered by the national immunisation programme while some parents […]

12 years ago

A pregnant woman who was forced to run to safety on icy roads after car thieves threatened her life says the experience has left her with depression and anxiety. Susan O’Leary and her husband Roddie were set upon by two men at 1.35am on New Years Eve, 2010 on Meath Street in Dublin. She told Dublin […]

12 years ago

Here at HerFamily HQ we spend a lot of time talking about food. Like, a LOT of time. This week the convo has been mostly dominated by oats. More specifically, how to get oats into us in order to benefit from their low calorie, cholesterol-lowering, blood-sugar leveling goodness. The obvious answer is porridge, but as […]

12 years ago

Katie Mythen heads to Wicklow, where the majestic five star Powerscourt Resort Hotel and Spa provides a luxe escape from a hectic year of wedding planning.  First impressions: “As we stand on our spacious private terrace surveying the beech trees that rise up, Lord of the Rings style, from the hillside surrounding the Powerscourt Hotel, I […]

12 years ago

It’s the time of year when most of us are dreaming of holidays, but if you’re not comfortable in your own skin, the impending summer can also bring a hefty helping of dread. This year however, we say NO MORE to the crash diets and starvation plans of yesteryear. The HerFamily.ie team are joining forces with […]

12 years ago

An Irish man who found his long lost Mum in Nepal has launched a fundraising drive to help him build her a new home. John Hodge last saw his mother Maile three decades ago when she returned to her native Nepal alone after her relationship with his father broke down. With the help of a […]

12 years ago

An Irish nanny accused of murdering a little girl in her care has been granted bail but will remain on house arrest in Massachusetts.  Aisling Brady McCarthy, from Cavan, has been in prison since 2013 when she was charged with killing one-year-old Rehma Sabir on the child’s birthday, January 14. The nanny’s defence team say that Rehma […]

12 years ago

The story of dad and son, Dave and Finny who find themselves out at sea when Noah’s Ark leaves without them, Two by Two hits the cinema screens this week. Finny and his dad are both Nestrians, a breed not welcome on the Ark, and hatch a plan to disguise themselves as Grymps to gain access. […]

12 years ago

A firm favourite among boho beauties, unusual rocks and stones are adorning some of the most famous fingers and wrists in the world right now.  Whether it’s a special present for a sister/mate/ bridesmaid or a little self-gifting is in order, you’ll find something to covet in this little lot… Florence Earrings, €180 by Angela […]

12 years ago

If we ever really had to choose “just one Cornetto” it’d be this one.  Wall’s Ice Cream have launched a brand new peanut butter flavour. One that made every member of the HerFamily.ie team go “oooohhhh!” all at once. The aptly named Peanut Butter Love Cornetto boasts almost an inch of dark chocolate inside its […]

12 years ago

After ten years of marriage and five years of struggling with infertility, Brenda Price is finally pregnant.  In this touching video, she breaks the news to her husband Doug, but not before having a little fun with him first. Having told him they were making a video entry for a trip to Aruba, Brenda waits […]

12 years ago

She’s kept her baby son out of the limelight since his birth in January, but Dawn O’Porter couldn’t resist sharing this adorable mummy-and-me shot.  The writer, documentary maker and fashion designer, wife of Irish actor Chris O’Dowd, posted an Instagram photo of herself and baby Art wearing matching Storm tights by Slugs & Snails. Dawn, […]

12 years ago

Dave Goldberg was CEO of Suveymonkey

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It’s evening time. The kids are in bed. You’re getting down to the washing up with your other half. Suddenly Your Song comes on the radio. Who could resist a little boogie?  The thing about getting older however is that you don’t realise it’s happened until it’s too late. In this brilliant ad for United […]

12 years ago

Putting an end to months of speculation, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have finally released the name of their baby daughter. Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, now fourth in line to the British throne and the first female in line to succeed her great grandmother, was formally introduced today after an audience with the Queen. […]

12 years ago

Tributes are pouring in to the family of a Lucan dad-of-three who he died in a tragic accident yesterday.  Aidan Lynam, 44, was taking part in the ‘Rev-up4DSI’ fundraiser for Down Syndrome Ireland when his motorbike collided with a car in Kilkee, Co. Clare on Sunday just before noon. Mr Lynam, who helped raise over €1.6m […]

12 years ago

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expected to release the name of their new baby daughter today, but not until the Queen is informed first. Kate and Wills are due to take the newborn princess, who arrived on Saturday morning, to Sandringham, where she will have her first audience with her great-granny, 89 and […]

12 years ago

A photo project designed to help children with special needs to forget about their disabilities for a moment has earned praise all over the world. The Superhero Project is the brainchild of blogger Renee Bergeron, whose son Apollo was born with a rare congenital heart defect and has undergone two heart surgeries. When Renee photographed Apollo […]

12 years ago