The red snow-ice warning has been issued to cover all of Ireland. Met Éireann forecasters issued the high-level alert, warning of “blizzard conditions” in the southern areas of the country on Thursday afternoon. The caution begins at 11pm on Wednesday at will last until 3pm on Friday. The warning reads: “Further heavy snow showers will […]

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In case you didn’t know, the Oscars are just around the corner. Ahead of the glitzy ceremony on Sunday night/Monday morning, we’ve been looking at the inspiration behind someone of this years Oscar-nominated movies. It turns out that many of the most talked about films of the year were based off novels – and we’re […]

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Because who doesn’t love a cup of coffee? Winky Lux are well known for their swoon-worthy flower-filled lip balms and their colour-changing lipsticks. But they’ve definitely managed to outdo themselves with their latest collection. The brand have recently unveiled their Coffee Collection and, to be honest, it’s a coffee-addict’s (and makeup lover’s) dream. Not only is […]

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“Thank you for this.” Gap customers and Instagram users have been praising the company after they shared a photo series from their latest campaign. The retailer announce the Love by GapBody collection – designed to provide the ultimate levels of comfort – in the United States last week. Following the announcement, the company shared one of the photos […]

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Two parents struggling to have “the talk” have put out a job advertisement for someone to do it for them. The advert, posted on Childcare.co.uk, begins by explaining that they had had struggles having that conversation with their two children – and didn’t trust their kids’ school to handle it right. Adding that they would […]

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Is this in your makeup bag? Pinterest is the perfect place to turn to when you want to look at some pretty things, from interior designs to makeup bag must-haves. It’s also an ideal place to turn to when you want to find out about some new beauty products. Which is why we were particularly […]

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Another day, another weather warning. Over the last few days, a series of cautions have been issued as Storm Emma and The Beast from the East landed in Ireland. And now Met Éireann have issued yet another weather warning as a cold snap settles into the country. Forecasters warned that it will be very cold […]

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She pays for childcare until 6:30pm. A woman has told of her confusion after she got told off by after school staff for picking her daughter up ‘late’ – despite the fact that they were always gone before closing. She explained that she had recently moved to a new before/after school childcare venue as she […]

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On top of the current one, that is. Met Éireann have issued a low temperature warning for 15 counties as a massive cold snap arrives in Ireland this weekend. The forecasters issued the yellow level caution for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal on Saturday. It comes into effect at 2am on Sunday and will last […]

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“I realise I must be quite unhinged…” A mum has begged for help after she admitted she was unable to deal with the thought of her four-month-old son growing up one day and getting married. The woman explained on Mumsnet that she feared she would turn into one of “those” mother-in-laws, so she wanted advice […]

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Huge congrats! Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly are expecting their fifth child. The couple are already parents to Olivia, 7; five-year-old Joshua; Annabel Leah,4, and almost-two-year-old Emilia. And the actor enlisted their help when it came time to make the announcement on social media. https://www.instagram.com/p/BfjDR5gF1WT/?taken-by=vanderjames He shared a photo of […]

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Last night’s EuroMillions draw was worth a staggering €175 million. And while there was initially a bit of a wait on the results, it looks like Irish players really struck it rich in the draw. The numbers for the main draw were: 10, 17, 18, 28, 47 and the lucky stars were 3 and 7. The […]

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It would fit right in at Honeydukes. A chocolatier has created a Harry Potter-inspired Easter egg that will cast a spell over sweets fans. The folks at the Slattery Patissier & Chocolatiers in Manchester came up with The Sorting Egg – and it sounds absolutely magical. According to the Independent, the black easter egg has a […]

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We’ve all been there. Hitting the snooze button once, twice, and maybe even three teams can easily become a part of the morning routine. Especially when it’s cold out there and the idea of staying under the duvet is so inviting. But a new Irish app is aiming to help you ditch the snooze button […]

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There’s a billion and one wedding traditions couple can choose to follow (or not to follow) on their wedding day. But it looks like the bride wearing white on the big day could be the next one to go – at least, for 2018. Pinterest released their Wedding Report for 2018, where they looked at […]

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It will be “exceptionally cold.” Met Éireann have issued a week long cold weather advisory warning for all of Ireland. The status yellow caution was issued at noon on Friday, February 23 and will last until the same time on Friday, March 2. The forecasters said that there was going to be “exceptionally cold weather” […]

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There’s a lot of things to think about when trying to decide on a name for your bundle. And no, we’re not only talking about the first name – you need to consider how the whole name will sound together. While many parents think they have picked out the magical moniker for their little one, […]

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We’re not too sure how to feel about this. She may be three weeks old, but Stormi Webster already proven herself to be a beauty influencer. Soon after announcing that she and Travis Scott (née Jacques Webster) had welcomed a baby girl on February 1, Kylie Jenner shared the first look at her little girl. […]

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A mum sparked a huge debate online after questioning if it would be unfair of her to “favour one adult child financially”. The woman explained that she has three grown-up children, all in their 20s, who were brought up “with equal amounts of love, attention, practical, emotional and financial support”. But, turning to Mumsnet for […]

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Time to grab the hot water bottle. Met Éireann have warned that Ireland is in for another cold few days, with frost, ice and even possible snow showers in the forecast. With the occasional bit of sunshine, too. Thursday will be mostly cloudy, with light rain and drizzle, and temperatures hitting between 6C and […]

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How sweet. For the first time since she shared her daughter’s name, Kylie Jenner has given fans an update on her baby daughter. The 20-year-old and her boyfriend, Travis Scott, welcomed a daughter named Stormi into the world at the start of February. The reality TV star was asked by fans on social media for […]

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Awwww! Adam Levine and his wife Behati Prinsloo welcomed their second child together last week. And now the proud mum-of-two has shared the first look at their daughter, Gio Grace. The Victoria’s Secret model posted a photo of the newborn’s toes on Instagram, where she also revealed their little one’s birthday. She captioned the photo: “Gio Grace Levine […]

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An Irish mum-of-two recently diagnosed with terminal cancer is appealing for help to be admitted to an experimental treatment in the USA. Vicky Phelan, who lives with her husband Jim and their two children, 12-year-old Amelia and Darragh, 7, was first diagnosed with cervical cancer in July 2014. The 43-year-old underwent an aggressive form of radiation […]

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One in seven children in Ireland are lost to homelessness, to poverty and to neglect, according to Barnardos. The children’s charity, which works with more than 15,000 families annually, revealed the shocking statistics as they launched the new Lost Childhood Campaign today. They are hoping to get individuals, other organisations as well as the Government involved […]

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The Euromillions jackpot has reached a staggering €160 million. And thousands of people were scrambling to get tickets to the draw tonight, hoping to see their numbers come up. In fact, the results were delayed almost an hour after a huge surge in interest. The winning numbers for the main draw were: 6, 14, 19, 25, […]

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Just look at their little faces!

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Another day, another weather warning. Met Éireann have issued a low temperature warning for all of Ireland. The status yellow caution comes into effect at 2am on Wednesday and lasts until 10am the same day. The forecasters warn that there will be lows of -3C in some areas of the country overnight. And tomorrow isn’t […]

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A two-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital after an alleged sexual assault in Australia. The alleged incident is said to have happened int he town of Tennant Creek, located in Australia’s Northern Territory. A spokesperson for the Northern Territory Health Department told ABC News that the toddler was flown to the Alice Springs Hospital […]

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The number of measles cases grew by 400 per cent in Europe in 2017, the World Heath Organisation has cautioned. The organisation revealed this week that more than 20,000 people were diagnosed with the virus last year, with 35 deaths recorded. The numbers follow a record low in 2016, where they were just 5,723 cases. […]

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The most popular baby names change all the time. After all, many monikers grow in (and out) of fashion due to a variety of reasons – usually due to popular culture. And there’s one name in particular that has seen a drastic drop over the last few months: Harvey. There’s been a steep decline in […]

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Have you seen Buster? The owner of a Yorkshire Terrier who went missing in a Dublin park has launched a social media appeal to help find him. Adorable Buster was last seen in Father Collins Park in Clongriffin, Dublin, on the morning of February 15. The Yorkshire Terrier, who is microchipped according to his owner, […]

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We can’t wait for this! Disney World have unveiled their latest addition – and it has us wanting to go to infinity and beyond. Or, at least, to Florida. That’s right, the Happiest Place on Earth are opening up a brand new Toy Story land – and it’s set to open its doors this summer. According to […]

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It goes on sale in just a few weeks. And after the success of the original L.O.L Big Surprise Ball last year, pre-orderes have already opened for the 2018 edition of the toy. The L.O.L Surprise Pearl, enclosed in a shimmery turquoise shell, features a limited edition doll and a little sister, six pearl-shaped surprise […]

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Do you have a lucky ticket? The EuroMillions jackpot tonight was worth a staggering €150 million. And while plenty of people were hoping to have the lucky ticket and scoop up the jackpot, there were two Irish winners that really struck it rich. The winning numbers for the main draw were: 10, 12, 23, 32, […]

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And some people really aren’t happy. One principal has gone to extreme lengths to make sure students show up to school. The head teacher at a school in Shelby County, Tennessee, is offering $100 to one parent – provided their child has perfect attendance. According to local outlet Channel 3 News, the “reward” was offered […]

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Bestselling author Emma Hannigan has revealed that her doctors have told her she does not have long left to live. The Wicklow mum-of-two, who has battled cancer 10 times, revealed the heartbreaking news in an open letter to her fans on her official Facebook page. She said that she had had “conversation I never wanted to […]

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It turns out every name really does have a story. Aaron Paul and his wife Lauren Parsekian welcomed their first child together earlier this month. And while the couple shared a series of sweet photos of their baby girl, there was one thing that fans were still eager to know: her name. https://www.instagram.com/p/BfBtHt8hChj/?taken-by=glassofwhiskey It turns […]

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Her name is definitely unique. Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo have welcomed their second child. The Victoria’s Secret model gave birth to a little girl, according to PEOPLE. A source told the publication that they named the newborn Gio Grace Levine.  No other details, including when their daughter was born, are said to be available at this time. […]

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Awwww! One divorced mum’s birthday gift for her daughter has gone viral for the heartwarming tale behind it. Earlier this month, Devin Petit tweeted out a photo of the piece of jewellery that her mum was giving her for her upcoming 21st birthday. And while it’s an absolutely stunning piece of diamond jewellery, the Pennsylvania […]

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She got some pretty mixed responses. A woman sparked a huge online debate after asking for advice when her rich parents wouldn’t help her buy a home. The Mumsnet user fumed that her parents – who, she says, are splashing the cash on themselves while she and her parents are struggling. She explained that her […]

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“I promise to love and protect you until my very last breath…” Former X Factor contestant Bupsi Brown has announced she is pregnant in a very sweet way. The 40-year-old, who competed on the show in 2015, was feeling the love on Valentine’s Day, as she showed off a photo of her blooming baby bump […]

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It looks enchanting. One dad in Canada went about and beyond for his two Harry Potter-obsessed daughters, when he decided to carve them a magical icy playground. The creative man turned his front yard into a “little slice of Hogwarts” for his two daughters, six-year-old Julia and Anna, 8. Alberta-based ice carver Kelly Davies has […]

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Commenters disagreed on who was in the wrong. A mum sparked an online debate after she said that she told another mum off because she didn’t put her “kids first”. The woman explained that she was meeting up wth some friends, when one of them claimed she didn’t “have any money to buy her kids […]

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She’s convinced the photo isn’t real. An ultrasound photo ended up causing a pretty awkward situation in work for one woman – as she’s not convinced the photo her colleague showed her is real. The woman said that she was conflicted over the situation after noticing something about the date on the scan photo. She […]

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We’re in love! Penneys have been hitting the mark time and time again throughout their collaborations with Disney. From the adorable Christmas baubles to the festive House of Mouse stockings, there’s been no shortage of items that would make Disney fans swoon. And now the retail giant have released another mini-collection of items, and we […]

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Kim Cattrall has hit out at her former Sex and the City co-star Sarah Jessica Parker after she reached out to her following the death of her brother. On Sunday, Kim announced in a heartbreaking post that her brother Chris had passed away suddenly. The message sparked an outpouring of love, support and condolences from […]

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A new face has arrived in Albert Square and she appears to be spying on the Fowler family. Friday night’s episode saw actress Katie Jarvis arrive in Walford as a mysterious newcomer named Hayley, who was taking photos of Martin as he rowed with Stacey over their kids. Towards the end of the episode, she […]

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Reese Witherspoon can do it all. Oscar-winning actress, appear designer, producer, mum…and a complete book devotee. Beyond producing the adaptations of Luckiest Girl Alive and Truly Madly Guilty, the actress has also starred in the page-to-screen version of Big Little Lies and A Wrinkle In Time. So, she definitely knows how to pick ’em. The 41-year-old also has a book club, […]

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It sounds like a dream come true. But the ability to rent furniture from IKEA could soon become a reality. The flatpack furniture giant recently previewed their plans for the program – as well as buy-back scheme – as part of their sustainability initiative. https://www.instagram.com/p/Be5C6EYgPti/?taken-by=ikeaie IKEA chief executive Jesper Brodin spoke about the company’s plans at […]

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It’s one of the most beloved animated movie franchises. And there’s no denying that since the opening moments with You’ve Got A Friend in Me playing, Toy Story has had a lasting impact on many, many lives. The original movie went (to infinity and) beyond expectations when it was first released in 1995, grossing more than $373 million worldwide. […]

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