The Script, Blindboy Boatclub and Fionnula Flanagan lead the lineup for this week’s Late Late Show.  The band will be in the studio ahead of the release of their new album, Sunsets & Full Moons, where Danny O’Donoghue, Mark Sheehan and Glen Power will talk to Ryan Tubridy about a turbulent year. They will also perform their new single, The […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street‘s Rita Sullivan is to be “left for dead” in heartbreaking Christmas storyline. The beloved Weatherfield resident will fall after trying to set up fairy lights, and will be trapped under her Christmas tree for several days. According to The Sun, none of the other characters investigate her home being in darkness as she told them […]

7 years ago

A mum’s powerful open letter about parenting has gone viral for all the right reasons. Nicki Fretty Wilson wrote that a recent visit to Target had left her “overcome with emotions”. “Almost every customer in the store were young moms. Many had 2 or more kids,” she said. “Trying to jump out of the basket, […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street fans reckon they have figured out Jade’s real identity – and it’s pretty dark. Jade, who worked with Hope at a specialist school in Birmingham, moved to the cobbles earlier this year to help continue the young girl’s education. And Wednesday night’s dramatic Corrie double bill saw Jade continue to try and put a wedge […]

7 years ago

Met Éireann have issued a 24 hour rainfall warning for four counties. The weather forecaster issued a status yellow alert for  Galway, Clare, Kerry and Limerick, which is due to come into effect at 2pm on Friday, November 1. They warned that there will be spells of heavy rain in the areas, which will lead […]

7 years ago

Will Bayley has quit Strictly Come Dancing after suffering a  knee injury during rehearsals. The Paralympian issued a statement on Wednesday confirming the news, admitting he was “gutted” his journey on the BBC show had come to an end. He said: “I’m gutted my Strictly journey has had to come to an end. I’ve loved being […]

7 years ago

The midi skirt has been one of our favourite pieces for the last few seasons. From spring to summer, autumn to winter – it’s honestly the kind of piece that would see you through all four seasons. And, as an added bonus, they’re super flattering and incredibly comfortable – plus, they’re a great option for when the weather […]

7 years ago

We cannot WAIT for this. The first look at the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel Normal People is finally here. Adapted by Sally Rooney alongside writers Alice Birch and Mark O’Rowe, Normal People is a 12-part drama for BBC Three in partnership with Hulu. It will star Daisy Edgar-Jones (War Of The Worlds, Cold […]

7 years ago

Calling all brides-to-be. The Spectacular Vintage Wedding Fair is coming to Dublin next month – and it’s perfect for anyone planning their big day. The event will take place at St. Stephens Green Hibernian Club on Sunday, November 10 from 12pm to 4pm. Some of the country’s most gorgeous and unique wedding vendors will be […]

7 years ago

Maeve Binchy’s Circle of Friends is going to be coming to the Gaiety Theatre next year. Adapted for stage by Elaine Murphy and directed by Viko Nikci, the world premiere of Binchy’s most-loved novel will take place on April 6. The show will run until May 2, 2020, with tickets costing €16. They go on sale on November 1. Lovers […]

7 years ago

Marnie Simpson and Casey Johnson have welcomed their first child together. The couple announced their happy news in a statement to OK! Magazine.  “Marnie gave birth to a beautiful baby boy yesterday afternoon,” a representative told the publication. “Mother and son are both doing well.” Marnie and Casey have not yet announced the name of their […]

7 years ago

Kourtney Kardashian had the best response after being trolled over the length of her son’s hair. The 40-year-old is the proud mum of nine-year-old Mason, seven-year-old Penelope, and four-year-old Reign – and was sharing photos from their family trip to Stanta Ynez over the weekend. And while most fans were ooh-and-aahing over the photos, as well […]

7 years ago

There’s not long left to go. The start date for I’m A Celebrity….Get Me Out Of Here! 2019 has been officially confirmed. Yes, that’s right: Ant and Dec are going to be back on our telly screens as of Sunday, November 17. The news was confirmed in a short teaser shared by ITV on Wednesday. DRUM ROLL […]

7 years ago

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Which is why a photo of a dinner plate is going viral for its important message about childbirth. The picture was shared on a Facebook page called Labor of Love – Lancaster, PA, which is run by Laura Fry, a mum and birth advocate. Ms Fry explained […]

7 years ago

Paid maternity and paternity leave will be extended by two weeks as of this Friday. Beginning Friday, November 1, the government will offer two additional weeks paid leave for parents of children born or adopted. It will apply for parents who are employed or self-employed during the child’s first year, and up to 60,000 new […]

7 years ago

We’re going to be picking this up in every colour. Autumn is finally here – and we couldn’t be more excited about it. The weather is getting colder, the days are getting shorter and the idea of staying indoors, curled up with a hot chocolate and the latest Netflix offerings is way too tempting. It’s […]

7 years ago

Ricky Martin and his husband Jwan Yosef have welcomed a baby boy. Taking to Instagram late on Tuesday, they shared a photo of themselves with the newborn wrapped up in a blanket. Nuestro hijo Renn Martin-Yosef ha nacido,” Ricky captioned the photo, which translates to “Our son Renn Martin-Yosef is born”. Fans rushed to congratulate them on […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street’s Kym Marsh has revealed Michelle Connor’s fate as her exit storyline nears. The actress, who has been on the show for 13 years, confirmed earlier this year that she would be leaving the cobbles. And while she hasn’t filmed her final scenes yet, she admitted she will be “very emotional” when the time comes. […]

7 years ago

ASOS is having a massive sale at the moment. And no, we aren’t talking about the clothing, shoes or accessories (although, there are some pretty great deals there, too). The retailer are currently offering a massive discount on their homeware range, which means it’s the perfect time to pick up some bits if you’re thinking […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street’s Tracy Barlow is going to sleep with lawyer Paula Martin, according to reports. Paula, who recently bid farewell to her girlfriend Sophie, and Tracy are said to get closer and will “end up spending the night together after one thing leads to another.” But then Amy, Tracy and Steve McDonald’s daughter, finds out […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street’s Shona Ramsey will be left “hanging on by a thread” after she receives the latest news about her fiancé David Platt, according to actress Julia Goulding. Shona is continuing to hope that she and David will still be able to say ‘I do’ next month, with her fiancé due to be released from […]

7 years ago

An actual dream. The weather has gotten a lot colder lately. The leaves are starting to change colours, the days are getting shorter and the idea of staying indoors, curled up with a hot chocolate and the latest Netflix offerings is way too tempting. It also means that it is time to break out the […]

7 years ago

The weather has been particularly cold lately. And no matter how thick of a coat or scarf we wear, it feels like we are never warm enough. Basically, it’s the perfect time of year to wrap ourselves in cosy jumpers – or, in some cases, pick up new ones for the wintry weeks ahead. Enter this […]

7 years ago

“I’ll never forget that experience.” Sarah Drew has revealed she went into premature labour hours after filming her Grey’s Anatomy character giving birth. The actress, who played Dr. April Kepner for nine seasons, told PEOPLE how she went into labour with her daughter Hannah hours after filming the season 11 scenes, which saw April give birth to her son, Samuel, […]

7 years ago

Her son was born two weeks ago. Former Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon has shared the first photo of her “miracle” newborn son – and revealed his name. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, the 42-year-old shared a sweet black-and-white photo of her son as she reflected on the “whirlwind” since welcoming him earlier this month. She said: “2 […]

7 years ago

The time is almost here. Well, kind of. Despite the fact that Hallowe’en is a week away, it feels like Christmas is creeping up quickly – and it’ll be here in the blink of an eye. Yes, with the advent calendars already starting to hit shelves and Christmas stores already opening, it seems like it’s […]

7 years ago

After the recent turn in the weather, it looks like the autumn weather is finally here. The weather is getting colder, the leaves are starting to change colours, the days are getting shorter and the idea of staying indoors, curled up with a hot chocolate and the latest Netflix offerings is way too tempting. It […]

7 years ago

Sarah Jessica Parker’s wild conspiracy theory about Sex and the City has blown our minds. The actress played Carrie Bradshaw for all six seasons of Sex and the City, as well as the two feature films. And while we have definitely become used to hearing some pretty crazy theories about our favourite TV shows, it isn’t too often that […]

7 years ago

The movie may not be out for another two months. But the first reactions to Little Women are in – and people are raving about the “wonderful” and “heartfelt” adaptation. Greta Grewig’s take on the coming-of-age novel by Louisa May Alcott has been hailed as “charming”, “gorgeously original” and “passionately faithful”, with plenty of Oscar Best Picture talk […]

7 years ago

“I asked her to delete the video – and she promised she had.” A woman has told how she had to take her mum-in-law to court for filming her giving birth without permission. According to CaféMom, the mum recalled on Reddit how she went into labour on Hallowe’en four years ago – and ended up welcoming her […]

7 years ago

New month, new batch of TV shows and movies. With Christmas only around the corner and the weather getting a lot colder, November is a time when people tend to reduce their number of social engagements and spend more nights in. Which leaves lots of time for things like…well, watching an awIf you’re one of them, […]

7 years ago

Ready to deck the halls? Well, we’ve got some good news: Søstrene Grene’s Christmas range is here, and it’s full of beautiful products that will add a bit of magic to the holidays. From kitchen utensil to host gifts; table settings for Christmas and New Year’s Eve to baubles for the tree, the collection will help […]

7 years ago

It feels awfully early to be thinking about Christmas. Or anything to do with the festive season, really. But with the advent calendars already starting to hit shelves and Christmas stores already opening, it seems like it’s only going to be a matter of time until we’re going to be decking the halls once again. So […]

7 years ago

Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers has announced he is going to be a dad. The 32-year-old, who left the series to pursue his MMA career, said it was the “best surprise” to be expecting his first child with Talia Oatway. “The BEST surprises are the ones you don’t expect,” he captioned the post. “I’m going to be […]

7 years ago

We have all experienced the feeling of opening your wardrobe to see lots of clothes and yet somehow, absolutely nothing feels ‘right’. Which is why we were particularly excited when we came across this midi dress from M&S – aka: the answer to that problem (particularly on cold weather days). The €60 shirt dress from M&S is […]

7 years ago

The popularity of certain baby names often comes and goes. Sometimes it’s because of a TV show or a movie. Other times, it’s because of the celeb-of-the-moment. And while the rise-and-fall of a name’s popularity is fairly standard, it turns out there are a few names which are on the verge of becoming extinct this […]

7 years ago

It’s time to check those tickets. Someone in Ireland is €500,000 richer after Tuesday night’s EuroMillions draw. The main draw’s jackpot was worth a staggering €48.5 million – and while nobody won the top prize, 40,000 players in Ireland did win prizes. However, EuroMillions players in Ireland had better luck in the EuroMillions Plus draw, which has […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street’s Charlie Lawson has hinted at a possible return for Jim McDonald. The actor appeared on Lorraine on Tuesday, where he spoke about the iconic Weatherfield resident – who is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his and Liz’ s arrival on the cobbles this year. He refused to rule out a possible return to the cobbles, explaining […]

7 years ago

Settling on a name for your bundle can be tough. Whatever name you pick has to be popular, but not so popular that they will be sharing the name with half of their eventual class at school. It has to be unique, but not too unique. And, understandably, you’d want it to sound perfect with your surname. […]

7 years ago

Keira Knightley has confirmed her newborn daughter’s name. The 34-year-old and her husband, James Righton, welcomed their second child together around seven weeks ago. And now, the actress has told The Telegraph they named their newborn daughter Delilah, as she opened up about the newest addition to their family. She explained that while she had been initially […]

7 years ago

A dad has written a powerful open letter about the advice he would give his younger, ‘childless self’. Ted Gonder wrote on Facebook that he and his wife Franziska have three children together, and she “carried and birthed them all like a pro.” And so, he put together a list of the things he would want to […]

7 years ago

Autumn is in full swing, which means a few things are all-but-guaranteed. The leaves have started to change colours; the days are getting shorter (seriously, they’re gone in a blink of an eye) and it’s time to break out all the cold weather clothing. And, naturally, it’s also the arrival of boot season. Sensible footwear […]

7 years ago

Trinny Woodall is bringing her Trinny London pop-up back to Dublin. The stackable makeup company will be opening the doors to their Dublin pop up in Merrion Square on Tuesday, November 5 until Sunday, November 10. View this post on Instagram A post shared by T R I N N Y L O […]

7 years ago

We’re going to be snapping this up ASAP. Now that the weather is getting colder and colder, we have been trying to bundle ourselves in just about every warm and cosy knit we can find. Or searching for new ones to add to our wardrobe. ‘Tis the season, and all that. And this €20 Stradivarius […]

7 years ago

Christmas is meant to be a time of celebration, family and good will – unless you’re a character in soapland. Then the holiday season is actually full of breakups, drama and death. And this year looks to be no exception on Coronation Street, with one character reportedly set to die in a dramatic Christmas Day showdown. According to The […]

7 years ago

One year after giving birth, Troian Bellisario has shared the name of her daughter – and it is absolutely gorgeous. The actress and her husband, Suits’ Patrick J. Adams, welcomed their first child together last October. Since then, they have shared a few snippets from their lives as parents – although neither of them publicly confirmed their […]

7 years ago

“Do some people just not give a crap??” A mum has sparked a huge debate after she launched into a rant against parents who are always late for the school run. She explained on Mumsnet that her own mum had been “absolutely terrible at mornings” and “wouldn’t get up early”. She added: “We would never be given […]

7 years ago

Absolutely gorgeous. Midi skirts have become one of our go-to wardrobe staples this year. They’re stylish. They’re super flattering. They’re also a great alternative when we’re absolutely sick to death of wearing tights (or when you’re not quite ready to break the tights out yet). Which makes them the perfect piece to carry our wardrobe […]

7 years ago

It’s officially that time of year again. Yes, the break-out-the-comfy-jumpers, snuggle-up-with-a-mug-of-hot-chocolate kind of weather is here – even if the rain is putting a damper on things. And that means its also time break out the extra cosy coats – if you haven’t already – or finally take the plunge and pick up a new […]

7 years ago

Grey’s Anatomy have announced the casting of the ‘new Alex Karev’. According to TV Line, Richard Flood is going to be checking into Grey Sloan Memorial as Dr. Cormac Hayes, the hospital’s new head of Pediatric Surgery. He will be joining the long-running medical drama in a recurring role. View this post on Instagram A […]

7 years ago