’Tis the season, after all.  Now that the wintry weather is here, we’re ready for frosty days filled with sparkling decorations, mulled wine and some sweet treats.  Because, lets face it, who can’t resist some chocolate around Christmas?  Love Cocoa, the organic chocolate brand created by James Cadbury, the great-great-great grandson of Mr. Cadbury, has […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street viewers were left stunned as Jade Rowan’s secret was revealed tonight [November 27]. Jade, who worked with Fiz’s daughter Hope at a specialist school in Birmingham, moved to the cobbles earlier this year to help continue the young girl’s education. And, basically from the get-go, fans have suspected there was more to her than […]

7 years ago

Introducing the €34 Marks and Spencers jumper which would be a cosy dream on wintry mornings. It’s just been getting colder and colder out there. So we’re bundling ourselves up in just about every warm, cosy knit we can find – or searching for new ones to add to our wardrobe. And Marks & Spencers […]

7 years ago

You’ll definitely want to pick these up before everyone else. Winter is in sight, which means a few things are all-but-guaranteed. The trees are bare; the days are getting shorter (seriously, they’re gone in a blink of an eye) and way colder – which means it’s time to break out all the cold weather clothing. Which also […]

7 years ago

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have shared an adorable new wedding photo to mark their engagement anniversary. The Sussexes posted a photo series to their Instagram on Wednesday afternoon, which included the sweet black-and-white picture as well as one with little Archie. The wedding photo shows Meghan with her arm around Harry, leaning forward and […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street is set to finally reveal Jade Rowan’s secret tonight, according to reports. Jade, who worked with Fiz’s daughter Hope at a specialist school in Birmingham, moved to the cobbles earlier this year to help continue the young girl’s education. And while fans have long suspected that there may be something more to Jade than meets […]

7 years ago

I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here fans are furious with James Haskell later he snapped at Andy Whyment. Scenes that aired last night showed the Coronation Street actor asking his fellow campmates what they had eaten for their roast dinner the night before – to which he, Cliff and Ian were unable to attend. However, James told […]

7 years ago

Perfect in the lead up to the holiday season. Butlers Chocolate have launched their Christmas Chocolate Factory Tour. This is a magical opportunity to find out what really goes on behind the doors of a real working chocolate factory, and to discover lots of interesting facts along the way. Full of gleeful cheer, visitors will be […]

7 years ago

It is absolutely MAGICAL. Better start saving your galleons, because Pandora is releasing a Harry Potter collection – and it sounds absolutely magical. The range of 12 hand-finished products, including charms, pendants and a bracelet inspired by iconic characters and symbols from the Harry Potter films, will be available in stores and online as of November 28. Harry Potter, […]

7 years ago

Dan Osborne has responded to reports his relationship with wife Jacqueline Jossa is on the rocks after one of her I’m A Celeb campmates told her he had an affair. The former TOWIE star took to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday night, as he and his daughters flew to Australia to support Jacqueline. After getting on their second flight, the 28-year-old […]

7 years ago

It looks like Coronation Street has set up a new target for cobbles villain Gary Windass. The builder was behind the Underworld roof collapse, in which Rana Habib lost her life earlier this year. He has also murdered loan shark Rick Neelan. And amid all the other drama going on in Weatherfield at the moment, it seems […]

7 years ago

A childless couple have been branded “selfish” and “self-entitled” for complaining about their neighbour’s crying baby. According to The Sun, the anonymous open letter was recently shared in The Guardian – and it was called “the letter you always wanted to write.” The man explained in the letter that he and his wife are childless “through choice”, and […]

7 years ago

The end of 2019 is in sight. And while we’re excited for the holidays (and to soon be ringing in the New Year), we’ll admit it: we already have our eyes cast towards 2020…and our next big holiday. Which is why we were particularly excited when we found out Are Lingus have launched their Black […]

7 years ago

Claire Foy is reportedly returning to The Crown for season four. Metro report that the actress was recently spotted back on set, filming what appeared to be a flashback sequence from the queen’s 21st birthday. The 35-year-old was spotted filming scenes dressed similar to how the Queen was dressed: wearing a white dress and a string […]

7 years ago

And they are a total bargain. Penneys are selling Harry Potter and Ron Weasley’s Christmas jumpers – and they’re just as magical as you would expect. As fans of the enchanting series are no doubt aware, every year for the holidays, Molly Weasley knits jumpers for every member of her family. And during Harry, Ron and Hermione’s […]

7 years ago

The first look at the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special is officially here. And it is looking like total chaos in the kitchen for Uncle Byrn. Eagle-eyed fans noticed the trailer while rewatching the last episode of season three on the BBC iPlayer. According to The Sun, the 40-second teaser shows Uncle Byrn frantically rushing around the […]

7 years ago

Cheesecake has been named the nation’s favourite dessert and yeah, we totally agree. A new pan-European study from Irish creme liqueur company has found that cheesecake is the preferred dessert of almost one in five people in Ireland (18 per cent) – and that Baileys is the flavour of choice (29 per cent). While cheesecake […]

7 years ago

And it comes in three colours, too. After a few days of very unpredictable weather, it’s soon going to be getting really cold out there again. Yes, the break-out-the-comfy-jumpers, snuggle-up-with-a-mug-of-hot-chocolate kind of weather is on the way back  – even if the recent rain has put a damper on things. And that means its also time break out […]

7 years ago

The weather has been particularly cold lately. And no matter how thick of a coat, jumper 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. After […]

7 years ago

It’s time to deck the halls and hang the tinsel. Yes, that’s right: Christmas FM is officially coming back this week.  The station full of festive favourites will be back on the airwaves at 1pm on Thursday, November 28. As ever, listeners can expect to hear their favourite Christmas classics and festive updates from a range […]

7 years ago

A Dublin mum is to host Ireland’s first plastic-free store at Gifted, the contemporary craft and design fair heading to the RDS next month. Sharon Keilthy from Watermill Road set up her eco-friendly toy business Jiminy.ie Eco Toys because she wanted to make it easier for people to do the right thing. A keen environmentalist and […]

7 years ago

And it comes in five different colours. Now that the wintry weather has well and truly settled in, it feels like jumpers have become one of our go-to wardrobe staples. And the latest one to catch our eye is this €19.99 oversized jumper from Bershka, which looks like it would be the ultimate cosy dream […]

7 years ago

“We adore you so much our beautiful boy.” Marnie Simpson and Casey Johnson have revealed their newborn son’s name with sweet family photo. The couple welcomed their baby boy into the world late last month. “Marnie gave birth to a beautiful baby boy yesterday afternoon,” a representative said in a statement at the time. “Mother […]

7 years ago

Storm and Ronan Keating are expecting their second child together. The couple confirmed the news on Tuesday morning, with an adorable photo of their son Cooper kissing Storm’s baby bump. “Another little Keating on the way,” Ronan captioned the photo, which Storm also shared on her own Instagram account. Fans rushed to congratulate the pair […]

7 years ago

The end of 2019 is in sight. And while we’re excited for the holidays (and to soon be ringing in the New Year), we’ll admit it: we already have our eyes cast towards 2020…and our next big holiday. Which is why we were particularly excited when we found out Are Lingus have launched their Black […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street’s Robert Preston is set to be accused of murder on his wedding day. Official spoilers released by Corrie’s official site have revealed that the restauranteur’s wedding to Michelle Connor will air next week. And, as the pair are getting ready to say ‘I do’, Michelle is keen to expose Robert’s cheating ways after spending the […]

7 years ago

Emmerdale‘s Jonny McPherson has weighed in on Bernice Blackstock’s upcoming exit from the ‘dales. Earlier this year, Samantha Giles – who plays Bernice – announced she would be leaving the soap after seven years. McPherson’s character, Liam Cavanagh, is currently engaged to Bernice – but it looks like the pair are unlikely to get their […]

7 years ago

It’s almost that time of year again. Yes, now that the wintry weather is settling in (and looks here to stay), we have been casting an eye towards the festive season. And, in particular, the wardrobe that comes with it. The next few weeks are filling up with office Christmas parties, nights out with the girls […]

7 years ago

Elizabeth Banks has told how she felt judged for using a surrogate to have children. The actress and her husband, Max Handelman, have two sons: 8-year-old Felix and 7-year-old Magnus. And Banks explained to Net-a-Porter’s Porter Edit she was unable to carry her two sons because of infertility difficulties. She told the publication that she believes she […]

7 years ago

Ooh, we NEED this. Now that the cold weather has settled in (and, sadly, looks here to stay), we are bundling ourselves up in everything warm and cosy we can find. But no matter what we do, it feels like we are never warm enough. However, we reckon we have found the jumper that would be the […]

7 years ago

I’m A Celeb’s Myles Stephenson hailed a ‘genius’ for his trick to help with Bush Tucker Trials. On Friday night’s episode, the 28-year-old arrived at the latest trial with strings tied around his sleeves, which explained he was hoping would keep any critters from crawling into his t-shirt. And while it didn’t prove to be too helpful as […]

7 years ago

And it is super flattering, too. There’s no denying that the weather has been a bit all over the place lately. 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 […]

7 years ago

Westlife paid an emotional tribute to Gay Byrne on last night’s Late Late Show.  Nicky Byrne, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan and Kian Egan appeared on the chat show on Friday night, to talk about everything from their reunion tour to their families. They also spoke about their 1998 debut on the Late Late Show, which was among one […]

7 years ago

Holly Willoughby has shared an adorable rare family photo at Winter Wonderland. The This Morning host took to Instagram earlier this week to share a photo of the “dreamy” family night out. The picture showed her three children – Belle, Chester and Harry – walking through the Christmas market towards the lit-up rides. “Thank you for a […]

7 years ago

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 through the […]

7 years ago

Viewers called his performance ‘outstanding’ and ‘gut-wrenching.’ Coronation Street fans were praising Peter Ash’s performance last night as Paul Foreman opened about being groomed and abused by Kel Hinchley as a child. Friday night’s double-bill saw Gemma and Bernie break into Kel’s place to look for Daniel’s stolen laptop. However, they found a number of old […]

7 years ago

Kristen Bell has admitted she uses her Frozen character to break up arguments between her daughters. The actress – who shares four-year-old Delta and six-year-old Lincoln with her husband, Dax Shepherd – has played Princess Anna in both the original film and the sequel. And while the role has captured the hearts of fans across the globe, […]

7 years ago

Oooh, how gorgeous is this? 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. The latest one to catch our […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street fans were left stunned earlier this week as they learn Daniel Osbourne’s real age. Namely because he is much younger than any of them though. Earlier this week, the grieving dad-of-one told Adam Barlow that he was worried about bringing up his baby son Bertie alone after the death of his wife, Sinead. […]

7 years ago

Netflix have responded to reports Imelda Staunton is set to join The Crown.  Earlier this week, there were reports that the actress would be Olivia Colman’s successor as Queen Elizabeth II in seasons five and six of the royal drama. However, a spokesperson for the streaming service told DigitalSpy that the reports were “pure speculation”. “We are currently filming season […]

7 years ago

You’ll definitely want to pick these up before everyone else. Winter is in sight, which means a few things are all-but-guaranteed. The trees are bare; the days are getting shorter (seriously, they’re gone in a blink of an eye) and way colder – which means it’s time to break out all the cold weather clothing. Which also […]

7 years ago

The final date for I’m A Celeb 2019 has been officially confirmed. The contestants are less than a week into their stint in the jungle, but the end date for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! 2019 has already been announced. And it’s actually pretty close. Yes, ITV’s schedule has the final episode airing on Sunday, […]

7 years ago

The perfect layering piece? Check. Now that the weather is getting colder and colder, we have been trying to bundle ourselves in just about every warm and cosy jumper we can find. Or searching for new ones to add to our wardrobe – ’tis the season, and all that. Enter this cardigan from New Look, which we […]

7 years ago

Yum. The best pizza in Ireland has been revealed and yeah, we definitely need to try it. Fallon & Byrne’s head pizza chef, Alessandro Capozzi, recently competed against 500 of the best pizza makers in the world at the Campionato Nazionale DOC. And not only did he get crowned the Best Pizzaiolo in Ireland, he also […]

7 years ago

More than 200 children’s parents or guardians have been issued with legal proceedings by Tusla over their school attendance. Parents or guardians have a legal obligation to make sure that the child in their care attends school, or that they receive an education elsewhere. If Tusla feels that a child is being neglected in this […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street are reportedly lining up a horrifying New Year storyline for Fiz Stape and Tyrone Dobbs. According to The Sun, the couple are in for a less-than-happy New Year as Jade Rowan – who has been teaching Fiz’s daughter, Hope – reports them to social services. She falsely accuses them of child abuse, which results in both […]

7 years ago

Tis the season to bingewatch a whole lotta TV. With a bit of time off to look forward to in December, Netflix is making sure that there is plenty in the back catalogue to keep us entertained. Yes, we’re really spoiled for choice next month as the list of new releases on Netflix is virtually never-ending. […]

7 years ago

Two new contestants for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! 2019 have been announced. The arrival of Corrie’s Andy Whyment former Call The Midwife’s Cliff Parisi was teased at the end of tonight’s episode. And ahead of their jungle stint, Parisi admitted he was feeling “guilty” going into the camp – as he’ll have a full stomach, when everyone […]

7 years ago

38 per cent of homeless children have “significant” mental health or behavioural disorders, a new study has found. The report, the Impact of Homelessness and Inadequate Housing on Children’s Health, was conducted by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. The Irish Times report the study found homeless children were twice as likely to need hospitalisation compared to […]

7 years ago

It’s almost that time of year again. Yes, with December just around the corner, children all around the country send off their lists in the hope of receiving a gift from Santa. But if your little one prefers to drop their letter to Santa Claus directly, we’ve got some good news: Father Christmas will be arriving […]

7 years ago