Her friend was “aghast”. One mum has divided the internet after she told how her friend accused her of “starving” her daughter at lunch. The Mumsnet user explained that her friend was appalled when she saw what her eight-year-old daughter ate for lunch – and claimed that her 18-month-old child ate more than that. She […]

9 years ago

He definitely knows what he’s talking about.

9 years ago

Huge congratulations are in order! Rachel McAdams has reportedly given birth to her first child –  a baby boy. The Oscar-nominated actress and her boyfriend Jamie Linden were first said to be expecting their first child together earlier this year. The couple were first linked in April 2016, have kept a low profile throughout both […]

9 years ago

Talk about the perfect keepsake. Alex and Ani have unveiled the newest additions to their bridal collection – and their simply dreamy. The jewellery company launched three new bracelets for the wedding party, with some intricate charms for everyone from the bridesmaids to the bride herself. Whether you’re looking for a way to ask […]

9 years ago

They really did make it the happiest place on earth. A group of service dogs in training took a trip to Disneyland – and it was possibly the cutest thing we’ve ever seen. Checkov, Aryssa, Essie, and Ortega are all members of Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit that trains dogs highly-skilled assistance dogs for children, adults […]

9 years ago

“My heart felt so full.” Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic has told how meeting an elderly couple at one of his recent masterclasses was his “highlight of the year”. Late last year, Waterford couple Des and Mona Manahan tugged at the heartstrings of people across the country as he shared their touching story on […]

9 years ago

She was asked “How could you so selfishly break the rules?” A woman in Japan has been admonished at work for getting pregnant when it wasn’t her “turn”. The unnamed woman, who was working for a private childcare centre, was told that she had “selfishly” broken her employer’s rules. Her 28-year-old husband wrote an open letter […]

9 years ago

Picking a name for your little one can be tough. But sometimes, there’s one magical moniker that simply first: whether it is at the first kick or when their bundle is born. One mum has recently told how she knew what sh wanted to call her two sons before they were even born – and […]

9 years ago

Huge congrats are in order! The Only Way Is Essex’s Amy Childs has announced she is expecting her second child – one year after welcoming her daughter, Polly. The 27-year shared the happy news on Instagram over the weekend, with a black-and-white photo of herself cradling her daughter. In the post, she also confirmed that she […]

9 years ago

Over the last few months, there’s been a huge surge in the popularity of face masks. There’s been charcoal masks, mud masks, peel-off masks and sheet masks – just to name a few. But Kiehl’s have released a new mask – and it’s an absolute game changer. Inspired by the customer demand for a mask […]

9 years ago

Finding that perfect name for your little one can be a challenge. Especially since, once you’ve settled on the magical  moniker, there’s always the worry that it will end up going out of fashion – and quickly. The folks at Names.org have tried to make it a little easier to find a lovely name for your […]

9 years ago

He hid it from the family for decades. A woman in the United States has filed a lawsuit against her parents’ fertility doctor after a DNA test showed he was her biological father. PEOPLE report that Kelli Rowlette, 36, has accused Gerald Mortimer of using his sperm to impregnate her mother when her parents – […]

9 years ago

Two (different) rainfall warnings are still in place. A fresh weather warning has been issued for four counties as rain continues to fall across the country. Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry have been issued the status yellow caution for today, Friday, April 6 The caution, which comes into effect at 10am today, will last until […]

9 years ago

Things are beginning to snowball. Kristen Bell shared a big update about Frozen 2 this week – and we couldn’t be more excited. The actress will be reprising her role as Anna in the hotly anticipated sequel to the 2013 animated movie. And, following her appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, it looks like things are […]

9 years ago

She says she did it for God. A mum in the United States was arrested after she allegedly used a stun gun on her teenage son to wake him up for church. Sharron Dobbins, 40, is accused of using the weapon on her son to get him out of bed for the service on Easter […]

9 years ago

They “loathe” seeing her on screen. Emily Blunt will be taking on the iconic role of Mary Poppins this year, with the Disney movie Mary Poppins Returns.  And while plenty of people are excited to see the sequel to the cinematic classic (as well as what she does with the role), there are two who aren’t […]

9 years ago

It took paramedics 45 minutes to cut off the hair. A mum has issued a warning have her baby girl almost lost two toes when a strand of hair cut off the circulation to them. Gemma Fraser was changing her daughter Orla’s diaper last year when she found that a strand of hair had wrapped […]

9 years ago

Don’t forget the brolly. A new weather warning has been issued for eight counties as a cold front is set to arrive in Ireland. Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford are going to be affected by the status yellow rainfall warning. The caution was issued for Thursday, April 5, at 2pm and […]

9 years ago

She went missing in 1994. A couple in China have been reunited with their daughter – who went missing when she was just three years old – after searching for her for 24 years. Wang Mingqing and his wife Liu Denying were working as fruit sellers in the city of Chengdu when their little girl […]

9 years ago

Spring has finally arrived. And with it, a whole new pile of books that we’re definitely adding to our must read lists. 2018’s been nothing short of an incredible year for books, as more mysteries, love stories and tales of dystopian futures hit the shelves. And as long as the weather doesn’t seem to have […]

9 years ago

You can even play as Ross’ dinosaur. It was one of the most beloved TV sitcoms of all time – and nearly 14 years after airing its last episode, Friends’ popularity is showing no signs of slowing down. There’s been the annual FriendsFest, which takes place in the UK, and the possible real life version of Central […]

9 years ago

Intriguing. We’re only a few months into 2018, and there’s already been dozens of baby name trends that have come and gone. From the 90s-inspired names people reckon will swing into fashion to the most sought after monikers from 100 years ago, parents have – for the most part – have been looking toward the […]

9 years ago

“Most of the time I give out about clients who won’t let me do what I need to do…” On tonight’s Room To Improve, Dermot Bannon meets his dream clients – and t’s made him incredibly nervous. The latest episode of the RTÉ One design show sees the architect bring a vision of ‘Malibu style’ living to […]

9 years ago

‘Tis the season for chocolate eggs. And now that the Easter celebrations are well and truly underway, there’s one sweet treat that has been at the front of everyone’s minds for the last few weeks. That’s right, we’re talking about the Creme Egg. If you eat it whole or use the yolk to sweeten up […]

9 years ago

It’s SO cute. From their rose gold Minnie Mouse ears to their glittery pink churros, Walt Disney World have been hitting it out of the park over the last few months. And their latest dessert is no exception. The Happiest Place on Earth have brought to life that dessert from Beauty and the Beast’s Be Our Guest. You […]

9 years ago

The pair have been married for six years. Ryan Reynolds put rumours that things were rocky between him and Blake Lively to rest in a way that only he could. The couple – who are parents to James, 3, and 1-year-old Inez – are known to pretty expertly troll each other on social media, especially […]

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Parents reassured her she wasn’t alone.

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Her friend “won’t take no for an answer”.

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“I didn’t sleep an awful lot last night…” Declan Donnelly thanked fans for their support after he hosted Saturday Night Takeaway without his longtime presenting partner, Ant McPartlin. The 42-year-old admitted he had suffered a sleepless night before he hosted the game show solo for the first time. When he walked onto the set last night, Dec […]

9 years ago

The opinion was split. A mum-to-be sparked an online debate after she said she was furious her husband announced her pregnancy news – after he agreed not to. She explained on Mumsnet that her partner had said he would not tell anyone about the news until after the first scan…but he spilled the beans on […]

9 years ago

Time to ‘fess up: who already has the ‘catchy’ theme tune stuck in their head? Chances are if you’ve got a little one at home, you’re pretty familiar with PAW Patrol and have definitely seen one episode (or two, or three). The children’s cartoon follows a handful of puppies and their 10-year-old owner, Ryder, who […]

9 years ago

We can’t believe we never noticed this.

9 years ago

Just when we thought it was over. A status yellow hail warning has been put into place for the whole of Ireland. The caution was issued at 8pm tonight and lasts until 10am on Friday, March 30. Met Éireann forecasters warned of heavy showery rain overnight, with some wintry and thundery falls. And there will […]

9 years ago

It comes into effect next school year. A school district in .the United States has caused a stir with parents after announcing nth they were going to be moving to a four-day school week. 27J, a school district in the area of Denver, Colorado, announced on March 19 that they were going to be moving […]

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It was meant to be the holiday of a lifetime. An Irish dad was put in prison shortly after arriving in Florida for a family holiday as he overstayed his visa 21 years ago. On March 22, Darren, his wife and his three kids – aged 9, 11, and 15 – flew to Orlando for […]

9 years ago

It’s all kicking off in Carrigstown tonight. The charity event in the Station leads to a series of confrontations after the last person everyone expected turns up, with “nothing left to lose”. WARNING: Spoilers for tonight’s episode of Fair City lie ahead  Karen begins to unravel tonight after she makes a surprise appearance at the […]

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Fans won’t want to miss this. Gary Windass and Seb Franklin are joining forces on Coronation Street tonight to try and bring down Pat Phelan once and for all. During the double bill on Wednesday night, the pair are convinced they’ve got a new lead that will finish off the evil builder for good and […]

9 years ago

One ticket to New York, please. For years now, New York’s Broadway has been the home to some absolutely incredible shows. And now Disney has unveiled a new “snow-stopping” musical to join them. That’s right, Frozen has made it to Broadway. Teasing the opening night on Facebook, Disney said: “One ticket to New York please… The snow-stopping […]

9 years ago

Uh oh. Coronation Street’s Bethany Platt is set for a shock next week when she hears that Neil Clifton is planning to appeal his conviction for grooming and raping her. Craig Tinker ends up being the one to break the news to her when he pays a visit to the Platt house, which leaves Bethany […]

9 years ago

You can always count on Holly Willoughby for some style inspiration. Her latest look has really captured the attention of fans – and, for some, not for a very good reason. The This Morning presenter is a huge fan of the high street shops, mixing in pieces from H&M, New Look, Top Shop and M&S. On Tuesday […]

9 years ago

She was devastated. Stacey Solomon has opened up about the abuse she received after she revealed that she had decided to homeschool her two children. The 28-year-old revealed earlier this month that she had taken her sons, Zachary and Leighton, out of mainstream schooling. Don't let anyone give you a negative label – chuck it […]

9 years ago

How egg-citing. Easter is just around the corner and Smyths Toys are doing something incredible to celebrate. Hopes of outdoor Easter egg hunts were dashed today when it was forecast that the cold snap would be returning in time for the weekend. Thankfully, Smyths Toys have come up with a brilliantly festive (and warm)  solution. […]

9 years ago

She’s had her say. The Crown’s Claire Foy has weighed in on the Netflix drama’s pay gap dispute – and how she’s “not surprised” it became a big story. It emerged earlier this month that Matt Smith, who played Prince Phillip, was paid more for the first two seasons of the series than Claire Foy, […]

9 years ago

It was retweeted more than 10,000 times. Ryan Reynolds and Chris Evans put their superhero powers to use this weekend as they vowed to do their best to make a dying boy’s wish come true. FOX News’ Shannon Bream posted a plea on Sunday for any of The Avengers to send a greeting to a […]

9 years ago

She didn’t think it was a very big deal. A mum sparked a huge debate online after asking if it was “normal” for her son, 7,  to stab his 5-year-old sister in the head with a fork. The woman said that she didn’t see the incident, but that her young daughter’s head was bleeding when […]

9 years ago

Picking a name for your bundle can be tough. Especially since, once you’ve settled on the perfect moniker, there’s always the worry that it will end up going out of fashion – and quickly. The folks at BabyCentre have tried to make it a little easier to find a lovely name for your little one, […]

9 years ago

Children in Ireland are set to eat around five million Easter eggs this weekend, a new survey has found. One average-sized Easter egg contains approximately 23 teaspoons of sugar, which is almost four times a child’s recommended daily amount. According to the Irish Times, recent research conducted by the Irish Heart Foundation found that kids across […]

9 years ago

“They’re incredibly different.” Mila Kunis has shared the “huge difference” between raising a son and a daughter. The Bad Moms star and her husband Ashton Kutcher are parents to 15-month-old son Dimitri Portwood, and 3-year-old daughter Wyatt Isabelle. The actress appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this week to promote her new movie, as well as having […]

9 years ago

He will be going solo for the first time. Declan Donnelly will be presenting the last two episodes of  Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway solo after the show returns later this month. Both the presenter and ITV released statements confirming the news. The decision was announced after speculation that it could be cancelled, following the […]

9 years ago

After months of worrying, Coronation Street’s Tyrone Dobbs is set to learn the truth about his daughter, Ruby. Tyrone and Fiz have been worried for months that the little girl was out of control and might have been channeling her violent mum, Kirsty Soames, with her aggressive behaviour. But, as both Fiz and viewers know, it’s not […]

9 years ago