Just awful. More than 30 people have drowned in the sea off the coast of Libya after they fell from the over-crowded boat they were travelling in. They were on their way to Europe when they fell from the boat before they could reach the rescue vessels that were waiting for them. More than 200 […]

10 years ago

“Thank you” Hermione Duffy, the wife of Mark Duffy, has issued a statement of thanks to the public following his death. Mark tragically lost his life, along with three of his colleagues, when the rescue helicopter he was travelling in crashed into an island off the coast of Mayo on March 14. The bodies of […]

10 years ago

This the best news ever. One of the best cult movies is making a come back. That’s right, Top Gun 2 has officially been confirmed and the main man himself, Tom Cruise, is on board. It’s been 31 years since the original movie and now we finally will get to see another installment. Tom Cruise […]

10 years ago

It’s not a lot but it’s significant. Tom Cruise is notoriously very private and when asked about his personal life he’s not shy to ignore questions or avoid them. But this time around, when asked about his daughter Suri, he gave a very brief answer. He was being interviewed by Sydney Morning Herald when he was asked […]

10 years ago

Customers are asked to return the product. Aldi has recalled one of their cooking products – Madagascan Vanilla Extract. The product is actually Moroccan Almond Extract but was incorrectly labelled. The company is worried about the allergy risk of the mislabeled product and has asked for it to be returned. It’s from The Pantry and […]

10 years ago

One simple change to your routine. Quite often women will remove their makeup before they go to the gym, to avoid sweat clogging the pores over makeup. Well, it turns out you needn’t worry about the pre-work out cleanse. The more important thing is to always remove your makeup directly after you exercise. One expert […]

10 years ago

Legendary actor Sir Roger Moore has died, at the age of 89. His children, Deborah, Geoffrey and Christian, confirmed the news and shared a statement from his Twitter account. It read: “It is with heavy heart that we must announce our loving father, Sir Roger Moore, has passed away today in Switzerland after a short […]

10 years ago

“It’s just a movie.” Director Zack Snyder has pulled out of the Justice League movie following the death of his daughter. Zack first took a break from post-production on the movie when his daughter Autumn died suddenly in March. Now, he has confirmed that he will step down as director to spend time with his […]

10 years ago

Wow. Most couples will be taking it easy on their wedding day. All the organising is done and all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the day. For the girls, it usually begins with hair and makeup, followed by some photos and then off to the ceremony. For the boys, maybe a […]

10 years ago

In fairness, she could take any colour. Myleene Klass surprised her social media fans when she posted a picture of herself with a completely new look. She appeared to have ditched her dark hair for a much light blonde look. Hurr for #jaws #keithandpaddy @itv @keithlemonforreal @mcguinness.paddy A post shared by myleeneklass (@myleeneklass) on May […]

10 years ago

Noooooo! A few months back it looked like we were getting closer to a Downton Abbey movie. Jim Carter, who plays Mr Carson, had said that all the main cast were told to hold dates even though there was no script: “This is the third degree – we’ve been asked to keep ourselves available for […]

10 years ago

So many lovely choices. After you’ve welcomed your bundle of joy you can be stuck with your wardrobe choices. You no longer need your maternity clothing but you still aren’t ready to get back into your old clothes. So, with wedding season fast approaching here are some beautiful summer dress options that will have you […]

10 years ago

She wants people to learn about her phobia. A woman in the UK has gone to extreme lengths to avoid pregnancy. We’re not talking about three types of contraception or anything like that, she avoids all types of pregnancy – from baby scans, to mums-to-be and getting pregnant herself. According to The Daily Mail, Lizzie […]

10 years ago

WHAT was he thinking? A worry for most brides and grooms on their wedding day is that the best man will make a hames of his speech. It’s very easy for him to go too far with his jokes or say something which will leave everyone cringing. Usually, they will be warned in advance to […]

10 years ago

Lots of great titles to watch this weekend. One of the most highly anticipated documentaries has finally arrived on Netflix. We heard about The Keepers months ago and now it’s finally here. Along with that is the arrival of Blame! and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Here are the titles you should check out: The Keepers The […]

10 years ago

It’s the first time in a long time that the Graham Norton Show line-up has us a little underwhelmed. Don’t get us wrong, we’ll still probably be watching it tonight but we’re not overly enthusiastic about most of the guests. The only person we’re interested in is Nicole Kidman. We’re big fans of Big Little […]

10 years ago

So cute. Storm Keating has added a beautiful family photo to her Instagram account. She posted a photo of Ronan holding baby Cooper as she stands behind them. Happiness is… ? #MonkeyHug A post shared by Storm Keating (@stormykeating) on May 18, 2017 at 11:52am PDT Her photo comes days after Ronan paid tribute to […]

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Know someone who suits this? Oscar-nominated director Jim Sheridan has teamed up with award-winning documentary maker Colm Quinn to bring the life of Phil Lynott to the big screen. For this, they’re looking for an actor/musician/singer, aged 18 – 36, to play the lead role of Phil. Speaking about the new project, Jim Sheridan said: […]

10 years ago

This sounds delicious. The lovely folks over at HB have teamed up with Insomnia to launch a brand new ice cream themed iced drink – the Brunch Icecap. That’s right, they’ve taken one of our favourite HB ice creams and have turned it into a refreshing drink. It’s a smooth vanilla and strawberry blended frappe […]

10 years ago

You’re going to need to be prepared. What would an Irish summer be without the odd heavy shower after a few hours of sunshine? These days you need to leave the house with flip flops and an umbrella, to cover yourself for either outcome. And it looks like the weekend isn’t going to be plain […]

10 years ago

Even though we have no personal interest in the royal family, we’re still very intrigued by everything about them, including the likes of Pippa Middleton who is royalty by association. And now, she’s about to get married to James Spencer on Saturday and we’re very excited. *Cue everyone giving out about why we’re interested* I’ll […]

10 years ago

The kids will love this. Nestlé has opened their Aisle of Wonder in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and it looks amazing. You can pop in and create your own pick and mix cereal bowl with lots of different toppings and types of milk to choose from. You’ll be able to choose from all your favourite Nestlé breakfast cereals including […]

10 years ago

Would your child suit this? Disney are on the hunt for an Irish boy to play the lead role in the adaption of Eoin Colfer’s novel, Artemis Fowl. They are looking to audition boys in Ireland between the age of 9-12 of any ethnicity. According to RTÉ, Artemis is described as, “Inquisitive and possessing both […]

10 years ago

This is the LAST thing a bride would want to hear two days before her wedding. Earlier this week local weather forecasters were predicting heavy rain for Pippa Middleton’s wedding but that is the least of their worries after another very disturbing concern has come to light. It turns out there is a huge Puma […]

10 years ago

Remember a world without fidget spinners? No matter where you are these days, there will always be a child within a 10-metre radius that is playing with one of those fidget spinners. They’ve been selling out in stores all over the country leaving parents with a headache if their children don’t have one. And now, […]

10 years ago

Do you bring the kids here? A report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on bathing water quality in Ireland has established that six beaches have poor water conditions. 130 were found to have excellent water but six failed to pass the minimum required standard. They include three along the Dublin coast at Merrion Strand, […]

10 years ago

Too cute. First Dates has given us some memorable TV moments from the UK version and also from our own here at home. Couples come and go, some barely making through the date and others getting on very well from the get go. But now, a very special moment has come as a result of […]

10 years ago

Brace yourselves, there’s even more news in the world of Cheryl and Liam. This time around, she’s sent fans into a frenzy after breaking her social media silence. The singer gave birth to baby Bear in March and stayed off social media since then. But now, she’s after surprising fans by hopping on Twitter to […]

10 years ago

We’re all about afternoon tea right now, with lots of new ones popping up in different cafés and restaurants. This latest one from Brown Thomas sounds divine. They have just launched their Afternoon Tea in collaboration with Wedgwood. Offering tastings of Wedgwood’s new Speciality Tea Collection from their new china collection. From now until June […]

10 years ago

Did he just let that slip? Liam Payne has sent the rumour mill into overdrive after insinuating that he is married to Cheryl. He was a guest on a radio show in America, Sirius FM, when he casually referred to her as his wife. He was speaking about how much he loves the popular burger […]

10 years ago

It’s a common worry for parents. Pippa Middleton’s wedding is just days away. She’s due to marry James Matthews on Saturday in St Marks Church in Englefield. Ahead of the day, Kate Middleton has shared a concern she has about her children. Little George and Charlotte will act as Page Boy and Bridesmaid on the […]

10 years ago

And we thought Bear was strange… Cheryl and Liam are all anyone can talk about these days. All eyes are on them and their new baby son, Bear. In true showbiz style they chose a very unusual first name for the little bundle of joy and it seems like they’ve done it again with his […]

10 years ago

Anything underwater is a win for us, but this latest exercise sounds amazing. A swimming pool in Australia has introduced underwater pole dancing to their list of classes. It’s exactly what you think, you swing around a pole while under water. TJ’s Swim in Toowoomba, Queensland are the geniuses behind the new form of exercise. […]

10 years ago

We’ve all been there when we’ve battled to cut an avocado. It’s either too ripe or too hard. It usually ends with the avocado going flying or you cutting your hand. Well, at least it has for a lot of people and that’s where the term ‘Avocado Hand’ comes from. It’s being used by plastic […]

10 years ago

Brilliant move. Some Irish primary schools will introduce Humanism as a lesson from today. It’s a joint initiative between the Humanist Association of Ireland (HAI) and Educate Together. The lessons, which have been in development since 2015, have been incorporated into the curriculum following the rise in the number of people living in Ireland who […]

10 years ago

An Irish woman, who has yet to be identified, has died in Morocco. The woman, who lived in Taghazout, in the south-west coastal region of Morocco, died after being stabbed. Local media report that a man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of the murder of an Irish woman on Wednesday morning. The alarm was raised […]

10 years ago

Want a great family day out? We’re delighted to team up with Twentieth Century Fox to give you the chance to win a family pass to a preview screening of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. The movie isn’t out until May 26th so you will get to see it before it opens nationwide. We’d […]

10 years ago

If you were holding out for a hero for the Punchestown Festival, then you’re in luck. Sorry, we couldn’t resist. Bonnie Tyler has just been confirmed for the Punchestown Music Festival. The festival, which takes place on July 29th and 30th, already has an impressive line-up including Tom Jones, Culture Club, Shane Filan and All […]

10 years ago

He would be brilliant, we just didn’t expect it. Rugby star Tommy Bowe has joined the RTÉ One travel show, Getaways. He’ll join the presenting team which already includes Mairead Ronan, Vogue Williams and Joe Lindsay for the new eight-part holiday series. He’s had a hectic few months with the birth of his first child and […]

10 years ago

Tom Daley married his partner Dustin Lance Black at the weekend. The pair got engaged in October of last year and got married in Bovey Castle in Plymouth at the weekend. They kept the date of the wedding and the specifics under wraps, making it even more special. Tom and his new husband Dustin have […]

10 years ago

Diets and weddings – whether we like it or not the two are just intrinsically linked. Afterall, if a woman is getting married there’s an assumption that she will be going on some sort of diet, health-kick, detox, or fitness fad. We’ve all been at weddings where the bride walks down the aisle two or […]

10 years ago

Awful news. A six-year-old girl has died and six other children were injured when the bouncing castle they were on exploded. According to The Sun, the bouncing castle was in the garden of a restaurant in Caldes de Malavella, in Girona, Spain on Sunday afternoon. The children were playing on it while their parents ate lunch. […]

10 years ago

We can all agree with the top one. A new survey has revealed the jobs which lead to most sleep deprivation. According to the Daily Mail, it was conducted by Sealy, a mattress brand, who asked 15,000 all around the world how much sleep they get and what job they are in. The people who […]

10 years ago

Don’t be expecting him to return to EastEnders anytime soon by the sounds of it. Shane Richie has been absent from EastEnders for quite some time now, along with his co-star Jessie Wallace. The pair, who play Alfie Moon and Kat Slater, have been filming a spin-off TV series. Their characters are part of the […]

10 years ago

Yum! Author and cook Roz Purcell has shared a delicious recipe for oat and chocolate cookies that she says takes TWO minutes. The recipe is part of her contribution to Flahavan’s Two Minute Energy for Life campaign. She has kindly shared her recipe with us and we can’t wait to try it. We’re slightly skeptical about […]

10 years ago

If you’re looking for a weekend to get away from everything and just relax, then The Heritage in Killenard is just for you. Check in to their five-star hotel and leave the world at the door. From the moment you enter their enormous lobby, which rivals some of the best hotels in the world, you’re […]

10 years ago

Two of our favourite breakfast staples are bagels and coffee. Now, why would anyone want to combine the two of those? A company in America has done just that, after coming up with a new flavour of bagel, a coffee bagel. Weird, right? Einstein Bros. Bagels has launched the world’s first caffeinated and coffee-flavoured bagel. According […]

10 years ago

Cute! The news we were all waiting for – Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin have welcomed their first baby together. Little baby Conor Jr was born last night in the Coombe Hospital in Dublin. Conor’s dad, Tony, was speaking to The Irish Mirror when he confirmed the wonderful news. He said: “There’s great news for […]

10 years ago

Irish car owners are warned to be extra vigilant after a spate of car thefts. It’s believed that European gangs are stealing cars by using a gadget that they bought from the internet. They’re targeting BMWs in particular. The gadget, known as a signal jammer, costs just €35 and allows access to cars without forced entry. […]

10 years ago

We all need to relax. Not a day goes by where someone isn’t annoyed or angered by something someone else has done. It can be anything from a celebrity wearing something that’s offended everyone or people taking offence to something they’ve done or said. As soon as one person has commented, you can be sure […]

10 years ago