The Ronaldo household just got a lot busier it seems. According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo has welcomed twins with a surrogate mother. A Portuguese television station, SIC, claims to have heard that the babies, a boy and girl, were born on Thursday. According to The Daily Mail, the following was announced on SIC: “Mateo and Eva, […]

9 years ago

So that’s who it is. Earlier this week, Charlie McGettigan, who won the Eurovision in 1994, launched a search to find the person who was pictured with him during his homecoming celebration. Posting a picture on Facebook of the two of them from 1994, Charlie said: “Could this be you? this photo was taken the […]

9 years ago

Just in case you had planned a trip to the beach today. Two of Dublin’s most popular beaches are closed until Monday following a sewage spillage. Dublin City Council confirmed that a temporary bathing water prohibition was issued for Dollymount Strand and Sandymount Strand. It’s believed heavy rain at the end of last week caused an […]

9 years ago

A common practice for drying clothes in Ireland is to hang them on a clothes horse or put them on the radiator. We don’t always get the weather for hanging them on the line and a lot of houses don’t have room for a dryer. However, a warning has been issued by the Asthma Society […]

9 years ago

Thank heavens. A few days ago we heard that Coca-Cola were planning to phase out one of their most popular products – Coke Zero. It was reported that a new sugar-free Coke drink would replace it and production would be ceased. Naturally, people were gutted with the news. Well, now we have an update on […]

9 years ago

The timing works so well. Who would have thought that the loveable dinosaur Barney and his friends would dance in perfect timing to Maniac 2000. Someone has dubbed over one of their songs and it works unbelievably well. Too well, in fact. Thanks to the folks over in iRadio for bringing this into our lives. […]

9 years ago

Rachel Weisz is currently promoting her latest movie, My Cousin Rachel, which opens in cinemas today. We got to sit down with Rachel to chat about the movie and why she chose this particular project. Rachel also spoke about balancing life as a mother and as a highly successful actress. It can sometimes be frustrating […]

9 years ago

We never knew he had it in him. Romeo Beckham is one of the quietest of the Beckham clan. The second oldest, who already has a very impressive modelling career with the likes of Burberry, usually only opts to share snapshots of his life as a 14-year-old on social media. There’s the odd tribute to […]

9 years ago

Parents of children attending a school in South Dublin have been warned about a man approaching children. A number of parents have reported a suspicious man around the schools in the Rathgar area in South Dublin. The Gardaí have been contacted and a warning has been issued for parents and guardians in the area to […]

9 years ago

Nooooo! It’s a sad day – Coca Cola has announced that it is dropping Coke Zero. According to The Sun, the decision came as a result of poor sales in the low-calorie drink. But it’s not necessarily all bad news. They have another reason for scrapping the popular drink – to make way for a […]

9 years ago

We’ve been teased for ages about this. We still have a whole year and a half to wait for the new Mary Poppins movie but it doesn’t stop us from being very excited. A few months back we got the first look at the new Disney movie which stars Emily Blunt in the lead role […]

9 years ago

Eleven people were brought to hospital following an incident at the Poolbeg Incinerator in Dublin. According to RTÉ, it’s been described as a “dangerous occurrence” which occurred at approximately 6am today. The Health and Safety Authority confirmed that it was an “uncontrolled release”. Of the eleven who were rushed to hospital, nine have been released but two remain. […]

9 years ago

Unless you were lucky enough to stay in bed today, you will have noticed that it’s very wet. Widespread wet conditions have caused disruption to traffic and our general mood. Although the rain will stop in some places, it’s still going to be very heavy and thundery in certain areas, with the possibility of hail. A […]

9 years ago

Yuuuuuum. If you’ve ever been to Spain, then you may have tried Churros. They’re a pastry dessert often served as a Tapas or just as a stand-alone treat. They are sort of like a crunchy donut, that are covered in sugar or chocolate. They are divine. And now a dedicated churro and crepe shop is opening […]

9 years ago

The latest list of the World University Rankings is here and it shows a significant improvement for three Irish universities. Trinity College, UCD and NUI Galway all jump to a better rank on the list, which is based on employability for 2018. Trinity College saw the biggest improvement moving down 10 places to 88th in […]

9 years ago

This looks brilliant. RTÉ One is going to broadcast the first ever documentary series that was filmed through Skype. Missing You in a six-part observational documentary series filmed almost entirely using Skype video calls, which makes it the first in the world. Missing You gives us an insight into the connection between Irish people abroad and […]

9 years ago

There are reports that gunshots were fired at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The Police responded to an alert following gunshots at the Cathedral. Crowds have been told to leave the area. Loud bangs just now at Notre Dame. Crowd scattered. Sirens going off. — Mark Johnson (@jonnojohnson) June 6, 2017 It’s also being reported […]

9 years ago

An athlete in the UK has received a lot of praise for her honest post about having to miss out on a competition because of period pain. Jazmin Sawyers posted on Twitter, “I sadly had to pull out of the competition here in Boston yesterday – I’m fine, and will be jumping in Oslo next […]

9 years ago

She would be brilliant. One of the first stars has been linked with Dancing on Ice and it’s none other than Brooke Vincent, from Coronation Street. She’s said to have wowed the judges when she auditioned recently. The show which ran from 2006 to 2014 is due to come back in 2018. It was hugely successful […]

10 years ago

Very sweet. Another Forbidden Fruit Festival has come and gone, leaving people with lots of fond memories and maybe a sore head or two. But there are two people who will never forget this weekend after getting engaged at the festival. The main Forbidden Fruit page shared an image of the couple, Dee and Keith, […]

10 years ago

They had us all fooled. Rory McIlroy married Erica Stoll in Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo on Saturday, April 22nd… or so we thought. It turns out they got married a day earlier on Friday, April 21st. At the time of the wedding, the details were kept very private with the media and everyone only knowing […]

10 years ago

Stop pee procrastinating!

10 years ago

Looking for something to watch this weekend? What better way to spend the Bank Holiday weekend than catching up on some quality Netflix time. Some brilliant new series and shows have been added. Here are the best additions: Netflix Original Series Flaked: Season 2 (2 June) Netflix Original Film Lucid Dream (2 June) Documentaries Burlesque […]

10 years ago

Fair play to her. A woman in New York has taken to social media to share and re-write a piece of sexist homework her daughter brought home. Lynne Polvino wrote on Facebook, “Here’s the homework assignment my daughter brought home yesterday, side-by-side with my rewrite.” It was an English assignment where the daughter had to […]

10 years ago

Irishtown Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a woman was allegedly seriously assaulted on Tuesday morning. The reported attack took place on Church Avenue in Irishtown, Dublin at approximately 1.30am on Tuesday. The woman was returning to her home when the incident occurred. According to The Sun, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: “We are investigating […]

10 years ago

She usually gets it so right. The final of Britain’s Got Talent is fast approaching, but it’s Amanda Holden’s outfit choice that has got everyone talking rather than any of the acts. On last night’s show, she chose to wear a revealing dress from designer Julien Macdonald, which featured a very low neckline and equally low […]

10 years ago

Jennifer Garner has taken to social media to give out about a magazine in the States and their recent coverage of her split from husband Ben Affleck. People Magazine featured Jennifer as their cover story with the headline, “Life After Heartbreak” and went on to detail within the magazine how a source had told them […]

10 years ago

This might affect your plans. It’s going to be a good start to the Bank Holiday with the weather staying mainly dry and bright today. According to Met Éireann, there will be some light showers but temperatures will range between 14 and 18 degrees making it a nice and fresh day. Rain will develop tonight, turning […]

10 years ago

Cute, but is it inappropriate? Two little children were on This Morning today to show off their fake sleeve tattoos. Five-year-old Tiana and six-year-old Bobby were proud as punch with their temporary tattoos, with Tiana saying that she wanted one just like her mum but without the pain of a needle. In order to create the […]

10 years ago

Beautiful. Pippa Middleton has kept her honeymoon very low key. Her first stop, with husband James Matthews, was on a private island just near Tahiti. Then they moved on to Sydney where they spent two days enjoying the sights of the city. They also dropped €12.5k a night on a hotel room while holidaying in […]

10 years ago

Very sad. Roy Barraclough has died at the age of 81. The actor, who is best known for playing the Rover’s Return landlord Alec Gilroy in Coronation Street, passed away following a short illness. He first appeared in the show in 1972 and was made permanent in 1986 but left the show in 1998. He […]

10 years ago

We finally have a trailer for the new Paddington movie. Back by popular demand, Paddington the Bear will be hitting the big screen once again this November. Joining the cast for the new movie are Brendan Gleeson and Hugh Grant. Returning stars include Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins and Samuel Joslin. This time around, we return […]

10 years ago

This is terrifying. Apparently, there’s a crow in Cork that has been attacking people recently. According to TodayFM, approximately 20 people have been attacked by a crow in Cork, particularly around the CIT campus. The lone bird’s attacks have resulted in two people needing medical treatment. Their injuries weren’t too serious, thankfully, and they just […]

10 years ago

This post is SO cute. Dee Devlin has finally broken her social media silence since giving birth to her first baby. Dee, and partner Conor Mc Gregor, welcomed baby Conor Jr in early May and although Conor has kept us up to date, the new mum has stayed off social media to enjoy her time […]

10 years ago

This is very surprising! You may think you’re all set for your wedding day but there is probably one thing that you’ve already bought that you won’t be allowed to use – confetti. Don’t worry, it’s not all types of confetti but it’s the most popular and cost efficient one that are banned in most […]

10 years ago

Look out for the new version. Nestlé has announced a significant change to their Milkybar chocolate, for the better. They have changed the recipe so that the amount of sugar per serving has been reduced from 8.3g to 7.6g. The reduction of sugar will be balanced with an increased amount of milk – making milk […]

10 years ago

They expect one piece to sell out immediately. Aldi is on fire at the moment. Between the hot tub and the pizza oven, our houses and gardens will be full of their products. And now they’ve just pulled a hat trick with their latest offering. They are about to bring out their own range of […]

10 years ago

It’s probably higher than you think. A recent survey has indicated the ideal amount of sexual partners a person should have before they settle down with one person. The results are based on a survey conducted by the dating site IllicitEncounters. Of the people surveyed, the most common answer for the ideal amount of partners […]

10 years ago

At least 23 people have been killed in Egypt after a gunman opened fire at a bus of Coptic Christians. According to The Telegraph, the bus was in the city of Minya when the attack took place. 23 people been confirmed dead and 25 others are injured. It’s believed that the bus was ambushed by […]

10 years ago

The last episode in this series of The Late Late Show is here. The show will be celebrating 50 years of the Community Games in Ireland with three of Ireland’s sporting stars who started perfecting their skills in the competition – rugby star Tommy Bowe, world champion walker Olive Loughnane and former Republic of Ireland […]

10 years ago

Ready, steady – GO! Brown Thomas has just launched their very own Beauty Box. It’s an online exclusive when you spend €75 or more on selected products, from Tom Ford, Glamglow, Clinique, Aveda, La Mer, Estée Lauder, MAC and Bobbi Brown. Once you’ve spent over that amount you will be able to purchase their Beauty […]

10 years ago

The Pippa Middleton wedding fuss seems to have finally died down. Stories and photos from her wedding were splashed across every news site and newspaper stand all last weekend and earlier this week. It was Pippa’s moment in the sun this month but it will be someone else’s next month. Why are we so enthralled […]

10 years ago

Who knew tea and alcohol mixed so well. This summer you’ll be able to sample some Barry’s Tea-infused cocktails. It might sound a little strange but when you hear the ingredients it will convert you. As part of the Taste of Dublin, Barry’s Tea will set up their very own cocktail bar with a range […]

10 years ago

Liam Gallagher is set to perform at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre in June. The announcement about his debut solo tour was made this morning and comes in the wake of the Manchester attack. The tour opens on May 30th with a homecoming show at Manchester’s O2 Ritz with all profits being donated to the We Love Manchester […]

10 years ago

What are the chances? Northern Irish bride Andrea got married on Saturday, May 20th – the same day that Pippa Middleton married James Spencer. While Andrea was planning her big day at the same time as Pippa, the last thing she expected was that her wedding dress would be nearly identical to Pippa’s. As we […]

10 years ago

Nooooo! Just when we were getting used to the extremely nice weather it’s all going to be a distant memory on Saturday morning. If you’ve made plans to go to the beach then you might want to rethink that. According to Met Eireann, rain will begin tonight in some counties and will be thundery at times. […]

10 years ago

A Limerick boy was treated to pair of football boots from one of the Liverpool players. 11-year-old Paddy Mackessy was over in Liverpool with his mother for their last game of the season. When they had some free time they decided to visit some shops, including a sports shop. Paddy was looking at a pair of […]

10 years ago

Goosebumps. A huge crowd gathered in St Ann’s Square in Manchester this morning to join in a minute’s silence in tribute to the people who lost their lives in Sunday’s bombing at Ariana Grande’s concert. After the minute was up, a woman began to sing the Oasis track Don’t Look Back In Anger and soon […]

10 years ago

This is huge. Tayto has announced that they plan to add a hotel to Tayto Park. Yes – an actual Tayto HOTEL. They have applied to Meath County Council for Planning Permission for a 32,000 sq m, 250 bedroom family hotel offering accommodation and leisure facilities for up to 1,000 guests. The hotel is going […]

10 years ago

Dream job alert! A Dublin-based veterinary clinic is looking for someone to join their team as the in-house ‘cat cuddler’. The job is exactly as it sounds – they want someone to mind and cuddle the cats all day long. The Clonsilla based clinic, Just Cats Veterinary Clinic, has put a call out to cat […]

10 years ago