The 90s kid in me just screamed! For years there have been rumours that sequels to movies like Sister Act (which did have one sequel) and Hocus Pocus. Every year they go around and every year there is no sequel. Now however it seems that Disney, which owns the rights to both movies, has announced […]

6 years ago

Big congratulations is in order. While 2020 has been rough it’s also been an exciting year for Rory O’Connor of Rory’s Stories. Earlier this year he published his book Rory’s Story: My Unexpected Journey to Self-Belief, a new house and now he and his wife have just welcomed another new member to their family! https://www.instagram.com/p/CIoBbolDyVL/ […]

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The gift we needed in 2020. Being the same age as Taylor Swift I feel like I’ve been exactly the right age for all of her albums on her musical journey. An angsty teen for her bluesy country tracks and in my twenties hitting night clubs just as she was getting more into her pop/dance […]

6 years ago

Congratulations. The royal family are sure to be celebrating as it has just been revealed that Zara Tindall is pregnant with her third child. Zara and her husband Mike, who married in 2011, also have two daughters, Mia, six, and Lena, two. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2VOFYbngEp/ Zara and Mike announced the news in quite an unconventional way for […]

6 years ago

Christmas is very different this year. With Covid restrictions in place many Irish people have been asked not to return home this Christmas. Because of this many of us will not be able to uphold a lot of Christmas traditions or host in person reunions this year. One Irish family, decided not to let Covid […]

6 years ago

An amazing thing to do. Taylor Swift has been shown in the past to be very caring to those in need of a little help. Over the past few years she’s donated to multiple small causes like parents struggling to pay their child’s hospital bills. This year she once again came to the aid of […]

6 years ago

The reviews are far from good. With many traditional Santa visits cancelled across the country, many companies are turning to drive-through alternatives. I only recently visited a drive-through Santa and movie event over the weekend that was fantastic. Unfortunately though, not all of these events are getting rave reviews, in fact some have parents demanded […]

6 years ago

We’ll take twelve! If there is one thing that is a fail safe gift for me, any time of the year, it’s candles. I have candles in every room in my house and one of my favourites is Aldi’s giant hurricane candles and luckily for me and every other candle lover they will be back […]

6 years ago

An incredible achievement. It’s not easy to make the cover of TIME magazine but it’s something that Gitanjali Rao has managed to do at the age of only 15. The teenager was recently named TIME’s first Kid of the Year for her contributions to the field of science. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWV2mcngkV/ Rao was selected from 5,000 […]

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Congratulations! John McAreavey and his wife Tara Brennan posted to Instagram yesterday to announce they have given birth to their first child, a baby boy. The couple who married in a private ceremony in 2016 shared a beautiful family photo to social media to announce their son’s arrival. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIdUH3xpOxJ/ Along with the heart warming […]

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The collision occurred this morning. One woman has been pronounced dead and three others, including a young child, have been taken to hospital after a collision in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the fatal road traffic collision involving three cars on the N5 at Stokestown, between Scramogue […]

6 years ago

The popular dolphin has been missing since October. For the last few weeks there has been a vigilant watch around the coast of Dingle in the hopes that Fungie will return. Unfortunately there has been no sighting of the dolphin since October and now rumours have emerges that he may have been shot. Locals recently […]

6 years ago

It could be worth millions. With season four of The Crown arriving on Netflix, you can’t help drawing comparisons between the fractured relationship Diana had with the royal family and the one they have with Meghan Markle. Quite like the tell all interview Diana gave in 1995 where she revealed Charles was having an affair, […]

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These pieces look fab! TV presenter Anna Daly has created a twelve piece collection that we absolutely adore. Anna created the debut  collection from scratch, designing every piece herself and carefully considering the best shapes and fit whilst choosing organic cotton and ensuring her suppliers are Fairtrade certified and that all packaging is recyclable. The […]

6 years ago

A very important issue. The last year has been difficult for everyone but in particular expectant and new parents. Ahead of a national ‘virtual rally’ organised by campaigning organisation Uplift, a petition signed by 52,205 people will be delivered to Cork University Maternity Hospital calling for partners to be allowed attend antenatal appointments and scans, […]

6 years ago

Such a sweet idea! With the year that it has been there’s no better Christmas to surprise a loved one with a secret Santa gift. Luckily Cadbury Secret Santa is returning for its third year to give chocolate lovers around the country the chance to secretly send a chocolatey treat to someone they love. Like […]

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This sounds amazing! There aren’t many Christmas events this year due to Covid but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t some still around to fill up our festive calendars. Retro Drive in Movies has just announced its Christmas schedule across several of its Irish locations and it’s jam packed with all your festive favourites and […]

6 years ago

Have you been in to Penneys since they reopened? Penneys recently announced that two of their flagship stores, Dundrum and Blanchardstowns would open for 24hours once they could reopen this week. Needless to say a lot of people were excited to get in the door and since yesterday crowds have descended upon Penneys. One video […]

6 years ago

We’re so excited! We’re big fans of Call the Midwife and if you’re anything like us, you’re probably counting down the days until the Christmas special. Recently some details were revealed about what we can expect in this year’s Christmas special and honestly we’re counting down the days. Call The Midwife will be an extended […]

6 years ago

Pass me a glass! There’s nothing like a glass of sparkling wine, whether it’s champagne or prosecco, to ring in the holiday season. If you’re a fan of sparkling rose in particular than you’ll be delighted to know that Graham Norton’s new sparkling wine is dropping just in time for Christmas. Barry & Fitzwilliam are […]

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This looks amazing! There hasn’t been much to look forward to this year but now Christmas is only around the corner. While many Christmas events have been cancelled Dundrum Town Centre have created a magical Christmas themed area at the front of their premises that looks out of this world festive. Dundrum Town Centre is […]

6 years ago

Did you catch this slip up on Friday? Hundreds of families across Ireland tuned in last Friday night for the annual Late Late Toy Show hosted by Ryan Tubridy. Now while most of us expect quips from the kids and maybe a toy firing off in the wrong direction, viewers got something a little less […]

6 years ago

So heartbreaking. The brother of I’m A Celeb contestant AJ Pritchard has revealed that their grandmother has passed away. However AJ will not be made aware of her passing until after he leaves the jungle. AJ’s brother Curtis shared a smiling photo of himself posing alongside his gran as he broke the news and also […]

6 years ago

A lovely tribute. The world was shocked and devastated this August when Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman passed away at the age of only 43. Unbeknownst to many the actor had been severely ill with colon cancer for a long time. Yesterday would have been Boseman’s 44th birthday and to honour this Disney+ changed the […]

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He stole everyone’s heart last Friday. The Late Late Toy Show was a huge success this year despite all of the Covid restrictions in place. The show raised almost six million for children’s charities in Ireland and interviewed some incredible children. Among those children was six-year-old Adam King who captured the nations heart with his […]

6 years ago

Omg we need one! Christmas is just a few weeks away and of course we’re all itching to get started opening our advent calendars. If you haven’t picked one up yet and are worried that there are none left, don’t worry as Boohoo have only just released their advent calendar onsite and it looks amazing. […]

6 years ago

Very interesting. New research finds that just one in eight Irish people believe they have a high-level knowledge of science, while half of people (49 per cent) believe they have moderate knowledge. The research also found that men and younger adults are more likely to suggest a high level of knowledge and that gender gap […]

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He’s back! There’s a few things we always expect to see once Christmas rolls around and one of those is Kevin the Carrot. The popular Aldi mascot has been doing the rounds for a couple of years now and is always a must have buy for families everywhere. If you’re looking to add this year’s […]

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We’re sobbing. Radio listeners to Ryan Tubridy’s RTE show were left in floods of tears after he read out the letter of a grieving 11-year-old boy. The young boy told the Late Late Toy Show host that this would be the first year that he will be watching the Toy Show since the passing of […]

6 years ago

A popular Christmas present. Apple AirPods were the must have technology of 2019 with many teens across the country begging their parents to buy them as their Christmas present and this year they are set to be popular again. Of course with any sort of expensive tech there is always a theft risk so as […]

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Getting the kids to bed during the school break can be hard. The Christmas holidays are just around the corner now. With all the excitement and guests around, as well as the added chocolate and treats, it can be difficult to get them to wind down come the end of the day. Paediatric Sleep Expert […]

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Such a lovely gesture. With the Late Late Toy Show only a couple of days away, children across the country will be gathering together their jammies and treats for the show. One small Dublin business decided that the Toy Show was the perfect time to give back not just to their local community but also […]

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It’s that time of year again! Ireland’s favourite festive station is back and hitting our airwaves this Saturday. With the year that it’s been I think we’ve all been counting down until Christmas FM came back and now it’s finally here! https://www.instagram.com/p/CIAUTa0nTxB/ Christmas FM is Ireland’s radio station dedicated to Christmas themed music and […]

6 years ago

Dear Santa…. The last year and a half I’ve been doing a lot of renovation work on my home and now that it’s done I’m looking forward to decorating it. One style that I particularly love is Art Deco so I’m always on the lookout for furnishings inspired by that period. While I’ve been waiting […]

6 years ago

Heartbreaking. Singer Christina Perri revealed today that her newborn daughter has sadly passed away. Perri shared a beautiful photo of her holding hands with her daughter who she says was heartbreakingly ‘born silent’. https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_9NYBlg8z/ Perri and her husband Paul Costabile shared the following post today; “Last night we lost our baby girl. she was born […]

6 years ago

The PS5 is the hottest toy of the season. Unfortunately, due to the fact that they are so in demand by children and adults, they have sold out everywhere. Last week many parents were disappointed that they couldn’t manage to get one in the minutes before they completely sold out and are unsure what to […]

6 years ago

I’ll take twelve please! If there is one thing that is a fail safe gift for me, any time of the year, it’s chocolate and candles. With those two things you can never go wrong so a combination of the two is just the chef’s kiss of presents. If you’re of my candle and chocolate […]

6 years ago

Shocking scenes. With Level 5 restrictions still in place until December 1 many are shocked and appalled by the emergence of a video of crowds gathered on Grafton Street in Dublin. The crowd can be heard loudly singing Oasis’ Don’t Look Back in Anger while dancing and drinking on the popular Dublin shopping street. You […]

6 years ago

On the hunt for the perfect phone for your teen? As your child enters their teens there’s no doubt that technology, especially phones, will be high on their Christmas list. More than likely they will want a phone that can run the latest games/apps/etc with good performance, have a high quality cameras and decent storage. […]

6 years ago

A fantastic initiative. Today is World Prematurity Day. To mark the day the Irish Neonatal Health Alliance (INHA) and  WaterWipes launch ‘Pledge Cards’, a new initiative that allows family and friends of parents of premature babies to pledge their support by doing simple gestures that have a big impact. Almost 4,500 babies are born prematurely […]

6 years ago

They have been added to the list. I think we’ve all been missing our trips into Penneys the last few weeks. Whether it’s been to pick up some socks and pjs or to stock up on warm jumpers and coats for winter. There’s a few things that I’ve definitely got on my list for when […]

6 years ago

A sad day for Dubliners and fans of the popular tour. I grew up in Dublin City Centre and still remember being wowed when I saw the first Viking Splash bus go past. The tours have been incredibly popular with both Dublin locals and visitors to the city alike with its very unique take on […]

6 years ago

This is amazing! I love F.R.I.E.N.D.S, I love Harry Potter, and I’m not going to lie I wish this were a real thing because I would totally watch it. Someone made a fan edit with scenes from Harry Potter combined with the opening credits of F.R.I.E.N.D.S and you’ve got to see it. Posted by MuggleNet.com […]

6 years ago

It’s aim is to make alcohol less attractive to young people. New legislation brought in yesterday will change how we can buy alcohol in supermarkets. This new legislation will see a barrier put around alcohol in supermarkets so that it is cut off from the rest of the store. According to guidelines under the new […]

6 years ago

You’d think by now they would just hire Irish actors. There has been a lot of controversy since the first advert for movie Wild Mountain Thyme came out and for good reason. Now while there have been many bad Irish accents in film and TV over the years, the accents in Wild Mountain Thyme are […]

6 years ago

Do you think Christmas should be postponed? I remember when I was a kid there being a story called The Man Who Cancelled Christmas and now it seems in 2020 we might see a live action version. With 2020 being such a stressful year, almost everyone has been looking forward to celebrating the festive holidays […]

6 years ago

This is so heartwarming. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to degenerate which begins to affect a person’s memory and ability to function independently. One thing that has been noted by medical professionals working with Alzheimer’s is that often times while a patient may not remember what they did that day they […]

6 years ago

Some great tips. I had near constant morning sickness that was beginning to discolour and weaken my teeth and I’m not alone in having teeth related trouble during pregnancy. During pregnancy, about half of women experience pregnancy gingivitis. This results in the gums bleeding, becoming red and swollen from inflammation and can be caused by […]

6 years ago

Is nothing sacred? I already decided early on in November that we weren’t doing advent calendars in our house this year. Last year my youngest wasn’t really aware of much but this year she is a full-blown toddler, throwing full blown toddler temper tantrums. I know for a fact that there is no way I […]

6 years ago

This is awful. For the last few years Britney Spears career has been in the hands of her father Jamie Spears due to a  conservatorship that he is in charge of. During a recent hearing regarding the removal of her father from the conservatorship, Britney said she won’t perform again while in father is still […]

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