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  • This husband didn’t want his wife to take a photo with Jason Momoa without him

    This husband didn’t want his wife to take a photo with Jason Momoa without him

    If it was your wife would you? It’s undeniable that Jason Momoa is a very attractive man. Most well known for his role as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones, the 38-year-old has graced many a list of the world’s hottest men, so it’s not hard to see why this husband would be jealous. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbc9DJJnU30/?taken-by=prideofgypsies […]

    8 years ago

  • Five year old boy destroys art worth $132,000 but mother refuses to pay

    Five year old boy destroys art worth $132,000 but mother refuses to pay

    How much? Kids break things, it happens, but when this little boy broke a statue on a day out with his mother, it ended up being more than either of them bargained for. The five-year-old destroyed a work of art worth a massive $132,000! The unfortunate incident was caught on camera but apparently, this wasn’t […]

    8 years ago

  • This outdoor cinema in Belfast has a line up of classic movies the kids will love

    This outdoor cinema in Belfast has a line up of classic movies the kids will love

    What a lineup! This outdoor cinema will be playing some classic children’s movies that your kids will love, and to be honest you will too. Part of Belfast Film Festival this selection of films has something for everyone. Running from July 21 to 22, this film festival is packed full of films for all the […]

    8 years ago

  • Mum-to-Cardi-B flaunts baby bump on the upcoming cover of Rolling Stone

    Mum-to-Cardi-B flaunts baby bump on the upcoming cover of Rolling Stone

    She looks amazing! Rapper and mum to be, Cardi B is set to show off her beautiful baby bump alongside fiance Offset on next month’s cover of Rolling Stone. The prestigious magazine has seen many famous couples grace its cover including  John Lennon and Yoko Ono. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkEL748BwAg/?utm_source=ig_embed The stunning soon to be mum looks breathtaking, […]

    8 years ago

  • Great news for students, libraries in Ireland will now open seven days a week

    Great news for students, libraries in Ireland will now open seven days a week

    Great news for parents and students alike as libraries in Ireland will now open seven days a week. Almost 200 of the country’s 330 public libraries will open their doors all week from 8am to 10pm. These new opening hours are not only great for the general public but the many students who require the library […]

    8 years ago

  • Three great Irish summer music festivals you can bring the kids to

    Three great Irish summer music festivals you can bring the kids to

    It’s summer, which means one thing, lots and lots of music festivals. While some music festivals are strictly over 18s, many Irish outdoor concerts allow children and have special family-friendly spaces. I’ve always loved festivals and can’t wait to share the experience with my children. If you’re looking to rock out with the kids this […]

    8 years ago

  • If you love to personalise things, you HAVE to see these sweets

    If you love to personalise things, you HAVE to see these sweets

    When it comes to gifts, chocolate is a popular choice and it’s about to get even more popular. M&Ms have a special service where you can make your own personalised sweets! With a huge variety of choices, you can create delicious personalised candy for any occasion. https://www.instagram.com/p/BNyFcLTh7S2/?tagged=personalizedmnms My cousin had M&Ms as her wedding favours […]

    8 years ago

  • Form a queue, these designer shoes have been reduced from €160 to just €17

    Form a queue, these designer shoes have been reduced from €160 to just €17

    Stop what you’re doing and take a look at the massive price reduction on these designer shoes! Yes these Jeffrey Campbell spiked wedge shoes have been reduced from over a hundred pound sterling to less than twenty quid. Knowing that I’m a huge fan of designer Jeffrey Campbell, a friend of mine sent me over […]

    8 years ago

  • Limerick is set to open Ireland’s first sensory friendly retail park this week

    Limerick is set to open Ireland’s first sensory friendly retail park this week

    Limerick will be the first county in Ireland to open a sensory-friendly retail park. Launching this week, the new retail park especially designed for those with sensory issues will open this Sunday, June 17. To mark this special occasion, they will be running a family fun day on Sunday for the local community. Sigma, Parkway […]

    8 years ago

  • Kildare beauty salon launches ‘Brows for Barnardos’ and you can help

    Kildare beauty salon launches ‘Brows for Barnardos’ and you can help

    The staff at this Kildare beauty salon are using their brow skills to raise money for Barnardos. Aviary Beauty and Hair, located in Newbridge, has just launched a new campaign called Brows for Barnardos. The campaign hopes to raise much-needed funds for one of the country’s largest children’s charities. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjpl7NoBvdt/?taken-by=aviarybeautyandhair Launched on June 8, Brows […]

    8 years ago

  • This popular gaming shop has launched a campaign to raise cash for local clubs

    This popular gaming shop has launched a campaign to raise cash for local clubs

    This popular gaming shop is working with local clubs across the country to help them raise money. GameStop has launched exciting trade deals for the summer months, encouraging gamers to trade in their used consoles, games and accessories for cash and to help clubs in their local community. With traders able to make as much […]

    8 years ago

  • This Dublin spot is looking for people to give teddy bears a new home

    This Dublin spot is looking for people to give teddy bears a new home

    The Clockwork Door is looking for people to adopt some of their fluffy friends. One of Dublin’s budget hotspots, the popular business posted on Facebook today to say they are in need of teddy lovers to rehome their bears. Based on Wellington Quay, they announced that they will be repurposing their Cosy Room and because […]

    8 years ago

  • ‘I had so many questions’ – Pippa Middleton just confirmed her pregnancy

    ‘I had so many questions’ – Pippa Middleton just confirmed her pregnancy

    Exciting times for the Middletons as Pippa confirms that she is pregnant with her first child. Sister to Duchess Kate, Pippa is expecting her first child a year after her wedding to former professional racing driver James Matthews. The news comes after weeks of speculation that there may be a baby on board for the […]

    8 years ago

  • Anne Hathaway shares how her colleagues helped when she became a mum

    Anne Hathaway shares how her colleagues helped when she became a mum

    Becoming a mum is no simple task but it’s definitely easier with a little help from our friends. Anne Hathaway recently opened up on The Ellen Show about how her Oceans 8 co-workers did just that during filming. Like many first time mums, Anne felt very conscious of how her body had changed when taking […]

    8 years ago

  • UCD has a free course for home makers looking to become entrepreneurs

    UCD has a free course for home makers looking to become entrepreneurs

    If you’re currently a homemaker looking to turn your dream business into reality, UCD can help make that possible. This Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise awarded by University College Dublin is a free course to help those looking to develop careers in new a direction. Starting this July, the Springboard course is part-time […]

    8 years ago

  • This summer camp is perfect for any teen interested in biodiversity

    This summer camp is perfect for any teen interested in biodiversity

    If you’ve got a teen at home interested in biodiversity and the conservation of our planet, this summer camp will be right up their alley. Run by ECO-UNESCO, the Green Teen Summer Camp is for young people, aged between 12 and 16 years, to get together and discover new ways to protect our planet. The […]

    8 years ago

  • Families and market lovers saddened as Fusion Sundays closes

    Families and market lovers saddened as Fusion Sundays closes

    Many regulars of the popular weekend market are heartbroken that it will close for the foreseeable future this Sunday. Fusion Sunday has been running from Newmarket Square for the last six years but due to the area being redeveloped it will be closing up shop this weekend for the last time. Many Dublin locals have […]

    8 years ago

  • ‘Magical Unicorn Weekends’ are happening in Ireland and we’re going

    ‘Magical Unicorn Weekends’ are happening in Ireland and we’re going

    If your child has always dreamed of meeting a unicorn, their dreams may just be about to come true. My aunt is obsessed with anything unicorn related, so I’ve got a really good unicorn radar from finding gifts for her. Far from just finding a unicorn mug or onesie though, I have managed to find […]

    8 years ago

  • Has this Irish teenager found a solution to a huge environmental issue?

    Has this Irish teenager found a solution to a huge environmental issue?

    The plastic epidemic is sweeping the globe, with disastrous consequences. More and more plastic is leaking into our natural ecosystems, like the world’s oceans. This results in the deterioration of plants and death of wildlife. One Irish student thinks he may have found the answer to this major issue and is hoping to eradicate the […]

    8 years ago

  • Does your child love to dance? This free event is just what you’re after

    Does your child love to dance? This free event is just what you’re after

    If your child has happy feet, they will love the free event taking place later this month. Mark the 23 June in your diary now for Cruinniú na nÓg is a fun-filled day for kids and their families. With a variety of performances, theatre, art, dance and music workshops throughout Dublin, there’s something to get everyone […]

    8 years ago

  • Helping LGBT youth since 2003, BeLonG To celebrates 15 years of service

    Helping LGBT youth since 2003, BeLonG To celebrates 15 years of service

    First founded in the early noughties, BeLonG To has been helping LGBT youth for almost two decades. A national organisation for LGBT young people, it celebrated its fifteenth anniversary this week. Amongst those congratulating them was Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone. Offering support for lesbian, gay, bisexual & trans young people aged […]

    8 years ago

  • Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend?

    Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend?

    For the sixth year running, Dublin will be hosting its annual kite festival. Taking place this Sunday 10 June at North Bull Island Clontarf, it’s set to be a day of family fun in the sun. With the school holidays just around the corner, this is a great way to get started on some fantastic […]

    8 years ago

  • Got a techie teen? This summer camp might be just what you’re looking for

    Got a techie teen? This summer camp might be just what you’re looking for

    Do you have a teen at home who loves things all tech and science? Trinity Walton Club is running STEM summer camps this year to help tech-savvy teens make scientific discoveries in a fun environment. I discovered this camp while helping a relative choose one for her son and I really wish they had had […]

    8 years ago

  • Calling all parents in Cork! The kids can get free ice cream this Saturday

    Calling all parents in Cork! The kids can get free ice cream this Saturday

    If you’re spending this June bank holiday in Cork and thinking “Oh, I’d love an ice cream” then you’re in luck. Gino’s Gelato is celebrating the opening of its second Cork store on Oliver Plunkett Street and they’re giving away FREE gelato for all customers this Saturday 2nd June. With all the gorgeous weather we’ve […]

    8 years ago

  • This Galway wellbeing centre is offering a free pregnancy yoga class

    This Galway wellbeing centre is offering a free pregnancy yoga class

    If you’re pregnant, love yoga and live in Galway, you’re in luck! June 21 is International Yoga Day and the Triskel Centre in Galway is treating pregnant ladies to an hour-long free yoga and meditation class. Located in Salthill, the centre is offering a yoga session to help you your improve flexibility,posture and of course, get […]

    8 years ago

  • Instagram introduce a feature to help tackle online bullying

    Instagram introduce a feature to help tackle online bullying

    Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms, especially amongst teens. The photo-sharing app took a back seat to Snapchat for some time but it has experienced a resurgence since introducing Insta-stories. As with all social media though, it can be a breeding ground for online bullying. Realising this, Instagram recently implemented a […]

    8 years ago

  • Gardai issue appeal in bid to find missing teenager Adam Darcy

    Gardai issue appeal in bid to find missing teenager Adam Darcy

    UPDATE: Adam has been located safe and well. Gardai have appealed for help in locating the whereabouts of a missing teenager. Adam Darcy is described as being 5’8 in height, of slim build with dark hair and blue eyes. The teenager, who was last seen in the Dublin 1 area, has not been seen since […]

    8 years ago

  • Aldi is bringing out the garden toy that every child will want this summer

    Aldi is bringing out the garden toy that every child will want this summer

    All this good weather means the kids are going to be spending a lot more time outdoors. While this is great news for parents, our children will be looking for lots of fun outdoor activities and toys to pass the time. While this can be daunting for parents who dread having to assemble trampolines, there’s […]

    8 years ago