Did you notice a difference? Almost half of Irish people have noticed an improvement in community spirit in their local area as a result of the Covid-19 lockdowns. The new research, reveals that 47 per cent of people in Ireland feel that community spirit has increased over the past twelve months, with those aged between […]

5 years ago

We’re not surprised. As employees begin a phased return to the workplace, more than half (53 per cent) worry that deciding to work remotely post-pandemic will cause workplace inequality, according to the 2021 Matrix Recruitment Workplace Equality Survey. On top of that over half (54 per cent) said that more was expected of mothers when […]

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Have you seen him? Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of Joseph (also known as Jodie) Burns. Jodie was last seen in Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon, Sunday 26th December 2021. Jodie is 16 years old. He is described as being 5’ 11” in height, with short, blonde hair, blue eyes and a […]

5 years ago

How long were you waiting for your child’s 1st passport? Applying for passports is always a little stressful, but applying for your child’s first passport can be particularly difficult. Between forms to be signed by guards, trying to keep them still for the passport photo and trying to remember where you put their birth cert, […]

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“Negative thoughts were pretty universal.” Research carried out between 2020 and 2021, during one of the longest periods of lockdown in the Republic of Ireland, aimed to explore to identify appropriate psychological interventions to protect the mental health of the population during this unique period of time. Speaking to Dr. Keith Gaynor, Assistant Professor and […]

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A handy new way to get fit. A new study has revealed the fitness trends set to dominate 2022, and one of them involves something you probably already have at home. The research analysed worldwide Google search data for over 100 different fitness trends to calculate the increase (or decrease) in interest in them between […]

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Do you have any regret about the amount you spent this Christmas? While Christmas can be merry and bright it can also be expensive and stressful, especially for parents. This year alone my eldest child handed me a Santa list with some items that cost almost 800 euro! Now while there was no way he […]

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They have made an official statement. Earlier this year it was announced that Spencer Elden, who was photographed as a baby for the iconic 1991 Nevermind album cover, intended to sue the famous grunge band. The 30-year-old Elden said that having his naked image featured on the album cover has caused him lifelong damage. Many […]

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Many Irish women suffer with PCOS. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects many Irish women, about ten per cent of women of reproductive age. Due to the absence of a regular menstrual cycle, some women suffering from PCOS may find it difficult to conceive naturally making PCOS one of the most common causes of infertility in […]

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Very interesting. A new study has revealed that between St. Stephens Day and New Year’s Day, most people enter a yuletide trance of box sets, Christmas specials and festive films. According to the a recent survey of 1,000 Irish adults, almost two thirds (62 per cent) spend the days after Christmas and before New Year’s […]

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Are you getting less exercise because of the short days? Children and families are finding themselves less and less able to get adequate levels of physical activity each day. This situation is further compounded by the increased restrictions around interactions and group activities due to the ongoing pandemic as access to children’s typical outlets for […]

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Do you always read the safety warning? When buying your child a new product this holiday season, it’s always important to consider its safety warning. To keep you posted on the latest product safety ratings, CouponFollow combed through data from the NEISS and compared it to data from their poll of over 1,000 respondents. During […]

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Are some of your favourites included? From alpha hydroxy acids to zinc, there are hundreds of skincare ingredients and products popping up each year promising your best complexion ever. But how can you possibly know which ones are the best and what each one does? With the end of the year drawing nearer, LookFantastic have […]

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How have I never thought of this? Recently I spotted someone talking in a parenting group that they had watched Stacey Solomon on social media wash her child’s ball pit balls one by one. Reading this made me think two things. One that sounds exhausting. Two, how often is everyone else washing their kids ball […]

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Christmas 1997 was a big deal for me. The Christmas before most of my friends had gotten Baby Born dolls, which any 90s kid will remember were huge at the time. Unfortunately Christmas eve of 1996, Santa ran out of dolls before he got to my house, so come the following year I could hardly […]

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The most relatable version of Jingle Bells we’ve ever heard. Christmas Eve is upon us and if you’re a parent you’ll know the post Christmas day chaos all too well. Trying to get last minute bits, making sure you’ve bought batteries because you just know they don’t come with the toy you bought. Writing last […]

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Santa is only a few hours away… I know it’s probably been said to you a million times, but how did Christmas fly in so fast? It genuinely feels like Halloween was only yesterday and now we’re all preparing for the main man himself to arrive. The anticipation of what’s going to be under the […]

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Very sad news for all involved. The cast and crew of Aladdin at the National Stadium have announced today that it will sadly not be continuing its run. Due to the new Covid restrictions which reduces that capacity of Pantos and other theatre event to 50 per cent, those involved in the show have made […]

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While Christmas is a joyous time it is also one of grief. Many parents, myself included, will be mourning the loss of a pregnancy or child this Christmas. It can be very hard to feel happy when it always feels like someone is missing and especially difficult when it feels like your child is missing […]

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No need to miss out on the Panto this year. In a week where many Christmas pantos and festive events have had to postpone or temporarily close due to covid restrictions. Today, The Helix and TheatreworX are delighted to announce a special online version of its panto, ‘Red Riding Hood’, which will be available to […]

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It hits differently on a re-watch. There are some films that are just Christmas classics and Home Alone is definitely one of them. Right up there with The Grinch, Elf and Love Actually, you kind of just have to stick it on come December 1. Recently I re-watched Home Alone and I have to say […]

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When I said I was pregnant at 21 with my son, some people reacted like it was the end of the world. Most of my friends and family were chuffed and very supportive, but some had to drop their negative two cents in. Believe it or not, I had a so-called friend tell me that […]

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Yes, you read that headline correctly. I was today years old when I discovered that you can cook an entire meal in your dishwasher. Not a word of a lie. In fact there in an entire YouTube tutorial (possibly more than one I haven’t checked) with instructions on how you can get your dinner ready […]

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I have little to no time to get ready in the morning. Between getting the kids dressed and ready and making sure everything is in the nappy bag or school bag before we head out the door I’ve barely time to put a brush through my hair. On the days I do have a few […]

5 years ago

The new year always brings Marie Kondo to the yard. It’s like we all hear Auld Lang Syne and flock to her Netflix show to help us de-clutter our lives. I haven’t watched the show or read her books. They look and sound fantastic but I know deep down they can’t help my hoarding. I’ve […]

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Throws tape away.. I think we’ve all had our run ins with sticky tape while wrapping presents at Christmas. Whether it’s getting stuck to your fingers instead of to the wrapping paper or simply running out of it when you only have one part left to stick, it can be a pain. Aside from […]

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She wants other parents to rethink marrying off their young daughters. Benesh is a child bride who was married at the age of 11 and unfortunately she is not alone in becoming a wife while still a child. Over a third of girls in the developing world are married before their 18th birthday. Benesh was […]

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This is pretty appalling. We used to dream of a white Christmas, but now a green Christmas dominates our thoughts as three quarters (75 per cent) of shoppers are planning to be more eco-conscious over the festive period. That’s according to new research1 by leading environmental organisation, Repak. The November 2021 survey of 1,397 people […]

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Absolutely amazing! Huawei Ireland this week awarded €250,000 in academic scholarships to fifty third-level STEM students through its 2021 ‘Seeds for the Future’ ICT talent nurturing initiative. One of the largest scholarship programmes for STEM students in Ireland, €5,000 bursaries were awarded to fifty students from TU Dublin, UCD, Trinity College Dublin, DCU, UCC, UL, […]

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How cute are these? If you’re looking for something extra special to leave the elves this Christmas you can’t go wrong with these tiny treats. It’s fairly standard to leave out some cookies or a mince pie for Santa, as well as some carrots for the reindeers, but what do we give the elves? They’re […]

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Can you imagine? Sometimes when you’re pregnant you might have a small bump that doesn’t really show. Other times…you might not know that you’re pregnant at all, like this woman. Lavinia “Lavi” Mounga thought her flight to Hawaii was going to be just a regular flight, that was until she went into labour on the […]

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Brb, making this cocktail. Want to impress guests this Christmas with your cocktail skills? Well then you’ll want to check out this amazing and indulgent cocktail recipe to kick off the festive season in style! Loves Labours Lost is for festive spirits who enjoy the warm flavours of Christmas. The classic taste of gingerbread […]

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What do you do when your cover is blown? I feel like my eldest child has always been a bit suspicious when it comes the whole Santa thing. Always questioning how Santa gets in the house, how he gets all around the world in one night, how no one ever sees him. In fairness I […]

5 years ago

This is concerning. When I was little I was a complete bookworm. Every one knew to buy me something book related come my birthday and Christmas. That meant that I usually received several bookmarks and book lights in the one go but I used every single one of them. You can never have too many […]

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The cold snap has arrived. Winter is here and with it the darker evenings and chillier weather. Of course when the frosty breeze arrives all we want to do is stay indoors all wrapped up but with Christmas markets and night time family events happening all across the country staying home isn’t always an option. […]

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So adorable. If your child is obsessed with Elf on the Shelf you’ve probably spent the last few days stressed out of your mind thinking of different positions and scenarios you can place them in. You’re probably living for Christmas Eve because that’s when all this elf madness ends but while it’s great for us […]

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Proud member of the Puddle club. When I think back on my childhood I think about all the days I spent cycling around the neighbourhood with my friends, going to the park and climbing trees. My dad’s side of the family are all bikers so there was a fair few quad biking occasions too. Mostly […]

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This is absolutely shocking. A woman in the United States has been charged with first degree murder for having a miscarriage. The 21-year-old woman suffered a miscarriage last year when she was 17 weeks pregnant. Brittney Poolaw was recently found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to four years in prison for miscarrying in […]

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I can still remember the items I had in my first makeup bag. A fair few things I picked up free from magazines including my black eyeliner pencil and red and pink lip-glosses. Like any true 2000s teen I had my Dream Matte Mousse foundation and a pink and purple eyeshadow and mascara from Boots […]

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Jólabókaflóðið or the Yule Book Flood is the exchanging of books on Christmas eve and is a tradition I’ll happily get on board with. The annual tradition which began in Iceland during the Second World War, first occured due to foreign imports being heavily restricted, but products like paper being cheap. The Christmas tradition is part […]

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How I wasn’t aware of this sooner I don’t know. I feel like most people associate December 8th as the official start of Christmas. It was traditionally the day we would put the Christmas tree up in our house and also the biggest shopping day of the year. As a Dub I always associated it […]

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It has been 21 years since Trevor was last seen. On this the 21st anniversary of the disappearance of Trevor Deely, investigating Gardaí are again renewing their appeal to the public for information. On the 7th December 2000, Trevor Deely, 22 years, originally of Naas, Co. Kildare and Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 attended his […]

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Have you ever done this? With just a few weeks left until Christmas, a recent survey has revealed that some people are not as prepared as others for Christmas Day. According to the Circle K study, over a fifth (23 per cent) have forgotten to buy a present for a family member and 41 per […]

5 years ago

Very interesting. There are a lot of factors that can make a relationship happy, but one that I had never really considered is height. Didn’t really feel like that had much impact. According to science though I couldn’t be more wrong, as apparently what height you and your partner are can indicate how happy your […]

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The weather outside is frightful….. With families told to batten down the hatches and stay safe during Storm Barra, here’s one family-friendly Christmas recipe to keep their minds active and their little hands busy while schools are closed. Children from as young as 12-months will enjoy mixing, kneading, and cookie cutting some gingerbread cookies for […]

5 years ago

My children climb and skate and jump off the jungle gym. I never thought that these were strange activities for children to take part in. When I was growing up I would spend hours with my friends playing in the park or riding around on our bikes. Of course, there was many a grazed knee […]

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As fellow mums will know, Christmas Day is absolute mayhem. The food has to be prepared, the table needs to be set and of course, you’ll spend half the day tidying away toys. For a long time, getting glammed up used to be on that list. I would spend ages putting together the perfect outfit along […]

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He was caught by a pedophile hunting group. George Cacioppo, a senior vice president at Sony Interactive Entertainment, has been fired from his job after being caught trying to lure a teenage boy. Cacioppo was tracked down by a group known as People v. Preds after he tried to meet up to have sex with […]

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Christmas is the most magical time of the year, especially if you have a baby due in December. The yuletide season is upon us bringing with its carols and fairy lights and of course all of the adorable December babies. If you are due your bundle of joy this festive season why not take inspiration […]

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They’re warning the general public to be wary. The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau is alerting the public to an ongoing Advance Fee Fraud related to websites offering unsecured loans to financially vulnerable people as we enter the Christmas period. A number of websites offering un-secured loans are targeting financially vulnerable persons who have difficulty […]

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