“It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade.” Ireland has one of the highest teen suicide rates in Europe but still, mental health is treated as a second thought in most regards. Mum and founder of Shannon’s Helpline, Sandra Kelleher knows just how important the need for mental health education is and how few avenues […]

4 years ago

Britain’s biggest family is about to get even bigger! The stars of Channel 5 show “22 Kids and Counting” will be counting one more family member soon enough as another baby is on the way. The Radford family, who run family bakery business, The Radford Pie Company, recently announced that the pitter, patter of tiny […]

4 years ago

Have you seen him? Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Alloy Usmman. The teenager has been missing from the Waterford area since Tuesday, 18th January 2022. Alloy is described as being approximately 6 foot 2 inches in height with a slim build, black hair and brown eyes. […]

4 years ago

These are my blonde hair must haves. After years of dying my hair red, I decided once the salons opened up last year to try something new. Now the front of my hair is platinum blonde and needless to say is very high maintenance, especially if you want to keep it as white as possible. […]

4 years ago

Healthy and delicious. You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! Ice cream is a firm favourite in my house and it’s actually really easy to make your own at home. With the weather predicted to pick up over the next few days why not try making this yummy and healthy coconut ice […]

4 years ago

These all sound very familiar. For a long time, celebrities were these mysterious, untouchable people with unattainable lives…and then social media came along. Suddenly we could chat with our favourite movie stars and models and slowly realise they were just like us and like us, they aren’t perfect 24/7. This includes celebrity mums. If you […]

4 years ago

We can not wait for this! If you were a child in the early 2000s, as many of us were, you probably remember Chicken Run. Created by the makers of Wallace and Gromit, the stop motion film was huge at the time, so we were all a little surprised when unlike movies like Shrek, it […]

4 years ago

“The worst verbal attack I have ever experienced.” A mum has taken to social to thank the staff and customers at Portlaoise Aldi, after they protected her and her autistic child from an abusive incident. The mother says she was in the Aldi when her child became overwhelmed and had a meltdown. Audrey Weldon said […]

4 years ago

“Here at McDonald’s, our purpose is to feed and foster communities.” McDonald’s has been awarded the first highly coveted ‘Special Impact Award for Continued Service to Local Communities’ during the pandemic at the 2021 Public Sector Excellence in Business Awards. The panel of judges commended McDonald’s, stating that through its longstanding partnerships and new initiatives, […]

4 years ago

“So much new clothing will never even be worn.” The inspiration for the new Irish-owned family business, Lovely Things, came about as owner, Laura Grant, was trying to squeeze yet another new child’s outfit into an already bulging wardrobe. Lovely Things sells beautiful pre-loved children’s and baby clothes to help save clothes unnecessarily going to […]

4 years ago

The father of two was shot at his home. Last week Gardaí revealed that a man in his early 40s and a woman in her late 30s have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Michael Tormey. The shooting occurred at a residence in the Thomond Road area of Ballyfermot, County Dublin on […]

4 years ago

This looks amazing. Irish baby concept store, Bygge Bo has just announced the arrival of the Cybex Anoris T i-Size Car Seat and it looks amazing. Setting new industry standards for child safety, the Cybex Anoris T i-Size forward facing car seat boasts an integrated, full body airbag and offers your child approximately 50 per […]

4 years ago

Breivik showed no remorse for his crimes. Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik is in the process of applying for parole for his 2011 crimes. Breivik set off a car bomb outside the government headquarters in Oslo in July 2011, killing eight people and wounding dozens. He later went to the island of Utøya, where […]

4 years ago

We’re loving their work from home collection. For many people working from home, the rough and ready set up is far from ideal, particularly if space is limited. But just because space is in short supply, that doesn’t mean you can’t create a fabulous home office that suits the needs of both you and your […]

4 years ago

Are you already planning your first holiday of 2022? Aer Lingus has today announced an extension of its January Seat Sale as a result of the encouraging increase in demand from consumers to fly following the recent easing of travel restrictions. With two million seats on sale and offers including up to 20 per cent […]

4 years ago

An amazing initiative. Galway-based independent grocer Joyce’s Supermarkets has launched a new campaign to promote healthy eating options aimed at schoolchildren aged 4 – 12 years old and their parents. As many families opt to re-examine their lifestyle and food choices in January, Joyce’s are aiming to highlight healthy options for children’s school lunches. The […]

4 years ago

Looking for something to do this month with the kids? This January EPIC’s education team has a host of virtual and in person workshops for all the family to enjoy. From celebrating the life of pioneering Irish-American journalist Nellie Bly in our EPIC Explorers to Tiny Tots virtual workshops, there’s something for everyone. Nellie Bly […]

4 years ago

It looks delicious! If you’re looking for a meat free weekend treat, AVOCA’s Broccoli Rabe & Squash Vegetable Lasagne is the perfect dish to enjoy on a cold winter’s evening. This comforting dish uses seasonal ingredients and is the perfect balance of butternut squash sweetness with bitter broccoli rabe and a creamy sauce. Ingredients: (Serves […]

4 years ago

The investigation is still ongoing. Gardaí continue to investigate the fatal assault on Ashling Murphy that occurred at approximately 4pm on Wednesday, 12th January, along the canal bank at Cappincur, Tullamore, County Offaly. Earlier today it was announced that the man arrested in connection with her murder had been released from police custody without charge […]

4 years ago

They are asking for witnesses to come forward. The man who was arrested and detained by An Garda Síochána investigating this fatal assault has now been released without charge. “This male has been eliminated from Garda enquiries and is no longer a suspect. An Garda Síochána continue to investigate this fatal assault that occurred at […]

4 years ago

“Today we remember our past pupil Ashling Murphy.” The last two days the county has been reeling over the shocking murder of Ashling Murphy. 23-yer-old Ashling Murphy was brutally murdered in broad daylight while jogging in a public area of Tullamore. There has been a huge outpouring of grief from the public over the death […]

4 years ago

The father of two was shot last Sunday. A man in his early 40s and a woman in her late 30s have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Michael Tormey, that occurred at a residence in the Thomond Road area of Ballyfermot, County Dublin on Sunday,  January 9. Both persons are being […]

4 years ago

Ashling was someone’s little girl too. I’m crying writing this because my heart is broken for the parents of Ashling Murphy today, who have received the news that no parent wants to get. Their bright, beautiful daughter is gone, taken from them for no rhyme or reason, jogging in broad daylight. Since reading the news […]

4 years ago

The trends to watch out for this year. New Year, new coat of paint for the house? If you’re an interior design enthusiast like myself, constantly making Pinterest boards and collecting magazine cuttings, then you’ll want to keep an eye out for these design trends in 2022. 1. Up-cycled design Demand for sustainable design continues, […]

4 years ago

Next month will mark the 41st anniversary of the Stardust tragedy. On Valentine’s night 1981 a tragic event struck a community on the Northside of Dublin that still lingers in the hearts and minds of many to this day. The Stardust nightclub in Artane became ablaze with hundreds of young people inside ultimately leading to […]

4 years ago

Has your workplace supported you through menopause? With menopause affecting most women aged between 45-55, the importance of supporting employees experiencing symptoms in the workplace is paramount. This week we spoke to Geraldine Butler-Wright, Chief People and Culture Officer, at Healthily, to find out what workplaces can do to be more supportive. Wright-Butler says that […]

4 years ago

What a fantastic idea! Following on from the heartbreaking death of their teenage son Cian, the Neary family are working on an initiative that would allow patients visits from their pets. The construction will begin this month on a pet visiting facility in the grounds of CHI Crumlin hospital in Dublin. Families wanting to take […]

4 years ago

It was a moment that would change medical history forever. While insulin is a well known medication now, it has only been in existence since the beginning of the last century. In fact today marks the 100th anniversary of Leonard Thompson becoming the first child to ever receive insulin. Thanks to insulin, diabetes has become […]

4 years ago

“Colour has been at the forefront of Mrs Hinch’s inspiration.” Essex cleaning sensation Sophie Hinchliffe, more commonly known as Mrs Hinch, recently announced that she is moving from her iconic crushed velvet home, into a £1.1 million five-bed farmhouse. Mrs Hinch showed mood boards with followers, revealing how she plans to design the utility, pantry […]

4 years ago

The kids are going to love these The new GUESS Kids Eyewear collection has dropped and we’re obsessed! Full of youthful style, it draws inspiration from the GUESS adult’s eyewear collection to create mini-me glasses. One of our favourites from the range are these fun eyeglasses with a deep square acetate front and acetate temples […]

4 years ago

Did your baby arrive before you got to the hospital? I have a friend who was born in a Garda car because a local police man had tried to drive her mum to the hospital but didn’t make it in time. You see stories all the time of women giving birth in the most random […]

5 years ago

It was sadly confirmed by Orange County police. Fans and colleagues of actor and comedian Bob Saget are in a state of shock after it was confirmed that the actor had been found unresponsive in a hotel room. The 65-year-old, best known for his role on 80s and 90s TV show Full House was tragically […]

5 years ago

Far from easy. Having had one of my children by C Section and the other VBAC, nothing makes me more frustrated than way people call a section the easy option. My section took so much longer to recover from than my vaginal birth and there was nothing easy about it. It was major surgery. I […]

5 years ago

Shane was only 17-years-old. Earlier today the Gardaí made a statement saying that following the recovery of a body in the Bray area of Wicklow yesterday, the Missing Person Appeal in respect of Shane O’Connor, 17 years, has been stood down. Today his mother and Irish musician Sinead O Connor confirmed that Shane had been […]

5 years ago

When I said I was looking forward to a positive New Year, this wasn’t what I meant. All over the Christmas period my whole family were taking antigen tests to make sure it was ok to meet up with other family members and friends. And up until December 30th we were getting negative tests, then […]

5 years ago

I have to say, it doesn’t feel much like a day off for me. In Ireland women have been gathering together on 6th January ‘Nollaig na mBan’ or ‘Women’s Christmas’ for so long no one is sure when this heart-warming tradition began. While still to this day it is recognized in Ireland and we all […]

5 years ago

They will remain open until the end of the month. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is all aglow this year with fairylike forest walks and several buildings are bathed with a magical glow inviting people to wrap up warm, get out in the crisp clean air. The very popular illuminated forest walks at Marlay Park and Cabinteely Park […]

5 years ago

Keep an eye out for these. As the curtains draw on yet another eventful and exciting year, many of us are beckoning a fresh start and blank canvas for the year ahead. Earthy tones and warm neutrals with nature inspired hues are beginning to emerge and find their footing in Irish homes as we transition […]

5 years ago

How do you begin to explain it’s because of depression and not a diet? Over Christmas I had people remark that I was in great shape and had lost a noticeable amount of weight. I had people praise me for dropping a dress size and I was asked several times what diet I was on […]

5 years ago

Race you there! Parents nationwide will be delighted to hear that Aldi’s popular Baby & Toddler Event returns in the New Year, featuring everything from pregnancy and new-born essentials to everyday baby and bedtime necessities. The best-selling Baby Event will be available in stores nationwide from 6th January and includes amazing items such as the […]

5 years ago

This is going to be the next big true crime must watch. It has recently been revealed that Matrix star Keanu Reeves will be starring in a new true crime series centered around America’s first serial killer. The new big budget TV series, The Devil in the White City, will tell the story of H.H.Holmes, […]

5 years ago

They have thanked the public for their assistance. Yesterday Gardaí asked for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 11-year-old Toni Byrne who went missing from her home in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 in the early hours of this morning, Monday 3rd January 2022. Toni was described as being 5ft tall with a slim build […]

5 years ago

Absolutely heartbreaking. In 2018, America and the world would be rocked by a news story that to this day still horrifies and shocks. A young family, that seemed to have it all destroyed when husband and father Chris Watts murdered his two daughters and pregnant wife and then dumped their bodies on his work site. […]

5 years ago

What would you do in this situation? Becoming a new mum can be a stressful time, but you would hope it would be a time where you have the complete support of your husband. For one new mum that has not been the case as she says that her husband has stopped being affectionate since […]

5 years ago

Do you have any information that could help locate Toni? Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 11-year-old Toni Byrne. Toni went missing from her home in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, in the early hours of this morning, Monday 3rd January 2022. Toni is described as being 5ft tall with a slim […]

5 years ago

So awful. A father in the United States is still reeling from the fact that he shot and fatally wounded his own daughter after mistaking her for an intruder. The Ohio native shot his 16-year-old daughter in the early hours of Wednesday morning. She was later pronounced dead at Mount Carmel East Hospital. 16-year-old […]

5 years ago

Have you seen her? Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 14 year old Charli McGlynn. Charli has been missing from the Clonsilla area of Dublin 15, since Tuesday 28th December 2021. Charli is described as being 5’ 4” in height, of thin build, with long brown hair. When last seen […]

5 years ago

In 2022, we’re getting more sustainable. One good way to start your own “Green Revolution” as a parent is to shop ethically, beginning with shopping preloved and avoiding fast fashion when it comes to kids clothing. Online charity shop Thriftify, which works like an ASOS for charity shop goods, urges parents to shop for preloved […]

5 years ago

Will you be making any NYE resolutions? As 2021 draws to a close, and the Christmas festivities in full swing, many will be looking to the start of January to set new goals and new targets for 2022. A recent survey, has found that 85 per cent of Irish people say they set New Year […]

5 years ago

Some great shows and movies are being added! 2022 is only a few hours away and after a whirlwind of a year that we’ve just had I think we’ll all happily welcome in the New Year. Whether you’re looking for something to ring in the New Year with or are looking for a new TV […]

5 years ago