Self-employed people are now able to avail of a free teeth- and optical check up. It was announced in the Budget that measures, which were once removed from all PRSI workers, are being returned. From today, and for the first time, self-employed people can now get free dental and optical exams through their social insurance contributions. This […]

10 years ago

How would you feel if you were informed, passionate, opinionated… but still had no right to vote? That’s the case for thousands of 16- and 17-year-olds across Ireland. And this week an electoral bill was debated in the Seanad on whether the legal age of voting in Ireland should be lowered by two years to 16. […]

10 years ago

Thomas Cohen has opened up about the harrowing moment he found his wife dead. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost three years since the tragic death of Peaches Geldof. At the time she was just 25. The daughter of Bob Geldof and the late Paula Yates was found non-responsive at her home in the […]

10 years ago

It’s not ALL about the whirlpool. The poached egg… it’s a terrifyingly tricky way to cook eggs and by far the healthiest. Everyone seems to have their own particular way to poach an egg and people seem to get pretty riled up about it and quite frankly we’re sick of it! We’ve decided to call […]

10 years ago

They’re leading the way. Shannon Airport has officially launched Europe’s very first airport sensory room catered specifically for passengers with autism. The room, which is located just next to the departure lounge, aims to create a relaxing environment for those who suffer from neurodevelopmental challenges, including autism. Speaking to the Limerick Leader, airport operations director, Niall Maloney, […]

10 years ago

Passive heating as opposed to sweating during exercise could be the key to good health. Okay, we all know exercise is good for you and we’re by NO MEANS saying that you should pack in the gym and just wallow in baths, but research suggests there are some strong benefits to so-called ‘passive heating’, and who […]

10 years ago

They’ve upset ALOT of people. Two teenage girls were unable to board a United Airlines flight yesterday because they were wearing leggings. The girls, who were traveling from Denver to Minneapolis, did not meet the dress code allocated to special pass travellers. According to Reuters, the airline insisted that the girls, who were traveling with a companion, […]

10 years ago

Further disruption expected across the country today. It’s the fourth day of strike action at Bus Éireann, and as commuters face into another morning of travel chaos the National Bus and Rail union is calling on the Transport Minister Shane Ross to intervene. The dispute centers on the decision to implement a survival plan for […]

10 years ago

We love our bread, but for some reason in the last few years, gluten has become the enemy. It’s gluten-free this or gluten-free that…we all vaguely know what it means but is it right to swear it off entirely? There’s definitely some benefits and pitfalls to consider before banishing it from your diet entirely. So, […]

10 years ago

Yes, okay okay, we admit our obsession with Beauty and the Beast knows no bounds. We all know (and love) the music from the movie. The title song for Disney’s record-breaking movie was recorded by John Legend and Ariana Grande. It’s pretty impressive stuff, if even for Ariana’s dress alone. the real star of the beauty […]

10 years ago

To be fair, we’d be pretty irritated too. Holly Willoughby has once again faced a grilling over the goings on in her uterus. Celebrity Juice host Keith Lemon appeared as a guest on This Morning and wasted no time in getting down to the crux of her non-existent baby. Holly shut down the rumours fairly […]

10 years ago

Plan some extra time for your journey this morning. An all out strike at Bus Éireann is underway and commuters are being warned that there may be some disruption to rail services as a result. Iarnród Éireann has warned of significant disruption due to the industrial action. They are not a party to the dispute […]

10 years ago

Yes, our obsession with Beauty and the Beast is continuing. We all know (and love) the music from the film, and the title song for Disney’s record-breaking movie was recorded by John Legend and Ariana Grande. It’s pretty impressive stuff, if for Ariana’s dress alone. the real star of the beauty and the beast video clip […]

10 years ago

Sometimes fashion goes too far. A Balenciaga bag that goes for over €2,000 has sparked an online debate. The leather tote bears a remarkable resemblance to those plastic blanket bags you get in the homeware department of EVERY shop, which one twitter user was quick to point out. Guys I’m exhausted by fashion. Is this […]

10 years ago

Passports at the ready. Ryanair know JUST what to do to get us through this rainy Wednesday, they’ve launched a flash sale on 100,000 seats with prices starting from just €5. (*digs out bikini)  The budget airline announced the news via twitter this morning. We’re having a March 12-hour sale! €5 sale on 100,000 seats […]

10 years ago

Wintry conditions show no sign of abating. And just as we thought summer was here at last  – it is time to put back on those hats and gloves and swap our ice-pops for snowmen. Commuters are today being warned to expect dangerous driving conditions this morning. Met Eireann has issued a national snow and ice […]

10 years ago

Mr McGuinness died early this morning at Derry’s Altnagelvin Hospital with his family by his bedside. In January, the 66-year-old stepped down from politics amid the so-called cash-for-ash scandal which saw DUP leader Arlene Foster come under mounting pressure to resign, he had been diagnosed with a rare heart condition in December. Mr McGuinness’s resignation […]

10 years ago

Any vegetable cubes lying around? Lidl Ireland is recalling a batch of Kania vegetable stock cubes. The packaging of the popular product is labelled only in Spanish and Portuguese and as a result, it’s hazardous to those seeking information on allergies. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has revealed that the vegetable stock cubes contain […]

10 years ago

Horses may be taking center stage at Cheltenham but just WAIT till you see these dogs. Normally the dogs involved in racing are greyhounds or whippets, dogs with long legs and sleek bodies. Well, did you know that corgi races are an actual thing? Yes, the little dogs that practically have no legs and love […]

10 years ago

The Spice Girls were EVERYTHING to our teenage selves – but understandably our kids are somewhat more oblivious. Which is why one recent video of Victoria Beckham chatting to a group of five-year-old girls has our hearts totally melting with cuteness and nostalgia. Ms Beckham, 42, appears on the cover of April’s edition of InStyle magazine […]

10 years ago

Nobody recognised her… that’s a bit awkward. She was once one fifth of the most famous band in the world, but Emma Bunton or ‘baby spice’ won’t be needing a disguise to go out in public anytime soon. The former Spice Girl teamed up with British Airways recently to prank passengers for Red Nose Day […]

10 years ago

Do you have a little lady at home who has what it takes? Cork Opera House are looking for new musical talent to star in their upcoming production of the hit musical Annie.  The venue have put a call out for girls between the ages of 7 and 13 to play the part of Annie. The […]

10 years ago

‘Powerful and insightful’. The RTE documentary ‘Autism and Me‘ has struck a chord with the Irish public. In the program, which was broadcast last night, we met a number of people on the spectrum including 11-year-old Hughie Malone. A familiar face to some, Hughie, who has Aspergers Syndrome, became a household name after his refreshingly honest […]

10 years ago

RTE reports that one member of the missing Coast Guard Helicopter crew has been found and is believed to be in critical condition. One injured person has been found in a critical condition as search continues for three other crew members of Coast Guard helicopter — RTÉ News (@rtenews) March 14, 2017 The Coast Guard […]

10 years ago

Sarah Michelle Gellar played the vampire killing teenage bad ass that we all wanted to be. Created by Joss Whedon, we can’t quite wrap our heads around the fact that our beloved ‘Buffy’ debuted on March 10th 1997. Yes, this affords us the opportunity to fall into a chasm of fear at our impending descent into old-age […]

10 years ago

Okay, we have some good news and some bad news. We told you we’d keep our eyes peeled for the coveted Chip Cup from Beauty and the Beast, and if there was any sign of them coming to Ireland, so let’s get straight into it… they’re not. It looks like the purses are exclusive to Primark in the […]

10 years ago

Not only can you cook with it, we found out this week that coconut oil makes your teeth brilliantly white when mixed with turmeric, and NOW you never have to use eye-makeup remover again, bold statement… we know. You can stop wasting your hard earned cash on eye makeup removers, as coconut oil does the […]

10 years ago

There is something so adorable about when your parents can’t quite get the hang of how certain aspects of social media works. Which is why, when a Galway student got in touch with us about a peak ‘mammy moment,’ we just had to share. Laura Beirne is currently studying abroad in Georgia and, like many other […]

10 years ago

I speak as a mother who drizzles her children’s carrots with honey to disguise the flavour – anything you can do to get those veggies in gets a big thumbs up in my book. So I am ALL OVER spinach pancakes. And recently, Chelsea Clinton tweeted a picture of her version and it did NOT […]

10 years ago

Listen, we all know childbirth has a BIG impact on our bodies in many different ways. Many. But no matter WHY something is bothering you, sometimes being unhappy with your body can lead to extreme action. And that’s exactly what happened to this lady. Appearing on the BBC Documentary “My Unusual Vagina” Antonio said she wanted […]

10 years ago

Ryan Gosling may not be there, but it still sounds pretty great. This is an absolute MUST see for fans of the Oscar-winning movie. The film is basically going on a worldwide tour with a twist. Not only will you be treated to the movie, a live orchestra and choir will be playing and singing the […]

10 years ago

A dentist has conducted his own experiment, to find out what the REAL damage is. You pop your tooth in a glass of Coke and the next morning it’s completely eroded, well that’s what we’re all told as kids, but is it actually true? Dr. Tom Bierman, a dentist based in San Diego decided to […]

10 years ago

The model penned an emotional essay for this month’s Glamour magazine. Chrissy and her husband John Legend welcomed daughter Luna Simone 11 months ago, it wasn’t until she returned to work on the set of ‘Lip Sync Battle’ that Chrissy realised something was off. “Getting out of bed to get to set on time was […]

10 years ago

Last week “significant quantities” of human remains were discovered at the site of the former mother and baby home in Co. Galway. Speaking on Morning Ireland this morning, Paul Redmond, chairperson of the Coalition of Mother and Baby home Survivors said that he expects the commission of investigation to ascertain that between 7,000 and 8,000 […]

10 years ago

The new episodes of Gilmore Girls arrived on Netflix in November and they didn’t disappoint, picking up ten years after we left the characters in Stars Hollow. There is no denying that the Netflix revival went down an absolute treat with fans, and the good news is that we may not have to wait another […]

10 years ago

Travel disruption expected. French air traffic controllers are on strike today, and Ryanair has already cancelled two Irish flights as a result. The flights were between Dublin and Nantes, the company is advising all passengers to check their website before travelling to the airport. Services flying through French airspace may also be affected throughout the […]

10 years ago

Adele took home all the awards at last month’s Grammy awards. Well, not all of them, but the mum-of-one did bag five gongs and looked absolutely stunning in a couture Givenchy gown. Instead of celebrating her achievements, online trolls were quick to point out the negatives. As trolls do. Adele stayed quiet and didn’t address the trolls […]

10 years ago

Flowers are being laid at thousands of graves across the country. Today marks the sixth annual Flowers for Magdalenes commemoration, campaigners will gather to pay their respects to over 1,600 women who suffered under the workhouse regime. The Justice for Magdalenes group says more still needs to be done to address the human rights abuses that occurred. […]

10 years ago

“He is an easy man to fall in love with. I did it in one day.” The words of award-winning writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal are almost too heartbreaking to read. Writing in the New York Times, Amy, the beloved children’s author of “The Little Pea”, admits that her terminal cancer is leaving her with little time. And […]

10 years ago

I know we’re suckers. Although you can’t really blame us, this seal making best friends with a toy seal is honestly the cutest thing we’ve seen all day. The staff at Japan’s Mombetsu Land, an attraction in the Hokkaido district, gifted one of their seals with a plush version of itself and the results are […]

10 years ago

One lucky sod has become a millionaire (and some) overnight. €12.8 Million to be exact (ugh). Now, the National Lottery has just revealed where the winning ticket was sold. At least now we know exactly where to focus our jealous energy. The Quick Pick ticket for the massive jackpot was purchased in SuperValu in Knocklyon, Dublin […]

10 years ago

Were you googling ‘Fat Johnny Depp’ last night? because we were. The award-winning Catastrophe has finally returned to our screens, written by and starring Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney, we’re happy to report that the Channel 4 series DID NOT DISAPPOINT. We won’t give too much away in case you’re waiting for a good old fashion BINGE, but […]

10 years ago

Lego has revealed their next fan-designed set and it’s celebrating the women of Nasa. Hot on the heels of the Oscar-nominated flick ‘Hidden Figures’, Lego has confirmed plans to immortalise female scientists, engineers and astronauts who’ve worked for the space agency. Maia Weinstock, an American science writer who created @legoNASAwomen, tweeted the good news after thousands of people […]

10 years ago

Napping in college, living the dream really. A campaign promised nap room has officially been opened at Goldsmith hall in Trinity. The room was a manifesto promise of Aoibhinn Loughlin, and since taking office as the Welfare Officer she’s been working tirelessly to get the respite room up and running. Filled with comfy couches, it’s […]

10 years ago

These are definitely of a certain vintage. The ‘Now That’s What I Call Music’ series has been running for 34 years now, WHAT! And, we can all admit, we have a guilty pleasure CD or cassette lying around somewhere, don’t lie. A bit of nostalgia might be exactly what you need, the 26th of March is Mother’s Day […]

10 years ago

You know all those beautifully-rounded, gorgeously-perky celebrity behinds on last night’s Oscars red-carpet? Yeah, they’re probably FAKE. However, that’s not to say that folk are trying to achieve a rear-end of Kardashian-proportions. Yup, away from the fillers, lifts, and fat transfers, butt pads are doing wondrous things during awards season. Indeed, actress Kristen Bell recently admitted […]

10 years ago

People cheat, we know this. Unfortunately, we all can’t be lobsters, one relationship expert is convinced there are red flags to watch out for, and she’s compiled a test to that effect. Dr. Pam Spurr believes that having a good education means you’re better equipped to seize opportunities and to cover your tracks. She’s identified four main […]

10 years ago

Passengers were left terrified after a Ryanair flight from Madrid to Dublin had a failed landing attempt yesterday. Severe turbulence due to Storm Ewan hit the Boeing 737 towards the end of its journey and many passengers were in a distressed state and vomiting when the plane performed a routine go-around. After the crew had been advised […]

10 years ago

Ruth Negga ticked all our fashion boxes last night. It was the awards ceremony that caused shockwaves around the world, what with #Oscargate (we can’t unsee it), but despite missing out on the lead actress gong, Ruth Negga cemented herself as one to watch on the fashion front. Arriving early on the red carpet, the Limerick native […]

10 years ago

Well, that was awkward. It was all going well, champagne was flowing, dresses were being worn, when a blunder of epic proportions began to unfold on Sunday night at the Academy Awards. La La land was announced Best Picture rounding off an incredible evening for the all singing all dancing motion picture. BUT WAIT! While on […]

10 years ago