You will need to change to the Irish equivalent as soon as possible. Motorists with UK driving licenses are being warned that they will not be valid in the case of a no-deal Brexit. If this is the case for you, you will have to apply for the Irish equivalent. National Driving Licence Service said: […]

8 years ago

It’s going under a revamp. Mytaxi has announced that it’s changing its name yet again. An email sent out to customers earlier today explaining the news. The email said: “We’re excited to announce that our majority shareholder Daimler have joined forces with BMW to create a new mobility brand family. “At mytaxi we’re always working […]

8 years ago

Well, this isn’t good. Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar with Chilli has been recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can cause infections, as well as vomiting, fever and headaches. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland said: “JOD Food Products is recalling the above batch of its Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar […]

8 years ago

Staying in tomorrow night? Well, then sit back on the couch, relax and watch The Late Late Show, because it’s bound to be a good one. And not because of the celebrities, no – this week Ryan will welcome some very brave and special people to the couch. Ryan Tubridy will meet children who have […]

8 years ago

It’s SUCH a summer dress. It’s safe to say we’re all pretty delighted that the weather is heating up and while it’s not dress weather yet, we’re still enjoying that we don’t have to wear 250 layers to stay warm. However, if you’re like us and have a few bits coming up, whether it be […]

8 years ago

We only want the best for our babies. When it comes to caring for their skin, it’s clear that Johnson & Johnson is the best. For the past 125 years the brand has gone from strength to strength – and this year it has seen its biggest relaunch since its creation. The brand asked parents […]

8 years ago

Well, this is just the best invention ever. If you have a little pup who is just shy of being able to jump onto your bed or couch, we get you. While we will never say no to cuddling up with them, it can be super annoying when you’re all tucked up in bed and […]

8 years ago

She was last seen on Valentine’s Day. Gardaí are asking to public for help in tracing the location of 16-year-old Elaine Sweeney. Elaine has been missing from the Balbriggan area since Thursday 14 February and was last seen in Donabate at approximately 11am Thursday morning. She is being described as 5’5″ in height, with brown hair […]

8 years ago

There’s always such a buzz around St. Patrick’s Day. With the kids all excited, and the Bank Holiday making everyone more upbeat, the St. Patrick’s Day festival is one that the whole family can enjoy. This year, the festival returns to the capital with a spectacular five-day family programme, celebrating the very best of Irish […]

8 years ago

We can’t wait for a bit of nice weather. This month has been rather mild, and while we’re not complaining, we would rather it be a tad bit warmer than it is right now. If you’re getting up to much over the weekend though, you’ll be glad to know that Ireland is going to be […]

8 years ago

This will be our go-to bag come summer. As much as we would love to spend all of our money on clothes, bags and shoes, there are a few little things called food and kids that we *have* to put our cash towards. Which leaves us with not enough spare change to splash out on […]

8 years ago

We don’t really know how to take this one. We all love the names we give our children and we pick them for special reasons. Whether it’s because it’s the name of a person you admire, a loved one, or you simply just like the name – you put a lot of thought into it. […]

8 years ago

Car seats are of utter importance. We want to keep our children safe no matter what. And in the case of an accident, we want them to be as unharmed as possible – that’s why it’s so important to make sure your child’s car seat is safe and inserted properly into your car. According to […]

8 years ago

It’s certainly a sparkler. Brittany Snow has revealed she is engaged. The actress announced the news, that her longtime boyfriend Tyler Stanaland popped the question, on Instagram. Taking to the social media site, Brittany shared a series of black and white images of the pair, along with a picture of her engagement ring… and wow. […]

8 years ago

Nothing beats a good breakfast. We’re all about breakfast here in HerFamily, and there’s honestly nothing better than digging into a great meal early in the day. From an Irish fry to croissants and smoothies, there’s a lot to choose from when it comes to your first meal of the day, but if you want […]

8 years ago

You really can’t beat a good pair of jeans. But one thing about jeans – they are so hard to find. Yes, the high street may be filled to the brim, but for women of all shapes and sizes, it can be hard to find the perfect fit. They’re either too long, too short, too […]

8 years ago

Any help would be extremely valuable. Gardaí have asked the public for their assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Alannah Corrigan. The 16-year-old girl was last seen on Valentine’s Day in Dún Laoghaire on Thursday 14 February. She is described as being 4′ 7″ and of slight build with black hair. Anyone who may have […]

8 years ago

Baskets will still be in use for the ‘foreseeable future’. Most of us have attended mass quite a bit and we all know when the collections basket goes around, you awkwardly pass it on. Most of the time we put zero cash in there, mainly because we just always forget to bring change and also […]

8 years ago

It’s actually very accurate. So, you know the way there’s a life long battle with how to pronounce scone? Some people say it like ‘on‘ and other people say it like ‘own‘ (it’s the latter, btw). We all know that no matter where you come from in Ireland, we all say things differently. Whether you’re […]

8 years ago

It’s SUNNY. Well, as sunny as it will probably get at this time of the year. We’ve hopefully gone through the worst of the bad weather and we’re thoroughly looking forward to the sun beating down on us every day. With summer comes pints on the canal, long walks, holidays and long, bright evenings. They’re […]

8 years ago

Do you have these cheeses in your fridge? Batches of cheese is being recalled due to fears that consumption could lead to human tuberculosis (TB). Corleggy Cheese’s Cavanbert and Drumlin products have been taken off shelves because the milk used to make the cheeses came from a herd that tested positive for TB. According to the […]

8 years ago

The incident happened at around 10am. A woman has died after being struck by a Luas tram this morning between the Cookstown and Tallaght Hospital stops. The Gardaí issued a statement, stating: “Gardai in Tallaght are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a tram and a pedestrian between the Cookstown and Tallaght Hospital Luas stops, […]

8 years ago

She’s taking it to a whole new level. Honestly, when is she going to stop? Cash rained down on her when Meghan got married as she did interview after interview. Now, she’s planning to release a tell-all (and we use tell-all lightly) about her half-sister around the time Meghan’s baby is born. And just last night, […]

8 years ago

He says that he would love to be a dad. Irish actor Robert Sheehan, most known for his part in Misfits, has opened up about his intentions to start a family. In a recent interview, he said that he would love to get started as soon as possible. Speaking to the RTÉ Guide Robert said: “Well […]

8 years ago

We need this ASAP. A lot of people took part in Veganuary with much success. More so, many of us are choosing the vegan lifestyle now more than ever. However, while it is definitely easier these days to choose a place to eat if your vegan, one thing that always seems to miss the mark […]

8 years ago

YES

8 years ago

It’s super annoying. We often tweet sporadically. A thought or a story comes into our heads and we’re like, ‘hey, that would be a good tweet‘. So, we whip out our phones, go onto Twitter and type it out, ready for all the faves and retweets to come flooding in. Except a few minutes later […]

8 years ago

Do you have any of these products at home? A number of products have been recalled by Avoca stores due to incorrect allergen information. The products in question are: Avoca Raw Salted Caramel Slice, with the ‘best-before’ date: 19/02/2019 & 21/02/2019, pack size: 100g; Avoca Raw Cacao Mint Slice, ‘best-before’ date: 19/02/2019 & 21/02/2019, pack […]

8 years ago

13. Thirteen. We all er, bopped along to MMMbop back in the day and then, well, Hanson kinda wiped off the face of the earth (for us, anyway – don’t @ me). We hadn’t heard from them in ages, but in the last few years they have made somewhat of a comeback and have began […]

8 years ago

She opened up about it on her Instagram Stories. Sile Seoige has revealed that she recently suffered a miscarriage. She took to social media to first explain that she was breaking out in spots around her chin and explained that they were hormonal. She then went onto say that a couple of months ago she […]

8 years ago

It comes after two days of industrial action. RTÉ has confirmed that the nurses dispute has been suspended. In the Labour Court this evening, a recommendation was to be made about the ongoing strike action, as three days of industrial action was supposed to take place tomorrow. The INMO has suspended its industrial action after […]

8 years ago

How would you react to this? A single, childless man took to Mumsnet – which is a bit of a mystery – to ask user’s opinions on dating single mothers. In the post, he said that he was having a conversation in work about dating and one woman said she doesn’t date short men, to […]

8 years ago

Fancy something a bit different on your next little getaway? This little Hobbit pod could be the perfect choice for you. Hidden in the hills of Donegal, it’s the perfect place for a relaxing break. While it may be inspired by Irish archaeology, it’s very contemporary inside. It’s fully insulated so you’ll be warm and cosy […]

8 years ago

Congrats to the happy couple! Radio DJ and former Classic Hits 4fm presenter Gareth O’Callaghan has announced his engagement to his partner Paula Delaney. Gareth, who was recently diagnosed with a rare neurodegenerative disease MSA, shared the news on social media and he seems absolutely delighted. Posting a selfie with Paula, he wrote: “I asked @PaulaDelaney53 […]

8 years ago

Yes, yes, yes. We’ll take ten, please. There’s nothing better than getting home after a long, hard (and very cold) day and snuggling up with a blanket on the sofa. It’s freezing outside but you’re all warm and cosy. Bliss. However, some of us have a problem with heating our feet up. Not bliss. No […]

8 years ago

Is your child’s name on any of these lists? What’s in a name? Have you ever wondered where your name places on a list of naughty, nice or happy people? Yep, we’ve never wondered either… but sure look, we’re interested in it now that we’ve found a list floating around the internet on it. Pakmag […]

8 years ago

She won the Rose of Tralee in 2014 as the Philadelphia Rose. Maria Walsh has announced that she intends to put herself forward for candidacy for the European elections later this year. The former winner wants to stand as a candidate in the Midlands/North-West constituency for Fine Gael. View this post on Instagram […]

8 years ago

This is actually so sweet. It seems like the royal family aren’t much different from us when it comes to pets. William and Kate’s spaniel, Lupo, has been in the family for years now – seven years, to be exact – and is even often involved in the family photoshoots which is very, very cute. […]

8 years ago

ALL of the celebs were there. Jennifer Aniston celebrated her 50th birthday last night and it was certainly a star studded event. However, of course the one that everyone was looking out for was her ex-husband Brad Pitt. Brad showed up and as seen in a video on the Daily Mail, rushes past photographers to […]

8 years ago

We all have various styles when it comes to cooking. The hotel fry you get on holidays will always be different to the fry your mammy cooks at home. Or the breakfast that you whip up on a Sunday morning is totally different to when your other half does the exact same thing. We’re all […]

8 years ago

We love a good bargain. As much as we would love to spend all of our money on clothes, bags and shoes, there are a few little things called food and kids that we *have* to put our cash towards. Which leaves us with not enough spare change to splash out on anything majorly expensive. […]

8 years ago

Do you have this in your fridge? The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall warning consumers that Dunnes Stores has recalled a batch of poached salmon which states the incorrect use-by date. The FSAI said: “Dunnes Stores is recalling a batch of Poached Side of Salmon that has been incorrectly labelled […]

8 years ago

It comes after Storm Erik left 1,700 homes without power. Storm Erik is here, and it has resulted in rain, gale force winds and a number of weather warnings. In fact, Met Éireann even issued a status orange wind warning yesterday. This warning reads:”Status Orange – Wind warning for Donegal.” “Southwest to west winds will […]

8 years ago

So bright and new

8 years ago

This is heartbreaking. A dog has died after ingesting Xylitol in West London. The dog ate a brownie which included the sweetener that is toxic to dogs. Ruby, a Hungarian Vizsla, cheekily stole the brownie and ate it, however 36 hours later she became ill and further deteriorated over the next week. Ruby’s owner, Kate […]

8 years ago

Do you use the site? Mumsnet centres around discussions lead by mums, for mums. With everything from relationship advice, to teething and teenage angst – questions have been asked and most definitely answered. However, the site has given itself over to the commissioner in the UK after a data breach saw users being able to […]

8 years ago

Are you surprised? How often do you tell your parents you love them? Your siblings? Your friends? Whether it’s once a day, once a year or never, it turns out that us Irish are pretty crap at telling each other how we feel. The study, which was conducted by Interflora, revealed that 28 percent of […]

8 years ago

Well, you learn something new everyday!

8 years ago

We absolutely, 100 percent need this in our lives. Hot water bottles are great. They warm you up when your cold. They sooth cramps when you have your period. They ease back pain when you’re in bits. They’re basically the perfect companion. We all have the usual fluffy ones, and even the small, compact ones… […]

8 years ago

Aw, so sweet. Meghan Markle’s due date is fast approaching and as of yet, she doesn’t seem to be slowing down. She had an array of events over the past few weeks, visiting her patron charities and travelling around the UK for royal tours with Harry. According to reports, the royal baby is due to […]

8 years ago