You won’t be able to move in Ireland this weekend. The Pope is making his way to Dublin and Knock this weekend, which means we’re going to see major traffic restrictions around the country. AA Roadwatch has released a statement on the restrictions, urging people to take public transport if they need to travel into […]

8 years ago

Do you think she’s being unreasonable? A mum has taken to an online forum to ask if she should feel guilty for making her children do homework during the summer break. She says that her kids don’t mind doing the work, but now her friend has made her feel guilty about it. She wrote: “Every […]

8 years ago

What activities do your kids partake in? While we all have hopes that in the evening they might read a book or draw a picture, more likely than not they’re either watching TV or playing a game on a phone or iPad. However, more parents have expressed an interest in wanting their kids to be […]

8 years ago

Have you indulged? Because we certainly have. When summer rolls around we always head onto the healthy-train where we swear that we’re going to be healthy, exercise and eat right so we can become our gorgeous selves that we’re meant to be. That happens for about two weeks until holidays roll around, events and parties […]

8 years ago

Looking for a new shoe for autumn? Well, you’re in luck. Mules have been popular since the beginning of the summer season, and it seems like they’re not going anywhere for autumn… especially since they’ve gotten a faux fur upgrade. Just landed in River Island are these stunning mules that come in two different colours. […]

8 years ago

If you hate humid weather, then you might want to stay indoors this week. Yep, it’ll still be hot… but it’ll also be wet and cloudy, so you know it’s not the most ideal situation. According to Met Éireann, showers will increase, with fog and mist descending on Monday. “Remaining showers becoming increasingly confined to […]

8 years ago

Basically going to be wearing these all winter long. It’s coming to that time of year again when we say goodbye to our shorts and t-shirts and say hello to cardigans and jeans. To be honest, we’re not complaining at all – we adore the autumn season and love nothing more than going around the […]

8 years ago

Just look at her! Troian Bellisario is absolutely glowing as she showed off her gorgeous growing baby bump while out walking her dogs over the weekend in Los Angeles. View this post on Instagram #TroianBellisario is definitely baby bumpin’! ?She stepped out in LA for the first time since the news broke that […]

8 years ago

It comes as TV3 changes to Virgin Media. Tommy Martin has decided to quit Saturday and Sunday AM. Tommy has been with the show since it began in 2015, however, he has decided to focus on other projects when TV3 turns to Virgin Media later this month. He has hinted that he will be heavily […]

8 years ago

We often see celebs get right back into shape after they have a baby. And while they all have personal trainers and fitness coaches, it can be extremely hard to not compare yourself to them… however, these mums are trying that banish those thoughts. Many mothers have taken to Instagram to show off their postpartum […]

8 years ago

Congrats! A huge congrats is in order for Nev Schulman and his wife Laura Perlongo – they’re expecting their second child. The Catfish host announced the news today on Instagram, sharing a photo of himself, Laura and their daughter Cleo literally looking at a bun baking in the oven. He captioned the post: “WE GOT A […]

8 years ago

We all feel like we know our dogs well. We know when they want a walk, when they need to pee, when they’re happy… but there comes a time when we haven’t a clue what’s actually going on with them – and that’s mainly when they’re sick. They’re basically a member of the family so […]

8 years ago

They kids will love it (and we’ll admit we’re a little bit jealous). Penneys has released a new Minnie Mouse collection for children and it’s the cutest thing we’ve seen in a while. The new collection sees a denim dungaree dress, a Minnie Mouse hoodie, as well as matching runners and of course, a teddy […]

8 years ago

You never know what another person has gone through. A woman, known on Twitter as Lisa Marie, has taken to the social networking site after she had a conversation with another woman about children. The woman first asked her age, and when she told her, her response was, “And you don’t have kids? Wow, time […]

8 years ago

We get it. Some kids love photos. Some absolutely hate them and will do just about anything in their power to not get in one. And if they do get in one, they’re crying, pulling a face, shouting or doing just about anything in between. That’s why every mum can relate to Stacey Solomon’s photo […]

8 years ago

Kids will be kids. Sometimes they get in moods, and sometimes they’re flying. That’s why this mother is upset after her husband called their daughter a ‘wimp’ for wanting to come home from a sleepover early. Taking to Mumsnet to vent, she said: “DD is having a sleep over with her friend. She was dropped […]

8 years ago

It’s all a learning curve. From their very first moments, to starting school and graduating, we’re always learning and adjusting to being parents. Yes, we all have anxieties and fears, but we also have hopes and dreams for our children. However, a new study has found that mums think they’re better parents than dads… and […]

8 years ago

Tubridy is overjoyed, anyway. The Late Late Show always takes a break during the summer, and the new season of the show will be Ryan’s 10th year of hosting it (that went fast). The Late Late can be a bit of a laugh – from Daniel O’Donnell’s sing song and Keith Barry’s magic tricks to […]

8 years ago

It’s after the retailer went into administration last week. House of Fraser is no longer accepting gift vouchers at its Dundrum store. The company was bought by Sports Direct for about 90 million pounds last week. Financial services firm EY, which is acting as the administrator for House of Fraser, said that the Sports Direct group […]

8 years ago

We all hate certain noises. Nails screeching down a chalkboard. A crow squawking early in the morning. Someone playing house music on the bus a little too early in the morning. They all get to us sometimes, but it turns out if sounds like people chewing or a sweet bag rustling absolutely wrecks your head, […]

8 years ago

It can be tough. A single mother has asked for advice on looking after her daughter when she herself has fallen ill. In a post on Mumsnet, the mum explains that she got an ear infection on Saturday and was unable to see a doctor until this afternoon. However, she’s concerned as she’s dizzy and […]

8 years ago

They’re basically to blame for everything. Whether it’s mood swings, nasty spots, a few extra pounds, or whatever else happens to us, we always make the point to blame our hormones. It’s not an excuse – they really are the cause of all those annoying things we just mentioned. However, now you can add another […]

8 years ago

If you’re like us, then your child will go through runners like there’s no tomorrow. Whether they’re a pair of Nikes, or something from Dunnes Stores, they will rip them, batter them and sometimes even break them… so much so, we don’t know why we bother buying expensive footwear anyway. That’s why when we saw […]

8 years ago

Keep that sun shining down on us, please. The past weekend wasn’t great at all with rain and gusty winds, but it looks like things are looking up today – and for most of the week. Met Éireann said: “Today will be mostly dry with some bright or sunny spells in the east. However, cloudier […]

8 years ago

We all have concerns over our children’s safety. From when they’re tiny babies to grown up adults, there’s that parental instinct that will make us always want to keep an eye on them. However, there comes a point in life when you have to let go and let them live their own lives. You need […]

8 years ago

Congrats! Roxanne Pallet has announced her engagement to Lee Walton. The pair have officially announced that they are tying the knot, as Lee spontaneously proposed to Roxanne after one week of dating. In a shoot for OK! Magazine, Roxanne said: “We were engaged within a week of meeting! I know it sounds crazy, but I […]

8 years ago

What would your advice be in this situation? A mum has reached out online as she’s concerned her soon-to-be born baby will turn out like her partner’s child. The woman says that her partner has a daughter from his last relationship, and she can act up and tell lies. She wrote: “Expecting our first, due […]

8 years ago

Both are said to be devastated. It has been reported that Jason Byrne has split up from his wife of 14 years, Brenda. A friend of the couple told the Mail on Sunday that they broke up some time ago and he has moved out of their family home. They said: “Jason is a loving father […]

8 years ago

Love is still in the air! Nicky Byrne and Georgina Ahern Byrne celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary this weekend, and they did so in the most adorable way. The former Westlife star shared a photo of their wedding day and simply captioned it, “Happy 15th Wedding Anniversary to us,” along with a red heart. Happy […]

8 years ago

This is something you never want to hear. If you love your bacon – specifically Real Meats and Duhallow organic smoked bacon – then you might want to check your fridge or freezer. The Irish Food Safety Authority has issued a recall notice after the pork was processed in an ‘unapproved facility’, which doesn’t sound too […]

8 years ago

Finally, a way to lay it out. We all hate being mansplained to. It’s the most eye roll-inducing, frustrating, intolerable thing to happen – and it happens to us all on a daily basis. It’s done on Twitter, Instagram, on the street, in the office and just about everywhere in between. However, when Kim Goodwin, a […]

8 years ago

It’s odd – but it’s also kinda thoughtful. It has come to light that Prince Harry was left more money than Prince William in the Queen Mother’s will, which sounds a bit odd when you first hear it, right? Years before Queen Elizabeth’s mother died, she left a large sum of money into a trust […]

8 years ago

It can be quite intrusive. Tom Hardy is gearing up for his latest movie to be released – but it seems after that he might be finished with acting for good. Right now he’s surrounded by the hype for his role as Venom in the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe, but speaking to Esquire, he explained […]

8 years ago

Be very wary! If you’re fond of the ‘ol group chat on WhatsApp then the app is warning that your chats may be at risk of being hacked. The attack sees hackers being able to infiltrate your chats and send fake messages to your friends. It was first noticed Check Point Research’s cyber-security team. According […]

8 years ago

Does this happen to you too? We have to agree with this one mum who took to Mumsnet about the phrase ‘I don’t know‘. It sometimes seems like kids, and a lot of teenagers pick up this blasé attitude and never give a proper answer. The mum said: “Does anyone else get pissed off with […]

8 years ago

Fabulous! It’s going to be a mix of rain, wind, heat and general misery this weekend. A storm is coming to Ireland and it doesn’t look too lovely. Irish weather expect Alan O’Reilly explained on the Carlow Weather Facebook page: “The storm in the Atlantic has been named as Debbie, the fourth named storm of the […]

8 years ago

Lads, our hearts. If you fancy just taking some time to play with a little puppy then all your dreams have been answered. The DSPCA has set up a Puppy Play Date events which will see you being able to spend 45 minutes with little pups aged between 8 weeks to 6 months. Again, OUR […]

8 years ago

Congratulations! A huge congrats is in order for Carrie Underwood – she’s pregnant with her second child. The singer announced the news on Instagram this morning with the cutest little post. She said: “You might be wondering or asking, ‘Carrie, why is your tour starting in May?’ Well …. yay!” she said, with a picture revealing […]

8 years ago

Congratulations! A huge congrats is in order for Johnny Sexton and his wife, Laura Priestley – they have welcomed their first child. Johnny announced the news on Instagram to his 123k followers with a gushing post and picture of his newborn. He said: “Hard to put into words the last few days. First of all, […]

8 years ago

Industrial unrest for the company is at an all-time high. Ryanair has confirmed that 100 pilots will take industrial actions tomorrow, with Irish passengers facing a fourth day of strikes. 20 flights in total have been cancelled, meaning 3,5oo passengers will have to rearrange their travel plans. After last week’s strikes, Ryanair didn’t hold back in […]

8 years ago

We’re in love already. Dublin Zoo has announced that it welcomed a little baby male scimitar-horned oryx last week. In a statement, the zoo said: “Dublin Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a male scimitar-horned oryx, a species classified as extinct in the wild. Born on Wednesday, July 25, the healthy new calf […]

8 years ago

Restaurants in Dublin, Cork, Meath, Clare and Tipperary were issued with closure orders. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued 13 closures in the month of July, with 6 of those being in Dublin. The restaurants and food vendors were all in breach of food safety regulations. Under the FSAI Act, 1998, the businesses closed were: Shannon […]

8 years ago

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore had a 15 year age gap. However, Ashton’s now-wife Mila Kunis said that it’s nobody’s business what went on between the pair. In a recent interview for the WTF With Marc Maron podcast, she opened up about the relationship and said: “They had, like, a normal, real relationship. They had three kids […]

8 years ago

Once your baby is happy and healthy, that’s all that matters. A mum has spoken out after she received comments on her having a second boy. In the online forum, she says that she’s pregnant and already has one son, however when she tells friends and family that she’s having another boy, they “search” for […]

8 years ago

Congratulations! A huge congrats is in order as Billie Piper and her boyfriend Johnny Lloyd – they are expecting their first child together. A rep for the actress confirmed the news to Press Association this morning, saying that it will be her third child. A source told The Mirror: “Billie and Johnny are delighted. They can’t wait […]

8 years ago

The whole royal-surname business is a complicated one. Way back when Prince William and Prince Harry started school, Princess Diana and Charles decided they wanted their kids to live a more normal life, so they decided to give their children the surname ‘Wales’ so they could fit in. It was probably more Diana’s doing, as […]

8 years ago

This is a very tricky situation. Many parents have varying views about vaccinations. To some, it’s a no-brainer, but some others are dead set against them. A dad has taken to an online forum to ask if he can get his child vaccinated without the mother knowing. The dad wrote: “My soon to be wife […]

8 years ago

We’re heading straight down to Penneys. If you are or have a Disney fan in the house then you will no doubt have a few Mickey Mouse bits lying around the house. Basically, if it’s Disney, they will want it – even fight for it – and eventually have it. We know too well that […]

8 years ago

We’re living for it. If you’re planning on doing anything exciting this weekend, then you better whip out the sun cream because it’s going to be a scorcher. According to Met Éireann, temperatures will rise for the Bank Holiday, with some reports suggesting temps will rise to a lovely 28 degrees. Met.ie said: “High pressure […]

8 years ago

It can be a pricey time of year. Right now, most of us are gearing up for the kids to return back to school. Along with books, uniforms and stationary, there’s a lot of things that we have to prepare for. However, a new survey by the Irish League of Credit Unions has found that […]

8 years ago