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  • Would you allow your eldest child to see you giving birth? This mum wants to

    Would you allow your eldest child to see you giving birth? This mum wants to

    She is concerned it will be “too much.” But at the same time, this mum explains that this is the last time she will give birth, and so the last chance her eldest has to see a baby being delivered. It’s a controversial topic. The mother took to Mumsnet, asking for advice of other parents […]

    8 years ago

  • If you fancy a family holiday this Christmas, this is the cheapest time to book

    If you fancy a family holiday this Christmas, this is the cheapest time to book

    Thinking of going away for a family holiday during the Christmas holidays? Many people choose to up and leave around the Christmas holidays for many reasons. Maybe you don’t want to cook a turkey. Maybe you don’t want the fuss of it. Or maybe you just want to be waited on hand and foot. All […]

    8 years ago

  • Mum concerned over her partner’s social media behaviour

    Mum concerned over her partner’s social media behaviour

    How often does your other half post? Does he post pictures of you? Of your children? Do they have pictures of their ex…? Because that’s this mum’s problem. She took to Mumsnet to ask women their advice on how to handle her partner’s social media behaviour. She said: “We’ve been seeing each other for 3 […]

    8 years ago

  • Mum ‘torn’ over wanting her son with her every Christmas

    Mum ‘torn’ over wanting her son with her every Christmas

    It can be difficult. If you have split up from your partner it can be difficult when it comes to special occasions. While you both want them in your presence on the day, you know you have to split it evenly. That’s this mum’s problem. She took to Mumsnet to ask if she’s being unreasonable […]

    8 years ago

  • These rashers and burgers have been recalled due to health risks

    These rashers and burgers have been recalled due to health risks

    If you have them in your fridge or freezer, return immediately. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has recalled certain bacon, rashers, burgers and minced beef products as they were prepared in an unapproved facility. The products in question come from Tullyard Farm. The following were found to be a health risk: Tullyard Farm Smoked […]

    8 years ago

  • These €19 Penneys jeans are the perfect basics for running around in

    These €19 Penneys jeans are the perfect basics for running around in

    SO handy. When the weather gets cold (like this morning), it’s always handy to have some go-to clothes in your wardrobe that you can throw on – and still look good. While we may want to go around in our pyjamas all day, we can’t, so a simple jeans and jumper combo is our next […]

    8 years ago

  • Prince Harry did the sweetest thing for Meghan just before their romance was announced

    Prince Harry did the sweetest thing for Meghan just before their romance was announced

    This is adorable. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s relationship pretty much seems like a perfect fairytale… and it’s about to get even sweeter. Back in 2016, speculation that the pair were together was rife for months, and it turns out that Harry gave Meghan the sweetest gift right before they officially announced they were […]

    8 years ago

  • Met Éireann say temperatures are going to rise to the late teens today

    Met Éireann say temperatures are going to rise to the late teens today

    We all felt it this morning. The weekend was joyful with sunny spells and blue skies – it absolutely lashed too but that can be forgiven since most of the weekend was dry. However, this morning is a totally different story, with people whipping back out their winter woollies because it is cold. It’s about […]

    8 years ago

  • TV chef Rachel Allen makes a statement after son is arrested for drugs

    TV chef Rachel Allen makes a statement after son is arrested for drugs

    Rachel Allen’s son, Joshua, has been arrested for intent to supply drugs. He was arrested in Cork after a home was raided and Gardaí found him to be in possession of €30,000 of illegal drugs. Rachel made a statement to the Irish Mirror saying: “We are making a statement in response to, and hopefully to alleviate, […]

    8 years ago

  • This beef stir fry is made with instant noodles and it’s so easy to whip up

    This beef stir fry is made with instant noodles and it’s so easy to whip up

    Quick, healthy and delicious. If you haven’t a clue what to make for dinner tonight, then we have something quick and easy for you. This delish beef stir fry only takes 30 minutes to make so we’re only delighted we won’t be slaving over a hot stove for the evening. The recipe was seen on […]

    8 years ago

  • KFC will pay you €9,500 if you name your baby after Colonel Sanders

    KFC will pay you €9,500 if you name your baby after Colonel Sanders

    We’re not joking. When it comes to naming your baby, it’s safe to say a lot of thought goes into it. Whether you want it to be sentimental, modern or unique, you have to make sure that you and your partner are happy with it as it’s something that you’ll be saying for the rest […]

    8 years ago

  • Concerned parents withdraw children from school and protest over class size

    Concerned parents withdraw children from school and protest over class size

    “It is not acceptable.” A number of parents have withdrawn their children from primary school after it emerged last week that two classes will merge into one, with 41 students total. Parents are concerned that the class size is too big, and have begun to protest the decision made by the school. According to the […]

    8 years ago

  • Mental health and morning sickness: Rosie Connolly updates fans on pregnancy

    Mental health and morning sickness: Rosie Connolly updates fans on pregnancy

    She announced she was expecting her second child last night. And now Rosie Connolly is opening up about the latest pregnancy. Taking to Instagram Stories, the influencer said that she was struggling a bit at the start of the pregnancy, but she was delighted after coming out of her scan yesterday. “It’s been a difficult […]

    8 years ago

  • Kensington Palace staff say this royal is their favourite

    Kensington Palace staff say this royal is their favourite

    We didn’t expect this… at all. When it comes to the royals, it’s fair to say we have a few favourites. Harry is probably one of the most popular, along with Kate and then George and Charlotte. Of course, there are many more including the Queen, Princess Eugenie and Meghan Markle, but you know… each […]

    8 years ago

  • New research is looking at the link between eating avocados and weight loss

    New research is looking at the link between eating avocados and weight loss

    Love yourself some avocado? There’s a study taking place in the US that’s looking at avocados and weight loss. Not that we’re going to fly over to America to take part in it, but since the rise of the avocado has been a great one, we’re interested to see if it’s actually the ‘superfood’ that […]

    8 years ago

  • New study says that eating red meat and cheese means we’ll live longer

    New study says that eating red meat and cheese means we’ll live longer

    Two of our favourite things. We honestly don’t think there’s anything better than sitting down with a meat and cheese board while having a glass of wine with friends. It’s one of the best indulgences, and if you’re a fan of both meat and cheese then you’re in dreamland. We never want to over-indulge in […]

    8 years ago

  • River Island is releasing a homeware collection, and it’s so beautiful

    River Island is releasing a homeware collection, and it’s so beautiful

    River Island has always been a favourite of ours. It’s right up to the minute with fashion trends, and was one of the first retailers to stock jeans for tall, regular and petite woman (which is why – coming in at 5’1″ – I first fell in love with them). However, it is now stepping […]

    8 years ago

  • Rosie Connolly has announced she’s pregnant with her second child

    Rosie Connolly has announced she’s pregnant with her second child

    A huge congrats! Congratulations is in order for Rosie Connolly and he husband Paul – they are expecting their second child together. The influencer just announced the news on Instagram with an absolutely gorgeous post. She wrote: “We’ve been keeping a very big secret… Even more happiness is on its way to us…2019 we’re ready for […]

    8 years ago

  • The Arnotts warehouse sale is back this weekend and the discounts are insane

    The Arnotts warehouse sale is back this weekend and the discounts are insane

    Ooooh, sale you say? If you’re on the lookout for a few new bits and bobs for around the house then the Arnotts Warehouse is having a massive sale. The sale will return to the National Show Centre in Stockhole Lane, Swords this weekend and it promises to have big brand savings across electrical, kitchenware, […]

    8 years ago

  • Ryanair has launched a massive sale… but you need to be quick

    Ryanair has launched a massive sale… but you need to be quick

    Looking for a last minute trip? Whether you want to say goodbye to the summer in style or you just fancy heading away for a weekend, then we recommend you check out Ryanair’s website. The airline has just launched a seat sale with prices going as low as €10. Yep, that means you could be […]

    8 years ago

  • A huge cruise ship has landed in Dublin and it’s SO posh

    A huge cruise ship has landed in Dublin and it’s SO posh

    It’s magnificent. The MSC Meraviglia cruise ship will arrive in Dublin Port today, and it is the biggest cruise ship to ever land in the capital. With 5,700 passengers on board, it boasts two theatres, 12 dining venues, 20 bars (!!), lounges and even a waterpark. The ship’s 96-metre promenade is filled with boutiques, restaurants […]

    8 years ago

  • This is the reason why Amanda Byram quit Dancing With The Stars Ireland

    This is the reason why Amanda Byram quit Dancing With The Stars Ireland

    The news was announced yesterday. Amanda Byram has been a fan favourite host on Dancing With The Stars Ireland when it first aired two years ago. Working alongside Nicky Byrne, the pair got on like a house on fire and it was a good match for the dancing competition. However, yesterday Amanda announced that she […]

    8 years ago

  • How clean is your house? New mum ‘expects’ mess from fellow mothers

    How clean is your house? New mum ‘expects’ mess from fellow mothers

    Is your house clean? Do you have a system in place and was it spotless when you had a newborn? We feel like it’s pretty much each to their own on this front, and while some mothers might have their place spotless, others have other children to look after, or find it hard during their […]

    8 years ago

  • The latest Whatsapp update will see your texts not being protected

    The latest Whatsapp update will see your texts not being protected

    Well, this doesn’t sound too safe. We spend a lot of our time on Whatsapp. Whether we’re messaging our BFFs, our mums or our work colleagues it’s safe to say that it’s one of our main forms of communications these days. However, the latest update seems to be a bit of a dodgy one. Up […]

    8 years ago

  • The 3 jumper trends that will be everywhere this season

    The 3 jumper trends that will be everywhere this season

    Yay! It’s autumn! It’s getting cold! We’re able to wear jumpers again! As you can see, we’re quite excited about it being jumper season again. The heat went on for a little bit too long, and even though we lapped it up, we still enjoy the crisp air of autumn. Jumpers are always our go-to […]

    8 years ago

  • Irish Water issue statement about the hosepipe ban

    Irish Water issue statement about the hosepipe ban

    It was a hot summer. It feels like ages ago that the hosepipe ban was first implement as the hot weather took over the country for the majority of the summer. However, the heat dried Ireland up so much that Irish Water has just stated that the hosepipe ban is still in place until the […]

    8 years ago

  • Brown Thomas and Arnotts are currently looking for Christmas staff

    Brown Thomas and Arnotts are currently looking for Christmas staff

    Looking for a job or know someone who is? If you’re on the hunt for a job and want some extra cash for the holiday season then you better get your CV looking top notch quick. Brown Thomas and Arnotts are both looking for staff to take on for the Christmas period, with nearly 300 […]

    8 years ago

  • Ah here… temperatures are set to RISE again this weekend

    Ah here… temperatures are set to RISE again this weekend

    Just as we thought it was safe. This week has probably been the coldest it has been in a while. The rain and wind has returned and we’ve all gone back to cuddling up under blankets and whipped back out our jumpers. However, it seems we shouldn’t get too excited to bring back out the […]

    8 years ago

  • Mum ‘sick with guilt’ after causing her son to injure himself

    Mum ‘sick with guilt’ after causing her son to injure himself

    We all make mistakes. Sometimes, we just can’t help the outcome of anything. No matter how hard we try, judgements can be off and we make errors – especially when it comes to parenting. We try our best but it’s a huge learning curve. This mum is ‘sick with guilt’ after misjudging a slippery surface […]

    8 years ago

  • Former Home and Away actress Bonnie Sveen announces she’s pregnant with TWINS

    Former Home and Away actress Bonnie Sveen announces she’s pregnant with TWINS

    Congrats! A huge congratulations is in order for Bonnie Sveen and her partner Nathan Gooley – they’re expecting twins! The actress used to play Ricky Sharpe in Home and Away, back when the Braxton brothers took over the limelight of the show. She told New Idea that she was shocked by “over the moon” when […]

    8 years ago

  • David Beckham is going to Australia with Meghan and Harry soon

    David Beckham is going to Australia with Meghan and Harry soon

    They’re heading away in October. This autumn, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will fly over to Australia for a royal tour. While there, they will also be attending the Invictus Games. The Games are an international adaptive sport competition for wounded servicemen, women, and veterans. Prince Harry founded The Invictus Games in 2014. It has […]

    8 years ago

  • Penneys is selling €19 raincoats in two gorgeous colours

    Penneys is selling €19 raincoats in two gorgeous colours

    It’s raining, it’s pouring. Yep, it seems like the rain has officially returned to Ireland and tbh, we’re not even mad. The country needed a little bit of water, right? What we are mad about is the weather not making up its mind and deciding to change at any given moment. We wear a heavy […]

    8 years ago

  • New worldwide study shows that Irish women are pretty heavy drinkers

    New worldwide study shows that Irish women are pretty heavy drinkers

    How often a week do you drink? Once, twice… three times if there’s something special on? Or more? We’re often fond of the odd glass of wine or a G&T when out with the girls, but it turns out that Irish women are the seventh heaviest drinkers in the world. A global study, which was […]

    8 years ago

  • These RTÉ Dancing With The Stars contestants have confirmed they are dating

    These RTÉ Dancing With The Stars contestants have confirmed they are dating

    Love is in the air, people. Former RTÉ Dancing With The Stars winner Jake Carter has revealed he is dating his dancing partner Karen Byrne. It has been revealed that Karen split from her boyfriend of eight years some time ago, and during the summer herself and Jake started to become close. Jake’s manager Conor […]

    8 years ago

  • The DSPCA is looking for information after a dog was abandoned on the M50

    The DSPCA is looking for information after a dog was abandoned on the M50

    The poor little pup. The DSPCA is looking for information after a dog was abandoned on the M50 yesterday. According to Newstalk, a woman seen a car stopping near the Red Cow junction on the motorway, and then driving off, leaving the dog behind. She picked up the abandoned dog and brought her straight to […]

    8 years ago

  • Pilots have reached an agreement with Ryanair after 5 days of strike action

    Pilots have reached an agreement with Ryanair after 5 days of strike action

    An agreement has been reached between Ryanair bosses and pilots. After a marathon session of negotiations of 22 hours, the two groups came to a compromise. The row between the Irish based pilots and the airline was over base transfers, promotions and leave resulted in 5 strike days over the busy summer months. The proposed […]

    8 years ago

  • People are only finding THIS out about all the royal couples

    People are only finding THIS out about all the royal couples

    It’s a bit out of the ordinary for the rich and famous. With most celebrity couples – even those that aren’t famous but just rich – they sign prenuptial agreements so if they ever split up, one or the other won’t take their money. It’s commonplace (well, we see it being argued on TV mostly), […]

    8 years ago

  • Ben Affleck has checked into rehab, after his ex-wife held an intervention

    Ben Affleck has checked into rehab, after his ex-wife held an intervention

    Ben Affleck has checked into rehab. Actor Ben Affleck was pictured driving to rehab yesterday by his ex-wife Jennifer Garner. TMZ has stated that Jennifer held an intervention after a month of wild partying. He is reportedly checked into the Canyon live-in rehab facility, in Malibu where he will stay for an “extended amount of […]

    8 years ago

  • 9-month-old baby attacked at daycare by 2-year-old child

    9-month-old baby attacked at daycare by 2-year-old child

    *Warning: graphic image* This is absolutely awful. A 9-month-old baby was ‘attacked’ at his daycare centre in Arkansas in the US. The baby appears to have teeth marks and scratch wounds all across his face and back. LaToya Griffen, the mother of the baby said that the centre workers neglected her child and did not take […]

    8 years ago

  • This is how many teenagers suffer with problematic skin

    This is how many teenagers suffer with problematic skin

    We’re not surprised by these findings. Many of us suffered with acne and spots as teenagers – and many of us are still dealing with it now. However, a new survey has found just how many people had bad skin as a teen… and how many felt they really suffered with it too. The survey, […]

    8 years ago

  • What time would you rather start work at in the morning?

    What time would you rather start work at in the morning?

    Would you rather get up earlier or later for work? It’s something many of us battle with – we love a lie in, but rather be out the office door earlier in the day. Well, a survey has found that the majority of Irish workers rather begin work early rather than late. According to the […]

    8 years ago

  • Nearly 40,000 customers have been affected by a security breach with Eir

    Nearly 40,000 customers have been affected by a security breach with Eir

    A laptop was stolen from the company. Personal details of 37,000 customers have been stolen from Irish telecom company Eir, it has been confirmed. In a statement from the company, a spokesperson said that an unencrypted laptop was stolen on August 12. Information breached included names, email addresses and Eir customer numbers of 37,000 people, […]

    8 years ago

  • How often do you visit your parents each month?

    How often do you visit your parents each month?

    How often do you see your parents? It can really change from family to family. Some people’s parents live right down the road, and it’s not bother to run into them once or twice a week, maybe even go for a weekend dinner every now and again. However, others live further away – and with […]

    8 years ago

  • Study finds that fathers feel they don’t have the parenting support they need

    Study finds that fathers feel they don’t have the parenting support they need

    They feel like they are being left out. A recent study conducted in Australia has found that fathers feel like they’re not given the support they need when first becoming a parent. The study, published in the journal Nursing and Health Sciences, interviewed first-time parents on barriers they come across in groups, with the overall outcome being […]

    8 years ago