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  • Keith Duffy has his say on Westlife leaving Brian McFadden out of reunion

    Keith Duffy has his say on Westlife leaving Brian McFadden out of reunion

    Westlife have said that fans can look forward to a “bigger and better” boyband this time round. Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne, Mark Feehily, and Cian Egan said that they wanted to get back together to bring Westlife into 2018 and to record some new music that reflected that. They also said that fans were going […]

    8 years ago

  • These are the top 20 baby names for naughty, nice, happy and unhappy kids

    These are the top 20 baby names for naughty, nice, happy and unhappy kids

    Is your name on any of these lists? What’s in a name? A lot of thinking goes into choosing a name for your soon-to-be son or daughter. You might have had a name picked out from the minute you found out you were pregnant, or on the other hand, you might still be thinking about […]

    8 years ago

  • Some tips and tricks if you want to do pumpkin carving with the kids

    Some tips and tricks if you want to do pumpkin carving with the kids

    It’s nearly Halloween! There’s no doubt that the kids are bugging you to decorate your home with witches and webs – and whether you have the house already fully kitted out or don’t want to bother until the day arrives, a fun activity to do with the little ones in pumpkin carving. They will absolutely […]

    8 years ago

  • Vogue shares picture of baby Theodore and agrees that he’s the image of his dad

    Vogue shares picture of baby Theodore and agrees that he’s the image of his dad

    Last month, Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews welcomed their first child, Theodore. And since, it’s fair to say that we’ve all been swooning over this little cutie who has become the highlight of his mummy’s feed – which we are just adoring. In previous photos that Vogue has shared, the comments section is flooded with […]

    8 years ago

  • Prince Harry gives the sweetest shout out to Meghan and their baby during speech

    Prince Harry gives the sweetest shout out to Meghan and their baby during speech

    This is just the cutest thing. Last week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their way to Australia after announcing on Monday morning that they are expecting a baby. They delighted us all as they made their way around the country, giving uplifting speeches and speaking to local tribes that have gone back generations. […]

    8 years ago

  • We’re in for VERY changeable weather today, Met Éireann reveal

    We’re in for VERY changeable weather today, Met Éireann reveal

    We don’t know what to be wearing! This time of year is probably our favourite. It’s not baltic out, the sun shows its face every once in a while and you can still get away with wearing a denim jacket into work. However, this morning you might want to layer up as Met Éireann has […]

    8 years ago

  • Kate Middleton wore a gorgeous high street dress today, and it’s already out of stock

    Kate Middleton wore a gorgeous high street dress today, and it’s already out of stock

    Snapped up within a few hours. Kate Middleton stepped out for an unannounced visit today – and looked absolutely gorgeous while doing so. She hosted a reception with her husband Prince William at Kensington Palace for inspirational teens with BBC Radio1. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were honoured to meet the amazing @BBCR1 Teen […]

    8 years ago

  • The Duchess of Sussex is absolutely glowing in royal blue designer dress

    The Duchess of Sussex is absolutely glowing in royal blue designer dress

    The first glimpse of the bump! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently in Australia at the moment, and with 16 more days to go, they’re only getting started with the highly anticipated royal tour. Since it was announced at the beginning of the week that the newly married couple are expecting, fans have […]

    8 years ago

  • HSE issue statement after wait time for smear test results grow

    HSE issue statement after wait time for smear test results grow

    There is a backlog of 60,000 woman waiting for results. The HSE has had to issue an apology after it confirmed there is a backlog of 60,000 people that are still waiting for smear test results. According to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, the upsurge – which is in relation to the CervicalCheck crisis – means figures […]

    8 years ago

  • ‘Meghan’s done some things with my dad’… Samantha Markle has more to say

    ‘Meghan’s done some things with my dad’… Samantha Markle has more to say

    Interview after interview… When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced the news that they were expecting a baby, everyone was overjoyed for them. But of course, Meghan’s estranged sister Samantha had her two cents to say. After the news was announced she said that she was disappointed her dad wasn’t included in the statement… and […]

    8 years ago

  • The new River Island Baby collection has just been released and it’s oh-so-cute

    The new River Island Baby collection has just been released and it’s oh-so-cute

    What a gorgeous collection. Whether you have your own little baba, one is on the way, or you know someone expecting – make your way to River Island. The high street store just released its new baby collection and it’s bursting with babygrows, jogger outfits and comfy accessories. The 80-piece collection is designed to be […]

    8 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon tells us her coping mechanisms for being a busy mum

    Stacey Solomon tells us her coping mechanisms for being a busy mum

    Stacey Solomon is a busy mum. She’s always on the go and only takes time out every now and again to chill out and take it all in. She recently launched a new collection with Penneys (which we absolutely adore), but we want to know more about how she keeps it all going. View […]

    8 years ago

  • Pippa O’Connor’s top fashion tip for being a working mum

    Pippa O’Connor’s top fashion tip for being a working mum

    We can’t wait for the second collection to drop. Earlier this year, Pippa O’Connor launched her first collection with Littlewoods and we fell head over heels for it. The stylish businesswoman is consistently one that we look to for inspiration thanks to her keen eye to spot an affordable gem and her latest collection is proof […]

    8 years ago

  • Holly’s €67 Warehouse dress is going to become your festive season go-to gown

    Holly’s €67 Warehouse dress is going to become your festive season go-to gown

    Ooh, we’re definitely purchasing this one. As usual, Holly Willoughby seems to pull off every outfit. Day in, day out, whether it’s casual or fancy, she looks absolutely gorgeous – but we’re particularly swooning over this Warehouse dress. Taking to Instagram this morning Holly showed off her Berry-coloured number that comes in at €67. […]

    8 years ago

  • Meghan pays tribute to Princess Diana on the first day of the royal Australian tour

    Meghan pays tribute to Princess Diana on the first day of the royal Australian tour

    She looks absolutely glowing. Kensington Palace announced the news yesterday that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are expecting their first child. As the Duke and Duchess embarked on their first tour as a married couple in Australia, the news broke and the pair look absolutely beaming with joy. On the first day of their royal […]

    8 years ago

  • Twitter is absolutely convinced Harry and Meghan conceived while in Ireland

    Twitter is absolutely convinced Harry and Meghan conceived while in Ireland

    It’s very possible! This morning, Kensington Palace announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are expecting their first child together. The weekend was filled with rumours that the pair are expecting after they arrived at Princess Eugenie’s Windsor Castle wedding. And how fans are heavily speculating that their child […]

    8 years ago

  • A petition has started for the British public to pick the royal baby’s name

    A petition has started for the British public to pick the royal baby’s name

    What is this?? Yes, they may be royal and have certain obligations to the British public – but that doesn’t mean they get to decide what Meghan and Harry call their baby – right?! A petition has been started for people in the UK to name the royal baby – and we just don’t really […]

    8 years ago

  • More baby news?! Pippa Middleton is seen entering the Lindo Wing

    More baby news?! Pippa Middleton is seen entering the Lindo Wing

    It’s all baby news today! Just this morning the palace announced that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are expecting their first baby. And now it seems like Pippa Middleton could soon welcome her baba! Pippa, along with her husband James Matthews, have been spotted entering the Lindo Wing – the same place Kate Middleton welcomed […]

    8 years ago

  • These are all the details of Princess Eugenie’s wedding dress

    These are all the details of Princess Eugenie’s wedding dress

    She looks absolutely stunning. We were both surprised and delighted when Princess Eugenie stepped out in her wedding dress. We thought she might have gone for something very conservative – as most her outfits are – however, she went for an off-shoulder A-line dress which we have fallen head over heels for. And now we […]

    8 years ago

  • Aer Lingus cancels a dozens of flights this morning due to Storm Callum

    Aer Lingus cancels a dozens of flights this morning due to Storm Callum

    Customers are being warned to check their flight. More than two dozen flights to and from Dublin Airport were cancelled due to the high winds of Storm Callum. Gusts of up to 130km/h swept across the country last night, with nearly 30,000 customers being without electricity and rail services being disrupted. A number of flights […]

    8 years ago

  • 5 counties in Ireland have weather warning extended

    5 counties in Ireland have weather warning extended

    Were you blown away this morning? The country is on high alert as Storm Callum batters Ireland. With thousands of ESB customers without power and railroads having to be shut down due to fallen debris, it’s going to be a tough morning. Met Éireann has extended the Orange weather warning in five counties this morning […]

    8 years ago

  • This is the reason why Camilla is skipping the royal wedding tomorrow

    This is the reason why Camilla is skipping the royal wedding tomorrow

    We’re very confused. Never mind it being a royal wedding – if it’s a wedding in any family and you’re on relatively good terms with the couple that are getting married, it’s safe to say 9 out of ten times you go. Of course there are reasons why you can’t sometimes attend – financial or […]

    8 years ago

  • SuperValu warns customers of scam doing the rounds in Ireland

    SuperValu warns customers of scam doing the rounds in Ireland

    The supermarket issued a statement on Twitter last night. SuperValu took to social media last night to inform its customers of a scam taking place around the country. The scam, which involves a text message, has been catching customers out this week. The food retailer said: “We want to issue a warning after receiving reports […]

    8 years ago

  • Bláthnaid Tracey just announced that she is the new co-host of Xposé

    Bláthnaid Tracey just announced that she is the new co-host of Xposé

    Big news for the TV star! Bláthnaid Tracey has been announced as the new co-host of Xposé. Bláthnaid took to Instagram today to share the exciting news, telling her fans: “First day working on Xposé! Gonna be a busy girl for the next while as I’m continuing with all my other gigs at the same […]

    8 years ago

  • The new H&M wedding dresses are beautiful (and ALL under €220)

    The new H&M wedding dresses are beautiful (and ALL under €220)

    Talk about a bargain! If your other half popped the question and you’re currently on the lookout for a wedding dress then we’d suggest you take a look at H&M’s new collection. The high street store has just released a new line of wedding dresses and they are all gorgeous. From long satin flares to […]

    8 years ago

  • Katie Price has been arrested after crashing her car in London

    Katie Price has been arrested after crashing her car in London

    She crashed her pink Range Rover into a bush. Things don’t seem to be going well lately for Katie Price. It has just emerged that she crashed her pink Range Rover into a bush. According to The Sun, she was arrested for drink driving in the early hours of this morning. Reports say that she […]

    8 years ago

  • Mum doesn’t know how to handle ‘clingy’ 7-month-old

    Mum doesn’t know how to handle ‘clingy’ 7-month-old

    We feel it from time to time. Some children will want to stay with you for all hours of the day. Others are fine on their own (for a while). It all just depends on the child. However, for the former it can be difficult to actually get anything done. Housework. Seeing friends. Cooking. Eating. […]

    8 years ago

  • Lidl gets rid of all non-recyclable packaging from fruit and vegetables

    Lidl gets rid of all non-recyclable packaging from fruit and vegetables

    It has gained huge praise. Lidl Ireland has announced that it will be removing all black plastic from its fruit and vegetable range, with more products to follow. It will be the first supermarket in Ireland to do so, and it is expected to result in the removal of more than 65 tonnes of black […]

    8 years ago

  • Kim Kardashian accused of photoshopping her daughter’s head

    Kim Kardashian accused of photoshopping her daughter’s head

    She did what now? When it comes to Kim Kardashian, it’s pretty much known that she photoshops her pictures (her and nearly every other celeb known to man). We’ve gotten used to it – not that we should – and we all know that what we see on Instagram is not real life. However, when […]

    8 years ago

  • Met Éireann warn of ‘poor driving conditions’ as the weather takes a turn

    Met Éireann warn of ‘poor driving conditions’ as the weather takes a turn

    It’s not looking good for the day. If you’re about to get in the car to drive to work, school, or college (or wherever else you might be going) then you’d want to be very careful on the roads as Met Éireann has warned of “poor driving conditions” today. The weather forecaster says that it’s […]

    8 years ago

  • Toyota release how many Irish cars that are affected by ‘crash fault’

    Toyota release how many Irish cars that are affected by ‘crash fault’

    Yesterday, it was announced that 2.4 million Toyota cars were being recalled around the world. A ‘crash fault’ in the models Prius and Auris affected 290,000 cars in Europe, 830,000 cars in North America and 1.25 million cars in Japan. And now the car company has revealed how many cars have been recalled in Ireland. […]

    8 years ago

  • Penneys just debuted 4 new runners, and they come in at only €18

    Penneys just debuted 4 new runners, and they come in at only €18

    We probably don’t need a new pair of runners. But we definitely want to buy all of these. From Alexander McQueen-inspired kicks to snake skin runners, Penneys seem to have it all at the moment. We spotted these pairs on the Primark Instagram page, and we just can’t choose which ones we prefer. View […]

    8 years ago

  • Case settles in the high court about a wedding bouquet

    Case settles in the high court about a wedding bouquet

    A woman has sued a hotel over a wedding bouquet. We all know the deal when it comes to weddings. Usually a church is involved, you get a big (basic) dinner, there’s some drinks, and of course, there’s the bouquet toss. Many single women gather for this and all go a bit wild when the […]

    8 years ago

  • Staying in? The Graham Norton show has some great guests tonight

    Staying in? The Graham Norton show has some great guests tonight

    We are staying in for this! If you’re staying in tonight (what’s new?!), The Graham Norton Show has a line up pretty good line up to keep us occupied as the rain falls down and the kids are up on bed – hopefully. So, while you’re sitting on your couch, stars such as Gary Barlow […]

    8 years ago

  • This €28 Penneys power blazer is the perfect office wardrobe staple

    This €28 Penneys power blazer is the perfect office wardrobe staple

    We adore this. Just think about how many gorgeous outfits you could pull off with this blazer? It’s giving us ALL the Clueless vibes, and would work just as well with jeans as it would with a dress. The Penneys number was posted on Instagram last night with style blogger Casey Cain showing it off […]

    8 years ago

  • RTÉ is on the lookout for the next song to win the Eurovision for Ireland

    RTÉ is on the lookout for the next song to win the Eurovision for Ireland

    Want to represent Ireland in the Eurovision next year? RTÉ has made an announcement that it is looking for the next best song that could win the song contest. So, if you think you have what it takes and have a proven track record in the music industry, then RTÉ is looking for you. Executive […]

    8 years ago

  • Ben Affleck issues his first statement after completing rehab

    Ben Affleck issues his first statement after completing rehab

    He checked into rehab at the end of August. Ben Affleck has finished his time in rehab and has taken to social media to thank his family. In the Instagram post, he said that he is still working hard with sobriety and is going to continue outpatient care. He said: “This week I completed a […]

    8 years ago

  • Toyota recalls more than 2 million cars over safety fear

    Toyota recalls more than 2 million cars over safety fear

    Well, this is rather frightening. Toyota has recalled 2.43 millions cars after there appears to be a ‘crash fault’ in them. This effects 290,000 cars sold in Europe, 830,000 cars sold in North America and 1.25 million cars sold in Japan. According to the BBC, the recall has affected Prius and Auris models that were […]

    8 years ago

  • The weather forecast for the weekend ahead is absolutely rotten

    The weather forecast for the weekend ahead is absolutely rotten

    Stay inside this weekend… or wear a very warm jacket. We’ve been experiencing colder weather as of late, but we’re going to be getting the worst of it this weekend as temperatures are set to plummet. Temps will go down to freezing point – yep, 0 degrees. Great. The day will be milder but come […]

    8 years ago

  • Fake €50 notes are making their way around the country

    Fake €50 notes are making their way around the country

    Be very wary. Gardaí have issued an alert for the public to be vigilant of fake €50 bank notes. The notes were first spotted in Mayo, but money travels fast and could well be making their way around Ireland at the moment. Owners of late night businesses have been warned to be extra cautious of […]

    8 years ago

  • How often do you bathe your kids? How much is too much?

    How often do you bathe your kids? How much is too much?

    Everyone and every child is different. And how often we bathe our children is a personal preference. However, this mum is concerned she is washing her children too much, and went to Mumsnet for advice. She tries to wash her daughters everyday and said in the post: “I have a 2 year old and an […]

    8 years ago