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  • Louis Tomlinson’s son is all grown up and he’s the absolute image of his dad

    Louis Tomlinson’s son is all grown up and he’s the absolute image of his dad

    Everyone seems to forget about Freddie. Since Liam Payne and Cheryl welcomed their son Bear into the world, there’s been a lot of focus on them, their relationship and their son. But back in 2016, the first One Direction baby that was welcomed was Freddie Tomlinson. It’s hard to believe that he will soon be […]

    8 years ago

  • Ryanair just announced a MASSIVE sale with flights for only €7.99

    Ryanair just announced a MASSIVE sale with flights for only €7.99

    Fancy a winter getaway? If you’re sick of the weather in Ireland at the moment, and want to sneak off for a few days with your significant other, then this sale could be perfect for you. It’s always nice to have something to get excited about – and we are definitely excited by these prices. […]

    8 years ago

  • Met Éireann has a Status Yellow weather warning in place for two counties

    Met Éireann has a Status Yellow weather warning in place for two counties

    Wrap yourself up inside. It’s not looking like we’re going to get settled weather anytime soon as Met Éireann has warned that flooding is possible in some areas tonight. Cork and Kerry have a Status Yellow weather warning in place, beginning at 4pm today and ending at 10am tomorrow: Heavy rain is in store for […]

    8 years ago

  • RTÉ received more than 500 complaints about this segment of the Late Late Show

    RTÉ received more than 500 complaints about this segment of the Late Late Show

    Peter Casey sat down with Ryan Tubridy two weeks ago. And now, Peter has slammed Ryan for being “unprofessional” and “rude”. The former presidential candidate has also questioned the presenter’s “huge” salary. Peter appeared on the Late Late Show on November 2, and RTÉ confirmed to The Sun: “RTÉ has received 353 complaints, and 67 emails […]

    8 years ago

  • Holly Willoughby has shared her first photo from the I’m A Celeb camp

    Holly Willoughby has shared her first photo from the I’m A Celeb camp

    Well, it’s different. Since I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here first arrived onto our TV screens it has basically stayed with the same format. A bunch of celebs, some creepy crawlies, and of course, Ant and Dec. As we all know Ant had to take time away from the reality show this year […]

    8 years ago

  • Michael Bublé has just announced he’s coming to Ireland next year

    Michael Bublé has just announced he’s coming to Ireland next year

    We are so there. If you’re a fan of Michael Bublé then you’ll be delighted to know he’s coming to Ireland. The dates of his tour have just been announced, and even though they’re a while away, we’re already buzzing for them. Announced only moments ago, Michael will take to the 3Arena stage on June […]

    8 years ago

  • Met Éireann weather forecast shows hailstones and heavy showers

    Met Éireann weather forecast shows hailstones and heavy showers

    Protect yourselves. While being caught in the rain is never nice, having hailstones drop down on you is an absolute disaster. They don’t seem as wet as first but they melt and soak into your clothing within a few seconds – nevermind the fact that they hurt a little too. Well, Met Éireann has warned […]

    8 years ago

  • Fergie talks about ex-husband Andrew and Princess Diana in first interview in 20 years

    Fergie talks about ex-husband Andrew and Princess Diana in first interview in 20 years

    She said she wishes Diana was at her daughter’s wedding. There’s been a lot of momentus celebrations within the royal family over the past few years. Between the marriages of Kate and William, as well as Harry and Meghan, we’ve also seen the births of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Most recent, Princess […]

    8 years ago

  • This Dublin hotspot won ‘Great Street’ in London awards ceremony

    This Dublin hotspot won ‘Great Street’ in London awards ceremony

    We had to admit, it’s one of our favourite spots too. This street is frequented by most people who live in the city. Between it’s close proximity to clothing shops and its array of restaurants and bars, it’s a great spot for anyone who wants to treat themselves. And now, it has won the ‘Great […]

    8 years ago

  • Met Éireann reveal that we’re in for a day of ‘rain, hail and thunder’

    Met Éireann reveal that we’re in for a day of ‘rain, hail and thunder’

    It’s not looking too good. If you were planning on doing anything today then you might want to hold off as it seems like it’s going to be raining for the rest of the weekend. Met Éireann has revealed that there will be rain across the whole country, with risk of hail and thunder. Showers […]

    8 years ago

  • Chrissy Teigen responds brilliantly to woman shaming her for not breastfeeding

    Chrissy Teigen responds brilliantly to woman shaming her for not breastfeeding

    We think Chrissy Teigen is brilliant. She’s a great mother and a huge advocate for mental health, however some people still feel the need to troll her online. The latest actually comes from a picture that her husband, John Legend, posted on Instagram of her feeding her baby in between filming Lip Sync Battle. […]

    8 years ago

  • These are the top 40 most popular royal baby names

    These are the top 40 most popular royal baby names

    It’s safe to say that the royal children absolutely light up the world. They’re cheeky, they’re cute, and the amount of sass they give out on royal occasions is utterly adorable. George and Charlotte steal the show whenever they’re out, and we’d say Louis will be the same once we get to see a bit […]

    8 years ago

  • Does perfume confuse newborns? Mums share their thoughts

    Does perfume confuse newborns? Mums share their thoughts

    There’s a lot of little bits of information you need to pick up when you become a first-time parent. It’s a whole new world and even though you might think you have gotten to grips with it, there will always be something that will make you go ‘huh, never thought of that’. Whether you read […]

    8 years ago

  • Eating chocolate THIS ingredient can help lengthen your life

    Eating chocolate THIS ingredient can help lengthen your life

    This can only be good news. We like our chocolate. Mix it in a cake, put it in a crepe, make some hot chocolate, or simply gobble it up out of the wrapper – we’ll have it every and any way. It’s delicious and it makes us happy. And now, it might even lengthen our […]

    8 years ago

  • These are the most horrifying reasons why people turned down a marriage proposal

    These are the most horrifying reasons why people turned down a marriage proposal

    Have you ever turned down a marriage proposal? For whatever reason, it’s never a nice situation. It can be a mix of weird and heartbreaking, awkward and soul-crushing. But sometimes, it has to be done. The people of the Internet have taken to Reddit to admit why they turned down their other halves when they […]

    8 years ago

  • River Island has decided to remove ALL plus size clothing from its stores

    River Island has decided to remove ALL plus size clothing from its stores

    The company did it silently. It has been confirmed that River Island plus size clothing has been removed from all of its stores. From now on, the plus size range will only be sold online. The move comes after the company said that it sees the majority of 18-28 pieces being bought online as it’s […]

    8 years ago

  • This wedding invite is probably the weirdest one we’ve ever seen

    This wedding invite is probably the weirdest one we’ve ever seen

    Sorry, but what? When it comes to weddings and brides, it’s safe to say that the majority are cool and chill and won’t go absolutely ape if things don’t work out exactly the way they want. And then there are those that lose their minds over the most simple things and even asks guests to […]

    8 years ago

  • New baby, new relationship strains… what is family life like after baby number 1?

    New baby, new relationship strains… what is family life like after baby number 1?

    Everything changes. Many mums will tell you that after you have a baby everything will change – your routines, your thoughts, your body, your relationships, your life. It’s something that you have to accept, because well… it’s never going to go back to the way it was. This mum is finding it hard after welcoming […]

    8 years ago

  • Mum shares mash potato hack and we WISH we knew about this sooner

    Mum shares mash potato hack and we WISH we knew about this sooner

    Easy. Handy. Job done. Sometimes the last thing you want to do is slave over a hot oven at the end of the day. We all know it has to be done but does it have to take so long? Trying to get the kids to eat a well balanced meal can be difficult in […]

    8 years ago

  • Mums share tips on how to get restless babies to sleep

    Mums share tips on how to get restless babies to sleep

    It can be so difficult. Some babies can nod off to sleep without any bother – other babies are the exact opposite and it seems like anything you try will just not work. However, a few mums have taken to Mumsnet to share their tips and tricks for getting their babies to sleep. You might […]

    8 years ago

  • Mum doesn’t realise her daughter is missing until police knock on her door

    Mum doesn’t realise her daughter is missing until police knock on her door

    This is a difficult one. A mother has taken to Mumsnet to share her concerns after her friend didn’t notice her child went missing. The woman said that her eldest son has to go to a birthday party in her friend’s house, and she doesn’t know if she feels safe letting him do so. She […]

    8 years ago

  • Everyone is going WILD for Pippa O’Connor’s red River Island blazer

    Everyone is going WILD for Pippa O’Connor’s red River Island blazer

    Such a gorgeous outfit. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect winter outfit then Pippa O’Connor will be your inspiration. The entrepreneur is celebrating 4 years of her Fashion Factory today, and while she’s busy at work she’s also sharing some fab updates on social media. Pippa took to Instagram recently wearing a to-die-for […]

    8 years ago

  • Mum receives message from stranger claiming her husband is cheating on her

    Mum receives message from stranger claiming her husband is cheating on her

    This is very strange. Imagine getting a random Facebook message from a woman claiming your husband is cheating on you. What would you do? Would you believe her? But what if things don’t add up – that’s what has happened to this mum. The woman took to Mumsnet to say she received a message a […]

    8 years ago

  • Status Yellow weather warning issued for 6 counties across the country

    Status Yellow weather warning issued for 6 counties across the country

    It’s going to be a breezy one. A Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for 6 counties across the country which will be valid from 3pm today. Met Éireann said that Friday night will see the strongest winds in Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Clare and Kerry. The weather forecaster said: “Southerly winds will reach mean […]

    8 years ago

  • These 7 Irish food businesses were served with closure orders in October

    These 7 Irish food businesses were served with closure orders in October

    Have you ever been to any of these restaurants? It’s never nice to know that a food place you often frequent has been closed down – but 7 businesses were closed in the month of October due to breaches of regulations. According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), the affected businesses are located […]

    8 years ago

  • Would you leave your partner to visit family with your newborn baby?

    Would you leave your partner to visit family with your newborn baby?

    It’s a hard one. If you live away from home and have a new baby it’s difficult to be away from family. You want them there with you, but the logistics of it all means it’s just not possible. This mum has found herself in a bit of a conundrum after she told her partner […]

    8 years ago

  • This section on the Zara website means you get your clothes for WAY less

    This section on the Zara website means you get your clothes for WAY less

    As if we needed another reason to shop. If you fancy treating yourself, or need something for your next night out/work event/anything at all, then Zara is your go-to shop. All year round it stocks the most up-to-date trends and it’s hard to even enter the store without coming out with a bag full of […]

    8 years ago

  • The McGregors had a family Halloween night and Conor Jnr was just adorable

    The McGregors had a family Halloween night and Conor Jnr was just adorable

    This is pretty adorable. Halloween is officially over and we’re only loving the costumes that flooded our feeds last night. While the Kardashians went OTT with there Victoria’s Secret looks, and Heidi Klum went all out with Fiona from Shrek, we’re loving looking at the little kiddies costumes. Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin dressed their […]

    8 years ago

  • ‘Risk of icy stretches’ The weather forecast isn’t looking great today

    ‘Risk of icy stretches’ The weather forecast isn’t looking great today

    Not what we wanted to hear. Last week we had some gorgeous autumn days where there was a slight chill in the air, the sun was high in the sky and the leaves were falling from trees. Perfectly picturesque and not too cold at all. This week is a different story. Everyday it seems like […]

    8 years ago

  • ‘Keeping a close eye’ It looks like 2018 could see a White Christmas

    ‘Keeping a close eye’ It looks like 2018 could see a White Christmas

    Will it be a White Christmas? There’s been a lot of discussion in the office about whether it would be good or bad for it to snow on Christmas Day. One the one hand it would be gloriously festive, but on the other hand, it means public transport will most likely be chaos, people will […]

    8 years ago

  • Wrap up the kids tonight because Met Éireann warn it’s going to be a cold one

    Wrap up the kids tonight because Met Éireann warn it’s going to be a cold one

    Heading out tonight? Whether you have little ones to bring out trick or treating or you’re heading out yourself, you better put on a few layers because it’s going to be pretty cold out. And with rain and drizzle threatening to drop at any second, you also might want to bring a brolly. For today, […]

    8 years ago

  • The top 7 kids Halloween movies that we ALL love

    The top 7 kids Halloween movies that we ALL love

    It’s Halloween! For many of us, tonight will involve bringing the kids around trick or treating, which will no doubt follow them being totally hyped up on sweets for a few hours. If you want to calm them back down again (and maybe give yourself a chance to chill), then stick on one of these […]

    8 years ago

  • This personal trainer has shared an inspiring post about her post-baby body

    This personal trainer has shared an inspiring post about her post-baby body

    This is beautiful. We all know that our bodies vastly change after having children. In recent years, there’s seem to be an unrealistic celeb craze of bouncing back to your pre-baby ways the instant you leave the hospital – however we all know that it’s not achievable if we don’t have 5 nannies, 3 personal […]

    8 years ago

  • WOW air has just launched a Halloween flash sale if you want a holiday on a budget

    WOW air has just launched a Halloween flash sale if you want a holiday on a budget

    Fancy a little getaway? It’s nearing the end of the year, our summer holidays are well and truly over and it’s the time of year that we all start thinking about getting away on a sneaky holiday (with or without the kids – whatever is manageable!). Well, WOW air, Iceland’s low-cost airline, has just announced […]

    8 years ago

  • We finally know who the new Dancing With The Stars Ireland co-host is

    We finally know who the new Dancing With The Stars Ireland co-host is

    We finally know who will take Amanda Byram’s place. It has been a few months since Amanda stepped down from her Dancing With The Stars roll. The presenter made the announcement on social media back two months ago, saying she has to concentrate on other projects. She said: “It’s with a heavy heart I share […]

    8 years ago

  • These €12 Penneys jumpers are the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe

    These €12 Penneys jumpers are the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe

    We’ll buy them both. If you were absolutely freezing this morning then we feel for you – we were too. It’s time to wrap ourselves up in jumpers and jackets, scarves and hats, and just about anything that will keep us warm. That’s why we’re running to Penneys to nab these jumpers that come in […]

    8 years ago

  • Met Éireann warn that it’s going to be a VERY cold week

    Met Éireann warn that it’s going to be a VERY cold week

    Wrap yourselves up! It’s pretty cold today lads, and even though we had some cold snaps over the weekend, it looks like it’s not going to get any better any time soon. Met Éireann has revealed that as well as being cold, rain will also break out throughout the day. Cold and frosty this morning […]

    8 years ago

  • Mum confused on how to discipline her 21-year-old daughter

    Mum confused on how to discipline her 21-year-old daughter

    This can be a confusing one. When it comes to your older children, there’s not much you can do when it comes to them acting out. That’s the problem with this mother. Her older daughter hit her younger daughter and she doesn’t know what to do. She wrote on Mumsnet: “DD2(13) is really really cheeky […]

    8 years ago

  • Mum raging as her brother-in-law asks her daughter to do his dirty washing

    Mum raging as her brother-in-law asks her daughter to do his dirty washing

    This mother is asking if she’s being unreasonable… and we think NO, she definitely is not. A woman has taken to Mumsnet to complain about her brother-in-law giving her 7-year-old washing to do. Her brother-in-law lives with her at the moment. She wrote: “My husbands brother lives with us (whole other thread, don’t even get […]

    8 years ago

  • These are the wedding trends that have become the most popular

    These are the wedding trends that have become the most popular

    Weddings are changing. Growing up, you’d be hard to find a wedding that didn’t involve a church, a hotel dinner and a reception with a band and/or DJ at the end. It was part and parcel of being Irish, with the priest sitting at the wedding table and Wagon Wheel being belted out come 1am. […]

    8 years ago

  • Met Éireann warn that temperatures will go below freezing tonight

    Met Éireann warn that temperatures will go below freezing tonight

    If you’re heading out, wrap up. Met Éireann has warned that temperatures will plummet to below freezing tonight. While today it set to be moderate, tonight will take a turn, and will come along with light drizzle. The weather forecaster said for today: “Mainly dry and sunny today, with just a few isolated showers in […]

    8 years ago

  • The results of the blasphemy vote have been confirmed

    The results of the blasphemy vote have been confirmed

    It was finally confirmed last night. Voters across Ireland have overwhelmingly supported the proposal to remove blasphemy as a punishable offence from the Irish Constitution. The final result from Friday’s referendum shows that 64.85 percent voted Yes while 35.15 percent voted No. The turnout across the country was less than half, coming in at 43.79 percent. […]

    8 years ago

  • Debenhams confirms it will shut down 50 stores, with thousands of jobs at risk

    Debenhams confirms it will shut down 50 stores, with thousands of jobs at risk

    The news was announced this morning. Debenhams has confirmed that it will close up to 50 stores due to nearly £500 million in loss – the biggest loss in the shop’s 240-year history. The closures will be implemented over a five-year period, with more then 4,000 jobs now at risk. According to the Independent, chief […]

    8 years ago

  • Meghan Markle suffered a total fashion blunder while in Tonga today

    Meghan Markle suffered a total fashion blunder while in Tonga today

    Oh no! Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there. You buy a new dress to wear to some fancy function only to realise you left the tag on… and you’ve been parading around none the wiser. That’s what happened to Meghan Markle in Fiji this morning. Now, we have to say the pregnant royal looked […]

    8 years ago

  • DSPCA share information on how to keep your pet safe this Halloween

    DSPCA share information on how to keep your pet safe this Halloween

    Our pets are part of our family. While Halloween can be a great time to celebrate with friends, it can also be a scary time for cats and dogs as fireworks are constantly banging, the doorbell is nonstop ringing and there’s just general rowdiness in all areas of the country. The keep your pet as […]

    8 years ago

  • Teachers reveal the most unbelievable reasons their students were late to class

    Teachers reveal the most unbelievable reasons their students were late to class

    We’ve all been late at one time or another. Whether the car broke down, traffic was bad, or you overslept, there are many believable reasons why you’d turn up to something a few minutes late. And while we try our absolute best to make sure our kids aren’t late for school – it *sometimes* happens […]

    8 years ago