They’re always handy to pop in your bag. When you’re out and about and running around it’s fair to say that we need a little sprucing up by the time we arrive to our destination. Whether you’re running to the office or out for dinner with friends, a small spray of some perfume can go […]

8 years ago

We adore them. If you’re looking for the perfect winter boot that will suit both the office and a night out (and everything in between) then these are the boots for you. But the best thing about them? They were on sale for €119 and have now been reduced to €39.99. The midi boots come […]

8 years ago

We can relate. There really is nothing better then snuggling up in your duvet after a long, hard day. It’s there when you’re sad, it’s there when you’re happy, and it’s there when you just want to sleep. It won’t give out to you if you spill some tea on it and it’ll let you […]

8 years ago

Gardaí have issued an appeal to find a missing 33-year-old woman from Dublin. Gardaí have asked for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of the missing woman, named Emily Gallagher. Emily has been missing from her home in the Dublin 8 area since Thursday, 17 January. A statement read: “Gardaí wish to seek the […]

8 years ago

Baffled. Even at our age we’re still finding new things out every day. Sometimes, we think we’re learning even more than the kids are in school. And the latest piece of new information we learned today? The phrase ‘you’ve another thing coming’ is actually wrong. But then Twitter stepped in and corrected us, of […]

8 years ago

It’s gorgeous. Every season, we see a few pieces in highstreet stores that we just KNOW will be everywhere on Instagram – and we think we’ve just found the latest must-have piece. Scrolling through the Penneys website to see what’s in store at the moment, we came across this fab jumpsuit. It’s black with a […]

8 years ago

We’ve been waiting on it for a while now. But it seems like some areas in the country will see snowfall tonight. Donegal Weather Channel’s Kenneth McDonagh said: “Some areas may only see temporary dusting leading to dangerous conditions on road with ice forming. “Areas across the northwest could see snowfall on the ground for a […]

8 years ago

UPDATE: Sarah Reilly has been located safe and well today, Monday 21st of January 2019. No further action is required. We would like to thank everyone who assisted in this appeal. Gardaí have issued an appeal to find a missing 14-year-old girl from Dublin. Gardaí have asked for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of […]

8 years ago

The company has apologised. Twitter has admitted that some users tweets were made public after a bug in the system. It applied to people who had their accounts private for more than four years. The bug meant that the users’ posts were made public even though they chose to keep them private. The company said […]

8 years ago

‘I could have died’. The mother-of-two who as involved in a crash with Prince Philip has said that she still has to receive an apology from the Duke of Edinburgh. The 46-year-old was in the passenger seat of the car that crashed and broke her wrist. Emma Fairweather said that she was told she would […]

8 years ago

Drivers have been left with long delays this Sunday afternoon. The M50 closed briefly earlier today to both northbound and southbound traffic after an incident took place on the motorway. The two directions shut just at junction 12 Firhouse, but have since reopened. According to reports, emergency services are dealing with an ongoing incident. Motorists […]

8 years ago

It’s coming. It feels like we’ve been waiting for the snow to hit Ireland for a while now, however Met Éireann is predicting that wintry conditions are set to head for the country tonight. Today isn’t looking too bad but tonight it’s likely it will take a turn for the worse. “Cloudy and misty in […]

8 years ago

Yep, you read that right. Imagine, giving the gloomy weather, dark morning and bitter evenings up to go and live in Italy. It sounds like the actual dream and we’re sure many people have thought about just up and leaving with the partner and kids. The dream. Well, this could be your chance because they […]

8 years ago

We’re loving this idea. If you haven’t noticed, it’s fecking freezing out. Out have come the hats, scarves and gloves to keep us warm – oh and the big fluffy socks. However, they’re actually not the best for keeping our feet warm and after five minutes outside, our toes feel like little icicles at the […]

8 years ago

Selma Blair has updated fans on her health condition. The actress took to Instagram this week to share a photo of herself in bed with a teddy bear. In a lengthy caption, she said that she suffers from “uncontrollable anxiety” at times as she struggles to live with multiple sclerosis. She wrote: “There is a truth […]

8 years ago

Most of us have our hair straighteners for a loooong time. When GHDs first came out, it’s safe to say everyone and their granny bought one. We had them for yonks and have maybe only replaced them one or two times. However, it turns out that hair straighteners don’t last that long and we should […]

8 years ago

It would be perfect for a little sun getaway. We have been living for a holiday since it’s so gloomy at this time of year, and along with scouring the Internet for cheap flights, we have also been scouring the shops for a holiday wardrobe. We came across this gorge dress in Penneys for €16 […]

8 years ago

We don’t think she meant it that way. Meghan Markle has been filling her time lately by visiting her new patronages that she chose at the beginning of the year. The Duchess of Sussex arrived at an animal rescue charity, Mayhew, earlier today. The animal welfare organisation uses public donations to improve the lives of […]

8 years ago

Ah, here now. A lot of things change when you become pregnant. You are now carrying a little human in you and you no doubt take care of yourself a lot more than you would normally. Your priorities also change and what you might have wanted for the future will be different to what you […]

8 years ago

Be careful out there. A status yellow weather warning has been issued for two counties this afternoon. Met Éireann has announced that there is a yellow wind warning for Cork and Kerry that will last until today at 5pm. The weather forecaster said: “West to Northwest winds will reach mean speed between 50 and 65km/h […]

8 years ago

We do find this utterly bizarre. If you have been friends with someone for 16 years, and they were a bridesmaid at your wedding, you would hope that they would keep you involved in their wedding details. Sure, they don’t have to ask you to be a part of their bridal party – but to […]

8 years ago

It’s part of their final album In The End. Today is the first anniversary of Dolores O’Riordan’s death. The remaining members of The Cranberries have honoured her by releasing a new song All Over Now which features vocals from O’Riordan that were recorded before she passed away. Noel Hogan, Fergal Lawler and Mike Hogan said that […]

8 years ago

Did you drink tea when you were pregnant? A new study has found that it might be bad for expectant mothers to drink tea while pregnant as it could have adverse birth outcomes. It’s well known that tea is a source of caffeine, and while it has less caffeine in it than coffee, pregnant women […]

8 years ago

The Galway Food Festival has announced that it will take a hiatus in 2019. Since 2012, the festival has been one of the highlights of the year, with people from all over the country (and beyond) travelling to Galway to experience delicious food from various food outlets and producers. However, in order for the food […]

8 years ago

Her baby is due soon. It came as a bit of a surprise when the news was announced that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expecting their fourth child. Kim previously said that she was happy with her three kids – North, 5-years-old, Saint, 3-years-old and Chicago, 1-year-old – and didn’t want anymore. However, the […]

8 years ago

We definitely eat way more. Pasta is a simple joy in life. There’s honestly nothing better than a big bowl of pasta on a dark, rainy day. Have it with pesto or carbonara sauce and it’s one of our favourite meals. However, it turns out we should be eating a lot less than we are. […]

8 years ago

Yes, please. While our day to day wardrobe mainly consists of various shades of black, we love to add a little bit of colour every now and again. Truthfully, our office wardrobe can sometimes be boring – so adding these red trousers to your outfits will totally brighten everything up. We spotted these on the […]

8 years ago

Has your card been restricted? Bank of Ireland has restricted the use of customer’s cards over concerns they have been compromised. The concern is with both debit and credit cards, with the bank saying that those who have been restricted will be sent out new cards in the coming days as a precaution. In a […]

8 years ago

Sun! It’s been a while since we’ve basked in the glory of the sun – and while we had a tremendous amount of it last summer (and complained about it) we genuinely cannot wait for it to show its head again this year. However, while a sunny day is predicted, so is clouds and scattered […]

8 years ago

Yep, we get it. We know handbags can be pretty and everything, but sometimes you don’t want to lug around a big bag with you just for your phone, keys and money. While yes, we need a bag if we are carrying more with us, sometimes they are just unnecessary and are more of a […]

8 years ago

‘Look at what happens when a parent doesn’t show up’

8 years ago

New year, new you? Well, kinda/sorta. While we’re all for changing things up and giving ourselves goals at the beginning of the year, we’re not going to absolutely kill ourselves dieting. Life is too short, so enjoy the chocolate. However, if you want to take a healthier approach this January and banish those extra pounds […]

8 years ago

We adore this. We love the colour. We love the print, and we love how Suzanne Jackson has styled it. We’ve seen this shirt in a few Penneys stores, and honestly, it looks so much better on a person than on the hanger. Suzanne Jackson wore it on a recent trip away and styled it […]

8 years ago

We’ll take five portions please. Vegan food has been majorly on the rise in the last year. Deliveroo saw a spike of 203 percent (!!) in vegan orders this year compared to January 2018, which really just goes to show that more and more people are on board with living the meat-free life. A lot […]

8 years ago

Ah, First Dates Ireland. This was just so, so awkward. We’ve all had a few bad dates in our time, however this ending has to be one of the most cringey things we have ever seen. On the show, it seems like Siobhan from Youghal isn’t all that interested in her match, Aidan from Tralee. They just […]

8 years ago

It can happen to the best of us. Every now and again, we all go through phases where we’re feeling super sluggish and just generally *~off~*. We’re not our best selves and we’re not going full power – which can make us feel even crappier about ourselves. So, if you need to give yourself a […]

8 years ago

We all love a McDonald’s every now and again. The kids absolutely plead with us to get one, and to be fair, we don’t mind digging into one ourselves from time to time. However, you always want to make sure you’re getting the freshest food possible, so next time you’re ordering one there’s a few […]

8 years ago

We’ll be blown away. Apart from the odd shower, January hasn’t been the worst for weather… but it looks like that could change soon enough. Met Éireann say that while the afternoon will be dry with a few scattered showers, tonight we’ll see “damp and breezy conditions” take over the country. Misty and mostly cloudy […]

8 years ago

Say it ain’t so! Chances are you share a Netflix account with someone. It could be family, friends, your significant other or just about anyone in between. It’s easy. It’s handy. It’s there when you need it… but it might not be there for much longer. It seems like Netflix is trying to clamp down […]

8 years ago

We can’t get enough of this. If you’ve been contemplating bringing the family away to Disneyland Paris then this will totally get you on board. Yes, we know it’s just an ad but it’s probably the most adorable ad we’ve ever seen… possibly even more adorable than those John Lewis Christmas ads! The new Disney […]

8 years ago

These will come in so handy. Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is come up with a work wear wardrobe. It can be a struggle to pick out something fresh and clean every single morning – especially when you’re tired and it’s dark out… so you end up wearing a red jumper […]

8 years ago

Understandable. Parents can have disagreements over what to all their child but this story really is something else. A woman took to Reddit to discuss how she wants to divorce her husband because he wants to name their unborn child after one of his ex girlfriends. On the thread, she wrote that at the beginning […]

8 years ago

We all have a usual. Whenever we go out to the bar or out for dinner, we have a go-to drink. It may be wine for a meal and a G&T for a night out, but either way, we always go back to the ‘ol reliable. However, now that we know how many calories are […]

8 years ago

It can happen. For one reason or another, sometimes your child will just not get along with another kid. Whether they fight or simply aren’t into the same things – it can happen and you generally don’t really have to think about it. Until your child’s birthday party. Many mums feel bad if their child […]

8 years ago

It’s not happening, people. Yesterday, it was reported that Meghan Markle might return to Suits. NBC Universal apparently said they’ll pay a multi million dollar donation to a charity of Meghan’s choice if she makes a cameo appearance. Apparently, they were so into the idea that they were even willing to write the Duchess’s baby bump […]

8 years ago

Get your booking in. We’ve seen it advertised on TV, and tbh we’ve been dying to go ever since we heard about it. Well, you can now book your trip as Center Parcs – which will open this summer in Longford – has announced its latest dates available for the luxury forest resort. Bookings for […]

8 years ago

Nine businesses in Ireland were served with closure orders last month. It comes as a dead rat was found underneath the sink of one establishment while another was found with profuse black mould. The orders were served on food businesses for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the EC (Official […]

8 years ago

We love it. Una Healy has changed up her hair do and we’re totally loving it. The singer-turned host debuted the new look on Instagram today, saying that she was apprehensive of going full-on pink so decided to get a few stands instead. On the Instagram Story post, she wrote: “Was scared to go all pink […]

8 years ago

We absolutely love it. Holly Willoughby is back on This Morning and as usual she’s killing it with her looks. It’s day two that she’s back on air, and today she decided to wear a gorgeous floral midi dress by LK Bennett. However, with its price tag being £395 (€440), it’s not the cheapest dress […]

8 years ago

We’re supposed to be eating healthy. BUT all we can think about it carbs. All the carbs. Bread, pasta, rice, cake. While we absolutely feasted over the Christmas season and ate just about anything in sight – it can be hard to go completely off the bad stuff the minute January arrives. However, if you […]

8 years ago