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  • Jessie J thanks fans and bereaved parents for support after suffering pregnancy loss

    Jessie J thanks fans and bereaved parents for support after suffering pregnancy loss

    *Content warning for pregnancy loss. “Reading ‘I love you” has been so comforting.” Pop star Jessie J has extended her gratitude to her fans after she recently shared that she experienced pregnancy loss.  Earlier this month, Jessie took to social media to share the devastating news that she had a miscarriage. The singer explained that […]

    5 years ago

  • Uber introduces panic button for customers in UK

    Uber introduces panic button for customers in UK

    Riders will be given an option of calling the police or connecting with the Uber safety line if they are concerned. The ride-sharing app Uber has announced a number of new safety measures to give customers in the UK peace of mind. According to Metro, Uber will now use technology to detect unusually long routes, […]

    5 years ago

  • Nick Cannon’s 5-month-old son Zen has sadly passed away

    Nick Cannon’s 5-month-old son Zen has sadly passed away

    Our thoughts are with Nick, Alyssa and their entire family at this heart-breaking time. Actor Nick Cannon has announced that his five-month-old son Zen has sadly passed away. Baby Zen had been diagnosed with Hydrocephalus in which fluids build up in the cavities of the brain, putting pressure on the organ. He was later diagnosed […]

    5 years ago

  • Juicy Couture has officially launched at Brown Thomas and Arnotts

    Juicy Couture has officially launched at Brown Thomas and Arnotts

    If you needed confirmation that Y2K fashion is back, then this is it. The iconic fashion brand Juicy Couture has officially launched in Brown Thomas and Arnotts, so if you fancy reliving the style of the early 2000s, then you know where to go. In their heyday, the tracksuit bottoms enjoyed massive popularity with the […]

    5 years ago

  • An Post reduces gender pay gap from 3.7% to zero

    An Post reduces gender pay gap from 3.7% to zero

    The company maintains that they are the first major Irish organisation to report a zero % pay gap. The Irish postal service An Post has taken steps to reduce the company’s gender pay gap from 3.7% to zero. As reported in Breaking News, the organisation said that it aims to keep the pay gap between […]

    5 years ago

  • Woman’s body discovered in Co Clare waters as investigation launched

    Woman’s body discovered in Co Clare waters as investigation launched

    The discovery was made earlier this week. An Garda Síochána have launched an investigation after the body of a woman was found in Co. Clare. As reported in The Irish Mirror, the woman’s remains were discovered in water near O’Brien’s Bridge on the Clare/Limerick border on 29 November. Gardaí, the Coast Guard and the local […]

    5 years ago

  • Meabh Feerick dies after sharing that she felt “let down” by Irish healthcare system

    Meabh Feerick dies after sharing that she felt “let down” by Irish healthcare system

    She was 25-years-old. Mayo woman Meabh Feerick has passed away just a month after sharing that she had been “let down” by the Irish healthcare system. Midwest Radio reported that Meabh died peacefully on November 29th at the Mayo Hospice. The 25-year-old mother of one had returned to Ireland from Australia, where she had been […]

    5 years ago

  • Almost 30,000 calls made to Women’s Aid during the pandemic

    Almost 30,000 calls made to Women’s Aid during the pandemic

    The number of disclosures of domestic violence has increased by 43% since 2019. The pandemic has seen a huge increase in calls made to the domestic abuse support organisation Women’s Aid. According to the charity, the issue of domestic abuse became more prevalent in 2020, with Women’s Aid being contacted over 27,000 times while they […]

    5 years ago

  • Legally Blonde 3 will catch up with Elle Woods as a working mum

    Legally Blonde 3 will catch up with Elle Woods as a working mum

    It’s finally happening. A third Legally Blonde film has been in the pipeline for some time now, but we finally have an idea of what to expect after its creators dropped some brand new details. Earlier this month, Pamela Adby, an MGM executive spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the film, which is set for […]

    5 years ago

  • Booster vaccines set to be given to anyone over 16

    Booster vaccines set to be given to anyone over 16

    The news was confirmed today. Ireland’s Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced that booster shots will become available to everyone over the age of 16. Previously, the Covid-19 vaccine booster was recommended for people over 50, those with lowered immune systems and those with underlying conditions over the age of 12. The Irish Independent […]

    5 years ago

  • 27 die in UK-France Channel tragedy including three children and mum-to-be

    27 die in UK-France Channel tragedy including three children and mum-to-be

    A manslaughter probe into the tragedy has been opened. At least 27 people have died in the UK Channel after the boat they were travelling on sank off the coast of northern France, BBC News reports. The death of these migrants is the single worst loss of life the Channel has seen since at least […]

    5 years ago

  • Snow could be on the way for certain parts of the country this week

    Snow could be on the way for certain parts of the country this week

    Could we be getting snow before the Toy Show? If you have your fingers crossed for snow on this side of Christmas, then you could be in luck depending on where you live. Met Éireann has said that certain parts of Ireland may see sleet or snow showers later this week as temperatures drop. The […]

    5 years ago

  • Suspected sexual assaults of unconscious patients in Naas hospital under investigation

    Suspected sexual assaults of unconscious patients in Naas hospital under investigation

    *Content warning: This article contains details of alleged sexual abuse.* The alleged abuse is said to have taken place between 2016 and 2017. The Health Service Executive, the Irish Medical Council and An Garda Síochána are currently investigating complaints of suspected sexual abuse of unconscious patients by a doctor at Naas General Hospital, RTÉ reports. […]

    5 years ago

  • WATCH: SuperValu’s Christmas ad is here and it is so emotional

    WATCH: SuperValu’s Christmas ad is here and it is so emotional

    Have the tissues on standby. The last few weeks have seen a number of stores and companies premiere their heart-warming Christmas ads on TV, and it’s been quite the tonic. Aldi shoppers were excited to witness the return of Kevin the Carrot. John Lewis, once again, wowed us with another powerful story, while Tesco fans […]

    5 years ago

  • You can now buy a Christmas tree bed for your pet

    You can now buy a Christmas tree bed for your pet

    It’s what they deserve. If you have a cat in your house, then you’re probably familiar with the perils of decorating for Christmas. You select your tree from the lot, carefully bring it home and, after decorating it tastefully with thoughtfully chosen ornaments and lights, you get to bask in its beauty. Your beloved pet, however, […]

    5 years ago

  • I’m a Celeb trials will be different this year, producers reveal

    I’m a Celeb trials will be different this year, producers reveal

    This year’s batch of celebs are not in for an easy ride. I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here kicks off this Sunday, and according to producers, the challenges this year are set to be a little different. For the second year in a row, filming will take place in Gwrych Castle, Wales rather than […]

    5 years ago

  • Vicky Phelan will appear on this week’s Late Late Show

    Vicky Phelan will appear on this week’s Late Late Show

    Vicky recently shared that she is receiving palliative care. Irish cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan is among guests joining Ryan Tubridy on tomorrow night’s Late Late Show. Christy Moore, Mario Rosenstock and the families who benefited from the Late Late Toy Show Appeal will also be swinging by. On top of that, the show will […]

    5 years ago

  • The I’m A Celeb line up is here – and it’s… interesting

    The I’m A Celeb line up is here – and it’s… interesting

    The cast has finally been confirmed. The line up of famous faces taking part in this year’s I’m A Celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here has finally been revealed, and it’s an interesting one to say the least. The reality show returns to Virgin Media One at 9pm on Sunday 21 November and these 10 […]

    5 years ago

  • Hairdressers & beauty therapists will be trained to spot signs of domestic abuse from today

    Hairdressers & beauty therapists will be trained to spot signs of domestic abuse from today

    Staff members will be educated on how to respond to signs of domestic abuse in a supportive way. A new partnership between Women’s Aid and the Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation launched today, and it will see hairdressers and beauty therapists being trained to recognise the signs of domestic abuse. The initiative will send domestic abuse […]

    5 years ago

  • WATCH: The first official trailer for And Just Like That is finally here

    WATCH: The first official trailer for And Just Like That is finally here

    This is not a drill. The first proper trailer for the Sex and the City reboot – And Just Like That – has just landed. In it, we see Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) reunite for the first time since Sex and the City 2. Carrie’s dulcet tones reassures […]

    5 years ago

  • The Luther movie has officially started filming, Idris Elba confirms

    The Luther movie has officially started filming, Idris Elba confirms

    “Oi……I’m back!” Actor Idris Elba has confirmed that filming for the highly anticipated Luther film has officially begun. Taking to Twitter yesterday evening, Elba posted a photo of a clapperboard from the set, as well as a sneaky glimpse at his costume. In the tweet, he wrote: “Oi……I’m back!” Needless to say, Luther fans were […]

    5 years ago

  • You can soon return your Bounty Celebrations and swap them for Maltesers

    You can soon return your Bounty Celebrations and swap them for Maltesers

    One of the perks of the festive season is that the house is in a steady supply of chocolates. Celebrations, Roses, Heroes – they’re all truly wonderful in their own right. Having said that, not every sweet is as popular as the next. One sweet, however, is so divisive that measures are being implemented to […]

    5 years ago

  • Kimberly Wyatt gets honest about her decision to get sterilised with husband

    Kimberly Wyatt gets honest about her decision to get sterilised with husband

    “Sustainability is such a big part of our focus as a couple.” Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt has spoken about her decision to get sterilised and her husband Max Rogers’ decision to get a vasectomy. Sterilisation is over 99% effective in preventing pregnancy, and the operation involves cutting, blocking or sealing the Fallopian tubes. Appearing […]

    5 years ago

  • Here’s how to watch the Sex and the City reboot in Ireland

    Here’s how to watch the Sex and the City reboot in Ireland

    It’s hitting our screens SO soon. It’s been a long time coming but the Sex and the City reboot – And Just Like That – is finally coming out this winter. While we cannot wait to catch up with Carrie et al., we’d be lying if we said we weren’t a little bit concerned about […]

    5 years ago

  • John Lewis responds to racist abuse over new Christmas ad

    John Lewis responds to racist abuse over new Christmas ad

    The company said that they have a “duty of care” to the advert’s performers. Every winter, the department store John Lewis unveils their annual Christmas ad, and they normally feature stunning visuals, beautiful music and a powerful story. This year’s advert, of course, is no exception. Titled The Unexpected Guest, the short film depicts the […]

    5 years ago

  • “I just had a baby”: My husband criticises me for bleeding after birth

    “I just had a baby”: My husband criticises me for bleeding after birth

    He told her he “doesn’t need to see” her used products. A Reddit user has taken to the Am I the A**hole subreddit to explain a recent infuriating situation between her and her husband. In her post, the woman asks the online community: “(Am I the A**hole) for telling my husband I’ll dispose of my […]

    5 years ago

  • Prince Andrew sexual assault hearing to take place in 2022

    Prince Andrew sexual assault hearing to take place in 2022

    If his dismissal plea is rejected, a civil trial could take place next year. A US judge has set a date for the hearing of Britain’s Prince Andrew in which his lawyers will plead for his sexual assault case brought by a woman to be dismissed. The hearing will take place on January 4th, 2022, […]

    5 years ago

  • The dream job: You can now get paid to watch Netflix and nap

    The dream job: You can now get paid to watch Netflix and nap

    Where do we sign up? After a long day at work, there’s nothing we love more than sticking something good on Netflix, climbing into bed, and gently dozing off. But what if that in itself was your job? It may sound a bit unbelievable, but Crafted Beds, a mattress company in the UK is genuinely on the […]

    5 years ago

  • Netflix announces To All The Boys spin off series is in the works

    Netflix announces To All The Boys spin off series is in the works

    This is gonna be SO good. If you were a fan of Netflix’s To All The Boys film trilogy, then you’re in luck, as the franchise is officially getting its very own spin off series. The three films – To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, To All The Boys: PS I Still Love You […]

    5 years ago

  • Investigation launched after 4-year-old girl goes missing in Australian outback

    Investigation launched after 4-year-old girl goes missing in Australian outback

    Cleo Smith was last seen on Saturday morning. A search is underway for four-year-old Cleo Smith who has gone missing from a campsite in the Australian outback, The Australian reports. The child was last seen at 1:30 am on Saturday morning at the Blowholes Shacks campsite, which is in Macleod, 900km north of Perth. Her […]

    5 years ago

  • Squid Game fans spot massive clue in Tug of War game

    Squid Game fans spot massive clue in Tug of War game

    Warning! Major spoilers for Squid Game ahead! If, like me, you devoured Netflix’s Squid Game in one weekend, you might be left scratching your head (and furious) on learning the true identity of one of the main characters. That’s right, during the final episode, fans were shocked to learn that Oh Il-nam (Player One) didn’t […]

    5 years ago

  • Man found dead with winning lottery ticket in his pocket

    Man found dead with winning lottery ticket in his pocket

    Police believe he died in a boating accident. A man from Michigan in the US has been found dead one week after winning a $45,000 (€38,814) jackpot. The body of 57-year-old Gregory Jarvis was discovered on a beach in Caseville, Saginew Bay on Friday. The winning ticket was in his pocket. It’s been reported that […]

    5 years ago

  • Did you get ‘Covid toes?’ Research shows new side effect of virus

    Did you get ‘Covid toes?’ Research shows new side effect of virus

    The study attempted to determine the mechanism behind the chilblain-like side effect. A study has shed new light onto what’s known as ‘Covid toes’, which may be a side effect of Covid-19. Many people who have been infected with the virus have reported redness and swelling in their toes and fingers. In some cases, patients […]

    5 years ago

  • Woman charged fee for “brief emotion” during mole removal

    Woman charged fee for “brief emotion” during mole removal

    The woman was dismayed to see “Brief Emotion” listed on her bill. A woman took to Twitter recently to share a bill she received during a medical consultation in the US. In the bill, Midge saw a charge for “Brief Emotion”, which set her back $11. In her tweet, she wrote: “Mole removal: $223. Crying: […]

    5 years ago

  • Dublin Zoo to reinvent itself with ambitious new plan

    Dublin Zoo to reinvent itself with ambitious new plan

    The plan was launched today. Dublin Zoo has announced plans to reinvent itself as a zoo-based conservation organisation in its 10-year strategic plan. The beloved institution has been operating as a zoo for 190 years, and, as it approaches its 200th birthday in 2031, it has shared five key objectives. In a statement, the organisation […]

    5 years ago

  • 10 spooky things to experience in Ireland this Halloween

    10 spooky things to experience in Ireland this Halloween

    It’s officially spooky season. Halloween is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to embrace some of Ireland’s spookiest delights. From thrilling interactive experiences to ghostly haunts, there’s certainly no shortage of outings to try this October. So, if for some reason, the past year and a half haven’t been scary enough for […]

    5 years ago

  • Investigation launched following reports of rape threats on DART

    Investigation launched following reports of rape threats on DART

    Irish Rail has said that they have CCTV footage of the incident. This article contains reference to rape and sexual assault. Irish Rail will be investigating reports of verbal abuse and rape threats on their trains, after a Dublin based TD took to Twitter to share his experience on the DART. Fingal TD Alan Farrell […]

    5 years ago

  • Disappointment as The Den has been cancelled again

    Disappointment as The Den has been cancelled again

    A sad day, by all accounts. Yesterday, RTÉ devastated fans, both young and old, after announcing that the reboot of The Den has been cancelled. While many of us grew up with the beloved children’s TV show, and its colourful array of characters – Dustin the Turkey is a national treasure after all – younger […]

    5 years ago

  • Dad speaks out after daughter told period pain is not a valid reason to miss school

    Dad speaks out after daughter told period pain is not a valid reason to miss school

    “If this was any other chronic condition, it’d be documented as an illness rather than an unauthorised absence.” The father of a young girl in the UK has spoken out against his daughter’s school who told her that severe period pain was not a valid reason to miss class. Marcus Alleyne has since started a […]

    5 years ago

  • Westlife’s Mark Feehily calls for surrogacy legislation in Ireland

    Westlife’s Mark Feehily calls for surrogacy legislation in Ireland

    “I’ll do anything for my child as any parent would.” Westlife’s Mark Feehily is among campaigners calling for the introduction of surrogacy legislation in Ireland. The singer and his partner, Cailean O’Neill, welcomed a baby girl, their daughter Layla via surrogate in 2019. In calling for Irish surrogacy legislation, Feehily spoke about his own experience […]

    5 years ago

  • Australia set to remain closed to international tourists until 2022

    Australia set to remain closed to international tourists until 2022

    Australia’s border has been essentially closed since March 2020. Those looking to visit Australia this Christmas will have to wait a little longer as the country is set to remain closed to international tourists until 2022. The country’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has said that he wants 80% of Australians over the age of 16 […]

    5 years ago

  • Looks like Irish gangland drama Kin will return for more seasons

    Looks like Irish gangland drama Kin will return for more seasons

    Some spoilers for Kin ahead! Kin, the hugely popular RTÉ crime drama, may return for more seasons, according to one of the show’s stars, Thommas Kane Byrne. The eight-part series follows the Kinsellas, a Dublin crime family who reckon with the killing of one of their own. The show also stars Ciarán Hinds, Clare Dunne, […]

    5 years ago

  • Former partner of Nadine Lott jailed for life for her murder

    Former partner of Nadine Lott jailed for life for her murder

    Daniel Murtagh has been given the mandatory sentence of life in prison. A jury has found Daniel Murtagh guilty of murdering his former partner, Nadine Lott, 30, at her home in Wicklow in December, 2019. The 34-year-old man from Clondalkin has received the mandatory sentence of life in prison. The judge in the case, Mr […]

    5 years ago

  • The number of children with eating disorders in Ireland is rising

    The number of children with eating disorders in Ireland is rising

    Those experiencing eating disorders in Ireland face a number of barriers in getting treatment, including wait-lists and lack of specialised beds in the public and private sector. The Health Service Executive has released new figures which show that there has been a rise in the number of children with eating disorders in Ireland. Last year […]

    5 years ago

  • Healthcare workers fired for refusing Covid vaccine in America- is it wrong?

    Healthcare workers fired for refusing Covid vaccine in America- is it wrong?

    Since the introduction of vaccine mandates for healthcare workers, the vaccine uptake has improved. A number of hospitals in New York City have fired and suspended healthcare workers who have refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19, Reuters reports. At a press conference, the city’s Mayor Bill de Blaiso said that, in terms of staff shortages, […]

    5 years ago

  • Molly-Mae Hague needs a second surgery to treat her endometriosis

    Molly-Mae Hague needs a second surgery to treat her endometriosis

    The TV personality shared that she will be documenting her experience. Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has told her fans that she will have to undergo more surgery to treat her endometriosis. Molly-Mae has been open about her experience with the painful condition. In her latest vlog, she shared that she will be undergoing a […]

    5 years ago

  • New allergy laws introduced after the death of a teenage girl in UK

    New allergy laws introduced after the death of a teenage girl in UK

    Natasha suffered a severe allergic reaction after eating a sandwich that didn’t have its allergens listed properly. Today sees the introduction of a new law in the UK which will require businesses to give a full ingredient list and allergy details on all pre-packaged foods. The law has been called Natasha’s Law, and is named […]

    5 years ago

  • Britney Spears’ father reportedly hired security to secretly film his daughter

    Britney Spears’ father reportedly hired security to secretly film his daughter

    Her lawyer described Jamie Spears as a “cruel, toxic, abusive man” Britney Spears’ lawyer Mathew Rosengart has revealed her father Jamie “engaged in horrifying and unconscionable invasions of his adult daughter’s privacy.” According to court filings obtained by Page Six, the father reportedly hired security to secretly film his daughter. Britney’s lawyer wrote, “He and […]

    5 years ago