“One person whose thunder would absolutely not be stolen was Helen McCrory.” Actor Damian Lewis has paid tribute to his late wife Helen McCrory at a special evening honouring her memory. The actress, who was perhaps best know for her role as Polly on Peaky Blinders, passed away last year. She was 52-years-old. Earlier this […]

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The family’s fire alarm failed to go off, but their young child was able to alert his parents. A two-year-old boy from Alvord, Texas, saved his family from a house fire after he woke up his parents, who were unable to smell the smoke. Appearing on Good Morning America, Brandon’s parents Kayla and Nathan Dahl […]

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Lynsey explained that while she has no new tumours, the tumour in her bowel “isn’t playing ball”. Lynsey Bennett, who is one of the many women impacted by the CervicalCheck scandal in Ireland, has told her followers on social media that one of her tumours isn’t “playing ball” as it has “grown again”. Taking to […]

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The Garda will determine if there are grounds for a criminal investigation. A senior member of An Garda Síochána has been appointed to review the case of the South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in which 46 children were put at “substantial risk”. According to a report in the Irish Examiner, the appointed Garda […]

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A massive congratulations to her. Former Glee actress Jenna Ushkowitz has announced that she and her husband David Stanley are expecting their first child together. Jenna told her social media followers that she is expecting a baby girl, and she’s due in June. Taking to Instagram with a gorgeous black and white photo, Jenna wrote: […]

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A hotline for the affected families has since been set up. A review into the HSE’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has found that 46 children suffered “significant harm” while attending the service in South Kerry. As RTÉ reports, over 1,300 children attended the CAMHS unit and 227 of them were “exposed to […]

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An investigation into the incident remains ongoing. The Metropolitan Police has apologised and paid compensation to a woman after it emerged that officers used “sexist, derogatory and unacceptable language” while strip-searching her. As the Guardian reports, the apology comes after CCTV footage caught officers commenting on Dr Konstancja Duff’s body hair, as well as commenting on […]

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The Prime Minister urged others to follow the example of a little girl who cancelled her birthday party. Good Morning Britain viewers are expressing their outrage after Susanna Reid read a letter sent by Boris Johnson to a little girl applauding her for cancelling her birthday party during the pandemic. Just yesterday, reports claimed that […]

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Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney gave viewers an insight into what to expect from this upcoming drama. One of the highlights coming to Irish TV this spring is, without a doubt, the adaption of Graham Norton’s acclaimed novel Holding. Airing on Virgin Media soon, Holding follows the residents of Duneen, Co.Cork as they grapple with […]

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*Harry Potter voice: “Not Slytherin, not Slytherin, anything but Slytherin.” There are two types of people in the world. People who have given serious thought to what Hogwarts house they’d be sorted into, and desperate liars. If, for some reason, you’re on the fence about which house you’d be sorted into, then fear not, as […]

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As we push for an end to gender-based violence, a number of groups continue to support women in Ireland. Over the past week, a number of people and groups have been campaigning for an end to gender-based violence in Ireland. While the Government has pledged to publish a new strategy on domestic and gender-based violence […]

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After some “low moments”, Heather has had some positive news. Selling Sunset star Heather Rae Young has shared some positive news after her most recent fertility appointment. The realtor and reality star took to Instagram to explain that her doctors were able to retrieve seven eggs, which means that they will be able to create […]

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“My perspective on life has changed completely.” *Content warning: This article contains mentions of pregnancy loss. Pop star Jessie J has given fans an update on her mental health after she experienced pregnancy loss last year. After deciding to have a baby on her own, Jessie learned that she had lost the baby at her […]

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An Irish name tops the list for girls, and literary names are also very popular this year. The top baby names for 2022 are here, and there are some absolutely gorgeous ones in the ranking. In fact, a beautiful Irish name has made it to the very top of the list of girls names – […]

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The plan to distribute the payment to Covid-19 healthcare workers was passed this morning. Frontline workers who worked in clinical environments exposed to Covid-19 during the pandemic will receive a once-off €1,000 tax-free payment. According to RTÉ, the plan to distribute the payment was passed by Cabinet this morning. It is understood that healthcare workers […]

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Changes to closing times for hospitality and wedding guest numbers could be coming sooner than expected. There is growing hope that a number of Covid-19 restrictions may be lifted next week. The positive indication comes after the Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said this morning that he expects to see some restrictions be lifted by […]

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“I shouldn’t be alive let alone as mobile as I am.” Lynsey Bennett, who was one of the many women who were impacted by the CervicalCheck cancer scandal, is reflecting on the five years since her initial diagnosis. Taking to Instagram, Bennett posted pictures of herself throughout the past five years and also shared that […]

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“My road to recovery will take the form of a jagged line.” Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson has shared that she has post-traumatic stress disorder following the complicated birth of her first child Leo. Both Louise and Leo became very ill after the birth in November, and she spent five weeks in hospital afterwards […]

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Dunne follows in the footsteps of a number of global stars. Irish actor Clare Dunne has been named among the European Shooting Stars for 2022. Dunne, who has appeared in the series Kin and the film Herself, nabbed a spot on the prestigious list, which is put together by the European Film Promotion Agency. The […]

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This changes everything. There are very few recipes that cannot be improved by the addition of the onion. Chillis, curries, soups – white and red onions are the staple of almost every dish. Having said that, as delicious as they are, chopping them isn’t always a seamless process. Indeed, the second my knife goes on, […]

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It’s OK, she’s the best one. The return of Sex and the City ladies to our screens via And Just Like That… has been a welcome one. The reboot has brought us even closer to Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte, and as we parse through each episode’s antics, the eternal question – which gal are you […]

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The Gardaí have said that they are making “significant progress” with their investigation. A “person of interest” has been identified by Gardaí investigating the murder of Ashling Murphy. RTÉ reports that authorities are waiting to speak with a man who is currently in hospital. They have said that they are making “significant progress” with their […]

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Over 50 vigils are set to take place. Today will see a number of vigils take place for Ashling Murphy, the 23-year-old woman who was murdered in Tullamore earlier this week. Ms Murphy was out jogging at the time when she was attacked by the Grand Canal. A man who was initially arrested in connection […]

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The petition has said that the series “perpetuates weight stigma” and “contributes to the ongoing discrimination of people in bigger bodies”. A petition calling for the decommission of RTÉ’s Operation Transformation has attracted over 8,000 signatures. The campaign, which was set up Intuitive Eating Ireland and Jo Moscalu, has said that Operation Transformation is a […]

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“My hero, my idol, my da.” Boyzone singer Keith Duffy has announced the passing of his father, Séan Duffy. Taking to Instagram, Keith and his son Jay posted a number of pictures of Séan as well as a short tribute to him. They wrote: “Séan Duffy 1945 – 2022 “Words cannot describe how heartbroken we are […]

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Bernadette Connolly was last seen in the Swords area on Friday. The daughter of a woman who has gone missing in Dublin has appealed to the public for help in finding her. Jadericka Connolly has been searching for her mother, 45-year-old Bernadette since Friday 7 January. She went missing in the Swords area. Bernadette Connolly […]

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Baby Sohali was just two months old when he got separated from his parents. A baby boy who got separated from his family at Kabul Airport in August 2021 has finally been reunited with his family. According to The Guardian, the boy’s father, Mirza Ali Ahmadi, handed baby Sohali to who he believed was an American […]

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Sleet and snow fell in parts of the country overnight. Met Éireann has issued a warning to drivers this morning to exercise caution on roads after snow and sleet fell in some places overnight. Parents have been urged to practice extreme caution, especially during busy periods like the school run. Their forecast reads: “Some accumulations […]

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The film explores motherhood taboos without using them for shock value. One of Netflix’s latest additions – The Lost Daughter – is winning fans for representing the taboo side of motherhood. Maggie Gyllenhaal’s film, which is based on Ellen Ferrante’s short story of the same name, stars Olivia Colman as Leda, a college professor on […]

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Ms Beary died in Beaumont Hospital yesterday evening after suffering a stroke. Aoife Beary, who was one of the Irish students injured in the Berkeley balcony collapse of 2015, has passed away aged 27. The Irish Times reports that Ms Beary died in Beaumont Hospital yesterday evening after suffering a stroke. In recent years, she […]

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No bartending skills required. This year’s celebrations are bound to be a little more subdued given Covid-19 restrictions, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a tipple from the comfort of our own home. Indeed, ringing in the new year calls for a cocktail or three, but you don’t have to be a skilled bartender […]

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Don’t get me started on that ruddy school play. OK, let’s get into it. While Love Actually is a hugely popular film, there are a good few dissenters among us. The Christmas movie, which came out in 2003, has been subject to a decent amount of very valid criticism in recent years. Viewers have pointed […]

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The reality star welcomed her first child five weeks ago. Louise Thompson has shared that she suffered “serious complications” following the birth of her son Leo. The Made in Chelsea star posted a picture of her newborn to Instagram and spoke about how they both ended up in intensive care following Leo’s birth. There, she […]

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The move to outlaw the procedure forms part of the Government’s Women’s Health Strategy for 2022. The English Government has announced plans to outlaw the practice of hymenoplasty – an invasive medical procedure that reconstructs the hymen to give the impression that a woman has not had sex. According to the Guardian, the procedure constructs […]

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“I can’t believe we’ve come out the other side with our family.” Rosanna Davison has opened up about her experience with pregnancy loss. The model sadly suffered 14 miscarriages within the space of two years before welcoming her daughter Sophia, and her twin boys Oscar and Hugo. During a recent interview on BBC Radio Ulster, […]

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Taylor McIlvenna appeared via video link at Belfast’s Magistrate’s Court this morning. A man has been charged with the murder of Caoimhe Morgan. The 30-year-old’s body was found in a house in Harcourt Drive in the north of Belfast on Saturday. As reported by RTÉ, Taylor McIlvenna has been charged with the murder of the […]

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Vicky is being honoured for uncovering the Cervical Check scandal. Women’s health advocate Vicky Phelan will receive the Freedom of Limerick from the Limerick City and County Council. According to RTÉ, the decision to award Vicky the freedom of the city was unanimous. The ceremony will take place in 2022. She had been nominated by […]

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“It’s the simple pleasures in life that make me grateful to be alive.” Vicky Phelan spent the weekend surrounded by the “most important women” in her life during a trip away. The women’s health advocate took to Instagram to share that she had a “fabulous weekend” in Doughmore Beach and Doonbeg in West Clare, or, […]

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The babies were found underneath the upturned bath in the garden. Two baby boys were found alive and well in an upturned bathtub after a US tornado carried them away. 15-month-old Kaden and 3-month-old Dallas were put into a bathtub by their grandmother Clara to protect them from the deadly tornado that killed 90 people […]

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To quote Laura Linney’s character in Love Actually, “Hi, Karl.” The past two years have revealed some hard-hitting truths about Irish society. Firstly, we’ve discovered the depths of our resilience. We’ve learnt how well we do when asked to make sacrifices for the good of the nation. We’ve gained some powerful insights into our compassion […]

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The book will be called Jump for the Stars. Vogue Williams has just revealed plans to release a children’s book next year. Taking to Instagram, the model and DJ announced the news by sharing a video of her three-year-old son Theodore. He tells the camera: “My mummy’s written a book, and I’m excited!” In her […]

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The misogynistic treatment of older actresses in Hollywood continues. The highly-anticipated reboot of Sex and The City hit our screens last week, and we’re hungry for more. The show, which is titled And Just Like That…, catches up with Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) as they […]

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The actor is defending his on-screen spouse. *Spoiler alert for episode one of And Just Like That…* The first episode of the Sex and the City reboot landed last week, and fans are still gobsmacked over that shocking ending. In And Just Like That… Carrie spends the evening watching Charlotte’s daughter’s piano recital, but when […]

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The 28-year-old woman’s body was found near a London park earlier this year. The man who has been accused of murdering schoolteacher Sabina Nessa has accepted responsibility for her death, but has pleaded not guilty to murder, Sky News reports. It is alleged by prosecutors that 36-year-old Koci Selamaj travelled from Eastbourne to London to carry […]

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A huge number of people have promised to join Vicky and Charlie on their climb. On last week’s Late Late Show, RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird spoke about his plan to conquer Croagh Patrick after he shared his experience with Motor Neurone Disease. He subsequently met Irish cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan, who he had “roped […]

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We’re in for some unusual conditions over the next few days. If you had your fingers crossed for a White Christmas this year, ready yourself for disappointment, as it looks like that’s not on the cards. According to Met Éireann, Ireland can expect some unusually mild conditions this week as well as a major swing […]

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We’re still not over *that* scene. *Spoiler warning for episode one of And Just Like That…* The first episode of the Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That… landed on NOW last week, and we’re still not over it. From the fashion to the drama, there was so much to discuss, but the […]

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A hearing heard how the men left their assigned positions to take “inappropriate” photos of the crime scene. Two police officers who shared crime scene images of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman have been sentenced to jail for two years and nine months. As reported by Metro, PC Deniz Jaffer and PC Jamie Lewis had […]

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Christmas can be a difficult time for many, especially those with eating disorders. While Christmas can be a happy time for some, many people dread the festive period and feel anxious as the holidays approach. This is particularly true if you or a loved one is experiencing an eating disorder. Around this time of year, […]

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“It’s great to know and I’m very happy about it.” TV presenter Melanie Sykes has spoken about the relief she felt after being diagnosed with autism. In an interview with Hello! Magazine, Melanie said that she celebrated the diagnosis. She said: “I’ve always felt different to other people and how they think and operate, but […]

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