The scheme will cover the cost of prescription contraception, as well as other long-lasting measures. In accordance with last year’s budget, the rollout of free contraception for women between the ages of 17 and 25 is expected to begin tomorrow. Women in this age bracket will be able to avail of the service through their […]

4 years ago

“It killed me to see the way my mum was.” Love Island star Jacques O’Neill has spoken more about his time on the reality show, and he has shared that he has been the target of online abuse. During a recent appearance on Scott Thomas’ Learning As I Go podcast, Jacques, who left the villa […]

4 years ago

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The PSNI have begun a murder investigation following the death of Hollie Thomson in west Belfast. The 28-year-old was from the Greenan area of Belfast, and police were called to a property in the area following a report of her sudden death on Sunday morning. […]

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The film will be released next month. A documentary about Irish health advocate Vicky Phelan will open IndieCork, an independent arts festival held in Cork City. The film, which is titled Vicky, is directed by Sasha King, and according to its synopsis, it offers a “profound and intimate journey into not only (Vicky’s) fight to expose […]

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A criminal investigation is currently underway. The Gardaí are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a car fire in Weastmeath that killed two children, and left their mother injured. Five-year-old Thelma Egar and two-year-old Michael Egar died after the car they were in was engulfed by fire near Multyfarnham on Friday afternoon. Thelma died at […]

4 years ago

It marks what would have been her 65th birthday. A concert is being held in west Cork later this month to honour the memory of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Sophie was murdered at her holiday home just outside the town of Goleen in Cork in 1996. She was 36-years-old. The intention of the upcoming concert, […]

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Michael D. will be making an appearance. Tonight’s edition of The Late Late Show on RTÉ One will not go ahead quite as planned following the death of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday. To reflect on her life, host Ryan Tubridy will be joined by the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, while the appearance of […]

4 years ago

The new collection is made with innovative technology designed to target some of the symptoms of menopause. Between hot flushes and sensitive skin, menopause can be an extremely draining time for those that experience it, and having the right clothes can make all the difference. With this in mind, Penneys have crafted a range of […]

4 years ago

“The way I supported her was to give her space and to be there if she needed anything.” Olivia Wilde has once again addressed the rumours of an apparent feud between her and Florence Pugh, who stars in her upcoming film Don’t Worry Darling. Speculation that the pair haven’t been getting along began when fans […]

4 years ago

A number of members of the royal family received different titles upon the UK’s Queen’s passing. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of Charles to the UK throne, the children of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will receive new titles. As The Guardian reports, royal protocols established by King George V […]

4 years ago

Now this is something we’d watch. If you’ve missed seeing Gemma Owen on your screens every night, then fret not, as she may be making a comeback to TV. According to reports, the Love Island star is apparently set to feature in a TV show that follows the lives of daughters of famous footballers, though […]

4 years ago

“Thinking of her always.” Kimberley Walsh was among the stars paying tribute to Sarah Harding, on the first anniversary of her death. The Girls Aloud star passed away on 5 September 2021, after being sick with breast cancer.  In a post on Instagram, Kimberley said that she still can’t believe that her bandmate is gone. […]

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The arrest was made last night. 24-year-old Andy Cash has been charged with the murder of Lisa Cash (18), and twins Christy and Chelsea Cawley (8), who were killed this weekend. Andy Cash is the brother of the three siblings. The three siblings were found dead at their home in Rossfield Avenue in Tallaght on […]

4 years ago

Jason gushed about the new relationship recently. Things seem to be going well for Selling Sunset star Jason Oppenheim and his relationship with his girlfriend Marie-Lou Nurk, as the former has said that he is “open” to marrying her. In an interview with People Magazine, the real-estate broker gushed about Marie-Lou, and spoke about their […]

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The show is not as weird as it sounds, we promise. Netflix’s newest dating series Dated & Related lands on the streaming platform today, and an Irish brother and sister are among the contestants. The premise of the show sees siblings act as each other’s wing man or wing woman and help each other out […]

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“Me taking him on as a pet would justify this cruel procedure.” After announcing plans to adopt a Doberman, reality star Joey Essex has said that he won’t follow through, after learning more about the process of ear cropping. Joey had previously posted a picture of the dog, who had his ears cropped on social […]

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We. Can’t. Wait. After we learned earlier this week that Netflix was on the lookout for an Irish Lindsay Lohan lookalike, more details have emerged about the star’s project, and it’s safe to say we’re definitely looking forward to this one. The Mean Girls actress is starring in Irish Wish, a Netflix romcom that is […]

4 years ago

“The best way to take care of my band and crew and my family is to distance myself from this tour, not this conversation.” Feist has announced her departure as the supporting act on Arcade Fire’s world tour, following four accusations of sexual misconduct made against the band’s lead singer Win Butler. An article by […]

4 years ago

Leon’s mum has spoken out against the dangerous online challenge. The family of a 14-year-old boy who passed away in Scotland last week, believe he was taking part in a dangerous online challenge. Leon Brown was found unresponsive in his bedroom last week by his mother Lauryn Keating. Friends of Leon told Lauryn that her […]

4 years ago

“That level of perfectionism left me with a lot of blind spots.” Actress Lea Michele has addressed past accusations of bullying ahead of her return to Broadway as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. In the summer of 2020, Lea faced backlash after sharing a post in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Samantha Ware, […]

4 years ago

Cracking lineup, tbh. Tomorrow night sees the return of RTÉ’s Late Late Show, and the lineup looks stellar. Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu will be joining Ryan Tubridy on the couch to chat all things Love Island, and, according to the Independent, she’ll clear the air on how she came to represent Ireland in a […]

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Prices are going up as well. From today, all taxis in Ireland are now required to accept card payments. The new rule was approved by the National Transport Authority earlier this summer, and, as BreakingNews reports, it requires all taxis to have a cashless payment device in their vehicle, should passengers opt to pay with […]

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Deputies took two hours to initially respond to the woman after her waters broke in jail. A woman who lost her baby after her police escort stopped at Starbucks while he was driving her to the hospital has been awarded compensation of $480,000 after her lawsuit was settled this month. As the Los Angeles Times […]

4 years ago

It came to a “natural conclusion”, apparently. Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio (47) has reportedly broken up with his girlfriend, actress Camilla Morrone (25). The pair had been dating for five years, but now it seems they’re going their separate ways. A source told The Sun: “Leo and Camila ended their relationship over the summer. “There are no bad […]

4 years ago

Huge congratulations to Amy and Sam. Amy Hart, who appeared on Love Island in 2019, is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Sam Rason. Amy shared her news during an appearance on Loose Women earlier today, and revealed that she is between 13 and 14 weeks pregnant. In the past, Amy has been open […]

4 years ago

“I am taking every bit of self love I can.” TOWIE star Lauren Goodger has told fans that she is now on a “road of recovery” in a new update on Instagram. Lauren tragically lost her daughter Lorena shortly after birth earlier this summer, and has since been sharing her grief with her social media […]

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A spokesperson for the X Factor has said that they are “unaware” of any legal claims filed against them. Simon Cowell’s music company SyCo is reportedly facing a multi-million pound lawsuit from a number of former X Factor contestants. As the Sunday Mirror reports, five solo acts and one band are planning on taking legal […]

4 years ago

“Time Stopped and This Happened.” Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell are expecting a baby, after Nick shared a pregnancy photoshoot on his Instagram. In the video, the pair stand together, while Brittany cradles her bump. In the caption, Nick wrote: “Time Stopped and This Happened.” Brittany and Nick already share two children – their son, […]

4 years ago

“We had a little bit of trouble with losses before we had our son Fred.” Katherine Ryan has spoken about her experience of becoming pregnant after experiencing pregnancy loss. The Canadian comedian is mum to her 12-year-old daughter Violet, and her one-year-old son Fred. In July, she announced that she is expecting another baby with […]

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She is not currently allowed to discuss it. Yesterday, the fast-fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing announced that Love Island star Gemma Owen would be coming on board as their new brand ambassador. While some fans rushed to congratulate Gemma, others felt that the brand had ignored Indiyah, after they ran a Twitter poll asking who should be […]

4 years ago

Jenny has said that they are “beyond excited” to meet the newest addition to their family. Huge congrats are in order for photographer Jenny McCarthy and her husband TV personality Martin King as they welcome another grandchild. Jenny announced the happy news on her Instagram, and shared a snap of the newborn. They have yet […]

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“The people – they’re often adults, not children – who are demonstrating these challenges are sick.” The mother of Archie Battersbee has called for more regulation of dangerous online challenges following the death of her son last month. 12-year-old Archie suffered brain damage after allegedly copying the so-called Blackout challenge, in which users are encouraged […]

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“Her ashes are now tattooed into me forever.” TOWIE star Lauren Goodger has shared a tattoo she got recently in honour of her late daughter Lorena. Lorena tragically died shortly after birth last month, and Lauren is now intent on keeping her little girl’s memory alive. In a story on Instagram, Lauren explained that she […]

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“I think it’s a bad example for all the women out there and the young girls.” Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has announced that she will no longer be using filters on Instagram. In a recent Instagram story, Ekin-Su shared that she feels using filters sets a bad example for women and girls. She said: […]

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She posted the message on Instagram. Lauren Goodger has thanked fans for their support over the past few weeks. The TOWIE star lost her baby daughter Lorena shortly after birth last month, and her ex-boyfriend Jack McLean was killed in a car accident in Turkey. She was also reportedly taken to hospital following an assault […]

4 years ago

Luca appears to be making himself at home among the Owens. During his relationship with Gemma Owen in the Love Island villa this summer, Luca Bish agonised over whether or not Michael Owen would like him. The fishmonger coupled up with Gemma towards the start, who as well as being an international dressage rider is […]

4 years ago

September is expected to be hotter than normal. The sun may have set on our August heatwave, and while the weather’s been grey and cloudy of late, it doesn’t necessarily mean that autumn is just around the corner. According to Met Éireann, current indications suggest that September will be warmer and drier than average, so […]

4 years ago

A list of rumoured celebrities has already been released. A version of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! featuring its past contestants is reportedly in the works, and could be hitting our screens next year. According to a report by The Sun, the series will be filmed in South Africa, and rumoured participants […]

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Her husband noticed a black circle on her eye over the weekend, and she subsequently became unwell. Model and TV presenter Katie Piper has told her fans that she had to undergo emergency surgery last week, after experiencing extreme pain in her left eye. Piper, who has long been an advocate for victims of acid […]

4 years ago

“We love you so much, more than you’ll ever know.” Stacey Solomon has penned a gorgeous message for her three sons who fulfilled the role of best men at her recent wedding to Joe Swash. Stacey and Joe tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in their home in Essex, and the singer tasked her […]

4 years ago

“It’s so important for children to see themselves in the toys they play with.” Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis is teaming up with Barbie to release Mattel’s first-ever doll with hearing aids. The new doll is part of a release from Barbie that includes a range of other dolls, including a doll using a […]

4 years ago

They plan on spoiling their mothers with a lavish trip. Davide and Ekin-Su plan on using some of their Love Island winnings to bring their mothers on a trip of a lifetime to New York City. The pair took home the grand prize of £50,000 after winning the reality dating competition by a landslide. They […]

4 years ago

Investigating Diana: Death In Paris will feature interviews with members of the police force while exploring the fascination with the case. A new Channel 4 documentary exploring the circumstances surrounding the death of Princess Diana is coming soon. Lady Diana Spencer passed away on 31 August 1997 from injuries she sustained in a car crash. […]

4 years ago

Things are getting serious. As Luca Bish and Gemma Owen enjoy their first holiday together, the fishmonger has told fans he plans on making things official with Gemma soon. The pair, who came in second place on this year’s Love Island, are currently living it up in Portugal, and it seems like the time is […]

4 years ago

The charity is under a lot of pressure. Madra, a dog charity based in Co. Galway, has recorded an increase in owners surrendering their pets. In a thread on Twitter, the charity explained the pressure they are under. They wrote: “Sadly, we have experienced a surge in the number of people looking to surrender their […]

4 years ago

“It’s not banter, it’s clear signs of bullying.” Remi Lambert, who appeared on this season of Love Island, has accused Jacques O’Neill and Luca Bish of bullying him during his time in the villa. The rapper and model shared a screen recording of an Instagram Live Jacques and Luca did together in which they appear […]

4 years ago

The rugby player was coupled up with Paige on the show. Jacques O’Neill has commented on Paige Thorne’s relationship with Adam Collard during a recent Instagram Live with Luca Bish. The rugby player had been coupled up with Paige in the early weeks of Love Island, but after he left the villa, she struck up […]

4 years ago

The report found that Black children were being disproportionately targeted. The Children’s Commissioner in the UK has found that between 2018 and 2020, 650 children were subject to “intrusive and traumatising” strip searches by the Metropolitan Police Force. The report by Scotland Yard was commissioned after the Child Q scandal, in which a Black teenage […]

4 years ago

“Way more people than anybody realises go through this.” John Legend has spoken about the impact of losing his son Jack, after his wife Chrissy Teigen, experienced a stillbirth in 2020. During a recent appearance on Desert Island Discs, the singer said that while his heartbreak gets easier over time, he will never forget it. […]

4 years ago

“Some people grow and mature from their Island experience, some don’t.” Tasha Ghouri’s father has responded to a video that appears to show Jacques O’Neill mocking his daughter during the Love Island finale. It’s understood that the video came from Jacques’ private Instagram account, and in it, he quotes Davide’s famous line while Tasha makes […]

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