Baileys season is upon us With Christmas just around the corner, the population is preparing to gorge themselves on all the food and drink they can consume over the next week or so. However, a warning has been issued to those who plan on ingesting one of the festive season’s most beloved beverages – Baileys. […]
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Storm Bert is set to bring extreme conditions to the country over the weekend. Two Irish counties have now been issued a red weather warning ahead of Storm Bert. A Status Red rain warning is now in place for Cork and Galway from midnight tonight until 10am Saturday morning (November 23). The warning states a […]
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He stopped to take the snap on the way to see his girlfriend. The photographer behind the world’s “most-viewed” picture was on his way to visit his now-wife when he snapped the iconic image. Rather than spending days, weeks, or even years trying to snap the perfect frame, Chuck O’Rear just happened to be at […]
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This is a public service announcement for all Baby Guinness and Baileys drinkers… Whether it’s an Irish coffee, a cool Baileys with ice, or a shot of Baby Guinness at the bar, cream liqueur is always a favourite this time of year. Baby Guinness in particular has grown to become a festive favourite in recent […]
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When do you usually put the Christmas tree up? Christmas trees are already making their annual return for the most fiercely festive households, setting the tone for the next few weeks of festive feels. Some are getting the trees out of the box in the attic, while others hold out for a real one, dreaming […]
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Eoghan McDermott is set to become a dad Former RTÉ presenter Eoghan McDermott has confirmed his girlfriend is pregnant with their first child. The dad-to-be announced the news in an emotional post on his Instagram page. He shared a video montage of Alessandra Heredia’s pregnancy so far. He captioned the video, “The next chapter.” His […]
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Oh wow… Sometimes, we just have to take things on holiday with us from home because we know it won’t be the same abroad – but Diet Coke?? The first one that springs to mind for a lot of you is probably tea, and I’m sure at least a few of you reading this will […]
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“Ok Debbie. Where do I begin?” A restaurant hit back in spectacular style after a customer went public with a complaint over being charged £8 for fish and chips. Despite describing the meal as “lovely”, a Facebook user challenged the Oxton Bar and Kitchen to justify its prices, posting on the restaurant’s page: “Lovely food […]
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Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have been together for over a decade Eva Mendes may be a vibrant presence on Instagram, but she has a very valid reason for keeping her family life private. The actress began dating Ryan Gosling in 2011 and they have welcomed two daughters together; Esmeralda Amada, born in 2014, and […]
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Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have been together for over a decade Eva Mendes may be a vibrant presence on Instagram, but she has a very valid reason for keeping her family life private. The actress began dating Ryan Gosling in 2011 and they have welcomed two daughters together; Esmeralda Amada, born in 2014, and […]
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Sexuality expert Deanne Carson left viewers baffled A sexuality expert has claimed that parents should be made to ask babies to give them permission to change their nappies before they do so. Deanne Carson left viewers on ABC baffled during an interview in 2018 after the “sexuality educator, speaker and author”, as per her biography […]
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It’s not what you might think… People are being left shocked after discovering what the ubiquitous four-letter word, SPAM, actually stands for. The tinned ground meat mixture was first released in 1937 by food firm Hormel Foods. Since then, it has gone on to become an icon of modern life, with it being a household […]
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The letter has finally been uncovered A letter claimed to have been written by a possessed nun almost 350 years ago has finally been translated. Sister Maria Crocifissa della Concezione was found on August 11, 1676 was found on the floor of her covent cell, covered in ink and holding a note featuring an unintelligible […]
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Clarkson said it was ‘tricky’ to smack her children in public Parents everywhere are divided the world over on the issue of smacking, but Kelly Clarkson isn’t so on the fence over the issue. The American Idol winner has said she’s “not above” smacking, admitting, “I do that”, and has even spoken about the difficulties […]
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George has a key technique for over-wipers that will come as a huge relief A pelvic floor expert has warned why you should never wipe more than three times after taking a poo – and, well, if nothing else it might save you money on TP during the cost of living crisis. In a video […]
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“I spent it all” A man in the UK who won £80,000 (€93,000) on the National Lottery wants to “go back on benefits” after spending his winnings in just a matter of weeks. Daniel Millar, a granddad from Motherwell in Scotland, had been on benefits when he won the money in September 2017, the Daily Record […]
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The actor was just 17 years old when she appeared in Pirates Of The Caribbean alongside Johnny Depp Keira Knightley says she had to go through “many years of therapy” after starring in the first Pirates Of The Caribbean film. The actor was just 17 years old when she appeared as Elizabeth Swann alongside Johnny Depp […]
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“We apologise for any hurt caused.” Earlier this week, a publisher apologised for the way in which they depicted a traditional Irish family in a schoolbook. It has since been confirmed that they are now pulling the book. Outrage was sparked online following the circulation of an image from the page of the schoolbook, with some arguing […]
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Ryder realised back in 2018 that their on-screen nuptials might have been a bit too real Turns out Keanu Reeves might actually be married to Winona Ryder “in the eyes of God” after their ‘fake’ wedding in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The revelation initially came about after Ryder, 52, thought […]
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They may be all the rage, but the air fryer isn’t always perfect Ah, the air fryer. Ask your group of mates if they’ve got one and you can already guarantee that one will and they will wax lyrical about it. They are great inventions to be fair given that you can cook all sorts […]
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“The memory of that night will stay with me forever.” On this weekend in 1997, Princess Diana tragically died following a car crash in Paris, France. Her death was a global story, sparking heartbreak across the world, but now a firefighter who was at the scene of the fateful crash has revealed what she said […]
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Brought to you by HelloFresh From what you put on your plate to how you get to school, there are sustainable choices to be made at every turn. It’s within all of our best interests to care for the planet we live on, and as parents it’s vital that we teach our children to be […]
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He stopped to take the snap on the way to see his girlfriend. The photographer behind the world’s “most-viewed” picture was on his way to visit his now-wife when he snapped the iconic image. Rather than spending days, weeks, or even years trying to snap the perfect frame, Chuck O’Rear just happened to be at […]
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The pair met on Love Island in 2019. Earlier today, Molly-Mae Hague announced that herself and Tommy Fury have broken up after five years together. The reality TV star revealed the news in an Instagram post this afternoon. “Never in a million years did I think I’d ever have to write this,” she wrote. “After […]
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There is no worse feeling than being in a public space and suddenly realising you don’t have eyes on your child. The panic and dread that washes over us, there is nothing worse than that experience. As we all have likely had this happen when our children run off, especially in playgrounds, one mum’s “looking […]
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Your family might be a bit bigger than you realised All blue-eyed people descend from a single human who lived around 6,000 and 10,000 years ago, scientists believe. While 70-79 per cent of the world’s population have brown eyes – the most common colour – just 8 to 10 per cent have the second most common […]
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Apparently the tip was more of an insult than a gift A delivery driver left a passive aggressive note for one customer claiming that they needed the money more than he did. Tipping culture is not particularly common practice in Ireland, however, in the USA it is often expected. Therefore, when one anonymous Reddit user […]
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The mum was out of line Towards the end of your pregnancy, your midwife will help you make a birth plan for when you go into labour. This birth plan will detail who you would like to have in the room and what method of pain relief, if any, you want to use. These choices […]
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You can get a pint for 90c and hotel stays for as little as €16.70 If you’ve ever dreamed about visiting the Maldives but can’t stomach the long flight or eye-watering expense you might be in luck with Ksamil. A little-known Albanian beach resort is being raved about by holidaymakers as being the place to visit. Known […]
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‘This is well within our retirement budget.’ A couple has traded their home for a life on the water, living permanently on cruise ships – and it’s cheaper than paying a mortgage. Angelyn and Richard Burk, who are originally from Seattle and both in their 50s, packed one suitcase each and left their jobs, to […]
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It’s not what you might think… People are being left shocked after discovering what the ubiquitous four-letter word, SPAM, actually stands for. The tinned ground meat mixture was first released in 1937 by food firm Hormel Foods. Since then, it has gone on to become an icon of modern life, with it being a household […]
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By Callum Boyle The whole thing was caught on camera. One man has come under fire after losing his temper with a couple because their baby was crying for ’45 minutes’ during a flight to Florida. The man’s outburst was caught on camera and has since gone viral on social media. In the video, the […]
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Locals reported seeing two young men confronting the man. A man has been arrested after attempting to kidnap a two-year-old child from a pram in Dublin city centre on Thursday afternoon. Reports say that the incident occurred around noon in the Sherriff St area of Dublin’s north inner city. A man in his 20s was arrested at […]
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The top five places to live in Ireland for a healthy work-life balance have been revealed. Two Mayo towns have been ranked as the best places in Ireland to live in order to achieve a healthy work-life balance. The list of five places in Ireland was compiled by energy price comparison site Switcher.ie. Castlebar took the number […]
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What would you do if you were in this situation? The parents of a toddler are being ridiculed online after videos surfaced of their child disrupting several rows of passengers on a long-haul flight from Germany to the US. The short clip, which was posted to Reddit, shows the child standing on top of a tray table, pulling and […]
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Prince Harry thinks it’s not possible to keep his children safe in the UK Prince Harry has opened up about living in England with his two children, Archie and Lilibet. The dad-of-two stepped down as a senior working royal in January 2020 and moved away from royal life in London. Harry and Meghan decided to […]
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By Simon Kelly We’re not crying… you are!! While we’re all thinking of the perfect present to get our loved ones right now (yes, there’s less than a month until Christmas), we’re reminded of an example of one of the most thoughtful gifts ever. A few years back, a man went viral after he joined his […]
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‘It’s definitely not going to them’ Gordon Ramsay has never been afraid of speaking his truth (side note, when did we start saying this?) and in the past he’s revealed why his kids wont be getting his inheritance. The famous chef has revealed in the past the reason why his kids won’t be inheriting his […]
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Would you follow any of this advice? Any new mother will tell you the influx of information and mandated do’s and don’ts after giving birth is immense. There’s a lot to learn and adjust to, but luckily some of the questionable advice from years gone by has fallen by the wayside. A list of “Instructions […]
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Although a fun time for humans, Halloween can be a scary time for pets! If you have pets, you probably already know that Halloween can be an incredibly anxiety-inducing time. Fireworks and bangers are terrifying, particularly when an animal has no way to understand what’s making the noise. We spoke to Gillian Bird from the […]
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BY Steve Hopkins We love Robin Williams!! Robin Williams is continuing to delight fans, with the late actor making a surprise cameo as Aladdin’s charismatic Genie in Disney’s latest short film. Despite passing away in August 2014, William’s real voice is used alongside a host of other characters in Disney’s Once Upon A Studio film. The […]
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By Steve Hopkins A European airline is reportedly set to trial adult-only zones on flights. The Independent reported on Tuesday that Corendon Dutch Airlines, the sister company to Turkey-based Corendon Airlines, will begin testing the approach on flights between Amsterdam and the Caribbean island of Curacao from 3 November. The news comes after there were renewed […]
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By Charlie Herbert Farewell to a legend Kids TV channel CITV will close next month after three decades on the air. The channel – loved for shows such as Danger Mouse, My Parents Are Aliens and Jungle Run – will be making way for ITVX Kids, which launched earlier this month. This is ITV’s new […]
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By Fiona Frawley Holidays are coming… The Brown Thomas Christmas Shop is officially open, 130 days before Christmas Day. Eagle-eyed Christmas enthusiasts (or indeed, resistant Grinches) will note the festivities start at BT just a little earlier every year – last year’s launch was one day later, on the 18th of the month. With summer […]
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A British family raised over €3,000 to fly an “adorable” blind stray puppy from Mauritius to the UK – after falling in love with him on holiday. Natalie Bottomley, 48, said her daughters Taylor, 18, and Georgie, 17, became smitten with eight-month-old Ronnie after arriving on the tropical islet, in the Indian Ocean. And after […]
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Gestational diabetes affects 5-10% of Irish women. If this condition is left undetected and uncontrolled, it can lead to a number of complications for the mother and baby. So, here’s everything you need to know about gestational diabetes, from signs to look out to diagnosis and treatment. So, what is gestational diabetes? Diabetes is caused by having […]
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By Steve Hopkins A bride-to-be cancelled her wedding after her friends reportedly refused to pay nearly €1,000 each to attend. The woman, known only as Susan, was left fuming after her nearest and dearest decided to skip her nuptials rather than pay the hefty fee to watch her tie the knot, Tyla reported. The Canadian wanted […]
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By Steve Hopkins A tired CEO refused to switch seats on a plane so a mum could sit next to her children. She is being commended for standing her ground, as stories of airline seat wars continue to take off. Tammy Nelson, the CEO of global jewellery brand CONQUERing, posted a now-viral video about the […]
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McVities has announced the return of a white chocolate version of the much-loved Digestive biscuit. Back in 2005, McVities took their classic milk chocolate Digestive and spruced it up, swapping the milk chocolate for white chocolate and giving biscuit lovers everywhere a fresh reason to rejoice. And then, poof, they were gone. Fast-forward almost 20 […]
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