Economists have written a lot about the so-called ‘beauty premium’ and ‘ugliness penalty’ when it comes to salaries. But is the phenomenon real? The answer is not clear-cut. Psychologist Satoshi Kanazawa, from the world-famous London School of Economics and Political Science, says that people’s salaries are influenced by more than just good looks (or lack of), “Physically more attractive […]

10 years ago

Valentina Sampaio is set to make history as the first transgender model to make the cover of Vogue magazine. Editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, Emmanuelle Alt, shared an image to her Instagram account of the March cover featuring stunning Brazilian model and L’Oréal Paris ambassador Valentina Sampaio. “This month we are proud to celebrate transgender beauty and how […]

10 years ago

A mum in the US was able to hear her daughter’s heart beating again one year after the seven-year-old died as a result of a severe asthma attack. Brave mum Amber met the little girl who received her daughter Melody’s heart in a transplant operation. Amber chose to donate Melody’s organs after she died as a […]

10 years ago

Tedious as it is, it must be done. Saving money for grown-up stuff can take its toll if you’re not prepared. But sometimes, needs must, and borrowing is the only solution. So, here’s the savvy low-down before you even think about taking out a loan.  Before you decide – consider a few vital questions to evaluate your current situation, and […]

10 years ago

Comedian and mum-of-three, Emma Doran, has shared this hilariously on point video about understanding teenagers. Any of you who are overly-familiar with monosyllabic answers and the word ‘fine’ will be nodding in agreement. Emma, who lives in Dublin with her partner Shane, their three children, Ella (13) Joe (3) and Tommy (1), and two dogs Twiggy […]

10 years ago

If you missed our amazing event at Dundrum Town Centre on Tuesday, fear not, we have the highlights right here. Over fifty mums and their babies gathered Movies@Dundrum to hear Maternity Coach and work psychologist, Leisha McGrath and psychologist and journalist, Alison Bough share their wisdom with new mums with brilliant practical tips on navigating their […]

10 years ago

We’ve all heard the old saying that it’s better to give than to receive. Insert rude joke here. But seriously, there is now evidence to show that doing nice things for your other half is rewarding in itself. Psychologists have found that the emotional benefits of compassionate acts are significant for the giver, even if […]

10 years ago

The management of Kilkenny’s biggest teenage disco, The Fusion Ball, have implemented a ‘dress code’ for young girls attending the popular event, and both genders say the move reinforces a culture of sexism and victim-blaming. The Fusion Ball, which is hosted regularly in Kilkenny’s Pegasus nightclub, took to Facebook on Sunday to declare that female attendees’ dresses should […]

10 years ago

“Anxiety cannot protect you from the ills of tomorrow. But it can rob you of the joy that is today.” As a psychologist, a subject that I’m asked about frequently is anxiety in children, or a child who might be described as ‘very sensitive’. It is important to say from the outset that a certain amount […]

10 years ago

Modern technology is ruining families’ quality time together, according to new research. A new poll of 2,000 parents has found that the average family spends just three weeks of real quality time together each year, and a measly 36 minutes together on the average weekday. The survey found that nine out of ten parents think gadgets […]

10 years ago

It was just brilliant. OK, we’re just going to get it all out in the open here. Jamie Dornan is an uncommonly attractive man. There, we’ve said it. We can now move on with our lives. The star of Fifty Shades of Grey and the upcoming Fifty Shades Darker appeared on The Graham Norton Show last […]

10 years ago

Did you miss our amazing fashion and beauty event, just for mums? Don’t worry; we’ve got a little round-up of what went on. We hope to see you at the next event. An audience of new mums and lots of gorgeous, fashion-forward babies gathered at @movies Dundrum and listened intently to the Dundrum Personal Style […]

10 years ago

The Reckitt Benckiser Group who own Durex condoms have signed a merger agreement with the infant formula manufacturer Mead Johnson Nutrition Company. The condom company say that their acquisition of Mead Johnson, who make the formula Enfamil, matches their focus on consumer health and on investing in ‘power brands’ with attractive financial prospects. The company have […]

10 years ago

Singer Peter Andre has posted a photograph of his wife Emily MacDonagh breastfeeding their three-month-old son Theodore.  Peter, who married Emily in July 2015, is a dad to two other children aged eleven and nine from a former relationship with Katie Price. Emily, a doctor, and Mysterious Girl singer Peter are also mum and dad to two-year-old […]

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It has emerged that shameless local residents are offering so-called ‘Karen Matthews Tours’ of The Moorside Estate where nine-year-old Shannon Matthews was hidden during her hoax kidnapping in February 2008. On Tuesday night the BBC aired The Moorside, a dramatisation of the infamous events surrounding the ‘disappearance’ of English schoolgirl Shannon Matthews from The Moorside Estate in West Yorkshire. The drama, […]

10 years ago

Gardaí in the Mahon area of Cork have confirmed that a child recently found four bags of heroin which was then handed in to a local station. Garda Sergeant Fergus Twomey told Kelly O’Brien of the Evening Echo that the use of the drug is on the rise in the area and that one local resident has found eleven […]

10 years ago

Being a working mum can be hard at times; the constant childcare juggling, the time away from the kids, and the I-didn’t-bake-the-buns-for-the-bakesale-guilt. But when the days are long, the coffee is strong, and I feel like I’m dead on my feet, I try to shift my focus to all the good things there are about going out […]

10 years ago

The heartbroken parents of a seven-month-old baby boy who died after suffocating on a nappy bag have set up a Facebook page in their son’s memory, in the hope of educating others about the dangers of the disposable sacks. Little Maison Amison tragically passed away in March 2013 after suffocating on a plastic nappy bag that […]

10 years ago

A pregnant woman’s exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA) can raise her baby’s risk of obesity by reducing sensitivity to a hormone responsible for controlling appetite, according to new research. BPA, a chemical which is widely used in products such as reusable water bottles, food can linings, water pipes and dental sealants, can […]

10 years ago

Mum-of-two Elaine Davis, from Cork, featured on the RTÉ Investigates programme on Monday night, sharing her experience of being on a hospital waiting list for a double-hip replacement. Arthritis affects one in five people in Ireland – approximately 915,000 people nationwide.  There are over one hundred different types of arthritis, affecting people of all ages from babies and […]

10 years ago

Recently released maternity statistics show that St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny has the highest rate of Caesarean section births in Ireland. The shocking figures show that the rate of C-section births among first-time mothers at the hospital was fifty percent, with one in two first-time mums having their babies delivered by a section at St Luke’s last October. The World Health Organisation […]

10 years ago

British model and TV presenter Tara Palmer-Tomkinson has been found dead at her London home at the age of 45. The former I’m a Celebrity… contestant had been receiving treatment for a brain tumour after being diagnosed last January, though no cause of death has been revealed at the time of writing. A police statement, as […]

10 years ago

Children’s television channel CBeebies have commissioned two series of a brand new show that aims to explore the values common to different faiths and cultures. The new programme, titled Treasure Champs, will be aimed at older preschoolers, and follow the adventures of two animated characters, who explore a different value in each episode. Using a combination of faith-based stories, […]

10 years ago

Know anyone that’s interested? Do you remember when you were a kid and your teacher would ask you what was your dream job? Ballerina, actor, fairy astronaut… chocolate taster. After hearing this answer, your teacher probably started laughing uncontrollably. Well, to every person who had a good chuckle, you can all go to hell because the dream […]

10 years ago

Coleen Rooney turned to Twitter yesterday to warn her fans that her brother’s car had been broken into and irreplaceable photographs of her late sister Rosie McLoughlin were stolen. The columnist said that the break-in had occurred while her brother was in the David Lloyd gym in the Speke area of Liverpool, “Please be aware off a […]

10 years ago

Mum-of-three Theresa Mulhall from Portlaoise, has shared an inspiring Facebook post about her own suicide attempt and journey to recovery in a bid to convince others to talk about their mental health. The brave mum to Eli, Sam, and Noah, has documented her journey from waking up in a psychiatric unit one year ago after […]

10 years ago

An Australian campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual abuse has asked people to think about those who will get flowers as an apology rather than as a sign of love in the run up to Valentine’s Day. The Sydney-based Full Stop Foundation raise funds for services that support those affected by sexual assault […]

10 years ago

According to the HSE, one in five pregnant women carry the Group B streptococcus (GBS) bacteria in their vagina and/or digestive system, but universal screening of carriers of GBS bacteria is not offered in Ireland.  GBS bacteria are usually not harmful (infections affect only one in every 2,000 births) but they can be passed from mother […]

10 years ago

A new BBC documentary will see Rio Ferdinand open up about the death of his wife. Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad will be “an intimate exploration of the ways in which men similarly bereaved cope with their loss” in which the ex-footballer will talk about the death of his wife Rebecca Ellison, “I don’t think I’ve grieved properly. […]

10 years ago

In case you missed it, RTE Investigates took a closer look at the lives of those people that are still waiting for HSE treatment after spending months, and sometimes years, on the waiting list. After the documentary aired, Claire Byrne had a segment on her show as the Minister for Health Simon Harris gave his reaction […]

10 years ago

A new survey commissioned by BBC Newsround shows that ten to twelve year-olds feel pressure to look good in selfies they share on social media. The survey, which was commissioned to coincide with today’s ‘Safer Internet Day’, involved one thousand ten to twelve year-olds who use social media. More than half (55 percent) of those surveyed say […]

10 years ago

A five-year-old boy has been found dead in northern France after his step-father allegedly put the young child outside the family home in just his underwear to punish him for wetting the bed. French police in the Aire-sur-la-Lys region of France say the boy, who was discovered in the street in his underwear, suffered a cardiac arrest. […]

10 years ago

Have you ever had a pregnancy dream? Or maybe a baby appeared somewhere in your dreams last night. Either way, I’ve done a bit of research online to find out what these types of dreams mean – whether you are expecting or not. Of course, there is absolutely no scientific evidence whatsoever behind these interpretations […]

10 years ago

President Donald Trump is a man obsessed with himself. It’s hard to think of another public figure who dedicates quite so much time talking about themselves, their achievements, and why The Apprentice is so much worse with Arnold Schwarzenegger hosting. He is the President, though, and you have to look the part. You’ve got to look […]

10 years ago

Whatever the weather – how cute and romantic are picnics? Especially on Valentines day.  They are free, picturesque and you can just wrap up and keep each other warm. Here are our best picnic picks for your romantic valentines outing. 1. War Memorial Garden, Islandbridge, Dublin 8 Why picnic there This sunken park south of Phoenix Park […]

10 years ago

When three- and four-year-olds spend time around each other, they take on each others’ personalities, according to a new study by psychology researchers. The latest findings, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, suggests that personality is shaped by environment and not just genetics. Professor of psychology Jennifer Watling Neal of Michigan State University and her colleagues […]

10 years ago

The journalist was indicted in France this week. Ian Bailey has been indicted in France for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in West Cork in 1996. The 59-year-old will face trial later this year after being served with papers by Gardaí, on behalf of the French authorities, this week. A previous extradition to France was refused by […]

10 years ago

A 21-year-old mother has died after saving her 12-day-old daughter from a house fire by dropping the baby’s car seat from an upstairs window. US newspaper, the Journal Star, reports that brave mum Shelby Carter strapped her newborn daughter Keana into her car seat and dropped the twelve-day-old baby from an upstairs window of their Wyoming home, […]

10 years ago

A five-year-old boy died on Friday afternoon in the UK after choking on his lunch while surrounded by members of staff and his classmates. The young boy began choking while eating his lunch at Anlaby Primary School in Hull. The local newspaper, the Hull Daily Mail, reports that pupils were ushered out of the school’s busy canteen as […]

10 years ago

As healthy as we might try to be, we’re all prone to a big dirty takeaway. Whether it’s a weekend family treat or we’re just feeling a bit lazy and couldn’t be arsed cooking, a takeaway always seems like the best idea. Apart from when you’re feeling sick and bloated hours later because of all […]

10 years ago

A 14-year-old girl has tragically died after being thrown to her death from an amusement park ride in China. The heartbreaking incident occurred at a fairground in Zhaohua Park in a region of south-west China called Fengdu County. The Sun reports that the teenage girl was flung into the air for approximately five seconds before being thrown out of the ride […]

10 years ago

This clip of Harper Beckham reading her dad David a bedtime story made us melt. The dad-of-four has taken to Instagram to share a video of his daughter Harper reading him a bedtime story and it was beyond cute. After hearing the five-year-old’s impressive reading skills we can understand why proud David decided to let his followers listen […]

10 years ago

The latest in this never-ending saga. There was big news Stateside in the early hours of this morning after a federal judge in Seattle ordered a temporary halt on Donald Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration or the ‘muslim ban’ as its more commonly known. Judge James Robart granted a restraining order after hearing arguments from […]

10 years ago

It’s World Cancer Day today. Please read and share this with other women, awareness can save lives. Paula McClean was just like any other mum. But in 2011, her world was turned upside-down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. With 3 young daughters, she had to juggle her family life and medical treatment. In her own words, […]

10 years ago

When I was pregnant with my first child we took some professional advice. From a vet. Yes, we were that couple, our fur-babies ruled the roost and we wanted to make sure that EVERYONE in the family was happy when a non-furry baby came along. I remember being quite shocked by the number of people […]

10 years ago

Valdis Gabranovs, the 35-year-old dad of two who was killed in a road traffic accident on Wednesday night, was set to become a dad for the third time in just three months’ time. Mr. Gabranovs’ car was involved in a head-on collision when his car crossed on to the wrong side of the road on […]

10 years ago

Sam McNicholl, a publican from Cork, told his local radio station of how he took turns sharing a trolley with a handcuffed prisoner in Cork University Hospital. Sam, who runs the thriving live music venue Connolly’s Of Leap, told C103’s Cork Today programme yesterday about his shocking experiences after arriving to the hospital’s A&E department with appendicitis. The publican told broadcaster Patricia Messenger […]

10 years ago

Remember Lisa Fenton and her partner Wayne Downey, who got an extra-special delivery from the stork back in November? Lisa and Wayne, from Caherconlish, made history when they welcomed quadruplets Alexander, Ashley, Maxwell, and Kayla into the world at University Maternity Hospital, Limerick. The babies were the first set of quads born in Limerick for half a century. The (very) busy […]

10 years ago

Shocking UK police figures have revealed a rise of almost 80 percent in reports of child-on-child sex offences. Research released today by the children’s charity Barnardo’s has revealed that the number of recorded cases of children committing sexual offences against other children has sky-rocketed by 78 percent in England and Wales between 2013 and 2016. […]

10 years ago

It’s that time of year again, and whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day with your other half or not, it’s still a good time to drop a hint or two if you’re feeling under appreciated.  Here are seven things that are super indulgent in one way or another. Let the winking and nudging commence… 1. A […]

10 years ago