Fancy winning a luxury getaway with your other half? Of course you do!  To celebrate Connacht Gold’s #lovethetaste campaign, we’ve teamed up with the butter brand to give you the chance to escape and unwind with a relaxing overnight stay in Lough Eske Castle Hotel & Spa. Sitting within 43 acres of forest woodland, surrounded […]

11 years ago

Going to see Santa is one of the highlights of the festive season for all involved. I remember how excited I was when my parents took me to see the man of the moment back when I was a kid and his visit was something I looked forward to every year in school. But for […]

11 years ago

During their early years, it’s so important for our little ones to learn and play using all their senses.  We’ve teamed up with the good folks over at the Early Learning Centre at Mothercare to bring you some of the best sensory toys on the market. Mothercare has a Love Half Price Toys sale from Monday […]

11 years ago

Abortion is a topical issue that is getting a lot of attention both south and north of the border. Today it was ruled that abortion legislation in Northern Ireland is in breach of human rights law. The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission had taken a case against the Department of Justice, calling for access to […]

11 years ago

This time of year can be hard, particularly when it comes to money, which is why this landlord’s gesture is even more heart-warming. He decided to give his tenants an early Christmas present by telling them in a note that he would not be collecting rent for December. The letter was uploaded to Imgur over […]

11 years ago

The last 24 hours have been pretty wet and windy but it seems the weather isn’t going to let up over the coming days. In fact, it’s going to turn pretty cold which means you might need to add an extra layer or two to those little fingers and toes. Met Éireann has warned that […]

11 years ago

If you’ve got some little doll lovers at home, then you need to enter this competition NOW. Imagine their reaction receiving an entire, award-winning doll collection on Christmas morning?  If you haven’t come across these genius dolls, you’re in for a real treat. Each doll, designed in Ireland, has been made with a real child’s image in mind – just […]

11 years ago

There’s something special about the relationship between fathers and their daughters. But occasionally you can take such relationships for granted and not realise it until it’s pointed out to you. David Rosenman revealed how he was reminded about what is important when he and his nine-year-old daughter headed out for their regular coffee shop trip. […]

11 years ago

It’s one of those things that you never expect to happen to those closest to you. When it does, your world crumbles down around you. That’s exactly what happened for a family in Utah when eight-year-old Chrissy Turner was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is believed to be the youngest ever breast cancer patient after […]

11 years ago

We couldn’t do without them. They give us advice, keep us calm and help us both during and after pregnancy. But today 92 per cent of INMO (Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation) members voted in favour of strike action due to overcrowding in emergency departments nationwide. According to the union, they will now serve formal strike […]

11 years ago

Despite fears about the legalisation of divorce in Ireland 20 years ago, we have the lowest divorce rate in the European Union. It was on November 24th 1995 when 50.3% of the Irish public voted in favour of the legalisation of divorce in Ireland. According to Eurostat, the EU’s statistical body, the rate sits at […]

11 years ago

Fancy bagging a nice cheap break for you the kids? Or maybe you just NEED a holiday (we’ve all been there). It doesn’t matter what kind of trip you’re looking for, it might be an idea to head over to the Ryanair website. They have just announced that they have 100,000 seats going at €5 […]

11 years ago

I am a sensitive soul. I probably cry more than most people. I take things to heart. And yes, I have actually shed tears over spilt milk. But as far as I’m concerned, there’s nothing wrong with being in touch with one’s emotions and I’ve always been able to turn to my nearest and dearest […]

11 years ago

Moral of this story: befriend all of the people on the most generous lists and have an argument with those on the least generous ones. A survey has revealed the names of the people most likely to give the best and worst gifts this Christmas. The study, conducted by shopping website GettingPersonal.co.uk, looked at more […]

11 years ago

Another celebrity has embraced the unisex baby name trend and we love their choice. Reality star Kristin Cavallari and her sports beau husband Jay Cutler welcomed a baby daughter on Monday. She announced the news by posting the below snap on Instagram and wrote: “Saylor James Cutler was born today at 132pm!!” A photo posted by Kristin […]

11 years ago

What would you do if your other half named your child without having that conversation with you? You’d be kind of annoyed, right? Well, what if he went another step further and named your child after his favourite football team and the stadium at which they play at? Because that’s what Mike Bloomfield did. He […]

11 years ago

You can say that food is food but everyone has their preference when it comes to the weekly shop. It seems that the majority of Irish people head to SuperValu which has been crowned Ireland’s top supermarket chain. According to the Irish Independent, the retailer holds almost a quarter (24.6%) of the country’s grocery market in […]

11 years ago

The right time to start a family varies from person to person. Some want to have children as soon as possible. Others focus on their careers before deciding to settle down, whilst others decide it’s not for them. The bottom line is that when – or if – it happens, it happens. Twenty-nine-year-old Holly Brockwell […]

11 years ago

I was a total tomboy growing up. I hated dresses (except for one that was black and had tiny flowers on it). I was constantly playing with my brother’s toys. And I enjoyed nothing more than running about the garden trying to play football. It’s not that I didn’t like dolls or never wore pink, […]

11 years ago

Many brides say that the most important thing is the wedding dress. So it’s not surprising that Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara really pulled out all the stops with her gown. She married Magic Mike star Joe Manganiello at The Breakers Resort in Florida over the weekend and we’re not exaggerating when we say she […]

11 years ago

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and we’ve got the most wonderful competition for you and your family. Thanks to our friends at FOX, we have 20 family passes (4 tickets each) to give away for a special screening of SNOOPY (certificate G) at the Savoy Cinema in Dublin on Sunday December 6th. As […]

11 years ago

There are lots of old wives’ tales and historic traditions that claim to predict whether you’re having a boy or a girl. To note, these have no scientific backing and we are NOT saying that these will definitely tell you if you’re having a boy or girl. In other words, we wouldn’t pick a colour […]

11 years ago

When you hear the term “parasitic worm” it usually makes you screw up your face in disgust. But actually new research has indicated that certain roundworms (namely Ascaris lumbricoide) could actually help developments in the field of fertility-enhancing drugs as they were found to increase women’s chances of falling pregnant. A study found that the […]

11 years ago

If you thought the weekend so far was cold, you might need to warm up the hot water bottle and change into your thermal PJs. That’s because tonight temperatures are going to drop to below zero. According to Met Éireann, this evening will turn very cold with temperatures falling below freezing in many areas across Ireland. […]

11 years ago

Children’s Minister James Reilly has called for a referendum on the eighth amendment, which gives equal right to the life of the mother and the unborn child, early in the term of the next government. The Fine Gael deputy leader told the Sunday Independent that women carrying babies with fatal foetal abnormalities should not be […]

11 years ago

Life can be stressful and trying at times as you attempt to balance work and family, money and happiness. But it seems that everyone, no matter where they are from, is in the same boat. A new survey, the findings of which will appear in the Economic Journal and have been published by The Guardian, has […]

11 years ago

I love bagels. Be it smothering one in cream cheese with a coffee or adding chicken and Mediterranean vegetables, the bagel is my friend. But while I think it is already a brilliant brunch option, Food52 has just gone and made it THAT much better. That’s because they’ve come up with The Bagel Egg in […]

11 years ago

If you’re trying for a baby or are thinking about it, you might find this research very interesting. Closer Online decided to find out the average age at which a woman gives birth for the first time – that turned out to be between 28 and 29 years old. They then cross-referenced these years of […]

11 years ago

Dani Dowling is a Speech and Language Therapist and Audiologist from Brazil. She has been living in Ireland since 2004 and has worked with both adults and children. She has over 10 years experience working with children with Down Syndrome. She is a mother of two. What’s your morning routine? My kids don’t wake up […]

11 years ago

From September 2016 men in Ireland will be able to avail of 2 weeks of paternity leave as well as a new Paternity Benefit. But Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is taking this right to new heights by announcing that he will take two months of leave when his daughter is born. According to the CEO, the […]

11 years ago

I love nothing more than tucking into a fish and chips on a Saturday night but while I take great satisfaction – in fact, it’s probably more a sense of achievement – as I gobble down that last chip after wiping up the remainder of the salt from the grease-soaked paper, I accept that it’s not […]

11 years ago

While we would love the option of spending the entire day in bed with a cup of tea in our hands, that’s (unfortunately) just not realistic. We will inevitably have to embrace the cold and step outside our front doors – things to do, mouths to feed and all that! But it doesn’t mean we […]

11 years ago

People always say that your life completely changes when you have a baby but it seems there’s one thing that doesn’t change. (And we’re actually quite surprised by what it is.) A study has revealed that while new parents spend less time together and don’t say ‘I love you’ as much, their sex life remains […]

11 years ago

Actor Jamie Dornan and his wife Amelia Warner are reportedly expecting their second child together. E! News claims that Amelia showed off a hint of a baby bump whilst on holiday last month, prompting the speculation. While it has not yet been confirmed by the Fifty Shades of Grey star, we don’t expect it to […]

11 years ago

Changing a dirty nappy can be quite the adventure (we say adventure, we actually mean traumatic experience). You know what we’re talking about – the incident when it ends up everywhere – up backs, in hair, on ceilings. Well this video could be about to change that because it shows off a nifty hack, entitled […]

11 years ago

Gardaí in Balbriggan have appealed to the public for help in tracing the whereabouts of teenager Jason Collins. The 14-year-old has been missing from Swords, Co Dublin, since last Friday (November 13th). He is described as being 5ft 6in and of slim build with brown hair and dark green eyes. He was last spotted wearing […]

11 years ago

Choosing a name for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. There’s the desire to pick something that has a personal meaning but that sounds good and is also a bit different. This has led to a growing number of women using their own maiden names as a first name […]

11 years ago

You might be hitting the shops this afternoon to start your Christmas shopping or perhaps you’re taking the kids out for the day. Whatever your plans, you will definitely need a few extra layers. That’s because it’s freezing outside! (We’ve already been out, take our word for it.) According to Met Éireann, there will be […]

11 years ago

Got any Frozen fans at home? This, my friends, is the cake of all cakes for any little Elsa and Anna aficionados out there. It’s perfect for upcoming birthdays or for making on a rainy, wintery day. We can just hear the renditions of ‘Let it Go’ from here! Sure to impress your guests over the […]

11 years ago

They won’t even let us have periods. That’s right, a study has revealed that some men believe that they have a so-called “man period” every month. In the survey, conducted by vouchercloud.com, thousands of British men and women were asked about whether guys suffer the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Via imgur.com According to The Telegraph […]

11 years ago

Can’t bear the thought of scouring the shops for that Barbie doll? No idea what to buy the kids this year? Or maybe you just don’t want to be one of the households that is planning to spend over €500 on presents. Whatever the reason, if you have children to buy for, it might be an […]

11 years ago

Christmas is an expensive time of year, what with all the presents and the mountain of food you have to get in. This year, over half of Irish households are expected to spend more than €500 on gifts for their loved ones. A survey, conducted on behalf of Aviva Home Insurance, found that we as […]

11 years ago

Many people consider the first screening of the Coca-Cola advertisement as the official arrival of Christmas. It has already hit our television screens this year (we saw it, it was amazing!) but if you’ve ever wondered if the truck looks as good in reality as it does onscreen, you’re in luck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gMjPezr8TY Via YouTube/Coca-Cola. That’s […]

11 years ago

There’s nothing worse than knowing that your child is suffering in some way, be it physically from a grazed knee or mentally with what others are saying. For Angela, she couldn’t contain her emotions when she received a heart-breaking note from her seven-year-old daughter Cadence. Cadence has autism and recently she overheard some people talking […]

11 years ago

As a mother, a lie-in can be difficult to come by (the term gold dust comes to mind). If it does happen, it will usually happen at the weekend when the kids are off school and/or you don’t have to go to work. But it turns out that getting up early for the majority of […]

11 years ago

Announcing a pregnancy is an exciting time especially for your nearest and dearest, which is why a lot of people go to great lengths to make their big news extra special. Alexa Goolsby and her partner didn’t just want to tell her parents straight out that they were going to be adding another member to […]

11 years ago

Last Friday, November 13th, we watched the news in shock as horrific events unfolded in the French Capital of Paris. Among the victims was the wife of Antoine Leiris, Helene. She was killed in the attack on the Bataclan theatre. While we couldn’t possibly imagine what he or any of the families are going through, […]

11 years ago

Unfortunately you can’t watch your kids all the time (if only!) but it’s not practical to ban them from every potential danger in both real-life and online either. But there is one area in which controlling what your kids are exposed to is now a little easier. YouTube Kids has just launched in the UK […]

11 years ago

On television and in the movies couples snuggle up in bed, bodies intertwined (often after the best sex ever) with big smiles on their faces and then they wake up perfectly rested and looking glorious. In reality, things are a lot less perfect. We’re talking opposite sides of the bed, mouths hanging open and bags as […]

11 years ago

Whether you’re doing it likes bunnies in the hope of falling pregnant or have banned it in case you fall pregnant, sex is an important part of a relationship. And it is a common belief that the more sex people have, the happier they are… but a new study suggests that that’s not necessarily true. […]

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