Brought to you by the HSE National Immunisation Office.  It’s more important than ever to protect your family this flu season. The worst thing we can comprehend as parents is to see our little ones in pain right? Well, there’s a simple way that you can protect your children, and the entire community, this flu […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by the HSE National Immunisation Office It’s that time of year when sniffly noses and sore throats start appearing. We all know the importance of checking out symptoms in this day and age. With that in mind, we wanted to hammer home how crucial (and simple) it is to get your children […]

6 years ago

Christmas is often jokingly referred to as engagement season but there’s now official research to back this up. Data from Facebook, which involved information gathering from over 2.5 million users of the social media site, (lets ignore that part) has found that the day of the year most people get engaged is….Christmas Eve. Horray, the 24th! […]

6 years ago

It’s December 1st so the official countdown is on for Christmas. However you might not be feeling too festive just yet. That’s where we come in. Or should we say, that’s where these Christmas Tree Cupcakes come in. Make these and we guarantee you and your little ones will be humming I Wish It Could […]

6 years ago

So tragic. Three members of the same family have passed away from Covid in the past two week. A healthcare workers from west Belfast passed away on Wednesday, November 11, after contracting coronavirus. Prior to this, his mother and father died on October 29 and November 1 respectively after being diagnosed with the virus. The […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Flahavan’s Grab the kids, and the porridge, we’re going glamping! With Autumn very much upon us and the mornings getting darker, this is the perfect time to kick-start some healthy breakfast habits for the whole family and head into the winter months feeling rejuvenated and full of beans (or oats as […]

6 years ago

This is the FABULOUS that we all need right now. We’d pretty much come to terms with not having a summer holiday this year. But with the Government’s roadmap allowing hotels to reopen, with appropriate distancing measures in place, from July 20 there’s still a chance to get in a summer getaway. And, lawd above, […]

6 years ago

We’ve got the weather, now bring on the wings! This bank holiday weekend, we’re forgetting Coronavirus worries, embracing the gorgeous weather and barbecuing absolutely everything. If you don’t usually do more than burgers on the BBQ, now is your chance to branch out and grill something new – toast is particularly good done on the […]

6 years ago

As soon as the sun comes out, we’re mad for a spritz. Ever since the Aperol washed a tide of bright orange joy into our lives a couple of years back, we’ve been big fans of anything that can be spritzed. Step forward our newest summer favourite: Lillet. The first thing you need to know about […]

6 years ago

Oh the weather outside is… delightful! How often do we get to say that in Ireland? May 2020 has been treating us very well on the weather front, and the bank holiday is set to be a mostly sunny one, with Met Éireann forecasting temperatures of up to 25C right across the long weekend. The […]

6 years ago

The serum will be available for a limited time from June 11! Hyaluronic acid has undoubtedly been the biggest buzzword in beauty in the past few years. A sugar that’s found naturally in the skin, it reportedly has the ability to hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water. In beauty terms, this […]

6 years ago

Is it possible to fall in love at first sight… with a chair? We think it is. And we think we just did. A round of applause for Aldi which has been absolutely delivering this locked down summer. First it gave us the fire pits that caused something of a sensation across Ireland and the […]

6 years ago

Ready, steady, grow! Since lockdown began, thousands of us have discovered the joys to be found in our own outdoor spaces. In gardens, balconies and even windowsills up and down the country, people have been digging beds and planting pots – leading to something of a national celebration when garden centres were allowed to reopen […]

6 years ago

We’re suckers for a good hack. With no childcare, no schools and lockdown conditions leaving pretty much every parent frazzled and exhausted, another social media platform is probably the last thing you think you need in your life right now. And you’d be forgiven if joining TikTok – a repository of 15-second videos made by […]

6 years ago

We’d even be glad of a filet o fish at this point, tbh. Has any closed business been lamented during lockdown as much as McDonald’s? Like much of Twitter, we’ve pretty much spent the last 10 weeks craving it and speculating about our fantasy first order. Well, that time has finally come! McDonald’s have reopened […]

6 years ago

Anyone know a protection spell? As the country gradually begins to open up from Covid-19 lockdown, seeing people wearing masks looks set to be part of the ‘new normal’. In an update given last week, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that the Government was recommending that people wear face coverings when going into enclosed spaces such […]

6 years ago

Health Minister Simon Harris has said that the numbers of guests that will be allowed at weddings later this summer is “highly unlikely to be anything like 100”. The Minister was speaking on RTÉ Radio One’s Morning Ireland, where he answered a range of questions from the general public in relation to the changes to […]

6 years ago

It’s a bit of a Marmite subject matter. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (or Kate Middleton as we still like to call her) most definitely has a signature style when it comes to dressing her three children – and people seem to either love it or to hate it. Since her eldest son, and heir to […]

6 years ago

Connell’s chain may have grabbed the headlines – and was even granted it’s own Twitter emoji this week – but it’s not the only sartorial choice that people have been noticed about Normal People. There’s been a slightly less vocal appreciation for the clothes worn by Marianne, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones, in the hit series. […]

6 years ago

Is there a budding artist in your house? This Saturday, May 16 2020, is National Drawing Day and it’s being marked by a wide range of museums, libraries and cultural organisations right across the country. Chief among them is the National Gallery of Ireland. When I was a child, I often visited the National Gallery […]

6 years ago

The loveliest news! In all of the sadness and stress caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, some of the small things that were affected hit us as hard as the bigger restrictions. For children, not being able to go creche, school or even to the playground and see their friends has been really tough. And it’s […]

6 years ago

“I can’t think what to say because I haven’t stopped smiling” A golden moment. A victory for the heart. The greatest prize of all. Some other pun that combines sports terminology with romantic love… The 2020 Olympics may have been cancelled but there was still reason for Team Ireland to celebrate with the news that […]

6 years ago

How did we not know about this before? In 2018, ‘pink wine’ became the biggest drinks trend in the world thanks in no small part to the phenomenon that is Whispering Angel. Made in France, the delicately-hued rosé was a smash success that was adored by both critics and consumers alike. The in-demand wine reached […]

6 years ago

Lockdown, but make it posh. When lockdown first started about 200 years ago (or in March to be exact) one of the first big occasions we had to mark in closed off conditions was Mother’s Day. At the time, the genius staff at Castle Leslie came up with the idea of offering drive-through afternoon tea […]

6 years ago

“I want to thank the country for putting up with my sometimes avuncular self.” Bono has revealed that U2 purchased €10million of PPE for Ireland’s frontline workers. In an interview on this morning’s Ryan Tubridy show on RTÉ Radio 1, the singer detailed what he called his “national service”. He said that the band had […]

6 years ago

“I have broken out the “good” shower gel and body lotion, previously unopened gifts that I was saving – for what, I do not know.” Dr Eithne Hunt is an Occupational Therapy lecturer at UCC and a mum of one. You can follow her on Twitter here. Below, she outlines how practising self-compassion and self-care have helped […]

6 years ago

Pass the hot sauce… Before all of the thing that we won’t mention started, one of our culinary highlights was going out for tacos. Quick to make, cheap to buy and easy to eat, those tasty little bundles were always an option when we weren’t looking for fine dining but didn’t want to cook for […]

6 years ago

Add to cart! It seems fitting that Spanx should launch its active wear range during the Covid-19 pandemic. Firstly, because exercise gear is all we are wearing right now. And secondly, because we’ve been eating so much (damn you, banana bread) that we are definitely going to be in need of some support. Spanx to […]

6 years ago

Ever wondered what it would be like to see Meghan and Harry quacking at each other? Wonder no more… Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor, son of Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, today celebrates his first birthday. We feel about 80 years old but we’re still gonna say it: where did that year go?! […]

6 years ago

A massive moment for bump couture. As the first Monday in May, this Monday should have seen the Gala take place at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. The annual celebration of haute couture and OTT dressing is a fundraising event for the Costume Institute, and puts the Oscars in the shade for true fashion […]

6 years ago

This is genius! Are you a lipstick hoarder like me? In make-up bags, display cases and drawers in my bedroom you will find more tubes of lipstick than I care to count. There’s blush pinks and nudes for daytime, statement pinks, purples and a not-quite-black for going out-out and berries for every other occasion. And, […]

6 years ago

The tan, the hair, the body – it’s fair to say that Adele is almost unrecognisable in her birthday snap. Birthdays in lockdowns are relatively sad affairs, unless you are a global superstar and can afford to construct a big at-home celebration of course. That appears to be the case for Adele, who yesterday celebrated her […]

6 years ago

Preschools will reopen in a ‘later phase’. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has updated the nation on the Covid-19 restrictions this evening. The Taoiseach outlined that the current tight restrictions are now extended until May 18. As had been expected following a Cabinet briefing earlier this afternoon, there are two notable exceptions to this. From next Tuesday, […]

6 years ago

What’s better than barbecue food? SMOKED barbecue food. Between lockdown conditions and the glorious weather we’ve had of late, everyone who is lucky enough to have a back garden or balcony has pretty much moved out into it. As a result, the air hangs heavy with the delicious scents – not of flowers, but of […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Clear Little Noses They’ll be feeling better in no time. At the moment, we’re all on high alert for cold symptoms and the like. Although, it’s important to remember that, while it’s always good to be cautious, usually a cold is just that – a cold. Especially when it comes to […]

6 years ago

Fibre One – It’s Your Birthday – Terms & Conditions: This promotion is open to Republic of Ireland residents aged 18 years or over except employees of the Promoter, their families, agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion. To enter this promotion, entrants must comment under the Fibre One promotional post on the Her.ie […]

6 years ago

Over the past few weeks, our gardens have been giving us life. A little sanctuary away from the rest of the world, they’ve been the place to retreat to with a book or glass of wine in the evenings, and to enjoy a barbecue in on weekend days. As well as the lift we get […]

6 years ago

Even wondered how a queen celebrates her birthday? With chocolate cupcakes apparently. Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 94th birthday today, April 21, and in celebration the Royal Pastry Chefs (imagine that was your job!) shared their recipe for chocolate birthday cakes along with some photos of the finished product. No big messy slice for her majesty […]

6 years ago

Queen Elizabeth is 94 today! She’s one of the most famous and important women in the world, but as her official Twitter account noted today, she is also a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. And we’re pretty sure that it must be as hard for Queen Elizabeth as for anyone else to be celebrating her […]

6 years ago

“There’s a war we’re fighting, and it’s breaking all our hearts.” Nathan Carter has teamed up with some other prominent Irish musicians to record a special song in reaction to the Coronavirus crisis. Entitled #StayAtHomeStayAlive, the track serves as both a reminder and an appeal to the general public about the small but vital part that they […]

6 years ago

Dance has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. From the ages of four to 24 I went to stage school where I learned the fundamentals of tap, jazz and ballet. In later years I tried hip-hop, ballroom and salsa. Even though I never showed any real talent for any […]

6 years ago

“If ever there was a time to keep the goal of ‘good enough’ in focus, that time is now.” Dr Eithne Hunt is an Occupational Therapy lecturer at UCC and a mum of one. You can follow her on Twitter here. Below, she reflects on the changes to her family’s routine since the Covid-19 crisis began and how […]

6 years ago

We’re going back to Bayside! After endless speculation over whether the high school comedy would be the next in line for a modern day reboot, and which of its ensemble cast could be tempted back if it did, six months ago it was finally confirmed that an all new Saved By The Bell was happening. […]

6 years ago

Ah here, lads, it’s not Christmas week

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The lessons will begin on April 20. RTÉ’s Home School Hub has been a big success for providing televised school lessons for primary school children in recent weeks. Now, TG4 has announced that it will also begin broadcasting lessons after the Easter break. The news will no doubt be welcomed by parents whose children attend […]

7 years ago

Don’t worry if whipping up a seasonal spread isn’t your forte

7 years ago

“You’re my no 1, my champion, always the best” Emma Keating is a YouTuber and Instagrammer from Birmingham who goes by @brummymummyof2. She’s mum to two kids, aged seven and nine. This month she released Will I Ever Pee Alone Again?, a book of poetry that spans every aspect of parenting. Covering different periods of […]

7 years ago

On St Patrick’s night, March 17, 2020, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made a televised address to the nation about Ireland’s fight against the Coronavirus. Below, you can read the full text of his speech: “This is a St Patrick’s Day like no other. A day that none of us will forget. A day that children will […]

7 years ago

It’s a girl! At the end of a week that has been filled with unrelentingly bad news comes the best kind of good news – there’s a new baby on the way! Vogue Williams and husband Spencer Matthews have announced that they are expecting their second child together. Vogue teased the announcement in her Instagram […]

7 years ago

All schools, colleges and childcare facilities will close from tomorrow until March 29 due to the Coronavirus, the Taoiseach has announced. Speaking from Washington, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar outlined the new measures that will be taken by the Government in an attempt to stop the spread of Coronavirus. “We said that we would take the right […]

7 years ago