‘Best gadget I’ve bought this year’ During the winter months we often see an increase in condensation on our windows due to the colder mornings. The condensation can often lead to damp and mould, which is hard to get rid of when the temperature is lower as you can’t rely on opening your windows. If […]

4 months ago

Tragic news A grandmother to ten children drowned at the weekend after trying to rescue their family dog in the sea in Co. Wicklow. Wendy Maxine Herbst, who was in her 80s, got into difficulty in the water during the stormy weather conditions on Saturday afternoon. The Coast Guard was then called to Magherabeg Beach. […]

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The explanation is more complex than you might think. A qualified doctor with a large social media following has addressed the question of what is going on within our bowels when we feel the need to dash to the loo shortly after finishing a meal. While some people who experience this weird occurrence seem to […]

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Only five parents in the world gave their child this Irish name last year Names as Gaeilge are super popular, I have one myself. And some are definitely more popular than others, but one in particular is in danger of becoming extinct. Irish digital creator Vivienne Sayers O’Callaghan shared on social media that one Irish […]

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‘Cut your heating bills and get one of these’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. This popular blanket that costs just a cent to run has been given a limited-discount in time for the winter months. The Teddy Fleece Electric Blanket by Silentnight has been […]

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Nearly 70 schools in Australia have had to temporarily close Nearly 70 schools in Australia have had to temporarily close after asbestos was discovered in play sand. Tests of the colourful play sand revealed that it contained tremolite asbestos. Despite it being a naturally occurring form of the substance, it still could be hazardous. Asbestos […]

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‘Saves time and effort’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. During the winter months there is nothing more annoying than waking up in the morning for work only for your car to be covered in ice. The task can often take a lot of time, […]

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‘I am thinking of them’ President Catherine Connolly has led tributes to the five young people who lost their lives in a horrific road crash. While Gardai began a major probe into Saturday night’s crash just outside Dundalk in Co Louth, President Connolly said: “As President of Ireland, I am deeply saddened and shocked by […]

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“People that cheat in the personal life will also cheat in their business life.” A boss has revealed she fired two of her employees after discovering that they had cheated on their partners. Natalie Dawson, who co-founded Cardone Ventures, opened up about her policy during an appearance on Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast. […]

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“It’s been blurry for a while now, and it’s only getting worse.” Robbie Williams has said that he fears he is going blind. The singer, who is now 51, says that his vision is ‘blurry’ and ‘getting worse’. The Take That star believes that the weightloss drug, Mounjaro, could be to blame as he admitted […]

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The 51-year-old is often regarded as one of the nicest actors in the business. A former co-star of Stephen Graham‘s has revealed that he made an incredible offer to adopt him after he suffered a tragedy. Thomas Turgoose starred alongside Graham in 2006’s This Is England. Then 13-year-old Turgoose played Shaun Fields, a young boy […]

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You can get a free Echo Dot This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Shoppers can bag a free Echo Dot with an early Black Friday deal from Amazon. Amazon’s has confirmed that its Black Friday Week kicks off on 21 November and will run through […]

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“She insists that it’s a common name, but it is not.” A girl has taken to Reddit to share her relative’s unusual choice of name for her new baby. The 15-year-old poster explained that her family was of Irish and Armenian descent, and that she suggested some Irish names to her aunt. “I think Caoimhe, […]

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Students that require mirrors for “medical purposes” must request one from reception. A Lincolnshire school has banned mirrors from its bathrooms after students took too long while looking at themselves. According to the school’s headmaster, the whole ordeal was making students late for class and made others feel uncomfortable. Grant Edgar, headmaster at William Farr […]

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Weather warnings are in place Up to 60m of rain is set to fall over 24 hours between Friday and Saturday, with Met Éireann warning there is a “high” possibility of flooding in several counties. The national forecaster said Dublin, Carlow, Louth, Kildare, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Kerry and Tipperary were especially vulnerable […]

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It’s a huge early Black Friday deal This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Amazon has launched an early Black Friday on one of its popular Kindle devices. Shoppers an get 30% off the Kindle Colorsoft bundle, which is usually priced at €340.93. It’s currently priced […]

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It follows a spell of unsettled conditions for large parts of the country The time has come to get your winter coats and scarves out, as it looks like winter conditions are set to arrive before the end of the week. Met Éireann expect temperatures to drop to freezing this weekend. It follows a spell […]

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This change will impact the entire show After revealing this season’s full cast, I’m A Celebrity is set to make a major rule change that will impact the entire show. Hosts Ant and Dec are gearing up for the 25th season, which is set in New South Wales, Australia. This year’s contestants, including Martin Kemp, […]

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Rental costs are a third higher than pre-Covid times Rental costs are a third higher than pre-Covid times. They have risen now for 18 quarters in a row, according to the latest Draft.ie rental report. Professor Ronan Lyons, the author of the report, claims that upward pressure on rents is set to remain due to […]

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The changes will come into effect in January 2026 The complete list of social welfare payments set to receive a weekly boost of up to €10 has been revealed. Plenty of changes are due to come into effect for several social welfare payments beginning next year. According to the Department of Social Protection, several social […]

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It features products worth €215 This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A popular beauty advent calendar from L’Occitane has been given a huge discount just in time for Christmas. If you want to switch from a chocolate advent calendar to something a little different this […]

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‘Great value for money’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Shoppers are ditching chocolate and snapping up this alternative advent calendar to mark the Christmas countdown. The number one bestseller in the toys and games section on Amazon is the LEGO Minecraft Advent Calendar for […]

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The popular garden bird needs our help Irish households have been urged to take action if they spot a robin in their garden over the winter months. As the temperatures drop, wildlife begins to struggle to find food as the ground hardens, making it difficult for birds to find enough food to eat – especially […]

5 months ago

A dietician took it upon herself to try it out You might have heard of the health craze that’s been doing the rounds on the wellness side of social media for a while now: a shot of olive oil a day. A dietician took it upon herself to try it out. Lauren Manaker and three […]

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Tubridy left the broadcaster after a payment scandal two years ago It has been suggested that Ryan Tubridy could make a return to RTÉ after his infamous payment scandal in 2023. Rumours have started to circulate hinting at the presenter’s potential return to the national broadcaster after he was seen with RTÉ’s Director General Kevin […]

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‘It’s called living’ Sir Anthony Hopkins has claimed that ADHD, OCD and Asperger’s are “nonsense” conditions. The actor previously said that he believes he could potentially be neurodivergent and has also been very vocal about his struggles with alcoholism. Hopkins told the Sunday Times: “Well, I guess I’m cynical because it’s all nonsense, it’s all […]

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It comes a year after she suffered a brain tumour Davina McCall has announced she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. The news comes a year after she underwent emergency surgery to remove a brain tumour. The TV presenter (58) took to Instagram to share the sad news. She told fans she found a lump a […]

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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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At this age, people should consider ‘permanently eliminating’ alcohol from their diet A doctor has revealed the age he reckons people should think about giving up alcohol completely. Most of us enjoy a drink every now and again, and some of us probably enjoy a drink slightly more often than this. The NHS recommends that adults don’t […]

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The ‘Knocked Up’ star revealed he plans to steer clear of fatherhood. Seth Rogen has revealed in an interview that he doesn’t plan on ever having kids and claims that being childless increases productivity. Speaking on the popular US talk show, The Howard Stern Show, Rogen told host Howard Stern that he “wouldn’t be able […]

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As a member of young people, hard agree Young people have been urging everyone to stop using the ‘thumbs up’ emoji as because it’s too “passive aggressive”. A Reddit user took to the platform to ask fellow millennials and Gen Zs were also getting wound up by the ‘thumbs up’ emoji. They wrote: “I started […]

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Doctors warn about this specific health issue It’s no secret that ‘that time of the month’ can already be a bit of a nuisance, so the last thing anyone wants is another uncomfortable or unpleasant side effect to deal with. If you’re someone who prefers using sanitary pads on your period, we might have some […]

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If this is a habit you do, it might be time to drop it. An airport employee who works as a baggage handler has advised against passengers adopting an age-old luggage hack. We’ve all stood at the baggage carousel watching out for our precious suitcase, just praying to god that it won’t be the last […]

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Are you due this month? We’ve found the perfect name for you Is anyone’s due date getting closer and closer? If you’re welcoming a baby girl into the world this month then we’ve found quite a special name for your November baby. With so many names to choose from, settling on a baby girl name […]

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Roz has been very vocal about her journey with alopecia Broadcaster Roz Purcell has shared an update on her alopecia journey, revealing it has become ‘more common’ of late. Roz has been very vocal about her journey with alopecia, an autoimmune disease which attacks the body’s hair follicles. The condition can be hereditary, but it […]

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Count us in. Whether we want to admit it or not, the end of 2025 is almost here – and we’re already dreaming about our next vacation. Which is why we were particularly excited when we found out there was a way to double our annual leave for 2026. Yes, really. By planning carefully and choosing strategic […]

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He’s revealed what pilots actually plan for when flying over the middle of the ocean. A pilot has shared what really happens if there’s an emergency while flying over open water. It can be a bit unsettling when the map on your seat screen shows nothing but a vast stretch of blue, so here’s what […]

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Last night’s cosmic phenomenon is to blame If you were one of many who just couldn’t stop tossing and turning last night, we might know what’s to blame. It had nothing to do with your stuffy nose, your late-night tea, or your snoring partner; the reason why you didn’t have a good night’s sleep could […]

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‘Ideal’ for hard-to-reach areas This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. During the winter months damp and mould can easily build up inside homes – and it can be difficult to shift. In particular bathrooms suffer from both, as baths and showers add moisture to the […]

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‘How low do you stoop?’ Saoirse Ruane’s mum, Roseanna, condemned DJ Carey’s action in a recent interview with RTE Radio One. The Kilkenny hurler received a five-and-a-half-year jail sentence for 10 counts of fraud after he pretended to have cancer, defrauding friends and fans of over €440,000. After an image of DJ Carey wearing a […]

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This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Perfect gift for Harry Potter fans Harry Potter fans can get some big discounts on popular Lego sets inspired by the iconic series. Ahead of the upcoming Black Friday sales, Amazon has slashed the price of official Lego sets, […]

5 months ago

‘No longer have to see the red sign on my dead Apple Watch’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it If you’re looking for a smartwatch that has all the functions of Apple and Android without the price tag, then this ‘solid’ watch is perfect. The […]

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The news comes as tonight’s EuroMillions Jackpot is set to soar to an estimated €85 million. A Daily Million Plus player in Kilkenny has nabbed the top prize of €500,000 in last night’s 9pm draw (Monday, 3 November). The lucky punter purchased their winning ticket online on the day of the draw. The winning numbers […]

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The ‘most f***ed thing [he’d] ever heard’ Famous Hollywood icon Jack Nicholson found out that the woman who raised him and whom he thought was his mother turned out to be his sister. Upon learning the truth, the Shining actor deemed it the ‘most f***ed thing [he’d] ever heard’. Jack Nicholson was born in 1937 […]

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Over one million individuals have yet to file their tax returns Homeowners who fail to submit their Local Property Tax return before 7th November will face penalties. Revenue will issue fines of up to €3,000 to property owners who miss this week’s crucial deadline. Over one million individuals have yet to file their tax returns. […]

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Screw it – get the tree up now! Every year, the world debates when it’s socially acceptable to start celebrating Christmas – and while we all have that one neighbour that puts their decorations up in September – new studies show that getting them up earlier could actually make you happier. Research from psychoanalyst Steve […]

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She shared the news on social media Strictly dancer Amy Dowden has revealed that she is undergoing a second mastectomy after recovering from breast cancer. The 35-year-old was diagnosed with cancer in May 2023 and had both chemotherapy and a mastectomy. In Feburary, Dowden said that doctors said she had no further signs of the […]

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Get him on the show! Paul Rudd has revealed that he is a huge fan of the show Gogglebox. While sitting down with JOE to discuss his role in the brand new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Rudd discussed the differences between life on this side of the Atlantic versus the US. As well as admitting that […]

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Ramsay said the loss resulted in his family becoming closer as a unit Gordon Ramsay has opened up about the grief he and his family went through when his wife Tana suffered a miscarriage five months into her pregnancy. In 2016, Tana experienced a pregnancy loss at 20 weeks. Reflecting on the loss of her […]

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