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  • Wolfe Tones end retirement by announcing two huge gigs for summer 2026

    Wolfe Tones end retirement by announcing two huge gigs for summer 2026

    The legendary Irish folk group have backtracked on their retirement plan. Legendary Irish folk group The Wolfe Tones have announced two surprise 3Arena Dublin gigs for summer 2026. Formed in the early ’60s, the band are one of the longest-standing ballad groups in Ireland. They have also enjoyed a surge in popularity recently, drawing massive crowds at […]

    10 months ago

  • Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher say they don’t give their children presents at Christmas

    Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher say they don’t give their children presents at Christmas

    The couple ‘beg’ their parents to do the same as well Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher haven’t given their kids presents at Christmas for years – but they have a pretty good reason for it. The actors share two kids, 10-year-old Wyatt and eight-year-old Dimitri, but it doesn’t sound like having two Hollywood superstars for […]

    10 months ago

  • Expert says parents should ask babies for permission before changing their nappies

    Expert says parents should ask babies for permission before changing their nappies

    Expert Deanne Carson left viewers baffled Asexuality 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 on social […]

    10 months ago

  • Smyths issues warning to shoppers ahead of Christmas season

    Smyths issues warning to shoppers ahead of Christmas season

    Smyths has shared the annual warning with parents The kids have written their letters to Santa, the tree is nearly decorated, and it’s Toy Show week, so we’re officially in the Christmas spirit. Christmas will be here before we know it, so we need to get our Christmas shopping over and done with before town becomes too […]

    10 months ago

  • Tiny European city that’s just like being in a Disney film has €4 pints and €14 flights

    Tiny European city that’s just like being in a Disney film has €4 pints and €14 flights

    This pastel-coloured city with it’s cobbled streets is like escaping to a fairytale. Estonia’s capital city does not usually get a mention in the conversation around enticing city breaks, but Tallinn is making itself known as an Eastern European frontrunner thanks to it’s old-world feel and unique affordability. Tallinn’s historic old town was awarded UNESCO […]

    10 months ago

  • World’s first ‘menstrual leave’ law sparks major debate online

    World’s first ‘menstrual leave’ law sparks major debate online

    The law came into force two years ago The internet has been heavily debating the world’s first menstrual leave law, which came into force two years ago. In 2023, Spain became the first country in Europe to introduce a paid menstrual leave bill. Many women can relate that periods can often be debilitating, especially for […]

    10 months ago

  • People are just realising the special Christmas features on Ring doorbells

    People are just realising the special Christmas features on Ring doorbells

    There’s no way this could ever get annoying… This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. People with Ring doorbells are discovering that the device has some very festive features they weren’t aware of. It turns out you can change the settings on the device so that […]

    10 months ago

  • ‘Fantastic’ Shark vacuum cleaner slashed by 42% in Amazon’s Black Friday sale

    ‘Fantastic’ Shark vacuum cleaner slashed by 42% in Amazon’s Black Friday sale

    You can get up to 42% off the Shark range This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Amazon has launched huge discounts on Shark vacuum cleaners as part of its Black Friday sale. The online retail giant has officially kicked off its Black Friday week, which runs […]

    10 months ago

  • Woman divorces husband for leaving dogs outside in the cold all the time

    Woman divorces husband for leaving dogs outside in the cold all the time

    She’s teaching her husband a lesson by divorcing him. A woman became so infuriated by her husband’s decision to leave their dogs outside in the cold that she initiated divorce proceedings. In a subreddit titled ‘r/AITAH’, which describes itself as a spin-off of the popular ‘Am I The Asshole’ subreddit, a user by the name […]

    10 months ago

  • Popular air fryer that ‘beats Ninja’ gets huge Black Friday discount

    Popular air fryer that ‘beats Ninja’ gets huge Black Friday discount

    ‘I’ve tried a few air fryers but this is the best’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A popular air fryer that shoppers say is ‘better than Ninja’ has been given a big discount for Black Friday. It’s part of Amazon’s Black Friday week sale, which […]

    10 months ago

  • Fathers who have daughters tend to live longer, says study

    Fathers who have daughters tend to live longer, says study

    Being a ‘Girl Dad’ has all the perks. A new study has revealed being a father of daughters has an unexpected benefit: they tend to live longer compared to those without them. Researchers from Jagiellonian University carried out extensive research that analysed the effects of childbirth on fathers’ lifespans. In this study, data was collected […]

    10 months ago

  • Multiple people feared dead after horrific collision as Gardai close road

    Multiple people feared dead after horrific collision as Gardai close road

    The road is currently closed off with local diversions in place Several people are feared to be dead following a horrific crash involving a bus, truck and car in Gormanston, Co Meath. The collision happened on the R132 near The Huntsman Inn this morning at approximately 6.30 am. It is believed that gardai fear the […]

    10 months ago

  • Kids who are born second cause the most trouble, study says

    Kids who are born second cause the most trouble, study says

    A study has found that second-born children tend to be more rebellious than the oldest child. I don’t know if this is true for all families but it’s definitely true with my crew. As a mother of two, I can verify that my second-born is much more of a handful than my eldest. I’m already […]

    10 months ago

  • Men with beards make better long-term partners, study finds

    Men with beards make better long-term partners, study finds

    Interesting. When we’re looking for the perfect long term partner or spouse you would think it wouldn’t always revolve around their type of hair. Looks do play a part but it’s usually their personality that ensures a lengthy relationship. But it turns out there is one feature in men which could mean they’re the better […]

    10 months ago

  • Margot Robbie had no idea her husband was actually in Harry Potter

    Margot Robbie had no idea her husband was actually in Harry Potter

    ‘When it comes to Harry Potter, I’m a massive, massive nerd’ Margot Robbie didn’t know that her husband appeared in the Harry Potter films, despite the fact she’s a massive Harry Potter fan. The 34-year-old actor married film producer Tom Ackerley in 2016, having met on the set of Suite Française in 2013. But she […]

    10 months ago

  • Most popular foods that should never be cooked in an air fryer, according to experts

    Most popular foods that should never be cooked in an air fryer, according to experts

    Make sure you’re not making these mistakes You’ve either got an air fryer or you’ve heard about how everyone’s got one – either way, it’s difficult to avoid air fryer chat nowadays. Hailed as the best thing since sliced bread, air fryer owners would have you believe that purchasing the device is the best decision […]

    10 months ago

  • Stop turning on central heating when this device that costs 10c a day can keep you warm

    Stop turning on central heating when this device that costs 10c a day can keep you warm

    ‘It’s very cheap to use’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Shoppers are praising this cheap and effective way to stay warm during the winter months that’s become a bestseller on Amazon. As temperatures drop across the country many of us will be tempted to […]

    10 months ago

  • Final unaired episodes of Friends spin-off show now available to watch

    Final unaired episodes of Friends spin-off show now available to watch

    You don’t have to turn to dodgy streaming sites The final episodes of a Friends spin-off, which never aired before, are now available to stream. The iconic ’90s sitcom Friends is among many fans’ all-time favourite series. The show ran from 1994 to 2004 but continues to be rewatched by fans today. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney […]

    10 months ago

  • Expert issues warning over when it’s too cold to walk your dog

    Expert issues warning over when it’s too cold to walk your dog

    An expert has spoken out on whether the weather is too much for your dog Anyone who is in the country right now is pretty aware that winter is here, and it doesn’t look to be going anytime soon. Although the cold isn’t particularly pleasant, us humans have ways of battling against it by wrapping […]

    10 months ago

  • Popular Amazon device is at its lowest price this year in Black Friday deal

    Popular Amazon device is at its lowest price this year in Black Friday deal

    You can get 60% off This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. One of Amazon’s most popular devices has been given a huge discount for Black Friday. The online retail giant has officially kicked off its Black Friday week sales, which will run between 20 November […]

    10 months ago

  • This popular tablet that rivals Apple’s iPad slashed by 57% for Black Friday

    This popular tablet that rivals Apple’s iPad slashed by 57% for Black Friday

    ‘It’s a fraction of the cost of an iPad’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A rival of the Apple iPad been given a massive discount for Black Friday. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 has been slashed by 57% as part of Amazon’s sale. The […]

    10 months ago

  • Best-selling device gets huge 65% discount in Amazon’s Black Friday sale

    Best-selling device gets huge 65% discount in Amazon’s Black Friday sale

    ‘Great value for money’ One of the best-selling products during Christmas season has been given a huge discount for Black Friday. Amazon has launched its Black Friday week sale, which is running from 20 November to 1 December, with some big deals already available. This includes a massive 65% off Oral-B’s iO2 Electric Toothbrush, which […]

    10 months ago

  • Colin Farrell reveals heartbreaking reason he has to put his son into care

    Colin Farrell reveals heartbreaking reason he has to put his son into care

    His son has a condition called Angelman syndrome. Colin Farrell has revealed the heartbreaking reason he has to put his son, James, into care. The Oscar-nominated actor’s 21-year-old son has Angelman syndrome, which is a genetic disorder that mainly affects the nervous system. James was diagnosed at four years old. In an interview with Candis Magazine, […]

    10 months ago

  • Amazon launches first Kindle deals for Black Friday 2025

    Amazon launches first Kindle deals for Black Friday 2025

    Amazon’s early deals includes discounts on Kindle This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Amazon has launched its first discounts on the popular Kindle for Black Friday 2025. The online retail giant has dropped the price of a number of its devices as part of its […]

    10 months ago

  • Amazon drops the price of its popular tablet by 60% in early Black Friday deal

    Amazon drops the price of its popular tablet by 60% in early Black Friday deal

    It’s one of its lowest prices ever This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Amazon has quietly launched its first Black Friday deals on some of its most popular devices. The online retail giant isn’t officially kicking off its Black Friday week sale until 20 November. […]

    10 months ago

  • Almost a quarter of mums will be sleep deprived this Christmas

    Almost a quarter of mums will be sleep deprived this Christmas

    Festive décor can affect your sleep As the Christmas season approaches, so does the Christmas prep, from decorating and entertaining to embracing long-standing seasonal traditions. As exciting as the festive season can be, new research from Barker and Stonehouse has revealed a lesser-known consequence of the festive period, which is a significant decline in sleep […]

    10 months ago

  • Fundraiser to bring body of Louth road tragedy victim home reaches over €30k

    Fundraiser to bring body of Louth road tragedy victim home reaches over €30k

    Chloe tragically died alongside her four friends Family members and friends of Chloe Hipson, who was killed in last Saturday’s tragic road accident in Co. Louth, have set up a fundraiser to help bring Chloe’s body back home to Scotland “to give her the loving send off she deserves.” Chloe’s family has also announced that […]

    10 months ago

  • Met Éireann issues snow and ice warning for five counties from midnight

    Met Éireann issues snow and ice warning for five counties from midnight

    A Status Yellow warning is in place Met Éireann has issued a Snow-Ice warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Leitrim, and Sligo from midnight. It is understood that the Status Yellow warning will remain in place until noon on Thursday. The national forecaster has warned of widespread frost, icy conditions and the chance of sleet and […]

    10 months ago

  • BBC apologises for calling Kate Middleton ‘Kate Middleton’

    BBC apologises for calling Kate Middleton ‘Kate Middleton’

    “Get it right.” The national broadcaster has issued an apology for calling Kate Middleton ‘Kate Middleton’. Viewers complained after the British national broadcaster failed to use the title Catherine, Princess of Wales, during a live broadcast on Armistice Day. The BBC’s statement read: “During our coverage of memorials to commemorate Armistice Day, we mistakenly referred […]

    10 months ago

  • Shoppers praise gadget that ‘packs a punch’ and clears condensation in seconds

    Shoppers praise gadget that ‘packs a punch’ and clears condensation in seconds

    ‘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 […]

    10 months ago

  • Grandmother drowns in an effort to rescue her dog 

    Grandmother drowns in an effort to rescue her dog 

    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. […]

    10 months ago

  • Doctor reveals what it means if you need to poo immediately after eating

    Doctor reveals what it means if you need to poo immediately after eating

    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 […]

    10 months ago

  • The beautiful Irish name that’s going extinct

    The beautiful Irish name that’s going extinct

    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 […]

    10 months ago

  • Several schools in lockdown after disturbing find in play sand

    Several schools in lockdown after disturbing find in play sand

    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 […]

    10 months ago

  • Catherine Connolly leads tributes to Louth crash victims

    Catherine Connolly leads tributes to Louth crash victims

    ‘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 […]

    10 months ago

  • Boss reveals she fired two employees after finding out they cheated on their partners

    Boss reveals she fired two employees after finding out they cheated on their partners

    “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. […]

    11 months ago

  • Robbie Williams fears he is going blind as he issues warning

    Robbie Williams fears he is going blind as he issues warning

    “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 […]

    11 months ago

  • Stephen Graham made incredible offer to adopt co-star after tragedy

    Stephen Graham made incredible offer to adopt co-star after tragedy

    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 […]

    11 months ago

  • School bans mirrors from toilets after students spend too long staring at themselves

    School bans mirrors from toilets after students spend too long staring at themselves

    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 […]

    11 months ago