We’d believe it, yeah. When was the last time you gossiped? Two weeks ago when you found out Susan from accounts had slept with Greg from sales? Five days ago when it became apparently that the girl who bullied you in school was expecting her fifth child? This morning when the lad you rode at […]

7 years ago

A man has been arrested after a pregnant woman was stabbed and killed in London. The 26-year-old woman, who was eight months pregnant, died from her injuries early Saturday morning, June 29. Her unborn baby was delivered at the scene in Croydon, south London. The infant was taken to hospital and remains in critical condition. […]

7 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a toddler was injured in a hit and run in Cork. The incident occurred yesterday, Saturday June 29, on Oliver Plunkett Street, Bandon when a passing motorist collided with a two-year-old boy. The vehicle failed to stop and continued to drive in the direction of Bandon Fire Station. The toddler […]

7 years ago

Hay fever is the worst. Legitimately the worst. You’re snotty, you’re sore, your eyes are disgustingly red and you look essentially like a piece of shit. Not the greatest summer #look, we have to say. Still though, despite the fact that so many of us suffer from hay fever (about 20 percent of people, we’ll […]

7 years ago

SUCH. A. GOOD. AND. ALSO. SUMMER-Y. BOY. Dogs are the best boys. They really are. They’re our friends, they’re our family, they’re the ones that we leave trapped in a room with us when we’re sad so they have to spend time with us and make us feel better. With food, water, and a place […]

7 years ago

Footage of a newborn baby girl found alive inside a plastic bag has been shared online by police. The video depicts officers from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office locate a plastic bag at the side of a road near a woodland area in Georgia, USA. Members of the force carefully cut open the bag to rescue […]

7 years ago

No, not an actual bear, just some lad named Bear. Lads, we have to be honest, for the past seven months or so, we’ve found it difficult to care about the people in Emmerdale. Not because they don’t have fascinating and troublesome lives, but because the show has been inundated with Maya and Jacob content […]

7 years ago

A grim enough discovery for the Dale. There’ll be shocking scenes for Emmerdale next week as human remains are discovered at Hotten Academy. Head teacher Jessie Grant is left fairly shook when it becomes apparent that the bones belong to a baby, suggesting that the child must have been born secretly by one of her […]

7 years ago

The royal family are a bit odd. They just are. They can’t wear nail varnish, they can’t go do their shopping alone, they have to tell the Queen about any newborns before anybody else on the planet finds out. They also apparently have an abundance of nicknames for one another because they seemingly can’t just […]

7 years ago

Over 100 children from Chernobyl are set to arrive to Ireland today for a month long respite. The 120 children and young adults will land in Shannon Airport today as part of the Chernobyl Children International programme(CCI). The initiative has allowed children from affected areas of the then-Soviet Union to travel abroad for short periods of […]

7 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for help to find a missing teenager from Cork. Alaa Mohammed Al Naser was last seen on Sunday morning, June 23 at his home in Kanturk, Co. Cork. The 17-year-old is described as being 6ft in height and clean shaven, with short dark gelled back hair and brown eyes. He had a green rain […]

7 years ago

Grab the sun cream. Or just don’t go outside. You may not be able to. Parts of Europe are to experience an “extreme,” “intense”, and potentially “dangerous” heatwave this week as exceptionally hot weather is pulled from Africa northwards across Europe. France, Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Belgium, and Italy are expected to get most […]

7 years ago

SUCH. A. HAPPY. LITTLE. GUY. Do you have a cat? Do you love that cat? Do you love that cat so much that you are willing to go to the world and back for him, provide him with everything his heart desires, love him, cherish him, until you are parted by death? You definitely do, […]

7 years ago

Not ideal. David Platt has not had the best time of it recently. He’s faced issues in his relationship. He’s struggled with trust since being sexually assaulted by Josh. He’s had to stand by and watch as sister Sarah absolutely ruins herself with Gary Windass. It’s been a difficult enough time for him as of […]

7 years ago

A great move for the environment. Ireland is to become the first county in the EU to ban microbeads in shower gels, scrubs, and cleaners. The Microbeads Prohibition Bill, which is set to be introduced to the Dáil, will restrict the use of rinse down the drain products that include the small plastic beads. The ban […]

7 years ago

Angela Griffin is back.

7 years ago

The beginning of the end. Or rather, the end of the end of the end because this storyline has been promising to be done for the longest time and yet, here we are – still dealing with it. With us are the soap’s entire audience and also everybody in the Dale who is aware of […]

7 years ago

Honestly, too cute. Joe Swash has been talking about his “tiny” baby Rex on TV and it’s really been very cute altogether. The presenter and former EastEnders star called girlfriend Stacey Solomon a “warrior” for giving birth to their son one month before he was due. “He’s four weeks old my little boy. He is […]

7 years ago

“(He) placed the bunnies in his safety vest and cared for them…” A pair of baby rabbits who were abandoned by their mother have been rescued by a police officer in New Mexico. The wild cottontail bunnies were found out the back of a Home Depot Store by Joshua Herrera earlier this week. The officer spotted […]

7 years ago

“At present, six people in Ireland die every six days as a result of their asthma.” Ireland has the poorest mortality outcome from asthma in Western Europe. The Asthma Society of Ireland has warned that the country is “getting asthma management wrong” causing a serious economic burden. A new report has shown that there were 421,000 […]

7 years ago

Ah, god. Bethany Platt is set for a bit of a shock tonight as she walks in on mum Sarah and Adam Barlow having a bit of a moment. As in, they’re getting fairly intimate with each other. As in, they’re in each other’s arms. As in, things are moving forward for the two of […]

7 years ago

A wise and adorable boy. Dogs are the best. They make any situation at least 10 times more bearable. Stuck at home for the day? Dog makes it better. Spending the next nine hours of your life in work? Dog makes it better. Engaging with some specialist detection experts as part of An Garda Síochana? […]

7 years ago

KNEW. IT. If you’ve ever been vaguely near a dog before, you’ll be more than aware of their ability to lash out the puppy dog eyes every now and again. Scold them for being bad? Puppy dog eyes. Withhold a treat from them? Puppy dog eyes. Refuse to bring them for their eightieth walk of […]

7 years ago

A massive congrats to all involved. A baby born on the side of the motorway in the early hours of this morning is said to be “doing fine.” North West Motorway Police in the UK discovered a car pulled over on the hard shoulder of the M60 at approximately 2am this morning. On closer inspection, […]

7 years ago

“I kept it secret for so many years, because I had so much shame.” Majella Moynihan has said that she is “overwhelmed” by the response to her story on RTE’s Documentary on One.  The former Garda had been threatened with dismissal in 1984 for having pre-marital sex with another recruit Garda and subsequently becoming pregnant. […]

7 years ago

“I am still hoping.” Jessie J has said that she still hopes she will be able to conceive naturally despite having adenomyosis, a condition that can affect a woman’s fertility. The singer said that she was told that she might struggle to conceive naturally, but that even so, she remains hopeful to one day become pregnant. […]

7 years ago

Picture the scene, if you will. You’re chilling out. You’re warm. You’re somewhere hot and happy that arguably isn’t Ireland because we haven’t seen a glimmer of sun since 1991. You’re in the pool but you’re also above the water. You’re comfortable because you’re on a bean bag. You’re comfortable and you’re on a bean […]

7 years ago

Ah, stop. A new, never-before-seen, probably taken over the past few days photo of baby Archie has been shared to mark Father’s Day. The photo, posted on Meghan and Harry’s Sussex Royal Instagram account this afternoon, shows the newborn holding his Dad’s finger while staring intently at the camera. Archie is wearing a baby grow […]

7 years ago

Didn’t happen, mate. Jennifer Lopez has said that she doesn’t “really count” her first two marriages as being legit because they were so short and yeah, fair enough like. J-Lo, who is currently engaged to boyfriend of two years Alex Rodriguez, said that this time around, she would like to get married in a church because […]

7 years ago

“We are looking for people who have cheated.” ITV are casting for a new “Jeremy Kyle-style” programme that will see people suffering from relationship problems engage in debates and panel discussions. Producers have been sharing casting calls across social media advertising an “exciting new entertainment show” that involves a “UK celebrity panel and debate.” According […]

7 years ago

We guess they are still FRIENDS, after all. Courtney Cox had a bit of a Friends mini-reunion over the weekend as she and Lisa Kudrow and Jennifer Aniston celebrated her 55th birthday. The actor shared a photo of the three to her Instagram grid, writing: “How lucky am I to celebrate my birthday with these […]

7 years ago

… What. Look lads, we know – Prince Harry has had his fair share of romantic conquests in his life. And why shouldn’t he have? He was a young lad once. He’s a handsome guy. He’s royalty so you could probably get a fair few perks if you happened to be the woman hanging around […]

7 years ago

What Strictly curse? Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton have sparked engagement rumours after the documentary filmmaker was seen wearing a ring on the finger in question. The pair were spotted traipsing around London over the weekend buying donuts and looking happy with a gold band clearly visible on Stacey’s ring finger. The photos, which were […]

7 years ago

An investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in her home in Co Mayo. The body of Valerie French Kilroy was found at a house in the Kilbree Lower area of Westport on Friday. A man has been arrested in connection with the death. He remains in Garda custody. The body of […]

7 years ago

“Because I’m not embarrassed of the scars my body now carries.”

7 years ago

Haven’t you always wondered? There are plenty of things children do during their first year on this earth. They might crawl. They might sit up. They might even walk around the place depending how advanced they are. Chances are another thing your child will do is utter their first word – and, if there’s a […]

7 years ago

“It’s clear that change needs to happen.” 1,053 women in Northern Ireland travelled for abortions last year. According to the National Abortion Statistics, 192 more people seeking terminations travelled from Northern Ireland to England and Wales in 2018 compared to the year before. Northern Ireland is the only country in the UK where abortion is […]

7 years ago

It’s been a dodgy enough few months for Gary Windass. He’s had a lot of trouble with money. He’s had a lot of trouble with Sarah Platt. And now he’s having a serious amount of trouble with Rick Neelan, the loan shark who’s willing to do almost anything in his power to ensure he gets […]

7 years ago

“So lucky and grateful that I get to be here…” Brian Kennedy has shared some emotive words after finishing his final round of chemotherapy. The singer and author announced his rectal cancer diagnosis in 2016 on live radio saying that despite the illness, he wasn’t afraid to talk about it. “Could I get a more […]

7 years ago

LOOK. AT. THEM. BOYS. GO. Dog accessories are a big thing. Some people like them. Some people don’t like them. Other people think that they’re cute but only when the dog themselves is happy to be a part of the fun. We tend to agree with the latter, which is good news for all involved […]

7 years ago

Stacey Solomon has said that she’s sad her newborn baby Rex is growing up so quickly. The Loose Women panelist and mum-of-three gave birth to Rex about one month early in June. She has since spoken openly and honestly about her struggles being a new mother again, and the issues she has faced breastfeeding and […]

7 years ago

Give it a rest, love. A few weeks back, the whole Maya and Jacob thing came to a fortunate end. Or so we thought. The paedophile teacher and her schoolboy victim were caught out during the Big Night Out, leaving the rest of the Dale absolutely shook and Maya in a fair amount of danger. […]

7 years ago

She’s dating him, in case you’re not aware. Jessie J has quashed any sort of Channing Tatum marriage rumours, much to the chagrin to those of us who were gasping for a sensational wedding any time soon. The ‘Bang Bang’ singer said that although herself and Channing are having a lovely time together, there hasn’t […]

7 years ago

It’s here, it’s happening. Big Little Lies is back on our TV screens tonight. It’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally going to return to Monterey with Reese, Shailene, Nicole, and the rest of them as they keep secrets, tell lies, and just desperately try to get through the day. The first episode […]

7 years ago

A nurse has been re-arrested on suspicion of murdering eight babies at a UK hospital. Lucy Letby was arrested for the first time last year on suspicion of the murder of eight infants and the attempted murder of six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital. She was released on bail ahead of further inquiries […]

7 years ago

“As a matter of priority.” The Irish government is considering a ban on botox and cosmetic fillers for people under the age of 18. Minister for Health Simon Harris said that there has been a considerable rise in the number of people seeking such procedures, particularly young women and men. Although the procedures and the […]

7 years ago

Great, yeah, cheers. Met Eireann has warned of “thundery downpours” today just to make Monday that bit more Monday-er. There’ll be plenty of bright spells throughout the day, but there’ll also be scattered showers as well as the potential for a bit of thunder towards the afternoon. “Sunny spells and scattered showers today with a […]

7 years ago

“I think we need to see more women involved at every level of politics.” Female TDs and senators will be permitted to breastfeed inside of the Dáil chamber. Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl said that more women must be encouraged to get involved in Irish politics and that in order to facilitate this, new measures must […]

7 years ago

“An account of how one woman can move mountains…” Vicky Phelan has announced that her memoir, Overcoming, will be released later this year. The book, in which Phelan tells her own remarkable personal story, details the the activist’s struggle with depression, her experience of motherhood, and the court case that made her a household name. […]

7 years ago

“Environmental stewardship of our oceans is something we need to instil in our children.” A festival in Cork is hoping to save our seas from plastic pollution while also raising awareness of the sheer amount of pollution our tiny nation produces. This year’s maritime festival, SeaFest, will include an interactive installation made up of 60kg […]

7 years ago