“This brave little guy is making a remarkable recovery.” An abandoned kitten with radical nerve paralysis has been rescued in Kildare. The ISPCA captured the cat after he was seen dragging his front leg along the ground by a concerned member of the public. The kitten, later named Moe, was found to have radical nerve […]

7 years ago

Iconic.

7 years ago

A boy has died after becoming ill in a school gym in Kildare. The 15-year-old student fell ill in the gym of the Clane school yesterday. He was taken to Crumlin Children’s Hospital by emergency services. He was later pronounced dead. Gardaí have launched an investigation into the boy’s sudden death. A postmortem is due to […]

7 years ago

“This all happened in slow motion.” Ryan Tubridy has recounted saving a baby who was speeding down a broken escalator in a shopping centre. The Late Late Show presenter said that he was doing a spot of shopping when he noticed a mother, a buggy, and a child at the top of a flat unmoving […]

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Her family are “very concerned” for her welfare. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Co Laois girl. Leanne Cawley was last seen in Portarlington at approximately 2pm on Monday September 2. The 16-year-old is described as being 5 foot 5 inches, of thin build, with long brown hair. She was wearing grey […]

7 years ago

“My heart is so broken for the ones without a place to hide.” A woman has taken in 97 stray dogs to save them from a hurricane in the Bahamas. Chella Phillips, who runs a rescue shelter in the capital of Nassau, took in the dogs ahead of Hurricane Dorian to ensure that they had […]

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A 17-year-old boy has gone blind after living on a diet of crisps, chips, and white bread. The teenager was treated by doctors in Bristol Eye Hospital after his eye sight deteriorated to the point of blindness. He had been eating a diet exclusively comprised of takeaway chips, Pringles, white bread, and a small amount of […]

7 years ago

The shop that dreams are made of. Or at least, another place to wander around while we’re stuck in town and desperately wishing that we could spend every single bit of cash we have in there. Oliver Bonas is a good shout for the above. It’s also a good shout for birthdays, Christmases, any sort […]

7 years ago

“I was freaking out.” Kelly Clarkson has said that her ovarian cyst burst while she was filming The Voice – just one week after having her appendix rupture on stage. The ‘Since U Been Gone’ singer said that she was filming an episode of the reality talent show when she felt a sharp pain in […]

7 years ago

“We are backsliding, we are on the wrong track.” Four European countries have lost their measles-free status, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Albania, Greece, the Czech Republic, and the UK are no longer considered to have eradicated measles as the disease has returned to the nations. Measles is a vaccine preventable illness that […]

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“My son was in no rush to come out into the world.” A woman with a rare uterus condition has given birth to twins – 11 weeks apart. Liliya Konovalova gave birth to her baby girl Liya on May 24. Almost three months later, her son Maxim arrived on August 9. Their mother, from Kazakhstan, […]

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“The only ‘proper’ way to have a baby is the way that’s safest for you and your baby.” Gemma Atkinson has shared an important post about C-sections aimed at those who think the procedure is any easer than a natural birth. The actor and former glamour model said that she had been told by somebody […]

7 years ago

Just think of the leg room. And the arm room. And the suitcase room. And the room you can reserve for chilling out mentally when you’re not stuck in the middle seat of a packed flight. Well, now you might not ever be stuck there again because Aer Lingus are introducing a new service that […]

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“I let myself have a bad day but I always try to have a good day after.” The Donegal Rose touched the nation last night by sharing the story of her cancer diagnosis. 20-year-old Chloe Kennedy discovered that she had cancer last year before she began studying in Maynooth University. Born and raised in Donegal […]

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August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. The month marks a series of campaigns to raise awareness about the common skin condition and to provide support for the millions of people who suffer from it around the world. According to the Irish Skin Foundation, at least 73,000 people across the country are living with psoriasis. And understandably, […]

7 years ago

G’wan. If there’s one thing that really gets us going after a hard week of work, it’s a decent bit of weather. We could receive the worst news of our lives, but if it was hot out it would all be alright. There could be nobody around to hang out but that’s OK, we make […]

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They announced their separation over a week ago. Liam Hemsworth has filed for divorce from Miley Cyrus citing ‘irreconcilable differences.’ According to TMZ, the actor filed a petition to end his marriage to Cyrus in Los Angeles today. Documents obtained by the publication showed that Hemsworth has asked for a dissolution of their marriage. The […]

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Inventive name, if anything. Are your children messy? Do they leave their toys in an incredible amount of places including on the floor, the garden, the bathroom and, somehow, the roof? Do they then refuse to pick up their toys safe in the knowledge that these toys will eventually be picked up by their mum […]

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“We laughed and danced non stop for three days…” Kathryn Thomas has said that her wedding was the best weekend of her life. The Operation Transformation presenter married her long term partner Padraig McLoughlin last weekend in Co Kildare’s Kilkea Castle. The couple, and their 200 or so guests, attended the 12th century castle to exchange vows […]

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Feeling anxious? Find yourself a partner and have yourself a  ride, sorted. Just kidding – entering a relationship is a difficult feat for most of us. It involves meeting somebody, going out with them a few times, and actually enjoying their company enough to want to be tied to them in an official romantic sense. […]

7 years ago

So fruity, so delicious. Summer is over, lads. It is. It’s done. There is no more canal cans, no more sunny brunches, no more lying around on the grass for hours on end and not even feeling a whisper of a breeze. Basically, all the fun has been sucked out of our lives and we […]

7 years ago

Comfy.

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They remain hopeful, however, going forward. The parents of the six-year-old boy who was allegedly thrown from the Tate Modern have said that their son is “struggling” following two operations. The boy, who was visiting the London museum with his mother from France earlier this month, fell from the 10th floor viewing platform and landed […]

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On your marks, get set, BAKE. Or, failing that, at least get excited for this year’s series of the most delicious programme on TV – because it’s back next week. The Great British Bake Off 2019 will be returning to Channel 4 for its third year at 8pm on August 27. But before that, let […]

7 years ago

“What Jamie does is his business…” Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx have split after six years together, according to reports. The pair, who have been in a relationship since 2013, have seemingly called quits on their time together as Foxx was seen partying with singer Sela Vave. Holmes was later overheard telling a friend over […]

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He played Jesse McGregor in the long running soap. Home and Away actor Ben Unwin has passed away, according to reports. New South Wales police confirmed the 41-year-old’s passing in a statement to Yahoo Lifestyle Australia this morning, saying that they had discovered the body of a man on August 14. The death is not […]

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“Vaccinating boys is protecting women in the future too.” From September, all boys and girls in Irish secondary schools will be offered a new HPV vaccine. The HPV9 vaccine is being rolled out under the recommendations of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee to provide protection against cancers and genital warts caused by the HPV virus in […]

7 years ago

A great step forward. Aldi have banned all non-detectable black plastic trays from their fruit and veg sections. The supermarket announced today that they have plans to reduce plastic packaging across all of their products by 25 percent over the next three years. The banning of the black plastic trays will save over 450 tonnes […]

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“Rover’s skin can only be described as raw from constant scratching.” The ISPCA are seeking information from the public after rescuing a dog with severe malnutrition in Longford. The lurcher dog, later named Rover, was in an extremely poor condition when rescued from Moydow. Suffering from severe malnutrition, Rover’s coat was flee infested and covered […]

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Imagine. A woman who was taken to hospital with what she thought was kidney stones has given birth to triplets. Dannette Giltz attended the emergency room in a South Dakota hospital on August 10 complaining of a severe pain in her abdomen. She had had kidney stones before so she presumed that they were the […]

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They were engaged for three years. Kathryn Thomas has married her partner Padraig McLoughlin in Co Kildare. The Operation Transformation presenter tied the knot yesterday in the beautiful Kilkea Castle surrounded by friends and family. Kathryn’s agency, NK Management, confirmed the news with an Instagram post featuring the newly weds. The image shows the RTÉ presenter and […]

7 years ago

The virus will likely infect every sexually active man and woman at some point in their lives. Three quarters of Irish adults don’t fully understand what HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is, a new study has shown. 75 percent of men and women in the country have displayed a lack of awareness around the incredibly common sexually […]

7 years ago

“We will always love each other, just in a different way as friends.” Strictly Come Dancing‘s Katya and Neil Jones have split after six years of marriage. The pair, who have both danced professionally on the BBC reality show, confirmed the news yesterday stating that they are still on good terms and that they will […]

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Bad news if you’re tying the knot soon. Because a lot of your mates won’t be able to afford to attend it. Baby boomers really fucked us, didn’t they? These days, a wedding is more than just the actual day. On top of the ceremony, meal, and abundance of drinks that come with it all, […]

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Her remains were discovered this week. Nóra Quoirin’s parents have said they are hoping for “more answers to our questions” following the teenager’s death. The 15-year-old girl’s body was found 2km from the Malaysian resort where she had been staying with her parents and siblings. A postmortem showed that she had died from prolonged hunger […]

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The pair have been linked since 2015. Caitriona Balfe has married her partner of three years, Tony McGill. The Dublin born model and Outlander star tied the knot with the Irish music producer over the weekend. PEOPLE reports that the pair enjoyed an intimate ceremony surrounded by friends and family on Saturday, August 10 in St. […]

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Our eyes. They cry. Nathan Carter’s a good lad. He’s got some good tunes (Wagon Wheel). He’s had some good shows (The Gleneagle). He’s been on some decent programmes (The Late Late Show Country Special). A great man altogether. And now it appears as if Nathan Carter has only gone and gotten even greater, because […]

7 years ago

G’wannnn. The Great British Bake Off is returning soon. Like, really soon. Like, at the end of this month soon. And yeah, get hyped. The release date for the upcoming series of the show was finally released today and it confirmed that we were only going to have to wait a few more weeks until […]

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“I never forget the first time saying to my husband ‘I can never go through this again.’” RTÉ presenter Geri Maye has told of her pain of suffering 12 miscarriages. The broadcaster, who is best known for her time on The Den and Winning Streak, said that the first time she lost a pregnancy, she […]

7 years ago

Get inside of us right this second. Munchies are delicious. They are chocolatey, they are tasty, and they are vastly underrated. They shouldn’t be either. Munchies have got everything a human being could possibly want from a tasty treat – crunch, silky smoothness, and of course, mystery. They’ve been fairly iconic for a solid 20 […]

7 years ago

“I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for these families…” Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin has set up a fundraiser to help children living in direct provision. The broadcaster is hoping to raise money to pay for essential supplies for families who are seeking asylum in Ireland. Many of these families, who are living in emergency […]

7 years ago

Worried about back to school season yet? It can be pretty challenging for parents for a lot of reasons – one of the predominant ones being money. Suddenly, you’re being expected to fork out for new shoes, new jumpers, new pencils, and 75 new schoolbooks because your son’s third class teacher ‘doesn’t like secondhand.’ Still though, […]

7 years ago

“It can happen to any one of us…” Gareth Gates and Faye Brookes have reportedly called of their engagement. The pair, who have been in an on-again-off-again relationship for seven years, have decided to split up after failing to make their relationship work. A source told The Sun that they want to remain friends. “Gareth […]

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“We will always love our Nóra.” Nóra Quoirin’s family have said they are “heartbroken” by the loss of their child. The 15-year-old’s parents, Meabh and Sebastian, positively identified the remains discovered in the Malaysian rainforest yesterday. Nóra had been missing for 10 days. In a statement issued through the Lucie Blackman Trust, her family said that their […]

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Nóra Quoirin’s parents have confirmed that the body found in the Malaysian rainforest is their daughter. The remains were discovered earlier this morning, 2km away from the resort where the 15-year-old was staying with her family. The Lucie Blackman Trust, who are handling media enquiries for the Quoirin family, said this morning that it seemed “likely” […]

7 years ago

Updated at 14.46 on 13/8 The three-year-old boy has passed away. According to reports, the little boy had been on holiday with his grandparents and parents when the tragic accident happened. The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the family. A three-year-old boy is in critical condition following a swimming pool incident […]

7 years ago

“We just had to put it on the feet of one of the guys, and he already knew what to do.” Two gay penguins have adopted an abandoned egg in Berlin zoo. Same-sex couple Skipper and Ping have been caring for the egg since July, after the unborn chick’s mother lost interest. The pair have […]

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A massive good luck to all involved. Almost 59,000 students in Ireland are set to receive their Leaving Certificate results this morning. This year’s results are being released one day earlier than usual in order to speed up the college application appeals process. As a result, students who applied for third level CAO courses will […]

7 years ago

“I wish her nothing but health and happiness going forward.” Liam Hemsworth has shared an Instagram post confirming his split from Miley Cyrus.  The actor posted a picture of a sunset this morning, along with confirmation that he and his wife had separated. He wished her “nothing but health and happiness” and said that he […]

7 years ago

“He’s here…” Alanis Morissette has given birth to her third child, a baby boy. The Canadian singer and husband Mario welcomed Winter Mercy Morissette-Treadway last Thursday, August 8. Morissette announced that news via her Instagram account this week, writing: “He’s here. Winter Mercy Morissette-Treadway. #8/8/19.” She also added the hashtag: “#mywholelifeidreamedoflovingyouthree.” https://www.instagram.com/p/B1E17T_nK5L/ The 45-year-old announced that she […]

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