An incredible move during Pride month. LGBTQ+ discrimination has been banned in the workplace in the States, the Supreme Court has ruled. Discrimination against a person because of their sexual orientation or gender identity is now prohibited under the new federal civil rights law. “An employer who fires an individual for being homosexual or transgender […]

6 years ago

“We cannot guarantee our employees their jobs going forward.” Many Irish spas and beauty salons in Ireland are “at breaking point” due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A recent study conducted by ISME showed that five percent of businesses surveyed will cease trading altogether while six percent will be able to continue trading for up to one […]

6 years ago

Welcome to summer. A time of heavy rain, bursts of sunshine, and much uncertainty. Want to dress for the day? Good luck with that. Heading out without a jacket? Shocking behaviour. Eagerly putting on sun cream first thing in the morning? What do you know that we don’t? Irish summers are unpredictable. They always have […]

6 years ago

Nout to say you can’t lounge in the cold, but ‘cmon. It appears as though our Irish summer has come and gone, and although we made the most of the piping hot days and scorching weekends, there is a lot to miss – but even more to look forward to. The weather will pick up […]

6 years ago

A momentous day. There are significant queues outside Penneys this morning as the fashion retailer reopens its doors for the first time since March. All Irish stores have been closed for almost three months since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak. Penneys has officially reopened some stores today (June 12) with new social distancing measures […]

6 years ago

“The impact on our business to date is unprecedented.” Mothercare Ireland has gone into liquidation, closing all 14 of its stores nationwide. The baby care retail chain employed 197 people in Ireland and had been experiencing “significant losses” due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Mothercare Ireland managing director Jonathan Ward said this morning that sales were […]

6 years ago

Who among us isn’t a fan of the humble sausage roll? Warm, delicious, mushy, and wholesome, the sausage roll has been delighting the masses for decades now. The only issue is that it’s not suitable for vegans. Well, it didn’t used to be – that was until restaurants and delis realised that some vegans enjoy […]

6 years ago

Fiddly? Yes. Difficult? No. Cheese is good. Four cheese is better. And four cheese is significantly better when you’ve got it wrapped up in a pastry, thrown into the oven, and puffed up to perfection. In the past, we’ve brought you a fancy cheese jambon recipe. We’ve brought you a mozzarella and chilli puff pastry […]

6 years ago

“We are deeply concerned…” Dublin’s Well Woman Centre have called on the government to resume CervicalCheck screenings “urgently.” Smear tests for cervical cancer have been, along with other screening services, paused since March since the Covid-19 outbreak began. The DWWC are asking the government to provide a date on which CervicalCheck screenings will resume. The […]

6 years ago

A moment’s silence, please. Social distancing has stolen many things from us. The ability to hug our friends, to kiss our loved ones, to stand in sweaty, extortionate clubs waiting to be served by a barman who is blatantly ignoring you because you stopped replying to his Instagram DMs. You’d miss it, and yet we […]

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Update: Tayto Park will no longer be opening. Tayto Park is officially reopening on Thursday June 18 with limited capacity and new social distancing measures in place. The Co Meath theme park and zoo will be limited to 1,450 entries per day and will only admit pre-booked ticket holders. Tayto Park staff have been fully […]

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“I really hope that you don’t entirely lose what was valuable in these stories to you.” Daniel Radcliffe has responded to JK Rowling’s recent comments about the transgender community. The Harry Potter author said recently that if sex “isn’t real,” the experiences of women are “erased.” She also mocked the term “people who menstruate” on […]

6 years ago

Few Billy bookcases going, or? There are huge queues this morning as Dublin’s IKEA stores reopens for the first time since the Covid-19 closures. The Ballymun store and Carrickmines order and collection point reopened today, June 8, with new health and safety measures in place to protect against the spread of coronavirus. This comes as […]

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“Our clients have always felt and will continue to feel safe within our professional working environment.” The Irish Hairdressers Federation has published a set of guidelines in the hope of reopening early. Under the government’s current roadmap for reopening Ireland’s economy, hairdressers and barbers are permitted to return to work in Phase Four. The IHF […]

6 years ago

“Ultimately, varicose veins are caused by gravity.” Varicose veins are a common condition, and yet so many of us deem them not worth worrying about during our younger years. The condition affects up to 30 percent of adults, and is generally thought to appear more frequently in women. Apart from being unsightly, varicose veins can also lead to […]

6 years ago

“Our message today is to stay local.” People will be permitted to travel anywhere within their county from Monday, June 8, Leo Varadkar has confirmed. The Taoiseach confirmed today that Phase Two of the reopening of Ireland’s economy will commence on Monday, with an acceleration of actions. “Phase Two Plus” permits people to travel anywhere […]

6 years ago

Just don’t go booking your holiers yet. International travel for countries where the Covid-19 curve has been flattened is set to return in a number of weeks. Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys said today that the government expects Irish people will be able to travel abroad safely soon. This limited international travel […]

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“He has fought the most extraordinary battle.” Kate Garraway has said that her husband could remain in a coma for one year following his battle with coronavirus. The presenter’s husband, Derek Draper, contracted Covid-19 two months ago. He was admitted to intensive care and has since entered into a coma.  Speaking on Good Morning Britain […]

6 years ago

The investigation is ongoing. Eight dogs believed to be worth €5,000 have been seized by Gardaí in Co. Tipperary. The dogs – lurchers, beagles, and a border terrier – were found in the back of a van travelling along the M8 motorway at Ashill, Thurles on Thursday, June 4. The van, which was exceeding the speed […]

6 years ago

They’ll be raising some much kneaded dough, wha? How many banana breads have you baked this year? Five? Nine? 28? Irrespective of many you’ve whipped up, chances are you’re not sick of them yet. The sourdough starter is a different story. The sourdough starter is too difficult. It requires patience and attention; efforts we simply […]

6 years ago

“All we have ever wanted is to find her, uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice.” A new suspect has been identified in the Madeleine McCann disappearance case. Detectives have identified a German man, who is currently imprisoned, who lived in the Algarve between the years of 1995 and 2007. The man, whose […]

6 years ago

“Can we trust the surface of things?” A new short film from domestic abuse charity Refuge is hoping to highlight the fear and isolation felt by many women living with violent partners during the coronavirus pandemic. Starring awarding-winning actor Maxine Peake and TV and stage actor Lex Shrapnel, Surfaces is an 11-minute story filmed entirely over a […]

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They have been closed since March. Brown Thomas and Arnotts are to begin phased reopening of their stores from next week. On Wednesday June 10, Brown Thomas’s Dublin branch will open its beauty hall, accessory hall, MAC store, Hermes store, and Louis Vuitton boutique. Each section will operate as separate individual stores and will be […]

6 years ago

“We know this is a challenge for people.” People should limit themselves to one sexual partner during the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr Tony Holohan has said. The HSE’s Chief Medical Officer said yesterday that only having one sexual partner is “good health advice” as this will restrict the transmission of the virus, as well as other […]

6 years ago

“Add to the feeling of isolation…” Face masks are proving challenging for a lot of people who are hard of hearing. The Covid-19 pandemic has not only isolated people from their friends and family, but has made it even more difficult for those who are hearing impaired to communicate during these difficult times. A new […]

6 years ago

Something’s got to give, lads. In case you haven’t noticed, the weather has been class. Like, abnormally good. Like, sit outside for the entire day working and only venture inside to go to the bathroom and maybe to get a snack good. That’s how good. The bank holiday was no exception. And as it turns […]

6 years ago

“It is important to stress that this is a trial period.” Dublin Zoo will be reopening its doors today for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began. The zoo will welcome customers again from today (June 2), operating in a reduced capacity and under new strict health and safety protocols. No more than 500 […]

6 years ago

The alarm was raised yesterday. A body has been found in the search for a missing five-year-old boy in Co. Mayo. Gardaí and the Irish Coast Guard recovered the body from Lough Mask, near Toormakeady, in the early hours of this morning. The boy is understood to have fallen from a dinghy that drifted from the […]

6 years ago

Incredible news for all involved. An Australian wildfire park has welcomed its first baby koala following the devastating bushfires of last year. Born in the Australian Reptile Park, the joey – aptly named Ash – peered out of her mother’s pouch for the first time earlier this month. The first to be welcomed in the park […]

6 years ago

The lockdown content we deserve. Quarantine has been tough, lads. Sure, we can meet up with our friends in groups of no more than four but you know who we can’t meet up with? Daniel O’Donnell. The Donegal native has been busy hanging out in his gaff for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, and […]

6 years ago

“Serious issues with sanitation…” Women and girls around the world are struggling to get access to period products during the Covid-19 pandemic, new research has shown. A report published today by Plan International shows that women and girls in developing countries are experiencing restricted access to menstrual products since the coronavirus outbreak began. Interrupted supply […]

6 years ago

“There are so many people in this world…” Sinéad Burke has announced her new children’s book, Break The Mould. The book, which carries lessons for adults as well as children, is about being different, and the power that holds for many kids and grown ups alike. Burke, a prominent activist, broadcaster, and writer, announced the […]

6 years ago

Some lineup, in fairness. It’s the end of May, guys. And you know what that means – it’s the last Late Late Show of the season. The series has played a bit of a blinder during the coronavirus pandemic, bringing us necessary information to keep ourselves safe, a decent selection of Zoom interviews, and Paul […]

6 years ago

Get the cream on lads, it’s going to be a scorcher. Welcome to May 28, 2020, or as it is otherwise known: the hottest day of the year. Today, temperatures are set to rise as high as 26 degrees in some parts of the country as the clouds lift, the sun shines, and we all […]

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Delicious news. All McDonald’s Drive-Thrus in Ireland will reopen on June 4. Following a successful trial of a small number of Drive-Thrus across the country, the fast food giant has announced that all of its Drive-Thru locations will be reopening from next week. The Drive-Thrus will operate a limited menu that will not include milkshakes […]

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Happy birthday. You’re one year older now. And you’re celebrating in lockdown. Great. But listen, there’s no need to be sad – you can still have yourself, your friend, or whoever’s birthday it is, a delicious socially distant celebration with some tasty food and treats. Deliveroo is celebrating five years in Ireland, so understandably they’ve […]

6 years ago

“Hug your loved ones a little tighter today…” Model Sarah Morrissey has shared a touching tribute to her late mother following her recent passing. The former Miss Ireland lost her mother two weeks ago. Writing on Instagram today, she said that the day was “the saddest” of her life. “Two weeks ago today, the saddest day […]

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“I was hoping to wake up at any moment.” Andrea Bocelli has recalled the “nightmare” of battling coronavirus alongside his family. The opera singer contracted the virus earlier this year while isolating with his family in his home on the Italian Tuscan coast. Bocelli and his family have since recovered from the virus, but the […]

6 years ago

What an incredible gesture. Planning a wedding can be difficult at the best of times – throw in the current Covid-19 crisis and you’ve got yourself an event riddled with uncertainty, anxiety, and a lot of financial strain. If only there was a way to take the stress out of wedding planning, have everything sorted […]

6 years ago

Class. Matt Damon’s been in Ireland for a while, guys. Did you know? The Hollywood actor has been self isolating with his family in Dalkey since the coronavirus outbreak began. During his time in the lovely seaside town, he’s been busy shopping in SuperValu, chatting with Bono, and giving exclusive interviews to Spin1038.  He’s also […]

6 years ago

Hold me. It’s summer time, and while that would usually mean spending the majority of our time sat in a beer garden with a crisp cold one in our hands, we can’t do that anymore. What we can do, however, is enjoy some casual drinks out our back gardens, front gardens, or indeed, in the […]

6 years ago

Sick of banana bread? Wouldn’t blame you, honestly. The loaf has become a staple of every Irish household during the pandemic and yes, it is delicious, but it’s also been done. We have completed it, we must move on. And what better way to move on than with homemade vegan carrot cake with orange cream […]

6 years ago

Bangin.’ It’s been a hot few weeks, lads. And thank god for that. Pubs are closed but our back gardens are not. Cafés are take out only but listen, it’s grand. Shops are all but shut but the parks are swarming with folk hanging out and, more importantly, getting their tan on. We are not […]

6 years ago

It’s been two years since Ireland repealed the Eighth Amendment. On May 25 2018, the country overwhelmingly in favour of removing the law that made it illegal for women in Ireland to access safe and legal abortion services. 66.4 percent of the Irish electorate voted to repeal the law and ensure that women in Ireland […]

6 years ago

I don’t want no scrub. … Apart from a body scrub, that is. The coronavirus pandemic is stressful. This is a fact. Although some of us may be dealing with the effects of the outbreak better than others, chances are there isn’t a soul among us who isn’t in need of a good chill-session. And […]

6 years ago

“The recommendations will radically change how we do our business.” The Irish Hairdressers Federation (IHF) will proposed a set of guidelines in a bid to reopen salons earlier than anticipated. The government’s plan for reopening the economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic proposed that salons and barber shops would reopen during Phase Four on July 20. […]

6 years ago

Five years ago, Ireland voted yes. A momentous occasion for the country’s LGBT+ community, as well as those who had dedicated their lives to fighting for recognition. The Marriage Equality referendum put Ireland on the map when it came to gay rights. As of last year, we were named one of top 20 safest countries […]

6 years ago

Wild Friday night ahead for the lads. Weekends are different now, guys. We don’t have plans. We can’t see people unless it’s outside and in groups of no more than four. The most exciting thing about Friday is, for the most part, the Late Late Show. And listen, we’re OK with that. Ryan Tubridy’s dulcet […]

6 years ago

Cinema popcorn: one of life’s simple pleasures. The crunch, the butteriness, the fact that you’re eating it while watching a very enjoyable movie in the cinema, surrounded by people, less than two metres apart. What a time to be alive, one that we cannot comprehend anymore due to coronavirus, social distancing, and not being able […]

6 years ago

“It’s a strange time for love…” For many people, wearing face masks these days is a no brainer. For Natalie B Coleman, designing them is too. After the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the Dublin based designer and NCAD fashion lecturer decided she wanted to create a face covering that was equal parts practical and fun; a welcome […]

6 years ago