“One of the strongest women I know.” Tributes have been paid to CervicalCheck campaigner Ruth Morrissey, who passed away yesterday. Morrissey, aged 39, passed away at Milford Hospice on Sunday, two years after after giving evidence against the HSE and two laboratories over the misreading of her cervical screening tests. Ruth was one of the […]

6 years ago

Their wedding was due to take place some weeks ago. Prince Beatrice has married Edoardo Mapelli in a secret ceremony in Windsor Castle. According to reports the couple, who were due to tie the knot at the Chapel Royal of St James’s Palace on 29 May, wed in secret today. Mail Online reports that the ceremony […]

6 years ago

Dust off your vaguely recognisable Irish celebrities, because the Toy Sow 2020 is HAPPENING. Yes, despite the fact that Ireland has failed to progress to Stage Four of the roadmap reopening the economy, this year’s Toy Show will indeed go ahead. Ryan Tubridy confirmed the exciting and really quite necessary news today, stating that this […]

6 years ago

Some women didn’t speak to anybody about the change. Women who delayed telling their partners they started the menopause waited over five months to do so, a new study has shown. According to new research, these women waited on average 5.3 months before informing their partner the menopause was beginning, with 16 percent saying they […]

6 years ago

“Today is one of the saddest occasions our club has ever known.” Former GAA player Kieran O’Connor has passed away following a battle with cancer. The Cork 2010 All-Ireland winner and father-of-three was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer, Ewing’s sarcoma, in 2017. O’Connor was first diagnosed with the tumour weeks before the birth […]

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She was seized in Mallow yesterday. Gardaí are seeing the public’s assistance in returning a dog they believe to be stolen to her home. The female cocker spaniel was recovered during an operation in Mallow, Co Cork yesterday along with another dog. Gardaí believe she was stolen from the Leinster area. The dog in questioned […]

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She starred in the show for 21 years. Emmerdale’s Paula Tilbrook has died, aged 89. The actor, who was best known for playing the iconic Betty Eagleton on the ITV soap, passed away in December 2019, her family this week confirmed. “The family of Paula Tilbrook are sad to confirm the peaceful passing of their […]

6 years ago

Need we say more? When you consider chocolate fudge cake, a couple of thoughts spring to mind. It’s delicious sure, but it’s also not amazing for you, is likely be extremely filling, and will probably not leave you feeling the best after the fact. Chocolate fudge cake is always worth it (of course it is, […]

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The current moratoriums are due to expire in six days. The national housing charity has called on the government to introduce interim legislation to protect tenants facing an accommodation crisis amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Threshold has reported a 100 percent increase in rent arrears in the first half of this year compared to the same […]

6 years ago

“I’m so sorry but you deserved more.” Tributes are being paid across Hollywood and beyond following the tragic passing of Naya Rivera. The former Glee star, actor, and singer was reported missing last week while boating with her four-year-old son in Southern California. Her remains were recovered yesterday.  Rivera, who was best known for her […]

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Every little helps, etc. Tesco Ireland has launched a nationwide seven-day food appeal to help those struggling due to Covid-19. The supermarket chain is appealing for shoppers to donate a food product this week (July 13 – 19) during their weekly shop. The donations will then be distributed through FoodCloud to local charities and food […]

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“His condition is very dangerous.” Katie Price’s son Harvey has been taken to intensive care at risk of organ failure. The 18-year-old, who has a number of health conditions including Prader-Willi Syndrome and Septo Optic Dysplasia, was admitted to the ICU last night with a temperature of 42 degrees. A representative for Price told The […]

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Excuse me? Christmas FM will return tomorrow, July 9, and yes you did read that correctly. Everybody’s favourite festive season-based radio station will be back on the airwaves tomorrow for one day only to add some Christmas cheer to your socially distant summer. The station is returning from 7am to midnight tomorrow (July 9) – […]

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The retail giant is the latest to be hit by plummeting sales amid the coronavirus pandemic. H&M will close 170 stores this year due to dropping sales. The Swedish fashion retailer saw a 50 percent decrease in sales in the second quarter of 2020, as thousands of stores were forced to close temporarily due to […]

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There’s no better time to support local, lads. So why not give it a shot with your skincare too? There are an abundance of homegrown brands out there doing the world a favour with their sustainable ethos, so why not show them a bit of love next time you’re getting yourself a haul? Enter Nunaïa […]

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“More and more charities have been seeking our services since the start of the pandemic…” Aldi is donating non-surplus food to a food hub service during the Covid-19 pandemic. The retailer has become the first in Ireland to donate non-surplus products to FoodCloud, a redistribution hub that works with charities across the country. The service […]

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“A constant presence in our lives…” Dr Tony Holohan is set to be granted the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin. The Chief Medical Officer, who recently stepped aside from his duties to care for his wife, was nominated for the award yesterday. Dublin’s new Lord Mayor, Hazel Chu, made the announcement last night […]

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Thousands have already signed up for the app. The new Covid-19 tracker app is now live in Ireland. The app, which will be officially launched by the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive today, allows users to facilitate contract tracing, while ensuring they have the most up to date information about Covid-19 and […]

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The actor as hospitalised in late March. Broadway star Nick Cordero has died after suffering serious coronavirus related complications. The Tony Award winning performer was hospitalised in late March after testing positive for the virus. While in intensive care, he suffered multiple strokes, blood clots, and a serious sepsis infection. He passed away on Sunday […]

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Considering booking a flight? First thing’s first: there is plenty of contradictory advice out there for whether it’s safe or not to travel abroad this summer. And while it may be tempting to ignore sound advice and make plans according to those whose beliefs suit our plans, during these uncertain times, we should always take […]

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“A patriot, an incredible public servant and a doctor…” Tributes have been paid to Dr Tony Holohan, who last night announced his intention to step away from his duties due to a personal family matter. The Chief Medical Officer said during yesterday evening’s HSE briefing that he will take time out from all of his […]

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“Growing up we wouldn’t have had any skin protection measures…” A new form of skin cancer treatment that replaces chemotherapy with calcium could become available for patients as early as this year. Breakthrough Cancer Research announced the news this week to coincide with their new campaign, ‘Let’s Get To 100% Together.’ Launched by athlete and […]

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“I want you to know that we are committed to being part of the solution.” Prince Harry has apologised for the “endemic” institutional racism that has dominated society, and has committed to doing more to tackle it. In an influential video speech at last night’s Diana Awards, Harry addressed the young people working against discrimination and racial […]

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“We will not allow you to board the aircraft unless you are wearing a face mask.” Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary has insisted that passengers won’t be “on top of each other” as flights resume across Europe. The budget airline is operating 40 percent more of its flight schedule from today, July 1, in a bid to […]

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Acne can often be overlooked as a problem specific only to teenagers. But the skin condition can affect people throughout their 20s and 30s, and in some cases, even well into their 40s. Of the women who suffer with acne in adulthood, 80 percent will have had persistent acne since adolescence. The remaining 20 percent enjoyed clear skin during […]

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Absolutely fair play to her. A model with Down’s syndrome has become the first to pose for Gucci Beauty. 18-year-old Ellie Goldstein will grace the pages of Italian Vogue later this month as part of a new campaign for Gucci’s latest beauty range. The Instagram scouting partnership between Gucci Beauty and Italian Vogue sees Goldstein shot […]

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Secondhand, but make it curated. There’s a new sustainable secondhand online interiors store launching soon – a far cry from the social media market places we’re so used to browsing. GAFF Shop, from GAFF Interiors, is the latest homeware and interiors venture from Caroline Foran and Jo Linehan. A spin-off platform that connects sellers of […]

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Alright, class. Aldi is trialling on-demand rapid deliveries from one of its Dublin stores from today. The supermarket chain has partnered with Deliveroo for a trial period to provide an on-demand at-home delivery service for essential items including bread, milk, and eggs. The service will be offered from Aldi East Wall in Dublin 3, before […]

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‘Hon the Tayto. Tayto Park has announced the approval of two new steel rollercoasters and the creation of 40 jobs for Co. Meath. The crisp-based theme park will see the €15 million investment cover the building of the two new intertwining rollercoasters, which will begin construction in 2021. The rollercoasters should be open to the […]

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“I’ve just got to Chicago and I’ve been throwing up all day.” Amy Schumer’s new three part documentary series, Expecting Amy, is coming soon. Following Amy as she tours the US recording comedy specials while heavily pregnant and suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, the series documents the highs, the lows, and the hilarious moments of Amy’s experience […]

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The collab of the decade. A thunderstorm warning has been issued for the whole of Ireland as temperatures are set to rise to 28 degrees. The weather warning, issued by Met Éireann for today and tomorrow, forecasts a warm and sunny day (Thursday), with temperatures ranging from 20 to 24 degrees in the west and […]

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“The pandemic has shone a light onto the epidemic of domestic violence that continues in this country.” Airbnb will be offering free accommodation to domestic abuse survivors in Ireland. The rental and experience company has partnered with Safe Ireland and Women’s Aid to assist survivors of domestic violence during a time when emergency accommodation is […]

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The national screening programme has been suspended since March. CervicalCheck will resume in July, the HSE has confirmed. The national cervical screening programme had been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the HSE has said it hopes to clear the backlog of tests by October. RTÉ News reports that Dr Colm Henry, HSE […]

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The salon chain is reopening to the public on June 29. Peter Mark is charging some customers €60 extra for using at-home dye kits and regrowth. The hairdressing chain, which has over 60 salons across the country, has informed returning customers that it may be charged an extra fee for regrowth over 2cm, patchy colour, […]

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“It all started at the very beginning of seventh grade…” Look lads, we know. We’re sick of reboots too. We’re sick of the new casts. We’re sick of the nostalgia. We’re sick of the retelling of stories for the new generation when really, what we’d all like are some new stories for the new generation. […]

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“Physically and emotionally demanding.” 85 percent of women in Ireland have increased care responsibilities since the beginning of Covid-19, a new report has shown. A survey conducted for the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) showed that the majority of women have taken on more work since the beginning of lockdown, with 55 percent saying […]

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A massive congrats to all involved. Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are, indeed, expecting their first child together, as photos of the pair walking around Los Angeles aptly confirm. The couple, who wed in 2019, were first rumoured to be expecting a baby earlier this year. They have yet to confirm the pregnancy themselves, but […]

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Sure to keep the kids entertained, hopefully. Aldi are launching a new garden fun for kids collection really soon, and with prices starting as less than three quid, you’d honestly have no excuse not to head down as soon as possible. And yes, the products that cost less than three quid aren’t as impressive and […]

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Absolutely incredible. Over 40 Irish female artists have recorded a powerful cover of The Cranberries’ hit song ‘Dreams’ in aid of charity. The song features the stunning vocals of artists including RuthAnne, Lisa Hannigan, Imelda May, and Wyvern Lingo to name but a few, all performing as part of the new collective, Irish Women in […]

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Tragic news. The bodies of a father and son have been recovered from a lake in Co. Donegal. Gardaí in Milford were called to the scene following an incident in Lough Keel, Kilmacrennan shortly after 3pm on Thursday, June 18. The bodies of one male in his 40s and a teenage boy were recovered from […]

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It’s the longest day of the year soon. And while many of us may bask in the idea of enjoying considerably more sunlight, for many members of the homeless community, having a longer day isn’t always a good thing. The Simon Community’s Longest Day campaign takes place each year around June 20 (the longest day […]

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Phase Three is coming, guys. Soon. And what better way to celebrate than ensuring that you’ve got yourself a series of glorious staycations booked? Hotels, guesthouses, and glamping spots have been closed since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak, but with the beginning of Phase Three comes the reopening of each and every one of […]

6 years ago

Big educational energy. A new campaign ad aimed at teaching children and teenagers about porn has gone viral – and not just because it uses seemingly nude porn actors, but because it’s fairly clever, actually. The ad, released by the New Zealand government, shows two porn actors Sue and Derek show up to a woman’s […]

6 years ago

Schools across the country have been shut since March. Half of Irish people believe that schools should reopen “as normal” in September. A new Ipsos MRBI poll conducted by the Irish Times shows that most people are in favour of schools reopening without restrictions later this year. Half of all voters (50 percent) agreed that […]

6 years ago

“Such a powerful icon…” Kristen Stewart has been cast as Princess Diana in the upcoming movie, Spencer.  The Twilight and Into The Wild actor will play the iconic royal figure in the the new drama, directed by Pablo Larraín. The film will focus on a crucial three day period in Diana’s life as she realises that […]

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Happy Eat Your Vegetables Day! No, really. It’s a thing. June 17 marks a time for celebrating vegetables, talking about vegetables and, of course, eating vegetables. And while anybody following any diet can enjoy a delicious veg or two, for the day that’s in it we’re going to focus on the big dogs: vegetarians and […]

6 years ago

Perfect for those long, summer, (rainy) nights. Look lads, we know – there is only so much outdoor furniture and appliances that one household can have. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, if you’ve got a back garden, chances are you’ve spent a bit of time on it. Sure, what else would be up […]

6 years ago

But seven packs of bacon fries only costs €8.95! Pubs can reopen again if they serve a “substantial” meal costing at least €9.00, according to Fáilte Ireland. New guidelines being prepared detail that pubs will be permitted to reopen at the beginning of Phase Three on June 29 if they are in accordance with the new […]

6 years ago

Requirements: you living in Dublin, obviously. Admit it, you miss the pubs don’t you? You miss the atmosphere, you miss the buzz, you miss paying approximately €12 for one drink after being ignored at the bar for a solid 10 minutes. But what if you could rent a lovely little pop-up gin bar in your […]

6 years ago

“We’re good at giving a dig out, it’s in our nature.” Since the Covid-19 outbreak began, us Irish have proven our eager ability to give back. Sponsored walks, 5k challenges, online charity gigs: you name it, chances are we’ve done it, all the while raising a good bit of money in the process. Enter the […]

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