Around 60,000 students will receive their results today. After much controversy surrounding the Leaving Cert grading system for 2020, this year’s results have finally been released. According to data published by the Department of Education this morning, grades are on average 4.4 percent higher than last year. H1 grades have increased by 3 percent compared […]

6 years ago

Who among us doesn’t need more Stella Gibson in their lives? First things first: The Fall is on Netflix now. If you have yet to dive into the incredible thriller starring Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, and for a short period, Aisling Bea, you have absolutely no excuse not to. It’s scary, it’s sexy, and it’s […]

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“The hospitality industry is undoubtedly one of the worst affected by the public health measures…” More details have been released about the upcoming Stay and Spend scheme, that will encourage tax payers to holiday and eat in Ireland over the autumn and spring months. Tax payers who spend at least €625 in hotels, restaurants, and […]

6 years ago

Avocado and pastry: enough said. When you consider quiche, you probably don’t immediately think of avocado – but perhaps you should. In Jamie Oliver’s latest cookbook, 7 Ways by Jamie Oliver, he presents us with a glorious avocado quiche recipe that is absolutely worth not being able to afford a mortgage (just kidding, you can […]

6 years ago

Ah, the velvet storage stool. An incredible product, a reliable seat, a means of storing things in your home that you otherwise don’t have place for. The Aldi velvet storage stool has been making waves for quite some time now (approximately eight months, if you’re counting). It only makes sense then that upon news of […]

6 years ago

“My desire is to work with people who are particularly alone.” Sinead O’Connor has revealed that she is studying to become a “death midwife.” The singer said that she will begin studying to become a healthcare worker who assists in the dying process this month. She told RTÉ’s The Ryan Tubridy Show that she has […]

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Schools across Ireland began reopening last week. A class in a Dublin primary school has been sent home after a student tested positive for Covid-19. The principal of the school told Claire Byrne on RTÉ’s Today show that the child had tested positive for the virus and that the class had been sent home as […]

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“We are on cloud nine over here.” Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn have welcomed their first child, a baby girl. The singer announced the news on his Instagram account today, sharing a photo of a pair of baby socks and saying that he and Cherry welcomed their daughter last week. “Ello!” he wrote. “A quick […]

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“I don’t want my children’s memories to be of me dying.” Vicky Phelan has discussed her support of the Dying with Dignity Bill in a new powerful interview. The CervicalCheck campaigner spoke to Ciara Doherty on Virgin Media’s The Big Interview on Monday night, stating that people with terminal illnesses should have the choice to […]

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The couple have been together for over one year. Emma Roberts is expecting her first child with boyfriend Garrett Hedlund. The American Horror Story and Wild Child actor confirmed the news today, sharing a series of photos of herself and Hedlund. “Me… and my two favourite guys,” she wrote on the Instagram caption, alluding to […]

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Yes, you did read that correctly. The Lodge at Ashford Castle has planned a Don Conroy weekend painting workshop package, featuring the man himself. The new package, available to book this October, allows guests to learn how to paint or improve upon existing artistic skills with Don Conroy himself on the stunning grounds of Ashford […]

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How much avo is too much avo? The question we will ask ourselves this weekend as we stand, anticipatory, over a basket of aptly named ‘Avozillas’, wondering what in God’s name we could possibly need one for. The short answer is that we don’t. The long answer is that an Avozilla could very much be […]

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“Another one” *DJ Khaled voice* Bewley’s has opened its doors again this morning for the first time since March. The iconic Dublin coffee house, which closed “permanently” during lockdown, opened at 10am this morning (August 27) on Grafton Street. The café has rehired staff and will offer table service and a limited menu. Social distancing […]

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A hearty congratulations to all involved. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have welcomed their first child together. The couple, who announced their engagement last year, welcomed their daughter Daisy Dove this month. They announced the birth in a statement to UNICEF, of which they are both ambassadors. “We are floating with love and wonder from […]

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“I am fighting as hard as I possibly can…” Girls Aloud’s Sarah Harding is battling advanced stage breast cancer. The singer revealed the news on Twitter this morning, stating that she had received a diagnosis earlier this year and that the cancer has since spread to other parts of her body. “There’s no easy way […]

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Class yeah, no worries. It’s 121 days until Christmas. That’s 17 weeks. That’s four months. The above assertion should mean that we probably shouldn’t be worrying about the festive season yet. It’s still August. It’s barely autumn. And yet here we are, watching silently as Christmas stores begin to open online, boasting their baubles, trees, […]

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“Health recommendations concerning caffeine consumption during pregnancy are in need of radical revision…” Pregnant women should avoid all caffeine, according to a new study. New research, conducted by Professor Jack James of Reykjavik University in Iceland, suggests that women who are pregnant, or planning on getting pregnant, should cut caffeine from their diets. The study, […]

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Schools will begin reopening this week. Over 100 children have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past two weeks, the National Public Health Emergency Team has said. According to the NPHET Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group, there has been 100 confirmed coronavirus cases in patients aged between five and 14 in the last 14 days. These […]

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The inquiry begins today. Malaysian authorities have opened an inquest into Nóra Quoirin’s death. The 15-year-old girl died last year near the Dusun Rainforest resort where she had been holidaying with her parents and siblings. An autopsy showed she died from prolonged hunger and stress. At the time, Malaysian police closed the case and deemed […]

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“Women called from their car, from the garden shed, from the bathroom with the shower running.” Domestic violence charity Women’s Aid saw a 43 percent rise in contact during Covid-19, a new report has shown. The charity, which operates a 24 hour freephone helpline, heard 24,049 disclosures of abuse against women and children in 2019, […]

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2020 is not lost, after all. Netflix has confirmed a release date for The Crown season four – and it’s coming on November 15. The wildly successful award-winning drama returns for its fourth instalment later this year, detailing Queen Elizabeth’s reign in the late 70s and early 80s, the Thatcher years, and the intense divides […]

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A grand shout if you’re looking for a new bedtime story for the kids. A new glorious tale has just been made available on audiobook for free. The Sky’s The Limit, an adorable story narrated by the beloved ‘Grandad’ from Three’s Monster Hunter ad, is a monster packed tale following a group of boys and girls […]

6 years ago

Sure, you’d miss a good storm warning, wouldn’t you? Just kidding, a storm is the last thing we need – what with the increased government restrictions, the ever-climbing Covid-19 cases, and the fact that the world is slowly falling apart, you’d think there wouldn’t be room for any more bad news. But you’d be wrong, […]

6 years ago

Zalde. Or, as it is otherwise known as, Dealz. A while back, word of a new and entirely reasonable Scandi-inspired homeware brand arrived on the scene. It was minimal, it was chic, and it was very, very cheap. Today it was revealed that the lads behind the new and really quite nice range are none […]

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Iconic scenes. Picture the scene: it’s 1999. It’s Saturday morning. You’re milling into a sausage sandwich or maybe a bowl of Sugar Puffs. Your da is panicking over the Millennium Bug. Your mam’s smoking indoors because that was still a thing. Bertie Ahern is Taoiseach. SMTV Live is on the telly and you can’t decide […]

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“The HPV virus is so common, most men and women are infected by it at some point in their lives.” 81 percent of Irish people think that it’s unlikely they will ever catch HPV, despite 80 percent of sexually active adults contracting the virus at some point in their lives. New research has shown that almost one […]

6 years ago

Cool. Welcome to summer: a period of time where we might be graced with a small bit of sun, but ultimately we will be shielding ourselves from the rain and complaining about the wind. This is the cross we must bear, and this year August is no different, as we emerge from a week of […]

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“This pandemic isn’t over just because we are tired of living with it.” Health officials will meet today following the spike in recorded Covid-19 cases over the weekend. There was a sharp increase in coronavirus cases in Ireland over the past few days, with over 1,000 new cases recorded in the last two weeks. The […]

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An interesting development, nonetheless… I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here has moved to a ruined castle in the UK countryside for 2020. ITV confirmed the news this morning, stating that the popular reality show will be taking place this year despite the Covid-19 pandemic – but in a castle instead. Ant and Dec […]

6 years ago

Now I’ve… It’s happening, guys. It’s official. Well, sort of. A new dancing movie is in the works, it’s starring Jennifer Grey, and there’s rumours abound that it could indeed be a Dirty Dancing sequel. Incredible scenes all round, if true. According to Variety, the new movie is currently in the works with Lionsgate. It’s […]

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The tragic news was confirmed this morning. Rupert Young, twin brother of singer Will Young, has passed away aged 41. The news was confirmed this morning (August 4) by a spokesperson for the Pop Idol winner who asked for privacy for Will and his family. “I can confirm that Will’s brother has very sadly passed […]

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Something a little different for the lads, sure. It might be sunny out, it might not be (chances are it’s not, let’s be honest with ourselves here), but that doesn’t mean that we can’t be absolutely hoppin’ off the BBQ for a few tasty treats. The majority of the time, we use the BBQ for […]

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Ah, staycations. Sick of hearing about them yet? You better not be, because as of last week, the government announced that not only would a staycation tax rebate be introduced later on this year (from October, unfortunately for us), but that the majority of visitor heritage sites are now free to the public.  Yes, free. […]

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Ah, stop. Where are you heading on your staycashe? Are you going on a staycashe? Would you rather keep your money until we can safely travel abroad and have a regular old holiday instead? Whatever your plans, chances are you’ll enjoy hearing about dog-friendly hotel rooms. You may not have any plans to go anywhere […]

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“So lucky and grateful…” Dani Dyer and boyfriend Sammy Kimmence are expecting their first child together. The couple, who have been dating since last year, announced the news on Instagram this afternoon. Dani, who won the 2018 series of Love Island alongside ex Jack Fincham, wrote that she and Sammy are “so excited to start […]

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“We do underestimate how much we’re able to cope with.” Caroline Foran is expecting her first child, and like many other expectant mums across the country, she has experienced the majority of her pregnancy in the midst of a global pandemic. This Thursday (July 29), the bestselling author will share her experiences on WaterWipes’ second […]

6 years ago

See? Ordering takeaway can do a lot of good, lads. Deliveroo has raised €30,000 for HSE frontline workers through customers orders and an additional financial contribution. The takeaway delivery service raised the much needed money for the HSE’s Covid-19 fund, which is used to purchase necessary PPE supplies and equipment for frontline workers across Ireland. […]

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Alright, sound. Ballymaloe condiments are delicious. They’re tasty, they’re wholesome, and they’re pretty good smeared or squirted on pretty much anything. Burgers? Get some Ballymaloe on it. Toasties? A little relish never hurt anyone. Pasta bake, pizza, and a full Sunday roast? You know where we’re going with this. Essentially, Ballymaloe products are incredibly delicious […]

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Avoid getting caught out. A warning has been issued around staycation scams this summer. According to FraudSMART, more and more people are likely to fall victim to home holiday hoaxes as the majority of people stay in Ireland for the summer. The fraud awareness initiative, led by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland, has warned holiday […]

6 years ago

“To protect their young son’s right to privacy…” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are suing over recently paparazzi photos of their son, Archie. The couple’s lawyer said via a statement today that the Duke and Duchess are suing to protect their son’s privacy from “drones, helicopters, and telephoto lenses.” The suit is being filed in […]

6 years ago

Yet another reason to stay local for the foreseeable. If you’ve been gasping to get away, chances are you’ve already got yourself a couple of staycations planned. Road trips, hotel breaks, and glamping extravaganzas – they’re all in the pipeline for the foreseeable future for those among us who are exciting to get our staycation […]

6 years ago

“Last night we became a family of four.” Vogue Williams has announced the birth of her second child, a baby girl. The model and TV personality revealed the happy news on Instagram this afternoon, stating that she and husband Spencer Matthews had welcomed a daughter. “Last night we became a family of four,” she wrote […]

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“All I’m hoping is that his spirit joins me on air.” Lottie Ryan is set to take over her late father Gerry Ryan’s radio slot next month. The broadcaster and Dancing With The Stars winner will take over her dad’s former 2FM slot from August, covering for Jennifer Zamparelli. Lottie told The Sun that she […]

6 years ago

Two dogs were recovered this week. Gardaí are appealing to find the owner of a “nervous” dog they believe to be stolen. Two male springer spaniels were recovered this week from suspicious circumstances in a car park on Old Dublin Road, Limerick. Neither of the men holding the dogs were able to provide Gardaí with adequate […]

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“We still can’t quite believe it ourselves…” Rosanna Davison has announced that she is expecting twin boys. The model, TV personality, and former Miss World revealed the happy news today, sharing that she and husband Wes Quirke are expecting identical twin boys this November. “As I’ve spoken openly about this year, we struggled with fourteen […]

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“Too many women who should be here and enjoying life with their families are gone because of those failings.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has issued an apology to Ruth Morrissey’s family following her recent passing. Martin apologised to Morrissey, who died on Sunday following a long battle with cervical cancer, her family, and the other women […]

6 years ago

Should you stay or should you go? Well, to be honest you should stay unless you absolutely need to travel abroad, but the government’s recent release of their travel green list has led to much intrigue, confusion, and of course, frustration. The travel list, issued this morning, provides a list of countries upon which the […]

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“Despite recovery, they are still facing exhaustion.” Two thirds of Irish nurses recovering from Covid-19 are still experiencing fatigue. A new report issued by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Associations (INMO) showed that 65 percent of nurses who contracted Covid-19 are still experiencing exhaustion despite having recovered from the virus. The vast majority (91 percent) […]

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“I’ve been waiting a long time for this…” Love Island’s Marcel and girlfriend Rebecca are expecting their first child together. The reality TV star and former Blazin’ Squad member announced the happy news over the weekend telling OK! Magazine: “I was in the studio with my headphones on and she tapped me on the shoulder. “She […]

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