It comes as temperatures plummet. It’s bloody baltic out there, let’s not beat around the frozen bush. The mercury has plummeted and your breath now hangs thick in the air, getting out of your warm bed is a nightmare and the office being colder than a snowman’s carrot doesn’t help. Down the years, many of […]
1 month ago
Her husband David was knighted today. Yesterday, footballing legend David Beckham received a knighthood. The former England captain’s honour was revealed back in June as part of King Charles’ birthday honours list. However David isn’t the only Beckham to have a different name going forward as his wife, former Posh Spice, Victoria Beckham, has also […]
1 month ago
It’s a real mouthful In the SPAR is an interesting enigma of a supermarket, not known among the big boys, but always there when in your neediest of moments. It surely isn’t one of the first shops people think of when naming supermarkets on our humble island, but it comes as shock to realise there’s […]
1 month ago
The end of an era, and the start of a new one. Fans of the iconic “Heroes” chocolate box can look forward to the start of an exciting new era this Christmas, as Cadbury begin the process of rolling out paper tubs of the sweets for the first time ever. The new boxes are currently […]
1 month ago
We’ve got a long day ahead of us In the next few hours, we’ll finally know who the tenth President of Ireland will be. They’ll be following in the footsteps of Douglas Hyde, Seán T O’Kelly, Éamon de Valera, Erskine Childers, Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, Patrick Hillery, Mary Robinson; Mary McAleese and Michael D Higgins. 3.6 […]
1 month ago
The company has more than 300 stores across the Ireland and the UK In the last few months, news emerged that a major fashion accessories retailer was on the verge of collapse, putting over 2000 jobs at risk. Administrators were called into Claire’s Accessories to look to rescue the chain, after the US-based Claire’s group […]
2 months ago
Gardaí who are investigating the disappearance of a three-year-old child have discovered skeletal remains in north Co. Dublin. Detectives believe the remains are those of missing child Daniel Aruebose, who would now be seven years of age. The discovery was made during a Garda search of wasteland on Portrane Road in Donabate. Aruebose is known […]
3 months ago
Apparently she’s not at all embarrassed A bride-to-be is about to have a hilarious last name – but insists she is “excited” and “not embarrassed”. Brooke Marshall, 29, is set to marry her fiancé, Jake Hornibrook, 29, a fuel operations worker, in April 2026 – six years after they met during their last month of […]
4 months ago
Asian hornets are in Ireland. The National Parks and Wildlife Service have confirmed that an Asian hornet has been sighted and captured in Cork. This significant discovery has sparked a ‘biosecurity alert for Ireland’ RTE report that the Department of Housing and, Local Government and Heritage have said the hornets pose ‘a significant threat to […]
4 months ago
Eight people in total have been kidnapped. An Irish woman has been kidnapped with eight other people from an orphanage in Haiti. The Department of Foreign Affairs say that they are aware of the incident and are providing consular assistance. According to RTE, Gena Heraty, who is from Westport in Mayo, oversees the Sainte-Helene orphanage […]
4 months ago
‘We are beyond devastated’ GAA Palestine have confirmed that their upcoming trip to Ireland has been cancelled. They’ve explained that the reason behind the cancellation comes from issues with the Department of Justice. In a lengthy statement, GAA Palestine wrote: “It is with a very heavy heart that we announce that the planned trip to […]
5 months ago
Worrying news. Police have closed off a number of streets close to a primary school with reports of a ‘major incident’. South Wales Police are dealing with the incident in Barry. Details are scarce at the moment but Vale of Glamorgan council have urged people to avoid the area. Jenner Park Primary School said in […]
6 months ago
It’s one of the most popular names in the nation. Outside of the Emerald Isle, other English speaking folk really struggle with many of our most beautiful names. Names like Ruari, Aoibheann, Saoirse, and Cliodhna see English minds implode with confusion. Even the likes of Paraic, Daithi, Cathal, and Aine can bring the smartest New […]
6 months ago
Heartbreaking news just in. Sam Gardiner, who starred on Race Across The World, has tragically died aged just 24. In a statement, his mother Jo who also appeared on the show, explained that Sam died in a terrible car accident. She wrote: “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Sam in a […]
7 months ago
Move aside, Barcelona. The best beaches in the world have just been decided and an Irish beach has made the list. Cala Goloritzé nabbed the number one spot due to its ‘raw beauty capable of touching you emotionally the moment you lay eyes on it’. Number two went to Entalula Beach in the Philippines, renowned […]
8 months ago
There’s no ifs or buts about it, marriage isn’t easy It takes a lot of effort from both sides. It takes respect, communication, dedication. It takes time, effort, and understanding. To make a marriage work, it requires a lot of love and energy and trust. But a lot of the time, marriages don’t work. One […]
8 months ago
Awful news. Britain’s Got Talent star Chantel Bellew has died aged just 34. Bellew, who reached the quarter finals of Series 13, died in hospital just weeks after her 34th birthday. She was described as the ‘life and soul of the party’ by friends who spoke of her joy after reaching the later rounds of […]
9 months ago
The search is ongoing. A major search is underway after a plane carrying ten people vanished in the last few hours. The Bering Air flight left Unalakleet in Alaska at 2.37pm on Thursday heading for Noma, however just an hour later all contact with the aircraft was lost. Sky News report that officials are currently […]
11 months ago
Heartbreaking news. Tributes have been paid for an Irishman who died in a freak accident while skiing. Aidan Bergin, who was 29 and from Waterford, was holidaying in Bulgaria when he fell almost 2,000ft while taking a picture of the scenery. The man was part of a group who had been visiting the skiing hotspot. […]
11 months ago
They’ve been missing since January 7. A body has been found close to where the two sisters who went missing earlier this month were last seen in Abderdeen. Henrietta and Eliza Huszti, both 32, were last seen near the River Dee on January 7, reports BBC News. Police Scotland have said: “The body has been […]
11 months ago
The top five places to live in Ireland for a healthy work-life balance have been revealed. Two Mayo towns have been ranked as the best places in Ireland to live in order to achieve a healthy work-life balance. The list of five places in Ireland was compiled by energy price comparison site Switcher.ie. Castlebar took the number […]
11 months ago
There’s no ifs or buts about it, marriage isn’t easy It takes a lot of effort from both sides. It takes respect, communication, dedication. It takes time, effort, and understanding. To make a marriage work, it requires a lot of love and energy and trust. But a lot of the time, marriages don’t work. One […]
11 months ago
Yet another potential storm is heading our way. Earlier today, Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow weather warning for 18 counties in Ireland with conditions expected to fluctuate over the next few days. A fog warning was issued in the early hours of this morning for Westmeath, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Louth, and Offaly as […]
11 months ago
Awful news. Hollyoaks actor, Paul Danan, has died at the age of 46. The actor was best known for his role on Hollyoaks before appearing on Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother. Danan played Sol Patrick in the soap from 1997 until 2001. His death was confirmed by Independent Creative PR, who described the […]
11 months ago
‘I am heartbroken and overwhelmed’ The family of a 21-year-old from Clare who died suddenly last week have issued a plea online. Robby Kinlan passed away while he was ‘living the dream’ in Thailand leaving those around him in a state of ‘shock and deep sorrow’. Posting on GoFundMe, a family friend, wrote: “It breaks […]
1 year ago
The incident is ongoing. A major incident has been declared after a school bus carrying 70 people overturned. The school bus overturned on the Ballyblack Black Road East in Newtownards, Co Down. Police have advised people to avoid the area and have told motorists to seek an alternative route. According to BBC News, 50 passengers have […]
1 year ago
The young girl was seriously injured in the Parnell Square attack Last month, the young girl stabbed in the 2023 Parnell Square attack was finally released from hospital. Writing on GoFundMe, the girl’s family confirmed they were beginning a ‘new chapter’. A family member wrote: “On Friday, August 30, after 281 days, we were discharged […]
1 year ago
€8,000 has been raised so far. A fundraiser has been set up to help the children of a mum-of-two who tragically passed away. Claudia Matos, who was originally from Brazil but had been living in Shannon, Co Clare for a number of years, unexpectedly passed away recently. The hard-working mother, who moved to Ireland in […]
1 year ago
A huge garda alert is in place. Gardaí have urged the public to look out for a car that was stolen with a baby girl inside. Just before 2 pm on Monday afternoon, the baby’s mother was standing outside her car in the Gardiner Street area of the city when a man hijacked the vehicle […]
1 year ago
Horrific. A woman who was out swimming with her friends is believed to have been swallowed whole by a 13ft shark without any of her friends noticing. The woman, Christine Armstrong, had been out with swimming with her friends when they noticed a fin cutting through the water on Australia’s New South Wales coast. As […]
1 year ago
“I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her.” Dave Grohl has announced that he has had a baby “outside” of his marriage and that he is working to “regain” his wife’s trust. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dave Grohl (@davestruestories) Taking to Instagram, the Foo Fighters and, formerly, […]
1 year ago
There’s no ifs or buts about it, marriage isn’t easy It takes a lot of effort from both sides. It takes respect, communication, dedication. It takes time, effort, and understanding. To make a marriage work, it requires a lot of love and energy and trust. But a lot of the time, marriages don’t work. One […]
1 year ago
‘Today we begin a new chapter.’ The young girl stabbed in the 2023 Parnell Square attack has finally returned home. Writing on GoFundMe, the girl’s family confirmed that the family were beginning a ‘new chapter’. A family member wrote: “On Friday, August 30, after 281 days, we were discharged from Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Today […]
1 year ago
The top five places to live in Ireland for a healthy work-life balance have been revealed. Two Mayo towns have been ranked as the best places in Ireland to live in order to achieve a healthy work-life balance. The list of five places in Ireland was compiled by energy price comparison site Switcher.ie. Castlebar took the number […]
1 year ago
Heartbreaking news. An Irish dad-of-two was killed last week when a car mounted the pavement and hit him as he was having a drink outside a pub. Aiden Perris, who was originally from Dublin but had settled in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, was hit by a car in the area where he lived with his wife […]
1 year ago
Awful news. An 11-year-old Irish girl who died after falling from a balcony in Majorca on Monday morning (July 22nd) has been named as Clodagh Phelan. Clodagh, who was from County Wicklow, was a talented GAA and rugby player. Described as a ‘beautiful, spirited child’, Clodagh was a member of Parnell Athletic Club based in […]
1 year ago
He has been missing since June 30th A body has been found in the search for a schoolboy who went missing while playing in the River Mersey with his older brother. 14-year-old, Daniel Halliday, was swept away by strong currents while swimming with his brother on June 30th. The teenager’s family says he was jumping […]
1 year ago
Heartbreaking. A mother-of-two has announced her own death online by sharing a heartbreaking goodbye message to her followers. Sarah Mandel, who worked as a psychologist and author, passed away earlier this month after a brutal seven-year battle with breast cancer. Mandel, who documented her fight with the deadly disease, uploaded a final video to TikTok […]
1 year ago
‘He actually doesn’t even like cheeseburgers’ Two-year-old Barrett Burkhalter Golden is the cheeseburger king of the world. How, you ask, because while using his mum’s phone, the toddler ordered 31 cheeseburgers from McDonald’s and even tipped. While playing on his mum, Kelsey’s, phone, Barrett used DoorDash and ordered $61 worth of McDonald’s and gave a […]
1 year ago
But the post has caused some backlash People are taking to social media to discuss a recent post about a dad’s decision to cradle his daughter’s head for 45 minutes so that she could sleep peacefully while on board a flight. The initial post was made to Reddit by a user under the name therra123 […]
2 years ago
‘Get stuffed, with all the trimmings’ A woman who has in the past been labelled ‘Britain’s most hated woman’ has revealed that she is planning to charge relatives £150 (€180) a pop to enjoy her Christmas dinner. Carla Bellucci says that she absolutely loves the festive period but the cost of living crisis is wreaking […]
2 years ago