The new bill is an anti-child poverty measure. Independent senator Lynn Ruane has called for changes to be made to Ireland’s child maintenance system. She believes parents who refuse to support their children should have their payments deducted. Speaking to Newstalk, the senator revealed her hopes to reform the system in Ireland. She believes it […]

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“An incredibly difficult time for the family and friends” Human remains found in Wyoming are “consistent with the description of” 22-year-old Gabby Petito, the FBI has confirmed. The YouTube star has been missing since September 11th. “Earlier today human remains were discovered consistent with the description of Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ Petito.” “Full forensic identification has not […]

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“He was blue/grey, floppy when I picked him up” Lucy Mecklenburgh has shared a warning with parents after she found her son Roman “blue and floppy” in his cot. The mum, who suffered every parent’s worst nightmare earlier this month, said her son is on the mend. She explained that Roman had a “viral-induced wheeze […]

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Five big news stories in three minutes. At Home: Workers return to offices for the first time since the pandemic Thousands of Irish workers are returning to their offices for the first time since March 2020. As restrictions continue to ease in Ireland, employees are now seeing offices open back up again. Tanaiste Leo Varadkar […]

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The actor is taking part to honour someone very special. Strictly Come Dancing is finally back on TV and millions tuned in to the launch show last night. The celebrities have been paired up with their pro-dancers and some favourites are already emerging. The Crown actor Greg Wise is one of the biggest stars taking […]

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Madden is set to reprise his role as David Budd. The Bodyguard is coming back! The popular BBC series, which originally aired in 2018, is set to return and we honestly couldn’t be happier. Lead star Richard Madden is set to reprise his role as David Budd. According to writer Jed Mercurio, they’re eager to […]

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She said the bully made her son’s life “a living hell”. One mum has opened up about banning her son’s bully from his birthday party. She explained that her son had just turned 8-years-old. The mum decided to host a party for her son and let him invite some friends from his class, including a […]

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“Are you saying they’re going to get turned on?” Wouldn’t it be great if schools focused more on education rather than criticising teenagers over their uniforms? One teenager was sent home from school because her trousers showed her ankles. Staff believed the young girl was “distracting” both staff and pupils. Leeds schoolgirl Olivia revealed she […]

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“When I heard the word leukaemia I just thought ‘he’s going to die” One mum is warning parents to get unusual symptoms in children checked after her son was diagnosed with cancer. She explained that her son was covered in bruises but presumed they were from playing. Like any other parent, Kimberley McFarquhar presumed the […]

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Restrictions for school children to ease in the coming weeks NPHET has confirmed changes to Covid restrictions for school children. They agreed that if Covid cases continue to decrease then children who are close contacts of a positive case won’t have to restrict their movements for 14 days. It is understood that anyone who is […]

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“Every parent’s worst nightmare” Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas have revealed their son Roman was rushed to ICU. The mum discovered her son Roman blue in his cot. She issued a short statement on Instagram but stressed that her son was doing a lot better. “As some of you may have noticed we haven’t been […]

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Five of the biggest stories to read about now. At Home: Pregnant women make up 10% of ICU Covid patients 10% of Covid patients in ICU are pregnant women. Dr. Alan Gaffney shared: “We are seeing about 10% of our Covid admissions are pregnant patients or recently pregnant, which is worrying.” “We would encourage anyone […]

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A fun-filled weekend awaits! The weekend is finally here and we’ve got two days to fill with activities that’ll tire the kids out. Luckily, there are a bunch of events happening across the country, especially with Culture Night kicking off on Friday, September 17. Circus Factory in Carrigaline (Friday, September 17) Circus Factory brings stories, […]

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Get the tissues ready. Sometimes all you need is a good cry. It’s safe to say life has been overwhelming lately so letting all those tears out could do you the world of good. Everyone has that one movie that never fails to make them sob like a baby so we’ve gathered up some of […]

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“Prime target for really mean people to pick on” We all know choosing a baby name is not the easiest decision in the world. There are just far too many names to pick from and sometimes we feel like closing our eyes and picking a random one out from our list. One dad left the […]

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“I can’t get it out of my mind why she didn’t take it” A mother and daughter have died from Covid within days of each other. They were being treated at Ulster Hospital. Both women chose not to be vaccinated. Speaking about the harrowing loss, the father of 32-year-old Sammie Jo-Forde told BBC: “I’ve had […]

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The stories you need to read this morning. At Home: Calls for urgent changes to Ireland’s childcare system The Labour Party’s spokesperson for children Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to make urgent changes to the childcare system. She said the worsening issues in Ireland are a major concern. She revealed in an interview […]

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“I didn’t realise just how unwell I was until the medication kicked in” Asking for help is one of the toughest, but most liberating things we can do. When you are suffering from any kind of mental health issue, be it big or small, you can feel so hopeless like there’s no way out. There’s […]

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Parents should stop using the product immediately. A baby nest has been urgently recalled due to suffocation risk. The Tineo Reducteur de lit evolutif baby nest by Babycare International Limited is being recalled. According to the CCPC, safety issues have been identified and parents are being warned to stop using it immediately. They are worried […]

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Children under 6 are only in class for one or two hours. There’s no doubt that the new school year has been a very different experience for pupils across the country. Covid measures have altered their usual days in the classroom and it looks like they’re now impacting how long children are spending in school. […]

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“We’ve never seen the possibilities of our lives represented for us and the world” Disney has brought magic to the lives of so many children, but there is a huge portion of the population who are left out of the fairytale. A campaign has been launched to introduce Disney’s first disabled princess. And it’s about […]

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Baby John was murdered in Kerry 37 years ago. Investigators are hopeful that new DNA technology will finally uncover details about Baby John’s parents. The body of the infant, who was murdered 37 years ago, was exhumed yesterday. The exhumation was “carried out at first light”. His remains were exhumed from Holy Cross Cemetry in […]

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Five news stories in three minutes At Home: Hospital apologises to Gráinne Somers for failings in care St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny has issued an apology to heartbroken mother Gráinne Somers, who lost her baby boy Laurence in 2018. Ms Somers lost her baby boy mere days after he was born via emergency C-section. The […]

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Get those Christmas lists ready! I don’t want to wish time away, but Christmas will be here before we know it. Have I already started my Christmas shopping? Possibly… And maybe you should too. Smyths Toys Ireland has issued a warning to parents ahead of the Christmas shopping period. The retailer is urging them to […]

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The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars in this new series. Autumn is slowly creeping in and we’re so ready to curl up on the sofa and watch 101 new series in the darker evenings. There are way too many incredible series being released in the coming months. We’re seriously going to be spoiled for […]

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“I’m paying €1,645 a month for this, I don’t get money off for having them at home” One mum has expressed her outrage after her son was sent home from creche because he had a mild cough. Due to the current Covid guidelines, anyone with suspected Covid symptoms must isolate and get tested. However, the […]

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“No one would tell me anything” A mother has broken down at the inquest into the death of her baby boy. Grief-stricken mum Gráinne Somers spoke about the harrowing death of her baby boy Laurence at Dublin District Coroner’s Court, the Examiner reveals. Her son passed away on January 28, 2018, just five days after […]

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Only 25% of lone parents owned a home. New research has found that lone parents and their children account for 53% of homeless families in Ireland. Lone parents are more likely to experience poor housing and housing struggles more than any other type of family. The research was conducted by the Irish Human Rights and […]

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Five big stories in three minutes Covid: HSE issues warning after a surge in unproven Covid treatments The HSE is urging the public to avoid using ivermectin to treat Covid-19. The unproven treatment is most commonly used as a horse dewormer. It is believed over 5,000 units have been seized in Ireland since last summer. […]

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Since when is a TV series more important than a person’s wellbeing? Michael Martin said, “you can’t have one set of guidance for partners and another set of guidelines for media”, so why on earth did RTÉ go ahead with the filming of The Rotunda? The series has been met with a turbulent wave of […]

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“It only takes a moment for a child to be snatched” One mum has sparked outrage online after she admitted she left her 3-year-old daughter alone in a park. The mum explained that both she and her daughter really needed to use the bathroom when they arrived at the park. When in the toilet, the […]

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“You don’t look pregnant” Stacey Solomon has responded to rumours that she has given birth to her baby girl. The mum, who revealed she was pregnant with her fourth child this year, gave her fans an update on Instagram. Fans of the Loose Women star couldn’t help but wonder if Stacey had given birth to […]

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NPHET will reconsider the current Covid rules for school children this week. There have been calls to change the conditions for close contacts as tens of thousands of children are missing out on school. The HSE’s Paul Reid suggested that rules may change for pupils who are deemed close contacts but have no symptoms of […]

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“I don’t think it’s appropriate” Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he can’t understand why The Rotunda filming went ahead. According to Virgin Media’s Zara King, An Taoiseach said there shouldn’t be one set of rules for film crews and another for parents. He stated that he “can’t understand the framework under which clinicians allowed that (filming) […]

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Time to dust off the passport. We’ve been dreaming of stepping foot on a plane for far too long. Our suitcases are now covered in a layer of dust in the attic. Our passports haven’t seen daylight in years and we’re having dreams about the airport. We’re all in dire need of a holiday after […]

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“Trickier than I had anticipated” Camilla Thurlow has opened up about what it was really like to have her 10-month-old daughter Nell at her wedding. The mum married Jamie Jewitt in a stunning ceremony at a country manor house last week. The former Love Islands star said a lot of people were asking her what […]

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Teachers must also be fully vaccinated. Covid vaccines are set to become compulsory for school children in LA. The concerning surge in Covid cases in the USA has led to the decision. It is believed the Los Angeles Unified School District has voted to make the vaccine compulsory for pupils who are aged 12 and […]

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The weekend is finally here and we are so relieved. We can forget about the school run and Irish homework for two days so why not make the most of your free time and have a special family day out? There’s plenty to do across the Emerald Isle this weekend. From a drive-in circus and […]

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“Extremely difficult to recruit staff in the past 12 months.” Irish childcare managers have expressed their concerns about staff shortages. It is believed over a third of managers in the industry are worried about the impact this could have on their facilities. Over 60% of childcare services believe they may need to reduce capacity due […]

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Whisks at the ready! Our Tuesday evenings are about to get a hell of a lot sweeter this month. The Great British Bake Off is returning and we honestly couldn’t be happier about it. The wholesome series is actually returning sooner than we expected on September 21. “Bake a date in your diaries – we’re […]

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“Our little superhero fought until his last breath” A woman who was arrested in connection with the death of a 4-year-old boy in Limerick has been released without charge. Gardaí stated that the woman, aged in her 20s, was arrested yesterday but has since been released. Mason TJ O’Connell Conway was found with severe head […]

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The Oscar-winning actress is pregnant! Jennifer Lawrence is expecting her first child. The Hunger Games actress and husband Cooke Maroney have announced they’re set to welcome their first child together. The couple’s representative confirmed the news to People on Wednesday. The pair met in 2018 and tied the knot a year later. View this […]

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“I felt like the biggest failure on the planet” There are many moments from your teenage years that you’ll never forget. Your first kiss, your first love, your last day of school, and the dreaded day the CAO results come out. I can still feel the searing stress and intensity that was buzzing through my […]

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Stacey is expecting her first daughter with Joe Swash. Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are preparing for the arrival of their baby girl. The couple is due to welcome their second child into the world in the coming weeks, but has someone accidentally revealed their daughter’s name? Stacey’s sister hosted a lavish baby shower for […]

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“We’re having a baby together” Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are expecting a baby together. The comedian announced the news during an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers last night. He revealed that Olivia was pregnant with their first child. The couple who have been together since springtime, are thrilled to be expecting a […]

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A firearm was also discovered at the scene. Three people have been killed in a shooting in Listowel, Co. Kerry. Gardaí discovered the bodies of three people at a house in Lixnaw last night. A neighbour alerted Gardaí shortly after 9 pm last night when she found the woman’s body. They found the bodies of […]

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Baby number two is officially on the way! Huge congratulations are in order for Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott who are expecting their second child. The couple confirmed the news by sharing a video documenting Kylie’s pregnancy journey so far. The 24-year-old reveals the moment she found out she was pregnant at the beginning of […]

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“Shameful. Absolutely shameful” RTÉ’s popular series The Rotunda is set to return to our TV screens tomorrow. The new episodes will feature 20 stories and follow the hospital’s patients on their moving journeys. The third series was filmed during the Covid-19 pandemic, so there’s no doubt this season will be quite an overwhelming and intense […]

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“I almost died from an asthma attack. My heart stopped” We can often forget that there are so many people who are not prepared for normal life to resume. People who are high-risk are still in danger and we need to respect that they may not be ready for our world to go back to […]

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“Children can consent themselves if they are competent” Ireland’s vaccine programme is one of the most successful in the world, but there are still a lot of people who have decided against the vaccine. Many parents will not let their children get vaccinated, but in England, they don’t have the authority to do so. Teens […]

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