Was the dad wrong to react that way? Deciding to pierce your child’s ears is a very serious decision. A lot of parents decide to do it when their child is only a few weeks old. However, many believe you should wait until your child is old enough to make the decision themselves. One parent […]

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Another magical episode is on the way. Call The Midwife has given fans their first glimpse at the Christmas special. The charming BBC series is set to return to our screens on December 25th. The BBC released new photos from the festive special and it looks like we’re in for a heartwarming episode. “Today we […]

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Yes, we’ve just said the C-word. Forgive us for getting into the Christmas spirit earlier than usual but after the year we’ve had we’re taking any ounce of joy we can get our hands on. The holidays are just three months away and we must admit we […]

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Teddy and Dolly are too cute for words. The biggest baby name trends for 2022 were revealed earlier this week. Bridgerton-inspired, nostalgic names and monikers ending in ‘S’ are set to grow in popularity in the coming year. However, one of our favourite baby name trends is also on the rise. Playful baby names are […]

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“Some children have been scarred for life” Halloween is just around the corner and as exciting as that may be, emergency services are warning parents to be extremely cautious this year. The danger that comes with Halloween is the scariest part of the holiday. Between fireworks, bonfires, and bangers, the risks that comes with this […]

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The latest Covid measures for children under 12. New advice has been issued for schoolchildren who have been on sleepovers. According to The Irish Times, children must isolate if they have had a sleepover with a positive Covid case. If a member of the household they were staying in tests positive then they must stay […]

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“No mother or father should have to go through this” A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Sabina Nessa. The primary school teacher’s body was discovered in Cator Park in Kidbrooke, Greenwich, London on September 18th. Metropolitan Police confirmed a man was arrested in Lewisham and is currently being held […]

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Five news stories in three minutes. At Home: Body found in Galway identified as a 22-year-old woman A body that was found at the Galway shoreline has been identified. It is understood that the deceased is 22-year-old Laura Vizgirdaite. Reports claim the young woman had been missing from Northern Ireland for two weeks. Her cause […]

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“They kicked my 3-year-old out of the carousel line” Someone needs to remind Kylie Jenner that just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. The mum has come under fire after ruining a zoo trip for dozens of families. The 24-year-old has caused quite the drama online after she reportedly forced families out […]

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“Pave the way for a healing of the family rift” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to England for Christmas. The parents are hoping to introduce their daughter Lilibet to the Royal Family. Royal reporter Katie Nicholl revealed, “When Harry and Meghan left, they made it clear they didn’t want to give […]

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“Why was she taken from us” Police investigating the murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa believe she was killed just five minutes from her home. The 28-year-old’s body was found in Cator Park in Kidbrooke, Greenwich, London. She had been missing for 24 hours before her body was found. It is understood that Ms […]

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The new measures have been met with mixed reactions. The teacher’s union has expressed its concerns over the new Covid measures for primary schools in Ireland. Last night, NPHET confirmed that children deemed a close contact of a positive Covid case and have no symptoms will no longer have to isolate or get a Covid […]

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It’s a boy! Huge congratulations are in order for Minister Simon Harris and his wife Caoimhe who have welcomed their second child together. Harris confirmed the news by sharing photos of their adorable newborn on Instagram. In the photos, his son his wrapped up in a blue blanket at the hospital. 34-year-old Harris is cradling […]

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Five of the biggest news stories of the day so far. At Home: Woman in critical condition following horror car crash in Wexford A woman is in critical condition after she was involved in a three-car collision in Co. Wexford. She was rushed to Tallaght Hospital. The incident took place on Tuesday, September 22nd at […]

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Autumn is finally here. It is officially Autumn time. The leaves are starting to fall, pumpkin spice everything is available in your local cafe and our summer dresses have been replaced with chunky jumpers. With the evenings getting darker we’ll be glued to Netflix for the foreseeable. All we want to watch are comforting and […]

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“Just as difficult if not harder than breaking up with a romantic relationship.” We all remember the first time we got our hearts broken by our first love, but a lot of people don’t realise the impact a friendship break-up can have on you, no matter what age you are. It’s something parents need to […]

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A man has been charged with four counts of murder. A 31-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a mum and her two children, and their friend. The bodies of 35-year-old Terri Harris, her 13-year-old son John Paul Bennett, 11-year-old daughter Lacey Bennett, and their friend 11-year-old Connie Gent were discovered at Harris’ […]

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Bridgerton inspired names are rising in popularity. If you’re expecting a baby in 2022 then get your pen and paper out because the biggest baby name trends have been revealed. NameBerry has confirmed the trends that are set to be hugely popular with new parents next year. Bridgerton Names It’ll come as no surprise to […]

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Efforts to identify the deceased are ongoing. Gardaí have launched an investigation after the body of a woman was found on the Galway shoreline. It is believed the woman’s body has been in the water for approximately a week. A post-mortem will be conducted. The results will determine the course of the investigation. The body […]

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Tributes have been pouring in following Garson’s death. Sex and the City actor Willie Garson has died at the age of 57. It is believed the actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but his cause of death has yet to be confirmed. The actor is best known for playing Stanford Blatch in Sex and the […]

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Five of the biggest news stories in three minutes. Covid: Pfizer data for children’s Covid vaccine is “really positive” Experts have stressed that Pfizer’s trial results for a child’s Covid vaccine are extremely positive. 5-11-year-olds could be vaccinated if the regulatory bodies approve the vaccine. Speaking about the results, DCU Immunology Professor Christine Loscher told […]

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And the Oscar goes to… Think you’ve got a mini Jennifer Lawrence or Rami Malek at home? If your child is always putting on plays and rehearsing their Oscar-winning speech then we’ve got some good news for you. A new study has revealed the month that welcomes the most Oscar winners. So if you’re little […]

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Kate has thrown herself back into her work. Madeleine McCann’s mum Kate has returned to work for the first time since her daughter disappeared. According to reports, Kate McCann has been working as a doctor as the UK continues to battle Covid-19. The mum left her job as a GP in 2007 when Madeleine vanished […]

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The family of Bridget Reilly are concerned for her welfare. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old Bridget Reilly. The 24-year-old has been missing from Clondalkin, Dublin since Monday, September 20th. Both her family and Gardaí are concerned for her welfare. Bridget has been described as being 5″5 in height, of a slim […]

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These products have uncontrolled concentrations of THC. Doctors have confirmed that six children were hospitalised with accidental cannabis poisoning this year. They are urging the public to be extremely cautious of edible cannabis, especially around young children. One of the children who was hospitalised suffered a seizure, doctors revealed. Five of the children were under […]

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Five of the biggest news stories in three minutes. At Home: Teen brothers sentenced over rape of girl in Wexford Two brothers have been sentenced after they both raped a teenage girl in Wexford in July 2019. The 16-year-old brother raped the teenage girl in a field near the holiday resort she was staying at […]

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The news we’ve all been waiting for! Virgin River fans will be thrilled to hear Netflix’s latest news. Season three of the popular show aired during the summertime, but fans have been waiting to hear whether it will return or not. Lead actors Martin Henderson and Alexandra Breckenridge revealed the show will be back for […]

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They will seek approval from regulatory bodies as soon as possible. Trial results prove the Covid vaccine is safe for children aged between 5 and 11, Pfizer and BioNTech have confirmed. They stated that their findings prove that the vaccine produces a robust immune response in young children. They said they will seek regulatory approval […]

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It’s a girl for Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli. Huge congratulations are in order for Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli who have welcomed their first child together. The royal couple announced the arrival of their daughter this afternoon. She was born on September 18th at 23.42 pm. Their daughter weighed 6 pounds and 2 ounces. […]

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A fluffy new pupil has joined this Cork school. Returning to school has caused quite a lot of stress for pupils this year. Heading back to the classroom after months of homeschooling and missed classes has certainly left students feeling pretty overwhelmed. They’ve experienced so much pressure and anxiety throughout the pandemic, but one Cork […]

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“You set your child up to create a spectacle.” A bride made a 9-year-old girl leave her wedding because she was wearing a white dress. The young girl’s mum opened up about the incident and said she couldn’t believe the bride was jealous of a young child. She explained that her family was attending her […]

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“We need more role models like you for our young girls” Stacey Solomon has been praised for sharing “raw and unedited” pregnancy photos. The mum is preparing to welcome her fourth child into the world in the coming weeks. Stacey, who is pregnant with her first daughter, asked her dad to take the special pregnancy […]

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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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