“This disease is always there” Tom Parker’s world turned upside down when he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour last year. The Gold Forever singer, best known for being a member of The Wanted, was given 12-18 months to live, but the dad-of-two is defying the odds. Parker is remaining optimistic and hopeful about […]

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Andrew will discuss the loss of his children. The line-up for this week’s Late Late Show has been confirmed. Andrew McGinley will appear on tomorrow night’s show. The dad will speak to host Ryan Tubridy about the loss of his three children Conor, Darragh, and Carla. The grief-stricken father will open up about the death […]

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Educators say this TikTok challenge is “criminal behavior” TikTok swiftly became one of the most popular social media platforms for teens, but is it controlling them too much? A new challenge has started trending on TikTok and it is extremely dangerous. The ‘Slap a Teacher challenge’ has grown in popularity recently and parents need to […]

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The abortion law is an “offensive deprivation” of women’s rights. A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new law blocking abortions in Texas. The law has banned most abortions in the country’s second-biggest state since September. US District Judge Robert Pitman made the order on Wednesday, October 6th. Pitman said Senate Bill 8 denies people […]

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“His silence is deafening” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has been accused of “letting down the women of Ireland” at a maternity restrictions protest. Hundreds of protestors gathered to raise awareness about the harmful maternity restrictions in Ireland. They held a protest outside Leinster House. The protestors believe change is urgently needed. They called for Minister […]

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Stacey has yet to reveal her adorable daughter’s name. Stacey Solomon gave birth to her first daughter on October 4th. The doting mum documented her entire pregnancy with her 4.7 million Instagram followers, but she is keeping quiet about her daughter’s name. Fans have been speculating about her baby girl’s moniker since Solomon confirmed her […]

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The biggest stories you need to check out this morning. At Home: Taoiseach vows to tackle issue of violence against women in Ireland An Taoiseach has vowed to tackle the issue of violence against women in Ireland. During a tribute to the family of Nadine Lott, Micheál Martin said her family, especially her mum Claire, […]

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“My kids won’t be alone with her” I’ll forever feel grateful to have two caring and witty grandmothers in my life. Your nanny is the one who is there to comfort you on the bad days, who makes the best cups of tea, and will chat on the phone for hours on end. They’re so […]

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Britney has called out her family in an emotional post. Britney Spears has criticised her family for turning their backs on her during her conservatorship. The Toxic singer expressed her heartache in an honest Instagram post. Britney said her family did nothing to help her when she was at her lowest point. She posted a […]

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She said they should have protected her son. A mum in England has revealed her son was kicked out of creche after another child repeatedly bit him. She said she was stunned when her son came home with numerous injuries. He was attending a creche in East Yorkshire. She said this has been an ongoing […]

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Gardaí arrived at the scene in Blanchardstown on October 4th. Gardaí are concerned a toddler witnessed a brutal stabbing at a home in Blanchardstown. 47-year-old Virgil Gherghel stabbed a female relative and their partner before turning the knife on himself on October 4th. He was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead at James Connolly […]

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“I’m just so worried” A mum has called out the concerning wait times for an ambulance in Ireland. She revealed her son had fallen off his electric scooter and broke his leg but had to wait for an ambulance for two hours. She opened up about the ordeal on Liveline. The mum Margaret said her […]

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The five biggest stories trending this morning. At Home: Stephen Donnelly says another lockdown cannot be “ruled out” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has stated that another lockdown may not be likely, but it cannot be ruled out. Concerns have been raised as Ireland enters the colder, winter months. He warned that hospitality restrictions could be […]

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“Born at pickle cottage on mummy’s birthday.” Stacey Solomon has welcomed her fourth child into the world. Solomon gave birth to her baby girl at her home Pickle Cottage yesterday, which just so happened to be her 32nd birthday. The doting mum shared videos of her labour with her fans. “Yesterday I got the best […]

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Stacey Solomon has given birth to her first daughter. Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have announced the arrival of their baby girl. This is Solomon’s fourth child, but her first daughter. The mum confirmed the news on Instagram, much to the delight of her fans. “Yesterday I got the best birthday present I could have […]

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Entry to this incredible market and festival is free. Last Christmas was tainted by Covid-19 so we’re feeling that tiny bit more hopeful about the holidays this year. Vaccines are protecting us from Covid and restrictions are set to ease even more later this month. We don’t want to jinx anything, but it does feel […]

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Pandemic politics are having an impact on Christmas. There’s no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused so much pain for people across the world. Ongoing lockdowns, intense restrictions, and the never-ending worrying have certainly taken their toll on the public. Overwhelming and intense times like this can also trigger tension amongst loved ones, especially […]

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Katie Piper said she feels happy after her emergency surgery. Katie Piper has updated her followers after she was taken to A&E for an emergency procedure. The activist reassured her fans she was feeling a lot better after surgery on her oesophagus. Sharing a photo from the hospital, the mum wrote: “SO, last night I […]

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Walliams has normalised “jokes on minorities from a young age”. Children’s books are supposed to inspire them and spark their imaginations. The last thing they should do is include harmful racist stereotypes in the stories. David Walliams, one of the most popular children’s authors, has come under fire for his character Brian Wong. The comedian […]

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The biggest stories trending this morning. At Home: A serving Garda has been arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of his daughters A serving Garda has been arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of daughters in the south of the country. According to reports, the allegations include rape and sexual assault over 12 years. Gardaí […]

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Princess Beatrice became a mum for the first time last month. The royal gave birth to her daughter Sienna Elizabeth on September 18th. Luckily, the new mum has plenty of help as she settles into her new role. According to reports, Beatrice and her husband Edoardo have hired a £200 a night nanny to help […]

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“It was just a complete random attack” A teenage boy has been brutally attacked with a hammer on the Curraheen Road in Bishopstown. The incident took place shortly before midnight on Saturday, October 3rd. The 18-year-old was walking home with his cousin when three men jumped out of a car and started to attack them. […]

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“The relationship is difficult” Andrew McGinley has opened up about his wife Deirdre Morley. The heartbroken father revealed he currently has no contact with her. Morley killed their three children at their family home in January 2020. Morley was found not guilty by reason of insanity of murdering their three children Conor (9), Darragh (7), […]

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Five of the biggest stories you need to read this morning. At Home: Calls for women to be given free contraception The Green party has called for women in Ireland to be given free contraception. The party aims to put the issue on the agenda for the 2022 Budget. It is believed women aged between […]

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Vicky Phelan has returned home to Ireland after receiving some bad news. The cervical cancer campaigner told her followers that scans have found new tumours in her body. “It’s been a couple of weeks since I posted an update. That’s because since my last update, I have had some bad news…” she wrote. “Unfortunately, following […]

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Fans believe the wrong couple was sent home from Strictly tonight. The first Strictly Come Dancing results show aired this evening and fans are less than impressed by the outcome. Tonight’s episode saw the return of the dance-off and a fan-favourite landed in the bottom two. EastEnders actress Nina Wadia and her professional dance partner […]

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Do you think the vaccine should be mandatory in schools? Schools in California have made the Covid-19 mandatory for pupils. Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed the decision this week. He said the new measure will help protect the public from Covid-19. The governor said the state “will require our kids to get the Covid-19 vaccine to […]

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“We are all doing well” Princess Beatrice has confirmed the darling name of her daughter. The new mum and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi decided to call their daughter Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi. Sienna is of Italian origin. The name means ‘orange-red’. The couple honoured Beatrice’s grandmother HRH Queen Elizabeth by giving their daughter the […]

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Undeclared almond nuts were included in a popular pie. Dunnes Stores has issued an urgent recall amid food allergy fears. They have warned customers that their Luxury Apple Pie actually contains undeclared ingredients. It is understood the product was accidentally mispacked with the Dunnes Stores Pear and Almond Pie. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland […]

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Are the grandparents in the wrong? There are a lot of unique baby names out there. Some actually work well, but others are pretty dreadful. They may be terrible names, but at the end of the day, we have to respect the parents’ decision. However, a set of grandparents have refused to use their grandson’s […]

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Christmas decorations evoke those strong feelings of childhood. I know it’s only October but Christmas is a mere two months away and I cannot wait for it. Is it a tad too early for supermarkets to be displaying their Christmas stock? Maybe, but it is filling me with joy, and isn’t that what we all […]

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Does anyone fancy a winter getaway? It looks like we could be getting an early Christmas present. Apparently, the Government is considering launching a tourism voucher scheme to help the industry get back on its feet. There’s no doubt Ireland’s tourism and hospitality services took one of the biggest hits during the Covid-19 pandemic. They […]

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The latest stories trending this morning At Home: Gardaí seek public’s help in finding sisters. Gardaí have called on the public to help find two missing sisters in Dublin. It is believed they’re from the Clondalkin area. Simone (12) and Nikita (13) Twomey have been missing from their home since Tuesday, September 28th. The sisters […]

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Sarah Everard’s mother Susan lets out a silent scream at the time her daughter was abducted every evening. The grief-stricken mother says, “Don’t get in the car, Sarah. Don’t believe him. Run!” to a daughter, she will never hold again. There are simply no words strong enough to describe the statement Susan made in court […]

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There was an 8.5% increase in pre-term labour found. A study has discovered the safest interval between pregnancies. Published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, the study confirmed the most medically safe time women should wait between their pregnancies. Obviously, a lot of other factors come into this decision, including financial stability and fertility, but doctors […]

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A dark-coloured car was involved. Gardaí in Co. Cavan have launched an investigation after an attempted kidnapping. It is believed a person in a dark coloured car tried to abduct a young boy in Mullagh on Tuesday. Gardaí told The Mirror, “Gardaí in Mullagh, Co. Cavan are investigating all the circumstances in relation to an […]

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“I can never talk to her, never hold her again” Sarah Everard’s mum Susan delivered the most harrowing statement during the sentencing of murderer Wayne Couzens. How the mum had the strength to speak in court is beyond us. Susan said she would give anything to hold her 33-year-old daughter once more. The mum described […]

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The biggest news stories everyone will be talking about today. At Home: Man found guilty of murdering his wife Anne Colomines in 2017 A jury has found Renato Gehlen guilty of murdering his wife in 2017. He stabbed Anne Colomines in the heart after she told him she wanted to file for divorce. Gehlen claimed […]

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Kate has seriously upped her style this season. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have landed in Derry, Northern Ireland. This is the first time the royal couple has visited this part of the country. Speaking about their visit, Prince William and Kate said, “It’s great to be back in Northern Ireland for a day […]

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Your toddler will be glued to this wholesome TV show. Tired of watching Peppa Pig on an endless loop? Us too. The kids may love it, but if we have to listen to Peppa anymore then we may have to disconnect the television. Luckily, a wholesome new TV show has landed and your kids are […]

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Experts believe they may have found something that will help those affected. One of the most common, and frustrating, symptoms of Covid-19 is losing your sense of smell. A loss of smell can have an impact on your taste too. Many people who have been diagnosed with Covid admitted that foods no longer taste the […]

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“I didn’t get to take care of you” Chrissy Teigen has penned a harrowing open letter to her son Jack. Her baby boy passed away this day last year. Teigen shared a photo from the day her son passed away. In the photo, her husband John Legend is comforting his distraught wife in her hospital […]

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“People can actually be sued” There is a very big difference between informing parents about your own child’s positive Covid test and spreading gossip about children who have reportedly tested positive. The HSE urged parents to stop gossiping about possible Covid cases in WhatsApp groups yesterday. They may believe it is harmless gossip, but it […]

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Jumpers and hot cocoa at the ready! It’s time to take your winter coat out of storage because the colder weather has officially landed in Ireland. Met Éireann is warning the public of miserable conditions which have been forecast for the week ahead. If like us, you’ve been considering putting the heating on then it’s […]

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Five of the top stories in three minutes. At Home: Woman seriously injured after falling off bike on Luas track A woman has been seriously injured after falling off her bike on the Luas tracks in Dawson Street. It is believed she has suffered severe injuries. The freak accident occurred on Tuesday night. Inquest into […]

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Will you let your children go trick-or-treating this year? Halloween is just around the corner, but will it be another celebration hindered by Covid? Last year, trick-or-treating was banned due to the increasing cases and sheer risks families were in. Things are looking a little different this year. 92% of adults in the Republic of […]

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“Thank god we noticed when we did!” A mum made a scary discovery after her baby was up all night crying. She is hoping to raise awareness about hair tourniquet by sharing her story. She explained that she couldn’t find a reason why her baby was crying all night until she checked their toes. “We […]

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“What type of Hollywood ass name is that?” We all know picking a baby name isn’t an easy decision. However, there are some names parents really ought to avoid. One woman has revealed the “selfish” name her sister gave her daughter and it’s safe to say people are less than impressed. She explained that she […]

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The rumours are causing more harm than good. Parents have been urged to stop naming children with Covid-19 in WhatsApp groups. The HSE has warned them that they should respect the children and stop gossiping. They believe these group chats can cause rumours to spread which will only cause more stress for families with sick […]

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“Why would you put my beautiful son’s healthy brain into a bin?” An investigation has been launched at Cork University Maternity Hospital after multiple baby organs were incinerated, without the parents’ consent or knowledge. According to RTÉ, 18 families are said to be affected. The organs of 18 babies were sent to Belgium. Cork University […]

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