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  • It’s a boy! Ant McPartlin announces the birth of his first child

    It’s a boy! Ant McPartlin announces the birth of his first child

    Ant McPartlin is officially a dad TV presenter Ant McPartlin has announced the birth of his first child. The new dad announced the news on his Instagram page last night. He shared a photo of him cradling his newborn baby and revealed their adorable name. The presenter confirmed his partner Anne-Marie Corbett gave birth to […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘My wife refuses to change our baby’s name even though I hate it’

    ‘My wife refuses to change our baby’s name even though I hate it’

    This man’s wife has her heart set on one name but he hates it A dad-to-be is feeling conflicted after his wife refused to change their child’s name. We can all agree that choosing a name for your child is pretty difficult but his wife has her heart set on one that is pretty traditional. […]

    2 years ago

  • Louise Thompson praised for discussing her traumatic birth

    Louise Thompson praised for discussing her traumatic birth

    Louise Thompson has bravely opened up about her son’s harrowing birth Trigger Warning: Some readers may find this article distressing Former Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson has opened up about the traumatic experience she went through when she gave birth to her son Leo. The mum detailed the ordeal in her new book Lucky and admitted that childbirth […]

    2 years ago

  • Midwife reveals the reality of working inside Rafah in harrowing video

    Midwife reveals the reality of working inside Rafah in harrowing video

    She is caring for pregnant people in Rafah A midwife from California has shared a video from inside Rafah, highlighting the reality many pregnant people are facing. In the video, Bridget opens up about the harrowing conditions her and her team are working in as they do whatever they can for birthing people in Rafah. […]

    2 years ago

  • Family heartbroken after baby boy passes away in Co. Clare road accident

    Family heartbroken after baby boy passes away in Co. Clare road accident

    The incident happened in Co. Clare yesterday A baby boy has sadly passed away following a tragic accident in Co. Clare. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 8th in a residential area in Ennis. According to Gardaí, an infant boy was rushed to hospital following the road traffic accident on Quinn Road, Ennis, Co. Clare. […]

    2 years ago

  • Parents are giving their children too much medicine without realising, expert warns

    Parents are giving their children too much medicine without realising, expert warns

    Parents may be giving their children too much medicine without realising. Medical experts are warning parents about administering medicine via syringes. The team at CPR kids has urged parents to be wary of how much medicine their children are taking, especially if they’re using a syringe. There are so many different types of syringes that […]

    2 years ago

  • Mrs Hinch pays tribute to her dad after his sudden death

    Mrs Hinch pays tribute to her dad after his sudden death

    Mrs Hinch penned a heartfelt tribute to her late father Influencer Sophie Hinchcliffe aka Mrs Hinch has confirmed her father has sadly passed away. She confirmed her dad sadly died on April 25th. Alongside a series of photos of her and her father, the influencer said her father passed suddenly but peacefully. She wrote, “My […]

    2 years ago

  • Hilary Duff welcomes her fourth child and reveals her unique name

    Hilary Duff welcomes her fourth child and reveals her unique name

    Hilary Duff has given birth to baby #4 Former Disney star Hilary Duff has announced the arrival of her fourth child. The mum confirmed she welcomed a baby girl and even shared her unique name. She decided to call her daughter Townes Meadow Bair. Duff is following a hugely popular baby name trend by giving […]

    2 years ago

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a different name picked for Archie

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a different name picked for Archie

    Prince Harry and Meghan nearly went with a different option for their son Prince Harry and Meghan Markle picked some pretty adorable names for their children. They opted for less traditional monikers than Prince William and Kate, but still honoured royal tradition by calling their little girl Lilibet, the late Queen Elizabeth’s nickname. However, when […]

    2 years ago

  • Marty Whelan becomes a grandfather for the first time

    Marty Whelan becomes a grandfather for the first time

    Marty Whelan confirmed his daughter has welcomed a baby girl Beloved Irish TV presenter Marty Whelan has confirmed he is officially a grandfather. The broadcaster announced the special news this week and we couldn’t be happier for them. The former Winning Streak host said he was speechless following the birth of his granddaughter. He revealed […]

    2 years ago

  • This charming French baby name is perfect for your little girl

    This charming French baby name is perfect for your little girl

    This French name is just too cute for words Choosing a name for your daughter is an important decision. You have to remember that this is the name they’ll have for life and you need to ensure it’s a fitting option for every chapter of their lives and not just when they’re a tiny baby. […]

    2 years ago

  • Everyone is saying the same thing about Princess Charlotte’s new birthday portrait

    Everyone is saying the same thing about Princess Charlotte’s new birthday portrait

    Princess Charlotte celebrated her ninth birthday this week The Prince and Princess of Wales follow a pretty sweet tradition when it comes to their children’s birthdays. They have shared birthday portraits of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis since their children were small. The photos, often captured by Kate, are adored by fans of […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Aoife and baby doing brilliantly’ – Brian Dowling shares update on baby #2

    ‘Aoife and baby doing brilliantly’ – Brian Dowling shares update on baby #2

    Brian Dowling is set to become a dad-of-two Presenter Brian Dowling has shared an update on baby number two as his sister prepares to give birth. The dad’s sister Aoife is their surrogate and is doing brilliantly, according to the TV star. He told his followers that Aoife came out of a scan on Thursday […]

    2 years ago

  • Pregnant Lisa McHugh shares health update after pleurisy and Covid battle

    Pregnant Lisa McHugh shares health update after pleurisy and Covid battle

    Lisa McHugh is expecting her second child Singer Lisa McHugh has shared an update with her fans after a string of health issues forced her to cancel gigs. The songstress is currently pregnant with her second child but has been suffering from a chest infection, pleurisy, COVID-19, as well as long Covid. She explained that she […]

    2 years ago

  • Watch: Grandfather reunites with his grandchildren after intense cancer treatment

    Watch: Grandfather reunites with his grandchildren after intense cancer treatment

    This grandfather has left us in floods of tears Sometimes you come across a video on the Internet that will leave you in floods of tears. This video of a grandfather reuniting with his grandchildren after a stem cell transplant has gone viral and we’re not surprised. The emotional moment was captured by the influencer […]

    2 years ago

  • Saoírse Ruane’s mum pens heartbreaking tribute to her daughter

    Saoírse Ruane’s mum pens heartbreaking tribute to her daughter

    Saoírse Ruane sadly passed away in March The untimely passing of Saoírse Ruane broke the hearts of the nation in March 2024. The Toy Show star’s mum recently spoke out about her beloved daughter in a heartbreaking Instagram post. On April 30th, Saoírse’s mum shared a video taken in their family home in Galway. She […]

    2 years ago

  • Baby Mary: All we know about the harrowing true crime case

    Baby Mary: All we know about the harrowing true crime case

    The case of Baby Mary was finally solved in 2023 You may not be familiar with the story of Baby Mary but the case, which is now 40 years old, has finally been solved. In 1984, a group of boys were fishing on Christmas Eve in New Jersey. They were hanging out in a wooded […]

    2 years ago

  • Removing child bride costumes is a step in the right direction

    Removing child bride costumes is a step in the right direction

    A supermarket in Australia stopped selling child bride costumes for good reason There are many costumes we would never let our children wear that may have been popular once upon a time. We’ve come a long way when it comes to fancy dress, but one mum appears to be stuck in the past. She had […]

    2 years ago

  • The symptoms of womb cancer every woman needs to know

    The symptoms of womb cancer every woman needs to know

    There is no screening for womb cancer in Ireland EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison recently opened up about how she had been diagnosed with womb cancer. The 58-year-old soapstar was diagnosed with the illness in 2015 but is now urging women to get checked if they’re experiencing unusual symptoms. Speaking about her diagnosis, she told The Mirror: “I’d […]

    2 years ago

  • This charming baby name deserves more appreciation

    This charming baby name deserves more appreciation

    This name doesn’t get enough credit If you’re looking for a beautiful name for your daughter then we’ve found a darling choice. There are so many baby names out there, but this has swiftly become one of our favourites in recent years. Shorter names are becoming increasingly popular, but there are some traditional names that […]

    2 years ago

  • Teachers seeing a notable increase in school absences

    Teachers seeing a notable increase in school absences

    Teachers are growing concerned about the increase Missing the odd day of school is completely normal, but Irish teachers have noticed a significant increase in school absences. Teachers noted an increase in pupils missing school for reasons other than illness and holidays. A study found that more parents are letting children stay at home. Other […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum outraged over disgusting comment made at school disco

    Mum outraged over disgusting comment made at school disco

    This incident at her child’s school disco left one mum furious One mum has opened up about an incident at her four-year-old daughter’s school disco. The concerned parent explained that she was attending the event at her daughter’s school, but is unsure if she’s being unreasonable in her reaction. She wrote on Mumsnet: “I’m at […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘My son’s preschool left him in the playground on his own’

    ‘My son’s preschool left him in the playground on his own’

    Her son was left in the playground on his own. One mum has been left feeling conflicted after an incident at her son’s school. As parents, we put so much faith in our children’s teachers. They play such a huge role in our children’s lives and shape them into the people they will become. So […]

    2 years ago

  • Father of Shay Lynch pays harrowing tribute at boy’s funeral

    Father of Shay Lynch pays harrowing tribute at boy’s funeral

    Shay Lynch was laid to rest on April 24th The father of Shay Lynch has penned an emotional tribute during his son’s funeral. The young boy was laid to rest on Wednesday, April 24th. His funeral service took place in St. Senan’s Church, Clonlara. During the heartbreaking funeral service, Shay’s dad delivered an emotional tribute […]

    2 years ago

  • Multiple people injured after stabbing in Welsh school

    Multiple people injured after stabbing in Welsh school

    Pupils and staff at the Wales school were left horrified following the incident Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a stabbing at a school in Wales. According to reports, the incident has been contained, but staff and pupils of Ysgol Dyffryn Aman are traumatised following the major incident. It is understood that three […]

    2 years ago

  • Brian Dowling and Arthur move into new house ahead of baby’s birth

    Brian Dowling and Arthur move into new house ahead of baby’s birth

    Brian Dowling and Arthur are expecting their second child Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian are set to welcome their second child into the world in the coming weeks. The dads confirmed they were expecting baby #2 earlier this year and have marked another milestone before their baby’s arrival. Brian and Arthur have moved into a […]

    2 years ago

  • Child injured in Parnell Square attack has reached ‘great milestones’

    Child injured in Parnell Square attack has reached ‘great milestones’

    The Parnell Square victim is doing incredibly well The family of the Parnell Square victim has spoken out about their little girl. Their young daughter has been in hospital since the November 2023 stabbing, but is making great progress. Her family confirmed that she has reached ‘great milestones’ in recent weeks and they’re incredibly proud […]

    2 years ago

  • Princess Kate shares adorable new photo of Prince Louis for his sixth birthday

    Princess Kate shares adorable new photo of Prince Louis for his sixth birthday

    Prince Louis turned six on April 23rd Prince Louis marked his sixth birthday this week and his parents have released an adorable portrait of their son. To mark his special day, Kate and William shared an adorable photo of their youngest child on social media. Louis looked as happy as ever in the adorable snap. […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum issues warning after her air fryer goes up in flames

    Mum issues warning after her air fryer goes up in flames

    A mum has issued a warning after her air fryer went up in flames this week. Rebecca Sim was cooking bacon in the air fryer just before it went on fire. She spoke out about the incident in a bid to raise awareness. The 52-year-old mum told Manchester Evening News; “It could have burnt the […]

    2 years ago

  • Prince William promises to ‘take care’ of Kate as he returns to work

    Prince William promises to ‘take care’ of Kate as he returns to work

    Prince William has returned to his royal duties Prince William has shared an update on Princess Catherine as he returns to official royal duties. The dad-of-three greeted members of the public at the food distribution charity Surplus to Supper in Sunbury-on-Thames in Surrey. He helped cook in the kitchen as well as load food to […]

    2 years ago

  • One Parent Family payment scheme to change in May

    One Parent Family payment scheme to change in May

    The One Parent Family payment is set for some changes Changes are set to be made to the One Parent Family payment scheme. The public has been warned that changes are set to be made in May, but they are positive. According to Citizens Information, the means test will be altered. Parents on child maintenance […]

    2 years ago

  • Camilla Thurlow reveals her daughter (2) can’t walk or talk yet in moving post

    Camilla Thurlow reveals her daughter (2) can’t walk or talk yet in moving post

    Camilla Thurlow is being praised by fellow parents for her beautiful honesty Former Love Island star Camilla Thurlow has been hailed for opening up about her toddler daughter’s progress. She revealed her daughter Nora, who is two years old, has not started walking or talking yet, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. The mum […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘My husband is disappointed because we’re expecting a baby girl’

    ‘My husband is disappointed because we’re expecting a baby girl’

    The dad was pretty disappointed to find out the gender of their fourth child. Finding out the gender of your child is such an exciting time in your pregnancy, but one dad tainted the moment for his wife. Taking to Reddit, the mum admitted her husband was disappointed because they were expecting another girl. The […]

    2 years ago

  • Olly Murs and his wife Amelia welcome a baby girl and her name is so cute

    Olly Murs and his wife Amelia welcome a baby girl and her name is so cute

    Olly Murs is officially a dad Singer Olly Murs and his wife Amelia have welcomed their first child together. The former X Factor star confirmed the news by posting a photo from the maternity hospital on Instagram. He confirmed that Amelia gave birth to a healthy baby girl and we couldn’t be happier for them. […]

    2 years ago

  • Meghan Markle fears she will be blamed if her kids are ‘deprived’ of being royals

    Meghan Markle fears she will be blamed if her kids are ‘deprived’ of being royals

    Meghan Markle may not regret leaving the royal family but she is concerned about her children’s future The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly concerned that her children will feel ‘deprived’ if they don’t grow up with certain elements of royal life. There are things that the royals have access to that other children can only […]

    2 years ago

  • Pupils have lucky escape after school bus crashes into ditch in Limerick

    Pupils have lucky escape after school bus crashes into ditch in Limerick

    A school bus in Limerick crashed into a ditch on April 16th A group of pupils had a lucky escape after their school bus crashed into a ditch in Limerick on Tuesday morning. It is believed the bus veered off the road and into a ditch on the R513 between Caherconlish and Hospital.  Emergency services […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘My wife threatened to divorce me if I don’t have another child with her’

    ‘My wife threatened to divorce me if I don’t have another child with her’

    This man’s wife has given him a shocking ultimatum A man has opened up about a complicated relationship issue he is facing with his family. The husband explained that he has two children with his wife and had a vasectomy after their second child, but his wife now wants a third child. He said their […]

    2 years ago

  • Louise Thompson’s toddler son had an incredible reaction to her stoma bag

    Louise Thompson’s toddler son had an incredible reaction to her stoma bag

    Louise Thompson revealed she had a stoma bag earlier this month Louise Thompson has opened up about how her son reacted to her stoma bag and his reaction is everything. The mum has been praised for being so open and honest about the life-changing moment. Louise’s incredible honesty has been praised online, which has encouraged […]

    2 years ago

  • Joe Wicks under fire over ‘harmful’ ADHD comments

    Joe Wicks under fire over ‘harmful’ ADHD comments

    Joe Wicks claimed processed food is linked to ADHD Fitness influencer, Joe Wicks has been hit with major backlash after claiming that processed foods were linked to ADHD. During an interview on the podcast Headliners, Wicks claimed that a poor diet can cause ADHD. He said: “I was never diagnosed as ADHD but I think nowadays […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘My mother-in-law cried because I didn’t pick the wedding dress she wanted’

    ‘My mother-in-law cried because I didn’t pick the wedding dress she wanted’

    Trying to choose a wedding dress isn’t easy, but throw in other people’s opinions and it makes the experience ten times harder. One bride was left feeling pretty stressed after finding her dream wedding dress. It is meant to be one of the most exciting moments of a bride’s life but her mother-in-law completely took […]

    2 years ago

  • Petting zoo causes major Cryptosporidium outbreak

    Petting zoo causes major Cryptosporidium outbreak

    Multiple children in England contracted a bug after the petting zoo trip A warning has been issued to parents after multiple children fell ill after visiting a petting zoo in Worcestershire. As fun as it is for children, visiting this petting zoo resulted in an illness outbreak. Gannow Farm in Worcestershire believes it is the […]

    2 years ago

  • This beautiful Irish girl name deserves more appreciation

    This beautiful Irish girl name deserves more appreciation

    A charming name that’s perfect for your baby girl If you’re expecting a baby girl sometime soon, then you’ll know there are nearly too many girls names to choose from. There is a never-ending list of names we love when it comes to baby girls. The list on my phone is constantly being updated with […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Was I wrong to ban my sister’s ‘loud toddler’ from my wedding?’

    ‘Was I wrong to ban my sister’s ‘loud toddler’ from my wedding?’

    Was she wrong for uninviting her sister’s toddler from the wedding? Deciding who to invite to your wedding is never an easy task. You don’t want to upset people but you also can’t invite everyone you know either. One bride ran into quite a tricky situation when she told her sister not to bring her […]

    2 years ago

  • Parents express their concerns after school puts lockable gates on toilets

    Parents express their concerns after school puts lockable gates on toilets

    A school in England has come under fire after putting lockable gates on the toilets. Parents are understandably furious over the supposed safety measure. They claim it is stripping pupils of their human rights. Hundred of Hoo Academy, Kent installed the lockable gates to prevent pupils from using the toilets during class. However, parents are […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘My husband’s family have started criticising how I dress my baby’

    ‘My husband’s family have started criticising how I dress my baby’

    Her husband’s family has been pretty rude about her parenting decisions. One mum has been left feeling conflicted after her husband’s family told her how to dress their baby. She explained that her infant wears quite girly clothes, but the mum likes them and thinks her little girl looks sweet. However, her in-laws are less […]

    2 years ago

  • Young girl rescued off the coast of Dún Laoghaire during Storm Kathleen

    Young girl rescued off the coast of Dún Laoghaire during Storm Kathleen

    She was swept out to sea during Storm Kathleen A young girl has been rescued off the coast of Dún Laoghaire during Storm Kathleen. It is believed the child, aged between six and seven, got into difficulty in Dún Laoghaire during the storm. According to reports, the girl was rescued from the sea off the […]

    2 years ago

  • The most popular Irish name for baby boys has been revealed

    The most popular Irish name for baby boys has been revealed

    This is a traditional Irish choice if you’re expecting a son If you’re expecting a baby in the coming months then there’s no doubt you’re looking for the perfect name for your newborn. With so many options out there it can be hard to whittle down your list of favourites. There are so many Irish […]

    2 years ago