The nurses had a very surprising reaction Not everyone will love your baby name, but once it’s something you adore then that’s what matters the most. One mum was left surprised when her baby’s nurses had quite a surprising reaction to the name she chose for her. As any parent knows, trying to pick just […]

1 year ago

A perfect option for your rainbow baby Those expecting a rainbow baby understand just how incredibly special it is. You’ve waited so long for your little one to arrive and are likely counting down the days to your due date. Any parent-to-be knows one of the biggest decisions you have to make is what you’ll […]

1 year ago

Daniel Tiger is the top recommendation for toddlers Trying to find a suitable TV series for your children to watch is never easy. There are so many options out there but we often find ourselves relying on the old reliable like Peppa Pig, Bluey, and Cocomelon. However, there are only so many episodes of those […]

1 year ago

Jesy Nelson is pregnant with twins Jesy Nelson recently revealed she was pregnant with twins, which may have stunned some of the singer’s fans. Nelson had previously spoken out about her desire to be child-free, explaining that she never had a maternal feeling so becoming a mum was never something she considered. In a 2021 […]

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Kelsey Parker has opened up about dealing with trolls during pregnancy Kelsey Parker has shut down trolls who accused her of moving on too soon from her late husband Tom Parker. Last month, the mum confirmed she was pregnant with her partner Will’s first child. Kelsey and her partner Will said it was a “happy […]

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An influencer mum has chosen quite a unique name for her baby girl Some people will choose baby names that won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. Some will opt for classic names and others will go for more modern monikers, but choosing a name the parents love is what is most important. Sharing your child’s […]

1 year ago

Are the free school meals causing more harm than good? Experts have expressed their concerns about the free hot school meals programme in Ireland. The scheme currently provides free hot meals to around 345,000 pupils in Ireland with plans to extend it even further. Around 2,200 schools avail of the scheme at the moment but […]

1 year ago

Babies start to hear from around 18 weeks A new study has discovered that playing classical music to babies in the womb has incredible benefits. Babies will start to hear from around the 18th week of your pregnancy so playing music and talking to them is valuable. A new study, conducted by a team in […]

1 year ago

Communion season is just around the corner Dunnes Stores has launched its 2025 Communion dress collection and there are some truly beautiful dresses in this year’s range. The Paul Costelloe collection features five dresses and two suits that are perfect for your child’s special day. Communion season will be here before we know it so […]

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Jodie Wood has confirmed her baby girl’s sweet name Irish influencer Jodie Wood has confirmed the name of her third child. The mum chose a short but sweet name for her baby girl. She gave birth to her darling daughter last week and has finally revealed the name they chose for her. View this post […]

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“How people send children into church knowing all we know is astounding.” When I think back to when I made my First Holy Communion, I remember the early morning trip to the hairdressers, the mountain of sandwiches my Nanny made for guests, and the pointless white umbrella I had to carry around all day. I […]

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Carl Mullan and his wife Aisling welcomed a baby girl earlier this month Radio presenter Carl Mullan and his wife Aisling welcomed their third child together this month and chose the sweetest name for her. Carl confirmed Aisling gave birth to a baby girl at Holles Street Hospital earlier this month. The proud dad announced […]

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Is this the perfect age gap for a happy couple? Relationship experts have discovered the perfect age gap for a long-lasting relationship. Many factors determine whether a couple will make it or break it but apparently a ‘perfect’ age gap is one of them. Could this be the secret to a long-lasting relationship? These experts […]

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Kelsey Parker said her new chapter of life doesn’t take away from the love she had for Tom Kelsey Parker has opened up about how she will honour her late husband Tom Parker after she confirmed she was pregnant with her new partner’s child. The news came as quite a surprise to Kelsey and her […]

1 year ago

Adam Collard and Laura Woods have welcomed their first child together Huge congratulations are in order for Adam Collard and Laura Woods who have welcomed their first child together. The couple confirmed the news on Instagram by posting an adorable photo of their newborn. They revealed Laura gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and […]

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Kelsey Parker is set to become a mum again Kelsey Parker has confirmed she is expecting her first child with her partner Will. The mum announced her news in an interview with OK. She told the publication she was so surprised to find out she was pregnant but is so excited to welcome another baby. […]

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Changes will be made to the Child Benefit payment date A warning has been shared with parents ahead of plans to pay Child Benefit at an earlier date in February. The change is being introduced due to the February bank holiday. St. Brigid’s Day is just weeks away with banks and post offices set to […]

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Jodie Wood has welcomed a baby girl Irish influencer Jodie Wood has given birth to her third child. The now mum-of-three announced the arrival of her baby girl on Instagram. Alongside a video of her cuddling her newborn daughter, the proud mum wrote, “Our baby girl, you sure were worth the wait.” Jodie has not […]

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This baby girl name is going out of style Baby name trends are ever-changing but one popular name has fallen in popularity this year. As we approach the end of 2024, BabyCentre has confirmed the top 100 names of the year so far. It’ll come as no surprise to see names like Olivia, Ava, Grace […]

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Molly-Mae shared a video from when her daughter Bambi was a baby Molly-Mae Hague has been praised for sharing a video of the reality of being a first-time mum and how it isn’t as easy as it may seem online Many people will agree that motherhood looks pretty different on our Instagram feeds compared to […]

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Lacey Turner has confirmed the name of her daughter British actress Lacey Turner has revealed her daughter’s unusual name and the meaning behind it. The EastEnders star confirmed the birth of her third child, a baby girl, on Instagram. In the sweet post, her two older children are cuddling their newborn sister. Her children Dusty […]

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Ben Foden and Una Healy divorced after six years of marriage Rugby player Ben Foden has opened up about his marriage to Una Healy in a new interview. The couple, who were married for six years, divorced in 2018 after the sportsman was accused of cheating on the Irish singer. Ben has since remarried and […]

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A red weather warning has been issued ahead of Storm Éowyn Schools across Ireland are set to close ahead of Storm Éowyn on Friday. The news comes after Met Éireann issued a red weather warning for most of the country on Wednesday. According to the National Emergency Coordination Group, schools will be closed in Status […]

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Andrew McGinley lost his three children in 2020 Andrew McGinley has honoured his three late children ahead of their fifth anniversary. The heartbroken dad lost his three children, Conor, Darragh, and Carla on January 24th, 2020. Conor, Darragh, and Carla were tragically killed by their mother Deirdre Morley in January 2020. In an interview with […]

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James Lowe is officially a dad-of-two Rugby player James Lowe and his wife Arnica have welcomed their second child together. The sportsman revealed his wife Arnica gave birth to a healthy baby girl on January 15th. James confirmed their wonderful news on Instagram this week. The proud dad confirmed their baby girl’s name alongside a […]

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This old-fashioned name used to be hugely popular in Ireland There are so many baby names that are going out of style but there is one old-fashioned name that is set to become extinct in Ireland. It may have been one of the most popular names for girls back in the 80s and 90s but […]

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Gestational diabetes cases are rising A doctor has confirmed why gestational diabetes cases have doubled in Ireland in recent years. Speaking on The Baby Tribe podcast, Professor Fionnuala Breathnach explained why there’s been a sharp increase in cases. Professor Breathnach, who practices at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin, stated that approximately 1 in 6 pregnant […]

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Saoirse Ruane sadly passed away in 2024 The family of Saoirse Ruane has marked her 13th birthday. Her parents and sister Farrah Rose gathered at the late Toy Show star’s grave to honour her on her thirteenth birthday. Her heartbroken parents said there are no words to describe how hard today was for them. Saoirse’s […]

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Lucy Fallon has welcomed a baby girl Actress Lucy Fallon has announced the birth of her second child. The actress gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on January 11th and has confirmed her old-fashioned name. The mum revealed her baby girl is called Nancy Margaret, which is such a perfect choice for her daughter. […]

1 year ago

Kathryn Thomas has slated the program Irish presenter Kathryn Thomas has called out the government’s hot school meals program after The Irish Times confirmed the meals contain ‘ultra-processed foods’. The mum-of-two called out the program and admitted she was “flabbergasted” to find out about the “the amount of ultra-processed foods.” She said many parents are […]

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Vogue Williams has spoken out about her father’s death Presenter Vogue Williams has opened up about the heartbreaking loss of her father Freddie. The podcast host lost her father in 2010 after he died from a stroke. Vogue was only 24 when she lost her dad and said the heartbreak of losing him is hard […]

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Tommy Fury has opened up about his split from Molly-Mae Boxer Tommy Fury has confirmed the real reason why he broke up with Molly-Mae. The couple announced their separation last August, which came as a major shock to their fans. The couple had been together since they met on the 2019 series of Love Island […]

1 year ago

Charlotte Crosby is set to become a mum-of-two Reality star Charlotte Crosby has opened up about becoming a mum for the second time. The Geordie Shore star is due to give birth to her second child in the coming days. Charlotte and her partner Jake Ankers revealed they were expecting their second child last September. […]

1 year ago

Jesy Nelson is going to be a mom Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has announced she’s pregnant with twins. The mum-to-be announced the news on Instagram over the weekend. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @jesynelson Alongside a photo of Nelson and her partner Zion Foster, the singer revealed she was […]

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Eric Roberts and his wife Niamh are officially parents Influencer Eric Roberts and his wife Niamh officially welcomed their first child into the world at the start of the month. Niamh gave birth to a healthy baby boy on January 1st, but the new parents admitted they found it hard to pick the right name […]

1 year ago

Princess Catherine is celebrating her 43rd birthday today Princess Catherine turns 43 today and Prince William is leading the birthday tributes to his wife. The future king posted a moving tribute to his wife on their public Instagram account. The dad-of-three praised Kate’s strength after she went through cancer treatment in 2024. Alongside a beautiful […]

1 year ago

More pupils are cheating on Irish exams than before There are concerns after a new report found that more pupils are cheating on Leaving and Junior Cert exams than in 2023. The number of students who were caught cheating has doubled in the last year, according to the report. The State Examinations Commission confirmed that […]

1 year ago

The HSE is sharing advice as RSV cases rise The HSE is sharing advice with parents as RSV cases continue to rise in Ireland. The Health Service Executive has urged parents to become familiar with the symptoms of RSV as we reach peak RSV season. Irish parents have been told that 90% of children will […]

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This baby name trend is set to rise in 2025 People set to become parents in 2025 are reportedly loving one baby name trend in particular. Parents-to-be are stepping back in time by opting for more traditional names. According to baby name consultant Colleen Slagen, old-fashioned baby names are back in style. She said to […]

1 year ago

Baby joy for Andrew Porter and his wife Elaine Rugby player Andrew Porter and his wife Elaine have announced they’re expecting a rainbow baby. The couple confirmed they suffered two heartbreaking losses in 2024, but revealed Elaine is now halfway through her pregnancy. The parents-to-be shared their joyous news on Instagram this week. View this […]

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The mum has banned Roblox in her home because of this incident. If you have kids then you definitely know about Roblox. The popular gaming platform is incredibly popular, but one mum has banned it from her home. She explained that her daughter is no longer allowed on it because of a disturbing message. She […]

1 year ago

A brand new season of Call the Midwife aired over the weekend Call the Midwife returned this weekend and viewers were blown away by the emotional first episode. As ever, the BBC drama series left many viewers in floods of tears. However, there was one story in particular that was uncomfortable to watch. One of […]

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Mollie King has given birth to a baby girl Singer and presenter Mollie King has given birth to her second child. The mum welcomed a beautiful baby girl this month. She announced the news in a heartwarming post on Instagram this weekend. The mum said they’re “bursting with happiness” following the birth of their baby […]

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Many Irish schools have been closed due to the snow Multiple Irish schools have remained closed due to hazardous weather conditions. A Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning has been issued for the entire country with counties Limerick, Kerry and Cork experiencing heavy snowfall. Tipperary, Kilkenny, Carlow, Laois and Wicklow have also been affected […]

1 year ago

Amy Dowden has opened up about starting a family Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has revealed her hopes to have a family of her own after she was diagnosed with cancer in 2023. Amy was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2023 but has since been told that there is “no evidence of […]

1 year ago

The Kawasaki Norovirus is spreading in the UK It feels like everyone we know is sick at the moment so the risks of catching a virus like the winter vomiting bug are higher. Everyone is sniffling or coughing on the bus, our offices are quieter than usual, and we’re hearing more and more people saying […]

1 year ago

All parents should take note of this advice Parents have been warned against dressing babies in certain winter clothes for car seats as temperatures are set to drop across Ireland. Snowy and frosty conditions are set to hit Ireland over the coming days with Met Éireann predicting temperatures as low as -10. We’ll all be […]

1 year ago

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are working on a brand-new project Stacey Solomon and her husband Joe Swash are officially launching a fly-on-the-wall series about their family life. The presenter announced the major project on Instagram last night, much to the delight of her millions of followers. The mum revealed the show will give her supporters […]

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Some of these names are way too cute. February marks the start of spring and represents new beginnings and brighter days. Are you set to give birth this month and struggling to find the perfect moniker for your son or daughter? If so, fear not as you’re spoiled for choice with names. There’s something to […]

1 year ago

Dunnes Stores is our new go-to shop Dunnes Stores has somehow surpassed Zara when it comes to boosting our wardrobes and we’re as surprised as you are. It was once the place where our aunties solely shopped in and somewhere we’d never consider stylish, but it has since become one of the best (and most […]

1 year ago