Minister Caroll MacNeill confirmed it will launch in June Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has finally confirmed the start date for the HRT scheme. The programme was due to roll out in January but has faced many delays since then. However, Minister Carroll MacNeill has confirmed today that it will be rolled out from […]

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We love this traditional name If you’re looking for a classic name for your baby boy but want to avoid anything too modern then we may have found the perfect one for you. We’re always keeping an eye on baby name trends, but there’s one that never goes out of style. Irish baby names remain […]

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Communion season is just around the corner Irish parents are being warned about borrowing from loan sharks ahead of Communion season. Many parents are feeling the pressure as Communion season gets closer but are being urged not to trust loan sharks. Communion season is more expensive than ever before, with some families spending thousands on […]

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Una Healy said there is still a stigma around being a single parent Singer Una Healy has opened up about the reality of being a single parent. Healy said she’s a ‘proud single mammy’ but believes there’s still a stigma surrounding it in Ireland. In an interview with Rollercoaster, the mum-of-two revealed that she’s feeling […]

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Annalivia Hynds said people have been calling to her family home and it has gone too far Irish influencer Annalivia Hynds is appealing to her followers to respect her privacy after multiple incidents at her family home. The influencer shared an emotional video on social media, revealing that people have been calling to her home […]

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The free school books scheme helps many families across Ireland Minister for Education Helen McEntee has confirmed that from September, nearly one million students will benefit from free school books. Minister McEntee also detailed year three of the Primary Schoolbooks Scheme, which provides free schoolbooks to pupils in primary schools and special schools.  McEntee stated: […]

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Doireann Garrihy is going to be a mum Doireann Garrihy is pregnant with her first child. The RTÉ radio presenter has revealed she’s expecting a baby with her husband Mark Mehigan. The couple confirmed the news on Instagram this morning. Alongside a photo of the parents-to-be holding up a sonogram, Doireann wrote: “We are beside […]

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Do you feel pressure when it comes to Communion Day celebrations? A child’s Communion Day is a big deal for many families, but the financial pressure parents are facing can taint the celebrations. Traditions have changed throughout the years, but there is one way families continue to mark the day. Trends may change with time, […]

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A suspected case of measles was discovered in a Dublin creche Parents have been notified of a suspected measles case at a creche in Dublin. According to reports, the case was detected in the south Dublin creche’s ‘wobbler room’. The room is for children between one and two years of age. A spokesperson for the […]

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The girl injured in the Parnell Square stabbing has a long recovery ahead of her The family of the Parnell Square victim has shared a harrowing update as their little girl continues her recovery. Their daughter suffered life-changing injuries in the November 2023 attack. She spent 281 days in CHI Temple Street but was discharged […]

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The young girl was killed in a road accident in Galway A community in Galway has been left heartbroken following the death of a six-year-old girl. The young girl was cycling her bike with her father when she was knocked down by an oil delivery lorry. She has been named as Ula Grigaityte. According to […]

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This phrase is a big no-no Even the best-behaved toddlers will have a tantrum every now and then. It’s a natural thing and something parents shouldn’t shame them for, but there are ways for us to help toddlers when they’re having a tantrum. We believe in dealing with a tantrum in the most gentle way […]

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A perfect name for your baby girl Baby name experts have revealed one name that is expected to grow in popularity and it’s adorable. Anyone who is planning on welcoming a baby in the coming years may want to take note of this moniker. We all know just how hard it is to find a […]

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Georgia Horsley has returned to her and Danny Jones’s family home Georgia Horsley has returned to her and Danny Jones’s family home after taking a break. The mum was left heartbroken after her husband Danny Jones was spotted kissing Maura Higgins at the Brit Awards after-party. She temporarily moved out of their family home after […]

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Rachel Gorry is remembering her late husband Daniel Irish influencer Rachel Gorry is honouring her late husband Daniel on his five year anniversary. The heartbroken influencer’s husband died from cancer in 2020. Daniel was only 29 years old at the time of his passing. The couple were childhood sweethearts and married in 2012. They went […]

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Paid miscarriage leave should be introduced in Ireland A petition has been launched to introduce paid miscarriage leave before 24 weeks. The petition was launched by Jessica Bourke, who is calling on the Government to acknowledge the trauma women go through following a miscarriage. Jessica shared: “Eighteen years ago, I held my breath in fear […]

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The HRT scheme will be rolled out soon after major delays The Minister for Health has confirmed that the free HRT scheme will be rolled out as soon as possible. However, Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has not confirmed a launch date for the scheme. The national plan was due to be rolled out in January […]

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Terrie McEvoy confirmed the news on Mother’s Day Huge congratulations are in order for influencer Terrie McEvoy, who is pregnant with her second child. The mum announced the special news in a moving reel, which she posted on Mother’s Day. Terrie said she cannot wait to welcome another child into their family. Alongside the video, […]

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Jesy Nelson underwent emergency surgery earlier this month Singer Jesy Nelson has given an update on her unborn twins following her emergency surgery. Earlier this month, the mum-to-be confirmed that her twins are at risk of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Jesy underwent emergency surgery and has been recovering in the hospital since her operation. She updated […]

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Dunnes Stores shoppers have been warned about the change Dunnes Stores is set to rollout a change to their voucher scheme next month. The Irish retailer has confirmed that shoppers can now use their vouchers when shopping online. The Dunnes Stores app features a variety of vouchers, but customers could only use them in store. […]

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Dublin Zoo has shared the heartwarming news Dublin Zoo has announced the birth of a healthy eastern bongo calf. The species is classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Dublin Zoo confirmed the calf was born on February 20th to mother Annabel. The female calf is steadily gaining weight […]

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We’re surprised to see this Irish name is so unpopular Irish names are one of the biggest baby name trends around at the moment, but that doesn’t mean every Irish name is proving popular with parents. There are some pretty popular options for baby boys like Rían and Oisín, but there’s one name going out […]

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Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson have welcomed their first child together Gossip Girl actor Ed Westwick has announced the arrival of his first child. The actor and his wife Amy Jackson confirmed their baby boy’s birth on Instagram last night. The proud parents revealed that Amy had given birth to an adorable son and even […]

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We love this baby boy name Trying to settle on a name for your baby boy can be incredibly tricky. There are just too many options for us to choose from. If you’re like us then there’s no doubt you’ve got a list of baby boy names you adore on your phone, but how can […]

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Norovirus cases continue to rise across Ireland A warning has been shared with the public as cases of the nasty winter illness norovirus are expected to rise in the next couple of weeks. According to reports, the number of norovirus cases has doubled since the beginning of 2025. Those most affected by the virus are […]

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Kelsey Parker lost her husband Tom Parker to brain cancer Kelsey Parker has opened up about dealing with trolls after she went public with her new relationship. She lost her husband Tom Parker to brain cancer in 2022 but has found love again. The mum, who is pregnant with her third child, is in a […]

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Áine O’Gorman shared the joyous news on Instagram Footballer Áine O’Gorman has announced the arrival of her and her partner Rachel’s second child. The professional footballer confirmed the news on Instagram this week by sharing a sweet photo of her cuddling her newborn. Áine confirmed their baby girl, who is their second child, was born […]

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Grace Mongey has welcomed her third child Huge congratulations are in order for influencer Grace Mongey who has given birth to her third child. The mum announced the news over the weekend on Instagram. Grace confirmed she gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and has now revealed his name. The mum decided to call […]

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Dunnes Stores has issued an urgent recall Dunnes Stores has recalled 1,564 five-pair packs of pink marl baby socks, following a complaint made to the CCPC. The caller to the CCPC helpline reported that a loose thread from one of the socks had wrapped tightly around their baby’s toe, causing it to swell. This resulted […]

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Georgie Crawford has been praised for being so honest Georgie Crawford has always discussed her surrogacy journey publicly with her followers, often praising her honesty. The mum recently spoke out about welcoming a child via surrogacy on Insights presented by Sean O’Rourke. She explained that she spent her life savings on her surrogacy journey. View this post […]

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How much money is enough for a Communion gift? As families across Ireland prepare for Communion and Confirmation season, new research from An Post Money confirms that cash still leads the way as the gift of choice for these milestone occasions. Cash remains the top choice for Communion and Confirmation gifting as a practical yet […]

1 year ago

Michelle Keegan chose a unique name for her little girl Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright confirmed the arrival of their first child, a baby girl, this week. The proud parents took to Instagram to reveal that Michelle gave birth to a daughter on March 6th. The new parents posted an adorable photo of their little […]

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This hack is so clever! A mum has revealed how to stop your toddlers from scribbling all over the walls at home. You could buy them all the colouring books in the world, but your child will still choose to scribble all over the wall once your back is turned. We’ve all spent an evening […]

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This mum is struggling with quite a serious decision A mum is calling on other parents for some major advice. Becoming a parent is one of the best but most overwhelming times of your life. There’s so much to learn and sometimes you need to turn to other parents for advice. We can reflect on […]

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Michelle Keegan is officially a mam Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have welcomed their first child together. The couple confirmed the birth of their first child in a touching post on Instagram this afternoon. Mark and Michelle shared a simple black and white photo to announce the arrival of their baby girl. View this post […]

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This Ninja toaster is an essential for every home This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. If you’re like us, then you’re forever on the search for appliances that will make mealtimes that little bit better at home. As much as we’d love to have lunch […]

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Danny Jones and his wife Georgia put on a united front Singer Danny Jones and his wife Georgia have been pictured together for the first time since the alleged cheating scandal. The McFly frontman was accused of cheating on his wife after footage of him ‘kissing’ Maura Higgins at an after-party was shared by The […]

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Camilla Thurlow has opened up about her daughter’s autism diagnosis Former Love Island star Camilla Thurlow has opened up about her daughter Nora’s autism diagnosis. The mum said her little girl was diagnosed last month in an emotional post on Instagram. Camilla praised her daughter for doing everything with a smile on her face despite […]

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We’d be lost without our children’s creche but we always dread that call saying our little one is under the weather. It’s that time of year when the kids come home with every bug under the sun. We’re bracing ourselves for that traditional phone call from creche to tell us our little one has a […]

1 year ago

Lottie Ryan opened up about the fear of losing her child during her high-risk pregnancy Lottie Ryan has bravely opened up about her high-risk pregnancy and the heartache she faced during it. In a candid interview on The Baby Tribe podcast, renowned broadcaster Lottie Ryan shared her personal journey through a high-risk pregnancy and the […]

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This is the most helpful podcast if you’re considering a C-section Becoming a mum for the first time can be an incredibly overwhelming experience. So much of your life is about to change, and it can feel a little intense at times. As exciting as it can be, there’s so much information to take in, […]

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We adore these baby girl names Every parent hopes to give their child the best start in life, and what better way to invite good fortune than by choosing a name linked to luck?  As searches for “top baby names” soared by 500% in recent months, a new study analysed Nameberry’s list of lucky names, cross-referencing them with the global […]

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Meghan Markle has shared a rare photo of her youngest child Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have often stressed how important it is to keep their children out of the spotlight. The parents don’t want their son Archie and daughter Lilibet to grow up with the world watching their every move. Since stepping down as […]

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Charlotte Dawson has given birth to a baby girl Charlotte Dawson has announced the birth of her third child. The reality star welcomed a healthy baby girl on Saturday, March 8th. Charlotte confirmed the joyous news on Instagram and posted the cutest photos of her newborn daughter. Alongside the snaps from the hospital, the mum […]

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Anyone with norovirus has been advised to stay home The public has been advised to stay home if they’re displaying signs of Norovirus. Parents have also been told to keep children at home if they’re suffering from the virus as it can spread rapidly in schools and childcare settings. Norovirus is an extremely contagious stomach […]

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A new study has found that children who live closer to their grandparents are happier. According to researchers, children who live closer to their grandparents have healthier relationships, especially those who care for their grandchildren. The study found that children who have close bonds with their grandparents tend to be happier. And the same goes […]

1 year ago

Jesy Nelson revealed the upsetting news in a tearful video Singer Jesy Nelson has confirmed she has experienced complications with her twin pregnancy. The mum-to-be confirmed that her twins are at risk of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. The singer confirmed she is pregnant with identical twins, but she has experienced complications. Speaking in an emotional video […]

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The tragic accident happened in Co. Derry on Wednesday A schoolgirl has been tragically killed in a road accident in Co. Derry. The girl, believed to be just 11 years old, died following a collision outside Castledawson on Wednesday, March 5th. The young girl was reportedly struck by a car after she exited a school […]

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Meghan Markle has explained why she never changed her name Meghan Markle has opened up about why she continues using her royal name despite stepping down as a senior working member of the royal family in 2020. Markle and Prince Harry caused extreme controversy when they stepped away from their royal duties in 2020. They […]

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We adore this Irish name Irish names will always be popular on our little island, but some tend to come in and out of style. Niamh was incredibly popular for babies born in the 90s but it has now been beaten to the top spot by Fiadh. The name has become incredibly popular in recent […]

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