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  • Gardaí concerned for welfare of missing 35-year-old woman

    Gardaí concerned for welfare of missing 35-year-old woman

    Shiona Mulhall has not been seen since Wednesday, June 22nd. Gardaí in Dublin are very concerned for the welfare of missing woman Shiona Mulhall. 35-year-old Shiona Mulhall has been missing for two days. She was last seen in the Deansgrange area of County Dublin on June 22nd. It is believed she was in the area […]

    4 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon “so worried” about Joe Swash’s stag-do

    Stacey Solomon “so worried” about Joe Swash’s stag-do

    “I’m actually so worried about you going” Stacey Solomon admits she’s worried about Joe Swash as he prepares to go on his stag-do. The couple is set to get married later this summer, but Joe is heading away before the wedding. Stacey expressed her stress about Joe’s upcoming trip, especially because he had nothing organised. […]

    4 years ago

  • Tipperary tragedy: Eldery man died from natural causes

    Tipperary tragedy: Eldery man died from natural causes

    Mr. Smith (81) died from natural causes. An elderly man who was found dead at his Tipperary home died from natural causes. However, his wife’s cause of death remains unclear. Earlier this week, Nicholas and Hillary Smith were found dead in their Tipperary home. According to The Independent, their bodies were found in separate rooms […]

    4 years ago

  • Patrick Kriegel couldn’t cope with the loss of his daughter Ana

    Patrick Kriegel couldn’t cope with the loss of his daughter Ana

    “Life was never the same” Patrick Kriegel’s wife says he couldn’t cope with the loss of their daughter Ana. Speaking at her husband’s funeral, the mum said losing Ana completely broke his heart. Patrick passed away peacefully at his home in Leixlip, Kildare on June 19th. Tributes have been pouring in for Patrick since his […]

    4 years ago

  • Man reveals he spent an hour trying to save Irish girl (7) in Majorca

    Man reveals he spent an hour trying to save Irish girl (7) in Majorca

    The girl’s family was on the first day of their holidays when the incident happened. A 42-year-old man has shared how he tried to save an Irish girl after she got into trouble in their hotel pool. The girl and her family were staying at the HYB Eurocalas Hotel in Calas de Mallorca. On Monday, […]

    4 years ago

  • School bans pupils from hugging and high-fiving

    School bans pupils from hugging and high-fiving

    They are banned from hugging and high-fiving. A secondary school has introduced a no-contact rule for pupils. Under the new rule, pupils are banned from hugging, high-fiving, and shaking hands. Mossley Hollins High School in Greater Manchester introduced the rule this week. It is believed the head teacher told parents that pupils should have no […]

    4 years ago

  • Selling Sunset star Maya Vander suffers miscarriage just months after stillbirth

    Selling Sunset star Maya Vander suffers miscarriage just months after stillbirth

    Maya Vander suffered a miscarriage at 10 weeks. *Content warning: This article contains details of pregnancy and infant loss.* Selling Sunset star Maya Vander has sadly suffered a miscarriage. Her tragic loss comes just six months after she had a stillbirth. The heartbroken reality star said her family is taking care of her during this […]

    4 years ago

  • Mum goes viral after taking her toddler to a job interview

    Mum goes viral after taking her toddler to a job interview

    Just look at that suit! We can all agree that job interviews can be nerve-wracking at the best of times. The build-up to the meeting fills our stomachs with butterflies and we’re so nervous we may as well have had 10 cups of coffee that morning. One mum, who lost her job during the pandemic, […]

    4 years ago

  • Prince William and Kate reveal their first joint portrait

    Prince William and Kate reveal their first joint portrait

    Jamie Coreth painted the stunning portrait of the Cambridges. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have unveiled their first joint portrait. The royal couple shared the portrait just days after Prince William’s 40th birthday. The portrait of the pair will be shared at the University of Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum. Jamie Coreth painted the beautiful portrait. […]

    4 years ago

  • Regé-Jean Page addresses those Bridgerton rumours

    Regé-Jean Page addresses those Bridgerton rumours

    Bridgerton fans are set to be pretty gutted. Regé-Jean Page has addressed the rumours that he is returning to Bridgerton. And it’s not good news. The actor rose to fame when he starred as the Duke of Hastings in the popular Netflix show. Earlier this week rumours circulated claiming he was interested in heading back […]

    4 years ago

  • Chickenpox vaccine will likely be added to childhood immunisation programme

    Chickenpox vaccine will likely be added to childhood immunisation programme

    Cases have been rising in Ireland. The chickenpox vaccine may be added to the childhood immunisation programme. The HIQA’s suggestion has been backed by the Department of Health. The National Imunisation Advisory Committee also supported the recommendation. Dr. Conor Teljeur told The Irish Times that an assessment is underway. The programme isn’t compulsory but is […]

    4 years ago

  • Operation Transformation reveals she has given birth to a baby boy

    Operation Transformation reveals she has given birth to a baby boy

    It’s a boy! Operation Transformation star Jean Tierney has welcomed a baby boy. The mum announced her special news over the weekend. Jean confirmed she gave birth to a son on Sunday, June 19th. She is also a mum to her son Brayden. She dropped out of the popular RTÉ show when she discovered she […]

    4 years ago

  • Traces of polio virus discovered in England

    Traces of polio virus discovered in England

    The threat to the public is currently low. Traces of the polio virus have been discovered in England. A national incident has been declared by the UK’s Health Security Agency. It is believed traces of the virus were found during an inspection in a sewer in London. The risk to the public is currently extremely […]

    4 years ago

  • “Over the moon”: Mollie King announces pregnancy

    “Over the moon”: Mollie King announces pregnancy

    “We’re absolutely over the moon.” Mollie King has announced she is pregnant with her first child. The mum-to-be confirmed she is expecting a baby with her partner Stuart Broad. The radio host announced the news on Instagram. She shared a photo of Stuart kissing her baby bump. Alongside the sweet snap, she wrote: “Stuart and […]

    4 years ago

  • Louise Thompson speaks out after having “catastrophic breakdown”

    Louise Thompson speaks out after having “catastrophic breakdown”

    “Why did this have to happen to me?” Louise Thompson has revealed she suffered a catastrophic breakdown this week. The new mum said it all happened out of nowhere. She explained to her followers that she had been having a lovely day before the incident. Taking to her Instagram stories, a tearful Louise said she […]

    4 years ago

  • Search for missing teenager stood down after body is discovered

    Search for missing teenager stood down after body is discovered

    Sean Carr had been missing since June 20th. The search for a missing teenage boy Sean Carr has been stood down in Co. Wexford. Gardaí stopped the search after the discovery of a body on Wednesday, June 22nd. It is believed to be the body of Sean Carr. Sean had been missing for two days […]

    4 years ago

  • 5-year-old boy tragically dies after being left in car in extreme heat

    5-year-old boy tragically dies after being left in car in extreme heat

    The most heartbreaking accident. A 5-year-old boy has tragically died after he was left in a car in severe temperatures. The boy, who is from Texas, was left in the car for several hours. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office explained that the boy’s mum left him in the car. It is believed she was rushing […]

    4 years ago

  • Alexandra Burke reveals plans to return to work 10 weeks after birth

    Alexandra Burke reveals plans to return to work 10 weeks after birth

    “Baby will always come first” Alexandra Burke has revealed plans to take minimal maternity leave. The singer, who is pregnant with her first child, is due to give birth this month. Speaking about her plans after giving birth, Alexandra revealed that she hopes to return to the stage rather swiftly. She told The Sun, “I […]

    4 years ago

  • Deborah James says emotional goodbye to her brother as he travels to US for holiday

    Deborah James says emotional goodbye to her brother as he travels to US for holiday

    “He must not come back, under any circumstances.” Deborah James has said an emotional goodbye to her brother Ben as he heads off on a dream holiday. Her brother, who recently celebrated his engagement, is heading off to America. Deborah said saying goodbye wasn’t easy, especially because she doesn’t know how long she has left. […]

    4 years ago

  • Couple found dead in Tipperary home have been identified

    Couple found dead in Tipperary home have been identified

    The couple may have been dead for 18 months. The couple found dead in their Tipperary home have been identified as Nicholas (Nick) and Hilary Smith. According to The Irish Mirror, the Smiths were very private people. Earlier this week, Gardaí discovered their bodies, but they believe the couple has been dead for a “considerable” […]

    4 years ago

  • Dublin mum heartbroken after daughter is diagnosed with aggressive brain tumour

    Dublin mum heartbroken after daughter is diagnosed with aggressive brain tumour

    They need the public’s support. A Dublin family has been left heartbroken after 7-year-old Faye Miley was diagnosed with a Grade IV brain tumour. Her parents Robert and Sandra have called on the public to help raise vital funds for their daughter. 7-year-old Faye is a “happy” and “funny” girl from Dublin. In March of […]

    4 years ago

  • Mum warned against letting son (4) in swimming pool alone

    Mum warned against letting son (4) in swimming pool alone

    “Maybe I’m being too relaxed” A mum has been called out for suggesting that it is acceptable to let her 4-year-old son in the pool alone. She said he would have armbands on in the water. She would also be sitting by the pool on a sun lounger. However, she has noticed that other parents […]

    4 years ago

  • My 12-year-old child was left unsupervised at a sleepover

    My 12-year-old child was left unsupervised at a sleepover

    “Never in a million years would I leave someone’s child unattended!” One mum is furious after her daughter went to a sleepover at her friend’s house, but her parents left them alone. Taking to Mumsnet, one of the mothers revealed that her daughter told her they were left alone for hours during the sleepover. The […]

    4 years ago

  • Baby boy tragically dies after being left in hot car for hours

    Baby boy tragically dies after being left in hot car for hours

    The baby was left in the car for several hours. A three-month-old baby boy has tragically died after he was left in a hot car for hours. Allegheny County Police confirmed the baby’s parents left him in the vehicle for several hours. Police in Upper Saint Clair, Pennsylvania were called to a house at 5 […]

    4 years ago

  • Couple found dead in Tipperary lay undiscovered for at least a year

    Couple found dead in Tipperary lay undiscovered for at least a year

    The bodies were left undiscovered for a “considerable” amount of time. The bodies of an elderly couple found in Tipperary lay undiscovered for at least a year, Gardaí confirmed. The man and woman, aged in their late 70s, were discovered at a bungalow in Cloneen, Tipperary. Their residence is located just 4km outside of Cloneen […]

    4 years ago

  • Justice Minister Helen McEntee pregnant with baby #2

    Justice Minister Helen McEntee pregnant with baby #2

    Huge congratulations are in order for Justice Minister Helen McEntee. Justice Minister Helen McEntee has announced she is pregnant with her second child. McEntee shared a sweet photo of her son Michael to confirm the news. In the photo, her son is wearing a t-shirt that says ‘I’m gonna be a big brother’. Alongside the […]

    4 years ago

  • X Factor star Tom Mann’s fiancée dies on their wedding day

    X Factor star Tom Mann’s fiancée dies on their wedding day

    “We never made it to the alter” X Factor star Tom Mann has announced the death of his fiancée Dani. The heartbroken singer revealed his partner died on the morning of their wedding day. “I can’t believe I am writing these words but my darling Dani – my best friend, my everything and more, the […]

    4 years ago

  • Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian hit with homophobic hate over baby news

    Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian hit with homophobic hate over baby news

    The dads are expecting their first child together. Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian have called out people who trolled them over their baby news. Most people were delighted for the pair, but they were also targeted by trolls. Speaking to the Sunday World, the pair said they were hit with a small number of “homophobic-fuelled […]

    4 years ago

  • Mum gets the fright of her life after cheap tea-lights set house on fire

    Mum gets the fright of her life after cheap tea-lights set house on fire

    The small candle caused a fire to break out at her home. A mum has issued a warning after a fire broke out at her home when her kids were asleep. She explained that she had lit a tealight in her bathroom before running herself a bath. When she went back to the bathroom, she […]

    4 years ago

  • Childcare costs may be reduced by Christmas, Government claims

    Childcare costs may be reduced by Christmas, Government claims

    “It’s a very significant cost pressure on families.” The Government has vowed to cut childcare costs in the upcoming budget. Speaking today, An Taoiseach promised to tackle the cost of childcare in Ireland. He said that childcare is one of the main priorities in this year’s budget. The government is aware that childcare is a […]

    4 years ago

  • Meghan Markle goes “out of her way” to support families of Texas school shooting victims

    Meghan Markle goes “out of her way” to support families of Texas school shooting victims

    The mum has been supporting victims’ families since the May shooting. Meghan Markle has been praised for supporting families after the Texas school shooting. The mum-of-two reportedly called Irma Garcia’s family to check in on them. Irma was brutally killed in the shooting when she tried to protect her students from gunfire. After Irma’s tragic […]

    4 years ago

  • Traveller community devastated after two children die by suicide

    Traveller community devastated after two children die by suicide

    “People are really upset” The Traveller community is said to be devastated after two children died by suicide within two weeks of each other. Both of the children were aged under 16. According to reports, both the boy and girl died by suicide. The young girl was from the Midlands and the boy was from […]

    4 years ago

  • Calls for Ireland’s drinking age to be reduced to 16

    Calls for Ireland’s drinking age to be reduced to 16

    Should the drinking age be lowered? There have been calls for the drinking age to be reduced in Ireland. Cllr Shane O’Callaghan believes that reducing Ireland’s drinking age will help reduce the number of teens who are abusing alcohol. However, many parents feel like lowering the legal drinking age will only encourage teens to drink […]

    4 years ago

  • Regé-Jean Page could return to Bridgerton for season 3

    Regé-Jean Page could return to Bridgerton for season 3

    Regé-Jean Page is in talks to return to the show. Regé-Jean Page is reportedly planning on returning to Bridgerton. The actor, who rose to fame after playing Duke Simon on the show, left after just one season. Page wanted to focus on other projects, including the upcoming film The Gray Man. However, now it looks […]

    4 years ago

  • “So precious”: Charlotte Crosby reveals her baby’s gender

    “So precious”: Charlotte Crosby reveals her baby’s gender

    It’s a girl! Charlotte Crosby has revealed the gender of her baby. Earlier this year, the reality star confirmed she was pregnant with her first child. Charlotte Crosby has now revealed that she is expecting a baby girl. She shared, “To our little girlie, You’re so precious to us already.” “My shining little star. The […]

    4 years ago

  • Laura Liston’s husband speaks out after mum’s harrowing death

    Laura Liston’s husband speaks out after mum’s harrowing death

    The grief-stricken husband said their newborn is their hope. The husband of Laura Liston has thanked the public for their support after his wife’s tragic death. In early June, Laura sadly passed away after she gave birth to baby Shay at home in Limerick. “Fergal and Shay together with the Liston and Mannion families wish […]

    4 years ago

  • Barry Keoghan confirms his girlfriend is pregnant with their first child

    Barry Keoghan confirms his girlfriend is pregnant with their first child

    The Dunkirk actor is going to be a dad! Barry Keoghan has confirmed he is going to be a dad. In a fitting Father’s Day post, the actor shared that his girlfriend is pregnant with their first child. The Dubliner shared a photo of his Father’s Day gifts which included a ‘Daddy Of All Daddies’ […]

    4 years ago

  • Tributes paid to mum who died giving birth at home in Limerick

    Tributes paid to mum who died giving birth at home in Limerick

    The mum welcomed a baby boy before her tragic passing. Tributes have been paid to mum Laura Liston, who died giving birth at home in Limerick. The mum sadly passed away during a home delivery in early June. Her family has paid tribute to the beloved mum. She was laid to rest on June 9th, […]

    4 years ago

  • Tributes paid to boy (12) who died days after his Confirmation

    Tributes paid to boy (12) who died days after his Confirmation

    Patrick McDonagh died just days after his Confirmation. Tributes have been pouring in for 12-year-old Patrick McDonagh after his untimely death. The young boy died just days after his Confirmation, The Irish Mirror reports. The Finglas boy’s parents are heartbroken by their son’s death. It is believed Patrick died at his home, just days after […]

    4 years ago

  • My sister named her baby boy after my dead husband

    My sister named her baby boy after my dead husband

    How could she do this? One woman is feeling conflicted after her sister revealed her baby’s name. She explained that her sister had just given birth to a baby five days ago. The woman is also pregnant with her late husband’s baby. She sadly lost her husband in the army just three months ago. The […]

    4 years ago

  • Young boy found alive after being trapped in well for four days

    Young boy found alive after being trapped in well for four days

    He fell down the 80ft well when he was playing near his home. A young boy has been found alive after he was trapped in a well for four days. 11-year-old Rahul Sahu was trapped in an 80ft well in India. The young boy fell down the well when he was playing in his back […]

    4 years ago

  • Parents of children with severe sunburn should be fined for neglect, doctor claims

    Parents of children with severe sunburn should be fined for neglect, doctor claims

    “You’re inciting harm on that child and you’re damaging their chances of healthy development when they grow up.” We are all trying our best to protect our skin during the current heatwave. We’ve rummaged through our wardrobes to find our summer clothes, we’ve spent a small fortune on SPF in Boots and we are having […]

    4 years ago

  • 9-year-old boy dies in scrambler bike accident in Ballymena

    9-year-old boy dies in scrambler bike accident in Ballymena

    The accident occurred on Thursday, June 16th. A 9-year-old boy has tragically died in a scrambler bike accident in Co. Antrim. The young boy was critically injured when he was riding on one of the bikes on Thursday afternoon. Another boy (13) involved in the accident is in a critical condition in hospital. Both boys […]

    4 years ago

  • Teacher explains why children should never hand out birthday invites in class

    Teacher explains why children should never hand out birthday invites in class

    Do you agree with the teacher? Feeling isolated as a child is one of the worst feelings. Growing up is hard enough without feeling like you don’t belong. Many of us will remember the days when we weren’t included in playground games or when we were chosen last for a team in P.E. Being left […]

    4 years ago

  • Deborah James was given just days to live when discharged from hospital in May

    Deborah James was given just days to live when discharged from hospital in May

    “I look at the sunshine, smile, and think, wow, life is a funny thing, isn’t it!” Doctors gave Dame Deborah James just days to live when she was discharged from hospital in early May, but the activist has defied the odds. Deborah recently spoke out about the special memories she has been able to make […]

    4 years ago

  • Shayne Ward and fiancée welcome a son after doctors told them baby was a girl

    Shayne Ward and fiancée welcome a son after doctors told them baby was a girl

    “We had a HUGE surprise!” Shayne Ward and his fiancée Sophie Austin have welcomed their second child together. However, the parents got quite the surprise when Sophie gave birth to a baby boy. The parents were told that Sophie was pregnant with a baby girl, but got the biggest shock when their son was born. […]

    4 years ago

  • Trans children should receive treatment at a younger age, experts confirm

    Trans children should receive treatment at a younger age, experts confirm

    Experts have suggested that trans children can get gender transition treatment from the age of 14. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health has updated the guidelines. Experts said children can now start hormone treatment from 14. They also said children aged 15 and 17 could undergo surgeries. The group said withholding treatment is unethical […]

    4 years ago

  • Father charged with the murder of his three young children in Chicago

    Father charged with the murder of his three young children in Chicago

    He drowned his three children at his home. A father has been charged with the murder of his three young children in Chicago. Jason Karels confessed to drowning his three children on Monday, June 13th. The estranged father drowned his three young children at his home in Round Lake Beach, Chicago. After killing his children, […]

    4 years ago