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  • Brother and sister killed in Westmeath car fire will be laid to rest today

    Brother and sister killed in Westmeath car fire will be laid to rest today

    Thelma and Mikey will be laid to rest this morning. The funeral of two siblings who tragically died in a car fire in Westmeath will take place today. 5-year-old Thelma Dennany and 2-year-old Mikey were killed in the fire on Friday, September 9th. The children’s mother was also in the car at the time, but […]

    4 years ago

  • Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid are reportedly dating

    Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid are reportedly dating

    Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio has a new love interest in his life. Rumour has it Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid are dating. The actor (47) and model (27) are in the early stages of romance, according to Page Six. The pair’s romance comes just months after the Titanic star broke things off with 25-year-old model […]

    4 years ago

  • Brian Dowling calls out troll who said his daughter “wants her mother”

    Brian Dowling calls out troll who said his daughter “wants her mother”

    The dad called out one vile message in particular. Brian Dowling has called out a troll who said his daughter “wants her mother”. The dad and his husband Arthur Gouronlian welcomed their daughter Blake together earlier this month, but trolls have been sending the new parents “vile” messages ever since. Brian slammed one troll who […]

    4 years ago

  • Kourtney Kardashian explains why she paused her IVF treatment

    Kourtney Kardashian explains why she paused her IVF treatment

    “It was a lot” Kourtney Kardashian has stopped her IVF treatment. The mum-of-three said she needed to take a break from it after trying to conceive with her husband Travis Barker. Kourtney and Travis’s IVF journey was featured in the first season of The Kardashians. The mum, who has three children with her ex-partner Scott […]

    4 years ago

  • Prince Harry responds to latest royal drama in the best way

    Prince Harry responds to latest royal drama in the best way

    Prince Harry is rising above the drama. Prince Harry has spoken out against the latest royal drama surrounding the Queen’s funeral. The royals were hit with major backlash when it was confirmed that Prince Andrew would wear his military uniform, but Prince Harry was not allowed to wear his. Fans of the Duke of Sussex […]

    4 years ago

  • Center Parcs UK hit with backlash over decision to close on Queen’s funeral

    Center Parcs UK hit with backlash over decision to close on Queen’s funeral

    Center Parcs has come under fire after announcing it will close on Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. The 96-year-old monarch will be laid to rest on September 19th in London. Many businesses and even hospitals are closing on the day. Many believe the closures are over the top, but others believe it is a sign of respect. […]

    4 years ago

  • Autumn is back and so is my temporary body confidence

    Autumn is back and so is my temporary body confidence

    For a handful of months, I can feel like myself. Most people hate to see the summer end, but I honestly couldn’t wait to see the back of it. As someone who has as much body confidence as a slug, I find it extremely tough to feel confident in the summer. I never know what […]

    4 years ago

  • Bake Off is back tonight and it’s exactly what we need in our lives

    Bake Off is back tonight and it’s exactly what we need in our lives

    Bake Off is back! The world has been a lot lately. Between the never-ending bad news, the darker evenings, and living through one historical event after another, it’s all just been a little too much for our minds to handle. Every day we’re being hit with headlines about the cost of living crisis, soaring rents, […]

    4 years ago

  • Here are the top books you need to read this autumn

    Here are the top books you need to read this autumn

    Looking for something to read this month? We’ve got you covered. Autumn is here and honestly, I couldn’t be happier about it. It’s time to enter a quieter, cooler part of the year where our social calendars aren’t as jam-packed as they were in the summer. If like me, you’re ready to enter hibernation mode […]

    4 years ago

  • Man calls Prince Andrew “a sick old man” during Queen Elizabeth’s procession

    Man calls Prince Andrew “a sick old man” during Queen Elizabeth’s procession

    “You’re a sick old man” Prince Andrew was heckled during his mother, Queen Elizabeth’s procession in Edinburgh this afternoon. The 62-year-old joined his siblings King Charles, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward for the somber event this afternoon. As he walked behind his mother’s coffin, a man yelled at the Duke of York. The family was […]

    4 years ago

  • Kylie Jenner admits she hasn’t legally changed her 7-month-old son’s name

    Kylie Jenner admits she hasn’t legally changed her 7-month-old son’s name

    Kylie gave birth to her son in February. Kylie Jenner may have given birth to her baby boy at the beginning of the year, but the mum still hasn’t chosen a name for her son. She originally called her baby boy Wolf, but decided to change it because it just wasn’t right for him. Legally, […]

    4 years ago

  • Joe Wicks and wife Rosie welcome their third child together

    Joe Wicks and wife Rosie welcome their third child together

    Joe Wicks is officially a dad-of-three. Joe Wicks and his wife Rosie have welcomed their third child together. Rosie gave birth to a healthy baby girl last week, but the parents kept their newborn’s name under wraps until now. Doting dad Joe shared a black and white photo of their daughter to confirm the joyous […]

    4 years ago

  • Prince Harry pens heartbreaking tribute to his “granny” Queen Elizabeth

    Prince Harry pens heartbreaking tribute to his “granny” Queen Elizabeth

    “I cherish these times shared with you” Prince Harry has penned a moving tribute following the death of his beloved grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. Harry said he will forever cherish the memories he has of his late grandmother, especially the moments she met his children and his wife, Meghan Markle. Prince Harry stated: “We are all […]

    4 years ago

  • Kate Middleton reveals Prince Louis’ sweet words about Queen Elizabeth’s passing

    Kate Middleton reveals Prince Louis’ sweet words about Queen Elizabeth’s passing

    This is so moving. The Princess of Wales has opened up about losing Queen Elizabeth. The mum-of-three recently greeted members of the public, alongside her husband Prince William, her brother-in-law Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle. Kate shook the public’s hands and thanked them for their support during a walkabout on Saturday, September 10th. […]

    4 years ago

  • This is why Meghan Markle doesn’t share photos of her children

    This is why Meghan Markle doesn’t share photos of her children

    Meghan Markle rarely shares photos of her son and daughter. Meghan Markle has spoken out about why she doesn’t share many photos of her children, Archie and Lilibet. In an interview with The Cut, the mum-of-two explained why she doesn’t post photos of her children online. She explained that she was uncomfortable with the way […]

    4 years ago

  • The start date for the Great British Bake Off has been confirmed

    The start date for the Great British Bake Off has been confirmed

    Let the countdown begin! Bake Off is back this September, Channel 4 has confirmed. Paul Hollywood and co. will return for another season of the wholesome baking show in just a few weeks. The Great British Bake Off will return on Tuesday, September 13th. Channel 4 posted a new photo of presenters Noel Fielding and […]

    4 years ago

  • Toddler tragically dies after freak hailstorm in Spain

    Toddler tragically dies after freak hailstorm in Spain

    The toddler died in Spain yesterday. A toddler has tragically died after a freak hailstorm in Spain. The young child was struck by a huge hailstone during the storm. Another 30 people were also injured during the hailstorm. Police confirmed that a 20-month-old girl was rushed to hospital after the storm hit La Bisbal de l’Emporda […]

    4 years ago

  • Elderly couple killed in tragic Cork crash named locally

    Elderly couple killed in tragic Cork crash named locally

    Heartbreaking news. An elderly couple who were killed in a tragic road accident in Cork has been named locally. The pair were involved in a multi-vehicle collision on the N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy on August 30th. They have been named as 83-year-old Pat Allen and his 82-year-old wife Berna (Bernadette) Allen. The couple was from […]

    4 years ago

  • Why do I have to invite all of my child’s classmates to their birthday?

    Why do I have to invite all of my child’s classmates to their birthday?

    Is the mum wrong? Planning a child’s birthday party is far too stressful at times, especially when you add in school politics. Some schools expect you to invite the entire class, but is that really fair? One mum ignored that very rule last April but is still getting complaints about her son’s 8th birthday. Yes, […]

    4 years ago

  • Vogue Williams says plane incident was “a joke”

    Vogue Williams says plane incident was “a joke”

    Vogue Williams claims it was all a joke. Vogue Williams has responded to the major backlash she has faced after she asked a man to swap seats with her on a plane. The mum-of-three was traveling back from Ibiza with her husband Spencer Matthews, and their three children when she realised she had booked the […]

    4 years ago

  • Pierce Brosnan slams harsh comments about his wife’s weight

    Pierce Brosnan slams harsh comments about his wife’s weight

    You love to see it. Pierce Brosnan has slated his friend for offering his wife weight loss surgery. Facebook trolls criticised Brosnan’s wife Keely because she has changed since 2001. God forbid. Many pointed out how much his wife had changed, with one even suggesting that she should have surgery. One person shared a current […]

    4 years ago

  • 16-year-old girl dies after inhaling laughing gas at party

    16-year-old girl dies after inhaling laughing gas at party

    “Her life was taken away from her” The family of Kayleigh Burns has spoken out after she died from inhaling laughing gas. According to the Liverpool Echo, the teenager collapsed at a house party shortly after taking the drug. The sister of Kayleigh Burns confirmed the teenager was attending a house party on June 4th […]

    4 years ago

  • Fair City actor Bryan Murray diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

    Fair City actor Bryan Murray diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

    “There’s help and there’s hope” Fair City actor Bryan Murray has revealed he has Alzheimer’s. The 73-year-old actor revealed he was diagnosed three years ago, but felt it was time to open up about the diagnosis. He hopes his honesty will help others who are also struggling. He told the RTÉ Guide, “I wish I […]

    4 years ago

  • Gardaí issue warning to parents over back-to-school photos

    Gardaí issue warning to parents over back-to-school photos

    Gardaí have issued a warning to parents. We can’t quite believe the back-to-school season is already here. We’ve all been busy labeling school books, ironing new shirts, preparing lunches, and rushing to Easons for last-minute stationery. The new term crept up on us, but there’s one school tradition we haven’t forgotten about, the first-day photo. […]

    4 years ago

  • This is one of the best things you can do for an anxious child

    This is one of the best things you can do for an anxious child

    So many children feel anxious in school, but there is something you can do to help. Back-to-school season is here and we can’t quite believe it. The kids will be back in the classroom before we know it, but many aren’t feeling too excited about the new school term. Many children find school quite intimidating […]

    4 years ago

  • Young girl rushed to hospital with head injury after freak accident on rollercoaster

    Young girl rushed to hospital with head injury after freak accident on rollercoaster

    Every parent’s worst nightmare. A young girl has been rushed to hospital after suffering a head injury on a rollercoaster. The child was injured at a Pleasureland in Southport, Merseyside on August 27th. According to MailOnline, horrified parents clung on to their terrified children when the rollercoaster broke down. The ride was stuck 20ft in […]

    4 years ago

  • When does the Great British Bake Off return?

    When does the Great British Bake Off return?

    Let the countdown begin. The Great British Bake Off is returning to our TV screens very soon. Channel 4 confirmed the show will be back soon and even shared a teaser trailer in anticipation of the show’s return. In a short clip on Instagram, Channel 4 confirmed the show will be returning this autumn, but […]

    4 years ago

  • Car thief left 9-month-old baby face down on path in Dublin

    Car thief left 9-month-old baby face down on path in Dublin

    The 9-month-old was left on the path by the thief. A man who stole a car with a 9-month-old baby in it left the infant facedown on a path when he realised she was still in the vehicle. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 21st in Cabra, Dublin. The man abandoned the baby girl on […]

    4 years ago

  • Britney Spears admits she will be “traumatised forever” after conservatorship

    Britney Spears admits she will be “traumatised forever” after conservatorship

    Britney Spears says, “There is no way to fix me”. Britney Spears has opened up about the emotional trauma her conservatorship has had on her. She said she will never recover from the trauma she was forced to endure. The Toxic singer fears no amount of therapy will make her better. She said her life […]

    4 years ago

  • Mum speaks out after leaving her 2-year-old daughter alone in car

    Mum speaks out after leaving her 2-year-old daughter alone in car

    She left her toddler daughter in her car. A mother has spoken out after leaving her daughter in her car on a hot day. She admitted she never thought she would do this, but what happened was a total accident. The mum explained that she was rushing in and out of a family friend’s house […]

    4 years ago

  • Lauren Goodger reveals she is hoping to write a book about baby loss

    Lauren Goodger reveals she is hoping to write a book about baby loss

    “I am strong” Lauren Goodger has opened up about how she is coping with the tragic death of her daughter Lorena. The heartbroken mum said she is still struggling following the harrowing loss but hopes to help other bereaved parents one day. Lauren thanked her followers for their support after her daughter died from complications […]

    4 years ago

  • Gardaí launch investigation after girl (17) is sexually assaulted in Tralee

    Gardaí launch investigation after girl (17) is sexually assaulted in Tralee

    The 17-year-old was attacked in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Gardaí have launched an investigation after a teenage girl was raped in Tralee. According to reports, the alleged incident occurred in Tralee Town Park on Wednesday, August 24th. The victim was walking home after the Rose of Tralee festival when someone attacked her in […]

    4 years ago

  • Westlife’s Nicky Byrne has quit Dancing With The Stars

    Westlife’s Nicky Byrne has quit Dancing With The Stars

    “A little news from me” Nicky Byrne has quit Dancing with the Stars. The Westlife singer announced the news this afternoon. He confirmed that it was time for him to move away from the presenting gig. The Flying Without Wings singer has been part of the show since 2017. Nicky explained that he wants to […]

    4 years ago

  • Vogue Williams explains why she kept photos from wedding to Brian McFadden

    Vogue Williams explains why she kept photos from wedding to Brian McFadden

    Vogue Williams married the former Westlife singer in 2012. Vogue Williams has revealed she kept her photos from her wedding to Brian McFadden. The presenter spoke out about why she struggles to throw sentimental belongings away on her podcast with Joanne McNally. On the My Therapist Ghosted Me podcast, Vogue said she doesn’t want to […]

    4 years ago

  • Home Alone actor Devin Ratray accused of raping friend

    Home Alone actor Devin Ratray accused of raping friend

    Trigger Warning: This article mentions rape and sexual assault. Home Alone actor Devin Ratray has been accused of raping his friend. According to reports, the actor was accused of raping his friend of 15 years, Lisa Smith. Smith said she returned to the actor’s New York apartment after a night out in September 2017. She […]

    4 years ago

  • Olivia Pratt Korbel’s mum tried to stop gunman from entering home

    Olivia Pratt Korbel’s mum tried to stop gunman from entering home

    Olivia was shot dead on Monday night. The mum of Olivia Pratt-Korbel tried to stop a man from entering their home during the shooting that claimed her daughter’s life. According to reports, Olivia’s mother tried desperately to protect her daughter when a gunman tried to enter their home. Olivia’s mum Cheryl was shot in the […]

    4 years ago

  • Is a second season of Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life in the works?

    Is a second season of Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life in the works?

    We need to know who is the father of Rory’s child. It’s been six whole years since Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life aired on Netflix, but fans are still hoping for a second helping of Stars Hollow magic. The final episode of the reboot ended on a major cliffhanger when Rory told Lorelai […]

    4 years ago

  • Why should Rihanna or any woman have to snap back after pregnancy?

    Why should Rihanna or any woman have to snap back after pregnancy?

    Women’s bodies change after birth, get over it. The conversation surrounding Rihanna’s post-baby body is concerning, to say the least. It reminds me of that judgemental aunty who looks at you with pity and promises you’ll “lose your puppy fat” when you’re only 13. The singer just gave birth to her first child, but instead […]

    4 years ago

  • I carried a watermelon: Dirty Dancing is returning to the big screen

    I carried a watermelon: Dirty Dancing is returning to the big screen

    I carried a watermelon. Dirty Dancing is returning to Irish cinemas! The hit 80s rom-com will be screened in Odeon cinemas this September. If you fancy seeing Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey grace the big screen then read on. Odeon Cinemas and Pigsback.com are screening Dirty Dancing on Wednesday, September 14th at 6.30pm. The screening […]

    4 years ago

  • Motorists who fail to stop at school warden sign will be fined €160

    Motorists who fail to stop at school warden sign will be fined €160

    The fine has been doubled. Motorists who refuse to stop at the school warden sign will be fined twice as much as before. Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Ms. Hildegarde Naughton confirmed the fine is increasing from €80 to €160. This is in a bid to stop motorists from dangerous driving, especially […]

    4 years ago

  • Beloved 9-year-old girl shot dead in Liverpool named

    Beloved 9-year-old girl shot dead in Liverpool named

    Heartbreaking. The 9-year-old girl who was brutally killed in Liverpool has been named as Olivia Pratt Korbel. Police confirmed Olivia Pratt Korbel was shot last night, August 22nd. The young girl was not the intended target. Police in Liverpool said her family was “in the wrong place at the wrong time”. An investigation into the […]

    4 years ago

  • Rosanna Davison anxious about her daughter Sophia starting pre-school

    Rosanna Davison anxious about her daughter Sophia starting pre-school

    Her daughter Sophia is starting preschool. Rosanna Davison has opened up about feeling anxious over her daughter starting preschool. Her daughter Sophia is due to start playschool this week and like any other mum, Rosanna is feeling pretty overwhelmed about it. The mum said she can’t quite believe her daughter is heading to pre-school already. […]

    4 years ago

  • Meghan Markle reveals Archie’s nursery went on fire during royal tour

    Meghan Markle reveals Archie’s nursery went on fire during royal tour

    “Everyone’s in tears” Meghan Markle has revealed her son Archie’s nursery went up in flames during a royal tour. The mum opened up about the terrifying incident in an episode of her new podcast Archetypes. Speaking to Tennis champion and friend Serena Williams, Meghan revealed it happened during a royal tour to Africa. Prince Harry, […]

    4 years ago

  • 5-year-old boy being treated for ‘laugh headaches’ in Ireland

    5-year-old boy being treated for ‘laugh headaches’ in Ireland

    The young boy gets regular headaches when he laughs. A 5-year-old boy is being treated for headaches caused by laughter in Ireland. The young boy presented at Mayo University Hospital with “recurring headaches associated with laughter”. In a paper published in the Irish Medical Journal, doctors confirmed that the boy has the first ever paediatric […]

    4 years ago

  • Passengers shocked after spotting Kate Middleton and children on commercial flight

    Passengers shocked after spotting Kate Middleton and children on commercial flight

    Kate Middleton was joined by her son and daughter. The Duchess of Cambridge has been praised for flying on a commercial flight to Scotland. Kate Middleton stunned passengers when she boarded the flight and sat in economy with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The Cambridges usually fly via private jet or helicopter so it was […]

    4 years ago

  • Toy Show star Saoirse Ruane finally gets to go on her dream holiday

    Toy Show star Saoirse Ruane finally gets to go on her dream holiday

    “A mix of emotions” Toy Show star Saoirse Ruane is finally jetting off on her dream holiday. Her mum Roseanna confirmed Saoirse and her family are heading to Disneyland in Florida. Roseanna posted a photo of her and Saoirse holding hands on the plane this morning. “After 21 long months full of highs and lows, […]

    4 years ago

  • Neighbour threatens to report kids for making noise at 7 am

    Neighbour threatens to report kids for making noise at 7 am

    They were playing outside before 7 am. A neighbour has threatened to report the children who live next door because they make too much noise in the morning. Yes, really. Writing in the ‘Spotted: Quedgeley, Kingsway, Hardwicke’ Facebook group, the neighbor said the children make noise from 6. 45 am. “Does anyone else have neighbours […]

    4 years ago

  • Prince William and Kate move children to new private school

    Prince William and Kate move children to new private school

    Prince William and Kate want their kids to have a “normal upbringing”. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have confirmed their children’s new school. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis will be attending school in Windsor from September. The siblings and their parents are leaving London for life in Windsor. Both Prince William and […]

    4 years ago

  • Tasha reveals she was ready to walk out of Love Island

    Tasha reveals she was ready to walk out of Love Island

    “I was ready to walk out” Tasha Ghouri has revealed she was ready to quit Love Island because of how Dami and Luca treated her. She revealed that she considered walking out of the villa and even told the producers she wanted to leave. Even her boyfriend Andrew Le Page said he would leave with […]

    4 years ago

  • Vogue Williams faces backlash after admitting she only wears clothes once

    Vogue Williams faces backlash after admitting she only wears clothes once

    Vogue Williams is under fire again. Vogue Williams has been hit with backlash after admitting she only wears her clothes once. The mum opened up about how she’s trying to be more sustainable during an interview on Lorraine. She admitted that she is guilty of only wearing an item of clothing once and then leaving […]

    4 years ago