Is it time to scrap homework completely? Children in Ireland returned to school this week after the Christmas break and parents have been discussing whether or not it’s time to scrap homework completely. Many students enjoyed a peaceful few weeks without their daily homework weighing them down, but now that schools have re-opened, many of […]

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Strep A typically affects children under 10. Irish parents have been told to look out for symptoms of Strep A as schools re-open after the Christmas break. As children return to classrooms, the risk of viruses spreading is now higher. And with the healthcare system crippling under extreme pressure, parents have been asked not to […]

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“He was a true gentleman” Tributes have been pouring in for dad-of-six Michael Gill. The Longford bus driver sadly passed away in a crash on Wednesday, January 4th. The beloved father has been remembered as “a brilliant character”. 55-year-old Michael Gill was described as the type of person who lit up a room. One person […]

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Have you tuned into EastEnders recently? EastEnders viewers have called out the soap over one of its latest storylines. Following on from the dramatic Christmas special, which saw fan-favourite Mick (Danny Dyer) killed off, the soap has caused quite a stir with its newest storyline. This week, viewers were shocked to discover that Stacey Slater’s […]

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“You never feel lonely” Molly Mae is set to give birth to her first child, a baby girl, in the coming weeks and she’s feeling pretty overwhelmed as her due date gets closer. The mum-to-be spoke out about what she will miss most about pregnancy and her answer is so heartwarming. In a recent YouTube […]

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16-year-old Aoife died on December 19th. An investigation is now underway following the death of a teenage girl at University Hospital Limerick. 16-year-old Aoife Johnston sadly died from meningitis in December. The HSE is now investigating Aoife’s untimely passing. Before her tragic death, Aoife was left waiting on a hospital trolley for up to 16 […]

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Prince Harry and his brother were arguing about Meghan Markle. Prince Harry has written about a fight he had with his older brother Prince William in his memoir Spare. The book, which is set for release on January 10th, sees Harry open up about his family and life as a royal. In a new snippet, […]

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Ashley James has opened up about how she once regretted motherhood. The mum bravely spoke out about how motherhood can be glamourised. Writing on her Instagram, Ashley shared that she struggled during the early days of motherhood. She told her followers that there were moments when she regretted it. Ashley wrote, “Naturally there will be […]

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Schools are due to reopen this week after Christmas break. Parents have been advised to keep their children out of school if they’re unwell. Ahead of the school reopenings, the CMO has urged parents to keep sick children out of school, especially if they have flu-like symptoms. CMO Professor Breda Smyth stressed that children should […]

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Charlie Bird has given a health update after spending Christmas with his family. Broadcaster Charlie Bird sadly revealed that his health is in “a much worse situation”. In a new video, Charlie Bird confirmed that his motor neurone disease has moved to his limbs. He told his followers; “This time last year we started the […]

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Kelly Osbourne gave birth to a baby boy in November. The name of Kelly Osbourne’s newborn has been revealed. The new mum gave birth to her first child, a baby boy, in November. However, Kelly has not revealed any information about her baby boy since welcoming him last year. The reality star and her partner […]

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“He’s got my lips” Stacey Solomon is preparing to welcome her fifth child in the coming weeks but has kept details about her baby under wraps. The mum is set to give birth in a matter of weeks and may have revealed her baby’s gender by accident. She posted a video on her Instagram and […]

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“She was adored” A fundraiser has been set up to help Bruna Fonseca’s family bring her body home. Her family is seeking the public’s help with the cost to repatriate her body to her native Brazil. A GoFundMe has been set up to help her family during this unthinkable time. They hope to raise €30,000 […]

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The bodies were discovered on December 29th. Police in England have launched an investigation following the discovery of two female bodies. A 17-year-old girl and a 42-year-old woman were found dead. Police discovered the bodies at a property outside of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire. They were called to a property on Shorefield […]

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Meghan Markle is also planning a tell-all memoir. Prince Harry isn’t the only royal who has penned a tell-all book. Ahead of the release of his book Spare, Prince Harry’s wife Meghan Markle is now considering writing a memoir. The former actress will reportedly pen a tell-all memoir, just like Prince Harry. The couple has […]

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Parents have slated the fees. Parents are expected to pay €10 a day to park at the new National Children’s Hospital in Dublin. According to reports, the daily car-parking charge the daily charge will set parents back €10 a day. The Independent confirmed that the HSE is discussing car-parking charges with the Department of Health […]

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Have you made a resolution for 2023? There is so much pressure placed on people to lose weight, try a new hobby, and completely overhaul their lives. All because the calendar has changed. The pressure to improve your life in an instant is all too real. And you know what? It’s the last thing we […]

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Baby food pouches reportedly contain more sugar than Coca-Cola. Baby food pouches contain extremely high levels of sugar, the BDA has warned. The British Dental Association urged parents to be aware of baby food pouches because they lead to health issues including tooth decay. The products are often used during weaning, but dentists have found […]

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“I didn’t know what to say” Love Island couple Andrew Le Page and Tasha Ghouri have taken a major step in their relationship. The couple recently celebrated their first Christmas together and the Guernsey native gave Tasha the sweetest gift. In her latest YouTube video, Tasha revealed Andrew Le Page gifted her a promise ring […]

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“She has the sweetest and kindest soul” Ariana Grande has once again proven she’s an angel. Ariana Grande sent bundles of Christmas gifts to children at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. The hospital publicly thanked the singer for her generosity on Twitter. Children at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital received gifts. Patients at Wythenshawe Hospital and North […]

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has spoken out about Ireland’s housing crisis. He has vowed to tackle the crisis with a “Covid-style” plan. During his second term as Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar promised to correct Ireland’s housing problem. Speaking to reporters, Leo Varadkar said improving housing is one of his main priorities. He said the housing crisis will […]

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The Irish public has been warned to stay home this weekend if they’re unwell. Both Covid and flu cases have risen dramatically over the Christmas break, putting Ireland’s healthcare service under severe pressure. Ahead of a weekend of celebrating, the public has been advised to isolate if they’re displaying flu-like symptoms. DCU’s Professor of Health, […]

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Are the Love Island winners engaged? Is a Love Island wedding on the horizon? Davide and Ekin-Su spent their first Christmas together this year and it looks like it was a pretty special day for the reality show stars. Davide shared a video of the duo’s trip to Rome on Instagram and the businessman gave […]

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Erin McGregor is engaged! Erin McGregor has announced her engagement to her longterm partner Terry Kavanagh. The couple got engaged on stage at Olympia Theatre in Dublin this week. Erin shared a video of the special moment on her Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/CmrKLJUpSmc/ She admitted she is still in shock after the magical moment. “I’m totally speechless, […]

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Princess Kate greeted members of the public on Christmas morning. The Princess of Wales has opened up about spending Christmas with her three children and Prince William. The mum-of-three greeted members of the public in Sandringham on Christmas Day. She was joined by her husband Prince William and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, […]

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“I’m holding on by a thread” Kim Kardashian has opened up about co-parenting with Kanye West, admitting that it has been extremely hard for her. The mum-of-four spoke out about her relationship with West and their children on the IRL Podcast. She told Angie Martinez that she will always protect Kanye for the sake of […]

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She was a mother to two daughters. Mum-of-two Imelda Quinn has been killed in a Co. Tyrone car crash. The accident occurred on Monday, December 26th on the M1. Imelda has been remembered as a “deeply loved wife” to her husband Gavin as well as a “cherished mother”. Imelda was a mum to two daughters, […]

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Princess Kate reportedly feels betrayed by her brother-in-law Prince Harry. Following the release of the Harry and Meghan Netflix series, Kate is feeling heartbroken over Harry’s behaviour. In their docuseries, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle speak out against the royal family. They discuss how poorly Meghan was treated in the Netflix series. The […]

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The 13-year-old has not been seen since Sunday, December 18th. Gardaí have called on the public to help find a missing teenage boy. Concerns have been raised about missing teenager Gavin Brewster. The 13-year-old has not been seen since Sunday, December 18th. Gardaí in Navan have asked the public to come forward with any information […]

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He’s on his way! Santa has shared a special message with the children of Ireland. Father Christmas told kids to be in bed early on Christmas Eve as he prepares to deliver presents all around the world. Speaking to Morning Ireland, Santa confirmed that he will be visiting every child in Ireland, no matter where […]

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Congrats! Irish actress Clelia Murphy has announced her engagement to her childhood sweetheart Neil Casley. The former Fair City star confirmed her engagement in a post on Instagram. It is believed the couple got engaged back in September. Clelia posted a photo of her wedding journal to announce the news. “So this is what I’ll/We’ll […]

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Ashley Banjo confirmed the news on Instagram. Ashley Banjo and his wife Francesca have ended their relationship after 16 years. The couple, who share two children, ended things 18 months ago. Ashley Banjo confirmed the news in a statement on Instagram. He wrote; “After much thought and consideration we both feel now is the time […]

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So understandable. Stacey Solomon has opened up about why she is dreading Christmas a little bit this year. The mum-of-four explained that this is her first Christmas after her dog Theo’s death. Speaking on her Instagram, Stacey told her millions of followers that Christmas will be bittersweet this year. It’s her first Christmas since her […]

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Harrowing. A teenage girl who died from meningitis was waiting on a trolley for 16 hours. Aoife Johnston was admitted to University Hospital Limerick with bacterial meningitis. However, the young girl was left without a hospital bed due to a high volume of patients. The Independent confirmed Aoife was waiting on a trolley between 13 and […]

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The CCPC has urged people not to use them. Baby self-feeding pillows have been banned in Ireland. The CPPC has told parents to stop using the product immediately. Self-feeding pillows are used to hold your baby’s bottle and free up a parent’s hands. The self-feeding pillow is designed to hold the baby’s bottle. A pillow […]

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What did your child ask for Christmas this year? An Post has delivered over 125,000 Santa letters to the North Pole this year. An Post confirmed that letters arrived from children all around Ireland. Their staff made sure they all arrived in the North Pole before the 25th. One child even sent their Santa letter […]

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The woman says she is “completely gobsmacked” that her sister stole her baby name Figuring out what name to call your child is not easy. Finding the perfect name for them may take a while, but everything falls into place once your heart is set on it. But what do you do when someone uses […]

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They flew to America to spend Christmas with their father. Una Healy’s children will be spending Christmas away from home. Her children have flown to America to spend Christmas with their father Ben Foden. Ben Foden and his wife Jackie will be spending the holidays in New York. The couple usually split their time between […]

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The risk to the public is low. A teenager has sadly passed away from meningitis in Co. Clare. An investigation has been launched by Public Health Midwest. According to Clare FM, the risk to the public is considered low. However, the teenager’s close contacts have been contacted. They have also been offered treatment. Public Health […]

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Time for a visit to Dublin Zoo? Dublin Zoo is offering visitors half-price online tickets from December 27th to January 1st. The zoo is celebrating a good year and wants the public to “end the year on a high note”. Spring 2022 saw the opening of the Himalayan Hills habitats for the immensely popular snow […]

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Saoirse Ruane’s family has shared a hopeful health update. Saoirse had her three-month review at Crumlin hospital this week and it went extremely well, her mum has confirmed. Earlier this year, Saoirse underwent surgery to remove a tumour from her lung. After meeting with her medical team in CHI Crumlin, Saoirse’s family confirmed she is […]

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Kathleen Gallagher Lavery went missing on December 18th. The search for missing woman Kathleen Gallagher Lavery has been stood down. The search was called off after a body was found on Tuesday, December 20th. A woman’s body was found on Tuesday evening. Following the discovery, Waterford Marine Search and Rescue shared a statement; “The search […]

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Rumer Willis is going to be a mum! Huge congratulations are in order for Rumer Willis. The actress is pregnant with her first child. The mum-to-be announced the news by posting photos of her baby bump on Instagram. She shared three black-and-white images to confirm the news. In one sweet photo, her boyfriend Derek Richard […]

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The incident happened on Tuesday morning. A man has been arrested following an assault on a woman on the Luas. Gardaí have launched an investigation after a female passenger was struck in the head. The incident took place on the red Luas line on Tuesday, December 20th. At approximately 11.30 am, a male passenger was […]

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Rebel Wilson’s daughter was born via surrogacy in November. Rebel Wilson has opened up about welcoming her baby girl via surrogacy. As happy as she was to finally become a mother, Wilson shared that she struggled at the start. The Pitch Perfect star told Today that she tried IVF before opting for surrogacy. She explained […]

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Saoibh appeared on the Toy Show in November. Remember the adorable Saoibh Lonergan from the Toy Show? The young girl stole the nations’ hearts when she appeared on this year’s Toy Show. Saoibh performed her song Raining Rainbows during the Toy Show and the little star has officially recorded the song. Not only does Saoibh […]

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“My children all loved Christmas” Andrew McGinley has opened up about spending Christmas without his three beloved children. The dad said Christmas was his children’s favourite time of the year, but he is going to try to reclaim it for them. He wants to honour his kids by finding joy in Christmas again. Andrew’s three […]

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Two bodies were discovered at a property in east London. A 44-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the deaths of two children. According to Met Police, 44-year-old Kara Alexander has been arrested in connection with the incident. She was charged with two counts of murder on Monday, December 19th. On Friday, December 16th, […]

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Amy Huberman lost her dad earlier this year. Amy Huberman has opened up about her first Christmas without her father Harold. The actress sadly lost her father in May 2022. Amy said she is looking forward to the holidays, but it is also going to be incredibly hard for her family. As many people know […]

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Ailish Walsh was killed in London last week. A man has been charged in connection with the death of an Irish mum. 28-year-old Ailish Walsh was stabbed to death in North Hackney, London last week. The mum-of-four was pregnant with her fifth child at the time of her death. 37-year-old Liam Taylor, who was reportedly […]

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