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  • Pregnant woman faints after people refuse to give her a seat on train

    Pregnant woman faints after people refuse to give her a seat on train

    “They all pretended not to hear me” A pregnant woman has opened up about how she fainted on public transport after people failed to give up their seats. Giving up your seat on the bus or train to those who need it more is a common courtesy. However, one mum was ignored when she asked […]

    3 years ago

  • Here is the best way to prevent mastitis

    Here is the best way to prevent mastitis

    What exactly is mastitis? Here’s everything you need to know. Mastitis is a very common thing that happens when a person is breastfeeding. However, there are ways you can prevent it and treat it too. What exactly is mastitis? While mastitis can affect any woman, it occurs most often in women who are breastfeeding. Mastitis […]

    3 years ago

  • Cork influencer Lisa Jordan releases stunning new clothing line

    Cork influencer Lisa Jordan releases stunning new clothing line

    Lisa Jordan’s new collection is stunning. Lisa Jordan has launched her own clothing range and we can’t wait to buy it. The Cork influencer confirmed her new venture on Instagram this week. Lisa revealed that the range will be a mixture of both casual and glam wear. She told her followers that there will be […]

    3 years ago

  • Fans believe Molly Mae has called her daughter after a Disney character

    Fans believe Molly Mae has called her daughter after a Disney character

    This is the cutest name ever. Fans have been trying to figure out what Molly Mae’s daughter’s name is since before she was born. Every name under the sun has been guessed, but one fan believed they’ve finally figured it out. Before welcoming her daughter, Molly Mae said she always knew what she wanted to […]

    3 years ago

  • Dad asks public to forgive his wife after she killed their three children

    Dad asks public to forgive his wife after she killed their three children

    *Warning: Readers may find details in this article distressing* “The real Lindsay was generously loving and caring towards everyone” Patrick Clancy has asked the public to forgive his wife after she killed their three children. The Massachusetts family suffered the ultimate loss last week when Patrick’s wife took their three children’s lives before attempting to […]

    3 years ago

  • Tributes pour in for 22-year-old woman killed in Mayo crash

    Tributes pour in for 22-year-old woman killed in Mayo crash

    Tributes have been pouring in for 22-year-old Lauren Padden who died in a car accident in Mayo. Lauren Padden tragically passed away when the car she was driving left the road and entered a ditch. There were two other passengers in the car at the time. They were also injured, but their injuries are not […]

    3 years ago

  • Colin Farrell says being nominated for an Oscar is “a bit of craic”

    Colin Farrell says being nominated for an Oscar is “a bit of craic”

    Colin Farrell was nominated for Best Actor for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin. Colin Farrell has opened up about his Oscar nomination and his reaction to the news is so Irish. During an interview with CBS, the Irish actor admitted that he is just looking forward to spending more time with his castmates. […]

    3 years ago

  • Molly Mae says becoming a mum is the best thing that ever happened to her

    Molly Mae says becoming a mum is the best thing that ever happened to her

    “I can’t believe we get to keep you forever.” Molly Mae has opened up about becoming a mum for the first time. The influencer announced the birth of her baby girl this evening. The new mum confirmed the news by posting a photo of her and her partner Tommy Fury cuddling their newborn daughter. Molly […]

    3 years ago

  • It’s a girl! Molly Mae has given birth to her first child

    It’s a girl! Molly Mae has given birth to her first child

    Molly Mae is officially a mum! Love Island star Molly Mae has given birth to her first child. The new mum confirmed the joyous news on Instagram. Molly Mae revealed she gave birth to a healthy baby girl last Monday. She shared a photo of her beautiful newborn with her 6 million Instagram followers. She […]

    3 years ago

  • Dad admits he hates his daughter’s name so much it makes him uncomfortable

    Dad admits he hates his daughter’s name so much it makes him uncomfortable

    A dad has admitted he hates his baby girl’s name. He explained that he and his wife welcomed her a month ago, but he has yet to tell her he hates their daughter’s name. The couple named their little girl after the wife’s mother who sadly passed away months before she was born. Writing on […]

    3 years ago

  • Meghan Trainor announces she’s pregnant with her second child

    Meghan Trainor announces she’s pregnant with her second child

    “Coming this summer” Singer Meghan Trainor is pregnant with her second child. The 29-year-old confirmed the news on Instagram this afternoon. Meghan Trainor posted a photo of her holding up her sonogram to confirm the news. The singer announced she is due in the summertime. She captioned the photo, “BABY #2 COMING THIS SUMMER” Speaking […]

    3 years ago

  • Taoiseach Leo Varadkar calls out schools for giving children “too much” homework

    Taoiseach Leo Varadkar calls out schools for giving children “too much” homework

    “I think definitely kids can have too much homework.” An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called out schools for giving pupils too much homework. However, he does not agree that homework should be banned completely. Varadkar said it isn’t healthy for children to spend hours doing homework after being in school all day. He told The […]

    3 years ago

  • Overcrowding in Irish hospitals making it difficult to treat children

    Overcrowding in Irish hospitals making it difficult to treat children

    “No way to safely treat sick children” Overcrowding in Ireland’s children’s hospitals is making it difficult to treat patients. The INMO said the concerning numbers are causing a great deal of stress for both parents and staff. Speaking about the healthcare crisis, INMO general secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha stated; “Today we are seeing an unprecedented […]

    3 years ago

  • Funeral of Cork toddler takes place after choking accident

    Funeral of Cork toddler takes place after choking accident

    The funeral of two-year-old Joshua Odonkor has taken place in Cork. The young boy sadly passed away after choking on a piece of fruit at his family’s home in Skibbereen, West Cork. Emergency services rushed to the scene after he choked on a grape, but it was too late to save Joshua. His family alerted […]

    3 years ago

  • 16-year-old boy appears in court following murder of teenage girl

    16-year-old boy appears in court following murder of teenage girl

    Holly Newton died in hospital. A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court following the death of a young girl in England. 15-year-old Holly Newton was stabbed in Northumberland, England on Friday evening. The young girl was rushed to hospital following the stabbing in Hexham but was sadly pronounced dead in hospital. A teenage boy has […]

    3 years ago

  • Kate Ferdinand announces pregnancy after miscarriage heartache

    Kate Ferdinand announces pregnancy after miscarriage heartache

    Kate Ferdinand is pregnant! Rio and Kate Ferdinand have announced they’re expecting their second child together. The couple confirmed their joyous news over the weekend. Kate announced the news on her Instagram by sharing a video of her baby bump. Alongside the video, the mum wrote, “We’ve been praying for you.” https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn_qpMjO5yq/ The couple’s news […]

    3 years ago

  • Blake Lively to star in film adaption of It Ends With Us

    Blake Lively to star in film adaption of It Ends With Us

    It Ends With Us is a New York Times Bestseller. Blake Lively has been cast in the film adaption of It Ends With Us. The Colleen Hoover novel has sold over one million copies since it was published in 2019. The book has also been translated into over 20 languages. It Ends With Us debuted at […]

    3 years ago

  • Shock after baby is discovered alone in pram late at night in Dublin

    Shock after baby is discovered alone in pram late at night in Dublin

    A passerby waited for the baby’s carer to appear, but nobody showed up. A baby was found alone in a pram in Dublin on Monday night, Gardaí have confirmed. The child has since been handed over to the Gardaí. The infant, believed to be a few months old, was handed into a garda station. The […]

    3 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon’s fans think they’ve figured out her baby’s name

    Stacey Solomon’s fans think they’ve figured out her baby’s name

    Stacey Solomon’s due date is just around the corner and fans are already trying to figure out her baby’s name. Earlier this week, Stacey confirmed she was pregnant with another baby girl. The mum said she couldn’t wait for her daughter Rose to become a big sister. Alongside a photo of her and Rose, Stacey […]

    3 years ago

  • HSE issues advice for parents if their child starts choking

    HSE issues advice for parents if their child starts choking

    The HSE has issued a warning to parents after two children died in choking-related incidents in Ireland this month. The HSE has urged parents to ensure they know what to do if a child starts choking. They shared the below advice following the two tragedies. The HSE stated that it is common for babies and […]

    3 years ago

  • Joanna Cooper heartbroken after her mum is diagnosed with dementia

    Joanna Cooper heartbroken after her mum is diagnosed with dementia

    Joanna Cooper’s mum was only 62 when she was diagnosed. Joanna Cooper has revealed her heartache after her mum has been diagnosed with dementia. The model revealed her mother was diganosed two years ago at the age of 62. She teamed up with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland to raise awareness. Joanna said she was […]

    3 years ago

  • Gemma Atkinson slams trolls who accused her of having baby with another man

    Gemma Atkinson slams trolls who accused her of having baby with another man

    Gemma Atkinson laughed at the horrid comments. Gemma Atkinson has called out trolls who accused her of cheating on her fiancé Gorka Marquez. She said some of her followers have claimed she is pregnant with another man’s child. The accusations come after the actress revealed she was pregnant with her second child. The former Strictly […]

    3 years ago

  • Infant boy dies in tragic accident in West Cork

    Infant boy dies in tragic accident in West Cork

    Harrowing news. A toddler has sadly died in a tragic accident in West Cork. Gardaí confirmed the infant passed away on Wednesday, January 25th. They were called to a house in Skibbereen shortly after 9 pm. They have not revealed the child’s age but confirmed he was a young boy. A post-mortem is due to […]

    3 years ago

  • Krispy Kreme is launching a special range for Valentine’s Day

    Krispy Kreme is launching a special range for Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day is almost here. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Krispy Kreme has released a limited range in time for the holiday. The new range of a-dough-rable love-themed doughnuts is available in time for Valentine’s Day.   The range features three brand new heart-shaped designs filled with fan favourite salted caramel, raspberry […]

    3 years ago

  • 10-year-old boy stable after being struck by lightning

    10-year-old boy stable after being struck by lightning

    He was rushed to hospital in Australia. A 10-year-old boy is in a stable condition in hospital after he was struck by lightning in Australia. The incident happened at Warilla Beach in Shellharbour, New South Wales. The young boy was swimming in the sea when he was struck by lightning. The young boy suffered a […]

    3 years ago

  • No plans to abolish homework, says Minister Foley

    No plans to abolish homework, says Minister Foley

    Do you think homework should be scrapped in Ireland? Minister for Education Norma Foley says she has no plans to abolish homework in Ireland. She has spoken out about the issue after President Michael D. Higgins said it is time for homework to be scrapped because it is outdated. But the Minister for Education does […]

    3 years ago

  • Fundraiser launched for dad who died trying to save daughter from drowning

    Fundraiser launched for dad who died trying to save daughter from drowning

    Paul Doran passed away on January 18th. A fundraiser has been launched for a dad who died after trying to save his daughter from drowning in Australia. Paul Doran lost his life on January 18th during a visit to Seven Mile Beach on Lennox Head, New South Wales. His family has since launched a fundraiser […]

    3 years ago

  • Andrew McGinley honours his children on their third anniversary

    Andrew McGinley honours his children on their third anniversary

    His children died three years ago. Andrew McGinley has paid tribute to his three children following their third anniversary. His three children Conor, Darragh, and Carla were killed by their mother Deirdre Morley at their family home in Newcastle. However, she was not found guilty by reason of insanity. His children were found dead on January […]

    3 years ago

  • Dani Dyer reveals she’s expecting identical twins

    Dani Dyer reveals she’s expecting identical twins

    Dani Dyer confirmed her pregnancy earlier this month. Dani Dyer has revealed she’s pregnant with identical twins. The reality star confirmed her pregnancy over the weekend but has since confirmed her twins are identical. She said that her partner Jarrod Bowen has twins in his family. Writing on her Instagram stories, Dani confirmed that they […]

    3 years ago

  • Tommy Fury will fly to Saudi Arabia just weeks after Molly Mae gives birth

    Tommy Fury will fly to Saudi Arabia just weeks after Molly Mae gives birth

    Tommy Fury is set to jet off to Saudi Arabia just weeks after Molly Mae gives birth. The Love Island star is due to give birth any day now, but Fury is reportedly already planning on leaving their family home for a professional boxing match. Tommy will reportedly fly to Saudi Arabia to fight Jake […]

    3 years ago

  • Paul Mescal reacts to his very first Oscar nomination

    Paul Mescal reacts to his very first Oscar nomination

    His face says it all. Irish actor Paul Mescal has been nominated for his first-ever Oscar and it’s safe to say his family is feeling pretty proud. The Normal People star was nominated for Best Actor for his role in Aftersun this afternoon. Paul’s sister Nell Mescal reacted to the news this afternoon and her […]

    3 years ago

  • Princess Eugenie reveals she is pregnant with baby #2

    Princess Eugenie reveals she is pregnant with baby #2

    Princess Eugenie is expecting her second child. Huge congratulations are in order for Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank who are expecting their second child together. The royal couple confirmed the news by posting the cutest photo of Eugenie and her son August. In the snap, her little boy is hugging her baby bump. […]

    3 years ago

  • Charlotte Crosby to feature clips from her daughter’s birth in new reality show

    Charlotte Crosby to feature clips from her daughter’s birth in new reality show

    Charlotte Crosby welcomed her first child last October. Reality star Charlotte Crosby’s latest reality show is set to feature footage from her baby girl’s birth. ‘Charlotte in Sunderland’ is set to air on BBC Three on Wednesday, February 1st. The new reality show sees Charlotte tackle “the many issues young women face every day”. Charlotte […]

    3 years ago

  • Social welfare dates to change for parents in February

    Social welfare dates to change for parents in February

    A new bank holiday is being introduced next month. A warning has been issued to parents receiving social welfare payments in Ireland. Payments are set to be made earlier than usual because of the new February bank holiday. The new bank holiday on February 6th will mark St. Brigid’s Day. Post offices and banks are […]

    3 years ago

  • Dublin Fire Brigade praised for helping mum safely deliver baby girl at home

    Dublin Fire Brigade praised for helping mum safely deliver baby girl at home

    Real-life heroes. Dublin Fire Brigade has been praised after the team helped deliver a baby girl over the weekend. Firefighters were called to a house in Dublin after a woman went into labour. They helped the mum safely deliver a baby girl. Baby Laoise was in a “big hurry” on Sunday morning and ended up […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum pens book after her beloved son dies at just 6 weeks old

    Mum pens book after her beloved son dies at just 6 weeks old

    A mum has penned a moving book in honour of her late baby boy. Ruth Cotter lost her beloved son Taidhg after he was diagnosed with a rare heart condition called HLHS. The condition means only half of his heart had formed. Taidhg’s mum found out he had a heart defect when she was only […]

    3 years ago

  • Dancing with the Stars viewers furious after judges overscore Suzanne Jackson

    Dancing with the Stars viewers furious after judges overscore Suzanne Jackson

    Suzanne Jackson scored 15 points. Dancing with the Stars viewers have called out the judges for overmarking Suzanne Jackson. The influencer opened the show on Sunday evening but messed up during her routine. Despite messing up the routine, Suzanne and professional dancer Michael Danilczuk received 15 points from the judges. Viewers slated the judges for […]

    3 years ago

  • Lisa Marie Presley met granddaughter before her death

    Lisa Marie Presley met granddaughter before her death

    Her granddaughter was born in 2022. Lisa Marie Presley got to meet her new granddaughter before her untimely passing. Her eldest daughter Riley Keough welcomed a baby girl in 2022. During the late singer’s memorial service, her family confirmed she met Riley’s daughter before she passed away. Speaking on behalf of his wife, Riley’s husband […]

    3 years ago

  • John McAreavey and wife Tara welcome their second child

    John McAreavey and wife Tara welcome their second child

    It’s a girl! John McAreavey and his wife Tara have welcomed their second child together. John confirmed the news on Instagram over the weekend. He confirmed his wife Tara gave birth to a baby girl. Alongside a photo of their baby girl, John revealed her name. “Welcome to the gang Lily,” the proud dad wrote. […]

    3 years ago

  • Charlie Bird struggling with ‘crying non-stop’ but promises to keep fighting

    Charlie Bird struggling with ‘crying non-stop’ but promises to keep fighting

    “I am not going to give in” Charlie Bird has shared a health update with his supportive followers. The journalist admitted he is struggling with uncontrollable crying, which is a symptom of his MND. The RTÉ broadcaster was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021. He told his followers that he is struggling, but he […]

    3 years ago

  • Elderly man killed in Cork hospital attack named

    Elderly man killed in Cork hospital attack named

    Matthew Healy died at the scene. 89-year-old Matthew Healy has been named as the victim of a Cork hospital attack. Mr. Healy was killed by another patient at Mercy University Hospital Cork. The attack occurred on a hospital ward on Sunday, January 22nd. According to The Journal, Mr. Healy was a retired farmer from Berrings, Co. […]

    3 years ago

  • I lost my daughter and now my sister wants to use her name for her own baby

    I lost my daughter and now my sister wants to use her name for her own baby

    How could her sister do this? There are some baby names we should never use, especially when they’ve got a sentimental meaning attached to them. One bereaved mother was heartbroken when she found out her sister wanted to use her late daughter’s name for her own child. She admitted that she couldn’t quite believe her […]

    3 years ago

  • Gorka Marquez and Gemma Atkinson expecting baby #2

    Gorka Marquez and Gemma Atkinson expecting baby #2

    Gemma and Gorka’s family is getting bigger. Huge congratulations are in order for Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez who are expecting another baby. The couple has announced they’re expecting their second child together. The Strictly Come Dancing star and former actress confirmed the news on Instagram this morning. Gemma admitted she can no longer hide […]

    3 years ago

  • Love Island star Dani Dyer reveals she’s pregnant with twins

    Love Island star Dani Dyer reveals she’s pregnant with twins

    Dani Dyer is pregnant! Huge congratulations are in order for Dani Dyer who is expecting twins. Dani and her boyfriend Jarrod Bowen said they’re feeling beyond blessed. The Love Island star confirmed the news on Instagram this evening. Alongside a photo of her little boy Santiago, the mum confirmed she is pregnant with twins. Her […]

    3 years ago

  • Erin McGregor reveals the touching meaning behind her engagement ring

    Erin McGregor reveals the touching meaning behind her engagement ring

    Erin McGregor has opened up about the meaning behind her stunning engagement ring. Erin and her long-term partner Terry got engaged in December. Her fiancé popped the question during the Olympia Theatre Panto after Christmas. Alongside a video of her beautiful ring, Erin said there’s an incredibly special meaning behind it. She told her followers […]

    3 years ago

  • Maya Jama reveals her stalker found out where she lived

    Maya Jama reveals her stalker found out where she lived

    The man found her house through Snapchat posts. Love Island host Maya Jama has opened up about a terrifying experience she had with a stalker. The presenter shared the story in a bid to raise awareness about sharing too much online. She explained to the Daily Star that she had once shared too much information […]

    3 years ago

  • Schoolboy charged after throwing brick through bus window and injuring baby

    Schoolboy charged after throwing brick through bus window and injuring baby

    The mother and her 17-month-old baby were sitting on the bus when a brick was thrown through the window of the bus. A schoolboy has been charged after he threw a brick through a bus window. A toddler was hit on the head after the 15-year-old threw it through the bus she was on with […]

    3 years ago

  • Mr Price offering jobs to workers affected by Argos closures

    Mr Price offering jobs to workers affected by Argos closures

    Mr. Price is helping those affected by the Argos closures. All 34 Irish Argos stores are set to close by June 2023. Following the news, discount retailer Mr. Price is now offering jobs to those affected. Mr. Price confirmed there are jobs available in their stores, as well as in distribution centres. They stated; “Spread […]

    3 years ago