“You have to be aware” Blathnaid Treacy has opened up about the importance of announcing her pregnancy with sensitivity. The presenter explained that it is so important to be cautious when sharing baby news. She told 2FM’s Jennifer Zamparelli that society is getting better at talking about baby loss. She also said people are more […]
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has rejected claims that 10% of families use food banks in Ireland. Earlier this month, Barnardos and Aldi confirmed that the number of families using food banks had increased rapidly during 2022. The main reason for this is the current cost of living crisis putting financial strain on families. Many have had […]
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A fundraiser has been launched to help a young Donegal girl get life-changing surgery. 10-year-old Caoimhe was born with cerebral palsy, which has mainly affected her legs. The young Donegal girl has been working tirelessly and has gone from being a full-time wheelchair user to using a walker. Caoimhe is striving, but she now has […]
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We love the name Belle! Stacey Solomon has opened up about the meaning behind her baby girl’s name and it’s incredibly sweet. Stacey and her husband Joe Swash decided to call their daughter Belle. And as adorable as her moniker is, the meaning behind her baby’s name is even sweeter. Stacey told her followers that […]
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The best news! Call the Midwife has been renewed for three more seasons. The BBC confirmed the show will return in 2024, 2025, and 2026. “BBC has renewed Call the Midwife for another two years BEYOND the current commission, which ends at Series 13!” “This means that our drama will now be extended to Series […]
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So happy for the Gossip Girl star. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have welcomed their fourth child together. The couple announced the news on Instagram last night. The Gossip Girl star posted a photo of her and Reynolds celebrating the Super Bowl with the Deadpool star’s mother Tammy. In the snap, the actress is visibly […]
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“My milk came in today so I’m an emotional mess” Stacey Solomon has opened up about how hard breastfeeding can be in the early days of motherhood. The presenter gave birth to her fifth child, a baby girl, on February 7th at her home Pickle Cottage. Stacey and her husband Joe Swash are overjoyed by […]
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It’s a boy! Jessie J has revealed she is pregnant with a baby boy. Hours before gracing the BRITs red carpet, the mum-to-be announced the gender of her baby. Alongside a video of her singing, Jessie J told her followers she is pregnant with a baby boy. She wrote; “Since I wrote this song every […]
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Stacey Solomon is now a mum-of-five. Stacey Solomon has shared the first photos of her newborn daughter. The mum gave birth to her little girl, who is her fifth child, at her home in Essex. Stacey posted a number of stunning photos of her daughter to announce the special news. The doting mum shared; “She’s […]
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Seizure first aid is so important. Monday, February 13th is International Epilepsy Day. Epilepsy Ireland is leading the awareness-raising activities in Ireland. Epilepsy Ireland is encouraging the public to learn what to do if someone they know is having a seizure. People are always asking Epilepsy Ireland what a person should do in the event […]
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“Ryan is a little miracle” Mum Jessica Carnie has opened up about her son’s devastating Strep A diagnosis. Last December, her son Ryan was diagnosed with Strep A, he was only 13 months old. After his diagnosis, Ryan went into severe septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction. He was also diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation. […]
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“Let little girls be little” Katie Price has come under fire after letting her 8-year-old daughter Bunny wear a full face of makeup. We agree that there’s no harm in letting kids play with make-up. As kids, we were all caught applying our mam’s red lipstick and then sulking when we look more like the […]
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Communion season seems to get more and more expensive as the years go by. Parents in Ireland are now spending nearly €900 on the celebration, but others are spending even more than that on dresses, function rooms, and even entertainment. Gone are the days when your parents dragged you around to every relative’s house to […]
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“I’ve been verbally abused” An Irish nurse has opened up about the mistreatment she has faced in her workplace. The INMO has expressed concerns about the abuse nurses face in Ireland’s hospitals. Nurses have been both physically and mentally abused by people in hospitals. Speaking to the Oireachtas Health Committee, nurse Sylvia Chambers said she […]
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Ashley Graham has hit back at mum-shamers after she was criticised for bottle-feeding her twins. Ashley Graham explained that she chose to stop breastfeeding her twins when they were 5-months-old because it was “like feeding a nation”. The mum-of-three said her twins are strong and healthy and that is all that matters. But that hasn’t […]
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So cute! Dublin Zoo has announced the birth of a Southern white rhinoceros calf. The adorable female calf was born on January 2nd to mother Nyala. The baby rhino weighed approximately 50kg. The calf joins her father, Chaka, and half-brother, Fionn, as the newest member of the seven-strong herd, also known as a crash, in […]
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Broadcaster Charlie Bird has opened up about his battle with motor neurone disease. The RTÉ journalist contributed to Sr Stanislaus Kennedy’s new book Finding Hope. In his essay ‘Friendship’, Charlie says the public’s kindness has helped him so much. “In the last six months, I have received well over a thousand letters and cards from […]
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Bambi is an adorable name. Molly Mae has shut down backlash over her baby girl’s name. The new mum was hit with waves of hate after naming her daughter after the Disney character Bambi. The name may be a little out there, but Molly said she has always wanted to call her child after the […]
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The death toll has passed 15,000 following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The Irish public has been asked to support those affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has claimed over 15,000 lives in Turkey and Syria, but rescue missions are continuing. Rescuers are desperately trying to save people trapped […]
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Vogue Williams has opened up about her divorce from singer Brian McFadden. The mum-of-three, who is now married to Spencer Matthews, said she suffered from anxiety following her divorce. Vogue married the former Westlife singer in September 2012. The couple announced they were separating in 2015 after three years of marriage. Vogue said their divorce […]
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The number of parents in Ireland using food banks has doubled since 2022. According to a new study by Barnardos and Aldi, there has been a major increase in parents using food banks and accepting food donations. Barnardos confirmed that one in ten parents used food banks or received a food donation over the past […]
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Brendan Fraser said he was constantly looking for cures at first. Actor Brendan Fraser said he blamed himself after his son was diagnosed with autism. The actor opened up about his family during an interview on The Howard Stern Show. The Whale star said he felt guilty after hearing his son had autism. He explained; […]
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“This time next year I’ll be pregnant” Operation Transformation star Marie Clear is set to start fertility treatment. She hopes to welcome her first child by next year. The Operation Transformation leader told The Independent that she has always dreamed about becoming a mum. “I’m currently single, I do want to meet someone eventually, but […]
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Toy Show star Saoirse Ruane has received an award for bravery. The young girl was celebrated at a ceremony in Galway over the weekend. Her mum shared an adorable photo of the moment Saoirse found out about the award. The family attended the Bravery Awards in Galway on Saturday. Alongside the touching video, Saoirse’s mum […]
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Headteacher Emma Pattison made a distressed call to her sister before she was killed. Pattison and her daughter were killed by her husband George before he died by suicide. The family was found at their home on the grounds of Epsom College on Sunday, February 5th. Hours before their death, Pattison contacted a loved one. […]
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They’re expecting a baby boy. YouTube star Jim Chapman is set to become a dad for the second time. Chapman and his wife Sarah Tarleton confirmed the news on Instagram this afternoon. The couple posted a video of them baking with their daughter Margot to announce the news. In the video, the family bakes biscuits […]
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An abducted brother and sister have been found alive after they went missing in 2022. Brooke and Adrian Gilley went missing in March 2022 but were found in Florida this month. High Springs Police Department issued a statement after the two children were found. They confirmed their non-custodial mother Kristi Nicole Gilley abducted them. Police […]
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“A huge thank you to the incredible staff” Richie Sadlier has praised the staff at Holles Street Hospital for taking such good care of his wife Fiona, as well as their newborn son Sam. The couple finally became parents last Friday when Fiona gave birth to their baby boy. Both Richie and Fiona had opened […]
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The most beautiful Communion dresses. Communion season will be here before we know it, but we’ve already found a collection of dresses that will be perfect for your child’s big day. Dunnes Stores and Paul Costelloe are releasing an exclusive Communion Collection for 2023. The range is available in selected stores from the end of […]
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Her little girl will be here any day now. Fans of Stacey Solomon believe she has let her daughter’s name slip. The presenter is due to give birth to her daughter, who is her fifth child, any day now. As she waits for her daughter’s arrival, Stacey has been busy decorating her nursery. In a […]
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Tributes have been pouring in for the headteacher of Epsom College Emma Pattison. Pattison, her husband George, and their 7-year-old daughter Lettie were found dead at their home on Sunday, February 5th. A police investigation is currently underway. Surrey Police are not looking for anyone else in connection to the family’s deaths. Emma’s former colleagues […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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*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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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“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 […]
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“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 […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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