Bake Off has a new presenter! Alison Hammond has been announced as the new host of The Great British Bake Off. The presenter will take over from comedian Matt Lucas later this year. Alison confirmed the news on Instagram this morning. She wrote, “It’s OFFICIAL!!! It’s happening The Great British Bake off! “Let’s have it […]

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“I don’t want to be pregnant after 40” Vogue Williams has opened up about the pressure women face when having a family. Society loves to tell women when they should have kids, how many they should have, and everything in between. So many of us feel overwhelmed by these societal pressures, so much so that […]

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We’ll be trying this. Cases of chickenpox have been on the rise in Ireland in recent months. Many parents have been doing their best to treat the irritating virus as best they can, but there is no quick cure for it. That’s why we often turn to remedies and treatments like calamine lotion. One mum […]

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Wexford native Christine McDermott said she “escaped death” A Wexford mum is lucky to be alive after a tree branch crashed through the window of her car. Mum-of-five Christine McDermott was driving towards New Ross, Wexford last Thursday when the incident occurred. The mum explained that the weather conditions weren’t great, but she was driving […]

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Yvonne Connolly said she is so proud of her son. Yvonne Connolly has opened up about becoming a grandmother for the first time. Earlier this month, her son Jack Keating became a dad. A former partner of Jack’s gave birth to a beautiful baby girl at the beginning of the month. The Love Island star […]

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The public has called for the fuel allowance to be extended. The number of families struggling to heat their homes has doubled in the last year. According to a study by Friends of the Earth, Irish families are bucking under the pressure of rising fuel costs. They’re also struggling to heat their homes due to […]

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Prince Harry will reportedly attend his father’s Coronation alone. Prince Harry is set to fly back home to England for the celebration in May. King Charles invited both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the event. Sources close to the monarch said he “retained the moral high ground” by inviting the couple. One source told […]

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The stolen medicine was worth almost €900. Gardaí in Naas seized 40 stolen bottles of cough syrup, as well as 32 bottles of Calpol. They discovered the stolen medicine after a car made an illegal turn in Kill. The goods were worth €880. Gardaí stated; “Naas RPU was on patrol in Kill when they saw […]

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Tributes have been paid to DIY SOS star Johnny Aylward who has sadly passed away. The dad of seven was diagnosed with the most severe form of Motor Neurone Disease in November 2020. He sadly passed away from MND on March 13th at the age of 59. Johnny stole the nations’ hearts when he appeared […]

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A healthy baby boy was born on the side of the M7. Two Gardaí have been praised after they helped deliver a baby boy on the side of the M7. Garda Richard Oxley and Garda Sean Smyth assisted a heavily pregnant woman who was in labour. Both Gardaí were working at Naas Garda Station last […]

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Lindsay Lohan is pregnant! Actress Lindsay Lohan has announced she is pregnant with her first child. The Disney alum confirmed the news on Instagram this evening and we couldn’t be happier for her. Lindsay announced the news by posting a photo of a baby grow that has ‘coming soon’ printed on it. The actress said she […]

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The HSE has issued a warning to the public amid the spread of the herpes simplex virus. People have been warned not to kiss babies if they have a cold sore. The HSE stated; “Cold sores are tiny, fluid-filled blisters on the face that are caused by the herpes simplex virus. They are spread by […]

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Fancy getting your hands on some free chocolate this Paddy’s Day? Cadbury is giving away free, yes free, chocolate on St. Patrick’s Day this year. And all you have to do is be sound. They’re calling on the public to show the true Irish spirit by committing small and meaningful acts of generosity on March […]

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He worked at the Mater Hospital as a cleaner. A child abductor worked at the Mater Hospital as a cleaner, reports have revealed. The hospital reportedly hired a convicted criminal as a cleaner, The Independent has reported. The man in question reportedly passed his Garda vetting, but has a criminal history. The Independent revealed that […]

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It was so moving! Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian’s moving surrogacy documentary aired last night and it’s safe to say there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. The dads opened up about their journey to parenthood in the emotional RTÉ documentary ‘Brian & Arthur’s Very Modern Family’. The documentary followed Brian, Arthur, and Brian’s […]

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Is it time to ban homework in Ireland? Parents and pupils are calling on Minister for Education Norma Foley to ban homework in Ireland. Many parents have voiced their concerns about the level of homework their kids get, but they’re taking it a step further by writing to the Education Minister. Foley has received multiple […]

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“Beautiful inside and out” Tributes have been pouring in for young mum Shannen ‘Angelica’ O’Halloran after she died in a road accident in Limerick. The 29-year-old sadly died in a single-vehicle accident at Kilduff, Pallasgreen on Sunday, March 12th. Shannen has been remembered as a dear mother, as well as a talented beautician. Many friends and […]

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We love how honest she is. Molly Mae has opened up about the reality of being a first-time mum and her followers are praising her for being so honest. If you look at her Instagram, it looks like the new mum has taken to motherhood like a duck to water, but Molly said it hasn’t […]

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The mum gave birth to her three children in the Lindo Wing. The Princess of Wales has revealed she “quite liked” labour. Her revelation may shock some, but we’d probably say the same if we gave birth in the Lindo Wing. A normal delivery package for the first day will set you back £5,900. The […]

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Paul Mescal is “flying the flag for Colin” This year’s Oscars are just around the corner and the odds are in Ireland’s favour. It seems like everyone and their nanny have jetted off to Los Angeles for the award ceremony this year. The Banshees of Inisherin cast and An Cailín Ciúin crew flew over to […]

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Harrowing. The father of Cardiff car crash victim Eve Smith has spoken out after his daughter’s untimely death. Everton Smith said “nothing will be the same” following Eve’s death. He said losing her has changed his life forever. According to the BBC, Everton said Eve was the best daughter. “It’s going to change my life, […]

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The teenage girl has been missing since March 9th. An investigation is underway following the disappearance of a teenage girl in England. 13-year-old Olivia never came home from school on Thursday, March 9th, police in Derbyshire have confirmed. Derbyshire Police are now searching for the missing teen after her family alerted them on Thursday. Both […]

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Heartbreaking. Tributes have been pouring in following the death of a 1-year-old boy in Northern Ireland. Frank Michael McIlduff tragically died after he was hit by a lorry in Moira, Co. Down. The infant was being pushed in his pram by his grandmother moments before they were both hit. The “unimaginable tragedy” took place in […]

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Do the mum-shamers ever stop? Katherine Ryan has responded to mum-shamers after they called her out for drinking a glass of wine. Yes, really… One follower told her that it is “never okay to drink while breastfeeding.” The comedian defended her decision to drink in a recent interview with The Sun. She said she would […]

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The young boy died at the scene. A child has tragically died after a lorry crash in Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Emergency services rushed to the scene after the young child and their grandmother were hit by a lorry. The grandmother was pushing the young boy in his pram moments before the accident. The “unimaginable […]

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Was your child’s school affected? Some schools have been forced to close due to heavy snowfall and icy conditions across Ireland. The country woke up to a blanket of snow this morning, but most schools remained open despite the cold snap. However, multiple schools in Clare and Limerick were forced to close due to the […]

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Stacey Solomon has been praised after telling her followers that she doesn’t have it all figured out. Stacey Solomon says it may look like her life is perfect after she welcomed her baby girl Belle, but she said she feels “absolutely f***ed”. She bravely opened up about how she has been feeling on Instagram. Stacey […]

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Higgins spoke out about the controversial subject. All children should be taught about sexuality in the fullest sense, President Higgins has said. The subject has caused a major debate in Ireland this week, but both Leo Varadkar and President Higgins have shut down backlash by supporting the move. In his International Women’s Day statement, President […]

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On International Women’s Day, we’re asking if this island is doing enough for Mná na hÉireann? My Nanny turns 89 this month and the Ireland she grew up in is completely different from the one I’m living in. There may be 60 years between us, but has that much really changed for the women of […]

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Lilibet’s christening took place on Friday, March 3rd. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle held a private christening for their daughter Lilibet at their home in California. The Christening took place on Friday, March 3rd. The couple’s spokesperson confirmed the news in a statement to People. They shared, “I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was […]

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Love Island star Amy Hart is officially a mum! The reality star gave birth to a healthy baby boy on March 3rd. Amy revealed she had contractions at home for four days. She also spent five days in the hospital following her son’s birth. However, the mum and her baby boy are both doing well […]

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“Trans people exist, they’ve always existed” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says it makes sense to teach children about transgender people. His comments come after many parents slammed plans to introduce gender identity lessons in schools. Varadkar stressed that teaching children, at both primary and secondary levels, about the trans community is vital. According to RTÉ, he […]

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The beloved fairytale is one of our personal favourites. Do you have a favourite fairytale? Maybe it’s one from your childhood or one you read to your children every night. Ireland’s favourite fairytale has been revealed and we’re not one bit surprised by the top contender. Beauty and the Beast was crowned the top fairy […]

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She gave birth to a son in September. RTÉ’s Caitriona Perry has returned to work after welcoming her second child. The mum confirmed her return by posting a video of her first day back at the RTÉ news studio. The broadcaster wrote; “I’m baaacckk. #matleave over. Tune in @rtenews #SixOne #newsanchor #newmom.” Caitriona welcomed her […]

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Her daughter was trapped in the car for days. The mother of Sophie Russon has spoken out after the devastating car crash that claimed the lives of her three friends. The group of friends from Wales was missing for 46 hours before police found them. The car they were travelling in was involved in an […]

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“When I had my first child I realised what was going on.” Prince Harry has opened up about how he uses his ‘energy’ to stop his children from crying. The dad-of-two discussed fatherhood during an interview with Dr Gabor Maté. He said parenting is all about energy. He said, “Your children pick up on your […]

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“The greatest man I have ever known” Irish influencer Sinead O Brien has penned a moving tribute following the harrowing loss of her father. Sinead, also known as sineadscurvystyle, confirmed her father died on Sunday, March 5th. Alongside a series of photos of her beloved dad, Sinead wrote; “The greatest man I have ever known! […]

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Government has vowed to double the number of refuge places. Domestic abuse accommodation will be increased in Ireland. Minister for Justice Simon Harris confirmed an agency will be established to tackle and reduce domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence. One of the agency’s key responsibilities will be supporting domestic abuse victims with accommodation. The Government has […]

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Ferne McCann is pregnant! Ferne McCann has confirmed she is pregnant with her second child. The soon-to-be mum-of-two announced the news this morning. Ferne told her followers that she has been over the moon ever since she found out she was pregnant. The reality star wrote, “We are having a baby.” “We have been bursting […]

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Heartbreaking. Police in Wales have found three bodies after a group of friends went missing after a night out. Two others were discovered with serious injuries. Police launched an investigation after the five friends went missing on March 4th. They were last seen in the early hours of the morning on Saturday. Sadly, police discovered […]

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The kids will love this a lot. Looking for somewhere for your next family adventure? We’ve found the perfect place if you’re a Bluey fan. You can actually stay in Bluey’s house, which is now available to rent on Airbnb. Bluey has to be one of the most beloved shows around. It is all our […]

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Whenever life feels a bit much we crave escapism and often turn to our favourite fictional worlds for that comfort. Do you ever find yourself turning to the same show again and again? Netflix is full of gripping dramas, hilarious comedies, and original movies, but I somehow always end up watching Gilmore Girls, no matter […]

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Adam King is now recovering at home. Toy Show star Adam King is doing well after a successful surgery. Adam underwent surgery to get rods replaced in both of his legs. His family confirmed the news on Twitter this afternoon. They also shared that Adam is now recovering at home. Alongside a photo of Adam […]

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The brother said if his son isn’t invited then he won’t go and gave them an ultimatum. A bride has come under fire after she wouldn’t let a rainbow baby attending her child-free wedding. The bride explained that she is getting married in October. Her plan is to have a child-free wedding, but her brother […]

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Fancy getting your hands on some free Krispy Kreme doughnuts? You can now snap up last-minute boxes of doughnuts for FREE. For the first time ever, in the final minute before shops close for the day, treat-seekers will be able to pick up a fresh and free, last-minute box of four doughnuts, to make room for […]

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She welcomed twin daughters in February. Jenny Dixon has opened up about the struggle to conceive, referring to it as a “silent battle”. The mum recently welcomed twin daughters after years of trying to start a family. Jenny opened up about that difficult journey in an interview with RSVP. She told the publication, “I can […]

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Maternity services resumed at 9 am this morning. Maternity services have resumed at Wexford General Hospital after a fire broke out at the hospital on Wednesday. The fire didn’t cause major damage, but inspections are still taking place. Thankfully, nobody was injured during the blaze. Gardaí safely evacuated staff and patients from the hospital on […]

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An infant’s body was found in a wooded area. Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have been charged following the death of their baby. The couple has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter. Police fear their baby was dead for two weeks before the infant’s remains were found. Police confirmed the pair has been charged. Constance […]

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Strep A cases are rising in Ireland. 16 people, including 6 children, have died from Strep A in Ireland since October 2022. Medical experts are concerned about the rise in invasive Strep A cases. Of the children who died, four of them were under 10 years of age. The other two children were aged between […]

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Brian and Arthur are parents to daughter Blake. The release date for Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian’s documentary has finally been confirmed. The documentary follows the dads as they prepare for parenthood. Brian & Arthur’s Very Modern Family will air on RTÉ One on Monday, March 13th at 9.35 pm. The documentary will follow Brian, […]

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