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  • Travis Barker forced to return home from tour due to ‘urgent family matter’

    Travis Barker forced to return home from tour due to ‘urgent family matter’

    The Blink 182 drummer and Kourtney Kardashian are expecting a baby together. Travis Barker has been forced to cancel some of Blink 182’s European tour due to an urgent family matter. The drummer was due to perform in Scotland tonight but has instead flown home to America to be with his family. The band issued […]

    3 years ago

  • Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian celebrate daughter’s 1st birthday

    Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian celebrate daughter’s 1st birthday

    It’s an emotional day for dads Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian as their daughter Blake turns one today. The dads both penned moving birthday tributes to their little girl this morning. Brian said he can’t get over how quick the first year of Blake’s life went by. The presenter said becoming a dad is the […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum gives birth to miracle quintuplets after years of fertility struggles

    Mum gives birth to miracle quintuplets after years of fertility struggles

    The mum welcomed quintuplets in June. A woman has welcomed quintuplets after years of struggling with her fertility. New mum Stephanie Freels welcomed five babies on June 4th and the family has finally returned home. The mum and her husband Graham became parents for the first time in June when Stephanie gave birth to quintuplets. […]

    3 years ago

  • 250 parents contacting SVP every day ahead of new school term

    250 parents contacting SVP every day ahead of new school term

    Over 250 parents contacted SVP every day last week due to the rising pressure of back-to-school costs. Parents and guardians are feeling even more financial pressure as schools re-open this week. The free book scheme and additional social welfare payments have eased the pressure. However, many are still struggling to keep their heads above water. […]

    3 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon fights back the tears as daughter Belle reaches major milestone

    Stacey Solomon fights back the tears as daughter Belle reaches major milestone

    Stacey Solomon’s youngest child Belle hit a major milestone this week. Stacey Solomon’s daughter Belle has reached quite a major milestone. The mum-of-five has confirmed her daughter is already crawling. Stacey posted a video of her little girl crawling around their home, Pickle Cottage in Essex. The mum couldn’t help but gush about the major […]

    3 years ago

  • Amy Huberman gets emotional as her youngest child starts school

    Amy Huberman gets emotional as her youngest child starts school

    It was an emotional day for actress Amy Huberman. Amy Huberman’s youngest child has started school, the actress has revealed. It was an emotional day for the comedian after her son Ted headed off on his first day of school. Amy shared the news on Instagram by posting a photo of his schoolbag and his […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘Don’t think I’m neglecting her’ – Molly Mae addresses mum-shamers

    ‘Don’t think I’m neglecting her’ – Molly Mae addresses mum-shamers

    Molly-Mae stressed that she is not a “bad mum” Molly-Mae Hague has responded to mum-shamers after she was accused of neglecting her daughter Bambi. The mum told her followers that she is always keeping a watchful eye on her daughter, no matter what. She said, “If you ever think I am neglecting the baby monitor […]

    3 years ago

  • Three-year-old girl killed in tragic Laois road accident named locally

    Three-year-old girl killed in tragic Laois road accident named locally

    The three-year-old girl killed in yesterday’s road accident in Co. Laois has been named locally. Rosaleen McDonagh sadly passed away in a road accident in Laois on August 30th. Gardaí have launched an investigation following the tragic accident. They issued a statement shortly after the young girl passed away, confirming the collision involved a car […]

    3 years ago

  • Three-year-old girl killed in road accident in Co. Laois

    Three-year-old girl killed in road accident in Co. Laois

    A three-year-old girl has tragically passed away in a road accident in Co. Laois. According to Gardaí, the incident occurred at 1.15 p.m. this afternoon, August 30th. The collision, which involved a car and a pedestrian, occurred on Cosby Avenue in the Fairgreen residential area of Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The young girl, aged 3, was […]

    3 years ago

  • Prince Harry gives rare update on his son Prince Archie

    Prince Harry gives rare update on his son Prince Archie

    Prince Harry shared a sweet update in the ‘Heart of Invictus’. Prince Harry has given a rare update on his son Archie. The dad-of-two keeps his children out of the spotlight, but delighted fans this week when he shared news about his son Archie. In a documentary for Netflix called ‘Heart of Invictus’, the dad gushes […]

    3 years ago

  • Flight attendant reveals what to do if your baby is crying on a flight

    Flight attendant reveals what to do if your baby is crying on a flight

    A flight attendant has revealed how to make travelling with a baby easier. Travelling is stressful enough, but add a baby into the mix and it becomes even tougher. Flying can be an incredibly overwhelming experience, especially when you have the entire family in tow. Trying to find ways to keep your kids entertained for […]

    3 years ago

  • Thousands gather at vigil for Clonmel car accident victims

    Thousands gather at vigil for Clonmel car accident victims

    “It’s very hard to know what the families are feeling this evening” A vigil has taken place for the four victims of the Clonmel road tragedy. Thousands gathered to honour Luke McSweeney (24) and his sister Grace McSweeney (18), Nicole Murphy, and Zoey Coffey (both 18). The four victims tragically passed away in a road […]

    3 years ago

  • The world’s most popular baby boy names of 2023 have been revealed

    The world’s most popular baby boy names of 2023 have been revealed

    These baby boy names were revealed as the most popular in 2023. The most popular baby boy names around the world have been revealed and there are some pretty adorable monikers in the list. Traditional names like Oliver, William, and James are featured in the list. In Ireland, Jack was confirmed as the most popular […]

    3 years ago

  • Vigil to be held for victims of tragic Clonmel road accident

    Vigil to be held for victims of tragic Clonmel road accident

    A vigil will be held for the four victims of the Clonmel road accident. Gardaí confirmed Luke McSweeney (24) and his sister Grace McSweeney (18), Nicole Murphy, and Zoey Coffey (both 18) all died in the accident on August 25th. Local TD Mattie McGrath confirmed the vigil will be held this evening, August 27th in […]

    3 years ago

  • Molly-Mae feared she would never feel happy again after baby girl’s birth

    Molly-Mae feared she would never feel happy again after baby girl’s birth

    Molly-Mae Hague has bravely opened up about how she struggled with her mental health during the early days of motherhood. The reality star said she was worried she would never feel happy again after welcoming her baby girl. The new mum welcomed her daughter Bambi in January but found the first few weeks of postpartum […]

    3 years ago

  • Strictly’s Oti Mabuse reveals she’s expecting her first child

    Strictly’s Oti Mabuse reveals she’s expecting her first child

    Oti Mabuse is going to be a mum. Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse has revealed she’s pregnant with her first child. The professional dancer, who has won the competition twice, shared her joyous news live on TV. The mum-to-be revealed the news on ITV’s Oti Mabuse’s Breakfast Show. Towards the end of the show, […]

    3 years ago

  • Adam Sandler sends flowers to Jennifer Aniston every Mother’s Day for a sweet reason

    Adam Sandler sends flowers to Jennifer Aniston every Mother’s Day for a sweet reason

    Jennifer Aniston has revealed Adam Sandler sends her flowers on Mother’s Day and the reason why is so sweet. Mother’s Day can be incredibly tough for women with fertility issues or those who have suffered pregnancy and baby loss, but having good friends in your corner helps. Friends alum Jennifer Aniston revealed her friend and […]

    3 years ago

  • Ryan Tubridy shares moving message with Leaving Cert students

    Ryan Tubridy shares moving message with Leaving Cert students

    Ryan Tubridy has shared a moving message with Leaving Cert students getting their results today. The broadcaster took to Instagram to share some words of encouragement with pupils. Tubridy encouraged them to celebrate, regardless of their points. He also reminded them that your results don’t define who you are. “Leaving Cert people of Ireland, if […]

    3 years ago

  • Kathryn Thomas reunites with her daughters following Rose of Tralee triumph

    Kathryn Thomas reunites with her daughters following Rose of Tralee triumph

    Kathryn Thomas has reunited with her daughters after hosting the Rose of Tralee for the first time. Kathryn Thomas co-hosted the show with Dáithí Ó Sé and viewers were highly impressed with the duo. So much so that there have been calls to bring the Operation Transformation host back for next year’s festival. Viewers agreed […]

    3 years ago

  • Schoolboy (14) killed in drowning accident named locally

    Schoolboy (14) killed in drowning accident named locally

    The 14-year-old sadly passed away in Cork on Thursday afternoon. The schoolboy killed in a drowning accident in Cork on Thursday has been named as Jack O’Sullivan. The 14-year-old tragically passed away after the incident at Passage West in Cork Harbour yesterday afternoon. Jack, who was from Deerpark in Cork City, got into difficulty shortly […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘Very proud’ – Rosanna Davison gets emotional as her twins start preschool

    ‘Very proud’ – Rosanna Davison gets emotional as her twins start preschool

    Rosanna Davison’s twin boys are growing up so fast. Rosanna Davison marked quite a major milestone this week after her twins started preschool. The mum shared the emotional news on Instagram by posting an adorable photo of her hugging her three children. She said there were a lot of tears but excitement on the twins’ […]

    3 years ago

  • Dublin schools could be without teachers next week due to cost of living crisis

    Dublin schools could be without teachers next week due to cost of living crisis

    Principals are warning parents that there may be teacher shortages when schools return next week. There are growing concerns about the teacher shortage as many Dublin schools struggle to find staff for the new term. The main issue is due to the cost of living crisis pricing teachers out of Dublin. The Director of the […]

    3 years ago

  • Sinead Kennedy ‘grateful’ to be pregnant again after miscarriage heartache

    Sinead Kennedy ‘grateful’ to be pregnant again after miscarriage heartache

    *Warning* Article mentions miscarriage and baby loss Sinead Kennedy revealed she was pregnant with her second child this month. TV presenter Sinead Kennedy says she is grateful to be pregnant again after suffering multiple miscarriages. Following her pregnancy announcement, the mum said she hopes people realise that not everyone has it easy. She told Irish […]

    3 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon left mortified after gym treadmill accident

    Stacey Solomon left mortified after gym treadmill accident

    Stacey Solomon said she couldn’t believe this happened to her. Stacey Solomon experienced a humbling moment after she fell off her treadmill in the gym. The mum-of-five was attending a gym class when she fell off the treadmill. However, when she fell off the machine her leggings got caught in it. Stacey told her followers: […]

    3 years ago

  • These are the top 20 baby names inspired by the 1990s

    These are the top 20 baby names inspired by the 1990s

    The Barbie movie is now influencing baby name trends – and we’re here for it! Baby names inspired by the ’90s are on the rise thanks to the Barbie movie. Parents are seeking inspiration from the decade of Spice Girls and Britney when it comes to naming their kids and some of the monikers are […]

    3 years ago

  • Rosanna Davison reveals hack that helps with sleepless nights

    Rosanna Davison reveals hack that helps with sleepless nights

    Rosanna Davison shared the tip with fellow exhausted parents. As a mum of three, Rosanna Davison knows all about sleepless nights. Your sleeping schedule goes out the window once you welcome your first child, and it doesn’t really recover until they move out. Rosanna Davison revealed a trick for coping after a sleepless night. She […]

    3 years ago

  • Heartache following death of DIY SOS star Jason Liversidge

    Heartache following death of DIY SOS star Jason Liversidge

    Tributes have been pouring in for DIY SOS star Jason Liversidge following his untimely passing. The dad passed away after a 10-year battle with motor neurone disease. He stole the hearts of the nation when he appeared on DIY SOS in 2015. Presenter Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS team helped transform the dad’s home […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum reveals the one thing you shouldn’t do on the first day of school

    Mum reveals the one thing you shouldn’t do on the first day of school

    It’s hard to believe summer is almost over, but back-to-school season is just around the corner. Parents have been busy purchasing new uniforms, stationery, and trying to get their kids back into a good sleeping routine. One mum has issued a warning ahead of the new school term. She explained that many parents accidentally reveal […]

    3 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon defends herself after being accused of having a favourite child

    Stacey Solomon defends herself after being accused of having a favourite child

    Stacey Solomon has been forced to defend herself after sharing a video dedicated to her eldest son, Zachary. Stacey Solomon revealed her eldest son helped them so much during their recent family trip to Turkey. She said Zachary felt like an extra parent when she and Joe were struggling to manage their youngest children. The […]

    3 years ago

  • Adele breaks down in tears after helping couple with their gender reveal

    Adele breaks down in tears after helping couple with their gender reveal

    Adele was left in floods of tears after a couple enlisted her help with their gender reveal. The couple was attending the singer’s concert in Las Vegas when she spotted their poster that read “Adele, will you do our gender reveal?”. The singer said security doesn’t usually let concert-goers bring signs into her shows but […]

    3 years ago

  • Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton welcomes baby girl and shares adorable name

    Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton welcomes baby girl and shares adorable name

    Natasha Hamilton has given birth to her fifth child. The mum confirmed the news by posting a photo of her husband carrying their newborn daughter out of the hospital. Alongside the beautiful black and white photo, the proud mum confirmed her daughter’s name. She said her family now feels complete following the birth of her […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘Struggling massively’ – Molly Mae opens up about her post-baby body

    ‘Struggling massively’ – Molly Mae opens up about her post-baby body

    Molly-Mae has been praised for being so honest about her post-baby body. New mum Molly-Mae Hague has opened up about the struggle to love her post-baby body. There is so much pressure put on new mums to instantly love their bodies after giving birth, but building your confidence back up is incredibly tough. Your body […]

    3 years ago

  • Couple heartbroken after mother announces their pregnancy after they lost their baby

    Couple heartbroken after mother announces their pregnancy after they lost their baby

    *Warning* This article mentions baby loss The woman lost her baby early in her pregnancy but her mother-in-law confirmed the news on Facebook. A couple has been left heartbroken after their mum announced their pregnancy after they suffered a miscarriage. The couple opened up about the heartbreaking incident in a bid to raise awareness about […]

    3 years ago

  • Charlotte Dawson breaks down after trolls report her to child services again

    Charlotte Dawson breaks down after trolls report her to child services again

    Charlotte Dawson said she doesn’t understand how people can get away with this. Charlotte Dawson has broken down after trolls reported her to social services. The mum-of-two has been targeted by trolls before, but they’ve gone a step further by reporting her to social services for no reason. She explained that her day has been […]

    3 years ago

  • TikTok mum hits back at trolls after revealing what her toddler eats

    TikTok mum hits back at trolls after revealing what her toddler eats

    A mum has hit back at trolls after they slated her over her toddler’s diet. Like many people, she shared a ‘what I eat in a day’ but a toddler edition on TikTok. The mum explained that this was a busy day for her so she didn’t have a lot of time to prepare meals […]

    3 years ago

  • Am I wrong for expecting my husband to do the school run?

    Am I wrong for expecting my husband to do the school run?

    A mum has sparked a debate after her husband said it isn’t fair to expect him to wake up for the school run. She said her husband works from home, but he believes it isn’t fair to expect him to wake up at 8.15 am when he doesn’t finish work until 12:30 am. The mum […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum-to-be Louise Cooney gives update after moving into her new house

    Mum-to-be Louise Cooney gives update after moving into her new house

    Louise Cooney is pregnant with her first child. Mum-to-be Louise Cooney has given an update ahead of the birth of her first child. The influencer recently moved out of her apartment and into a new house with her partner Mark. She said the house needs a lot of work but she’s so excited to be […]

    3 years ago

  • Parents call out Norma Foley’s ‘voluntary’ contribution fee comments

    Parents call out Norma Foley’s ‘voluntary’ contribution fee comments

    Parents have slated Norma Foley for her comments about the voluntary contribution fee. The Minister for Education told parents that they shouldn’t feel pressured to pay the fee. Norma Foley told parents that the fee isn’t mandatory, but many pointed out that schools refuse to give pupils their lockers and school journals until the fee […]

    3 years ago

  • Travis Barker reveals his controversial baby name suggestions

    Travis Barker reveals his controversial baby name suggestions

    Travis Barker and his wife Kourtney Kardashian are expecting a baby later this year. Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian are set to welcome their first child together in a couple of months and the pair have been discussing baby names. It’s a conversation all parents-to-be have at some stage in the pregnancy, but the suggestions […]

    3 years ago

  • Young boy in critical condition after being hit by car in Co. Cork

    Young boy in critical condition after being hit by car in Co. Cork

    The accident occurred in Co. Cork on Saturday morning. A young boy is in a critical condition in hospital after he was struck by a car in Co. Cork. According to reports, the young boy was cycling when he was hit by a car on Saturday, August 12th. He was cycling his bike when a […]

    3 years ago

  • Parents urged not to pay ‘voluntary’ contribution if they can’t afford it

    Parents urged not to pay ‘voluntary’ contribution if they can’t afford it

    Parents have been urged not to pay the ‘voluntary’ contribution fee if they cannot afford it. Minister for Education Norma Foley said parents should not feel pressured to pay the fee. Speaking at St. Matthew’s School in Sandymount, she reassured parents and guardians that the fee is not mandatory. According to The Irish Mirror, she […]

    3 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon slated after posting about lavish holiday that allegedly cost €40k

    Stacey Solomon slated after posting about lavish holiday that allegedly cost €40k

    Some of Stacey Solomon’s followers slated her for posting about the expensive trip amid the cost of living crisis. Stacey Solomon has finally revealed her luxurious holiday destination after spending ten days in Turkey. The mum-of-five and her family stayed at the lavish Regnum Carya resort in Antalya, Turkey. The stunning Regnum Carya Hotel costs around […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum issues warning to parents after daughter’s FOP diagnosis

    Mum issues warning to parents after daughter’s FOP diagnosis

    One mum is warning parents about the rare disease FOP after her 4-month-old daughter Lexi was diagnosed with the illness. Alexandra Robins took to Instagram to urge other parents to check their kid’s toes for signs of the incurable disease. She opened up about her daughter’s diagnosis in an emotional video on Instagram, “We’ve had […]

    3 years ago

  • Anna Geary introduces her mum to her beautiful baby boy

    Anna Geary introduces her mum to her beautiful baby boy

    Anna Geary welcomed her first child earlier this month. New mums experience many incredible milestones in those first few weeks of parenthood. One of the best ones being the moment you introduce your newborn to your own parents. It’s a moment Anna Geary experienced this week when her mum met her son Ronan. The new […]

    3 years ago

  • Princess Kate supporting brother-in-law Prince Harry with ‘late-night calls’

    Princess Kate supporting brother-in-law Prince Harry with ‘late-night calls’

    The Princess of Wales is reportedly trying to mend the rift between her husband, Prince William, and her brother-in-law Prince Harry. According to reports, Princess Kate has been calling Prince Harry with the hope of resolving issues within the family. Kate and Prince Harry have been keeping in touch with “late-night calls”, a source told […]

    3 years ago