It’s time to dig out the thermals: temperatures plummeted overnight, dropping to 3C in some parts of the country, and there’s frost on the way.  The unusually mild autumn has finally given way to more seasonable weather, with Met Éireann forecasting snow in Ulster and Connacht on Saturday evening and warning of ‘biting’ winds today. […]

11 years ago

It might sound like something best enjoyed by a Medieval peasant in a wattle and daub hovel, but bone broth is once again having a moment. The obsession with the stuff reached peak hipster last year when New York’s Bare Bones Broth started serving the stuff up in mugs like coffee, but now its nutritional […]

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The Christmas countdown is on and while it seems almost every weekend from now until the big day is packed with parties and pantos, it’s also the perfect time of year for a little escapism.  Whether you make reservations at a favourite haunt or choose somewhere new to visit, there’s plenty of value to be […]

11 years ago

If you’re a caffeine fiend in possession of a Nespresso machine, you’ll know the ripple of excitement that pulses through your very being whenever they announce a new flavour pod.  When that new blend is released in honour of Christmas, there’s even more reason to get yourself down to the coffee counter quick smart to […]

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Earlier this week we brought you news of a white Christmas, but now it seems the snow is on the way a little earlier than expected.  As  winds of up to 110kph and power cuts cause havoc all over the country, Met Éireann is forecasting a drop in temperature to just 4C by Saturday, with snow […]

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Delaying the age your kids start school could boost their grades significantly up until they turn eleven, according to new research. Scientists have discovered that waiting a year before putting on that uniform can dramatically improve a child’s self control and concentration, reducing inattention in 11-year-olds by an incredible 73 per cent. A Stanford University and […]

11 years ago

Whether you festoon the tree in retro popcorn garlands or build a centre piece for the Christmas dinner table from scratch, crafting and DIY are part of the charm of the festive season. You don’t need to be good at it, but making a big old mess in a cosy kitchen or building a wreath […]

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Whether you wax or laser or rely on the trusty razor, chances are you defuzz your underarms at least a few times a month.  But did you ever wonder why we’re so determined to rid ourselves of something that’s essentially perfectly natural? Apparently, it’s all down to a magazine article published in 1915. In the […]

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There have been fresh calls to change Ireland’s laws so that no child can be refused a school place on the basis of their religion.  Ninety per cent of Irish schools are controlled by the Catholic Church and Section 7(3)(c) of the Equal Status Act 2000 allows schools operated by religious institutions to discriminate in their […]

11 years ago

A photographer whose brilliant first photo series documented new mothers and their day-old babies has released a second collection, this time featuring women who gave birth in the world’s poorest country.  Jenny Lewis started the One Day Young project, a seven-year effort capturing 40 London mums, to show women currently pregnant that giving birth is absolutely nothing […]

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Tired of the fat-bomb sandwiches from the local deli? Bored of Cup O’Soup? What you need is a lunch make-over.  Whether you eat your second meal of the day at your desk with your staff or on your sofa with the kids, the best lunches are tasty, low in calories and packed with protein and […]

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There’s a point in every job interview, after you’ve finished putting your best foot forward, when the interviewer will put down their papers, smile at you and ask: ‘Any questions for me?’ While some applicants will ask about the working day and most will inquire as to how many people are in the running for […]

11 years ago

In a country where it’s not unusual for a woman to return to work just days after giving birth, maternity leave is a hot topic in America. Despite this, the majority of women are loathe to bring up the topic during a job interview for fear of being discriminated against for having, or someday wanting, […]

11 years ago

When it comes to internet safety, parents tend to fall into two categories: those who trust their kids to look after it themselves, and those who feel uncomfortable about giving this type of responsibility to a child.  The latest app on the market will appeal to parents in the latter category, offering worried mums and […]

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Speculation over rent control over the past year has lead to the largest increase in the cost of rent in Ireland since before the recession, sending prices hurtling towards 2007 levels.  With demand for accommodation climbing rapidly and supply dwindling, the latest figures from the Private Residential Tenancies Board show house rents  in the second three months […]

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One look at our bank balances will tell you we kind of knew this already but it’s nice to finally see it in writing: the ‘negative equity generation’ is still paying a hefty price for purchasing our homes during the boom.  While a new survey by AA Home Insurance reveals that the overall cost of […]

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More than 3,000 brave gentlemen will see their doctor for a scheduled vasectomy today as part of a mass campaign to get more men involved in family planning.  World Vasectomy Day was started to encourage men to take control of their own fertility, particularly in parts of the world where access to contraceptives is limited. […]

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Feel like you’re always saving your points or counting your Syns or avoiding the carbs? Well it’s no wonder; the average woman will have spent three years on a diet by the time she reaches the age of 30, according to new research. A poll of 1,000 women revealed that the average woman loses approximately […]

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An outraged journalist has called out the New York Post on behalf of pregnant women everywhere, after the newspaper ran a mindless article making fun of stars who put on weight while expecting.  Writing for the Huffington Post, Kate Auletta slammed the piece as ‘disgusting’, saying: ‘Anyone who is pregnant — celebrity or otherwise — […]

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More than one hundred women in the United States have filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the makers of a birth control pill, claiming that a packaging error led them to take placebo pills instead of active pills.  Of the 113 women who claim to have become pregnant while taking the pill, recalled in 2011 by Qualitest […]

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One of the world’s most prominent political prisoners is celebrating a major victory today, after her opposition clinched a victory in the first democratic election in Myanmar (also known as Burma) in years. Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party won 15 more seats, far beyond the threshold of 329 seats necessary for a majority in […]

11 years ago

If you spent your teenage years being teased about your freckled complexion, prepare to feel very, very vindicated. These days beauty bloggers and fashion folk are willing to pay good money for a face full of pretty pigmentation. A new company called Freck Yourself lets you apply realistic, semi-permanent freckles using an intriguing ‘stencil + formula’ […]

11 years ago

Author and fashion blogger Leandra Medine has opened up about her struggle to conceive, writing a heartfelt and honest piece describing the realities of ‘trying for a baby’. In a piece called ‘A Pregnant Pause’, the New Yorker, famous for her blog The Man Repeller, highlighted the strange transition between avoiding pregnancy at all costs […]

11 years ago

Shauna McCarney-Blair is the business brain behind Heavenly Tasty Organics, an Irish-made range of organic snacks for babies and toddlers. Shauna, her partner James and their three children, Joe (11), Cara (9) and Elsa (2) live in Seskinore, Co. Tyrone.  “Natural, nutritional, innovative, transparent and responsible – those are the words that best sum up my business. The company […]

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Something tells us the grown-ups are going to outnumber the kids at this one. The sequel to Finding Nemo hits cinemas this summer… and everybody’s favourite forgetful fish is the star of the show this time. Set six months after Finding Nemo, (which, terrifyingly, was released TWELVE YEARS AGO) Disney Pixar’s Finding Dory will also […]

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If, like us, you’ve been haphazardly choosing yogurts with scant regard for their potential mental health benefits, then this may well change your life.  Turns out, low-fat vanilla yogurt is the handy snack with a crazy side-effect – the power to make us happier. A group of researchers studied the reactions of three groups of […]

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The title of World’s Best Burger has been awarded, with one major twist: this year’s winner contains zero meat. GQ Magazine found their winning patty on the menu at new veggie eatery Superiority Burger in New York’s East Village. And at $6 (around €5.60) it’s cheap as chips too. FOOD: SUPERIORITY BURGER @superiorityburger – VEGETARIAN / […]

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A massive search was sparked after a boy was abducted from a primary school yesterday.  The Irish Independent reports that the child was taken from the Armstrong Primary School on College Hill, Armagh. He was found later that evening more than 40 miles away in Belfast, where a man and woman were arrested and a man was […]

11 years ago

Tired of paying more than necessary for everyday essentials? Prepare to make some serious savings, Mama. We’ve done all the hard work for you. Here are the best deals of the week, brought to you by the brilliant folk at BabyDoc, who trawl the aisles for the best bargains so you don’t have to. Dunnes […]

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Were you Mummy’s best girl or her special boy?  If not, you may have been jealous of that one sibling who was the apple of her eye. According to a new study however, it’s not always a good thing in the long run. According to new research, children who see themselves as their mother’s favourite […]

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Ever wished you had a little more help around the house? Meet the world’s largest family, 71-year-old Ziona, his 39 wives, 94 children and 33 grandchildren, who all live under one roof in Baktawng village, Mizoram, India. Ziona is a head of Pu Chana páwl, a Christian pro-polygamy sect known as ‘Chana’. At the age of 17, […]

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Hopping on the Tube is such a huge part of the London experience that most people no longer stop to consider a very good question: Would it be quicker to walk?  In many cases, it would. In fact, a whopping 109 journeys between neighbouring central London Underground stations are actually quicker on foot than the […]

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A former government minister is being investigated after allegations of child sex abuse were made against him.  Gardaí have confirmed that a probe is in the early stage after a number of alleged victims, both male and female, came forward over the last six months to report incidents they claim happened 30 years ago, when […]

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Welcoming a child into the world is wonderful for a million different reasons, but ask any parent and they will tell you that it is also difficult – and in ways you might never have imagined.  Hormones, sleepless nights and the general feeling of your world being turned upside down can affect new parents in […]

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The parents of a little girl who almost died after biting into a dishwasher tablet have warned other parents about how easily disaster can strike in the kitchen.  Co. Louth couple Colin and Sarah Maher revealed how their 17-month-old Jenny discovered a box of the liquid detergent capsules in a cupboard: “These dishwasher tablets are […]

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Think you’ve had a busy morning? Members of the Dublin Fire Brigade helped deliver a baby in Tallaght this morning, after a woman went into labour at home on the Kingswood Estate.  The experienced crew at fire brigade control guided the family through the labour over the phone as ambulance workers raced to the scene, […]

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Today is the day when women effectively start working for free until the end of the year. Yep. You are reading that correctly. Picture your boss walking into the office and announcing that all female employees won’t be paid again until January. But chin up, girls – you’re still a valued part of the team. […]

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Do you find that your takeaway coffee is more effective on some mornings than it is on others? It could be down to its caffeine content: a new survey has revealed that all cups of Joe are not made equally when it comes to the level of pep they put in your step. The trade […]

11 years ago

The name Sofia, in all its various local spellings, is the top baby name in the World.  Incredibly, more parents than ever in nine countries, from Mexico to Russia, have chosen the name for their little girls. In 20 other countries, the name Sophia is steadily creeping up the ranks to the top five, while […]

11 years ago

Kate and Gerry McCann have compiled a heartbreaking list of all the things they miss about their daughter Madeleine.  No trace of the four-year-old, who vanished from the family’s holiday apartment in Praia de Luz in Portugal’s Algarve on May 3, 2007, has ever been found, despite ongoing investigations. She would now be 12-years-old. This […]

11 years ago

If you have expensive tastes when it comes to your choice of tipple, you might be doing yourself a favour in the long run.  Alcohol can be marvelous at helping one to forget, but new research shows that drinking three glasses of Champagne per day could also help stave off dementia and Alzheimer’s in later […]

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‘Tis certainly the season for festive advertising: Sky Movies is the latest brand to premiere its 2015 Christmas campaign on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube today. Inviting viewers to ‘Step into the adventure this Christmas’, the action-packed advert follows mischievous eight-year-old, Rosie and her Christmas Day lunch dilemma. We won’t give the game away, but it took […]

11 years ago

Spaghetti night has always been a family favourite, but even the most time worn of recipes can do with jazzing up every now and then. Spaghetti nests are a clever (and easy) twist on the classic is brilliant for impressing dinner party guests with very little effort. Cheesy, meaty, tomatoe-y and completely darn delicious, all […]

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A child who was reported missing thirteen years ago has been found.  Julian Hernandez, from Birmingham, Alabama, had been living, unharmed, in Ohio with his father for 13 years. The child had been in the legal custody of his mother when he disappeared on August 28, 2002. The case was cracked when Julian, now 18 […]

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A man who attempted to abduct a little girl from a country lane in County Laois in March has been sentenced to 17 years in prison with the final four suspended. Michael Martin (36), of Shandon Court, Yellow Road, Waterford city, had managed to put the 11-year-old girl into his SUV when her quick thinking younger […]

11 years ago

British department store John Lewis have made their annual Christmas television ads one of the most anticipated of the season and this year’s is a real cracker.  Last year it was a little boy determined to find love for his penguin friend. Before that it was a cartoon bear who had never seen Christmas. This […]

11 years ago

Sitting down is probably the leading source of enjoyment among pregnant women, but now doctors are warning that sitting down too often while you’re expecting could lead to serious health problems.  University of Warwick researchers asked 1,200 pregnant women to describe their daily exercise levels and their emotional wellbeing during the first and second trimesters. […]

11 years ago

When Anna Bozman and her long term partner Travis Thompson tied the knot last month, smiling for wedding photographs seemed almost insurmountably difficult. While the day was a happy one, it followed a devastating year for the family following the death of Anna’s nine-year-old son Lake, who succumbed to leukaemia after a three-year battle in May. […]

11 years ago

More than three quarters of Irish professionals admit their parents have no idea what they do all day at work.  New research from LinkedIn has revealed a rather large knowledge gap when it comes to Mum and Dad’s understanding of their children’s careers, with only 24 per cent of Irish professionals saying they believe their […]

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