So unusual. Last year supermodel Gigi Hadid and pop star Zayn Malik revealed they were due to give birth just weeks before the arrival of their daughter, wanting to keep it private for as long as possible. Despite announcing that they were now proud parents back in September the happy couple never revealed their daughter’s […]

5 years ago

It was confirmed today. Last year the country was shocked when it was announced that there would be no St. Patrick’s Day celebrations due to Covid-19. Unfortunately, the same is not true of this year as it seems that this Patrick’s Day will be much of the same. Organisers of the St Patrick’s Festival have […]

5 years ago

Just when you thought 2021 couldn’t get any stranger. Exploding vagina candle are not three words I thought I would ever have to write in my lifetime but here we are. 2021 has already been off to a rocky start with Brexit issues like custom charges and men in horned hats and face-paint attacking The […]

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They look so alike! There have been several times that celebrity parents turn up in the same movies or TV shows with their parents. Jamie Lee Curtis and Janet Leigh in The Fog, both of Benedict Cumberbatch’s parents in Sherlock and Demi Moore and Bruce Willis have both appeared in productions alongside their daughters. One […]

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It’s actually so sweet. If you’re a massive fan of Gilmore Girls (which I am), then you’ll probably remember when Rory decided to reconcile with Logan all because of a letter than her mother gave her. Now I’m not going to lie I always assumed it was just a prop letter with nothing actually written […]

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Congratulations! Rumours had spread last year that pop star Justin Timberlake and wife and actor Jessica Biel that they had had another baby but hid it from the public. To be honest 2020 was probably the best year to have a secret pregnancy as none of us could really leave the house. Timberlake recently confirmed […]

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A big change for both of them. While Katie Price might be most known for modelling and her celebrity marriages, she is also a huge advocate for parents whose children have additional needs. Price’s eldest child Harvey, who was born in 2002, has had additional needs all his life due to autism, septo-optic dysplasia and […]

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That’s one way not to forget your mask. Yet another lockdown, yet another 5km distance restriction. It’s really starting to feel a bit Groundhog Day which is why getting outside for a bit everyday is paramount for maintaining our mental health. Since the start of this lockdown I’ve been trying to get out for a […]

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One of America’s strangest cases. The Cecil hotel is known for having a dark history, being a spot troubled with murders, suicides and at one time being the home to serial killer Richard Ramirez, AKA the “Night Stalker”. All that being said one case involving the Cecil hotel that sticks out in the minds of […]

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So cute! Last year actor Emma Roberts announced that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Garrett Hedlund. The American Horror Story and Wild Child star confirmed the news by sharing a series of photos of herself, Hedlund and her bump. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEif_2EAEz3/?utm_source=ig_embed Since the birth of her baby two weeks ago Roberts has been […]

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Some good news. Last October The Wanted singer Tom Parker revealed that he had been diagnosed with grade IV glioblastoma, which in many cases only gives a life expectancy of a few months. This week Tom updated with the news that his brain tumour has shrunk giving his family, friends and fans hope that maybe […]

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Know anyone expecting this month. The first lockdown was pretty tough on everyone. Everything was closed so there wasn’t much to do except binge watch TV shows and bake banana bread. Some couples however decided on another way to pass the time which is why this month maternity hospitals are ready to batten down the […]

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Awful news. Actor and author Jessie Cave, best known for her role as Lavender Brown in the Harry Potter movies revealed yesterday that her young baby is Covid positive. Cave posted yesterday from hospital that her son, who is only 11-weeks-old, is currently being treated in hospital for Covid-19. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJqGYbasrHu/ Cave wrote that she and […]

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Don’t put away your snow boots just yet. Over the course of December there was small amounts of snowfall across the country, particularly over the Christmas holidays. According the Met Eireann we might not have seen the last of old Jack Frost as the midlands are set to get more snowfall tonight. The forecast for […]

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2021 is already looking up. Most years when people say it feels like Easter was only yesterday it’s just a saying but this year it feels a bit like deja vu given that we’re in lockdown again. While this year has not started out in the most positive way there is light at the end […]

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Left my trust in 2020. The government has said it fully intends for schools to reopen next week on January 11 and while that may happen, I’m not going to lie, I have trust issues. I feel like I heard something similar last March and to be honest I’m ever so slightly preparing myself to […]

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You can see her point. One thing that all parents dread is getting the letter home from school to say that there has been a head lice outbreak. My son’s school had only just started back last September and low and behold there was already a warning letter. The majority of boys have shorter hair […]

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Update: She was incorrectly reported to have died yesterday. That ’70s Show star Tanya Roberts is in “critical condition” following an accident.  The actress most known for her roles as a Bond girl in A View to a Kill and Midge Pinciotti on That ’70’s Show is said to have collapsed after bringing her dog […]

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This is a Dear John letter but not as you would expect. This mum-to-be decided to write her husband a letter preparing him for how much their life will change once they become parents. I don’t think we fully comprehend how quickly our lives can change when we become parents but it really does. Like […]

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Already planning what you’ll watch in 2021? The new year is upon us once again and with it a whole host of new series and seasons. If you’re already itching to start planning your 2021 TV calendar or just want to know what Netflix has instore then here is everything coming to new Netflix in […]

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We knew it. Lockdown has given a lot of classic shows a new lease of life and popular 90s TV show Friends is no exception. 2020 has given the show a whole new collection of fans and of course the age of old question emerges, who is the best Friends character? Well when it comes […]

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Do you think the schools should reopen next week? INTO, the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation, recently released a letter asking the government to extend the Christmas holidays for students. The request comes amid the rising number of Covid cases and as the cabinet convenes to discuss safety measures for 2021. The letter addressed to Minister […]

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But do we really want to know? Between lockdown one and two and all of the mini lockdowns in between, we’ve all been spending a lot more time at home this year. Due to that we’ve all been watching a lot more TV with services like Disney+ seeing a big boost in subscriptions, and of […]

5 years ago

These look so good! It’s the weekend so why not treat yourself to something sweet and decadent? If you’re a big fan of chocolate and peanut butter than I highly recommend this Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies. For this recipe you will need; For the Brownie: 150g x Pure Irish Creamery butter 100g x  Dark Chocolate […]

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One of my favourite things about Christmas is mulled wine. I love Christmas food in general, especially when it contains lots of cinnamon and spices, but mulled wine is my absolute favourite. Last Christmas ended up being a bit of a disaster in the mulled wine department as I managed to go the whole holiday […]

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Good to know. One of the most exciting things about Christmas time is of course the food. Let’s face it, it’s especially good when you’re pregnant and ‘eating for two’ but there are still some foods that you should avoid this holiday season if you’re expecting. Here is a list of foods recommended by Jennifer […]

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With all the festive excitement comes the inevitable Christmas sugar crash. This kind of crash occurs after junk food binges which cause dopamine and blood sugar levels to drop quickly. If you want to avoid your smallies encountering the fall out of the Christmas sugar crash, try these three tips. Keep the carbs If your […]

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Emily in Paris who? Poached pears in wine (or Poire à la Beaujolais) is a classic French dessert that will make for an elegant dessert to impress your guests over the festive period. The fruit’s natural sweetness is enhanced by combining the peeled pears with wine and a bouquet of spices. It’s the perfect after […]

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Stylish and comfy. With another Level 5 around the corner it looks like we could all be going back to solely online shopping very soon. While it has been great being able to browse in person again, there’s a lot to be said for the selection of items you can find online that you won’t […]

5 years ago

There’s nothing like the excitement of Christmas morning. Children excitedly rushing to the Christmas tree to see what Santa has brought them, the unwrapping of presents and the joy on their faces. Another thing that Christmas Day can bring is a lot of mess – it can sometimes be overwhelming when you get to the […]

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This sounds delish. Swiss rolls were one of those cakes that we always seemed to have in my house growing up just incase we had visitors. I think it’s a staple of most Irish homes, especially at Christmas, so if you’re looking to make a delicious traditional Swiss roll with a modern twist you’ll love […]

5 years ago

For those of us heading home or visiting relatives over the holidays, it means a lot of time spent in the car. Particularly on Christmas Day, it can be hard to feel the festive spirit but there are ways to keep the Christmas cheer going for the duration of your journey. Below are some of […]

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The holidays can be a difficult time, especially this year. The Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD announced today that the turn2me mental health services will be extended to support young people aged between 12 -17, and their families this year. Turn2me will provide 24/7 support everyday including Christmas day. All […]

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Great way to get some festive cheer in. The Christmas period is usually a time when we come together with friends and family that we might not have seen all year. Unfortunately, this year, a lot of those gatherings can’t happen so we have to find different ways to celebrate like online hang outs. Another […]

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Christmas day is shaping up to be quite nice. With Christmas week upon us it would be nice if we could be assured mild weather to enjoy getting out and about over the holidays. According to the latest reports by Met Eireann, this just might be the case as both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day […]

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“There was really a lot of pressure on me.” Mara Wilson is well known for her roles in films such as Matilda, Mrs Doubtfire and Miracle on 34th Street, but as an adult she has shied away from the limelight. The 33-year-old recently spoke in an interview about the extreme pressures put on her from […]

5 years ago

Absolutely awful. Bake Off contestant Ali Imdad, recently recorded himself being racially abused on a bus in Birmingham. A female passenger on the bus accused the 33-year-old Imdad of being a terrorist. Not only was I called a bomber and accused of ruining the country for being Asian, when I challenged the Karen, the driver […]

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Christmas day is traditionally a day for family bonding. It’s a time when families gather together having not seen each other in a long time and celebrate with food, gifts and hugs. In saying that, it’s not always easy to keep the kids engaged without them wandering off to pick up a tablet or mobile […]

5 years ago

A Christmas classic. There’s a couple of desserts that always come to mind when I think of Christmas and trifle is definitely one of them. With all of us upping our baking skills during the first lockdown, if you’re looking for something to bake this Christmas that will wow the whole family, you can’t go […]

5 years ago

That’s Christmas viewing sorted! I feel like Its Cherry Stone is always helping to sort out Christmas for us in one way or another. Usually she’s giving helpful advice on the best value trips to Lapland, but as travel is off the cards this year she’s turned her attention to how we can stay entertained […]

5 years ago

I’ll definitely be using this. A lot of parents use Elf on a Shelf to keep their kids on their best behavior in December with the threat that the elf will tell Santa if they’re bold. This does not work in my house as my eldest is and always had been terrified of Elf on […]

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Many are unhappy with the restrictions. A rally will take place tomorrow at the Coombe Maternity Hospital 5pm to protest the continued exclusion of partners from full labour and post delivery wards. Organised by national campaigning organisation Uplift the event will call on HSE and hospital management to recognise that pregnancy and childbirth is a […]

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We can’t wait. True crime and crime drama have become increasingly popular over the last two years and ITV’s serial killer series The Pembrokeshire Murders is set to be the must watch show of 2021. The Pembrokeshire Murders is based on the murders by Welsh serial killer John Cooper. In the three part miniseries two […]

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This is so sweet. Last week Fermanagh woman Margaret Keenan (90) made history by receiving the Pfizer coronavirus jab in the UK. The very same day a baby giraffe was born in Whipsnade Zoo in England and the staff decided to name the new calf after Ms Keenan to honour her. Margaret is the first […]

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Such a lovely photo. Last week John McAreavey and his wife Tara Brennan revealed that they had given birth to their first child, a baby boy. The couple who married in a private ceremony in 2016 shared a beautiful family photo to social media to announce their son’s arrival. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIdUH3xpOxJ/ Only days after sharing the […]

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Giving can start at any age. Team Hope came together in 2010 with the goal of helping disadvantaged children overseas. Since then thousands of Irish people have joined their cause, helping to put together Christmas shoeboxes filled with gifts and essentials for children in need. Among those is Co. Carlow teacher Sharon Tennyson, who over […]

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Sounds delish. My Wild Atlantic Kitchen: Recipes and Recollections, is a compilation of the favourite recipes of acclaimed chef, Maura O’Connell Foley, has won two awards at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, Best Book of the Year in Ireland and Best Book by a Woman Chef in Ireland. Maura has shared her Hazelnut Shortbread Biscuits […]

5 years ago

Is there a child out there that doesn’t love play dough? My two children are both obsessed with building models and shapes with dough but it can get a little messy, especially when it get squashed into the carpet. Last month I discovered a bath time product that could help solve my problem while also […]

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We love the name. Irish stylist Courtney Smith has surprised and delighted fans by announcing today that she has given birth to her first child. Smith posted a photo to social media moments ago and revealed baby’s gorgeous and unique name. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIqhEs1lUbR/ Along with the photo of her beautiful new bundle of joy Smith wrote; […]

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It’s going to be a strange end of the year for parents. Come the end of the school term in December, it’s traditional for parents to attend their child’s Christmas concert. This year, though Christmas concerts and nativity plays will go ahead, parents and family members will not be allowed to attend. Schools are […]

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