The child star who won her first Oscar at age ten recently posted to social media about her traumatic experiences. In the wake of the Christine Blasey Ford case against Brett Kavanaugh, many other women have come forward to speak out about their own sexual assaults. These women now include veteran actor Tatum O’Neal who posted to […]

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There has been many a time that I’ve had to walk onto a busy road with my pram because the path was blocked by a parked car. Not only is this incredibly inconsiderate it’s also dangerous for parents with small children in tow to have to wander into traffic. Police in the UK are starting […]

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South Dublin gardaí are investigating an incident in which a man allegedly exposed himself to schoolchildren on the DART line. A group of schoolgirls were horrified this morning on their commute to school when it is said a man dropped his pants in front of them on the Killiney DART route. According to the Irish […]

8 years ago

First-time buyers could see themselves getting on the property ladder sooner with this new government initiative. The government have suggested helping those looking to buy their first home by topping up their savings. The scheme would see first-time buyers being able to open a savings account for their deposit which the Government would top up […]

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Severe underinvestment in early years sector is causing serious staffing challenges. The news of these issues comes as Minister Katherine Zappone and members of the Oireachtas meet childcare providers to hear their pre-Budget concerns. Early Childhood Ireland held a pre-Budget event in Dublin today with early-years providers from throughout Ireland. Dr. Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for […]

8 years ago

Toys ‘R’ Us have announced that they could be reopening their doors only months after closing down. While many fans of the toy store giant are delighted by the news, others are skeptical and think it may all have been a stunt to get people buying again after a lull in sales. Genius business decision […]

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The host of the popular TV show has passed away today age 76. The TV personality that presented Rainbow from 1973 to 1992 succumbed to pneumonia earlier today. https://www.instagram.com/p/BoY_uEBn2oK/?tagged=geoffreyhayes According to The Mirror, his manager Phil Dale released this statement; “It is with great sadness that the family announce that Geoffrey passed away in hospital […]

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A terrifying ordeal for the midwife involved. A young midwife was held up at knifepoint at The Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital in Dublin. The incident occurred on Thursday at 2 am when a man entered the restricted staff section and attempted to rob the woman. According to Independent.ie, the man, who was wearing a […]

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Devastating news. A homeless mother gave birth over the weekend to stillborn twins in emergency accommodation in Dublin. The heartbroken mother later walked into the Rotunda hospital with her babies, but unfortunately, nothing could be done to save the infants. According to Extra.ie homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry spoke out about the tragic situation and […]

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I’m not sure how I feel about this… I love mac and cheese and I love candy canes but I don’t know what to think about the two foods combined. The Archie McPhee company are selling a very different take on the festive favourite with a brand new flavour of candy cane – mac and […]

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The magic kingdom just got a little bit more magical! Disney World now sells alcoholic ice pops and they actually look really tasty. Made in a variety of flavours these boozy push pops are available from Disney Springs. https://www.instagram.com/p/BoKl9Pfgnsd/?utm_source=ig_embed With everything from Moscow Mule to Southern Belle, whether you like vodka, whiskey or rum, there’s […]

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Parents continue to worry as allergy medicine supplies plummet. EpiPen and EpiPen Junior devices have faced shortages for months, but the junior version has now been declared unavailable. The medication is vital for children suffering from severe allergies and can be life-saving in some cases. EpiPens are the most common adrenaline auto-injector devices and are […]

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Lung and respiratory conditions are very common in Ireland, which makes this mum’s video even more important. Both of my children have suffered from respiratory ailments in the past. My son had to be brought to the hospital with a bad dose of croup when he was a toddler, while my daughter was given a […]

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Former Big Brother star Chanelle Hayes has come under fire for a post that some people found inappropriate. The 30-year-old mother posted a photograph on social media of herself naked alongside a naked shot of her baby son. https://www.instagram.com/p/BoPXwnQnuOk/?hl=en&taken-by=chanellejhayes Hayes captioned the photo with; “Passing down knowledge from generation to generation. Taught this lad everything […]

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The family of a severely ill teenager are attempting to raise €20,000 for her medical expenses. Molly, a student at Scoil Mhuire Ennistymon, contracted Influenza B in February of this year. It was soon revealed that she had MSSA severe Sepsis, which is an adverse effect of the flu that approximately 1 in 250,000 people […]

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Hanzel and Gretel eat your heart out, literally! I’ve just discovered my ideal house and it is entirely made of chocolate. The cottage built by artisan chocolatier Jean-Luc Decluzeau is 18 square meters and was made using 1.5 tons of chocolate! According to its listing on Booking.com, the cottage can accommodate up to four guests, so […]

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Carlow priest, Fr Little, wants to end having Holy Communion on a set date and it has a lot of people talking. Traditionally the first communion is celebrated on a specific date with the child’s entire class, but Fr Tom Little thinks that it is time that this tradition comes to an end. Because of […]

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GOOP celebrates its tenth birthday with a Notting Hill pop up shop this week. The brand which was started by actress Gwyneth Paltrow in 2008 focuses on products for wellness and skin care. Paltrow has come under fire several times by medical professionals who don’t agree with some of the products available in the GOOP […]

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So pretty! Actress Kate Hudson is due her first daughter this year and shared the stunning photos from her baby shower on Instagram. Kate is already a mother to two sons, Ryder and Bingham. https://www.instagram.com/p/BoID8LygI6_/?utm_source=ig_embed Hudson, 39, celebrated with family and friends at her beautiful pink, floral themed baby shower organised by her friends. Her […]

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Gardai are currently investigating a man who entered the hotel room of young school girls during the Ploughing Championships. The girls from St Mary’s College in Nenagh, Co Tipperary were attending the event on school work experience when the incident occurred. The man in question made his way into a hotel room of a number of […]

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This is incredible. New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has made history by being the first female world leader to attend the United Nations with their child. The PM brought her newborn daughter Neve with her to New York for the Nelson Mandela peace summit. Because everyone on twitter’s been asking to see Neve’s UN […]

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Very frightening! Parents are being warned about the game Fortnite as police in America believe that predators may be using the game to lure children. This comes after the apprehension of 24 suspected paedophiles were detained when authorities pretended to be teenagers on popular apps to trap the men. When I was a teenager I […]

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Do you want to walk with dinosaurs? Well, this December you can as globally-acclaimed production comes to Dublin and it’s set to be better than ever. Walking with Dinosaurs will run at the 3Arena, Dublin this December from the 21 to the 23. My son is a serious dinosaur addict and only yesterday we were watching the […]

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One of Ireland’s most beloved radio stations will be supporting one of our most beloved charities this year. Christmas FM is getting set to return this year to our airwaves and today announced who their charity partner will be. Every year the festive radio station chooses a different charitable organisation to support, last year’s charity […]

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This looks magical! Christmas may still be a few months away but it’s never too soon to start thinking about the perfect festive getaway. Westport House in the breathtaking west of Ireland is once again transforming into a spectacular Winter Wonderland and it’s something not to be missed. From November 24 to December 23, Westport House […]

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How much? It was recently revealed how much the stars of the Teen Mom series are paid per episode and let’s just say it’s a lot! Apparently the stars of Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2 are making some serious cash and we can’t see them turning down a renewal contract anytime soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9LCR5HqvE/?hl=en&taken-by=teenmom According […]

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The free GP scheme currently serves children up to age six, but should it be extended? I’m one of the parents that availed of the free GP scheme for both of my children and I think it’s a great idea. Just out of reach from being eligible for a medical card, the GP card has […]

8 years ago

Have American schools abandoned all hope? Last month I wrote an article on how frightened parents in the United States were buying their children bulletproof backpacks but now it seems the fear has only increased. There have been at least 20 school shootings this year alone in America and with little being done to address […]

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When your child is ill, getting medical attention as quickly as possible is vital. The last thing that any parent should have to worry about when trying to attend an important appointment or rush their child to the emergency room is where they are going to leave their car. Unfortunately for parents with children attending […]

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On Saturday night I was invited to try out a showhouse in Greystones. I’m house hunting at the moment so I was interested to see what these houses had to offer but I was particularly interested in how they were using their space. The house my family and I stayed in was roughly the size […]

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Is your child the next Mark Zuckerberg or Margaret Hamilton? If so then this tech event will help them along by introducing your toddler to the world of coding this Thursday, September 20. This specially designed event will show the beneficial interactions of pre-schoolers with tech and it takes place this Thursday in Talent Garden Innovation […]

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Our vaginal health is one of the areas that we neglect the most. We all know how to do a breast check after we get out of the shower, but very few of us know how to do an at-home vaginal health check. These checks are very important because common STIs and other infections if […]

8 years ago

This is a wonderful idea. Outdoor store Regatta is celebrating their first birthday in the Ilac shopping centre by giving back to the community. The store will be teaming up with charity Inner City Helping Homeless to help those in need. To mark their first birthday Regatta Great Outdoors are giving away a free fleece […]

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Wonderful news for Steve Irwin fans as Crikey! It’s the Irwins launches October 28 at 8pm on Animal Planet. The family of the late animal expert and TV personality have announced that they have landed their own TV show. Irwin’s wife and two children are set to launch their own series on Animal Planet and continue […]

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This Monday I took part in the first session of Casual Choir. I’ve been singing with choirs since I was six years old but the last few years I’ve found it harder and harder to commit to regular rehearsal sessions. With work, college and two kids I don’t have a lot of time left over […]

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Free you say? Yes, The National Gallery of Ireland will be screening this hit children’s film completely free of charge! Zootropolis also known as Zootopia (it was renamed Zootropolis for it’s UK release) will be shown at the gallery in Dublin this Sunday. Tying in with their exhibition ‘Curious Creatures – Frans Post & Brazil’, […]

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This is so touching. A seven-year-old Dublin girl is donating 16 inches of her hair in memory of her friend. Lucie Perry decided to donate her hair after her classmate in Junior infants lost her battle with cancer. Lucie’s mum explained her daughter’s goal on their GoFundMe page; “My 7 yr old Daughter Lucie has […]

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Deep breaths. The Rotunda returns to Irish screens tonight with six brand new episodes of the hit tv show. Set in Ireland’s oldest maternity hospital the fly on the wall documentary details the emotional roller coaster of becoming a new parent. Founded in 1745, the Rotunda located in Dublin’s north inner city has seen a […]

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Mums are often the unsung heroes. They put so much time and energy into looking after everyone else and unfortunately it’s something that we can take for granted. I found I didn’t realise how much was done for me while I was growing up until I became a parent myself. In my line of work […]

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Is your daughter dreaming of being an actor? Well, now that dream could become a reality with the filming of a new production in Galway. TG4 Film Arracht will be filming around Conamara over the next few weeks and they’re seeking child actors for an upcoming scene. The casting call was posted by Conamara Casting […]

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When I first became a parent, I wasn’t prepared for how lonely it can be. Getting out and about and socialising seems harder than ever but it doesn’t have to be that way. A quick Google search will bring up an amazing variety of parent and child groups. While there are many out there, these […]

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Are you due in 2019? If you are it may be because of all the good weather we have had this year. Yes, it seems that the heatwave that Ireland experienced this summer may have caused a surge in babies being made and 2019 is in for a huge baby boom! Why is this? A […]

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Such an amazing idea! I was walking my son to school the other day when I spotted this and I had to stop and take a photo. There is now a gorgeous new library box on the Coombe in Dublin city centre near BIMM music school. The idea behind the library box has existed in […]

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I don’t know if the truth is out there but these dolls soon will be! Mattel has announced that they will be releasing two new dolls but while it is a well-known duo… it’s not Barbie and Ken. If you were a big sci-fi fan in the 90s you may want to prepare yourself. Yes, […]

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This Dublin teen is on a mission to raise the funds his mother urgently needs for her cancer treatment. 15-year-old Vincent from Balbriggan has appealed to the general public to help raise the €120,000 that his mother Yana will need to undergo additional treatment for her cervical cancer. 42-year-old Yana Neverene was diagnosed with cervical cancer last […]

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Très amusant! If you’re looking for something different to do with the kids this Saturday in Dublin city centre you have to check out this amazing event at Alliance Française. The award-winning French school are hosting a day not to be missed, filled with food, fun and freebies! Taking place this Saturday, September 8 from 11 […]

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Wildlife tracking and campfire storytelling? Sign me up! If you’re a parent looking to learn everything there is to know about forestry then the Phoenix Park have just the course for you. Running in September and October, they will give you all the skills you’d need to identify different species of wildlife and plants, as […]

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So inspiring! An eight-year-old girl from Blackrock in Dublin will be walking 21km along the Dublin coastline next week for her sister. Lydia Corley will be taking on the Challenge 21 walk on September 16 to support her sister Sophie who has down syndrome. This is not the first year that Lydia has walked the […]

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Pow! These handmade t-shirts are something any little fan of superheroes is sure to love! Created by Mily Designs right here in Ireland, these funky t-shirt and bandana bib sets will make any child feel like they’ve just jumped right out of a comic book! Gender neutral and super stylish, these sets definitely stand out. […]

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I want to go! This pumpkin patch event in Meath sounds fantastic but those looking to attend will want to book their tickets quickly as several dates are already sold out. The Ladyrath Lane pumpkin patch will be running from October 21 to October 31 and it sounds like it’s going to be jam-packed with […]

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