They are appealing for information. A Garda investigation is now underway after the discovery of a man’s body. The man’s body was discovered at a flat in Kevin Barry House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7. His body was found at approximately 6:20pm on Monday, September 12th. It is believed the man’s body was there for five […]

3 years ago

You pronounce it how? A Reddit thread began by asking what were the worst baby names that you’ve ever heard and the results we’re interesting to say the least. Hundreds of comments were left on the original post and amongst them some of the most ‘unique’ names that I have ever come across. When it […]

3 years ago

Cost of living and lack of housing are pushing many young people out of Ireland. More than 7 in 10 young people aged 18-24 are considering moving abroad because they think they would enjoy a better quality of life elsewhere. This is according to research carried out by RED C on behalf of the National […]

3 years ago

‘The more I tell my story the more I feel myself heal.’ It has been twenty one years since the terror attacks that occurred on September the 11th 2001. I was still in school at the time and remember the news starting to circulate around the school and returning home to see it on every […]

3 years ago

How do we get the family unplugged? This is the question I had for author and dad Peter Cosgrove who recently released a series of books aimed at doing just that. With 12 per cent of 8 to 13-year-olds now spending up to the equivalent of 61 days a year online, I wanted to know Peter’s […]

3 years ago

The first time I had to apply for my son’s passport I was clueless. Up until the mid-noughties, children could be added to their parent’s passports to travel but now they need their own passports to fly. I put myself under no end of unnecessary stress applying for my child’s passport when things could have […]

3 years ago

Is your child one of these star signs? Our zodiac signs can apparently tell us a lot about our personalities and what careers we are best suited to, but they can also indicate what kind of temperament our children might have. Now while there is no child that is better or more good than others […]

3 years ago

These are stunning. When it comes to choosing the perfect name for your child you can go one of two ways. Go with something traditional, maybe a family name or go for something very different and unique. Something that I’ve seen a lot of parents do lately is to take inspiration from their favourite things […]

3 years ago

Breaking news. The male (20s) arrested in relation the fatal incident in Rossfield, Tallaght on the 4th September 2022, has been charged. He is scheduled to appear before the CCJ at 9:00pm this evening, Monday, 5th September 2022. At approximately 12.30am, Sunday 4th September 2022 Gardaí were informed of a violent incident occurring at a […]

3 years ago

I remember when I started potty training my daughter… She was eager to start using her potty for a while now and liked to come to the bathroom every time I was going so she can practice. I could tell she wasn’t going to be too difficult to toilet train. Her brother, on the other […]

3 years ago

The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí in Tallaght continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a woman and two children. Lisa Cash (18 years), Christy and Chelsea Cawley (both 8 years) were found at a residence in Rossfield Estate, Tallaght, on Sunday, 4th September, 2022. Their mother, […]

3 years ago

We’re so excited! Louis Tomlinson triumphantly returns with the first single ‘Bigger Than Me’, taken from his forthcoming second album, ‘Faith In The Future‘ that will be released later this year. The record is the first new music from Louis since the release of his million selling debut solo album ‘Walls’ in 2020. Written by Louis, Rob Harvey and Red […]

3 years ago

That’s a big mood. Relationships can be complicated and sometimes they just straight up don’t work out. I’ve never been divorced myself but both my husband and I come from parents who have broken up or divorced so I’ve grown up with the understanding that sometimes relationships aren’t made to last. Recently I have seen […]

3 years ago

The Helix panto is back. Oh no it’s not. Oh YES it is!! Today (Thursday, September 1st) The Helix and TheatreworX are delighted to announce that tickets are NOW on sale for its 2022/23 panto Hansel & Gretel. All of the Helix panto favourites are back, including Buddy and Laurel played by Colin Hughes and Aidan Mannion. The […]

3 years ago

Be wary. There has been an increase of 30 per cent in accommodation fraud in 2022, in comparison with 2019. The return to college timeframe (August- October) shows a spike in accommodation fraud. Gardaí are advising people to be wary of rental scams, particularly at this time of year when students are returning to college. […]

3 years ago

How did you find your breastfeeding journey? With Ireland known for having one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world, it comes as no surprise then to learn that over half of Irish women who do choose to breastfeed their baby, end up finishing their breastfeeding journey prematurely. This is according to research carried […]

3 years ago

Does your whole family know your Eircode? Before becoming a writer for HerFamily, I applied to become an emergency call operator. The application required us to take tests including pretend emergency call scenarios. It was during these pretend emergency calls that I really became aware of the stress operators go through trying to get an […]

3 years ago

Did you see anything? Gardaí in Bailieboro investigating a fatal hit and run incident that occurred in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, are renewing their appeal to the public for information to assist them with this investigation. Shortly after 12pm on Friday, 19th August, 2022, the body of a man, aged in his 50s, was discovered by […]

3 years ago

How did you know that you were in labour? When I was pregnant I read every book, blog and pregnancy website so that I would know what to look out for. When it came down to it, the onset of labour was completely different on both of my pregnancies, as is the case for most […]

3 years ago

If you really want to know what are the most popular names in Ireland, go to the name experts. By that, I mean the people who are constantly asked to personalise belongings on a regular basis. Irish company My Nametags has recently revealed what their top ten boys and girls names are. The nametag company […]

3 years ago

We all have dreams for our children. We hope that they will do well in school. That they will be successful. That they will find happiness and love in their lives. Some parents have very big dreams and aspirations for their children hoping that they will have fame and fortune. My hopes for my children […]

3 years ago

Does your child have a popular birthday? In my family, there seem to be certain months where the birthdays just go through the roof. September is a huge one as is December and January. October and November tend to be the quietest. Recently a survey was done which revealed the top ten most popular days […]

3 years ago

His safety comes before anyone’s opinion of me. I’ve seen many discussions in parenting groups about mothers bringing their sons into the women’s toilets, with some saying it is not appropriate. While everyone is entitled to their opinion, as a mother to a primary school aged son, the fact of the matter is if he’s […]

3 years ago

The start of term is only around the corner. As most children are set to head back to school in less than a week, we spoke to a sleep expert about the best way to get our children back to a regular sleep routine. Martin Seeley, the CEO and sleep expert at MattressNextDay has shared […]

3 years ago

So exciting! To celebrate the film’s 40th Anniversary, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial will be released on IMAX screens, and also in cinemas nationwide, on September 2 for one week only. Jaws will be released on IMAX screens, and in RealD 3D in cinemas nationwide, on September 9 for one week only. Speaking of the special 40th […]

3 years ago

Extremely important to know. We never want to think that our child may find themselves in a situation where they have to escape an abductor but it’s crucial that they know what to do if it should happen. There are certain steps that as parents we can take to try and minimize the chances of […]

3 years ago

It was an experience I won’t soon forget. Since the start of January I’ve been setting myself the goal of trying to reach 10,000 steps a day. Some days I succeed, some days I do not , some days I surprise myself and get double the amount I was aiming for. On the days when […]

3 years ago

When the Vikings landed in Ireland they brought with them a lot of cute names. While known for being fierce, the Viking age was hugely significant to the growth of Ireland and led to the establishment of many cities and towns across the East coast of the country. It also led to a lot of […]

3 years ago

He has been missing for two weeks. Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13-year-old Reece Thornton. Reece has been missing from Clonsilla, Dublin 15 since Sunday, 14th August. Reece is described as being 5’ 3” in height with a medium build. He has short brown hair […]

3 years ago

How food can impact on a child’s learning. Currently, around 130 million school children across the globe lack sufficient nutrition to learn basic literacy, according to food charity, Charity Right. As living costs rise and families look to cut back where they can, experts stress the importance of proper nutrition for children’s brain development and […]

3 years ago

I think we’ve all felt this. A total of 75 per cent of new mothers admit to feeling lonely after giving birth, according to a survey in Ireland carried out by My Expert Midwife. While 25 per cent of these mums admit to feeling more lonely than they expected to feel during the post-natal period, […]

3 years ago

This is incredible. Like most babies, my children had jaundice when they were newborns. I didn’t know much about it other than that it was pretty common amongst most babies. The reason behind jaundice in babies is that the fetal blood tries to transition to adult blood, but the liver does not yet have the […]

3 years ago

Is your child starting school this year? Starting school is a huge milestone and be a daunting experience for children and parents alike. Whether it’s their first day, or they’re returning to school after the holidays, it can be a daunting time. To help parents prepare, teaching expert, Head of Junior School Laura Whitwood and […]

3 years ago

Have you seen him? Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14 year old James Nelson. James went missing from the Dublin 8 area on Friday the 19th of August. James is described as being 6 foot in height, of slim build, with brown hair. When last seen, he was wearing […]

3 years ago

How does this work exactly? I have two children and there’s not much that anyone could do to convince me to have more. Don’t get me wrong I love my kids and I’ve always wanted to be a parent but they can be pretty exhausting and the sleep deprivation is not fun. Most mornings I’m […]

3 years ago

It wasn’t as simple as I thought it would be. Recently I discovered that dating app Bumble also had two other non-relationship related settings, one for networking with people working in your industry and a BFF one to make new friends. I always like getting to know new people, but it’s a little harder to […]

3 years ago

Ain’t this the truth? People often think that I rush home from work and turn down after work events because I can’t get a child minder. Sometimes this is the case but, most of the time, I rush home simply so I can have a small amount of time to myself. Time to take a […]

3 years ago

Don’t think it would be me, to be honest. According to recent research when it comes to the honeymoon some couples are very much of the opinion that the more the merrier. The study revealed that a third (35 per cent) would consider bringing their family along for a ‘familymoon’. With wedding season in […]

3 years ago

Very interesting. I’ve come across many articles talking about the positive parenting traits of other European countries. There are lots out there on how we can take tips from France or Italy or Denmark when it comes to our approach to parenting but is there something that other countries could take from Ireland? A recent […]

3 years ago

This is very interesting. Since having my kids I’ve always felt great comfort when they’re asleep beside me. Maybe it’s because when they’re next to me I can see that they’re safe and sound or maybe it’s the cuddles, could be a combination of both. When I first started co-sleeping with my kids it wasn’t […]

3 years ago

How beautiful are these? When it comes to choosing the right baby name you can’t go wrong with a classic. Many of the timeless baby names that many families use time and time again hail from the Victorian era and it’s easy to see why they’ve stood the test of time. Known as a time […]

3 years ago

Have you seen them? Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15 year old youths Charli and Ruby McGlynn The girls were last seen in the Bridgetown area of County Wexford at approximately 6:30pm on Saturday, 13th August. Charli is described as being approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height with […]

3 years ago

I was obsessed with everything to do with my star sign as a teenager. I had books on it, star sign keychains and necklaces, I couldn’t get enough of the stuff. Our zodiac signs can apparently tell us a lot about our personalities and what careers we are best suited to, but they can also […]

3 years ago

Have you seen him Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13-year-old Reece Thornton, who is missing from Clonsilla, Dublin 15 since Sunday, 14th August 2022. Reece is described as being 5’ 3” in height with a medium build. He has short brown hair and blue eyes. It was not known what […]

3 years ago

The collision occurred earlier today. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in County Mayo on Monday 15th August. At approximately 5:50pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving two cars on the N17 at Cloonturk, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. Three women and two juveniles were taken to Mayo University […]

3 years ago

Good news mums Natal Active, the activewear brand made by mums for mums is designed for all four trimesters and years after. The stylish, supportive and colourful activewear range is made with the highest quality materials for maximum comfort for expectant and new mums. The range is loved by famous names including Vogue Williams, Rosanna […]

3 years ago

The body was discovered earlier today. Gardaí in Kerry are investigating the discovery of a body in unexplained circumstances this afternoon, Monday 15th August 2022. At approximately 1:15pm, the body of a woman in her 70s was discovered in a residential property in Ardshanavooley, Killarney Co. Kerry. The body remains at the scene. The scene […]

3 years ago

“We are concerned that once again, women’s healthcare rights will be relegated to the bottom of the priority list.” Webdoctor.ie, Ireland’s leading online GP service and health technology platform, is today expressing serious concern that the Government may exclude online options for the delivery of the proposed new scheme to make contraception freely available to […]

3 years ago

The start of school is only around the corner, but how can we make it eco friendly The most eco-friendly product is the one that already exists. If we have to buy new, we should try and choose long-lasting products, made locally from natural or recycled materials. How to apply these earth-loving approaches to back […]

3 years ago

“Is dad babysitting the children for you?” It’s something I’ve heard more times than I can count when I’ve gone on a night out, and I’m not the only mum. No, my partner is not babysitting, he’s just simply continuing to be a parent in my absence. Funnily enough, when I’m parenting solo it’s never […]

3 years ago