Articles by Niamh Maher

Happy Birthday Harry!

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Right in the feels.

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Let’s all get a little bit fancy. We’re all obsessed with avocados, it’s the superfood that keeps on giving. They make any Instagram post look extra good and they’re good for you! What more do you want? Well, people have found a way to make them look even more delectable, they’re fashioning them into little […]

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She’s raised a lot of boys.

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Security will be tight.

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You may need a chihuahua for this one

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Pretty impressive.

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The perfect DIY treat.

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Ideal for the weather we’re having!

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Get ready to feel SO zen.

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This is a game changer!

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People are being advised to look out for symptoms. Passengers travelling on a Melbourne-bound Garuda Indonesia flight have been placed on high alert for measles after it emerged an unvaccinated toddler travelled on the plane with the disease. According to the nypost.com a 3-year-old child was admitted to a hospital over the weekend after flying […]

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Do you have kids heading into dreaded exam season? Are you back studying yourself and finding it hard to concentrate? This herb could be perfect for you. Sales of rosemary are reportedly on the rise after new research found that the herb could help students during exam time. Holland & Barrett have ordered extra stocks […]

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European Obesity Day is happening this Saturday the 20th of May. The aim of the day is to raise awareness at both European and national levels to improve prevention, treatment, and care for those struggling with obesity. Fundamentally, obesity is defined as an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended, so why is this […]

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We love this. When mothers return to the workplace after having a baby they’re sometimes left with a ‘gap’ on their CV. New mothers often feel pressure to explain this ‘childcare gap’ to prospective employers and many feel unfairly judged when they return to work. The Pregnancy Pause is an innovative way for mothers to […]

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A well-loved toy has been found at Ulster Bank on Dublin’s Pearse Street, and they’ve tweeted an adorable picture. We all know the devastation when a child loses their favourite toy, well Ulster Bank are on the hunt for the owner of a particularly dishevelled looking bunny. They’ve tweeted pictures of the plush toy in […]

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Chelsea Clinton has written an open letter to young girls this week, encouraging them to not only play sport, but also to stick with it and to not give up. I’m a big fan of her message, but sadly, it comes about 13 years too late for me. As well as being a journalist (which […]

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Sir Patrick Stewart plays a poop… need we say more. The full trailer for the next big animated movie has landed, and we’re convinced it’s going to be a BIG hit for the whole family. The Emoji Movie is set inside the world of one little boy’s phone where the messaging app Textopolis is home […]

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Don’t tell the kids about this one! We all remember Jolly Rancher sweets, the incredibly tasty hard sweet, that if divided up evenly with careful planning, one packet could easily last an entire day. Well, Pop-Tarts in the US are attempting to bring even more sweetness to their breakfast candy snacks (if that’s possible), they’ve […]

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Ibiba Mudada and Aarron Stewart met on the UK version of the dating show in 2016. Less than a year later the couple have welcomed their first bundle of joy, a little girl named Aziza. According to Celebsnow.co.uk their first date was on the 10th of June 2016, and by the time the date was broadcast in October […]

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You can’t beat a recycled shipping container. We’re BIG coffee people around here (duh) and we’re always looking for unique and innovative ways to get our caffeine fix… well entrepreneur Gordon Hickey has ticked all the boxes with this one. Gordon is the man behind Container coffee, our latest obsession which has just opened on Thomas Street […]

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The country has released a statement to The World Health Organisation. Brazil’s Ministry for Health cited a “decrease in cases of Zika and microcephaly throughout the country “. Officials recorded 95% fewer cases between January and April than during the same period last year. The illness has been linked to birth defects in countries across […]

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The hot air balloon wasn’t enough to save Brendan Murray. For the fourth year in a row Ireland have failed to make it through to the live final of the Eurovision song contest. Galway-born Brendan Murray, 20, took to the stage in Kiev last night for the second round of the live semi-finals, and despite […]

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Have an idea? Make it pop. It’s a golden rule of retail…where your business is based has a huge impact on how well it will do. On this week’s episode of The Capital B Lucinda Kelly joins the team to discuss her company Popertee. It’s an innovative idea that aims to merge technology and property […]

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Hot property is an understatement. Phase 2 of the Silverbanks apartments in Baldoyle is coming to Dublin this week, the apartments are being previewed on Thursday at 2pm. Here’s the kicker… the queue is already forming four days in advance! A potential homeowner who’s interested in buying got onto us to tell us how she discovered the […]

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Fidget spinners are the new must-have toy that everyone wants, but are proving to be very unpopular in some quarters. We’re not fans of encouraging fidgeting, but this new craze could actually prove to be more annoying than any other toy on the market. Fidget spinners are palm sized 3 pronged toys that are giving […]

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It’s a tale of success on JOE’s business podcast this week as the panel dive head first into the Irish Drinks Industry. From the booming trade of the newly modernised Jameson Whiskey, to the craft beer brewery that’s heading into its 21st year, the drinks industry in Ireland is going from strength to strength. So […]

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The Royal couple want their kids to grow up open and comfortable. The British Royal family have long been the epitome of proper etiquette, it’s simply the way they’ve always acted and how they’ve always been portrayed in the media. Recently Prince Harry opened up about his struggles surrounding his mother’s death, and how for 20 […]

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The dust has barely settled on the massive controversy that rocked the airline when they forcibly removed passenger David Dao from a flight. Now a young couple, en route to their wedding, have come forward to express their dismay at the way they were treated. Michael Hohl and his fiancé, Amber Maxwell, were on their way […]

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They certainly look like they’re enjoying themselves but if we were on a 454-foot yacht we’d be having a dandy oul time too. Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are fully embracing retired life (we know they’re not ACTUALLY retired) and having an absolute blast. Since leaving the White House in December, they’ve been photographed […]

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The 45-year-old mum, model, and business woman began feeling unwell while filming winter sports reality show The Jump. On the advice of doctors connected with the show, Caprice Bourret sought help after suffering from severe headaches. Tests confirmed she had developed a tumour the size of a thumb in her brain and surgery was needed to […]

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It’s a pipe dream that many a company have tried and failed to accomplish. Your Apple smart watch could soon help monitor your blood sugar levels. Reports suggest Apple has hired a group of biomedical engineers who are secretly working on developing sensors to monitor glucose levels. This could be a life-changing development for people living […]

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Embracing his daddy duties. Our social media feeds were packed full of delectable Easter eggs over the weekend, and some gigantic bunnies to boot. The hunts were plentiful and the kids were happy… an all round great holiday. The biggest celebrities on the planet also marked the day in style and Kim Kardashian West was […]

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She’s rocking the natural look. Morgan Mikenas is a US bodybuilder and fitness blogger, with over 7,000 followers on Instagram she regularly posts about her incredible fitness regime and body transformations. Morgan is now encouraging women across the world to embrace their natural beauty, she’s shared a video on YouTube explaining why she decided to […]

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This is the cutest. Former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt has revealed she’s expecting her second child with an incredibly cute snap. The Instagram image, which includes her 2-year-old daughter Willow, shows Kimberly cradling her bump alongside a bunny balloon. Looking blissfully happy she captioned it…  ‘There’s a little bun-ny in the oven. Happy Easter!’ Kimberly’s […]

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Ah Elmo. The lovable Sesame Street character who makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Lucky for us we can almost have the real thing in the form of Tickle Me Elmo. The plush toy was released in 1996 by Tyco Toys and quickly became the must-have toy of the Nineties. it still sells […]

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We love our unicorns… we also have a soft spot for superfoods and coffee, how about we just combine all three and live our absolute best life. What is this wizardry we speak of? Well, it turns out you can make your very own unicorn superfood latte that’s actually pretty good for you. This recipe […]

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We’re having a very cheesy week… and it just got better. We are THRILLED to announce that today is International Grilled Cheese (toasted sandwich) Day. To mark the occasion the folks over at Dubliner Cheese conducted a survey to show how versatile the humble toasted cheese sandwich really is. 78.6% of survey respondents revealed that they […]

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Truth time… some of us in the office may not have been the best Tamagotchi mammies, some of us may have let them die on purpose so they could be reincarnated as puppies. YOU ALL DID IT DON’T LIE. Anyway, now that we have had some time to practise as mums to actual humans, we feel […]

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Well…that weekend was ridiculously beautiful! The sun was shining, spirits were up… and we were gliding through the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Yes, you heard us right…we were gliding! On a Segway would you believe? The Castleknock Hotel in Dublin is right on the edge of Phoenix Park and their new ‘Park and Glide‘ package […]

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The cabin crew on a Turkish Airlines flight went above and beyond by helping to deliver a baby girl mid-flight. Nafi Diaby was 28 weeks pregnant when she went into premature labour onboard the aircraft shortly after it took off from Guinea’s capital Conakry in west Africa. Baby Kadiju was delivered on Friday at 42,000 ft on […]

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We’re not entirely sure if you’ll get the kids to tuck in – but it seems that all of us should be eating more… beetroot. Sure it’s an acquired taste, but love it or hate it there’s no denying the health benefits connected with the root veg. Not only is it rich in fiber, it’s […]

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The child is reportedly feral and doesn’t respond to human interaction. The Times of India reports that a young girl, believed to be between 8 and 10-years-old, was rescued by police in January from a troop of monkeys in the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.  A police inspector on a routine patrol came across the girl and […]

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It’s the superfood that keeps on giving. Pure avocado oil… it’s 100% organic and people are going mental for it. We’ve traditionally been firmly on the coconut oil bandwagon so we were slightly wary. Although we’re also avocado people. Okay so why is it so good? It boasts a wealth of health benefits, oleic acid […]

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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued an allergy warning for a Thorntons dark chocolate hollow Easter egg. The retailer sells these eggs as personalised, so you can have your loved ones name in icing on the egg, the icing contains milk which is not declared on the label. This may make the product unsafe […]

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The FIRST EVER ice cream festival is coming to Dublin this summer and we are (almost) as excited as the kids for this one. The festival will be bringing all the local ice cream parlours together in one place, and you’ll be able to try every flavour you can imagine while relaxing in a cosy […]

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The Swedish furniture giant is getting into home automation in a big way. Ikea’s new range of ‘smart lighting’ has been revealed and we’re already obsessed, it’s called Trådfri which means wireless in Swedish (they’re so smart).  The bulbs are dimmable LED lights that the company says will last for 25,000 hours, the dimming kits not only let […]

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Say it isn’t so. HB Ice Cream has today announced that it will discontinue the nation’s much-loved Iceberger from its Impulse range. via GIPHY A spokesperson on behalf of HB Ireland told us; “It’s with regret that we say goodbye to this all-time classic – the decision to delist Iceberger is one we know will […]

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We’re not sure how we feel about this one. Every now and again a food debate arises that can divide nations, families, and offices. The pineapple on pizza or the milk in tea debates have caused many a spat round these parts. Well, this could be the one that brings us together because we have […]

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People who are recommended to drink Lucozade Energy when their blood glucose levels are low are being warned that the formulation of the drink is changing. It’s emerged that the company behind the popular energy drink will be lowering the amount of glucose in their drinks which could affect many diabetics in Ireland. The drink […]

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