They will appear in court in October for sentencing. Five adult members of the same family have been convicted on a number of charges including rape, sexual assault and exploitation of three children, RTÉ reports. The convicted family members include the children’s parents, two of their uncles and one aunt. They cannot be named due […]

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The latest guidelines were published today. Fáilte Ireland has announced new guidelines surrounding outdoor hospitality, which now allow up to 200 guests, live music and performances at outdoor events. Additionally, patrons can now book multiple tables at outdoor events. However, “intermingling” between tables is not permitted, and “robust protection measures” must be in place. On […]

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The actor said it was his most “impactful” day in Ireland. This summer’s favourite honorary citizen, Patrick Dempsey, made a very important visit during his last day in Ireland. The Hollywood star, who has been in the country filming the sequel to Disney’s Enchanted, stopped by the Purple House Cancer Support Centre in Bray. Sharing […]

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The burden  of protecting against unwanted pregnancies continues to fall largely on women. Researchers from the University of Dundee have gotten closer to developing a male contraceptive pill after receiving a funding boost from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The scientists are currently attempting to uncover suitable compounds that would help develop a safe […]

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Some pretty major spoilers ahead. Earlier this year, it was announced that Chris Noth would indeed be reprising his role as Mr Big on the Sex and the City reboot, titled And Just Like That. Throughout the show’s history, Mr Big has become a fan favourite, and many viewers were happy to hear of his […]

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The actress will be playing a Queen many viewers are already familiar with. As we eagerly await season 5 of The Crown, Netflix has given fans a glimpse of what to expect from the show’s leading lady. The streaming platform has shared a photo of Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, and she looks phenomenal. […]

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Ah, lads. A slice of cake from the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer will be sold at auction at the start of next month. The forty-year old slice of cake was given to Moyra Smith, who was a member of Queen Elizabeth’s household at Clarence House. Ms Smith kept the slice wrapped […]

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Turns out you can heatwave-proof your makeup routine. There are so many things we love about the summer, but one thing we hate is how our make-up never stays on our faces. It can be hard to muster up the motivation to apply a full face of product, especially if you’re concerned it will melt […]

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Fred and Rose West: Reopened will air later this year on ITV. This article contains content that some readers may find upsetting. ITV have announced that a new documentary surrounding the Fred and Rosemary West case is in the works. The convicted serial killers tortured and murdered at least 12 people in Gloucestershire between 1967 […]

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Vicky spoke about the importance of getting any symptoms checked out. Irish cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has been documenting her experience with cancer since her diagnosis. Recently, Vicky spoke about how important it is for women to get checked regularly. During an Instagram live video with SocialMindIreland, Vicky explained how she noticed spotting in […]

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The star showed off her pixie cut while on set. Oscar winning actress Nicole Kidman is currently filming Roar, the Apple TV+ adaption of Cecelia Ahern’s short story collection. The Big Little Lies star is on set in Australia as filming commences on the eight-episode series. Kidman gave her social media followers a glimpse into […]

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“The best secret I’ve ever had to keep.” Irish entrepreneur Joanne Larby has shared that she is expecting her first child. The Other Side of Perfect Podcast host told her 137,000 followers that she had enjoyed keeping the news just between close friends and family over the past few months. She acknowledged, however, that as […]

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The couple’s daughter Robyn was born last week. Congratulations are in order for Crystal Swing’s Derek Burke as he welcomes his second child with his wife Claire McAuliffe. Derek, who rose to fame as part of the trio Crystal Swing with his mother Mary, and sister Dervla, has been keeping a low profile over the […]

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The Duchess of Cambridge explained that like most mums, she finds it hard to strike a balance at times. During a recent podcast appearance, Kate Middleton shared that she often feels guilty for leaving her children to carry our her royal duties. The Duchess of Cambridge opened up about “mum guilt” on Giovanna Fletcher’s hugely […]

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BRB, filling out an application as we speak. Dream job alert, Channel 4 is currently on the lookout for wannabe dog owners to join their show The Dog House. The series will follow Wood Green, The Animals Charity in Cambridgeshire, as they match rescue dogs with potential dog owners. Channel 4 posted the casting call […]

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The show is restoring people’s faith in humanity, left, right and centre. A brand new documentary on Netflix about people’s relationships with their cats is going down an absolute treat with viewers. Cat People is a six-part docuseries developed by the same team that made Dogs, which was also super popular with animal lovers. The […]

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It’s called the double ponytail, and it kind of works. We all love a good ponytail. Whenever I’m at a loss of what to do with my hair, I bundle it up into a tight ponytail. Trying to get shit done? Pop it in a pony. Going for drinks? Pop it in a pony. Haven’t […]

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The tragic discovery was made two months ago. Authorities in the UK are treating the death of a newborn baby boy who was found in a West Midlands canal as a murder. The infant’s body was discovered by a passer-by on 20 May, and police are still attempting to trace the mother, as they are […]

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A second season hasn’t been ruled out just yet. Kate Winslet has said that there is an “ongoing conversation” about a possible second series of the hugely popular TV show Mare of Easttown. During a recent interview with Deadline, the actress said that the future of the show is up in the air. “I would […]

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The charity said that the couple acted as a “role model for others”. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have received an award from a UK charity for choosing to limit their family to two children. Population Matters, an organisation that aims to “create a wave of public awareness and corresponding policy action on overpopulation and […]

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Each bottle features a hand-written note from the Hot Priest himself. Phoebe Waller-Bridge has just launched a specialty gin inspired by her hit comedy series Fleabag. The product is a collaboration between the writer and Edinburgh Gin. Through it, Waller-Bridge is hoping to raise some money to support the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Each bottle of […]

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Orgasms for women are “kind of a big deal”, apparently. Twitter users are losing it, after a woman shared a baffling screenshot from her conversation with a man on Tinder. The image starts with a man called Luke telling her she “sounds like high maintenance”, and Cait’s response gives some context to his claim. She […]

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A fitting tribute for baby Azaylia. Ashley Cain has paid a touching tribute to his baby daughter Azaylia three months after her passing. Cain’s daughter passed away in April from a rare and aggressive form of leukemia. She was just eight months old. Earlier this week, the footballer got a tattoo done on his neck […]

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Amazing news. Irish cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has reunited with her children after six months of treatment in the US. Vicky announced that she was finally home in Ireland with a series of photos on Instagram. “HOME…At last!” she wrote in the caption. “I arrived home in Ireland in the early hours of this […]

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Turns out the trick could do some serious damage. Doctors have warned against a viral TikTok trend which involves putting garlic cloves in your nostrils in an attempt to relieve hay fever symptoms. Irish content creator Lauren Whelan is one of the many TikTok users to try out the ‘hack’. Her video sees her put […]

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The ban is part of the platform’s move to create a safe and inclusive space for all users. Pinterest, the image sharing platform, has made history as the first major social media company to ban all advertisements relating to weight loss. Previously, Pinterest wouldn’t allow content that is body-shaming, or content that features dangerous weight […]

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Police clashed with members of the public at events honouring Sarah Everard earlier this year. An inquiry has found multiple failings in the police’s handling of attendees at the vigil for Sarah Everard in London, and the Kill the Bill protests in Bristol. A report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Democracy and the Constitution […]

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The gymnast spoke about life before she was adopted. Simone Biles, who is regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, has opened up about her early life, and her experience with hunger as a child. The US Olympian shared stories from her childhood during an episode of the Facebook Watch series, Simone […]

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Tickets for the SecretCinema event go on sale next week. When Bridgerton hit our screens last Christmas, we all fell utterly in love with it. With stunning gowns, scandalous story-lines and intriguing characters, the Netflix drama had us hooked from the get-go. Given the show’s huge success, it was only a matter of time before an […]

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Adam’s family said that he will “treasure the award forever”. On her last day in office as the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu gave Late, Late Toy Show star Adam King a prestigious award. Five year-old Adam won audiences over last Christmas when he spoke about his experience with brittle bone disease, virtual hugs […]

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Things seem to be looking up for her return to Ireland soon. Vicky Phelan has shared that she is looking forward to returning home, after experiencing a number of side-effects as a result of her treatment. The Irish cervical cancer campaigner has been receiving care as part of a trial in the US. Over the […]

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The father shared the dread he felt as Father’s Day approached. Andrew McGinley spoke recently about the overwhelming grief he feels following the tragic deaths of his children Conor, Darragh and Carla last January. In an interview with RSVP Live, Andrew said that he doesn’t “feel like a dad anymore”. “Anybody who has kids wants […]

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Ms Chu tied the knot in a small ceremony yesterday. Hazel Chu, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, married her partner Patrick Costello, a Green Party TD, at a ceremony in the Mansion House over the weekend. Last night, Chu took to social media to share a wedding photo, and to thank members of the public […]

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The discovery of a child’s body has prompted protests against gender-based violence in Spain. Spain has seen nationwide protests against domestic violence after the body of six year-old Olivia Gimeno Zimmermann was found off the coast of Tenerife. A search for her younger sister, one year-old Anna, continues. The BBC reports that an investigating judge […]

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The actor’s son passed away three years ago. Rob Delaney has recently opened up about the pain of losing his two year-old son, Henry. The actor, who appeared in Catastrophe and Deadpool 2, spoke about his grief during his appearance on the podcast This American Life. Henry passed away in 2018. He had been diagnosed […]

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Nika McGuigan was nominated for her performance in the film Wildfire. Barry McGuigan has shared his pride at his late daughter Danika’s IFTA nomination. Danika, or Nika, as she was more commonly known as, played Kelly in Wildfire, which posthumously landed her an IFTA nomination for Best Actress in Film. The actress, who also played […]

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“We clearly should have thought more about the situation and funded it ourselves.” McFly singer Tom Fletcher and his wife Giovanna have apologised for using the UK’s Government furlough scheme throughout the pandemic, and said it was a “huge error of judgment”. Their apology comes after The Sun reported that the couple used the government […]

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The petition is urging councilors to consider installing a pool instead of a white water-rafting facility. Over 3,000 people have signed a petition urging Dublin City Council to install an outdoor swimming pool in the Docklands. The petition comes after the Government refused to fund the proposed white-water rafting facility in George’s Dock. The Change.org […]

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Have that BBQ ready to go, lads. This Sunday is expected to be the hottest day of the year with temperatures hitting the mid 20s throughout the country. Earlier in the week, Met Éireann confirmed that a “tropical airmass” was set to hit Ireland, bringing with it warm and dry weather and good sunshine, and […]

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A family member described Mia as a “beautiful, beautiful little girl.” The family of the three month-old girl who was killed in a dog attack in Clashmore, Co. Waterford, have thanked the public for their support over the past week. Baby Mia O’Connell tragically passed away on Monday morning after the dog entered her room […]

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Brenda Venables went missing in 1982. A man in the UK has been charged with the murder of his wife after her remains were found in a septic tank in their former home in Kempsey, Worcestershire. Brenda Venables went missing  in May 1982 when she was 48 years old. Her year of death was recorded […]

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The Fianna Fáil leader recently described the pain of losing two of his children. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has spoken publicly about the pain of losing two children. In a feature for The Irish Times, Mr Martin opened up about how his life was impacted by the death of two of his children, Ruairí and […]

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The couple welcomed a baby girl last month. Brian McFadden and his partner Danielle Parkinson have shared their newborn daughter’s name with fans. Taking to Instagram, Danielle, a PE teacher, posted a photo of the family’s recent appearance on the front of OK! Magazine. The couple originally announced their daughter’s name in the publication’s cover […]

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The text has a link that redirects customers to a dangerous website. There’s been a recent uptake in phone scams over the past few months, and one scam in particular may cost individuals thousands of euro. Logistics company DHL have warned consumers that scammers are sending fraudulent text messages using the company’s name. The text […]

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Ellie and her husband Caspar Jopling welcomed their first child back in April. Ellie Goulding has shared a glimpse of her newborn son in a precious video montage with her 14.2 million followers on social media. The Anything Could Happen singer posted the adorable video on Instagram last night. In it, she shows her pregnancy […]

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Mary described how a man “came out of nowhere” to help her son. An Irish mother has publicly thanked the man who saved her son from choking at a McDonald’s last week. Mary Bryne called Gabriel McKenna her “guardian angel” after he leapt into action to help her son as he started choking outside the […]

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Just in time for the bank holiday weekend too. No trip to the seaside in Dublin is quite complete without a detour to Scrumdiddly’s. The beloved ice-cream parlour has two shops – one in Dun Laoghaire and another in Donabate – and is a firm favourite of adults and kids alike. The topping selection is […]

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We have our fingers crossed for a second season. Fresh off the enormous success of Mare of Easttown, Kate Winslet has said that she would “absolutely love” to play Detective Mare Sheehan again. The show sees Winslet star as a flawed, but lovable detective investigating the murder of a young girl and a string of […]

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We can see our dogs spending all day on this. Our pets deserve the world. This is undisputed. As the weather heats up, a big concern for many owners is keeping their precious pooches nice and cool. Of course, we’re all familiar with the usual safety protocols. We know not to leave our animals in […]

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“You want to hear someone say ‘I’m sorry. I know how it feels.’” Pippa O’Connor has shared that she had a miscarriage last year. The fashion entrepreneur posted a series of videos on Instagram to thank her followers for their congratulations following her pregnancy announcement yesterday. In the videos, Pippa shared that she is feeling […]

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