The young children were welcomed with open arms. Russia’s ongoing violent invasion of Ukraine has forced almost 3 million Ukrainians to flee their home country, with many seeking refuge throughout Europe. One video shared to Twitter demonstrated the warmth and generosity shown to two Ukrainian children as they began their first day of school in […]

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The affected products include semi-dried cherry tomatoes and a number of items containing shredded carrots and cabbage. A number of food products from Dunnes Stores have been recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland due to the possible presence of listeria or the pesticide chlorpyrifos. The first warning concerns batches of Dunnes Store Semi […]

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Doctors attempted to resuscitate her for 30 minutes. A pregnant woman and her baby have died after Russian forces bombed a maternity hospital in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol. As Breaking News reports, the woman was at the hospital ready to give birth when it was shelled last week. Rescuers worked through the rubble to reach […]

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“Someone told me my belly is so big my baby is living in a loft and already has WiFI.” Pregnancy bumps can come in all shapes and sizes, and one woman who is showcasing this reality is Brooke Luney. Brooke has been documenting her experience on TikTok and her videos have been gaining traction due […]

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“If coming to a ballet class provides a space of familiarity and comfort to even one family then this invitation has been a significant step.” A ballet school in North Dublin is offering free dance classes to any displaced person fleeing conflict. Emma Mahony, the principal of The Odette School of Ballet in Bayside, extended […]

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Amazing news this morning. There were emotional scenes at Dublin Airport late last night as Carlow student Racheal Diyaolu returned home to Ireland. Racheal was one of the many international students left stranded in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. The 19-year-old, who was studying medicine in Ukraine, managed to leave the country on a recuse […]

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Two adults and a child were killed after Putin’s troops destroyed a maternity hospital. Russia president Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia’s children’s rights commissioner at the same time his forces bombed a maternity hospital. As Metro reports, the meeting between the two was held to reportedly discuss reform changes that would […]

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“It’s part of my journey in life, so we will see it on the show.” Khloe Kardashian has confirmed that the upcoming Kardashian reality show will address Tristan Thompson’s recent scandal. Last year, fans were shocked after Tristan revealed that he had fathered a child with his personal trainer Maralee Nichols while he was still […]

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Amelia sang songs from Frozen while sheltering amid the Russian invasion. A young Ukrainian girl who went viral for singing in an underground shelter has made it to Poland. 7-year-old Amelia Anisovych sang songs from the Disney film Frozen while seeking shelter from Russian troops in a Kyiv bunker with her family. One clip of […]

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We’re in for an absolute treat. We’re now merely weeks away from the highly anticipated second season of Bridgerton, and Netflix have well and truly whet our appetites with a full, official trailer. In it, the familiar tones of Lady Whistledown gives us a glimpse of what to expect. She tells us: “Dearest reader. It […]

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Great news. Racheal Diyaolu, an Irish student who had been stuck in Ukraine, has safely made it to an EU border. The 19-year-old Carlow woman was among a number of international students who were attempting to leave the country amid the Russian invasion. A previous mission intended to rescue Racheal over the weekend failed after […]

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Many women and children across the globe are currently fleeing conflict. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #BreakTheBias, but, as the events of the past few weeks have demonstrated, it’s hard to survive let alone break biases when you’re fleeing conflict. While much of the world’s attention remains on the people of […]

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The assault took place on Friday. A man has been charged in connection with an alleged acid attack that took place in Cork on Friday. According to RTÉ, 34-year-old John Paul Carey from Knocknaheeny in Cork has been charged with assault under Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. Francis Costelloe was left […]

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The discount will appear on every electricity bill. A €200 credit is expected to appear on all Irish electricity bills next month. As RTÉ reports, the decision to provide the discount was confirmed by Eamon Ryan, Ireland’s Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications. The measure has been brought in amid rising energy costs. The discount […]

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A number of consumers reported experiencing burns from the product. Irish consumers who own a Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch have been urged to stop using the product as the company has issued a product recall. The recall was issued after 100 users of the watch reported burns. A handful of those affected experienced second or third-degree […]

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Life is co-ed, so why aren’t our schools? This week, Rathdown School in Glenageary announced that from September 2022, they would no longer be an all-girls school. The south Dublin school will welcome boys to its junior school later this year, and boys will be able to enrol in the secondary school come September 2023. […]

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The babies include a set of twins. Four babies who were born through surrogacy to Irish parents have been safely evacuated out of Ukraine. As The Journal reports, the babies – which include a set of twins – were brought to a neighbouring country where they will meet their Irish parents. It is not currently […]

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The Limerick teenager passed away unexpectedly last week. Tributes have been pouring in for Leah Cantillon, an Irish TikToker who has passed away at the age of 17. The Limerick teenager was a popular creator on the video sharing platform and had over 125,000 followers and over 3 million likes. According to her death notice, […]

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Plenty of unique names for boys and girls right here. When it comes to picking the perfect moniker for your little one, the world truly is your oyster. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with opting for a more traditional name, many parents feel under pressure to go in a more unique direction, and celebrities are […]

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Know anyone who’d fit the bill? If you dream of performing as one of the beloved characters of the Disney franchise in Disneyland Paris, then you might want to make yourself available this weekend. Casting directors from the theme park will be holding auditions at the Liffey Trust Studios in Dublin, and they’re on the […]

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*This article contains detail of animal neglect.* Nash is now “enjoying life in his new home”. The Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have said that a pony they rescued with severely overgrown hooves is doing much better. Outlining the case on their Instagram page, the ISPCA explained that Nash was found in […]

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The incident took place in Denver, Colorado. A four-month-old girl was left an orphan after her parents attended a party where five people died. As the Daily Mail reports, Aria’s parents, Sam Marquez and Karina Rodriguez, were found dead alongside two other women and a man at an apartment on Sunday in Commerce City in […]

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“The months after that I was so upset and obviously devastated.” Irish model Pippa O’Connor has spoken about the devastating loss of her mother. Pippa’s mum Louise passed away in 2014, and during a recent podcast appearance, she shared how losing her “completely changed” her. In conversation with Roxie Nafousi on the Moments That Made […]

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“It took him five years to get here, but it’s been worth every minute.” Glee star and podcast host Becca Tobin and her partner Zach Martin have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, via surrogacy. Taking to Instagram to share the news, Becca wrote: “Welcome to the world, Ford. “Rutherford “Ford” Thomas Martin is […]

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The warning comes into effect at 10pm this evening. Met Éireann has issued a Yellow weather warning ahead of the arrival of snow and ice in three counties this evening. The affected counties are Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. The warning comes into effect at 10pm this evening and it will remain until 10am tomorrow morning. […]

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She passed away yesterday afternoon. Mabel Duffy, the mother of Irish radio personality Joe Duffy, has passed away at the age of 92. Her death was confirmed by her son’s management agency NK Management. A post by the group on Instagram said: “It is with great sadness that NK Management announce the passing of Joe […]

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The crash occurred on the N53 in Dundalk yesterday evening. Gardaí are currently appealing for witnesses after two women were left in a critical condition following a road incident in Co. Louth last night. As RTÉ reports, the incident occurred after a car hit a tree on the N53 in Rassan, Dundalk at 8:30pm. Two […]

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“I took a turn where I felt like I was not in my own body and I didn’t know what I was going to say next.” Comedian and podcast host Joanne McNally has shared her experience of an anxious “turn” while performing on stage. Joanne joined Ryan Tubridy on RTÉ Radio this morning where she […]

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The event was held to mark a historic women’s match, but no female representatives were seen in the photos. An event held to celebrate women in football is receiving backlash for not having any female representatives at the ceremony. As The National reports, a plaque was presented to mark the 50th anniversary of the first […]

4 years ago

Mr Swain scammed even more people out of money by pretending to be a doctor. Indian police have arrested a conman who reportedly married 14 women and scammed them out of a significant amount of money. According to a report by India Today, Bidhu Prakash Swain posed as a doctor and married numerous women between […]

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It’s understood that Haider died before he could be transported to a Kabul hospital for urgent medical treatment. A six-year-old boy has passed away after he was recovered from a well in the southern Zabul province of Afghanistan. As the BBC reports, the boy, whose name was Haider, had been trapped in the well for […]

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The six-year-old was found alive in a secret compartment under a staircase earlier this week. The home of Paislee Shultis’ parents was searched “multiple times” before she was eventually found there three years after going missing. Six-year-old Paislee was found alive in a secret compartment under a staircase with her mother at her grandfather’s home […]

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Fancy a family cruise? Wonderful news for Disney fanatics everywhere as the company has just released the first few photos of their brand new cruise ship – The Disney Wish – and it looks phenomenal. The ship is set join Disney’s existing line of vessels this summer, but the first shots and a 3D tour […]

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After returning to hospital to help manage her pain, Jenny says that she is finally feeling better. Irish photographer Jenny McCarthy has given an update on her health as she recovers from her recent brain surgery. Jenny, who is married to Virgin Media presenter Martin King underwent surgery a few weeks ago to remove a […]

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March cannot come soon enough. Netflix has released the first official trailer for the hotly anticipated second season of Bridgerton, and it seems we’re in for an absolute treat. In it, we hear the familiar dulcet tones of Lady Whistledown, as she says: “Dearest gentle reader, did you miss me?” As her voiceover continues, we […]

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Frankie said she cried “tears of happiness” when she found out she was expecting twins. Frankie Essex, who appeared on the reality show The Only Way is Essex, has revealed that she is expecting twins with her partner Luke Love. Frankie shared a snap from a recent photoshoot announcing her pregnancy with new! Magazine. In […]

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A recent review made a series of urgent recommendations to address patient safety risks at the hospital. A Royal College of Surgeons report into a hospital in Wales found that a patient was given an “unnecessary and futile” amputation, among other “deficiencies” in care. As ITV reports, an amputation was performed on a patient when […]

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Up to 85,000 women and girls in Ireland are at risk of period poverty. Since launching their period poverty campaign, the supermarket Lidl has provided 80,000 units of sanitary products for free to those that need them. Last year saw the supermarket become the first major retailer to offer a programme to tackle period poverty […]

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Dean last made contact with his family on Sunday morning when he was in Galway. The sister of a Dublin man who was last seen in Galway over the weekend has appealed for help in tracing his whereabouts. 28-year-old Dean McCann is described as being 5ft 11in tall. He has dark hair, light blue eyes, […]

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Wednesday and Thursday could see snowfall in parts of the country. If, for whatever reason, you have your heart set on a white February (not a thing) then you’re in luck, as Met Éireann has forecast a cold snap, bringing with it the chance of snow. While the week will get off to a largely […]

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He was set to appear in all 10 episodes. Michael Patrick King, the creator of And Just Like That… has given viewers an insight into what Stanford Blatch’s storyline would have been on the Sex and the City reboot. The much-loved character was played by actor Willie Garson, who sadly passed away unexpectedly last year. […]

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How gorgeous does this look? The very first look at the TV adaption of Sally Rooney’s hugely popular novel Conversations with Friends is here, and, if the images are anything to go, it will be just as dreamy as Normal People. The series follows two college students and best friends – Frances (Cork’s very own […]

4 years ago

We’ve all been there (kind of). Travelling with a baby is never easy, and it gets especially complicated when there’s a long trip involved. It’s extra tough if you’re pregnant yourself. One woman who knows this all too well is Vogue Williams. The star recently returned from the Maldives with her husband Spencer and her […]

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The rule comes into force on 1 February. Tomorrow sees a nine month validity period come into force for those who have only received their primary dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, which could pose problems at the boarding gate for some. The rule states that those travelling within the EU must have received their booster […]

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“Your beloved, devoted and loyal pet is going to miss you.” As today sees the phased return to office life for a number of employees, the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has reminded pet owners to be mindful of their dogs. Taking to Instagram, the animal welfare charity urged the public not […]

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“Instead of trusting our body and our hunger we are weighing a square of chocolate?” Some viewers tuning in to last night’s episode of Operation Transformation took to Twitter to share that they felt one particular scene encourages disordered eating. In the latest edition of RTÉ’s weight loss show, one of the participants is seen […]

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Perfect for when you want a fringe but aren’t ready to go full Zooey Deschanel just yet. If you were planning to switch up your hair this spring, then bottleneck bangs may be what you’re looking for. This cute fringe is the brainchild of Tom Smith, who works as the colour director for Evo Hair. […]

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The clinic is the first of its kind in Ireland. A clinic dedicated to menopause care at the National Maternity Hospital is being hailed as the first of its kind after it officially opened at the end of last year. The clinic was established following a recommendation from the Women’s Health Taskforce, established by the […]

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“My mental health was shot before the game.” The Chase’s Mark Labbett has issued an apology to fans of the show after he stormed off the quiz show’s set in a recent episode. Labbett, who is known as ‘The Beast’ on the show, left the set after he was defeated by a team on an […]

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“There seems to be a curiosity about me.” The past few years have seen comedian Pete Davidson establish himself as a bit of a Hollywood Casanova, and he’s only too aware of it himself. Well, when you have Kanye West threatening to beat your ass in a song, you kinda would be aware, wouldn’t you? […]

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