An Garda Síochána has renewed calls for information on the baby whose body was found in a skip last year. The little girl, whom the Gardaí named Alannah, was discovered at the Greenstar recycling plant in Bray on 4 May last year. Now, almost a year later, the force is appealing for members of the public to come forward […]

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Maori people in New Zealand have criticised a Playboy playmate for posting a nude photograph of herself atop a sacred mountain. Jaylene Cook posted this snap on Instagram after making it to the top of Mount Taranaki at Egmont National Park on the country’s North Island. “This climb has forever changed me. I proved just how […]

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We’re welling up. You may have noticed that Amy Schumer has been travelling with screen legend Goldie Hawn to promote their new film Snatched. Last week Amy told Graham Norton that her father Gordon is a big fan of Goldie and now that the pair are back in the States, the comedian brought her co-star […]

9 years ago

Whoever said science wasn’t cool? There’s a new geology-inspired nail look taking over Instagram and we’re officially in love Just in time for summer, these are rose quartz nails. A post shared by Stacy Nguyen (@st8cy) on Apr 26, 2017 at 10:03am PDT The look is inspired by (surprise, surpirse) quartz, a mineral that occurs naturally in […]

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Excuse us, we’ve something in our eye. It seems that big brands will stop at nothing to tug at our heartstrings with their marketing campaigns these days and the new US Volkswagen ad is no different. The ad for the new Atlas SUV shows an elderly lady taking a journey with her family. In a voiceover, […]

9 years ago

If he was your boyfriend, he’d never let you go – but he might accidentally show you Facetiming him to the paps. Justin Bieber has been quiet on the love interest front recently, but that could be set to change. Just as his ex Selena made her red carpet debut with her new beau The […]

9 years ago

You’re welcome. He’s the guy in school who didn’t fancy you back but was always nice to you. The guy who played soccer but wasn’t quite like the other sporty lads. The guy whose photos pop up on your Facebook timeline periodically, making you smile fondly. He looks like he’s doing alright for himself, you […]

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The publication of the photos caused quite the backlash. Media representatives in France are set to go on trial today over the publication of long-lens topless photos of Kate Middleton. The Duchess of Cambridge was sunbathing on holiday in the south of France with husband Prince William when the photos were taken in 2012. They […]

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Her styling helped them to become fashion icons.

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Everyone remain calm. We basic bitches here at Her Towers are big avocado fans, so the latest news update on the fruit has knocked us for six. It’s been reported that there may be an avocado shortage on the horizon. Yes, we’re still reeling from the recent hummus crisis (we really are basic) and now we […]

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US TV host Jimmy Kimmel has opened up about his newborn’s son’s heart defect. Kimmel told the audience at his show Jimmy Kimmel Live! that his wife Molly gave birth to a baby boy they called Billy last week, but shortly after the birth a nurse realised that the baby had a heart murmur and had […]

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These are just for the grown-ups. If you’ve been gagging for a G&T all week long but feel too lazy to pour the two drinks into a glass (effort), we have amazing news. Aldi is selling gin and tonic ice lollies! The supermarket has announced that it is now stocking Gianni’s Alcoholic Ice Popsicles. They come […]

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It’s a mixed bag. You may or may not know that Channing Tatum was once a stripper. Yes, he worked as a stripper for almost a year in his late teens and the experience inspired him to make Magic Mike. The experience also inspired him to christen some of his fellow actors with stripper names. […]

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Conor McGregor has posted a photo online hinting that baby McGregor is on the way. The UFC star shared a snap on Instagram of himself and partner Dee Devlin saying they were at the hospital. In the hoppo not there yet ?? A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Apr 28, 2017 at […]

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It’s a cute one! We brought you the news yesterday that Ronan Keating and his wife Storm Uechtritz welcomed their new baby into the world. Well, we can now reveal that they’ve called the little boy Cooper Archer. The couple made the announcement via an adorable snap on Storm’s Instagram. We’ve finally all agreed on a […]

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Why hasn’t this been done before? A chain of gyms in the UK will be running ‘napercise’ classes from this weekend. David Lloyd health clubs are aiming the dreamy-sounding sessions at worn-out parents in need of a good kip, the BBC has reported. Instead of intense, thumping music, the gym will be filled with soothing sounds […]

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If you spent your childhood waiting for a Hogwarts letter that never came, this job’s for you. The British Library is looking for someone with a very particular set of knowledge. It wants to hire a ‘Harry Potter Creative Producer’ to help out with its new exhibition based on the beloved series of books. Best job […]

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Katy Perry debuted her latest single Bon Appétit yesterday, and to be fair it’s a bit of a banger. The summery-sounding song features hip-hop group Migos and will have you bopping around your kitchen. So far, so good, but the single has prompted a backlash from some fans on Twitter. Migos popped up on Calvin Harris’ track Slide this year but […]

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So should we start a petition, or…? Harry Styles has announced a world tour, but don’t get too excited. Our favourite ex-One Direction member will hit the US and even Australia and New Zealand on the tour but has not included an Irish date. Sadly, the closest he’s coming to these shores are his gigs in London’s Eventim Apollo […]

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Well, this is refreshing. Troian Bellisario, who played Spencer Hastings on the teen show Pretty Little Liars has admitted to feeling “conflicted” about the glamorous image she and her co-stars had on the show. “Being on a show where it was so important how we looked, and yet we’re supposed to be girls that were rolling out […]

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‘Stealthing’ is a word you need to know. The term refers to the practice of a man removing a condom during sex without his partner’s knowledge. It’s something that’s come to widespread attention this week after a new study in the US called for more legal protection for those affected by stealthing. As well as risking […]

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A law allowing rapists in Jordan to avoid punishment by offering to marry their victims may be scrapped. Under Article 308 of the Jordanian Penal Code, rapists had to marry their victims for three years to be pardoned for their crime. The Jordanian cabinet revoked Article 308 on Sunday, the BBC has reported. If the country’s MPs pass […]

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Looks like Kanye’s not the only one in the family with political ambitions. Caitlyn Jenner has said that she would “seriously look at” running for political office. The reality star told a crowd in New York yesterday that she’d like to do more for the LGBT community, reports CNN. She said that over the next […]

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Sorry to have to tell you… Brie Larson and all your dream Hollywood best friends have a group text and you’re probably not in it. The actress told Vanity Fair that it all began when the pressure of the promotional tour for the film Room started to get to her. “I felt lonely and bad sometimes. I was embarrassed to […]

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Dr Luke is in the midst of splitting with Sony Music, it has been reported. Sony is said to be “distancing itself” from the musician and producer, whose real name is Lukas Gottwald. A source told the Hollywood Reporter that both sides are currently negotiating a split, and court papers have revealed that he is no longer […]

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Might be time to put Baby in the corner. Following the recent release of the first images from this year’s Dirty Dancing TV remake, a thirty-second trailer for the film has appeared online. Sadly, it looks like the gritty coming-of-age classic that we all grew up with has been watered down for television audiences. Between the […]

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#CitizensAssembly is trending on Twitter and little wonder why. The Citizens Assembly, made up of a random selection of 99 members of Irish electorate, has been meeting over the past several months to deliberate over the future of the Eighth Amendment to the Irish constitution. Today its members voted not to keep Article 40.3.3 in full but […]

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A strong majority within the Citizen’s Assembly has voted in favour of changing the country’s abortion laws. It has, however, voted that the Eighth Amendment should not be repealed. The majority of Assembly members, 50 of the 91 who voted, want Article 40.3.3 of the constitution to be amended instead. The article, known as the Eighth Amendment, gives […]

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Swoon. The Bord Gais service engineer who went viral on Facebook last week was on the Late Late Show last night and let’s just say he didn’t disappoint. Liam was catapulted to fame last week when Bord Gaid posted this photo to its Facebook page. The comments on it were of a suggestive nature. “Don’t have […]

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We all know it’s a great spot for a bit of shopping but it seems the secret’s out about Galway city. The staff at the CompuB store on William St in the city got a surprise yesterday when none other than Stevie Wonder popped in. He just called to say … pleasure to have the […]

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He needn’t have been concerned. Taylor Swift has revealed that Ed Sheeran once told her he’d never win a Grammy award. “A few years ago, in a rare moment of admitting feeling defeated, Ed said to me, “I’m never going to win a Grammy,” writes Taylor in TIME Magazine. She continues: “It was a few […]

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“I’ve never been so angry and disappointed in somebody in my whole life. I’m done. Done.” Kris Jenner has said that Caitlyn Jenner’s memoir is “all made up.” Speaking in an upcoming episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kris disputes what her ex-husband wrote in the new tell-all book. “None of it makes sense. […]

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“Knowing that I could be the voice that I needed to hear when I was fifteen for someone else is truly humbling.” A Dublin girl has taken to social media to share her experience of mental health difficulties in a quirky way. Áine Marry from Skerries posts frank and funny cartoons depicting her struggle with […]

9 years ago

Raise your hand if you’re the proud owner of a Michael Kors tote. We’re suckers for a trend here at Her Towers, and nothing gets us more excited than a new ‘It’ bag. A good handbag is the ultimate style investment because of its cost-per-wear value (and because you don’t have to diet for a […]

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Would you be able for this? Every once in a while, a lifestyle trend will swoop in and promise to somehow improve our lives. Last autumn, we had the cuddly ‘Hygge’ from Denmark, which promoted a cosier existence. Now just in time for spring cleaning we’ve come across another trend that makes the KonMari method, […]

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Fitness guru Richard Simmons has reached out to fans in a Facebook post. The reclusive star hasn’t been seen in public in several years and has had little contact with the outside world. “Aren’t you sick of hearing and reading about me?! LOL Well by now you know that I’m not “missing”, just a little under […]

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Home ownership rates in Ireland have hit their lowest levels in 46 years. The rate dropped from 69.7 per cent to 67.6 per cent, the lowest it’s been since 1971. The levels are lowest in urban areas, where just 59.2 per cent of homes are occupied by the person who owns them. This would put the […]

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The spouses and partners of members of the Defence Forces are set to protest at army barracks and bases across the country today. They will be turning out to protest “the terrible pay and conditions” that they say their partners endure. Defence Forces personnel themselves can not legally demonstrate. In a statement, the protesters said that […]

9 years ago

Meet Youtube’s newest star. Sixty-two-year-old Tatiana Subbotina has become an online sensation thanks to her endearingly hilarious videos. She began publishing videos on Youtube in 2013 and soon upped her game by incorporating a green screen into her work. The results were brilliant. She explained to Buzzfeed that she uses her videos to pass on […]

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They do look fairly similar. An independent clothing brand has accused ASOS of copying its designs. Laurie Lee Leather is a London-based company specialising in hand-painted leather jackets. Its designs are stocked at high-end department store Selfridges, where items sell for hundreds of pounds. It took to Instagram to highlight the fact that ASOS is […]

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The woman behind the Everyday Sexism Project has revealed that she has been “bombarded” by rape and death threats since starting it five years ago. Laura Bates said that she woke up to a “brutally graphic rape threat”  a week after she had opened the online project. This was just the beginning, she said, as […]

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We read it so you don’t have to. Rolling Stone magazine has just released its cover interview with Harry Styles and there’s plenty to unpack. The magazine had unprecedented access to the star last year, following him in the UK and to LA and Jamaica, where much of his debut album was recorded. Here’s what […]

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We all have one – that friend who no matter what just can’t be doing with heels on a night out. She’ll either refuse to wear them at all or will be spotted on the street outside the nightclub at 3am barefoot and getting stuck into a curry cheese chip, the shoes having been cast […]

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Prince Harry reveals he sought counselling over long-term grief after his mother’s death. He revealed that he endured two years of “total chaos” in his late twenties after putting off dealing with his mum’s death. “It was twenty years of not thinking about it and then two years of total chaos,” he said. “My way […]

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It’s a no from us. The X Factor has long been a Saturday night telly staple and, for many of us, the auditions are the best part of the whole series. We, the viewing public, get to find out someone’s life story in 90 seconds and then judge them on their ability to belt out […]

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A baby in the UK was summoned to the US embassy for terrorism questioning after a clerical error. The 3-month-old was ordered to come to the US embassy in London by authorities after his grandfather mistakenly ticked a box saying the baby was a terrorist, according to the Telegraph. Paul Kenyon from Cheshire was filling […]

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Vogue will be raging. It may be a strictly ‘no ring, no bring’ occasion, but it seems the rules don’t apply to certain members of the family. Meghan Markle has been invited to Pippa Midleton’s upcoming wedding, Us Weekly is reporting. Meghan has been dating Prince Harry since last year. Despite their short courtship and […]

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Relatives of those involved in the 1916 Rising walked to Dublin’s Moore Street today and called on the government to end its plan for redevelopment of the historic area. The government is appealing a High Court judgment which protects 1916 heritage battlefield sites on Moore Street and the surrounding lanes, RTÉ reports. The relatives walked to Moore […]

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FOMO is a killer. Between not being able to go out last night and potentially facing a rake of family obligations over the next few days, it’s fair to say that a lot of us will spend much of this weekend wishing we were elsewhere. The pictures from Coachella rolling on to our social feeds […]

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Have you switched over or will you stay loyal? There’s nothing worse than someone copying your work and getting the credit for it, so Snapchat bosses are sure to be feeling crap as they tuck into their Easter eggs this weekend. Instagram announced this week that its Stories feature, which has a number of features similar to […]

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