By Charlie Herbert Her phone was seized by police. The Polish woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann has been reported to the police over explicit images of children that were allegedly found on her phone. Julia Wandelt hit the headlines earlier this year when she claimed on Instagram that she is the British girl who went […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert ‘I am f***ing gorgeous!’ Lizzo has shared a candid video celebrating her body and declaring herself “the beauty standard.” The 34-year-old singer has recently been the subject of trolling and nasty comments on social media over her body and weight. But she’s determined to not let the haters get her down In […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert The airline are ‘looking into’ the incident People have been left divided after a pregnant mum was forced to clean up her toddler’s mess on a United Airlines flight. Dad-of-two Anthony Bass sparked debate online after he criticised airline staff for making his pregnant wife Sydney Rae James clean up their toddler’s […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert A number of celebs have spoken out about the horrific incident Halle Berry and Jennifer Aniston have joined calls for the immediate arrest of a man who shot a 16-year-old in the head after he rang the wrong doorbell. Andrew Lester, 84, is alleged to have shot black teenager Ralph Yarl in […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley An espresso… martini… with parmesan in it. We’ve seen a steady flow of food trends come and go over the years. There was the Great Donut Invasion back in 2015, with seacuterie boards on the incline since the rise of TikTok. As far as cocktails go, the espresso martini has been a favourite […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins Chloe was told she was ‘weeks away from death’ A woman who was told she had tonsillitis correctly diagnosed herself with leukaemia – using Google. Chloe-Leigh Todd started experiencing a sore throat and general illness, and a month later had a telephone appointment with her GP who told her she had tonsillitis. […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton A seaside spa break for pooches. Anyone who knows the joy of having a dog also knows the woes of making sure that dog stays clean. Having a puppy nephew myself, I know that rolling around in grass (and often in other animals’ faeces for good measure) is a common occurrence, and […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins “Our priority is what’s on the screen.” The boss of HBO has been forced to address JK Rowling’s involvement in a new, decade-long Harry Potter TV series, that has divided fans. On Wednesday, it was confirmed that the franchise would be brought to life on the small screen, in a “faithful adaptation” […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins Halle has had enough of trolls Halle Berry has swiped back at trolls trying to bring her down for posting a tasteful nude shot on social media. The Hollywood A-lister uploaded a snap last week to Instagram, captioning the image, “I do what I wanna do. Happy Saturday.” The picture showed her […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Mr T’s illegitimate children are cropping up all over the place. Whether you like it or not, if you’re Irish the image of Mr. Tayto’s snappy suit and beaming yellow face is likely etched permanently somewhere in your brain, likely in a filing cabinet marked “national treasures” along with Nadine Coyle and the […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat. Tests on mice show a prolonged alcohol tolerance and shortened recovery time Hangovers could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a new probiotic pill that has been shown to stave off alcohol’s lasting ill effects. University boffins in the US have been doing tests on a genetically engineered pill […]

3 years ago

Joe Biden is staying in one of Dublin’s finest hotels. Joe Biden’s Irish trip is officially underway and although his itinerary is jam-packed, his hotel stays along the way will still be suitably luxurious. The US President arrived in Ireland on April 12th. He is set to spend the day in Dublin today, but he […]

3 years ago

The service will resume on the Cork to Dublin route only.. It feels like years since you’ve been able to enjoy the spoils from an Irish Rail trolley, that’s because it has been literal years, three to be exact. Of the many things the pandemic robbed from us, the catering service when taking the train […]

3 years ago

By Callum Boyle. We’re heading back to the villa once more Fans of Love Island will be pleased to know that the summer edition of the series is just around the corner. The hit ITV2 reality show will grace our screens again in eight weeks time, with The Sun revealing that the programme will begin again on […]

3 years ago

“The world is full of predators” Cardi B has hit out at the Dalai Lama after he apologised for asking a young boy to ‘suck his tongue’. The outspoken rapper shared her thoughts after footage of the Dalai Lama’s interaction with the child was widely shared on Twitter over the weekend. Taking to social media, the WAP […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert. A cause of death has not yet been confirmed Divers have returned to the river where Nicola Bulley’s body was found as the investigation into her cause of death continues. In footage shared on YouTube by Maria Solarz, divers can be seen wading through the water next to the weir, close to where […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The Department of Foreign Affairs has listed a number of safety concerns for Irish people visiting Spain to be aware of. As holiday season draws closer, many Irish people will be preparing to jet off and Spain is always a popular destination for us. However, if you are Costa-bound this year the Department […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert ‘It’s the very last comfort you can give your friend’ A vet has urged pet owners to stand by their animals when they are being euthanised after an experience left her “in tears for weeks.” Losing a pet is never easy, and while some owners would sooner sit in the waiting room […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Sadly, Jenny the Donkey will not be available to purchase. An auction at Adams in Dublin next week will see a number of props from the Oscar-nominated Banshees of Inisherin go up for sale, giving fans of the film the chance to add some of the pieces to their own personal collection. Items due to […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘My stomach is aching’. Bella Ramsey has left fans baffled by their food choices. The Last of US star revealed an unusual combination of foods they enjoy during a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The British actor, who plays Ellie in the hit series, sat down with cast mate Pedro Pascal. […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert ‘My anger issues could never’ A man has received praise online after he insisted that a person move from the train seat he had purchased. The footage of the conversation between him and the passenger has gone viral after it was shared online, with many lauding him for doing what many of […]

3 years ago

It takes time. It was another disappointing result for the girls in green at the weekend when they were defeated by France 53-3 at home in Musgrave Park. Expectations were low heading into the second round of the Women’s Six Nations on Saturday after a poor display in the first round against Wales. Although sporting […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton If you’re in the market for a new weekend activity… April is here, and while we’re under no illusion that it won’t be wet or windy like March and February before it, the days are getting longer and brighter, and even slightly warmer, and for that, we can be grateful. If you’re planning […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton Whether you’re into an intimate gathering, or a party of 200. Wedding season is nearly upon us again, and if it’s got you thinking about where your perfect venue might be, whether there’s an engagement ring on your finger or not, then you might want to consult this list, put together by Save […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert ‘People are gross and don’t care about anything other than themselves’ McDonald’s fans have been left aghast after two customers decided to let their dog sit on the table in one of the chain’s restaurants. In a picture shared on Reddit, the small dog can be seen perched on top of a table […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley. Stanley Tucci is coming to Dublin! International Literature Festival Dublin has announced the lineup of events for this year’s festival, which will run from 19th -28th May. Now in its 26th year, ILFD returns to its Literary Village home in Merrion Square Park with its biggest-ever programme of over 180 events. Literature […]

3 years ago

The idea has gone viral. Anyone with a family member or friend suffering from dementia will know how distressing it can be. Depending on how far the disease has progressed, sufferers may need 24/7 round the clock care. Others may not yet be as bad and at this stage, it’s all about putting strategies into place […]

3 years ago

Ever heard of face-mapping? Did you know that you are able to tell a whole lot about what is going on on the inside of your body just from looking at your face? According to Eastern medicine – and the ancient Ayurvedic method of face mapping – your face can be seen as a road […]

3 years ago

Henry Street is on the up, and the long-awaited recovery of retail in Dublin 1 is well and truly underway Shuttered shop fronts, and red-lettered ‘to let’ signs have unfortunately become a fixture of our main shopping streets, none more so than once our busiest of thoroughfares. While attention has been cast on Grafton Street, […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton Easter weekend is upon us and that only means one thing: Hot Cross Buns. Okay, it actually means a few things, chocolate eggs and roast dinners and such, but there’s got to be a focus on hot cross buns. We’ve been waiting all year to dive into that sweet spiced pastry. If […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘If you ever want to see a career-low point’ An author who was shunned at her book signing and cried “all the way home” has won the support and encouragement of thousands on the internet. Suzanne Young tweeted an image of three rows of empty chairs in an empty bookstore last week, […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert The duo have been pictured together in recent weeks Rumours have been swirling around Leonardo DiCaprio and Maya Jama, suggesting that they have been on a “string of dates.” DiCaprio, 48, and Jama, 28, were reportedly introduced to each other through mutual friends. They then partied together in London over the weekend […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins Julia has been waiting weeks for the results A Polish woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann for the last few months is not the missing Brit, DNA results have reportedly shown. Julia Wendell, who is also known by the names Julia Faustyna and Julia Wandelt, went viral in February after sharing what […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins Dr Fia Johansson said it was ‘bad news for people who can’t use her anymore’ A private investigator and medium working with a woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann has now been granted power of attorney so she can make decisions for her. Julia Wendell, who is also known by the names […]

3 years ago

“A beauty” Kylie Jenner and rapper Travis Scott have sparked rumours that they’re back together. The pair share two children together, Stormi who’s five and baby boy Aire who is 14 months old. Kylie and Travis split at the end of last year but fans are convinced they are back together because of this subtle […]

3 years ago

If you’re planning a trip away soon and can’t be dealing with the cost of checking on luggage, listen up. When it comes to packing, there are two types of people. Those who have it down to a fine art, packing multi-functional items of clothing that match with everything and have never had to know […]

3 years ago

Some good news for Scrubs lovers.. Bill Lawrence, the creator of the critically-acclaimed TV show Scrubs, has said that a reunion movie is “inevitable”. The iconic sitcom followed the lives of trainee doctors and nurses at the Sacred Heart Hospital. It was originally aired on the US network NBC in 2001 and moved across to ABC in […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat She’s been dubbed a ‘Christ-like figure’ A woman was dubbed “a Christ-like figure” after sneaking a bottle of wine into a music festival in a hollowed-out loaf of sourdough bread. Alexandria Funnell, 34, went to see the band Bon Iver at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Friday 3, March, 2023, with her […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat It’s a real-life Free Willy! An orca that has been held in captivity for the last 50 years in Miami will be returned to ‘home waters’ in the Pacific Northwest to live out the rest of her days. The sea creature, named Lolita, has spent five decades in a ‘whale stadium’ in […]

3 years ago

‘I wouldn’t want someone who has failed over 5 times to be on the same road as me’ A South Korean woman finally passed her driving test, on her 960th attempt. It meant Cha Sa-soon spent over €12,500 securing permission to drive. The 69-year-old first attempted the written test in April 2005 and after failing […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The siblings set up the ‘LS Eggs’ box last year in a bid to raise money for charity. Brother and sister duo Liam (11) and Sophie (10) have been forced to close their honesty egg box near their home in Co. Laois, after the eggs and accompanying money box were stolen. The […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley From Gucci to garlic dip, Paul Mescal’s GAA shorts have influenced society to no end. The clocks springing forward is always the true signifier that warmer weather is near, and soon we’ll all be dusting off the short shorts to wear with pride for the usual eight (8) seconds of Irish summer. […]

3 years ago

The actress was handed $1 in damages.. Gwyneth Paltrow has won a high-profile court case against a man who claimed she crashed into him while skiing. The actress had been accused by retired optometrist Terry Sanderson of crashing into him on a Utah ski slope in 2016. He had sought $300,000 in damages after he […]

3 years ago

By Callum Boyle. Summer holidays felt like they went on forever, but now the weekend goes by in the blink of an eye – here’s why. We’ve all wondered it at some point: why does it feel like time goes faster as you get older and why did the days feel so much longer when you […]

3 years ago

She believes she is Madeleine McCann. A woman who has claimed to be Madeleine McCann has recalled her earliest memory which has similarities to the same place the toddler disappeared 16 years ago. Julia Wendell, who is also known by the names Julia Faustyna and Julia Wandelt, went viral in February after sharing what she […]

3 years ago

Paul O’Grady died on Tuesday evening. Paul O’Grady died with his husband by his side, his best friend has confirmed. The beloved comedian passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday evening. 'We spoke for an hour. It must have been one of the best conversations we've ever had.' Former Avengers actress Linda Thorson tells @susannareid100 […]

3 years ago

A tourist has told of her dismay after discovering a tracking device inside her bag. She was on holiday in Bali when she made the discovery. Emily Sinclair, who was travelling with her partner, said the pair had been hearing a “strange noise” coming from her bag for a few days. After the Australian emptied […]

3 years ago

“I see so many small traits in her that I see in myself.” James McClean has revealed in a heartwarming Instagram post about his daughter that he is autistic, and has only recently been diagnosed. The Republic of Ireland star has talked before about autism as his daughter was diagnosed with it early in her […]

3 years ago

We all need this in our lives.. Kellogg’s has produced a coffee-flavoured breakfast cereal offering mocha fans a double-whammy in the morning. The cereal brand has launched a Barista Edition Chocolate Mocha Flavour of its classic Crunchy Nut Granola, which is infused with the taste of the coffee bean. A team of food developers spent […]

3 years ago