By Steve Hopkins ‘You’ve got to be up for things. We don’t relax by the pool’ A group of mums travelled to Marseille for 72 hours after bagging return flights for £17 (€20) – and dashed home in time for work. Anne-Marie Moss, 45, jetted off with her mum pals – Jill, 50, Elisabeth, 50, […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The return of the idiot sandwich is imminent. After a decade away from America’s grimiest walk-in fridges, Gordon Ramsay is bringing back his Kitchen Nightmares series. Deadline confirmed the news of the reboot, which will air on Fox in the US and be produced by Studio Ramsay. The show was originally produced by […]

3 years ago

It’s official! Patrick Kielty is the new Late Late host. RTÉ has confirmed Patrick Kielty will be the new host of The Late Late Show. The 52-year-old stand-up comedian will replace Ryan Tubridy, who will step away from the role following the end of the current series. Tubridy will present his final show on Friday, May […]

3 years ago

Summer is only around the corner and as the weather picks up, it’s only making us get in the mood even more. And if you’re expecting a new arrival in the next three months, these baby names are the perfect ones to remind you of that time of year you welcomed your little bundle of […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins A mountain rescue team were called in to save an unlikely casualty over the weekend. A tired dog which refused to walk back down England’s highest peak after hurting its paws. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) were called to Scafell Pike on Saturday after the pooch was “injured and exhausted” and was […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘The end of stalking’ A Facebook glitch saw the app auto-send friend requests when users viewed other people’s profiles, in what was a nightmare scenario for some users. ‘Profile-snoopers’ were caught out when Meta fixed a bug and inadvertently created another problem. It dispatched friend requests to any profiles users had viewed. […]

3 years ago

A festival dedicated to our four legged furry friends is taking place next weekend at Causey Farm – May 27th & 28th. Dogitude Festival will host a variety of activities for pups big and small and owners too, including a dog agility competition, a sheepdog trial, and several breed meet ups. The festival took place […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins. ‘I never thought I could experience this’ Elliot Page has shared his “transjoy” in a heartfelt post on social media. In an Instagram post, The Umbrella Academy star explained the simple and the profound changes gender-affirming care had on his life. The 36-year-old shared a topless snap while opening up about the […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat The item is listed as ‘used’ but in ‘excellent condition’ Contact lenses that have seen Taylor Swift’s Eras tour have been put on sale on Depop… for $10,000! A fan of the popstar took to the marketplace after being blown away by her latest concert, which features performances of ‘Anti-Hero’, ‘Blank Space’ […]

3 years ago

We all remember the glorious ‘so sh*t they’re good’ stinkers, but what about the songs that are actually, well, decent? It’s nearly that time of year again: the time when we break out the beer and a bottle of wine, maybe order a cheap, greasy, yet utterly delicious takeaway and spend a Saturday night, when […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert The pair go way back Ashley Tisdale was almost moved to tears when she found out she is related to her best friend and fellow actor, Austin Butler. Tisdale, best known for her role as Sharpay in the High School Musical films, has often spoken about her strong connection with Butler – […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley In our humble opinion. Ever since the news broke that season 3 of Euphoria will be filming in Dublin (as far as IMDb is concerned, at least), Irish Twitter has been awash with visions of Fezco cruising along the quays in a Canada Goose jacket and Maddy shooting daggers at NCAD students in the […]

3 years ago

You could be one of the first people in Ireland to hear the new record. Lewis Capaldi’s much-anticipated second album is out next week and Her is offering fans of the Scottish singer-songwriter an incredible opportunity. Titled ‘Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent,’ the new record will be released on Friday, May 19th on […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert Footage has captured the moment a man leaving a job interview managed to stop a pram that was rolling into oncoming traffic with a baby in it. Ron Nessman, who has experienced homelessness and unemployment for years, was leaving a job interview at an Applebee’s restaurant in California when he saw a […]

3 years ago

By Rory Cashin. The stars were all out in Dublin for the 20th IFTAs on Sunday night. Here are all of the winners of the Irish Film & Television Awards, presented in order of the nominations on the night: LEAD ACTRESS – DRAMA Alison Oliver – Conversations with Friends Caitriona Balfe – Outlander Dervla Kirwan – Smother Roisin […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘Does her mum even know what she is doing to a young girl?’ Heidi Klum has been shamed for posing in a lingerie advert with her daughter. The 49-year-old former supermodel features in a new campaign by Intimissimi along with her 18-year-old daughter, Leni. Since pictures of the pair were posted on […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins The dip drop to end all dip drops McNuggets are celebrating a rather big milestone this month. The fast-food favourite is turning 40, and to celebrate the chain is launching four new sauces, to supercharge the dipping experience. They’re also dropping a new brand-new burger and welcoming back some old fan-favourites later […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat The restaurant says she “violated its policy” A waitress who refused to split a four-figure tip with her co-workers was told not to return to work by a disgruntled shift manager. Ryan Brandt served a table of more than 40 business execs in Oven & Tap, Arkansas, when one of them called […]

3 years ago

By Callum Boyle Kids need fresh food’ One mum has sparked a debate on the internet after revealing that she makes five weeks worth of school lunches in advance for her children. Elise explained that she makes a batch of 27 sandwiches in one go for her child to take to school so that she […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley There ya go now. Cork City has always been a top spot for cocktail bars and swish beer gardens, and in the years since the pandemic and the rise of outdoor dining/drinking, even more so. On every corner there are expert mixologists shaking up egg whites and bitters to create artisanal, aesthetically delightful […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins Your family might be a bit bigger than you realised. All blue-eyed people descend from a single human who lived around 6,000 and 10,000 years ago, scientists believe. While 70-79 per cent of the world’s population have brown eyes – the most common colour – just 8 to 10 per cent have the […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘Should I pay extra for seats with more legroom so that people in front of me can recline?’ Reclining a seat on a plane is the small relief that makes a journey almost tolerable for most travellers. But one passenger has ignited a fierce debate around etiquette, by suggesting that travellers who […]

3 years ago

It is due to the HPV virus. By Steve Hopkins According to new reports, oral sex is one of the leading causes of throat cancer after an expert warned of the dangers of the HPV virus. It is now more common than cervical cancer in the UK and US, an expert has added. Much of […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert The is the remarkable moment a teenager averted disaster by stopping a bus with dozens of his classmates on when the driver fell unconscious at the wheel. Dillon Reeves, 13, was one of 67 students travelling home on a school bus from Carter Middle School in Warren, Massachusetts. Camera footage from the […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘Advice would not to be to go to Balham where most people live in £1m+ houses’ An influencer’s attempt to do something nice and pay for a stranger’s food shop backfired and left her in tears. Amelia Goldsmith, from London, has gone viral for a video she posted on TikTok attempting to […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thronton  Some essential info for frequent Luas takers. There will be temporary Luas disruptions over the bank holiday weekend. The Green Line will be temporarily closed between Beechwood and Stephen’s Green on Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th, and Monday 1st. According to their website: “This work is essential to the operation of the Luas system […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton Somewhere green to go with your something blue. It’s always worth checking out which wedding venues in Ireland are the most sustainable or eco-friendly, and thanks to research from SaveMyDay, it turns out there’s a fair few. 8. Mountain View Location: Ballyhale, Kilkenny Mountain View is a venue that’s all about supporting […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert ‘No one wants to look at your boobs hanging out’ A new mum who was shamed at the gym for wearing a top that showed her cleavage refuses to let the abuse stop wearing what she wants to work out. Kylen Suttner, 21, was doing chest presses when a woman approached her […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘They were both rolling on the ground together and having a great time’ It turns out humpback whales like to take a little time out for self-care. Scientists researching the marine mammals off of Australia’s God Coast found they were drawn to a sandy, shallow area of the ocean floor where they […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat. Prince Harry was “summoned to Buckingham Palace” by his dad and told to drop legal action Prince William settled a phone-hacking claim against Rupert Murdoch’s UK newspaper group in 2020 for a “very large sum” – despite his brother being told to drop his own case. Lawyers for Prince Harry claim the […]

3 years ago

“They are being incredibly cruel” Warning: Article mentions baby loss A woman has been left heartbroken after her sister-in-law gave her baby girl the same name as her stillborn daughter. The bereaved mum lost her baby at 38 weeks. “In January I (25F) and my husband (36M) lost our daughter when I was 38 weeks along. […]

3 years ago

Gino’s Gelato is looking for some pretty special people to join their team. Gino’s Gelato is on the lookout for three creative and enthusiastic individuals to join the team as official Gelato ambassadors. Gino’s is looking for three individuals to create user-generated content for  Gino’s Gelato’s social media channels. This is a paid opportunity and Gino’s […]

3 years ago

By Callum Boyle She described the trip home as a ‘nightmare’ An influencer was left furious on her return home from the Maldives after being ‘forced’ to hold her five-month-old baby for 12 hours. Billie Faiers – best known for appearing on ITV2 reality show, The Only Way is Essex – was on her way […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘This is absolutely insane. You are unreal’ Adele Roberts has become the fastest woman to complete a marathon with a stoma bag, after completing the London even on Sunday in one what she called “an amazing day. One of the best of my life.” The Radio 1 DJ crossed the finish line […]

3 years ago

By Callum Boyle The whole thing was caught on camera. One man lost his temper on a recent flight after hearing a baby cry for almost an hour while on a flight to Florida. The passenger’s outburst was caught on camera and has since gone viral on social media. In the video, the man can […]

3 years ago

Her actions have been described as ‘stomach-churning’ A woman has sparked anger online after a picture showed her posing for photos on the train tracks at Auschwitz. The Auschwitz Museum has since reminded visitors that they should be respectful when visiting the former Nazi execution camp where an estimated 1.1 million people were killed. In […]

3 years ago

April 22nd is Earth Day – an international day for everyone to focus on the environment and caring for our planet. And even if your children are still very young, remember it is never too early to start teaching them the importance of looking after our beautiful Mother Earth. Conversations and activities based around the […]

3 years ago

What can we do? Today is Earth Day, a day that celebrates the modern environmental movement and inspires us to focus on our planet and the need for conservation. The trouble is, there’s an overwhelming amount of information out there, and sometimes it can be hard to sift through everything and figure out what we […]

3 years ago

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