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3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The toxins were reportedly found in black sludge that the dogs came into contact with. Six devastated families are looking for answers as their beloved pet dogs all died suddenly after walking near the banks of Lough Melvin in county Fermanagh. Tests indicate that toxic blue algae was found in the systems of […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley. With a pint behind the bar for Taylor Swift if she decides to show up. Martin McDonagh’s Banshees of Inisherin has heartened a fresh wave of tourism to the west of Ireland – the cartoonishly beautiful landscapes sang against the grim storyline, and over €500,000 has been invested by Tourism Ireland in marketing campaigns “leveraging” the Banshees overseas. […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert ‘That song is not a cheating song!’ It’s undoubtedly one of the most iconic songs of the Noughties, but Shaggy has said that fans have misunderstood ‘It Wasn’t Me’ for years. Released in 2000, the single ended up being the biggest selling song of 2001 in the UK, selling over 1.15m copies. […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins. The influencer made tearful videos from the toilet An influencer has described a 15-hour flight as being the “worst” of her life, after a pastry “mix up” left her running for the bathroom. Chloë Chapdelaine was on a 15-hour flight from Dubai to Los Angeles on Monday when the drama unfolded. The […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins He saw him like a ‘menacing’ post by Jordan Peterson Elliot Page has said his estranged dad has endorsed hate posts about him online. The revelation comes amid a string of shocking claims in recent days as Page continues to promote his memoir, Pageboy, which was released on 6 June. Pageboy covers […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert Dozens turned out for his final walk An entire town turned up to bid farewell to a beloved dog as he went on his final walk. After learning that his beloved rescue pup, Mellow, had an aggressive form of cancer, owner Kevin Curry asked his neighbours to join him and Mellow on […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton. What’s your go-to term for someone kissing? In honour of Love Island returning to our screens, and Dublin gal Catherine racing ahead as a fan and villa favourite, Domino’s did a little survey on what Irish people call a kiss these days. We’re nothing if not imaginative, after all, so we’ll get you up […]

3 years ago

Raising kids is not easy. I already feel qualified to say that, despite only having one. It’s a wonderful chaotic thing that, for me anyway, brings more than enough happiness to make the stress worthwhile. But it’s still bloody stressful at times. As a single parent, however, I’m possibly not qualified to comment on the […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins *Warning* Article mentions baby loss. A newborn baby has passed away just weeks after his mother died from a stroke. According to a report by Lancashire Live, Dexter Khan-Barnes was born at 32 weeks after being delivered by emergency cesarean section when his mother, Laura Barnes, developed a clot. Laura’s mum Jennifer […]

3 years ago

So much for the annual Leaving Cert heatwave… Met Éireann have released their forecast ahead of this weekend, and it makes for grim reading for those planning any outdoor summertime events. The state forecaster has said that “heavy, thundery showers with possible flooding” can be expected over the weekend, as the recent sunny weather begins to […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘It’s all clear’ First Dates bartender Merlin Griffiths has revealed he’s been given the all-clear from bowel cancer. The Channel 4 reality dating show star revealed his diagnosis in 2021 and has been updating fans and supporters throughout his fight on social media. The 48-year-old underwent surgery to remove his Stage Three […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat ‘Work smarter, not harder’ A man who peels bananas before weighing them in a bid to save money has become a social media sensation, with people describing him as the embodiment of the ‘work smarter, not harder’ mentality. Posting on TikTok, his partner uploaded a video showing how he carefully unpeels every […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Toll charges on the M50 and eight other Irish motorways will be raised on 1st July. The Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) confirmed the news. The increase will mark the end of the Government’s six-month delay of the planned rise. The price change was set to come into effect […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins She has no children or grandchildren A 108-year-old woman has revealed some rather surprising advice on how to live a long life. Ada Daniel says the secret to longevity is to raise dogs instead of children. Ada “had a lot of greyhounds” in her younger days. The centenarian was surprised with nearly […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert “I would definitely cleanse all energy and spirits off it” A woman was mortified after finding a ‘creepy’ note in the pocket of a jacket she had bought in a charity shop. JoAnn had found what appeared to be a thrift shop bargain when she purchased a lovely red blazer with floral […]

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‘The performance of a lifetime’ Holly Willoughby is being praised for her emotional statement about Phillip Schofield on ITV, with some viewers suggesting she should win a BAFTA for it. The 42-year-old returned to This Morning on Monday for the first time since Schofield left the show amid a fallout with her and as the […]

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By Fiona Frawley “If you order a 99, you want a good solid flake in it.” Ice cream van drivers and sellers are complaining that Cadbury Flakes are no longer up to the job of 99 topper, since their production has been moved to Egypt. An essential part of the summer experience, a 99 only […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat He could have just exposed her other half’s walking route! A dog in the UK has become a viral sensation after it dramatically refused to walk past a pub in Exeter without going in it. Kate Torney was out walking her pup Grenson when he stopped outside the sports pub The Stand Off […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert. ‘It seems to me he is only guilty of being what he said he was: gay’ Jeremy Clarkson has hit out at the “witch hunt” against Phillip Schofield, saying he has been left “baffled” by the reaction to the presenter’s past affair with a younger male colleague. The Grand Tour host said he […]

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By Charlie Herbert ‘This is why you tip’, says bartender A bartender in the US has highlighted how essential tipping is by sharing that she took home less than $10 (€9.30) for 70 hours work. Aaliyah Cortez uploaded a video of her paycheck on TikTok, explaining how she ended up being paid such a pitiful amount for […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert She said it was the ‘most excruciating pain’ of her life A mum was left with her skin peeling from her face after she used the microwave to make a poached egg. Shafia Bashir, 37, said she’d been in “absolute agony” after making a poached egg using a much-publicised recipe available on […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert An incredible story A teenager in the US who was born behind bars will study at Harvard University this autumn. Sky Castner’s mother was serving time at Galveston County Jail when she gave birth to Sky. Sky’s father took custody of her and raised her as a single parent. Now, the 18-year-old, […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat ‘I see nothing ahead of me but blackness’ Phillip Schofield has expressed deep remorse after he spoke out for the first time about his affair with a much younger colleague. The disgraced TV presenter gave two separate interviews to the BBC and The Sun after his career was effectively ended by the scandal. After fleeing waiting paparazzi […]

3 years ago

The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly having marriage troubles. Kate Middleton and Prince William are going through a rough patch in their marriage, sources claim. The royal couple tied the knot in 2011 and also share three children together, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. However, they’re allegedly experiencing difficulties in their […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins Recent events at ITV are a ’cause for concern’ Phillip Schofield has been dropped by the Prince’s Trust after admitting he had an affair with a younger male colleague and lied to cover it up while at ITV. The disgraced presenter, who quit This Morning after almost 20 years last week, has […]

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By Charlie Herbert. Holmes has denied having any knowledge of an affair between the two Eamonn Holmes has claimed that Phillip Schofield and his younger lover would “hit the town together” on “playtime” Thursdays when they were colleagues on This Morning. In recent weeks, Holmes has been outspoken in his dislike of Phillip Schofield, following first his sudden […]

3 years ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning on moving back to the UK. The couple left England shortly after stepping down as senior members of the royal family in January 2020. However, they are considering returning to Prince Harry’s homeland. Harry and Meghan relocated to Canada and then moved to Montecito in California where […]

3 years ago

Move fast, this weather won’t be around forever. As Ireland revels in its mini-heatwave and we continue to hear stories about it being hotter here than Malaga, Benidorm and everywhere in between, you might be wondering where to head for a cute lunch al fresco. Well don’t worry sun worshipper, we’re here to help. Here’s […]

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“It’s been very hurtful to now find out that this was a lie.” Holly Willoughby has said that Philip Schofield lied to her about his affair with a younger male ITV colleague. On Friday evening, Schofield released a statement to the Daily Mail in which he revealed he had lied about having a relationship with the colleague […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley I should specify, it’s just one American that’s found them thus far. The individual in question is YouTube sensation Sam the Cooking Guy, who’s been lauded for his take on the Irish staple. Sam is known for his in-depth YouTube tutorials in which he recreates beloved fast food dishes like McNuggets and […]

3 years ago

Imagine being a plus one at this… After one groom discovered that his soon to be bride was having an affair with his best man behind his back, he knew the perfect time to spill all to their loved ones was on the big day itself. Taking matters into his own hands, the groom, who […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton Shrek’s swamp is coming to the Bord Gáis Theatre. 22 years after the first Shrek film hit our screens (yes, it really has been that long), the many-layered green ogre still has a special place in our hearts. Not only is there a Shrek Rave on in Dublin this evening, complete with Shrek […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat She is urging parents-to-be to use a psychic medium to contact their unborn child and ask if they “actually want to be here” A TikToker has hilariously announced that she is suing her parents for having her without her permission. Kass Theaz took to her social media page to blast her parents […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert Passengers were left terrified after a man managed to open the door of a plane mid-flight. Video footage of the terrifying incident shows wind billowing into the Asiana Airlines aircraft as those onboard hold on for dear life. The door opened after a passenger grabbed the emergency exit lever on the door […]

3 years ago

An incredible list of flicks. We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything streaming while you’re out gallivanting in the lovely weather we’re currently having. Especially with the 19 huge movies Netflix have just added to top up your watchlist. However, if you find a free evening between now and June 1st, then it may […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat A father has tragically been killed after rescuing a mother duck and her babies. The dad got out of his car in California when he noticed the animals struggling. He saved them and helped them get to the other side of the road, but tragedy struck moments after his act of kindness. […]

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German police are set to search a reservoir in Portugal that Christian Brueckner used to visit. The search is set to begin on Tuesday, May 23rd. Officers will start work at the Arade dam, which is located about 50km from where Madeleine went missing in Praia da Luz in the Algarve, 16 years ago, at […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary have paid tribute to Phillip Schofield on This Morning, in the first show since his sudden departure. Alison described him as “one of the best live television broadcasters this country has ever had” and added that “we and all the team wish him all the best for […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘Phil feels like he’s been shown zero respect’ Phillip Schofield is reportedly “completely broken” after announcing he has left This Morning after more than twenty years. According to The Sun, the 61-year-old has been given six months’ wages as a parting gift. He was reportedly on around £700,000 a year, so will likely […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘They want to be trans-exclusive and they want to communicate that to potential students and the parents of potential students’ Two staff members at a university have been fired after including their pronouns in their emails. Raegan Zelaya and Shua Wilmot, according to a report by the Chronicle of Higher Education, refused to […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert “Peak pettiness or justifiable security?” There are many sources of potential conflict in the office, but perhaps none greater than the communal fridge. Whether it’s stuff being left in there for days and stinking the place out, or accusations of food theft, all sorts of arguments can arise the office kitchen. One […]

3 years ago

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 […]

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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 […]

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