BY Steve Hopkins ‘Next day I told him we were done’ A woman has explained why she decided to divorce her husband just one day after their wedding because of a stunt he pulled involving their wedding cake. Writing in to Slate‘s Dear Prudence advice column, the woman explained exactly what her husband had done […]

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I am normally a really calm, happy and balanced person. But for those couple of days leading up to my period every month this is not the case. I get emotional, stressed and anxious. I struggle to sleep, feel like I am more tossing and turning my way through the night than actually sleeping. I […]

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By Fiona Frawley Big news for the parish. Naas locals will know all too well the saga of Naas Shopping Centre – work started on the site over 15 years ago but was abandoned soon after, falling into a state of dereliction until construction resumed under new management nearly three years ago. The site was […]

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By Fiona Frawley A red, diamante-encrusted flag. Entering into a new relationship is hard. You worry about whether your partner will be faithful, whether you’ll align on core values and whether your connection will stand the test of time. Not to stress anyone out or anything, but there’s now another thing potential lovers need to […]

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By Charlie Herbert She described the experience as ‘horrible and traumatizing’ A woman claims £1,000 worth of items went missing after the airline “lost” her luggage for two months – despite her AirTag showing them at the airport. Sarah Waite, 25, had travelled from her home in Los Angeles to Athens, where she was going […]

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‘It’s a bittersweet moment when she sees the kids’ A mum with dementia forgets her grandchildren, meaning that each day she meets them she finds out she’s a grandmother for the ‘first time.’ Josie Hunt, 65, was diagnosed with Korsakoff syndrome – an alcohol-induced form of dementia – in October 2020. It means she struggles […]

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By Joseph Loftus “The hardest part of being a trans parent is what other people think about me.” A trans man has fallen pregnant and given birth to twins after undergoing six rounds of artificial insemination. 22-year-old, Aaden Darr, is absolutely over the moon after giving birth and says he would go through the gruelling […]

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By Charlie Herbert It’s ahead of the iOS 17 rollout Some iPhone users are being encouraged to upgrade their mobile devices before September, with the iOS 17 update set to cut some models’ value in half. The iPhone 8 and iPhone X, both released in 2017, will not support iOS 17. Tech experts are therefore […]

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By Joseph Loftus I never thought I’d be writing about going to the toilet. Relationships can be hard, but you know the hardest part? No it’s not communication, it’s not finding time for one another, it’s not long distances, jealousy, or having different wants or needs, it’s knowing how to go to the toilet when […]

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By Charlie Herbert People were left divided by her behaviour on the plane A mum has told of how she decided to get revenge on a woman who refused to let her sit with her kids on a plane. There seems to be plenty of debate on social media at the moment over when it […]

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Brought to you by RDS Dublin Horse Show The ultimate day out awaits. This week, the RDS Dublin Horse Show will make its triumphant return for the 148th year running. Running from August 9th until August 13th, visitors can expect five days packed full of exciting equestrian events, an abundance of tasty dining options, live […]

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By Rory Cashin Prime Video has added some must-see movies to the platform this week. With everything from romance, to comedies, action, thrillers, mysteries, and arguably the greatest sports documentary ever made. A nice August gift for all Prime Video subscribers! Here are the 24 new movie additions to the streaming service that caught our […]

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By Rory Cashin Check out the list below to see how many of the best movies of the last 25 years you’ve seen. The title of best film is obviously very subjective, but the following list is very hard to argue with. To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Rotten Tomatoes contacted the full list of their […]

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By Steve Hopkins ‘It would raise eyebrows outside the space industry. And it even raises eyebrows inside the space industry’ The co-founder of the company behind the Titan submersible disaster that led to the death of everyone on board is now planning to send 1000 people to Venus. Just weeks after the deaths of the […]

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By Callum Boyle  The singer had warned fans not to engage with fake social media accounts Sinéad O’Connor warned her fans that she was being harassed by a stalker who made her “feel on edge” just two weeks before her death. O’Connor had warned fans to not engage with fake social media accounts which were […]

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By Jack Peat The late Irish singer was in no mood to hold back Tributes have poured in for legendary Irish singer Sinead O’Connor after she passed away at the age of 56. The Dublin native had a career spanning over three decades, with 10 studio albums and her single Nothing Compares 2 U was named […]

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By Steve Hopkins A new Willy Wonka movie starring Timothée Chalamet in the lead role is being slammed before it even hits the cinemas. The trailer for Wonka has clocked up 27 million views since being released a fortnight ago, but not everyone is delighted with the new adaption of this iconic story. As well […]

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By Callum Boyle Cowell wants to live a quieter life after spending so much time in the limelight Simon Cowell is planning to move out of the limelight as part of a pledge to “quite fame to become a stay-at-home dad” according to reports. Cowell, 63, is regularly seen on our TV screens as a […]

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By Jack Peat  She was determined to hang on to her 1A seat A woman has divided opinion on social media after she refused to give up one of the best seats on an aircraft so a child could sit with their family. Sabra Zaraa shared a short clip of herself on TikTok saying she […]

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By Steve Hopkins Amy walked away from the project over creative differences Amy Schumer has revealed her verdict on the new Barbie movie, six years after she walked away from the film that’s made history. The Greta Gerwig film scored a US$377m (£293m, A$560m) opening weekend around the world, making it the biggest debut ever […]

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By Joseph Loftus A sequel to the Christmas rom-com The Holiday is in the works and Kate Winslet has signed up. A sequel to The Holiday is apparently in the works – and Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, and the rest of the original cast have reportedly already signed up. The festive classic The Holiday, released […]

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By Jack Peat A viral clip of the Barbie star has resurfaced on social media Margot Robbie has been heaped with praise after a clip resurfaced on social media of her signing to a deaf fan. The Australian has become the talk of the town after starring in the Hollywood blockbuster Barbie alongside Ryan Gosling. The […]

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By Joseph Loftus More than 100 trans men have entered a Miss Italy pageant after organisers said only “women from birth” are allowed to enter. After an organiser of the Miss Italy beauty pageant declared that trans women could not enter the contest but only ‘women from birth’, over a hundred trans men have boycotted […]

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By Joseph Loftus Elon Musk’s ex-wife, Talulah Riley, has announced that she’s engaged to Love Actually star, Thomas Brodie Sangster. Riley, who first met Musk back in 2008 at a bar in London, got married to the Tesla founder two years later. The pair were married twice. First between 2010 to 2012, and then again […]

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BY STEPHEN PORZIO Don’t get caught out! Bank of Ireland (BOI) is warning its customers about a high volume of family impersonation messages currently in circulation, reporting a 25% increase in cases recorded in July. In a statement issued on Thursday (27 July), the bank claimed that fraudsters are sending fake messages purporting to be […]

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By Jack Peat Somebody’s dream job is just a short questionnaire away We all know a beer snob who thinks they have the definitive steer on what the best pints on the market are, right? Well, now’s the time to see what they are made of. Supermarket giant Aldi is on the hunt for an […]

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By Katy Thornton Huge congrats to Mona. Sligo native Mona McSharry has qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris after setting an Irish record in the 100m breaststroke at the World Aquatics Championship in Fukuoka, Japan. The swimmer managed to complete the 100m in 1:05.55, which was her first time clocking in under 1:06. 𝗢𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗖 […]

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Holly Willoughby is reported to be ‘excited’ after ITV bosses are said to have decided not to replace Phillip Schofield as a presenter on This Morning. Willoughby is currently enjoying her summer break until September, but will reportedly return as the sole permanent presenter of the popular daytime series. Rather than spend big bucks on […]

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By George McKay Go green by eating your greens! Eating a vegan diet puts a huge dent in the environmental damage cause by food production, according to the most comprehensive analysis of the issue to date. According to the study, a vegan diet results in 75% less emissions, water pollution and land use when compared with […]

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By Joseph Loftus “Your stupid generation wants to destroy the workplace.” A woman on TikTok has sparked a monumental debate online on the subject of time blindness. If like me you could kinda figure out just what time blindness is but wasn’t 100% sure, well a quick google search reveals that time blindness is ‘the […]

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By Katy Thornton Always looking for somewhere new for your eggs benny? If breakfast is your favourite meal of the day and you make it your business to go to quality cafés and restaurants, then you may be interested in this list of Ireland’s top spots to get the morning meal, based off customer reviews. Using […]

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By Steve Hopkins ‘Suddenly, more people backed out, including the c*** maid of honour’ A bride-to-be cancelled her wedding after her friends reportedly refused to pay nearly £1,000 each to attend. The woman, known only as Susan, was left fuming after her nearest and dearest decided to skip her nuptials rather than pay the hefty […]

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By Joseph Loftus “Dogs bark. It’s what they do.” People have been left both furious and heartbroken all over the world after news emerged that a woman asked a vet to ‘put her dog down’ because it barks at people. Lucie Holmes, who runs Lucie’s Animal Rescue in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, initially said that she was contacted […]

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By Fiona Frawley Barbie has a great day every day. We only have a great day if Barbie looks at us. As has been heavily documented in memes, articles and countless tweets, two movies with two wildly contrasting vibes will be released to the masses this weekend. The double feature of the decade will see […]

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By Katy Thornton Big news for those budding interior decorators. After almost 20 years of trading in the Irish market, H&M are opening their first home store in Ireland this autumn. The home-wear shop is set to open in Cork in September, setting up base within their current fashion store on Opera Lane. While previously […]

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By Joseph Loftus Missing First Dates star, Paddy White, has been found. Paddy White was reported missing earlier this month and was last seen 21 days ago. However Gloucestershire Constabulary have now confirmed that White has been found ‘safe and well’ after initial pleas for information from anyone who may have known about his whereabouts. […]

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By Charlie Herbert Fancy finding your true love on Married at First Sight? If you ever wanted to take part in Married at First Sight then now is your chance. The UK series is looking for brave singletons to take part in the upcoming series of the hit reality show. The Channel 4 show has become […]

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Model Gigi Hadid was arrested at the airport on July 10th. Police discovered drugs in Gigi Hadid’s luggage before her arrest, reports have confirmed. The supermodel was arrested in the Cayman Islands following the discovery. Gigi was arrested with a friend after landing at Owen Roberts International Airport in George Town on July 10th. According […]

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By Joseph Loftus “God Bless America.” Disclaimer: I love America. I love Disney Land, McDonald’s, Coca Cola, The Beach Boys, Times Square, Humphrey Bogart, and Micky Mouse, BUT. And there is a but. For a nation so riddled with its many ups and downs, they don’t half love to criticise us humble Europeans. One story […]

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Brad Pitt has left Wimbledon viewers stunned after his real age was revealed. People have been left stunned by Brad Pitt’s age as he watched on from the Royal Box during the Wimbledon final on Sunday. The legendary actor – best known for his roles in films such as Fight Club, Inglourious Basterds, Once Upon […]

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He had planned to take on the task with 10 friends, but ended up doing it alone Harvey Price is officially a world record holder, having completed the world’s longest train drawing. Katie Price’s oldest son’s name is now listed in the Guinness World Records (GWR) after the 21-year-old completed a drawing of a Thameslink […]

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By Steve Hopkins ‘$10 on a $100 order? That’s f*****’ A man who ordered food to be delivered to his home ended up in a heated exchange with his rider who was disappointed with his tip. The unnamed man explained in a Reddit post that he ordered a meal from a high-end restaurant to be […]

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By Steve Hopkins The mum had taken the liberty of sitting in her seat before even asking A tired CEO who refused to switch seats on a plane so a mum could sit next to her children is being commended for standing her ground, as stories of airline seat wars continue to take off. Tammy […]

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Grammy nominee Mahalia has released her highly anticipated second album ‘IRL’ and it’s officially our summer soundtrack. The singer has delivered a beautiful classic; effortlessly condensing any number of disparate styles and genres into music that thrillingly broaches any gap between Pop, Soul, and R&B. The album is a bold, brave, and courageous leap forward […]

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By Steve Hopkins *Warning* Article mentions sexual assault. Former X Factor star Lucy Spraggan has bravely opened up about being a victim of rape during her time on the singing competition. She revealed to The Guardian that she was raped by a hotel porter in 2012. The 31-year-old singer details the ordeal – that happened […]

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Here’s what we know so far about season 2 of the Bridgerton spinoff. Ever since Queen Charlotte landed on Netflix, there have been questions about whether it would be – as it was billed – a limited series or whether Netflix could get the cast on board to continue it further. Bridgerton fans, it seems, […]

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McVities has announced the return of a white chocolate version of the much-loved Digestive biscuit. Back in 2005, McVities took their classic milk chocolate Digestive and spruced it up, swapping the milk chocolate for white chocolate and giving biscuit lovers everywhere a fresh reason to rejoice. And then, poof, they were gone. Fast-forward almost 20 […]

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Director Greta Gerwig planned to include appearances from Saoirse and Timothée Chalamet but it never happened. Everywhere you look lately it’s Barbie mania – from merch and red carpets to products and songs. But there won’t be any fuchsia pink ‘fits in Saoirse Ronan’s wardrobe this summer, as her planned cameo in the blockbuster was […]

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By Charlie Herbert If you’ve been trying to give up vaping then this video may help. People have been vowing never to buy disposable vapes again after seeing how they’re manufactured. Vaping has exploded in popularity in recent years as people look for alternatives to smoking, and in particular disposable vapes have become hugely popular […]

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By Callum Boyle The footballer has welcomed his first child with his girlfriend Harriet Robson. Footballer Mason Greenwood has welcomed his first child with his partner Harriet Robson. The sportsman announced the birth of his first child on Friday. Greenwood confirmed the news on his Instagram with a black and white photo of two adult […]

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