Tragic news A grandmother to ten children drowned at the weekend after trying to rescue their family dog in the sea in Co. Wicklow. Wendy Maxine Herbst, who was in her 80s, got into difficulty in the water during the stormy weather conditions on Saturday afternoon. The Coast Guard was then called to Magherabeg Beach. […]

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The outage affected millions of people. A major internet outage has hit millions of people this morning, taking huge swathes of the web offline. Thousands of websites including Twitter, formerly known as X, suddenly went down, leaving users facing error messages across the board. The issue appears to stem from a global network failure at […]

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It’s the lowest ever price on Amazon This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The fastest-selling sports game of 2025 has been given a huge discount in an early Black Friday deal on Amazon. Despite only being released in September 2025, EA Sports FC 26 fans […]

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She’s revealed all Alex Scott opened up about her ‘secret’ eight-year relationship with a football star. Scott is taking part in this year’s I’m A Celebrity, and has said it will be hard to be away from her current partner, singer Jess Glynne. However, Glynne isn’t the only famous face Scott has dated. In her […]

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The explanation is more complex than you might think. A qualified doctor with a large social media following has addressed the question of what is going on within our bowels when we feel the need to dash to the loo shortly after finishing a meal. While some people who experience this weird occurrence seem to […]

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‘It’s difficult for everyone’ Charlotte Crosby has revealed that having a second child has tested her relationship with fiancé Jake Ankers and that they are having a ‘really hard time’ battling money problems. The Geordie Shore star and her fiancé Jake Ankers (both 34) welcomed their second daughter, Pixi, back in February and are already […]

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Only five parents in the world gave their child this name last year Names as Gaeilge are super popular, I have one myself. And some are definitely more popular than others, but one in particular is in danger of becoming extinct. Irish digital creator Vivienne Sayers O’Callaghan shared on social media that one Irish name […]

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‘Kelly doesn’t forget those who have wronged her’ It is understood that ITV wants to face what has been dubbed the ‘Kelly problem’ head-on, as sources claim Ant and Dec are planning to make a joke of the situation, rather than ignoring it completely. However, according to some Daily Mail insiders, Kelly will ‘unlikely see […]

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‘Cut your heating bills and get one of these’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. This popular blanket that costs just a cent to run has been given a limited-discount in time for the winter months. The Teddy Fleece Electric Blanket by Silentnight has been […]

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Nearly 70 schools in Australia have had to temporarily close Nearly 70 schools in Australia have had to temporarily close after asbestos was discovered in play sand. Tests of the colourful play sand revealed that it contained tremolite asbestos. Despite it being a naturally occurring form of the substance, it still could be hazardous. Asbestos […]

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‘Saves time and effort’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. During the winter months there is nothing more annoying than waking up in the morning for work only for your car to be covered in ice. The task can often take a lot of time, […]

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The show kicked off last night I’m A Celeb viewers have named who they think should win just seconds into the opening episode. The show kicked off last night, and saw a host of celebs descend on Australia. In the opening section of the show, the first five celebs were forced to jump out of […]

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“People that cheat in the personal life will also cheat in their business life.” A boss has revealed she fired two of her employees after discovering that they had cheated on their partners. Natalie Dawson, who co-founded Cardone Ventures, opened up about her policy during an appearance on Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast. […]

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He is said to be ‘gutted’ about losing his licence Cruz Beckham, the youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham has had his driving licence revoked by the DVLA. The 20-year-old is reportedly ‘gutted’ about having his licence revoked, which came after he accumulated six points for two separate incidents. The DVLA revokes the licences […]

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“It’s been blurry for a while now, and it’s only getting worse.” Robbie Williams has said that he fears he is going blind. The singer, who is now 51, says that his vision is ‘blurry’ and ‘getting worse’. The Take That star believes that the weightloss drug, Mounjaro, could be to blame as he admitted […]

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Brought to you by Specsavers Ireland What you need to know about booking your free eye test I thought I had perfect vision until I went for my first eye test this year. It was something I put off for a little too long, but I quickly arranged an appointment once my friend told me […]

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The TikTok star was due to face magistrates in November last year Social media influencer Harrison Sullivan, better known as HSTikkyTokky, has been sentenced for crashing a McLaren and spending nearly a year on the run from authorities. Sullivan (24) was detained in the UK on last month after he failed to appear at Guildford […]

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You can get a free Echo Dot This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Shoppers can bag a free Echo Dot with an early Black Friday deal from Amazon. Amazon’s has confirmed that its Black Friday Week kicks off on 21 November and will run through […]

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‘We’re seeing a shift in trends’ According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 20 per cent of new lung cancer cases arise in Gen Z females who don’t take up smoking. Lung cancer is considered the second most common variety of the disease, amongst both males and females. However, lung cancer […]

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“We don’t see Russia wanting to stop.” Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Vladimir Putin is plotting a big war in Europe in 2029 or 2030. In an urgent message shared to X, Zelenskyy said that the Russian leader is looking for another land grab on the continent, and that Nato must be prepared […]

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You can get up to 42% off ghd This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Black Friday is just around the corner, with thousands of deals expected from some of the biggest name brands. It’ll officially take place on Friday, 28 November, but a number of […]

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Weather warnings are in place Up to 60m of rain is set to fall over 24 hours between Friday and Saturday, with Met Éireann warning there is a “high” possibility of flooding in several counties. The national forecaster said Dublin, Carlow, Louth, Kildare, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Kerry and Tipperary were especially vulnerable […]

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Cynthia Erivo rushed to shield her Ariana Grande was accosted by a fan at the Singapore premiere of her new film Wicked: For Good yesterday (Thursday, November 13). Videos of the incident quickly started to circulate online. Footage shows Ariana, who famously portrays Glinda, walking the ‘yellow brick road carpet’ at Universal Studios Singapore along […]

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‘Great value for money’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it A popular Fitbit has been given a huge discount in early Black Friday deal on Amazon. Usually priced at €158.58, the Fitbit Charge 6 has been slashed by 30% in a limited time deal. This […]

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It’s a huge early Black Friday deal This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Amazon has launched an early Black Friday on one of its popular Kindle devices. Shoppers an get 30% off the Kindle Colorsoft bundle, which is usually priced at €340.93. It’s currently priced […]

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It follows a spell of unsettled conditions for large parts of the country The time has come to get your winter coats and scarves out, as it looks like winter conditions are set to arrive before the end of the week. Met Éireann expect temperatures to drop to freezing this weekend. It follows a spell […]

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‘So affordable for everything it offers’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Shoppers are praising this affordable smartwatch that looks and feels like an Apple Watch – without the price tag. Usually priced at €147.51, the Smart Watch with Alexa Built-in has been given a […]

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This change will impact the entire show After revealing this season’s full cast, I’m A Celebrity is set to make a major rule change that will impact the entire show. Hosts Ant and Dec are gearing up for the 25th season, which is set in New South Wales, Australia. This year’s contestants, including Martin Kemp, […]

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The show returns to our screens this Sunday I’m A Celeb is a staple of our TV screens, and this week it returns for another year. With 2025’s lineup including huge names such as Jack Osbourne, Kelly Brook and Aitch, this year is looking to be a good’un. Also due to take part is Martin […]

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Secrets of the jungle have been revealed I’m a Celebrity is returning to our television screens this week, as we prepare to watch several stars compete and battle it out in order to be crowned king/queen of the jungle. With 2025’s lineup including huge names such as Jack Osbourne, Kelly Brook and Aitch, this year […]

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‘Noise cancelling is better than more expensive brands’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. An ‘excellent’ pair of noise cancelling headphones have been given a massive discount in an early Black Friday deal. The JLab Smart Active Noise Cancelling Headphones are available to buy at […]

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Rental costs are a third higher than pre-Covid times Rental costs are a third higher than pre-Covid times. They have risen now for 18 quarters in a row, according to the latest Draft.ie rental report. Professor Ronan Lyons, the author of the report, claims that upward pressure on rents is set to remain due to […]

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She was described as ‘being the heartbeat of two families’ Tributes have been paid to a Wexford woman who died in an incident involving a car in the Dominican Republic. Claire Cullen was described as “being the heartbeat of two families”. Claire, from Gorey, is believed to have been in the Dominican Republic to attend […]

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And it has nothing to do with space or extraterrestrials. More people are coming out as ‘nebulasexual’ – here’s what it means. Coined in 2014, the term doesn’t have anything to do with space or extraterrestrials but is a sexuality that feels unclear or hard to define, often linked to neurodivergence or intrusive thoughts. Queerdom […]

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‘No different to Apple’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Shoppers are praising a dupe of a popular Apple product which is ‘just as good’ – but without the hefty price. It’s the Metapen Pencil A8, which is currently more than €116 cheaper than Apple’s […]

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The changes will come into effect in January 2026 The complete list of social welfare payments set to receive a weekly boost of up to €10 has been revealed. Plenty of changes are due to come into effect for several social welfare payments beginning next year. According to the Department of Social Protection, several social […]

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It features products worth €215 This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A popular beauty advent calendar from L’Occitane has been given a huge discount just in time for Christmas. If you want to switch from a chocolate advent calendar to something a little different this […]

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‘Great value for money’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Shoppers are ditching chocolate and snapping up this alternative advent calendar to mark the Christmas countdown. The number one bestseller in the toys and games section on Amazon is the LEGO Minecraft Advent Calendar for […]

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The popular garden bird needs our help Irish households have been urged to take action if they spot a robin in their garden over the winter months. As the temperatures drop, wildlife begins to struggle to find food as the ground hardens, making it difficult for birds to find enough food to eat – especially […]

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Amazon reveals first Black Friday details This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Amazon has revealed the first details about its 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals event. The online shopping giant will launch its annual sale this month, with millions of discounts across categories […]

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A dietician took it upon herself to try it out You might have heard of the health craze that’s been doing the rounds on the wellness side of social media for a while now: a shot of olive oil a day. A dietician took it upon herself to try it out. Lauren Manaker and three […]

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‘Everything runs so much smoother’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. An ‘excellent’ TV that’s perfect for gaming has been given a huge discount for a limited time. In an early deal ahead of Black Friday, Amazon has slashed the price of a 65-inch 4K […]

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Sick of BookTok? Us too! That’s why we decided to start our own book club, by readers, for readers. Expect spotlights on Irish authors, showcases on underappreciated gems, and fun giveaways! And at two emails per month, we can guarantee we won’t spam your inbox. So, do yourself a favour and sign up to the […]

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‘It’s called living’ Sir Anthony Hopkins has claimed that ADHD, OCD and Asperger’s are “nonsense” conditions. The actor previously said that he believes he could potentially be neurodivergent and has also been very vocal about his struggles with alcoholism. Hopkins told the Sunday Times: “Well, I guess I’m cynical because it’s all nonsense, it’s all […]

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It comes a year after she suffered a brain tumour Davina McCall has announced she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. The news comes a year after she underwent emergency surgery to remove a brain tumour. The TV presenter (58) took to Instagram to share the sad news. She told fans she found a lump a […]

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At this age, people should consider ‘permanently eliminating’ alcohol from their diet A doctor has revealed the age he reckons people should think about giving up alcohol completely. Most of us enjoy a drink every now and again, and some of us probably enjoy a drink slightly more often than this. The NHS recommends that adults don’t […]

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The ‘Knocked Up’ star revealed he plans to steer clear of fatherhood. Seth Rogen has revealed in an interview that he doesn’t plan on ever having kids and claims that being childless increases productivity. Speaking on the popular US talk show, The Howard Stern Show, Rogen told host Howard Stern that he “wouldn’t be able […]

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‘You would think these are more expensive than they are’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Shoppers praise ‘brilliant’ pair of headphones that have compared Beats – but without the hefty price tag. They’re the soundcore Q30 by Anker, and have been dubbed as ‘better […]

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Doctors warn about this specific health issue It’s no secret that ‘that time of the month’ can already be a bit of a nuisance, so the last thing anyone wants is another uncomfortable or unpleasant side effect to deal with. If you’re someone who prefers using sanitary pads on your period, we might have some […]

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If this is a habit you do, it might be time to drop it. An airport employee who works as a baggage handler has advised against passengers adopting an age-old luggage hack. We’ve all stood at the baggage carousel watching out for our precious suitcase, just praying to god that it won’t be the last […]

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