Back in 2020, Geraldine Mullan lost her entire family when their car went into Lough Foyle. Heartbroken mum, Geraldine Mullan, has penned a letter for her son Tomas on what would’ve been his eighteenth birthday. The Donegal woman lost her entire family when their car went into Lough Foyle on a summer evening in 2020. The family […]

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“They always park two out of nine cars in front on my house” We don’t always get on with our neighbours, and when this is the case feuds can develop between people on the same street. One woman has explained how she decided to get revenge on her neighbours and their numerous motors – which ended costing […]

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‘Absolutely brutal joke, sack your writer.’ Several Irish viewers have been left “annoyed” with US host Seth Meyers over a joke he made this week about the newly-appointed Taoiseach Simon Harris. The 37-year-old succeeded Leo Varadkar in the role on Tuesday (9 April) and as such, became the youngest Taoiseach in the history of the State. […]

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A group of four friends who pooled together and bought a deserted island for £50k (€58k) have put it on the market for £11 million (€12.8m) six years later. Pine Key, more commonly known as ‘Beer Can Island’, is located just off the coast of Tampa, Florida, and was originally purchased by the four budding […]

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Harry Kane said his children are ‘fine’ after the accident Harry Kane’s children have been rushed to hospital after being involved in a car crash. The England captain’s three children were involved in the crash while driving in a Mercedes van that collided with a Renault in Schäftlarn, Munich, on Monday. Harry Kane has three […]

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Gingers have more fun The lucky 2 percent of us who were blessed with ginger hair may have had to put up with years of teasing, but there’s plenty of benefits to having fiery locks. First up, studies have found that people with ginger hair are better in bed. This is because of a specific gene […]

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Very interesting. There are a lot of factors that can make a relationship happy, but one that I had never really considered is height – I didn’t really feel like that had much impact. According to science though I couldn’t be more wrong, as apparently what height you and your partner are can indicate how […]

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“They’re going to be conning these old people” A woman has been left broken-hearted after she fell victim to a catfish online who claimed to be none other than Gary Barlow. Janet Smith, 62, was convinced that she was messaging the Take That singer after an account with his name began messaging her on Facebook. […]

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What do you think about this? The gender wage gap between men and women is an issue that often raises its head. A recent study has found that there might be something else contributing to the elongation of the gender wage gap and it’s something that will divide opinions. According to the study conducted by […]

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Redheads are the ones who have more fun The lucky two percent of people who were blessed with red hair may have had to put up with years of teasing, but there are plenty of benefits to having fiery locks. For one, studies have found that people with red hair are better in bed. This is […]

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Only in Ireland… A church in rural Wexford has had a mass to pray for better weather. The mass, which took place in St Brigid’s Church, Kilrush in Co. Wexford, was led by Fr. Joseph Power earlier this week. Speaking to the Farmers Journal, Fr Power explained: “One of my parishioners, who is very concerned at the […]

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Was your partner in the room when you gave birth? Back in the day, having dads in the delivery room was very much unheard of. Nowadays, however, a whopping 90 percent of dads-to-be are there by their partner’s side through labour and birth. The thing is, though, a UK doctor has come out and said that, in […]

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Is this really a secret to a happy marriage? Most couples will have their own methods and ideas about how to maintain a long and happy marriage, whether it’s regular date nights or trips away together. This is a slightly more unique measure though – simply not living with your spouse. One woman has explained […]

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Smoking is like a personality trait for me On a night out, I’m always the one with the Mayfairs people come to when the old habit comes creeping into the heads after one too many. The smoking area is my safe space away from the noise, and lights and if we’re being honest it’s the […]

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I’d be furious if he was my boyfriend Meeting your partner’s parents can be a nerve-wracking thing, but usually, your significant other is there to talk you through it and make you feel a little more at ease. Unfortunately for one woman, this was not how things went. Not only was her boyfriend unsupportive, but […]

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‘Ageing’ isn’t a bad word and Rachel McAdams has proved it Choosing to prolong the ageing process with Botox or filler is a very normal and common practice and it should not be judged. In the celebrity world, it is widely known that many choose to undergo surgeries and procedures to maintain a youthful appearance, […]

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The woman has been arrested. A woman has been arrested over accusations that she used a rewards card glitch to get tens of thousands in free petrol. Dawn Thompson, 45, is alleged to have repeatedly used the same petrol station – Pump & Pantry in Lincoln, Nebraska – to take more than $27,000 (€24,000) in […]

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Whether you believe in fortune telling or not, this is creepy Baba Vanga, a Bulgarian mystic and healer, foretold some events that had come to pass before her death. The 84-year-old mystic, who had been blind since birth, was renowned for her accurate predictions of the future. Before her death in 1996, she predicted a […]

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‘The type of bartender everyone needs’ A bartender has been praised as a “hero” after he saved two girls from being harassed using a clever trick. Max Gutierrez’s actions were shared online by Twitter user Trinity Allie, who was out for a drink with her mate when they were served by Gutierrez at a bar […]

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‘It’s the ugliest fence in the world!’ Neighbour politics and relations can be a delicate balancing act. But one woman doesn’t seem to be too concerned by what her neighbours think, after she went ahead and put up a 100 foot fence around her front garden – all for her dog. Cindy Copley’s beloved Cocker Spaniel […]

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BRB just booking a trip to Japan for this cafe alone We all have our favourite animals, but it’s pretty undeniable that capybaras are some of the cutest furry friends out there. Although they are technically a rodent, the animals have grown in popularity in recent years thanks to their memey status. However, one Japanese […]

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The housing crisis has gone wild. For one 24-year-old, the spiralling cost of rent and mortgages means she had to get creative. Veerle Veldhuis lives in her very own tiny home at the end of her parents’ garden. One of the best parts about her humble abode, though, is that it cost her just €1,800. […]

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Archaeologists have been left sunned by humungous skeletons found inside cave. Archaeologists have been left absolutely boggled due to claims that a group of giant humans who stood at 10 feet tall once inhabited a cave in the USA. Over the last century, there have been many reports of supersized human skulls, humungous handprints, and […]

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It’s been labelled a ‘near-perfect series’ Netflix’s new serial killer thriller, Ripley, has been described as “one of the best shows Netflix has ever done” on the day that it arrives on the streamer. Based on Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling crime novel The Talented Mr Ripley, the eight-episode series sees Andrew Scott star as the titular […]

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An expert has discussed the main reasons why women watch porn, and explained how pornography is now playing a significant role in our society. In the internet age, the vast majority of us will have consumed pornography at some point or another, as it has become easier to access than ever before. But there are obvious issues this […]

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‘You’re not getting on this plane’ A dad has explained how he managed to get himself and his family kicked off a plane thanks to a picture he took of them boarding the plane. Father-of-two Jimmy Mitchell was flying from Sydney to Brisbane on Wednesday when he took the snap on his phone of his […]

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It’s believed to not be the first time she tried to murder him A woman who wrote a book for her kids to help them deal with grief following her husband’s death has been charged with his murder. Kouri Richins was arrested last year in Utah, USA, and is accused of poisoning her husband and […]

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The issue of ‘unlimited renewals’ is a priority for the government Learner drivers in Ireland who keep failing their driving tests will be banned from Irish roads in a safety crackdown from the government. Transport Minister Jack Chambers confirmed the issue of ‘unlimited renewals’ is currently being worked on with the Road Safety Authority and will be rolled out once the backlog […]

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The statement prompted plenty of speculation about Lizzo’s career Lizzo has clarified what she meant when she posted a statement on social media which finished off with the words ‘I quit.’ Last week, the popstar posted on Instagram that she was “tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet”. […]

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‘I think that men have a purpose in society and women have another purpose’ Shakira has hit out at the Barbie movie, saying that her sons “hated it” and “felt that it was emasculating.” Last summer, Barbie took the world by storm (alongside Oppenheimer) as Margot Robbie starred as the titular doll and Ryan Gosling gave […]

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She was originally from Longford An Irish woman has died after a suspected stabbing in a New York bar over the weekend. 41-year-old Sarah McNally, originally from Longford town, died after allegedly being attacked at her workplace, The Ceili House pub on Grand Avenue in Maspeth, Queens, on Saturday evening at around 6.30pm. A man, believed to […]

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It was ‘only a matter of time’ before it caused damage to the property A woman who was buying her first home pulled out of the deal after her sister spotted a ‘huge red flag’ in the garden. Lois Connelly was looking at a property in Bristol last year when she discovered the garden had […]

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She was originally from Longford. An Irish woman has died after a suspected stabbing in a New York pub over the weekend. 41-year-old Sarah McNally, originally from Longford town, died after allegedly being attacked at The Ceili House pub on Grand Avenue in Maspeth, Queens, on Saturday evening at around 6.30pm. A man, believed to be her […]

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“Heartbreaking to lose such a fabulous family” Tributes have flooded in as the mother and two daughters who were killed in a road crash in Mayo have been named. Una Carlin Bowden (47) and daughters Ciara (14) and Saoirse (10) were killed on Tuesday, March 26, when their vehicle struck a lorry on a section of the […]

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Who would’ve thought? This Morning took on a groundbreaking biological experiment during their show a few years back, led by the inquisitive Professor Eamonn Holmes who found out, once and for all, a definitive answer to one of life’s most perplexing questions. Do dogs, who are the world’s most abundant land-based carnivore, prefer meat or not-meat? […]

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She believes removing the lice is cruel One mum has caused quite a controversy online after admitting she won’t remove the lice because she is vegan. Instead of using treatments like shampoos and sprays, she combs the nits out into the grass in her garden. She explained that she doesn’t want to harm them so […]

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The woman said: ‘It was so real, the colours were so vibrant’ A woman revealed what she saw when her heart stopped for 27 minutes. Tina Hines was about to go on a hike with her husband, Brian, in Phoenix, Arizona, in February 2018 when she collapsed as they left. Brian started giving her CPR and […]

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A doctor’s note is needed if a student wants to use the toilet during class time. A school in the UK has angered parents with an “inhumane” bathroom policy that requires students to have a doctor’s note if they need to use the toilet during class. According to Plymouth Live, students at the Marine Academy […]

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It’s not what you might think… People are being left shocked after discovering what the ubiquitous four-letter word, SPAM, actually stands for. The tinned ground meat mixture was first released in 1937 by food firm Hormel Foods. Since then, it has gone on to become an icon of modern life. Made up of pork, water, […]

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The producers are bringing several new faces to the franchise The big talking point in the world of Bond in the past few weeks has been the supposed choice of fellow Englishman Aaron Taylor Johnson as Daniel Craig’s replacement, however another young Hollywood star is now being tipped to become the Bond girl in the […]

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The dress was first worn first in 1962 by Marilyn Monroe Kim Kardashian has claimed that a lot of people only found out about Marilyn Monroe after she wore her dress to the Met Gala back in 2022. Kardashian reportedly lost 16lbs to fit into Monroe’s famous “Happy Birthday Mr President” dress, which later sparked a debate about […]

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From Bear to Boss. It looks like Hollywood has found their man to play Bruce Springsteen in an upcoming biopic of the legendary musician’s life. The film, with the working title of Deliver Me from Nowhere, is reportedly going to cast The Bear star Jeremy Allen White as The Boss. The film will be an adaptation of Warren Zane’s 2023 book […]

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“Usually I would say get it towed” A homeowner has complained that their neighbour’s parking means they ‘struggle’ to get out of their own house. Finding a parking space can feel like an impossible task at the best of times, but you’ve always got to be considerate about where you park. Many of us will know […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Gardaí are asking the public to not share any images circulating of the scene of a crash in Mayo where a woman and two young girls were killed. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson told JOE: “An Garda Síochána is aware that images of the crash scene are currently in circulation. Out of respect for the family, we […]

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Brought to you by NYX Hotel Dublin Fancy a mini city break? When the weekend finally rolls around, we’re all guilty of sticking to our usual routines of lie-ins, phone scrolling and spending way too long trying to find something good to watch on TV. Before you know it, it’s Sunday evening and you’ve missed […]

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There’s no ifs or buts about it, marriage isn’t easy It takes a lot of effort from both sides. It takes respect, communication, dedication. It takes time, effort, and understanding. To make a marriage work, it requires a lot of love and energy and trust. But a lot of the time, marriages don’t work. One […]

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“I don’t think it’s a good movie.” Oppenheimer, 28 Days Later, Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy – There’s a whole load of movies that stand out amongst Cillian Murphy‘s back catalogue – All of them incredible in their own way. However, there’s one film that Murphy himself definitely isn’t a fan of – and it’s just been re-added […]

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‘Revenge is a dish best served barbecued’ A restaurant owner in Melbourne has gone viral after they put up a breakup revenge sign outside their new eatery. The sign was shared in a post on Reddit, where it was explained that it has been put up outside a new Korean BBQ opening up in the Caroline Springs area. […]

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There are 13,318 people who are now homeless and this shockingly includes nearly 4,000 children Rock Against Homelessness, in aid of Focus Ireland, returns for its ninth year in May, with a stellar line-up on the cards. Singer / songwriter and Grammy award winner Corinne Bailey Rae is headlining the event, with Ireland’s own Laura […]

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