‘I’ve been wondering this for years but never googled it.’ We’ve all seen signs for the toilets in a public place and noticed the initials WC, but do any of us actually know what it stands for? In most bars, restaurants and public areas, the location of a restroom is either signified by the word […]

11 months ago

The letter has finally been uncovered A letter claimed to have been written by a possessed nun almost 350 years ago has finally been translated. Sister Maria Crocifissa della Concezione was found on August 11, 1676 was found on the floor of her covent cell, covered in ink and holding a note featuring an unintelligible […]

11 months ago

Ramsay said the loss resulted in his family becoming closer as a unit Gordon Ramsay has opened up about the grief he and his family went through when his wife Tana suffered a miscarriage five months into her pregnancy. In 2016, Tana experienced a pregnancy loss at 20 weeks. Reflecting on the loss of her […]

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Neil Patrick Harris has spoken out about his children The actor welcomed twins with his partner of almost 20 years David Burkta back in 2010 via a surrogate. Harris, who is known for his roles in How I Met Your Mother, Gone Girl and A Series of Unfortunate Events, to name but a few, first […]

11 months ago

The young boy was on holiday in Spain when the tragedy occurred A four-year-old boy from Ireland has sadly passed away in a drowning tragedy in Tenerife, Spain. He has been named as Edward James Watson Massey from Seaforde in Co. Down. The young boy got into difficulty in a swimming pool in a Tenerife […]

11 months ago

RIP. Former Clare underage star, Éanna Rouine, tragically passed away on Tuesday morning. The youngster played football for his county at minor level in 2021 and was a member of the Under-20s panel from 2022 to 2024. He represented his school, Ennistymon CBS, helping them to a provincial double in 2023, and his club Ennistymon […]

11 months ago

No surprise there… As much as parenting is a joint effort, mums and dads across the land love to take credit for some of their kids’ traits, whether this is their sporting ability, humour, or musical talent. But it turns out there is one that isn’t really up for debate – who children get their […]

11 months ago

Surely, we can all agree that this is ridiculous? A young woman has shared her excitement after being asked to be one of the bridesmaids for a friend – but says she has been asked to do something insane. Her friend, Zoe, has a very specific idea in mind for how her wedding and bridal […]

11 months ago

Can’t say I’m surprised When it comes to raising kids, I think I can safely say it’s no walk in the park. Nine months of pregnancy, childbirth, and at least 18 years of dedication? The stress of it. If you had asked me yesterday what the most stressful thing in the world is, I would […]

11 months ago

Finding someone while your eyes are leaking and you’re snotting everywhere is the hard part The scientists have spoken and, apparently, having sex could help alleviate hayfever. No, it’s not the set-up to a bad punchline, it’s genuine work done by some researchers in Iran and now we’re more determined than ever to break the […]

11 months ago

As a member of young people, hard agree Young people have been urging everyone to stop using the ‘thumbs up’ emoji as because it’s too “passive aggressive”. A Reddit user took to the platform to ask fellow millennials and Gen Zs were also getting wound up by the ‘thumbs up’ emoji. They wrote: “I started […]

11 months ago

Laura Anderson opened up about the controversial decision Former Love Island star Laura Anderson has revealed her dog has bitten her daughter Bonnie twice. The mum said her Pomeranian Buddy has been living with her aunt for the past two months as she is preparing to move house. “I’m so excited to have a garden. […]

11 months ago

Meghan Trainor has opened up about her current weight loss Meghan Trainor has lost weight, and some of her fans are furious over her new look. The singer recently revealed why she chose to start taking Mounjaro to help her lose weight, but some fans are reportedly disappointed because she now looks different. The intense […]

1 year ago

The selfie was shared just moments before their tragic deaths Back in 2011, Essa Ricker, Kelsea Webster and Webster’s younger sister Savannah were exploring the Covered Bridge Canyon crossing on a railway line in Utah. Utah County sheriff’s Sgt Spencer Cannon said that the girls were waving to the engineers of the Utah Railway train […]

1 year ago

This travel expert has a warning for people with all-inclusive holidays booked Is anyone else dreaming about heading on their summer holidays? A travel expert is urging anyone with an all-inclusive holiday booked to be extra careful before they get carried away at the bar. We’re not talking about sacrificing your 4pm pina coladas, but […]

1 year ago

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 second most common […]

1 year ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Amazon is selling a pizza oven at a fraction of the price of an Ooni in an early summer sale The shopping giant has cut the price of a pizza oven that can be used in a garden, balcony […]

1 year ago

An incredible achievement! This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A Scottish woman lost more than 14 stone and halved her weight without drastic calorie counting or giving up treats in an astonishing turnaround. Karen Heffernan weighed in at over 26 stone but says making small […]

1 year ago

The pressure we put to look perfect for summer is so disheartening Summer is just around the corner, and with that comes the dread of not looking ‘perfect’ enough this season. Instead of looking forward to trips to the beach and drinking in the sunshine with our friends, many of us are now hyper-focused on […]

1 year ago

Beautiful After being contacted at three in the morning by his employer, an employee quit with just three simple words in the most spectacular fashion. If you haven’t worked in a dead-end job and fantasised about leaving in a grand display, consider us envious. Job quitting stories are always incredible because in some way, we […]

1 year ago

‘The amount of times I have seen this movie and yet I didn’t even notice!’ Harry Potter has been a staple of many people’s lives for well over 20 years now. From the books to the films, the theatre productions and a global brand, it is undoubtedly one of the most successful series’ of all […]

1 year ago

A vet has issued advice This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Although the warm weather is enjoyable for us humans, for those on four legs, it can be a bit more of a struggle. Kathleen Pohl, from Pet Health Club, opened up about when the heat can […]

1 year ago

This pastel-coloured city with it’s cobbled streets is like escaping to a fairytale. This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Estonia’s capital city does not usually get a mention in the conversation around enticing city breaks, but Tallinn is making itself known as an Eastern European […]

1 year ago

You can get a pint for 90c and hotel stays for as little as €16.70 If you’ve ever dreamed about visiting the Maldives but can’t stomach the long flight or eye-watering expense you might be in luck this year with Ksamil. A little-known Albanian beach resort is being raved about by holidaymakers as being the place to […]

1 year ago

The medical professional says that patients ‘feel comforted’ by the common experience. A hospice nurse has revealed the one thing that many of her patients experience in the lead up to their death. Julie McFadden, who works as a Hospice/Pallative Care nurse in Los Angeles, appeared on the Skeptic Metaphysician podcast to talk about her […]

1 year ago

It’s capable of travelling 700 miles underwater Russian president Vladimir Putin has been flexing his nuclear-powered muscles in the wake of those World War III threats. A new video shows the country’s Krasnoyarsk submarine dispatching a 700-mile Kalibr missile in a test strike. One of them hit an underwater target in the Pacific Ocean, while […]

1 year ago

There could be costly consequences if they’re caught assisting uninsured, though A recent study carried out by Cazoo has revealed the anxiety plaguing Generation Z drivers. For those individuals born between 1997 and 2012, it seems like the notion of parallel-parking their cars or reversing into a tight spot is actual nightmare fuel, with 66% […]

1 year ago

Beyoncé has revealed the setlist for the Cowboy Carter Tour This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Beyoncé has debuted the Cowboy Carter Tour setlist and it features some of her biggest hits and fan favourite tracks. The pop icon performed the first show of the […]

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The healthcare system has never had our backs by Martha Lovett Cullen and Kat O’Connor Irish women are some of the strongest and most remarkable people on the planet. For such a small island, we have so many phenomenal women flying the flag for our country and making history. Whether it’s Mary Robinson, Nicola Coughlan, […]

1 year ago

Tommy Bowe’s comments have come under fire Ireland AM host Tommy Bowe has been called out over his ‘harsh’ comments about teachers. The presenter jokingly commented about how many holidays teachers in Ireland get when discussing the Leaving Cert reform. The Department of Education and the Teachers Union of Ireland are discussing changes to the final […]

1 year ago

The Tangled-inspired collection is available very soon This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. ColourPop is releasing a new collection inspired by Disney’s hit animated film Tangled featuring all your favourite characters. The beauty brand has unveiled a whimsical range that matches the aesthetic of the […]

1 year ago

Think again before reheating your meal Let’s set the scene. You’ve just come in from a hard days work but you cannot be bothered to cook. Then you remember, you were a genius. You only had some leftovers from the meal before because you’d done some batch cooking. Wow, thanks past you. To make that […]

1 year ago

It’s dropping soon… This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Timberland is teaming up with Jacquemus for a new collaboration – and it’s being released very soon. The news comes after Jacquemus teased the collab on Instagram, with the official release date confirmed for 23 April. […]

1 year ago

The young boy sadly passed away in Mullingar on Monday A young boy has sadly passed away after a road accident in Mullingar. According to reports, the young boy was struck by a car on Monday evening. He was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to Mullingar Hospital, where he was pronounced […]

1 year ago

Hopefully the simulation will warn others YouTuber Zack D. Films has created an educational simulation which shows what happened to a teenager’s brain after being dared to eat a slug. It is hoped the film will act as a warning to other youngsters about the dangers of some dares and viral challenges. In 2010, Australian […]

1 year ago

Eagle-eyed fans have spied a raunchy object in the background of a new photo. Selena Gomez fans have been left stunned after spotting an X-rated item in the background of a new photo. The former Disney star and her fiancé, Benny Blanco, worked together professionally for years before becoming romantically involved. They announced their engagement […]

1 year ago

She described the unanimous judgement as “stomach-churning” Derry Girls and Bridgerton actress Nicola Coughlan has put her money where her mouth is in support of the transgender community. Under the Equality Act 2010, the Supreme Court in the UK ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex earlier this week, […]

1 year ago

Nicola Coughlan’s skincare routine features this popular serum This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Nicola Coughlan swears by this affordable serum from The Ordinary to maintain her glowing skin. The Bridgerton star is a fan of the popular brand, in particular The Ordinary’s Hyaluronic Acid […]

1 year ago

Time to find the perfect book to read by the pool This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Summer will be here before we know it, which means the battle to fit as many books as possible into our suitcases is just around the corner. There […]

1 year ago

Jennifer Poole was covered in bruises. Jennie, as everyone called her, was always covered in bruises. by Aoife Grace Moore The star camogie player for Erin’s Isle GAA club in Finglas, she was dedicated on the pitch. The baby of the house, you heard her before you saw her. She loved to laugh. If a […]

1 year ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. This affordable ‘miracle cream’ sells every six seconds Revolution Beauty’s Pro Miracle Cream is the skincare product that’s being snapped up by customers. The popular product – which is priced at just €11.99 – has found a huge following […]

1 year ago

It was only a matter of time… As the glutton in all of us gears up for this weekend’s chocolate Easter egg haul, an AI tool has come up with a timely rendering of Jesus Christ‘s real face. Using the famous Shroud of Turin, website Midjourney managed to reprocess the linen cloth’s alleged facial imprint […]

1 year ago

‘Let’s have faith in our own sensibilities here’ Tom Hanks has spoken out against publishers editing books to avoid offending “modern sensitivities”. The Hollywood shared his thoughts on the censorship row engulfing many classic books in an interview with BBC Radio 4 back in 2023, where he was promoting his book, The Making of Another […]

1 year ago

She had already booked flights and accommodation for the holiday. A British mum was left “devastated” after the Passport Office denied her application for a passport for her toddler because she shares the same name as a character from the HBO series Game of Thrones. 39-year-old Lucy from Swindon had planned a once-in-a-lifetime trip to […]

1 year ago

Guess we’ll have to resort to having an in-flight glass of vino If you’re someone who can see past the taste of airplane coffee, the following information may be enough for you to turn down your next in-flight caffeine craving. One flight attendant has decided to give flyers a heads-up before they accept that cup […]

1 year ago

A study has found that second-born children tend to be more rebellious than the oldest child. I don’t know if this is true for all families but it’s definitely true with my crew. As a mother of two, I can verify that my second-born is much more of a handful than my eldest. I’m already […]

1 year ago

He’s unrecognisable these days The actor famed for tackling a monstrous chocolate cake in front of an assembly full of students in Matilda is now a doctor specialising in osteopathy! Jimmy Karz played the young student in the Danny DeVito adaptation of Roald Dahl’s famous book, but he’s long since been doing something else with […]

1 year ago

There’s this thing called a toilet – who knew? Let’s be honest, we’ve all done it. You’ve hopped into the shower and turned on the warm water that comfortingly enrobes your skin, life is bliss, but then suddenly it hits you. Desperate to have a pee, the idea of getting out of the shower to […]

1 year ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The DNA test led to an emotional reunion In a story that feels straight out of a Hollywood script, MyHeritage has helped bring together a group of siblings separated for more than six decades. They also discovered that they […]

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He also featured in Friends and Dazed and Confused. Hollywood actor Nicky Katt has died at the age of 54. He is best known for his role as Clint Bruno in Dazed and Confused and Razor in School of Rock. His career – which spanned five decades – also led him to appear in Sister […]

1 year ago