“Rover’s skin can only be described as raw from constant scratching.” The ISPCA are seeking information from the public after rescuing a dog with severe malnutrition in Longford. The lurcher dog, later named Rover, was in an extremely poor condition when rescued from Moydow. Suffering from severe malnutrition, Rover’s coat was flee infested and covered […]

7 years ago

Better mark your calendars, because this is a production worth seeing. Louise O’Neill’s Asking For It is returning to the stage this autumn for limited runs in Cork and Dublin. The critically acclaimed play, based on the novel of the same name, will be back in Cork’s The Everyman Theatre and Dublin’s The Gaiety in […]

7 years ago

Imagine. A woman who was taken to hospital with what she thought was kidney stones has given birth to triplets. Dannette Giltz attended the emergency room in a South Dakota hospital on August 10 complaining of a severe pain in her abdomen. She had had kidney stones before so she presumed that they were the […]

7 years ago

“We really need to be taking the steps to prevention with vaccinations.” HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and yet, so many of us know so little about it. A recent study found that three quarters of adults in Ireland do not have a complete understanding of what the virus is, or how […]

7 years ago

They were engaged for three years. Kathryn Thomas has married her partner Padraig McLoughlin in Co Kildare. The Operation Transformation presenter tied the knot yesterday in the beautiful Kilkea Castle surrounded by friends and family. Kathryn’s agency, NK Management, confirmed the news with an Instagram post featuring the newly weds. The image shows the RTÉ presenter and […]

7 years ago

“The future is bright, crumpet.” Love Island‘s Chris Taylor has confirmed his split from Harley Brash. The reality TV contestants said that they made the decision to call quits their relationship last night, amidst reports that they had already ended things. The pair coupled up towards the end of this year’s Love Island, being dumped […]

7 years ago

“We will always love each other, just in a different way as friends.” Strictly Come Dancing‘s Katya and Neil Jones have split after six years of marriage. The pair, who have both danced professionally on the BBC reality show, confirmed the news yesterday stating that they are still on good terms and that they will […]

7 years ago

The virus will likely infect every sexually active man and woman at some point in their lives. Three quarters of Irish adults don’t fully understand what HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is, a new study has shown. 75 percent of men and women in the country have displayed a lack of awareness around the incredibly common sexually […]

7 years ago

The incident happened in Canada last week. A woman has survived a one mile fall from an airplane after her parachute failed to open. The 30-year-old, who is an experienced sky diver, plunged almost 5,000 feet from the aircraft to the ground below after her parachute – and emergency parachute – did not deploy. She […]

7 years ago

What a day it’s been. Electric Picnic is just around the corner lads, and you know what that means. An abundance of last minute acts are being announced delighting fans of male solo singers and emotive pop groups everywhere. You love to see it. The latest act announced as part of the upcoming three-day Stradbally […]

7 years ago

Bad news if you’re tying the knot soon. Because a lot of your mates won’t be able to afford to attend it. Baby boomers really fucked us, didn’t they? These days, a wedding is more than just the actual day. On top of the ceremony, meal, and abundance of drinks that come with it all, […]

7 years ago

When you think of cute animals, what do you think of? Puppies? Bunnies? Penguins that are small and fluffy and that waddle? Yeah us too really. Not only traditionally adorable animals are adorable though, as we have previously learned via the intense cuteness that is the pygmy goat and the sweet little baby donkey.  There’s […]

7 years ago

‘History. Pattern. Profile.’ Mindhunter is back on Netflix, so if an insight into the mind of serial killers and moody lighting is your thing, you my friend are in for a treat. The eagerly anticipated second season of the thriller landed onto streaming platforms today (Friday, August 16), delighting audiences everywhere who had been patiently […]

7 years ago

Get them inside of our bodies ASAP, tbh. Being vegan is a great ol’ thing. It’s good for the environment, it’s good for your health, it’s good for basically everything and everyone except for people who insist on shoving their baby back ribs in your face. But despite all of this positivity, sometimes eating vegan […]

7 years ago

Her remains were discovered this week. Nóra Quoirin’s parents have said they are hoping for “more answers to our questions” following the teenager’s death. The 15-year-old girl’s body was found 2km from the Malaysian resort where she had been staying with her parents and siblings. A postmortem showed that she had died from prolonged hunger […]

7 years ago

Headin’ down Stradbally or? It’s only a mere two weeks until every person in the entire country heads down to Laois for a solid three days of music, food, and getting absolutely wrecked. Yep, Electric Picnic is just around the corner so if you haven’t sussed yourself a tent (or god forbid, a ticket) yet, […]

7 years ago

A sad banger if we ever heard one. Miley Cyrus has released new music seemingly referencing her recent split from husband Liam Hemsworth. And in fairness like, if this isn’t directly relating to the breakup it’s a decent enough coincidence. The couple, who married in December of last year, called quits on their relationship announcing […]

7 years ago

The pair have been linked since 2015. Caitriona Balfe has married her partner of three years, Tony McGill. The Dublin born model and Outlander star tied the knot with the Irish music producer over the weekend. PEOPLE reports that the pair enjoyed an intimate ceremony surrounded by friends and family on Saturday, August 10 in St. […]

7 years ago

Our eyes. They cry. Nathan Carter’s a good lad. He’s got some good tunes (Wagon Wheel). He’s had some good shows (The Gleneagle). He’s been on some decent programmes (The Late Late Show Country Special). A great man altogether. And now it appears as if Nathan Carter has only gone and gotten even greater, because […]

7 years ago

G’wannnn. The Great British Bake Off is returning soon. Like, really soon. Like, at the end of this month soon. And yeah, get hyped. The release date for the upcoming series of the show was finally released today and it confirmed that we were only going to have to wait a few more weeks until […]

7 years ago

STOPIT. How much do you like dogs? Like, loads? Like, a normal amount? Like, hardly at all but you cannot alert anybody to this fact for fear that they will judge you harshly? If your answer to the above question is anything other than the latter, then you’ll be only thrilled to know that you […]

7 years ago

“I never forget the first time saying to my husband ‘I can never go through this again.’” RTÉ presenter Geri Maye has told of her pain of suffering 12 miscarriages. The broadcaster, who is best known for her time on The Den and Winning Streak, said that the first time she lost a pregnancy, she […]

7 years ago

“A thorn in the side of efforts to develop street art in Dublin in recent years…” Hundreds of people have signed a petition to save Dublin’s iconic Horseboy mural. The artwork, currently residing on side of a house just off Church street in the Smithfield area, risks being removed due to the absence of planning […]

7 years ago

Christ. If you can think of it, there’s a sex position called it. And if there isn’t, there will be one at some point in the future regardless because it turns out that a bit of standard missionary just isn’t enough for some people. Whatever. If things have gotten a bit dry (?) in the […]

7 years ago

“If you don’t look after your own health, nobody else will.” Dee Doherty was 31-years-old when she received her breast cancer diagnosis. A mother living in Wicklow with her two small children, she discovered that she had stage three cancer in December 2017. This meant that she had to undergo chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and have […]

7 years ago

Get inside of us right this second. Munchies are delicious. They are chocolatey, they are tasty, and they are vastly underrated. They shouldn’t be either. Munchies have got everything a human being could possibly want from a tasty treat – crunch, silky smoothness, and of course, mystery. They’ve been fairly iconic for a solid 20 […]

7 years ago

Bit of intense midweek viewing here if you’re up for it. Netflix have been quiet enough as of late on the true crime front. Long gone are the days of the harrowing Dirty John series, or the deeply upsetting Abducted in Plain Sight.  Even Making a Murderer season two didn’t hit half as hard as […]

7 years ago

“I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for these families…” Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin has set up a fundraiser to help children living in direct provision. The broadcaster is hoping to raise money to pay for essential supplies for families who are seeking asylum in Ireland. Many of these families, who are living in emergency […]

7 years ago

Hook it to our veins. The Haunting of Hill House creator has said that season two of the horror Netflix anthology will be “mjuch scarier” than the last. And season one was pretty terrifying, in fairness. Mike Flanagan has said that the scares of the much loved first season are still going to be there, […]

7 years ago

Would’ve been a very different show, in fairness. Amber Gill won this year’s series of Love Island.  In a final result that simultaneously shocked everybody and nobody, the Newcastle gal bagged the sweet, sweet €50k alongside Limerick’s own Greg O’Shea making them the first couple who had known each other a mere 10 days to […]

7 years ago

“Making a lasting, positive impact on the world…” Nespresso are turning their used coffee pods into bicycles, and donating half of them to schoolgirls in Ghana. The caffeine company use easily, infinitely recyclable aluminium coffee capsules to minimise the product’s impact on the environment – and now they have created a fully functional bicycle made […]

7 years ago

“It can happen to any one of us…” Gareth Gates and Faye Brookes have reportedly called of their engagement. The pair, who have been in an on-again-off-again relationship for seven years, have decided to split up after failing to make their relationship work. A source told The Sun that they want to remain friends. “Gareth […]

7 years ago

Givin’ us fanny flutters, this news. Maura Higgins is going to get her own reality TV show and yes, your Wednesday morning did just get a whole lot better. The series is set to focus on the model’s life since leaving the villa, the array of bookings she has received since her stint on Love […]

7 years ago

“We will always love our Nóra.” Nóra Quoirin’s family have said they are “heartbroken” by the loss of their child. The 15-year-old’s parents, Meabh and Sebastian, positively identified the remains discovered in the Malaysian rainforest yesterday. Nóra had been missing for 10 days. In a statement issued through the Lucie Blackman Trust, her family said that their […]

7 years ago

Was thinking it was a bit early for the sponcon giveaways alright. Plenty of things have happened since Love Island ended all those weeks ago. Arabella Chi has entered into a relationship with Wes Nelson. Greg has returned to his homeland. Tommy Fury has gone back to his boxing while also attempting to charge €10k […]

7 years ago

Updated at 14.46 on 13/8 The three-year-old has passed away. According to reports, the little boy had been on holiday with his grandparents and parents when the tragic accident happened. The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the family. A three-year-old boy is in critical condition following a swimming pool incident in […]

7 years ago

Nóra Quoirin’s parents have confirmed that the body found in the Malaysian rainforest is their daughter. The remains were discovered earlier this morning, 2km away from the resort where the 15-year-old was staying with her family. The Lucie Blackman Trust, who are handling media enquiries for the Quoirin family, said this morning that it seemed “likely” […]

7 years ago

“We might have a vaccine that can be rolled out in around five years.” The first vaccine to protect against chlamydia has passed its initial safety test, the Lancet Infectious Disease Journal has said. The vaccine has been developed to protect against the incredibly common sexually transmitted disease that affected almost 9,000 people in Ireland […]

7 years ago

“Declaring a climate emergency cannot be empty words.” A university in London has plans to ban the sell of beef products on campus in a bid to tackle climate change. Goldsmiths announced their climate action review this week, stating that they were stopping the sell of all beef products, as well as introducing a 10p […]

7 years ago

“We just had to put it on the feet of one of the guys, and he already knew what to do.” Two gay penguins have adopted an abandoned egg in Berlin zoo. Same-sex couple Skipper and Ping have been caring for the egg since July, after the unborn chick’s mother lost interest. The pair have […]

7 years ago

He complained that he was unable to swallow. A man who inhaled his false teeth while under aesthetic had the dentures stuck in his throat for eight days. The anonymous patient, a 72-year-old retired electrician, had been in hospital to have a lump removed from his abdomen. After six days, he discovered that his mouth […]

7 years ago

A massive good luck to all involved. Almost 59,000 students in Ireland are set to receive their Leaving Certificate results this morning. This year’s results are being released one day earlier than usual in order to speed up the college application appeals process. As a result, students who applied for third level CAO courses will […]

7 years ago

“I wish her nothing but health and happiness going forward.” Liam Hemsworth has shared an Instagram post confirming his split from Miley Cyrus.  The actor posted a picture of a sunset this morning, along with confirmation that he and his wife had separated. He wished her “nothing but health and happiness” and said that he […]

7 years ago

“He’s here…” Alanis Morissette has given birth to her third child, a baby boy. The Canadian singer and husband Mario welcomed Winter Mercy Morissette-Treadway last Thursday, August 8. Morissette announced that news via her Instagram account this week, writing: “He’s here. Winter Mercy Morissette-Treadway. #8/8/19.” She also added the hashtag: “#mywholelifeidreamedoflovingyouthree.” https://www.instagram.com/p/B1E17T_nK5L/ The 45-year-old announced that she […]

7 years ago

“I trust someone until they do me wrong.” Maura Higgins has said that she is glad she influenced some young women to be more confident in their relationships. The Love Island contestant said that she was surprised by the reaction to her complete shut down of Tom Walker, who wondered aloud whether the ring girl […]

7 years ago

“I don’t need to justify anything.” A new high-tension series starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carrell is coming soon and it sounds like it’s going to be absolutely incredible. The Morning Show will take audiences behind-the-scenes of the fictional daily TV programme, giving them an insight into the high stakes, betrayals, and upset […]

7 years ago

“If you’re struggling, please be brave and tell a trusted someone.” Lady Gaga has vowed to fund 162 classroom projects across El Paso, Dayton, and Gilroy following mass shootings in each of the cities. The singer announced last week that she, along with her Born This Way foundation and DonorsChoose.org, were going to fully fund […]

7 years ago

Hard no on this, tbh. What do you like most about staying in a hotel? Is it being able to stumble from the bar and straight into bed in the same two minutes? Is it the mass amounts of food presented to you at breakfast? Or is it being able to make yourself a lovely […]

7 years ago

No, Zac Efron won’t be making an appearance. But David Hasselhoff will so, you know, swings and roundabouts. A while back, the Baywatch reboot came out. It was, essentially, awful, not funny, and some of the poorest work the great Dwayne The Rock Johnson has ever put his name to. Where was the sultry running? […]

7 years ago

The situation has escalated considerably. Miley Cyrus has absolutely bodied Brody Jenner after he threw shade at her following her recent holiday with Kaitlynn Carter. The ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’ singer was responding to Jenner’s latest Instagram post actively referencing Miley’s current holiday with his ex-wife, Kaitlynn. The pair were spotted kissing at Lake […]

7 years ago