I hate this part right here… The part when the rest of the band decide that they’re sick of being a lead singer’s shadow and decide to rise up against them in a bid to get more stage time because they deserve it, etc. And that’s exactly what The Pussycat Dolls are doing ahead of […]

6 years ago

The best boy there ever was. Those among us who have dogs will be aware of the vast array of lovely things that such creatures can do. They can sit. They can beg. They can ensure that you feel wanted and loved after a long, hard day simply by running in your general direction when […]

6 years ago

Good news, everyone. Paid maternity and paternity leave will be extended by two weeks. The government will soon offer two weeks extra paid leave for parents of children born or adopted from November 1 this year. It will apply for parents who are employed or self-employed during the child’s first year. The new Parental Leave […]

6 years ago

Fair play to all involved. James Middleton has confirmed his engagement to girlfriend Alizee Thevenet following a string of rumours that he had gotten engaged to girlfriend Alizee Thevenet.  Kate and Pippa’s younger brother popped the question recently enough, offering the French financial analyst a massive blue sapphire ring in exchange for her hand in marriage. […]

6 years ago

The true marker of a serious relationship: James Cordon. Adele has introduced Skepta to James Cordon as the pair continue to go on a string of casual dates. The Someone Like You singer began dating the grime artist recently enough following news of her split from husband, Simon Konecki. Adele has also seemingly introduced Skepta to […]

6 years ago

“In giving, we receive” is Scoil Ghobnatan’s motto. And although it’s applicable all year round, the emblem is particularly relevant in the later months as the seasons change and Christmas looms. Since 2014, the Co. Cork primary school has dedicated a considerable amount of time and energy to ensuring that their own kids aren’t going to […]

6 years ago

“There was major excitement just to see the game, just to be there.” Next Tuesday, the Irish women’s football team will take on Ukraine in Tallaght Stadium for the European Women’s Championships 2021 qualifiers. Leading them onto the pitch ahead of the game will be a number of 20×20 mascots – and among them, eight-year-old Ava, […]

6 years ago

It was spotted in the river earlier this week. A whale that was seen swimming in the River Liffey this week has died. The whale was spotted in the river on Wednesday and was later identified as a fin whale. It was found dead this morning in Dublin Bay by port workers. RTE News reports […]

6 years ago

“He came to my house and ate dinner with us…” A man has sued another man for cheating with his wife – and won. Kevin Howard took legal action against the man who his wife had cheated on him with on the grounds that the man had directly caused the destruction of his marriage. The […]

6 years ago

Blessed day, I suppose… The Handmaid’s Tale is a show about oppression, assault, and a society that vilifies women and treats them like criminals for not being fertile. The series has acted as the inspiration for a lot of things since it first dropped on Hulu, including protests, demonstration, and general life in America. And […]

6 years ago

“Many teens will be in high spirits as they head out to celebrate with their friends this evening…” Gardaí have issued some advice for teenagers receiving their Junior Cert results today. Over 60,000 students are due to receive their results following the summer examinations earlier this year. This is the first time ever that Junior […]

6 years ago

“Our dear Bru Bru.” Queer Eyes stars are mourning the loss of Bruley, the French Bulldog who has joined them on their more-than-a-makeover journey since the show’s original reboot. The dog was owned by one of the show’s producers, Michelle Silva, who had never intended for Bruley to become a star. She revealed that he died […]

6 years ago

An incredible achievement. Ciara Mageean has secured herself a place in the final of the 1500 metres at the World Athletics Championships. The Co. Down sportswoman came fifth place in yesterday’s semi-final in Doha, ensuring an automatic qualification to the upcoming final. She finished with an impressive time of four minutes 15.49, making her the […]

6 years ago

The storm passed over the country last night. Thousands of homes and businesses have been left without power following yesterday’s storm. Storm Lorenzo travelled across the country last night, with west coastal areas including Kerry and Galway being the worst affected. According to ESB Networks, under 4,000 individual faults have already been reported, though it is expected […]

6 years ago

“Physical violence has no place in 21st century Scotland.” Scotland has made smacking illegal, becoming the first UK country to do so. A new law has made parents hitting their children as punishment illegal, giving minors the same protection from violence as adults. The move, which was voted 84 to 29 by MSPs today, removes […]

6 years ago

Or horseboy, whichever. Have you ever wanted to be in close proximity to some horses? What about being in close proximity to some horses while also being in close proximity to The Queen? What about being in close proximity to some horses while also being in close proximity to The Queen while also living in […]

6 years ago

She was in the series for four years. Former EastEnders actor Sandy Ratcliff passed away from an accidental overdose, an inquest has heard. The 70-year-old, who was one of the soap’s original cast members from 1985 to 1989, died after taking an overdose of morphine while suffering from two terminal lung conditions. She passed away […]

6 years ago

But can we move in too, or? A retirement home just for cats and dogs has opened up in the States, and yes, that is absolutely just as adorable as it sounds. The senior centre, called Young at Heart, is a shelter for cats and dogs over the age of seven who are looking for […]

6 years ago

The eagerly anticipated true crime series is coming very soon indeed. Tom Vaughan Lawlor has praised Dublin Murders for its “nuanced and complex storylines” and yeah, that has gotten us fairly excited for the series to drop. The actor, who plays Frank in the upcoming programme, said that he jumped at the chance to be […]

6 years ago

“The internet makes everything 100 times more dramatic.” Kylie Jenner has confirmed her split from Travis Scott, saying that she and the rapper are on “great terms.” The 22-year-old took to Twitter this afternoon to confirm that she and Travis had split up, but that many of the stories circulating about the breakup are untrue. […]

6 years ago

She doesn’t think it’s a goer, unfortunately. The Crown is due back on our screens in a mere few weeks, and although we have yet to experience the wonderful Olivia Colman in the title role, people are already chatting about who could possibly be taking over from her in future seasons. Most notably, Helen Mirren. […]

6 years ago

Ah, stop. Puppies are great for a couple of reasons. Generally, those reasons have very little to do with their ability to teach youngsters about kindness and inclusion, but sure look, here we are. The puppy in question is a little pink one named Piglet. He’s a dachshund-Chihuahua mix, he weighs about one pound, and he […]

6 years ago

Some flights have been cancelled. Passengers flying to and from Dublin Airport have been urged to check their flight status before departing. Both Ryanair and Aer Lingus have said that they plan to operate full flight schedules throughout the storm today and tomorrow, but that some cancellations and delays may be inevitable. A small number […]

6 years ago

Tragedy all round. Roy Cropper is set for a bit of good news in Coronation Street as he learns that he’s actually got a half-brother. Great. However, Roy Cropper is also set for a bit of bad news in Coronation Street as he learns that that half-brother is actually terminally ill. Not so great. According […]

6 years ago

Sad news of a Thursday. A zebra has been shot dead after escaping from a circus in Germany. The animal ran away from the circus near Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on Tuesday night along with another zebra. Police in Germany have said that multiple attempts were made to capture the animal before it was shot. The other zebra […]

6 years ago

“A massive victory.” Northern Ireland’s abortion ban is a breach of human rights, the High Court has ruled. The court made the landmark decision today following a case brought forward by Sarah Ewart, a woman who was forced to travel to England for a termination in 2013. Ewart had been told her baby would not […]

6 years ago

“I’m not defined by my body.” Mathew Knowles has said that he discovered that he had breast cancer when he found recurring drops of blood on his shirt and bedsheets. The businessman, and father of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, revealed his diagnosis today on Good Morning America.  Now a survivor, he said that he wants […]

6 years ago

He has since been located. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old boy. Luke Donohue was last seen in the Lourdes Road, Dublin 8 area today, Wednesday October 2. He is described as being 5 foot 7 in height and of slim build. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Gardaí […]

6 years ago

Over 3,200 women in Ireland are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. October 1 marked the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for raising awareness and campaigning for early detection and prevention of the disease. To mark this year’s campaign, the Marie Keating Foundation have compiled a comprehensive list of shops and businesses […]

6 years ago

The incident occurred this morning. A woman in her 20s has died following a road traffic collision between a car and a jeep in Co. Kerry. The woman, the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene just after 8am this morning, October 2. The driver of the jeep was taken to […]

6 years ago

“It is absolutely on the table.” A ban on alcohol is being considered for flights in Ireland to curb passenger disruption. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has said that alcohol tends to be the common denominator in most in-flight passenger disruptions. Their new campaign, ‘Not On My Flight,’ aims to raise awareness of these incidents and […]

6 years ago

Emotional scenes. Aisling O’Neill has received high praise for her performance during last night’s instalment of Fair City.  Her character, Carol Foley, is still grieving the loss of Robbie Quinn after discovering that he had been shot and killed in South Africa while acting as security for a diamond transport job. This storyline came after […]

6 years ago

He is 67 years old. Beyoncé’s dad, Mathew Knowles, has revealed his breast cancer diagnosis. He will discuss his health issues in an upcoming Good Morning America interview set to broadcast today, Wednesday. In a preview clip shared by the programme, he is asked by journalist Michael Strahan: “How was it to tell your family about […]

6 years ago

“Complete cod.” Radio DJ Damien Tiernan has called RTÉ’s Room To Improve “disgusting” and “pathetic.” The Waterford presenter took to Twitter following the broadcast of Sunday night’s episode to question the morality of the series, and to ask why the national broadcaster – and host Dermot Bannon – are promoting the show. “That #RoomToImprove is […]

6 years ago

Sounds fancy enough, tbh. Who among us can say they don’t like eating their dinner? There’s nothing better than sitting down, winding down, and chowing down after a hard day’s work and an even longer day’s night. And, even more so, who among us can truly say that they wouldn’t enjoy eating their dinner in […]

6 years ago

“This one is for all my baby mamas.” Allyson Felix has become the only ever athlete – male or female – to win 12 gold medals at a world championships. The track and field sprinter broke the world record this week at the IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar. She had previously shared the record […]

6 years ago

G’man. Hozier has just launched a new podcast about changing the world. The ‘Take Me To Church’ singer will be chatting to a number of notable people including musicians, artists, writers, campaigners about their own contributions to doing good in the world – and what we need to do next to keep the good work up. […]

6 years ago

Imagine the comfort. Imagine the delight. Imagine the cat sat absolutely loving himself, all snug and happy in the warmth of the radiator, a state that cats should be in always. The furry friends get the raw end of the stick sometimes. They are misunderstood. They are discarded. They are seen as rude and, well, […]

6 years ago

“What a woman she was.” Mel B has said she is “deeply saddened” by the passing of her great grandmother, aged 107. The Spice Girls singer shared the news on her Instagram account today, suggesting that she is going to travel to the Caribbean to pay tribute. “Deeply saddened by the passing of my great […]

6 years ago

“That is not right,” said his lawyer. R Kelly’s defence team have argued for bail because his “lady friends” can’t visit him in prison. The singer is facing multiple charges in Chicago and New York due to allegations of sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Kelly, real name Robert, had been denied bail meaning that only […]

6 years ago

Madness. An iceberg the size of Sydney has broken off from an Antartica ice shelf, the first major break-off from that area in over 50 years. According to the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), the 1,636 square kilometre iceberg – otherwise known as D28 – separated from the Amery ice shelf last week. The break-off was captured […]

6 years ago

God forbid a man and a woman would work together, wha? Doireann Garrihy has quashed any sort of vague rumours flying about the place about a non-existent romance between herself and Greg O’Shea. The pair began working together on RTÉ’s 2FM recently enough when the Love Island winner started standing in for Eoghan McDermott. Greg […]

6 years ago

It’s hellish out there, lads. How did you get home last night? By bus? By bike? By feet as you sludged through the apocalyptic rain, avoided cars driving too close to the pavement, and desperately tried to keep your shitty €4 umbrella from fully turning inside out? Same, yeah – and it was awful. It’s […]

6 years ago

An incredible tribute to the late comedian. Viewers of last night’s Brendan Grace documentary were incredible moved as the the film took audiences through the comedian’s final months. Part one of Brendan Grace: Thanks for the Memories aired on Monday night on RTÉ One, combining touching interviews, poignant moments, and rare archival footage of the […]

6 years ago

The best boy. Hedgehogs are cute. They are. Don’t refute the fact. It is true. They’re all spiky and small and brown and other factors that also mean that they are definitely cute and not scary or inconsequential in any way. The only thing that’s potentially cuter than a regular old hedgehog is a rare […]

6 years ago

Heaven. Or, indeed, hell. Depends on who you’re asking, to be honest. A few months back, there was word that a third Mamma Mia! film may indeed be on the cards. It was an exciting time for all involved – especially for ABBA’s own Bjorn who decided to go ahead and start the rumour himself. […]

6 years ago

Hook it to our veins. If there’s one thing everyone in this world can agree on, it’s that David Attenborough content is by far the best content out there. It just is. Heartwarming? You got it. Informative? You betcha. Narrated by the most incredible human being on the entire planet? Always. The man can simply […]

6 years ago

Fair play to him. Lewis Capaldi is a deadly lad. He’s talented. He’s funny. He’s got an insane social media following due to both of the aforementioned elements of his personality. Basically, he’s a decent human being – so it makes sense then that his upcoming Irish shows sold out this morning at lightning speed. […]

6 years ago

I M A G I N E. Australia’s a lovely place. It’s got lovely scenery, lovely people, and an even lovelier rental market and general employment sector. Just what you’d want from a, y’know, country. The only potentially bad thing about Australia is that it is, in fact, very far away. Like, really far away. […]

6 years ago

Name a more iconic duo, seriously. It is safe to say that this year, the Super Bowl halftime show was, eh, lacking, somewhat. It was questionable, it was a bit flat, and it was even called potentially the “worst” halftime show to ever occur. It wasn’t entirely Maroon 5’s fault though. We can’t blame them. […]

6 years ago