Shame. For the past while now, rumours have been rife around the possible dating scenarios present among this year’s Great British Bake Off cast. Is Henry dating Alice? Is Henry dating Michael? Is Henry dating Noel Fielding because apparently anything is possible at this stage. The lad has been getting it from all angles for […]

6 years ago

Cry all the wholesome tears. Yesterday, I watched Pick Of The Litter.  I was in the gym, wishing I wasn’t in the gym, desperately scrolling through Netflix on my phone for something to distract me from the horrors of the cross trainer. That’s when I saw it; tucked neatly among the true crime documentaries beneath […]

6 years ago

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. BCAM is a time for prioritising self-checking, becoming aware of the symptoms of the disease, and listening to the stories of those who have battled it. However, despite the increased coverage that breast cancer awareness has been getting over the past 30 days, people still have a lot of […]

6 years ago

Great day for the parish. Irish actor Niamh Algar has been named as one of BAFTA’s rising stars of 2019. The 29-year-old, who is from Mullingar, was included on this year’s list of 20 Breakthrough Brits alongside other actors, directors, and producers making waves in the industry. Algar is best known for her role in […]

6 years ago

Protect them at all costs. Four five-week-old kittens were rescued from a burning building in Offaly. The little guys were found hiding by local firefighters in a derelict building in Tullamore over the weekend. Emergency services were called to tackle the blaze which had generated “thick, black, toxic smoke.” They discovered the kittens, rescued them […]

6 years ago

SpoOoOoOoOoOoOky. Kilkenny has been named as one of the most haunted places in Europe by a travel magazine. The city has been the site of many ghost tours and creepy happenings for many years now, but now it seems as if it’s finally getting some official international recognition too. Fair play to all involved. US […]

6 years ago

A divine delivery, tbh. It’s Halloween tomorrow (yes, tomorrow) and if you haven’t bothered yourself to carve a delightful and also scary pumpkin yet, shame on you. It’s spooky season. Make more of an effort. If you haven’t had time though, never fear because the lads over at Deliveroo in Cork have decided to make […]

6 years ago

Animals rights groups have welcomed the move. Foie gras is set to be banned in New York City over animal cruelty concerns. The luxury French delicacy, which is made by force feeding ducks and geese by sticking a tube down their throats, has been the source of much criticism for many years. The process, called gavage, […]

6 years ago

“Don’t take today for granted because tomorrow’s not promised.” Kevin Hart has said that he has a new found appreciation for life following his major car crash. The comedian and actor suffered three fractures to his spine following the incident in Malibu, California earlier this year. Both he and the driver of the car, Jared […]

6 years ago

“An important step towards creating a zero carbon healthcare system.” Some asthma inhalers are as bad for the environment as eating meat, a new study has shown. Research conducted by the University of Cambridge found that the most common inhalers used in the UK make up four percent of greenhouse gasses emitted by the NHS. The […]

6 years ago

The incident occurred this morning. Three people have been killed following a mass shooting at a Halloween party in Los Angeles. Emergency services were called to a residence at 10.44pm local time in Long Beach, LA. The Long Beach Fire Department confirmed the deaths of three adult men. Nine more people were injured in the […]

6 years ago

Because who among us doesn’t need more Van Hudg in their lives? A sequel to The Princess Switch has finally been confirmed to be in the making, and you’d be lying if you said you weren’t at least a little excited, tbh. The new movie, expected to be released some time next year, will star […]

6 years ago

Surprise, bitch. Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, has finally been confirmed by HBO. The new series, which will be set 300 years before the events of the aforementioned show, will tell the story of the Targaryens in Westeros, long before the Mad King, Daenerys’s reign, and her eventual fall from grace. Series […]

6 years ago

Excellent news all round. Apple has finally introduced a period emoji, as well as emojis depicting people with disabilities. The new iOS 13.2 update, which rolled out for iPhone, iPad, and other related iDevices this week, includes an additional 350 emojis that were approved by the company earlier this year. Among them are gender neutral […]

6 years ago

Ah, stop. Who among us can truly say that they don’t enjoy an espresso martini? None of us, that’s who. It’s the drink that’s got it all: caffeine, alcohol, two little beans floating on the top. What more could you ask for, honestly? A few months back, there was chat of an espresso martini festival […]

6 years ago

It’s being released next month. Kelly Clarkson and John Legend have re-recorded a version of ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ for the #MeToo era. The Christmas sing has been the subject of much critique for many years due to its blatant affiliation with rape culture, with many radio stations stopping it from being played in the […]

6 years ago

Take note. Batches of hummus sold in Aldi and Lidl have been recalled due to the presence of salmonella. The products are being recalled by Zorba Delicacies and include Aldi’s The Deli brand and Lidl’s Meadow Fresh brand. The batches have been deemed unsafe to eat. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued the recall […]

6 years ago

He is no longer in custody. Jared Padalecki was arrested this weekend on suspicion of assault. The Gilmore Girls and Supernatural actor got into an alleged fight with two employees at a bar he owns in Austin, Texas. Buzzfeed News reports that Padalecki, who is 37-year-old, was arrested after allegedly hitting two employees in the […]

6 years ago

Well for some. Narcissists may be less prone to depression and stress, a new study has shown. While narcissism is often linked to negative personality traits such as heightened self importance and a lack of empathy, researchers now believe that there’s also some related positives too. A new study published in the journal European Psychiatry showed that narcissists […]

6 years ago

“Please do not take these unnecessary risks.” A woman has been killed at a gender reveal party after a homemade reveal device exploded like a pipe bomb. Pamela Kreimeyer died instantly when a piece of shrapnel that exploded from the device struck her in the head while at the party in Des Moines, Iowa on […]

6 years ago

“It’s such a good feeling to know you’re making a difference.” As the deadline for this year’s Team Hope Shoebox Appeal fast approaches, the charity are giving one last push to ensure that as many children as possible receive a box full of gifts this Christmas. One of those people is stylist and mother-of-two Ruth […]

6 years ago

We’ll take 500ml, thanks. Every single one of us has been ghosted. It’s the norm these days. Meet someone you vaguely like, go on a few dates with them, text from time to time, maybe even start to develop some actual real-life feelings and then BOOM – ghosted to fuck. A lot of people will […]

6 years ago

A brilliant idea. Sinéad Burke and toy company Lottie Dolls have teamed up to create what could be the world’s first little person doll. The toy, modelled on Sinéad herself, is a girl wearing a red dress who is disproportionately smaller than all of the other dolls made by the company. Burke announced the collaboration […]

6 years ago

Banger of a movie, tbh. In 1973, Lynyrd Skynyrd released the banger that is ‘Sweet Home Alabama.’ Then, a mere 29 years later, Reese Witherspoon and Patrick Dempsey starred in the incredible and deeply iconic movie of the same name. A story of love, a story of loss, a story of a big city gal returning […]

6 years ago

Yep. Courteney Cox and David Beckham have been caught sharing a hot tub and if that wasn’t enough to get you to click right in here then I don’t know what would be. The unlikely pair were hanging out in some bubbles this week – not just because they felt like it, but because they […]

6 years ago

We’ve all been there. You’re sitting around, minding your own business, sending a casual ‘hey’ on a dating app – and then it happens. A dick pic. Unsolicited, unasked for, and incredibly unimpressive, when they come they come in their droves – and often, we are powerless to stop them. Bumble, unlike other dating apps […]

6 years ago

“In the room I could see the outline of what looked like a jelly baby – just like in the movies.” Laura Whitmore has discussed how miscarrying a recent unplanned pregnancy made her realise that she would like to have children. The presenter, who has been dating Love Island VO Iain Stirling since 2017, said […]

6 years ago

A class act. Jane Fonda has accepted her recent BAFTA win while simultaneously getting arrested during a climate change protest. The Grace and Frankie star was cuffed and taken down town for the 27th time this month (probably) as she and several other celebrities of note protested the US government’s lack of action on climate […]

6 years ago

“If the State had intervened, he would be in prison.” Viewers of last night’s Late Late Show were taken aback by Mary Manning’s story of harrowing abuse that she endured at the hands of her stepfather. The Louth woman was physically and sexually abused by Sean McDarby for almost two decades. Her stepfather had held […]

6 years ago

His new series is coming verrrrrry soon. It almost seems like every other day that a new David Attenborough documentary is released – and hey, who are we to complain? The man is a king, his work is incredible, and the day he stops producing stunning films and series will be a dark day for […]

6 years ago

“It’s something that takes a long time to get over.” Louise Redknapp has said that she wishes she knew why her marriage to ex husband Jamie failed. The singer and mother-of-two split from Jamie in 2017 after 19 years of marriage. They have two children together, 15-year-old Charles and 10-year-old Beau. “I wish I knew [why],” […]

6 years ago

“I want to be at the forefront for people.” Paddy Smyth has said that he wants to use his platform to change the way people view disability. The activist and recent winner of Channel 4’s The Circle wants to use his victory to show people the life you can have while also being disabled. Paddy, […]

6 years ago

Calling all Louis fans. (Who also happen to live or be present in the UK, Europe, United States and Canada next year.) Louis Tomlinson is embarking on his first ever solo tour, so if you’ve been missing a little LT in your life, you know what to do. … Buy tickets to these gigs. The […]

6 years ago

The notice has been in place since earlier this week. The boil water notice has been lifted for customers of the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant. Irish Water confirmed the lift today, stating on Twitter that the notice had been removed with immediate effect. The affected areas were parts of Dublin, Meath, and Kildare. Approximately 600,000 people […]

6 years ago

They are working to resolve the issue. Some Ulster Bank customers are experiencing delays in credit payments this afternoon. 10,000 social welfare payments were not processed this morning due to technical issues with the bank. A statement issued from Ulster Bank earlier today apologised for the delay and said that they were working to fix […]

6 years ago

The remains were discovered earlier this week. Another man and a woman have been arrested after the bodies of 39 people were discovered in a container in Essex. Police have said that the man and the woman, who are both 38-years-old, were arrested in Warrington in Cheshire on suspicion of manslaughter and conspiracy to traffic […]

6 years ago

“It becomes clear throughout the haze of cancer treatment who and where your supports are.” Aoife Gallaher’s breast cancer story began in 2011. A nurse, wife, and mother to three young children, she presumed that her constant tiredness was an immediate result of her hectic lifestyle. The Christmas prior she found herself exhausted, in and […]

6 years ago

A simple but effective move. Always have plans to remove the female symbol from their pad packaging to be more inclusive. The menstrual product giant that manufactures pads, pantyliners, and wipes has said that they are planning to remove the symbol as a nod to the transgender and non-binary community, who also get periods. Members […]

6 years ago

C’mon lads, is James alive or not? In a few weeks, The End Of The F***ing World will return to our TV screens. It’s an exciting time for all among us who appreciate Alyssa’s feistiness, James’s shirts, and new characters who are quite mysterious indeed. The second series of the show – based on the […]

6 years ago

“It’s the fear that’s the worst.” Often during breast cancer treatment, patients will lose their hair. The intensity of chemotherapy allows the medication to attack cancerous cells – but this also leaves the body’s rapidly growing cells (including those responsible for hair growth) vulnerable. Hair loss can be an extremely emotional, deeply affecting, and pivotal […]

6 years ago

60 percent of abuse in relationships in Ireland start before the age of 25. That’s just one of the reasons why our laws changed recently to allow people suffering abuse in dating relationships to apply for Safety and Protection Orders. The Domestic Violence Act 2018 has given victims of domestic violence this opportunity, however there […]

6 years ago

Don’t worry, he’ll still be bashing out that sweet, sweet content though. Louis Theroux has left the BBC after 21 years to set up his own production company. The documentary film maker and journalist is launching Mindhouse Productions, a new company that he will share with business partner Arron Fellows and wife, Nancy Strang.  Deadline […]

6 years ago

By order of the Peaky Blinders, etc. With every wildly popular pop culture moment comes a number of spin offs, off shoots, and promises of films that may or may not be kept. Peaky Blinders is no different, as what once started as an expertly cast BBC show about some lads running about causing trouble […]

6 years ago

“The French Olympic logo would never be caught snacking in public.” This week, France announced their 2024 Olympic logo. It’s supposed to represent French history, but instead, people think it looks like a stereotypical Parisian woman – which it does. The design includes an Olympic flame, a gold medal, and the lips of Mariane, representing […]

6 years ago

All 39 were pronounced dead at the scene. A man from Northern Ireland has been arrested after the bodies of 39 people were discovered in a container in Essex. Police were called to the Waterglade Industrial Park in the early hours of this morning where they found the remains inside the container. All 39 were pronounced […]

6 years ago

Mr Chips is shook. The X Factor has been cancelled on Sundays in favour of Catchphrase, proving that the public do indeed prefer watching random people guessing words over random people singing words. Which, yeah, fair enough, like. This comes as the latest spinoff of Simon Cowell’s reality TV show, The X Factor: Celebrity, kicked […]

6 years ago

We all make mistakes. Even Paul Hollywood, who on last night’s episode of the Great British Bake Off made a joke at the expensive of diabetes sufferers. The baking judge exclaimed that one of the contestant’s bakes looked like “diabetes on a plate.” The dish was, in fact, a pile of Chelsea buns made during […]

6 years ago

People of note, start your engines. A few weeks back, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK kicked off, giving us all a much needed VH1 based taste of Britain’s best drag superstars. The series was no real surprise, given the success of the likes of RuPaul’s Drag Race Singapore, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars and regular old RuPaul’s […]

6 years ago

It’s like when Taylor Swift trademarked “this sick beat” – except better. Kylie Jenner has filed paperwork to trademark her iconic, ahem, lyric “Rhiiiiise n Shiiiine” as well as the words “Rise and Shine.” Can’t say the gal doesn’t work hard. The greeting gained popularity last week when a clip of Kylie entering daughter Stormi’s […]

6 years ago

“Without that camera, I would never have known.” A tourist who discovered her own breast cancer while viewing an interactive heat cam exhibition has called the experience “life-changing.” 41-year-old Bal was visiting the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions exhibition in Edinburgh earlier this year when a photo she took on a heat cam showed […]

6 years ago