A well deserved nod, tbf. Saoirse Ronan has received a BAFTA nomination for Best Leading Actress for her role in Little Women. The Irish actor plays Jo March in the 2019 Greta Gerwig film adaptation, a movie that has received widespread critical acclaim since its release late last year. This if the fifth BAFTA nomination […]

6 years ago

HERE. WE. GO. It’s back, lads. And nobody is safe. The first ever series of Winter Love Island is kicking off this Sunday, and while speculation has been rife around who is actually going to be entering the villa, we finally have some confirmation. 12 contestants will be entering the South Africa villa this weekend […]

6 years ago

Sounds intense? That’s because it is. We’ve all heard of Marie Kondo – the entirely agreeable and eternally wise Japanese woman who has helped millions of people around the world reorganise their homes and, by extension, their lives. Never has throwing out a load of junk a person doesn’t need been so therapeutic. If it […]

6 years ago

That’s showbiz, baby. Lady Gaga has expressed delight that she and Bradley Cooper “fooled everyone” into thinking that they were in love… by acting as if they were in love. The pair, who starred alongside each other in 2018 film A Star Is Born, spent a fair amount of time together after the film wrapped, […]

6 years ago

Welcome to 2020, everyone. A time of turmoil, confusion, and sauces based on your favourite confectionary-based pig. Seemingly it is not enough now for a sweet to simply exist in its solid form. No, it must be melted down to create a sauce, one that is equal parts sweet and fruity, thick and robust, pink […]

6 years ago

The incident occurred this morning. Gardaí are investigating the assault and attempted abduction of a woman in her 60s. The woman was approached by a man at approximately 7.30am this morning in the Martin’s Grove/Blackhorse Avenue area of Dublin 7. The man attempted to force the woman into the boot of a car before she […]

6 years ago

To encourage healthier choices. Lidl Ireland are set to remove all cartoon characters from their own-brand cereal boxes by spring 2020. The supermarket chain are changing their packaging in a bid to encourage children to make healthier breakfast choices, as well as tacking pester power. The move will include all Lidl own-brand cereals including Crownfield […]

6 years ago

The dream, tbh. A four day working week and six hour shifts could be introduced in Finland. The country’s new Prime Minister Sanna Marin is hoping to introduce the new measures to give people more time to spend on their families and hobbies. Marin, who is 34-years-old and the world’s youngest Prime Minister, has been an […]

6 years ago

He faces fives charges including rape. Harvey Weinstein has arrived to court in New York for the first day of his sexual assault trial. The disgraced Hollywood producer is facing life in prison if found guilty of five allegations made against him by two women. Mimi Haleyi alleges that Weinstein performed oral sex on her […]

6 years ago

Cleaned up, so they did. Colin Farrell is a good lad. He’s talented. He’s Irish. He’s got a fair few decent acting credits to his name including The Lobster, In Bruges, and the iconic Phonebooth. He’s also allegedly got a set of eyebrows that’d shake you to your core. That’s according to Stellan Skarsgård anyway, who […]

6 years ago

Well that’s no good, is it? There are a couple of things people like to do if they’re having trouble sleeping. One is to create a better sleep environment for themselves by doing things like making the room super dark, not drinking caffeine after a certain time, and reducing the amount they smoke and drink. […]

6 years ago

It’s a tumultuous time to be a woman in America. This week, over 200 members of Congress voted in favour of the US Supreme Court revisiting Roe v Wade, the landmark ruling that made abortion legal across the States in 1973. The appeal came following a relevant case in Louisiana which saw an amicus brief signed […]

6 years ago

A true loss. The Late Late Show will include a tribute to Marian Finucane tonight in addition to its regular lineup. The veteran RTÉ broadcaster and journalist passed away suddenly in her home yesterday. Tonight’s tribute will include a segment detailing Finucane’s immeasurably contribution to Irish society and culture, as well as a series of interviews […]

6 years ago

Whose pooch is in need of a pamper? There’s a reason why January is peak time for spa days. Everyone’s wrecked from all the drinking. Our bellies are full from all of the eating. Our backs are sore from passing out at awkward angles following rough nights featuring the aforementioned two activities. We deserve rest. […]

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It’s the year of R&Bieber, apparently. 2020 comes with the promise of many things. A new decade. A new you. And a new Justin Bieber album. The Canadian singer last month announced his fifth studio album, along with an upcoming tour and a YouTube mini series – because why not? And as if that wasn’t […]

6 years ago

A first for the publication. Italian Vogue will not be publishing photographs this month to be more environmentally conscious. The fashion publication has omitted all photos from its January 2020 issue in a bid to raise awareness of the amount of energy, manpower, and travel needed to publish each month. In this month’s note to […]

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Iconic. There are plenty of things that have made a comeback in recent months. The Spice Girls is one of them. Westlife is another. Home Alone is another one but we won’t talk about that because it’s unnecessary, alright? The reboot can either be a blessing or a curse. It can provide audiences with a […]

6 years ago

Well the year has just begun, in fairness. Remember back in 2003 when Friends was on the TV? Of course you do. It was a momentous occasion for all involved. Monica and Chandler were well into their marriage. Rachel and Ross still weren’t together. Joey was milling about. It was all happening and we were […]

6 years ago

Divine viewing of a Friday. It’s the first weekend of the New Year, lads. And if you, like the majority of the country, have decided to do Dry January then chances are you’re going to be sat on your sofa for the entirety of this evening. Or maybe you’re heading out to engage in some […]

6 years ago

What’s your New Year’s resolution? If you’re an avid social media user, you’ve probably been accosted with them for months. Twitter in December (and Instagram in January) is a minefield. For some, it’s a pleasant, congratulatory experience. A chance to share pride, prove worth, and receive a cyber pat on the back. But for others, it’s […]

6 years ago

Ah, 2020. It’s here, folks. And it’s not going anywhere. So instead of lamenting the fact that we’ve just entered a new decade and potentially have very little to show for it, why not get pumped for some new movies that we’re going to be graced with instead? Lots to come. Lots to look forward […]

6 years ago

“I am not alone in this.” Ricki Lake has detailed her struggle with hair loss due to a series of factors including stress, weight fluctuation, and pregnancy. The presenter and actor revealed this week that she had been “suffering in silence” on and off for 30 years, and that many of those closest to her […]

6 years ago

The dream, tbh. If you have a womb, chances are you’ve been on the pill. The most common and widely available form of oral contraception, the majority of women in Ireland have at least some experience of that little daily packet. Whether it’s to avoid pregnancy, to regulate periods, or to treat acne, the pill […]

6 years ago

The weather is only expected to get worse this weekend. A state of emergency has been declared for New South Wales as the Australian bush fires continue to rage on. The seven-day state of emergency was declared today by State Premier Gladys Berejiklian, who said that the risk of fire danger is only expected to increase […]

6 years ago

Fair enough, like. Maura Higgins is facing a legal battle over the name of her upcoming reality show. Aptly named Maura the Explorer, the show is a reality series following the trials and tribulations of Maura’s life as she wanders about the place experiencing things. No, we don’t actually know what the show is going […]

6 years ago

“I’ve never made a cake before.” As good enough a start to any baking show, clearly. Last night, the Derry Girls Great British Bake Off was on. It had all of the general components that tend to appear in GBBO, including Paul, Prue, a tent, and baking. However, given that the majority of this episode’s […]

6 years ago

Time. It’s a funny ol’ thing. Some call it a vacuum. Some call it a flat circle. Some call it a constant reminder that we all on the same unstoppable journey towards death, that cannot be halted by money, fame, or glory. 2019 was fine. It was alright. It was neither here nor there. Despite […]

6 years ago

Because of course you can. Remember years ago when all anybody could talk about was Grey’s Anatomy? Sure, there were other things mildly worthy of discussion, but if the conversation didn’t naturally swing back around to whether you were a McDreamy or a McSteamy girl then life wasn’t really worth living. And although those days […]

6 years ago

Or, you could just WhatsApp. Whichever. A friend moving away is a sad thing. As is a partner, but not as sad as a friend because romantic love is transient and friendship is forever. Unfortunately for us here in Ireland, friends moving away is a common occurrence. They go to Australia, they go to Canada, […]

6 years ago

Getting close now, lads. With each passing day, every painful hour, each stagnant minute, Winter Love Island creeps that little bit closer. And while we don’t know exactly what the new format of the series has in store for us (though it’s probably a whole lot more of the same, tbh), we do know that […]

6 years ago

Bangin’ content. Christmas is over, lads. It just is. There’s no more Baileys, no more presents, and no more having to sit around and listen to your family debate whether Trump’s impeachment actually means anything or not. Unfortunately though, it also means no more Christmas movies. Well, it should do – but apparently some TV […]

6 years ago

Alright lads, we’re nearly there. End of the year, end of the decade. And what better way to spend it than planning a few delightful getaways for next year? But it’s Christmas, we hear you cry. We don’t have money to be wasting on hypothetical flights and accommodation right now. And yeah OK, that may very […]

6 years ago

Veganism is all the rage these days. Everyone and their mother is chatting about the diet that could be en route to saving the world. And, as it turns out, so are their kids. We already know that’s entirely possible to follow a vegan diet and get every single nutrient that you need to live […]

6 years ago

Deja vu, anyone? Rochelle Humes’ sister has apparently been signed up for the upcoming series of Love Island.  Sophie Piper has seemingly been locked down to appear in the first ever January version of the dating show, despite also being allegedly locked down to appear in this summer’s version of the show too.  But apparently […]

6 years ago

Let her live. Dating is tough. It’s a minefield out there in the lawless lands that are Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and whatever other apps are stopping us all from actually meeting people organically. And although many of us would presume that being a genuine celebrity would make finding love that little bit easier, it turns […]

6 years ago

With the praise hands emoji, nonetheless. Since announcing her split from husband Liam Hemsworth, Miley Cyrus has been linked to a good few people. Cody Simpson is one. Caitlyn Carter is another. There was probably someone else in there too, but listen, who can say for sure? She’s a cool, young gal, leave her to […]

6 years ago

Pretty sure they do, yeah. Gavin & Stacey‘s Baby Neil has said that James Corden would be up for making a season four of the hit BBC comedy. Actor Oscar Hartland, who reprised his role as Smithy and Nessa’s son for last week’s Christmas special, said that he asked Corden about the prospect of a […]

6 years ago

Hardly surprising really, is it? A mere four days ago, You season two landed onto our Netflix screens. Full of murder, mischief, and musing about whether it’s ever OK to be attracted to a serial killer (it’s not), the season delivered all that we had so desperately begged it to. And while many people probably […]

6 years ago

The incident occurred in Dublin. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the alleged sexual assault of a woman in her 30s on Christmas Eve. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 24 on the N81 Tallaght bypass near Jobstown between the hours of 9pm and midnight. An appeal for witnesses of the alleged incident – particularly […]

6 years ago

Over a quarter of a million people have signed the petition. Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display will go ahead despite call to cancel the event due to the Australian bushfires. The New South Wales city has received much pressure in recent weeks to call off the fireworks display and repurpose the money to fight […]

6 years ago

Deserved, in fairness. Sally Rooney’s best-selling novel Normal People has been included on Barrack Obama’s list of favourite books for 2019. The book, released earlier this year, follows the intertwining lives of Marianne and Connell, two teenagers from rural Ireland who despite the glaring differences in their social standings, consistently find themselves drawn to one […]

6 years ago

Good news of a Monday. Zac Efron has said that he “bounced back quickly”after falling ill during an adventure shoot in Papua New Guinea. The Baywatch star reassured fans that he was indeed fine following reports that he had contracted some sort of infection while filming overseas. The actor had to be airlifted to Brisbane […]

6 years ago

“Sending every ounce of love I have…” Billie Eilish has paid tribute to two fans who recently passed away. The ‘bad guy’ singer said that her heart was “shattered” to hear of the passing of Australian student Skylar Davies, who died this week aged 19. “Sending every ounce of love I have to Skylar’s family […]

6 years ago

Booking yourself a flight now, or? Europe’s actually a pretty cheap place, when you take Ireland and the UK out of the equation. And France, and some parts of Germany, and Denmark too. Alright, alright, some parts are cheap and some parts are expensive – fair representative of the world we live in, tbh. However, […]

6 years ago

A momentous occasion. Brad and Jen aren’t back together – but they are friends again, and to be honest, that’s all any of us could ever ask for. The pair have been spending a bit of time together – as mates – ever since they both became single. And although there are those among us […]

6 years ago

Sad news. George Michael’s sister Melanie Panayiotou has passed away, three years after her brother’s death. The 55-year-old was found dead in her home in Hampstead, northwest London on Christmas Day. Her death is not being treated as suspicious. “We can confirm that very tragically Melanie has passed away suddenly,” reads a statement from Michael’s representative. […]

6 years ago

Busted. These days, there’s a lot of vegans out there. And for every vegan, there’s a vegan myth. For years, there has been an abundance of misconceptions about the diet. Everything from ‘you’ll be malnourished’ to ‘vegans will always tell you when they’re a vegan’ has been spouted from the mouths of those who enjoy […]

6 years ago

Shame. Steve McDonald is set for a bit of heartache in Coronation Street as he discovers that Tracy has cheated on him with Paula. Or rather, Tracy tells him that she has cheated on him with Paula. Which doesn’t really make it any better, but sure look. The cabby is set to have his entire […]

6 years ago

Ah, 2019. It’s almost over – and thank god for that. It’s been a year of turmoil, anxiety, and general not-great-ness, but listen, we’re almost at the end now and a massive congrats to us all for making it here. Many things have happened over the course of this year. Not all of them good, […]

6 years ago

Hurry it up, so. The winner of €500,000 from October’s EuroMillions draw has only got three days left to claim their prize. The lucky ticket holder made their purchase in Mace in Dublin’s Kilbarrack shopping centre. The draw in question was on October 1. The winning numbers were 09, 18, 26, 32, 43. Winners of the […]

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