Meghan Markle’s dad will not be attending the royal wedding this weekend. Thomas Markle has said that he will not be walking his daughter down the aisle on Saturday over pictures he had sold of himself to a photo agency. Markle told TMZ that he suffered a heart attack six days ago, but that he […]

8 years ago

Maia Dunphy and comedian Johnny Vegas have announced their split after seven years of marriage. The Irish journalist and Dancing With The Stars contestant said today that she and Vegas had been separated since last year. Dunphy said that they had decided to share the news “because speculation is unhelpful at best, and dangerous at […]

8 years ago

Aidan Connor’s family are about to be dropped two bombshells in tonight’s episode of Coronation Street.  Michelle and Carla are set to go through Aidan’s belongings in the knowledge that Johnny won’t be able to do it himself. Shayne Ward, who plays Aidan, exited the soap last week following devastating scenes as he sat surrounded […]

8 years ago

Stunning display. If your name is Meabh and you like pizza then good for you, because you can get a load of it for free this week. Well, you can get some of it for free. There’s probably a limit, like. The Big Blue Bus in the Bernard Shaw pub is giving away some free delicious […]

8 years ago

Ah, lads. A banana’s a banana. Everybody knows that – it’s long, it’s yellow, it grows on trees in lots of different countries. Fairly decent piece of fruit in fairness. The banana may be special, but it can also be fairly run of the mill. After all, we’ve all had one in many different shapes […]

8 years ago

Each to their own. Who among us doesn’t love a good gin and tonic? They’re refreshing, they’re tasty, and they’ll only set you back about €11 if you’re buying one in the city centre. Ideal. And as we are all well aware, the gin and tonic renaissance is well and truly upon us. This has […]

8 years ago

Certainly a change. John Cena is known for a fair few things. Being a professional wrestler is one. Having an acting career is another. John Cena is also fairly well known for being clean shaven. No, really, he is. Apparently, that’s a thing. Over the course of his career, John Cena has had not one […]

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Despite the country’s ban on terminations, abortion does still exist in Ireland. Every day, up to 12 women travel abroad for the procedure, while others illegally order abortion pills online. The exact numbers of women who order these pills from overseas is unknown, however former master of the National Maternity Hospital Dr Peter Boylan says […]

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The eighth amendment affects many aspects of Irish society. From healthcare to human rights, the law prohibits women in Ireland from making decisions about their own bodies, futures, and lives.  Repealing the 8th means a change for many aspects of society in Ireland.  This is one of them. You can follow the rest of this series here.  […]

8 years ago

On May 25, Ireland will decide whether to repeal or retain the eighth amendment. One prominent argument against repealing the eighth is that abortion will be used as a method of contraception. So, is there any truth to this? Basically, no. Abortion is defined as the termination of a pregnancy or, in medical terms, the […]

8 years ago

Hooray. Tomorrow night, the Late Late Show will be on our screens and this week, there’s a bit of a Eurovision/Happy Pear theme going on. Yes. Really. Ryan will be joined by a load of Irish Eurovision winners like Paul Harrington, Charlie McGettigan and Linda Martin. The lads will also be belting out some of […]

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Two more live debates on the eighth amendment will be happening on RTE soon. The debates will be broadcast over the coming weeks during RTE’s Claire Byrne Live and Primetime.  These debates will see both the Yes and the No side argue their cases as to why the eighth amendment should be repealed or retained. […]

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Ouch. Meghan Markle’s estranged brother has penned a harsh letter to Prince Harry begging him not to marry his sister. Thomas Markle Jnr said that this is “the biggest mistake in royal wedding history” and that Meghan is “obviously not the right woman for you.” Thomas shared his handwritten note with In Touch that asked […]

8 years ago

Kerry Katona has said she is “so upset” that she wasn’t invited to the Atomic Kitten 20th anniversary show. The former bandmate said that she doesn’t know what she has done “to upset them so much” and that she knows “the girls don’t want me there.” Atomic Kitten’s founding members were Kerry, Liz McClarnon, and […]

8 years ago

Alan Halsall and Lucy-Jo Hudson have split for a second time after nine years of marriage. The soap stars met on the set of Coronation Street in 2002 and married in 2009. They previously announced their separation in 2016 but reconciled a few months later. They have one daughter together, four-year-old Sienna Rae. The Sun […]

8 years ago

Time is a healer. And a changer. If you’re a fan of the Kardashians at all, you’ll probably be fairly aware of what they all look like. Basically, this. https://www.instagram.com/p/BiE2PFsldLA/?hl=en&taken-by=kimkardashian They all look like different variations, and yet still stunning beautiful, versions of the above. Incredible genes, if we ever saw them. Anyway, during the […]

8 years ago

Imagine. Have you ever wanted to take a stroll down the most iconic cobblestones in the world? Or pop into the Rovers Return for just one that ends up being six or seven? Or buy some Cadbury’s in The Kabin? Or make some knickers in Underworld? Or get some pics on the exact spot where […]

8 years ago

Sale Sharks has released a statement following reports that Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were set to sign with them. The English rugby club has said that there is “no substance” to the rumours and that they are continuing to search for players. Jackson and Olding were found not guilty of rape in last month’s […]

8 years ago

Blessed be the fruit, lads. The second season of The Handmaid’s Tale kicked off last week and if you’re going to go ahead and say that the first episode wasn’t the most intense hour of your young life, you are incorrect. There was treachery, there was agony, there was an opening scene that literally stressed […]

8 years ago

The eighth amendment affects many aspects of Irish society. From healthcare to human rights, the law prohibits women in Ireland from making decisions about their own bodies, futures, and lives.  Repealing the 8th means a change for many aspects of society in Ireland.  This is one of them. You can follow the rest of this series […]

8 years ago

How many job interviews have you done in your life? 20? 7? Just 1? Jealous. However many you’ve done, you’ll definitely know that they’re fairly stressful occasions and not at all the best things you could be doing with your time. They also require a lot of preparation too – you’ve got to learn all […]

8 years ago

Makes sense, yeah. If you’ve got a bit of cash and a load of free time on your hands, you might be considering taking a little trip away. And if you’ve got infinite cash and even more free time on your hands, you might consider checking out Condé Nast Traveler‘s ‘Hot-List’ of the year to find […]

8 years ago

A breast cancer screening failure in the UK means that up to 270 women may have had their lives “shortened.” The NHS failed to invite hundreds of thousands of women for screenings due to IT issues which happened in 2009. The problem was discovered in January of this year. Some of the women affected have […]

8 years ago

A warning has been issued over a new “advanced” Netflix security scam doing the rounds. Users have been receiving emails about a supposed Netflix subscription expiry with the subject line: “Your cancellation confirmation.” The email claims that the user’s subscription renewal failed and that if this isn’t remedied, their membership will be cancelled. Users are […]

8 years ago

This week, the HSE confirmed that 17 women died after they were incorrectly given the all-clear following smear tests with CervicalCheck. 15 passed away without knowing that they had been misdiagnosed by the service. These women are among the 208 cases that experienced a delay in cancer detection meaning they could have missed out on […]

8 years ago

Schoolgirls are bleeding through their clothes due to a strict bathroom policy that has been put in place in a number of schools in America. The network of Chicago charter schools are facing criticism for introducing a rule that permits students limited bathroom visits during the day. The schools have since told students to tie […]

8 years ago

It’s Princess Charlotte’s birthday today. Fair play to her. The now three-year-old has accomplished a lot during her ever-so-short time on this earth. Since her birth way back when on May 3, 2015, she has had a load of landmarks turned pink in her honour, started nursery school, and been branded a legitimate style icon. […]

8 years ago

Peppa Pig has been banned in China for being too “gangster.” The pig-themed cartoon has been targeted by Beijing censors due to its recent affiliation with “subversive” Chinese youth and counterculture. Approximately 30,000 Peppa Pig videos were removed from video website, Douyin, after officials realised that the pig was becoming associated with “slackers” who reject […]

8 years ago

Hmm. How do you alleviate period pain? Do you take pain killers? Go for a run? Wallow in your discomfort in bed? Same, to be honest. All of the above are pretty good shouts, but there’s also another thing that people are doing to try and make their periods that little bit less awful. Using […]

8 years ago

On May 25, Ireland will vote whether to repeal or retain the eighth amendment. Just in case you weren’t aware. If you were aware though, you’ve probably noticed a lot of talk around the Yes campaign, referendum debates, and what will happen in the event of a Yes vote. You’ve probably also seen a lot […]

8 years ago

In case you weren’t aware, there’s a referendum coming up. And a fairly important one at that. There are plenty of things that need planning in the lead up to the referendum including campaigning, discussions, and educating yourself about the issue at hand. One of the most important things, however, is making sure that you’re […]

8 years ago

Not totally outside of the realm of possibility, in fairness. Last night, Blake Lively played a little game of hangman. She put a couple of pics up on Instagram, asking people to play with her and guess what words she was trying to spell. The game started off a little something like this. Could legit […]

8 years ago

Look at that face. Kangaroos, by default, are great. So are rats, depending on what way you look at it. Like, some people keep them as pets and from certain angles they’re alright and they’re part of our ecosystem so, you know, they have a purpose alright, leave them alone. It makes sense then that […]

8 years ago

Gabby Allen has dumped Marcel Somerville after he allegedly slept with another woman while they were on holiday together. The Love Island couple were holidaying at a resort in Mexico when Gabby discovered that Marcel had been arranging to meet up with another guest also staying at the hotel. The Sun reports that Marcel told […]

8 years ago

Stunning. Who among us doesn’t love a bit of garlic? It’s good in everything – pasta, pizzas, soups, sandwiches, curries, lasagnes, raw cloves… Everything. If you’re that into your garlic, you are essentially a liar and we have very little time for you. You also may want to rethink some of your garlic-based life choices […]

8 years ago

Grim. Look, we’re not going to outright judge what anybody else chooses to wear on a night out. Wear jeans and a nice top. Wear a floral maxi dress even though it’s about 3 degrees outside. Wear a legitimate pair of skintight leather pants that you can only remove with the help of much lube […]

8 years ago

First things first, friend-zoning is not a thing. I mean, yeah, you do technically place somebody in the zone of friendship if you’re not into them romantically but that’s grand like, you should be able to say no to people’s advances, whatever. Still though, the term ‘friend-zone’ has been doing the rounds for at least […]

8 years ago

Connolly station has been evacuated due to a ‘suspect item.’ The Dublin station was evacuated after the item was discovered by a member of staff just after midday. A security alert was issued after the item was found near the drivers area at platforms 1 and 2. All DART and commuter services are still running […]

8 years ago

An Instagram model is being sued for allegedly sexually arousing a dog during a photo shoot. Deyana Mounira shared a video of herself beside a pool playing with a royal terrier named Hef. The dog’s owner, Tony Toutouni, has claimed that Mounira sexually aroused the dog by “playing with his genitals and masturbating him.” Mounira […]

8 years ago

Finally. It’s been a good few weeks now since David Platt was drugged and raped by Josh. Since the assault, David has struggled with his mental health, started dating a 19-year-old in a desperate bid to assert his masculinity, and basically been a total wreck. He also, for the most part, kept his attack to […]

8 years ago

Sound.

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Tragic news, today. If you’ve ever had your heart broken you’ll know how horrible it feels. Like you’re drowning, suffocating, and have never experienced the love of another human being your whole entire life. Yeah that pretty much sums it all up. The reason why a broken heart is called a broken heart though is […]

8 years ago

A photo of a woman with onset dementia being cared for by her husband has gone viral. Phyllis Feener was diagnosed with a subtype of dementia five years ago in 2013. She was just 52-years-old at the time making her extremely young to have developed the condition. Phyllis’s daughter, Kelli, recently shared a photo of […]

8 years ago

Maser’s repeal mural is back in Temple Bar after being removed from the Project Art’s Centre last week. The mural was reinstalled above Amnesty International’s Dublin headquarters earlier today. It differs from the murals that came before it in that the heart is now coloured yellow and the background remains white. This is the third […]

8 years ago

Oh god, no. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth there this week, as we’re sure you’re all aware. Baby Louis (sorry but how adorable is Louis for the name of a baby though?) was born on Monday morning at 11.01am in London’s Lindo Wing. Kate and Will were, understandably, delighted with the newest addition to […]

8 years ago

Will repealing the eighth mean abortion will become legal up until six months gestation? In short, no. As recommended by the Citizen’s Assembly and further agreed upon by the Oireachtas Committee, abortion should be available up until 12 weeks gestation “without specific indication.” Should the eighth amendment be repealed, the government will then be free […]

8 years ago

Not that we’ll be heading anywhere near the beach with this weather but sure look. Dressing yourself these days is hard. Actually, it’s kind of impossible. You want to be exhibiting all your summer vibes, but the chill in the air just won’t get away. You’re desperate to remain dry from the inevitable rain showers […]

8 years ago

Big Brother is set to undergo a bit of a shake-up format wise… if it’s still on our screens by next year. The show’s contract with Channel 5 will finished up after this year’s series and producers have said that if it does come back, it won’t be “its current format.” The reality show has […]

8 years ago

Sound. Flying Tiger is like the Ali Express of real shops. It’s cheap, it’s got weird stuff, you’ll go in for some paper clips and come out with a bonsai tree, a box of wine, and a holographic cover for an iPhone 7 even though you own a Samsung. Basically, it’s weird and wonderful and […]

8 years ago

How very dare they. Emmerdale is mad for the ol’ sneaky off-screen death, aren’t they? Hardly a week passes now without somebody revealing that somebody else has died tragically abroad or away somewhere unbeknownst to basically everybody else in the village. Well, maybe not every week but you get the idea. It happens a lot. […]

8 years ago