Ah, Paul, come on. There are certain things we have come to expect from a standard Great British Bake Off episode. One of those things is Noel wearing a jazzy shirt. Another one is Rahul being unable to take a compliment. And apparently, another thing that’s bound to happen not once, not twice, but approximately […]

7 years ago

Eating bacon and sausages could increase the risk of breast cancer. New research has shown that women who eat a lot of processed meats are more likely to develop breast cancer than those who eat less. The findings, published in the International Journal of Cancer, showed that those who ate high levels of meats like […]

7 years ago

The beach from The Beach has officially closed down indefinitely. Phi Phi Leh island’s Maya Bay was officially closed today until further notice to allow the beach’s ecosystem to recover. According to authorities, the beach has struggled over the years due to the high volume of tourists visiting the site made famous by Danny Boyle’s […]

7 years ago

Legit, lol. If you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks (or just not watching Emmerdale, either or), you may not be aware that the iconic Kim Tate is returning to the Dale to cause some serious issues for all involved. Kim will return to the Dale next week after being freed […]

7 years ago

Stop everything. An injured turtle is learning to walk again using a LEGO wheelchair. The wild eastern box turtle was discovered in a Maryland park with a broken shell and immediately brought to the nearby zoo’s animal hospital. The turtle’s shell was repaired using metal plates and surgical wire, but vets were adamant that the […]

7 years ago

We know. You can’t even get Cinnabon in Ireland – we are well aware of this fact and only lament it every other day. The delicious, hot, sticky, bigger-than-it-needs-to-be bun is very much an American creation and that’s most likely where you’re going to find it if you’re on the hunt for some intensely spicy […]

7 years ago

There were emotional scenes in Coronation Street this evening as David Platt’s rapist finally exited the soap. Josh Tucker drugged and attacked David earlier on this year, leaving the hairdresser traumatised and emotionally unstable. David reported his attack to the police but nothing ever came of it, with Josh eventually arriving back to the street […]

7 years ago

Reality TV just got a whole lot realer. Look, we know it’s been hard to shake the Love Island withdrawals but Channel 4’s latest reality offering might just be entertaining, panic-inducing, and utterly hysterical enough to do just that. The Circle kicked off almost two weeks ago, seeing eight players enter an apartment block where […]

7 years ago

Difference between TV and video games? Nah mate, doesn’t exist. If you’re at all a fan of Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror, you’ll be more than well aware of the harrowing, life-altering, ever-questionable scenarios that come with the progression of technology. Sure, our iPhones can give us instant contact to anybody living anywhere in the world, but […]

7 years ago

Prepare to ruin your entire life. It’s Monday and you know what that means! Plenty of time to dread the week ahead, abandon all of the meal preps you said you’d sort out, and generally just have a bit of an less-than-ideal time. And what better way to spend the beginning of the week than […]

7 years ago

We know a few people who struggle, yeah. Look lads, dressing yourself is difficult. There’s so many things to consider. Is it too tight? Is it too loose? Is it like something from your da’s wardrobe from the 1980s and if so, is it still acceptable to wear up in the club?  Honestly, who could […]

7 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is being sued by a woman for allegedly raping her in a Las Vegas hotel. Kathryn Mayorga said that the Portuguese footballer sexually assaulted her during a party in his hotel room suite in 2009. Mayorga said that after the alleged attack she was paid $375,000 to stay quiet. According to German news source […]

7 years ago

Ah, dogs. They’re man’s best friend. They’re absolute good boys. They know what we’re thinking at any given time and can make our days at least 75 percent more relaxing. So loyal, so lovely, so smart. However, it turns out that dogs might not actually be as smart as we make them out to be. […]

7 years ago

Spoiler: he didn’t. Anton Du Beke has addressed the rumours that he quit Strictly Come Dancing last night after he was the first professional dancer to be eliminated from the show. The ballroom professional was paired up with What Not To Wear‘s Susannah Constantine and the couple performed the foxtrot during Saturday night’s instalment of […]

7 years ago

Jesus CHRIST. We know, alright? We give you the ‘this food-based thing exists and we need it inside of our stomaches ASAP’ piece every other day. And while all of those foods are delicious and we do genuinely want each and every one of them to exist inside of us, this food is a bit […]

7 years ago

Lol. Since becoming the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have yet to actually attend Sussex. They’ve been to Dublin, they’ve been to Cardiff, and they’ve even planned a visit to Australia all without the making the long and arduous trip to the county they whipped their title from. They’ll be […]

7 years ago

“I met a guy recently and had a few really great dates. “He was so lovely and ticked tonnes of boxes. After a few dates, we slept together and since then I basically haven’t heard from him. “Two weeks of minimal contact have passed so I texted him saying that I’m done. He denied ghosting […]

7 years ago

A Facebook hack has leaked the information of 50 million users with accounts being “taken over.” A security breach that happened earlier this week meant that the data of 50 million users became vulnerable. The hackers found a flaw in Facebook’s code that allowed them to take over accounts for a period of time. Facebook […]

7 years ago

Nah. Just nah. Wedding etiquette is hard. There’s things you can’t wear, things you can’t buy as gifts, people you can’t invite, and places you can’t sit. There’s a lot to consider and really a lot of the time people should just chill out and let their guests do whatever. If they’re not losing the […]

7 years ago

Sounds fake but OK. If you’re a woman, you’re probably a pretty good multi-tasker. In fact, you’re probably sitting scrolling through your phone now while simultaneously ghosting eight men, cooking a breast of chicken, and waiting for Netflix to stop buffering so you can finally watch that iconic episode of The Great British Bake Off […]

7 years ago

Alright, lol? When it comes to being a monarch, there are a load of things you’d generally think are quite difficult. Take having that many rooms to fill in your house, or ensuring that you never have a scrap of nail polish on, or waving to crowds from a distance. Pretty difficult life. All joking […]

7 years ago

Gay penguins stole a chick from its parents at a zoo after they were “neglecting” the baby to go for a swim. The couple made their move this week when the chick was left unattended at Denmark’s Odense Zoo. According to zookeepers, the gay penguins have been “desperate” to become parents for quite some time. […]

7 years ago

Bags of spinach leaves and mixed leaves have been recalled from multiple supermarkets due to the presence of Listeria. The products affected by Listeria monocytogenes were being sold in Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Dunnes Stores, and Supervalu. Customers are advised to dispose of the bags. A statement on the Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI)’s website reads: “Following […]

7 years ago

Ah, sorry now. When you think of iconic Friends storylines, a few tend to stick out. One is Monica and Chandler having a secret affair for about eight months. Another is Joey falling in love with Rachel and wanting her and her baby to move in with him. And another – maybe the most iconic […]

7 years ago

Ofcom has received complaints about the latest EastEnders storyline. This week’s instalment of the soap saw Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer, beaten up in prison after being framed as a paedophile. Stuart’s friend Fraser was involved in turning all of the inmates against Carter by incorrectly telling them that he was a sex offender. […]

7 years ago

No, it’s not a number one or number two. … Those are slightly further down the list. As much as we would like there to be, there is no such thing as a flawless ride – something at least mildly questionable is always going to happen. Whether it’s one of you falling off the bed, […]

7 years ago

Emma Watson has penned an open letter to Savita Halappanavar as part of Porter magazine’s Incredible Women list. The Harry Potter actor and women’s rights activist penned the letter to Savita due to her death in 2012 as a result of a septic miscarriage in University Hospital Galway. The 31-year-old had requested her pregnancy be terminated […]

7 years ago

Not on our wages, anyway. Usually, Holly Willoughby graces us with clothing that we too could wear because we too could afford them. It’s handy enough seeing her standing around on Instagram in a nice outfit safe in the knowledge that we could also wear the exact same outfit and yeah, OK, probably not look […]

7 years ago

Unreal. If you’ve got plans tomorrow night and you enjoy country music, then you might want to cancel them because Nathan Carter is on the Late Late Show and people who enjoy country music just love Nathan Carter. And for good reason too, he’s class. Nathan will be joining Ryan on the sofa this week […]

7 years ago

The details of this story may upset some readers. A mother has described the “chaos” of the day her baby was decapitated during birth due to a doctor’s error. Laura Gallazzi went into labour at 25 weeks pregnant in Dundee’s Ninewells hospital in 2014. She said she was told there was “no cause for concern,” but […]

7 years ago

Ryan Thomas has received his “letter of apology” from Roxanne Pallett. The former Coronation Street star said a few weeks ago that he was still waiting to receive a letter from the former Emmerdale actor after she wrongfully accused him of punching her on Celebrity Big Brother.  Pallett then left the reality show saying that […]

7 years ago

Sounds forking unreal. Look lads, The Good Place is back on Netflix from tomorrow so you might want to cancel every single plan you’ve got for the weekend. Or just, you know, reserve 30 minutes of your time to watch the first episode of season three because that’s all that will be available as this […]

7 years ago

The legislation to provide for abortion in Ireland has been approved by Cabinet. The Health Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill went before Cabinet earlier today and was successfully approved. This will allow for legal abortion in Ireland without specific indication up until 12 weeks gestation. The law will also allow for access to abortion […]

7 years ago

Makes sense, yeah. If you were watching Emmerdale last night, you probably would have noticed a few things. The first is that there was significantly less murder, kidnap, and general upset than usual. And the second is that Vanessa legit disappeared off the face of the earth at one point and nobody knew where she […]

7 years ago

The ISPCA is seeking a home for a rescue python called Penelope. The metre long snake was discovered in a park in Leitrim over the summer and was then taken to a reptile centre in Letterkenny where she was monitored for many weeks. Penelope remained at the centre until she was deemed fit and healthy […]

7 years ago

A man was kicked off a a plane for trying to enter the cockpit to charge his phone. The passenger was traveling on a IndiGo flight from Mumbai for Kolkata when he tried to access the cockpit with the intention of charging his phone before takeoff. It is believed that he was a drunk first time […]

7 years ago

Stop everything. It probably wouldn’t be unfair to say that Making A Murderer changed the way we view true crime documentaries. In that we’ve all become mildly obsessed with true crime documentaries since it first dropped on Netflix way back in 2015. The series followed the wrongful conviction of Steven Avery, a man who was […]

7 years ago

“So are you excited about Oxegen, or..?” Ah, Fade Street.  Never was there a more iconic moment for television this side of the millennium. Cancelled mercilessly after just two short seasons, the show has since garnered something of a cult following among people who like to watch questionable TV and also marvel at just how […]

7 years ago

There’ll be heartbreak in the Dale next week after Chas and Paddy welcome their newborn baby daughter who then dies soon after birth. Baby Grace suffers from a rare birth defect, meaning that she is unable to survive outside of the womb. The condition, bilateral renal agenesis, caused Grace’s kidneys to under develop. The defect was […]

7 years ago

Over 2,600 Irish children are currently on a waiting list for their first mental health assessment. More and more young people across the country and now waiting to see a mental health professional as part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The Sun reports that 319 more children were waiting to access […]

7 years ago

Oh, girl. If there’s one thing soaps are obsessed with doing, it’s bringing back iconic characters. Whether it’s because the plot calls for it, because they want to evoke a sense of nostalgia, or simply because they can’t think up a new and original storyline at the moment, they’re all mad for a bit of […]

7 years ago

Not delighted about it, tbh. The Crown is a good show. It’s so good, in fact, that the Queen herself has been said to be a fan of it – which is good news for all involved really, considering it is legit a show about her life. That being said, there ie one episode of […]

7 years ago

A Monaghan school was evacuated today following the collapse of a mine. The Gypsum mine at a community centre in Carrickmacross collapsed earlier this morning creating a sinkhole in the area. Drumgossatt National School was then evacuated and closed for the day. Parents were urged to collect their children following news of the mine’s collapse […]

7 years ago

Is this the reason why he’s not involved in long-anticipated Westlife reunion?!  Probably not, apparently he just didn’t want to be a part of it. Or they didn’t ask him to be. Whatever happened, they’ve done a foursome before lads, they can do it again. And either way, it looks like they’ll have to because […]

7 years ago

The Kerry Babies investigation is continuing as Gardaí begin door-to-door inquiries. The inquiries are taking place today on Valentina Island in a bid to acquire more information about the cold case. On 14 April 1984, the body of a newborn baby boy, later named John, washed up on White Strand in Cahersiveen. The infant had been […]

7 years ago

Yas. Look lads, Blake Lively wears a lot of suits. Not all of them are stunningly incredible looks that anyone could pull off, not all of them are the suits of our dreams, not all of them are suits that you’re going to be able to pick up in Penneys for 20 quid or whatever. […]

7 years ago

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Except it’s not. It’s really not because it’s only September, we haven’t even had Halloween yet, and also summer is way better than winter, hate to break it to you. Despite this though, people are still very much obsessed with Christmas so we may as well leave […]

7 years ago

Women seeking sperm donors online have been harassed and “sent photos of miscarriages.” More people hoping to become pregnant through artificial insemination (AI) have been turning to unregulated websites to avoid the high costs of using a clinic’s treatment. An investigation by the BBC has found that women in the UK have become victims of […]

7 years ago

Hannah Spearritt is expecting her first child. The S Club 7 singer recently revealed that she and boyfriend Adam Thomas were going to be parents, saying that at the beginning of the pregnancy she worried that she was going to lose the baby. Spearritt experienced two miscarriages with another partner a couple of years ago. […]

7 years ago

Apparently, Ed Sheeran will be writing Westlife’s comeback song. Or rather, Ed Sheeran has already written Westlife’s comeback song and it’s already been recorded and everything. They move fast, in fairness to them. This comes after news that the lads were getting back together (without Brian McFadden) for a reunion tour. There’ll also be a […]

7 years ago