“There are so many people in this world…” Sinéad Burke has announced her new children’s book, Break The Mould. The book, which carries lessons for adults as well as children, is about being different, and the power that holds for many kids and grown ups alike. Burke, a prominent activist, broadcaster, and writer, announced the […]

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“Your job did not define you.” Losing your job can be a stressful and upsetting experience. It’s bound to be even more stressful and upsetting in the midst of a global pandemic. Thousands of people across the country – and beyond – are currently out of work, wondering where their next pay check is coming from, and […]

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Some lineup, in fairness. It’s the end of May, guys. And you know what that means – it’s the last Late Late Show of the season. The series has played a bit of a blinder during the coronavirus pandemic, bringing us necessary information to keep ourselves safe, a decent selection of Zoom interviews, and Paul […]

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Get the cream on lads, it’s going to be a scorcher. Welcome to May 28, 2020, or as it is otherwise known: the hottest day of the year. Today, temperatures are set to rise as high as 26 degrees in some parts of the country as the clouds lift, the sun shines, and we all […]

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“Serious issues with sanitation…” Women and girls around the world are struggling to get access to period products during the Covid-19 pandemic, new research has shown. A report published today by Plan International shows that women and girls in developing countries are experiencing restricted access to menstrual products since the coronavirus outbreak began. Interrupted supply […]

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Delicious news. All McDonald’s Drive-Thrus in Ireland will reopen on June 4. Following a successful trial of a small number of Drive-Thrus across the country, the fast food giant has announced that all of its Drive-Thru locations will be reopening from next week. The Drive-Thrus will operate a limited menu that will not include milkshakes […]

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Happy birthday. You’re one year older now. And you’re celebrating in lockdown. Great. But listen, there’s no need to be sad – you can still have yourself, your friend, or whoever’s birthday it is, a delicious socially distant celebration with some tasty food and treats. Deliveroo is celebrating five years in Ireland, so understandably they’ve […]

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“Hug your loved ones a little tighter today…” Model Sarah Morrissey has shared a touching tribute to her late mother following her recent passing. The former Miss Ireland lost her mother two weeks ago. Writing on Instagram today, she said that the day was “the saddest” of her life. “Two weeks ago today, the saddest day […]

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It’s a Mean Girls reference, c’mon. Paul Mescal is an A-list celebrity now. Yes, he is. It’s not worth arguing. The Maynooth native was catapulted into the harsh spotlight of sudden fame and thirsty fandoms following the release of the touching, emotional, and all round incredible Normal People. Mescal stars as Connell in the series, […]

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“I was hoping to wake up at any moment.” Andrea Bocelli has recalled the “nightmare” of battling coronavirus alongside his family. The opera singer contracted the virus earlier this year while isolating with his family in his home on the Italian Tuscan coast. Bocelli and his family have since recovered from the virus, but the […]

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What an incredible gesture. Planning a wedding can be difficult at the best of times – throw in the current Covid-19 crisis and you’ve got yourself an event riddled with uncertainty, anxiety, and a lot of financial strain. If only there was a way to take the stress out of wedding planning, have everything sorted […]

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Class. Matt Damon’s been in Ireland for a while, guys. Did you know? The Hollywood actor has been self isolating with his family in Dalkey since the coronavirus outbreak began. During his time in the lovely seaside town, he’s been busy shopping in SuperValu, chatting with Bono, and giving exclusive interviews to Spin1038.  He’s also […]

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Week nine. What is real life like? Does anybody remember? Look, it doesn’t matter. What does matter is that you remember what songs these Irish music video stills adhere to and are able to complete a quiz about it. Enjoy yourself, yeah? Find Her’s Quarantine Quiz Week One, Week Two, Week Three, Week Four, Week Five , Week Six, Week Seven and […]

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“It is vital that pub businesses fully grasp the commercial challenges they will face…” Pubs and restaurants in Ireland could see a reduced capacity of 87 percent upon reopening. All bars and restaurants across the country closed in March in a bid to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus. A new roadmap to reopening […]

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Hold me. It’s summer time, and while that would usually mean spending the majority of our time sat in a beer garden with a crisp cold one in our hands, we can’t do that anymore. What we can do, however, is enjoy some casual drinks out our back gardens, front gardens, or indeed, in the […]

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In the market for a face mask? Of course you are. We’re in the middle of a pandemic, it’d be rude not to. While the standard surgical face masks are all the rage these days, as we continue our fight to eradicate Covid-19, most of us are going to want to invest in something reusable. […]

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Sick of banana bread? Wouldn’t blame you, honestly. The loaf has become a staple of every Irish household during the pandemic and yes, it is delicious, but it’s also been done. We have completed it, we must move on. And what better way to move on than with homemade vegan carrot cake with orange cream […]

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Bangin.’ It’s been a hot few weeks, lads. And thank god for that. Pubs are closed but our back gardens are not. Cafés are take out only but listen, it’s grand. Shops are all but shut but the parks are swarming with folk hanging out and, more importantly, getting their tan on. We are not […]

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It’s been two years since Ireland repealed the Eighth Amendment. On May 25 2018, the country overwhelmingly in favour of removing the law that made it illegal for women in Ireland to access safe and legal abortion services. 66.4 percent of the Irish electorate voted to repeal the law and ensure that women in Ireland […]

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You know you love me… A while back, the Gossip Girl reboot was officially announced, ensuring that each and every one of us was sufficiently pumped for some more Upper East Side drama. And pumped we were as it became apparent that a whole host of new secretive, lying gossip-loving rich people are set to […]

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Of course he is. Fan of Connell’s Chain, yeah? You better be, because the inanimate object has been taking social media by storm ever since the wildly successful Normal People landed onto our screens. Silver, slight, and somehow deeply emotive, Connell’s Chain managed to make wearing necklaces with your school uniform sexy. Only when a […]

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No, really. Ever heard of Kirby Jenner? Of course you have – he’s the fraternal twin brother of Kendall Jenner who likes to do fun things like rollerblading, being an amateur model, and eating cereal with Kanye West. Kirby has been a key player in the Kardashian/Jenner clan since his birth, when he was born […]

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I don’t want no scrub. … Apart from a body scrub, that is. The coronavirus pandemic is stressful. This is a fact. Although some of us may be dealing with the effects of the outbreak better than others, chances are there isn’t a soul among us who isn’t in need of a good chill-session. And […]

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“The recommendations will radically change how we do our business.” The Irish Hairdressers Federation (IHF) will proposed a set of guidelines in a bid to reopen salons earlier than anticipated. The government’s plan for reopening the economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic proposed that salons and barber shops would reopen during Phase Four on July 20. […]

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And thank god for that. Betty White is “doing very well” during the coronavirus pandemic. According to her representative, the 98 year old Golden Girls icon has been “having laughs” during the outbreak, while quarantining in her California home. “No one permitted in except those who must,” White’s rep told Today. “She has helpers who […]

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The iconic café shut down earlier this month. The campaign to save and reopen Bewley’s following its closure earlier this year begins today. The coffee shop, first established on Dublin’s Grafton’s Street in 1927, closed its doors permanently for the second time this month due to Covid-19 restrictions and an annual rent of €1.5 million. […]

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Good news, everyone. It can sometimes be hard to remain upbeat, especially in the midst of a global pandemic. Every day, we’re reminded of the negatives – the deaths, the new cases, the worries, the fears – but what about the good things that have happened this week? What about the recoveries, the heartwarming tales […]

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Pacific Coast Academy, here we come. Zoey 101 was a formative TV show. It taught us about teenage romances. It emphasised the importance of doing well in class. It created an entirely unrealistic expectation for boarding schools around the world. An iconic TV series it was, and an anniversary reunion was deserve. And lucky for […]

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“It was the worst part of me.” Halsey says that making her latest album, Manic, helped her to “make peace” with her bipolar disorder. The ‘You Should Be Sad’ singer has discussed her mood disorder in depth, explaining how she navigated her mental health before she found music and how her attitude has changed over […]

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Five years ago, Ireland voted yes. A momentous occasion for the country’s LGBT+ community, as well as those who had dedicated their lives to fighting for recognition. The Marriage Equality referendum put Ireland on the map when it came to gay rights. As of last year, we were named one of top 20 safest countries […]

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Wild Friday night ahead for the lads. Weekends are different now, guys. We don’t have plans. We can’t see people unless it’s outside and in groups of no more than four. The most exciting thing about Friday is, for the most part, the Late Late Show. And listen, we’re OK with that. Ryan Tubridy’s dulcet […]

6 years ago

Cinema popcorn: one of life’s simple pleasures. The crunch, the butteriness, the fact that you’re eating it while watching a very enjoyable movie in the cinema, surrounded by people, less than two metres apart. What a time to be alive, one that we cannot comprehend anymore due to coronavirus, social distancing, and not being able […]

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Excuse me? Who are you self isolating with? Your family? Your fella? Your housemates who you like a normal amount but you are also desperately seeking alternative human contact? Chances are it’s one of the above, a fairly standard quarantine situation, nothing weird or fantastical to report there. Well, unless you’re Jedward, that is. The […]

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“It’s a strange time for love…” For many people, wearing face masks these days is a no brainer. For Natalie B Coleman, designing them is too. After the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the Dublin based designer and NCAD fashion lecturer decided she wanted to create a face covering that was equal parts practical and fun; a welcome […]

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Ah, lads. The producers of Normal People had to ask the show’s scenes to be removed from Pornhub after a 22 minute compilation video appeared on the adult website. Executive producer of the BBC and Hulu series, Ed Guiney, said that he was “hugely disappointed” that the scenes were shared in this way. The compilation […]

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Ah, the humble jambon. Everybody loves it, nobody hates it. It’s a cheesy, wholesome, comforting food that is somehow gourmet and homey all at the same time. Many would argue that the jambon needs no introduction – nor does it need any edits, additions, or changes. It is perfect the way it is. And while […]

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“If you haven’t noticed, I’m a woman now. I wear a bra.” Back in 2008, we were presented with the single most important coming of age tale of all time: Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging. Starring Georgia Groome and none other than actual Aaron Johnson, the film set the bar for the teenage romcom in […]

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“High levels of uncertainty…” Victoria’s Secret will permanently close 250 stores across the US and Canada. The retailer, which includes the Victoria’s Secret Lingerie, Victoria’s Secret Beauty and PINK brands, has been struggling considerably since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. All VS stores in the US have been shut since March 17 with all sales […]

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The good weather was never going to last… Well, it might do, but we’re going to have a good bit of wind to deal with while we’re enjoying it. The past few days have been glorious. Not life-wise because we’re living through a pandemic, but weather-wise. The sun was shining, the heat was oppressive, the […]

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Fair play to all involved. Aldi Ireland have donated 100,000 face masks to local charities amid the coronavirus pandemic. The supermarket chain donated the protective products to Our Hospital Heroes and Age Action after Aldi shoppers raised over €20,000 for the charities. Last week’s International Nurses’ Day on May 12 saw thousands of bouquets sold in […]

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“Get them up there, girls.” The other day, in the second (!) Liveline escapade of recent weeks, Joe Duffy was met with a series of callers who were none too pleased about a certain tampon ad. The ad in question, from Tampax, depicts a chat show scenario in which a young girl is asked by […]

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Lads, McDonald’s is back open. Well, six Drive-Thrus are currently open in Dublin, and that’s good enough for us. The restaurants opened with limited capacity this morning, serving up all those delicious treats that so many of us have been missing for so long. The options are limited, but there’s a fair few bits on […]

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Hear me out, alright. The ’70s were a wild time. There was a recession on. Divorce was illegal. People were deep frying milk in their kitchens and feeding them to their children as a delicious and exciting treat. No, really. They were. Deep fried milk is a thing. I swear. I did not make it […]

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“Nobody is in a position to put a finite period of time…” Social distancing could remain part of life for years, Dr Tony Holohan has said. The Chief Medical Officer said this week that a vaccine is not certain and that some form of social distancing measures “could last years” as long as the virus is […]

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It’s HAPPENING. A while back, word spread that Legally Blonde 3 was happening, it was in the works, we were finally going to find out what happened to Elle Woods and her adorable array of dogs. We even had a released date at one point, a date that has – unfortunately – come and gone […]

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“Demand for talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder in North America has been declining.” Johnson & Johnson will stop selling talc baby powder in the US and Canada, the company has confirmed. Sales of the product had fallen in both countries in recent years due to changing consumer habits and concerns that the baby powder causes cancer. […]

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Started rewatching LOST yet? Chances are you have done, we’ve got a lot of free time on our hands these days. The wildly successful series changed the way we watched TV and, maybe more importantly, what we expected of it. Spanning six seasons, hundreds of characters, and about 18 different timelines, LOST was era defining […]

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Sound out. Krispy Kreme Blanchardstown will be offering free glazed donuts and hot drinks to Ireland’s frontline workers from tomorrow, May 20. The donut shop will begin its phased reopening in keeping with the government’s Covid-19 guidelines, first opening its drive-thru service to provide free products to healthcare workers, An Garda Síochána and the fire brigade […]

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“For many of us home is a place of safety.” A new series is hoping to shine a light on the increased number of domestic violence incidents occurring in Ireland amid the Covid-19 pandemic, while also showcasing some of Ireland’s best known female artists. TG4’s new series, Meitheal na mBan, will feature the talent of some […]

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A virtual race could be on the cards. This year’s KBC Dublin Marathon has been officially cancelled due to coronavirus. The event, which was due to take place on Sunday October 25, was postponed today over the social distancing measures that will likely remain in place later this year. All entries for this year’s marathon […]

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