Finally, I was beginning to worry. The Rose of Tralee has, like the rest of life, been cancelled. The long-running beauty queen festival will not take place this year for the first time in its 60 year history due to the Covid-19 pandemic. And while many of us will be severely lamenting the absence of […]

5 years ago

“I have investigated many crimes, but this has altered the shape of my soul.” The first trailer for Death on the Nile is here, and it’s just as dramatic, stylistic, and sexy as you imagined. The eagerly anticipated sequel to Murder on the Orient Express is coming soon, and it’s got a fairly impressive cast […]

5 years ago

“Truly delighted, honoured and humbled…” Claire Byrne has been announced as the new host of RTÉ’s Today Show. The broadcaster was revealed as the new presenter of the daytime radio slot this afternoon, taking over from Sarah McInerney who has been at the helm of the show since Seán O’Rourke’s departure back in May. RTÉ […]

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Living – but make it sustainable. If you’re in a bid to make your everyday living more eco-friendly as soon as possible then you, my friend, have come to the right place. The past few years has brought a tonne of Irish brands, Irish stores, and other bits simply for sale in Ireland onto the […]

5 years ago

Sure, you’d miss a good storm warning, wouldn’t you? Just kidding, a storm is the last thing we need – what with the increased government restrictions, the ever-climbing Covid-19 cases, and the fact that the world is slowly falling apart, you’d think there wouldn’t be room for any more bad news. But you’d be wrong, […]

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The star has been under her father’s care since 2008. Britney Spears has asked a court to end the powers her father has over her life. Spears, whose father was made her conservator over a decade ago, filed documents this week asking for the role not to be reappointed to Jamie Spears. Mr Spears has […]

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Zalde. Or, as it is otherwise known as, Dealz. A while back, word of a new and entirely reasonable Scandi-inspired homeware brand arrived on the scene. It was minimal, it was chic, and it was very, very cheap. Today it was revealed that the lads behind the new and really quite nice range are none […]

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“We acknowledge that there has been a lot of commentary on the ruling…” The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) has responded to criticism surrounding the recent banning of a Tampax advert. The ad, a talkshow format where two women discuss how to properly insert a tampon, was banned by the ASAI last month following […]

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“There is silence, and so many people don’t understand how damaging that is.” Nicola Henegan could write a book on all of the therapies she’s tried to tackle her endometriosis. Acupuncture, meditation, homeopathy, osteopathy, clean eating, energy healing, and abdominal therapy to name but a few. Diagnosed with the often misunderstood condition after years of […]

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Iconic scenes. Picture the scene: it’s 1999. It’s Saturday morning. You’re milling into a sausage sandwich or maybe a bowl of Sugar Puffs. Your da is panicking over the Millennium Bug. Your mam’s smoking indoors because that was still a thing. Bertie Ahern is Taoiseach. SMTV Live is on the telly and you can’t decide […]

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Course she does. Stephenie Meyer has announced two new Twilight books in the least shocking development since Stephenie Meyer announced announced the release of her latest Twilight book. Following on from the success of Midnight Sun (Twilight, but told from Edward’s perspective, don’t you know), the author revealed that she was, indeed, planning on releasing […]

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There have been multiple allegations of workplace issues in the production. Three senior producers have “parted ways” with The Ellen DeGeneres Show following accusations of workplace misconduct. Executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman and co-executive producer Jonathan Norman have left the long-running talkshow after allegations reported in Variety and Buzzfeed. Allegations from staff members included intimidation, racial insensitivity, […]

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“The HPV virus is so common, most men and women are infected by it at some point in their lives.” 81 percent of Irish people think that it’s unlikely they will ever catch HPV, despite 80 percent of sexually active adults contracting the virus at some point in their lives. New research has shown that almost one […]

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“It was just a mad moment.” The owner of Dublin’s Berlin bar has said he is “appalled” and “embarrassed” by the footage of a brunch event that happened in the venue over the weekend. Restauranteur Jay Bourke said that the video shot at the event, which showed a member of staff standing on the bar […]

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Cool. Welcome to summer: a period of time where we might be graced with a small bit of sun, but ultimately we will be shielding ourselves from the rain and complaining about the wind. This is the cross we must bear, and this year August is no different, as we emerge from a week of […]

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“This pandemic isn’t over just because we are tired of living with it.” Health officials will meet today following the spike in recorded Covid-19 cases over the weekend. There was a sharp increase in coronavirus cases in Ireland over the past few days, with over 1,000 new cases recorded in the last two weeks. The […]

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“It’s human instinct to gather and enjoy the arts together.” Dublin’s Smock Alley Theatre has launched a fundraiser in a bid to raise vital funds lost since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The #SaveSmock campaign is urgently seeking donations to support the iconic theatre, which has been closed to the public since mid-March. Smock […]

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An interesting development, nonetheless… I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here has moved to a ruined castle in the UK countryside for 2020. ITV confirmed the news this morning, stating that the popular reality show will be taking place this year despite the Covid-19 pandemic – but in a castle instead. Ant and Dec […]

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Now I’ve… It’s happening, guys. It’s official. Well, sort of. A new dancing movie is in the works, it’s starring Jennifer Grey, and there’s rumours abound that it could indeed be a Dirty Dancing sequel. Incredible scenes all round, if true. According to Variety, the new movie is currently in the works with Lionsgate. It’s […]

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The scenes we deserve of a Friday. It’s here and it’s perfect – the new Rolling Stones music video starring the wonderful Paul Mescal has finally arrived and it’s just as chaotic as you’d imagine. We’re talking drunk dancing, we’re talking lip syncing, we’re talking bombin’ it around a vacant hotel with a rose in […]

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“I wish I could have taken the pain from her.” Sexual assault victim advocate Daisy Coleman has passed away, aged 23. Coleman, who was one of the subjects of award-winning Netflix documentary Audrie & Daisy, was allegedly raped at a party when she was 14-years-old. The film followed her case as it drew national attention. […]

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He is the prime suspect in the case. There are fresh concerns over the extradition of Madeleine McCann suspect, Christian B. The 43-year-old German man, who is currently serving a prison sentence for the 2005 rape of a woman in Portugal, was extradited from Italy to Germany two years ago on a drug charge. Christian, […]

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“Yes, we can learn shame. But we can unlearn it too.” A few weeks back, people complained about a tampon ad. Then, people complained about the people who complained about the tampon ad. They took to Twitter, they took to the airwaves, and they took to Jenny Keane’s DMs. A holistic sex educator and period […]

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“You should bathe more often. Your fingernails are filthy.” True monsters aren’t born, they’re made – and Nurse Ratched was made in a psychiatric hospital after the second World War. In 1947, Mildred Ratched arrives to a North Carolina hospital looking for work. Presenting as the perfect image of what a dedicated nurse should be, […]

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An incredibly exciting new discovery for all involved. 11 new Emperor penguin colonies have been discovered in Antartica, researchers have announced. The new colonies, discovered during a recent study using satellite mapping technology, have increased the known Emperor penguin population to over half a million. Researchers have dubbed the finding an “exciting discovery” given the […]

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“It’s impossible to reconcile…” Ryan Reynolds has apologised for choosing a former slave plantation as his wedding venue. The Deadpool actor and Blake Lively married in Boone Hall, a former slave plantation in South Carolina, in 2012. Speaking to business magazine Fast Company, Reynolds said that he and Lively will “always be deeply and unreservedly […]

5 years ago

There are few things more soothing than watching someone apply their makeup. For years, YouTube has been awash with very relaxing videos of people doing their faces on camera – and although they ensure incredibly chill viewing, they also serve another purpose – normalising men wearing makeup too. Because they do. Foundations, concealers, bronzer… they’re […]

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The tragic news was confirmed this morning. Rupert Young, twin brother of singer Will Young, has passed away aged 41. The news was confirmed this morning (August 4) by a spokesperson for the Pop Idol winner who asked for privacy for Will and his family. “I can confirm that Will’s brother has very sadly passed […]

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“It is happening…” Luther the movie is, indeed, happening. At least, it is if Idris Elba has anything to do with it. The star of the BBC psychological thriller has been chatting about the possibility of a Luther film for a while now, but recently, he confirmed that it is actually going to be a […]

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The boy’s talents know no bounds. Paul Mescal is everywhere these days. He’s on your telly. He’s on your Instagram. He’s all over the news getting nominated for an Emmy (and deservedly so).  He’s even in London’s Natural History Museum singing a few tunes alongside Dermot Kennedy because of course he is. And now it […]

5 years ago

Something a little different for the lads, sure. It might be sunny out, it might not be (chances are it’s not, let’s be honest with ourselves here), but that doesn’t mean that we can’t be absolutely hoppin’ off the BBQ for a few tasty treats. The majority of the time, we use the BBQ for […]

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“I was so eager to have it all figured out before I even moved in…” Lockdown: a time for getting things done. Or at least, a time for telling ourselves that we’re going to at least consider getting things done. Baking bread, reading books, and doing up houses – it’s all been happening the past […]

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Ah, staycations. Sick of hearing about them yet? You better not be, because as of last week, the government announced that not only would a staycation tax rebate be introduced later on this year (from October, unfortunately for us), but that the majority of visitor heritage sites are now free to the public.  Yes, free. […]

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Lockdown: it’s over. But for how long? Forever? For the foreseeable? For a few more months until we see how we get on? That we don’t know (but we will continue to be hopeful that the worst is over, etc), but what we do know is that for all the heartache and boredom that the […]

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Class. Happy bank holiday, lads. A great time for it, altogether. And whether you’re heading out (safely), staying in (safely), or a mix of the two (safely), you’ll be very glad to know that we’re coming at you with a trio of whiskey cocktail recipes sure to kick your weekend off in style. The lads […]

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You’re reading Her’s first digital cover story. August 2020’s star is Ireland’s own athlete and track star, Gina Akpe-Moses.  “You’re gonna fail more than you’re gonna win.” Gina Akpe-Moses doesn’t want to be known as the best of the best yet. That, she says, is still to come. Ireland’s track star has got the Olympics […]

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Just two lads, being class, in the Natural History Museum. Last night, Dermot Kennedy and Paul Mescal did us all a solid and performed together for the first time, officially solidifying their positions as the most appreciated men in Ireland, probably. The duo took to London’s Natural History Museum last night to perform a really […]

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And the winner is… Danielle Gingell has been crowned the winner of this year’s Galway Races Virtual Best Dressed competition. Wearing a dress by Self-Portrait, a bag by ASOS, a breathtaking hat by Arturo Rios and shoes by Zara, Danielle absolutely stole the show (and the judges hearts) with this monochrome homage to Old Hollywood. […]

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They’re here and they’re stunning. Cassie Stokes, Gillian Fitzpatrick, and Pamela Uba have had a difficult challenge this afternoon judging this year’s Galway Races Virtual Best Dressed competition. Ladies’ Day has been a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean that gals from up and down the country haven’t been getting their glam on […]

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What is “demeaning to women” is that we are still forced to have this conversion. An advert detailing how to correctly insert a tampon has been banned in Ireland, adding to the lengthy list of ways this country has eschewed its women. Tampax’s lighthearted and educational ‘Tampons and Tea’ advert received 84 complaints from Irish […]

5 years ago

The alleged incident occurred in 2009. The Killers have responded to allegations of crew sexual misconduct while they were on tour. The band said they will be conducting an investigation into their current and former staff following allegations from a female sound engineer that a woman was abused backstage by members of the crew. The […]

5 years ago

Glamour, but make it virtual. The entires for the Galway Races’ ‘Virtual Best Dressed’ competition are now open. The Galway Races and Her’s Best Dressed competition is back again, but this year we’re doing things a little differently. We can’t all be together looking absolutely stunning at Ladies’ Day this year, but we can do […]

5 years ago

The ad was deemed “offensive,” “crude,” and “embarrassing” by some viewers. A tampon advert has been banned following 84 complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland (ASAI). The “tampons and tea” advert by Tampax will no longer be permitted to be shown on TV in its current format as it caused widespread offence, the […]

5 years ago

Ah, stop. Where are you heading on your staycashe? Are you going on a staycashe? Would you rather keep your money until we can safely travel abroad and have a regular old holiday instead? Whatever your plans, chances are you’ll enjoy hearing about dog-friendly hotel rooms. You may not have any plans to go anywhere […]

5 years ago

Honestly, what’s new? Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott have both been claimed as British actors by multiple publications following this week’s Emmy nominations. The actors, both from Kildare and Dublin respectively, received nominations for their outstanding performances in Normal People and Black Mirror. Naturally, the majority of people in the country were delighted for the […]

5 years ago

“It flowed because every single one of us has lived this silent script.” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has said that she ad-libbed her viral speech about misogyny in the workplace. The US Representative took to the House floor last week to address the criticism and abuse that women are often faced with in male dominated workspaces, following […]

5 years ago

Incredible scenes. Paul Mescal has been nominated for an Emmy for his role as Connell Waldron in the incredibly successful and deeply moving, Normal People. The series bagged itself a rather impressed four Emmy nods today as the nominations for the awards’ 72nd instalment were announced. Mescal is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in A […]

5 years ago

“So lucky and grateful…” Dani Dyer and boyfriend Sammy Kimmence are expecting their first child together. The couple, who have been dating since last year, announced the news on Instagram this afternoon. Dani, who won the 2018 series of Love Island alongside ex Jack Fincham, wrote that she and Sammy are “so excited to start […]

5 years ago

“We do underestimate how much we’re able to cope with.” Caroline Foran is expecting her first child, and like many other expectant mums across the country, she has experienced the majority of her pregnancy in the midst of a global pandemic. This Thursday (July 29), the bestselling author will share her experiences on WaterWipes’ second […]

5 years ago

See? Ordering takeaway can do a lot of good, lads. Deliveroo has raised €30,000 for HSE frontline workers through customers orders and an additional financial contribution. The takeaway delivery service raised the much needed money for the HSE’s Covid-19 fund, which is used to purchase necessary PPE supplies and equipment for frontline workers across Ireland. […]

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