Workers have been picketing stores for months. Debenhams’ liquidator has agreed to pay at least €1 million in additional redundancy payments following the stores’ closures. Approximately 1,000 workers lost their jobs earlier this year after the closing of 11 Debenhams stores across the country. Employees have been picketing the stores for months asking for extra […]

5 years ago

The only thing tastier than chicken is butter chicken. And oh, has Jamie Oliver got the butter chicken recipe for you. With fragrant spices, tomatoes, cashew butter and yoghurt, Jamie’s ‘My kinda butter chicken’ will be sure to spice up any weekend dinners you’ve got planned. Who needs restaurants, truly? In his latest cookbook, 7 […]

5 years ago

Who among us doesn’t need more Stella Gibson in their lives? First things first: The Fall is on Netflix now. If you have yet to dive into the incredible thriller starring Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, and for a short period, Aisling Bea, you have absolutely no excuse not to. It’s scary, it’s sexy, and it’s […]

5 years ago

“The hospitality industry is undoubtedly one of the worst affected by the public health measures…” More details have been released about the upcoming Stay and Spend scheme, that will encourage tax payers to holiday and eat in Ireland over the autumn and spring months. Tax payers who spend at least €625 in hotels, restaurants, and […]

5 years ago

A classic Whodunnit?, but set in a retirement village. In the market for some new crime content but in desperate need of a break from the doom, gloom, and intensely graphic crime scenes? Enter Richard Osman’s debut novel, The Thursday Murder Club – a book that’s about as wholesome as you can get when you’re […]

5 years ago

“There will be no more gender difference in remuneration between men and women.” Brazil’s female footballers will be paid the same as men soon, becoming one of the only countries in the world to introduce gender pay balance in the sport. Brazil FA announced the news today, stating that from next year’s Olympics, its female […]

5 years ago

Ah, the velvet storage stool. An incredible product, a reliable seat, a means of storing things in your home that you otherwise don’t have place for. The Aldi velvet storage stool has been making waves for quite some time now (approximately eight months, if you’re counting). It only makes sense then that upon news of […]

5 years ago

“My desire is to work with people who are particularly alone.” Sinead O’Connor has revealed that she is studying to become a “death midwife.” The singer said that she will begin studying to become a healthcare worker who assists in the dying process this month. She told RTÉ’s The Ryan Tubridy Show that she has […]

5 years ago

Avocado and pastry: enough said. When you consider quiche, you probably don’t immediately think of avocado – but perhaps you should. In Jamie Oliver’s latest cookbook, 7 Ways by Jamie Oliver, he presents us with a glorious avocado quiche recipe that is absolutely worth not being able to afford a mortgage (just kidding, you can […]

5 years ago

Make it happen @ the Emmys. Paul Mescal was nominated for an Emmy recently, in case you haven’t heard. The Kildare native and recent worldwide sensation has come a long way since Ballyhaunis, and now his incredible acting talents are finally being recognised on a global scale: the Emmys. Mescal is nominated for Best Actor […]

5 years ago

“The coming months are going to be incredibly challenging…” 91 percent of Irish workers have experienced anxiety during Covid-19. New research has shown that one in three employees in Ireland are vulnerable workers with an underlying health condition. Four in 10 workers report struggling to deal with everyday life during the pandemic, while one in […]

5 years ago

“We collaborate with grá in mind.” When it comes to DIY and interiors, these days sustainability is key. Doing a bit of work to your house? Make sure you get as creative as possible. Buying some new pieces to spruce up your home? Vintage all the way. Desperate to not feel guilty for splashing out […]

5 years ago

Schools across Ireland began reopening last week. A class in a Dublin primary school has been sent home after a student tested positive for Covid-19. The principal of the school told Claire Byrne on RTÉ’s Today show that the child had tested positive for the virus and that the class had been sent home as […]

5 years ago

“We are on cloud nine over here.” Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn have welcomed their first child, a baby girl. The singer announced the news on his Instagram account today, sharing a photo of a pair of baby socks and saying that he and Cherry welcomed their daughter last week. “Ello!” he wrote. “A quick […]

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“I don’t want my children’s memories to be of me dying.” Vicky Phelan has discussed her support of the Dying with Dignity Bill in a new powerful interview. The CervicalCheck campaigner spoke to Ciara Doherty on Virgin Media’s The Big Interview on Monday night, stating that people with terminal illnesses should have the choice to […]

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You’re reading Her’s digital cover story. September 2020’s star is self-proclaimed anti-blogger and YouTube star, Keelin Moncrieff.  “You need to have a certain amount of confidence – and I do.” Keelin Moncrieff doesn’t make a conscious effort to curate her content. Unlike many of the bloggers and influencers out there, she finds it easier to […]

5 years ago

“They’re all over TikTok, they’re all over Instagram. They’re just not on the radio.” Ireland has long been lauded for its diverse talent when it comes to the music industry. So, how come it’s still mainly men we’re hearing on the radio? A new report on gender disparity has shown that for many of the […]

5 years ago

The couple have been together for over one year. Emma Roberts is expecting her first child with boyfriend Garrett Hedlund. The American Horror Story and Wild Child actor confirmed the news today, sharing a series of photos of herself and Hedlund. “Me… and my two favourite guys,” she wrote on the Instagram caption, alluding to […]

5 years ago

“Wear a mask. It’s a sign of respect.” Lady Gaga absolutely smashed the entirely socially distant VMAs last night, wearing an assortment of high fashion face masks and an actual head bubble. The singer, who has long been known for her outlandish red carpet looks, made yesterday no exception as she arrived to the Covid-19 […]

5 years ago

Wineport Lodge is the nicest hotel I’ve stayed in – ever. The above comment is not an exaggeration, nor is it a statement borne of panic and disillusionment from being unable to roam outside of a 2km radius for a considerable portion of this year. It is simply a fact. Let me tell you why. […]

5 years ago

Ah, the boozy brunch. A delightful occasion where you can eat some nice food, drink some nice drinks, and maybe get a little bit buzzed as of an 11am on a Sunday. The dream, tbh. And although Covid-19 restrictions here in Ireland have affected much of our ability to enjoy a casual tipple in the […]

5 years ago

Location, Location, Location this is not.  Selling Sunset is a genius TV show. It’s got everything the easily distracted millennial female Netflix user needs from an easy-to-consume programme: property porn, nice outfits, and a load of fucking drama. Following the release of the eagerly anticipated third season of the realtor reality show, I decided to […]

5 years ago

Cabin in the woods, but make it sexy. Love Island isn’t on this summer. Hell, it may not even be on next summer the way things are going. I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here is already moving to the Welsh countryside for one year, but Love Island has, understandably, not made the same […]

5 years ago

How much avo is too much avo? The question we will ask ourselves this weekend as we stand, anticipatory, over a basket of aptly named ‘Avozillas’, wondering what in God’s name we could possibly need one for. The short answer is that we don’t. The long answer is that an Avozilla could very much be […]

5 years ago

“This simply isn’t the appropriate time right now to open pubs.” Pubs not serving food won’t be reopening next week. Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn said at last night’s Department of Health briefing that Ireland’s current Covid-19 situation would not allow for the reopening of pubs not offering patrons a substantial meal. Some […]

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Sorted, so. The Deceived, the new crime series starring none other than Paul Mescal, is coming to Irish TV next month. Written by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee and Tobias Beer, the thriller tells the story of a student who falls in love with her married lecturer. There’s lust, there’s murder and there’s manipulation. There’s […]

5 years ago

Happy summer, sort of. August is well upon us, but you know what isn’t? The sun. She is missing, gone AWOL, nowhere to be found. And yet, we solider on. We take our staycations, we have socially distant garden gatherings, we lie out the back desperately trying to get a tan despite there only being […]

5 years ago

“I have never seen it as a struggle.” Greta Streimikyte was always an active child. She loved running and adored PE, but the 24-year-old never thought that athletics would become her career. “In the beginning I thought, ‘Okay, I’ll give this a go and I’ll train a bit and maybe I’ll enjoy it,’” she tells […]

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“Another one” *DJ Khaled voice* Bewley’s has opened its doors again this morning for the first time since March. The iconic Dublin coffee house, which closed “permanently” during lockdown, opened at 10am this morning (August 27) on Grafton Street. The café has rehired staff and will offer table service and a limited menu. Social distancing […]

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A hearty congratulations to all involved. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have welcomed their first child together. The couple, who announced their engagement last year, welcomed their daughter Daisy Dove this month. They announced the birth in a statement to UNICEF, of which they are both ambassadors. “We are floating with love and wonder from […]

5 years ago

“I am fighting as hard as I possibly can…” Girls Aloud’s Sarah Harding is battling advanced stage breast cancer. The singer revealed the news on Twitter this morning, stating that she had received a diagnosis earlier this year and that the cancer has since spread to other parts of her body. “There’s no easy way […]

5 years ago

The move was approved by Britney’s father. Jamie Lynn Spears has been appointed as trustee of Britney’s family trust to protect her children’s future. The BJS Kids and Family Trust was set up to ensure Sean and Jayden Federline’s financial security in the event of their mother’s passing. Court documents obtained by The Blast show […]

5 years ago

Class yeah, no worries. It’s 121 days until Christmas. That’s 17 weeks. That’s four months. The above assertion should mean that we probably shouldn’t be worrying about the festive season yet. It’s still August. It’s barely autumn. And yet here we are, watching silently as Christmas stores begin to open online, boasting their baubles, trees, […]

5 years ago

The incident occurred over the weekend. A man has been charged with the murder of his 88-year-old mother following a fatal assault in Clontarf, Dublin.  The man, 61-years-old, appeared before a special sitting of Dublin District Court yesterday evening. RTÉ News reports that the man was cautioned at 5.40pm and charged with murder at 6pm. Gardaí […]

5 years ago

Got mates? Want to share some food with them in Dublin and the surrounding area? Want that food to be fish focused, Tandoori, or Chinese inspired? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Tapas is traditionally Spanish, but these days, pretty much every cuisine is trying its hand at a decent sharing plate or two. […]

5 years ago

Yes, you did read that correctly. The Lodge at Ashford Castle has planned a Don Conroy weekend painting workshop package, featuring the man himself. The new package, available to book this October, allows guests to learn how to paint or improve upon existing artistic skills with Don Conroy himself on the stunning grounds of Ashford […]

5 years ago

“Health recommendations concerning caffeine consumption during pregnancy are in need of radical revision…” Pregnant women should avoid all caffeine, according to a new study. New research, conducted by Professor Jack James of Reykjavik University in Iceland, suggests that women who are pregnant, or planning on getting pregnant, should cut caffeine from their diets. The study, […]

5 years ago

It’ll be spooky season, after all. Back in 2018, The Haunting of Hill House dropped onto our screens and redefined the TV horror genre as we know it. It was expertly written, it was deeply upsetting, and it was absolutely terrifying – everything one would possibly want from a Netflix show about death and ghosts. […]

5 years ago

2020 has triggered many an unexpected turn of events. One of the most surprising of which has come in the form of a recent and profound respect for Jedward. A mere 10 years after shooting to fame on The X Factor, the Dublin twins are suddenly relevant again. Not for their music or their hair, […]

5 years ago

Schools will begin reopening this week. Over 100 children have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past two weeks, the National Public Health Emergency Team has said. According to the NPHET Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group, there has been 100 confirmed coronavirus cases in patients aged between five and 14 in the last 14 days. These […]

5 years ago

The inquiry begins today. Malaysian authorities have opened an inquest into Nóra Quoirin’s death. The 15-year-old girl died last year near the Dusun Rainforest resort where she had been holidaying with her parents and siblings. An autopsy showed she died from prolonged hunger and stress. At the time, Malaysian police closed the case and deemed […]

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The incident occurred on Sunday. A woman has died following a fatal assault in a house in Clontarf, Dublin. The woman, of unknown age, was discovered by Gardaí at the scene yesterday (Sunday, August 23) in a house in Kincora Court, Clontarf, Dublin 3. She had suffered fatal injuries. A man in his 60s was arrested […]

5 years ago

Welcome to staycation city. Population: you. This year, the vast majority of us won’t be heading away for our usual abroad getaways filled with sun, sun and well, sun. But as we are all aware, Ireland remains an incredibly decent shout when it comes to holidaying – so why not stick this recommendation down on […]

5 years ago

How’s your skin these days? Good? Bad? Finding it difficult to care because there are far more pressing things happening in the world? Same, to be honest, but when you begin to realise that you’re suffering from more breakouts than usual and your face is looking a bit, well, duller, something has got to give. […]

5 years ago

Last night, it was reported that former Minister for Agriculture Dara Calleary attended an Oireachtas Golf Society event in a hotel in Connemara. Calleary, who replaced former minister Barry Cowen following his unceremonious sacking from the role earlier this summer, attended the 80+ person event on Wednesday night, just 24 hours after the government announced […]

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He attended the event earlier this week. Dara Calleary has resigned as Minister for Agriculture after attending an event with 80 other people. The former minister attended the Oireachtas Golf Society event in a hotel in Connemara on Wednesday night, just 24 hours after the government announced new restrictions limiting at-home gatherings to six people […]

5 years ago

“She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.” Tributes have been pouring in for RuPaul’s Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne, who passed away yesterday. The performer, who appeared on the eighth series of Drag Race and the third series of Drag Race All Stars, died in hospital yesterday following a battle with pneumonia. She was […]

5 years ago

“Women called from their car, from the garden shed, from the bathroom with the shower running.” Domestic violence charity Women’s Aid saw a 43 percent rise in contact during Covid-19, a new report has shown. The charity, which operates a 24 hour freephone helpline, heard 24,049 disclosures of abuse against women and children in 2019, […]

5 years ago

2020 is not lost, after all. Netflix has confirmed a release date for The Crown season four – and it’s coming on November 15. The wildly successful award-winning drama returns for its fourth instalment later this year, detailing Queen Elizabeth’s reign in the late 70s and early 80s, the Thatcher years, and the intense divides […]

5 years ago

He will continue to control her finances and career decisions. Britney Spears will remain under her father’s control as her conservatorship status remains unchanged. During a hearing yesterday, Spears filed documents requesting that her father, Jamie Spears, be removed from the role. Mr Spears has been his daughter’s conservator since 2008, giving him the power […]

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