Christmas is bound to be a little different this year. Things might be difficult here in Ireland due to the coronavirus pandemic, but chances are they’re even more difficult for children and families living in poverty in Eastern Europe and Africa. That’s why this year’s Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal is more important than ever. […]

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While there are a whole host of campaigns occurring throughout the month, there are some simple ways that you can show your support for 2020’s BCAM – all from the comfort of your own home. Here’s four easy and proactive ways you can do your bit this October. 1. […]

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“The poems became something that I could offer other people.” Last year, Alice Kiernan started sharing one poem a month. On Twitter and Instagram, she posted her work every four weeks, a stanza or two sometimes echoing uncertainty, oftentimes reflecting hope. Eventually Alice teamed up with her sister Lucy, an artist based in Melbourne, to add something […]

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Spoiled for choice, so you are. Remember the classic advent calendar? It had 25 little questionable chocolates flimsily locked behind cardboard doors in a box that you meticulously opened every day in December until Saint Nick himself propelled down your chimney to eat a selection of cookies and milk. Things have advanced since then. We […]

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(BYON) Bring Your Own Nivea. If you’re at all familiar with the incredible, scary, and very unnerving The Silence of the Lambs, you will be more than aware of the entirely creepy and terrifying house at the centre of it. Occupied by the deadly (not in the good way) Buffalo Bull, the three-story Princess Anne […]

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Ireland is currently under Level 3 restrictions. The government is to consider “graduated fines” to further enforce the country’s Covid restrictions. The Cabinet will meet later on today to discuss the possibility of introducing a selection of individual fines for disobeying specific rules within the government’s Living With Covid-19 plan. According to the Irish Mirror, […]

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“People of colour deserve to feel safe and represented…” Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Joe Biden for president. The singer, who chose to remain silent on her politics until recent years, revealed this week that she is backing the Democratic candidate in the upcoming US presidential election. Speaking to V magazine, Swift said she wanted […]

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“If you don’t mind letting me finish…” Last night, the first US Vice Presidential debate of 2020 took place. Current US VP Mike Pence went head-to-head with Joe Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris for a debate that garnered much of the same responses from audiences as the Trump/Biden one did a mere week and a […]

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They have “revolutionised basic science.” Two female scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Dr Emmanuelle Charpentier and Dr Jennifer A. Doudna won the prestigious prize this week for their development of Crispr-Cas9 – a tool that can precisely modify the genes of animals and plants. This is the first time in history […]

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“It’s that feeling like you’re drowning.” Breast cancer isn’t just pink – it can be a whole range of colours and feelings, depending on who is living with it, and the people it is affecting. For this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Marie Keating Foundation is challenging the “colour of cancer” and drawing attention […]

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“We cannot pretend that house parties aren’t going on when they clearly are.” Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan has called for limits on alcohol purchases and a change to off-license hours. The junior minister is asking the government to consider enforcing new rules on the amount of alcohol that can be purchased in stores in […]

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Sound out, really. If you’re a teacher, you’ve probably been pretty busy over this past while. Sure, you spent an extended period of time at home over the summer – and before it – but now, schools are open, kids are in them, and you’re back to work in what is probably the most challenging […]

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“I cried next to my husband for 95 days watching what Covid did to the person I love.” Amanda Kloots has called Donald Trump’s recent comments on Covid-19 “disgraceful” and “deeply hurtful.” The theatre actor, who lost her husband Nick Cordero to coronavirus complications earlier this year, responded to the US President’s claim that after […]

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Aw, class. Matt Damon is in Meath now – in case you weren’t aware. The Hollywood actor made a considerable amount of headlines earlier this year when he shacked up in a rather expensive Airbnb in Dalkey. Matt Damon was here for a few months. He went to Supervalu. He hung out by the coast. […]

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Misfits is on Netflix now. Just in case you weren’t aware. The iconic and cult E4 show launched all the way back in 2009, and since then it has amassed a considerably large following of people who enjoy superhero shows about young offenders where all the powers are shit. Well, some of them are alright. […]

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A big fair play to all involved. The Westbury has been voted the best hotel in Ireland for 2020 by Condé Nast readers. The Dublin city centre hotel nabbed the coveted readers’ choice award for the third year in a row today, beating other delightful spots such as the Merrion, Number 31, and the Marker. […]

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Absolute scenes – great ones. Gay men have taken over the #ProudBoys hashtag on Twitter, sharing messages of love and support for members of the LGBTQ community. The hashtag, usually reserved for the fair-right, neo-fascist group who Trump recently refused to condemn, is now flooded with images and messages depicting LGBTQ love. And more specifically, […]

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“He was my best friend, my guidance through life…” Shane Filan has shared a statement following the passing of his father, Peter. The Westlife singer took to social media last night to thank fans for their support following the death of “the most important man in my entire life.” Peter Filan passed away on Sunday, […]

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A Cabinet meeting will be held today. The government is set to reject NPHET’s recommendation of a nationwide total lockdown, according to reports. The National Public Health Emergency Team recommended last night that the entire country be placed under Level 5 restrictions to curb the spread of Coivd-19. RTÉ News reports that the government is […]

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NPHET made the Level 5 restrictions recommendation last night. Party leaders will meet today to discuss the possibility of the entire country entering Level 5 restrictions. The National Public Health Emergency Team has urged the government to implement the highest level of restrictions for the whole country. This comes after a sharp increase in virus […]

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“The most important thing is to stay calm.” Although the rate of breast cancer in women is increasing (1 in 10 women in Ireland will now be diagnosed with the cancer in their lifetime), early detection is key – and often leads to positive results. Women should be checking their breasts every month, usually between […]

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Beats a shit joke, doesn’t it? Hey guys, Christmas is just around the corner (84 days away), which means it’s optimum time to be thinking about what kinds of Christmas treats you’re going to be bringing to the socially distant table. Because yes, we are going to be plagued by adverts about Christmas is going […]

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“We believe that the worst is behind us.” H&M is to close 250 stores next year, the retailer has confirmed. The fashion giant will shut the 250 stores, about five percent of its current network, in 2021 as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to increase the prevalence of online shopping. H&M reported fewer losses than expected […]

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“Amazon allowed Covid-19 to spread like wildfire.” Almost 20,000 Amazon staff have tested positive for Covid-19. The company confirmed today that 19,816 of its workers have contracted coronavirus in the US since March, a number they say is lower than they had predicted. Amazon warehouses have remained open during the pandemic to meet customer demand, […]

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This is sure to be an emotional watch. Keelin Shanley’s husband Conor Ferguson will be joining Ryan Tubridy for tonight’s Late Late Show. Conor, who lost wife Keelin to cancer earlier this year, will be in the studio to discuss Keelin’s legacy as one of the most established journalists of her lifetime. The former Six […]

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A hearty congratulations to her. Nicki Minaj has welcomed her first child with Kenneth Petty. The rapper gave birth to her first child on Wednesday in Los Angeles, Billboard reports. The sex or the child’s name has yet to be confirmed. Minaj, who announced that she was expecting her first child earlier this summer, has […]

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“Relax, it’s only magic…” It’s October first – and you know what that means. An abundance of Halloween-based reunions, reboots, and reenactments of movies and shows that nobody asked for, but that everyone is going to get absolutely hyped about regardless. Bring it on. Already on this here day that marks the beginning of autumn, […]

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He has been on leave since July. Dr Tony Holohan is expected to return to his role as Chief Medical Officer next week. Dr Holohan had been on leave since earlier this summer to care for his sick wife who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. According to The Irish Times, sources have said that Dr […]

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You’re reading Her’s digital cover story. October 2020’s star is broadcaster, author, and academic, Emma Dabiri.  “When black people are demonised or discriminated against for their culture, it’s an issue.” When Emma Dabiri was pregnant with her first child, she cut all of her hair off. After years of engaging in the chemical straightening process, […]

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“I feel you.” Michelle Obama has shared an impassioned plea to her followers following the first US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The former First Lady took to Instagram to ask that those who were frustrated by the debate and their current president to register to vote and “turn those feelings into […]

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“We couldn’t give you the home you needed to survive.” Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have suffered pregnancy loss due to complications. The model and presenter took to social media this morning to share the devastating news that their third child, who they had named Jack, had not survived. “We are shocked and in the […]

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Students received their results earlier this month. 10 percent of students are believed to have been affected by two errors in the Leaving Cert grading system. Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Dáil today that the Department of Education found two errors in 2020’s system, which was introduced to replace the standard test format cancelled due […]

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“The land of a hundred thousand welcomes responded to this latest crisis by welcoming only four children.” A new campaign is asking the Irish government to aid in the urgent relocation of 400 refugees. Following a fire in the Moria refugee camp in Lesvos, Greece, over 13,000 men, women, and children have been subjected to […]

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Finally, something to look forward to. In this dark and dreary world, there are few things to keep us going. Sure, the promise of an eventual vaccine to end all of the pain and suffering caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is worth mentioning, but if expert projections are anything to go by, we’ll be waiting […]

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Ah, The Crown season four. It feels like an age since its release date was announced, and even longer since our Princess Di and Maggie Thatcher were cast. In fact, we’ve already had another Diana announced for the show’s later seasons in the meantime. Classic. But let’s not jump ahead of ourselves. Let’s not get […]

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Simone Biles is the absolute GOAT. This is a fact and does not need to be questioned. However, it does need to be celebrated, because she’s incredible, and we’d do well to be in the presence of a listicle detailing her most impressive achievements to date – on and off of the gymnastics stage. So, […]

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You truly do hate to see it. A status yellow rainfall weather warning has been issued for seven counties. Wexford, Wicklow, Galway, Mayo, Cork, Kerry and Waterford will be worst hit by tonight’s rain, which is expected to reach totals of between 25mm to 40mm in some parts of the country. The status yellow warning […]

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Fair. There are plenty of places one should actively wear a face mask in 2020, the year of our Lord and sav-… I mean, Covid. Down the shops is one. While visiting a vulnerable relative in their home is another. Inside a hospital is another, but that’s a no brainer, it’s so obvious, why would […]

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A massive fair play to them. Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar Jones have been included on the Stars of Tomorrow list, which is no real surprise seeing as they already are, very much, our stars of today. The pair, who made significant enough names for themselves after starring in BBC’s Normal People earlier this year, […]

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Giz it. Lads, we know. It’s Monday. A stressful time for all involved. There’s meetings, there’s deadlines, there’s the 1k+ emails that you still need to catch up on from Friday and the subsequent weekend. It’s a harrowing enough day, so why in God’s name would you want to be cooking tonight? Because you can […]

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What’s going on with TikTok? we hear you cry. A move to ban the app from online stores in the States has been blocked by a US judge – but why is the app under threat of ban in the first place, and what’s going to happen now? Here’s everything you need to know about […]

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Approximately 1,000 workers lost their jobs earlier this year. Debenhams workers have occupied a closed store in Waterford city centre today, seeking further talks on an agreed redundancy package. The six workers are among the 1,000 or so employees who lost their jobs earlier this year when 11 Debenhams stores across the country shut. RTÉ […]

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“The situation is even more critical…” Six Irish charities have teamed up to provide support to international communities worst affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. ActionAid, Christian Aid, Plan International, Self Help Africa, Tearfund and World Vision have teamed up to created the Irish Emergency Alliance, a group directing their resources to countries already struggling to […]

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“A beautiful son.” Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara have reportedly welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named River. The couple, who have been together since 2016, reportedly welcomed their first child recently, following a pregnancy that had not been confirmed by the pair. According to Buzzfeed, the news was revealed by director Victor […]

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Isolation. Loneliness. Being anxious about leaving the house. All feelings most of us would associate exclusively with the Covid-19 pandemic. CMAT however, has done it all before. Ireland’s self-proclaimed global teen pop sensation released her third single ‘I Wanna Be A Cowboy, Baby!’ today – a track that was borne long before the pandemic, but […]

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Absolutely incredible scenes. Simone Biles just did a triple backflip, a move that is currently not even recognised by the women’s gymnastics code in the US. The gymnast, who is one of the most decorated in the world, pulled off the move earlier this week. A triple backflip in the air without stopping in the […]

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“The good news is that we have saved 50.” At least 380 whales have died in a mass stranding off the Australian coast. Almost the entire pod of long-finned pilot whales died after becoming stuck in Tasmania Macquarie Harbour on the west coast of the island. Tasmania’s Parks and Wildlife Service manager Nic Deka confirmed […]

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“Sexual violence didn’t suit the narrative of the revolution.” Cogadh ar Mhná is a new TG4 documentary aiming to shed light on the hidden sexual abuses carried out against women during the Irish revolution. Featuring the work of historians and sociologists such as Mary McAuliffe and Linda Connolly, the documentary details the abuses suffered by women […]

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A massive congratulations to the pair. Penn Badgley and Domino Kirke have welcomed their first child together. Badgley, who is best known for starring in Netflix’s You and Gossip Girl, and singer Kirke welcomed their first child in August of this year. Domino confirmed the news on her Instagram account this week, sharing a photo […]

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A big day for period products everywhere. Tampon user? Pad fan? Menstrual cup or period underwear aficionado? Whatever your preference of period product, chances are you’re going to be fairly familiar with the humble tampon. Small, compact, and (hopefully) easy to use, tampons have been around for almost a century. And yet, for the most […]

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