A massive congratulations to them. Love Island’s Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt have welcomed their first child together. The couple, who met on the ITV reality TV dating show back in 2017, announced that they were expecting their first child earlier this year. Camilla announced the birth of her daughter, Nell Sophia, today on Instagram. […]

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“This is wrong – period products are essential.” The Welsh government is set to review lockdown restrictions after pads and tampons were mistakenly deemed “non-essential” by Tesco. Minister for Health Vaughan Gething has said that better communication is needed regarding the sale of non-essential items during lockdown following confusion around whether Tesco was permitted to […]

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Ah, the ’80s. A time for neon lights, shoulder pads, and slogan Ts. Cast your mind back to the most nostalgic decade of the last century and you’ll no doubt be accosted with an array of stylised images that are equal parts divine and horrifying. The mullet is one of those styles. A humble hairdo […]

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She gave birth last week. The Wanted’s Tom Parker has welcomed his second child with wife Kelsey, his bandmate has confirmed. The singer announced that the couple were expecting a son earlier this year, before Parker revealed that he was suffering with a terminal brain tumour.  The Wanted’s Max George recently let slip on talkshow […]

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“Spread the message, not the virus.” Too many people with symptoms of Covid-19 are not self isolating, Dr Tony Holohan has warned. The Chief Medical Officer has said that many people displaying symptoms of the virus – including a dry cough, fever, and tiredness – are not self isolating to curb the potential spreading of […]

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“She was a bright light.” Jamie Foxx’s sister DeOndra Dixon has passed away, aged 36.  The Hollywood star paid tribute to his late sister on Instagram last night, writing that her passing has “left a hole in my heart.” “My heart is shattered into a million pieces,” he wrote. “My beautiful loving sister Deondra has […]

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A very prestigious win, indeed. Dublin’s own Andrew Scott has picked up the award for best actor at the Olivier Awards. An annual event recognising outstanding achievements in theatre in the UK, the awards took place over the weekend and saw the Irish actor emerge victorious for his role as Garry Essendine in play, Present […]

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“A flat rejection of ALL of our concerns.” Vicky Phelan has criticised the proposed establishment of a CervicalCheck tribunal, stating that women’s concerns are being ignored. Members of the 221+ Cervical Cancer Patient Support Group who were directly affected by the CervicalCheck scandal have said that they were not given the opportunity to respond to […]

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The remains were discovered today. Gardaí have launched an investigation after the bodies of a woman and an infant boy were discovered in Dublin. The woman’s body was found on the Lower Road, Strawberry Beds, Lucan, Co. Dublin and the infant boy was found in a house nearby. Gardaí are currently treating the death of […]

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One resident has died. The vast majority of residents and some staff at a Galway nursing home have tested positive for Covid-19. RTÉ News reports that most of the residents in the unnamed nursing home have tested positive for coronavirus since last Monday. A number of staff have also been affected by the cluster. The […]

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And no, not just by blocking them on Instagram. Women should eliminate men from their lives and minds, according to a new book from feminist author and lesbian activist, Alice Coffin. Anyone who has been ghosted, gaslighted, or generally wronged by a man in their life time will have a tendency to agree with the […]

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Sorry, now. There’s an abundance of issues that come with the humble bodysuit. They fit well, but they’re so tight. They look great up top, but downstairs is a mess. They’re functional, right up to the point where you’re trying to use a public bathroom after a few glasses of wine and find yourself slumped […]

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A massive congratulations to her. Glenda Gilson has announced the birth of her second child, a baby boy named Danny. The presenter announced the happy news on her Instagram account last night, confirming that she and husband Rob McNaughton welcomed their second son in Dublin’s Coombe hospital. “Welcome to the world little man!” she said. […]

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Delightful news of a Thursday. Daisy Edgar Jones is set to star in the movie adaptation of Where The Crawdads Sing. The actor, who is best known for her role as Marianne in Normal People, has been cast as the lead in the upcoming adapted release of Delia Owens’ bestselling novel. Deadline reports that Edgar […]

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Here we are again, lads. Lockdown. It’s imminent, it’s inevitable, and it’s happening tonight. At midnight tonight (October 21), the entire country will enter Level 5 restrictions, meaning the immediate closure of all non-essential retail, a ban on travel outside of a 5km radius, and no visitors for six weeks (unless you’re in a social […]

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Love her or hate her, she’s here to stay. She’s also 40 today. Yep, October 21 2020 marks Kim Kardashians 4oth birthday. How she is celebrating this momentous occasion we can never know (or we probably will know later by taking a peak at her Instagram account). But what we can do is reminisce over […]

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most women are not aware that drinking more alcohol than recommended weekly guidelines can increase the risk of breast cancer. A new study has shown that 73% of women in Ireland do not know that consuming more alcohol than the recommended low-risk weekly intake can increase a person’s chance […]

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Christ, that hits hard. Kerry locals believed there is a “strong likelihood” they may never see Fungie again. The beloved dolphin and tourist attraction was reported missing one week ago, and despite rumours that he had been spotted swimming around Dingle peninsula, locals now fear the worst. RTÉ News reports that fishermen and divers have […]

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For the next few weeks, make sure you’re supporting local. Level 5 is set to be a difficult time for retailers everywhere. Among them are bookshops, all of which will be closed to the public for the next six weeks. During these times of uncertainty, it’s important to support local and support independent. So, if […]

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“You are fighting with another woman over your husband, and you are losing.” Infidelity. Sex. Comedy. Drama. The makings of any decent TV show that’s bound to have you hooked from the outset. Desperate Housewives had it. Dead To Me still has it. And now it appears as though a new series, Why Women Kill, […]

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Level 5 restrictions commence at midnight on Wednesday. Gardaí will be able to issue fines to people who host house parties. The Cabinet agreed today that Gardaí will be given special powers to fine the organisers of house parties under Level 5 restrictions. Under the measures, Gardaí will be permitted to call to a home […]

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Additional safety measures will also be put in place ahead of the Christmas launch. Aldi is to limit the number of Christmas toys customers can purchase. The retailer will limit purchases to one of certain toys per customer, to ensure that all shoppers have the chance to avail of the deals. Aldi’s Specialbuys Christmas toys […]

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New measures come into effect on Wednesday. Last night, Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed that the entire country will be moving to revised Level 5 restrictions this week to tackle the spread of Covid-19. This lockdown will be similar to Ireland’s first, as tighter measures will lead to the closure of all non-essential retail and travel […]

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Always remember to reach out – and to put yourself first. It’s been a strange and uncertain year, and it looks like it’s only about to get more so. This week, the government agreed to move the entire country into Level 5 restrictions, starting from midnight on Wednesday. The second wave is here, and it’s […]

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“The prognosis is good.” Hollywood actor Jeff Bridges has been diagnosed with lymphoma. The star, who is best known for his role as The Dude in The Big Lebowski, shared the news on Twitter today. He said he has already began treatment to tackle the condition. “As the Dude would say… New S**T has come […]

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Ireland’s healthcare workers deserve the world and more. As if their jobs weren’t difficult enough prior to the pandemic, they’re now expected to put their health on the line to look after society’s most vulnerable in the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak. It’s a tough gig, but somebody’s got to do it – and thankfully, […]

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Ah, Christmas. A time for hanging out with your family, enjoying good festive cheer, and eating an abundance of food. Unfortunately this year, Christmas is going to be a bit different. The former family gatherings and having a nice time seem unlikely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The eating, however, shall continue without pause. As […]

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An announcement is expected to made later today. The government will introduce further Covid-19 restrictions today. The Cabinet will meet today to confirm new restrictions for the entire country in a bid to spread the curb of coronavirus. Currently, Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan are under Level 4 restrictions and the rest of the country is […]

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I was blind but now I see. As humans, we can’t seem to comprehend it when someone we know hasn’t seen a film that we have, indeed, seen. “WHAT?” we roar. “YOU HAVEN’T SEEN X?” we scream. “WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD?” I, too, am guilty of the above. I’ve been baffled to meet people who […]

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“Irish women can be a little more body shy than our European counterparts.” October 18 is World Menopause Day – a day for education around menopausal symptoms and an attempt to eradicate the taboo that still exists around the subject. Despite being an experience that next to all women will go through in their lives, […]

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Ever wanted to go to a Japanese theme park? Well, now’s your chance to fully work from home from one while suspended 50+ metres up in the air. As long as you live in the area, obviously. The Yomiuri Land theme park, located just 35 minutes from Shinjuku, Tokyo, is this month offering people the […]

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Praise be. Fungie the dolphin has apparently been found. Following a long night of worry, concern, and general anxiety that Dingle’s famous dolphin was no more, a fisherman has said that Fungie was swimming alongside his boat yesterday. The dolphin, who is thought to be about 45 years old, was reported missing last night after […]

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Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. October 15 marks a time for remembering the children who passed too soon, and raising awareness for the importance of speaking out. Yvonne Tchrakian is a mum from Co. Kerry. After experiencing three miscarriages, she began to wonder if she would ever have her own child. Some […]

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We’re far from desperate to do it all again – even though we know we have to. Yesterday, the Cabinet agreed to ban all household visits across the country, and move Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan to Level 4 restrictions. The move came as a shock, until it didn’t. Drastic measures, sure, but not entirely out […]

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Businesses deemed “essential” are permitted to remain open. Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan are moving to Level 4 restrictions from midnight tonight. But which shops and services have the government deemed “essential” and will be permitted to stay open during Level 4? Here’s a list of them. Supermarkets  Supermarkets or markets that mainly sell food will […]

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“Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures.” Pamela Scott is to close 12 of its 24 stores, leading to the likely loss of 104 jobs. The Irish retailer made the move today in a bid to secure its survival in an ever-changing market, as more and more customers turn to online shopping. The business will apply to […]

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Did you even grow up in Ireland if you weren’t on The Den?! Probably not, because everyone and their mam took part on the iconic RTÉ kids show during its original run between 1986 and 2010. There was fun, there was laughter, there was Zig, Zag, and Ray D’Arcy. And honestly, what else would one […]

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“Life for a cancer patient is all about percentages and statistics.” Carole Troy was diagnosed with Stage 3 lobular breast cancer in February of this year. After finding a lump in her breast while taking a shower, she immediately sought advice from her GP, who referred her to the breast centre in Waterford. Following a mammogram, […]

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Catholic symbols and mandatory masses are being phased out of state run secondary schools – and it’s about time too. It was reported this week that some 200 schools under the state’s Education and Training Boards (ETBs) will have Catholic symbols, mandatory masses, and visits from diocese inspectors phased out, in order to adhere to […]

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“With check-ups and appointments being cancelled and people reluctant to seek medical attention during lockdown.” Over half of Irish people are worried about making GP appointments during Covid-19. New research has shown that 51% of people are concerned about going to see their GP amid the pandemic, while 49% are worried about going to hospital. […]

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Ah, Jo Malone. The brand with the capacity to make any room (or human skin) smell absolutely divine. Their candles and perfumes have been delighting the senses of us human beings for years now, and even though the products are expensive enough, there comes a time in everyone’s life when they simply feel the unavoidable […]

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The country is experiencing a sharp increase in cases. Schools and pubs are set to close in Northern Ireland amid new Covid-19 restrictions. Pubs and restaurants will operate a takeaway only service from Friday for four weeks, and schools will close from Monday for two weeks, BBC News NI reports.  The move comes amid rising […]

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“She was a beautiful human.” Two and a Half Men star Conchata Ferrell has passed away, aged 77. The Hollywood actor, who was best known for her role as Berta the housekeeper in the popular sitcom, died on October 12 in California’s Sherman Oaks Hospital following cardiac arrest complications. Deadline reports that she passed away peacefully, […]

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“Boutique hotel” can often mean different things in different places. In some cases, it’s a residents only hotel with a limited number of rooms and a cosy enough bar. In others, it’s a stunningly luxurious stay with beautifully detailed rooms, second-to-none service, and a cosy enough bar (yes, one that is open). The Wilder Townhouse […]

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Molly Mae doesn’t like the food in Italy. That’s it, that’s the story. The Love Island runner up, YouTuber, and self proclaimed influencer jetted off to sunny Venice during the weekend, for a trip that was filled with lazy evenings, glistening canals, and food that she didn’t enjoy. Yep, Molly Mae may be the first […]

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Her remains were discovered this morning. Gardaí are investigating the unexplained death of a woman in Dublin. The body of the woman in her 30s was discovered at a property in Castlecurragh Vale, Mulhuddart this morning, Tuesday October 13. The female’s remains have been removed to Dublin City Mortuary where a post-mortem is due to […]

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Virtual audience will still be as fun… right? Right?! And even if it isn’t, it’s the only option we’ve got this years lads, so we may as well just get on with it. Covid-19 is changing Christmas this year – and not for the better. Gone are the nights in packed pubs, nevermore are the […]

5 years ago

Perfectly splendid. If you have yet to watch The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix, you need to watch The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix. It’s terrifying, it’s touching, it’s set in the ’80s so the outfits are absolutely bangin’ – I could go on, but I won’t. The Mike Flanagan anthology is the […]

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And it just keeps getting better and better… Coronavirus can remain infectious on surfaces such as phone screens for one month, a new study has shown. Research conducted by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO found that the virus, Sars-Cov-2, can survive on surfaces such as phone screens, glass, paper money, and stainless steel for significantly […]

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“It’s gonna be a tough battle.” The Wanted’s Tom Parker has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. The singer, who rose to fame as part of the UK boyband over a decade ago, announced today that he was diagnosed with the tumour while on holiday with his family. “You know that we’ve both been […]

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