No better man for it. A new weather has been issued as Storm Christophe passes over Ireland. Met Éireann issued a fresh status yellow rainfall warning for Donegal today, valid from 110am until 9pm tonight. This follows the same warning which has already been issued for all of Connacht, Longford, Louth, Westmeath, Meath, Cavan and […]

5 years ago

Our Lord and Saviour Nutella Biscuits. They’re here, and they’re just as delicious as you’d expect. Nutella is the ultimate comfort food. Ideal for dipping into when you’ve had a bad day, a questionable week, or a shitty year (yep), the delightful, chocolately, nutty spread is the condiment that dreams are made from. Over the […]

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“Serious safety concerns must be addressed prior to any reopening of schools…” The Irish National Teachers Organisation has asked the government to reconsider the reopening of special education schools and classes this week. INTO said that “grave safety concerns” had not yet been adequately addressed by the government and that many teachers are anxious about […]

5 years ago

“She had a low mood different to other children…” A child who was hospitalised with head-lice has spurred fears that more cases of neglect have gone unnoticed during lockdown. A new report by the Child Care Law Reporting Project (CCLRP) has detailed concerns surrounding issues of child neglect during the Covid-19 pandemic amid school closures. […]

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“Had they not been used they would have been discarded.” An apology has been issued after family members of Dublin’s Coombe hospital staff were given doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. The vaccines were issued on Friday evening to family members of staff after 16 doses were left over at the Women and Infants University Hospital. […]

5 years ago

ALERT. If you have yet to watch The Circle, you need to watch The Circle. The reality show that prides itself on being fake, the Channel 4 series has finally gone State-side, allowing a whole host of new contestants to get shacked up in an apartment complex to see who is the most popular – […]

5 years ago

Bridgerton was a hit. This is a fact. And because of this fact, it is only right that we speculate about a possible season two and where the scandalous story is going to go next. Although the show has yet to be officially renewed for a second season, given the immense success of its first, […]

5 years ago

Happy January. Or rather, happy Dry January. For those of you succeeding in going the entire month without a drop of alcohol, a genuine well-done to you. You’re killing it, fair play. For the rest of us though, going cold turkey might be proving a tad difficult this year. That doesn’t mean, however, that we […]

5 years ago

The move has been backed by EU art ministers. Multiple large-scale concerts are in motion for this summer to mark the expected end of the Covid-19 pandemic. Proposed by Minister for Arts Catherine Martin, the events are expected to take place across EU member states during the summer months and will feature performances from some […]

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“In our times we should never forget the pain that was created.” The State and the Church “bear heavy responsibility” of the Mother and Baby Homes, President Michael D Higgins has said. In a statement released today, the President said that the State must take “primary responsibility” for the treatment of the thousands of women […]

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Many payments were not taxed at source last year. 420,000 people are set to receive a tax bill following payments received under the government’s Covid payments schemes. The majority of recipients of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (71%) and over one third of people (33%) who received the Pandemic Unemployment Payment underpaid tax last year. […]

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Officials are working towards a “phased return” to schooling. Schools could reopen for children with special needs next week. Following talks between the Department of Education, the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) and Fórsa trade union this morning, it is looking likely that such schools could reopen on January 21, alongside special classes for children […]

5 years ago

Potentially unsafe levels of aflatoxins were found in the products. Several pet food products have been recalled in the United States following the deaths of at least 70 dogs. Midwestern Pet Foods recalled its Sportmix brand and other labels of pet food this week after 70 dogs died and 80 others became ill. An investigation […]

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People are also drinking more too. Irish people are smoking more since the beginning of the pandemic, a new study has found. According to research conducted by the Marie Keating Foundation, the majority of smokers have been smoking more cigarettes per day than they did at the beginning of the pandemic. Of those who smoke, […]

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“Some part of me did not want to hurt an old man…” Gabriel Byrne has recalled contacting the priest who sexually abused him. The actor, who is best known for his roles in The Usual Suspects and Hereditary, told of the event in his new memoir, Walking With Ghosts. Dublin born Byrne said that in […]

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When will lockdown end in Ireland? It’s the age-old question people have been desperately seeking the answer to this year, last March, last June, and again last winter. Last year it seemed as if the arrival of the vaccine would mean an end to tight restrictions, surging cases, and restrictive movements, and yet here we […]

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This week marked the release of the investigative report into Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes. The report, revealed on Tuesday, detailed the lives of the women and children who lived in 18 homes from 1922 to 1998, the abandonment they experienced after becoming pregnant outside of marriage, the isolation they were subjected to through no […]

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“The State’s duty of care was not upheld, the State failed you.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has issued an apology to the survivors of Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes. Speaking to the Dáil this afternoon, Martin said the treatment of the women and children admitted to these homes was a “direct result” of the State’s actions […]

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The star said she is “good in a crisis.” Rebel Wilson has described a terrifying kidnapping ordeal in which she was held hostage overnight. The actor, who is best known for her roles in Pitch Perfect and The Hustle, said this week that she had been travelling with a group of women in rural Mozambique […]

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The long-awaited report was released today. There was an “appalling” level of infant death at the Mother and Baby Homes, a new report has found. The Commission of Investigation has found that approximately 56,000 women and 57,000 children were admitted to the mother and baby homes in Ireland between 1922 and 1998. 9,000 children, or […]

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*This article includes references to weight loss and restrictive eating. Diet culture. A 60+ billion dollar industry, the root of countless poor relationships with food, and a constant reminder that unless you are restricting your eating, you’re probably just not good enough. With the New Year comes a new wave of goals – some of […]

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All’s fair in love and period dramas with insanely attractive cast members. Bridgerton could in fact run for eight seasons, according to series creator Chris Van Dusen. The Netflix and Shondaland series, which dropped onto our screens on Christmas Day, has proven wildly popular among viewers, becoming the streaming service’s fifth most successful original series ever.  […]

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The government has said it would be “unlawful to leave the house just to sit in public.” Sitting outside is now illegal in the UK, unless for a short period of time after exercise. Downing Street confirmed this week that leaving the house to sit on a park bench or elsewhere is banned under new […]

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New figures were released yesterday. Ireland officially has the highest daily Covid-19 rate in the world. New data released by the Our World in Data organisation has shown that Ireland currently has the highest number of new Covid cases per million people, surpassing the UK, US, and Portugal. The seven day rolling average for new […]

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“The implications of that are brutal.” Ireland almost has the highest rate of Covid-19 on the planet, an expert has said. DCU Professor of health systems Anthony Staines told Newstalk this week that the country’s rate of coronavirus transmission has increased beyond that of other EU countries. “The numbers are much higher than, I think, […]

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Welcome to Level 5. Or as the Brits like to call it, Tier 4. Whatever your choice of descriptor, the sentiment remains the same: Covid is at its worst, and we should all pretty much be staying home. Or rather, that’s the messaging that has sunk in for us lay folk, the majority of whom […]

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This is the way the world ends, not with a bang but with a whimper. Percy Pigs could end up costing more in Ireland because of Brexit, M&S has said. Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe said today that products like Percy Pig sweets could be subjected to tariffs if the products are re-exported […]

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Sure to be an incredible watch. A documentary about the man who married his best friend to avoid inheritance tax is coming to RTÉ. Directed by Donal Moloney, Let the Rest of the World Go By follows friends Matt Murphy and Michael O’Sullivan who announced their intention to wed three years ago, despite neither being […]

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Welcome to January. Met Éireann has warned of an “extremely cold” weekend ahead as temperatures are expected to drop to -7 in some parts of the country. Today (Friday) will see widespread frost and ice across the country. Overall it will be a dry day with bright winter sunshine, “however well scattered wintry showers will […]

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The world is on fire, literally. Hundreds of people have been evacuated as Indonesia’s most active volcano started to spew hot cloud. The country’s Mount Merapi volcano began shooting hot clouds again, causing over 500 people to be evacuated from their homes in the Magelang district on Java Island. According to Bloomberg, even more residents […]

5 years ago

Go on the Don. An Irish CNN reporter was trending last night following his coverage of the pro-Trump violence at Capitol Hill. Thousands of far-right Trump supporters descended on Washington DC yesterday in a so-called protest against Joe Biden’s general election win. Storming Capitol Hill, the President’s fans attacked Congress while the certification of Biden’s victory […]

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Following a night of violence at the Capitol… The US Congress has confirmed Joe Biden’s win and paved the way for him to be sworn into government on January 20. The Electoral College votes were confirmed by Congress this morning following a night of pro-Trump violence at Capitol Hill. At least four people are confirmed […]

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The before and after picture. We’ve seen it time and time again. The slimmer body, the happier smile, the reams of celebratory comments. The claim that a person’s life is better now that they have lost weight. The gut-wrenching, guilty feeling that you (yes, you) should be doing the same thing. A person making a […]

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The Taoiseach addressed the nation today. Schools in Ireland will close until at least February 1, but Leaving Cert students will be able to attend classes three days a week. Under new restrictions announced by the government today, the majority of primary and secondary school students will remain home until at least next month. Provisions […]

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She made the announcement this morning. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has tested positive for Covid-19. “I was recently tested and have received a positive result for #Covid19,” she said in a statement this morning on Twitter. “In line with our HSE guidance I am isolating. I am continuing to carry out my duties by […]

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What a time to be alive. Ben & Jerry’s are launching ice pops, or should we say ‘Peace Pops’, in Ireland next month. From February, fans of the wildly popular ice cream brand will be able to take their B&J on the go, as they bring their classic Peace Pops to Ireland. The launch comes […]

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He was admitted to hospital on Monday. Dr Dre has said he is “doing great” after suffering a brain aneurism. The rapper and producer was taken to Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Monday, according to TMZ. Dre, real name Andre Romelle Young, attended the centre’s intensive care unit for treatment. He has since taken […]

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“She’s done,” said a source. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are reportedly filing for divorce. According to Page Six, the couple are on the brink of a split as Kim has hired Hollywood divorce lawyer, Laura Wasser. A source told the publication that the pair are keeping the divorce as low profile as possible “They […]

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“On average it takes two years for a person to repair their relationship with food.” Welcome to January. Or, welcome to an entire month of fitness routines, 30 day challenges, and restrictive quick fix eating plans. Same thing, really. With the New Year comes new challenges, new achievements, and new ways of living. It can […]

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Cold, etc. But you know that, sure. Met Éireann has issued an ice and low temperature warning for 10 counties for this evening and night. The warning has been issued for all of Connacht (Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo), Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Longford and Clare. The warning was issued at 1pm today, Tuesday, and is […]

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A decision is expected to be made before tomorrow. Schools could remain shut until the end of January, according to reports. The Cabinet is meeting today to discuss potentially delaying the reopening of primary and secondary schools across the country for a second time due to the rising number of Covid cases. 6,110 new cases […]

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The test positivity rate in the community is nearing 25%. Flu-like symptoms are unlikely to be anything other than Covid-19, Dr Tony Holohan has said. The Chief Medical Officer said yesterday that anybody experiencing symptoms similar to the flu probably will test positive for coronavirus. He also urged those awaiting a test to self isolate. […]

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Nkencho was shot last week. Two weeks of virtual protests following the death of George Nkencho will begin today. 27-year-old Nkencho was shot by an armed Garda on Wednesday in Hartstown, Co Dublin following an altercation with a Eurospar employee and a 30 minute stand-off. Nkencho was treated for his injuries at the scene before […]

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“It still hasn’t sunk in just yet…” Harry Potter star Devon Murray has welcomed his first child. The Irish actor, who is best known for playing Seamus Finnigan in the series, announced the birth of his baby boy over the weekend. He and girlfriend Shannon McCaffrey welcomed their son, Cooper, on January 2. Murray shared […]

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Happy Veganuary. That’s vegan January, to those who don’t know. A time for reconsidering our eating habits, trying dairy-free alternatives, and hitting up every single brand who plans to launch their new vegan-based product this month. Heinz is the latest to delve into the wonderful world of the plant-based – and just in time for […]

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The teenager died while on holiday with her family last year. No one else was involved in the death of Nóra Quoirin, a Malaysian inquest has found. According to a coroner the Irish teenager, who disappeared near the Dusun Rainforest resort where she had been staying with her family, died of “misadventure.” 15-year-old Nóra was […]

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“It is the belief of both the public health and the department that schools remain safe places…” The government has said it “fully intends” for schools to reopen on January 11. The Department of Education confirmed this morning that they still intend for primary and secondary schools to reopen again next Monday, after the Christmas […]

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You’re reading Her’s digital cover story. January 2021’s cover star is comedian, broadcaster, and writer, Alison Spittle.  “I don’t need to know what people think of me anymore.” Alison Spittle is good at adapting – she has to be. She (and everyone else in the arts) have had no choice but to be since March […]

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Westlife are really good. So, in light of this fact, let us consider Westlife and their barrage of hits they have released over the years. And what better way to consider these #hottracks than a divisive, actively controversial list? (Disclaimer: we are well aware that there are more than 16 Westlife songs in existence. However, […]

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An emergency meeting was held today. Schools will remain shut until January 11, according to a plan soon to be agreed on by the Cabinet. RTÉ News reports that rather than reopening as expected on Wednesday, January 6 schools in Ireland will remain closed until January 11 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A meeting was […]

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