“It’s especially great to see that sort of female representation in a sport that is so heavily dominated by men.” Seven Feet Nine and a Quarter Inches is a new short documentary detailing one Dublin girl’s defiance of gender stereotypes in the sporting world. It’s also the exact distance between a darts player and their […]

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“We have a long way to go.” Dr Tony Holohan has issued a warning following the death of a teenager due to Covid-19. Speaking yesterday after the country’s highest daily deaths reported at 101, the Chief Medical Officer urged the public to be cautious in the midst of the “surge of infection” experienced following the […]

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The 100 year old veteran passed away today. Captain Tom Moore has passed away following a short battle with Covid-19. The World War 2 veteran, who raised almost £40 million for the NHS by walking laps of his back garden last year, died in Bedford Hospital today. Daughters Hannah and Lucy confirmed Moore’s death in […]

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The announcement was made yesterday. Topshop staff have expressed their anger after many were made aware of their job losses through social media. It was announced yesterday (Monday) that all Topshop and Topman stores would close permanently following a buyout from online retail giant, ASOS. The company has purchased all Arcadia group brands including Topshop, […]

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We’re here again, folks, and have been for quite some time. Lockdown 3.0 has reached its midway point, and even though it sometimes may not seem like it, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Although some people may be coping with each lockdown magnificently (and others have felt like lockdown never ended), […]

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“I see them abusing him and mocking him.” Piers Morgan has shared his support for Captain Tom Moore and his family after they received criticism for travelling to Barbados in December. The 100 year old veteran, who raised almost £40 million for the NHS after walking laps of his back garden, is currently in hospital […]

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The allegations were made earlier this week. Marilyn Manson has been dropped from his record label following allegations of abuse made by Evan Rachel Wood. Wood, who is best known for her roles in Westworld and Frozen 2, made the allegations against Manson on Instagram, accusing him of “grooming” her and “horrifically abus[ing] me for […]

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Another summer of staycations it is, lads. Holidays abroad are “not realistic this summer,” Dr Tony Holohan has warned. The Chief Medical Officer has urged people against booking foreign holidays this summer as it is unlikely that Covid-19 cases will be low enough to do so. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) are continuing […]

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The incident took place last year. A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of an 11 year old boy in the south of the country. The 28 year old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, stabbed the boy to death over one year ago. He later said he […]

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“I would regularly have to go home early from a class, a day trip or a night out because of migraine.” Evanne Ní Chuilinn has described the pain and debilitation of experiencing repeated and frequent migraines from a young age. The RTÉ presenter and sportswoman says that she began experiencing migraines when she was just […]

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You’re reading Her’s digital cover story for February 2021. This month’s star is Social Democrats TD for Cork South-West, Holly Cairns.  Holly Cairns never thought she’d get into politics. In fact, she didn’t think she was politically engaged at all. The only female TD for Cork City, Holly has been all over Irish Twitter since […]

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The group fell into administration last year. All Topshop stores are set to close as ASOS buys Arcadia group brands including Topshop, Topman, and Miss Selfridge. The group fell into administration last November due to falling sales amidst the coronavirus pandemic. ASOS has since acquired the brands but will not be reopening its stores, instead […]

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Welcome to February. And welcome to books. It’s a good month for new releases, so here’s 7 new titles we’re looking forward to diving into this month. From thrillers to drama to YA fiction, there’s something for everyone. And if there’s not, hit up your local bookshop, sure. They’d be delighted to sort you out. […]

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“We want to thank all the frontline worker heroes…” Domino’s has said they will be delivering 10,000 more thank you pizzas to frontline workers in Ireland. The takeaway delivery service will offer up to 100,000 more pizza slices to those working to keep the country safe during Covid-19. Domino’s had already been surprising frontline workers […]

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Bebo is coming back – here’s why it was, and still is, the king of social media.

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A considerable setback for the vaccine programme. Ireland is due to receive 300,000 fewer doses of AstraZeneca vaccine due to shortfall in the EU. 600,000 doses of the vaccine were expected to be delivered to Ireland by the end of March, but the Department of Health has been informed that the delivery will now likely […]

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“I shouldn’t have put so much pressure on myself.” Rosanna Davison isn’t surprised by how busy she is as a mum-of-three. Rather, she’s surprised how much more relaxed she is. The former Miss World and author welcomed identical twin boys just over two months ago. This year, she’s embarking on her first full year as […]

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People have been flocking to the UAE for the past few months. Dubai is being blamed for the surge in Covid-19 cases after opening up to tourists over the New Year. The United Arab Emirates has experienced a spike in cases, particularly in its ultra-modern shopping and partying city, over the past few months and […]

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She will be joining the show via video link from Maryland. CervicalCheck campaigner Vicky Phelan will be joining Ryan Tubridy on tonight’s instalment of the Late Late Show. Phelan, who is currently in Maryland, US, receiving a new experimental treatment for cancer, will join this evening’s show via video link to discuss her progress. Vicky […]

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The film is set for release this September. The first trailer for the new The Sopranos prequel starring Michael Gandolfini is here. Set for release later this year, The Many Saints of Newark follows a young Tony Soprano as he navigates New Jersey in the 1960s and ’70s amidst growing tensions between the Italian American […]

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She said she found out about the allegations “when it was announced in the papers.” Ghislaine Maxwell has said that she has no memory of anybody being sexually abused by her former partner Jeffrey Epstein in his properties. Epstein, who died by suicide in prison in 2019, was accused by dozens of women and girls […]

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There’s been some scenes at Dublin airport this week… Nearly half of people arriving in Ireland were returning from their holidays this week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. Speaking at a parliamentary party meeting last night, the Taoiseach said that of the 800 people who came into the country through airports, 542 people were Irish […]

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Make it happen. Selling Sunset season 4 is coming to Netflix this year. At least, that’s according to series star Mary Fitzgerald, who has said that she is hopeful filming will resume on the realty reality TV show soon. Mary, who is best known for her stellar selling skills and having dated Jason Oppenheim that […]

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The couple were married for three years. Actor Elliot Page has filed for divorce from his wife of three years, Emma Portner. Page, who is best known for his roles in Juno and The Umbrella Academy, married Portner, a professional dancer and choreographer, in 2018 after meeting her on Instagram. Legal records show the actor […]

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The Covid-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting women’s health. Between stalled screening services, excessive backlogs, and hindered access to essential items like menstrual products and contraception, it’s no surprise that women’s health has been suffering exponentially during the pandemic – in Ireland and beyond. A recent survey as reported by The Journal.ie shows that just one […]

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“My clients depend on me to bring them motivation and happiness.” An influencer in the UK has justified her recent trip to Dubai, saying it was “essential” for her “mental health” and to keep her followers happy. Sheridan Mordew, a fitness influencer from Sunderland, told Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on This Morning that she […]

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“They want closure through acceptance of this plan.” Harvey Weinstein will pay over $17 million to survivors of sexual abuse as part of the Weinstein Company liquidation plan. The disgraced producer and convicted rapist will split the sum between a number of women who accused him of sexual abuse and misconduct. Weinstein, who is currently […]

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This would be huge. A Bill has been introduced that would make period products free in Ireland. The Period Products (Free Provisions) Bill was introduced to the Seanad by Labour senator Rebecca Moynihan, and would make pads and tampons freely available in schools, education centres, and other public buildings. Scotland made history last year as […]

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Lockdown will be extended to March 5. A decision is set to be made today on extending Ireland’s lockdown to March 5. Ministers will meet this afternoon to discuss whether to extend the current Level 5 restrictions to early March, as well as introducing mandatory hotel quarantine measures for certain passengers coming into Ireland. The […]

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A must watch this month. It’s a Sin is here and it’s brilliant – so make it your next binge watch, as soon as. Written and created by Russell T Davies, the five-part series is the screenwriter’s latest delve into gay culture and its British history. Starring Olly Alexander, Lydia West, Omari Douglas, and a […]

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Biden officially took office last week. Joe Biden set to end the abortion funding ban in the United States. The newly inaugurated president looks set to reserve a policy that prohibits funding for nongovernmental groups who provide abortion services or refer patients for procedures in the US. This policy, introduced by the Trump administration, saw […]

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“I could not believe it.” A woman in Spain mistakenly believed to have died from Covid-19 has returned to her care home nine days after being “buried.” The family of Rogelia Blanco, an 85 year old woman from Xove, northern Spain, were incorrectly told that the woman had passed away after contracting coronavirus on January […]

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Awkward. Painful. Entirely guilt-triggering. Sex dreams can be all of the above, and more, depending on who you’re having them about. Naturally, the concept of dream interpretation is just that – an interpretation. Although many of us often awaken from a dream and are desperate to assign some sort of meaning to it, other people […]

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Yes, another quiz. But it’s a Normal People quiz, so it’s fine. You watched the show, you learned lots about Connell and Marianne, but were you paying attention to the other characters? And more importantly, do you remember their names? Minor characters here refer to anyone who isn’t a main character. So, essentially anyone who’s […]

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“I can see a future where we’re counting chemicals and nothing else.” Karen O’Neill wanted to do something different. So, she did what she does best: drink. After two decades in the alcohol industry she decided to set up her own company, Beekon Batches – a new drinks brand that is quite literally going where […]

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“You know that feeling when you finish and a show and you’re like ‘what do I do with my life now?’” Hey, there’s a Bridgerton podcast now. You’re welcome. Hosted by comedian Ben Butler and musician Robbie Christmas, A Bridgerton Podcast delves deep inside the world of high society Regency London, breaking down each episode […]

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Sounds like a haunting watch. An award winning Irish film about conversion therapy is debuting this weekend. The short, A White Horse, tells the the story of a young girl named Bridget who has escaped a mental institution in Co Cork. Entering a phone booth to call her parents, it transpires that Bridget had been […]

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He was sentenced yesterday. A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for coercive control and assault. The 53 year old man, from Blanchardstown, Dublin, received a 12-and-a-half year sentence yesterday with two years suspended for the coercive control and repeated assault of his former partner. He is the first person to be […]

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“How we treated her was disgusting.” The trailer for the upcoming documentary about the Free Britney movement is here. Framing Britney Spears is a new film from Hulu as part of their latest investigative series, The New York Times Presents. Detailing Spears’ early career, her conservatorship under her father’s control, and the subsequent Free Britney […]

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And in the least surprising news of the month… Bridgerton will officially return for a second season, Netflix has confirmed. Season two of the new period drama, based on the romance novels by Julia Quinn, begins production early this year. Its second season will, just like the books, focus on the love-life of Anthony Bridgerton […]

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Every group of friends has got a Coca-Cola fiend among them. A gal who can’t go a single day without cracking open a can. A woman who tried to give up the vice years ago but always came crawling back. A person who knows what they like and isn’t ashamed of it, and will continue […]

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According to reports, the vaccine has not been affected. A fire has broken out at the world’s largest Covid-19 vaccine production centre in India. The Serum Institute of India in New Delhi was subjected to a fire earlier today as a construction area of the building was seen to have smoke billowing from its structure. […]

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Miss Big Cat herself has weighed in. Carole Baskin has said she is “thankful” that nemesis and fellow big cat lover Joe Exotic was not pardoned by Trump during his last day in office. The animal rights activist and TV personality has had a long-running feud with the Tiger King and seemingly would much rather […]

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Cases are “still too high”. Ireland’s current Covid-19 restrictions will last “well in February,” Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said. The minister told the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting last night that Level 5 measures will be extended past the end of this month and will remain in place “for future weeks.” Deputy […]

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A momentous day for the US. Joe Biden has officially been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Biden was sworn in at Capitol Hill in Washington DC this afternoon, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, First Lady Dr Jill Biden, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Today’s inauguration was attended by approximately […]

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“We’ve spent the last week talking about Mother and Baby Homes…” Josepha Madigan has compared the issue around schools reopening amid the Covid-19 pandemic to the institutional abuse suffered by those living in Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes. The Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion mentioned the Mother and Baby Homes today when […]

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Cos I’ve got a golden ticket… to see this movie. The Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory prequel has finally gotten a release date, but don’t get too excited because it won’t be here until 2023. The film will take place before the events of the popular 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory […]

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The Tiger King had a limo waiting outside prison. Donald Trump has pardoned over 100 people during his last full day as President of the United States. Trump, who was expected to grant clemency to a staggering number of people at the end of his term yesterday, dolled out pardons to 143 people including former […]

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Just what this world needs. Peaky Binders is ending after six seasons, it has been confirmed. A true travesty for the folk among us who enjoy their fare share of suspenders, crime, and turn of the century ladsladslads. But never fear, because a Peaky Blinders movie looks set to be on the way – and […]

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“She is a historic and deeply qualified choice to help lead our administration’s health efforts.” Dr Rachel Levine is set to become the first transgender federal official in the United States. Levine was chosen by President-elect Joe Biden today as his assistant secretary of health in the US Department of Health and Human Services. Pennsylvania’s […]

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