Several Irish demonstrations are planned for this week. Around 60 people attended a Reclaim the Streets protest in Dublin this afternoon following the death of Sarah Everard. The protest, which was organised by socialist feminist group ROSA and former TD Ruth Coppinger, took place today at Dublin’s the Spire. Gardaí were also present at the […]

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Grace Ross was reported missing last Friday. A missing six-year-old girl has been found dead in the US and a 14-year-old boy arrested in connection with the case. Grace Ross, from Indiana, was reported missing by her family last week near the New Carlisle area. PEOPLE reports that her remains have since been recovered from […]

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William addressed Harry’s Oprah interview publicly for the first time last week. Prince Harry and William are apparently texting again after almost a year of supposedly having no contact. The brothers, whose relationship has been rocky at best for a few years, have reportedly exchanged some texts regarding a new statue honouring their late mother, […]

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“The boys are back in town…” Contrary to popular belief, Bridgerton season two has not yet started filming. Fans of the fantasy period drama were led to believe that season two of the Shondaland production had started filming yesterday when star Luke Newton shared a series of photos of himself and fellow star Johnny Bailey […]

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“We don’t want to be seen as the crazy old woman who’s emotionally unstable.” Women in Ireland aren’t talking about the menopause – neither those who are going through it, nor those who aren’t. Founder of the Menopause Hub Loretta Dignam says although society tends to associate the menopause with “older women,” perceptions around age […]

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“One of a kind.” Jamie Dornan’s father Jim has passed away following a battle with Covid-19. Professor Jim Dornan worked as an obstetrician and gynaecologist in Northern Ireland before retiring. News of the 73-year-old’s passing was confirmed today by Chair of Division of Clinical Psychology Northern Ireland and Dornan’s friend, Nichola Rooney, who took to […]

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The demonstrations begin tomorrow. A series of Reclaim the Streets protests have been organised across Irish cities this week following the murder of Sarah Everard. Sarah died earlier this month after being reported missing when she didn’t return home from a friend’s house in Clapham, London. Her remains were discovered in a Kent woodland last […]

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“Women should feel safe everywhere…” Davina McCall has said she is not “victim shaming” after her comments on the Sarah Everard case were widely criticised. The former Big Brother presenter said last week  that “calling all men out as dangerous is bad for our sons, brothers, partners,” and claimed that female abduction and murder is […]

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The 2021 content we’ve been waiting for. Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B gave their first live performance of WAP last night – and it was everything you expected, and more. The artists brought their genius collaboration to the stage at last night’s Grammy Awards, performing the iconic track together for the first time since […]

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“How can I make this up and maybe make it a bit better than what it is?” Stacey Solomon is the queen – of presenting, of relatability, of over sharing information about her relationship with Joe Swash. She’s also recently become the queen of tidying, sharing frequent images of her home, how she tidies it, […]

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The remains were discovered earlier this week. Human remains found in a Kent woodland are those of Sarah Everard, police confirmed today. Sky News reports that Metropolitan Police confirmed the news this afternoon, two days after the remains were discovered in the woodland. 33-year-old Everard was reported missing on March 3 after she failed to […]

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After the disappearance of Sarah Everard, women were told to stay indoors – but women are not the problem, women are doing all they can.

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“I haven’t spoken to him yet.” Prince William has responded to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent interview with Oprah publicly for the first time. The Duke of Cambridge, who reportedly had a falling out with his brother in recent years, said today that he has not yet spoken to Harry about the contents of […]

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NPHET will meet today to discuss some restrictions. The government is reportedly “on course” to extend the country’s main lockdown measures. The Irish Times reports that Ireland’s current restrictions will likely be extended until at least late May due to the ongoing vaccine shortage. Some measures, such as those imposed on the construction sector and […]

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Yes, you did read that correctly. It’s going to be a Paddy Day like no other this year. Not because of coronavirus, but because Heinz has launched a special shamrock flavoured mayonnaise in honour of everyone’s favourite snake-themed holiday, of course. The limited edition Good Shamrock Mayo is a mix of Heinz’ classic mayo with […]

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He was arrested last night. The police man held in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard was arrested on suspicion of murder. London’s Met Police confirmed today that the man, in his 40s, has now been further arrested on suspicion of murder, as well as a separate allegation of indecent exposure. The man, who […]

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Plz. Baileys have launched their new Easter range just in time for, you guessed it, Easter. And while they’ve got the usual suspects in terms of a standard – still delicious – Easter egg, they’ve also got something new that Irish cream aficionados across the country are bound to go wild for: stuffed mini eggs. […]

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Ireland has administered 500,000 vaccines. Irish immunologist Professor Luke O’Neill has said that Ireland should be following the US rules concerning vaccinated members of the public. According to the States’ Centre for Disease Control, people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are permitted to meet with other people indoors who are fully vaccinated, as well […]

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“We are a customer-centric brand.” Suzanne Jackson has issued a statement after the recent Keilidh Cashell controversy. Irish beauty mogul Jackson, also known as SoSueMe, has faced a substantial amount of criticism over the past week after she re-released an eyeshadow palette created alongside Cashell, without crediting her. Jackson and Cashell, also known as Keilidh […]

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“I think that would be very damaging to them.” The royal family had “concerns” about Archie’s skin tone before he was born, Meghan Markle has said. The Duchess, whose interview with Oprah and husband Prince Harry aired last night in the States, said that prior to the birth of the couple’s first child, there were […]

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The bombshell interview aired last night. Meghan Markle has said she experienced suicidal thoughts as a member of the royal family. Speaking to Oprah during her and Prince Harry’s tell-all interview, which aired on US television last night, the Duchess said that at some points after her marriage she “just didn’t want to be alive […]

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Fair play, Baz. Baz Ashmawy has announced the birth of his first grandchild. The 45 year old DIY SOS presenter took to Instagram today to share the happy news and post a really quite sweet photo of his newest family addition. He also called himself a “GILF,” which is fair enough. “So, our little girl […]

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Clear your schedules, lads. RTÉ has won the rights to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s tell-all interview with Oprah. The CBS chat where, according to Oprah, “nothing is off limits,” will be airing in the States on Sunday night, and thankfully, us Irish won’t need to wait that much longer to watch it. RTÉ’s Nuala […]

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Can I get a hell yeah? After much speculation, ITV has confirmed that Love Island will be returning this summer. The much loved reality TV dating show was cancelled last summer due to the ever-growing coronavirus issue, but now as the UK continues to roll out vaccines at an impressive pace, it seems producers saw […]

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“I kept saying to the oncologist: ‘This is my fault.’” HPV, or Human Papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted disease that is passed from one person to another through intimate skin-to-skin contact. The STI is incredibly common, infecting approximately 80 percent of people at least once over the course of their lives, and yet, research has […]

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The court battle has been ongoing for years. Sofía Vergara’s ex Nick Loeb will not be able to bring her frozen embryos to term without her consent, a court has said. Vergara was granted an injunction this week by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, banning Loeb from using the two frozen embryos without his […]

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The President was spotted out with the dog multiple times this week. Michael D Higgins has officially got himself a new puppy, a five month old Bernese Mountain dog named Misneach. Speculation was rife as to the name of the president’s new pup after he was spotted out and about with old friend Bród and […]

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He’s gone, lads. A dolphin spotted swimming around Galway Bay is probably not Fungie, despite our hope and best efforts to will it to be so. After footage of a dolphin swimming alongside a boat was shared on social media, Fungie fans and regular folk alike began speculating as to whether the iconic dolphin has […]

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The ad will not run again in its current format. The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland has found Ryanair to be in breach of its codes of practice. The airline’s recent “vax and go” advert, which encouraged people to “book your Easter and Summer holidays today with Ryanair,” has been found to be “misleading,” “offensive,” […]

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And she’s got every right to be too. Yes, Meghan Markle is wearing Princess Diana’s bracelet in her upcoming interview with Oprah, and yes, it entirely makes sense for her to do so too. Since her entry into the British royal family – and subsequent decision to leave – the former Suits star has been […]

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“I think I’m getting there.” Vicky Phelan has said she is feeling “hopeful” after receiving the first results after beginning new cervical cancer treatment in the States. The CervicalCheck campaigner flew to the US earlier this year to begin a new treatment in Maryland after the Pembro drug stopped working for her. This immunotherapy medical […]

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Season six will begin airing this month. The eagerly anticipated sixth season of Line Of Duty is set to debut on BBC One towards the end of this month, on March 21. BBC revealed that the series would be returning in the springtime a few months back, after coronavirus led to several shooting and scheduling […]

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Forensic examinations suggest the remains are from a woman over 70 years of age. An appeal has been launched by Gardaí after skeletal remains were discovered in a Co. Cork construction site earlier this year. The remains, uncovered on the Midleton to Youghal Greenway on January 5 2021, have yet to be identified. Forensic examinations […]

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“But there’s a story we’ve been really afraid to see…” Jane Fonda gave an incredible speech about inclusion, diversity, and storytelling during last night’s Golden Globes. Accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award for her contribution to the entertainment industry during Sunday’s socially distant awards, Fonda chose not to speak about her own career and achievements, […]

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Frost v Nixon, who? We’re only a mere week away from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s so-called “tell-all” interview with Oprah Winfrey. The 90 minute special is set to air in the States next Sunday, and although we don’t know a whole lot about the contents of the interview just yet, we’d be letting the […]

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I have a rocky relationship with my oral health. I brush twice a day, I use mouthwash, I floss probably significantly less than I should but hey, nobody’s perfect. Despite this, a recently overcome fear of the dentist and a tendency to consume as much tea as possible on any given day means that my […]

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Sore news for fans of the show. Dancing On Ice has been cut short due to repeated injuries, drop outs, and the coronavirus pandemic. The finale of this year’s ITV reality show had been pulled by one week, the network confirmed today. They released a statement revealing the news this afternoon. The finale was originally […]

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“I understand that every story needs a villain…” Jamie Spears’ lawyer has said that supporters of the #FreeBritney movement have gotten it “so wrong” when it comes to the star’s conservatorship. Britney has been under the care of her father since 2008 due to a court ruling that gave him control over much of her […]

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“Just remember – we are still here.” The first trailer for the upcoming season of the Handmaid’s Tale is here, and yes, it’s going to be explosive. The eagerly anticipated fourth season of the wildly successful Margaret Atwood adaptation is coming to TV screens later this year, and if this trailer is anything to go […]

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It will be replaced with an international protection system. All Direct Provision centres all expected to close by the end of 2024. The government this week announced plans to replace the existing and widely criticised asylum seeking system with a new two phase approach. Published on Thursday, the White Paper outlines a plan involving six […]

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SUMMER IS COMING. Or at least, spring is, and hey, that’s something, right? It would indeed appear as if the worst of the winter weather is well and truly behind us, and thank god for that. With the sun comes promise, longer days, and the ability to sit anywhere that isn’t our own homes. And […]

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Good news, everyone. After Life will return for a third season this year, Ricky Gervais has confirmed. The comedy writer said this week that his award winning and really quite touching series about grief, love, and moving on will be getting a season three – and that he’s hopeful it will be coming to Netflix […]

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Finally, some good news. The Tommy Tiernan Show has been extended by another six weeks, RTÉ has confirmed. The wildly popular chat show has seen the comedian interview a whole host of delightful people including Baz Ashmawy, Brian O’Driscoll, Helen Behan, and many more – and now he’s set for another month and a half […]

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Gimme. Baileys chocolate cupcakes are coming to a store near you just in time for Mother’s Day – or any day, really. No use discriminating, is there? These inevitably delicious cakes come in four flavours; red velvet, double chocolate, Baileys Original and strawberries and cream. Each cake is combined with Baileys, encased in a chocolate […]

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The Balbriggan salon opened twice this week despite restrictions. Two women have been arrested after a salon in Balbriggan, Dublin opened twice this week amid Level 5 restrictions. Gardaí were called to the C and N Beauty Rooms after owners opened its doors for the second time this week despite current lockdown measures. Two women […]

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“There are real risks that we may face…” Ireland could be facing the same issues managing coronavirus next winter, according to the government’s latest plan. Yesterday marked the release of the government’s new plan, Covid-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead. Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed the nation yesterday evening, confirming a further six weeks of […]

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“If she just lost five pounds, Leo would’ve been able to fit on the raft.” Kate Winslet has shared her “horrible” experience of body shaming in the media after the release of Titanic. The actor, who played Rose in the 1997 James Cameron film, said she was criticised consistently following the movie’s release, most notably […]

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“I was pregnant and had no idea.” Ellie Goulding has announced her first pregnancy with husband Caspar Jopling. The singer, best known for tracks ‘Starry Eyed’ and ‘Burn’, revealed the happy news during an interview with British Vogue. The couple discovered they were expecting their first child back in August on their first wedding anniversary. […]

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“The situation we find ourselves in today is very different to a short few months ago.” Level 5 restrictions will remain in place until at least April 5, with the exception of schools and childcare services reopening, as well as some healthcare services. Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed the nation this evening stating that the country […]

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April can’t come soon enough. Easter is going to be a solid day for a couple of reasons. The first is because chocolate. The second is because slightly eased restrictions in Ireland (maybe). And the third is because chocolate. As per, M&S has very much been killing the Easter egg game for the past while. […]

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