Hopefully not, no. Line of Duty has been dominating our screens as of late. Ted, Steve, and of course, Patricia – the AC-12 guys are all anyone’s been talking about for the past while, and with good reason. The BBC show came back with a bang earlier this year for its sixth, and potentially final, […]

5 years ago

An announcement is expected tomorrow. The government is set to consider the reopening of hairdressers, barbers, and non-essential retail today. Sub-Cabinet committee members will meet later today, Wednesday, to discuss the further easing of restrictions in May, including the potential reopening of salons and shops. On Thursday, the Cabinet will meet to further discuss the […]

5 years ago

The incident occurred on Sunday morning. A woman in her 30s was seriously injured during an assault in Dublin city centre on Sunday, April 25. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning between 4am and 5am on Sunday on Dame Street, Dublin 2. The woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries […]

5 years ago

The government approved the measures today. Pregnant women are set to be offered faster access to the Covid-19 vaccine under new recommendations. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) brought their proposal to Cabinet today, recommending that the mRNA vaccine be offered to pregnant women between 14 and 36 weeks gestation following a discussion with their […]

5 years ago

He announced the news this morning. Former Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has resigned from his position as TD to pursue a career in international co-operation, human rights and democracy. In a statement released this morning, Murphy said that the decision to step away from his representative role in Dublin Bay South was a personal […]

5 years ago

“I found out I was pregnant – and I then soon after miscarried.” Malin Andersson has shared the pain of experiencing a recent miscarriage, just two years after the passing of her daughter. The Love Island star lost her daughter Consy less than a month after she was born in 2019. She had been born […]

5 years ago

The game, she has been elevated. It’s nearly summer, and you know what that means. A whole host of new alcoholic-and-otherwise drinks for us to enjoy outside, glass in hand, while the sun shines and the seagulls steal our dinner. And lucky for us, the kings of drinking outside, Kopparberg, have introduced their first ever […]

5 years ago

“You made me a better man.” Ashley Cain has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his daughter Azaylia, who passed away yesterday. Eight month old Azaylia, who had been battling a rare form of cancer, died on Sunday. Dad Ashley confirmed the sad news yesterday, and has since shared a touching tribute to his baby girl. […]

5 years ago

#Looks, indeed. Last night’s Academy Awards saw Nomadland win big as Chloe Zhao became the first ever woman of colour to pick up the Best Director award – and the second only woman ever. Elsewhere, Frances McDormand bagged her third Oscar, Cartoon Saloon lost out to Pixar, and Promising Young Woman picked up the very […]

5 years ago

The death has been described as “violent.” A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Co Derry. 61-year-old Ludmila Poletelova was found dead in her Limavady home on Friday, April 23. A 45-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the death yesterday. The Police Service of Northern […]

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There were very few surprises, but some people did make history. Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland emerged as the big winner of last night’s Academy Awards, which came as a shock to very few. The film marked the director’s second big win during this year’s awards circuit, while also picking up the Best Picture prize and the […]

5 years ago

Summer is coming – and once again, staycations are all the rage. And although a lot of people are going to be grabbing the gals and heading for the hills, if you’re gasping for a solo trip away this summer, you’re not the only one. Solo trips are great. They’re fun, they’re super independent, and […]

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Tragic news today. Ashley Cain’s baby daughter Azaylia has sadly passed away. The eight month old had been battling rare form of leukaemia. Parents Ashley and Safiyya had planned to move to Singapore to avail of life saving treatment, but since returned to the UK to “make our baby as comfortable as possible,” following the […]

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Used to throwing your teabags in the compost bin? Same, it’s good to do your bit to help the planet. However, despite all of our best attempts to reuse and recycle more, it appears as though some of our efforts may still be in vain. New research (conducted by Lyons Tea, naturally) has shown that […]

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Under his eye, etc. The Handmaid’s Tale season four is officially airing in Ireland this May. The eagerly anticipated fourth season of the show will land onto our screen on RTÉ2 from Thursday, May 6 – just a few days after its US debut. Season four of the series, which is based on the Margaret […]

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Happy Earth Day. It’s April 22nd, a time for recognising a more sustainable way of living and trying to put some of those measures into practice too. Over the past few years many beauty companies have adopted more sustainable ethos, going cruelty free, changing their packaging to recyclable alternatives, and ensuring that their products are […]

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Fair play to them. In a world of social distancing, cancelled events, and staying as far away from people as possible, the Brit Awards have decided to return to pre-“new-normal” times. The event, which is taking place next month, will host 4,000 people in London’s o2 area, 2,500 of whom will be London’s key workers. […]

5 years ago

A true queen, through and through. Lizzo’s new nude selfie – which is entirely unedited, by the way – is extremely important. Here’s why. For the past few years, our social media timelines have become ever more populated with images of “real” bodies – bigger, longer, wider, shorter – bodies that we’re not used to […]

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Decent enough news on the weather front. Storm Lola is set to bring high temperatures to Ireland this weekend – and thank god for that. The storm, which would generally send any wind and rain fearing gal into sheer panic, is en route from Portugal this weekend, triggering a substantial temperature swing across the country. […]

5 years ago

A soft launch, this is not. Fulfil have got themselves a new flavour – one for the gym heads, the working out from home heads, and the just-like-eating-protein-bars-despite-not-having-worked-out-in-approx-two-years heads. The new protein and vitamin bar is chocolate caramel flavoured, and according to Fulful it tastes “out of this world.” But rather than expect customers to […]

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The company announced the closure today. 486 jobs have been lost as Carphone Warehouse closes in Ireland. The phone retailer announced the news today, saying that a drop in in-store footfall as well as the company’s changing status has led to the immediate nationwide closure of all stores. In a statement shared on their website, […]

5 years ago

Get the Celestron 21035 travel scope out, lads.  The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to be visible from Ireland tomorrow morning, as the skies are due to be lit up by 18 meteors per hour. The shower is set to be at its most visible at 1pm tomorrow, April 22, but astronomers have said that […]

5 years ago

Ma’Khia Bryant was involved in an attempted stabbing when she was shot. A teenage girl was shot and killed by police on Ohio yesterday just before Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd. Chauvin was found guilty of all three counts of murder and manslaughter yesterday following the May 2020 death of Floyd, […]

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“It’s quite nice to have less pressure and less rushing around.” Despite some mums-to-be feeling the pressure during lockdown, Kimberley Walsh hasn’t found it all that difficult. In fact, she hasn’t minded it at all. “I think lockdown has actually been the perfect time to be pregnant,” she tells Her. “It’s quite nice to have […]

5 years ago

Just what this world needs. Us women, we don’t know how to do anything. Explain the off-side rule? Haven’t a clue. Jumpstart a car? But I’m just a girl. Appropriately remove a tampon from our bodies, wrap it in tissue, and dispose of it in the bin? Never heard of her. If you’ve got a […]

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“I did not realise just how sinister Martin’s plan was.” The mother of a murdered three-year-old Cork girl has appealed to have her daughter’s remains exhumed to bring her back to the US. Rebecca Saunders’ daughter Clarissa was drowned by her father, Martin McCarthy, in 2013. Saunders had been travelling to Bantry to initiate divorce […]

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The remains were discovered this evening. A body has been found in the search for a missing woman in the Waterford mountains. The 37 year old woman, who was a mountain runner and experienced hill walker, had been missing in the Comeragh Mountains since yesterday afternoon. The Tipperary woman was reported missing after her phone […]

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“The stigma that surrounds menstruation is something that impacts girls and women from Tipperary to Timbuktu.” Earlier this year, Labour senator Rebecca Moynihan introduced a Bill to make period products free in Ireland. The Period Products (Free Provisions) Bill would make pads and tampons freely available in schools, education centres, and other public buildings, and came just […]

5 years ago

Great news for the windbreaker inclined among us. Roz Purcell has introduced new inclusive sizing as part of her Hike Life collection. The influencer announced the news during an Instagram Q&A over the weekend, saying that her range of fleeces and windbreakers will be back in stock soon, with all new sizing ranging from 4 […]

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A brilliant initiative. Lidl is set to become the world’s first major retailer to offer free period products in store. The company’s new partnership with Homeless Period Ireland and The Simon Communities of Ireland will ensure that each of the country’s stores offers free pads and tampons to those affected by period poverty. The new […]

5 years ago

Fancy a new candle? Make it Irish. Candles are a decent addition to any room, but when choosing which stunning scent to add to your home next, why not buy hand poured, buy unique, and most importantly, buy Irish? Here are five gorgeous candles from Irish companies that would be a great shout and great […]

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Why Prince Harry and William aren’t walking together at Prince Philip’s funeral

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She passed away following a battle with cancer. Actor Helen McCrory has passed away, aged 52. The star, who was well known for her roles in Peaky Blinders and James Bond, died this week following a battle with cancer. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, announced the news today, stating that he is “heartbroken.” “The […]

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A massive fair play to her. Imelda May is set to make her acting debut later on this year in the sequel to the really quite charming Fisherman’s Friends. The Dublin singer, best known for her rockabilly revival style of music and the absolute banger that is ‘Johnny Got a Boom Boom,’ will be appearing […]

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“I’d hope to get to the point where both would be possible.” Leo Varadkar has said he “hopes” Ireland will be in a position to reopen restaurants and bars by June or July. The Tánaiste said this week that he hopes the government will be able to give an update on the ease of restrictions […]

5 years ago

“Every time I looked in the mirror I would say – at least you can see how bad you look.” Yvonne Connolly hadn’t planned on sharing a selfie after her horse riding accident, but she had some new makeup on, the lighting was good, she took a selfie… “and it wasn’t bad!” she tells Her. […]

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Why put all your focus on the day when you can spend some time on the night? Rihanna has just dropped her first bridal lingerie collection and it’s just as glorious as you’d expect. The new Fenty x Savage range, aptly called Wifey Material, officially launched earlier this week, and featuring a selection of stunning, […]

5 years ago

“I can’t even really put into words what this loss means for me.” TikTok star Patrick Perkins has confirmed the passing of his twin brother Adam, aged 24. The Boston social media stars, who became known for their viral videos on now defunct site Vine, were best known for their parody and comedy videos on […]

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You’d almost wear they were related.  As it turns out, Prince Philip and Prince Harry look alike. Not now, but in their past years. Most significantly Prince Philip’s past years, when he was a younger man, and still appeared on the covers of magazines. Following the passing of the 99 year old last week, Getty […]

5 years ago

They might have a billion dollars, a private jet, and two mansions in the LA hills, but we’re one of the same. We’re both on Instagram. Last week, Khloe Kardashian’s team began working to remove an untouched photo from the internet. The image in question (which was not published on this site but can be […]

5 years ago

Dream scenar. Fancy some free ice cream delivered right to your house this Friday? Course you do. It’s free ice cream. Well, you’re in luck because Deliveroo are giving away 1,000 free tubs of the stuff this week to mark their sixth birthday in Ireland. The delivery app launched in Dublin back in 2015, and […]

5 years ago

Gimme. Ice cream is great, you should eat lots of it. For some, however, ice cream is less great because it’s not super high in protein or low in calories. And although most of us should avoid calorie counting in our day to day lives, for those operating under a strict workout regime, or trying […]

5 years ago

Iconic, and also divine. Almost 30 years ago, the Body Shop launched its first Body Butter. A simple mango cream, the formula was created in the kitchen of the brand’s founder, Anita Roddick, and was naturally dubbed a “butter” due to its smooth, velvet-y, food-like texture. It wasn’t long before the Body Shop Body Butters […]

5 years ago

The saga continues. Steven Avery’s lawyer of Making a Murderer fame has revealed who she thinks planted evidence on her client’s property. Avery, who is currently serving time for the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach, rose to fame back in 2015 when a Netflix documentary detailed the realities of the US criminal justice system, suggesting […]

5 years ago

“Let’s go champ.” Ashley Cain has said that he took baby daughter Azaylia to hospital last night for an emergency blood transfusion that could give her a few extra days to live. Baby Azaylia Diamond, who is just eight months old, is currently battling a rare form of leukaemia. Parents Ashley and Safiyya had planned […]

5 years ago

There has been a significant increase in eating disorder referrals in Ireland over the past year amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Anxieties around structure, stresses around gym closures, and issues around future uncertainty has likely led to an escalation in reported eating disorder relapses, placing more strain on services that are often already stretched. Last Friday, […]

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NPHET are considering issuing additional advice to pregnant women. Six stillbirths in Ireland have been linked to Covid-19 related infections. According to new figures as reported by the Irish Times, seven cases of coronavirus-related placentitis have been reported in the country. Six were stillbirths and one involved a baby being born safely after emergency intervention. […]

5 years ago

In the market for a wedding that’s a little bit different? Well, look no further, because a gorgeous, intimate, very lovely eco retreat in Co Leitrim have just launched their new wedding package – and there’s 50% off for the first couple to wed there. For the past year, award winning eco retreat Ard Nahoo […]

5 years ago

A glimmer of light at the end of a very long tunnel. Hairdressers and shops could be reopening at the beginning of May for fully vaccinated people. According to reports, members of the public who have received their full Covid vaccine may be able to return to non-essential shops and avail of services like hairdressers […]

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“Dance is seen as an uplifting thing, but everyone’s struggling.” With Covid-19 came the decimation of Ireland’s arts industry. Singers, actors, comedians, and performers – all gigs cancelled, all of them indefinitely out of work. The plight of Ireland’s artists has been long documented since last year. Singers have turned to online gigs, comedians have taken […]

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