“I wish Molly the best.” Matthew Perry and fiancée Molly Hurwitz have split. The couple, who became engaged six months ago, have officially ended their relationship, Perry confirmed this week. The Friends star confirmed the news via a statement to PEOPLE reading: “Sometimes things just don’t work out and this is one of them. I […]

5 years ago

A massive congratulations to the pair. Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchin have announced that they are expecting twins via surrogacy. The former NSYNC frontman revealed the happy news in an interview with PEOPLE, saying that the couple are expecting a boy and a girl later this year. The couple’s surrogate sadly miscarried last year […]

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We can all learn something from Naomi Osaka. The Japanese pro has been making headlines recently – not for her unmistakable talent as the women’s world tennis No.2, but for her unwillingness to speak to the press at the French Open. Or rather, for her courageous decision to put her own mental health first. “Hey […]

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Make it stop. Looks guys, we know. It’s been a while since any of us have been to a wedding of any significant size. Small weddings? Sure. Micro weddings? Probably. But those massive weddings comprised of approx 200+ people where you don’t know anyone except maybe the people at your table and you’re pretty sure […]

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Class. Ever fancied yourself a Kamado BBQ? Of course you have, but they’re expensive, and sometimes we can’t afford expensive things because we need to pay bills, feed ourselves, and save for the mortgage we’re never going to be able to get. But never fear, because a mini Kamado barbecue is about to drop on […]

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It’s heating up out there, folks. But that doesn’t mean that the summer can be enjoyed without caution. As the weather gets hotter and the sun comes out, chances are every single one of us is going to be baking in its heat-filled glow until the rain arrives to dampen our spirits once again. But […]

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How boujie? Summer is here, and you know what that means – time to go meet up with your mates in small groups outdoors. It’s an incredible time to be alive; made only better by the fact that from next month you’ll be able to buy yourself a wine cooler bag that has a secret […]

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The alleged incident occurred on Saturday morning. Gardaí have launched an appeal after an alleged sexual assault on a beach in Cork. The investigation commenced this weekend after a woman was allegedly assaulted near a beach in Allihies, Co. Cork. RTÉ News reports that the alleged incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning. […]

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Been on Instagram lately?  Then you might be familiar with the female torso candle. Poured in all shapes, sizes, and colours, these candles have been dominating social media since last year, boasting detail and design that’s almost too pretty to light. Lauren Tracey set up her own candle company, Circe Studios, in Co. Kildare last […]

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Summer is almost here, and you know what that means. Lots of outdoor dining, many enjoyable treats, and plenty of bottomless brunches. The bottomless brunch is a staple of Dublin cuisine. Do you even have friends if you haven’t all rocked up to a restaurant at noon on a Sunday to drink 8+ mimosas and […]

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Police found no evidence of foul play. A woman was found dead in a sun bed in Austria this week by a salon client. The body of the woman, in her 50s, was discovered in the shut tanning cubicle after two hours in a salon in Jennersdorf, Burgenland. According to Austrian newspaper Kronen Zeitung, the woman […]

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Ruh-oh. Kim Kardashian has denied catching Covid after organising a private island party. The reality TV star revealed this week that she contracted the virus last Autumn, around the time that she joined her friends and family on a private island to celebrate her 40th birthday. On the most recent episode of Keeping Up With The […]

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The Cabinet will meet to discuss the issue today. International travel restrictions could be eased from July 19 for those eligible under the new EU Digital Green Certificate system. The Cabinet will meet today to discuss the potential of easing travel restrictions outside of Ireland for those who are fully vaccinated, have a negative PCR […]

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Could we BE anymore… yeah, you get it. The Friends reunion aired in the US this week – and tonight we’re able to watch it here in Ireland. The special sees Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, Joey and Ross return to New York after almost two decades away, to relive some memories, tell some stories, and […]

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Please. The weather has been officially crap recently. And although this here day is providing a much needed respite from the wind and the rain, chances are that the rolling grey clouds are going to be back dominating our skies very soon. With the summer months edging ever closer, it’s safe to say that everybody […]

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“We’re ranked eighth in the world and we’re the only team out of 12 who have never been to the Olympics before.” Never in her wildest dreams did Róisín Upton think she’d make it to a World Cup final – but she did. In 2018, the Limerick hockey player was part of a squad who […]

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“I’m trying to take control of my narrative and use that to make something good.” Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Holly Ramsay was hospitalised for PTSD after two sexual assaults. The 21-year-old, who recently launched a new podcast addressing mental health stigma, was assaulted twice when she was 18. Speaking on her new show 21 and Over, […]

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Could we be anymore less surprised? Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer have admitted to having feelings for each other while filming Friends, which is really no surprise considering the chemistry the pair boasted throughout the show’s entirety. The sitcom’s inevitable will-they-won’t-they? couple, Ross and Rachel’s relationship was the source of adoration, frustration, and countless debates […]

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What a time to be alive. It’s looking like the humble breakfast buffet and classic carvery might be back on the cards for the summer, lads. Fáilte Ireland released their guidelines for safe indoor and outdoor dining today, and while much of the information concerns maximum table numbers, booking systems, and time limits, the future […]

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Summer is saved, sort of. Got a craving for homemade ice cream? Also got a craving for homemade popcorn? You are not alone, because apparently lots of people are feeling the exact same way. Ice cream is good, popcorn is good, and from next month Aldi customers will able to purchase themselves makers for both […]

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The boys were reported missing earlier this month. Three people have been arrested after a pair of missing brothers were found safe in Tipperary. Five year old Patrick Horvath and eight year old Fabricio Horvath were found in the Thurles area on Tuesday after being reported missing from their home in Northern Ireland. Three people, […]

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The charges carry a possible jail sentence. An arrest warrant has been issued for Marilyn Manson by US police in connection with new assault charges. The singer and performer, aged 52, has been accused of two counts of “class A misdemeanour simple assault” by a videographer at concert in Gilford, New Hampshire in 2019. A […]

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Toniiiighhhhht… The time is almost upon us. This summer, Love Island is back after almost a year and a half break – and Jesus Christ, are we excited. The ITV reality TV dating show has been off the air since last January and although we’d do anything to be relaxing by a pool in sunny […]

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“Where along the lines did that mild diagnosis change to insanity?” Andrew McGiney has said that if the HSE kept him informed of his wife’s mental state and involved in her treatment, his three children “would still be alive today.” The father, whose children Conor, Darragh, and Carla were murdered by their mother Deirdre Morley […]

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Anyone got a casual €1.5m lying around? Everyone loves a good sconce around a Home of the Year gaff. The gorgeous interiors, the unique use of the space, the way the light hits the owner’s bank balance proving that they do, indeed, have a lot of money. The series has proven to be incredibly popular […]

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“I took abortion pills in Ireland which didn’t work and then I was 13 weeks so my GP said I have to go to England.” Just one in 10 GPs are providing abortion services in Ireland, a new report has shown. The research, published by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWC), shows that less […]

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“It’s a brand-new show with a brand-new sound and feel.” Doireann Garrihy has confirmed Donncha O’Callaghan and Carl Mullan as her new 2FM Breakfast Show co-hosts. The radio presenter shared the news this morning, confirming that the rugby legend and comedian will be joining her in the three hour morning slot, starting next Monday. Doireann […]

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Finally. Let’s not sugarcoat it guys, the weather has been crap. Pure crap. It’s cold, it’s raining, there’s a solid two hours of sun before the clouds roll in, the temperature drops and we’re all confined to our homes once again. And while the return of restaurants and pubs should provide a respite from this […]

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Patrick Dempsey was in Derry recently – and sure, you could be too. Businesswoman Olivia Burns, founder of Coleraine luxury candle company Olivia’s Haven, this week revealed that Dempsey had been staying with her for two weeks while he filmed the sequel to Disney’s Enchanted. Burns described the experience as “surreal”, and in fairness, it would […]

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I first stumbled across ‘languishing’ in a New York Times article. I was familiar with the word, obviously, but not in a mental health context, used to lay claim to an abundance of ennui-esque feelings that so many of us have been feeling for so long. In the piece, written by Adam Grant, languishing is […]

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“More red flags.” Chris Watts proved his guilt on body cam footage before his arrest, a body language expert has said. Watts is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife, Shanann and their two young daughters four-year-old Bella and three-year-old Celeste. Ahead of the killings, Watts had been having an […]

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Bingeable, brilliant, and completely devastating. Debuting on HBO in April, Mare of Easttown quickly became one of the network’s most talked about TV shows of the year. Created by Brad Ingelsby and starring Kate Winslet, Evan Peters, Jean Smart and a whole host of other incredible cast members, the series follows detective Mare as she […]

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“I have to recognise everybody who wrote to me.” Andrew McGinley has said that the support of the community “got him through” following the deaths of his children. Conor, Darragh, and Carla McGinley were killed by their mother, Deirdre Morley, last January in their Dublin home. Yesterday’s verdict found Morley not guilty by reason of […]

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“Everyone who knows Deirdre, knows how much she loved our children and how devoted she was to them.” Andrew McGinley has issued a statement following today’s not guilty by reason of insanity verdict. McGinley lost his three children, Conor, Darragh, and Carla last January when they were tragically killed by their mother, Deirdre Morley. Today, […]

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The verdict was reached today. A woman has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murders of her three children. Deirdre Morley caused the deaths of her three children, Conor, Darragh, and Carla, in their Dublin home last year. RTÉ News reports that Morley was experiencing a severe psychotic depressive illness at […]

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The incident occurred last month. Gardaí have made one further arrest following an incident at Howth Junction DART station. CCTV footage recently emerged of a girl falling between the DART and the platform during an assault, in which other teenagers appear to have been kicked and spat at. In the video, she can be seen […]

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Fair play. Prince William has received his first Covid jab, a truly momentous occasion for UK subjects everywhere. The royal, who was recently named the most sexiest bald man in the world, received his first dose of the vaccine yesterday. In a photo that could only be nothing but candid, the Duke of Cambridge can […]

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What a time to be alive. Leo Varadkar has confirmed that there will be no substantial meal rule and no time limits on tables once restaurants and pubs reopen for outdoor service next month. The Tánaiste said today that all restaurants and pubs will operate by table service, and that up to six people from […]

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The gender pay gap is an ongoing issue. One that spans countries worldwide and varying industries – even those dominated by women. Calculated as the average difference in gross hourly earnings between men and women, Ireland’s gender pay gap currently stands at 14.4%. By comparison the most recent figures show a gap of 17.3% in […]

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Just horrible. A man who burnt a toddler’s face with a blow torch has been jailed for 20 months. RTÉ News reports that the man, 30-year-old Darren Brennan, was high on magic mushrooms when he approached a buggy outside a home in Dublin and burned the face of a toddler with a mini blow torch. […]

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“Both families are delighted with the news.” Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are expecting their first child together. Sharing a photo of the couple on their wedding day, Buckingham Palace announced the news this morning. “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are […]

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“I feel this best represents the fluidity I feel in my gender expression.” Demi Lovato has come out as non-binary and changed their pronouns to they/them. The singer announced that they identify as non-binary today. In a short video posted to their social media account, Lovato said that they had spent “the majority of my […]

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Decent enough shout for a sit down. If you have friends, chances are you’re going to be entertaining them outdoors this summer. Catch you all huddled under a gazebo, drinks in hands, desperately trying to stay warm while consistently telling yourselves that it’s grand, the rain and wind and hail will stop soon, it’s fine. […]

5 years ago

The vast majority of people in Ireland can’t name a Camogie player. Katie Power and Amy O’Connor, however, are hoping to change that. All-Ireland winner and 4-time All-Star Katie says that over the past few years, her sport has come on leaps and bounds. She points to the 20×20 campaign as proof of the difference […]

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She will face trial next July. The trial date has been set for the former nurse charged with the murder of eight babies in the UK. Lucy Letby was charged with eight counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder in connection to several cases of baby deaths in a hospital in Cheshire, England. […]

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Them bags of wine just keep getting bigger. Summer is almost here. The weather may suggest differently, but it is. We promise. We desperately hope. Outdoor dining and wet pubs are due to return next month, and even though being wined and dined is most likely at the top of everyone’s summer to-do list, chances […]

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The school said the Covid situation had “deteriorated significantly.” A Co. Cork school may need to close due to a “serious” outbreak of Covid-19. Scoil Bhríde in Rathcormac sent a letter to parents over the weekend, warning that the school may need to close due to the ongoing situation, which they say has “deteriorated significantly.” […]

5 years ago

Disclaimer: the weather app is not always wrong. Sometimes, the weather app is correct. Sun emojis become actual sun, and storm clouds produce actual rain. Lately, however, it has appeared as though the weather app has forsaken us all. Taking a leaf out of a 2006 MySpace emo kid’s book, it’s become SoOoOoO rAnDoM xD, […]

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Christ. If 50 Shades was Twilight for the horny middle aged, 365 Days is 50 Shades for the mildly disturbed. Last year, Polish “erotic drama” 365 Days took Netflix viewers on a ride of lust, questionable dialogue, and sheer discomfort, as Polish woman Laura (Anna-Maria Sieklucka) was kidnapped by Sicilian gangster Massimo (Michele Morrone) and […]

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“It has been very surreal going to work and seeing McDreamy everyday.” An Irish business woman has been secretly hosting Patrick Dempsey in her Northern Irish residence for the past few weeks. Olivia Burns, founder of Coleraine luxury candle company Olivia’s Haven, over the weekend revealed that Dempsey had been staying with her for the […]

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