“No DNA analysis has yet been performed on the remains.” Police in the US have denied reports that the remains identified as missing Brian Laundrie do not match his DNA. North Port Police said last night that they had been made aware of  “inquiries” concerning the identity of the remains discovered at the Carlton Reserve […]

4 years ago

*That one Travis song plays* Well folks, we are officially well and truly in the depths of autumn. Not so much winter yet, there’s still a slight warmth in the air which just about everybody is thankful for – but it is certainly fall. Wet, miserable, dull fall. Lovely. And what better way to confirm […]

4 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A woman in her 20s has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a motorcycle in Dublin. The incident occurred on Sunday night on the Priorswood Road in Dublin 17 at approximately 11.15pm. The motorcycle collided with the young woman and failed to remain at the scene. The woman […]

4 years ago

“We are just the ­conveyors of their sexiness, basically.” Bake Off winner John Whaite has weighed in on the prevalence of the alleged ‘Strictly Curse’ and stated that he and his fiancé have very little to worry about. Whaite, who is currently dancing alongside Johannes Radebe in the show’s first same-sex male couple, said that […]

4 years ago

He passed away following a stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis. Friends actor James Michael Tyler has passed away, aged 59. The actor, who is best known for playing the role of Gunther in the popular sitcom, died early Sunday morning. His manager confirmed his passing, stating that the actor died peacefully in his Los Angeles […]

4 years ago

It’s about to get spOoOoOoOky in here. Halloween is nearly here lads, and you know what that means – time to break out the pumpkins, mini Mars bars, and every horror movie in the world. October is the perfect time to scare yourself sh*tless, so why not do it why a selection of iconic, timeless, […]

4 years ago

“There are just too many strange turns.” A former detective chief has dubbed the recent discovery of Brian Laundrie’s remains “quite strange.” Laundrie’s body was found near some personal items at the Carlton Reserve in Florida earlier this week. The 23-year-old was a person of interest in the Gabby Petito murder case. Laundrie and Petito […]

4 years ago

“My heart is broken.” Alec Baldwin has said he is heartbroken following the death of his colleague, Halyna Hutchins.  Hutchins, a director of photography, was killed on the set of the film, Rust, when a prop gun held by Baldwin was discharged. Joel Souza, the film’s director, was also injured in the accident. In a […]

4 years ago

Grim. A status yellow rain weather warning has been issued for two counties. The warning, which was issued by Met Éireann today and is valid across the weekend, pertains to Kerry and Cork. The warning is valid from 12pm on Saturday to 00:00 on Sunday. The forecaster said: “A spell of heavy rain on Saturday […]

4 years ago

She’s the latest star to leave the company. Glenda Gilson has announced that she is leaving Virgin Media after almost 14 years. The former Xposé host shared the news on Instagram this morning, stating that she had made the decision to leave the station but that she plans to continue working in TV. “After nearly […]

4 years ago

Partial remains were first discovered earlier this month. The skeletal remains of six people have been found under a Cork pub. Partial remains were first discovered under the site of the city’s old popular music venue, Nancy Spain’s on Barrack’s Street, earlier this month. The site is in the process of being demolished by the […]

4 years ago

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A live virtual self-check will be happening tomorrow night, October 20, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Estée Lauder is hosting the world’s largest ever self-check (with cameras off) on Wednesday, in a bid to encourage more women to check their breasts for abnormalities regularly. Hosted by Alesha Dixon, […]

4 years ago

Ugh, divine. It’s almost Halloween guys, and you know what that means – pumpkin spice flavoured everything. Pumpkin spice flavoured coffee. Pumpkin spice flavoured cereal. Pumpkin spice flavoured roast dinner, because why not, it’s the spooky season. Soon, the pumpkin spice life will be no more – well until next year, that is – so […]

4 years ago

Can I get a collective ‘Jesus fecking Christ’? Spoilers for You season three, obviously.  You is back on Netflix, and it’s just as wild as ever. Season three of the immensely popular series landed on the streaming platform last week, and if you haven’t already binged the entire thing, please stop reading now. Or continue […]

4 years ago

It’s the age old question – will the clubs be reopening as planned on October 22? Well, in fairness, we’ve only been asking it for the past couple of weeks, because before then it seemed as if they were, indeed, going to be opening, as planned, as we were all told by the government, as […]

4 years ago

Tirop was found dead earlier this week. The husband of World Champion Olympic distance runner Agnes Tirop has been arrested in connection with her death. Tirop’s body was discovered in her Kenya home earlier this week following a reported stabbing.  BBC News reports that Emmanuel Rotich was arrested yesterday and will be charged once the investigation […]

4 years ago

It’s not groundbreaking, it’s what a lot of other countries are already doing. Earlier this week, the Irish government announced that it would finally be introducing free contraception for women between the age of 17 and 25. While many had their justified reservations about the announcement due to its limitations, the majority of people seemed […]

4 years ago

Breaking news. Agnes Jebet Tirop has been found dead in her home, following a reported stabbing. The two-time World Champion long distance runner and Olympian was found dead in her Kenyan home today, local media reports. Tirop, aged 25, finished fourth in the 5,000m race at this year’s Tokyo Olympics. Her passing was confirmed this […]

4 years ago

It’s grim out there, folks. It’s not the worst but it’s certainly not the best. Grey skies, fog, and not a bit of sunlight to be seen – it truly is a dreary October and we’re not even half way through the month yet. And in fairness, we were warned. Yesterday, Met Éireann issued a […]

4 years ago

Petito’s mother has called the family’s response “garbage.” Brian Laundrie’s family have issued a statement following the news that Gabby Petito died by strangulation. Petito’s remains were discovered at a camp site in Wyoming last month following an extensive search. The YouTuber was reported missing after she didn’t return from a road trip with her […]

4 years ago

Not just one Body Shop advent calendar, but a whole four – divine. The Body Shop has been at the forefront of the beauty advent calendar game for years. Big boxes, an array of beauty offerings, and packaging that’s just as lovely as the products inside, the Body Shop advent calendars are back for 2021 […]

4 years ago

Hot girl October? Don’t know her. Met Éireann has issued another weather warning for two provinces as fog and mist continues to dominate Ireland. The status yellow warning pertains to mist and fog and is valid from 1am on Wednesday to 11am on the same day. Leinster and Munster are set to be affected. The […]

4 years ago

A big move for the bakery. A Dublin bakery and café has introduced a 15c levy on paper bags to tackle Ireland’s waste issue. Popular Pearse Street spot, Bread 41, introduced the charge this month to encourage more people to use less single-use products and to bring their own bags for takeaway goods. Owner and […]

4 years ago

“If you want a solo career, baby girl, just say that.” Nicki Minaj has appeared to stick up for Jesy Nelson amid the controversy surrounding her latest music video, Boyz. The rapper, who appears with Jesy on the track, took to Instagram Live last night to discuss some of the criticism concerning the video, which […]

4 years ago

The warning was issued overnight. A yellow weather warning has been issued for the entire country as fog descends across Ireland. The warning, pertaining to fog and mist, was issued yesterday and is valid valid from 1am on Monday to 11am this morning. Met Éireann has warned that the fog may affect visibility across the […]

4 years ago

Midnight Mass is Flanagan at his finest, and you’re missing out if you’ve given up already. *Mild spoilers ahead. Good horror doesn’t come around too often, but when it does, it’s worth sticking around for. Created by Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Hush, Gerald’s Game), Midnight Mass dropped on Netflix last month and […]

4 years ago

‘Women’s issues’ affect people of all genders, just as ‘violence against women’ is not a female problem. *This article contains mentions of sexual assault and rape. The term ‘violence against women’ is often used to discuss a range of issues – sexual assault, domestic abuse, femicide, coercive control, and more. But does the term itself, […]

4 years ago

Fair play, Libs. Love Island’s Liberty Poole has been confirmed for this year’s series of Dancing On Ice. The star confirmed the news this morning, sharing her official promo shot to Instagram. She wrote: “I’m going to be learning to dance… on ice! Wish me luck! “So excited to join the show that I’ve loved […]

4 years ago

The plea was entered today. A nurse has pled not guilty to murdering eight babies and attempting to murder 10 more in the UK. Lucy Letby appeared at Manchester Crown Court via videolink today and entered a plea of not guilty for all charges against her. Letby is accused of murdering five boys and three […]

4 years ago

Being aware of changes in your body is important. And it’s especially important when you consider breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time for promoting breast health and information about breast checks. After the age of 50, women in Ireland are invited to have a mammogram to check for changes in […]

4 years ago

*This article contains references to sexual assault, rape, and kidnap.  “The world is a safer place.” Sarah Everard’s family have issued a statement following the sentencing of Wayne Couzens. The family of the 33-year-old marketing executive, who was killed by Couzens while walking home in London earlier this year, have said that they are “pleased” […]

4 years ago

*This article contains references to sexual assault, rape, and kidnap.  He was sentenced today. Police officer Wayne Couzens has been sentenced to a whole life order for the murder of Sarah Everard. Everard, a 33-year-old marketing executive, was murdered while walking home from a friend’s home in Clapham, south London, in March of this year.  […]

4 years ago

“The Laundries did not help us find Gabby.” Gabby Petito’s family have asked Brian Laundrie to turn himself in. 22-year-old YouTuber Gabby disappeared last month while on a road trip with boyfriend Laundrie. Her remains were later discovered at a camp site near Wyoming, US. Laundrie has also since vanished and a warrant has been […]

4 years ago

Hello, autumn. A status yellow rainfall weather warning has been issued for three counties last night, so if you were planning on having a cosy autumnal lunchtime walk, you may want to think again. Met Éireann has issued the yellow weather warning for Donegal, Mayo, and Galway, stating that there will be “spells of heavy […]

4 years ago

Lads, it’s getting cold now. It is. It doesn’t matter that it’s supposed to be autumn. It’s been winter ever since the end of August and we simply must deal with it. There are a few things that have confirmed without a doubt that the cruelest month is indeed upon us: the intense cold, the […]

4 years ago

Koci Selamaj appeared in court on Tuesday. The man charged with the murder of teacher Sabina Nessa plans to plead not guilty, according to his lawyer. Koci Selamaj was charged with the murder of the 28-year-old schoolteacher last weekend, one week after the discovery of her body in a park in Kidbrooke, east London. Sabina […]

4 years ago

Gabby Petito was murdered in recent weeks. The family of Brian Laundrie have issued a statement regarding their son’s whereabouts, stating that they do not know where he is. Laundrie vanished some days after the disappearance and murder of his girlfriend, YouTuber Gabby Petito, began gaining international traction. Gabby, 22, was reported missing after failing […]

4 years ago

“I was so excited to finally get to enjoy very second of my pregnancy and it be a happy thing.” Stephanie Davis has experienced a miscarriage. The former Hollyoaks actor, who is in a relationship with Oliver Tasker, had been documenting her pregnancy with her parter in private until she began experiencing pain. Sharing an […]

4 years ago

The teacher was killed in London earlier this month. A man has been charged with the murder of Sabina Nessa. The 28-year-old teacher had been making the short five-minute walk from her home in Kidbrooke to a pub to meet a friend in south London on September 17. Her body was discovered the next day. […]

4 years ago

The new film has just landed on Irish streaming platforms. A follow up documentary to the infamous Framing Britney Spears film will air in Ireland tonight. Controlling Britney Spears is a new film from the team behind the New York Times’ Britney documentary which aired earlier this year – the first of its kind detailing […]

4 years ago

She had been missing since late August. A body has been found in the search for missing YouTuber Gabby Petito. Crews searching a national park in Wyoming, US, where Gabby was last seen with her fiancé Brian Laundrie, made the discovery on Sunday. Authorities confirmed the news last night. “As every parent can imagine, this […]

4 years ago

The relationship between reality TV and social media cannot be denied. It’s symbiotic, it’s crucial, and it’s palpable – for where would Bake Off be without its torrent of memes, Love Island without its trending topics? The role of the audience in TV has never been more significant, and it’s also never been more critical. […]

4 years ago

Cocktails – a key factor of any decent night out. And if they’re good cocktails, even better. Dublin’s array of bars and speakeasy-esque spots has been steadily growing over the past few years, and thank god for that. Now, if you fancy a fancy drink, there’s a good few places worth booking in and checking […]

4 years ago

Class. You can get free Domino’s next week to mark Domino’s 30th birthday in Ireland. After a year and a half of not being able to be together, Domino’s Great Big Birthday Weekend – happening next weekend – will aim to bring friends and family together over the greatest foods substance in the world: pizza. […]

4 years ago

In the market for a new autumn/winter capsule wardrobe? Sure, aren’t we all? While there are plenty of staple pieces that every one of us should have in our closets this year (a solid pair of jeans never goes amiss), there is one garment that we simply cannot – and should not – go without. […]

4 years ago

Eric Eoin Marques was sentenced yesterday. An Irish man jailed for 27 years has been described as the “world’s largest facilitator of child abuse imagery.” Eric Eoin Marques, who has dual Irish and US citizenship, was arrested in Dublin in 2013 and later extradited to the States. The Dublin man this week pleaded guilty to […]

4 years ago

Breaking news. Prince Andrew is set to be notified of the sexual assault case against him by the UK High Court. Virginia Giuffre took legal action against the Duke of York earlier this year, claiming that the royal sexually assaulted her when she was 17-years-old. Giuffre’s legal team had requested the UK High Court intervene […]

4 years ago

His family still have concerns about the logistics of the journey. Members of the family of a Co. Meath man who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer have been granted a travel exemption to Australia. Shane McGeough, who has lived in Adelaide, Australia with his partner for the past decade, is set to […]

4 years ago

You comin’ the 3Olympia tonight, pal? Dublin’s iconic Olympia Theatre is set to be renamed as part of a new partnership deal with Three Ireland. The long-standing theatre, which has been a staple of Dublin entertainment for well over 100 years, will be now known as the 3Olympia Theatre. This eight-year deal was struck alongside […]

4 years ago

“Nobody explained to me what was going on.” A Kilkenny hospital has apologised for failings in the care of a newborn baby boy and his mother. Gráinne Somers delivered son Lawrence Somers in St Luke’s Hospital via emergency C-section in 2018. The infant died five days later due to birth complications. An autopsy later showed […]

4 years ago