Close to Home is one of the best Irish books I’ve ever read Every so often, you read a book that completely floors you, but in the best way possible. My friends had been recommending Close to Home by Michael Magee for some time, but I didn’t get around to reading it until last month. […]

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We caught up with Endometriosis Physiotherapist Anna Marie Gleeson for Endometriosis Awareness Month March is Endometriosis Month, and it’s more important than ever for us to raise awareness about this condition that impacts the lives of over 200,000 women in Ireland. Those with endometriosis know just how isolating the condition can be, but endometriosis physiotherapist […]

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The most popular baby boy names in the country Trying to pick a name for your baby boy can feel like an impossible task at times, but some monikers are proving incredibly popular with Irish parents at the moment. The Central Statistics Office recently revealed the most popular baby names in Ireland for 2025. Rían […]

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The perfume Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy inspired is a must-buy Love Story is the show that has completely captured the hearts of the world, just like Carolyn Bessette and John F. Kennedy Junior’s love story did back in the 1990s. The Disney+ limited series explores the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship, and high-profile marriage of John F. Kennedy […]

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The most memorable Mother’s Day gift of all Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we want to go all out for this year’s gift. We’re tired of buying our mams candles, pyjamas and chocolates year after year, because they deserve so much more. If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift you’ll never […]

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Roz Purcell did her own makeup on her wedding day Deciding on your bridal make-up is never an easy decision. Many of us will opt to hire a professional make-up artist for the big day, but Roz Purcell chose to do her make-up herself, and couldn’t have looked more beautiful. The radio presenter tied the […]

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The psychological thriller is a must-read 2026 has been one of my favourite years for Irish fiction, and it’s only getting better. A recent psychological thriller became an instant bestseller and shot to the top of my reading list, and it’s outside of my reading comfort zone. Edel Coffey’s In Glass Houses is a psychological […]

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This toner is perfect for sensitive skin A couple of months ago, I had a skin scan and mesotherapy at the SkinGlow Clinic in Dún Laoghaire. During my consultation, skincare guru Sara suggested adding a toner to my skincare routine. I’m always hesitant about adding new products to my routine. Still, Sara explained that a toner […]

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Disappointing news for Call the Midwife fans The Call the Midwife Christmas special has been part of our Christmas Day for years now, but it looks like things won’t be the same this December. According to reports, the BBC drama won’t have a Christmas special this year. Fans of the show are set to miss […]

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We found a cheaper alternative to Jessie Buckley’s favourite designer lipstick Jessie Buckley’s red carpet appearances this award season have been her best yet, and a lot of it is down to her makeup artist, Nina Park. She has perfected Jessie’s red carpet beauty look, but her makeup at this year’s SAG-AFTRA’s 2026 Actor Awards […]

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The top baby names in Ireland have been announced The Central Statistics Office has revealed the most popular baby names in Ireland for 2025. Rían and Sophie were announced as the top baby names in Ireland last year. The monikers knocked Jack and Sophie off the top spot, but Jack remained in the top five […]

2 months ago

Hailey Bieber is a huge MERIT fan One of our favourite beauty brands has just been given the seal of approval from Hailey Bieber. The beauty mogul has revealed the Merit product she swears by, and it’s one of the brand’s most recent additions. The brand’s newly launched Signature Lip Blush has already made its mark, spotted […]

2 months ago

Sculpted by Aimee has done it again Sculpted by Aimee never fails to release the products and beauty edits we have always longed for, but their latest release may be our favourite by far. The brand subtly launched its newest beauty edit (shop here) this morning, and customers are rushing to pick it up. The […]

2 months ago

Normal People fans are raving about this drama series A series based on one of Sally Rooney’s most successful novels has been quietly added to Netflix, and viewers are raving about it. Conversations with Friends has sold over one million copies worldwide, and we personally believe it’s as good as her novel Normal People. There’s […]

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Bridgerton is boosting the vintage baby name trend Bridgerton returns to Netflix today with part two of season four landing on the streaming service this morning. The show has become such a huge hit that it’s responsible for the return of the vintage baby name trend. The period drama has become one of the most […]

2 months ago

Jennifer Bray talks to Her Book Club about her debut crime novel, The Lies Between Us Every so often, you come across a book that stops you in your tracks, a book that completely engrosses you, and almost haunts you after you’ve finished reading it. I’m trying to read outside my comfort zone (contemporary fiction) […]

2 months ago

Jessie Buckley is a Sculpted by Aimee fan like us If there’s one Irish beauty brand we’ll always turn to, it’s Sculpted by Aimee. The beauty brand has only been around for a short time, but has swiftly become one of the most-loved beauty brands in the country. There’s no doubt that it’s a makeup […]

2 months ago

Dublin is getting another NORMAL store Danish retail favourite Normal continues its expansion in Ireland with the opening of a brand-new store in Dublin Northside Shopping Centre today, Wednesday, 25th February. The launch marks the next milestone in the brand’s Irish growth journey, with a further three to five stores set to open nationwide within […]

2 months ago

Have you read this addictive Irish novel yet? So many Irish authors have had their novels adapted for the screen, and it has been an incredible thing to witness. From Cecelia Ahern’s P.S I Love You, to Andrea Mara’s All Her Fault, and, of course, Sally Rooney’s Normal People, there’s no shortage of remarkable novels […]

2 months ago

If you’re looking for an acne-friendly moisturiser, then this is worth a shot Trying to find an acne-friendly moisturiser can be incredibly tricky. Some of the best moisturisers available don’t agree with our skin and can often clog pores and cause breakouts. It’s a frustrating search to find a moisturiser that hydrates your skin without […]

2 months ago

The Government has reversed its decision on cutting SNAs The Government has agreed that there will be no cuts to SNAs in the next school year. Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton and Minister of State for Special Education Michael Moynihan have confirmed there will be no cuts and the planned review will be paused. The […]

2 months ago

The Sirens was one of our favourite shows of 2025 This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. If you’re looking for a book that’ll keep you hooked from the very first page, then this murder mystery is for you. Sirens was a huge hit on Netflix […]

2 months ago

We are in constant awe of Jessie Buckley Jessie Buckley’s award season triumph has been incredibly inspiring to watch, especially for the women of Ireland. Buckley took home the Leading Actress BAFTA at the award ceremony in London last night, making her the first Irish actress to win in this category. Jessie Buckley won the […]

2 months ago

Dublin renters are paying some of the highest rents in Europe Dublin renters are now paying more than €2,000 per month on average, with many new tenancies exceeding €2,500, placing the capital among the most expensive cities in Europe for housing relative to income, according to the latest Daft.ie Rental Report released this month. Ireland’s […]

2 months ago

This is one of the biggest-selling books of 2025 This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. 2025 was one of the strongest years for fiction, but there was one book everyone was raving about, and you’re missing out if you haven’t read it yet. The Names […]

2 months ago

Eric Dane has sadly died after being diagnosed with ALS in April 2025 Actor Eric Dane, best known for his roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, has sadly passed away at the age of 53. The actor’s passing comes less than a year after he was diagnosed with ALS. His devastated family confirmed the heartbreaking […]

2 months ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. This mascara makes it look like you’ve had a lash lift Lash lifts have become one of the most popular beauty treatments in recent years, but are they actually worth the hype? It’s a treatment I’ve always been hesitant […]

2 months ago

Margot Robbie’s makeup artist has revealed the designer blush she has worn for the Wuthering Heights press tour This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation is all anyone is talking about in the pop culture sphere, for both good and bad […]

2 months ago

We’re obsessed with these baggy jeans This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Many trends emerged from Copenhagen Fashion Week, but our favourite has to be the return of baggy jeans. Many people claim that skinny jeans are reemerging in the fashion world, but that is […]

2 months ago

If you need an affordable night cream, then this is a no-brainer purchase This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Now that I’m in my thirties, I feel like I should update my skincare routine with products I wouldn’t have considered important in my twenties, especially […]

2 months ago

This award-winning crime novel is a must-read This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Ireland has a never-ending list of crime writers that produce some of the most gripping novels, but Liz Nugent has got to be one of our favourites. She has long been one […]

2 months ago

The Rachel Incident is finally hitting the small screen The Rachel Incident has long been one of my favourite Irish books, and if we’ve learned anything in recent years, it’s that Irish novels make pretty incredible television. We’ve seen it with Normal People, The Walsh Sisters, and All Her Fault, and now Caroline O’Donoghue’s best-selling […]

2 months ago

Netflix’s America’s Next Top Model docu-series is an uncomfortable watch America’s Next Top Model was a must-watch during the noughties, but I forgot just how toxic the reality show was until watching the Netflix docu-series, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. We may have come so far from the heroin chic days, but Tyra […]

2 months ago

This Dunnes Stores skirt is essential for spring It may not feel like spring just yet, but it is just around the corner, despite the never-ending rain. We’re more than ready to say goodbye to the winter, and our winter wardrobe, and we’ve found the perfect skirt to upgrade our wardrobes for the new season. […]

2 months ago

Too Into You is about changing the way young people understand love More than 22,000 young people in Ireland checked whether their relationship was abusive last year, new figures from Women’s Aid reveal, as the organisation launches its Valentine’s Day, Too Into You national public awareness campaign. Too Into You is aimed at helping young people […]

2 months ago

Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights lands in cinemas today Wuthering Heights fever has well and truly taken over. Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ is landing in cinemas on February 13th, and we cannot wait to watch it. Some readers are worried about the classic being ruined, but others cannot wait to see Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi […]

2 months ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A series based on the novel Close to Home is in the works Best-selling novel Close to Home is the next Irish book to be adapted for the big screen. The beloved Michael Magee novel is set to hit […]

2 months ago

Rachael Blackmore is going to be a mam Horse racing legend Rachael Blackmore and her husband, jockey Brian Hayes, have revealed they’re set to become parents. Rachael subtly shared on social media this week that she is pregnant with her first child. The mum-to-be posted a photo of her car, with a brand-new buggy taking […]

2 months ago

The Biodance sheet masks live up to the hype This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. If you’re looking for a sheet mask that will actually transform your skin, then this is one you need to try. Everyone has been raving about the Biodance Bio Collagen […]

2 months ago

These are the books Madeline Cash adores Finding out what our favourite authors are reading is something we love to do. Who better to get reading recommendations from than your favourite writers, the people behind the books you love? We recently caught up with author Madeline Cash, whose debut novel Lost Lambs landed this month, […]

2 months ago

This day cream is incredible for helping ease rosacea This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Rosacea is one of the most common skin conditions amongst Irish women. And although it may be common, there is a lot you can do to treat rosacea. There is […]

2 months ago

France is facing major backlash over the offensive letter France has been slated over plans to send letters to 29-year-olds telling them to consider having children before ‘it is too late’. They believe the letter will help improve the country’s declining birth rate, but it has only amassed widespread backlash across the world. The health […]

2 months ago

Some of the best love stories of all time This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a love story that isn’t going to break your heart the way Normal People did, then we’ve got […]

2 months ago

This M&S perfume is one of the best on the high street This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. One can never have too many perfumes, and we may have found the perfect one on the high street for just €10. There’s very little you can […]

2 months ago

The Mint Velvet viral butter yellow jacket is a little too pricey for our budget This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Spring will be here before we know it, and we’re more than ready to ditch our winter coats and swap them for something brighter, […]

2 months ago

There are some incredible books included in the February Kindle sale This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. If you’re looking for a new book to curl up with during these rainy February evenings, then we’ve got you covered. The February Kindle sale is here, and […]

2 months ago

You’re missing out if you don’t read at least one of these books This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. If there’s a perfect time of year to curl up with a good book, then it’s got to be this week. The rain has been never-ending, […]

3 months ago

There have been calls to abolish the three-day abortion wait period People Before Profit has introduced a bill to the Dáil to abolish the three-day abortion period in Ireland. Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said the Government is not opposing the legislation at the first stage. Ireland’s current abortion legislation includes a mandatory three-day […]

3 months ago

There’s an activewear boom at Penneys Penneys has long been our go-to shop for everything from bobby pins to knickers, and pyjamas to winter coats. However, it’s also become our favourite place to buy activewear, and it looks like we’re not the only ones. New research from Penneys has revealed that more than half (60%) […]

3 months ago

Sam Thompson opened up about his hopes to become a parent Sam Thompson has admitted he’s worried he’ll never get to be a dad after opening up about parenthood on Jamie Laing’s Great Company podcast. In the beautifully frank and honest conversation, Sam told Jamie that becoming a dad is something he’s always dreamed of, […]

3 months ago