Loneliness is a common but often-overlooked issue Christmas may be a magical time of year for many, but it can be an emotional and isolating time for others. National mental health charity Turn2Me is urging people to be mindful of the signs of loneliness, a common but often overlooked issue during the Christmas period. The […]

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Nicola Coughlan said filming her Bridgerton sex scenes was empowering Irish actress Nicola Coughlan has become a household name with lead roles in both Derry Girls and Bridgerton. She became a global star in series three of Bridgerton, but the character she took on was a major change for her. During an appearance on The […]

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Max George has confirmed he will have to undergo surgery Singer Max George has issued an update after he was admitted to hospital with heart problems. The 36-year-old revealed to fans that he has “some issues with my heart” in a social media post last week. However, the singer has shared further details about his […]

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The top Christmas song in Ireland has been revealed Ireland’s favourite Christmas song has been revealed as we get closer to Christmas. With just nine days to go until Christmas Day, all we want to listen to is The Holiday soundtrack and Michael Bublé’s Christmas album. Whether you’re eagerly swapping out your usual playlists to […]

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Mum-of-two, Karen Cummings was found with a serious head injury Tributes have been pouring in following the murder of mum-of-two Karen Cummings in Co. Down. The PSNI confirmed the mother was found unconscious at a house in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge on Saturday, December 14th. It is understood that Ms. Cummings suffered a […]

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Louise Cooney opened up about being a first-time mum on the Mother podcast Becoming a mum for the first time is an overwhelming but wonderful time in your life. It’s a milestone many of us dream of reaching and a dream many of us are living right now. One person who knows the joy of […]

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Maura Higgins said she had the best three weeks of her life Former Love Island star Maura Higgins has opened up about her experience on I’m A Celeb. She admitted that she didn’t expect the show to have such a deep impact on her life, but said she made friends for life during her three […]

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Doireann Garrihy has shared a huge career announcement Doireann Garrihy has confirmed a live show based on her podcast The Laughs of Your Life is in the works. The podcast host shared the exciting news on Instagram this week, with fans flocking to get tickets. Doireann hosted two live shows at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy […]

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Flu cases are on the rise in Ireland The HSE has issued a warning to the Irish public after recording a spike in flu hospitalisations. They confirmed that over 400 people have been hospitalised with flu this winter season, doubling in the last week compared to the week before, according to new data from the […]

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Selena Gomez is officially engaged Singer and actress Selena Gomez has announced her engagement to music producer, Benny Blanco. The Only Murders In The Building star confirmed her news on Instagram by sharing multiple photos of her ring. She also shared the sweetest photo of her and Benny hugging after he popped the question. The […]

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Black Doves is one of the most-watched shows at the moment Netflix users have been raving about the new series Black Doves, but they all have the same issue with it. The thrilling series stars Kiera Knightley and Ben Whishaw. The tense British series follows Helen, the wife of the Secretary of State for Defence. […]

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The best time to get married in 2025 has been revealed 2025 brides may have their dates set, but wedding experts have revealed the perfect time to get married. Research from jeweller Diamonds Factory has revealed the best dates to book your wedding in 2025 in order to get as much time off as possible. […]

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The documentary about the Conor McGregor and Nikita Hand trial airs tomorrow Virgin Media Television has announced that a documentary about the Conor McGregor and Nikita Hand trial will air this week. Downfall: The Trial of Conor McGregor will undoubtedly be a harrowing watch for many, but a vital one nonetheless. In late November of […]

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Coleen Rooney has responded to major backlash Coleen Rooney has spoken out after trolls criticised the mum for taking her two sons out of school for I’m A Celeb. Coleen was hit with major backlash online after her two sons, Kit and Cass, featured on the ITV show. Many viewers called her out for taking […]

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Ali Bastian is halfway through her breast cancer treatment Actress Ali Bastian has given an update after completing half of her chemotherapy treatment. The actress was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year but has shared a hopeful update. Ali confirmed she had completed 16 rounds of chemotherapy but is only at the halfway mark […]

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Kyran Durnin was reported missing in late August A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the disappearance of Kyran Durnin. The eight-year-old boy was reported missing in late August, but he has not been seen alive since May 2022. Gardaí confirmed a female has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is […]

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The innocent big knit is back for its 14th year The Irish public is being encouraged to take part in the innocent big knit. Pick up your knitting needles and make some tiny hats for bottles of innocent smoothies to support Age Action. The Big Knit will see lots of little woolly wonders, sent in […]

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Do pimple patches actually work or are they just another trend? I’m making a last-ditch attempt to clear my skin up before the madness of Christmas ensues. I’ve tried more products than I can count but one Gen Z trend has caught my attention recently. More and more people are using pimple patches but there […]

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This is one film you need to watch on Netflix New films are constantly being added to Netflix, but there is one at the very top of our watch list. A film based on the remarkable true story of the world’s first “test-tube baby” Louise Joy Brown has been released. Viewers have been raving about the emotional […]

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Are your favourite festive candles damaging your health? Our homes are decked out with fairy lights, Christmas decorations, and every scented festive candle we can get our hands on. It’s that one time of year when we go all out with the decor, but is one popular item causing more harm than good? As much […]

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The Toy Show Appeal will transform young lives in every county This year’s Toy Show has been hailed one of the best yet, with over 1.6 million people tuning into the show. Viewers have been praising host Patrick Kielty for knocking it out of the park again, but the host says the viewers are the […]

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Ryan Tubridy has spoken out about the RTÉ scandal Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy has opened up about how his partner Clare Kambamettu helped him through the RTÉ scandal. The presenter was at the centre of a scandal when it was revealed that his public earnings were inaccurate, with a total discrepancy of €345,000. The radio host […]

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Saoirse Ronan was not included in this year’s list of nominees There has been outrage after Irish actress Saoirse Ronan was snubbed in the 2025 Golden Globe nominations. The nominees may have included Irish actors like Colin Farrell and Andrew Scott, but fans were furious to see Ronan snubbed. Ronan starred in both The Outrun […]

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Love Actually is constantly breaking our hearts Watching Love Actually every Christmas is one of our favourite festive traditions even if it breaks our hearts every single time. It’s an emotional rollercoaster of a film with a stellar cast and some truly iconic scenes. Is it one of the best Christmas movies around? Without a […]

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The Eras Tour has officially come to an end Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has officially come to an end in Vancouver after 149 shows. For one last time, thousands of fans traded friendship bracelets, sang along to the ten-minute version of All Too Well, cheered as loudly as possible after champagne problems, and waited with […]

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This December baby name has got to be one of our favourites Trying to pick a name for your newborn is easy for some parents but tough for others. There are some names we’ve loved for years and others we’ve only recently discovered and fell for. The list of baby girl names we adore is […]

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Saoirse Ruane was honoured in the most beautiful way The family of Saoirse Ruane has praised the Late Late Toy Show team for honouring their daughter in the most beautiful way. During Friday night’s show, the team remembered Saoirse by decorating a Christmas tree with ‘Saoirse’s star’. The touching tribute was revealed during a performance […]

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Doireann Garrihy married Mark Mehigan last month Doireann Garrihy is reflecting on her wedding day after returning home from her honeymoon. The Irish radio presenter married comedian Mark Mehigan in a beautiful ceremony at the K Club on November 30th. The pair’s fairytale winter wedding looked like the most stunning celebration, but Doireann has since […]

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Barry Keoghan has been accused of cheating on singer Sabrina Carpenter Irish actor Barry Keoghan has spoken out after he was accused of cheating on popstar Sabrina Carpenter. Earlier this month, reports claimed the couple had gone their separate ways after Keoghan allegedly cheated on the Espresso singer. An insider told People that the pair […]

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This Kildare venue is one of the best in the country Winter weddings are becoming more and more popular and it will come as no surprise to those of us obsessed with the Christmas season. Not only does the festive period add an extra bit of magic to your big day but it also means […]

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I’m A Celeb viewers were all saying the same thing about last night’s show This year’s I’m A Celeb wrapped up last night after one of the show’s strongest seasons in some time. Viewers were delighted to see Danny Jones crowned king of the jungle in last night’s final. The McFly frontman beat Coleen Rooney […]

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Holly Cairns welcomed a daughter Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns TD has given birth to her first child. The new mum confirmed the news on Instagram this afternoon. Holly posted a photo of her in her hospital room with her baby girl on her chest. Alongside the heartwarming photo, Cairns said she’s “completely in love” […]

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Vogue Williams has revealed her next big project Vogue Williams is taking on a new challenge this Christmas and fans of the Irish presenter are going to be thrilled about it. The presenter has signed up for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special. The BBC confirmed Vogue Williams as one of this year’s contestants on […]

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Is this air styler better than the Dyson? This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. You know that scene in The Princess Diaries when Paolo gives Princess Mia a makeover? Her frizzy hair and bushy eyebrows are replaced with perfectly plucked brows and the sleekest hair […]

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We should all focus on Green Friday rather than Black Friday Has anyone else’s inbox been flooded with offers for Black Friday? It feels like we’ve been receiving emails every five minutes for special offers, one-off deals, and major discounts, but do we actually need any of the stuff on offer? We’re becoming more conscious […]

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Emma Heatherington speaks to Her.ie about finding herself after her cancer diagnosis Emma Heatherington is the author behind some of the most comforting books you’ll ever read. The Maybe Next Christmas writer captures everything we adore about Christmas and creates the most charming stories. She’s undoubtedly one of the best romantic-comedy writers on our little […]

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The An Post Book Awards novel of the year has been revealed 2024 has been a pretty incredible year for the Irish fiction world but one book has taken home the novel of the year title at this year’s An Post Book Awards. The Eason Novel of the Year Award was won by Donal Ryan […]

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This Christmas market is at the top of my list Christmas will be here before we know it and we’re itching to visit a Christmas market before our calendars fill up. We don’t want to travel too far but luckily there’s a magical festive market just an hour away from Dublin. It gets rave reviews […]

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Smyths has shared the annual warning with parents Christmas will be here before we know it so we need to get our Christmas shopping over and done with before town becomes too hectic. We’re not quite ready to enter the madness that is Smyths at Christmas time, but it has to be done. Smyths has […]

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Planning a hen party is never easy We can all agree that planning a hen party can be a nightmare at the best of times. Trying to sort out themes, locations, and everything in between is a real mission but a wedding party expert has confirmed the best times to host the bride’s celebration. The […]

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Call the Midwife returns this Christmas A brand new episode of Call the Midwife will air on Christmas Day this year, but fans are in store for quite the emotional rollercoaster. Lead actress Jenny Agutter has warned fans that this year’s Christmas special is pretty dark compared to other episodes. She told Radio Times: “For […]

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Paul Mescal is over the internet Irish actor Paul Mescal has opened up about why he is quitting social media. We can all agree that spending too much time online has a detrimental impact on our mental health, and being famous doesn’t protect you from that. In a new interview, Mescal explained that social media […]

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Christmas will be here before we know it People are slowly starting to embrace the Christmas spirit, with just weeks to go before the big day. Christmas decorations are popping up in the city, the shops are full of selection boxes, and our Netflix watch list is now full of cheesy Christmas rom-coms. We’re not […]

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Christmas FM is finally back It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Ireland with the return of Christmas FM. It’s time to get into the festive swing as Christmas FM, the beloved radio station, is back on air at midday tomorrow, November 28th. There’s no doubt the station will brighten the festive season and switch Christmas on […]

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Donating to those in direct provision this Christmas is something we should all prioritise Christmas is a time for giving and there are so many vital causes you should donate to this year including those in direct provision. We often spend too much money on frivolous things, but that money could be used for much […]

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Oti Mabuse said she was heartbroken when she had to leave her baby Former Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse has opened up about the heartache she faced when her daughter was born prematurely. The mum’s little girl was born two months early last December and Oti spoke out about the upsetting ordeal in the […]

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Victoria Smurfit spoke out about losing her beloved mum Irish actress Victoria Smurfit has opened up about the harrowing loss of her mother and the final moments they shared together. The Rivals actress spoke about the loss during an interview on Ryan Tubridy’s The Bookshelf Podcast. Smurfit sadly lost her mother Caroline in January 2022. […]

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Taylor Swift fans don’t have long to wait Taylor Swift has three shows left on her Eras Tour and is marking the end of the legendary tour by releasing her own book. Ahead of her final shows, Swift confirmed Irish fans don’t have long to wait to get their hands on a copy. She confirmed […]

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Dealing with feelings of loneliness at Christmas is more common than we realise Christmas is often hailed as the most wonderful time of year but it is also an isolating time for many. We often fail to realise that there are many people out there who don’t have loved ones to celebrate with. Others may […]

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