Why nobody thought of this before is completely beyond us, but an artisan ice cream maker has combined her offering with booze and opened an ice cream BARlour. New York City’s Tipsy Scoop blends your favourite ice cream flavours with alcohol. The result? A mouthwatering, adults-only dessert version of the tastiest old fashioned cocktails (think […]

9 years ago

Zara’s sell-out printed summer slingbacks are causing mass hysteria in the United States, but if you move quickly, you might be able to add a pair to your cart in the Irish store. The perfect transitional shoe, the mid-heel style makes them ideal for the office, yet comfy enough to run for the bus. The […]

9 years ago

She was never going to while away nine months in a pair of dungarees, but Beyonce is truly turning up the heat on her wardrobe as she nears the end of her pregnancy. Queen Bey confirmed she won’t be taking off her fashion crown while she gives birth to her twin babies in the coming […]

9 years ago

An Irish model is taking her bid to have her upcoming humanist marriage legally recognised. Belfast bride-to-be Laura Lacole (27) and Republic of Ireland midfielder Eunan O’Kane (26) will tie the knot in Northern Ireland next month, but under current law, the General Register Office will not officially authorise the humanist ceremony. While humanist marriages […]

9 years ago

“I don’t care what people say: it is completely possible to be a tomboy and a girly girl.” says gluten-free foodie Finn Ní Fhaoláin. I love this soup, as it reminds me of the Barbie pink of my little girl days – when you could find me up a tree, covered in mud, in a pink dress […]

9 years ago

Yeah, you read that correctly. Our own Colin Farrell appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this week and decided to use the opportunity to tell the show’s four million viewers about a curious incident involving his pubes. In fairness, Farrell was being a good sport and taking part in a segment where stars tell embarrassing […]

9 years ago

Remember when interning meant long days taking coffee orders and picking up dry cleaning for the boss? Yeah, so do we. For the latest generation of social media newbies however, those days are long over – if you’re super talented, at least. According to a new survey by Glassdoor, interns at the bigger US social […]

9 years ago

Irish holidaymakers are being urged to ensure they are vaccinated against measles before travelling this summer. The warning comes as many European countries struggle to contain large outbreaks of the contagious disease. More than 4,000 cases have been recorded in Romania, with 18 measles related deaths there in the past six months. The UK, Italy, […]

9 years ago

The Gare du Nord train station in central Paris has reopened after a security threat led to an evacuation at approximately 11pm last night. Le Parisien newspaper reports that the operation, in the 10th arrondissement, focused on a high speed train that had arrived in the station from Valenciennes in northern France. The 200 people […]

9 years ago

Nothing can make you start panic-biting your nails again faster than a discussion about trying to find a place to live in the capital. With the average cost of renting in Dublin up 13.9% on last year (that’s 15.4 percent higher than their previous peak in early 2008) you’d be forgiven for thinking that the […]

9 years ago

I’m standing on the top deck of the ship, watching the water as the rolling vineyards fall away. A waiter delivers a cold glass of white wine and swiftly returns with a vast cosy blanket and a fleece-wrapped hot water bottle. I sink into the (now warm and fleecy) sun lounger and the ship slinks […]

9 years ago

Employers in France will face fines of up to €75k and a six month jail sentence for hiring models without a valid doctor’s note to prove they are of a healthy weight. Legislation, aimed at quashing the culture of starvation, eating disorders and malnourishment in the fashion capital of Paris, was originally passed by France’s […]

9 years ago

Irish mums and dads could benefit from four months of paid parental leave under new proposals from Brussels. As part of an initiative to encourage dads to take a break from work to look after their children, published late last month by the European Commission, the law would see workers compensated for the existing statutory entitlement […]

9 years ago

Taking popular over-the-counter pills to alleviate period pain could land women in hot water at a Garda drug-drive checkpoint, according to GPs. At the launch of the new provisions last month, the Medical Bureau for Road Safety revealed that out of the 3,020 specimens of blood and urine it received in 2016, 24 per cent […]

9 years ago

“Ever since I was little, fish fingers were a go-to rainy-day no-groceries kind of comfort meal that would be served up with home fries and buttery peas.” says says Finn Ní Fhaoláin. While gluten-free ones are available now, it’s always fun to make your own, and you get to decide the quality of the fish for yourself. […]

9 years ago

Ah, weddings. In Ireland we attend approximately 27.5 of them per calendar year, spending 75 per cent of our disposable income on gifts, outfits and booze in the process.  No matter how many Big Days you attend however, until you decide to get hitched yourself, you will never know the strange flights of fancy and […]

9 years ago

You do not poke the Beyhive. That’s the lesson the writers at MediaTakeOut learned this week when they accused Beyoncé, who is eight months pregnant with twins, of having injections to make her lips bigger. A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on May 4, 2017 at 11:06am PDT The site published a story accusing the star […]

9 years ago

Being pregnant is an extraordinary experience for most women, but one group of mamas-to-be will get to keep a particularly magical memento of the experience. Texas photographers Vic and Marie opened their maternity photography business after they discovered they could not have children of their own. The husband and wife team decided to use their […]

9 years ago

With the Leaving Cert just around the corner, cheating tactics (usually the stuff of urban legend) are a hot topic right now, but one student in the UK came up with a truly original plan to con her way to a better grade. According to the latest annual report by the Office of the Independent […]

9 years ago

Katie Price has revealed that she already uses a different last name for her daughter with ex Peter Andre. While the ten-year-old is officially named Princess Tiaamii Crystal Esther Andre, it seems Katie would rather her little girl drop her famous surname and take her mother’s name, Price, instead. Controversially, the former glamour model turned author […]

9 years ago

We can never resist a little nail colour pick-me-up at the chemist. Essie is one of our go-to brands for neutrals everyday shades, but one of their classics is so popular it outsells all others. That colour? Ballet Slippers, a classic pale pink with a sheer finish. A post shared by Olesya (@olesyalit) on Sep […]

9 years ago

Just last week we were losing our minds over rose gold glitter prosecco, but already there’s a new contender for the trendiest tipple title. Blue prosecco is a thing and it’s winging its way to these shores faster than you can fill an ice bucket. Before you go there, this is a much fancier drink […]

9 years ago

All senior royal staff have been summoned to a meeting at Buckingham Palace this morning. A report in the Daily Mail claims that the staff of Balmoral in Scotland and other royal residences across Britain including Windsor and Sandringham, will be addressed by the Lord Chamberlain, the most senior officer of the Royal Household and the […]

9 years ago

We’re all interested in feng shui-ing our beauty routines, but some of the top TV makeup artists are simplifying their entire tool kits, replacing a handful of products with one incredible (Irish-made) multi-tasker. Introducing Modern Botany; a 100% natural blend of soothing chamomile, anti-inflammatory calendula, nourishing flax-seed oil and arnica, which is renowned for its […]

9 years ago

WATCH: The easy-on-the-eye The Happy Pear twins whip up their special blend of healthiness

9 years ago

Even if you’re lucky enough to be born with legs that go on forever, they have to stop somewhere. That was our first thought on seeing Kendall Jenner’s latest Instagram post, in which she poses in an eye-popping pair of orange satin boots that reach right to her hips. The selfie, captioned ‘playing dress up’ […]

9 years ago

If you agree sweet dreams are made of Brie, this little gadget needs to be on the top of your Santa list this year. The cheese loving community at large has drooled over videos of French raclette melted cheese being oozed onto potatoes and fresh bread for months (raclette derives from the French word racler, […]

9 years ago

The body of a missing woman has been discovered on a beach in Killiney. 98FM reports that the remains of missing Bray woman Stefanie Kokaram were found by a passer-by on Whiterock Beach at 7am this morning. A Garda spokesperson confirmed to the radio station the remains are that of Stefanie Kokaram, who has been missing […]

9 years ago

It’s been a long and difficult road, but Beverly Hills 90210 star Shannen Doherty has announced that her cancer is finally in remission. The American actress, producer, author, and television director was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2015 and has charted her battle against the disease, which spread to her lymph nodes, since. Posting […]

9 years ago

“I’d hate to admit to the quantity of taco fries I consumed during my undergrad years.” says Finn Ní Fhaoláin. “Though I do remember one wonderful night out, one of those ones when you know you’ve got the right sort of friends, where myself and my friend G looked at each other in the middle of […]

9 years ago

It’s not easy being a mother to two small children, but Kim Kardashian has revealed that a little creativity can go a long way when the going gets tough. Speaking to chat show host Ellen DeGeneres about the sibling rivalry between her little girl North, who turns four-years-old in June and baby Saint (17 months), […]

9 years ago

Planning a wedding? If you’re about to walk up the aisle, chances are you’ll be aware of the rather strict rules many churches and wedding ceremony venues have in place regarding the flinging of confetti outside. While it’s practically essential for capturing that Instagram-perfect shot, some confetti is made of micro-plastic which doesn’t break down, […]

9 years ago

A twelve-year-old girl was barred from a chess tournament after the director said her dress was ‘too seductive’. Posting his utter disbelief at the situation on Facebook, the child’s chess coach, World Chess Federation member Kaushal Kandhar said the incident occurred at the National Scholastic Chess Championship 2017 on April 14 in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The girl, […]

9 years ago

A woman has allegedly been named as the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. A source close to Scotland Yard told the Sunday Express that police officers are eager to speak to the woman who was seen near Algarve holiday resort of Praia da Luz when the three-year-old vanished from apartment 5a of […]

9 years ago

Long before there were pills and coils and condoms and IUDs, coitus interruptus *(more commonly known as the pullout method) was the most popular forms of birth control. It was ineffective but it was all they had so it was deemed better than nothing. Despite the wealth of choice available these days however, it seems […]

9 years ago

Warning: On first glance this might put you off your dinner. Jersey girl Stephanie Manos got a bit of a surprise when she unpacked her Lidl pork loin to discover it looked a little… rude. We’ll let you judge for yourself… Tweeting the a picture of the phallic piece of pork to the supermarket for […]

9 years ago

Their Wizard Wand make-up brushes sent Harry Potter fans into a frenzy when they launched last year, but this time the Maynard triplets have made their star product even more covetable. Introducing the Gold & Rose Gold Storybook Cosmetics Wizard Wands eyeshadow brushes… A post shared by @storybookcosmetics on Apr 18, 2017 at 5:24am PDT Operated […]

9 years ago

If you’re a magpie for kitchen gadgets and gizmos, prepare to add something else to your wishlist. This one will be particularly intriguing to health food fans; introducing… the spurtle. A spurtle is a traditional Scottish tool used for stirring oats while they cook in order to prevent porridge lumps. Crafted in wood, they are […]

9 years ago

You couldn’t make it up. A man is facing prosecution over the alleged theft of a €3 box of Cadbury Creme Eggs. The Herald reports that Judge Anthony Halpin expressed his surprise at the details of the case before him at Dublin District Court. The accused, Anthony O’Connell (41), pleaded not guilty to the charge of […]

9 years ago

A device that de-puffs double chins and zaps cellulite? Yes please. If you’re after the holy grail in beauty buys however, you’ll have to get in line: more than 50,000 people are on the waiting list for a clever little gadget that promises to break down fat cells. The original FasciaBlaster by Ashley Black is […]

9 years ago

“Carrot soup is a family favourite and we always make it with either coriander or almonds.” writes Finn Ní Fhaoláin.  “It works really well if you sub the coriander for fresh ginger, but my favourite is this Thai-inspired version with coconut, coriander seeds and fresh coriander. Makes 3 big servings or 4 with some sides… INGREDIENTS […]

9 years ago

**WARNING: Graphic images** Police in Britain have warned that an online game linked to a number of teen suicides has reached the UK. The internet phenomenon, which encourages players, some as young as 10, to follow a sinister set of instructions over 50 days, has been linked with more than 130 suicides in Russia and […]

9 years ago

This is just the type of news we like to hear coming into a bank holiday weekend. There are few better ways to enjoy a day off than by chowing down on a cheat day feast of afternoon tea treats in a fancy spot and now Cork’s oldest hotel is offering one of the best […]

9 years ago

When it comes to beverage choices, a fresh juice is smart shout no matter what, but adding one super vegetable to your blend could give your brain as well as your body a major boost. According to a new study by scientists at Wake Forest University, drinking beetroot juice before working out makes the brain […]

9 years ago

If you yearn for the fancy free days of 123s in the local community hall, a new Irish dancing boot camp for adults could be just what you need to step up your fitness routine. Irish Dance Bootcamp is already filling up two classes in Dublin on Wednesdays at the Central Hotel on Exchequer Street, […]

9 years ago

Next month marks ten years since the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, an anniversary that her mother describes as ‘a horrible marker of time, stolen time.’ Writing a message to her supporters on the Official Find Madeleine Campaign Facebook page ahead of May 3rd, Kate McCann said she and her family will never accept what happened […]

9 years ago

Okay, so you might not immediately associate tacos with wedding dinners. But bear with us. As ever more Irish brides and grooms search for budget ways to offer their guests something different and quirky in terms of summer food, the taco bar trend is a total winner. Pinterest and Instagram have been flooded with stunning […]

9 years ago

There’s been a huge increase in moth infestations in Ireland this spring. Rentokil has recorded a whopping 128% increase in call-outs from homeowners keen to rid their homes of the pests in the first quarter of the year. Apparently, moths thrive in a warm, humid environment and Ireland’s warmer and more humid weather has offered ideal […]

9 years ago

This is incredible. A video of Venezuelan mother undergoing a ‘gentle C-section’ has been shared thousands of times around the world. The Instagram clip, posted by the Centro de Fertilidad Clinica Lugo in Maracay, shows the newborn slowly emerging from its mother’s womb, gently guided by doctors. So how does a gentle C-section work? First, […]

9 years ago

His police mugshot earned him a new post-prison career as a model, but poor Jeremy Meeks can’t seem to leave his old life of crime behind. The criminally handsome 33-year-old was stopped at Heathrow Airport yesterday, having landed in London from LA for a party to celebrate his cover shoot for the latest issue of […]

9 years ago