The trendy, low-lit, hornier-than-Tinder gym I’m currently a “member” of has a very clever policy. If you want to quit, you need to come down and break up with them, face-to-face. Otherwise you’re a member for life. This is cunning for two reasons: firstly, they want me to haul my fat arse down there so […]

9 years ago

Uh oh. Ireland’s largest ice cream producer has launched a cream liqueur, which means this weekend’s cheat day just got a whole lot more interesting. The delicious-sounding Cremōr (seriously; doesn’t that just roll off the tongue?) is produced in Fermoy, Co. Cork by the Avondhu Liqueur Company, a sister company to the family-owned ice cream […]

9 years ago

Look; we’re reasonable people. Nobody was under the illusion that there was zero wee in the swimming pool. However, the latest study shows that there is significantly more urine splashing about in there than we ever imagined possible. Want to know exactly how much? Even if it means you never set foot in your local […]

9 years ago

Oh, Brad. In news that inspires a little more schadenfreude in us than we care to admit, an insider has revealed that Brad Pitt has been texting his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston. According to US Weekly, it all started when the newly separated Mr Pitt got his hands on Aniston’s phone number and got in touch […]

9 years ago

It’s not every day somebody challenges the breeding of a reigning monarch, but an American gentleman appears to have done just that; taking out a large ad in The Times for his purpose. Mr Allan V. Evans of Colorado, who claims to be a direct descendant of the last King of Wales, took out the […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Liberty Insurance Ever wondered what it really takes to become a top athlete? Besides grit, determination, skill, a thirst for success and pure willpower, what exactly is it that gives some competitors the edge over all others when battling it out on an international stage? We’re teaming up with Liberty Insurance, […]

9 years ago

The hot cross bun is as much as part of spring as yellow chicks and Easter eggs, but one supermarket is breaking from tradition this year by introducing a fancy new concept. Marks & Spencer has launched the first savoury hot cross bun. It looks like a hot cross bun, with the same traditional cross […]

9 years ago

An online game that encourages players to follow a sinister set of instructions over 50 days has been linked with more than 130 suicides in Russia in the last six months. The game, known as the ‘blue whale’, hit the headlines once again after two teenage girls plunged to their deaths from a 14 storey […]

9 years ago

An issue with processing payments left many Bank of Ireland customers fuming this morning, with many furious workers unable to access their wages. The end of the month is a financially tricky time for most, but some customers faced extra difficulties because their mortgage and rent payments were scheduled to leave their bank account today […]

9 years ago

It’ll always have its place (make-up removal, hangovers) but as far as fashion statements go, the top knot is over with a capital O. Once the preserve of every blogger and bearded barista, the humble knot has dropped from the crowns of the most stylish, with savvy trendsters opting for a low key but chic […]

9 years ago

It’s usually the gorgeous bridesmaid or the screaming child who does the upstaging at a wedding, but one bride found herself eclipsed by an uninvited intruder of a different kind this week. Guests at an aquarium wedding at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut found themselves completely swept away by a blushing beluga whale, bobbing about […]

9 years ago

A man has been shot after he ploughed through pedestrians in the German university town of Heidelberg. Three people have reportedly been injured in the incident, which took place outside a bakery in Bismarckplatz. One victim is said to be a serious condition. The driver, who witnesses say was carrying a knife, left the scene […]

9 years ago

Cliodna O’Carolan is a mum of four from Celbridge, Co. Kildare. Almost three years ago her husband, Enda Sweeney, received a diagnosis that would change their lives forever. This is her story… “On May 19th, 2014, my husband was riddled with cancer – Acute NK (natural killer) Cell Leukaemia, to be exact. We didn’t know […]

9 years ago

A new type of phone scam is sweeping the US, with experts warning it’s only a matter of time before it hits this side of the pond. The ‘Can you hear me?’ scam works like this: The victim answers a call from an unknown number. A voice introduces themselves, claiming to be someone from a […]

9 years ago

Hands up if you have ever convinced yourself that one tub of Ben and Jerry’s equals one serving? Yeah, us too. Most of us struggle with portion control at our weaker moments (hello, Phish Food) but the truth is it may be easier to get a handle on than we thought… provided you know a few […]

9 years ago

Sweet dreams are made of Brie… but if you’re having trouble stepping away from the cheeseboard (come on honey, drop the cracker) there might be some science you can lay most of the blame on.  The latest study has proven what we always kind of suspected: cheese is as addictive as hard drugs. According to […]

9 years ago

In a world where everybody wants to be a pop star, it takes a true musical talent to cut through all the noise and make an impression in seconds. Cork teenager Lauren O’Brien has that talent. Not only does her crystal clear voice capture your very heart from the get-go, but the lyrics of her […]

9 years ago

Christine Dolce, who became a viral MySpace star under the name ForBiddeN, has died from liver failure. The 35-year-old, who found fame when she amassed more than 2.1 million friends on the social network, reportedly suffered liver failure as a result of alcohol-related problems. According to TMZ, Dolce had been in hospital since December, having tried […]

9 years ago

He’s currently serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of childcare worker Elaine O’Hara, but Graham Dwyer has been sharing details about his day to day life behind bars with a Spanish pen pal. The Mirror reports that the Foxrock architect, who had an obsession with the BDSM sexual subculture, has been writing to […]

9 years ago

Gardaí in Co. Kildare are appealing to the public for assistance as they search for missing Kildare woman Ainne Poynton. Ainne, who is described as being approximately 5’ 3’’ tall with blonde hair and blue eyes, was last seen at around 8pm in Kilcock in North County Kildare on Wednesday evening, February 22. The 49-year-old […]

9 years ago

A young man has died following a single vehicle collision this morning in Co Donegal. A garda spokesperson told the Irish Independent that emergency services were called to the scene on a road at Cottian near Kilmacrennan at approximately 1.40am. “The occupant of the van, a 21-year-old man, was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny General […]

9 years ago

It’s the age-old question: take a year out to travel the world or get a head start on the career ladder? It’s a very grown-up decision to make, particularly when there are serious pros and cons to consider all ’round. But what if you could do both… for FREE? Well, travel company Busabout is looking for […]

9 years ago

Spring has (almost) sprung, and with all those boring January diets out of the way, it’s high time we all got stuck into some good, old fashioned dining out. Happily, the #DineInDublin Festival kicks off on February 27, running until March 5, with over 75 restaurants, cafés and bars taking part in Dublin City Centre. […]

9 years ago

With Christmas long behind us and summer too far away to even consider yet, we all need something fun to look forward to during the chilly spring months. And what better way to escape with your closest mates and make some epic memories than by planning an Irish road trip to some of our little […]

9 years ago

Your commute to work is about to get a lot more interesting. Spotify has added three new original podcasts to its offering and they are guaranteed to help you while away an hour on the bus or at the gym. The streaming service is kicking off the trio with Showstopper, hosted by The Fader editor Naomi […]

9 years ago

The iconic Nokia 3310 is being relaunched and could be on shelves as early as this weekend, according to the latest reports. The old blockia is getting a modern remake and will be available for nostalgic shoppers to purchase in the coming weeks. It’s expected that the 2017 version will be lighter than the last […]

9 years ago

The chips are hot. The burger has been grilled to perfection. Everything’s been delicately salted. There’s only one thing missing: ketchup. And it won’t come out of the freaking bottle. If you’re a true ketchup lover, this will be a familiar situation indeed, particularly if you’re the type of purist who prefers the traditional glass […]

9 years ago

A Dublin-based man is reportedly in custody in Italy following the disappearance of his wife from a cruise ship. According to a report in the Irish Sun, the man, who is not an Irish citizen, was detained when he was attempting to board a flight to Ireland with his two children at Ciampino Airport on […]

9 years ago

The competition was fierce but girl next door Michelle Keegan got our fashion vote on the BRIT Awards 2017 red carpet last night. The former Corrie star shared the spotlight with Katy Perry and Rita Ora, but ensured all eyes were on her by rocking up at London’s O2 Arena in a cobalt blue catsuit […]

9 years ago

We may not be alone. That’s the gist of this evening’s NASA press conference, held in Washington to announce that astronomers have discovered seven Earth-sized planets in a brand new solar system just 39 light years (235 trillion miles) from Earth. So what do we know so far? Well, the planets orbit the nearby cool dwarf star […]

9 years ago

Well here’s a gift idea that’s a million times more fun than a pair of Waterford Champagne flutes. Domino’s have opened a Wedding Registry “for couples who prefer delicious melty cheese to crystal gravy boats”. Yes, really. You can now let your wedding guests know that you and your betrothed are expecting nothing but a […]

9 years ago

With Netflix’ new zombie gore series Santa Clarita Diet, you pretty much get what you signed up for. The black comedy stars Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant as married couple Sheila and Joel, both real estate agents in Santa Clarita, California. The couple’s lives take a dark turn after Sheila goes through a transformation – […]

9 years ago

When you place all your foodie hopes and dreams for the week in one cheat meal, you need it to do double duty. A classic option, for instance, would be the chip sandwich; golden, crispy chips nestled in buttered fresh white bread. Taco fries or nachos both pull their weight too. Now, however, M&S have […]

9 years ago

An investigative reporter shocked viewers of ITV’s This Morning show today by sharing his theory that Madeleine McCann may have wandered away on the night she disappeared. Madeleine vanished from her bedroom at a Praia de Luz resort in the Algarve on May 3, 2007. Ten years and thousands of ‘sightings’ later, police are no closer […]

9 years ago

The Happy Pear has decided to recall one of its popular products today over fears it may have been incorrectly labelled. The popular Wicklow-based food producers issued a recall for a number of pots of Lovely Basil Pesto bearing the batch number 7030, 7033, 7037, 7039 and 7044. Customers who are allergic to eggs have […]

9 years ago

Mrs Kardashian West is famously secretive when it comes to which cosmetic procedures she’s undergone, but this week she was feeling a little more generous with her insider tips. The mother-of-two took to Snapchat to share details of her latest treatment with her millions of fans. Revealing that she entrusted her famous curves to Dr. […]

9 years ago

Listen; we’re the first ones to admit a glass of wine enjoyed in the bath is a thing of beauty. We can even get the point of the shower beer, as nonsense as it seems. When we first heard of shower oranges however, it was clear: we’ve reached peak bathroom refreshment. Yes, you read that correctly; […]

9 years ago

In fairness, there is almost always a fresh batch of fries on the go at Maccy D’s, but if you’d like your chips extra hot and fresh, there is a way to guarantee you get the best of the batch every time. Ex McDonald’s employees have been sharing their insider secrets when it comes to […]

9 years ago

If you believe everything you read, you’d be forgiven for thinking everyone else is at it like rabbits while you’re tucked up next to your other half with a book and and nice cup of tea. In reality however, the average amount of time most couples spend between the sheets is significantly lower than we […]

9 years ago

Ever felt like spending time in the air is stealing precious hours from your dating life? Well, you’ll be glad to know, there’s a dating app for that. Never again will you have to (shock, horror) actually approach somebody you find attractive because your Tinder access is prohibited in the skies. Airdates is a free […]

9 years ago

A  charity has issued a warning to students to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis after a female student at University College Cork succumbed to the deadly disease. An inflammation of the meninges in the brain, caused by viral or bacterial infection, meningitis symptoms include intense headache and fever, sensitivity to light, and muscular […]

9 years ago

She’s amassed a social media following of more than 32 million people worldwide, so when 23-year-old fitness guru Jen Selter speaks, the business world listens. That’s why Her was front and centre at her Dublin Tech Summit talk this week, where the New Yorker gave the audience some serious insights into her success. Appearing with […]

9 years ago

Gardaí in Meath are hunting for a hit and run driver after a man in his 20s was killed on the Rathmolyon to Summerhill Road in Meath last night. The young man was discovered lying on the roadside at approximately 8.50pm on Thursday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A Garda spokesman confirmed that […]

9 years ago

A set of six photographs taken by a friend of Marilyn Monroe have sparked a debate over whether the screen icon may have been secretly pregnant. The images, which were taken at Fox Studios in July of 1960, show Monroe arriving at a test shoot for The Misfits with a more rounded tummy than usual, […]

9 years ago

I know, I know. I could write down the date or use an app or monitor my moon cycles, but where’s the fun in that? Here are 10 much more dependable signs that Aunty Flo is on the way to town… 1. I wake up with a festering contempt for my mother/sister/spin instructor. They may have […]

9 years ago

Drinking coffee offers a host of health benefits, but did you know that excess coffee consumption (hello, third skinny mocha before 11am) could be hampering your efforts to tone up your tummy? Why? Well, it’s all down to the stress hormone cortisol. Because caffeine is a stimulant, it encourages your adrenal glands to release a […]

9 years ago

Generally when someone’s advising you steam your vagina or pop an expensive gadget in your hoo-ha, you can be 99% sure Gwyneth Paltrow is behind it. Lately however, some brave souls in Manchester have been signing up for something called a Love Mist, something so new and wacky that even the Goopster herself hasn’t given […]

9 years ago

It’s a feel good Friday for the economy today, with Microsoft set to announce 600 new jobs at its European Headquarters in Dublin. The majority of the new roles will be at Microsoft’s EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) sales centre, with a further 100 jobs going in sales, finance, operations and engineering. The Microsoft news […]

9 years ago

When it comes to marriage proposals, it’s all about location. Timing too, of course, and love and commitment and all that. But mainly about location. That’s why the excitement at Her HQ reached fever pitch when we discovered you can now get engaged on… wait for it… Diamond Hill. Right next door to Ballynahinch Castle […]

9 years ago

Ever feel like your womb is taking revenge on you for not procreating? Yeah, join the club, sista’. More than 50 per cent of women suffer menstrual cramps, for which they consume large amounts of painkillers. Now the inventors of a new device claim to have discovered the Holy Grail: a drug-free ‘off’ switch for period […]

9 years ago