This sounds beautiful. Irish skygazers will get to see a display of shooting stars on Monday, as the Geminid meteor shower will illuminate the night sky. Experts say the meteor shower will peak during the night of 13 December and will be visible into the early morning of 14 December. The display can be viewed […]

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“Welcome to our family… We love you with all our hearts.” Joanna Page has welcomed her fourth child with husband James Thornton. The Gavin And Stacey actress shared the news on Instagram on Sunday, revealing they had named the new addition to the family Boe. Joanna posted an adorable photo of herself cradling little Boe […]

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It’s called being sexually liberated, ladies. When Sex and The City first aired, it was praised for it’s progressive take on sex and relationships. However, there were a lot of times when our girl Samantha dealt with some seriously unwarranted criticism regarding her sex life. Honestly, she was kind of a feminist icon. She liked […]

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“I’ve been dealing with emotions that I’ve never experienced before… It just seems to be getting worse and worse everyday.” Molly-Mae Hague has opened up about her recent struggle with anxiety, confessing that she has been going through “the hardest period” of her entire life. The influencer has been spending less time on social media recently […]

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“Everyone else is thinking about retirement, not me.” Katie Taylor defended her undisputed lightweight champion of the world title for the sixth time last night. She won in a unanimous-decision victory over Kazakhstan’s Firuza Sharipova at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. The judge’s final scores were 98-92, 97-92 and 96-93 in favour of the Bray boxer. […]

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“Her support for me was unconditional — she taught me to embrace my dreams.” Anne Rice has passed away, aged 80. The author died surrounded by her family on Saturday night. Her son, Christopher, confirmed the sad news by posting a statement on Facebook, explaining that his mother died due to complications after suffering a stroke. “It […]

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The two are set to meet on Monday. Vicky Phelan has praised Charlie Bird for speaking publicly about his illness on Friday night’s Late Late Show. The former RTE journalist was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease earlier this year and joined Ryan Tubridy to speak about his hopes and fears for the future. Vicky, who has […]

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‘Tis the season to hop on the couch and watch romcoms. Every year in the run up to Christmas, Netflix drops an onslaught of festive films onto its platform. Some decent, some diabolical. But there’s just something about shutting off your brain and escaping reality with a mindless Christmas movie, regardless of how good or […]

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Monogamy just isn’t for everyone. Polyamory is mainstream, there’s no doubt about it. You might have noticed this as you swipe through Tinder or Hinge, or even seen some of your peers begin to explore the lifestyle. The practice of having more than one romantic or sexual partner at a time is becoming more common […]

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The event is a reaction to the current Christmas party controversy. A Facebook event has been set up for a huge rave outside 10 Downing Street in light of a scandal surrounding an alleged party that is said to have taken place last December. People were outraged after footage revealing politicians, including the now-former press secretary […]

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She welcomed her Storm Barra baby at home. The crazy weather brought by Storm Barra made a trip to the hospital impossible for one Dublin woman, who went into labour on Tuesday night. Emergency workers from Tallaght Fire Station were called out to the house to help, where they found the expectant mother in labour. […]

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Yikes! Ashley Graham has revealed she had to take an emergency trip to the dentist after cracking her front tooth. The model, who is expecting twin boys with husband Justin Ervin, told fans her two-year-old son had head butted her, knocking the tooth out. Sharing a selfie of her newly-botched smile, Ashely wrote: “Isaac head […]

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“I’m not dealing with it very well. I’m struggling, I know it. I will soon be dead.” Former RTE broadcaster Charlie Bird has opened up about struggling to cope with his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis. The reporter revealed that he had been diagnosed with the illness back in October, after experiencing issues with his voice. In […]

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It sounds gripping. Selena Gomez is set to produce a new true crime series called Mi Vecino, El Cartel (The Cartel Among Us) The series follows the cold-blooded murder of Juan Guerrero Chapa, a former cartel lawyer and high-level cooperator for the U.S. government, as well as the subsequent investigation and trial that followed. The intricate case is […]

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It comes as the industry faces uncertainty in light of recent restrictions. Minister for Arts and Culture Catherine Martin has announced details of a €50 million support package for the entertainment sector. The Minister described the new initiative for the live entertainment sector as a way  “to keep the doors open”. It comes after the […]

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Amazing news. A landslide vote has granted marriage equality and adoption to same-sex couples in Chile. On Tuesday, both houses of Chile’s Congress passed the measure with overwhelming majorities. It is now the eighth Latin-American country to legalise same-sex marriage and 31st worldwide. The motion was first presented by President Michelle Bachelet in 2017, but […]

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A funny and frightening look at modern society. We’re f*cked. That, if nothing else, is the takeaway from Adam McKay’s latest film, Don’t Look Up. There’s a good few laughs in this apocalyptic comedy, but don’t expect light hearted fun. This star-studded satire gives viewers a lesson in human stupidity and greed through the use […]

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We asked renters to share their stories from a rental market in chaos. The amount of properties available to rent across Ireland has dropped to an all-time low, leading to ever-growing rent prices around the country, according to Daft. In the mad world of Irish property, repaying a mortgage is now typically less expensive than […]

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Obsessed. Icy blue shades usually dominate the makeup world over the winter season but this year, we’re predicting green will take over and reign supreme. Green eyeliner is one of the coolest trends right now and it’s guaranteed to make you stand out from the crowd. And while it may sound a little out there, […]

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The writers hope to raise awareness for the condition. EastEnders is set to feature a storyline highlighting male breast cancer over the next few months. In an emotional scene on Monday evening’s episode, Stuart Highway, played by actor Ricky Champ, was diagnosed with the condition. Stuart visited a doctor after noticing a rash on his […]

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“I just wish that whole thing had never happened because it was sad and uncomfortable.” In the run-up to the release of And Just Like That later this month, Sex and the City’s Mr Big, aka Chris Noth, has weighed in on the Sarah Jessica Parker vs Kim Cattrall feud. Speaking to The Guardian, Chris shared […]

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Feelings of isolation and loneliness rise over the Christmas period. Almost 35,000 calls were answered by Samaritans’ volunteers last December, as increasing numbers of people reported feeling lonely. Concerns over loneliness and isolation were cited by 38% of emotional support contacts over the festive season, followed by mental health/illness, family issues and Covid-19. Michael Keelan, […]

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Jess answered the most pressing questions about her big day. Irish influencer Jess Redden tied the knot with her partner Rob Kearney in a beautiful wedding ceremony over the weekend. Taking to her Instagram, Jess made sure to share the couple’s special day with fans. Now, as she and her new husband have jetted off […]

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It’s too soon. Currently, the Y2K revival is happening and, yeah, it’s made a lot of us feel pretty old, but we’ve accepted it. The resurgence of velour tracksuits, juicy couture, baguette bags, and butterfly print occurred right before our eyes, all while the threat of low-cut jeans loomed on the horizon. But now another fashion […]

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A €9 million fund to provide for tests has been announced. Colleges are set to give out free antigen tests for staff and students. A €9 million fund has been announced by Minister for Education Simon Harris to allow for all third level institutions to purchase the tests. Minster Harris met Professor Mary Horgan, chair of […]

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There is growing discontent among industry workers as further restrictions loom. People will take to the streets outside Dáil Éireann to protest Ireland’s existing restrictions in the events and nightlife industry and NPHET’s recent recommendations. Earlier today, public health officials advised new rules be given to indoor venues and events, including closures and decreased capacities. […]

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Livin’ the dream. Everyone knows a day out at Ikea is great craic but can you imagine getting to have a slumber party there? This week, a few lucky customers and staff spent a night snoozing in comfy showroom beds at a Denmark store, after a snowstorm trapped them inside. After up to 12 inches of […]

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“We always said if we’re going to take a little break it would be on an incredible high, at our peak.” Little Mix have broken down in tears on The Graham Norton Show after announcing their split on Thursday evening. The show was filmed on Thursday, but will air on Friday night. Jade, Perrie and […]

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The young man died after sustaining fatal injuries. A 23-year-old Wexford man has tragically died after being kicked by a horse. Named locally as Dylan Boggan, he had been working with the animal at a stable in Fethard-on-Sea, when it kicked and caused fatal injuries. The incident took place at around 1.30pm on Tuesday. Emergency services […]

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The trio are going their separate ways. Little Mix have announced they will be taking a break from the band in 2022, after 10 years together. In a statement on Twitter, the group explained how they felt it was the right time to recharge and work on individual projects, before thanking fans for their “never-ending […]

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Billie is the youngest person to ever be awarded the title. Billie Eilish has been named Peta’s person of the year for using her voice to fight for animal rights and “never staying silent about injustice”. The 19-year-old, who advocates against the use of fur, was praised for “using her influence to push the fashion industry […]

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Westlife will also join Ryan to discuss their new stadium tour. The line-up for Friday’s Late Late show has been announced with DJ Calum and Jackson from last week’s Toy Show and Westlife set to appear. Following up on their iconic performance last Friday night, the brothers will update Ryan on their busy week and are […]

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Eddie “passed away peacefully” at his home in California. Eddie Mekka has sadly passed away, age 69. The iconic actor was best known for his role as Carmine in the ’70s TV sitcom Laverne and Shirley, as well as starring in Dreamgirls alongside Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson. He reportedly passed away peacefully at his home […]

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Time flies. Billie Eilish has sat down with Vanity Fair for her fifth annual interview. And while the questions remain the same, the popstar’s answers have definitely changed. Billie was just 15 years old when the tradition began back in 2017, with a mere 257,000 Instagram followers, versus her current count of 94.1 million. In the new […]

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Merry Christmas ya filthy animal! Home Alone is undoubtedly one of the best Christmas movies of all time – I mean, is it even Christmas if you don’t watch it? Well, you can kick things up a notch this festive period by walking in Kevin McCallister’s footsteps. The stunning house from the movie is now […]

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Siobhan was an advocate for women in the sport. Scotland international rugby player Siobhan Cattigan has passed away, aged 26. The athlete made her debut in 2018, playing against Wales during the Six Nations and went on to win 19 caps for Scotland between 2018 and 2021. Scottish Rugby said it was deeply saddened to hear […]

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“I’m a young woman. I’ve a strong heart. I don’t want to linger.” Vicky Phelan has said she would like to pass away at her holiday home instead of her family home for her children’s sake, so they can avoid some painful memories. Speaking to The Times, the cervical cancer campaigner said that she would prefer to […]

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“We have to look at this as a collective society.” Taoiseach Michael Martin has said he is “not 100% comfortable” with the new Government rules on mask-wearing in schools. On Tuesday, the Cabinet decided that children from third class and above should wear masks in schools and asked schools and parents to co-operate. Children over […]

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They are not happy. Reviews are rolling in for House of Gucci which premiered last week, with most people applauding Lady Gaga and Adam Driver for their portrayal of the infamous Patrizia Reggiani and her husband Maurizio Gucci. However, the real-life Gucci family – heirs of Aldo Gucci, the man who turned the Italian label […]

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We’ve seen it all now. Whether it’s uploading a bomb selfie or sharing a few snaps of a fun night out, we’re all guilty trying to get a little win over our ex post break-up. But this woman has taken it to the next level – by faking an entire wedding. A TikToker known as […]

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Many feel they are not being listened to or taken seriously in healthcare interactions. Marginalised groups of women in Ireland often face barriers when accessing adequate healthcare, according to a new report from The National Women’s Council. The organisation is now calling on the government to deliver “much needed reform” to ensure marginalised women receive good healthcare. […]

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Callers said the show was “horrific”. Complaints were flying in to Joe Duffy’s Liveline show on Monday as people expressed their opinion about a new RTE show. My Bungalow Bliss sees first-time homeowners pair up with top architects, such as Hugh Wallace, to redesign their “dark, damp and dated” properties. Kicking off on Wednesday evening, […]

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The two were found dead in their home on Sunday morning. A father and his daughter have been stabbed to death in North London. The man, 61, and woman, 31, were found by police on Sunday morning at a house on Mayes Road in Wood Green, BBC reports. Officers and paramedics were called to the […]

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Negative tests will be required from Friday on. All travellers entering Ireland will be required to present a negative Covid test, Cabinet has agreed. Everyone entering the country must present a “professionally administered” antigen test completed within 48 hours before arrival or a PCR test carried out 72 hours prior to arrival, RTE reports. The Department […]

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Exciting news. Channing Tatum has confirmed that a third film in the Magic Mike film franchise is coming soon. Channing shared the news on Twitter, posting a photograph of the script which reveals the name of the film as Magic Mike’s Last Dance. Channing will return to his role of Mike Lane in the movie, […]

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The Lion King themed show has made history! This year’s Late Late Toy Show has made Irish TV history with almost two million viewers tuning in – leaving host Ryan Tubridy “flabbergasted”. The show was a massive success as viewers from all over the world raised over €6.6 million for The Toy Show Appeal. The […]

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“We’re taking measures to keep people safe and slow down the spread of this variant.” Government leaders are meeting with Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan and other senior members of NPHET this evening ahead of a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. They are set to consider the findings from NPHET’s epidemiological team, who have been […]

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The cases are currently undergoing genome sequencing. The State is currently studying over 10 suspected cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said. Initial tests showed that these cases had a trait differentiating them from the Delta variant. The cases have now been sent for full genomic sequencing, but Donnelly […]

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“The playing doesn’t stop just because we grow up!” Sex educator and yoga teacher Jenny Keane has announced the launch of her virtual Sex Toy Show coming next month. Taking to Instagram, Jenny told told her followers she planned to “make this winter a little bit hotter” by taking Ireland’s most iconic Christmas show and […]

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Jenny rocked the ’80s perm, in fairness. Gogglebox fans have been left shocked after star Lee Riley shared a 1980’s throwback shot of Jenny Newby to Instagram. Captioning the photo, Lee wrote: “She’s going to go mad at me” – before adding some laughing emojis and clarifying it was “Jenny with the 80’s perm”. https://www.instagram.com/p/CWvYNffAcXt/ Fans […]

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