She said it’s a huge relief. Christine McGuinness has opened up about how being diagnosed with autism as an adult has been a very positive thing for her. The reality TV star first announced her diagnosis back in November, revealing that she broke down in floods of tears upon hearing the news, feeling sad for her younger […]

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“MM has really taken gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss to a whole ‘nother level.” Molly-Mae Hague has come under fire for “privileged” comments about how to achieve success. The former Love Island star turned social media influencer, who became the creative director of fashion brand Pretty Little Thing last year, made the comments during an appearance on the YouTube series […]

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Her surgery is scheduled for next month. Jenny McCarthy, wife of Virgin Media star Martin King, has revealed that her brain tumour has returned. The photographer previously had a benign tumour removed back in 2011. She confirmed she had recently been for a scan and received the diagnosis – and will now undergo surgery in early […]

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It said the show now has a more “holistic” approach to maintaining weight loss. RTÉ has responded to the heavy criticism of its show Operation Transformation. On Wednesday, BodyWhys, the Eating Disorder Association of Ireland shared a statement saying the show had the potential to have a “negative impact on mental health” and was “triggering” […]

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Once to add to your watchlist. ITV’s new true-life drama ‘Anne’ starts on Virgin Media One this Thursday and it’s a must-see. The series focuses on the life of Anne Williams, played by multi-award winning actress Maxine Peake, a mother who fought for justice for the victims of the Hillsborough tragedy – one of whom was […]

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“It can never be normal again for either of us.” Andrew McGinley has opened up about seeing “no future” between him and his wife Deirdre Morley, as The Irish Mirror reports. Andrew’s three children – Conor, Darragh and Carla – were tragically murdered by their mother Deirdre Morley in January 2020. She was found not […]

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She’s ditching the white wedding dress. Muireann O’Connell has revealed some plans for what she’ll be wearing on her big day. The TV presenter announced her engagement to her long-term boyfriend live on Ireland AM last month, alongside her co-hosts Alan Hughes and Tommy Bowe. And while she hasn’t started planning the wedding just yet, […]

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Heartwarming. Betty White’s former co-star Vicki Lawrence has revealed her friend’s emotional last words. White sadly passed away on 31 December, aged 99. Lawrence has revealed that the last thing the iconic actress said was the name of her late husband, Allen. Following the death, Lawrence told Page Six she had reached out to her […]

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The drugs are used in the treatment of high-risk people. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is seeking Government approval for the purchase of Covid antiviral pills worth €90 million. Minister Donnelly will discuss the topic at today’s Cabinet meeting, RTÉ reports. These new antiviral pills for Covid are used in the treatment of high-risk adults. […]

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The rare occurrence has around a one in two million chance of happening. A Californian couple welcomed a beautiful baby boy this New Year’s Eve – just before the clock struck midnight and his twin sister came into the world on New Year’s Day. Parents Fatima Madrigal and Robert Trujillo gave birth to little Alfredo Antonio Trujillo […]

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Don’t miss it. The story of one Ireland’s most beloved national treasures, Donie O’ Sullivan, airs on RTÉ on Tuesday night. Titled ‘Donie O Sullivan:Capitol Man’, the one-hour documentary details how Donie went from growing up in a small town in Co. Kerry to becoming an international name at CNN. The 30-year-old made headlines a […]

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A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder. A 28-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Co. Down on Monday has been named locally as Aidan Mann. He was killed in a knife attack around 11am on Church street in Downpatrick and pronounced dead at the scene. A man in his […]

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What does it mean for your wallet? Minimum unit alcohol pricing comes into effect in Ireland from Tuesday 4 January. The new and controversial measure means Ireland will be one of the few countries worldwide to introduce a minimum price on alcohol. It is determined by the amount of alcohol a beverage contains – the […]

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We may not be bidding farewell to the Pearson family forever… The final season of This Is Us hits screens today and viewers will finally get answers to the bombshells season five dropped. The hit family drama follows the lives of three siblings known as ‘The Big Three’ – Kevin, Kate, and Randall – as […]

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New year, new hair. 2022 is here and with it comes a whole new bunch of hair trends. It’s the perfect time to change things up a little, so if you’re thinking of taking a trip to the salon but aren’t too sure what to go for as you head into the new year – […]

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I’m not crying, you are. One of the saddest moments in the entire Harry Potter franchise was Dobby the house elf’s death. In a heartbreaking scene in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Dobby was sadly killed when Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange threw her knife at him and Harry while they apparated, striking him and fatally […]

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Theo passed away over the weekend. Stacey Solomon has opened up about the loss of her dog, Theo, who passed away on St. Stephen’s Day. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, she said she can’t help but feel “sad and guilty” over his death. Thanking fans for the overwhelming support and kind messages she has received […]

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Heartbreaking news. Ollie Locke has revealed that his surrogate had a miscarriage six weeks into the pregnancy. The Made in Chelsea star announced earlier this year that he and his husband, Gareth Locke, would be having a baby via surrogate. He took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the devastating news. https://www.instagram.com/p/CYBgjlCtJ7e/ “This is the […]

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“At the end of the day, the leaders are all given a choice.” Kathryn Thomas has defended Operation Transformation against constant criticism over one of its most controversial elements. The RTÉ show revolves around contestants or ‘leaders’ who aim to lose weight and improve their lifestyle over a number of weeks. Each year, they are […]

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“The fame thing had finally hit home in a big way. I think I was scared.” Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have revealed they almost dropped out of the Harry Potter franchise as they struggled to cope with fame. Their roles as Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in the hugely successful Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s […]

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The current surge of Covid-19 could peak within a week. Ireland is likely to overcome the current Omicron surge quicker than other waves of Covid, according to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. The Tánaiste said that January would be a “difficult” month but the amount of patients in hospital with the virus would not be as high […]

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Très Instagrammable. Emily in Paris is back! And regardless of what you think of the show, one thing we can all agree on is that it makes us want to pack our bags and hop on a flight to Paris immediately. Its gorgeous backdrops and portrayal of everyday Parisian life are simply stunning and leave […]

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Season three will be the show’s last. Channel 4 have released a teaser trailer for the upcoming third season of Derry Girls, which is set to premiere some time in 2022. Sharing the clip to Twitter earlier today, Channel 4 called it “a Christmas gift from us to thee”. A Christmas gift from us to thee…Your […]

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What a year. Let’s be real – 2021 kinda sucked. After 2020 gave us a global pandemic and we endured lockdowns that felt endless, we all thought 2021 was going to make up for lost time. Yeah, it was gonna be an unreal year. But it wasn’t, was it? It was Groundhog Day. Luckily, there […]

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Heavy rain means there may be risk of flooding. A status Yellow rain warning has been issued for five counties on Christmas Day. Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford all look set for a downpour. Met Éireann say persistent rain on the day will give a total of 30 to 50 mm of rain. This heavy […]

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*Content warning – descriptions of sexual assault* Noth was previously accused of assaulting two women ten years apart. Sex and the City actor Chris Noth has been accused of sexual assault by another woman. It comes after he has been accused of assaulting two women ten years apart. The 67-year-old has denied these earlier allegations, […]

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“The biggest gift we’ve got this Christmas is being in a band with Tom.” The Wanted’s Tom Parker has said he is “happy to be back” with his fellow bandmates after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour last year. The boyband have recently reunited after a seven year break, with Parker’s health being one […]

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“I offer to each and every one of you my warmest greetings and wishes for a peaceful and happy Christmas.” President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to people of Ireland amid the Covid pandemic in his Christmas and New Year message. He praised people for showing courage, resilience, patience and deep commitment to others […]

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This time, Posh Spice might even be on board. Everyones favourite ’90s girl group may be hitting the road again very soon. After the massively successful Spice World tour in 2019, The Spice Girls are apparently dying to reunite and go back on tour again. Speaking to OK! magazine about the possibility of another reunion […]

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Mystery = solved. Since the release of Emily in Paris in 2020, fans have long speculated on the age of its main character Emily Cooper. Even Lily Collins, who plays Emily in the show, previously admitted she had no idea what age Emily was supposed to be and joined in on the speculation. In an […]

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A step in the right direction. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced a phased change to the rules around blood donation for men who have sex with men. Currently, the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has a one-year deferral for gay and bisexual men in order for them to donate blood. From March 2022, […]

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“She is somebody we can count on to tell the truth.” Meghan Markle may be called to testify in a civil suit against Prince Andrew, which is being brought by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre. David Boies, the lawyer representing Virginia, told the Daily Beast that the Duchess of Sussex was someone who could be […]

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He has also received messages of support from tens of thousands of people. Charlie Bird has revealed that he has been sent hundreds of cards and letters from the public after sharing his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis earlier this year. The former RTE broadcaster said he has been “humbled” by the huge amount of cards and […]

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The star has been calling for the show’s cancellation for a while now. Ellen Pompeo has said she is ready for Grey’s Anatomy to end and has been trying to convince everyone around her to finish the series. The much-loved show is currently on its 18th season and has been running for almost two decades […]

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She opened up about her devastating loss. Selling Sunset’s Maya Vander has said “a big question mark” remains after revealing she had a still birth 38 weeks into her pregnancy. In an interview with E! News, the reality star opened up about her harrowing loss and her efforts to find the closure she and her […]

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It’s finally here! Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have rejoined the Wizarding World in the full trailer for The Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Reunion. Potterheads will be delighted on New Year’s Day as their favourite cast members reunite in what looks set to be an emotional show. The new trailer shows the actors taking a […]

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It returns 9 January. The chaotic new trailer for Euphoria’s long-awaited second season has just dropped and it looks like Rue is about to get herself in to more trouble than ever. In the trailer, we meet the teenager, played by Zendaya, in the midst of her break-up with Jules (Hunter Schafer) and witness her […]

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It’s coming for your love life. Venus, the planet of love, goes retrograde this December. So, what does that mean? W’ve all heard of Mercury retrograde and the chaos it can bring, but it’s not the only planet that does this. Astrologer Margaret Gray explained that every planet goes retrograde. “Retrograde an illusion – like […]

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The struggle is real. Sometimes, especially in this weather, pulling the blankets off and dragging yourself out of your cosy bed to your WFH set-up can take a lot of effort. This week, a German court made the ruling that the walk from your bed to your desk is classed as a commute. It came […]

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The couple split up in 2017. Louise Redknapp has revealed that her mother believed she would eventually get back together with her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp. She said she had stayed with her mother while going through the break-up and that her mother had been trying to comfort her and said, “sometimes you have to break to […]

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She has been sentenced to 14 weeks in prison. A woman has been jailed after she racially abused a bouncer outside a Wetherspoons pub. Footage was captured of the incident, which took place in Birmingham, showing the woman shouting racist slurs and insults at the doorman. After being asked to leave, Sharna Walker, 25, shoved the security […]

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Belfast dominated the list with 11 nominations. The list of Golden Globe 2022 nominees has been announced and it features a host of Irish names. Actresses Ruth Negga and Caitríona Balfe are set to go head to head as both are nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Caitríona has been nominated for her role in Belfast, […]

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She is currently recovering from surgery. Actress Park So-dam has revealed that she has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. The 30-year-old, who starred in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has undergone surgery and is recovering from the procedure. She has had to pull out of the press tour for her upcoming film, Special Cargo, so […]

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*Warning – Contains spoilers for Squid Game season one* Will Gi-hun turn to the dark side? As fans eagerly await the second season of Netflix’s hit show Squid Game, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has teased an upcoming plot twist. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, he revealed that the show’s main character Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-Jae, may be […]

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She wanted to “pretend like it never happened”. Dublin Rathdown TD Minister Josepha Madigan has spoken out about being sexually assaulted by a stranger 13 years ago. She said that she initially underestimated the impact sharing her personal story could have and wanted to pretend it did not happen. Speaking to the Irish Mirror’s podcast, The […]

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It’s unlikely further restrictions will be put in place in the coming weeks. Government Chief Whip Jack Chambers says that he does not expect any additional Covid restrictions between now and Christmas. Speaking on RTÉ Radio 1’s Today with Claire Byrne, he said he does not see any further restrictions on top of those already […]

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Vanessa had to miss out on five weeks of filming the new season. Selling Sunset’s Vanessa Villela has revealed that she suffered brain inflammation after being diagnosed with long Covid. The 43-year-old realtor said she tested positive for Covid shortly before the fifth season was set to start production and is still dealing with side effects […]

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“Once in a while in the middle of ordinary, life gives you a fairytale.” Maeve Madden has shared some stunning photographs from her wedding day. The Irish fitness influencer tied the knot with her fiancé, Andrew Selby, in London on Friday. Posting a snap of the two hand in hand after the ceremony, she revealed her […]

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“It’s time to pay nurses fairly. Enough is enough!” Ireland’s 2021 representative for Miss Universe, Katharine Walker, has used her appearance in the competition to make an important statement. The 27-year-old nurse from County Down used her outfit to call for fairer pay for nurses and healthcare workers. This year’s annual pageant, which marked its 70th […]

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The perfect romantic date for Potterheads. Hotter Potter fans can now spend Valentine’s Day at Hogwarts with their significant other by booking a magical and romantic dinner in the iconic Great Hall at Warner Bros Studios. Upon arrival, guests will be treated to a few welcome drinks, including a Love Potion cocktail. They will then be […]

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