There are also no refuges available to men in Ireland. The lack of refuge centres for those fleeing domestic violence needs to be urgently addressed, an Oireachtas committee has heard. The call comes as nine counties do not have refuges and there are no refuges for men in the country. Several domestic violence support groups […]

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Police said “really important” information about a suspicious car pointed them in the right direction. On Wednesday, four-year-old Cleo Smith, who had been missing for 19 days, was found after police forced their way into a locked house in Carnarvon, Western Australia. Cleo went missing from a campsite that she and her family had been […]

4 years ago

Another concert-goer was injured in the accident. ABBA have announced that they are pausing promotion of an upcoming show for 24 hours after two people tragically died at an ABBA tribute concert in Sweden. An elderly man fell seven storeys to his death at a concert hall in Uppsala, a town near Stockholm, killing another attendee who […]

4 years ago

Just think of the photo ops! Ahead of the release of the Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That…,  AirBnB has teamed up with Sarah Jessica Parker to recreate Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic New York apartment. Fans are being offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to stay overnight and take a trip down Sex and the […]

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Remote learning has dramatically decreased the quality of the college experience. Students are calling for colleges to return to in-person graduations after ceremonies moved online due to the Covid pandemic. The demands come as a survey of 50,000 students found that online classes and remote learning has had a massive negative impact on students’ college experience. […]

4 years ago

Christmas advert season is officially here. Disney has released its new Christmas ad for 2021 and be warned – it’s a tear-jerker. The heartwarming ad tells the story of a stepfather navigating his first festive season with his partner and his new stepchildren. Aptly titled The Stepdad, it acts as a sequel to Disney’s 2020 Christmas […]

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The collection features seven Paris-inspired products. Don’t lie – as much as you hated Emily in Paris, you loved every minute of it. And Emily in Paris X Lancôme might just be your next guilty pleasure. While Emily’s fashion choices ranged from super chic to downright questionable, her make-up in the show was undeniably perfect – […]

4 years ago

“We want our children to be afforded the same provisions as every child in Ireland.” Dozens of people gathered outside Leinster House on Tuesday morning to express their frustration at the lack of progress surrounding surrogacy laws in Ireland. There are concerns that a new draft bill on assisted human reproduction will exclude international surrogacy […]

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The singer said she was scrutinised for her decision. Ellie Goulding has spoken out about the sexism she faced for returning to work just three weeks after giving birth. The 34-year-old welcomed her first child, Arthur Ever Winter, with her husband Caspar Jopling back in April. Speaking on The Reign with Josh Smith podcast, the singer recalled […]

4 years ago

“I didn’t love myself, I didn’t respect my own power. Today I do.” Jessica Simpson has celebrated four years of sobriety by sharing an “unrecognisable” throwback photo from the day she quit drinking. The Dukes of Hazzard actress shared an image of herself from the morning of 1 November 2017 to her 5.6 million followers, […]

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It said the article deals with “a matter worthy of investigation”. The BBC has defended an article posted on its site which featured interviews from lesbians who said they felt pressured into sex by trans women. The piece, titled ‘We’re being pressured into sex by some trans women’, received thousands of complaints and has been called “transphobic and […]

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The new film will pay tribute to the late broadcaster. Keelin Shanley’s husband Conor Ferguson has opened up about the death of his wife in a new documentary titled Keelin Shanley: Faraway, which is set for release this month. The documentary will provide a closer look into the life of the RTE journalist who passed […]

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The series follows a disturbing murder case from the ’80s. Netflix has dropped a new true crime documentary last week titled The Motive, which tells the story of a 14-year-old boy who murdered his entire family as they slept in Israel in 1986. The four-part series, which is told through archival footage from the investigation, tries […]

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Because putting plants absolutely everywhere in our homes just wasn’t enough for us. Millennials are now naming their babies after house plants, new research has revealed. It’s no secret that as, a generation, we got a little obsessed with the aesthetic of plants scattered around the house in recent years – and now the fixation […]

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More drama. Mary Fitzgerald has said that she is no longer friends with her Selling Sunset co-star Christine Quinn. The two have had many feuds in the past but this time the friendship appears to be over for good. Speaking to The Daily Star, Mary said that the friendship “wasn’t healthy”, and that something had […]

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“Getting older is a privilege because not everyone else gets to be here.” Holly Willoughby has opened up about her new-found appreciation for her body as she turns 40. The TV presenter joined her long-time friend Fearne Cotton for the latest episode of The Happy Place podcast, to promote the release of her new book, […]

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Marcel said he was sent hateful messages and graphic images. Marcel Somerville has opened up about the shocking racial abuse he received following the birth of his son. The former Love Island star welcomed his son Roman with fiancé Rebecca Vieira back in January. Speaking on the Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Marcel said: “When […]

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Fans were all asking the same question following the explosive finale on Sunday night. RTE aired the tense season finale of the massively popular crime series Kin on Sunday night – and fans are already asking for a second season. After seven gripping episodes, things came to a head as the characters fought for their […]

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Her’s digital cover star for November 2021 is rising Irish artist Aimée Fitzpatrick.  Aimée talks empowerment through music, lockdown, and plans for the future. Aimée Fitzpatrick has always had her sights set on becoming a singer. Since the age of three, her dream never changed, and she never backed down. She’s taken the Irish music […]

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“Forever with a twinkle in his eye and finding a joke to liven up any room he walked into.” Tributes are being paid following the death of former RTÉ radio and TV presenter Simon Young. Simon, whose real name is Thomas Meade, passed away on Sunday. He started his career in pirate radio in the […]

4 years ago

The TV presenter said the comments had shocked her. Holly Willoughby has revealed that she was subject to body-shaming at the beginning of her career in her new book. In the book, titled Reflections, Holly recalled how she aspired to be a model and had her first meeting with an agent at the age of […]

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We are so ready for this. When gen Z decided to cancel the side part, a lot of us were pretty devastated. Fortunately for millennials, the middle part may be stepping aside sooner than we think and letting its predecessor return. Back in the day, the deeper and swoopier your fringe was, the cooler you […]

4 years ago

“Everyone involved worked as hard as they could on those films, including myself.” Jamie Dornan has spoken out against the Fifty Shades of Grey film franchise being perceived as a “bit of a joke”. The actor played billionaire Christian Grey alongside Dakota Johnson, who starred as Anastasia Steele in the film trilogy adapted from the […]

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The high fashion crime drama will also star Adam Driver. A brand new trailer for Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci has arrived, giving us a closer look at Lady Gaga’s role as Patrizia Reggiani, ex-wife and convicted murderer of Maurizio Gucci. The film revolves around the turbulent marriage between Patrizia and Maurizio, played by Adam […]

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The actor will document his time on the show as well as his struggles with addiction. Matthew Perry has revealed that he is writing an “unflinchingly honest” memoir exploring his struggle with addiction during the time of filming of Friends. According to publishing company, Flatiron Books, the book will offer a “behind-the-scenes look” at the famous […]

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The radio presenter confirmed the news on Twitter on Friday morning. Louise McSharry has announced her decision to leave RTE 2FM after 11 years, saying that it is time for her to “move on”. Taking to Twitter, the presenter wrote: “After eleven years on RTE2FM, the time has come for me to move on. I’d […]

4 years ago

The students were having none of it. Hundreds of students at a US high school staged a walkout during an assembly which featured an anti-abortion guest speaker. One of the pupils took to TikTok to share footage of the incident that occurred in Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, California. The video shows students getting […]

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It comes as prosecutors say they cannot rule out possible criminal charges against Alec. Ireland Baldwin has spoken out in support of her father Alec following the accidental shooting of Halyna Hutchins last week. Alec accidentally shot and killed the cinematographer on set of the upcoming Western movie Rust, which was filming in New Mexico. Prosecutors […]

4 years ago

“When you think you’ve seen it all, you haven’t quite seen it all.” Netflix has dropped the trailer for the highly-anticipated second season of Tiger King and it looks even wilder and more addictive than the first. Telling the story of the infamous zookeeper Joe Exotic, the show quickly became a global phenomenon back in […]

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This year’s Christmas episode of Mrs. Brown’s Boys will be dedicated to the late crew member. Brendan O’Carroll has paid tribute to Mrs Brown’s Boys crew member Dennis Knotts who passed away from Covid earlier this month. The comedian said that losing Dennis, who had been part of the crew from day one, was like […]

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Motor Neurone Disease is an incurable condition that affects the brain and nervous system. Former RTE broadcaster Charlie Bird has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. The reporter revealed the news on social media on Wednesday, addressing the issues he has been having with his voice. Recently I spoke about issues with my voice. I now […]

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An amazing initiative. Dublin City University and DCU Students’ Union have joined together to tackle period poverty by providing free period products to all students. The products will be available in the ground floor female and gender neutral bathrooms of DCU Glasnevin and DCU St. Patrick’s Campus. They can also be found at the Students’ Union […]

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Irish folklore just got a whole lot scarier. Warner Bros UK has released the trailer for its brand new horror movie Unwelcome. The film revolves around a young couple who move from London to rural Ireland in search of a more peaceful lifestyle and end up finding themselves very – you guessed it – unwelcome. […]

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Emily was beaten as the most popular name for a baby girl for the first time since 2011. The Central Statistics Office’s Statistical Yearbook of Ireland 2021 has been released, providing a comprehensive picture of Ireland today. This includes a general overview of business, economy and travel, as well as people, society, and life events […]

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For every stream of the song, one dollar will be donated to US children’s charity Baby2Baby. Katy Perry has teamed up with clothing brand Gap for its All Together Now Christmas campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of love, kindness, and acceptance. As part of the campaign, the singer covered the Beatles’ 1967 classic hit All […]

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Sources have claimed the two are dating in real life. *Warning – This article contains spoilers for You season 3* The third season of Netflix’s You served us up a chaotic and crazy storyline that left us dying for more. The latest series sees Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) and Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti) move to the […]

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BBC One has shared a first look at the cast in action. The Crown actress Claire Foy will be back on our screens for another iconic historical role this December in the new period drama A Very British Scandal. The 37-year-old will play the Duchess of Argyll Margaret Campbell, a socialite and textile heiress, who was […]

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The fan-favourite duo were MIA on Friday night. Gogglebox stars Jenny Newby and Lee Riley have apologised to fans after fears they had quit the show. Viewers noticed the two were missing from Friday night’s episode and took to social media to express their concerns over their absence. A couple of fresh faces joined the […]

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“There aren’t enough words to explain how much it’s hurting inside.” The sister of Sabina Nessa has said leaders must “step up” in order to make the streets of London safer for women. Jebina Yasmin Islam said it is crucial something is done to prevent what happened to her sister from happening again. Sabina, a […]

4 years ago

Tbh, kinda obsessed. Fairy hair is the glittery new trend that’s everywhere and we are dying to try. The sparkling strands are tied into hair like extensions – and the finished result is undeniably gorgeous.  The cute trend, also known as hair tinsel, is becoming increasingly popular in the run-up to Christmas. https://www.instagram.com/p/CU5fbq-Fucv/?utm_source=ig_embed The look […]

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“This is a scent I’ve been chasing for years.” Between recording a song for the latest Bond movie, becoming the youngest ever solo artist to headline Glastonbury and blowing up Instagram with her selfies, Billie Eilish keeps herself pretty busy. And now, she’s announced the release of her first ever signature perfume. The perfume, simply titled […]

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Free drinks? Celebrities? Sign me up. The hugely popular American TV show Name That Tune is coming to Dublin next month, and producers are looking for music fans to join its audience. The iconic game show, hosted by Randy Jackson and 30 Rock’s Jane Krakowski, is set to begin filming in Dublin in November. The show […]

4 years ago

The singer revealed details about her new album, did some celebrity impressions, and exposed herself as a crazed Celine Dion fan… In the lead up to her highly anticipated new album, Adele welcomed Vogue into her LA home for their famous 73 Questions segment. Fans were delighted as she spilled the details about her new […]

4 years ago

“I was watched in the shower by male staff, called vulgar names, forced to take medication without a diagnosis…” Paris Hilton has spoken about the alleged abuse she suffered as a teenager at children’s behavioural facilities in the US. The 40-year-old joined members of Congress on Tuesday, urging US lawmakers to crack down on the […]

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The von Trapp family are famous for being depicted in The Sound of Music. Lorli von Trapp Campbell, whose family were the basis for the classic film The Sound of Music, has died aged 90. The second daughter of George and Maria von Trapp – who was played by Julie Andrews in the 1965 classic […]

4 years ago

Diehard fans got their hopes up following a viral video. Fans of Netflix’s Squid Game speculated that season 2 of the hugely successful TV show was in the works following a viral video posted by Joshua Ruan, who said he “found where the squid games are happening.” The video, which received 3.3 million likes on TikTok, […]

4 years ago

“Don’t get spiked? DON’T SPIKE.” Imelda May has voiced her opposition to a tweet from University of Durham that told students spiking is something they need to prevent happening to them. The controversial tweet, which has since been deleted, angered many people who accused the university of victim-blaming  – putting the blame on those who have […]

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Lets hope Cardi isn’t Joe’s next target. You star Penn Badgley and rapper Cardi B have changed their Twitter profile pictures to photos of each other after realising they are both mutual fans. The wholesome new friendship began when a video resurfaced of Penn discussing his “pathetic” relationship with social media, admitting that he admired […]

4 years ago

New research shows issues around respecting consent are seen as a problem by more women than men. When it comes to sexual consent, the vast majority of Irish people (70%) think there is a massive problem with the basic understanding of the concept. Research carried out by The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre found that a […]

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Criminal gangs are making millions in what is being called “the new drugs.” Ireland is being used to smuggle puppies into Britain by gangs due to a lack of enforcement of animal welfare laws, the Seanad has heard. Sinn Féin Senator Lynn Boylan said the dogs, which are bred in Ireland, are being transported across […]

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