Looking for something new to watch? The nights are getting colder and colder, and the option of staying in and binge-watching the latest Netflix additions are just really tempting. And after last week’s fabulously festive additions to the streaming service, Netflix have really upped their game this week. Among this week’s newest additions are the […]

7 years ago

Christmas is meant to be a time of celebration, family and good will – unless you’re a character in soapland. Then the holiday season is actually full of breakups, drama and death. And EastEnders is really ramping up the drama this year, with a fan favourite character possibly set to take their last breaths. Yes, that’s right: Alfie […]

7 years ago

This is a huge loss. Jo’ Burger Group – the firm behind Dublin restaurants like CrackBird, Hey Donna, and Jo’ Burger – have announced they are going into liquidation. A statement was posted on the CrackBird and Jo’ Burger Twitter accounts, confirming the restaurants – as well as their other venues, Hey Donna and Bar […]

7 years ago

If your password is on this list, we reckon it is time to change it. Many of us know that there are some passwords that you just shouldn’t be using – mostly the ones that are too common, too obvious or just way too easy to guess. Really, it is just a great idea to […]

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Just ADORABLE. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have just unveiled their family Christmas card for 2018 – their first as a family of five. In the photo, released by Kensington Palace on Friday morning, shows Kate and William with their three children – George, Charlotte and Louis – at Anmer Hall, their country home […]

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Not a great way to start the weekend. Met Éireann have issued two new weather warnings for all of Ireland, and it sounds like a pretty grim start to the weekend. The warnings are both status yellow: one is for wind, the other is for rain. They begin at just after midnight and will last until […]

7 years ago

They went viral earlier this month. A newly engaged couple who were at the centre of an online appeal after the woman’s engagement ring dropped down a grate in New York City have been reunited with the band. The pair, named by the NYPD as John and Daniella, sparked a Twitter-wide search across the globe […]

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Does this look familiar? Garda have issued an appeal to reunite a wedding ring with its owner after it was handed in to a station in Cork. The wedding band is a silver ring with five stones – appearing to be diamonds – across the band. It was handed into the Bandon Garda Station. Anyone […]

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Dani Dyer has responded to the claims that she is back with Jack Fincham for money. The Love Island winners seemingly split at the start of the month, with Dani telling her followers their relationship was “not meant to be long term”. They reconciled within a few days with everything appearing to be back on track now […]

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Coronation Street’s Peter Barlow is set to have a busy few weeks. In the lead up to 2019, he becomes the owner of a snooker club on Victoria Street – although Kirk and Dec both try to convince him it is haunted. He manages to get them back – and scare them off – with some […]

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Uh oh. Coronation Street’s Amy Barlow is set to drop a bombshell on her parents, Steve and Tracy, in the new year as she announces that she is expecting a baby. Her parents are sent into a state of panic as they try to decide on what to do. They end up trying to convince their 14-year-old […]

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Huge congrats! Love Island’s Tyla Carr has given birth to her first child, according to reports. The 25-year-old is said to be “over the moon” after the birth of her baby boy this morning. “Mum and baby are well and Tyla is over the moon,” a source told The Sun.  On Wednesday, Tyla posted a photo of […]

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What an amazing idea. An Irish company have announced the launch of their new range of environmentally-friendly reusable coffee cups – which are being sold to raise funds for some incredible causes. Edamame, an eco-product company, unveiled their Coffee With A Cause range on Thursday. Each of the three cups has been designed by an […]

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There’s no doubt about it: Riverdale really ramps up the drama in their mid-season finales. Last year, there was that whole thing with Svenson revealed as being the Black Hood (although, OK, it was later revealed Hal Cooper was the actual Black Hood). This year, among all the drama, they took a step towards solving this season’s big mystery: Who – […]

7 years ago

The details of Game of Thrones‘ season 8 are Westeros’ most closely guarded secret since…well, just about forever. And with four months to go until the final season kicks off, fans are increasingly eager to find out whatever information they can about what is going to happen. Some of the cast members have been sharing […]

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Emmerdale’s Michelle Hardwick has announced that she has gotten engaged to her girlfriend, producer Kate Brooks. The actress – who plays Vanessa Woodfield on the long-running soap – shared their happy news on Instagram with a photo of the two of them having a celebratory drink. She revealed in the caption that she had been planning the […]

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Go, go, go! In what is possibly some of the best news in the lead up to the holiday season, there were two big winners in tonight’s Lotto draw. The overall top prize was worth €2 million, while the Lotto Plus 1 had a €1 million jackpot and the Lotto Plus 2 had a €250,000 […]

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The perfect winter hue. Princess Eugenie has undergone a dramatic post-wedding hair transformation – and we absolutely love it. Earlier this week, the 28-year-old took to Instagram to share a series of photos from a reception at The Queen’s Gallery – and eagle-eyed fans of the royal family couldn’t help but notice her new look. […]

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It is perfect viewing material for those cold nights in front of the fire. We know,we know, Christmas hasn’t even passed yet so it feels awfully early to be talking about anything 2019-related. But it’s that time once again: the one where we cast an eye on what movies and TV shows are coming to […]

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We’ll just have to wait and see. It’s become a sort-of tradition for men or women to pop the question to their significant other over the holiday season. After all, it’s a very special – and magical – time of year. And since most couples choose the summertime to say ‘I do’, it’s also a […]

7 years ago

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Which means that there’s a whole new batch of festive brainteasers doing the rounds, all in an effort to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Stay in Cornwall have come up with a holiday-themed head scratcher – and it may be out favourite one yet.  The […]

7 years ago

It’s a perfectly festive night out, actually. Following the success of their sell-out screenings of The Notebook, Clueless and Mean Girls, ODEON are bringing another one of our favourite films to the big screen for one night – and just in time for Christmas. That’s right, Love Actually is coming back to ODEON cinemas across the country. The cinema chain has […]

7 years ago

Once December hits, there are certain things that are all but guaranteed to flood our social media feeds. The Instagram top 9. Photos of everyone’s Christmas trees. A highlight reel of the last 12 months. A seemingly never-ending stream of holiday recipes. And, of course, the Pinterest 100: a look ahead at the biggest and best […]

7 years ago

The holiday season is meant to be many things. A time of celebration; a time for family and just general good will towards others. That is, unless you’re a character in soapland. Then the holiday season is actually full of mayhem, mystery and murder. And it sounds like the Weatherfield residents are really in for it […]

7 years ago

Since it began in 2011, the Miss Peregrine’s book series has captured the hearts of readers across the globe. The first three fantasy novels sold millions of copies and even spawned a big-screen adaptation, directed by Tim Burton. And now author Ransom Riggs is back with a brand new trilogy – again, within the peculiar  universe – […]

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“I think they kind of lived for the drama.” Sophia Bush has spoken about the “ugly” aftermath of her split from her One Tree Hill co-star and ex-husband, Chad Michael Murray. The 36-year-old, who played Brooke Davis, spoke candidly during an interview on Dax Shepard’s podcast, Armchair Expert.  She claimed the the producers had exploited the breakdown of their […]

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The popularity of certain baby names often comes and goes. Sometimes it’s because of a TV show or a movie. Other times, it’s because of the celeb-of-the-moment. And while the rise-and-fall of a name’s popularity is fairly standard, it seems like one moniker has been affected more than others – at least, according to one […]

7 years ago

Who doesn’t love a bit of Disney magic? Well, now you can bring a bit of the Happiest Place on Earth with you wherever you go, thanks to their collection with Alex and Ani. Really, it’s the collaboration of our Disney-loving dreams. The House of Mouse and Alex and Ani’s collection has a series of Disney-inspired bangles, […]

7 years ago

“I didn’t sleep for a minute that night.” A mum whose son was diagnosed with a dangerous respiratory illness has shared an important warning about kissing newborns. Kelli Beachwear turned to Facebook to urge other parents to be aware of the risks of respirator syncytial virus (RSV), a common respiratory virus that can cause cold-like symptoms. […]

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Primark has re-opened in Belfast, almost four months after a hug fire destroyed the city’s original flagship store. Hundreds of people queued up this morning as the new store, located on Castle Street, opened its doors. The store showcases 4 floors of fashion over 26,700 sq ft of retail space and features the latest trends in […]

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Nooooo. Met Éireann issued a weather warning this morning that confirmed three counties were going to see some pretty grim weather tonight. And now the status yellow warning has been extended to include another county. The status yellow wind warning now covers Galway, Clare, Cork, and Kerry. It comes into effect at 6pm tonight and will remain […]

7 years ago

The Celebrity Cyclone takes place tonight. But while it’s normally one of the things I’m A Celeb fans look forward to most every year, it’s going to be a little different tonight. Okay, well, a lot different. The challenge sees the campmates face high-powered wind machines, water blasts and massive balls – among other things – while holding onto their […]

7 years ago

The holiday season is nearly here. Which means that in between all of the holiday parties, festive feasts, decorating and shopping, we’ve been trying to work our way through the “to read” pile that has been sitting beside our bed. After all, there have been some absolute gems released so far in 2018. Thankfully, December […]

7 years ago

New Zealand police have said a 26-year-old man is to be charged with the murder of British backpacker, Grace Millane. Ms Millane, 22, has not been seen since December 1. According to police, she was last seen entering the Citylife Hotel at 9.41pm that evening. Police now believe that she was murdered, although her body has […]

7 years ago

“It shows how much the moment meant to him.” It’s been seven months since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in St. George’s Chapel. And even still, there are countless new details emerging about the couple’s big day, from the one thing that went wrong to the ‘key’ detail Meghan was keen to […]

7 years ago

The campmates haven’t had much luck with the Dingo Dollar challenges this year. But it turns out that the unwon treats don’t end up going to waste if they don’t make it to camp. Declan Donnelly revealed what really happens to the snacks when the celebrities aren’t successful in their efforts to win jam roly-poly, ice pops […]

7 years ago

This was adorable. Michael Bublé helped a couple in the Late Late Show audience get engaged last night – and it was all too sweet. The Canadian singer appeared on the chat show last night to talk about his new album, as well as addressing the rumours of his retirement. But after he clarified that he is definitely not retiring, […]

7 years ago

Staying in this Saturday? The weather this weekend is grim enough, which – combined with the whole lead-up to Christmas (and the festive parties) – is the perfect reason to curl up with a good movie. Or even catch up with our favourite TV shows, maybe? Thankfully, Netflix have saved the best for the last month […]

7 years ago

It wouldn’t really be Christmas in soapland without murder, mystery or mayhem. And EastEnders looks to be really ramping things up this year, as Shane Richie has hinted at a shocking Christmas Day death. It all begins when Alfie Moon is determined to give his estranged wife, Kat, a Christmas that she will never forget. Which he does […]

7 years ago

Another day, another weather warning. Met Éireann have confirmed that three counties are set to see some pretty grim weather tonight, as they issue another weather warning. The status yellow wind warning covers Clare, Cork, and Kerry. It comes into effect at 6pm tonight and will remain in place until 6am on Sunday, December 9. […]

7 years ago

Hugh Jackman has announced a third show at Dublin’s 3Arena. Last week, the Academy Award nominee announced his first ever world tour, which included one gig in Dublin. Due to demand, a second show was added on Friday morning. Tickets to both shows – on May 30 and May 31 – went on sale that morning, and […]

7 years ago

There are just a few days in this year’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here.  And tonight’s episode left viewers in bits as the campmates were all reunited with their loved ones. Flour’s sister, Keshia, paid her a visit; while James’ girlfriend, Kirstie, was the one to surprise him. Emily was reunited with her mum, […]

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This is what dreams are made of. Hilary Duff has weighed in on the possibility of a Lizzie McGuire revival – admitting that there have been “some conversations” about bringing the iconic character back. The beloved TV show ran from 2001 to 2004, spanning 65 episodes – as well as a movie. And with what feels […]

7 years ago

As the weather gets colder, one of our favourite things to do is curl up with a cup of tea and a good book. After all, whether you can’t get enough of mystery novels or tales of romance, there’s nothing quite like a good book, is there? Enter Books and Charms, an Irish subscription box that […]

7 years ago

Could it be? Last night, Love Island fans’ hearts were broken when this series’ winner, Dani Dyer, confirmed that she had split from her co-star boyfriend, Jack Fincham. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Dani said the pair had “come to the realisation that it’s not meant to be long term” and were planning to stay friends post-split. Some […]

7 years ago

Oh WOW. Love Island’s Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt have announced that they are launching a beauty and skincare range together. The couple, who were the runner-ups on Love Island 2017, have been dropping hints about a big announcement via an Instagram advent calendar. And earlier today, the pair unveiled their news: they have launched their own company, Love […]

7 years ago

Anne Hegerty has revealed the real reason that she was ruled out of a number of trials on I’m A Celebrity.  The Chase quizzer, who was the fifth campmate to leave the jungle, was often ruled out of the challenges due to medical grounds – which, in turn, led to plenty of fan speculation as to the […]

7 years ago

Better buckle up, because this is going to get messy. Earlier this week, a story of a bride’s bizarre weight-based dress code for her guests went viral. The guidelines demanded that the guests wear an outfit valued at least €633 ($1,000 AUS) – as well as another one, which was made up of different items depending on […]

7 years ago

Penneys have been on the top of their game lately – especially with their Disney-inspired collections. Over the last few months, we’ve seen the Aristocats, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast ranges taking over the shelves – and disappearing faster than we could say Bippity Boppity Boo (seriously, remember #ChipCupGate?).  Earlier this year, the retailer unveiled their newest homeware […]

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