Better take note. The new public transport fares – which were announced by the National Transport Authority earlier this year – are set to come into effect tomorrow. The changes are being introduced in a move towards a flat fare for using public transport. Anne Graham, Chief Executive of The National Transport Authority, previously warned that […]

7 years ago

Three months after it was axed, Rylan Clark-Neal has appeared to drop a pretty big hint about Big Brother‘s return. Channel 5 announced in September that they had axed Big Brother; both the civilian and celebrity versions. They said in a statement at the time:  “The forthcoming series of Big Brother will be the last […]

7 years ago

Have you got yours? Christmas FM is back on the airwaves and the Late Late Toy Show is back: it’s official, the holiday season has begun. Which means that it’s now finally time to deck the halls and hang the tinsel (if you haven’t yet). And, of course, break out the holiday-themed jumpers. Over the last few years, we’ve […]

7 years ago

A Christmas Prince was the holiday movie that we never knew we needed. The cheery Netflix original – which was originally released last year – had all of the ingredients for a must-watch romantic comedy:  witty comebacks, home decor #goals, a few exclamations of ‘you lied to me!’ and at least one good kiss. The […]

7 years ago

There’s just a few hours to go. The Late Late Toy Show – which is basically the unofficial start of the Christmas season – returns to our screens tonight. Tens of thousands of families across the country, young and old, are going to be gathering together tonight to as the festive special begins. But it’s not going […]

7 years ago

It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for. The theme of this year’s Late Late Toy Show has been revealed, ahead of the most magical and highly anticipated night of Irish television. The RTÉ studios will come alive as the Christmas extravaganza takes on The Greatest Showman.  Late Late Toy Show host Ryan Tubridy said:  “Having The Greatest Showman as our theme […]

7 years ago

Before there was Sabrina Spellman, there was Clarissa Darling. And Melissa Joan Hart – who played both of the iconic roles – has revealed what she would want to see from a Clarissa Explains It All reboot. The original series ran for 65 episodes on Nickelodeon from 1991 to 1994 and starred the actress as Clarissa, a […]

7 years ago

Poor Belle. Emmerdale’s Lachlan White is going to be making a The twisted teen is currently facing a very, very long prison sentence for killing multiple people – including his mum, grandad and his best friend. The character’s exit appeared to air in September, with him and jail and the police seemingly having had enough evidence […]

7 years ago

Hmmmm. Ever since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they were moving away from Kensington Palace, there have been plenty of rumours of a rift between her and Kate Middleton. Well, technically, it was even before the royal parents-to-be announced their move – but it’s definitely gotten worse since. A body language has revealed the moment that […]

7 years ago

Hugh Jackman has announced his first ever world tour: The Man. The Music. The Show. The Academy Award-nominated performer will be singing hit songs from The Greatest Showman, Les Miserables – as well as more from Broadway and film – accompanied by a live orchestra. The tour will kick off with 12 shows across Europe and the UK, […]

7 years ago

Sorry Nick Knowles, it looks like there’s a new pop star in the I’m A Celeb jungle. I’m A Celebrity Anne Hegerty is set to release a charity Christmas single this week. The Chase quizzer is joined by Kara Tointon, EastEnders’ Shona McGarty and reality TV star Jess Impiazzi – among many others – for the festive track, called Rock With Rudolph. […]

7 years ago

Uh oh. When it comes to Christmas gifts, there are a few big – and long-standing – traditions that the royal family follow. Every year, they exchange their gifts on Christmas Eve; always at 6pm and in the red drawing room at Sandringham. Throughout the afternoon, the family members creep downstairs to secretly place their […]

7 years ago

We can’t WAIT for this. It feels like there has been so many things that have happened since Love Island left our screens earlier this year. While some couples appear to have found their happily ever after and gone the distance, there’s also been plenty of breakups, tantrums and just a seemingly never-ending stream of controversies. Which […]

7 years ago

How sweet. Kate Middleton has revealed the sweet nickname Prince George and Princess Charlotte have for their dad, Prince William. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Leicester on Wednesday, paying tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha,the late chairman of the city’s football club. During the visit, Kate spoke to some of the volunteers who were helping […]

7 years ago

Margaret Atwood, the author of The Handmaid’s Tale, has announced she is writing a sequel to the dystopian novel. Titled The Testaments, the book will hit shelves on September 10, 2019. It will pick up 15 years after the final scene in The Handmaid’s Tale, and follow the explosive testaments of three female narrators from Gilead. According to Entertainment Weekly, the book […]

7 years ago

Calling all Harry Potter fans. There’s a magical convention Harry Potter-inspired convention coming to Dublin next summer – and Merlin’s Beard, it sounds amazing. Following on the success of their first event at the Red Cow Hotel in November this year, Dublin Wizard Con will be back making its way back to the capital in July […]

7 years ago

“If the book helps or inspires any young person in any way, I suppose that’s your goal achieved.” Cora Staunton told how she “didn’t have many female sports stars that I looked up to” while growing up – and how that inspired her to write her book, Game Changer.  The 36-year-old won Sports Book of the Year […]

7 years ago

‘Tis the season to get #ReindeerReady. Or, well, just ready for the holidays, really. With just weeks to go until Christmas, a Dublin nail salon has announced a festive-themed manicure menu – and it’s absolutely adorable. South William Street nail art experts Tropical Popical and fast food giant McDonald’s have partnered up for the holiday […]

7 years ago

Including Matilda and the BFG. Netflix is set to reimagine some of Roald Dahl’s most iconic stories – including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and The Twits. The streaming service announced on Tuesday that they have partnered with The Roald Dahl Story Company, and will be developing a new batch of animated series […]

7 years ago

Safe to say he’s not too happy with RTÉ. Boyzone‘s Shane Lynch has accused the Late Late Show bosses of trying to take the band down “a peg or two” by showing that infamous clip of their first appearance on the chat show. The 42-year-old joined the rest of his bandmates for an appearance on the Late Late Show on Friday […]

7 years ago

Last month, Emmerdale fans were left devastated when Joe Tate was brutally  killed off. The faux-millionaire fell and hit his head after he was punched by Cain Dingle. But ultimately, it was Graham Foster – whom Joe thought of as a dad-like figure – that killed him, after he noticed Joe’s finger twitch when loading his […]

7 years ago

How CUTE. It’s safe to say we are a sucker for anything Disney. From Chip Cups to a teapot version of Aladdin’s magic lamp, if it promises a happily ever after then we’re all ears. Penneys have been on the top of their game lately – especially with their Disney-inspired collections. Over the last few […]

7 years ago

YES! A sequel to To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is reportedly in the works at Netflix – and we couldn’t be more excited. The Noah Centineo and Lara Condor-starring rom-com – adapted from the first book-and-a-half of Jenny Han’s trilogy – was released earlier this summer, where it became a massive hit. According to The […]

7 years ago

It includes a country-wide one. Met Éireann have issued three new weather warnings – one yellow and two orange – as Storm Diana nears Ireland. These are in addition to the two status yellow cautions from earlier today, which are still in effect. There is a status yellow wind warning for all of Ireland, which […]

7 years ago

He’s become one of the favourites among I’m A Celeb fans. And Harry Redknapp had fans in stitches last night after they noticed a hilarious “secret” message he had left behind in the emperor’s room. Noel Edmonds had selected the 71-year-old to be his advisor throughout his time as emperor. This meant that both the former Deal or […]

7 years ago

Grim. Storm Diana is set to batter parts of Ireland into tomorrow, as two yellow weather warnings for 12 counties remain in place. A wind warning for nine counties (Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo) will be in place until 2pm today. Meanwhile, a rainfall warning for Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Wicklow, […]

7 years ago

We can’t wait for this. Disney has released the first look at the highly-anticipated big-screen adaptation of Artemis Fowl.  Based on the beloved book of the same name by Eoin Colfer, Artemis Fowl follows 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl – a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds. He finds himself locked in a battle of strength and cunning […]

7 years ago

“The greatest love story of 2018.” Harry Redknapp has been in the I’m A Celebrity jungle for almost a week and a half now. And through that time, one thing has become clear: if there was anything that the former football manager is possibly missing more than his wife Sandra, it was his jam roly poly. The […]

7 years ago

Yes, really. One of the stars of Mean Girls has joined the highly anticipated music video for Ariana Grande’s new song, Thank U, Next. The 25-year-old is going to be paying tribute to some of the most iconic movies from the noughties with the music video – including 13 Going on 30, Legally Blonde, Bring it On and, of […]

7 years ago

Yes, really. Just when we thought we knew the cast for the Aquaman film, producers have managed to sneak in a surprise: Julie Andrews. The Oscar winner and former on-screen Queen of Genovia has been revealed to be playing a previously unannounced role in the DC Comics epic. Producer Peter Safran revealed to Entertainment Weekly that Andrews will […]

7 years ago

The reign of the Emperor is over. And Noel Edmonds and Harry Redknapp are set to take on the Bushtucker Trial in tonight’s I’m A Celebrity – fighting their way though a pretty grim-sounding meal to win food for the camp. The reality TV series has released a first look at the first course in their Roman […]

7 years ago

Showdown at the Queen Vic. Stuart Highway has been causing chaos in Albert Square for months. However, it looks like things may be soon coming to a head soon as EastEnders is reportedly lining up a special two hander episode featuring him and Linda Carter. Metro report that the episode will see Linda try and expose Stuart’s many, […]

7 years ago

“Love isn’t always easy but…” Justin Bieber has confirmed that he has married Hailey Baldwin as he shared a belated Thanksgiving post with fans. The pair were thought to have tied the knot two months ago in New York City, although Hailey denied it at the time. However, she appeared to confirm their happy news last […]

7 years ago

Kourtney Kardashian has responded to the speculation she is expecting her fourth child. The rumour mill went into overdrive earlier this week after the 39-year-old was seen with her hand in front of her stomach during a Thanksgiving video. Kourtney’s younger sister, Kendall Jenner, shard the short video on her Instagram account earlier this week. The […]

7 years ago

‘Tis the season to binge-watch Christmas movies. From Elf to Die Hard; Home Alone to Miracle on 34th Street, there’s no shortage of holiday classics – both new and old – to enjoy. One of the ones we’re always going to have a bit of a soft spot for, though, is The Santa Clause.  The 1994 festive flick starred Tim Allen […]

7 years ago

He’s going to be “confused and horrified”. Coronation Street’s David Platt is reportedly going to be in for a massive shock as someone from his past arrives in Weatherfield. According to The Sun, David’s former cellmate, Paul Foreman, is going to be making a dramatic arrival on the cobbles soon enough. The pair haven’t seen – or spoken […]

7 years ago

Looking for inspiration? When it comes to engagement rings, some of the shapes (and colours) are definitely more popular than others – and, of course, there are always new trends emerging every year. We spoke to Kate Appleby, of the Dublin-based Appleby Jewellers, to get the low-down on what has proven to be the most […]

7 years ago

“But there has been a bit of tension between the brothers…” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving out of their home at Kensington Palace amid reports of “tension” between the royal brothers. The couple, who are expecting their first child in Spring 2019, currently live in Nottingham Cottage. It’s the same place where Prince […]

7 years ago

Safe to say he’s not a fan of the clip, then? Boyzone’s Shane Lynch lost his temper on the Late Late Show last night when he was asked about that now-infamous clip of their debut performance on the chat show all those years ago. The band were appearing on the program to promote their last tour after 25 years together so, […]

7 years ago

EastEnders fans were delighted last night as Linda Carter revealed what she has really been up to. Both viewers and the Carters had been growing more and more worried about Linda in recent weeks, as she appeared to turn her back on her husband, Mick. The Queen Vic landlord was wrongly sent to prison for shooting […]

7 years ago

Huge congratulations to everyone involved. The first annual Women in Tech Awards – a celebration of women and diversity in the technology industry – took place at the RDS in Dublin last night. Hosted by Dr Pixie McKenna, the strong sense of community and belonging among the guests was obvious to all and the inaugural event […]

7 years ago

“The power of connect is just amazing.” A smell can bring up a memory of a particular place; a moment in time or even a particular feeling. And how wonderful would it be to capture that particular aroma and be able to conjure that memory whenever you wanted? For The Bearded Candle Makers’ Michael Morris, the link […]

7 years ago

Ouch. Love Island fans won’t have to wait until the summer of 2019 to get their fix of the famous villa, as the cast are set to reunite for a festive-themed special. Caroline Flack will be reunited with 19 of the former Islanders from this year for the one-off episode, including this year’s winners, Jack and […]

7 years ago

The most recent series only came to an end a few weeks ago. But the new line-up of celebrities set to be looking for love on Celebs Go Dating has reportedly been revealed. Kerry Katona, Hollyoaks’ Chelsea Healey and TOWIE’s Pete Wicks have all signed up for the new series [via The Sun]. They will be joined by ‘loyal’ Love Island contestant […]

7 years ago

Black Friday is officially here. The day after American Thanksgiving, the annual day of massive sales is basically a great time to score a deal on…well, just about everything. Especially if you’re planning on starting your Christmas shopping early – or simply picking up a few things for yourself. But, as it turns out, Black […]

7 years ago

A four-month-old puppy who had been detained by police after biting a police officer has been returned to his family. Bungle, a chow chow, was seized by Northamptonshire Police under the Dangerous Dogs Act for biting an officer twice when he got loose in a road after escaping from the family’s home. His family were […]

7 years ago

Huge congrats! Jersey Shore’s Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi has announced that she is pregnant with her third child. The 30-year-old shared her and her husband Jionni’s happy news on Thursday – and she did it in the cutest way. The reality TV star posted a photo series of their two children – 6-year-old Lorenzo and Giovanna, four […]

7 years ago

“It was quite recent.” Ex on the Beach’s Stephen Bear has reportedly split from his girlfriend, Ellie O’Donnell – and moved on with a popular Love Island contestant. The 28-year-old is said to have called time on his relationship with Ellie over FaceTime, as he is said to be away filming for MTV’s The Challenge.  The Sun report that while […]

7 years ago

Well, this may get awkward. There’s been a lot of things that have happened since Love Island left our screens this summer. There’s been break-ups; tantrums and plenty of controversies…as well as, of course, the couples that actually gone the distance. Which is why we were so excited when we heard rumours there was going to be a […]

7 years ago

FINALLY. Disney has revealed the first look at the highly anticipated live-action version of the Lion King – and, honestly, we need 2019 to get here quicker. The 90-second clip starts off with Musafa – played by James Earl Jones, who is reprising his role from the original – talking to Simba, before showing that iconic moment between Rafiki and […]

7 years ago