
Laura Holland
Laura has been a part of the Her team since December 2015. Taking the lead role on our entertainment coverage, Laura has interviewed everyone from the cast of Entourage to Ed Sheeran, Russell Crowe and Shaggy and frequented more than a fair share of red carpets. With a background in media over the last 10 years, Laura most recently worked with 98FM as their Head of Digital Content and before that for AA Roadwatch where she broadcast on Today FM. Laura enjoys travelling, Netflix or movie marathons and food, particularly anything sweet.
Where does your county rank? A recent survey conducted by The AA has revealed the counties with the worst behaved drivers. The results have come from a survey of over 7,000 people who answered based on their own experience in each county. The county that was chosen as the worst was Dublin, followed by Donegal […]
10 years ago

This is the engagement ring style that’s most sought-after in Ireland
We can see why!
10 years ago

James Van Der Beek had THE most awkward interview on This Morning
Well, this is awkward. James Van Der Beek, who first shot to fame because of Dawson’s Creek, was on This Morning with Holly and Phillip. The interview did not get off to a good start, and that’s putting it lightly. It all went wrong when Holly and Philip did one of the worst intros for […]
10 years ago

Janet Hubert, Aunt Viv from Fresh Prince, has lashed out at the reunion photo
Yikes! Earlier this week a Fresh Prince of Bel Air reunion photo was shared. Most of the gang were back together for a special lunch, all except James Avery (who played Uncle Phil) and Janet Hubert (who played the original Aunt Viv). Always amazing to spend an afternoon with my Fresh Prince family. Wishing that […]
10 years ago

One of the most embarrassing things will happen on First Dates Ireland tonight
A teaser has been released ahead of tonight’s episode of RTÉ’s First Dates Ireland and it’s awkward. The worst thing that could possibly happen on a first date will happen on tonight’s show. One of the singleton’s bank cards gets declined. He hands it over to Mateo to pay for the meal and it gets […]
10 years ago

Forget flowers, now you can send a bouquet of donuts
This is as good as it sounds. A company in Australia has created an alternative to the flower bouquet and it’s perfect for donut lovers. That’s right, a bouquet of donuts. Dessert Boxes have come up with the idea and they’ve said: “Should you say it with flowers? No, this isn’t the 1920’s. If you […]
10 years ago

Adam Thomas has decided to quit Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans will be unhappy to hear that Adam Thomas has decided to quit the show. The actor has been part of the Emmerdale community for eight years but will be leaving the show to pursue other interests. Only last year he appeared on I’m a Celeb and it seems the taste of reality TV […]
10 years ago

Pamela Anderson has asked Enda Kenny for a pint but on one condition
Pamela Anderson has written an open letter to Taoiseach Enda Kenny and offered to buy him a pint. Sounds a bit bizarre right? Well, her reason for doing so was to talk about the upcoming bill to prevent wild-animal circuses in Ireland. In the letter she describes the harsh conditions animals have to put up […]
10 years ago

The latest celeb to join Carpool Karaoke is genuinely the last person we expected
We did not see this coming. The next guest to join James Corden on his Carpool Karaoke has been revealed and it’s taken us by surprise. None other than Victoria Beckham will be sitting in the passenger seat for the viral segment. Now, of course, she’s a big enough star to join him. But, usually, […]
10 years ago

People are getting great joy out of Conor McGregor’s Lamborghini getting towed
Just proves it doesn’t matter how wealthy you are, you will still get towed. Poor old Conor MgGregor seems to have got in a bit of car trouble. Either he broke down and needed to be towed or he parked somewhere he wasn’t meant to and got towed. Either way, Ronan Connolly spotted it on […]
10 years ago

There’s another sequel of Love Actually on the way
Just when we thought we were spoilt with the return of Love Actually, another one is on the way. When the reboot aired as part of the Comic Relief Red Nose Day on March 24th, there were a few people missing, including Emma Thompson and Laura Linney. Emma Thompson’s absence was due to scheduling and […]
10 years ago

From Instagram to the Luas: my search for one of THOSE €5 Penneys Chip cups
If you saw a crazy person running across Dublin city this morning, well, that was me. My search for a Penneys Chip cup began weeks ago. As soon as it made its debut on Instagram I knew I HAD to have one. And after weeks of enquiries, and trips to the retailer, I almost lost […]
10 years ago

Aldi is getting a garden product that we all would love
Could you imagine this in your back garden? Aldi is going to be adding a Spa Pool to its shelves. The 4-person hot tub will be available for purchase from Sunday, April 9th and costs €449.99. It’s 196 x 71cm in size and has a simple, sleek finish. The features include: 120 air jets 2200W heater […]
10 years ago

Turns out we’ve all been cutting limes wrong this whole time
We’re definitely going to try this. When it comes to cutting a lime, most people would cut it in half and then cut slices from there. It’s the most straightforward and common way to do it. Especially when it’s for serving with a drink. But, apparently, that’s the completely wrong way to do it, if […]
10 years ago

People are freaking out over a NSFW scene in Big Little Lies
Did you spot this? If you haven’t watched Big Little Lies yet, then make time in your day/night to catch up. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Alexander Skarsgard, the Sky Atlantic show is all anyone can talk about. Reese’s character usually dominates the storyline and the attention of fans, but in the latest episode, […]
10 years ago

Niall Horan has been linked to one of the Geordie Shore girls
They’ve been messaging. Niall Horan is said to be messaging Geordie Shore star Marnie Simpson. The Mullingar man and the reality star have been messaging over DMs on Twitter. Niall is apparently a big fan of the show and started private messaging her after he followed her on the social media site. And it’s not […]
10 years ago

We finally have the first look at Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft
It’s HERE! It’s been 14 years since we’ve had a Lara Croft movie, starring Angelina Jolie, and now the baton has been passed on to a new Lara. Alicia Vikander will take over the reigns of the iconic role. It will start fresh giving some of Lara’s backstory about how she is the daughter of […]
10 years ago

Ireland just got its first La Mer Spa and it sounds amazing
Spa day anyone? Adare Manor has just announced a partnership with prestigious skin care brand La Mer. It’s the first and only spa in Ireland and the UK to use Le Mer products, making it one of the eleven La Mer spas worldwide. From La Mer’s products to the exclusive treatments, the spa will offer […]
10 years ago

Simon Bird has broken all Inbetweeners fan’s hearts
Noooooo! After three seasons and two movies it looks like we can say goodbye to The Inbetweeners. Simon Bird, one of the main actors, has confirmed that there will be no more from the boys. When he was speaking with The Guardian, Simon said: “I can confirm The Inbetweeners is over.” A sentence fans were dreading […]
10 years ago

A salon in Dublin has a monthly manicure offer that’s going to come in VERY handy
This is one of the best ideas yet. A salon in Dublin is now offering monthly manicure subscriptions that allows you to get your nails done as often as you like for one month. You can nip in on your way to work or when you’re meeting friends and get a fresh manicure. The best […]
10 years ago

The wife of the London attacker has released a statement
The wife of Khalid Masood, the man who killed innocent people during his attack on Westminster last week, has spoken about the attack. According to The Guardian, Rohey Hydara released a statement to the Metropolitan Police, saying: “I am saddened and shocked by what Khalid has done. I totally condemn his actions. I express my condolences to the […]
10 years ago

Walking on Cars announce an exciting summer concert
This will be brilliant. Walking on Cars have announced an exciting new summer concert. They will play the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Saturday, June 24th. Tickets will go on sale at 9am this Friday, March 31st from Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.ie and will cost €39.50, including booking fee. The event is strictly over 18’s. The band’s debut album, Everything […]
10 years ago

Liam Payne has broken his silence on welcoming his first child with Cheryl
Aw, bless. Ex-One Direction star Liam Payne has finally broken his silence on becoming a dad for the first time. His girlfriend Cheryl gave birth to their son last Wednesday, but only confirmed the news over the weekend. She shared the first photo of Liam cradling the newborn to share the good news. On Wednesday […]
10 years ago

There was a Fresh Prince reunion and it will break your heart a little
No, you’re crying! The cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunited for a special lunch at the weekend. Will Smith was joined by the Banks family, including Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton) Tatyana Ali (Ashley), Karyn Parsons (Hilary), Daphne Maxwell Reid (Vivian) and Joseph Marcell (butler Geoffrey). But there was one person majorly missed from the occasion, […]
10 years ago

The body of a woman has been found in an apartment in Cork
A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a woman was found in an apartment in Cork. The woman, who was 39 years of age and originally from Kerry, has been named as Nicola Collins. She comes from Tralee but was living in Togher, Cork. According to RTÉ, she was found in an […]
10 years ago

Eating this type of food could cause wrinkles
It’s so hard to cut out though.
10 years ago

An Irish brand is looking for women for its new TV advert
Ever wanted to be on TV? Then now is your chance. A search has been launched in Ireland to find local women to star in a new advertising campaign for the car insurance company itsforwomen.ie. It’s seeking women from across Ireland to star in a new TV advert, as well as print, digital and outdoor […]
10 years ago

This is why loads of Irish landmarks will go purple on Sunday
Such a great idea. If you’re out and about on Sunday you might notice that some buildings are lit up with purple. That’s because local towns and businesses are raising awareness for epilepsy. Epilepsy Ireland is encouraging Irish buildings and businesses to turn purple to raise awareness for epilepsy. Over 30 well known Irish buildings such […]
10 years ago

McDonald’s Big Mac sauce is going to be available in supermarkets, but only in one country
Holiday anyone? Okay, maybe a holiday would be a stretch but we still want this in our lives. McDonald’s in Canada are making their special Big Mac sauces available for purchase in supermarkets. A 355ml bottle of the sauce will be on grocery shelves. They have three varieties, Big Mac, McChicken and Filet-O-Fish sauces. Get […]
10 years ago

There’s a new beach beauty trend but we’re not sure about it
We’re probably not going to try this one. There’s a new beach trend becoming increasingly more popular, especially on Instagram, and let’s just say it’s interesting. It’s called Glitter Bum and it’s exactly as it sounds. Women are covering their bums with glitter while at the beach and then posing for pictures. And we’re not […]
10 years ago

The FULL Topshop bridal range has finally been unveiled
Stunning! A few months ago Topshop announced that they would be launching their very own bridal range. With a selection of bridal and bridesmaid gowns there was lots of excitement. At the time, they only released one image announcing that they would unveil a capsule collection of bridal and bridesmaid dresses, accessories and lingerie in […]
10 years ago

The one mascara I swear by and, the best part is, it’s only €3.49
I had been looking for the perfect mascara for years until I found this one. It’s called the Allround Mascara from Catrice. It comes in three varieties, Allround Black, Allround Ultra Black and Allround Waterproof. The black and ultra black are the two I usually go for, and to be honest they may as […]
10 years ago

Hugh Grant’s Love Actually character gave an incredible speech last night
We need more leaders like this in the world. Love Actually made its return last night as part of Comic Relief. Catching up with all our favourite characters 14 years later was just as good as we hoped. Keira Knightly, Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant, Andrew Lincoln and Martine McCutcheon were all there to reprise their […]
10 years ago

James Corden absolutely mortifies Take That on Carpool Karaoke
They’re good sports. We’ve been teased for months about Take That doing Carpool Karaoke. At first, when photos surfaced of Gary, Mark and Howard out shooting with James Corden in LA we assumed it was for James’ show, but then last month we found out that it was for Comic Relief. They released the video as […]
10 years ago

Marks & Spencer has recalled one of their popular food items
Marks & Spencer has recalled one of their soups due to an off-taint. They have recalled a batch of chicken and vegetable soup (600g) with a use by date of 30/3/2017 and are telling customers to return the product to their nearest store. The recall follows complaints from customers who tasted an ‘off-taint’. According to the […]
10 years ago

Amanda Seyfried has welcomed her first child
Amanda Seyfried has given birth to her first child. She welcomed a baby girl with husband Thomas Sadoski. A representative confirmed the news with People Magazine. This news follows the couple’s surprise announcement that they got married two weeks ago. Thomas joined James Corden on his show where he proudly showed off a wedding band and […]
10 years ago

The Bellagio in Las Vegas was put in lockdown amid reports of an ‘active shooter’
One of the most iconic hotels in Las Vegas, The Bellagio, was put on lockdown this morning when visitors began reporting shooting in the casino. People began to run out of the building when armed men raided the casino. Eye witnesses took to social media to say that there was an active shooter on the […]
10 years ago

One of the biggest shows on Netflix is coming to TV
If you haven’t got Netflix then you’ll be happy to hear that one of its biggest shows, and one you’ve probably heard people talking about, is coming to TV. Orange is the New Black has been acquired by Sony Channel and will start broadcasting from April 19th at 9pm. Sony Channel is channel 157 on Sky […]
10 years ago

Looking for options for a mini-moon? Then look no further
Welcome to The Bride Files – covering all things related to weddings as Laura prepares for her big day. These days a lot of couples are opting to go on mini-moons. A short break away directly after the wedding but not the official honeymoon. One the most exciting parts of a wedding is the honeymoon. However, they […]
10 years ago

There’s been a royal announcement about where Prince George will go to school
Not your average royal announcement. Kensington Palace has made an official announcement about where Prince George will go to school. It’s been decided that he will attend Thomas’s Battersea School. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced that Prince George will attend Thomas’s Battersea School in London from September 2017. — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) […]
10 years ago

Candy Crush is becoming a TV show and the presenter is perfect
One of Facebook’s biggest games, Candy Crush, is being turned into a TV show. That’s right, that annoying game, that was originally made for Facebook and later became an App, is going to be on TV. It’s said to be a live-action game show. Hollywood Reporter says that the series is going into production in […]
10 years ago

Let’s remain calm but… Chip cups have been spotted in another store
Race you there! A few weeks back a simple little cup sent social media and Beauty and the Beast fans crazy. Our favourite character from the original 1991 movie, Chip, was made available for purchase. Penneys first got our hopes up when they shared an image of a Chip-inspired purse. But alas, it wasn’t meant […]
10 years ago

Bill Clinton surprised shoppers in Dublin this afternoon
Imagine just minding your own business in a shop in Dublin City centre and in walks Bill Clinton? Well, that’s exactly what happened today. Bill was in the country to attend the funeral of Martin McGuinness yesterday and later travelled down to Dublin where he spent the night having dinner with Denis O’Brien and hotelier […]
10 years ago

This throwback video of DWTS’s Aoibhín is absolutely hilarious
Cannot stop laughing. As Aoibhín Garrihy gears up for the final of Dancing with the Stars, we’re laughing our heads off at a throwback video shared from her childhood. In the video, Aoibhín is as composed as ever, but her two sisters Doireann and Ailbhe are absolutely hilarious. Doireann, one of our favourite Snapchat stars, […]
10 years ago

This is when the Love Actually sequel will be on TV
Clear your schedule! For weeks now we’ve been teased and enticed about the return of Love Actually. A special reboot has been commissioned as part of the Red Nose Day campaign in the UK. Most of the gang were back on board, with the exception of Emma Thompson and some others due to scheduling issues, […]
10 years ago

This wedding day alternative hack could save the day
Welcome to The Bride Files – covering all things related to weddings as Laura prepares for her big day. When you’re planning your wedding it’s always fun to try and do things yourself. DIY weddings are all the rage these days and they have two major benefits, you get to put your own personal stamp on the […]
10 years ago

The Late Late Show has something for everyone this Friday
There’s something for everyone on this week’s Late Late Show. The stars of Dancing with the Stars are set to appear on the show. As they prepare to battle it out for the coveted glitterball trophy, Ryan will be catching up with the final three contestants, Aidan O’Mahony, Aoibhin Garrihy and Denise McCormack and their […]
10 years ago

The headliners for Electric Picnic have been announced
Finally – we know who will be playing. Electric Picnic will take up residence in Stradbally Estate again this year, and continues its tradition of having one of the best festival line-ups in town. With 151 days to go, they’ve just announced the headline acts for the three-day festival and they include Duran Duran (Sunday), […]
10 years ago

Idina Menzel had a pretty bad fashion fail while travelling through an airport
HOW did she not see it? Idina Menzel was travelling through an airport when she realised a rather embarrassing flaw in her outfit. After she had made her way passed the paparazzi she noticed something poking out from behind a slit in her jeans. Upon further inspection she realised that it was a pair of […]
10 years ago

One of the singletons on First Dates Ireland has a compelling life story
Fair play to her for being so honest. Tonight’s episode of First Dates Ireland will see power-lifting Carol going on a date with EJ. A clip which has been released by RTÉ shows Carol opening up on the date about her recent weight loss and the reason she decided to come out. She said that she […]
10 years ago