This is the FABULOUS that we all need right now. We’d pretty much come to terms with not having a summer holiday this year. But with the Government’s roadmap allowing hotels to reopen, with appropriate distancing measures in place, from July 20 there’s still a chance to get in a summer getaway. And, lawd above, […]

6 years ago

Ah Aldi. We’re somewhat embarrassed to admit it, but we’ve really missed shopping over the past couple of months. Where once we would have spent hours around town drifting from shop to shop browsing, now a quick dash to our local convenience store is all the shopping we get to do. Doing ‘the big shop’ […]

6 years ago

We’ve got the weather, now bring on the wings! This bank holiday weekend, we’re forgetting Coronavirus worries, embracing the gorgeous weather and barbecuing absolutely everything. If you don’t usually do more than burgers on the BBQ, now is your chance to branch out and grill something new – toast is particularly good done on the […]

6 years ago

As soon as the sun comes out, we’re mad for a spritz. Ever since the Aperol washed a tide of bright orange joy into our lives a couple of years back, we’ve been big fans of anything that can be spritzed. Step forward our newest summer favourite: Lillet. The first thing you need to know about […]

6 years ago

Oh the weather outside is… delightful! How often do we get to say that in Ireland? May 2020 has been treating us very well on the weather front, and the bank holiday is set to be a mostly sunny one, with Met Éireann forecasting temperatures of up to 25C right across the long weekend. The […]

6 years ago

The serum will be available for a limited time from June 11! Hyaluronic acid has undoubtedly been the biggest buzzword in beauty in the past few years. A sugar that’s found naturally in the skin, it reportedly has the ability to hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water. In beauty terms, this […]

6 years ago

Is it possible to fall in love at first sight… with a chair? We think it is. And we think we just did. A round of applause for Aldi which has been absolutely delivering this locked down summer. First it gave us the fire pits that caused something of a sensation across Ireland and the […]

6 years ago

It would be fair to say that I’m already a champion tea drinker, but during lockdown I may have reached Olympic levels. Has there been a time in the past two months when I’ve not been drinking tea? Yes, but only when the kettle was on to make the next cup. Blacks, green, herbal, in […]

6 years ago

Step aside Connell, the sexy priest is back, and he’s even wearing a chain. As the past few weeks have firmly established, we all fancy Paul Mescal. Women, men, Kardashians… everyone is a fan of Normal People‘s leading man. But long before lockdown there was another Irish actor making international pulses race: Andrew Scott. Though […]

6 years ago

We’d even be glad of a filet o fish at this point, tbh. Has any closed business been lamented during lockdown as much as McDonald’s? Like much of Twitter, we’ve pretty much spent the last 10 weeks craving it and speculating about our fantasy first order. Well, that time has finally come! McDonald’s have reopened […]

6 years ago

Anyone know a protection spell? As the country gradually begins to open up from Covid-19 lockdown, seeing people wearing masks looks set to be part of the ‘new normal’. In an update given last week, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that the Government was recommending that people wear face coverings when going into enclosed spaces such […]

6 years ago

Health Minister Simon Harris has said that the numbers of guests that will be allowed at weddings later this summer is “highly unlikely to be anything like 100”. The Minister was speaking on RTÉ Radio One’s Morning Ireland, where he answered a range of questions from the general public in relation to the changes to […]

6 years ago

Balfes at the Westbury is not within my 5km essential travel zone, and this makes me profoundly sad. As soon as life gets back to normal, or even something approaching that, I’ll be straight into the bistro, located at The Westbury hotel, for brunch. I’ll be having the ham and egg omelette with a side […]

6 years ago

Connell’s chain may have grabbed the headlines – and was even granted it’s own Twitter emoji this week – but it’s not the only sartorial choice that people have been noticed about Normal People. There’s been a slightly less vocal appreciation for the clothes worn by Marianne, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones, in the hit series. […]

6 years ago

“I can’t think what to say because I haven’t stopped smiling” A golden moment. A victory for the heart. The greatest prize of all. Some other pun that combines sports terminology with romantic love… The 2020 Olympics may have been cancelled but there was still reason for Team Ireland to celebrate with the news that […]

6 years ago

Sorry, not sorry. There has been no small amount of disquiet over in the UK this week where the Government has set out its roadmap for easing the Covid-19 lockdowns. First, there was widespread criticism of the measures that Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Sunday as not being clear enough. Then, there was disagreement […]

6 years ago

There was a sad start to the week with the announcement that Jerry Stiller had passed away. The 92-year-old was a celebrated comedian and actor, who was best known for his recurring roles in Seinfeld and King of Queens. He also appeared alongside his son, Ben Stiller, in the Zoolander movies. Jerry played Maury Ballstein, […]

6 years ago

We’ve definitely been enjoying the sartorial freedom that lockdown has offered. Gone are our boring office clothes and in their place comfy lounge wear and the occasional cheering splash of colour. Shoes and bras are (mostly) optional, and we haven’t picked up a handbag in lord knows how long. On the flip side, we’ve been […]

6 years ago

Lockdown, but make it posh. When lockdown first started about 200 years ago (or in March to be exact) one of the first big occasions we had to mark in closed off conditions was Mother’s Day. At the time, the genius staff at Castle Leslie came up with the idea of offering drive-through afternoon tea […]

6 years ago

How did we not know about this before? In 2018, ‘pink wine’ became the biggest drinks trend in the world thanks in no small part to the phenomenon that is Whispering Angel. Made in France, the delicately-hued rosé was a smash success that was adored by both critics and consumers alike. The in-demand wine reached […]

6 years ago

Dame Judi Dench may have hit the headlines at the cover star of this month’s British Vogue – at 85, she’s the oldest woman ever to do so – however, it’s an interview with another A-list star in the magazine that’s piqued our interest. Jake Gyllenhaal chats to Olivia Marks in the latest edition of […]

6 years ago

“I want to thank the country for putting up with my sometimes avuncular self.” Bono has revealed that U2 purchased €10million of PPE for Ireland’s frontline workers. In an interview on this morning’s Ryan Tubridy show on RTÉ Radio 1, the singer detailed what he called his “national service”. He said that the band had […]

6 years ago

Pass the hot sauce… Before all of the thing that we won’t mention started, one of our culinary highlights was going out for tacos. Quick to make, cheap to buy and easy to eat, those tasty little bundles were always an option when we weren’t looking for fine dining but didn’t want to cook for […]

6 years ago

Add to cart! It seems fitting that Spanx should launch its active wear range during the Covid-19 pandemic. Firstly, because exercise gear is all we are wearing right now. And secondly, because we’ve been eating so much (damn you, banana bread) that we are definitely going to be in need of some support. Spanx to […]

6 years ago

Ever wondered what it would be like to see Meghan and Harry quacking at each other? Wonder no more… Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor, son of Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, today celebrates his first birthday. We feel about 80 years old but we’re still gonna say it: where did that year go?! […]

6 years ago

After what feels like, oh, 20,000 days in lockdown, we’re getting used to the new normal. And also the benefits of the new normal, like turning what was commute time into cocktail hour. They call them ‘sundowners’ in the States, and we wholeheartedly approve. It’s not for the alcohol, really – a mid-week hangover is not […]

6 years ago

The tan, the hair, the body – it’s fair to say that Adele is almost unrecognisable in her birthday snap. Birthdays in lockdowns are relatively sad affairs, unless you are a global superstar and can afford to construct a big at-home celebration of course. That appears to be the case for Adele, who yesterday celebrated her […]

6 years ago

This is genius! Are you a lipstick hoarder like me? In make-up bags, display cases and drawers in my bedroom you will find more tubes of lipstick than I care to count. There’s blush pinks and nudes for daytime, statement pinks, purples and a not-quite-black for going out-out and berries for every other occasion. And, […]

6 years ago

Have you seen all of these yet? Normal People began on RTÉ and BBC last week and received rave reviews from most parts – some of the callers to Liveline being notable exceptions. Written by Sally Rooney, co-directed by Lenny Abrahamson and produced by Element Pictures, the series represents some of the best talent that Ireland […]

6 years ago

It’s two of our greatest loves combined! During the Coronavirus crisis it’s fair to say that we’ve found our salvation in food. Whether it’s been baking banana bread, cooking big roasts or simply daydreaming about ordering takeaway, food is always guaranteed to cheer us up. And with summer now officially here (yes, we’re of the ‘it […]

6 years ago

“Let’s finish what we started.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has updated the nation on the Covid-19 restrictions this evening. The Taoiseach outlined that the current tight restrictions are now extended until May 18. As had been expected following a Cabinet briefing earlier this afternoon, there are two notable exceptions to this. From next Tuesday, the 2km […]

6 years ago

Say yes to sustainability. For 2020, a lot of us have pledged to try to be kinder to the planet. For brides-to-be that’s meant looking at their wedding plans to see where it’s possible to incorporate sustainable, eco-friendly and zero-waste touches. But did you know that you can make a sustainable choice with your engagement […]

6 years ago

Is there any worse feeling than chronically chapped lips? With all of the extra, important hand-washing that been going on since the Coronavirus crisis, there has been tonnes of articles written about the best lotions and potions to use on your hands. I am most definitely a case of badly chapped, dry skin – but […]

6 years ago

What’s better than barbecue food? SMOKED barbecue food. Between lockdown conditions and the glorious weather we’ve had of late, everyone who is lucky enough to have a back garden or balcony has pretty much moved out into it. As a result, the air hangs heavy with the delicious scents – not of flowers, but of […]

6 years ago

Maria Tash is offering free video appointments with her piercers. Let me start by saying how much I LOVE my Maria Tash piercing. It’s a small diamond star pierced into the upper cartilage of my left ear – a location that I know now to be called a Tash rook, named after the celebrity piercer […]

6 years ago

Fibre One – It’s Your Birthday – Terms & Conditions: This promotion is open to Republic of Ireland residents aged 18 years or over except employees of the Promoter, their families, agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion. To enter this promotion, entrants must comment under the Fibre One promotional post on the Her.ie […]

6 years ago

Over the past few weeks, our gardens have been giving us life. A little sanctuary away from the rest of the world, they’ve been the place to retreat to with a book or glass of wine in the evenings, and to enjoy a barbecue in on weekend days. As well as the lift we get […]

6 years ago

Even wondered how a queen celebrates her birthday? With chocolate cupcakes apparently. Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 94th birthday today, April 21, and in celebration the Royal Pastry Chefs (imagine that was your job!) shared their recipe for chocolate birthday cakes along with some photos of the finished product. No big messy slice for her majesty […]

6 years ago

Queen Elizabeth is 94 today! She’s one of the most famous and important women in the world, but as her official Twitter account noted today, she is also a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. And we’re pretty sure that it must be as hard for Queen Elizabeth as for anyone else to be celebrating her […]

6 years ago

Where once a summer filled with weddings stretched out before us, now we have none to look forward to. Well, not in the immediate future anyway. Thankfully, however, lots of the couples that we know have postponed their celebration rather than cancelling them outright. So, all things going well, it will be an autumn choc […]

6 years ago

Is there anything like the joy of a good book? One of the few good things about the virus crisis has been the opportunity to finally make our way through a waiting stack of books – especially since the weather turned good and we’ve been able to read in the back garden. But more than […]

6 years ago

“There’s a war we’re fighting, and it’s breaking all our hearts.” Nathan Carter has teamed up with some other prominent Irish musicians to record a special song in reaction to the Coronavirus crisis. Entitled #StayAtHomeStayAlive, the track serves as both a reminder and an appeal to the general public about the small but vital part that they […]

6 years ago

We are ladies who like to stay glam. In normal times, we do our hair toss, check our nails and feel good as Lizzo. But life in lockdown is throwing up some major challenges to our beauty routines. It’s one thing not be able to pop into our favourite nail salons and hairdressers to get […]

6 years ago

We’re going back to Bayside! After endless speculation over whether the high school comedy would be the next in line for a modern day reboot, and which of its ensemble cast could be tempted back if it did, six months ago it was finally confirmed that an all new Saved By The Bell was happening. […]

6 years ago

Tormund was, hands down, our ever favourite Game of Thrones character. Yes, in the first season we were partial to the noble Ned. And we admired the valiant Rob and John before he got boring. And there were phases when we were rooting for Daenerys and Tyrion and Arya. And, of course, we fell for […]

6 years ago

It’s the soundtrack our summer needs. Shaggy aka Mr Boombastic aka Mr Lover Lover (stop me when the references get too old for you) is back! Unbelievably it’s been 20 whole years since Shaggy first graced us with his growling Reggae tones and dancefloor fillers like Oh Carolina, Angel and Boombastic. His tracks were cheesy, […]

6 years ago

When is it OK for a grown up to have a stuffed toy? When there’s a pandemic, and it’s a seriously cute llama and you’ve made it yourself, obvs. Crafters across the country have been putting their #stayathome time to good use coming up with all sorts of handmade creations, from stencilled window boxes for […]

6 years ago

When Ann Rudden tells people that she makes chocolate for a living the response is generally one word: “Wow.” “People say ‘wow that’s a great job – you’re so lucky.’ But they don’t realise how hard it is. Owning a small business is tough, you have to be so driven and have the passion or […]

6 years ago

Easter could not come at a better time. Even if you’re not religious, a celebration of rebirth and renewal seems especially fitting during the Coronavirus crisis. Easter gives us all a legitimate reason to take our minds off what’s going on outside, put our worries aside for a day  and celebrate with our loved ones […]

6 years ago

He’ll be back on The Late Late Show this Friday too. Ryan Tubridy returned to presenting duties on his radio show this morning after suffering from Covid-19, saying he was “back and very happy to be here”. The RTÉ star revealed that he had suffered only a very mild dose of the Coronavirus. “I had […]

6 years ago