
Don’t tell someone how to grieve; don’t judge someone for grieving their own way
“I’d be heartbroken if I thought my laughing at stories about my dad indicated I didn’t care.”
10 years ago

Megan Roantree
Megan is an Islander from Inis Mór, who studied journalism in DCU before joining the Her team. Smiley faces, popcorn and Gaeilge are some of her favourite things. She has always loved the TV shows Friends and Scrubs equally so please don’t ask her to choose. She is very passionate about social issues, health and equality. She is not related to the company who makes the sweets.

Don’t tell someone how to grieve; don’t judge someone for grieving their own way
“I’d be heartbroken if I thought my laughing at stories about my dad indicated I didn’t care.”
10 years ago

Friends fans wont be happy about Elle MacPherson’s latest comments
We’re surprised by this. While Elle MacPherson is a hugely famous supermodel, people will still always remember her as Janine the dancer on Friends. Janine comes into the show as Joey’s roommate before becoming his girlfriend. Arguably some of the best episodes of the show included her character, (The One with the Routine is definitely […]
10 years ago

Emma Watson has released an empowering new video about gender equality
This is brilliant. Emma Watson has been long known for her activism for gender equality, she is a global goodwill ambassador for the UN. She has gained a lot of respect over the course of her career for using her status to promote important messages. Recently a controversial columnist for the Sun wrote that he […]
10 years ago

Wrangler Jeans ‘feminist’ ad has annoyed women everywhere
It’s a bit of a mixed message. These days companies are trying hard to be relateable, influential and groundbreaking. When it works, it can be powerful, but a lot of the time, they miss the boat. Wrangler jeans is a perfect example of this. They launched an attempt at a body confidence campaign which uses […]
10 years ago

Singing man brilliantly shuts down heckler at March for Choice
This is brilliant.
10 years ago

This unicorn cafe in Bangkok is what dreams are made of
We’re packing our bags. We’ve all been obsessed with unicorns at some point in our lives, whether it was as a kid while playing with our my little ponies or as teenagers watching Harry Potter, or even now as adults (and that’s okay!). If you love the mythical creatures you’re not alone because there is […]
10 years ago

Honey G is back on the X Factor despite not getting a seat at 6 chair challenge
People aren’t happy about it. Sunday night’s 6 chair challenge was as controversial as ever, with Sharon making the decision of who to bring to judges houses in the overs category. The final 6 were chosen by Sharon and after some seat swapping Samantha Atkinson, James Wilson, Relley C, Christopher Peyton, Janet Grogan and Ivy Grace […]
10 years ago

The sexiest accents in the world have been voted for
Do you agree?
10 years ago

This innocent Irish mam got a bit confused about the Repeal march for choice
This is hilarious
10 years ago

Making a Muderer’s Steven Avery is getting married
This is unexpected
10 years ago

This company used Brangelina’s divorce as a cheeky ad
Cheeky but effective. Since the news broke that Brad and Angelina were no more, it’s hard to find someone who hasn’t heard about it. While rumours fly around about why they split up and other names get dragged into the mix, one company has found a way to use the divorce to ruthlessly sell their […]
10 years ago

This article about Emma Watson has angered a lot of people
Ridiculous. Emma Watson is and always will be very well-known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films. However, she has since gone on to prove herself in other acting roles, and outside of the film industry. She is also admired by many for her activism, in feminism and education. In 2014, Emma became […]
10 years ago

Rihanna just got a new title and it’s a very important one
We respect her a lot for this.
10 years ago

Snapchat’s latest invention is both exciting and futuristic
Very interesting.
10 years ago

Johnny McDaid got a new tattoo for Courteney Cox
It must be serious (again).
10 years ago

Cillian Murphy has shown support for Repeal the 8th today
The actor supports the cause. Today, the number of people who showed up to support March for Choice was overwhelming. There is strength in numbers, and after today hopefully people won’t feel alone in their struggles with the 8th amendment. Thousand’s of people showed up today despite the less that perfect weather. Several well-known people […]
10 years ago

Couples are swapping traditional wedding albums for this modern alternative
Would you prefer this?
10 years ago

12 people who were NOT happy with the Patronus they got
What did you get?
10 years ago

This powerful piece of art sadly sums up the 8th amendment
A striking image.
10 years ago

Our favourite comedian will guest star on the Simpsons
Interesting!
10 years ago

A Spice Girl is in the running to present the Bake Off
She’d certainly spice it up.
10 years ago

Marion Cotillard’s partner has his say on the Brad Pitt rumours
“I hope you get better and aspire to something in your life than constantly sending sh*t”
10 years ago

Four women shot dead in Washington state shopping centre
The shooting took place at a shopping centre in Washington state. Four women has been shot dead and others critically injured according to reports. Police are still searching for the gunman. CCTV footage of the suspect was released, which revealed young Hispanic male. The shootings occurred around 7pm local time at the Cascade Mall in […]
10 years ago

Cate Blanchett shares her beauty essentials
They’re very affordable.
10 years ago

An Ed Sheeran Pig statue sold at auction for a lot of money
He’s even got the tattoos to match.
10 years ago

BBC say there’s still hope for the Bake Off we know and love
Fingers crossed. There has been a lot of news surrounding The Great British Bake Off as of late. First, we heard the show was moving to Channel 4, then presenters Mel and Sue announced their departure. And although people already felt the show wouldn’t be the same, Mary Berry announced that she was leaving which […]
10 years ago

The Fault in Our Stars might be John Green’s final book
Nooo. The bestselling book The Fault in Our Stars was written almost five years ago, and while it was very popular while it was first released, the feature film which followed it saw it become a firm favourite among young people every where. The author of the book, John Green, was relatively well known before […]
10 years ago

Here is what millennials say they would give up to lose weight
We’re very surprised by this. It seems that the vast majority of young people are not happy with their image and would like to be thinner or fitter. Sadly the methods people are using to obtain their idea of a good figure is not always healthy, from detox teas to quick fix diets. However, professionals […]
10 years ago

Someone fixed the Trump offensive Skittles image and now it’s perfect
This one is accurate. This week Donald Trump Jr. shared a horrifically offensive tweet with an image which compared Syrian refugees to tainted skittles. The image, even for a member of the Trump family, shocked a lot of people. This image says it all. Let's end the politically correct agenda that doesn't put America first. […]
10 years ago

Here’s what Milo Ventimiglia had to say about the return of Gilmore Girls
He said he was surprised about his storyline.
10 years ago

Adorable Asian elephant calf born at Dublin Zoo
She’s so cute.
10 years ago

This story about rape highlights a terrifying issue
This story posted to Reddit has highlighted a very real problem when it comes to consent. There has been a lot of talk about consent and sexual safety in recent months, more so than ever before. But judging by this worrying story from a 19-year-old girl, there is still a huge issue when it comes […]
10 years ago

This is the happiest song in the world according to science
It is catchy.
10 years ago

Kaley Cuoco’s wedding dress on The Big Bang Theory is very sweet
We love it! Penny and Leonard have been on and off for 9 seasons so it’s great to see them finally tie the knot (again) in the opening episode of season 10. The show aired on Monday night in the US and has not yet returned to our screens, but we still managed to get […]
10 years ago

H&M have annoyed a lot of people with this news
This is pretty ridiculous. H&M is one of our favourite places to shop, from basics to statement pieces the shop has it all. But lately people have noticed something different about the shop that doesn’t seem fair. The shop has recently expanded to sell homeware and beauty but it means that another vital section has […]
10 years ago

You can now stay in a pineapple house just like Spongebob
Amazing. This is one of those things you never thought you wanted to do until you found out it was a thing. Our favourite sea sponge Spongebob Squarepants had a pretty random home considering he lives under the sea. But his pineapple abode always looked pretty cosy. The marketing geniuses at Nickelodeon resorts have built […]
10 years ago

There’s finally some good news for taxpayers
Finally some good news. There is nothing worse than calculating how much money you’re going to make at the end of a month only to get a paycheck with a considerably smaller number on it. No one likes tax, from PRSI to PAYE it’s horrible to see money being deducted from your payslip. But we […]
10 years ago

If you were born with a big head you’re more likely to be successful
We knew it.
10 years ago

Dad draws adorable post-it notes for daughter’s lunch box every day for the last 3 years
This is adorable. School can be tough, even as a kid, many of us would dread going into school in the morning, so any little pick me up is a great help. Rob Biddulph is an author and illustrator who has been surprising his daughter Poppy with cute post-it pictures everyday for the past three […]
10 years ago

Taylor and Calvin have German wax figures and they look very real
This is creepy.
10 years ago

Irish bookies make GAA fans serious offer after today’s result
“If the GAA are going to enjoy another payday so should you”
10 years ago

Kristen Bell explains why Frozen 2 won’t be out any time soon
Are you dying to see it? Most people have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Disney’s Frozen. While it is a lovely film with a great message, the ‘Frozen fever’ meant a lot of people quickly got very sick of the film and more specifically the songs. A second Frozen film has been on […]
10 years ago

X Factor criticised for embarrassing ‘staged’ audition
What did you think? The X Factor is no stranger to criticism but this year many people have said that the bosses are trying a little too hard to get people’s attention with stages scenes and auditions. First there was Ottavio and Bradley who dramatically fell out over uncooked chicken, which many people felt was […]
10 years ago

Man FaceTimes the wrong number becomes friends with the kid anyway
A modern day friendship. Facetime is a handy way to chat to people and make it feel like you’re in the same room as them, seeing someone’s face will make you instantly feel closer. So you would think it would be a bit scary when a grown man popped up on this kids phone, but […]
10 years ago

A cheaper engagement ring could mean a longer lasting marriage
It’s no secret that weddings are expensive. From the venue to the dress and even the cake can cost and absolute fortune. Couples are now coming up with little ways to save money on their big day whether it’s making their own invitations or asking a friend to bake the cake. It’s no surprise that […]
10 years ago

Maid of honour carried bride’s dying dog down the aisle
This is heartbreaking.
10 years ago

Louis Tomlinson has blocked people from using this word on his social media
He’s not a fan of it.
10 years ago

Ireland’s Gogglebox families have been announced
We can’t wait!
10 years ago

Vin Diesel and Paul Walker’s mom thank fans in heartfelt video
“My son lives on in all of you”
10 years ago

At least 29 people wounded in New York in ‘intentional explosion’
The incident happened late Saturday night. At least 29 people have been injured in a crowded area of New York according to the BBC. It occurred in the Chelsea area of Manhattan. The first explosion took place at around 8.30pm and was reported to have been from a device placed in a dumpster. According to […]
10 years ago