
Selfless organ donor ends up marrying the woman he donated it to
A very happy ending…
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.

Selfless organ donor ends up marrying the woman he donated it to
A very happy ending…
10 years ago

If you can’t sleep without watching something, this might help
Napflix is the future! We’re all guilty of it. Whether it’s being on your phone scrolling through Facebook all night or watching your favourite show on Netflix, many of us go straight to a screen when we head to bed. Most of us are so use to watching/reading something on a screen that we can’t […]
10 years ago

Government agrees on unified position to reject Eighth Amendment bill
A statement said that there are ‘differing views within the Government on the substantive issue of the 8th Amendment of the Constitution.’ This afternoon, the Government agreed a unified position to reject an Anti-Austerity Alliance – People Before Profit bill on the eight amendment. This morning, Ministers agreed to accept an amendment which states that […]
10 years ago

You can buy Bella’s engagement ring and wedding dress from Twilight
14-year-old us would have loved this! If you were one of those girls who was absolutely obsessed with Twilight, you’ll be secretly excited by this massive Twilight auction. If you dreamed of marrying Edward and getting the giant sparkly ring, you are now in luck. Prop Store and Summit Entertainment are having a two-day online […]
10 years ago

Lonely Planet have named the world’s top 10 regions
A tourist spot in Ireland makes the list! Over the years Lonely Planet has become one of the most reputable and trusted travel guides in the world, so when we saw that an area in Ireland had made it onto the list of the best regions, we were honoured, although not too surprised. Choquequirao in […]
10 years ago

Little Mix respond to claims they copied G.R.L’s song
The girls are not impressed with the claims. Little Mix debuted their long awaited track Shout Out To My Ex recently on the X Factor. While fans were delighted to hear the girls’ new song, many of them quickly pointed out that it was very similar to G.R.L’s song Ugly Heart. Even G.R.L themselves sent […]
10 years ago

The promo for Lady Gaga’s Carpool Karaoke is epic
This looks brilliant! James Cordon continues his amazing line up of carpool guests this week, with Lady Gaga. A clip of the drive was released and now we can’t wait to see the full journey. In this promo, Gaga and James sing some Ludacris, talk SuperBowl and seem to be having a lot of fun. […]
10 years ago

This woman sends hilarious rejection letter to men who send her unwanted d*ck pics
That’s one way to deal with it. When snapchat first came out, everyone was fairly excited. You may have thought ‘oh great, a new way to communicate with my friends’ but it quickly became something else entirely, and many people learn the hard way, by receiving unsolicited dick pics. It’s difficult to know what to do […]
10 years ago

DCU student’s story challenges our perception of homelessness
This makes for very powerful viewing. Homelessness in Ireland is a problem, that is something we are all aware of. But sadly many people still have misconceptions about who can become homeless. This DCU student’s story proves a very important point, that it can happen to anyone. Laura explained why she felt it was important […]
10 years ago

These are the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder to look out for
SAD is very common among women. The change in season – colder days, and darker evenings can make you feel down, but it’s important to look into those feelings to see if it’s something more serious. Seasonal Affective Disorder is commonly known as SAD and is a form of depression which is related to the change […]
10 years ago

This woman was told she had to pass the hula hoop test to get into night club
It is as ridiculous as it sounds.
10 years ago

The author of Twilight has released a new book and there’s not a vampire in sight
It’s very different to the Twilight saga.
10 years ago

Here’s one simple way to improve your posture
Are you constantly hunched over? You can blame it on desk jobs, on constantly looking down at your phone, or on genetics, but regardless of the reason, so many of us have bad posture. We all know that different types of exercise can improve this, for example, yoga has long been recommended to increase flexibility […]
10 years ago

You can now get BFF chains for you and your dog
We want one! If you have a dog, you’ll understand what I’m about to say… No matter how many amazing your friends, partners or family members are, sometimes no one understands you better at the end of a long hard day, than your dog. This feeling is obviously very common, having a special bond with […]
10 years ago

Irish woman pens powerful poem about men who troll her online
Oftentimes, some of the most powerful pieces of writing come from painful truths, Alvy Carragher, a talented poet, has proven this in her work. Two years ago, the Galway woman wrote an eye-opening piece on consent which was called Numb. The piece was highly praised for its honesty and is something that everyone should listen […]
10 years ago

This Netflix show will fill the void Stranger Things left in your life
Finally! Stranger Things was one of those Netflix shows which seemed to blow up over night. If you were one of the vast majority who was immediately hooked on Stranger Things, you’ll probably be looking for something new to fill the void. Australian paranormal series Glitch has been gaining serious praise ever since it was […]
10 years ago

This 86-year-old granny just got married and she looks flawless
How stunning does she look? We all know that beauty doesn’t have an age limit, but this woman proved that you’re never too old to be a blushing bride. This month 86-year-old Millie Taylor-Morrison walked down the aisle in a wonderful purple ensemble. She married 85-year-old Harold Morrison, who had been her friend for over […]
10 years ago

Matt LeBlanc and Dakota Fanning reunited and it was adorable
Remember The One With Dakota Fanning? Okay so it was really called ‘The One With Princess Consuela’ but one of the most memorable parts of this episode was the brilliant friendship between Joey and Mackenzie, the little girl who lives in the house Monica and Chandler are buying. Joey and Mackenzie bond over their reluctance […]
10 years ago

Did you notice this huge mistake in Clueless?
How amazing was this movie? Clueless is an absolute classic, from the fashion, to the cast (Paul Rudd, Donald Faison) and the brilliant one-liners ‘Ugh as if!’ But even great movies are not without their faults, and we have recently discovered a big one. If you’re a big fan of the 1995 chick-flick, you’ll remember […]
10 years ago

Over three-quarters of women are turned off by this male grooming habit
Do you agree? In a time where giant hipster beards are all the range, it’s no surprise that many women like men that aren’t clean shaven. Last month, one study proved that women are more attracted to men with beards than those without, and even consider them a better option as a long-term partner. But […]
10 years ago

This is why you need to throw out your shower puff immediately
This is unsettling. Some people call them loofahs, some people call them shower puffs, whatever you call them, it’s almost guaranteed that you have one in your bathroom. It turns out that it’s not a good idea at all to wash yourself with them. According to the Sun the ball of netting is actually very prone to collecting bacteria […]
10 years ago

Here’s why you should never skip lunch while you’re at work
Are you guilty of this? Sometimes when you’re at work you can get caught up in errands and never actually get around to taking a proper full hour lunch-break. Obviously skipping meals is never a good idea but skipping lunch can affect your work performance as well as your body. Research has found that skipping […]
10 years ago

Weight Watchers slammed for implying fat women don’t enjoy sex
Viewers were not impressed.
10 years ago

Emilia Clarke’s new home is a book-lovers dream
This is stunning. Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke just bought a beautiful new home in Venice, California for $4.64 million. The house measures 2,817 square feet and has two bedrooms and three bathrooms, according to Trulia. The open plan home has high ceilings and huge windows which lets in plenty of natural light. The […]
10 years ago

Dad delivered his baby on his front garden
The special moment was caught on camera.
10 years ago

New details have emerged about the woman who died on Tinder date
The incident happened in August. An Australian man has been found not guilty of murdering a woman he met on Tinder. Warriena Wright fell off a balcony trying to get away from Gable Tostee, who had locked her outside his apartment. The pair went on a date and then back to Tostee’s apartment after meeting […]
10 years ago

Ariana Grande announces Dublin gig
Ariana Grande announces Dublin gigWill you be getting tickets? Ariana Grande announced plans for a European tour this morning on Twitter. The Problem singer posted a concert poster on the site with the caption ‘Europe #Dangerouswomantour’. The tour will begin in May in Sweden and will be coming to Dublin on the 20th in the […]
10 years ago

Kourtney Kardashian blanks TV host who asks about Kim in awkward interview
This is uncomfortable.
10 years ago

Spotify has announced its most streamed song
Are you surprised? Last year, Major Lazer’s annoyingly catchy track Lean On took the top spot for most streamed song on the planet. At the time the song had 526 million plays. However it has now been knocked off the top in a big way by Drake, who’s song One Dance was announced as the […]
10 years ago

These are the 10 most talked about foods on the internet
Only one ‘healthy’ item made the list. Once upon a time, we made food for the sole purpose of eating it, but now thanks to the influx of social media, we use it to make our online lives look good. Since the invention of Instagram, people will spend hours making food look good, and spend almost […]
10 years ago

Mam shocked by what the ‘cool pattern’ on t-shirt really was
This is hilarious. There is nothing nicer than your mum buying you presents even if it’s not your style or something you’d never buy, you know they mean well. This mum meant well when she bought her daughter a designer shirt. Katie’s mum surprised her with a white Vivienne Westwood t-shirt with gold ‘designs’ on […]
10 years ago

Former X Factor star says the show left him with depression
Remember Kingsland Road? We can only imagine how much of an emotional rollercoaster starring on the X Factor must be. But one boyband member has reveal the toll it took on him. Kingsland Road starred on the 10th season on the X Factor in 2013. They left the show early in week four after going […]
10 years ago

Teen Mom’s Maci got married and her dress is absolutely stunning
We love it. It’s hard to believe the Teen Mom girls were all only 16 when they started. They are all grown up now and many of them have now have more kids. Maci was one of the original Teen Mom’s and was a firm favourite among viewers. It’s hard to believe that the little […]
10 years ago

Holly Hagan has quit Geordie Shore
First Charlotte now Holly! Geordie Shore has had its fair share of cast members come through the show, but the originals will always be our favourites. Charlotte, Holly and Gary were the only original members on the show last year but it seems that Gary will now be the only of them one on this […]
10 years ago

Instagram is implementing a new mental health safety feature
This could be a big help. In the recent era of social media obsession, we are only beginning to take into account the impact being online has on our mental health. We can build up expectations of what our lives should be like because of other ‘perfect lives’ on social media. We can be affected […]
10 years ago

Thousands of students expected to protest today against student fees
The march will take place at one. Over 5000 students are expected to attend a national demonstration march today to oppose the introduction of income-contingent student loans. The march will begin at 1pm at the Garden of Remembrance and participants will be marching towards the Department of the Taoiseach. The Union of Students in Ireland said the […]
10 years ago

Maisie Williams posted a frightening image asking people to drive safely
Thank god everyone is okay. We are all aware of the importance of driving safe, the statistics speak for themselves when it comes to accidents on our roads, and sadly this is not exclusive to any one country and affects all types of people. One celebrity who is passionate about the message of road safety […]
10 years ago

Ashley Graham went for a very non-traditional look at her sister’s wedding
Would you wear this to a wedding? We are huge fans of model Ashley Graham and her active voice in body positivity. And while we love the way she dresses to flaunt her amazing figure, this look surprised us. Of course, she looks amazing but we weren’t expecting to see her leather pants on such […]
10 years ago

This teen said something very stupid about periods Twitter reacted accordingly
What a stupid thing to say! There has been plenty of debate over the tampon tax in recent months, with arguments for and against. However this 19-year-old ‘meninist’s argument goes against all logic. In the middle of a Twitter row regarding the tampon tax Ryan Williams posted this ridiculous tweet. https://twitter.com/ryanwilliams97/status/787789552547168256 https://twitter.com/ryanwilliams97/status/787795198105554944 Where do we […]
10 years ago

Adele’s partner celebrated their anniversary with a wonderful surprise at her concert
This is adorable. Adele is know for making each concert memorable. Whether that’s for bring a drag queen up on stag, or having Irish singers Ronan and Glenn join her in a duet. So it was lovely that her long-term partner Simon Konecki made the concert special and surprising for Adele for a change. The rather […]
10 years ago

Amanda Seyfried opens up about living with mental illness
Her honesty is so refreshing.
10 years ago

People are not impressed with Sainsbury’s ‘sexist’ kids T-shirts
When will clothes shops learn? Sainsbury’s has come under fire for promoting sexist gender stereotypes among children. The T-shirts in boy and girl variations have very different message on them. The girls’ T-shirts say ”Little and loved” while the boys’ T-shirts say ”Brave and strong”. https://twitter.com/henrymance/status/786914386791297025 Of course, both messages are perfectly acceptable, but when […]
10 years ago

Steph and Dom confirm that they have left Gogglebox
Nooo. Our absolute favourites from Gogglebox UK have confirmed that they’ve left the show. Steph and Dom Parker had been noticeably absent from the show since it returned to Channel 4 a few weeks ago. But only today, the couple confirmed that they were officially finished with the show. The guesthouse owners who love a drink […]
10 years ago

This couple wore their wedding outfits again 50 years later on their anniversary
How adorable is this? We love to see people happily married and there is something truly special about seeing love last for so many years. Carole-Ann and Jim Stansfield have been married an incredible 50 years. They celebrated in a very unique way. The couple’s granddaughter Hayley found their wedding outfits hidden away and she […]
10 years ago

Here’s how your light bulbs could be affecting your health
This is unexpected. When it comes to lighting up your home, it’s unlikely that you’ll give it much thought. Your biggest concern is probably whether you’ll buy energy efficient ones or not. But some research is leading people to believe that light bulbs can have a serious affect on your health. While many of use […]
10 years ago

Coach Carr from Mean Girls is on Tinder and it’s a bit creepy
Would you swipe right? Mean Girls is an iconic film with so many amazing quotes, but of our favourites will always be: ”Don’t have sex, because you will get pregnant… and die”. This line was from coach Carr’s questionable sex ed class. Later in the film we find out he’s sleeping with one of two […]
10 years ago

People are very confused by this photo of Neville Longbottom and Eleven from Stranger Things
What a random pairing. Harry Potter actor Mathew Lewis shared an image of himself hanging out with Millie Bobbi Brown which sent fans of the two into a bit of a meltdown in the comments section. If it wasn’t random enough that the two are apparently friends, the tattoo on Mathew Lewis’ arm caused even […]
10 years ago

Richard Ayoade lined up to present the Bake Off when it moves to Channel 4
Do you think he’s a good fit? After all the ups and downs and rumours about the new season of the Bake Off which will be on Channel 4, it seems they have finally chosen a presenter. The new presenter will reportedly be Richard Ayoade, aka Moss from The IT Crowd. According to the Sun: “Richard […]
10 years ago

This elaborate ‘Beauty and the Beast’ proposal is so special
We’re not crying, you’re crying… We’ve seen some amazing proposal over the years, from atime capsule surprise, to a Lego proposal to popping the question at an Adele concert. But, this guy deserves a price for the most effort put in to a proposal. This man’s girlfriend was playing Belle in a production of Beauty and […]
10 years ago

How many animals can you find in this image?
We could only see about 5. Here at Her.ie we love a good optical illusion or brain teaser. There has been no shortage of tricky images doing the rounds lately, such as this image of flamingo’s which has a ballerina hiding in it. That one took us a while… if you give up you can […]
10 years ago