President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russian troops committed a “terror attack” by causing the fire. A fire that broke out at Europe’s largest nuclear plant – the Zaporizhzhia plant in Ukraine – has been extinguished. According to CNN, the fire occurred after Russian forces fired at a training building outside of the main complex […]

4 years ago

After gaining some weight, things are looking good for Lynsey’s return to Ireland. Lynsey Bennett has told her followers that she is coming home early from Germany to spend some quality time with her family, before going back over in April. Bennett, who is just one of the women who was impacted by the CervcialCheck […]

4 years ago

“There are no words to express the deep sadness we feel about Katie Meyer’s passing.” Tributes have been pouring in for Katie Meyer, a young football star, who has passed away at the age of 22. As Metro reports, Meyer, who was the captain of Stanford’s Women’s Soccer Team, was found dead at her residence […]

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Tubridy will be joined by Ukrainians living in Ireland to share their perspective on the ongoing crisis. Friday’s edition of The Late Late Show on RTÉ One will be dedicated to covering the ongoing crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Host Ryan Tubridy will be joined by Ukrainians living in Ireland, who will […]

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“Excellent watch for any woman with fibroids.” Viewers tuning in to Kate Garraway’s new programme – Your Body Uncovered – praised it for showing viewers what fibroids actually look like. The BBC 2 show used 3D augmented reality technology to project a realistic representation of fibroids. In the episode, Garraway, together with consultants Dr Guddi […]

4 years ago

A number of consumers reported experiencing burns from the product. Irish consumers who own a Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch have been urged to stop using the product as the company has issued a product recall. The recall was issued after 100 users of the watch reported burns. A handful of those affected experienced second or third-degree […]

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The Limerick teenager passed away unexpectedly last week. Tributes have been pouring in for Leah Cantillon, an Irish TikToker who has passed away at the age of 17. The Limerick teenager was a popular creator on the video sharing platform and had over 125,000 followers and over 3 million likes. According to her death notice, […]

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Life is co-ed, so why aren’t our schools? This week, Rathdown School in Glenageary announced that from September 2022, they would no longer be an all-girls school. The south Dublin school will welcome boys to its junior school later this year, and boys will be able to enrol in the secondary school come September 2023. […]

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The kid is only three weeks old. An investigation has been launched following the theft of a baby pygmy goat from a farm in Donabate, Co. Dublin. According to a social media post shared by Newbridge House and Farm, CCTV picked up two intruders breaking into the farm’s grounds and stealing the goat, who is […]

4 years ago

The pop star made a veiled reference to Jesy’s departure from the girl group. Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall made her triumphant return to the world of drag on last night’s episode of Drag Race UK Vs The World. The singer was brought in for the episode to help coach the competing drag queens as they […]

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“We want to be fully inclusive, and this will allow us to broaden our footprint in our local community.” A school that had previously been girls only is set to welcome boys through their halls for the first time ever. Rathdown School in Gleneagary will allow boys to attend their junior school this September and […]

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Lowest temperatures of -3 degrees are expected in the coming evenings. While spring has technically sprung, it seems the weather is staying quite wintery, at least for a few more days. According to Met Éireann’s forecast, temperatures are expected to dip to as low as -3 degrees by the end of the week, but, until […]

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The 2 Johnnies issued an apology after a video of theirs was met with criticism. After RTÉ conducted an investigation, it has been confirmed that John O’Brien and John McMahon, or The 2 Johnnies, will return to 2FM with their show Drive It later this month. The show had been temporarily pulled by the station […]

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“This would indicate I am responding to all I am doing.” Lynsey Bennett, who was one of the many women who were affected by the CervcialCheck scandal in Ireland, has shared a hopeful update after receiving positive test results regarding her tumour markers. Taking to Instagram, Bennett explained that given the ongoing situation in Ukraine, […]

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“I hope that you are proud of me wherever you are Dad.” Irish influencer Jess Redden has officially achieved her dream of becoming a pharmacist, after she received news that she’s passed her final exams. Taking to her Instagram stories, Jess shared the happy news, but also revealed that she is thinking of her late […]

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The 39-year-old was last seen on 18 February. The family of Edward O’Reilly, an Irish man missing in the Netherlands, have appealed to the public for help in finding him. As RTÉ reports, 39-year-old Edward, who hails from Co. Cavan, was last seen on 18 February in the centre of Almere Buiten, which is in […]

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“He gave so much with literally no lines.” The cast of the sitcom New Girl have paid tribute to actor Ralph Ahn, who has passed away at the age of 95. Ahn played the character Tran on the show, who served as a largely silent confidante to Jake Johnson’s character Nick. As Hello! reports, his […]

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A huge congratulations to the whole family! Mikey Graham, of Boyzone fame, has become a grandfather. Taking to Twitter, the 49-year-old singer shared that his daughter Hannah has given birth to a baby girl, his first grandchild. He wrote: “Well guys hope your all doing well [sic]. Thankfully life has been nothing but wonderful to […]

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The public are welcome to donate products at a number of drop-off points this week. Riley, an Irish period product subscription service, are organising a donation of period products to those affected by the ongoing crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The business, which officially launched last year, is teaming up with Rascals Brewing […]

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The treadmill workout is being hailed as a weight loss quick fix. The term ‘GymTok’ refers to the space on TikTok where users share fitness motivation, workout tips, and training regimens, that at times, go viral. The latest trend users are swearing by is the 12-3-30 workout, a treadmill exercise that was originally created by […]

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He apparently has a long list of demands. Shimon Hayut, whose scams were the focus of the hugely popular Netflix film The Tinder Swindler, is reportedly charging nightclubs a significant fee in exchange for him to pop by. According to a report by TMZ, Hayut has been offered gigs at clubs in Philadelphia and Boston […]

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“It was images of children escaping Ukraine, fathers saying goodbye to their children.” The ongoing crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a very emotional impact on many. One broadcaster who illustrated that impact while on air is Sky Sports’ Hayley McQueen. During a report over the weekend, the Scottish presenter wore […]

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The money raised will provide medical care, shelter and food to those affected by the ongoing crisis. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the Irish public have donated a significant amount of money to the Irish Red Cross’ humanitarian appeal. Over €750,000 has been raised in the space of 24 hours. The money raised […]

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Viewers were divided. Last night’s episode of the hugely popular Tommy Tiernan Show on RTÉ ignited debate on social media following his interview with Amy Huberman. The Irish actress swung by the studio to discuss an array of topics, from her family’s Jewish heritage as well to her experience with motherhood. However, the conversation turned […]

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“Nailed her song in one take.” The Blizzards’ Nial Breslin (Bressie) has teamed up with Saoirse Ruane, one of the young stars of 2020’s Late Late Toy Show to release a song together. The young girl spoke to Ryan Tubridy about how she was diagnosed with a tumour which led to her having to get her […]

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Ireland joins several other countries enacting a ban on Russian planes from entering their airspace. The Irish Government has confirmed that Russian carriers will not be permitted to enter Irish airspace amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The move was confirmed on Twitter earlier this morning by Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney. He […]

4 years ago

Rosey cheeks guaranteed. The humble blush is, in my opinion, one of the most underrated beauty products out there. Whether you like to pop on a bit of colour on your cheeks every day, or if you opt for a more experimental approach to the beauty staple, a good quality blush will go a long […]

4 years ago

“It is never acceptable to abandon an animal in this way, particularly one who is sick and vulnerable.” The Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are investigating the case of a tiny Cockapoo puppy that was found abandoned in a rucksack in Finchampstead Woods in Berkshire, England. The animal welfare charity took the […]

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Plenty of unique names for boys and girls right here. When it comes to picking the perfect moniker for your little one, the world truly is your oyster. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with opting for a more traditional name, many parents feel under pressure to go in a more unique direction, and celebrities are […]

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Know anyone who’d fit the bill? If you dream of performing as one of the beloved characters of the Disney franchise in Disneyland Paris, then you might want to make yourself available this weekend. Casting directors from the theme park will be holding auditions at the Liffey Trust Studios in Dublin, and they’re on the […]

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The red blazer came straight from the hight street. This week saw the Duchess of Cambridge travel to Denmark on a solo royal tour. Kate kicked off the tour with a visit to the Lego Foundation Play Lab in Copenhagen where she showed her playful slide after whizzing down a slide. While there, royal fans […]

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The incident took place in Denver, Colorado. A four-month-old girl was left an orphan after her parents attended a party where five people died. As the Daily Mail reports, Aria’s parents, Sam Marquez and Karina Rodriguez, were found dead alongside two other women and a man at an apartment on Sunday in Commerce City in […]

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“The months after that I was so upset and obviously devastated.” Irish model Pippa O’Connor has spoken about the devastating loss of her mother. Pippa’s mum Louise passed away in 2014, and during a recent podcast appearance, she shared how losing her “completely changed” her. In conversation with Roxie Nafousi on the Moments That Made […]

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A massive congratulations to them both! Abigail Breslin, who is perhaps best known for her performance in the smash hit film Little Miss Sunshine, has become engaged to her boyfriend Ira Kunyansky. Breslin shared the happy news with her Instagram followers with two photos on social media. In the first, she shows off her new […]

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The loss of Helen means that the final season will go in a slightly different direction. Steven Knight, the creator of the hugely popular crime period drama Peaky Blinders, has spoken about the influence the late actor Helen McCrory has had on the show’s final season. Helen played Aunt Polly, a mother-figure to Thomas Shelby […]

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Gary performed CPR on his friend for 40 minutes. A man who attempted to save his friend’s life after a sudden fall in Cork is being hailed as a hero. 22-year-old Conor King tragically passed away following an accident while camping in Garretstown on 24 April, 2021. As RTÉ reports, the young man fell 60 […]

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“William always worries about me meeting under one-year-olds.” The Duchess of Cambridge has hinted at the possibility of having another child. During a stop on her solo tour in Denmark, Kate admitted that she’s “very broody”. At the Copenhagen Infant Mental Health Project, she said that events involving very young children always make her want […]

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“It took him five years to get here, but it’s been worth every minute.” Glee star and podcast host Becca Tobin and her partner Zach Martin have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, via surrogacy. Taking to Instagram to share the news, Becca wrote: “Welcome to the world, Ford. “Rutherford “Ford” Thomas Martin is […]

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He was 57 years old. Tributes have been pouring in for musician Mark Lanegan who has passed away at the age of 57. Lanegan was a member of the band Screaming Trees in the 90s and, more recently, he was part of Queens of the Stone Age. As RTÉ reports, he passed away in his […]

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The warning comes into effect at 10pm this evening. Met Éireann has issued a Yellow weather warning ahead of the arrival of snow and ice in three counties this evening. The affected counties are Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. The warning comes into effect at 10pm this evening and it will remain until 10am tomorrow morning. […]

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*Content warning – this piece contains details regarding the abuse and murder of a child.* The murder trial is ongoing. Three people in the UK are currently on trial for the murder of five-year-old Logan Mwangi. As Sky News reports, the child’s body was found in the River Ogmore near his home village Sarn in South Wales last July. […]

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Motorists have been advised to exercise caution. While Storms Eunice, Franklin and Dudley have come and gone, it seems we’re not quite out of the woods just yet, as Met Éireann has said that some parts of the country could see snow and wintry showers during a cold snap. Today and tomorrow’s daytime temperatures are […]

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“I can’t put into words how difficult this decision has been.” Ballroom professional Oti Mabuse has announced her departure from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing after seven years on the show. The dancer took to Instagram to share the news that she won’t be back for another season. She shared a series of highlights from the […]

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“I feel like I kinda need her to manage my entire life.” Claire Irwin, the beloved quantity surveyor on Room To Improve, made her triumphant return to Irish telly over the weekend, and viewers were delighted. Claire first joined the Room To Improve team in 2019, and she is often tasked with the tricky logistics […]

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The programme has been described as “searingly honest” and “poignant”. Viewers tuning in to Vincent Hanley: Sex, Lies and Videotapes were full of praise for the touching RTÉ documentary which explored the life of the titular TV presenter. Vincent, who was born in Clonmel, Tipperary in 1954 worked as a radio presenter for RTÉ Radio 2, which […]

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She passed away yesterday afternoon. Mabel Duffy, the mother of Irish radio personality Joe Duffy, has passed away at the age of 92. Her death was confirmed by her son’s management agency NK Management. A post by the group on Instagram said: “It is with great sadness that NK Management announce the passing of Joe […]

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“You never ever stop missing your mum no matter what age you are.” Big Brother star Brian Dowling has paid a touching tribute to his mum Rosie on the fourth anniversary of her death. Rosie passed away from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome at the age of 61 in 2018. Brian marked the anniversary with a […]

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The Longford lady has said that she’s not interested in the role. Maura Higgins has denied speculation that she will be taking hosting duties over from Laura Whitmore on the upcoming season of Love Island. Maura, who appeared on the reality show in 2019, has said herself that she wouldn’t be a good fit for […]

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“He was the centre of our world.” Loose Women host Brenda Edwards has issued a statement following the death of her son Jamal Edwards. The music producer and entrepreneur was 31-years-old. In a statement shared with Good Morning Britain, Brenda has said that the entire family are “completely devastated”. She said: “It is with the […]

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The crash occurred on the N53 in Dundalk yesterday evening. Gardaí are currently appealing for witnesses after two women were left in a critical condition following a road incident in Co. Louth last night. As RTÉ reports, the incident occurred after a car hit a tree on the N53 in Rassan, Dundalk at 8:30pm. Two […]

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