The pair had been in an on-again/off-again relationship for three years before she was cast in Love Island. Love Island star Lucinda Stafford and Aaron Connolly have reportedly called time on their relationship once more. Lucinda dated Aaron, who is an Irish footballer, before she joined the dating reality show last summer. It’s understood that […]

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The young woman had to travel two stations further and call her parents for help. Access for All Ireland, a disability rights group, has shared an account of an Irish wheelchair user who ended up being stuck on a DART as the station did not have the ramp available. In a thread on Twitter, the […]

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*Content note – this article contains reference to eating disorders. The decision to display calorie counts on menus is problematic in numerous ways. From today, large restaurant chains in the UK must display the calorie amount of various meals on their menus, websites and delivery platforms. As the BBC reports, the new legislation forms part […]

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The couple own a stunning house in Co. Dublin. As he awaits the arrival of baby number three, Spencer Matthews has ruled out the possibility of moving to Vogue Williams’ hometown of Howth anytime soon. The celebrity couple currently live in London with their two children – Theodore and Gigi – and while Spencer has […]

4 years ago

Far from being an empowering emblem of feminism, the girlboss represents the horrors of capitalism. The final episode of Hulu and Disney+’ hugely popular series The Dropout streams this week, and it’s been a wild ride for fans of the show. The Dropout sees Amanda Seyfried play convicted criminal Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the […]

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Definitely one for the horror buffs out there. Petrified, an Irish horror podcast, made its triumphant return to streaming platforms last week, and, judging on the first episode alone, we’re in for an absolutely terrifying delight. The anthology podcast, comes courtesy of Irish writer and horror fanatic Peter Dunne, and producer Liam Geraghty, and it’s […]

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Irish Twitter was on fire last night. When the people of Ireland opened their census forms last night and landed on the time capsule section, many of us were left scratching our heads. Exactly what did we want to convey? Did we have a message for the people of 2122? A pearl of wisdom that […]

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Long queues continue at the airport. Dublin Airport has warned passengers to give themselves plenty of time to get through security as they continue to experience lengthy delays. The past few weeks have seen some passengers miss their flights due to long queues. The delays are the culmination of increased travel post-Covid and staff shortages […]

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“It’s right to surprise an audience and keep them on their toes a bit.” Season two of Netflix’s Bridgerton landed last week, and while fans are loving the show, many have taken issue with the lack of sex scenes, particularly when compared to the first instalment. Word has clearly got back to the show’s cast […]

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“The kindness of community should never be doubted.” The first episode of the new season of DIY SOS: The Big Build aired last night, and viewers were incredibly moved. The show saw Irish TV personality Baz Ashmawy lead a team of professionals and volunteers as they provided a much-needed build for the Alyward family from […]

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The 51-year-old became unwell while climbing in Tipperary. Charlie Bird has led tributes to 51-year-old Cora O’Grady, a woman who died while climbing the Galty Mountains over the weekend. Ms O’Grady, who was from Mitchelstown, Co Cork, was taking part in a group climb for the Climb with Charlie charity campaign. She was with her […]

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“Over 400 children have been injured and 153 children died.” Last night saw the 64th Annual Grammy Awards honour the best and brightest in the music industry, but one of the most talked about moments was when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared via video link to issue a statement on Russia’s invasion of his country. […]

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“It’s taken me many years to find the strength to be myself.” Scottish singer Emeli Sandé has told fans that it feels like “a weight has been lifted”, as she shares the first snap of her new girlfriend Yoana Karemova. In a post shared to Instagram, Emeli introduced Yoana, writing: “It’s taken me many years […]

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“If love alone could have saved Tom, he would have lived forever.” Kelsey Parker, the wife of the late Tom Parker, has launched a fundraiser in aid of a number of causes that were close to her husband’s heart. Tom, who was a member of the boyband The Wanted, passed away last week following a […]

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The implicated products may cause Salmonella. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a recall on a number of Kinder products amid concerns over possible Salmonella contamination. The recall, which was issued yesterday, affects Kinder Surprise 20g and Kinder Surprise 20gx3 with best before dates between 11 July 2022 and 7 October 2022. The […]

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“I cried so much yesterday, but they were all tears of joy.” Yesterday saw a huge number of people across the country take part in various climbs to support Charlie Bird’s summit of Croagh Patrick. Bird climbed the Mayo mountain to raise funds for Pieta House and the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. The broadcaster […]

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Tributes have been pouring in for the beloved actress. Estelle Harris, who is best known for her performances in Pixar’s Toy Story and on Seinfeld, has passed away aged 93. The American actress won fans and acclaim for playing George Costanza’s mother, Estelle Costanza, on the hit comedy show, but she also thrilled younger audiences […]

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Her’s digital cover star for April 2022 is Dublin ladies’ footballer, Australian rules footballer, and presenter Niamh McEvoy. “It’s been very encouraging in Ireland, but I still think there’s a long way to go.” It seems there’s no stopping ladies’ football star Niamh McEvoy. The athlete has come a long way since she got her […]

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Corsets and ball gowns and dinner gloves, oh my. Season two of Netflix’s period drama Bridgerton is well and truly upon us, and, as well as dashing gentlemen and scandalous storylines, the series has also had an influence on current fashion trends. The hype surrounding the hugely popular TV show can be seen in trending […]

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Katya had hopes of going to the Olympics. Kateryna Dyachenko, 10-year-old gymnast, and her father have been killed in a Russian bomb attack on Ukraine. According the Metro, the child died when her family home was hit by an apparent artillery strike in the city of Mariupol on the southern coast of Ukraine. Dyachenko, who […]

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O’Sullivan’s recent comments speak to a larger moral panic. Yesterday, former track and field athlete Sonia O’Sullivan wrote an article for The Irish Times, in which she argued for the exclusion of trans athletes from women’s sports. O’Sullivan pointed to the case of Lia Thomas, a University of Pennsylvania swimmer who won the 500-yard freestyle […]

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Looks like the good weather is here for the weekend. The weather has been absolutely glorious over the past few days, and if you were hoping for it to continue like this into the weekend, then you’re in luck. Saturday and Sunday are set to be bright, sunny days with the mercury hitting highs of […]

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The show paid tribute to Marc Pilcher and Carole Prentice. The second season of Bridgerton has officially landed on Netflix, and as well as the fabulous costumes and scandalous storylines, many fans noticed how the show honoured two late members of the Bridgerton crew. At the end of the first episode, a message honouring the […]

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“Every day something new happens. It’s all very exciting.” Last year saw Irish fashion designer Lia Cowan win the inaugural Longines Irish Champions Young Designer Award, so a collaboration with Nicola Coughlan, who was crowned by Vogue as one of 2021’s most stylish women, seems, if you’ll forgive the pun, only fitting. The collaboration, Lia […]

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They’ve been told to take as much time as they need. It’s understood that sisters Ellie and Izzi Warner will be taking a break fro the Channel 4 Show Gogglebox, as Ellie’s boyfriend Nat remains in intensive care. Nat was hit by a car over the weekend and sustained serious injuries. According to reports, he […]

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Children are encouraged to do one kind deed instead. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has declared today, Thursday 24 March to be a “no homework day” for the children of Ireland. In an address from Washington, the Fianna Fáil leader said that Ireland would mark National Confidence Day by rewarding its children with an afternoon off, […]

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As hospitals get busier, there have been calls for mandatory mask-wearing on public transport. Amid rising Covid-19 numbers, there have been some calls for the return of mandatory face-coverings on public transport. Tom O’Connor, who is the assistant general secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union spoke to RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland about how […]

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Facebook and Instagram down amid social media outages. A number of social media users have noticed this morning that Facebook and Instagram appear to have stopped working. When you go to Instagram on desktop, a server error is given, and while some previously loaded stories appear on the app, the home feed is entirely gone. […]

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“While the pain runs deep, Jamaica continues to forge its future with determination, courage, and fortitude.” During his trip to Jamaica, Prince William has condemned slavery within the British Empire, and called it “abhorrent”. As The Guardian reports, the royal made the comments at a state dinner on the International Day of Remembrance of the […]

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Maura’s undergoing a series of tests to get to the bottom of a number of health issues. Love Island star Maura Higgins has given her fans a health update after undergoing a number of medical tests. The Longford lady had shared recently that she became very ill last month, and her illness caused her to […]

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Our thoughts are with Anna during this difficult time. Camogie star Anna Geary has shared the sad news that her father Michael has passed away. The Irish sports star took to social media to share the news. Anna posted four pictures of her dad on Instagram, including two taken from her wedding day, and wrote: […]

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“It was indicative of my identity.” As we prepare ourselves for the arrival of season two of Bridgerton, some of the show’s newest stars have spoken about how the show represents South Asian culture. At a recent press conference, Simone Ashley and Charithra Chandran, who play Kate and Edwina Sharma, respectively, spoke about what it […]

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“There is so much sexiness in just the looks across and the hands grazing and the fingers almost touching.” With the highly anticipated second season of Bridgerton hitting our screens later this week, the show’s creator, Chris Van Dusen has told fans that we can expect a “wild, wild ride”, particularly when it comes to […]

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“You don’t need to be a makeup artist to use these products.” For Irish beauty guru Rosie Connolly, working with Inglot has been a dream for her ever since she began studying makeup in college. It’s no surprise then, that when they approached her to see if she was interested in creating her own Inglot […]

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This is bound to be brilliant. Fans of Delia Owens’ best-selling novel Where the Crawdads Sing will be delighted to know that the first official trailer for the film adaption is here. The movie, which is one of the most highly-anticipated films of 2022, stars Daisy Edgar-Jones (yes, of Normal People fame) as Kya, an […]

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May she rest in peace. Actor Maggie Fox, who appeared on the long-running soap opera Coronation Street, has died following a “sudden accident”. As Metro reports, her death was announced by her comedy partner, Sue Ryding, who shared the news on Facebook. Ryding wrote: “It is with great sadness that I have to announce the […]

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“Such an important programme tonight.” Last night’s episode of Claire Byrne Live featured a segment dedicated to the Travelling Community and explored the discrimination the group continues to face in Ireland. Claire was joined by Billy Walsh, a boxer, and reality TV star Hughie Maughan. Hughie spoke to Claire about some of the racist abuse […]

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The Mean Girls star had been in a relationship with his partner Jaymes since 2017. A massive congratulations is in order for actor Jonathan Bennett who has married his long-term boyfriend Jaymes Vaughan. The couple recently tied the knot at a ceremony in Mexico. Bennett, who is perhaps best known for playing Aaron Samuels in […]

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The family have been reunited in Poland. Amelia Anisovych, a 7-year-old Ukrainian girl who went viral for singing while sheltering from the Russian invasion, has finally been reunited with her mother in Poland. Amelia was sheltering with her family in Ukraine and her mother filmed her singing Let It Go from Frozen and uploaded it […]

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Turns out he’s no longer Baby Wolf. The Kardashians have got selecting baby names down to a fine art. The names they choose are usually quite out of the box, and many fans wait in anticipation for the famous family to introduce the latest member. Naturally, some fans were a little surprised to hear that […]

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Well, this is adorable. From storybooks to postage stamps, Adam King’s virtual hugs have proved popular, and, if you were looking for the perfect Mother’s Day present, the young national hero may have you sorted. That’s right, the Toy Show star is releasing virtual hug jewellery just in time for Mother’s Day, which falls on […]

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Spring has truly spring. The long St Patrick’s bank holiday weekend saw some glorious weather visit our shores, and it looks like it’s set to continue as the week goes on. Met Éireann’s forecast for this week came out earlier today, and we’re set for some very sunny weather with some unseasonable highs. The sunny […]

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At 30, David is the youngest priest in Ireland. This weekend’s edition of The Tommy Tiernan Show saw the comedian have a chat with Fr David Vard. At 30, Fr Vard is Ireland’s youngest Catholic priest. While on the show, Fr Vard told Tommy about why he chose his career path. He said: “I often […]

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Since it began, Operation Grange has cost an estimated £12.5 million. The investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann may be ending soon, according to an inside source. The inquiry, which is titled Operation Grange, was launched by Scotland Yard in 2011, four years after Madeleine disappeared from her parent’s rental apartment in Praia da […]

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Her family have described her as their “angel”. Tributes have been pouring in for Sabita Thanwani, a 19-year-old student who was murdered in London. As Sky News reports, Sabita’s was found with  serious injuries at her student flat in Arbour House, on Sebastian Street in London on Saturday morning. Emergency services attended the scene but […]

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He is in intensive care with a broken neck, broken back and two collapsed lungs. The boyfriend of Ellie Warner, who stars on the UK edition of Gogglebox, is said to be in a critical condition after being hit by a car over the weekend. According to a local newspaper, Leeds Live, Ellie’s partner Nat […]

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Just the best news. The Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has finally found a home for Morag, who is believed to be the oldest cat they’ve ever cared for. The 21-year-old cat was handed over to the RSPCA in Worcester by her previous owners, and the charity initially worried that they wouldn’t […]

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Lynsey said that the surgery option would be “life altering” and would involve removing some of her organs. Lynsey Bennett has told her followers that she is facing a difficult decision after being presented with two different treatment options. On Instagram, Bennett, who was one of the many women impacted by the CervicalCheck Scandal, said […]

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She was 28-years-old. Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse has told her followers that her niece has passed away. Taking to Instagram, Oti shared a series of photos of Tlhogi, and said that she is “shattered inside”. The dancer and TV personality wrote: “How is this the last time I would hold you in my arms. […]

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The woman was killed last night. Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after a woman was killed in Dublin last night. As RTÉ reports, the shooting occurred at a house in Collins Place in Finglas at around 8:40pm last night. Emergency services attended the scene, and the woman was treated before she was taken to […]

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