We love her. It’s fair to say that the early days of Love Island can feel a bit slow. The cast members seem a little reserved, and we feel like we still need to get to know them. The arrival of a bombshell, however, can really shake things up, and that’s exactly what we saw […]

3 years ago

“The internet has opened up pathways to make certain kinds of crimes easier.” While we may spend hours on the internet these days, there is no denying that it can be a truly frightening place, and a brand new Netflix documentary is set to lay that reality bare. Web of Make Believe: Lies and the […]

3 years ago

It’s Pride, baby. Pride is here, and if you’re looking for ways to celebrate, we’ve got you covered. From partying to painting to cruising on a boat, there is an abundance of events going down in Dublin this year. Here are some that we’re especially looking forward to. 1. The Official Dublin Pride March and […]

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“The house is big enough, and we have the room, and they are wonderful people.” Irish gardener Diarmuid Gavin has said that welcoming a Ukrainian family into his home has “enhanced” his life. In an interview with The Independent, Diarmuid shared that he has opened the doors of his Wicklow home to a mother and […]

3 years ago

Umoja Linn works as a marketplace for African designers in Ireland. China Soribe and Meneliswa McDonald have always been passionate about African fashion, but found that in Ireland, African designers weren’t always easy to come by. The issue wasn’t that the talent wasn’t there, but rather that African designers in Ireland were met with barriers […]

3 years ago

“Surely someone’s life is worth more than eating a few nuts?” The family of a 14-year-old girl who suffered an allergic reaction on a flight have said that she could have died after a man refused to stop eating peanuts. As the MailOnline reports, Joanna Jones and her daughter Poppy were on a British Airways […]

3 years ago

It’s heating up already. Last night saw Love Island return to our screens, and in a new twist, the public decided who got to couple up with who. The current pairings are: Dami and Amber, Liam and Gemma, Ikenna and Indiyah, Andrew and Tasha, and Luca and Paige. However, at the end of last night’s […]

3 years ago

The airport is “ramping up” its operations. The Dublin Airport Authority (daa) has said that no passengers missed their flights due to long queues over the bank holiday weekend. On RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Ireland’s Minister of Sate at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton repeated a claim made by the daa which signalled that the […]

3 years ago

The First Dates star said that Merlin is being “incredibly stoic in the face of what’s happening to him”. Fred Sirieix, the maitre’d of Channel 4’s First Dates, has given an update on his co-star Merlin Griffiths, who recently underwent surgery for bowel cancer. Merlin, who works as a bartender on the popular dating show, […]

3 years ago

“We need actual information signposted on those loo rolls.” Deborah James has called for toilet paper to include details about bowel cancer on their packaging as she continues to receive palliative care at home. The host of the You, Me and the Big C podcast has had bowel cancer for the past five years, and […]

3 years ago

“I cannot sing the praises of Daniel enough for his support of As Darragh Did.” Andrew McGinley has thanked singer Daniel O’Donnell for performing a charity concert in which €100,000 was raised. The concert took place last night in St Finian’s Community Hall in Newcastle, Dublin, and it was in aid of Mr McGinley’s charity […]

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A pretty major twist, to be fair. This year’s Love Island will open with a huge twist as viewers will be given the power to decide who gets to couple up with who. The shake-up is a big change from how the show normally runs. Typically, the boys present themselves to the girls, and the […]

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May he rest in peace. Room to Improve’s Dermot Bannon has paid tribute to his colleague Karl Cullen, who has passed away aged 30. Karl was killed in a car crash on Sunday, which took place in Clonhaston in Co. Wexford. His car collided with a ditch and he was subsequently pronounced dead. Gardaí are […]

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It’s gonna be a scorcher. It’s time to get the BBQ out and slap on some factor 50 because we’re in for some pretty toasty weather this bank holiday weekend. According to Met Éireann, the weekend will see highs of 20 degrees, though there may be some scattered showers at later points. Tomorrow, Saturday 4 […]

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“By 6am this morning, queue times under 10 minutes were being experienced by early morning travellers in both terminal one and two.” The Dublin Airport Authority (daa) has said that departures are operating “very efficiently” this morning. As RTÉ reports, the maximum number of security lanes are open, extra staff are working and there is […]

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We’re all rooting for you Spuds. Spuds, a cat from Newry, has been recognised for his role in saving six people from a house fire. Brendan Curran’s cat is among the felines nominated in the Most Caring Cat category at the National Cat Awards in the UK, which is run by Cats Protection, a UK-based […]

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Her’s Digital Star for June is writer and activist Ranae von Meding. “The thought that our child would not be treated equally was a whole other thing.” Ranae von Meding describes herself as an “accidental activist”. The Dublin-based writer is the co-founder and CEO of Equality for Children, an organisation that was set up in […]

3 years ago

There have been two confirmed cases of the virus in Ireland. The World Health Organisation has issued a warning to festival-goers regarding monkeypox ahead of the summer. Dr Hans Henri Kluge, who is the WHO’s regional director for Europe has said that some of the recent cases have been linked to large parties and events. […]

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Andy Humphries suffered a stroke, and Paige Thorne was the first paramedic to treat him. A Welsh man has credited one of this year’s Love Island contestants with saving his life. Andy Humphries has expressed his gratitude for paramedic Paige Thorne, who will enter the villa next week. In an interview with Wales Media, Mr […]

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An autopsy was expected to take place by Spanish authorities yesterday. Kasia Gallanio, who was married to a senior member of the royal family in Qatar, has been found dead in her home in Marbella, Spain. An autopsy was expected to take place by Spanish authorities yesterday. The 45-year-old was the third wife of Abdelaziz […]

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His death is currently being treated as a tragic accident. An investigation is taking place following the death of a 6-year-old boy at a hotel in Co. Offaly over the weekend. As RTÉ reports, the child passed away after getting into difficulty while swimming in the pool at the Tullamore Court Hotel on Sunday. The […]

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They will not be returning for another season. The Baggs family have announced their decision to leave Channel 4’s Gogglebox. The family, which is comprised of mum Lisa, dad Terry and their sons Joe and George, hail from Essex, and have been part of the show for the past three seasons. Joe and George shared […]

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It’s kinda gorge. Love Island returns to our screens next week, and we’re not only getting a batch of new contestants, but a brand new villa as well. This year’s season will kick off with 12 participants looking for love in a new villa in Mallorca, Spain, and the first photos of the gaff dropped […]

3 years ago

“These women are highlighting key privacy violations within Direct Provision, a system widely acknowledged as a human rights scandal.” Today sees the launch of a new campaign from a group of women living in Direct Provision who are calling for their right to privacy to be respected. The My Rights, My Privacy campaign sees the […]

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“Anyone who is in a dark place right now, I just want you to know I see you, I feel you.” Actress Ruby Barker has thanked fans for their support as she is discharged from hospital. Last week, Ruby, who plays Marina Thompson on Netflix’s Bridgerton, told fans that she was receiving mental health care […]

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Una dated the mystery man for several months, but never revealed his identity. Singer Una Healy has confirmed that she is no longer in a relationship with her Garda boyfriend. The Saturdays star never shared the identity of her boyfriend with her followers on social media, but it’s understood that she met him through her […]

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This weekend saw huge queues outside Dublin Airport. A travel expert has warned passengers that they may need to prove that they arrived at the airport on time in order to obtain a refund for a missed flight due to queues. Yesterday, Eoghan Corry, a travel expert told RTÉ listeners to have as much documentation […]

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The airport has until the bank holiday to deliver an “acceptable passenger experience”. Following reports that at least 1,000 passengers missed their flights due to queues at Dublin Airport, the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) has been given a deadline of the bank holiday weekend to fix the problems. Today, the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan […]

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Her waters broke the morning of her wedding. A Scottish woman got the shock of her life when she went into labour on her wedding day. 32-year-old Rebecca MacMillan and her partner Nick Cheetham had already planned and booked their wedding, when they found out that they were expecting a child together. With four weeks […]

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“I will spend the rest of my life fighting for you and mum. Your names will not be forgotten.” A girl who lost her mother and father last week following the shooting at Uvadle, Texas has paid tribute to her late parents. Schoolteacher Irma Garcia (48) was among the 21 people killed in the tragedy, […]

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Factor 50 at the ready, lads. If you had your fingers crossed for some sizzling days this bank holiday weekend, then you’re in luck. According to Met Éireann’s forecast, the mercury is set to rise from Thursday onwards. Thursday, the forecaster says, will be “mostly dry and calm with mild or warm sunny spells”, though […]

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A final tally is expected at some point today. A spokesperson for Dublin Airport has said that he believes over 1,000 people missed their flights yesterday due to significant queues and delays throughout the terminals. Addressing the situation on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Kevin Cullinane, who is the head of operations for the Dublin Airport Authority […]

3 years ago

Fed up of traipsing sand through the house days after going to the beach? Picture it. You’re just back after spending the day on the beach. Your skin is warm, your hair is still wet and your heart is full after getting some much needed sea air into your body. But then you remember. The […]

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“Our growing family will be a family of four later this fall!” Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband Justin Mikita have announced that they are expecting their second child together. Ferguson, who played Mitch Pritchett in the hugely popular comedy series, announced the news on social media. In a video on Instagram, he said: […]

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Some passengers may miss their flights due to queues, the airport says. Dublin Airport has apologised to passengers as significant queues have been reported at the bag drop, check in and security areas. In a statement on Twitter, Dublin Airport said that the delays may cause some passengers to miss their flights. They said: “Due […]

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The actress, who plays Emily Malek, has said that she wants to “step away” from the show. Alexis Bledel has announced her departure from The Handmaid’s Tale ahead of season 5. The actress, who plays Emily Malek, or Ofglen, has been part of the Hulu series since it debuted in 2017. Bledel told Variety that […]

3 years ago

Congratulations are in order for the Love Island stars. Love Island stars Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow have announced the birth of their second child. Jamie and Camilla, who are already parents to their daughter Nell, welcomed another girl last week. They have named her Nora Belle. The couple, who met on the 2017 edition […]

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It’s mostly just Chloe and Toby, to be honest. The new season of Love Island is just around the corner, but will it be able to live up to its predecessor? It’s no secret that the 2021 series got off to a bit of a tepid start, but after a few weeks, it warmed up […]

3 years ago

“Cupid’s work here is done…” Fans of Love Island star, and national treasure, for that matter, Maura Higgins are convinced that she is in a new relationship. Speculation of a new romance began to brew after she posted a series of snaps from her Parisian holiday on Instagram. The Longford lass has been soaking up […]

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“We cannot exhale once again, make excuses, and accept these tragic realities as the status quo.” In a post on Instagram, US actor Matthew McConaughey has paid tribute to the victims of yesterday’s shooting at a primary school in Texas. 21 people – two adults and 19 children – were killed by an 18-year-old gunman […]

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“I have come up with a mad idea and this is not a joke.” As Climb With Charlie continues to raise money, broadcaster Charlie Bird has announced another charity endeavour. Taking to Twitter yesterday, Charlie thanked everyone who donated to the fund, which raises money for Pieta House and Motor Neurone Disease Ireland, and told […]

3 years ago

As a nation, we have to ask, ‘When in God’s name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?’ The US President Joe Biden has called for action and paid tribute to the 19 children and two adults who were killed in a school shooting yesterday. The shooting occurred in Robb Elementary School […]

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It’s back, baby. Get the cocktails at the ready, because it’s time to crack on; Love Island will be back on our screens in just a few weeks time. The hugely popular dating competition show will return to Virgin Media Two at 9pm on Monday 6 June. The one and only Laura Whitmore will be […]

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Just stunning. Much like Kourtney Kardashian, Irish make-up artist Bonnie Ryan tied the knot in Italy over the weekend, and she has since been delighting fans by sharing more details from her special day. Bonnie celebrated her marriage to partner John Greenhalgh at St. Augustine’s Chapel in La Machi, a village in Italy, surrounded by […]

3 years ago

There has been an uptake in infections in recent weeks. An advisor to the World Health Organisation has identified a possible source of the recent Monkeypox outbreaks. As BreakingNews reports, Dr David Heymann has said that the recent European spread may have stemmed from two raves in Europe that had a high level of sexual activity. […]

3 years ago

We’re still not over the tiny portions of pasta. Kourtney and Travis tied the knot for a third time in Portofino, Italy this weekend, and the details from the sumptuous affair are still coming in. We have, by now, all seen Kourtney’s unique bridal gown – a lace and satin corset mini dress – and […]

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The documentary will see her reflect on how the city has changed, and what’s in store for its future. Derry Girls star Jamie-Lee O’Donnell will present a Channel 4 documentary that will showcase her native city of Derry. The actress, who plays the iconic Michelle Mallon on the hugely popular show, will take the lead […]

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The acclaimed dancer is making her return to Wexford in June. Lucia Kickham is on a much needed break when I give her a call. The acclaimed dancer is in rehearsals all day for her upcoming show, The Here Trio with the Liz Roche Company, and I’ve managed to nab her at lunchtime to gain […]

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An investigation is underway. A school in Wales has had to shut its doors following a bullying incident which led to an 11-year-old boy having to get his finger amputated. As Metro reports, Abertillery Learning Community in Gwent, South Wales has been shut and an investigation is underway. Last week, the mother of 11-year-old Raheem […]

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She’s been using a stoma bag as she undergoes cancer treatment. Radio presenter Adele Roberts has made history by becoming the first person to appear on the cover of Women’s Health UK with a visible stoma bag. Roberts has been using a stoma bag, which connects to her abdomen and collects waste, since undergoing surgery […]

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