The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre said the need for reform is “urgent”. The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has welcomed new research which underlines the need for reform across several areas in the operation of Irish rape trials. The report, which comes from Dr Susan Leahy of the University of Limerick, examines the way in which […]

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These look absolutely incredible It’s not talked about enough, but Munchies are top-tier level treats. Between the hard chocolate coating, the caramel filling and the satisfying crunch of the centre, these little sweets just have so much going for them. Imagine then our delight to learn that a delicious twist on classic Munchies will be […]

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With a simple note, bartender Max made a huge difference. A bartender in Florida is being praised for taking action after he noticed a woman in his bar was being harassed.  On Twitter, Trinity Allie shared a picture of the message Max Guiterrez wrote on a bill. In it, he asked her to subtly signal […]

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According to Coughlan, the project “started as a joke” 12 years ago. Nicola Coughlan, the star of Bridgerton and Derry Girls, will be showing off her writing skills for an upcoming project. Over the weekend, the Galway actress shared that she will be one of the co-writers on Whistle Through the Shamrocks. Coughlan shared a […]

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Ms Chu tied the knot in a small ceremony yesterday. Hazel Chu, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, married her partner Patrick Costello, a Green Party TD, at a ceremony in the Mansion House over the weekend. Last night, Chu took to social media to share a wedding photo, and to thank members of the public […]

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The announcement comes as restrictions on restaurant capacity are set to ease in coming months. McDonald’s has announced plans to create 800 jobs in Ireland, as its workforce expands to over 6,000. The new positions will be in McDonald’s restaurants in Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Limerick, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Sligo, […]

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These look seriously pretty. As we begin to welcome guests into our gardens for BBQs and drinks, we may be forgiven for being a bit OTT when it comes to presentation. Indeed, you can bet we have our best fairy lights draped across the patio, and our fanciest delf at hand. And while, lockdown has […]

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The recipe is actually quite simple. We’ve all been there. You venture out to your nearest McDonald’s with your heart set on a tasty meal, and maybe something sweet after. But as you place your dessert order, you hear those devastating six words. “Sorry, the ice cream machine’s not working.” Soul-destroying. Fear not, though, because […]

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The pair were spotted enjoying a meal together in a Co. Down pub. Ireland is home to some incredible holiday spots, so it’s no surprise that A-listers are often seen out and about, enjoying what our emerald isle has to offer. Yesterday, football superstar Wayne Rooney, and his wife Coleen were spotted celebrating their wedding […]

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Enniskerry has become particularly popular over the last few weeks. If you have your heart set on heading out to visit the Disenchanted set in Enniskerry, you’re not alone. According to new figures from FREE NOW, ride hailing requests to the Wicklow village have increased by 142%. The village – which is a key filming […]

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The company’s shift is less about diversity, and more about image rehabilitation. Yesterday, Victoria’s Secret said goodbye to their Angels and announced a major rebrand. The fashion label unveiled its first line of ambassadors to join their VS Collective, and they included actress Priyanka Chopra, football player Megan Rapinoe, and trans model Valentina Sampaio. According […]

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Ferrer died by suicide after being sick with long-haul Covid for over a year. Screenwriter Heidi Ferrer, who worked on Dawson’s Creek, has died. She was 50 years old. Ferrer’s husband, Nick Guthe, confirmed that she had died by suicide last month, after being sick with severe long-haul Covid-19 symptoms for 13 months. Guthe announced […]

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If you’ve noticed lots of Hawaii’n print and shell necklaces on TikTok, then it’s likely you’ve come across the hottest new fashion trend. The Coconut Girl aesthetic is the latest movement to cause a splash with Gen Z, and to be honest, we kind of see the appeal. The aesthetic balances beachy vibes, with nostalgia […]

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Applications for Irish MUAs are still open. Yesterday, Maura Higgins announced that she will be the host of the Irish edition of the beauty competition The Glow Up, and we cannot wait to see her in action. The UK edition, which has been running since 2019, has launched the careers of numerous British make-up artists, […]

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The brand new series drops next month. Ryan Murphy fans rejoice – we finally have a release date for the highly anticipated American Horror Story spin-off! American Horror Stories has been in the works for a long time, but the show will finally be released next month on 15 July. The official Twitter account for […]

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The discovery of a child’s body has prompted protests against gender-based violence in Spain. Spain has seen nationwide protests against domestic violence after the body of six year-old Olivia Gimeno Zimmermann was found in Tenerife. A search for her younger sister, one year-old Anna, continues. The BBC reports that an investigating judge alleges that the […]

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The show are looking to cast friends and family members for the upcoming season. Do you love to watch telly? Feel like you have a well of hot-takes you’re willing to share with the world? Fancy yourself a bit of an armchair critic? Well, Virgin Media Television may have the perfect gig for you! The […]

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Prince Harry will travel to the UK later this month. Meghan Markle has no plans to join Prince Harry in the UK this summer, and will stay with her two children in Montecito, California instead. Sources told Victoria Wood, a royal correspondent, that Markle will not be making the trip. The clarification comes amid a […]

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The tragedy occurred in 2015. Today marks the sixth anniversary of the balcony collapse that killed six people in Berkeley, California. Five Irish students – Eimear Walsh (21), Lorcán Miller (21), Niccolai Schuster (21), Eoghan Culligan (21), Olivia Burke (21) and one Irish American citizen Ashley Donohoe (22) were killed in the 2015 collapse. Seven […]

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Would you give this a try? When it comes to using fake tan, certain parts of the body are trickier than others. Hands are particularly challenging, but feet? Feet are a no-man’s land. Luckily, one TikTok account claims to have found the solution to achieving an even bronze glow on the feet. The Hondrout Twins […]

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It’s all happening! After months of confusion and speculation, we finally have an official start date for the upcoming season of Love Island. Virgin Media have announced that the hugely popular reality show will be returning to our screens on Monday 28 June, which is less than two weeks away. The official Love Island Instagram […]

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The actor’s son passed away three years ago. Rob Delaney has recently opened up about the pain of losing his two year-old son, Henry. The actor, who appeared in Catastrophe and Deadpool 2, spoke about his grief during his appearance on the podcast This American Life. Henry passed away in 2018. He had been diagnosed […]

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Nika McGuigan was nominated for her performance in the film Wildfire. Barry McGuigan has shared his pride at his late daughter Danika’s IFTA nomination. Danika, or Nika, as she was more commonly known as, played Kelly in Wildfire, which posthumously landed her an IFTA nomination for Best Actress in Film. The actress, who also played […]

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“We clearly should have thought more about the situation and funded it ourselves.” McFly singer Tom Fletcher and his wife Giovanna have apologised for using the UK’s Government furlough scheme throughout the pandemic, and said it was a “huge error of judgment”. Their apology comes after The Sun reported that the couple used the government […]

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When it comes to reporting domestic violence, lives are on the line. There is no room for error. Over the weekend, The Times reported that a large number of calls from people experiencing domestic violence had been cancelled by the Gardaí between 2019 and 2020. In some instances, people called 999 for help a number […]

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“Let’s make the haters hate it and the fans love it.” Simone Biles has shared the meaning behind her latest leotard choice, and the message it sends to her critics. Biles, who is widely considered to be the one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, wore a leotard with a goat bedazzled on the […]

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“The best endings are atypical.” The trailer for the fourth and final season of the hugely popular Netflix series Atypical just dropped, and fans are already excited. The show follows Sam Gardiner (Keir Gilchrist) as he navigates college life, dating and the pressures of growing up. The final season is expected to pack an emotional […]

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Authorities continue to search for the owner of the scooter. Actress Lisa Banes, who appeared in the 2014 film Gone Girl, has died after being hit by an electric scooter in New York earlier this month. She was 65 years old. Banes was knocked over by an electric scooter on 4 June. She was on […]

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Suzanne shared a snap of her dog Coco earlier this morning. Irish beauty blogger and entrepreneur Suzanne Jackson has returned to Ireland as one of her dogs is unwell. Jackson, who recently relocated to Portugal, told her followers that she was back in Dublin in order to take care of Coco this morning. Taking to […]

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Did your county make the top 5? Last year was very much the summer of the staycation, and with many people still feeling uncertain about international travel, that trend is set to continue. Indeed, the staycation isn’t going anywhere, and why should it? Our little island is home to stunning beaches, picturesque towns and glorious […]

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Don’t worry, there’s no raw fish involved. Over the last year, TikTok has become the one-stop shop for weird and wonderful food ideas, and the platform’s latest trend is no exception. Oreo Sushi is currently doing the rounds online and we can’t wait to give it a go. Unlike your classic sushi options, there’s no […]

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The petition is urging councilors to consider installing a pool instead of a white water-rafting facility. Over 3000 people have signed a petition urging Dublin City Council to install an outdoor swimming pool in the Docklands. The petition comes after the Government refused to fund the proposed white-water rafting facility in George’s Dock. The Change.org […]

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The Love Island star has shared his side of the story. Greg O’Shea has opened up about his break-up with Amber Gill, and has denied rumours that he broke up with her through a text. Amber and Greg won Love Island in 2019, but the couple split five weeks after the show’s finale. O’Shea has […]

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Have that BBQ ready to go, lads. This Sunday is expected to be the hottest day of the year with temperatures hitting the mid 20s throughout the country. Earlier in the week, Met Éireann confirmed that a “tropical airmass” was set to hit Ireland, bringing with it warm and dry weather and good sunshine, and […]

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Hello, Upper East-Siders. The trailer for the highly anticipated Gossip Girl reboot is finally here and it looks electric. That’s right, we’ve finally been given a proper glimpse of what to expect from the remake of the iconic 2000’s TV show. It’s been given a Gen Z makeover but we’re hopeful that it will retain […]

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A return to the office may be on the cards. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has hinted at the possibility of easing a number of restrictions earlier than planned. Earlier this week, Mr Martin suggested that we may be returning to the office sooner than expected. “As you have seen all along the way we were […]

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These have us watering at the mouth. With summer well and truly upon us, we’re constantly looking for ways to up our iced-coffee game, and the latest TikTok trend may be just what we need. Iced Biscoff lattes appear to be the drink of the season, and we can understand why. A mouth-watering, creamy coffee […]

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Listeners can expect relationship advice from the couple, as well as some pretty major celebrity guests. Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina have just launched Coupledom, their brand new podcast all about relationships, and we can’t wait to listen. The six-part series will see the Luther star and his partner interview an array of guests […]

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Ahead of the Dip from Dusk to Dawn Campaign, Her caught up with Lisa Mason to chat about the impact the Dublin Simon Community has had on her life. Lisa Mason first came into contact with the Dublin Simon Community in 2012 after she became homeless. Since then, however, Lisa’s life has completely changed. With […]

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The show’s latest addition is a Letterkenny native. Irish actress Amybeth McNulty has been cast in the hugely popular Sci-Fi series Stranger Things. 19 year-old McNulty hails from Letterkenny in Donegal, and, according to Netflix, she’ll play Vicki, a brand new character. If the actress looks familiar it may be because she played Anne of […]

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A family member described Mia as a “beautiful, beautiful little girl.” The family of the three month-old girl who was killed in a dog attack in Clashmore, Co. Waterford, have thanked the public for their support over the past week. Baby Mia O’Connell tragically passed away on Monday morning after the dog entered her room […]

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Kristina’s method is dividing TikTok A TikTok user has gone viral after sharing how she got revenge on a former partner through a simple, but infuriating idea. In a video, Kristina responded to another TikTok user asking people to share “something incredibly immature that you will never stop doing.” The woman used this as a […]

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Kim celebrated Kanye’s birthday with a sweet photo on Instagram. A recent Instagram post from Kim Kardashian has left fans feeling a bit puzzled. The reality star shared a photo of herself, Kanye West and three of her children aboard a private jet. In the caption, she wished her former partner Kanye a happy birthday. […]

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Pawsecco included. For many pet-owners, holidays always require a little extra planning. Dog-friendly accommodation is not always easy to come by and arranging a pet-sitter comes with its own set of challenges. But what if there was a dog-friendly option that didn’t just welcome your pooch, but actively pampered them? As it turns out, Oliver’s […]

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The documentary is expected to air in July. ITV plan on sharing some very rare footage of Princess Diana in a brand new documentary marking her 60th birthday. The film, which is called Diana, will air this July. As well as some rare clips, the documentary will provide viewers with a deeper insight into Diana’s […]

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Murder at the Cottage is coming to Sky Crime and NOW later this month. The first trailer for the highly anticipated documentary about the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier was released earlier this year. Toscan du Plantier was a French TV producer who was beaten to death in Schull, County Cork in December 1996. […]

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Bobby Joe Long abducted and sexually assaulted McVey in 1984. A powerful statement made by Lisa McVey prior to the execution of Bobby Joe Long has re-emerged, following the release of Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey on Netflix over the weekend. McVey was 17 years old when she was abducted and sexually assaulted […]

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Brenda Venables went missing in 1982. A man in the UK has been charged with the murder of his wife after her remains were found in a septic tank in their former home in Kempsey, Worcestershire. Brenda Venables went missing  in May 1982 when she was 48 years old. Her year of death was recorded […]

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We all know a Harry Styles fan who’d love this. Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned spa day? After a year of lockdowns, restrictions and general bad vibes, a day of indulgence at a luxury hotel sounds like the perfect tonic. But what if there was a way for you to chill out in a […]

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The actor shared that the whole cast and crew are still trying to come to terms with the loss. Cillian Murphy has spoken about the challenges of shooting Peaky Blinders following the death of his co-star Helen McCrory. Helen, who played Polly in the award-winning series, passed away earlier this year. She had been sick with cancer. […]

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