The majority of women believe menstrual side effects are “just part of being a woman”. New research has revealed that 64% of Irish women experience very heavy periods which makes them more likely to suffer from tiredness and fatigue. The study, which was carried out by Active Iron, an Irish brand, found that the majority […]

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The star shared a very important message in her announcement. Actress Caitríona Balfe has returned to Instagram to announce the birth of her baby boy. The Outlander star had been keeping a minimal presence on social media recently, but updated her followers on Instagram to share the good news. Earlier today, Balfe posted a precious […]

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Holy moly. As if the drama in the villa hadn’t already reached fiver-pitch levels, six brand new islanders are set to enter the villa tonight to shake things up once more. These newcomers will raise tensions by kicking, screaming, and erm, demanding to have their nappies changed. That’s right, the baby challenge is back once […]

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Absolutely BUZZING for this one, lads. Christmas came early for Westlife fans this morning after Nicky Byrne confirmed that they have finished recording their highly anticipated upcoming album. As one of the biggest Irish bands of all time, many fans, naturally, were overwhelmed with the news, so to clear things up, we’ve put together absolutely […]

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Exciting Times, indeed! Actress Phoebe Dynevor, who shot to fame for her performance as Daphne in Netflix’s period drama Bridgerton, has been cast in the television adaption of Naoise Dolan’s Exciting Times. The English actress will play Ava, an Irish student teaching English in Hong Kong, who finds herself in a love triangle with Julian, […]

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He said she had a “toxic” attitude. A woman on Reddit sparked a debate for refusing to have more children with her husband unless he takes paternity leave. However, her husband is reluctant to take paternity leave, as, according to him, it’s “not the norm” at his place of work. Posting anonymously on the Breaking […]

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The time to act is now. As the Taliban seize control of Afghanistan, several organisations have raised a number of concerns over the human rights violations of the Afghan people. There is particular concern for the rights and safety of women and girls in the country, as many fear the Taliban will strip them of […]

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“My prognosis is great. I’m in remission. Stem cell put me in remission.” Actress Selma Blair has given a positive update on her health after undergoing treatment for multiple sclerosis. Blair initially received her diagnosis in 2018, however, she now says that she is “in remission”, and that her current prognosis is “great”. The actress […]

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Tonight’s episode looks explosive – but are the producers to blame? Throughout the current season of Love Island, viewers have been quite vocal in their criticism of several aspects of the show’s production. For instance, many felt that the postcard sent to the ladies from Casa Amor was manipulative and unfair. Last night, fans grew […]

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Aoife’s been living and working in Kabul for the past two years. A teacher from Co. Meath is among several Irish people in Afghanistan amid the Taliban’s takeover of the country. Aoife MacManus has been working in Kabul for the past two years and has said that there is a “sense of panic and fear […]

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A spokesperson for the musician has denied the allegations. Singer song-writer Bob Dylan is being sued by a woman who claims that he sexually abused her when she was 12 years old in 1965. The lawsuit, which was filed in a New York court on Friday, alleges that Dylan abused the plaintiff over the course […]

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The review has been confirmed by the Department of Health. Ireland’s abortion laws are expected to be reviewed by an independent expert over a series of consultations in a number of weeks. The review comes three years after Ireland voted to repeal the Eighth Amendment 66.4% to 33.6% The Termination of Pregnancy Act has a […]

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The 33 year-old shared her concerns on Instagram. Irish cervical cancer campaigner Lynsey Bennett has expressed doubts over an upcoming scan, and is worried its results may mean she’ll have fewer treatment options available. Bennett is due for a scan which will indicate whether or not she’ll be able to continue using Pembro, a drug […]

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“Nikki was so much more than a reality TV contestant.” A new documentary coming to Channel 4 will honour the life and memory of Nikki Grahame, who passed away earlier this year. Nikki had been sick with anorexia for several years. She was 38 years old. According to a statement from Channel 4, the documentary […]

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They’re my winners anyway. Listen, I’m as surprised as you are. If you had told me three weeks ago that I’d be rooting for Toby and Chloe to win Love Island 2021, I wouldn’t have believed you. And yet, here we are, a week away from the finale, and #TeamChloby feels like the only viable […]

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I’m gonna need about 12 of these. TikTok can be a wonderful destination when it comes to sourcing out new desserts, but it’s equally useful for finding more savory dishes as well. For instance, the platform’s latest offering of cheesy garlic crumpets is definitely one to try. As well as looking ridiculously cute, these little […]

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Yana has been missing for over a month now. A woman is presumed to have died in a bear attack after leaving a wedding over a month ago in Sverdlovsk, Russia. 24 year-old Yana Balobanova called the emergency services from her phone, but rescuers were unable to locate her. Sniffer dogs were used to help […]

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We love it too, Florence. Actress Florence Pugh has been in Ireland for the past two weeks, and naturally, only has the loveliest things to say about us. The Midsommar star is filming the adaption of Emma Donoghue’s 2016 novel The Wonder. Over the weekend, during her trademark “Cooking with Flo” videos, Florence spoke more […]

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Adam was given a very warm welcome last week. Adam King, the six year-old child who went viral after his appearance on The Late Late Toy Show last Christmas has delighted crowds once again after he made a brief cameo during a recent Aslan concert. King and his family were attending the performance at the […]

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Jack was taken to hospital and treated for his injuries over the weekend. The mother of the Irish Olympian who was injured in an incident that took place on Saturday morning has said that the alleged assault on her son was a random attack. Jack Woolley, who represented Ireland in taekwondo, said that he was […]

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Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Tributes are pouring in for a woman who passed away from an accident on a bus, after returning home to Ireland to attend a friend’s wedding. Amanda Kinsella fell from a bus in Donegal on Friday afternoon, and she was subsequently hit by a passing […]

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“Our spaces must provide safety from harassment, violence, and abuse of power. Music should be a place of joy and inclusion for all.” Laura Whitmore, Mabel, Anne-Marie, DJ Clara Amfo, Yasmin Evans and Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis are among the famous names pushing for an end to sexual harassment at gigs and festivals. Friday saw […]

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More moments like this on the main show please! Look, it’s been a pretty eventful week on Love Island. In just a short number of days, we welcomed Priya and Brett, bid adieu to Matthew, saw Faye finally apologise to Teddy and watched on as cracks started to show in Jake and Liberty’s relationship. It’s […]

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“Really hurts to see all the devastation that’s going on in Haiti, and I feel like we really can’t catch a break.” Tennis star Naomi Osaka has promised to donate her tournament prize money to victims of the earthquake that recently hit Haiti. The country was devastated by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake yesterday morning which […]

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Cruella 2 is on the way! Actress Emma Stone is expected to reprise her role as Cruella de Vil in the sequel to the Disney live-action remake. Cruella came out on Disney+ earlier this year and was a huge success with Disney fans, both young and old. The film also enjoyed a cinematic release, which […]

4 years ago

For Body Month, Her caught up with Nicola Halloran to assess the risks posed by an inescapable diet culture. While a big part of the conversation around dieting has moved on from weight loss to general health and well-being, fad diets haven’t gone away. In fact, they’ve slipped into the mainstream without scrutiny. Keto, Paleo […]

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“Bring on the glitter, the glam and the magic of Strictly.” EastEnders’ actress Rose Ayling-Ellis is the 12th contestant to join the lineup for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, and she’s also the first deaf participant to take part on the show. Taking to Instagram to share the news, Rose, who plays Frankie on the […]

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Is Jiberty in jeopardy? On the last episode of Love Island, it seemed that Liberty was hitting a rock in her relationship with Jake. While this couple has been paired up since the start, they’ve had some rocky moments along the way. Chiefly, Liberty was understandably upset after she discovered during Movie Night that Jake […]

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We cannot wait for this. Over 30 years after we first met Kevin McAllister, we’re all set for another wacky Christmassy adventure as the Home Alone reboot comes to our screens this winter. The film, titled Home Sweet Home Alone will arrive on Disney Plus on November 12, and already boasts an all-star cast. The […]

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After cancelling stage performances in 2020, Diana: The Musical is set to stream on Netflix this autumn. The Broadway musical about Lady Diana, Princess of Wales will stream on Netflix later this year. A production of Diana: The Musical was filmed without an audience during lockdown and it’s set to arrive on the streaming platform […]

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Definitely one to watch out for. Country music star and all-round icon Dolly Parton will team up with author James Patterson to publish her first ever novel. The book, which is titled Run, Rose, Run, is set to be released in March 2022. As well as the novel, Dolly will release an accompanying music album. […]

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Will heart-rates flutter? Tonight’s episode of Love Island will see the highly anticipated return of the heart-rate challenge, and it looks like it might ruffle some feathers. That’s right, the islanders will don their sexiest outfits and perform routines in a bid to get the heart-rates of the other islanders in a flutter. As the […]

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The child suffered fatal injuries and passed away in hospital earlier this year. Gardaí investigating the  circumstances surrounding the death of a four year-old boy in Limerick have arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of murder. The arrests took place today. The man, who is in his 30s, and the woman, who is […]

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This is what dreams are made of. Lizzo and Cardi B are all set to join forces on the track Rumours, which comes out tomorrow. Rumours will be Lizzo’s first single since 2019, and we cannot wait to give it a listen. The grammy-award winner broke the news about the collaboration with a video on […]

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This is very concerning. A new report published by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has said that Ireland will become “warmer and wetter” due to climate change. The research, which was carried out by Met Éireann and the Marine Institute, found that Ireland’s surface air temperature has increased by 0.9 degrees over the last 120 […]

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Someone’s been having doubts. Though they’ve been together since the start of the season, fans of Love Island suspect that Liberty’s feelings about Jake may be starting to wane. However, several Love Island fans have been trying to get to the bottom of Liberty’s doubts, and it looks like everything is not as it seems. […]

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They’re our babies after all. Now this may come as a surprise to many cat owners, but apparently they do really see us as more than just their servants. Indeed, while cats are known to have a bit of a cold reputation, a new study from Oregon State University has found that our furry friends […]

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A tremendous achievement. The Dough Bros, a pizza joint in Galway City has been named as the best pizza takeaway in Europe by 50 Top Pizza, a global guide to pizza run by experts Barbara Guerra, Albert Know and Luciano Pignatoro. The restaurant, which was founded by brothers Eugene and Ronan Greaney, also nabbed the […]

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“A lot of the conversations I had about modern dating never aired.” Love Island’s Sharon Gaffka has said that the show cut a number of scenes where she talked about her sexuality in more depth. The civil servant, who was dumped from the villa a few weeks ago, told Metro that it seemed ITV preferred […]

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My mouth is drooling as we speak. In uncertain times, one genre of television acts as a pacifier for our worried minds, and no, it’s not true crime. It’s baking. Truly, is there anything more comforting than becoming absorbed in a show where the highest stake is if your tart has a soggy bottom? I […]

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Gals weekend anyone? The past year has well and truly been the year of staycation, and for many in Ireland this time has given us a chance to discover and rediscover getaway destinations that are right on our doorstep. Limerick, for instance, is becoming increasingly popular for cheeky weekend breaks, and we can see why. […]

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The Grey’s Anatomy star now has an adorable souvenir to remember his time in Ireland. It may be hard to admit, but Patrick Dempsey has indeed left Irish shores. The Hollywood actor made himself quite at home here as filming took place on Disney’s sequel to Enchanted. As well as seeing the sights, Dempsey made […]

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This is unacceptable. Fallon Melillo, an American influencer, has shared her experience of being denied entry from a party bus in Miami Beach, Florida due to her size. Fallon, who typically uses her platform to spread messages about body positivity, took to TikTok to speak about the “humiliating” experience. In her video, she explained that […]

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We cannot wait to watch this. There is simply no denying the star power of Jodie Comer. The Liverpool actress first caught our attention as Kate, the mistress of Bertie Carvel’s character on BBC’s Dr Foster. Later, she took centre stage, and attracted critical acclaim for TV’s most charming assassin Villanelle opposite Sandra Oh on […]

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Town was buzzing waiting for Kellie’s return. Ireland’s latest gold medalist Kellie Harrington has arrived home in Dublin after a hugely successful Summer Olympics. Dublin Airport had staff members lined up to welcome and escort Team Ireland shortly after they touched down. Additionally, the North inner city, and Kellie’s neighbourhood Portland Row, has been decked […]

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Only the very best for our furry friends, tbh. When it comes to our furry friends, they deserve to be treated to the best of the best in outdoor luxury come rain, hale or shine. With this in mind, the good folks over at Aldi will be ensuring that our pets will stay nice and […]

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Thankfully, we never got to see it. Throughout its run, Sex and the City was not afraid to run risky storylines and controversial scenes, given its time. However, the show’s creator Darren Star has spoken recently about one particularly shocking scene that thankfully ended up on the cutting room floor. Star told Vanity Fair that […]

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“It breaks my heart every single day to be without her.” Footballer Ashley Cain has paid a beautiful tribute to his daughter Azaylia on what would have been her first birthday. Taking to his stories, Ashley wrote: “Going to bed with a heavy heart tonight as it’s my beautiful babies 1st birthday tomorrow. “I could’ve […]

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“It is incredibly hurtful for me as a mum to hear about police officers doing this.” Glamour model and TV personality Katie Price has spoken out against the police officers who allegedly mocked her son Harvey. Five officers are currently being investigated over allegations that they shared jokes and “inappropriate material” at the expense of […]

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The 49 year-old actress shared the news on social media. Christina Applegate has revealed that she’s been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The Dead to Me actress shared her diagnosis with her followers on Twitter. She wrote: “Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey. But I have […]

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