#ICYMI – Our Favourite Stories This Week

Having a lazy Sunday? Kick back, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy Team Her.ie’s favourite reads of the week. Though it’s a tough task, given how many fantastic stories we’ve come across in the past seven days, each of us here at Her.ie have chosen one of our favourite picks from the week, gathered together in one handy collection. Enjoy! ___________________________________ Sue's Choice: The Mighty Murray Strikes Again Sue says: My favourite story of the week was the one about Bill Murray turning up a fan's ice-cream party. Bill was filming in Los Angeles and when the owner of a local ice-cream store invited him down for some treats, he turned up. Of course he did, he's Bill Murray and he is a legend. Plus, we've never heard about him turning down a good opportunity. He loves the banter. Read the full story here. Cathy's Choice: Jon Snow Says it All Cathy says: The conflict raging in Gaza at the moment is completely horrific and Jon Snow's first hand account of the atrocities is heartbreaking. The Channel 4 reporter recently returned from the area and in this moving piece to camera, he evokes more emotion in three minutes than many could hope for in a week. He explains how many children are at risk and the images may be upsetting for some. However if they upset people to watch, take a  minute to think of those who are experiencing this real life nightmare. Read the full story here. Rebecca's Choice: No One is Ever Really Ready to Grow Up Rebecca says: T​his video is one of my favourite videos of all time. It's just because her reaction is so genuine and while I obviously don't like to see children being upset, I just think it's adorable. Also, her little brother's face is priceless. Read the full story here. Michelle's Choice: A Toast, To the Bride and Groom Michelle says: Like most, I love a good wedding. But I'm at that stage in life where it feels like there is one a month, and there are certain inevitable events that you can set your watch too. Like running into each of these nine characters at every single one. Read the full story here. Liz' Choice: It's A Dogs Life Liz says: Working in Her.ie I've watched a LOT of amazing videos. From surprise wedding dances, to babies having the ultimate chuckle fits and then this week I saw the best dog video ever. Anyone with a dog will know we can sometimes treat them like our baby, and every now and again they have a little panic attack over day-to-day life. Like going down a slide. This doberman's first trip down the slide is pretty spectacular, and we may have watched it on repeat a million times over. It's short and sweet, and guaranteed to give you a giggle. It's ok, no cameraman was hurt in the making of this video. We hope. Read the full story here. Marie's Choice: Party On for Picnic Marie says: After the emotional rollercoaster that was Garth Brooks' ill-fated concerts at Croke Park, Marie was relieved this week to hear that Electric Picnic will DEFINITELY be going ahead, as an event license has been granted by Laois County Council. The capacity has also been increased to 41,000 so more of us will be able to enjoy the madness! Read the full story here.