#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! ___________________________________ Grace's Choice: Reasons To Be Thankful For The Internet Grace says: Google Street View is one of the more recent phenomenons when it comes to the Internet. Street View allows us to travel the world without even having to move from the couch. ​This article shows us the world's cities through the lens of famous album covers proving once again that the online universe is a truly amazing place. Read the full story here. Cathy's Choice: Life is a Rollercoaster Cathy says: This is just brilliant. Ria (78) goes on a rollercoaster for the first time and An (71) cries with joy as she tells her family about her first experience on a plane . It's a really lovely feel-good piece and fair play to Vodafone for coming up with such a brilliant concept. Read the full story here. Úna's Choice: The Cutest Lunch Úna says: When I came across these gorgeous creations by this doting dad, I knew that they were worth talking about. Known as the Lunchbox Dad, Beau Coffron puts together these lovely little meals for his two children, incorporating pop culture, movies and more. Read the full story here. Sue's Choice: Stars Shine in Calvary Sue says: My favourite story from this week was the interview with Killian Scott and John McDonagh for Calvary. The interview took place the day after our big Her.ie bash so I was a little nervous about feeling too tired or out of it, but it was a really fun interview! Killian got the giggles before we even started and warned me he might not be able to get through without laughing. These guys were just a lot of fun and probably one of my favourite interviews. Read the full story here. Rebecca's Choice: Bring It All Back... Rebecca says: I am the first to admit that I love really cheesy 90s pop music which means I'm not afraid of admitting that the news of The Big Reunion Boy Band Tour put a huge smile on my face this week. From 5ive to A1, this line-up has everything you could want and more. Now, I'm off to listen to 5ive's greatest hits... "If ya gettin' down baby..." Read the full story here. Marie's Choice: Brave Parents Make a Heart-breaking Appeal Marie says: This brave interview by the parents of murdered Cavan man Gavin O'Connor is one of the most heartbreaking things that I've come across in a while. Despite clearly struggling, the pair spoke out to appeal for changes to be made to the justice system in Ireland and more severe sentences to be introduced for violent crime. I think this is a very important message and this story will certainly strike a chord with any parent. Read the full story here. Michelle's Choice: Man on a Miracle Misson Michelle says: This week was all about Father Ray Kelly for me. The singing priest has become a viral sensation since Her.ie was the first website to share his stunning rendition of Hallelujah at the wedding mass of Chris and Leah. In the past few days his video has been viewed over eight million times, and he has featured on news broadcasts all over the world. If mass was like this more often, my mammy might actually persuade me to go... Read the full story here. Liz' Choice: Stone Mad About Emma Liz says: I have a complete girl crush on Emma Stone. She's beautiful, talented and she's the kind of lady you could definitely see yourself chilling with on a Saturday night, having a deep and meaningful after one too many cocktails. So how could she get any better? How about her dancing her little socks off to Gipsy Kings? Yep, that'll do it. Read the full story here.