Kat O'Connor

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Kat O'Connor is a Senior Writer at Her.ie. She runs the Her Book Club, where she interviews authors and reviews the books you need to know about. She also writes about lifestyle, pop culture, mental health, and beauty. She is never without a book in her hand and runs the Scribbles by Kat Substack in her spare time.

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  • Lottie Ryan announced as the new host of The Six O’Clock Show

    Lottie Ryan announced as the new host of The Six O’Clock Show

    Lottie Ryan will be taking over from Katja Mia Virgin Media Television has today announced that Lottie Ryan will join Brian Dowling Gourounlian as the new co-host of The Six O’Clock Show, stepping into the role alongside Brian on the popular weeknight programme. The Six O’Clock Show is your nightly destination for must-watch entertainment, bringing viewers face-to-face with some of the […]

    2 days ago

  • Warning issued after outbreak in popular Irish holiday destination

    Warning issued after outbreak in popular Irish holiday destination

    Irish families heading to Spain this summer should take extra care following a measles outbreak Cases of the highly infectious disease have increased in the popular Spanish tourist destination of Alcantarilla, Murcia. The town has recorded an outbreak of measles in recent weeks. Eight cases of measles have been recorded in recent weeks, according to […]

    1 month ago

  • ‘It is not the time to sit on the fence’ – CMAT praised for Ivor Novello Award speech

    ‘It is not the time to sit on the fence’ – CMAT praised for Ivor Novello Award speech

    CMAT won Best Album at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards CMAT has won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Album for her 2025 release Euro-Country. The awards, which took place last night, recognise the work of Irish and British songwriters and composers. The Best Album category celebrates 2025 albums that “demonstrate exceptional songwriting craft, creativity […]

    1 month ago

  • One of the biggest Irish novels of the year has been reduced to €1.14

    One of the biggest Irish novels of the year has been reduced to €1.14

    Whatever Happened to Madeline Stone by Louise O’Neill is included in the Kindle sale Whatever Happened to Madeline Stone has got to be one of my favourite Irish novels of the year so far. Louise O’Neill returned with one of her most enthralling books to date, set in Hollywood and full of plenty of twists […]

    1 month ago

  • This is the perfect product to use if you suffer from stubborn body acne

    This is the perfect product to use if you suffer from stubborn body acne

    If you’re finding it hard to get rid of body acne, then you need to try this Trying to find a product that’ll actually get rid of stubborn acne is never easy, but one has finally been launched that is about to make our lives a lot easier. Many of us are guilty of trying […]

    1 month ago

  • If you read one Irish novel this month then make it this one

    If you read one Irish novel this month then make it this one

    Louise Nealon is back with an incredible new read I’ve always had a soft spot for Irish contemporary fiction. Authors like Sally Rooney, Elaine Feeney, Claire Keegan, and Emma Donoghue opened my eyes to a genre that is now one of my favourites. They are behind some of the greatest Irish novels of the past […]

    1 month ago

  • The best place to raise a family in Ireland has been revealed

    The best place to raise a family in Ireland has been revealed

    Apparently, this is the best county to raise a family in Dublin The best place to raise a family in Ireland has been revealed, and you may be surprised. Mayo has topped the list as Ireland’s most family-friendly county. Offering an appealing lifestyle with relatively affordable houses (€199,500). The county has a low crime rate […]

    1 month ago

  • New movie adaptation of best-selling sci-fi novel casts A-list star

    New movie adaptation of best-selling sci-fi novel casts A-list star

    Here’s everything you need to know about the highly anticipated sci-fi adaptation. Florence Pugh is set to star in and produce the highly anticipated adaptation of Matt Haig’s best-selling novel The Midnight Library. Fans of the sci-fi book have been eagerly waiting for the film adaptation, which was originally optioned by Studiocanal and Blueprint Pictures in 2020. […]

    1 month ago

  • One of the best Irish books in years given major discount for limited time

    One of the best Irish books in years given major discount for limited time

    Thirst Trap is one of the best Irish books I’ve read in ten years If you’re looking for a perfect Irish novel to sink your teeth into, then look no further than Thirst Trap. Thirst Trap by Gráinne O’Hare is the best Irish debut I have read in years. It perfectly captures what it’s like […]

    1 month ago

  • Homeowners across Ireland issued warning ahead of possible cost rises

    Homeowners across Ireland issued warning ahead of possible cost rises

    Homeowners in Ireland are rushing to fix their mortgage rates ahead of this major change Homeowners in Ireland are rushing to fix their home-loan rates amid fears that rates may increase in the coming months. There are concerns that mortgage rates in Ireland will now increase with the European Central Bank (ECB) planning to increase […]

    1 month ago

  • Bosco presenter Gráinne Uí Mhaitiú passes away aged 72

    Bosco presenter Gráinne Uí Mhaitiú passes away aged 72

    Gráinne Uí Mhaitiú has sadly passed away Tributes have been pouring in for presenter Gráinne Uí Mhaitiú, who has sadly died at the age of 72. The former Bosco presenter passed away in the care of the staff at Tallaght University Hospital on May 2nd. She is survived by her husband Séamas, her daughter Aoife, her […]

    1 month ago

  • Dua Lipa reveals the Irish book that’s so good you’ll want to read it twice

    Dua Lipa reveals the Irish book that’s so good you’ll want to read it twice

    Dua Lipa is a fan of this Irish author Dua Lipa has been recommending some stellar books for the Service95 Book Club, but her latest recommended read is a personal favourite of ours. She recommended an incredible Irish author for the May book, and we couldn’t agree more with her words of admiration for the […]

    1 month ago

  • Irish house prices rising at lowest rate since 2023

    Irish house prices rising at lowest rate since 2023

    Annual house asking­-price inflation has slowed House prices in Ireland are now rising at their slowest rate since 2023. A new report from property sales website MyHome.ie states that annual house price inflation has slowed to 4.7% nationwide. This is the lowest it has been since the end of 2023, when house price asking inflation was […]

    2 months ago

  • National outrage over ‘highly offensive’ Epstein Files float in Mayo parade

    National outrage over ‘highly offensive’ Epstein Files float in Mayo parade

    The Epstein Files float in a Co. Mayo parade has caused uproar Warning: Some readers may find this article triggering The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has spoken out about the “extremely insensitive” Epstein Files float that featured in the Ballinrobe parade in Co. Mayo. The float featured a group of men attacking and wrestling with […]

    3 months ago

  • Netflix quietly adds Sally Rooney series and fans are raving about it

    Netflix quietly adds Sally Rooney series and fans are raving about it

    Normal People fans are raving about this drama series A series based on one of Sally Rooney’s most successful novels has been quietly added to Netflix, and viewers are raving about it. Conversations with Friends has sold over one million copies worldwide, and we personally believe it’s as good as her novel Normal People. There’s […]

    4 months ago