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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  • Charlie Bird struggling with ‘crying non-stop’ but promises to keep fighting

    Charlie Bird struggling with ‘crying non-stop’ but promises to keep fighting

    “I am not going to give in.” Charlie Bird has shared a health update with his supportive followers. The veteran journalist admitted that he is struggling with uncontrollable crying, which is a symptom of his motor neurone disease (MND). The RTÉ broadcaster was diagnosed with the condition in 2021. In his latest social media post, […]

    3 years ago

  • 6-year-old boy found alive in earthquake rubble after two days in Indonesia

    6-year-old boy found alive in earthquake rubble after two days in Indonesia

    “It felt like a miracle.” A six-year-old child has been found alive after he was trapped in earthquake rubble for two days. The boy, named Azka, became trapped after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia and was stuck under rubble for two full days. Despite having no food or water, he survived – with rescuers […]

    3 years ago

  • WATCH: Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield speak out against queue-jumping claims

    WATCH: Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield speak out against queue-jumping claims

    Phillip and Holly said they understand the public’s frustration. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have responded to backlash after they reportedly skipped the queue at the Queen’s lying in state. The pair claim they were present as journalists, but the public is furious over their behaviour. Both Phillip and Holly said they understand the backlash […]

    4 years ago