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  • ‘My sister-in-law is fuming because I stole her baby’s Irish name’

    ‘My sister-in-law is fuming because I stole her baby’s Irish name’

    This Irish dad was hit with major backlash over his son’s name Picking a baby’s name is a difficult decision, but one that your family should support. Some can be a little too outspoken about your choices and others will try to encourage you to pick names they adore. It’s a major milestone for any […]

    1 year ago

  • Madeleine McCann suspect ‘admitted to kidnapping a child in Portugal’

    Madeleine McCann suspect ‘admitted to kidnapping a child in Portugal’

    Madeleine McCann has been missing since 2007 17 years have passed since Madeleine McCann disappeared, but there has been a development in the case this week. According to The Mirror, a former cellmate of suspect Christian Brueckner told a court he admitted to kidnapping a child. Laurentiu Codin confirmed to a court that Brueckner confessed […]

    1 year ago

  • Irish woman remains in serious burns unit after horror wedding accident

    Irish woman remains in serious burns unit after horror wedding accident

    An Irish woman remains in hospital following a freak accident A 29-year-old Irish woman has suffered third-degree burns after a freak accident at a wedding in Spain. The woman was attending a wedding in Nerja, Spain when her dress caught fire. It is understood that the woman has suffered third-degree burns across 70% of her […]

    1 year ago

  • Irish woman rushed to hospital after dress catches fire at Spanish wedding

    Irish woman rushed to hospital after dress catches fire at Spanish wedding

    The Irish victim is being treated in a specialist burn unit An Irish woman has been rushed to hospital in Costa del Sol, Nerja after her dress caught fire in a freak accident. The woman, believed to be 29 years of age, was attending a wedding when the incident took place. The freak accident reportedly […]

    1 year ago

  • Man arrested following attempted abduction of a minor in Dublin

    Man arrested following attempted abduction of a minor in Dublin

    Gardaí in Dublin have launched an investigation A man has been arrested following the attempted abduction of a minor in Dublin 9 this weekend. The incident occurred over the weekend on Saturday, September 14th. Gardaí launched an investigation following the attempted abduction. They confirmed a male attempted to abduct a minor at a residential building […]

    1 year ago

  • The Toy Show will air later than usual this year

    The Toy Show will air later than usual this year

    We now have the first details about the return of the annual Irish TV favourite. Following the return of the Late Late Show this week, RTÉ has confirmed the air date for this year’s Toy Show. Viewers are used to watching the Toy Show in November, but for this year, RTÉ has confirmed that it […]

    1 year ago

  • Two boys rushed to hospital after Waterford road crash

    Two boys rushed to hospital after Waterford road crash

    The two pedestrians were injured in a road collision this morning. Two boys have been rushed to hospital following a road traffic collision in Co. Waterford. The crash happened in St. John’s Park at around 8.45am this morning (Friday, 13 September) and involved a car and two pedestrians, a Garda spokesperson confirmed. “The pedestrians, two […]

    1 year ago

  • Irish woman dies in tragic drowning accident in Italy

    Irish woman dies in tragic drowning accident in Italy

    The Irish woman died in the tragic accident on Wednesday An Irish woman has tragically passed away in a drowning accident in Sardinia, Italy. According to reports, the woman was swept out to sea on the evening of September 11th. Officials confirmed a body was removed from the water of the village of Portu Maga. […]

    1 year ago

  • Health Minister proposes ban on all disposable vapes

    Health Minister proposes ban on all disposable vapes

    Time to say goodbye to your vapes The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has proposed a ban on all disposable vapes in Ireland on environmental and public health grounds. Donnelly has called for a ban on disposable colourful and flavoured vapes. Donnelly said the colourful packaging should also be banned as it targets young people. […]

    1 year ago

  • Una Crawford O’Brien says Bryan Murray’s Alzheimer’s has ‘taken hold of him’

    Una Crawford O’Brien says Bryan Murray’s Alzheimer’s has ‘taken hold of him’

    Bryan Murray went public with his diagnosis in 2022 Fair City actress Una Crawford O’Brien has revealed that her husband Bryan Murray’s Alzheimer’s has ‘taken hold of him’. She said the disease has changed their lives since he was diagnosed five years ago. Una admitted that every single day is a learning experience for her. […]

    1 year ago

  • Everyone is saying the same thing about this new RTÉ drama

    Everyone is saying the same thing about this new RTÉ drama

    RTÉ viewers are raving about The Boy That Never Was Everyone is talking about the new RTÉ drama The Boy That Never Was. The new series aired on Sunday night and has already got the nation hooked. The Boy That Never Was is about a couple who lost their son in an earthquake in Morocco. […]

    1 year ago

  • Tommy Fury says he’s heartbroken as he breaks silence after Molly-Mae split

    Tommy Fury says he’s heartbroken as he breaks silence after Molly-Mae split

    Tommy Fury has spoken out about his breakup Former Love Island star Tommy Fury has spoken out about his split from Molly-Mae. The 25-year-old boxer took a break from social media after announcing their break-up on August 14th. Fury admitted the ‘false allegations’ made about him have been difficult to deal with. He wrote on […]

    1 year ago

  • Father of Ella Mills shares moving tribute on one year anniversary

    Father of Ella Mills shares moving tribute on one year anniversary

    The father of Ella Mills honoured his 20-year-old in a heartfelt tribute The father of Ella Mills has spoken out about his daughter’s untimely passing ahead of her one-year anniversary. Ella Mills died in a tragic kayaking accident in Washington last September. The Trinity student was on a trip with the Columbia University Whitewater Kayaking […]

    1 year ago

  • Aisling Bea announces birth of first child with hysterical Instagram post

    Aisling Bea announces birth of first child with hysterical Instagram post

    Aisling Bea is officially a mam Comedian Aisling Bea has given birth to her first child. The comedian announced her wonderful news in a witty Instagram post this morning. Alongside a series of photos from her pregnancy, the new mum revealed she gave birth to her first child. Bea penned a witty post to announce […]

    1 year ago

  • Brian Dowling says trolls are obsessed with trying to take his kids away from him

    Brian Dowling says trolls are obsessed with trying to take his kids away from him

    “It’s kind of alarming.” Presenter Brian Dowling has opened up about the pressure he is facing as trolls continue to target him and his family. Dowling said that he fears people are now ‘obsessed’ with taking his daughters away from him. “People [were] saying that we’d been reported and that our kids need to be […]

    1 year ago

  • Why Taylor Swift didn’t speak out about Vienna terror plot until now

    Why Taylor Swift didn’t speak out about Vienna terror plot until now

    Taylor Swift explained why she didn’t speak out about the terror plot immediately Taylor Swift has spoken out about why she didn’t address the Vienna terror plot immediately after it happened. The singer just wrapped the European leg of her Eras Tour with five sold-out shows in London’s Wembley Stadium. Swift explained that she didn’t […]

    1 year ago

  • Halle Berry says Pierce Brosnan ‘restored my faith in men’

    Halle Berry says Pierce Brosnan ‘restored my faith in men’

    Halle Berry is praising her former co-star Actress Halle Berry has praised Irish actor Pierce Brosnan for restoring her faith in men. The actress starred alongside Brosnan in Die Another Day, a project she never thought she’d be involved in. Berry starred as Bond girl, Jinx in Brosnan’s final movie in the franchise. He starred […]

    1 year ago

  • Viewers react as New Zealand Rose is crowned Rose of Tralee

    Viewers react as New Zealand Rose is crowned Rose of Tralee

    The Rose of Tralee winner has been announced The New Zealand Rose was crowned this year’s Rose of Tralee last night. 21-year-old Keely O’Grady was named this year’s winner and said winning is a total dream come true. She is the third New Zealand Rose to win the competition. Speaking about the honour of being […]

    1 year ago

  • Everyone is saying the same thing about last night’s Rose of Tralee

    Everyone is saying the same thing about last night’s Rose of Tralee

    The Rose of Tralee returned last night It’s Rose of Tralee week and it feels like our little island is living in an episode of Father Ted. The first half of the competition aired on RTÉ last night and a surprising amount of people tuned in, myself included. I don’t know what it is about […]

    1 year ago

  • Barry Keoghan shares rare photo of his son amid break-up rumours

    Barry Keoghan shares rare photo of his son amid break-up rumours

    Barry Keoghan is focusing on his family life Saltburn star Barry Keoghan has broken his silence after reports claimed his relationship with Sabrina Carpenter was over. The couple, who first met in September 2023, had been dating for months but rumors about an alleged split have been circulating for days. Insiders claimed the couple had […]

    1 year ago

  • Paul Mescal reportedly confirms relationship with US popstar

    Paul Mescal reportedly confirms relationship with US popstar

    Paul Mescal is officially taken Irish actor Paul Mescal is reportedly dating US singer Gracie Abrams. The supposed couple were spotted holding hands in London over the weekend, according to MailOnline. Mescal and the 24-year-old American singer were spotted walking through the streets of London before heading to a nearby park in Mayfair. An insider […]

    1 year ago

  • Molly-Mae makes heartbreaking admission about her relationship with Tommy Fury

    Molly-Mae makes heartbreaking admission about her relationship with Tommy Fury

    Molly-Mae announced their split this week Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury shocked fans by announcing the end of their relationship yesterday. The Love Island couple had been together for five years and welcomed their first child together in 2023. They were in the middle of planning their wedding when the reality star confirmed their split. Molly-Mae […]

    1 year ago

  • Katy Perry under investigation in Spain following latest music video

    Katy Perry under investigation in Spain following latest music video

    Katy Perry is under environmental investigation Singer Katy Perry is reportedly under environmental investigation following the release of her ‘Lifetimes’ music video. The singer reportedly filmed part of the music video on the isle of S’Espalmador in Formentera. Most of the music video was filmed in Ibiza and Formentera. The video was set in nightclubs […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘My blood was boiling’ – Arthur Gourounlian speaks out over meeting with priest

    ‘My blood was boiling’ – Arthur Gourounlian speaks out over meeting with priest

    The father-of-two said his ‘blood was boiling’. Arthur Gourounlian has spoken out about how a meeting for his daughter’s christening didn’t go according to plan. The dad-of-two was clearly upset after discussing baby Blu’s christening with a priest. Before the meeting, the dad said he was looking forward to planning the special event for his […]

    1 year ago

  • Girl stabbed in Parnell attack visits home for the first time since hospitalisation

    Girl stabbed in Parnell attack visits home for the first time since hospitalisation

    This is her first time home since the Parnell stabbing. The young girl stabbed in the 2023 Parnell Square attack has marked a major milestone. Writing on GoFundMe, the girl’s family confirmed she has visited her home for the first time since the incident. They said this was their daughter’s first time seeing their new […]

    1 year ago

  • Pierce Brosnan pens moving tribute to wife on special anniversary

    Pierce Brosnan pens moving tribute to wife on special anniversary

    The Irish actor met his current wife in 1994. Pierce Brosnan has penned a heartfelt tribute to his wife Keely on their 23rd anniversary. The couple, who met at a party in Mexico in 1994, are marking quite the milestone this month. Brosnan declared his love for his wife of 23 years in an Instagram […]

    1 year ago

  • Muireann O’Connell apologises over Olympics joke

    Muireann O’Connell apologises over Olympics joke

    Muireann O’Connell says she meant no harm Presenter Muireann O’Connell has been forced to apologise after her Olympics joke was not received well. The presenter was joking about the water polo on her Instagram story, but her comments, which were pretty harmless in our eyes, ruffled some feathers. Muireann shared, “Water polo! Who does this. […]

    1 year ago

  • Paul Mescal voted Ireland’s most attractive celebrity

    Paul Mescal voted Ireland’s most attractive celebrity

    Justice for Andrew Scott It’s safe to say that Irish actors are having quite the moment right now with the Emerald Isle’s talent celebrating success after success in Hollywood. Barry Keoghan has gone from having a minor role in Love/Hate to becoming one of the biggest upcoming actors in Hollywood. Andrew Scott has been nominated […]

    1 year ago

  • Warning to social welfare recipients as changes introduced for August

    Warning to social welfare recipients as changes introduced for August

    A warning has been shared with social welfare recipients Social welfare recipients have been advised to take note of upcoming changes during the bank holiday weekend. Some payment changes will be made at earlier and later dates as banks and post office’s opening hours have changed. Monday, August 5th is a bank holiday, so post […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Paul always supports me’ – Nell Mescal addresses nepotism claims

    ‘Paul always supports me’ – Nell Mescal addresses nepotism claims

    Nell Mescal is speaking out about those nepotism claims Irish singer-songwriter Nell Mescal has opened up about the impact her famous brother, Paul Mescal has had on her career. The singer’s star is rising and rising, but many believe this is all because of the Normal People star. However, Nell has slammed those nepotism claims […]

    1 year ago

  • Saoirse Ronan ties the knot in private ceremony in Edinburgh

    Saoirse Ronan ties the knot in private ceremony in Edinburgh

    Saoirse Ronan and Jack Lowden are officially married Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has married Jack Lowden in a private ceremony in Edinburgh. The Foe actress married fellow actor Lowden in a secret ceremony last weekend. A small number of their closest friends reportedly attended the event. Saoirse Ronan and Jack Lowden marry in private ceremony […]

    1 year ago

  • Andrew Porter and wife Elaine share miscarriage heartache

    Andrew Porter and wife Elaine share miscarriage heartache

    Andrew Porter and his wife Elaine sadly lost their baby *Warning* Article mentions baby loss and miscarriage Rugby player Andrew Porter and his wife Elaine have confirmed they sadly suffered a miscarriage. Elaine shared the harrowing personal news on Instagram this week after responding to JD Vance’s controversial comments about women who do not have […]

    1 year ago

  • Cliffs of Moher: Search for 12-year-old boy now a ‘recovery operation’

    Cliffs of Moher: Search for 12-year-old boy now a ‘recovery operation’

    The boy has been missing since Tuesday The search for a young boy who went missing at the Cliffs of Moher resumed this morning. The boy, believed to be 12 years old, has been missing since Tuesday, July 26th. His heartbroken family raised the alarm on Tuesday, but the search has now entered its third […]

    1 year ago

  • Mattel launches the first-ever blind Barbie doll

    Mattel launches the first-ever blind Barbie doll

    Barbie has launched its first-ever blind Barbie doll Barbie is marking an incredibly special milestone this week after launching its first-ever blind Barbie doll. The milestone doll is bound to make major changes for blind people, especially young girls. The company wants to make its dolls more inclusive and represent more parts of society. This […]

    1 year ago

  • Miriam Mullins responds to All-Ireland final hate

    Miriam Mullins responds to All-Ireland final hate

    Miriam Mullins was slated for attending the All-Ireland Influencer Miriam Mullins has responded to the hate she got for attending the All-Ireland on Sunday. The social media star was gifted a free ticket to the Cork v Clare game but was hit with some pretty intense hate online. Many people admitted they were annoyed because […]

    1 year ago

  • Woman in her 60s tragically dies in drowning accident in Mayo

    Woman in her 60s tragically dies in drowning accident in Mayo

    The incident occurred in Mayo on Sunday A community in Mayo has been left heartbroken following the death of a woman in her 60s. The woman tragically passed away in a drowning accident on Sunday, July 21st. The woman got into trouble when swimming at the Old Head Beach near Louisburgh in Mayo. She was […]

    1 year ago

  • Girl injured in Parnell stabbing could be released from hospital soon

    Girl injured in Parnell stabbing could be released from hospital soon

    She has been in hospital since the Parnell stabbing last November. The family of the little girl injured in the Parnell Square stabbing has issued a positive update. The young girl, who has not been named publicly, has been recovering in hospital since the November 2023 incident in Dublin. Doctors at Temple Street Hospital have […]

    1 year ago

  • Fundraiser launched after Irish girl sadly dies in Australia

    Fundraiser launched after Irish girl sadly dies in Australia

    Maisie was living in Syndey, Australia with her family An Irish family in Australia has been left heartbroken following the untimely passing of their daughter Maisie. Maisie Elizabeth Kehoe was having a normal morning at home in Sydney when she suffered a seizure. Her parents, Conor and Danielle rushed her to hospital, but sadly their […]

    1 year ago

  • Tributes pour in following the death of Shannen Doherty

    Tributes pour in following the death of Shannen Doherty

    Shannen Doherty sadly died on July 13th Tributes have been pouring in following the death of Shannen Doherty. This afternoon, the Charmed star’s publicist confirmed she sadly lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, July 13th. Fans of the actress were heartbroken to hear of her untimely passing with many saying she was a huge […]

    1 year ago

  • New survey to discover drug trends in Ireland

    New survey to discover drug trends in Ireland

    The aim of the survey is to understand how and why people are using drugs An anonymous survey has been launched to understand what drugs people aged 18 and over are using in Ireland. The HSE Drugs.ie, Health Research Board (HRB) and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) have launched the […]

    1 year ago

  • Tributes paid to teenage boy killed in Cliffs of Moher tragedy

    Tributes paid to teenage boy killed in Cliffs of Moher tragedy

    The incident happened at the Cliffs of Moher on Friday Tributes have been paid to a teenage boy after he tragically died at the Cliffs of Moher. According to reports, 17-year-old Lochlann Murray tragically fell onto the rocks just above the shoreline on Friday, July 5th. The Rockcorry Divers and the North Coast Search and […]

    1 year ago

  • Met Éireann issues major rain warning for 18 counties

    Met Éireann issues major rain warning for 18 counties

    A status yellow rain warning has been issued We’ve all given up on any hopes of a summer, right? Sunny weather seems to have avoided Ireland for another week with Met Éireann issuing a status yellow rain warning for 18 counties. According to the forecaster, there will be heavy downpours throughout the day. 18 counties […]

    1 year ago

  • Mum sparks backlash after admitting she puts Apple AirTags on her kids

    Mum sparks backlash after admitting she puts Apple AirTags on her kids

    Is there such a thing as being too protective? A mum in America has sparked quite a heated debate online after admitting she puts Apple AirTags on her children. Her now-viral TikTok has left many parents wondering if there is such a thing as being too protective of your children. 24-year-old Vada Stevens from North […]

    1 year ago

  • Over 118,000 families to benefit from Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

    Over 118,000 families to benefit from Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

    The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance lands this week Thousands of families in Ireland are set to benefit from the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance this week. The payment will be paid to over 118,000 families across Ireland from Tuesday, July 9th. Families are given funds through the scheme to help […]

    1 year ago

  • Taylor Swift donates €25,000 to Dublin charity following sold-out gigs

    Taylor Swift donates €25,000 to Dublin charity following sold-out gigs

    Taylor Swift made an incredible donation before leaving Dublin Taylor Swift’s Dublin gigs may have helped boost the economy with thousands flocking to the city for her sold-out Aviva shows. Experts claim the shows helped bolster €300m for the local economy. However, before leaving the Emerald Isle, the singer made sure to donate a huge […]

    1 year ago

  • Jack Grealish and girlfriend expecting baby #1 together

    Jack Grealish and girlfriend expecting baby #1 together

    Jack Grealish and Sasha Attwood are expecting their first child together Footballer Jack Grealish and his childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood have confirmed they’re expecting a baby together. Grealish and his partner shared the news in a heartwarming post on Instagram this evening. Alongside a photo of Sasha’s baby bump, Grealish simply wrote, “Life’s biggest blessing.” […]

    1 year ago

  • Margot Robbie is pregnant with her first child

    Margot Robbie is pregnant with her first child

    Margot Robbie is set to become a mum for the first time Barbie actress Margot Robbie has announced she’s expecting her first child with her husband Tom Ackerley. The actress subtly confirmed her news by showing off her growing baby bump in a crop top. Robbie looked happier than ever as she holidayed in Lake […]

    1 year ago

  • Natasha O’Brien says we shouldn’t be celebrating the DPP’s sentencing appeal

    Natasha O’Brien says we shouldn’t be celebrating the DPP’s sentencing appeal

    Natasha O’Brien spoke exclusively to Her.ie this week. Natasha O’Brien has been making impactful changes by bravely speaking out about her attack and the disappointing sentencing, but the activist is reminding the public that the DPP’s sentencing appeal isn’t something to be celebrated. In an exclusive interview with Her’s Jody Coffey, Natasha O’Brien stressed that […]

    1 year ago