Say it ain’t so. Worrying news for Downton Abbey fans today after it was reported that a beloved character will die in the upcoming film sequel. A Downton insider told The Sun that writer Julian Fellowes has “made this death so poignant”. They added: “Those who have seen the scenes said they are so emotional. […]

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Wildfire had its Irish premiere in the town of Clones, Co. Monaghan last night. Barry McGuigan paid a touching tribute to his late daughter Danika at the premiere of the last film she starred in. Nika passed away in July 2019 after being diagnosed with cancer. She was 33 years old. The last film she […]

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We’ll take the lot. As we bid a fond farewell to summer and gear up for spooky season, we cannot wait to get our lips looking stunning for the autumnal evenings ahead. That’s right, it’s goodbye to summer’s peachy tones and glossy lips, and hello to more sweater weather appropriate makeup looks. One lip trend […]

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We’re only a few days in but Ireland’s Paralympians are competing excellently on the world stage. The Paralympics got underway earlier this week and Team Ireland have already set new personal bests, national records, multiple finals and a gold medal victory. Yesterday saw the tricolour raised in Tokyo as Ellen Keane was presented with the […]

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The hope is to attract more young people and families to the area. A town in Italy is looking to encourage new residents to live there by selling properties for just €1. However, if you’re interested, you must act fast and be prepared to renovate. 100 properties in the town of Maenza, which is just […]

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The woman sadly passed away earlier this week. German police have confirmed that an Irish woman died after attending a nightclub in Berlin earlier this week, The Irish Times report. It is understood that the woman sought medical attention at a place called The Suicide Club in the Friedrichshain district of the German capital on […]

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Vicky was expecting the results of the scan to be worse. Vicky Phelan has given her followers an update on her health after receiving recent scan results. Taking to an IGTV video, the cervical cancer campaigner explained that she is debating whether or not to continue with the next round of clinical trials in the […]

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The forecast for this weekend and next week isn’t looking too bad at all. Met Éireann has said that we can expect the weather next week to feature some sunny spells as summer starts to wind down. The national forecaster confirmed that yesterday was the hottest day of August, with temperatures reaching 26 degrees in […]

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A house was significantly damaged in the early hours of Monday morning. Gardaí in Co. Louth are appealing for witnesses following an arson incident earlier this week. Officers attended the scene of a house fire in the Rockfield Manor area of Dundalk at approximately 1:55am on Monday morning. Local fire services extinguished the fire, and […]

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When you take a look at the market, it’s no wonder we feel the way we do about our bodies. Earlier this year, researchers in New Zealand debuted a weight-loss device that uses magnets to clamp a patient’s jaws shut to prevent them from eating solid food. The device allows the jaws to open by […]

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“I wish we could fling ourselves like that without pulling a ligament or muscle.” One of life’s frustrations is the fact that so many people in the world will never understand just how painful pregnancy and birth really are. Taking a step to address this, an Australian man on TikTok attempted to stimulate the pain […]

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The awards show, which takes place tomorrow night, will be the model’s first public appearance since the incident. Earlier this week, glamour model Katie Price alleged that she had been assaulted in her Essex home. She was brought to hospital early on Monday morning where she received treatment for an injury to her face. Since […]

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A massive congratulations to her! Irish Paralympian Róisín Ní Riain finished in 6th place in the SB13 100m backstroke final at the games in Tokyo this morning. The Limerick swimmer, who made her debut yesterday, delivered an impressive time of 1:08:06, a brand new personal best for the rising star. She was less than .1 […]

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The final takes place this morning. Irish Paralympian Ellen Keane is through to the SB8 100m breaststroke heat at the Tokyo Paralympic Games after delivering the fastest race of her life in her heat. The Irish swimmer secured her place in this morning’s final with a time of 1:21:71. The final event takes place at […]

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In the last week alone, Ofcom received over 2,000 complaints about the reality show. This year’s Love Island wrapped up on Monday night, and while viewers were hooked, not everyone was satisfied with what they were watching. The broadcasting watchdog Ofcom has said that it’s received over 2,000 complaints in the final week of the […]

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Have you tried this? While jade rollers have quite literally been around for centuries, the beauty tool has been enjoying some major popularity over the last few years. These derma rollers are made from jade and other gemstones like rose quartz or amethyst, and they’re used in self-massage to boost circulation and blood flow, which […]

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After an incredible Olympics, Her caught up with Phil Healy to chat athletics, inspiration and ignoring ‘couch-side commentators’. Phil Healy made Irish Olympic history this summer before she even set foot on the track at Tokyo. The Cork sprinter entered the record books as the first Irish athlete to compete in three events at a […]

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“I wish I had more memories.” Josh Willis, who lost his wife Samantha to Covid-19 last week, has described her as “loving” and “caring” in a touching tribute. The Derry woman passed away shortly after her baby Eviegrace was delivered. She was also a mum to four year-old Lilyanna. Initially, Samantha had mild symptoms of […]

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A fundraiser to support Lisa has since been set up. A mother from Florida has urged members of the public to get vaccinated against Covid-19 after she lost two of her sons to the virus. Lisa Brandon’s family contracted Covid earlier this summer and her sons Aaron (35) and Free (41) became very ill. Ms […]

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Nicole Cahill passed away earlier this year, but her family say that her image is being used to push an anti-vaccine message on social media. The sister of a woman who died earlier this year has asked anti-vaxxers to refrain from using her image to promote their message. Nicole Cahill from Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford passed […]

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“We’re both very family-oriented, we both want kids, we both want to get married.” Since winning Love Island on Monday evening, Liam and Millie have begun discussing their future together, and they’ve already hinted at the possibility of tying the knot. When asked about the next step, Millie said: “The proposal is going to have […]

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We are *so* excited for this one. If you’ve read Dolly Alderton’s wonderful memoir, Everything I Know About Love, then you’re bound to be looking forward to its upcoming TV adaption. The book sees Dolly explore a number of areas in her life – from first jobs, to friendships, to disastrous dates, to her experience […]

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Did you spot this? Last night’s Love Island final was eventful to say the least. Vows were made, reunions were had, and despite their rocky road in the villa, Millie and Liam took home the top prize of £50,000. With all this chaos, you’d be forgiven if you missed the clip of Faye jumping literally […]

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Gardaí are currently appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the fatal road collision to come forward. A woman in her 60s has died following a road traffic collision on the southband M8 motorway at Juncion 4 this morning. The crash took place at 11:30 am after a truck and car collided in the townland […]

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When it comes to issues like consent, there is no room to be neutral. A new study from NUI Galway’s Active* Consent programme has found that one in five secondary school boys are ‘neutral’ on the issue of consent being a requirement for sexual activity. The programme surveyed 613 post-primary students, and found that 93% […]

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The model will auction off the gown to raise some much needed funds. English model Sophie Anderton, who recently tied the knot in Ireland, has donated her stunning wedding gown to ARC Cancer Support Centres. Sophie married her partner Count Kazimierz Balinski-Jundzill at a civil ceremony on the grounds of Glendalough House in Laragh earlier […]

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The Paralympic Games have just begun, and are set to run until Sunday 5 September. The multi-sport event sees athletes with physical disabilities compete at the games in Tokyo, with a number of them proudly flying the flag for Team Ireland. The paralympians will be representing their country in an array of sports from archery […]

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The podcast explores fad diets, food trends and health frauds. If you’re a fan of the hugely popular podcast You’re Wrong About, then you’re bound to adore Maintenance Phase, in which host Michael Hobbes is joined by Aubrey Gordon, the author of What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat. Each episode of […]

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“Go on ye big fluffy pigeon.” Irish Olympic gold medalist Kellie Harrington has been presented with artwork on her return to work. The boxer, who works in St. Vincent’s Hospital in Fairview, took to Twitter to share the surprise that was waiting for her. In her picture, Kellie poses with her gold medal in front […]

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Like a lot of us, Mr Cruickshank is firmly #TeamKaz. Last night’s Love Island saw some very special guests arrive to wish the finalists the best of luck. The islanders were super emotional to see their parents, siblings and friends fly into the villa, and while they weren’t able to embrace due to social distancing, […]

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Mary first appeared on the hugely popular show with her friend Marina back in 2016. Mary Cook, one of the stars of Channel 4’s Gogglebox, has passed away at the age of 92. Channel 4 released a statement today announcing her death. It read: “We are extremely saddened to share that Gogglebox star Mary Cook passed […]

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Fans were delighted to see the proud dads celebrate the sporting moment with their tiny babies. Yesterday saw Limerick defeat Cork in the All-Ireland hurling final in Croke Park. Shortly after their victory, a number of the teams players went straight over to the crowd to celebrate the moment with their babies. Star player Barry […]

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“Toby’s mum inviting Chloe over for a Sunday roast is the most Irish thing ever.” It’s no secret that Love Island’s Toby has secured a very special place for himself in our hearts. In the early days of his journey in the villa, we didn’t know what to make of him, and his constantly turning […]

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The 28 year-old actor received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries at Galway University Hospital. Irish actor Barry Keoghan was hospitalised, after reportedly sustaining injuries in an assault in Galway city last weekend. The Dunkirk actor was found outside the G Hotel in the early hours last Sunday with serious facial injuries. Gardaí attended the scene and […]

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The family died following a fatal, multi-vehicle collision last week. Tributes have been coming in for a Kurdish family of three, who were killed in a multi-car collision in Co. Galway last week. Karzan Sabah, Shahen Qasam and their eight month-old daughter Lena were among three of the four people who died in the crash. […]

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That’s our next dinner party sorted, so. We’ve all been there. Guests are coming over, the house has been cleaned and the dinner’s all prepped. There’s just one problem. You forgot to chill your white wine. You’re kind of left in uncharted territory. Do you risk putting it in the freezer for a rapid cool? […]

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The body of a woman was discovered last month. Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Westport, Co. Mayo. The woman’s body was discovered on Saturday 31 July at an apartment on Castlebar Street. Gardaí have since arrested two men – one in his 50s, and the other […]

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The collision occurred on Monday. Tributes are pouring in for Neila Scheeres, a 24 year-old Canadian woman who was killed in a car accident earlier this week. Neila, who was studying medicine at UL’s Graduate Entry Medical School, died when her car collided with a truck at the N69 at Pope’s Cross, which is just […]

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“I will mind them as much as I ever do with everything I’ve got.” After sharing this he was a victim of a verbal attack while out with his daughter, broadcaster Ryan Tubridy has said that he worries for his children’s safety. Earlier this week, Ryan told listeners that two young men shouted abuse at […]

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“Didn’t Oscar Wilde say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness?” Anyone who follows Dublin Airport on Twitter knows that that they like to have fun on social media. While they always share important updates, they’re also unafraid to take the piss out of their rivals on the […]

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“Request to get ‘The Tiger Who Came For A Pint’ properly published and all the money to go to wherever the Lock family want.” Fans of the late comedian Sean Lock are calling for his version of the children’s book, The Tiger Who Came To Tea, to be published. During a panel appearance on 8 […]

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What’s going to happen? Last night’s Love Island was devastating to watch, with fans everywhere desperate to jump through their screens and give Liberty a hug. After seeing Kaz and Tyler off on their date, Liberty took a moment out by herself and broke down in tears. Thankfully, it wasn’t long until Faye found her, […]

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The collision occurred near Ballinasloe yesterday evening. Four people have lost their lives following a multi-car crash in Co. Galway. The collision took place near Junction 15 on the M6 motorway near Ballinasloe shortly after 7pm yesterday evening. It has been reported that the crash happened after one car traveled the wrong way down the […]

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Liberty makes her feelings very clear tonight. The Jake and Liberty drama is set to continue on tonight’s episode, with the two sitting down for a long-overdue heart to heart. Prior to their difficult chat, Liberty confides in Faye, telling her that she has “got to be true to herself”. Despite their recent issues, she […]

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Much to the delight of Christmas lovers everywhere, and indeed, to the dismay of the Scrooges among us, the iconic Brown Thomas Christmas section is officially open for business, a good 127 days in advance of the holiday. The department stores in Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Galway […]

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Who doesn’t love a cheeky mojito? It’s no secret that After Eights are a top tier treat. Everything about them screams luxury – from their ornate packaging, to the crisp dark chocolate coating, to the sweet, creamy filling. On top of that, the sweets have always had a hidden allure. As children, we looked upon […]

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Jake’s family have said that he is being genuine in the villa. Jake Cornish’s father has defended him from comments suggesting that his son is “playing a game” in the Love Island villa. Speaking to Bristol Live, Mr Cornish assured fans of Jake’s nature. He said: “What you see on telly is Jake. There is […]

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“Just when you think you’ve composed yourself it hits you like a hurricane.” Irish influencer Jess Redden has paid tribute to her late father on her first birthday since his passing. Jess shared a throwback photo of the two of them together on her 25th birthday and spoke about her grief in the caption. She […]

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The programming kicks off at 10pm. This evening, Channel 4 are set to air a special tribute to Sean Lock, whose death was announced yesterday. The comedian, who was best known for his work on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, had been sick with cancer. He was 58 years old. His agent confirmed […]

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The man went missing after climbing Mweelrea on Monday afternoon. A search operation in Mayo for a missing man has been called off after the body of a man was discovered. The man, who is in his 30s, shared a photograph of himself at the summit of Mweelrea, which is near Westport on Monday afternoon. […]

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