“Please wear masks in primary schools” NPHET is set to discuss mandatory mask wearing for primary school pupils at its meeting today. The Covid-19 incidence rate is the highest in primary school children. According to reports, 5,374 coronavirus infections were confirmed in 5-12-year-olds. The current incidence rate in this cohort stands at 978. It is […]

4 years ago

We would be so hurt if this happened to us. Telling someone your baby names is quite a big deal. You don’t want anyone dismissing your ideas or even stealing them if they’re pregnant too. One mum confided in her sister when she was over 20 weeks pregnant. She thought she could trust her and […]

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Jessie J has confirmed she suffered a miscarriage. The heartbroken singer revealed she decided to have a baby on her own. She opened up about the harrowing loss on her Instagram. “Yesterday morning I was laughing with a friend saying “seriously though how am I going to get through my gig in LA tomorrow night […]

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It’s a boy for Jamie and Frida Redknapp! Huge congratulations are in order for Jamie and Frida Redknapp. The couple has welcomed their first child together and he is as cute as pie. Jamie shared a photo of him and their baby boy on Instagram this afternoon. The proud dad revealed Frida gave birth to […]

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Imaginary Iggy is everything. I was watching the Bake Off final last night when the McDonald’s Christmas ad popped up on our TV. I love a good Christmas ad. I’ll happily watch half a dozen of them if I’m in need of a happiness boost. I feel nostalgic when the Cornflakes ad airs for the […]

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Antigen tests will not be mandatory in schools Antigen testing will be introduced to schools on November 29th. Minister Foley told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that this is an “additional tool” to help protect pupils and staff. There’s no doubt parents will welcome this additional measure. There have been concerns about the rising Covid infections in […]

4 years ago

Jackson Sparks died at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. An 8-year-old boy has sadly become the sixth victim of the horrifying Wisconsin Christmas parade attack. The family of Jackson Sparks confirmed the young boy has passed away. The niece of Jackson’s parents confirmed the devastating news on their GoFundMe page. His mum and dad Aaron […]

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Bobbi-Anne had been missing since November 20th. A body has been found in the search for missing teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod. The 18-year-old had been missing since Saturday, November 20th. Police discovered a body near Bovisand after receiving information that they should investigate. They have arrested two men, aged 24 and 26. They remain in police […]

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*Content warning: This article contains details of sexual abuse.* He has been jailed for 12 years for raping his daughter A man who raped and molested his daughter for 16 years has been jailed for just 12 years, with 18 months suspended. The 62-year-old started abusing his daughter when she was only 7-years-old. He pleaded […]

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The Princess Switch movies have become a festive favourite. If like me, you’ve been glued to every Christmas movie on Netflix then we’ve got some good news for you. Star of the popular festive series The Princess Switch Vanessa Hudgens hinted at a possible fourth movie. The Disney alum said she needs a break from […]

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The Coombe has apologised for failings in care to a mum who died last Christmas. 24-year-old Karen McEvoy died of sepsis just a week after giving birth to her third child. She passed away on Christmas Day, 2018. The mum-of-three gave birth to her baby girl Ruby on December 18th, 2018. Ms McEvoy then fell […]

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“I only speak with love” Andrew McGinley was due to appear on The Late Late Show on October 8th, but the dad’s appearance was abruptly cancelled with no explanation. He has now revealed why his interview was pulled from the popular chat show. The dad spoke out about the cancellation in an interview with The […]

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A 24-year-old mum has opened up about being shamed for her daughter’s bedtime. She revealed her little girl goes to bed at midnight because it works for their family. Mum Victoria explained to TikTok: “I never understood why parents would put their babies to bed at 7pm. That just means when they have their full […]

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People said this decorating hack is a game-changer. Christmas will be here before we know it and we’re eager to get the decorations up before the Toy Show. The thought of having to climb into the attic is not pleasant, but it will be worth it, right? Not only are we terrified of the spiders […]

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Daragh Lee died in a tragic road accident. The father of 19-year-old Daragh Lee has penned a heartbreaking tribute after his son’s death. Daragh was killed in a tragic road accident in Laois on Saturday, November 20th. The teenager was hit by a van along the N80 at Clonsoghey shortly after 7.30 am. The driver […]

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Is another lockdown on the way? Minister Simon Coveney has urged the public to follow public health advice as Covid cases continue to rise. There’s no doubt the public is concerned about a potential lockdown after multiple European countries re-introduced them. With hospitals reaching capacity and cases continuing to rise, is it only a matter […]

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Numerous children were injured in the horror attack. 5 people have been killed and over 40 injured after a car drove into a Christmas parade in Wisconsin. An SUV drove into the Christmas parade in Waukesha. According to reports, the vehicle drove into the crowd at a high speed. The suspect is now in police […]

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Over 4,000 baby sleep bags were sold Dunnes Stores has recalled its Unicorn Sleep & Grow Baby Sleep Bag 2.5 Tog. It is understood the unicorn sleep bag is being recalled due to suffocation risk. The affected product is a pink baby sleep bag. It is covered in unicorn, rainbow, elephant, and rabbit illustrations. Parents have […]

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“I’m not doing this to myself at this stage” Vicky Phelan revealed she didn’t think she’d see Christmas during her appearance on last night’s Late Late. The mum opened up about her decision to stop chemotherapy on Friday’s show. She explained to host Ryan Tubridy that she’d rather have quality time with her children. Vicky […]

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You just can’t beat a Jennifer Lopez rom-com. From Monster-in-Law and The Back-Up Plan to Maid in Manhatten, the actress never fails. Her upcoming movie Marry Me is bound to be a hit and we honestly can’t wait to see it. Packed with original songs by Jennifer Lopez and global Latin music star Maluma, Marry […]

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“The staff were just absolutely incredible” Terrie McEvoy has opened up about giving birth to her baby girl Sydney. The new mum welcomed her daughter 3 weeks ahead of her due date. Speaking about having a C-section, McEvoy admitted it wasn’t what she wanted but it wasn’t meant to be. “It wasn’t what I wanted […]

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Do you know what isn’t easy? Going to a cafe with an 11-month-old baby. Do you know what mums don’t need? To be publicly shamed by a cafe because their child made a mess. A cafe in Kent has called out a mum for leaving behind a mess, but people are less than impressed with […]

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“A truly terrible incident” Two women and two children have tragically died in a house fire in London. The tragedy occurred on Thursday evening in Bexleyheath. Six fire engines and 40 firefighters tackled the blaze at the house on Hamilton Road. Crew with breathing apparatuses and a 9-foot ladder managed to remove all four from […]

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A paramedic has urged parents to stop letting kids eat in the car. She stressed that this is extremely dangerous and is one of her own parenting non-negotiables. Posting on the informative Tiny Hearts Education Instagram page, the mum said that you should never let your child eat in the car especially if they’re in […]

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“Our matriarch, our supreme queen” Imelda May has penned a heartbreaking tribute to her mother Madge who has died at the age of 94. The singer confirmed the devastating news on Instagram. Alongside a beautiful photo of her mother smiling with an Irish feather boa wrapped around her, the singer shared, “Mother mo Chroí. Madge […]

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Emily in Paris returns this December Our Netflix to-watch list is dwindling but it won’t be for much longer because Emily in Paris is back. Netflix has finally released the brand new trailer for season 2 of Emily in Paris and it looks absolutely incredible. Now more entrenched in her life in Paris, Emily’s getting […]

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She revealed Ana Kriégel’s killer’s identity out of pure anger 25-year-old Hazel Fitzpatrick has received an 8 month suspended sentence for revealing the identity of Boy A. The mum admitted she revealed Ana Kriégel’s killer’s identity out of pure anger. Judge Karen O’Connor said Fitzpatrick was remorseful and was in a dark place when she […]

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Disney Cruise Line says passengers aged 5 and above must be vaccinated. The vaccine mandate will come into effect from January 13th, 2022. Until then, unvaccinated passengers will need proof of a negative PCR test. Disney Cruise Line is the first cruise line to require vaccines for passengers aged 5 and up. “This will be […]

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Is anyone else living in fear of the kids finding their Christmas presents? Christmas will be here before we know it and we’re already mentally preparing ourselves for the yearly dash to Smyths. Has anyone else got present lists the length of their arms? We will be having nightmares about LOL Dolls, Lego and that […]

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“I don’t even really know what to say” Whitney Port has confirmed she has suffered a pregnancy loss. The former star of The Hills revealed the harrowing news on Instagram this week. Whitney shared, “I’m so sad to say this, and some of you may have watched our latest YouTube episode, but we lost the […]

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The biggest stories of the morning At Home: Man arrested in connection with Galway firework attack A man has been arrested in connection with a firework attack that left a young woman with life-changing injuries. The attack occurred in Eyre Square, Co. Galway on October 22nd. She was sitting at a bus stop when a […]

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Foley said it is time for the public to “hunker down” Minister for Education Norma Foley has warned parents about socialising as Covid cases continue to rise. The Minister said now is the time to scale back on social events like children’s birthday parties and outings. She also said parents should reconsider playdates. Speaking to […]

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Gardaí in Cork are treating it as a tragic incident A 15-year-old boy has tragically died following an incident at a school in Co. Cork. According to reports, an incident occurred at Skibbereen Community School on Tuesday, November 16th. The pupil was airlifted to Cork University Hospital for medical treatment. Gardaí has launched a full […]

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Is anyone else in dire need of a cheerful day out? The never-ending bad news is hard to wrap your head around, but we’re trying to focus on the positives. We’re trying to plan happier things like family days out and creating new Christmas memories. Tayto Park has just announced a major Black Friday sale […]

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The Government has ruled out supplying free antigen tests to the wider public. Antigen tests will be given to those in school setting and close contacts of positive Covid cases for free. Speaking on Morning Ireland, Minister Donelly said the cost of the tests will be subsidised. “The advice I have is they shouldn’t be […]

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Baby one more time… Britney Spears has opened up about her hopes to have another child. The singer shared a photo of a toddler standing beside its mum on Instagram. Alongside the black and white shot, the Toxic singer said she would love to have another child. “I’m thinking about having another baby!!! I wonder […]

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The top stories trending this morning. Covid: Teachers will not be exempt from new Covid isolation rules Teachers will not be exempt from the new Covid measures. The Government confirmed anyone who lives with a positive Covid case will have to restrict their movements for 5 days, regardless of vaccine status. Labour leader Alan Kelly […]

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Stacey Solomon has shared an update on her baby girl Rose The doting mum-of-four confirmed her daughter reached quite the special milestone this week. Alongside a bunch of adorable photos of baby Rose, Stacey revealed her daughter smiled for the first time. “Smiley Rose. Today Rose showed us her happy face for the first time […]

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“The sooner a child learns the truth the better” Telling your child the truth about Santa is never a fun time. It’s a horrible conversation that often ends in tears. A lot of kids figure it out by themselves or an older sibling will burst the bubble. However, one mum found herself in quite an […]

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“If I had the power to turn the clock back I would” A woman who killed a 6-month-old girl in a drink-driving accident has been jailed. 23-year-old Lucy Dyer was drunk when her car crashed into Eva Maria Nichifor’s family’s car on October 8th. Dyer has been sentenced to 4 years in prison and a […]

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The incident took place at a private school 12 children and an adult have been hospitalised after a ceiling collapse in London. The ceiling of a classroom in Rosemead Preparatory School and Nursery collapsed at 9.24 am. Emergency services rushed to the scene of the incident in Dulwich, South London. A Year 3 class was […]

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We are slowly approaching the Christmas season. Before we know it we’ll be queuing up outside Smyths, hoping, wishing, and praying that LOL doll your kid has begged Santa for hasn’t sold out yet. Christmas shopping when you have kids is another level of stress only parents will ever truly understand. The pressure to find […]

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“There are days when I just don’t function” Andrew McGinley has opened up about how he has been coping since the tragic passing of his three children. It is hard to even understand the pain and heartache the dad-of-three experiences on a daily basis. Andrew explained that focusing on projects that honour his three children- […]

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The biggest stories of the morning so far. World: 11-year-old girl lone survivor of horror plane crash An 11-year-old girl has survived a horror plane crash in Michigan. Laney Perdue’s father and three other people lost their lives in the commuter plane crash. The crash took place at an airport on Beaver Island, located west […]

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It’s a girl! Huge congratulations are in order for Síle Seoige who has become a mum for the second time. The presenter confirmed the news on Instagram by posting a beautiful black and white photo of her baby. The mum confirmed she gave birth to a daughter on November 11th. “Clíodhna, our baby daughter arrived […]

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Can we just crown Rose and Giovanni the winners already? It looks like we have our Strictly champion. Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left in awe after Rose and Giovanni’s couple choice routine. There wasn’t a dry eye in the country after the actress performed a breathtaking routine with the pro-dancer. During the routine, […]

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Vicky Phelan has shared an update after she returned home in October. The CervicalCheck campaigner revealed she no longer wants to put her “body through torture”. She said her current focus is on her quality of life and is currently feeling “very well”. “I decided that I felt good and it was time to post […]

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Rochelle responded to the cruel remarks. Rochelle Humes has responded to the backlash she received for getting C-sections. Both of the presenter’s daughters and her baby boy were born via cesarean section. The former singer opened up about the judgemental and harsh comments she received about their births on her podcast. “’I thought I was […]

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He leaves behind three young daughters A 30-year-old father has tragically passed away in a workplace accident. Christy Miley from Valleymount, Co. Wicklow leaves behind his 28-year-old partner Shelly and their three daughters- 7-year-old Heidi, 4-year-old Maisie, and 2-year-old Harlow. Shortly before his passing, the dad was granted permission to build the family’s forever home. […]

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The headteacher said something has to be done about the debt. A headteacher at a school in Wales has said children with ‘more than a penny in debt’ will not be given school meals. Neil Foden, strategic head of Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle in Penygroes, Gwynedd, North Wales, gave parents an ultimatum via a letter. It […]

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