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  • Mum called out for putting a lock on her son’s bedroom door

    Mum called out for putting a lock on her son’s bedroom door

    Is this mum in the wrong? A mother has been called out by her family for putting a lock on her son’s bedroom door, but is she in the wrong? She explained that she put the lock on his door because her nieces and nephews are always going into his room. Her sister lives down […]

    4 years ago

  • Body found during search for missing man John Dunne

    Body found during search for missing man John Dunne

    Mr. Dunne was an experienced climber. A body has been found during the search for missing man John Dunne. The search for Mr. Dunne has been stood down. The body was found this morning, Friday, June 3rd. An Garda Síochána has thanked the Kerry Mountain Rescue for their assistance. They also thanked those who assisted […]

    4 years ago

  • Prince Harry and Meghan introduce Lilibet to Queen Elizabeth for the first time

    Prince Harry and Meghan introduce Lilibet to Queen Elizabeth for the first time

    Lilibet turns 1 tomorrow and will celebrate with the Queen. Queen Elizabeth has met her great-granddaughter Lilibet for the first time. According to reports, Prince Harry and Meghan introduced the Queen to her namesake on Thursday afternoon. The parents attended a private lunch with the 96-year-old. Prince Harry and Meghan joined senior royals for a […]

    4 years ago

  • Irish children going without head lice treatment because parents can’t afford it

    Irish children going without head lice treatment because parents can’t afford it

    70% of families have been struggling with the cost of living. Irish children are reportedly going without headlice treatments because of the cost. Parents are supposedly struggling to afford the treatments, according to Barnardos. Parents are facing more struggles due to the cost of living. Speaking to The Irish Mirror, Stephen Moffatt of Barnados said […]

    4 years ago

  • Belfast toddler who died in tragic Spain drowning laid to rest

    Belfast toddler who died in tragic Spain drowning laid to rest

    “Freddie knew he was loved and cherished” A Belfast toddler who drowned in Spain has been laid to rest. Last week, 19-month-old Freddie Joseph Briggs died in the pool at his parent’s home in Spain. The family had recently moved from Northern Ireland to Spain. They were living in Costa Blanca, near Benidorm before Freddie […]

    4 years ago

  • 5 men who ‘gang-raped’ 17-year-old jailed for total of 66 years

    5 men who ‘gang-raped’ 17-year-old jailed for total of 66 years

    “They behaved like animals” Five men who gang-raped a 17-year-old girl have been jailed for a total of 66 years. The victim was raped in a car in the Midlands in 2016. The men were aged between 17 and 19 at the time of the attack. Justice Tara Burns said they “behaved like animals”. On […]

    4 years ago

  • Prince Andrew has tested positive for Covid-19

    Prince Andrew has tested positive for Covid-19

    He will no longer be attending Jubilee celebrations. Prince Andrew has tested positive for Covid-19. Buckingham Palace confirmed the news in a statement this afternoon. Andrew will no longer be attending celebrations throughout the Jubilee weekend. He has pulled out of tomorrow’s National Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral. A spokesman said: “After undertaking a […]

    4 years ago

  • Prince Harry and Meghan reunite with royals for Jubilee celebrations

    Prince Harry and Meghan reunite with royals for Jubilee celebrations

    This is the first time they’ve been in England with their children. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reunited with the royal family for the Jubilee weekend. Queen Elizabeth is celebrating 70 years as monarch this weekend. Multiple special events will take place to mark her Platinum Jubilee. Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children […]

    4 years ago

  • Second child undergoes liver transplant as mysterious hepatitis cases increase

    Second child undergoes liver transplant as mysterious hepatitis cases increase

    They were moved to a hospital in the UK for the transplant. A second child diagnosed with an unknown strain of hepatitis has had a liver transplant. The Irish child was transferred to a hospital in the UK for the transplant. The total number of confirmed cases in Ireland has risen from 8 to 12 […]

    4 years ago

  • Dermot Bannon leads tribute after sudden death of Room to Improve star

    Dermot Bannon leads tribute after sudden death of Room to Improve star

    He was killed in a road traffic accident last weekend. Dermot Bannon has paid tribute to Karl Cullen after his sudden death. The Room to Improve star was killed in a road accident on Sunday. The presenter said he is heartbroken after hearing about Karl’s untimely passing. He penned a moving tribute to the carpenter […]

    4 years ago

  • Amber Heard to appeal verdict in Depp defamation case

    Amber Heard to appeal verdict in Depp defamation case

    The actress is “heartbroken” over the result. Amber Heard is planning on appealing the verdict in Depp’s defamation case. Yesterday, the jury confirmed that Depp had won the defamation case against Heard over her 2018 op-ed in the Washington Post. In the piece, the actress wrote about her experiences as a domestic abuse survivor. Depp […]

    4 years ago

  • Tributes paid to 6-year-old Crumlin boy after tragic hotel drowning

    Tributes paid to 6-year-old Crumlin boy after tragic hotel drowning

    “Oliver you made the kids smile every day.” The boy who died after a swimming pool accident in Offaly has been named. The victim has been identified as Oliver Forde (6) from Crumlin, Dublin. Sadly, Oliver died after he got into difficulty while swimming at the Tullamore Court Hotel. His family is completely heartbroken over […]

    4 years ago

  • I refuse to pay for my daughter’s wedding because she’s a grown woman with a job

    I refuse to pay for my daughter’s wedding because she’s a grown woman with a job

    A mum and dad are refusing to pay for their daughter’s wedding. As per tradition, the bride’s family often pays for the celebration, but is it time to bid farewell to this tradition? Her parents believe so. They explained that their daughter recently got engaged to her long-term boyfriend, but as happy as they are, […]

    4 years ago

  • Gardaí are extremely concerned about missing 50-year-old woman

    Gardaí are extremely concerned about missing 50-year-old woman

    Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in finding her. Gardaí in Dublin have launched a missing person’s investigation. They are extremely concerned for the welfare of a 50-year-old woman. They are appealing for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Clodagh Murphy. She was last seen in the Foxrock area of Dublin 18 on […]

    4 years ago

  • Is it wrong to show up to a kid’s birthday without a gift?

    Is it wrong to show up to a kid’s birthday without a gift?

    Do you think this is wrong or is it understandable? Life is getting more and more expensive. Everything from our bills to weekly food shop has increased. We’re trying to cut corners, but we’re struggling to make ends meet with communions, school expenses, and birthday parties. One mum is feeling conflicted about attending a birthday […]

    4 years ago

  • Prince William and Kate are skipping Lilibet’s 1st birthday party

    Prince William and Kate are skipping Lilibet’s 1st birthday party

    The Cambridges skipped Lilibet’s birthday party. Prince Harry and Meghan’s daughter Lilibet is celebrating her 1st birthday this weekend, but some members skipped her birthday celebrations. According to reports, Prince William and Kate did not attend the festivities. However, the couple has a valid reason for missing her birthday. The Cambridges couldn’t attend because of […]

    4 years ago

  • Heidi and Spencer Pratt are expecting baby #2

    Heidi and Spencer Pratt are expecting baby #2

    “I couldn’t be more excited” Heidi and Spencer Pratt are expecting their second child together. The couple confirmed their baby is due later this year. The reality stars have been trying to conceive for months. They are already parents to 4-year-old son Gunner Stone. Speaking to US Weekly about their baby news, the couple said […]

    4 years ago

  • 9-year-old girl miraculously survives cougar attack

    9-year-old girl miraculously survives cougar attack

    She was playing hide and seek with her friends at the time. A 9-year-old girl has been attacked by a cougar in America. Doctors are stunned after the young girl miraculously survived the attack. The horrifying incident happened on May 27th. It is believed the animal lunged at the girl when she was playing hide […]

    4 years ago

  • Liam Payne claims having a child ruined his relationship with Cheryl

    Liam Payne claims having a child ruined his relationship with Cheryl

    The couple welcomed their son Bear in 2017. Liam Payne has spoken out about his relationship with Cheryl. The couple, who share son Bear together, started dating in 2016. However, they ended their relationship a year after Cheryl gave birth to their baby boy. Liam Payne is now claiming that having a child with Cheryl […]

    4 years ago

  • This is why you should not have balloons at your child’s birthday party

    This is why you should not have balloons at your child’s birthday party

    “We heard a loud explosion” Having balloons at a birthday party is a given, but one mum is urging parents to turn their back on the tradition. The popular decorations may be a staple part of the celebration, but they’re not as safe as we once thought. The mum explained that due to helium shortages […]

    4 years ago

  • 90 Day Fiancé star reveals her son has been diagnosed with leukaemia

    90 Day Fiancé star reveals her son has been diagnosed with leukaemia

    “This is every parent’s absolute worst nightmare” 90 Day Fiancé star Deavan Clegg’s son has been diagnosed with leukemia. The heartbroken mum revealed her 3-year-old boy has been hospitalised. Alongside photos of her son Taeyang in hospital, the reality star opened up about his harrowing diagnosis. She said she wanted to be transparent with her […]

    4 years ago

  • Traveller children as young as 11 are dying by suicide

    Traveller children as young as 11 are dying by suicide

    “Why do we have to bury children as young as 11, 12 and 13?” The traveller community is calling for more mental health support. A protest was held outside the Dail yesterday to highlight the struggles they are currently facing. They called on the government to implement a standalone mental health strategy for travellers. They […]

    4 years ago

  • Boy (6) dies in tragic swimming pool accident in Co. Offaly

    Boy (6) dies in tragic swimming pool accident in Co. Offaly

    Gardaí are treating the drowning as a tragic accident. A young boy has sadly passed away in a drowning accident in Co. Offaly. The 6-year-old got into difficulty while swimming at the Tullamore Court Hotel’s pool. Gardaí are investigating the incident, but they are treating the boy’s death as a tragic accident. A file has […]

    4 years ago

  • Bride asks to remove niece as flower girl “because of how she looks”

    Bride asks to remove niece as flower girl “because of how she looks”

    This woman has taken the term bridezilla to another level We know planning a wedding is no easy feat, but isn’t it best to focus on the people you’re celebrating with rather than making everything flawless? One mother has revealed her sister wanted to remove her niece from her wedding party, and we can’t quite […]

    4 years ago

  • Toddler left with horrific injuries after “perfect” family dog attacks her

    Toddler left with horrific injuries after “perfect” family dog attacks her

    The mum said their dog was always calm and placid. A toddler has been brutally injured after her family dog attacked her. The girl’s parents were stunned when their “perfect” St. Bernard bit her. Speaking about the horror attack, the girl’s mum said she found her 1-year-old covered in blood. Mum-of-two Lizanne Naudé revealed that […]

    4 years ago

  • Children who lost both their parents secure enough money to buy Kerry home

    Children who lost both their parents secure enough money to buy Kerry home

    It will also be used for educational needs. Four brothers who lost their parents within months of each other have secured enough money to buy their family home. The Clifford brother’s dad Padraig died from cancer in January 2022. Before his passing, his wife Elaine sadly passed away from cancer in August 2021. She was […]

    4 years ago

  • Public urged to stop using ‘dangerous’ tanning nasal spray

    Public urged to stop using ‘dangerous’ tanning nasal spray

    Doctors say trying the illegal spray is not worth the risk. People have been urged to stop using nasal sprays that supposedly enhance their fake tan. The nasal sprays have gone viral on TikTok in recent weeks, but experts have warned the public about how dangerous they are. People believe the spray will help enhance […]

    4 years ago

  • Orphaned daughter of Texas shooting victim speaks out

    Orphaned daughter of Texas shooting victim speaks out

    “Your heart could not take it.” The daughter of a teacher who was killed in the Texas school shooting has spoken out. Just days after her mother’s death, Irma Garcia’s daughter also lost her father. It is believed he died from a heart attack, with doctors saying the grief-stricken husband passed away from a broken […]

    4 years ago

  • Amy Huberman’s father has died at the age of 84

    Amy Huberman’s father has died at the age of 84

    We’re thinking of Amy during this heartbreaking time. Amy Huberman’s father has sadly passed away at the age of 84. It is believed Harold Huberman died on Friday, May 27th. He passed away peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospice Harold’s Cross just days after his birthday. He was surrounded by his loving family, including his wife […]

    4 years ago

  • Thousands of people missing flights due to Dublin Airport disruptions

    Thousands of people missing flights due to Dublin Airport disruptions

    Have you been affected? Thousands of people are reportedly missing their flights due to the current delays at Dublin Airport. Extreme queues at the airport are causing major problems for travelers. Over the weekend, Dublin Airport stated that people would miss their flights due to these issues. According to The Independent, approximately 1,000 people missed […]

    4 years ago

  • Woman hit by a motorbike in Dublin city fighting for her life in hospital

    Woman hit by a motorbike in Dublin city fighting for her life in hospital

    The woman was crossing a road in Dublin when the accident happened. A Garda investigation is underway after a woman was hit while crossing the road in Dublin city. The woman has been left fighting for her life after she was hit by a motorbike in Dublin. The accident occurred on Amiens Street, near Connolly […]

    4 years ago

  • Deborah James praises doctors who gave her more time with her children

    Deborah James praises doctors who gave her more time with her children

    “They left no stone unturned” Dame Deborah James has praised her doctors for giving her more precious time with her family. Earlier this month, the mum confirmed there was nothing more doctors could do to treat her cancer. The mum is now receiving hospice care but has praised her doctors who did everything they could […]

    4 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon slams ‘one night of freedom’ stag-do ahead of wedding

    Stacey Solomon slams ‘one night of freedom’ stag-do ahead of wedding

    “If you want to be with another woman then don’t marry me.” Stacey Solomon has spoken out against men who treat stag-dos as ‘one night of freedom’. The mum-of-four is set to marry Joe Swash later this summer but has spoken out about people who cheat before their wedding. She slammed the notion that it […]

    4 years ago

  • “Back where she belongs”: Saoirse Ruane leaves hospital after 9 days

    “Back where she belongs”: Saoirse Ruane leaves hospital after 9 days

    “Our girl is back home” Saoirse Ruane has returned home from hospital after surgery to remove a tumour from her lung. Saoirse’s mother has confirmed she is finally back home “where she belongs”. The mum posted the joyous news on Instagram. “9 days post-surgery and our girl is back home where she belongs.” She gushed, […]

    4 years ago

  • Doctor warns women not to follow Kourtney Kardashian’s fertility advice

    Doctor warns women not to follow Kourtney Kardashian’s fertility advice

    Kourtney and Travis are hoping to have a baby together. In the latest episode of The Kardashians, Kourtney and Travis are seen trying multiple methods to boost fertility. The couple, who got married last weekend, have been trying for a baby for months. They recently tried the Panchakarma cleanse to help their fertility rates. The […]

    4 years ago

  • Teenage girl in critical condition after horror Waterford crash

    Teenage girl in critical condition after horror Waterford crash

    The horror Waterford crash involved a car and a pedal cyclist. A teenage girl is in critical condition in hospital after a serious road accident in Waterford. She was airlifted to Cork University Hospital, where she remains in critical condition. A helicopter transported the young girl to the hospital after the accident. The accident occurred […]

    4 years ago

  • Bridgerton star reveals she has been hospitalised with mental health issues

    Bridgerton star reveals she has been hospitalised with mental health issues

    “I want to survive and I will survive” Bridgerton star Ruby Parker has been hospitalised with mental health issues. The actress confirmed she has not been doing well recently in a moving Instagram video. To mark Mental Health Week, the actress said it felt like it was time to get things off her chest. “Mental […]

    4 years ago

  • Meghan Markle visits Texas school shooting memorial

    Meghan Markle visits Texas school shooting memorial

    She made the visit in a personal capacity as a mum. Meghan Markle has visited a memorial for the Texas school shooting victims. The mum-of-two also donated blood and food to help support the local community. She made the visit in a personal capacity as a mum. A spokesperson for the former actress said: “Following […]

    4 years ago

  • Daughter of teacher killed in Texas school shooting pens heartbreaking tribute

    Daughter of teacher killed in Texas school shooting pens heartbreaking tribute

    “I just keep telling myself this isn’t real.” The daughter of teacher Eva Mireles has paid tribute to her mother. The beloved 4th-grade teacher was killed in the tragic Texas school shooting on Tuesday, May 24th. Her daughter penned a harrowing post on Twitter following the untimely death of her mother. Adalynn Ruiz said she […]

    4 years ago

  • First case of monkeypox confirmed in Northern Ireland

    First case of monkeypox confirmed in Northern Ireland

    The infected patient is being treated in hospital. The first case of monkeypox has reportedly been identified in Northern Ireland. According to BBC News NI, the Department of Health will hold a briefing this afternoon. The patient is reportedly being treated in hospital. However, officials say the risk to the public remains low. No cases […]

    4 years ago

  • This is why Caitlyn Jenner wasn’t invited to Kourtney’s wedding

    This is why Caitlyn Jenner wasn’t invited to Kourtney’s wedding

    Caitlyn Jenner was nowhere to be seen at Kravis’s wedding. Last week, the Kardashians jetted off to Italy to celebrate Kourtney’s wedding, but one notable member was missing. Caitlyn Jenner was nowhere to be seen during Kourtney and Travis’s lavish celebration. Many fans presumed she snubbed the event, but it has since been revealed that […]

    4 years ago

  • 19 Kids and Counting’s Josh Duggar sentenced to 12 years for child abuse images

    19 Kids and Counting’s Josh Duggar sentenced to 12 years for child abuse images

    The dad of seven was sentenced on Wednesday. 19 Kids and Counting star Josh Duggar has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison. The reality star was found guilty of downloading child abuse images. It is believed the content was the ‘worst of worst’. The dad-of-seven has also been banned from using the Internet. He […]

    4 years ago

  • “I’m surprised”: Mother of Texas school shooter speaks out

    “I’m surprised”: Mother of Texas school shooter speaks out

    Ramos was shot dead by police officers. The mother of 18-year-old school shooter Salvador Ramos has spoken out. The teenager opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, May 24th. He killed 19 children and two teachers at the Texas school. Before the horrifying shooting, Ramos also shot his own grandmother in […]

    4 years ago

  • Kate Moss responds to claims Johnny Depp pushed her down stairs

    Kate Moss responds to claims Johnny Depp pushed her down stairs

    Moss dated the actor between 1993 and 1997. Kate Moss has shut down claims Johnny Depp pushed her down stairs when they were together. The model was testifying in Depp’s defamation trial against Heard today. She stressed that the actor never harmed her during their time together. Earlier in the trial, Heard claimed she heard […]

    4 years ago

  • Foster mum who killed baby boy jailed for 18 years

    Foster mum who killed baby boy jailed for 18 years

    He was rushed to hospital but sadly died the next day. A foster mum has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after she killed the baby she hoped to adopt. Laura Castle was found guilty of killing the 13-month-old infant after he was placed in her care. Leiland-James Corkill was fostered by Castle and […]

    4 years ago

  • Saoirse Ruane’s mum reveals she is out of ICU after cancer surgery

    Saoirse Ruane’s mum reveals she is out of ICU after cancer surgery

    “Taking it one day at a time” Saoirse Ruane’s mum has revealed she is out of ICU after surgery to remove a tumour from her lung. The mum said her daughter has been moved to a regular ward after a week in ICU. Alongside a photo of Saoirse in hospital, her mum said she cannot […]

    4 years ago

  • Concerns about increase in babies being born with drug-withdrawal symptoms

    Concerns about increase in babies being born with drug-withdrawal symptoms

    Nearly 937 cases have been reported in Ireland. There are concerns about the number of babies born with drug withdrawal symptoms. A new report has found that there has been an increase in the number of Irish babies being born with the disorder. According to Newstalk, almost 100 babies were born with drug-withdrawal symptoms between […]

    4 years ago