Perfect for winter. Finding the most perfect winter jacket can be a hard task. You want something that will basically go with everything in your wardrobe, something that is stylish, and something that is oh-so-comfy and will keep you warm on those chilly winter mornings. Well, we think we have just found the most perfect […]

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We need these in our homes. If you’re all about the Halloween holiday and love to dress up the house for the occasion then you’re going to love what Pippa O’Connor has added to her home interiors. View this post on Instagram Got very excited when my pumpkin delivery arrived today ? love […]

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How do you greet your friends? Do you give them a kiss on the cheek? A hug? A wave? What if you have already seen them that morning? Or the day before? Do you do the same thing every time or not bother? This mum has written on Mumsnet about her frustration when other women […]

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This is a rather odd situation. You wouldn’t really expect your child’s teacher to call them a name, but that’s the predicament that this mother is in. Taking to Mumsnet, the user said that she doesn’t know what way to go about the situation. She wrote: “We have a lovely little daughter, in year 3. […]

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The supermarket won 13 awards in total. The parents of Ireland have spoken – and believe that Aldi is the best supermarket for mums and dads. Aldi came out on top at the 2018 National Parenting Product Awards (NPPA), in recognition of the outstanding value for money and quality it offers Irish families. Coming out with 13 […]

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This is a bit mad. Breast pump company Elvie is being criticised online after the release of its latest advertisement. The ad, which is made to be like a music video, shows four real breastfeeding mothers dancing along to a song. The lyrics to the song include “Yes, I milk myself, but you don’t see […]

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What a lovely birthday message. Nearly a month ago, Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews welcomed a little baby boy into the world. The married couple called their little one Theodore, and since his birth have been enjoying their days as first-time parents. Today, Vogue celebrated her birthday, and Spencer took to Instagram to share a […]

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This is pretty heartbreaking. Pink is mourning the loss of her dog, Frangelica, after she passed away over the weekend. The singer took to social media to share a tribute to her beloved pet, writing on Instagram: “Goodbye Kiss. Frangelica “Nanni” Moore Hart. 2002-2018. Rest in sunshine pretty girl. She added: “Thanks for waiting for me […]

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What’s your take on this? We all teach our kids how to share. They share with their brothers, sisters, cousins, friends… even with us sometimes. But what about sharing with strangers? Do they have to? A post from last year is doing the rounds on the Internet this week and it shares an important message, […]

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It is cancelled for the full day. The second day of the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore has been cancelled today due safety concerns. The opening of day two of the Ploughing was initially delayed by two hours this morning – from 9am to 11am, before being put back until 12pm. However, the decision has now […]

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Are you without power? Nearly 20,000 ESB customers are without electricity this morning due to Storm Ali. Homes, businesses and farms are mostly affected in the southwest of the country. According to the ESB, the power outages are mainly due to fallen trees which have damaged power lines and high winds. We have faults in […]

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Congrats! A huge congratulations is in order for Lisa Jordan – she’s expecting a baby! The blogger announced the news last night on Instagram with an adorable video of her daughter Pearl. In the video, Lisa is heard saying behind the camera to Pearl, “Say hi everybody,” to which Pearl says “Hi everybody!” She then […]

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Flying away today? Well, you better check with your airline if your flight is still going ahead… Storm Ali has arrived, putting 17 counties in Ireland under an Orange weather warning,while the rest of the country is under Status Yellow. The updated weather warnings were issued this morning, and now Dublin Airport has announced that a […]

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Be careful out there. Met Éireann has updated its Status Orange weather warning to 17 counties in Ireland, with a Status Yellow being issued to the remaining ones. The wind warning was revised at 6.46am and will effect Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Clare and Kerry. Orange Wind Warning Update. 7am […]

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Did you get the birth you wanted? These days, a lot of mums-to-be have birth plans to ensure that everything goes the way they want it. However, as we all know, sometimes things just don’t go to plan. A mum asked a Mumsnet forum: “I’m 40+1 today and just read the thread about not getting […]

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380,000. Imagine 380,000 calls day and night being made to Childline with children in need on the other end of the phone. That was the number of calls made last year, and as we hope the number will be lower this year, the charity has launched its annual Cheerios Childline Breakfast this week. The breakfasts’ […]

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Congratulations! A huge congrats is in order for Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter – they are expecting their third child. The couple revealed they are expecting a baby together after Sophie debuted her gorgeous growing baby bump on the gold carpet at the 2018 Emmy Awards last night. E! News confirmed that the theatre […]

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Be careful out there. Met Éireann has issued an Orange weather warning for 13 counties around Ireland. The wind warning was issued this morning for Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare and Kerry. Status Orange – Wind warning for Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, […]

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We get it… but it’s still crappy for Eugenie. Princess Eugenie will tie to knot to Jack Brooksbank on October 12. And while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pulled in close to a billion viewers worldwide when their wedding aired on the BBC, it seems the TV station doesn’t have the same hopes for Eugenie’s […]

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Well, we know where we’re going to be buying all of our winter clothes. If we said Pippa O’Connor didn’t give us fashion inspiration day after day, we’d be lying. The entrepreneur is known for her gorgeous outfits and savvy shopping tips, and is always wearing up-to-the-minute trends. Fans of the mum-of-two will be delighted […]

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This is going to become a wardrobe staple. If you’re on the lookout for something cosy and warm but still incredibly stylish then all you have to do is head to Penneys. Blogger Just Jordan has shared her Penneys favourite picks and included is this fab €14 leopard print jumper. The oversized knit is perfect […]

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Her fashion factories are back in full swing! For as long as Pippa O’Connor has been having her fashion factories, she’s been serving look after look, season after season – and it seems like this year is no different. It has well and truly come into the autumn season, and we’re saying hello to autumn […]

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This is not good. Tesco Ireland has recalled thousands of Durex condoms as they were sold too close to their expiry date and there are fears they could burst while in use. The Durex condoms named ‘Real Feel’ and ‘Latest Feel’ are the items in question and have been recalled due to well… we all […]

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Congrats! A huge congratulations is in order for Jodie Wood – she has just announced the birth of her baby boy, seven weeks before his due date. The Irish influencer revealed that she gave birth to her son, who she named Milo Matthews, on September 12. Taking to Instagram, Jodie told her followers that Milo […]

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Happy Birthday Prince Harry! Today, the Duke of Sussex turns 34-years-old. We’re sure he’s celebrating his special day with his wife Meghan, as well as the whole royal family, however many people want to join in on the celebrations – mainly on Twitter by posting collages, throwbacks and funny gifs. It’s really something. Kensington Palace tweeted: […]

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If you have any of this soup in your house, return it ASAP. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has recalled various batches of soup due to there being a possible risk they include small pieces of plastic. The FSAI confirmed the news, saying: “As a precautionary measure, Glanbia is recalling two production dates of […]

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Today is Eczema Global Awareness Day. Eczema is a chronic skin condition which causes a dry, red and itchy rash on the skin. It affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 12 adults in Ireland. For those of you who suffer from eczema, you know that it can be a very uncomfortable condition which […]

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This will come in so handy. We’re always told that we need to clean our makeup brushes, yet we rarely do. However, it really is best for our skin and will also make our foundation look way more flawless. Beverly Hills MD said that your makeup brushes are “likely overrun with oil, bacteria, dust, and […]

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Lads, Christmas has begun early. With talk of The Late Late Toy Show already doing the rounds today, and various advent calendars already on sale, it’s safe to say that talk of the second least popular C-word has well and truly begun. While we were scrolling through the Penneys website earlier looking for clothes, we […]

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It’s CHRISTMAS. Not really, and it’s not even near but The Late Late Toy Show is gearing up for its 2018 run. It’s one of the most joyous times of year with just about everyone and anyone tuning in across the nation. And now, Ryan and the producers of the show have sent out their […]

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Get ready for it. While the weather seems grand at the moment (bar the odd shower), it’s all going to change in a matter of days. Met Éireann has warmed that we’re in for “very disturbed” weather soon, and it doesn’t sound too good at all. It said: “Unsettled weather generally but potentially very disturbed […]

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Do you think this is unreasonable? A mum has posted in Mumsnet after her friend agreed to pay the father of their children for childcare. The parents have split up, and she was stuck for someone to mind the kids. He agreed to do it – but if he was paid the rate of a […]

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What would you do in this situation? A mum has reached out on Mumsnet after her friend became difficult about meeting up to see her. She said that she agreed to travel up to her and take a day off work, but unfortunately that didn’t seem good enough. The user wrote: “Best friend of 20 […]

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It’s the bag of the season. You will not see a celeb or influencer without it, and we have to say, we would have snapped it up if it wasn’t so expensive. However, as part of its winter collection, Penneys is now releasing a dupe of the bag – and it’s only €10. JUST look […]

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All under €40? Now that’s a bargain. When the winter season rolls around it’s safe to say that we all lust after a perfect winter coat. Whether it’s a long trench, or a short jacket, faux fur or teddy-style, we know what we want and will be on the hunt to get it the minute […]

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They’re so pretty and intricate. While we’ve been absolutely spoiled with Disney collections in the past year (and beyond), the kids (and us) still absolutely love them. The last time Pandora released a Disney collection, everyone went absolutely MAD for them, with certain pieces being snapped up instantly. Well, the jeweller has just debuted new […]

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We kid you not, they’re €6. Well, €5.99 but honestly, we’d pay a whole lot more for these joggers. Zara is our go-to shop every new season as it seems to stock the hottest and most up-to-the-minute trends. As spotted on the sale section today, we just found these joggers that come in three different […]

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Congrats! A huge congrats is in order for George McMahon and Rachel Smyth – they have become engaged. The Fair City star announced the news on social media last night with some gorgeous. Taking to Twitter, George wrote: “We’re on the roof of @themarkerhotel and my best friend @RachelDancer87 just said YES! #RachelAndGeorgeAreGettingMarried.” We’re on […]

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How much has it changed you? It’s safe to say that a LOT of things change when you become a parent – your routine and your priorities are naming just two. But how have YOU changed? One soon-to-be mother asked Mumsnet, and the answers were… spot on. She said: “So I’m about 6 weeks away […]

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We couldn’t be happier for him. Ryan Thomas came out victorious on Celebrity Big Brother last night, and we have to say, he deserved it. He looked absolutely shocked as he walked out of the CBB house and shook his head as he left, telling host Emma Willis he was “overwhelmed.” Ryan even said in […]

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This doesn’t look good at all. Ryanair staff have threatened to strike, in the what is being called “the biggest strike action the company has ever seen.” Passengers of the airline may face even more travel chaos following a statement released by cabin crew in five countries today. It comes from unions in Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Spain […]

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This is so terrible. Anna Daly has revealed that a horrible troll made a mean comment about her body while pregnant. The Weekend AM star has welcomed three beautiful children with husband Ben Ward, however, she told viewers that someone texted in to the show to comment on her appearance. View this post on […]

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He’s not happy about it. Brian McFadden has been banned from driving for six months because he was caught speeding for the fourth time. The ex-Westlife star has received 12 penalty points on separate speeding offences. Yesterday, he took to Twitter to share his frustration after appearing in the Nottingham court. He said: “Just left […]

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She’s in her third trimester. It seems like Pippa is in high spirits as she awaits the arrival of her first child. And now she has revealed that she has kept fit during her pregnancy by taking part in ballet classes. In her recent column for Waitrose Weekend, Pippa, who celebrated her 35th birthday on Thursday, […]

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This is heartbreaking. Pet owners are being warned to vaccinate their dogs after six have died in the past eight days due to a deadly virus. There has been an outbreak of the parvovirus – an extremely contagious disease – in Limerick. Six out of 11 dogs who contracted the disease have died. Dr Kathy Enright, […]

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How exciting for them! Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have been together for three years and she has previously gushed about how well Joe gets on with her children. And now Stacey and Joe are taking the next major step in their relationship. The Loose Women star made the announcement in her Fabulous column that […]

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What would you have done if you had the chance? While we absolutely love or children, sometime we can’t help but think back to child-free times. A woman took to Mumsnet to ask mothers what would be on their pre-child bucket list if they could have had one. And many mums replied: Travel and time […]

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She’s glowing! Kate Hudson and her boyfriend, musician Danny Fujikawa, revealed four months ago that they are expecting their first child. Since then, Kate has been sharing gorgeous photos of her growing baby bump, but she is absolutely glowing in the latest one. With only weeks to go, the actress took to Instagram wearing a […]

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Dolores O’Riordan died by drowning due to alcohol intoxication, an inquest in London revealed today. The Cranberries singer was found dead in a hotel room in January in London, as she was staying there for a short amount of time to take part in recording sessions. According to RTÉ, the singer was found by police submerged […]

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