A very worrying report from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. A new report from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has revealed that there are 140,000 children in Ireland living in substandard and poor-quality homes. The report, titled ‘Growing up in the Cold’, described substandard conditions such as homes with a leaking roof, […]

7 years ago

Essential information if you’re staying in on Friday night. Friday nights and The Late Late Show go hand-in-hand. But we understand that the lineup is very important, and that it probably decides whether or not you’re going to tune in. And if we are being honest, this week’s episode looks like it’s going to be […]

7 years ago

Courthouse dogs are commonly used in America to assist children through the difficult process. An Irish charity that provides support to children and families affected by sexual abuse is seeking to employ a courthouse dog to help children in criminal court cases. Children At Risk in Ireland (CARI) has partnered with Dogs for the Disabled, […]

7 years ago

It is going to be extremely cold. Who else is enjoying the chill in the mornings these days? It’s almost refreshing, feeling the cold hit you the second you step out the door. We’d imagine not everyone, but if you are enjoying the effects of the onset of winter, we’ve got some good news for […]

7 years ago

The burgers will be trialed in Ontario, Canada before anywhere else. More and more people are becoming vegan these days, and it is expected that the number will only continue to grow in years to come. As a result, a lot of restaurants are now making a more conscious effort to increase the amount of […]

7 years ago

Not ideal. McDonald’s new paper straws, described as “eco-friendly” by the US fast food giant, cannot be recycled. In 2018, plastic straws were gotten rid of by the restaurant, in favour of paper straws which were said to be more environmentally friendly. But new information has revealed that the new paper straws are not yet “easy […]

7 years ago

Change is coming. Four extra weeks of unpaid parental leave will be offered to parents of children aged 12 and under from September onward. The current entitlement for unpaid parental leave is 18 weeks per child, which will now be extended to 22. An estimated 60,000 parents a year are expected to gain from this change. […]

7 years ago

A traffic-free trial of College Green is being tested this Sunday. College Green in Dublin is set to be pedestrianised this Sunday. The area will be given exclusively to pedestrians and cyclists between 7am and 7pm in what is the first of three trials of a similar nature. Dublin City Council is putting on a […]

7 years ago

“Whose needs are being met here? Certainly not the children. It’s appalling.” This July, RTÉ One will broadcast an RTÉ Investigates programme, which will examine the standards of childcare in a chain of creches located in Dublin. RTÉ Investigates liaised throughout this process with independent experts who advised on the matters, to create RTÉ Investigates – Creches, Behind […]

7 years ago

The news was released on Thursday evening. Roughly 800 women who underwent the CervicalCheck screening were not issued with their results due to what the HSE have said was an “IT issue”. The HSE said it sincerely apologised for the issue, and the confusion, stress and considerable anxiety it may have caused for some women. The tests in question […]

7 years ago

Seems like a bit of an overreaction. Alabama Public Television has controversially chosen not to air PBS’s Arthur episode because it includes a same-sex marriage. The TV station instead aired a rerun of the classic children’s TV show. The episode was said to have featured a storyline in which Arthur and his friends attend the […]

7 years ago

What an achievement. The Europe Hotel & Resort, Killarney has picked up the top prize in the spa category at this year’s European Hotel awards in Geneva, taking home the award for Hotel Spa of the Year. The awards, which took place this week, hosted an elite selection of Europe’s top hoteliers, celebrating the best in […]

7 years ago

Which one will you opt for? Cadbury have announced that the taste of the beloved Dairy Milk bar is about to change forever. One of the most iconic chocolate bars of all time will now have 30 percent less sugar. But if this news has caused you to absolutely freak out, don’t worry. The original […]

8 years ago

It will now be recognised by the World Health Organisation. In a new draft of the International Classification of Diseases to be released on Monday, addiction to video games will officially be recognised as a mental health condition. The ICD defines gaming disorder as a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behaviour, which may be […]

8 years ago

It will now be recognised by the World Health Organisation. In a new draft of the International Classification of Diseases to be released on Monday, addiction to video games will officially be recognised as a mental health condition. The ICD defines gaming disorder as a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behaviour, which may be […]

8 years ago

Did your child receive this much? Communion day is the pinnacle of every Irish kid’s childhood. You and the kids are always excited for the day (however, we won’t even talk about the prep that goes into it!). Whether your child wants to spend their money on a flashy toy, a new doll, or astutely […]

8 years ago