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Irish in Sydney shaken by Ashling Murphy murder
News

Irish in Sydney shaken by Ashling Murphy murder

The sky is purple at first, then magenta and marshmallow pink. Next, it’s gold with streaks of tangerine.    At exactly 6am, the sun begins to creep over the horizon. The dozens of people who have gathered on the hill above Bronte Beach fall quiet and turn to look out at the sea. In front of […]

This adorable Westport treehouse is just €95 a night on Airbnb
Travel

This adorable Westport treehouse is just €95 a night on Airbnb

Mayo is calling. Westport is a classic Irish holiday destination and with staycations now more en vogue than ever, we can’t think of anywhere better for a few days away. If you’re travelling as a twosome and looking for digs, may we recommend this cute hexagonal cabin tucked away in the trees of the Westport […]

US broadcaster Larry King, 87, hospitalised with Covid-19
News

US broadcaster Larry King, 87, hospitalised with Covid-19

US broadcaster Larry King is being treated for Covid-19 in hospital in LA. The veteran talk show host, 87, was hospitalised in Los Angeles after testing positive for the virus over a week ago, CNN reports. He is believed to be in isolation in the city’s Cedars Sinai Medical Center. “Larry has fought so many […]

Greta Thunberg says she wants a new bicycle light for a gift as she turns 18
News

Greta Thunberg says she wants a new bicycle light for a gift as she turns 18

Greta Thunberg is hoping to get a new headlight for her bike for her 18th birthday today. The climate activist was asked what her perfect gift would be as she celebrates hitting this milestone. Speaking to the Sunday Times Magazine, she said she would ideally like “a promise from everyone that they will do everything […]

2018 brides
Style

3 unexpected bridal trends you’ll see this year

Here’s to everyone tying the knot in 2021. Whether you don’t think a pandemic should get in the way of your wedding or just can’t wait to get hitched, we salute you. Your big day may not be exactly what you’d hoped for but one thing you shouldn’t have to compromise on is style. If […]

Feeling brunchy? This mushroom and potato hash will hit the spot
Food

Feeling brunchy? This mushroom and potato hash will hit the spot

Yum, yum and yum. Want a quick brunch recipe that will taste delish and keep you full? We got you. Potatoes aren’t always the first food that comes to mind at breakfast time but given how nutritious and filling they are, they’re an ideal way to start the day. We’re also suckers for mushrooms so […]

3 makeup trends that are on the way out in 2021
Beauty

3 makeup trends that are on the way out in 2021

This New Year, old beauty trends are set to die hard. This year we’re forecasting that. just like every other aspect of our lives, makeup looks will be influenced by the global pandemic. Mask-wearing is now a daily thing so we predict a bigger emphasis on eye makeup, with graphic liner and coloured eyeshadow and […]

New series of Reeling In The Years to air on RTE this spring
Entertainment

New series of Reeling In The Years to air on RTE this spring

TV fans rejoice – we’ve got brand new Reeling In The Years to look forward to. A new series of the classic RTE show will be on our screens in the coming months, the broadcaster has confirmed. This season, which will be the fifth, will look back on the 2010s. RTE has announced that the […]

mrs hinch
Celebrity

Mrs Hinch announces pregnancy with beautiful Instagram post

Mrs Hinch has started the new year with some super exciting news. The Instagram star has revealed that she is expecting her second child. Sophie Hinchcliff, known by her millions of followers as Mrs Hinch, made the announcement by sharing a super cute photo of her one-year-old son Ronnie. In the snap, Ron is holding […]

Ant McPartlin is engaged to Anne-Marie Corbett after Christmas proposal
Celebrity

Ant McPartlin is engaged to Anne-Marie Corbett after Christmas proposal

It was a very happy Christmas for Ant McPartlin, who has announced his engagement to girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett. The TV presenter popped the question at home on Christmas Eve after over two and a half years of dating. “Ant has been planning this for some time – but wanted to make sure the moment was […]