A self-proclaimed nerd, Deputy Editor Cassie is obsessed with all things techy and digital. She studied Journalism and then Digital Technology Design and Innovation and is our go-to-girl for video content, design and home made gifs. Cassie is happiest when she’s behind a camera directing the rest of team into weird and wonderful situations (it’s in her contract that she can never appear in front). She’s passionate about social issues and empowering women and has worked with the team to develop Her Say. Cassie has a weakness for sausage rolls and tea which makes Her.ie the dream place to work.
Papaw won the hearts of the internet recently when an image of him appearing sad went viral. An image of Papaw went viral when his granddaughter Kelsey tweeted the photo saying that she was the only grandchild that showed up to dinner, despite Papaw making 12 burgers. Thankfully the photo wasn’t all it seemed with […]
We are big fans and friends of Rory O’Neill. His iconic drag persona Panti Bliss became one of the most iconic faces of the Irish Marriage Equality Referendum and inspired many with her noble call in The Abbey. We’ve had the pleasure of meeting Panti and interviewing her following the success of The Queen of […]
Sleep deprivation is the root of all evil. It leaves us feeling groggy, moody and generally like scum. Stress, technology and anxiety can all wreak havoc on your sleep and apparently we can add diet to that list now too. Luckily we can resolve it by simply including more protein in our diets. According to […]
Look here, we know we’d have to win the lotto to be able to approve a show box in Dublin but that doesn’t stop us from browsing and dreaming. Like 90% of millennials, my favourite pastime is coveting things I can’t afford. Straight in at number one on my wish list is this beautiful home […]
This story is breaking. The bodies of an adult male and boy have been discovered in a ditch in North Dublin. According to the Irish Times, the bodies were discovered this afternoon in the Ashington Green area near the Royal Canal. No details have emerged about the cause of death or the exact identities f […]
We all know the historical facts of 1916 but we’d be lying if we said we weren’t a little hazy in places. An animation produced by Scriberia Films for Century Ireland is a wonderful aid in filling in the gaps. It’s narrated by Marin Richardson and explains the history of Home Rule from 1912 to […]
Ireland has a long history of prolific writers, poets and artists. As we remember those who shaped us in the past, it’s a fitting tribute that we acknowledge the next generation of writers and creators. One poet with massive potential is Jack O’Rourke who penned this tribute to the 1916 Rising. The poem has been […]
This is the stuff of romance movies. Australian-born Aminah Hart selected Scott Anderson to be her sperm donor because she liked that he described himself as “happy and healthy.” And while the sperm donation could have remained anonymous, Aminah tracked Scott down through internet searches and knowledge about his career as a cattle breeder. She […]
Louise James, the young mother left devasted by the tragic deaths of five of her family members, has spoken to the press about the incident. Speaking to The Irish Mail on Sunday she has said “I just have to get on with it. As my Sean would say, take your lumps.” Louise lost her mother, […]
Cork-born Will Sliney is an award-winning comics artist. He currently illustrates Marvel’s Fearless Defenders series and has previously worked on Spiderman and The Avengers. He’s an insanely talented fellow. The artist took to twitter to explain that he intended on drawing all 16 leaders and has been releasing the illustration in parts. The work is […]
Today marks the centenary celebrations of the Republic of Ireland. All weekend, events will commemorate the people and places that set the stage for the 1916 Rising. The celebrations began yesterday with events in the RDS and the Garden of Remembrance. Today thousands of people are attending a parade in town commemorating Easter 1916. Patrick […]
Favourite to win, Beth Morris, was forced to exit BBC’s The Voice last night amid rumors of a drugs scandal. The singer pulled out of the show just hours before the live finals began, reportedly leaving mentor Paloma Faith devastated. A statement from The Voice states 26-year-old Beth withdrew for ‘personal reasons.’ The statement read: […]