Jade Hayden is the editor of Her.ie.
“People of colour deserve to feel safe and represented…” Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Joe Biden for president. The singer, who chose to remain silent on her politics until recent years, revealed this week that she is backing the Democratic candidate in the upcoming US presidential election. Speaking to V magazine, Swift said she wanted […]
“If you don’t mind letting me finish…” Last night, the first US Vice Presidential debate of 2020 took place. Current US VP Mike Pence went head-to-head with Joe Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris for a debate that garnered much of the same responses from audiences as the Trump/Biden one did a mere week and a […]
They have “revolutionised basic science.” Two female scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Dr Emmanuelle Charpentier and Dr Jennifer A. Doudna won the prestigious prize this week for their development of Crispr-Cas9 – a tool that can precisely modify the genes of animals and plants. This is the first time in history […]
“It’s that feeling like you’re drowning.” Breast cancer isn’t just pink – it can be a whole range of colours and feelings, depending on who is living with it, and the people it is affecting. For this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Marie Keating Foundation is challenging the “colour of cancer” and drawing attention […]
“We cannot pretend that house parties aren’t going on when they clearly are.” Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan has called for limits on alcohol purchases and a change to off-license hours. The junior minister is asking the government to consider enforcing new rules on the amount of alcohol that can be purchased in stores in […]
Sound out, really. If you’re a teacher, you’ve probably been pretty busy over this past while. Sure, you spent an extended period of time at home over the summer – and before it – but now, schools are open, kids are in them, and you’re back to work in what is probably the most challenging […]
“I cried next to my husband for 95 days watching what Covid did to the person I love.” Amanda Kloots has called Donald Trump’s recent comments on Covid-19 “disgraceful” and “deeply hurtful.” The theatre actor, who lost her husband Nick Cordero to coronavirus complications earlier this year, responded to the US President’s claim that after […]
Aw, class. Matt Damon is in Meath now – in case you weren’t aware. The Hollywood actor made a considerable amount of headlines earlier this year when he shacked up in a rather expensive Airbnb in Dalkey. Matt Damon was here for a few months. He went to Supervalu. He hung out by the coast. […]
Misfits is on Netflix now. Just in case you weren’t aware. The iconic and cult E4 show launched all the way back in 2009, and since then it has amassed a considerably large following of people who enjoy superhero shows about young offenders where all the powers are shit. Well, some of them are alright. […]
A big fair play to all involved. The Westbury has been voted the best hotel in Ireland for 2020 by Condé Nast readers. The Dublin city centre hotel nabbed the coveted readers’ choice award for the third year in a row today, beating other delightful spots such as the Merrion, Number 31, and the Marker. […]
Absolute scenes – great ones. Gay men have taken over the #ProudBoys hashtag on Twitter, sharing messages of love and support for members of the LGBTQ community. The hashtag, usually reserved for the fair-right, neo-fascist group who Trump recently refused to condemn, is now flooded with images and messages depicting LGBTQ love. And more specifically, […]
“He was my best friend, my guidance through life…” Shane Filan has shared a statement following the passing of his father, Peter. The Westlife singer took to social media last night to thank fans for their support following the death of “the most important man in my entire life.” Peter Filan passed away on Sunday, […]