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Irish Books To Read Before You Die
Books

Irish books you need to read at least once in your lifetime

Some of the best Irish books of all time I am aware that I’m completely biased when I say Irish authors are the greatest in the world, but it’s hard to disagree when you read something like Sally Rooney’s Normal People, Michael Magee’s Close to Home, or Rachel’s Holiday by Marian Keyes. This little island […]

Breast Density Breast Screening HIQA
Health

HIQA to consider ways to include breast density in cancer screenings

HIQA will consider ways in which breast density could be incorporated in screenings HIQA has commenced an assessment of including breast density within the BreastCheck screening pathway. In Ireland, women aged 50 to 69 are eligible for a mammogram every two years as part of BreastCheck, the national population-based breast screening programme. Breast cancer was the most commonly diagnosed invasive cancer and the second leading cause […]

Mother's Day Gift Guide Beauty
Beauty

The top beauty gifts to buy for your mam this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner – have you purchased a gift yet? If you’ve not yet found a gift for Mother’s Day, then here are some pretty wonderful beauty options that your mam or mother figure will undoubtedly adore. Sculpted by Aimee, The Complexion Edit, €57.80 Everything you need for an easy, everyday […]

Irish Baby Names Going Extinct
Life

These once-popular traditional Irish names are going extinct

These Irish baby names are going out of style Irish names reign supreme in our eyes, and although we’re incredibly biased, there are some pretty beautiful Irish monikers out there. They’re proving popular with new parents too, with Rían being named the most popular baby boy name in Ireland in 2025. However, some Irish names […]

Marian Keyes My Favourite Mistake Book
Books

Marian Keyes among authors publishing empty book in AI protest

Thousands of writers have joined the Don’t Steal This Book campaign Irish authors Marian Keyes and Emma Donoghue are among thousands of authors supporting the Don’t Steal This Book campaign. Over 10,000 authors have published an ’empty book’ to protest AI companies using their work, without permission, to train AI models. The back of the […]

Women Gender Health Gap Ireland
Health

Why are Irish women hiding their pain? The reality of the gender health gap

There is an ongoing gender health gap in Ireland New research has highlighted the concerning gender health gap in Ireland, with over 1 in 3 women (36%) admitting to giving other reasons for sick leave to avoid professional judgment. A further (35%) feel too embarrassed to raise gender-specific health concerns with their manager. The ongoing gender health […]

Most Popular Wedding Day Ireland
Sex and Relationships

The most popular wedding day in Ireland has been revealed

Ireland’s most popular wedding day has been revealed The most popular wedding day in Ireland has been revealed, and you may be surprised. The Central Statistics Office has confirmed that the most popular date to get married is New Year’s Eve, December 31st. The CSO team examined all the weddings that took place between 2011 […]

Molly-Mae Hague Medicube
Beauty

Molly-Mae swears by these medicube pads that reportedly ‘changed her skin’

Molly-Mae claims this product changed her skin, and it’s currently on sale Molly-Mae Hague is one influencer we trust when it comes to skincare recommendations. She previously recommended the Aveeno Oat Gel Moisturiser, claiming it gave her glass skin, and I’ve been using it religiously. The influencer recently revealed another skincare saviour she swears by […]

M&S Trench Dupe Affiliate
Style

M&S has released the perfect dupe for the Burberry trench coat

M&S has answered our trench coat prayers We’ve been searching for the perfect dupe for the iconic Burberry trench coat, and it looks like our search is over. Owning a Burberry trench coat has long been a dream of ours, but we simply cannot fathom splashing out €2,150 on a coat. Thankfully, M&S has recently […]