Cliodna O’Carolan is a mum of four from Celbridge, Co. Kildare. Almost three years ago her husband, Enda Sweeney, received a diagnosis that would change their lives forever. This is her story… “On May 19th, 2014, my husband was riddled with cancer – Acute NK (natural killer) Cell Leukaemia, to be exact. We didn’t know […]
A new type of phone scam is sweeping the US, with experts warning it’s only a matter of time before it hits this side of the pond. The ‘Can you hear me?’ scam works like this: The victim answers a call from an unknown number. A voice introduces themselves, claiming to be someone from a […]
Hands up if you have ever convinced yourself that one tub of Ben and Jerry’s equals one serving? Yeah, us too. Most of us struggle with portion control at our weaker moments (hello, Phish Food) but the truth is it may be easier to get a handle on than we thought… provided you know a few […]
Sweet dreams are made of Brie… but if you’re having trouble stepping away from the cheeseboard (come on honey, drop the cracker) there might be some science you can lay most of the blame on. The latest study has proven what we always kind of suspected: cheese is as addictive as hard drugs. According to […]
In a world where everybody wants to be a pop star, it takes a true musical talent to cut through all the noise and make an impression in seconds. Cork teenager Lauren O’Brien has that talent. Not only does her crystal clear voice capture your very heart from the get-go, but the lyrics of her […]
Christine Dolce, who became a viral MySpace star under the name ForBiddeN, has died from liver failure. The 35-year-old, who found fame when she amassed more than 2.1 million friends on the social network, reportedly suffered liver failure as a result of alcohol-related problems. According to TMZ, Dolce had been in hospital since December, having tried […]
He’s currently serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of childcare worker Elaine O’Hara, but Graham Dwyer has been sharing details about his day to day life behind bars with a Spanish pen pal. The Mirror reports that the Foxrock architect, who had an obsession with the BDSM sexual subculture, has been writing to […]
Gardaí in Co. Kildare are appealing to the public for assistance as they search for missing Kildare woman Ainne Poynton. Ainne, who is described as being approximately 5’ 3’’ tall with blonde hair and blue eyes, was last seen at around 8pm in Kilcock in North County Kildare on Wednesday evening, February 22. The 49-year-old […]
A young man has died following a single vehicle collision this morning in Co Donegal. A garda spokesperson told the Irish Independent that emergency services were called to the scene on a road at Cottian near Kilmacrennan at approximately 1.40am. “The occupant of the van, a 21-year-old man, was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny General […]
It’s the age-old question: take a year out to travel the world or get a head start on the career ladder? It’s a very grown-up decision to make, particularly when there are serious pros and cons to consider all ’round. But what if you could do both… for FREE? Well, travel company Busabout is looking for […]
Spring has (almost) sprung, and with all those boring January diets out of the way, it’s high time we all got stuck into some good, old fashioned dining out. Happily, the #DineInDublin Festival kicks off on February 27, running until March 5, with over 75 restaurants, cafés and bars taking part in Dublin City Centre. […]
With Christmas long behind us and summer too far away to even consider yet, we all need something fun to look forward to during the chilly spring months. And what better way to escape with your closest mates and make some epic memories than by planning an Irish road trip to some of our little […]