“It is never our intention to mislead or to misinform.” The Happy Pear twins Stephen and David Flynn came under fire this weekend for a “misleading” video about breast cancer. In the now-deleted video posted to Instagram, they claimed that breast cancer rates in high income countries like Ireland and UK are much higher than countries […]
Ireland is the only country in the EU that does not offer State funding. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced plans to fund IVF fertility treatment for public patients from next year. Writing in this week’s Mail on Sunday, he said: “We are progressing legislation on Assisted Human Reproduction that will enable us to […]
The stuff of nightmares. A documentary all about prolific serial killer John Wayne Gacy landed on Netflix this week – and it looks terrifying. For those who aren’t familiar with Gacy, Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes is a retelling of the disturbing and gruesome story of the clown killer who terrorised […]
So heartwarming. A very brave dog has been reunited with her owners after falling down a mineshaft and getting stuck for four days. Two-year-old Labrador Olive had been out for a walk in the Sheffield countryside with a dog walker when she suddenly went missing. Owner Jo Belton said finding out that her pet was gone […]
Tissues at the ready for this one. The highly-anticipated series The Time Travellers Wife is set to be released next month and we finally have an official trailer. The six-part series is based on the book of the same name and also became a hugely successful romcom starring Rachel McAdams back in 2009. Now, we […]
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the event. An investigation has been launched after the serious assault of a young woman in a wooded area in Dublin last month. The incident took place in Mill Lane, Dublin 15, on the evening of Friday 18 March between the hours of 6pm and 6.30pm. The victim […]
Local officials say people are being “dumped in mounds”. New satellite images have shown what appear to be mass graves outside Mariupol. Local officials have accused Russia of burying up to 9,000 civilians to hide the slaughter taking place in the Ukrainian city. Mariupol’s mayor Vadym Boychenko said Russia is “hiding their military crimes” by […]
“Coming Soon….the Bryans.” Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent has announced her engagement to her longterm boyfriend, footballer Kean Bryan. The actress took to Instagram to share the happy news with fans, with a cute video showing a drawing of a set of hands, each one representing a member of her family. It then shows a […]
Why not commit to some small changes this Earth Day? Sustainability can be overwhelming. Most of us will agree making more eco-conscious choices in our every day life feels like the right thing to do – but where do you even start? The fashion industry is one of the world’s biggest polluters and changing the […]
Ronaldo thanked fans for their “love and respect” towards his family. Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodríguez have returned home with their newborn baby girl, days after the devastating loss of their son. Ronaldo took to Instagram to share an image of the family at home together, showing the new arrival meeting her siblings. He […]
“Climate change will affect everyone including the people who are ignoring us and the problem.” Dublin teenager Flossie Donnelly has been leading the way for the younger generation here in Ireland with her efforts to highlight the effects of climate change. When it comes to saving the planet, we all have a part to play, but […]
24,500 refugees have arrived in Ireland since February. More than half of the accommodation pledges made for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland have not been fulfilled. It comes as the government is struggling to find accommodation for those who have fled the war. 24,500 refugees have arrived in Ireland so far and that figure expected to […]