Skip to content
Katy Brennan

Katy Brennan

930 articles

Latest Articles

Nightclub staff to be trained to help prevent violence against women
News

Nightclub staff to be trained to help prevent violence against women

“The safety of women and all customers engaging in the nighttime economy needs to be prioritised.” Nightclub staff in Ireland are set to be trained to help prevent violence against women and vulnerable people. The new initiative was launched on Wednesday by Minister for Culture Catherine Martin. All workers in night-time industries are encouraged to take […]

Louis Theroux wants to know what pegging is
Entertainment

Louis Theroux wants to know what pegging is

You gotta love Louis. The latest episode of Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America takes a deep dive into the in the world of the porn, looking at the issue of consent and the #MeToo movement in the industry. The episode also sees Louis explore how Only Fans and social media have affected porn. And even though […]

Sunny conditions to finally return after country belted by storms
News

Sunny conditions to finally return after country belted by storms

It’s looks like some good weather is on the way. If you’re sick of grey skies, rain and chilly temperatures, you’re not the only one. The good news is Met Éireann has forecast a major change in the in the coming weeks and it looks like we might finally start to get that summer feeling. […]

Peaky Blinders fans in tears as first episode of season 6 dedicated to Helen McCrory
Entertainment

Peaky Blinders fans in tears as first episode of season 6 dedicated to Helen McCrory

*Spoiler alert – don’t read if you haven’t watched the new episode of Peaky Blinders!* “A perfect tribute.” Peaky Blinders returned for its highly-anticipated sixth and final season on Sunday evening, which was dedicated to the late Helen McCrory. The actress, who starred as Shelby family matriarch Polly Gray in the show, tragically passed away last year from […]

Violence in Ukraine enters fifth day as Putin issues nuclear threat
News

Violence in Ukraine enters fifth day as Putin issues nuclear threat

352 Ukrainian civilians, including children, have been killed so far. As countries around the world rally in support of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has responded with a frightening nuclear warning. On Sunday, Putin ordered Russian nuclear forces to high alert, claiming it was in response to “unfriendly” actions towards Russia by Western countries and “aggressive statements” […]

Mask-wearing is no longer required from today
News

Mask-wearing is no longer required from today

The mask mandate has come to an end. The wearing of masks in most settings – including retail settings, schools and on public transport – is no longer mandatory from today. Public health measures in schools have also come to an end – like pods, social distancing and staggered arrival times Close contact rules have also changed. Now, if […]

A floor pose for period pain is going viral on TikTok
Life

A floor pose for period pain is going viral on TikTok

Worth a shot. Ever wish there was a simple way to banish those nasty period pains? Turns out, there just might be. Woman are praising a TikToker for sharing some of her favourite poses to help relieve cramps – and honestly, we wish we knew about these sooner. @scrambledjamSome of my go-to’s♬ original sound – […]

Two abandoned cats co-parent kittens after giving birth together
Life

Two abandoned cats co-parent kittens after giving birth together

The two mums are inseparable. Two abandoned cats have given birth hours apart and become co-parents to their little kittens. Mums-to-be Romana and Florentine were found discarded by some bins at an apartment building in London just days before Christmas. Thankfully, it wasn’t too long before they were rescued by one of the building’s residents […]

Man pleads guilty to murder of school teacher Sabina Nessa
News

Man pleads guilty to murder of school teacher Sabina Nessa

*Content warning – references to abuse* Sabina’s body was found at a London park in September 2021. A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Sabina Nessa. Koci Selamaj attacked the 28-year-old primary school teacher while she walked in a park in south-east London, on 17 September 2021. She had been on her way from […]

Visa requirements for Ukrainians entering Ireland to be lifted immediately
News

Visa requirements for Ukrainians entering Ireland to be lifted immediately

The new emergency measure will take immediate effect. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced the lifting of visa requirements for Ukraine nationals entering Ireland. The Department of Justice said people who are leaving Ukraine amid the Russian attack and travelling to Ireland may, for now, do so without a visa if they judge it safe to travel. […]

Harry Styles’ stalker charged after allegedly breaking into his home
Celebrity

Harry Styles’ stalker charged after allegedly breaking into his home

Harry said the stalker’s actions left him feeling “frightened”. A man has been charged after stalking Harry Styles and allegedly breaking into the singer’s home. Pablo Tarazaga-Orero, 28, is accused of forcibly entering the star’s home in North London, where he destroyed a vase belonging to him. He is also alleged to have assaulted a woman […]