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Megan Roantree

Megan Roantree

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Megan is an Islander from Inis Mór, who studied journalism in DCU before joining the Her team. Smiley faces, popcorn and Gaeilge are some of her favourite things. She has always loved the TV shows Friends and Scrubs equally so please don’t ask her to choose. She is very passionate about social issues, health and equality. She is not related to the company who makes the sweets.

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People are extremely angry at Stephen Bear over ‘insensitive’ photo
Celebrity

People are extremely angry at Stephen Bear over ‘insensitive’ photo

The timing is not good. I’m going to be honest here, I’m not entirely sure why this man is famous. But it seems he’s making sure to keep himself in the spotlight for as long as possible with this recent controversial snap. Clowns have always been a feature of Halloween with many people choosing to […]

This video of an elephant rushing into the water to save man is adorable
Life

This video of an elephant rushing into the water to save man is adorable

Amazing. Elephants are beautiful creatures, and if you read our surprising facts about Elephants you’ll know that they are sensitive and caring. This fact is proven by the way this little elephant dashes to the rescue of a man she thought was drowning. Kham Lha, the youngest elephant at Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand, […]

This is the best way to sooth a burnt tongue
Health

This is the best way to sooth a burnt tongue

It’s just the worst! Don’t you hate it when you’re only half awake in the morning and you get yourself a much-needed cup of coffee only to burn your tongue on the first sip. Not only is it an unpleasant shock when you’re only out of bed, it also lasts for days. Your tongue can […]

X Factor’s Josh Brooks admits to abusing ex-girlfriend
Entertainment

X Factor’s Josh Brooks admits to abusing ex-girlfriend

The allegations emerged last week. As this season of X Factor’s live shows were set to begin, boyband Brooks Way were suspended from the show due to allegations relating to Josh and his ex-girlfriend Amelia Clarke. It was then decided that they would not return to the show and they were replaced by girl band Four […]

Women are tweeting all the heartbreaking reasons they didn’t report sexual assault
News

Women are tweeting all the heartbreaking reasons they didn’t report sexual assault

This is awful. Sexual assault is sadly very common, reporting it, is not. From victim blaming, to being called a liar, to being threatened, there are so many tragic reasons women keep quiet. Careless media, sexism described as ‘locker-room talk’ and lack of education means that every day, victims are seeing and hearing more reasons […]

This single dad is helping other single dads in the cutest way
Life

This single dad is helping other single dads in the cutest way

Adorable. Being a parent is hard, being a single parent is even harder. Some single dad’s can struggle to some aspects that involve raising a daughter, such as hair and cosmetics, something a lot of dads wouldn’t have any practice with. That’s why this Florida man set up free hair dressing classes to help other […]

9 reasons leggings are a godsend
Style

9 reasons leggings are a godsend

They’re a versatile delight. Finding something to wear everyday can be tough sometimes, and the balance between comfort and style can be difficult to achieve, but that’s what leggings are for. Here are 8 reasons why leggings are your best friend. 1)  you can wear them 100 days in a row and get away with […]

Here’s what The X Factor contestants will be singing tonight
Entertainment

Here’s what The X Factor contestants will be singing tonight

Will you be watching? While the views of the show may be dropping, there is no shortage of scandal. From ‘gimmick act’ controversy to Four of Diamonds stepping in after Brookes Way left the show. This week is Motown week, which means we’ll be hearing plenty of soul on the stage. But we were very […]