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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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This is statistically the most common full name in Ireland
Life

This is statistically the most common full name in Ireland

Do you know a lot of Emily’s? A few months ago we brought you a list of the most popular surnames in Ireland, with Murphy coming in first place. The surname appears most in counties such as Wexford, Tyrone and Roscommon. And now, a new survey has found the most popular first names across all […]

People think this actress is Jennifer Lawrence’s double
Entertainment

People think this actress is Jennifer Lawrence’s double

Do you agree? We’re not sure why, but it seems that when a young actress or singer bursts onto the scene she is automatically compared to other women in the business. Whether it’s her characters, her sound or her looks, a new actress or singer will always be known as ‘the new madonna’ or ‘the […]

Here’s how your apartment is affecting your health
Health

Here’s how your apartment is affecting your health

Who knew it had such a impact! It’s already been proven that the general area that you live in can make a big difference to your health. For example growing up on a farm can prevent respiratory problems and having lots of plants or living near nature can help you live longer. But it turns […]

This new Gilmore Girls teaser will have you feeling emotional
Entertainment

This new Gilmore Girls teaser will have you feeling emotional

We love this.  Gilmore Girls began 16 years ago today and to celebrate, Netflix has released a featurette with interviews from the cast members. The video looks back on some of the biggest and best moments of the previous 7 seasons. Everyone from Scott Patterson (Luke) to Sean Gunn (Kirk) discuss their fondest memories. “We had […]

This dog had bad eyesight so his owner got him glasses
Life

This dog had bad eyesight so his owner got him glasses

This is amazing. Anyone who owns a dog will understand how close you become to them and how you would do anything for them. We want to make our dogs’ lives easier and would do anything to make them happy. This dog, from Austin Texas, suffers from glaucoma and cataracts, which makes it difficult for […]

Caitlyn Jenner is the first of Kim’s family to comment on the robbery
Celebrity

Caitlyn Jenner is the first of Kim’s family to comment on the robbery

She kept her comments simple. The news broke this week that Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris. The reactions have been mixed, from supportive to unsympathetic with some people saying that they believe it was done for attention. Some celebrities, such as James Corden and Chrissy Teigen have defended Kim while others like Justin […]

The parents of a newborn had to pay a ridiculous extra cost at the hospital
Health

The parents of a newborn had to pay a ridiculous extra cost at the hospital

This is ridiculous. It’s safe to say that having a baby is expensive, from hospital costs to everything that comes after. And while you can understand certain costs, there are some precious moments that should definitely come free, like the first time you hold your baby. This may seem obvious but one American parent shared […]

Idina Menzel chooses Disney girlfriend for Frozen’s Elsa
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Idina Menzel chooses Disney girlfriend for Frozen’s Elsa

This is cute! While we know very little about the second instalment of Frozen, we can’t wait to see what the Anna and Elsa will be up to. Earlier this year a online campaign emerged which called for Disney add more diversity and LGBT representation to their films. The hashtag #GiveElsaAGirlfriend became huge on social […]

Remember ‘Happy Endings’? it’s coming back (sort of)
Entertainment

Remember ‘Happy Endings’? it’s coming back (sort of)

Were you a Happy Endings fan? Back when New Girl was just starting out, Happy Endings was also pretty popular. The shows are quite similar, a group of 20-something friends getting up to antics and mishaps. However, for some reason, Happy Endings just didn’t stand the test of time while New Girl is currently on […]

Lauren Graham discusses the pressure of the Gilmore Girls revival
Entertainment

Lauren Graham discusses the pressure of the Gilmore Girls revival

Less than two months! Everyone from Scott Patterson to Milo Ventimiglia have shared their thoughts and teasers about the upcoming Gilmore Girls revival, but we were still waiting on one of the main girls to comment on it. Now Lauren Graham has shared some comments on the revival, and fans waiting desperately till November are […]