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Melissa Carton

Melissa Carton

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Tayto Park Zoo confirm reopening date this month
Travel

Tayto Park Zoo confirm reopening date this month

We can’t wait to go! Last week we shared with you eight great places that will be reopening across Ireland on April 26, but one popular venue missing from that list was Tayto Park Zoo. That’s because up until today Tayto Park had not revealed whether or not their zoo would be reopening this month. […]

Man charged with murder of 24-year-old mother Jennifer Poole
News

Man charged with murder of 24-year-old mother Jennifer Poole

Poole was fatally stabbed at her home. Gardaí in Finglas are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal assault that occurred in Melville Drive, Finglas, Dublin 11 on Saturday 17, shortly after 2pm. A female, aged in her 20s, received fatal injuries during the incident. The woman was later identified as 24-year-old mother of two, Jennifer […]

TikTok Trend: What is laundry stripping and does it work?
Life

TikTok Trend: What is laundry stripping and does it work?

Have you tried this? I’m sure I’m not the only one who has seen an increase in laundry during lockdown. It’s a little confusing because surely we would be using less items of clothing as at the moment we’ve no where really to go, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Maybe it’s because […]

Bookies reckon Harry and Meghan will name their baby girl ‘Diana’
Celebrity

Bookies reckon Harry and Meghan will name their baby girl ‘Diana’

What do you think they will name her? Meghan and Harry have been a huge taking point the last few weeks, but lately it has moved from their Oprah interview to their baby. With Meghan almost due the couple’s daughter, many are taking bets on what they will call her. Bookies in particular have their […]

Low rise jeans are making a comeback and it’s a hard no from us
Style

Low rise jeans are making a comeback and it’s a hard no from us

This is not the news we wanted in 2021. Over the last few weeks there’s been a lot of debate between Gen Z and Millennials regarding skinny jeans versus wide leg jeans. Personally I don’t wear jeans that much anymore, as I prefer slacks (or let’s face it, lounge wear), but one jeans opinion I […]

New Gynaecology unit at Rotunda Hospital to provide increased access to vital services
Health

New Gynaecology unit at Rotunda Hospital to provide increased access to vital services

Great news. A new state-of-the-art gynaecology unit has been opened at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin to reduce waiting lists for patients based in the North Dublin catchment area and patients of the other RCSI Group Hospitals across the country. The new ‘Rotunda Gynaecology’ unit was funded under the National Woman and Infants Health programme […]

Lidl’s hanging egg chair is coming back to stores this month
Style

Lidl’s hanging egg chair is coming back to stores this month

They’re back! While every year Aldi find themselves selling out of their inflatable hot tubs, for Lidl, their hanging egg chairs are always an instant hit. Last year they proved to be extremely popular, selling out almost immediately. But if you didn’t manage to bag one last year we have good news as the egg […]

Why Glamping Party Mayo is on my list of places to visit this summer
Travel

Why Glamping Party Mayo is on my list of places to visit this summer

When I was a kid it was all about the caravans, now it’s all about the glamping. Glamping has become huge in Ireland with many holiday makers choosing it year after year for their staycations during the summer holidays. I personally love glamping and have been to a few different spots around Ireland and Germany […]