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Zara Tindall is expecting her third child

A massive congratulations to her. The royal family are sure to be celebrating as it has just been revealed that Zara Tindall is pregnant with her third child. Zara and her husband Mike, who married in 2011, also have two daughters, Mia, six, and Lena, two. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2VOFYbngEp/ Zara and Mike announced the news in quite […]

“Santa was a teenager:” Limerick parents give shocking reviews of Santa event
Life

“Santa was a teenager:” Limerick parents give shocking reviews of Santa event

The reviews are far from good. With many traditional Santa visits cancelled across the country, many companies are turning to drive-through alternatives. I only recently visited a drive-through Santa and movie event over the weekend it was fantastic. Unfortunately though, not all of these events are getting rave reviews. In fact some are even parents […]

Aldi’s giant hurricane candle is back in stores for Christmas
Life

Aldi’s giant hurricane candle is back in stores for Christmas

We’ll take twelve! If there is one thing that is a fail safe gift for me, any time of the year, it’s candles. I have candles in every room in my house, one of my favourites being Aldi’s giant hurricane candles – and luckily for me and every other candle lover, they will be back […]

15-year-old scientist named as TIME’s first Kid Of The Year
News

15-year-old scientist named as TIME’s first Kid Of The Year

An incredible achievement. It’s not easy to make the cover of TIME magazine – and Gitanjali Rao has managed to do it at the age of only 15. The teenager was recently named TIME’s first Kid Of The Year for her contributions to the field of science. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWV2mcngkV/   Rao was selected from 5,000 nominees […]

John McAreavey welcomes first child with wife Tara Brennan
Life

John McAreavey welcomes first child with wife Tara Brennan

“Let the adventures begin.” John McAreavey and his wife Tara Brennan have welcomed their first child, a baby boy. The couple, who married in a private ceremony in 2016, shared a beautiful family photo to social media to announce their son’s arrival. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIdUH3xpOxJ/   Along with the heart warming photo the couple also revealed their […]

Dingle local responds to rumours that Fungie was “shot dead”
News

Dingle local responds to rumours that Fungie was “shot dead”

The popular dolphin has been missing since October. For the last few weeks there has been a vigilant watch around the coast of Dingle in the hopes that Fungie will return. Unfortunately there has been no sighting of the dolphin since October and now rumours have emerged that he may have been shot. Yes, shot. […]

Royal family “concerned” that Meghan kept secret diary during time in UK
Celebrity

Royal family “concerned” that Meghan kept secret diary during time in UK

It could be worth millions. With season four of The Crown arriving on Netflix, you can’t help drawing comparisons between the fractured relationship Diana had with the royal family and the one they have with Meghan Markle. Quite like the tell all interview Diana gave in 1995 where she revealed Charles was having an affair, […]

Pressure on maternity hospitals to allow partners at scans, labour and postnatal visits
News

Pressure on maternity hospitals to allow partners at scans, labour and postnatal visits

A very important issue. This last year has been difficult for everyone but in particular expectant and new parents. Ahead of a national ‘virtual rally’ organised by campaigning organisation Uplift, a petition signed by 52,205 people will be delivered to Cork University Maternity Hospital calling for partners to be allowed attend antenatal appointments and scans […]

Retro Drive-in Movies announces this year’s Christmas lineup
Entertainment

Retro Drive-in Movies announces this year’s Christmas lineup

This sounds amazing! There aren’t many Christmas events this year due to Covid but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t some still around to fill up our festive calendars. Retro Drive-in Movies has just announced its Christmas schedule across several of its Irish locations and it’s jam packed with all your festive favourites and even […]

Here’s everything we know about the Call the Midwife Christmas special
Entertainment

Here’s everything we know about the Call the Midwife Christmas special

We’re so excited! We’re big fans of Call the Midwife and if you’re anything like us, you’re probably counting down the days until the Christmas special. Recently some details were revealed about what we can expect in this year’s Christmas special and honestly, it can’t come quick enough. Call The Midwife will be an extended […]