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Melissa Carton

Melissa Carton

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“We had a baby last night:” Alec and Hilaria Baldwin announce birth of their son
Celebrity

“We had a baby last night:” Alec and Hilaria Baldwin announce birth of their son

“He is perfect.” Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have announced the birth of their new baby son. Hilaria posted a photo of the new parents to her Instagram account earlier today, confirming the happy news. https://www.instagram.com/p/CE6yi2DDaBI/ Along with the beautiful family photograph, Hilaria wrote a short caption, teasing her son’s name. “We had a baby last […]

Dublin Zoo’s popular Wild Lights event cancelled for 2020
News

Dublin Zoo’s popular Wild Lights event cancelled for 2020

We’re heartbroken. The last couple of years one of our Christmas traditions has been to visit Dublin Zoo for their annual Wild Lights event. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 related concerns the popular event will not be going ahead this year, much to the disappointment of many across the country. Dublin Zoo released the following statement […]

Renewed information appeal on 21st anniversary of murder of Raonaid Murray
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Renewed information appeal on 21st anniversary of murder of Raonaid Murray

The case remains open. September 4, 2020 marks the 21st Anniversary of the murder of 17-year-old Raonaid Murray. Gardaí and Raonaid’s family are desperately still trying to solve the case, over two decades on. They have issued a renewed appeal for information in a bid to bring justice to the teenager’s killer. Raonaid Murray was […]

11-year-old girl seriously injured following traffic collision in Co Limerick
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11-year-old girl seriously injured following traffic collision in Co Limerick

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. An 11-year-old girl has been seriously injured following a traffic collision in Co Limerick. Gardaí and emergency services attended a the scene of a collision involving a car and pedestrian on the N24 at Pallasgreen, Co Limerick at approximately 5.30pm on Thursday 3rd September. The girl was airlifted from the […]

69 percent of college students are nervous about returning to third level education
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69 percent of college students are nervous about returning to third level education

61 percent are worried about Covid-19. 2020 has been a challenging and uncertain time for all, but especially for Irish students. With schools and colleges closed for over five months, it’s only natural that the new academic year will be a daunting one. Exit Entry recently conducted a survey among third-level students in the run […]

Take note: Aldi’s baby and toddler event is back next month
Life

Take note: Aldi’s baby and toddler event is back next month

It’s coming back… and soon. I don’t know how many of my baby essentials I picked up during the Aldi baby and toddler events in the past, but they were honestly life savers. So, if you have a new baby or you have one on the way then you’ll be delighted to know that the […]

Captain Tortue’s AW collection is here and they have some fab pieces
Style

Captain Tortue’s AW collection is here and they have some fab pieces

The French brand just arrived in Ireland. The end of summer is near but rather than feeling sad about it we should look on the bright side and think about all the fab coats and chunky knits we get to wear now. If you’re looking to update your wardrobe with fresh light layers or richer […]

Save, Spend, Splurge: three eyeshadow palettes perfect for the autumn months
Beauty

Save, Spend, Splurge: three eyeshadow palettes perfect for the autumn months

Autumn has finally arrived. Autumn is my favourite time of year. Between cinnamon being in just about everything, the leaves changing colour and of course fuzzy jumpers. I like to change up what colours I use for my makeup come October every year to make it more warmer and richer, ditching the brights and pastels […]

One million girls face school ban because of pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa
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One million girls face school ban because of pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa

A lot of the girls became pregnant due to child marriage. A report released today by international aid agency World Vision says that as many as one million schoolgirls could be blocked from re-entry to school because they have become pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, Aftershocks–Access Denied, warned that girls who have become […]

Charlotte Tilbury’s new Pillow Talk mascara is dropping this month
Beauty

Charlotte Tilbury’s new Pillow Talk mascara is dropping this month

Divine news all round. Charlotte Tilbury has been a busy bee during quarantine as she has just announced another new product to her make up range. I know, another one. It’s like Christmas has come early, which given how the rest of this year has gone, we sincerely need. So, what is the latest product […]