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Melissa Carton

Melissa Carton

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Keeping the box from your Apple AirPods could prevent them being stolen
Tech

Keeping the box from your Apple AirPods could prevent them being stolen

A popular Christmas present. Apple AirPods were the must have technology of 2019 with many people across the country hoping to see them under the Christmas tree. Of course with any sort of expensive tech there is always a theft risk so we want to make sure that we can prevent this from happening. One […]

Recent study says that less than 50 per cent of teenagers identify as straight
Life

Recent study says that less than 50 per cent of teenagers identify as straight

Very interesting. The current generation of young adults and teens are the most open and vocal generation so far when it comes to gender expression. Many adolescents are confidently speaking out about identifying as gender-fluid or transgender and every year more and more teenagers are attending Pride events. A recent study found that not only […]

Due to popular demand Wonderlights will return for a second run
Life

Due to popular demand Wonderlights will return for a second run

Well worth a visit. I went with my family to Wonderlights back in November and it was incredible. It felt absolutely magical walking through the woods and the projections were spectacular. The free funfair at the end was also a lovely treat. Now due to popular demand Wonderlights will return to Palmerstown House from December 27 […]

Seven-year-old boy wins award after rescuing more than a thousand dogs
Life

Seven-year-old boy wins award after rescuing more than a thousand dogs

This is heartwarming. A young boy from Texas has won an award for his outstanding charity work where he helped to save more than one thousand dogs. Thanks to seven-year-old Roman McConn’s incredible kindness, 1,300 unwanted dogs and 40 cats are now living happy and healthy lives. Because of his dedication to protecting vulnerable animals, […]

Today FM’s Paula MacSweeney shares heartbreaking post about her ectopic pregnancy
Life

Today FM’s Paula MacSweeney shares heartbreaking post about her ectopic pregnancy

Heartbreaking news. Most mums are excited when they go for their first ultrasound. It’s the first time they get to see their baby and it makes the whole pregnancy feel more real. For some though, ultrasounds can reveal upsetting complications and losses that no parent ever wants to face. Earlier today, radio presenter Paula MacSweeney […]

The most festive house in Dublin is lighting up for a very special cause
Life

The most festive house in Dublin is lighting up for a very special cause

Yesterday I got to visit the most festive house in Dublin. I know what you’re thinking. Between all the discount stores, Black Friday sales and online shopping don’t most people have lots of decorations. It’s true, even I went all out with projectors and inflatable pumpkins Halloween just gone but it wasn’t a patch on […]