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Melissa Carton

Melissa Carton

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt set to star as Jim Jones in new Jonestown movie
Entertainment

Joseph Gordon-Levitt set to star as Jim Jones in new Jonestown movie

The next big true crime film to watch out for. The Jonestown Massacre has been deemed one of the most horrific events in the history of the United States. One of the largest mass murder-suicides on record, the Jonestown Massacre saw 900 people die after cult leader, Jim Jones, told or forced cult members to […]

The Lion King performers subjected to vile racial abuse after show in Ireland
News

The Lion King performers subjected to vile racial abuse after show in Ireland

The Bord Gáis Theatre has condemned the shocking behaviour. The Lion King show has been a sale out sensation since it’s arrival in Dublin’s Bord Gáis Theatre in December. Unfortunately, several of the cast members were subjected to horrific racial abuse after one of the shows, which has caused the Bord Gáis to release a […]

Britain’s biggest family to break new record with another baby on the way
Life

Britain’s biggest family to break new record with another baby on the way

Britain’s biggest family is about to get even bigger! The stars of Channel 5 show 22 Kids and Counting will be counting one more family member soon enough as another baby is on the way. The Radford family, who run family bakery business, The Radford Pie Company, recently announced that the pitter patter of tiny […]

Beauty: 4 of the best Anti-Yellow Blonde hair products that I swear by
Beauty

Beauty: 4 of the best Anti-Yellow Blonde hair products that I swear by

These are my blonde hair must haves. After years of dying my hair red, I decided once the salons opened up last year to try something new. Now the front of my hair is platinum blonde and needless to say is very high maintenance, especially if you want to keep it as white as possible. […]

Home: 4 WFH pieces from The Blue Door that we need in our home ASAP
Life

Home: 4 WFH pieces from The Blue Door that we need in our home ASAP

We’re loving their work from home collection. For many people working from home, the rough and ready set up is far from ideal, particularly if space is limited. But just because space is in short supply, that doesn’t mean you can’t create a fabulous home office that suits the needs of both you and your […]

Go go go! Aer Lingus extends January seat sale
Travel

Go go go! Aer Lingus extends January seat sale

Are you already planning your first holiday of 2022? Aer Lingus has today announced an extension of its January seat sale as a result of the increase in demand from consumers to fly following the recent easing of travel restrictions. Two million seats are currently on sale with offers including up to 20 percent off […]

Home: the 6 macro design trends that are going to be huge in 2022
Life

Home: the 6 macro design trends that are going to be huge in 2022

The trends to watch out for this year. New Year, new coat of paint for the house? If you’re an interior design enthusiast like myself, constantly making Pinterest boards and collecting magazine cuttings, then you’ll want to keep an eye out for these design trends in 2022. 1. Up-cycled design Demand for sustainable design continues, […]

Home: The colour and interior trends to watch out for in 2022
Life

Home: The colour and interior trends to watch out for in 2022

Keep an eye out for these. As the curtains have drawn on yet another eventful and exciting year, many of us are beckoning a fresh start and blank canvas for the year ahead. Earthy tones and warm neutrals with nature inspired hues are beginning to emerge and find their footing in Irish homes as we […]

Parents rejoice, Aldi’s baby and toddler event is back this month
Life

Parents rejoice, Aldi’s baby and toddler event is back this month

Race you there! Parents nationwide will be delighted to hear that Aldi’s popular baby and toddler event is back this month, featuring everything from pregnancy and new-born essentials to everyday baby and bedtime necessities. So if you’ve got some baby bits you were planning on picking up – or if you’ve just welcomed your own […]

Dr. Keith Gaynor: The impact that lockdown has had on our mental health this year
Health

Dr. Keith Gaynor: The impact that lockdown has had on our mental health this year

“Negative thoughts were pretty universal.” Research carried out between 2020 and 2021, during one of the longest periods of lockdown in the Republic of Ireland, aimed to explore to identify appropriate psychological interventions to protect the mental health of the population during this unique period of time. Speaking to Dr. Keith Gaynor, Assistant Professor and […]