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Melissa Carton

Melissa Carton

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JK Rowling announces release of four new Harry Potter stories
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JK Rowling announces release of four new Harry Potter stories

Are you excited because we are… Harry Potter author JK Rowling has just announced that there are four new Harry Potter stories in the works and we could be reading them very soon. The information was revealed through the Pottermore website and delighted fans will be able to re-enter the magical world of Harry Potter […]

Unvaccinated six-year-old is the first person in Oregon to contract tetanus in 30 years
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Unvaccinated six-year-old is the first person in Oregon to contract tetanus in 30 years

A six-year-old child from Oregon has contracted the first case of tetanus in 30 years. The Center for Disease Control in the United States has recently released information regarding the case. The six-year-old child, who was unvaccinated, had to be hospitalised for six weeks. According to the Washington Post’s report, the little boy sustained a forehead […]

New Gillette ad shows dad teaching transgender son how to shave
Life

New Gillette ad shows dad teaching transgender son how to shave

This is so lovely. Gillette has recently released a new advert featuring a dad teaching his son how to shave. What makes this advert different, however, is that the son is a young transgender man. Samson Brown can be seen in the ad being lovingly shown how to shave by his proud father. Brown said […]

Gardaí appeal for information on missing Limerick teenager
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Gardaí appeal for information on missing Limerick teenager

They released the following statement today. Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Eric McLoughlin. The teenager was last seen in Limerick City on May 24 at approximately 9am. He is described as being approximately 5’7 and having fair/brown hair with blue eyes. His hair is short and shaved at […]

Minister for Education confirms that schools will receive 800 new special needs assistants
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Minister for Education confirms that schools will receive 800 new special needs assistants

Great news. The Minister for Education, Joe McHugh, has confirmed that schools will receive 800 new special needs assistants. The additional special needs assistants are to be allocated to schools from this September. Schools are set to receive confirmation of their allocations from the National Council for Special Education this week. The announcement will mean […]

Gardaí issue appeal to help find missing 14-year-old boy from Cork
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Gardaí issue appeal to help find missing 14-year-old boy from Cork

Gardaí have put out an appeal for any information on missing teenager Danny Coffee. The 14-year-old has been missing for two weeks and Gardaí are asking members of the public to contact them in they know anything about the Cork teenager’s whereabouts. Gardaí in Mayfield, Cork wish to seek the public assistance in tracing the […]

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg features on the cover of TIME magazine
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Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg features on the cover of TIME magazine

16-year-old Greta Thunberg has been featured on the cover of the latest TIME magazine. The Swedish climate change activist began her famous school strikes last year and has since travelled across Europe attending marches and speaking at press conferences. Most recently the young teen was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize and is now the […]

hen party
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Planning a hen party? LOOK at the fab decorations that are coming to Aldi

Planning a hen party? You’ll be delighted to hear that from next week, Aldi will have an unreal range of hen party bits. Buntings, balloons and wooden guestbooks with prices starting at 79c which means you can plan the party of dreams on a budget. An amazing range of party supplies for hen parties, baby […]

Gardaí renew appeal for missing Mullingar 13-year-old Chantelle Doyle
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Gardaí renew appeal for missing Mullingar 13-year-old Chantelle Doyle

Gardaí have renewed their appeal in the search for missing Mullingar teenager Chantelle Doyle. Gardaí in Store Street wish to renew their appeal to the public in tracing the whereabouts of 13-year-old Chantelle Doyle who is missing from Mullingar. Chantelle was last seen on the afternoon of Sunday 12th May 2019 at 3.30p.m. on O’Connell […]

There’s a monthly gin subscription box in Ireland and it looks absolutely unreal
Food

There’s a monthly gin subscription box in Ireland and it looks absolutely unreal

This looks amazing. A monthly subscription box with a difference TheGinBox.ie is the perfect treat for any gin lover. Not only will you be treated to deliveries of premium gin to your home but it will also be accompanied by special treats. Announced on a monthly basis, TheGinBox features both Irish and international brands. This month […]