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Sophie Collins

Sophie Collins

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Olivia Dunlea
News

What happened to Olivia Dunlea? Murder of Cork woman at centre of new documentary

A gripping new documentary series will shine a spotlight on one of Cork’s most harrowing murder cases next week The case of 36-year-old Olivia Dunlea, a mother of three, will be featured in Marú inár Measc, a TG4 true crime series that delves into the devastating impact of crimes on victims’ families and their communities.  […]

Five (5ive)
Music

90s pop fans are going wild over mysterious Five band announcement

Fans of the iconic 90s boy band Five (5ive) are buzzing with excitement after a cryptic teaser this week The British pop group took to TikTok to share a video of lyrics from their 1999 chart-topping single Keep On Movin’ scrolling across a massive electronic billboard.   The band was formed in 1997 and originally consisted […]

Ireland is among the least affordable countries for parents in Europe
News

Ireland is among the least affordable countries for parents in Europe

Raising children is one of the most rewarding but financially demanding parts of life, and the cost varies greatly from country to country A recent study by Ubuy, a cross-border e-commerce platform, has ranked European countries based on affordability for parents, taking into account things like maternity and paternity leave, childcare costs, and family benefits.  […]

smear test
Health

Let’s talk about the smear test: What to expect and why it’s important

In Ireland, women aged between 25 and 65 are eligible for a free smear test every five years It’s a simple but essential procedure designed to detect early signs of cervical cancer, but many women feel nervous about the test, particularly when it comes to concerns about pain. A smear test, also known as a […]

Skin Barrier, Jennifer Rock
Beauty

The skin barrier has become a hot topic in the beauty world, and for good reason

“The skin barrier functions like a filter and works to protect our body’s largest organ” Maintaining a strong and healthy skin barrier is essential for glowing, resilient skin So, to understand it’s importance, we spoke with Jennifer Rock, founder of Skingredients, who explained just how vital it is to overall skin health.   “It’s extremely important […]