The British Government has decided to ban conversion therapy for gay and bisexual people but has excluded transgender people. Conversion therapy is the pseudoscientific practice of attempting to change a person’s sexuality or gender identity, it is often abusive, has no basis in medical science, and has been deemed detrimental to people’s wellbeing by many […]
The government has been told that half of the accommodation pledged by Irish people for Ukrainian refugees is not suitable. Over 20,000 Irish people pledged either their homes or vacant properties to Ukrainian refugees entering the country through the Irish Red Cross. The Examiner has reported that the Government has now been told that it is […]
It’s the age old question – what makes our skin sensitive? And why do some of us get sensitive skin when others don’t? Skin sensitivity can be natural due to an exaggerated nervous system response that causes the nerve fibres in the skin to overreact. 60% of people worldwide suffer from sensitive skin, but what […]
Dublin Zoo’s newest habitat is based on the Himalayan Hills and it is home to a red panda and snow leopard! Officially opened today by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar it will now be open for the public to enjoy and learn more about these fascinating creatures. “Dublin Zoo had a place deep in my heart as […]
She’s just won Best Dance Act at the Brits and now she’s gearing up for a summer of performing. On Sunday night Becky Hill wowed everyone with her performance on the finale of Dancing With The Stars on RTÉ. Her caught up with Becky this week to hear about her recent Brit award success, the […]
The concert for Ukraine that was organised by ITV has now raised over £12 million for those in need. The star-studded ensemble that was hosted in Birmingham last night aimed not only to raise money but also to offer some hope to those in Ukraine right now. I sit in Kyiv bunker tonight , someone have […]
Research carried out by Plan International found that 55% of Irish girls are embarrassed by their period and 61% have missed school due to their period. The stigma around menstruation is still largely normalised, in many countries it is normal for girls to be kept away from others while menstruating, in Ireland, it leads to massive […]
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has praised Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis for their efforts in helping Ukraine. The famous couple has raised over $30 million to aid refugees who are fleeing war-torn Ukraine. The president who is currently fighting on the front line took time to host a video call to thank the pair for all […]
Derry Girls have reached global acclaim on a new level with a feature in The Simpsons. There is making it, and then there is making it on The Simpsons. The iconic American cartoon paid homage to our very own Derry Girls with a subtle shop front. In a new episode of its 22nd season, Homer […]
Minister Simon Harris has announced that €450,000 in funding will be assigned for Traveller and Roma students in third-level education. The investment is much needed in order to close the gap in education that Traveller and Roma students face. “Participation by Travellers in higher education remains at an alarming low level and recent data shows […]
Ukrainian refugees will begin to move in with families who have pledged accommodation for those fleeing wars. Minister for Children, Roderic O’Gorman has said that the process of moving Ukrainian refugees in with Irish families is to start. Over 20,000 Irish people have pledged accommodation already with the type of accommodation varying from spare rooms […]
The beloved 2009 rom-com is coming back to our screens in a very exciting way. HBO has secured the rights to make a six-part mini-series based on The Time Traveler’s Wife. First released in 2009 starring Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams it grossed $19.2 million in the box office on its opening weekend and has […]