The eels were found on top of the filters at the Carlow plant. Small eels were discovered in a treatment plant that supplies drinking water to residents in Carlow, Kildare, and Wicklow. The State environmental watchdog was concerned by the discovery, which was made earlier this summer. According to The Irish Independent, inspectors found “silvery creatures […]

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The measure has yet to be enforced in primary schools. Professor Luke O’Neill believes primary school children should be wearing face coverings during the school day. Secondary school and college students wear face coverings during lessons, but the measure has yet to be enforced in primary schools. He explained that this action could help prevent […]

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Christmas FM will return to the airwaves this November. Christmas may be another couple of months away, but we’re more than ready for Christmas FM to make its welcome return to the airwaves! The merry station has just announced its official charity partner for 2021. They confirmed that Barnardos is their charity partner for the […]

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The Department of Education has stressed that schools are safe environments. Schools across the country have re-opened after the summer holidays. As children adjust to new teachers, different subjects, and meet new classmates, they also have to follow COVID-19 protocols as the virus continues to spread throughout Ireland. The Department of Education has stressed that […]

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“The child is going to be fabulous and amazing” Gemma Collins has revealed her plans to start trying for a baby. The 40-year-old reality star said her hope is to have her first child in 2022. The Only Way Is Essex alum told the Daily Star: “I’m ready for a baby. I am going to […]

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Katona has been called an inspiration for being so honest about her past. Kerry Katona has opened up about her late ex-partner George Kay in a harrowing interview on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The mum fought back the tears as she revealed Kay used to abuse her. She told host Ant Middleton: “My mister […]

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The mum-of-three was on an evacuation flight to Birmingham. An Afghan mum has given birth to a baby girl on an evacuation flight. 26-year-old Soman Noori was fleeing Afghanistan on a flight to Birmingham, England when she went into labour. The new mum gave birth to her daughter Havva at 30,000 feet, just above Kuwait. […]

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The young girl was electrocuted at her home in Brazil. A 2-year-old child has tragically passed away after being electrocuted by a phone charger. The young girl’s family has been left devastated by the harrowing death of their daughter, but want to share their story to help raise awareness. Sara Alves de Albuquerque was rushed […]

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The Marian Keyes book we’ve all been waiting for! Marian Keyes fans will be thrilled to hear the Irish author has been working on the book we’ve all been waiting for. The writer has confirmed a sequel to Rachel’s Holiday is officially on the way. Keyes announced the joyous news on her Instagram. The sequel […]

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The dad ended up infecting all of his children, aged between 3 and 18, with Covid. A father of seven has opened up about infecting his seven children with COVID-19. 42-year-old Ben Anderson was unvaccinated when he contracted the virus in June. He said he was planning on receiving the vaccine but family life and […]

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The Tyrone mum has been accused of allowing the death of her daughter. There are safety concerns for a Tyrone mum who was accused of allowing her toddler’s death. The High Court has heard that Jade Dempsey would be at risk if she was to return to her home in Co. Tyrone. The 24-year-old has […]

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Markle and Middleton are growing closer after a rocky few months. Despite the never-ending reports about royal feuds and constant comparisons by the media, it looks like Meghan Markle and The Duchess of Cambridge are getting along just perfectly. A source close to the royals has confirmed that both Kate and Meghan have grown closer […]

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“It’s so sad to see all this ongoing human suffering.” It is believed an “unexpectedly high number” of babies have been passed to troops in Kabul since the Taliban took over control of Afghanistan. People have been desperately trying to flee Kabul and the scenes from the airport are completely harrowing. Parents have been handing […]

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SVP confirms stark rise in calls from parents struggling with back-to-school funds. The charity revealed that they received almost 300 calls every day last week from parents concerned about covering back-to-school fees like books, iPads, uniforms, and the ‘voluntary’ school contribution fee. One of the biggest struggles for parents was being able to afford tablets […]

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“The pressure to be popular can have a huge impact on self-esteem and thus mental health.” Starting secondary school can be both an exciting and terrifying time for teens. A brand new chapter of your life is beginning, but you’ve barely had time to say goodbye to the last one. You are studying more subjects […]

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“No one came to his party” All any parent wants is for their child to be happy so when you see them struggling in some form of life, you can’t help but worry. When it comes to friendships, we all want our children to feel loved, cared for and happy. We want them to be […]

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You must be over the age of 18 to receive the high street voucher. Northern Ireland is set to launch its High Street voucher scheme next month. Every adult in Northern Ireland will be given a £100 voucher to spend in stores. You must be over the age of 18 to register for the voucher. […]

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“The struggle for parents to balance careers and caregiving was an issue even before the pandemic.” Ireland’s childcare issues are something that can no longer go ignored. Parents are struggling more than ever to even find childcare services for their children, nevermind being able to afford the  fees. It is an ongoing issue that could […]

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It is believed the 31-year-old has schizophrenia A Cork man has been charged with the attempted murder of his 62-year-old mother, Mary Coughlan. He has also been charged with an assault causing her serious harm. 31-year-old Gearoid Coughlan stabbed his mother on June 4. She was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but has […]

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“A lot of the girls didn’t understand.” Binky Felstead has opened up about an aspect of motherhood that isn’t discussed enough. The Made In Chelsea star reflected on the way your social circles change so drastically when you become a mum. The mum-of-two was 26-years-old when she was expecting her first child- daughter India. She […]

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“Your child is the devil.” A school secretary has gone viral after revealing she judges children based on their names. When we pick names for our children it is usually because they have a sweet or sentimental meaning. The name Grace is so popular because it means charm. Leo means brave people, making it a […]

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The TUI said unvaccinated pregnant teachers can easily work from home. Minister for Education Norma Foley says teachers who are under 14 weeks pregnant and unvaccinated are allowed to take sick leave. She defended the decision for unvaccinated teachers to return to school this September. “It is the recommendation of the Institute of Obstetricians and […]

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The HSE has confirmed a 12-week wait for birth registration in the east of the country. It is believed new parents are waiting nearly three months to register the birth of their babies. Parents in Wicklow, Dublin, and Kildare are most affected by this issue. “At present, there is a waiting time of up to […]

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“It’s been a brutal year and a half.” Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly believes Ireland’s COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted by Christmas. He said the Government is hoping to lift any remaining restrictions as swiftly as possible. “What we want to do is we want to provide real certainty. It’s been a brutal year and […]

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Just like clockwork, the sun has appeared just before the schools re-open for a brand new term. If there’s one thing we can rely on in Ireland it’s a week of blistering sunshine as the secondary school students head back to the classroom. I always feel nostalgic during this time of year. The shops are […]

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“My third baby will never be here.” Chrissy Teigen has opened up about the harrowing loss of her baby boy Jack. The mum said she hasn’t fully processed the death of her son. Teigen was reflecting on her life in New York when she got honest about losing her baby. “Just reminiscing about New York […]

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Vaccination is “a much better option than taking your chances.” As COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise across the island of Ireland, more hospitals are seeing an increase in pregnant women testing positive for the virus. It is believed 10% of ICU patients with COVID-19 are pregnant women. According to the Irish Examiner, the low-vaccine […]

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“The pandemic may have been their first experience of losing someone close to them.” When I think back to what I learned in school, I can’t help but wonder why the formation of waterfalls was a bigger priority than teaching us about mental health. Imagine we were taught about ways to seek support, different types […]

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The re-opening of schools is a high priority for the Government. Medical experts have expressed their concerns about unvaccinated children returning to school this September. UCC Professor Gerry Killeen believes more children should have been vaccinated in time for the new school term. “We know that long Covid rates amongst children are in the region […]

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“We do not want anyone to be punished.” A new mum threw another woman’s baby from a hospital window in Russia, reports reveal. Viktoria Ivanova had just given birth to a baby boy when another mother walked over and grabbed her newborn son. 29-year-old Alina Araslanova threw baby Volodya out the window and he died […]

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“She was screaming, ‘My son, my son.’” A 5-year-old boy from Afghanistan has tragically passed away after falling from the window of a hotel in England. It is believed he fell 70ft at around 2.30 pm on August 19. The young boy was staying in the hotel with his mother. Mohammed Munib Majeedi’s tragic death […]

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“Considerable risks to perinatal mental health due to the pandemic.” The Psychological Society of Ireland is concerned about Ireland’s current COVID-19 restrictions and the impact they will have on pregnant women and their family’s mental health. The restrictions placed on the country’s maternity hospitals have caused huge uproar over the past few months. The PSI […]

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“Maternal mental health is still quite a taboo subject.” Frankie Bridge has called for an end to the stigma surrounding maternal mental health. The mum-of-two said there is too much pressure placed on pregnant women to embrace every minute and love pregnancy. She told ITV’s Lorraine that the pressure to keep your struggles a secret […]

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“I cannot imagine losing three of your children.” Two brothers were hit by a train during a memorial for their sibling who died at the same spot a week prior. The family from Charlotte in North Carolina were honouring their 27-year-old brother Baltazar Tiquiram Us, who was killed by a light-rail train on July 26. […]

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Step away from the razor and wax strips. One maternity nurse has revealed why you shouldn’t remove your pubic hair before giving birth in a now-viral TikTok. The American nurse urged her pregnant followers to leave their bush alone. Angela Grant Buechne said: “Pregnant? Don’t shave the bush!” @nutmeg_lcDon’t shave your bush! ##pregnancy ##pregnant ##birth […]

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Parents say it’s about time costumes like this were made available. Halloween will be here before we know it and Disney has got us covered. They have created an inclusive line of costumes for children with disabilities and they’re absolutely adorable. The company wants to ensure that every child gets the chance to dress up […]

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“We love him very much.” It’s a boy! Scarlett Johansson and SNL’s Colin Jost have welcomed their first child together. The parents welcomed a baby boy into the world, Johansson’s rep confirmed to People. Jost also confirmed the news on his Instagram by releasing a short statement. “Ok ok, we had a baby. His name […]

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They cast Diana too perfectly! The Crown has shared the first look at Season 5’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Dominic West will star as Prince Charles. Elizabeth Debicki will play Princess Diana. Debicki has been perfectly cast as the late People’s Princess. Fans have praised the show’s casting director for choosing such a perfect […]

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Widespread panic has erupted across Afghanistan since the Taliban entered the capital on Sunday. The extreme Islamic group seized the presidential palace after the Government in Afghanistan collapsed last weekend. People are now gravely concerned for their safety and fear for their lives as the military group takes over for the first time in almost […]

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“I really see it as a gift.” Princess Beatrice is using her royal status to help spread a very special message. The expectant mum hopes to inspire children and help them feel understood by opening up about having dyslexia. “What inspired me to talk about dyslexia the way that I have, is because I really […]

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“We’re calling her name and she’s not talking or responding.” A 21-year-old mum from Florida was fatally shot during a Zoom call, reports claim. Shamaya Lynn was talking to her co-workers from her Florida home when her 3-year-old child accidentally shot her. It is believed the toddler found a loaded gun in their home and […]

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“I was told to toughen up and stop being a cry baby” Returning to school can be an exciting time for most kids, but for many, it can be daunting and intimidating. Bullying is more prevalent than ever and so many children are struggling to cope with it. Finding out that your child is a […]

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“It’s a very big risk” Irish parents are being warned about renting out bouncy castles due to a growing number of owners without insurance. They have been told they will be hiring them “at their own risk”. It is understood hundreds of bouncy castle owners are currently operating without insurance because there is no insurer […]

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Have we forgotten how much our nurses have sacrificed and experienced during the pandemic? The height of the pandemic was an unbearably brutal time for all of us, but our nurses were the ones on the frontline. They were the ones who witnessed the death toll rising on their wards rather than watching the figures […]

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“Totally hacked off and really upset by this.” Parents are armed with a list the length of their arms when the back-to-school season rolls around. Uniforms, new shoes, books, lunch recipes, school fees, hair cuts, and more. The one thing parents don’t usually have to worry about is their child’s name, but one mum is […]

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“You have no heart. This is so wrong.” American Idol’s Syesha Mercado has lost custody of her newborn daughter. The news comes just five months after she lost custody of her 1-year-old son Amen’Ra. The mum revealed the moment her baby girl was taken from her at a roadside safety check in Florida last week. […]

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Curl up on the sofa with these heartwarming and emotional series. We promised ourselves we wouldn’t binge-watch the new season of Virgin River, but did we stick to that promise? No. As usual, we were glued to the TV until all hours and have been left with a Virgin River-shaped hole in our hearts. The […]

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“We have to take action, otherwise we’re going to lose more and more lives.” “How many lives do we have to lose to push this issue?” asked the father of a teenager who was stabbed to death in Dublin. Abdul Raguragui expressed his frustration at how little is being done to cease knife crime in […]

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The child was rushed to Tallaght Hospital. A young girl is in critical condition after a late-night crash in Co. Tipperary. According to reports, two cars collided shortly after 11.30 pm last night. It is believed the incident took place in Lismaline, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Tipperary. The male drivers of both cars were taken to University […]

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“It’s definitely been a huge learning curve.” Aoife Walsh has opened up about life as a first-time mum and we just love how honest she is. The new mum welcomed her baby girl Penelope Rose into the world last month. Aoife and her daughter returned home from the hospital last week and it sounds like […]

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