Five of the biggest news stories of the day so far. At Home: Woman in critical condition following horror car crash in Wexford A woman is in critical condition after she was involved in a three-car collision in Co. Wexford. She was rushed to Tallaght Hospital. The incident took place on Tuesday, September 22nd at […]

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Autumn is finally here. It is officially Autumn time. The leaves are starting to fall, pumpkin spice everything is available in your local cafe and our summer dresses have been replaced with chunky jumpers. With the evenings getting darker we’ll be glued to Netflix for the foreseeable. All we want to watch are comforting and […]

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“Just as difficult if not harder than breaking up with a romantic relationship.” We all remember the first time we got our hearts broken by our first love, but a lot of people don’t realise the impact a friendship break-up can have on you, no matter what age you are. It’s something parents need to […]

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A man has been charged with four counts of murder. A 31-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a mum and her two children, and their friend. The bodies of 35-year-old Terri Harris, her 13-year-old son John Paul Bennett, 11-year-old daughter Lacey Bennett, and their friend 11-year-old Connie Gent were discovered at Harris’ […]

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Bridgerton inspired names are rising in popularity. If you’re expecting a baby in 2022 then get your pen and paper out because the biggest baby name trends have been revealed. NameBerry has confirmed the trends that are set to be hugely popular with new parents next year. Bridgerton Names It’ll come as no surprise to […]

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Efforts to identify the deceased are ongoing. Gardaí have launched an investigation after the body of a woman was found on the Galway shoreline. It is believed the woman’s body has been in the water for approximately a week. A post-mortem will be conducted. The results will determine the course of the investigation. The body […]

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Tributes have been pouring in following Garson’s death. Sex and the City actor Willie Garson has died at the age of 57. It is believed the actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but his cause of death has yet to be confirmed. The actor is best known for playing Stanford Blatch in Sex and the […]

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Five of the biggest news stories in three minutes. Covid: Pfizer data for children’s Covid vaccine is “really positive” Experts have stressed that Pfizer’s trial results for a child’s Covid vaccine are extremely positive. 5-11-year-olds could be vaccinated if the regulatory bodies approve the vaccine. Speaking about the results, DCU Immunology Professor Christine Loscher told […]

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And the Oscar goes to… Think you’ve got a mini Jennifer Lawrence or Rami Malek at home? If your child is always putting on plays and rehearsing their Oscar-winning speech then we’ve got some good news for you. A new study has revealed the month that welcomes the most Oscar winners. So if you’re little […]

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Kate has thrown herself back into her work. Madeleine McCann’s mum Kate has returned to work for the first time since her daughter disappeared. According to reports, Kate McCann has been working as a doctor as the UK continues to battle Covid-19. The mum left her job as a GP in 2007 when Madeleine vanished […]

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The family of Bridget Reilly are concerned for her welfare. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old Bridget Reilly. The 24-year-old has been missing from Clondalkin, Dublin since Monday, September 20th. Both her family and Gardaí are concerned for her welfare. Bridget has been described as being 5″5 in height, of a slim […]

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These products have uncontrolled concentrations of THC. Doctors have confirmed that six children were hospitalised with accidental cannabis poisoning this year. They are urging the public to be extremely cautious of edible cannabis, especially around young children. One of the children who was hospitalised suffered a seizure, doctors revealed. Five of the children were under […]

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Five of the biggest news stories in three minutes. At Home: Teen brothers sentenced over rape of girl in Wexford Two brothers have been sentenced after they both raped a teenage girl in Wexford in July 2019. The 16-year-old brother raped the teenage girl in a field near the holiday resort she was staying at […]

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The news we’ve all been waiting for! Virgin River fans will be thrilled to hear Netflix’s latest news. Season three of the popular show aired during the summertime, but fans have been waiting to hear whether it will return or not. Lead actors Martin Henderson and Alexandra Breckenridge revealed the show will be back for […]

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They will seek approval from regulatory bodies as soon as possible. Trial results prove the Covid vaccine is safe for children aged between 5 and 11, Pfizer and BioNTech have confirmed. They stated that their findings prove that the vaccine produces a robust immune response in young children. They said they will seek regulatory approval […]

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It’s a girl for Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli. Huge congratulations are in order for Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli who have welcomed their first child together. The royal couple announced the arrival of their daughter this afternoon. She was born on September 18th at 23.42 pm. Their daughter weighed 6 pounds and 2 ounces. […]

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A fluffy new pupil has joined this Cork school. Returning to school has caused quite a lot of stress for pupils this year. Heading back to the classroom after months of homeschooling and missed classes has certainly left students feeling pretty overwhelmed. They’ve experienced so much pressure and anxiety throughout the pandemic, but one Cork […]

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“You set your child up to create a spectacle.” A bride made a 9-year-old girl leave her wedding because she was wearing a white dress. The young girl’s mum opened up about the incident and said she couldn’t believe the bride was jealous of a young child. She explained that her family was attending her […]

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“We need more role models like you for our young girls” Stacey Solomon has been praised for sharing “raw and unedited” pregnancy photos. The mum is preparing to welcome her fourth child into the world in the coming weeks. Stacey, who is pregnant with her first daughter, asked her dad to take the special pregnancy […]

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The new bill is an anti-child poverty measure. Independent senator Lynn Ruane has called for changes to be made to Ireland’s child maintenance system. She believes parents who refuse to support their children should have their payments deducted. Speaking to Newstalk, the senator revealed her hopes to reform the system in Ireland. She believes it […]

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“An incredibly difficult time for the family and friends” Human remains found in Wyoming are “consistent with the description of” 22-year-old Gabby Petito, the FBI has confirmed. The YouTube star has been missing since September 11th. “Earlier today human remains were discovered consistent with the description of Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ Petito.” “Full forensic identification has not […]

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“He was blue/grey, floppy when I picked him up” Lucy Mecklenburgh has shared a warning with parents after she found her son Roman “blue and floppy” in his cot. The mum, who suffered every parent’s worst nightmare earlier this month, said her son is on the mend. She explained that Roman had a “viral-induced wheeze […]

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Five big news stories in three minutes. At Home: Workers return to offices for the first time since the pandemic Thousands of Irish workers are returning to their offices for the first time since March 2020. As restrictions continue to ease in Ireland, employees are now seeing offices open back up again. Tanaiste Leo Varadkar […]

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The actor is taking part to honour someone very special. Strictly Come Dancing is finally back on TV and millions tuned in to the launch show last night. The celebrities have been paired up with their pro-dancers and some favourites are already emerging. The Crown actor Greg Wise is one of the biggest stars taking […]

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Madden is set to reprise his role as David Budd. The Bodyguard is coming back! The popular BBC series, which originally aired in 2018, is set to return and we honestly couldn’t be happier. Lead star Richard Madden is set to reprise his role as David Budd. According to writer Jed Mercurio, they’re eager to […]

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She said the bully made her son’s life “a living hell”. One mum has opened up about banning her son’s bully from his birthday party. She explained that her son had just turned 8-years-old. The mum decided to host a party for her son and let him invite some friends from his class, including a […]

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“Are you saying they’re going to get turned on?” Wouldn’t it be great if schools focused more on education rather than criticising teenagers over their uniforms? One teenager was sent home from school because her trousers showed her ankles. Staff believed the young girl was “distracting” both staff and pupils. Leeds schoolgirl Olivia revealed she […]

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“When I heard the word leukaemia I just thought ‘he’s going to die” One mum is warning parents to get unusual symptoms in children checked after her son was diagnosed with cancer. She explained that her son was covered in bruises but presumed they were from playing. Like any other parent, Kimberley McFarquhar presumed the […]

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Restrictions for school children to ease in the coming weeks NPHET has confirmed changes to Covid restrictions for school children. They agreed that if Covid cases continue to decrease then children who are close contacts of a positive case won’t have to restrict their movements for 14 days. It is understood that anyone who is […]

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“Every parent’s worst nightmare” Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas have revealed their son Roman was rushed to ICU. The mum discovered her son Roman blue in his cot. She issued a short statement on Instagram but stressed that her son was doing a lot better. “As some of you may have noticed we haven’t been […]

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Five of the biggest stories to read about now. At Home: Pregnant women make up 10% of ICU Covid patients 10% of Covid patients in ICU are pregnant women. Dr. Alan Gaffney shared: “We are seeing about 10% of our Covid admissions are pregnant patients or recently pregnant, which is worrying.” “We would encourage anyone […]

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A fun-filled weekend awaits! The weekend is finally here and we’ve got two days to fill with activities that’ll tire the kids out. Luckily, there are a bunch of events happening across the country, especially with Culture Night kicking off on Friday, September 17. Circus Factory in Carrigaline (Friday, September 17) Circus Factory brings stories, […]

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Get the tissues ready. Sometimes all you need is a good cry. It’s safe to say life has been overwhelming lately so letting all those tears out could do you the world of good. Everyone has that one movie that never fails to make them sob like a baby so we’ve gathered up some of […]

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“Prime target for really mean people to pick on” We all know choosing a baby name is not the easiest decision in the world. There are just far too many names to pick from and sometimes we feel like closing our eyes and picking a random one out from our list. One dad left the […]

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“I can’t get it out of my mind why she didn’t take it” A mother and daughter have died from Covid within days of each other. They were being treated at Ulster Hospital. Both women chose not to be vaccinated. Speaking about the harrowing loss, the father of 32-year-old Sammie Jo-Forde told BBC: “I’ve had […]

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The stories you need to read this morning. At Home: Calls for urgent changes to Ireland’s childcare system The Labour Party’s spokesperson for children Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to make urgent changes to the childcare system. She said the worsening issues in Ireland are a major concern. She revealed in an interview […]

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“I didn’t realise just how unwell I was until the medication kicked in” Asking for help is one of the toughest, but most liberating things we can do. When you are suffering from any kind of mental health issue, be it big or small, you can feel so hopeless like there’s no way out. There’s […]

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Parents should stop using the product immediately. A baby nest has been urgently recalled due to suffocation risk. The Tineo Reducteur de lit evolutif baby nest by Babycare International Limited is being recalled. According to the CCPC, safety issues have been identified and parents are being warned to stop using it immediately. They are worried […]

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Children under 6 are only in class for one or two hours. There’s no doubt that the new school year has been a very different experience for pupils across the country. Covid measures have altered their usual days in the classroom and it looks like they’re now impacting how long children are spending in school. […]

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“We’ve never seen the possibilities of our lives represented for us and the world” Disney has brought magic to the lives of so many children, but there is a huge portion of the population who are left out of the fairytale. A campaign has been launched to introduce Disney’s first disabled princess. And it’s about […]

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Baby John was murdered in Kerry 37 years ago. Investigators are hopeful that new DNA technology will finally uncover details about Baby John’s parents. The body of the infant, who was murdered 37 years ago, was exhumed yesterday. The exhumation was “carried out at first light”. His remains were exhumed from Holy Cross Cemetry in […]

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Five news stories in three minutes At Home: Hospital apologises to Gráinne Somers for failings in care St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny has issued an apology to heartbroken mother Gráinne Somers, who lost her baby boy Laurence in 2018. Ms Somers lost her baby boy mere days after he was born via emergency C-section. The […]

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Get those Christmas lists ready! I don’t want to wish time away, but Christmas will be here before we know it. Have I already started my Christmas shopping? Possibly… And maybe you should too. Smyths Toys Ireland has issued a warning to parents ahead of the Christmas shopping period. The retailer is urging them to […]

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The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars in this new series. Autumn is slowly creeping in and we’re so ready to curl up on the sofa and watch 101 new series in the darker evenings. There are way too many incredible series being released in the coming months. We’re seriously going to be spoiled for […]

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“I’m paying €1,645 a month for this, I don’t get money off for having them at home” One mum has expressed her outrage after her son was sent home from creche because he had a mild cough. Due to the current Covid guidelines, anyone with suspected Covid symptoms must isolate and get tested. However, the […]

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“No one would tell me anything” A mother has broken down at the inquest into the death of her baby boy. Grief-stricken mum Gráinne Somers spoke about the harrowing death of her baby boy Laurence at Dublin District Coroner’s Court, the Examiner reveals. Her son passed away on January 28, 2018, just five days after […]

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Only 25% of lone parents owned a home. New research has found that lone parents and their children account for 53% of homeless families in Ireland. Lone parents are more likely to experience poor housing and housing struggles more than any other type of family. The research was conducted by the Irish Human Rights and […]

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Five big stories in three minutes Covid: HSE issues warning after a surge in unproven Covid treatments The HSE is urging the public to avoid using ivermectin to treat Covid-19. The unproven treatment is most commonly used as a horse dewormer. It is believed over 5,000 units have been seized in Ireland since last summer. […]

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Since when is a TV series more important than a person’s wellbeing? Michael Martin said, “you can’t have one set of guidance for partners and another set of guidelines for media”, so why on earth did RTÉ go ahead with the filming of The Rotunda? The series has been met with a turbulent wave of […]

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“It only takes a moment for a child to be snatched” One mum has sparked outrage online after she admitted she left her 3-year-old daughter alone in a park. The mum explained that both she and her daughter really needed to use the bathroom when they arrived at the park. When in the toilet, the […]

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