At the weekend a little rumour began about Ed Sheeran and his girlfriend Cherry and how they are supposedly engaged. It all stemmed from an interview with Russell Crowe where he name dropped Ed and mentioned Cherry as his ‘fiancée’. Headlines began to spread about their engagement, but there has been no confirmation from the […]

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WHAT was he thinking? A worry for most brides and grooms on their wedding day is that the best man will make a hames of his speech. It’s very easy for him to go too far with his jokes or say something which will leave everyone cringing. Usually, they will be warned in advance to […]

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Lots of great titles to watch this weekend. One of the most highly anticipated documentaries has finally arrived on Netflix. We heard about The Keepers months ago and now it’s finally here. Along with that is the arrival of Blame! and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Here are the titles you should check out: The Keepers The […]

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Welcome to The Bride Files – covering all things related to weddings as Laura prepares for her big day. Getting down to the finer details of your wedding is the best part. Putting your own personal stamp on the venue and setting is so worth the effort. Floral centrepieces are always a winner but if you’re looking […]

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It’s the first time in a long time that the Graham Norton Show line-up has us a little underwhelmed. Don’t get us wrong, we’ll still probably be watching it tonight but we’re not overly enthusiastic about most of the guests. The only person we’re interested in is Nicole Kidman. We’re big fans of Big Little […]

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So cute. Storm Keating has added a beautiful family photo to her Instagram account. She posted a photo of Ronan holding baby Cooper as she stands behind them. Happiness is… ? #MonkeyHug A post shared by Storm Keating (@stormykeating) on May 18, 2017 at 11:52am PDT Her photo comes days after Ronan paid tribute to […]

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Know someone who suits this? Oscar-nominated director Jim Sheridan has teamed up with award-winning documentary maker Colm Quinn to bring the life of Phil Lynott to the big screen. For this, they’re looking for an actor/musician/singer, aged 18 – 36, to play the lead role of Phil. Speaking about the new project, Jim Sheridan said: […]

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This sounds delicious. The lovely folks over at HB have teamed up with Insomnia to launch a brand new ice cream themed iced drink – the Brunch Icecap. That’s right, they’ve taken one of our favourite HB ice creams and have turned it into a refreshing drink. It’s a smooth vanilla and strawberry blended frappe […]

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Not the wisest thing to say. Liam Payne has just released his first solo single. To mark this momentous occasion he’s been doing various interviews with press. Included in that was an interview with Music Choice. Liam was speaking about the other One Direction boys and how they’ve ll released their own music. He first […]

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Looks like this feud isn’t ending anytime soon. Katy Perry has teamed up with Nicki Minaj for a brand new single, Swish Swish. It’s available now on YouTube, Spotify and various streaming sites. After listening to it people have been saying the exact same thing – that it’s a dig at Taylor Swift. In case […]

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That man is talented. Harry Styles is the latest singer to join James Corden on his commute to work. We haven’t had a decent Carpool Karaoke in quite some time and Harry has just reminded us how much we love it. During the ride along, Harry took part in everything that James threw at him […]

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You’re going to need to be prepared. What would an Irish summer be without the odd heavy shower after a few hours of sunshine? These days you need to leave the house with flip flops and an umbrella, to cover yourself for either outcome. And it looks like the weekend isn’t going to be plain […]

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Even though we have no personal interest in the royal family, we’re still very intrigued by everything about them, including the likes of Pippa Middleton who is royalty by association. And now, she’s about to get married to James Spencer on Saturday and we’re very excited. *Cue everyone giving out about why we’re interested* I’ll […]

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Our ten-year-old selves would LOVE this. Nestlé has opened their Aisle of Wonder in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and it looks amazing. You can pop in and create your own pick and mix cereal bowl with lots of different toppings and types of milk to choose from. You’ll be able to choose from all your favourite Nestlé breakfast cereals […]

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Know anyone who would suit this? Disney are on the hunt for an Irish boy to play the lead role in the adaption of Eoin Colfer’s novel, Artemis Fowl. They are looking to audition boys in Ireland between the age of 9-12 of any ethnicity. According to RTÉ, Artemis is described as, “Inquisitive and possessing […]

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This is the LAST thing a bride would want to hear two days before her wedding. Earlier this week local weather forecasters were predicting heavy rain for Pippa Middleton’s wedding but that is the least of their worries after another very disturbing concern has come to light. It turns out there is a huge Puma […]

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It wasn’t really the time or the place. Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini appeared on Good Morning Britain to promote his new restaurant at the Cannes Film Festival. Richard Arnold, who was conducting the interview, couldn’t resist the temptation to ask about his ex-wife Cheryl following the birth of her baby. There was no beating around the bush for […]

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Remember a world without fidget spinners? No matter where you are these days, there will always be a child within a 10-metre radius that is playing with one of those fidget spinners. They’ve been selling out in stores all over the country leaving parents with a headache if their children don’t have one. And now, […]

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Do you go swimming here? A report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on bathing water quality in Ireland has established that six beaches have poor water conditions. 130 were found to have excellent water but six failed to pass the minimum required standard. They include three along the Dublin coast at Merrion Strand, Loughshinny, […]

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Too cute. First Dates has given us some memorable TV moments from the UK version and also from our own here at home. Couples come and go, some barely making through the date and others getting on very well from the get go. But now, a very special moment has come as a result of […]

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Brace yourselves, there’s even more news in the world of Cheryl and Liam. This time around, she’s sent fans into a frenzy after breaking her social media silence. The singer gave birth to baby Bear in March and stayed off social media since then. But now, she’s after surprising fans by hopping on Twitter to […]

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At the weekend we heard about a bride who had a very specific rule on her invites. She asked that her guests refrain from wearing ‘recycled dresses’. As in, they had to buy a new one and not wear one they had already worn. The cheek, I know. Weddings are expensive enough as they are without the […]

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Amazing news! Netflix has just announced that they will be bringing Arrested Development back for a fifth season. Mitchell Hurwitz and the entire regular cast will return. All our favourite stars will be back, including, Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter, Will Arnett, Tony Hale, Portia de Rossi, David Cross and Alia Shawkat. It […]

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We’re all about afternoon tea right now, with lots of new ones popping up in different cafés and restaurants. This latest one from Brown Thomas sounds divine. They have just launched their Afternoon Tea in collaboration with Wedgwood. Offering tastings of Wedgwood’s new Speciality Tea Collection from their new china collection. From now until June […]

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So this is why we haven’t heard about him. Taylor Swift reportedly has a new boyfriend. She’s said to be dating Joe Alwyn, an up and coming British actor. And it turns out he’s not actually that new, they’ve been dating for a few months apparently. Taylor went out of her way to do one thing […]

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He would be so perfect. Back in 2014, an Irish version of Blind Date was supposed to be hitting our screens. At that point, Lucy Kennedy was lined up to present the show but then it was cancelled. Now, three years later, it appears that the show could still happen. Except, this time around, there […]

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This is uncomfortable. Ellen DeGeneres completely forgot about Katy Perry’s marriage to Russell Brand and brought it up on her show. It came about because Ellen introduced a dating game for Katy to play – Will You Perry Me? Katy was left cringing and pretending to cry while saying, “Do I have to get married, […]

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They’ll be adorable. Pippa Middleton’s wedding is just days away. She’s due to marry James Matthews on Saturday in St Marks Church in Englefield. Ahead of the day, Kate Middleton has shared a concern she has about her children. Little George and Charlotte will act as Page Boy and Bridesmaid on the day, and like […]

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Did he just let that slip? Liam Payne has sent the rumour mill into overdrive after insinuating that he is married to Cheryl. He was a guest on a radio show in America, Sirius FM, when he casually referred to her as his wife. He was speaking about how much he loves the popular burger […]

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If you missed this the first time around, you’re in luck. Aldi has done it again. Between their unbeatable hot tub deal and their new fancy lunch meal, they’re knocking it out of the park. And this latest product is sure to have people queuing up. It certainly did last year anyway. Back by popular […]

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This is SO awkward. A BBC presenter is under fire for accidentally grabbing a women’s breast during a live broadcast. The awkward encounter occurred when the woman walked into shot when he was doing an interview. She stopped and was about to begin speaking, while the cameras were live, and in a bid to make her […]

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Move over the Mermaid blanket. Mermaid blankets were all the rage last winter. You got to warm your legs and feet and look like a mermaid in the process. It was a win-win really. Now, just as the weather starts to get warmer, Boohoo is selling the perfect mermaid-themed summer accessory. Introducing the Mermaid Pool […]

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One of the most talked about Netflix shows right now is 13 Reasons Why. It’s quite like Marmite – either you love it or you hate it. It centers around a girl, Hannah, who leaves 13 tapes behind her after she dies to explain to people why she took her own life. Another person who […]

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FINALLY! Instagram is slowly but surely becoming just as good, if not better, than Snapchat. And their latest update is sure to push them out in front. They’ve just added animated filters to their Instagram Stories. Facebook were the last people to follow Snapchat’s lead on animation within the photo side of the app and […]

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What a big shout out. Michael Fassbender has just boosted the profile of one Irish band after giving them a huge shout out on US TV. He was appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to promote his new movie, Alien: Covenant, when he told a story about his 40th birthday party. He explained that […]

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And we thought Bear was strange… Cheryl and Liam are all anyone can talk about these days. All eyes are on them and their new baby son, Bear. In true showbiz style they chose a very unusual first name for the little bundle of joy and it seems like they’ve done it again with his […]

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If you were shocked by Pippa Middleton’s latest wedding trend, then you’re not going to like this. In case you missed it, Pippa has reportedly asked her wedding guests to bring a second outfit for the wedding reception. We know, the cheek. Just when you thought that was bad, there is a lesser known trend […]

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We have to admit it’s pretty funny that Bow Wow was caught rotten pretending to fly on a private jet, when in reality he was sitting on a regular plane. In case you missed the story, he posted a picture on social media of a private jet saying, “Travel day”, insinuating that he was about […]

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Anything underwater is a win for us, but this latest exercise sounds amazing. A swimming pool in Australia has introduced underwater pole dancing to their list of classes. It’s exactly what you think, you swing around a pole while under water. TJ’s Swim in Toowoomba, Queensland are the geniuses behind the new form of exercise. […]

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JK Rowling, being a legend once more. JK Rowling is fond of answering fan’s questions online and giving behind the scenes information and extra notes on the Harry Potter world. But now, she’s outdone herself by trying to help out an Irish man in dire need. She tweeted earlier about a man who had left […]

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This is incredible, yet very scary. The good weather we’ve been having recently has resulted in multiple gorse fires across the country. There have been different outbreaks of the fires, affecting parts of Dublin, Donegal and in the midlands. While we’ve been hearing about it here in Ireland, Nasa has been monitoring it from space. […]

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Ever wanted to be on TV? Now is your chance. We were delighted when we heard that The Young Offenders movie had been commissioned for a six-part television series. The series will follow the mischievous duo Conor and Jock once again. Returning cast members include Hilary Rose and PJ Gallagher and of course the main guys, […]

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Brilliant move. Some Irish primary schools will introduce Humanism as a lesson from today. It’s a joint initiative between the Humanist Association of Ireland (HAI) and Educate Together. The lessons, which have been in development since 2015, have been incorporated into the curriculum following the rise in the number of people living in Ireland who […]

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We have a new eye. The start of the summer means one thing in TV land – Big Brother is on the way. The next installment is just around the corner and they’ve finally given away some information, including what the eye will look like. It’s pretty much as British as they could make it. […]

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Stephanie Davis was rushed to hospital yesterday afternoon after collapsing. The ex-Hollyoaks star is said to have collapsed with stress. A spokesperson told Metro: “I can confirm our client Stephanie has been admitted into hospital with a stress-related illness. She is expected to make a quick and full recovery.” This news follows Jeremy’s appearance at […]

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An Irish woman, who has yet to be identified, has died in Morocco. The woman, who lived in Taghazout, in the south-west coastal region of Morocco, died after being stabbed. Local media report that a man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of the murder of an Irish woman on Wednesday morning. The alarm was raised […]

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Whoops! The first of the Eurovision Semi-Finals took place last night. We saw the likes of Moldova (who have a banger by the way), Belgium, Australia, Poland and Greece take to the stage in the hopes of qualifying for the final. Don’t worry if you think you missed our Brendan, he’s not on until tomorrow […]

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If you were holding out for a hero for the Punchestown Festival, then you’re in luck. Sorry, we couldn’t resist. Bonnie Tyler has just been confirmed for the Punchestown Music Festival. The festival, which takes place on July 29th and 30th, already has an impressive line-up including Tom Jones, Culture Club, Shane Filan and All […]

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He would be brilliant, we just didn’t expect it. Rugby star Tommy Bowe has joined the RTÉ One travel show, Getaways. He’ll join the presenting team which already includes Mairead Ronan, Vogue Williams and Joe Lindsay for the new eight-part holiday series. He’s had a hectic few months with the birth of his first child and […]

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