The Ronaldo household just got a lot busier it seems. According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo has welcomed twins with a surrogate mother. A Portuguese television station, SIC, claims to have heard that the babies, a boy and girl, were born on Thursday. According to The Daily Mail, the following was announced on SIC: “Mateo and Eva, […]

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Just in case you had planned a trip to the beach today. Two of Dublin’s most popular beaches are closed until Monday following a sewage spillage. Dublin City Council confirmed that a temporary bathing water prohibition was issued for Dollymount Strand and Sandymount Strand. It’s believed heavy rain at the end of last week caused an […]

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So that’s who it is. Earlier this week, Charlie McGettigan, who won the Eurovision in 1994, launched a search to find the person who was pictured with him during his homecoming celebration. Posting a picture on Facebook of the two of them from 1994, Charlie said: “Could this be you? this photo was taken the […]

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The Metropolitan Police in London have released images of the fake explosive belts worn by the London Bridge attackers. The belts, which had three water bottles with duct tape stuck to them, were worn by the three men who launched an attack in the centre of London last Saturday night. They killed eight people and […]

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Thank heavens. A few days ago we heard that Coca-Cola were planning to phase out one of their most popular products – Coke Zero. It was reported that a new sugar-free Coke drink would replace it and production would be ceased. Naturally, people were gutted with the news. Well, now we have an update on […]

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An investigation has been launched after human remains were found in the Wicklow Mountains. According to The Irish Times, a member of the public alerted the Gardaí after they came across human remains on Military Rd in Enniskerry. They contacted the Gardaí at approximately 7:45pm yesterday and shortly afterward the scene was cordoned off. The remains […]

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This would be amazing. One of my favourite movies of all time is Notting Hill. So, when I sat down with the director Roger Michell, to chat about his latest project, My Cousin Rachel which is in cinemas now, I couldn’t resist bringing it up. It’s almost been 20 years since its release but it’s […]

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If you are looking for something to watch… There are some great new shows on Netflix this weekend, some of which just arrived today and in the last few days. Orange is the New Black fans will be happy to know it has finally returned for a fifth season and our very own Ruth Kearney […]

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The timing works so well. Who would have thought that the loveable dinosaur Barney and his friends would dance in perfect timing to Maniac 2000. Someone has dubbed over one of their songs and it works unbelievably well. Too well, in fact. Thanks to the folks over in iRadio for bringing this into our lives. […]

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Rachel Weisz is currently promoting her latest movie, My Cousin Rachel, which opens in cinemas today. We got to sit down with Rachel to chat about the movie, during which time she told us about how she was once in Dublin with Colin Farrell when he got absolutely mobbed. They were filming a movie in […]

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How did we not know this already? So it turns out the star of New Girl and The Mummy, Jake Johnson, once spent a semester in Trinity. We got to sit down with him and co-star Courtney B. Vance to chat about The Mummy. Jake told us about how he spent a few months studying in […]

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We never knew he had it in him. Romeo Beckham is one of the quietest of the Beckham clan. The second oldest, who already has a very impressive modelling career with the likes of Burberry, usually only opts to share snapshots of his life as a 14-year-old on social media. There’s the odd tribute to […]

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Parents of children attending a school in South Dublin have been warned about a man approaching children. A number of parents have reported a suspicious man around the schools in the Rathgar area in South Dublin. The Gardaí have been contacted and a warning has been issued for parents and guardians in the area to […]

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Nooooo! It’s a sad day – Coca Cola has announced that it is dropping Coke Zero. According to The Sun, the decision came as a result of poor sales in the low-calorie drink. But it’s not necessarily all bad news. They have another reason for scrapping the drink – to make way for a new […]

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Insane, but so so worth it. Sofia Boutella stars in The Mummy, which opens in cinemas this Friday. The movie franchise, which first began in 1999, is making a return with a whole new cast and storyline. Joining Sofia is Annabelle Wallis, Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Jake Johnson and Courtney B. Vance. We had the […]

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We need to try this. The folks at HB have pulled it out of the bag with their latest creation after announcing a limited edition ice cream burger. As of tomorrow, you will be able to get your hands on their Ice Cream Doughburger. There is one catch – it’s only available in Cork, in […]

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We’ve been teased for ages about this. We still have a whole year and a half to wait for the new Mary Poppins movie but it doesn’t stop us from being very excited. A few months back we got the first look at the new Disney movie which stars Emily Blunt in the lead role […]

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Eleven people were brought to hospital following an incident at the Poolbeg Incinerator in Dublin. According to RTÉ, it’s been described as a “dangerous occurrence” which occurred at approximately 6am today. The Health and Safety Authority confirmed that it was an “uncontrolled release”. Of the eleven who were rushed to hospital, nine have been released but two remain. […]

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Unless you were lucky enough to stay in bed today, you will have noticed that it’s very wet. Widespread wet conditions have caused disruption to traffic and our general mood. Although the rain will stop in some places, it’s still going to be very heavy and thundery in certain areas, with the possibility of hail. A […]

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Yuuuuuum. If you’ve ever been to Spain, then you may have tried Churros. They’re a pastry dessert often served as a Tapas or just as a stand-alone treat. They are sort of like a crunchy donut, that are covered in sugar or chocolate. They are divine. And now a dedicated churro and crepe shop is opening […]

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Take note if you’re heading to any of the big concerts this summer. Following the recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London, new security measures will be in place for some Irish concerts this summer. Backpacks and large electronic devices, such as tablets, will not be permitted into the gigs. Backpacks have already been banned […]

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The latest list of the World University Rankings is here and it shows a significant improvement for three Irish universities. Trinity College, UCD and NUI Galway all jump to a better rank on the list, which is based on employability for 2018. Trinity College saw the biggest improvement moving down 10 places to 88th in […]

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There are reports that gunshots were fired at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The Police responded to an alert following gunshots at the Cathedral. Crowds have been told to leave the area. Loud bangs just now at Notre Dame. Crowd scattered. Sirens going off. — Mark Johnson (@jonnojohnson) June 6, 2017 It’s also being reported […]

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This looks brilliant. RTÉ One is going to broadcast the first ever documentary series that was filmed through Skype. Missing You in a six-part observational documentary series filmed almost entirely using Skype video calls, which makes it the first in the world. Missing You gives us an insight into the connection between Irish people abroad and […]

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An athlete in the UK has received a lot of praise for her honest post about having to miss out on a competition because of period pain. Jazmin Sawyers posted on Twitter, “I sadly had to pull out of the competition here in Boston yesterday – I’m fine, and will be jumping in Oslo next […]

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You won’t want to miss this. Zara Larsson has confirmed that she will play in Ireland as part of her European Tour. She’ll come to The Olympia Theatre on October 16, 2017. The Swedish singer, who released her sophomore album, So Good, in March, will also play The Waterfront, in Belfast on October 15. Tickets […]

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People are not happy. Vogue Williams has angered a lot of people with her recent column after calling for internment camps for extremists living in the UK. She referenced the idea, which was first put forward by Tarique Ghaffur, saying: “Another approach was suggested by a Muslim former police chief, Tarique Ghaffur, who said thousands of radical […]

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She would be brilliant. One of the first stars has been linked with Dancing on Ice and it’s none other than Brooke Vincent, from Coronation Street. She’s said to have wowed the judges when she auditioned recently. The show which ran from 2006 to 2014 is due to come back in 2018. It was hugely successful […]

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It really suits her. Paris Hilton has ditched her trademark blonde hair after opting for a much darker look. It appears that she has dyed her hair brown. She shared a video showing off her new hairdo with the caption, “Brunettes Have Fun Too”. #BrunettesHaveFunToo ✨??✨ pic.twitter.com/CtizK2pLZj — Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) June 3, 2017 She […]

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Very sweet. Another Forbidden Fruit Festival has come and gone, leaving people with lots of fond memories and maybe a sore head or two. But there are two people who will never forget this weekend after getting engaged at the festival. The main Forbidden Fruit page shared an image of the couple, Dee and Keith, […]

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They had us all fooled. Rory McIlroy married Erica Stoll in Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo on Saturday, April 22nd… or so we thought. It turns out they got married a day earlier on Friday, April 21st. At the time of the wedding, the details were kept very private with the media and everyone only knowing […]

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It was only a matter of time. The Web Summit has confirmed that it will return to Dublin. They confirmed the news on Facebook and stated that they will be providing €1.5 million a year in free tickets to students from every school and college in Ireland to all their events globally. They also noted […]

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Go home, Roger! Sister Sister fans, if there are any of you out there, there may be some good news in store for you. Apparently, the two girls, Tia and Tamera, are looking to bring it back. The show, which ran from 1994 to 1999, was hugely popular back in the day and centred around […]

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What a shout out! Annabelle Wallis stars in The Mummy, which hits cinemas on June 9th. She stars alongside Tom Cruise, Jake Johnson, Russell Crowe, Courtney B. Vance and Sofia Boutella in the reboot of the popular movie. It sees the beginning of The Dark Universe, which is a new installment of monster movies from […]

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Looking for something to watch this weekend? What better way to spend the Bank Holiday weekend than catching up on some quality Netflix time. Some brilliant new series and shows have been added. Here are the best additions: Netflix Original Series Flaked: Season 2 (2 June) Netflix Original Film Lucid Dream (2 June) Documentaries […]

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Fair play to her. A woman in New York has taken to social media to share and re-write a piece of sexist homework her daughter brought home. Lynne Polvino wrote on Facebook, “Here’s the homework assignment my daughter brought home yesterday, side-by-side with my rewrite.” It was an English assignment where the daughter had to […]

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Irishtown Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a woman was allegedly seriously assaulted on Tuesday morning. The reported attack took place on Church Avenue in Irishtown, Dublin at approximately 1.30am on Tuesday. The woman was returning to her home when the incident occurred. According to The Sun, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: “We are investigating […]

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Surely she’ll change her mind. Katy Perry has just announced that she’s bringing her tour to Europe, kicking off in May 2018. She’ll be visiting the likes of France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and the UK. She gave a list of dates and countries on Twitter but there was one major gap – Ireland. HELLO, […]

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Filomeno Kaguako has written an open letter to Irish men asking them to stop sexualising black women. Taking to her blog, Enhance What’s Yours, she began the letter by saying to Irish men, “There’s more to us than our colour. There’s more to us than our looks. There’s more to us than the body that […]

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She usually gets it so right. The final of Britain’s Got Talent is fast approaching, but it’s Amanda Holden’s outfit choice that has got everyone talking rather than any of the acts. On last night’s show, she chose to wear a revealing dress from designer Julien Macdonald, which featured a very low neckline and equally low […]

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Jennifer Garner has taken to social media to give out about a magazine in the States and their recent coverage of her split from husband Ben Affleck. People Magazine featured Jennifer as their cover story with the headline, “Life After Heartbreak” and went on to detail within the magazine how a source had told them […]

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This might affect your plans. It’s going to be a good start to the Bank Holiday with the weather staying mainly dry and bright today. According to Met Éireann, there will be some light showers but temperatures will range between 14 and 18 degrees making it a nice and fresh day. Rain will develop tonight, turning […]

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Reports are emerging about thick black smoke filling the sky near the Vatican. Witnesses said that they heard a loud bang before thick smoke began to rise. It’s believed that a car exploded near the Vatican City. BREAKING; Witnesses reports hearing an explosion before thick smoke rises above Vatican City in Italy pic.twitter.com/iVL27FC6vf — Breaking […]

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Cute, but is it inappropriate? Two little children were on This Morning today to show off their fake sleeve tattoos. Five-year-old Tiana and six-year-old Bobby were proud as punch with their temporary tattoos, with Tiana saying that she wanted one just like her mum but without the pain of a needle. In order to create the […]

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Beautiful. Pippa Middleton has kept her honeymoon very low key. Her first stop with husband James Matthews was on a private island just near Tahiti. Then they moved on to Sydney where they spent two days enjoying the sights of the city. They also dropped €12.5k a night on a hotel room while holidaying in the […]

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Very sad. Roy Barraclough has died at the age of 81. The actor, who is best known for playing the Rover’s Return landlord Alec Gilroy in Coronation Street, passed away following a short illness. He first appeared in the show in 1972 and was made permanent in 1986 but left the show in 1998. He […]

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The Britain’s Got Talent final was due to take place this Sunday but it’s been moved to make room in the TV schedule for Ariana Grande’s concert in Manchester. Ariana confirmed earlier this week that she would be back in Manchester this Sunday for a benefit concert, One Love Manchester, in aid of the families of […]

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Ariana Grande has confirmed that she will be going back to Manchester for another gig in aid of the families of the recent attack. She posted a concert poster to Twitter announcing One Love Manchester, which will take place on Sunday, June 4th at Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground. It also says that the proceeds […]

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We finally have a trailer for the new Paddington movie. Back by popular demand, Paddington the Bear will be hitting the big screen once again this November. Joining the cast for the new movie are Brendan Gleeson and Hugh Grant. Returning stars include Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins and Samuel Joslin. This time around, we return […]

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