
Megan Roantree
Megan is an Islander from Inis Mór, who studied journalism in DCU before joining the Her team. Smiley faces, popcorn and Gaeilge are some of her favourite things. She has always loved the TV shows Friends and Scrubs equally so please don’t ask her to choose. She is very passionate about social issues, health and equality. She is not related to the company who makes the sweets.
Have you bought shoes there recently? Dunnes stores are recalling two styles of ladies shoes as a precautionary measure. This is following independent testing, that found that the sole of these shoes may pose a risk of slipping in certain conditions. The clothing department are recalling two types of loafers, one in silver glitter and […]
10 years ago

Scientists have found a very easy way to keep puppies happy
You probably do it already. Whether you have your own pup at home or can’t stop yourself from running over to puppies on the street, you probably do the same thing each time. You more than likely crouch down on your knees and baby talk even more than you would with an actually baby. ”Hello […]
10 years ago

A woman is searching for a ‘mystery man’ she met on a flight to Dublin
Do you know the man? A woman has reached out to Facebook on behalf of her friend who met a man on a flight. Megan Reilly claims that her friend Vera hit it off with a man while on a flight from London to Dublin and that they continued chatting at baggage claim. She adds […]
10 years ago

There’s a How I Met Your Mother reunion in A Series of Unfortunate Events
Neil Patrick Harris isn’t the only one of the gang featuring in the new Netflix show. Anyone who loved the books or Jim Carey film has probably been waiting for the release of the Netflix version of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events since it was announced. It was announced early on that the talented […]
10 years ago

Newlywed discovers she has thyroid cancer after doctor in supermarket spots symptoms
The 26-year-old bumped into a doctor on her honeymoon. Danielle McCulloch and her husband Matt were celebrating their marriage on a honeymoon in Cyprus when a chance encounter saved her life. The couple got married in Cyprus with their children, aged nine and four, and extended family all present. Just days after tying the knot, […]
10 years ago

Paris Jackson responds after controversial Michael Jackson show cancelled
Paris expressed her disappointment from the start. Sky Arts were due to show a Michael Jackson episode Urban Myths series, called Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon. This centred around a story of how Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando got stuck in New York during the 9/11 attacks and led to them trying to drive the […]
10 years ago

Late Late Show viewers were not impressed with Amanda Brunker getting Botox live on air
What did you make of the segment?
10 years ago

Watch out for the Netflix scam doing the rounds
Be careful about what information you’re giving away. Unfortunately, we hear about online scams almost every day. Eir was recently targeted in an email scam in which people tried to take money from Eir customer accounts. Netflix is the latest popular website to be used in an attempt at phishing through emails. The scam will send […]
10 years ago

Stephanie Davis has given birth to a baby boy
She was reportedly in labour for 48 hours. Stephanie Davis has given birth to a baby boy. The Hollyoaks actress was induced on Tuesday and gave birth on Friday in Liverpool. ”We are delighted to confirm that our client Stephanie Davis gave birth to a baby boy on today (Friday). “Mother & baby are doing fine.” […]
10 years ago

Shawn Mendes wrote and performed a song at his friends’ wedding
The video is very cute. Shawn Mendes is probably best known for his ridiculously catchy song Treat You Better. It turns out that as well as being a good singer, he’s also a talented songwriter and very good friend. Shawn recently performed at the wedding of his friends Catherine and Matt. He didn’t just whip […]
10 years ago

Weetabix’s latest breakfast suggestion is freaking people out
We’re pretty weirded out ourselves.
10 years ago

Kym Marsh campaigns for stillborn babies to be given birth certificates
Kym lost her own baby boy 8 years ago, and her character on Coronation Street is currently facing the same heartbreak. Coronation Street viewers will be aware that Kym Marsh’s character Michelle is currently dealing with the aftermath of her baby being stillborn. The actress herself also lost a child 8 years ago and many […]
10 years ago

This image of lemons helps women identify signs of breast cancer
One woman has shared how this picture helped her.
10 years ago

Experts say there is a specific age at which you should stop buying Ikea furniture
We say never!
10 years ago

This man thought he was getting a sentimental tattoo as Gaeilge but got something very different
Always triple check what your tattoo actually means.
10 years ago

Eir customers warned about email scam aiming to steal credit card information
Have you noticed an email like this? An email has been sent to a large number of inboxes which claims to be from mobile and broadband company Eir. The email asks people to update their credit card information within 24 hours or they are risking losing the service. The email is said to be badly […]
10 years ago

Man found guilty of rape for removing condom during sex
The man met the woman on Tinder.
10 years ago

The random trick to stop your car windows from fogging up
We’d never have thought of this. Recently, we told you about how to defrost your windshield in the morning with a mixture of water and alcohol. But even when you’re out of the ‘frozen windows’ season you’re probably still stuck with fogged windows. While it’s easier to get rid of, waiting for your car windows […]
10 years ago

This new London cafe’s food is free if you exercise first
What do you make of this initiative? A new pop-up café is opening up in London in which you can eat for free. This is provided that you do some exercise first. The café, called ‘Run For Your Bun’, aims to encourage workers to be more active during the working day and highlight the important […]
10 years ago

There a fun new Lego-themed wedding cake trend
And it’s somehow still quite elegant.
10 years ago

Rebecca Ferguson has released a new statement about Trump’s inauguration concert
She initially said she’d do it on one condition. X Factor finalist Rebecca Ferguson made headlines last week after she was asked to perform at Trump’s inauguration concert. She initially said that she would perform on the condition that she could sing Strange Fruit, a powerful song about racial oppression in America, originally sung by […]
10 years ago

It turns out chocolate can cure a very common health issue
That’s what we like to hear.
10 years ago

There is an interesting non-health benefit to being a vegetarian
If you were thinking about going veggie, this might help.
10 years ago

Dad claims he was fired for missing work for the birth of his son
This is harsh.
10 years ago

Woman responds perfectly to girls mocking her on snapchat while at the gym
She was stronger than her bullies. There is a concerning trend that seems to have emerged on social media which involves people taking picture of others in the gym as a way of mocking them for being unfit or overweight. It is unnecessary and also illegal. Last week a woman took to Reddit to write […]
10 years ago

Scarlett Moffatt lands three exciting new TV roles
She’ll be kept busy. She may have become well known for sitting on a couch watching TV on Gogglebox, but her sense of humour and fun nature has brought Scarlett numerous exciting opportunities. The Geordie was this year’s winner of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, having been favourite to win since before […]
10 years ago

There is a non-health benefit to drinking tea
As if we needed an excuse to drink more tea. They say a cup of tea is like a hug in a mug, or maybe it’s just me who says that. Either way, it’s hard to disagree that tea is magic, it warms you up when you’re cold, it settles your tummy if you’re not […]
10 years ago

Channing Tatum is under fire for posting a naked picture of his wife
Do you think it was inappropriate? Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum are an extremely attractive duo who have spoken out about their sex life in public before. Judging by previous comments by Jenna who describe their sex life as ‘primal and earthy’, it seems they are pretty open about it. Channing posted a picture […]
10 years ago

Mum shares photos of daughter in coma after taking ecstasy to warn people of the danger of drugs
Some may find this content upsetting. A mum from the UK has shared a harrowing image of her young daughter in a coma after taking ecstasy. Kerry Robinson’s 16-year-old daughter Leah was placed in an induced coma after taking drugs at a house party on the 26th of December. Kerry shared a photo of her […]
10 years ago

Three signs a marriage wont last, according to two top wedding planners
They’ve noticed a pattern. I can only imagine how stressful planning a wedding must be. In many cases couples probably argue quite a bit about all the details and the cost. While it’s completely understandable for two people to get annoyed when planning such a big event, there are certain signs that arise during wedding planning […]
10 years ago

Irish Cancer Society defends its ‘provocative’ new campaign
Earlier this week the Irish Cancer Society launched a new campaign which lead with #IWantToGetCancer. The controversial tag line to the campaign raised a lot of eye brows with some people adding that they felt it was insensitive. The video shows a number of people wishing they could get cancer – meaning ‘crush’ it in all […]
10 years ago

Parent’s thank you note to the Irish Blood Transfusion Service shows how important donating is
”You are the reason my child has gone from a sick little girl back to her usual lovely self” There is always a demand for blood and platelet donations in Ireland. In fact, the Irish Blood Transfusion Service needs 3,000 donations a week. While the prick of a needle might be somewhat painful and unpleasant, it […]
10 years ago

Director of Frozen confirms popular fan theory
Did you figure this out? Fan theories pop up now and again for plenty of movies and TV shows but Disney films are never without their interesting and often bizarre theories. While a lot of the time they are completely bonkers and follow the logic that ‘they were dead the whole time’ or something similar, […]
10 years ago

Woman’s boyfriend made her the best beauty gift out of Lego
We all want one.
10 years ago

Michelle Obama delivers tearful final speech as first lady
We’re really going to miss her. Michelle Obama has proven herself as an inspirational and powerful First Lady of the United States over the past 8 years. She has achieved several impressive goals, including tackling childhood obesity and increasing veteran employment. Today she sadly gave her final speech as the first lady. She spoke at […]
10 years ago

This newspaper made an embarrassing error about women on the front page
Didn’t anyone google this first? On January 21, 2017 over a hundred thousand women will unite in Washington, DC for the Women’s March on Washington. It is taking place the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president. On Thursday, the Washington Post Express decided to feature a story about the march and the cover was […]
10 years ago

Takeaway driver arrested for delivering spice box ‘with extra herbs’
This gives a whole new meaning to ‘spice up your life’. A man was arrested in Dublin yesterday at a checkpoint while on his way to drop off a takeaway. He was initially pulled over because he had no NCT on the vehicle but they soon realise there was another issue. The containers which commonly […]
10 years ago

Married at First Sight contestant has spoken out about her experience on the show
”Some of you may not like what I have to say. It may ruin reality TV for you forever.”
10 years ago

Galway hotel owner is offering free stays for people with loved ones in hospice
He is encouraging other businesses around Ireland to do the same. A hospice is the type of place that you will never understand the true value of until you know someone who needs it. Hospice care involves supporting people of any age in the advanced stages of a life-limiting illness as well as their family and […]
10 years ago

Cat owner thought she was getting a bargain online with this hilarious cat toy
Let this be a warning to everyone about being careful while shopping online. Online shopping is a god send, it allows you to purchase just about anything without even leaving your home, and it means you can access things from all over the world that you wouldn’t be able to pick up in your local […]
10 years ago

Teenager dies after being stabbed in Tallaght
A teenager has died following an alleged stabbing incident in Tallaght, Dublin. The boy who is believed to be in his mid-teens, was reportedly stabbed in the chest. The incident occurred around 3.30pm on Thursday in Kilclare Crescent. The teenager was taken to Tallaght hospital where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made and […]
10 years ago

Meet the woman travelling around the world with her rescue dog
We want to join her. Most of us are now back to work after the Christmas break, so now comes the time we begin to think about all our unrealistic dreams. Giving up your job and travelling the world with your pet, for example, might be one of your dreams. While it seems like a […]
10 years ago

This Irish pub has a cheeky solution for anyone doing dry January
This made us laugh a lot. As it is the start of the new year, many of us take up unrealistic resolutions telling ourselves that this year, it’ll be different. From weight loss to fitness to budgeting, it doesn’t always go to plan and after a few weeks, most of us are quickly back to […]
10 years ago

The most common day for starting an affair has been found
Yes, really! While we’re used to seeing affairs in the likes of Coronation Street and Made in Chelsea it sadly does happen in everyday, real life. This is evident in the number of online dating apps specifically catering to people who are already in relationships. Ashley Madison, for example, is a Canadian based app for […]
10 years ago

Audi Ireland issue warning about Facebook competition scam
Did you get caught by this?
10 years ago

This man hid ring in his girlfriend’s bath bomb
It’s pretty clever to be fair.
10 years ago

Conor McGregor’s sister shares gorgeous wedding video
Aoife is a very beautiful bride. Last week, Conor McGregor’s siter Aoife married Mark Elliot in a glamorous affair which was well documented by the UFC fighter. https://www.instagram.com/p/BOsO4kCB0BH/?taken-by=thenotoriousmma Conor shared numerous snaps of the big day with his mother, his sister and his pregnant girlfriend Dee, who was also bridesmaid. https://www.instagram.com/p/BOtQBrxBQvU/?taken-by=thenotoriousmma Although Conor’s photos showed us […]
10 years ago

Police release harrowing video which shows the dangers of speaking to strangers online
It follows the real life story of Kayleigh Harwood who was raped and murdered after being groomed online.
10 years ago

ASOS are selling chokers for men and it’s really dividing opinion
So chokers are still a thing then? I love nostalgia as much as the next person, and when I first saw chokers pop up again after their initial peek in the 90s, I thought it was cute. But the trend quickly became ridiculous with people wearing actual shoelaces around their necks and shops going a […]
10 years ago

Why you should not turn to Detox Tea for your New Year’s resolution
We spoke to a dietitian about why she would never recommend the popular Instagram product
10 years ago