It benefits them as much as it helps you. Kids’ chores have always played a massive role in Irish households. From the days of large families where older siblings had big responsibilities in earning, helping to maintain the home and looking after the younger kids, household duties went hand in hand with the Irish childhood […]

4 years ago

Some genes, to be fair. Kylie Jenner’s newborn son Wolf looks “exactly” like his big sister Stormi, according to the pair’s grandmother, Kris Jenner. Kris, who just became a nan-of-11, sat down to talk about her latest grandchild’s arrival on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. “When he came out, it was like Stormi being born again,” […]

4 years ago

“This is just the beginning.” A Puerto Rican woman has revealed that she is Victoria’s Secret’s first model with Down’s syndrome in what has been a “dream come true” for her. Sofia Jirau, 25, has made history in becoming the first model with the condition to star in a campaign for the infamous lingerie brand. […]

4 years ago

“But for him shooting the gun, Halyna is still here today.” A lawyer representing the family of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins says Alec Baldwin is failing to take responsibility for her death despite holding the gun that fatally shot her. On October 21, the 42-year-old filmmaker was killed on-set of the Western movie the pair […]

4 years ago

The settlement was announced on Tuesday. Queen Elizabeth will reportedly help pay for Prince Andrew’s multi-million pound settlement with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit filed in the US. The out-of-court settlement, which was announced on Tuesday, has brought an end to the scandalous case that cost the Prince […]

4 years ago

An unexpected turn of events. Nick Cannon has a lot of baby mamas, but he apparently misses the first and best known one the most. A press release for his new single ‘Alone’, which was released for Valentine’s Day, reportedly describes the song as an “ode to Mariah Carey”. Cannon’s single also samples one of […]

4 years ago

The 9-month-old already has a Vogue cover under her belt. Naomi Campbell has revealed her baby daughter is biologically her child as she opened up about becoming a mother for the first time at 50. The 51-year-old fashion icon graced the cover of British Vogue’s March 2022 issue with the 9-month-old in her arms, admitting […]

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A DNA test confirmed he was the child’s father earlier this year. The mum of Tristan Thompson’s third child has claimed he has yet to step up and support their 2-month-old son. Maralee Nichols, who previously filed a lawsuit requesting the NBA star pay child support and pregnancy-related fees, said he “has done nothing” to […]

4 years ago

His last child was born 34 years before this one. David Foster has opened up about becoming a dad again and raising a baby in his 70s. The musician, 72, and wife Katherine McPhee, 37, welcomed their now-11-month-old son Rennie David last year. Foster, who also has five adult daughters from previous relationships, told People […]

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Students now have some clarity. This year’s Leaving Certificate will feature more choice and fewer questions to account for the disruption to the learning experience of students throughout the pandemic. After school closures, remote and pod learning, reduced classroom capacities, higher levels of absenteeism, and the cancellation and reworking of State Exams since March 2020, […]

4 years ago

“This album was all of our journey, not just mine.” Adele’s most recent album has received just as much acclaim as her previous records – but she’s sharing the success of this one with her family. Thanks to her fourth studio album 30, which she infamously described as being all about “divorce babe, divorce”, the […]

4 years ago

“Try using them.” Nick Cannon got a fairly unconventional Valentine’s Day gift a little early this year. The 41-year-old took to Instagram to reveal he had been sent a brand new vending machine on Monday – but one tailored to the headlines he’s made in recent years. Yep, there in the snap stood a vending […]

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It’s expected to fly off the shelves. Irish retailer Mr Price has launched a range of cheap Communion dresses that are all priced under €30. Adding to its existing range of Communion and Confirmation partyware and accessories, the store announced its desire to provide families with cheaper dress options before Communion season kicks into gear […]

4 years ago

She’s getting vulnerable. **Content warning: This article contains references to self-harming. Gemma Collins has revealed she was at one point put off having children for fear of being an unfit mother due to her mental health struggles. The reality star, who has long been open about her desire to become a mum one day, first […]

4 years ago

“I’m filled with so much gratitude today for a lot reasons.” Jamie-Lynn Spears has reflected on almost losing her eldest daughter in a terrifying incident in which the child almost drowned. In a social media post marking the release of Sweet Magnolias Season 2, which began streaming on the anniversary of the accident, the actress […]

4 years ago

“Divorce is difficult enough on our children…” Kanye West has once again expressed his unhappiness at his estranged wife Kim Kardashian for allowing their daughter North to be on TikTok without his permission – only this time, she’s not staying quiet. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Kanye asked followers for advice on what to do […]

4 years ago

Many of those who need the drug have to stop taking it because of its high cost. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said a drug used to treat Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) will not be reimbursed by the State, though he himself called for it to be when he was in Opposition. Advocates have been […]

4 years ago

“There’s just too much public history.” WARNING: This article contains spoilers for the first season of And Just Like That… Fans who were holding out hope that Carrie Bradshaw and Samantha Jones would one day appear on-screen together again are more than likely going to be disappointed, according to Sarah Jessica Parker herself. The actress has […]

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He confirmed the news on Monday. With the news of Nick Cannon expecting his eighth child, many of us can’t help but wonder what each of his five baby mothers think of his situation. Most notably, what the first and most famous of the mothers, Mariah Carey, thinks of her ex-husband’s endeavours in recent years. […]

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He was arrested Wednesday night. A man is due in court this morning in relation to an assault in Dublin City on Tuesday evening. The man is accused of attacking a woman in her 50s near St Stephen’s Green at around 4.15pm. The victim was taken to St James’s Hospital for treatment of injuries suffered […]

4 years ago

“As long as I’m cool and not breaking down, I think they’ll be okay.” Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jennifer Aydin has revealed that her kids didn’t know about her husband’s infidelity until her youngest child discovered it through TikTok. In an interview with Page Six, Jennifer, 44, said her 9-year-old daughter, Olivia, initially […]

4 years ago

“It’s beautiful the way it feels very different than it was years ago.” Jennifer Lopez has opened up about her rekindled romance with Ben Affleck, saying she feels “so lucky and happy and proud to be with him”. In a new interview with People, the On the Floor singer spoke about her happiness with where […]

4 years ago

They need a balance of fact and fiction. We all know that reading plays a fundamental role in children’s development – and far beyond literacy. Being read to and reading themselves aids the aural and oral development of kids, introduces them to different words and sounds, stimulates their imagination, and helps them to develop social […]

4 years ago

He said he struggled with a sense of guilt that kept him up at night. **Content warning: This article contains references to child/infant loss. Nick Cannon has confirmed he is indeed expecting his eighth child after photos surfaced of him hosting a gender reveal party over the weekend. On Monday’s episode of his talk show, […]

4 years ago

“I’m manifesting…” Cara Delevingne may be a lot of things – supermodel, actress, singer and businesswoman – but there’s one title she’s still aspiring to become in the future. The 29-year-old has revealed she’s “manifesting” becoming a mother at some stage and even buys clothes for her future kids. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, […]

4 years ago

Must be baby love on the brain. SOS: Rihanna is officially pregnant! The singer and fashion/beauty mogul is expecting her first child with rapper A$AP Rocky. New photos of the pair taken over the weekend in NYC by photographer Diggzy confirmed the news, showing Rih’s growing bump. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZZhCnWlT4u/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The Umbrella hitmaker and the rapper, both […]

4 years ago

“Not just me as Sam that needs replacing.” Danniella Westbrook has hinted at taking legal action against the BBC after she was overlooked to reprise her role of Sam Mitchell on EastEnders. The actress, 48, took to social media to express her frustration at being overlooked in favour of Kim Medcalf, who will reprise the […]

4 years ago

“This was a four-month-old infant in the arms of her mother.” *Content warning: This article contains references to domestic abuse.* The State has failed in a bid to appeal the sentence of a man who assaulted his baby daughter in 2019. At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court last March, the man was sentenced to six months […]

4 years ago

“On and off screen OHANA.” Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet may have parted ways, but he clearly still has a lot of love for her daughter. The actor has always appeared to have a good relationship with stepdaughter Zoë Kravitz, and his recent split from her mum doesn’t seem to have affected that. In an […]

4 years ago

“I could have killed someone. I could have killed myself.” Katie Price has addressed the car crash she got into last year after getting behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. In her new show for Channel 4, Mucky Mansion, the reality star said she had hit “rock bottom” and could’ve […]

4 years ago

“How could I keep a child from their father?” Janet Jackson has addressed a long-standing rumour that she secretly had a baby in the 1980s. In a documentary for New Lifetime, the 55-year-old singer denied the “crazy” conspiracy, insisting she “could never” have kept such a huge secret from her then-husband James DeBarge – who […]

4 years ago

“At worst I would have been murdered.” Real Housewives of Cheshire star Deborah Davies has said she was “triggered” by recent coverage and conversations about male violence against women due to an experience she had years ago. Taking to Instagram, Debbie explained how she still remembers one night in 1987 when a man tried to […]

4 years ago

“I was in a bad place.” Dani Dyer has opened up about how “distraught” she was to become a single mother after her ex Sammy Kimmence was jailed. The Love Island alum, 25, admitted she feared she wouldn’t be able to cope with raising her son Santiago, now one, alone. Kimmence was imprisoned for three-and-a-half […]

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The stepfather also had an arrest warrant for the sexual assault of another child in an unrelated case. Two brothers – along with their friend – have been arrested for allegedly beating their stepfather to death after it was claimed he sexually abused their younger sister. The Pharr Police Department in Texas said the body of […]

4 years ago

This after-effect can be difficult to deal with, but the experts have tips to make it easier. Children who have been infected with Covid-19 may experience a distorted sense of smell or taste afterward, which could lead to them developing issues with food, experts say. “Parosmia” is a condition that can occur after viral infection […]

4 years ago

“Ain’t no security going to get in between me and my children.” Co-parenting can be a complex and difficult situation for any former couple – and celebrities are no different, according to Kanye West. The rapper, 44, sat down with Jason Lee for an interview with Hollywood Unlocked, during which he spoke of some grievances […]

4 years ago

Too cute. Rupert Grint isn’t the most active on social media, but his daughter Wednesday has a starring role on his Instagram account. The Harry Potter alum, 33, posted a rare photo of his little one to the platform on Friday as he celebrated the new season of his hit AppleTV+ show, Servant. “Hello! Turns […]

4 years ago

“We can’t keep up.” The Covid-19 pandemic has left school districts around the US struggling to fill teaching roles in their classrooms – so much so that parents are now being asked to fulfil those roles. Many districts have seen staffing shortages due to teachers either coming down with the virus or quitting the profession […]

4 years ago

“It was so easy to get isolated from the outside world.” Holly Madison is opening up about her experience as a Playboy Bunny in an upcoming docuseries, Secrets of Playboy. The 10-part A&E series — which has been releasing teaser clips and trailers over the past few months — aims to lift the lid on […]

4 years ago

“I’m alive because of him.” An 11-year-old girl who survived a plane crash that killed four people, including her father, has spoken out about her dad spending his final moments saving her. Back on Saturday, November 13, 2021, Laney Perdue became the sole survivor of the horrific crash that killed her dad Mike, two other […]

4 years ago

“There has been no action.” Women’s refuges across Ireland continue to struggle to meet demand despite the Government’s pledge to tackle male violence against women in the wake of Ashling Murphy’s murder. There are currently 144 refuge places for women and children across the country, with nine counties having no place of refuge at all. […]

4 years ago

“It’s weird the things that some people do.” Heidi Klum is renowned in the modelling industry and wider world for her long legs – but they once played a much more crucial role in her success than most of us were aware. Appearing as a guest on Ellen this week, the fashion icon played a […]

4 years ago

“People will pass remarks regardless.” RTE’s Sinéad Kennedy has said she won’t be giving a second thought to others commenting on how she looks after having a baby as people will always have something to say. The presenter returned to screens on RTE’s Today show after welcoming her first child, daughter Indie, in March last […]

4 years ago

“Under no circumstances do we want people to leave children outside.” A newborn baby was found dead inside a duffel bag that was left outside of a fire station in the US over the weekend despite a safe haven law that is supposed to allow for the legal and safe abandonment of babies. Crew at […]

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Her murder has shaken the entire country. Gardaí have issued another appeal to the public over a man in a black tracksuit as part of their investigation into the murder of Ashling Murphy, who will be laid to rest later this morning. The 23-year-old primary teacher and trad musician was killed while out for a […]

4 years ago

“I really really wanna do it!” Cardi B’s son has had neither his name nor face revealed to the world yet – but he’s already made headlines from the stuff his mum says about him. A week after claiming the little one is already “talking for real”, the rapper took to Twitter to share she […]

4 years ago

The siege took place on Saturday. Two teenagers in the UK have been arrested in connection with a British gunman’s 10-hour siege of a synagogue in Texas, USA. Malik Faisal Akram, from Blackburn in Lancashire, was shot dead on Saturday following a standoff with a SWAT team during which he warned: “If anyone tries to […]

4 years ago

Separate parties were reportedly his idea. Kanye West threw his own birthday party for Chicago as was reportedly “always” the plan, despite publicly accusing estranged wife Kim Kardashian of not inviting him to the party she threw their daughter. Kim was reportedly shocked to learn Kanye posted on social media that he “wasn’t allowed to […]

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He was arrested in June 2020. **Content warning: This article may be distressing to some readers. A father-of-seven will soon be sentenced for downloading over 300 images of child sexual abuse to his mobile phone. Patrick O’Brien, 69, was arrested in June 2020 after gardaí called to his home in Clondalkin, Dublin, after receiving information […]

4 years ago

“I reached the depth of where I could go.” Artist Anna Marie Tendler has opened up about the changes in her life following her split last year from comedian John Mulaney. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the 36-year-old spoke about how the past year was filled with plenty of professional highs and personal lows […]

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