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  • These avocado roses look TOO good to eat, and they’re really simple

    These avocado roses look TOO good to eat, and they’re really simple

    Let’s all get a little bit fancy. We’re all obsessed with avocados, it’s the superfood that keeps on giving. They make any Instagram post look extra good and they’re good for you! What more do you want? Well, people have found a way to make them look even more delectable, they’re fashioning them into little […]

    9 years ago

  • Measles alert: unvaccinated toddler may have exposed entire flight

    Measles alert: unvaccinated toddler may have exposed entire flight

    People are being advised to look out for symptoms. Passengers travelling on a Melbourne-bound Garuda Indonesia flight have been placed on high alert for measles after it emerged an unvaccinated toddler travelled on the plane with the disease. According to the nypost.com a 3-year-old child was admitted to a hospital over the weekend after flying […]

    9 years ago

  • This herb could be a godsend for kids during exam season

    This herb could be a godsend for kids during exam season

    Do you have kids heading into dreaded exam season? Are you back studying yourself and finding it hard to concentrate? This herb could be perfect for you. Sales of rosemary are reportedly on the rise after new research found that the herb could help students during exam time. Holland & Barrett have ordered extra stocks […]

    9 years ago

  • COMMENT: My parents never let me eat fast food, I hated it but they were right

    COMMENT: My parents never let me eat fast food, I hated it but they were right

    European Obesity Day is happening this Saturday the 20th of May. The aim of the day is to raise awareness at both European and national levels to improve prevention, treatment, and care for those struggling with obesity. Fundamentally, obesity is defined as an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended, so why is this […]

    9 years ago

  • More mums are being encouraged to add ‘pregnancy’ to their CVs

    More mums are being encouraged to add ‘pregnancy’ to their CVs

    We love this. When mothers return to the workplace after having a baby they’re sometimes left with a ‘gap’ on their CV. New mothers often feel pressure to explain this ‘childcare gap’ to prospective employers and many feel unfairly judged when they return to work. The Pregnancy Pause is an innovative way for mothers to […]

    9 years ago

  • Do you recognise this bunny? He’s looking for his owner

    Do you recognise this bunny? He’s looking for his owner

    A well-loved toy has been found at Ulster Bank on Dublin’s Pearse Street, and they’ve tweeted an adorable picture. We all know the devastation when a child loses their favourite toy, well Ulster Bank are on the hunt for the owner of a particularly dishevelled looking bunny. They’ve tweeted pictures of the plush toy in […]

    9 years ago

  • COMMENT: I quit my sport at 17… don’t let your daughters do the same

    COMMENT: I quit my sport at 17… don’t let your daughters do the same

    Chelsea Clinton has written an open letter to young girls this week, encouraging them to not only play sport, but also to stick with it and to not give up. I’m a big fan of her message, but sadly, it comes about 13 years too late for me. As well as being a journalist (which […]

    9 years ago

  • The full trailer for ‘The Emoji Movie’ has landed (excited face)

    The full trailer for ‘The Emoji Movie’ has landed (excited face)

    Sir Patrick Stewart plays a poop… need we say more. The full trailer for the next big animated movie has landed, and we’re convinced it’s going to be a BIG hit for the whole family. The Emoji Movie is set inside the world of one little boy’s phone where the messaging app Textopolis is home […]

    9 years ago

  • Jolly Rancher flavour Pop-Tarts are here and we’re a little concerned

    Jolly Rancher flavour Pop-Tarts are here and we’re a little concerned

    Don’t tell the kids about this one! We all remember Jolly Rancher sweets, the incredibly tasty hard sweet, that if divided up evenly with careful planning, one packet could easily last an entire day. Well, Pop-Tarts in the US are attempting to bring even more sweetness to their breakfast candy snacks (if that’s possible), they’ve […]

    9 years ago

  • Congrats! First Dates couple welcome the show’s first ever baby

    Congrats! First Dates couple welcome the show’s first ever baby

    Ibiba Mudada and Aarron Stewart met on the UK version of the dating show in 2016. Less than a year later the couple have welcomed their first bundle of joy, a little girl named Aziza. According to Celebsnow.co.uk their first date was on the 10th of June 2016, and by the time the date was broadcast in October […]

    9 years ago

  • A new Dublin coffee shop has opened in an old freight container

    A new Dublin coffee shop has opened in an old freight container

    You can’t beat a recycled shipping container. We’re BIG coffee people around here (duh) and we’re always looking for unique and innovative ways to get our caffeine fix… well entrepreneur Gordon Hickey has ticked all the boxes with this one. Gordon is the man behind Container coffee, our latest obsession which has just opened on Thomas Street […]

    9 years ago

  • Zika virus: Brazil declares an end to the national emergency

    Zika virus: Brazil declares an end to the national emergency

    The country has released a statement to The World Health Organisation. Brazil’s Ministry for Health cited a “decrease in cases of Zika and microcephaly throughout the country “. Officials recorded 95% fewer cases between January and April than during the same period last year. The illness has been linked to birth defects in countries across […]

    9 years ago

  • We’re out… Ireland’s Eurovision hopes come crashing down (again)

    We’re out… Ireland’s Eurovision hopes come crashing down (again)

    The hot air balloon wasn’t enough to save Brendan Murray. For the fourth year in a row Ireland have failed to make it through to the live final of the Eurovision song contest. Galway-born Brendan Murray, 20, took to the stage in Kiev last night for the second round of the live semi-finals, and despite […]

    9 years ago

  • ‘Airbnb of retail…’ this startup is changing pop-up retail

    ‘Airbnb of retail…’ this startup is changing pop-up retail

    Have an idea? Make it pop. It’s a golden rule of retail…where your business is based has a huge impact on how well it will do. On this week’s episode of The Capital B Lucinda Kelly joins the team to discuss her company Popertee. It’s an innovative idea that aims to merge technology and property […]

    9 years ago

  • People are queuing FOUR days before these Dublin properties go on sale

    People are queuing FOUR days before these Dublin properties go on sale

    Hot property is an understatement. Phase 2 of the Silverbanks apartments in Baldoyle is coming to Dublin this week, the apartments are being previewed on Thursday at 2pm. Here’s the kicker… the queue is already forming four days in advance! A potential homeowner who’s interested in buying got onto us to tell us how she discovered the […]

    9 years ago

  • Toy craze ‘Fidget Spinners’ described as teachers’ nightmare

    Toy craze ‘Fidget Spinners’ described as teachers’ nightmare

    Fidget spinners are the new must-have toy that everyone wants, but are proving to be very unpopular in some quarters. We’re not fans of encouraging fidgeting, but this new craze could actually prove to be more annoying than any other toy on the market. Fidget spinners are palm sized 3 pronged toys that are giving […]

    9 years ago

  • Pub tycoon claims the nightclub scene is officially dead

    Pub tycoon claims the nightclub scene is officially dead

    It’s a tale of success on JOE’s business podcast this week as the panel dive head first into the Irish Drinks Industry. From the booming trade of the newly modernised Jameson Whiskey, to the craft beer brewery that’s heading into its 21st year, the drinks industry in Ireland is going from strength to strength. So […]

    9 years ago

  • Prince William is bucking the Royal trend with his parenting style

    Prince William is bucking the Royal trend with his parenting style

    The Royal couple want their kids to grow up open and comfortable. The British Royal family have long been the epitome of proper etiquette, it’s simply the way they’ve always acted and how they’ve always been portrayed in the media. Recently Prince Harry opened up about his struggles surrounding his mother’s death, and how for 20 […]

    9 years ago

  • United Airlines boot bride and groom off flight in latest controversy

    United Airlines boot bride and groom off flight in latest controversy

    The dust has barely settled on the massive controversy that rocked the airline when they forcibly removed passenger David Dao from a flight. Now a young couple, en route to their wedding, have come forward to express their dismay at the way they were treated. Michael Hohl and his fiancé, Amber Maxwell, were on their way […]

    9 years ago

  • Barack and Michelle Obama are relationship goals on holiday

    Barack and Michelle Obama are relationship goals on holiday

    They certainly look like they’re enjoying themselves but if we were on a 454-foot yacht we’d be having a dandy oul time too. Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are fully embracing retired life (we know they’re not ACTUALLY retired) and having an absolute blast. Since leaving the White House in December, they’ve been photographed […]

    9 years ago

  • Model and mum-of-two Caprice undergoes surgery for brain tumour

    Model and mum-of-two Caprice undergoes surgery for brain tumour

    The 45-year-old mum, model, and business woman began feeling unwell while filming winter sports reality show The Jump. On the advice of doctors connected with the show, Caprice Bourret sought help after suffering from severe headaches. Tests confirmed she had developed a tumour the size of a thumb in her brain and surgery was needed to […]

    9 years ago

  • Future Apple product could help people living with diabetes

    Future Apple product could help people living with diabetes

    It’s a pipe dream that many a company have tried and failed to accomplish. Your Apple smart watch could soon help monitor your blood sugar levels. Reports suggest Apple has hired a group of biomedical engineers who are secretly working on developing sensors to monitor glucose levels. This could be a life-changing development for people living […]

    9 years ago

  • Kanye West went FULL BUNNY this Easter and Kim shared it all

    Kanye West went FULL BUNNY this Easter and Kim shared it all

    Embracing his daddy duties. Our social media feeds were packed full of delectable Easter eggs over the weekend, and some gigantic bunnies to boot. The hunts were plentiful and the kids were happy… an all round great holiday. The biggest celebrities on the planet also marked the day in style and Kim Kardashian West was […]

    9 years ago

  • This fitness blogger hasn’t shaved her body hair in over a year

    This fitness blogger hasn’t shaved her body hair in over a year

    She’s rocking the natural look. Morgan Mikenas is a US bodybuilder and fitness blogger, with over 7,000 followers on Instagram she regularly posts about her incredible fitness regime and body transformations. Morgan is now encouraging women across the world to embrace their natural beauty, she’s shared a video on YouTube explaining why she decided to […]

    9 years ago

  • Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt announces pregnancy with sweet Easter snap

    Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt announces pregnancy with sweet Easter snap

    This is the cutest. Former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt has revealed she’s expecting her second child with an incredibly cute snap. The Instagram image, which includes her 2-year-old daughter Willow, shows Kimberly cradling her bump alongside a bunny balloon. Looking blissfully happy she captioned it…  ‘There’s a little bun-ny in the oven. Happy Easter!’ Kimberly’s […]

    9 years ago

  • There’s a furless ‘Tickle Me Elmo’ and it’s terrifying the internet

    There’s a furless ‘Tickle Me Elmo’ and it’s terrifying the internet

    Ah Elmo. The lovable Sesame Street character who makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Lucky for us we can almost have the real thing in the form of Tickle Me Elmo. The plush toy was released in 1996 by Tyco Toys and quickly became the must-have toy of the Nineties. it still sells […]

    9 years ago

  • Cutting back on caffeine? This beetroot unicorn latte is for you

    Cutting back on caffeine? This beetroot unicorn latte is for you

    We love our unicorns… we also have a soft spot for superfoods and coffee, how about we just combine all three and live our absolute best life. What is this wizardry we speak of? Well, it turns out you can make your very own unicorn superfood latte that’s actually pretty good for you. This recipe […]

    9 years ago

  • This is Ireland’s favourite quick-fix dinner (and we’re not all that surprised)

    This is Ireland’s favourite quick-fix dinner (and we’re not all that surprised)

    We’re having a very cheesy week… and it just got better. We are THRILLED to announce that today is International Grilled Cheese (toasted sandwich) Day. To mark the occasion the folks over at Dubliner Cheese conducted a survey to show how versatile the humble toasted cheese sandwich really is. 78.6% of survey respondents revealed that they […]

    9 years ago

  • The original 90’s Tamagotchi is making a comeback and we are super excited

    The original 90’s Tamagotchi is making a comeback and we are super excited

    Truth time… some of us in the office may not have been the best Tamagotchi mammies, some of us may have let them die on purpose so they could be reincarnated as puppies. YOU ALL DID IT DON’T LIE. Anyway, now that we have had some time to practise as mums to actual humans, we feel […]

    9 years ago

  • Baby girl is delivered mid-flight – after her mum goes into premature labour

    Baby girl is delivered mid-flight – after her mum goes into premature labour

    The cabin crew on a Turkish Airlines flight went above and beyond by helping to deliver a baby girl mid-flight. Nafi Diaby was 28 weeks pregnant when she went into premature labour onboard the aircraft shortly after it took off from Guinea’s capital Conakry in west Africa. Baby Kadiju was delivered on Friday at 42,000 ft on […]

    9 years ago

  • Beetroot: the serious super superfood we should ALL be eating more of

    Beetroot: the serious super superfood we should ALL be eating more of

    We’re not entirely sure if you’ll get the kids to tuck in – but it seems that all of us should be eating more… beetroot. Sure it’s an acquired taste, but love it or hate it there’s no denying the health benefits connected with the root veg. Not only is it rich in fiber, it’s […]

    9 years ago

  • A young girl has been found living with monkeys in India

    A young girl has been found living with monkeys in India

    The child is reportedly feral and doesn’t respond to human interaction. The Times of India reports that a young girl, believed to be between 8 and 10-years-old, was rescued by police in January from a troop of monkeys in the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.  A police inspector on a routine patrol came across the girl and […]

    9 years ago

  • Throw out the coconut oil…avocado oil is the new MUST have for health and beauty

    Throw out the coconut oil…avocado oil is the new MUST have for health and beauty

    It’s the superfood that keeps on giving. Pure avocado oil… it’s 100% organic and people are going mental for it. We’ve traditionally been firmly on the coconut oil bandwagon so we were slightly wary. Although we’re also avocado people. Okay so why is it so good? It boasts a wealth of health benefits, oleic acid […]

    9 years ago

  • Ikea’s new ‘smart’ lighting is basically like we are now living in the future

    Ikea’s new ‘smart’ lighting is basically like we are now living in the future

    The Swedish furniture giant is getting into home automation in a big way. Ikea’s new range of ‘smart lighting’ has been revealed and we’re already obsessed, it’s called Trådfri which means wireless in Swedish (they’re so smart).  The bulbs are dimmable LED lights that the company says will last for 25,000 hours, the dimming kits not only let […]

    9 years ago

  • HB Ice Cream is discontinuing the Iceberger (and is basically ruining our summer)

    HB Ice Cream is discontinuing the Iceberger (and is basically ruining our summer)

    Say it isn’t so. HB Ice Cream has today announced that it will discontinue the nation’s much-loved Iceberger from its Impulse range. via GIPHY A spokesperson on behalf of HB Ireland told us; “It’s with regret that we say goodbye to this all-time classic – the decision to delist Iceberger is one we know will […]

    10 years ago

  • Diabetes Ireland issues warning over new lowered glucose levels in Lucozade

    Diabetes Ireland issues warning over new lowered glucose levels in Lucozade

    People who are recommended to drink Lucozade Energy when their blood glucose levels are low are being warned that the formulation of the drink is changing. It’s emerged that the company behind the popular energy drink will be lowering the amount of glucose in their drinks which could affect many diabetics in Ireland. The drink […]

    10 years ago