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The news that Scarlett and the Moffatt family would no longer grace our screens surprised us all.

Mainly because, well, they're gas craic and one of our fave families on the show.

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Apparently, because of Scarlett's I'm A Celeb fame, the family got too big for the show and had to be axed, yet no confirmation of this has been announced yet.

However, it looks like their replacement has already been made.

Say hello to Z and Saffire, a couple who have previously been on a number of UK TV shows, including; Britain's Got Talent, Coach Trip, Chopping Black and Judge Rinder.

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Gogglebox bosses haven't confirmed anything yet, but Z and Saffire told OK! Online that they are indeed joining the show later this year.

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Yep, Lent is now upon us and for many, that means giving up some of your favourite things.

A few of our favourite things include, well… booze and chocolate, so we were delighted to find out that a gin and tonic Easter egg is on the cards for this year.

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It comes in the shape of a "lemon chocolate shell" and includes "London gin truffles" which are hidden in the middle (eh, have we died and gone to Heaven?!).

The product information even has us drooling: "This extravagant Prestat Gin and Tonic Easter Egg is made from the finest milk chocolate flavoured with lemon oil.

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"Filled with truffles made with ganache flavoured with gin and Mediterranean lemon oil, encased in a creamy white chocolate with a magical fizz that tingles on your tongue."

So, if Lent is getting you down, this could be the shining, boozey light at the end of the tunnel.

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After a long wait, the (near) full line-up for Longitude 2017 has finally been announced.

The festival will return to Marlay Park this summer from Friday July 14 to 16. 

The first round of acts are as follows:

On Saturday 15, The Weeknd leads the line up, with Mumford & Sons following suit on Sunday 16.

But we're going to be in for another surprise next week, as Friday's headliner has yet to be announced (we're banking on someone BIG).

Weekend tickets are priced at €189.50, while a  two day Ticket will be €129.50 and a day ticket going for €69.50.

Tickets available on Friday March 10 at 9am, from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and online at www.ticketmaster.ie.

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Holly Hagan may not be making an appearance on the next season of Geordie Shore, but the outspoken model has made her feelings known about the latest ad for the series.

Taking the Twitter, Holly basted the ad, which features Geordie veteran Gaz Beadle posing nude with a photoshopped pregnancy belly.

Holly claims the ad is "insensitive" and branded it as being "in bad taste after what's happened," referring to the ectopic pregnancy that nearly killed her pal and former co-star Charlotte Crosby. 

Charlotte opened up about her struggle with an ectopic pregnancy last summer, a pregnancy which was conceived with star of the ad Gaz. 

The new ad also includes a video which shows Gaz being rushed through the hospital experiencing labour pains, and then giving birth to a number of new co-stars. 

Charlotte has not tweeted directly about the ad, but posted a cryptic tweet saying "I heard karma works in mysterious ways…"

Fans rushed to support Charlotte on both her and Holly's tweets, with many claiming that they will not be watching the show now that only the bare bones of the original cast is remaining. 

"This advert is so disrespectful to the person that actually made this show worth watching," said one fan via Instagram.

"Disgusting as f***. How could Sophie and Marnie agree to this?? This is bullshit. Charlotte may want an apology," said another. 

 

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In case you hadn't noticed, today is one of the brightest days we’ve had in… well… ages.

(Between the showers and all, natch)

And while we don’t want to jump the gun here, it has got us fantasising about that grand old stretch in the evening when pints after work are not just desired, but practically mandatory.

Reminding us that lazy summer evenings are only around the corner,  a brand new cider has hit the Irish market, and we are already official converts.

Created with a perfect blend of bitter and sweet Irish apples, OUTCIDER strikes the ultimate balance, and means you no longer have to chose between an overly sweet or excessively tart pint.

Appealing to those who appreciate a sweet drink, but need that extra edge, it looks like OUTCIDER will be top of the guest list at most sessions this summer.

“OUTCIDER tastes great, really great and using street art brings the brand to life and allows us to create an even deeper connection with those who demand more from a brand,”  said marketing director Belinda Kelly.

“Tasting great is no longer enough for street-smart consumers, they want a brand that’s bang on the money for them; a brand that gets them and knows where they’re at.”

Lads, you’ve nailed it.

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If you went to the Gaeltacht in secondary school, you most likely look back on it with fond memories.

This week is Seachtain na Gaeilge, and it was usually the time when applications arrived in schools for your chosen Irish college.

So, here are 20 things you'll remember if you went to the Gaeltacht:

1. You hopped on the bandwagon

Your mates went the year before and had an absolute BALL of a time, so you literally signed up for it just because of them.

Plus, you didn't want to be left for three weeks without friends again.

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2. You heard the rumours…

You heard all about the new friendships, the céilís, the boys, the bonfires, the beaches… the boys.

 

3. 'Name your friends you'd like to be in the house with you'

This was a life or death situation and you put about ten names down in fear you'd be all by yourself.

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4. It was ALL you could talk about

For months, it was the only topic of conversation you talked about with your friends. And you didn't even feel bad for the ones not going.

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5. Your poor mother

Yep, your mammy basically had to buy you a new wardrobe with three weeks worth of clothing. Again, you didn't feel bad.

 

6. The craic on the way up was mighty

All bus trips with your mates are a great laugh, but this one was special. You kept an eye out for any lads you might fancy and even made new friends*.

*You kinda had to since you were sat beside them on a bus for four hours.

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7. The tears

If you didn't get into a house with all your mates, you went into meltdown and your eyes filled with tears as they walked away to their new home for three weeks.

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8. The first day of school

The first day of school in the Gaeltacht marked the day that all basic knowledge of the Irish language left your brain. 

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9. But you were a pro by the end

Yep, you could go all day speaking only Irish. Until all of the teachers and Cinneraí left, then it was back to English aaaaall day long.

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10. The friendships you made were the best

The people you met in the Gaeltacht were like no other. Probably because you were all lodged on an island together for three weeks, but still, they were strong.

 

11. Everyone matched up really quickly

Love was certainly in the Gaeltacht air. But the pressure was on near the end if you didn't have a date to the céilí mhór.

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12. The dances

You had about two hours everyday to learn off Irish dances. And while you were SO embarrassed at first, they actually turned into great craic.

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13. The *rude* dance

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14. The day trip

The day trip was spent going over to a small local village. If they had a chemist where they did ear piercing, EVERYONE (even the lads) pierced their ears. We were so cool.

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15. The bonfire

If you went to Arainn Mhor, then you definitely know what I'm talking about (wink, wink).

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16. The sneaking out

Everyone said they would sneak out of the Bean an Tí's house, but let's be real, most of us were too chicken to do it. And the ones that did, got caught.

 

17. The Célilí Mhór

The dresses, the tears, the disco… It was a night to be remembered and you acted like you'd never ever see these people again.

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18. Except you saw them the very next morning

And spent four hours on a bus with them… and then saw them again the week after, and the week after that… and the week after that.

 

19. The Gaeltacht reunion

Exactly one week to the day you came home, everyone would meet back up again and it usually entailed drinking in a park somewhere in the city centre, Classy, huh?

 

20. And years later…

The Gaeltacht was probably one of the best times from your teenage years. If only they had one for adults… 

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Whether you think a proposal might be around the corner or you have no intention of ever walking up the aisle, the vast majority of us are still suckers when it comes to a bit of a bling.

And if swooning over sparklers is your thing, chances are you've trawled Instagram on more than one occasion in order to gawk at some of the rocks currently populating the social media site.

As it turns out, we did it recently ourselves, and felt compelled to share our favourites with y'all.

Time to throw on the shades ladies 'cos you're about to be dazzled.

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And there she was… We just can't stop staring at this stunningly elegant ring from the lovely team at @gatteajewellers

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And if you need us, we'll be fashioning one of out tinfoil. 

 

 

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So, last week we brought you a list of things you'll definitely know if you grew up in Leixlip – a town known for its Guinness, technology companies and bizarre smells.

But it turns out we only scratched the surface when it comes to the various memories kids of the 90s and noughties associate with the Kildare town.

And we're nothing if not thorough here at SHEmazing, so without further ado, let's take a look at some more…

1. The Hitcher

Also known as the place that needs no introduction…

Your formative years were spent downing Fat Frogs in the Hitcher before you eventually graduated to the Ozone, and while it's now a Lidl, that doesn't mean time has dulled your memories.

"Look at the bread section there. Isn't that where you puked on yourself back in 2003?"

2. Tuthills

If you wanted to blow your pocket money on water guns, miniature tennis rackets and sticker books, Tuthills was your ONLY man.

It was also a handy spot when your dad gave you a fiver to get your mam a last-minute present for Mother's Day.  

"Go in there and get her something. A candle and a scratch card, you'll be laughing."

3. Ryevale Forest

Located in the middle of the estate, the woods were generally out of bounds until a certain age when it then became the only place to go.

If the siphoning of alcohol, the changing hands of bangers or the shifting of classmates was going down, it was going down in the forest.

"He's over at that tree, just past the 30 flattened Dutch Gold cans, you can't miss him."

4. The new estates

At the end of the 90s, new estates started popping up in the town, and it felt like you were losing every mate you had to neighbourhoods with names like Cyber Plains.

The construction on these new estates, however, meant that weekends could be spent playing on muckhills and ruining every item of clothing you had.

"OK, so we just need to hop that digger and slide face-first down that muckhill, and we'll have our own spot, yeah?"

5. The introduction of the Green Lane bus route

The introduction of a new Dublin Bus route in Leixlip took some serious getting used to.

Those returning from abroad had to be given time to digest the news before any family updates were provided.

"Hold on, did I just see a BUS booting it up the Green Lane?!"

6. The smell in Coláiste Chiaráin

The town's secondary school had a distinct, but not unpleasant smell – something you obviously noticed less and less once you became a pupil there.

But if you stepped foot inside while still rocking a primary school uniform, you were often struck by that 'Coláiste' scent.

"Holy Jaysus. Do they have a drinks machine in their hall?!

7. Community Games

Competing in the Community Games in the Amenities was a rite of passage, and one which the uber-sporty kids absolutely relished.

The rest of us were there for the snacks.

"Did you man just blow a kiss on his second lap? D*ck."

8. The division in Our Lady's Nativity

There was a Castletown side, a Ryevale side, a latecomer's main section and the gallery.

People stuck to their sides, and all was well… until it wasn't.

"Is that an actual Hiller sitting in the gallery? They don't have their own church, no?"

9. The school hall debate

If you attended either Scoil Mhuire or Scoil Bhride, chances are you engaged in at least one debate regarding ownership over the shared hall.

Scoil Bhride claimed it because they had the stage, Scoil Mhuire claimed it because they had the equipment cupboard, and Scoil Eoin Phoil laughed cos they had a WHOPPER hall… all to themselves.

"I don't care who owns it as long as we get the parachute this afternoon."

10. The creation of the fountain

There was a time when Leixlip village didn't boast a bare-chested lady above a fountain, but then she arrived, and quickly became a meet-up spot after the Ozone.

If you became separated from your mates, you generally found yourself drunkenly hoofing into a kebab at the side of the fountain while silently hoping someone would find you.

"I'm at the fountain! Come get me!"

11. Ronan Keating in Supervalu

There was a time when Ronan Keating made regular appearances in Super Valu in Barnhall… probably because he lived in the area.

That didn't stop most of us loitering around the shops waiting for him to rock up just to gawp at him.

"I was in there buying my chicken wings and potato wedges and he was RIGHT BESIDE ME."

12. The 'yellow' house

Your local history lesson taught you that the property by the bridge in the village was known as Glebe House.

Your street smarts told you that there was much more to that place than meets the eye, and damn it, you were going to find out what.

"Tenner bets you won't go knock on the door."

13. Pub grub in Darkie Moores

Atfer a night in the Ozone, it was highly likely you’d find you way back down the village for pub grub before round 2.

And this is when you realised that being served carvery by the same bartender you made a t*t of yourself in front of is absolute zero craic.

"Eh…yeah… can I've an extra roast potato there?"

14. When Coláiste Chiaráin introduced the new uniforms

The introduction of the new uniforms in Coláiste Chiaráin was something to actually talk about.

While generations before us rocked a sombre grey and navy, the kids of the late 90s and early noughties were the first to kick it in kilts.

"My ginormous safety pin just stabbed me in the leg, so I'm not coming back after lunch."

15. Scout's Den

Ostensibly used for the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts among us, the building took on a whole new vibe at night time.

Loitering in the vicinity on Halloween was considered a top-notch way to spend your evening as a 14-year-old…. until you got scared and had to hide it from your mates.

"So, is anyone else bored?"

 

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So, we are definitely excited for the upcoming live-action edition of Beauty and the Beast, which hit cinemas on March 17.

While we love a good helping of cinema popcorn, there is nothing better than sipping on a hot cup of tea while settling into a great film.

Drinking tea is a national pastime, and now there is a special Beauty and the Beast brew that is giving us all the Disney feels. 

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Tea company Twinings is collaborating with the Disney flick to create the perfect hot beverage.

We're especially obsessed with the Camomile, Honey and Vanilla Herbal Tea that features Belle in her dazzling yellow ball gown.

Mrs. Potts and Chip would be proud!

"Twinings is delighted to offer this special edition design that celebrates Disney’s Beauty and the Beast cinematic event," reads the Twinings site.

 "So, be our guest and enjoy these four great-tasting herbal blends to suit your every mood."

While we would love to be their guest and sip on a Belle-inspired brew, the site currently doesn't ship outside the US, so if you are a major Beauty and the Beast fan, you may have to get a Stateside pal of yours to post it over to you. 

Hopefully some will appear on eBay soon. 

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Ah, Lent, the annual era of chastisement and depravity where some of the finer things in life, including alcohol chocolate and takeaways, are shunned in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

It's officially Ash Wednesday, so it's time to get that grey smudge on your forehead and remove something delightful from your life until April, when the chocolate-fest that is Easter commences.

Here's some of the best Twitter banter about the season of soulful suffering. 

10. When you instantly regret your life choices.

9. Don't set yourself unrealistic expectations there.

8. Swearing and chocolate… the two toughest things.

7. Prior preparation prevents p*** poor performance.

6. Separating the believers from the heathens.

5. They should make mass pulpits Pokestops. 

4. That's our kind of Lent…

3. A missed opportunity. 

2. The feeling is extra strong today. 

1. We can get behind this one.

 

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After waiting for months to find out whether or not Longitude was actually happening or not, it has finally been revealed that the festival is going ahead, and a sliver of the line up has been leaked.

Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal, Jack Garratt, Glass Animals, Lucy Rose and "many more" are said to be heading to Marley Park this coming summer.

The acts were revealed by Gentlemen of the Road, partners of Longitude, on Twitter. 

More information about the festival is set to be officially released by festival organisers later on today.

Tickets are not on sale yet, but as soon as they are they can be purchased from here.

Last year saw Major Lazer, Kendrick Lamar and The National play to thousands of Irish revellers. 

We're officially excited for festival season. 

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College student's dreams have just come true (literally) as a designated place to catch your 40 winks has just been unveiled. 

Trinity College Dublin has just opened a new nap room for students. 

The respite room will have comfy couches for students to sleep on, and other areas for people to relax and unwind. 

The room was part of the campaign promises made by Aoibhinn Loughlin, TCDSU Welfare Officer, and is part of a series of developments by the union to create more student spaces.

According to The University Times the new student nap room is located in the Parlour beside the SU Cafe in Goldsmith Hall.

Now, if only we could get a sleeping pod or two into the office…

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