Cannes Film Festival is upon us once again, and while it may be all about the movies, we're all pretty interested in the style.
The celebs were out in force last night to open the festival, and there were more than a few show-stopping dresses on parade.
Emily Ratajowski
Fan Bing Bing
Sara Sampaio
Lily Rose Depp
Elle Fanning
Bella Hadid
Hailey Baldwin
Deepika Padukone
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has stepped down from his position as Fine Gael leader.
Fine Gael will meet later today to officially draw up the plans for his replacement.
However, Twitter is still reminiscing on the Mayo man's time as Taoiseach:
This is my favourite pic of Enda Kenny – I challenge you to look at it and not offer your hand pic.twitter.com/qshzRKQGXB
— Richie Oakley (@roakleyIRL) May 17, 2017
When everyone's celebrating Enda Kenny resigning but you're thinking about who's likely to replace him pic.twitter.com/0lIiNrYUcC
— Steven (@Kylodameron) May 17, 2017
Enda Kenny's departure is far too similar to wondering when the hell Katy will escape in Fair City. We've already been fooled once this week
— Daragh Small (@daraghs0) May 17, 2017
Enda've an era.
Best I could come up with.#endakenny— Thomas McGuire (@thommcg1980) May 18, 2017
Dear @EndaKennyTD we shared so many bloody special moments together. Every time I have a period, I'll always think of you #repealthe8th
— Gráinne Maguire (@GrainneMaguire) May 17, 2017
"I know, and I gets the whole of June off now too!
Shur look, isn't that it?
Gwan, I'll talk to ya.
Bye b-b-bye b-b-b-bye." #endakenny pic.twitter.com/zUY5cTx53M— Siobhán Doyle (@thekickart) May 17, 2017
There is concern across the country for cancer patients this morning, after a warning that hospitals are running low on chemotherapy drugs.
Baxter Healthcare, the only supplier of the drugs, has only been able to provide a limited supply of the product in recent weeks.
Several specialists are readjusting treatments because of the lack of supplies, according to The Irish Independent.
A spokeswoman said they are currently dealing with 'a temporary supply constraint' of compounded chemotherapy products.
These product are provided to many public and private hospitals in Ireland.
'We are doing all we can to restore production capacity as quickly as possible and minimise the impact to patients.'
'We are working with other Baxter compounding units in the UK to identify if any extra capacity can be utilised,' she added.
At last!
Scientists are one step closer to producing a male contraceptive pill and it’s an entirely plant-based remedy.
Researchers at the University of Berkeley have discovered that a compound found naturally in olives, grapes and mangos could be used to produce the world’s first unisex contraception.
The group have identified two chemicals that could work to hinder the sperm’s ability to fertilize the egg.
The natural substitute to hormonal medication could produce the same effect as the morning after pill if taken within five hours of unprotected sex.
What’s more, scientists also revealed that the findings could potentially pave the way for the development of a male contraceptive pill.
According to The Daily Mail, the study’s co-author, Dr Polina Lishko, explained: ‘It is not toxic to sperm cells – they still can move. But they cannot develop this powerful stroke, because this whole activation pathway is shut down.’’
‘’This is a potentially safer morning after pill, regular Pill, and a future male contraceptive. Essentially it is a future version of a unisex contraceptive.’’
The natural alternative is a breakthrough not only in terms of male contraceptives, but also for those women who struggle to take hormonal contraception due to its many side-effects.
We’re always on the lookout for stylish yet affordable home decor options and the newest collection from Aldi might just be our favourite yet.
The supermarket’s latest Specialbuys features stylish furniture and decorative accessories and will be on sale in 129 stores nationwide from Sunday May 28, and judging by what we’ve seen so far, stocks won’t last very long.
The range is right on trend with geometric patterns that add a fresh and contemporary feel to any space.
Here's a little sneak peek at what you can expect to see.
Designer Style Chairs €79.99/2 pack
Floating Shelves €9.99 each
Drum Bean Cube €39.99
Home Decorations €4.99 each
The collection will be available from Aldi's 129 stores nationwide from Sunday, May 28.
So save the date, because when they're gone, they're gone.
Okay, not to alarm anyone, but a Nutella café is about to open and it’s everything you imagined it would be.
There’s just one problem. It’s in Chicago.
But if you think that’s going to st op us from getting way too excited, think again.
The menu is packed with variety of sweet and savoury dishes, most of which are smothered in the delicious hazelnut spread.
Crepes, gelato, waffels and pancakes are just some of the amazing treats on offer and unlike the pop-up Nutella cafés of the past, this one is here to stay.
According to director of operations at Brand Innovation Group, Angela Baird, the architectural design of the cafe is meant “to make you feel like you're actually walking into a jar of Nutella."
Amazing.
The café will open it's doors at 10 a.m. on May 31, and we're praying an Irish version won't be too far behind.
Enda Kenny has officially announced that he will step down as leader of Fine Gael from midnight tonight.
After months of uncertainty surrounding the party’s leadership, Mr Kenny made the long-awaited announcement during the weekly meeting of Fine Gael TDs and senators this evening.
A new leader will be announced on Friday, June 2.
As it stands, Minister for Housing Simon Coveney and Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar are deemed to be the two front-runners.
In a statement, Enda Kenny revealed he will “retire as leader from midnight tonight 17th May 2017”.
“I will continue to carry out my duties as party leader in an acting capacity, until my successor is elected through the Fine Gael leadership election process.”
“I want to assure people that throughout this internal process, I will continue to carry out my duties and responsibilities as Taoiseach in full.’’
— Enda Kenny (@EndaKennyTD) May 17, 2017
Kenny received a standing ovation from his colleagues and was described as “very emotional” by those present.
If nothing gets your heart beating faster than a fresh pair of stylish kicks, you're going to love the latest offering at Brown Thomas.
The department store, have just announced the launch of their new ultimate trainer destination – OFFSPRING.
Housed in the newly refurbished space on Level 2, the store will boast over 250 styles, making it the ultimate one-stop-shop for footwear from some of the world’s best active wear brands.
Trainer lovers will be left drooling at the mouth when they encounter the wall-to-wall display of the most sought after and limited edition shoes on the market.
Customers can expect to find the latest styles from a host of brands including Adidas, NIKE, Puma, Reebok, Vans and Converse.
The department will also stock a number of exclusive collaborations that are released on a weekly basis.
OFFSPRING for men will also launch mid-June in Brown Thomas Menswear.
Meet Feminista Jones.
The author, activist and social-worker can often be found using her social media platform to discuss women’s issues, and her latest Tweet has prompted some hilarious responses.
Last Friday, she jokingly challenged her followers "to piss off a man today. Tell him you agree with his compliment of you."
Piss a man off today: Tell him you agree with his compliment of you.
— TheDevil's Sidechick (@FeministaJones) May 12, 2017
Speaking to BuzzFeed News, Feminista revealed that she felt compelled to talk about the issue in a "tongue-in-cheek" fashion after hearing other women’s stories and experiencing the dynamic in her own life.
"It's not a new idea, but in my own experience when [a man] complimented me and I say, 'I agree,' they get upset."
She added, "It’s the idea that they bestow the compliment on you, and you’re not supposed to be aware of it."
I've had SEVERAL men tell me they found "thanks" an offensive reply to a compliment given to a woman
— TheDevil's Sidechick (@FeministaJones) May 13, 2017
They even complain when you say "Thanks" with a straight face instead of "Thank you" with frilly giggles and fake blushed
— TheDevil's Sidechick (@FeministaJones) May 13, 2017
"Generally we’re taught that we’re not supposed to compliment ourselves," she explained.
"When a women does that, she needs to be humble."
After the tweet was posted, Feminista was almost immediately inundated with replies from woman looking to share their own experiences.
@FeministaJones Works every time pic.twitter.com/uUWMAnCtGv
— (@afrawlmiau) May 12, 2017
@FeministaJones old but still relevant pic.twitter.com/PFim8UAXQN
— alex (@girls0nfilm) May 12, 2017
@FeministaJones This dude, trying to talk to me at a bus station last summer: "You're very pretty."
Me: "I know. Thanks."
Him: pic.twitter.com/LDFsDvkizP
— Michelle Obama Jr. (@MonaFeesa) May 12, 2017
However, Jones did acknowledge that this does not apply to all men.
"This is my blanket commentary: Just because you don’t do it or you don’t see it being done, doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen" she said.
"When men go, 'Not all men,' they make it about 'I’ve never seen it, I've never done it…so it can’t be true.'”
"I’m saying to listen to what women are saying — try to understand what’s going of."
Preach girl!
Getting cash back from your bank for shopping has to be one of the sweetest deals around, and that's exactly what AIB are doing with their AIB Everyday Rewards scheme.
To mark the introduction of the epic rewards programme for its customers, AIB revealed the average Irish adult owns four loyalty or rewards cards, proving that Irish folk want the best deal wherever they can get it.
Not that we're a nation of stinges, after all, who wouldn't want to get a little extra bang for their buck.
Close to 30 per cent of those sampled in the study owned more than five individual loyalty or rewards cards.
The lads are a little less wise to the loyalty card jive, with men being more likely to have one to four cards while most women have more than five.
One way to free up some space in your wallet and avoid carrying around all those rewards cards for different places is to sign up for the AIB Everyday Rewards scheme.
In partnership with Visa, it uses transactional data to serve customers attractive, relevant and simple cashback offers with brands such as Lidl, Topaz, Boots, H&M, Easons, Butlers, Thorntons, GAA and Elverys Sport.
This eliminates the hassle of printing vouchers, entering codes or carrying multiple reward cards.
Launch partners for AIB Everyday Rewards include Lidl, Topaz, Boots, H&M, Easons, Butlers Chocolate Café, Elverys Sports, Parking Tag, Apache Pizza and Enterprise Rent a Car, with new offers made available every week from a wide range of retailers, all matched to customer’s own shopping preferences.
Starring in a Disney movie is the stuff of our childhood dreams, and if you can pass for a nine year old, it could be your time to shine.
Alternatively, you could pass the message along to any younger siblings you have that a casting call has been put out for an Irish male actor to play the lead role in Disney's upcoming adaptation of Artemis Fowl.
The Disney team is looking for someone who is 'inquisitive and possessing both academic and emotional intelligence.'
'Artemis is highly perceptive and good at reading people. Most importantly, Artemis is warm-hearted and has a great sense of humour,' reads a statement.
'Applications for the role must be submitted by parent or legal guardian for the casting dates outlined below, indicating which location you can come to and with a recent photo.'
The auditions are being held in the Cork area, with the first from 14:00 -19:00 on May 24 in Schull, the second from 14:00 -19:00 on May 25 in Schull, and the last taking place from 14:00 -18:00 on May 26 in Cork City.
Email applications are welcome, and can be sent to emily.brockmann@disneympp.com.
If there is one handy aspect to Forbidden Fruit, it's the no-camping element, which means no sore backs from sleeping in tents and no excuse to neglect your personal hygiene.
However, when the lights go down at Kilmainham, some people can feel like the party was just beginning.
This year, there are whole host of Forbidden Fruit artists that will be taking the party to some new and unique venues around the city centre when the festival closes.
The legendary Forbidden Fruit by Night bonanza of festival after-parties in official locations around the city, running until 3am on the June bank holiday, is set to feature some of Dublin's best collectives joined by international guests from the festival line-up.
Don't forget your festival wristband or day ticket to gain access to the venues. Here are all the details you need to know:
Saturday June 3
Booka Shade @ Button Factory
Mall Grab & 67 @ The Grand Social
Snakehips & LUI @ Opium Rooms
Special Guest to be announced @ Tengu
Hot Chip (DJ Set) @ Wigwam
Ghost Culture & More @ Wah Wah Club
Mother Club
Sunday June 4
Maceo Plex & Gardens Of God @ Button Factory
District Magazine with Brame & Hamo + more to be announced @ The Grand Social
KiNK & Hybrasil @ Opium Rooms
Peggy Gou, and more @ Tengu
Special Guest to be announced @ Wigwam
Denis Sulta and more @ Wah Wah Club
Special Guest to be announced @ Chelsea Drug Store
Special Guest to be announced @ Xico
Monday June 5
DJ Deece @ Button Factory
Wastee @ The Grand Social
Orange Tree Edits @ Chelsea Drug Store
Tickets for Forbidden Fruit aren't sold out quite yet, you can nab some of the last few here.
