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Homeless charity, Home Sweet Home, have cancelled a vigil for Jack Watson after it emerged he was a registered sex offender.

The homeless man was found unconscious outside a shop on Suffolk Street at around 4am last Thursday.

He was then taken by ambulance to St. James' Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

According to reports, Jack Watson, 50s, had a number of aliases and had been deported from Australia in October 2015.

Mr Watson amassed a total of 40 convictions during his 19 years in Australia and reports suggest that he was jailed for 18 months in 2008 for the indecent assault of two young girls.

A statement from Home Sweet Home said the charity was “shocked at reports Mr Watson was deported from Australia for very serious crimes”.

A vigil which was due to take place outside Apollo House on Thursday has now been called off “out of respect for the victims of these crimes.”

However, the charity insisted that "this does not change the fact that many people have died as a result of our housing emergency. This is totally unacceptable and urgently needs to be addressed.”

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Instagram stories officially took over from Snapchat stories in terms of users a few weeks ago, but it seems that the social media giant hasn't quite worked all the bugs out of its systems.

Instagram users have been taking to social media platforms in their droves to complain about one particular issue when it comes to Insta stories.

It seems that users are unable to adjust the volume while watching Instagram story videos. 

Instead, when they try to turn the volume up or down, the volume in the app cuts off completely.

Instead, the ringer volume of the phone itself begins to adjust, rather than the volume of the story video. 

Peeved story watchers have had to exit out of stories, and ex-out of the app itself and re-enter in order to get the sound to work again on a particular story they were watching. 

It is not known yet if the volume vendetta is a glitch or simply something Instagram needs to work on in a future update. 

Here's to hoping they sort it out fast, is the angry mobs on Twitter are anything to go by. 

 

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Zoella fans, prepare your Christmas wish lists.

It seems that the world's biggest blogger is gearing up for Christmas just a little early (no harm in being prepared) with the launch of her epic advent calendar.

The blogger has already launched a successful beauty biz, which was followed by an equally successful lifestyle range, so it's not surprising that the YouTuber wants to add some festive aspects to her empire.

 

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The Zoella All You need is Xmas advent calendar is currently available to order online from Boots, and we're getting our order in early. 

Rather than focusing on confectionery treats, the boxes are filled with little trinkets, homewear and beauty pieces.

According to the description, the 12 treats include 'beautifully scented candles to stunning accessories, stationery, baking goodies and other special surprises.'

From what we can glean, (spoiler alert) there is definitely a scented candle, an orange-infused room spray and a very special Christmas bauble encased inside. 

So for that major Zoella fan in your life, this could be the perfect pre-Christmas pressie.

Or just treat 'yoself, no judgement here. 

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Gardaí have appealed to the public today for any information regarding the whereabouts of Ned Cash Connors.

The Gardaí wish to seek the public’s help in locating the 14-year-old, who is missing from Cowper Drive, Dublin 6.

Ned was last seen on the Monday September 4, at approximately 4 p.m.

He is described as being 5’ 5" in height, with blue eyes, a slight build and sandy coloured hair.

It is not known what Ned was wearing when last seen.

Anyone who has seen Ned or who can assist in locating him is asked to contact Donnybrook Garda Station on 01-6669200, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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Ah autumn, a season marked by a number of distinctive hallmarks. 

First comes the brand new sartorial season, then the Pumpkin Spice Latte returns, and finally, calling a close to the summer, comes the Lush Halloween collection. 

Halloween has to be one of the most exciting times of the year, for the cosmetics and bath products alone if not for the festive frights and dressing up. 

The ethical beauty brand have taken to Instagram to unveil their Halloween collection, which hails the return of a few of our favourite products.

Showing off the dazzling beauty bits at the Lush Creative Showcase, we peeped piles and piles of sparkling bathbombs and shivering shower jellies.

The Ecotplasm Jelly Bomb, Pink Pumpkin Bubble Bar, Monster's Ball and the cat-shaped Bewitched Bubble Bar are all in in action on the online Lush store. 

The Halloween collection hasn't landed in Irish stores yet, but it's rumoured to be in in by the start of next week.

Until then we'll be filling up our online baskets with Lord of Misrule and Sparkly Pumpkin. 

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Two facts about us here in SHEmazing HQ – the first is we love brunch, and the second is we know all the words to Wannabe, natch. 

So imagine our excitement level when we discovered that event concept 90s Brunch were mixing the two. 

In a nostalgia-meets-modern medley, the crew at 90s Brunch are combining the Spice Girls with the most important millennial meal of the day. 

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'The 90s Brunch is an ‘off the chain’ 90s themed party that really brings Backstreet back and pays homage to the dopest and freshest parts of the 90’s!' reads the event description. 

'Filled with the ‘bomb’ grub (that’s yummy awesome food), – a ‘far out’ 90s bottomless cocktail for an hour and the ‘freshest’ entertainment, including a lip-sync battle, where you can sign up to ‘blow up’ the stage with dance moves – this is an event you just don’t want to miss.'

'The sound track of the party will include all the most poppin’ music of the decade including artists such as The Spice Girls, Nirvana, R Kelly and Eminem as well as those classic club hits, and their modern remixes.'

'Delicious classic 90’s grub will be served in platter style–including 90’s treats like burgers , pizza, chicken drumsticks and fishfinger sandwiches, Boogie Bear’s donuts and more!'

There is one catch, however, which is that the event is being hosted at a secret location in London. 

Flights to Stanstead for September 16, anyone? 

 

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If you missed Keywest at Electric Picnic over the weekend, never fear.

 

Fresh from their performance on the main stage, Keywest will are set to return to play another show in the coming months.

 

The band will be performing in Dublin’s iconic venue, The Olympia Theatre, on March 31 2018.

 

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It has been a busy summer for the guys, after they performed at a number of UK and Irish festivals.

 

These included Indiependence, Longitude, Cornbury and Hype Festival.

 

This announcement of Keywests return to the Olympia coincides with their brand-new Single Cold Hands which was just released this week.

 

Tickets from €22.50 go on sale this Friday at 10am from Ticketmaster.ie and outlets Nationwide.

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Following an intimate, sold out UK & Ireland tour The Script are now set to return to Ireland to play three arena shows in February.

Kicking off the tour is a sure-to-be-sold-out stint in Belfast on February 6 at the SSE Arena.

The Irish three-piece will then head down to their hometown of Dublin where they will play two shows at 3Arena on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 of February.

 

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The tour is in celebration of their new album, Freedom Child.

The new album has already topped the Irish iTunes charts, so hearing the entire thing in person would be a complete dream. 

'Ireland! Excited to announce that we’re playing in Dublin and Belfast in 2018! For a chance to receive priority access to tickets, get our album #FreedomChild before 12pm on Sept 7th,' the lads captioned an Insta pic uploaded today. 

Tickets are going for €42.55 and will be available from Ticketmaster on September 15 from 9.30am.

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The National Hurricane Centre has elevated Hurricane Irma to a Category 5 storm.

Winds from the aggressive weather phenomenon are set to reach 175kmph. 

'Irma is expected to affect the northeastern Leeward Islands as a dangerous major hurricane, accompanied by life-threatening wind, storm surge, and rainfall impacts,' according to the NOAA’s National Hurricane Centre. 

Irma is expected to make landfall on the Leeward Island tonight.

'Irma is expected to bring deteriorating and perhaps devastating conditions across the Leeward Islands into Wednesday,' AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski said.

A number of populated Caribbean islands are in the current path of the storm. 

These include Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. 

'We are expecting very rough and dangerous surf along with damaging tropical-storm-force and hurricane-force winds over the northern Leeward Islands, and tropical-storm-force winds over the southern Leewards to perhaps the northern Windward Islands, mostly in gusts,' Kottlowski told AccuWeather.

A number of flights to and from the Caribbean have been cancelled. 

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Mean Girls star Lizzy Caplan is one of our major teenage icons.

After her epic and emotive performance as bad ass babe Janis Ian in the cult classic film, she cemented herself as a major part of our teen psyche.

Now, the all star actress has tied the knot with her long-time beau Tom Riley.

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The pair wed in an Italian ceremony in Ravello at the weekend.

Lizzy donned a stunning long-sleeved dress with an unusual geometric lace pattern, and wore her hair in a flower studded up-do. 

Despite being a low-key couple, Tom took to Instagram to share an intimate snap from their big day. 

 

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'This one seems fertile. She shall make a satisfactory first wife,' he jokingly captioned the post. 

Here's to hoping they had an awesome time, drank awesome shooters, listened to awesome music, and then just sat around and soaked up each others awesomeness.

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Ah, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, the perfect autumnal beverage.

The spiced beverage is renowned for being delicious, and its return to coffee mega chain Starbucks marks the end of summer. 

We've been waiting with major anticipation for the drink, and it has finally made a triumphant return to our coffee rota (if we have one more coconut flat white we'll burst…)

Starbucks Ireland announced it's return via Twitter, and we couldn't be happier.

If that wasn't enough, this year will see the debut of the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino, for those who prefer a cold brew.

'We take pumpkin and traditional fall spice flavours and blend them with coffee, milk and ice, then top it all off with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice,' reads the official Starbucks website.  

 

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'It's your favourite fall latte in a cool, Frappuccino form.'

Now to don a cable knit jumper and fluffy socks to match our new-found Autumnal snugliness. 

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Okay, nobody panic, but if your Hogwarts letter never came then this family event could be something to drag your kiddo, little siblings or nieces or nephews to (not that they wouldn't enjoy it too, but just in case you needed an excuse).

 

Aspiring wizards and witches will descend on Co Mayo this Halloween for some seriously spooky lessons at Ashford Castle.

 

From potions to defence against the dark arts, the castle is holding its annual Wizard School running from October 28 to November 4, and we'll be brushing up on our Harry Potter trivia for the occasion.  

The family friendly event involves a two-day magical program that includes a Forbidden Forest Family Treasure Hunt, a visit to the hiding place of Dingle the Owl, an afternoon of creativity in the Chamber of Art, and a Wizards Dinner before a supervised Harry Potter Movie Evening.

On day two, you and your mini Dumbledore's Army will become the House Elves' little helpers at Cookery School before an afternoon Chamber of Witchcraft & Wizardry and another Harry Potter Movie Evening in the hotel cinema.

With its towering stone walls and hidden passageways, the 800-year-old Ashford Castle is the perfect backdrop for this magical stay.

It also helps that the hotel was named as one of the top 25 travel experiences in the world in the Chad Clarke Certified awards recently. Casual. 

There is also tennis, golf, cycling and falconry on the grounds which are set on 350 acres on the shores of Lough Corrib with a stunning backdrop of woodlands, lake, river, and mountains.

 

At €1,080 for the full two-day package (two adults and two children) all this wizarding isn't cheap so you'll need to start saving all that Muggle Money.

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