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Michelle and Barack Obama will always be some of our favourite people.

Their humour, intelligence and attentive attitudes are something we all need to look up to, and we miss them dearly being in the White House.

So, let's just say if we ever met them in person we'd retreat into complete fan-girl mode.

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Well, Bono stopped by a New York restaurant this week to grab a bite to eat with the couple, and holy GOD, how we would have loved to be in that restaurant.

According to US Weekly, the lunch consisted of fried chicken, sausage and kale pizza and bucatini cacio e pepe (which is basically just salt and pepper pasta).

A source told the publication: "Secret Service was everywhere, so the whole restaurant knew who was there. There was an air of excitement.

"When he came up the stairs on his way out, the entire restaurant stood up from their chairs and cheered for him."

One day…

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We love a good glass of Baileys.

It's smooth and creamy and alcoholic so basically, it can't get any better than that.

But, oh wait, it can. Yep, Bailey's has just released its own range of iced coffees and they sound delish.

Baileys Iced Coffee Mocha and Ice Coffee Latte has made its way to the market and come in small 200ml cans (so, you know… it can be enjoyed on the go).

Baileys Iced Coffee

Each can contains a blend of Arabica and Robusta coffee, pure milk and of course, the dreamy liqueur is added in there too.

Have a look out for it in supermarkets nationwide, or Bailey's also recommend you to make your own with 45ml of Baileys Original, 90ml of cooled coffee and a heap load of ice.

Enjoy!

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Yep, it's Sunday, and soon that weekend feeling is totally going to leave your body.

Instead, the Monday blues will worm its way in and feelings of horror and despair will enter.

OK, we're being totally over the top here, but Sunday nights can generally suck.

So, to lighten up the mood and make you forget that the working week starts all over again in a matter of hours, here are ten Disney classics to cheer you up:

1. The Lion King

You might shed a tear or two but this flick is full of drama and also includes great songs to sing along too… HAKUNA MATATA. 

 

 

2. Cinderella

Nothing beats this classic fairytale. Magic, talking animals and a happily ever after… Perfection. 

 

 

3. Peter Pan

This childhood classic will take you on a wonderful journey to Neverland and beyond (we sometimes wish we could go to Neverland, too). 

 

 

4. Lady and the Tramp

A tale of true romance.. in animal form of course. The spaghetti scene <3

 

 

5. Snow White

This movie is a piece of history, as it was the first ever animated Disney film. A true classic. 

 

 

6. Dumbo

This beloved film has a beautiful message that everyone should learn. Never judge a book by their cover, no matter how big their ears are.

 

 

7. The Aristocats

An exciting adventure across Paris? Talking kittens? SOLD!

 

 

8. Oliver and Company

This is the perfect sing along movie, with Billy Joel voicing the main character. PLUS more talking cats.

 

 

9. The Little Mermaid

No explanation needed. This is the perfect film for everyone. 

 

 

10. The Jungle Book

Everyone loves this film… it is a scientific FACT! It will put a smile on your face at the end of a long week.

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We got a little glimmer of sunshine last week and now it's looking like that's going to sadly change.

According to Met Éireann, we'll end the weekend with a few scattered showers but come Monday, we're going to see a high of 15C, with sunshine breaking through the crowds.

However, that's not going to last long as Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will all see patches of rain and drizzle with temperatures going from 12C to 16C.

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Come Paddy's Day, "early indications suggest that it will be wet and windy, with occasional rain and fresh to strong southwesterly winds, later veering west to northwest."

Met Éireann wound up its forecast, saying it'll be "unsettled."

Damn it.

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It's great news for Amy Huberman this weekend as her show has been picked up by a US TV station.

Striking Out first debuted in Ireland at the beginning of this year, and picked up great momentum throughout the country.

Well, Amy has excitedly announced that the series has been picked up by US station Acorn TV.

The mum-of-two revealed the news on Twitter last night. She wrote, "Yay! There's #StrikingOut starting on March 17th on @AcornTV in US/Canada."

We're delighted for Amy and can't wait to see season two of Striking Out.

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Well, the song representing Ireland in the Eurovision this year has been chosen.

RTÉ revealed the news this weekend, debuting the video for the first time on-air.

Former Hometown member Brendan Murray will perform a song called Dying To Try at the Eurovision Song Contest in the Ukraine this May.

The song was chosen out of over 320 applications by a judging panel of "six industry professionals," according to the news station.

"My mam teared up the first time she heard it so that was a good start," Brendan said.

Good luck, lads!

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Fifth Harmony's official website has been hacked by an anti-ISIS protester.

The band's landing page was hacked last night by an unknown source who left fans shocked after they left a political propaganda message.

The landing page changed to a blank screen with a random email address and a post which said: "Kurdish hacker was here! Long live to Kurdistan! F*ck ISIS, F*ck Turkey!"

Fans were shocked and took to Twitter to share their confusion:

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It has been reported that Cristiano Ronaldo is expecting twins "very soon."

According to The Sun, a surrogate mother based in the US is heavily pregnant with the footballer' children.

A source told the publication: "Cristiano and his family can't wait to meet the new members of their clan.

 

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"He likes to keep a tight lid on his private life but has told loved ones and close friends the baby boys are due to arrive very soon."

It is thought Cristiano's son, Cristiano Jr, was also brought into this world via surrogacy in 2010.

 

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“He feels the time is right for his boy to have brothers to grow up with. 

"His mum Dolores will be there to lend a helping hand like she has been with little Cristiano," the source added.

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Joni Sledge of the band Sister Sledge has passed away at the age of 60.

The family made an announcement on Facebook last night, yet the cause of her death has not been determined.

"Yesterday, numbness fell upon our family. 

"We welcome your prayers as we weep the loss of our sister, mother, aunt, niece and cousin.

Joni was the front of her pop group along with her sisters Debbie, Kim and Kathy and are most known for their anthem We Are Family.

Our thoughts are with her family at this time.

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Among some of our favourite TV shows is Gogglebox; both the Irish and UK versions.

The British version has been with us for years and we feel like we're the TV watchers' next door neighours.

And then there's the Irish version that only came on the scene last year, yet with its Irish charm, it's captured the heart of many.

There's something that can be said for Irish charm, and one of the best TV moments had to be Teresa Mannion's 2015 weather forecast.

Yep, this one:

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Well, a little ode was made to Teresa in Gogglebox UK this week when two sisters, Ellie and Izzi retorted her 'don't make unnecessary journeys' speech when they were watching TV.

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See, news travels!

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Fashion month has officially come to a close, and we are now all waiting for the fantastic backstage beauty product launches from MAC Cosmetics.

We have great news, as the M.A.C. Metallic Lips line is launching in just a few weeks.

 

That Midas glow. #MACBackstage at Lanvin, #PFW #AW17. Pictured: #NEW Metallic Lipstick (coming soon!)

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We spotted MUAs using the new metallic lipsticks at the Lanvin F/W 2017 show and fell madly in love, even if some of the shades are a little bit "out there".

The exciting new product will give your lips a foil-like look, but with a matte finish, which is pretty difficult to achieve. 

The metallic lipstick range is set to include 18 different foil shades, such as an emerald green, a midnight blue and a rosy pink. 

While these are fabulous lipsticks for any makeup enthusiast, we also love the fact that some of the lighter shades can also double as a highlighter, for those of us who don't feel like forking out the money for both. 

The lipsticks are set to retail for €20, making them pretty affordable, when you consider how cool they are. 

The M.A.C. Metallic Lips line will be available March 23 online and in stores. 

What do you think, ladies? Are you loving these jazzy new lipsticks?

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Buying new shoes can be one of those expenses that cost a little bit more than one would like.

Luckily, Penneys new season shoes are absolutely amazing, and the high street bargain brand is nailing multiple trends with their perfectly designed footwear.  

And being Penneys finest, they are all completely affordable. 

 Ballerina pumps with silver hardware, €13.00

Luckily, we're coming out of winter, and these strappy pumps are the perfect way to transition from boots to sandals without freezing your feet off. 

The perfect way to add edge to any outfit, we're slightly obsessed with these buckled beauties. 

Loafers €13.00

2017 was the year everyone became besotted with Gucci loafers, and Penneys is offering a designer look for a bargain price tag.

These loafers are ideal for work, paired with jeans and a white shirt.

Luckily, they can also be dressed up heading into summer, with a mini skirt and faux fur gillet. 

Ballerina flats €9.00

A nod to last seasons Miu Miu ballerina flats, these ribbon-tie shoes are completely adorable.

Pair with a dreamy dress for a girly outfit, or try them with mom jeans and a ruffed jumper for off-duty model style. 

Pink satin runners €15.00

Comfort is always high on our agendas when it comes to footwear, so these runners caught our eye immediately.

The pink satin finish is extremely cute, and the baby pink laces match perfectly. 

Peep toe boots, €25.00

Want something a little more daring?

These over-the-knee, peep-to boots are extremely cool, and would look stylish when paired with a ruffled dress, or even over jeans teamed with a bardot top.

Can Penneys do no wrong? 

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