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Conrad Dublin’s destination restaurant The Coburg is launching its very own Supper Club. In what is set to be the first of the series, the 5-star hotel restaurant is welcoming food lovers to dine solo or in groups and enjoy an expertly curated evening of food and wine in a comfortable and convivial setting with like minded individuals.

Attendees can expect a four-course tasting menu created by Executive Head Chef, Marek Sulg, complete with a carefully chosen wine pairing for each dish. In keeping with The Coburg’s ethos, each dish will celebrate the best of Irish produce and suppliers.

Guests will be welcomed with a moreish Reception canapé of Smoked Salmon Tartar and Keta Caviar served in a Savoury cone. The First Course will be a light bite of Crab Meat in Cucumber Cannelloni, dressed with Saffron Mayo, Apple, and Coriander Cress. The next course of Pan Fried Monkfish atop Charred Leek, Olive oil mash, Coconut and Lemongrass and drizzled with Chilli Oil. The Third Course sees diners enjoy a juicy Hereford Beef Fillet with potato cube, broccoli and onion three ways – Burnt Onion Puree, Roscoff Onion, and Confit Shallot smothered with a Tarragon Jus. The final course will see guests enjoy a Duo Of Irish Cheese with Crackers and Quince Jelly.

The first Supper Club will be hosted by Sue Hodder, the award winning Chief Winemaker at Wynns Winery, Australia, who has selected the four featured wines that will enhance the culinary evening.

The spotlight wines of the evening will likely include The Gables Cabernet Sauvignon and Wynn’s Chardonnay; all sourced from Wynns Coonawarra Estate. Each bottle has been expertly chosen to accompany each course and offers a fully rounded flavour profile from classic cedar and blackberry, to notes of elegant pear and nectarine.

The Coburg’s first Supper Club event will be held on Monday, July 17th, kicking off with canapes at 6:30pm. Tickets are priced at €79pp and can be purchased via OpenTable with early booking advised to avoid disappointment.   

For more information on The Coburg’s Supper Club as well as all of Conrad’s premium food & beverage offerings, please visit conraddublinrestaurants.com.

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Lea Michele has paid an emotional tribute to her former partner on the anniversary of his death. 

Ten years ago today, Glee star Cory Monteith tragically passed away from a drugs and alcohol overdose at the age of 31.

On the 10th anniversary of Cory’s death, his former co-star and girlfriend Lea Michele has now chosen to pay a moving tribute to him.

Taking to her Instagram account earlier today, the 36-year-old shared a beautiful black-and-white photo of her younger self embracing Cory, as the pair pose for the camera.

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“Hey you. 10 years. It feels like only yesterday that you were here and yet a million years ago all at the same time,” Lea penned at the beginning of her emotional message. 

“I hold all of our memories in my heart where they will stay safe and never forgotten. We miss you every day and will never forget the light you brought to us all,” the Funny Girl star continued.

Lea, who has since tied the knot with her husband Zandy and welcomed two-year-old son Ever, concluded her tribute to Cory with a final thought.

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“I miss you big guy. I hope you found Taylor up there and are playing the drums together,” she wrote, referring to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Lea and Cory first met on the set of Glee in 2009. The fan-favourites first went public with their relationship in 2012, and were still together when Monteith passed away in July 2013.

The actor had struggled with substance abuse for most of his life. After undergoing several stints in rehab, Cory tragically died after taking an overdose of heroin and alcohol in a Vancouver hotel room.

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In an interview with Glamour UK in February 2014, Lea spoke about how she thought her relationship with Cory would be “it”.

“When you’re at that place in your life with someone, you talk about everything. But today I feel like I was given the best part of Cory, and I’m thankful for that,” she noted.

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Khloé Kardashian has opened up about where she stands with her ex-boyfriend.

The Kardashians star suffered a very public breakup from Tristan Thompson in 2021. After an on-again-off-again relationship, Khloé called it quits after Tristan confirmed that he had fathered a child with personal trainer Maralee Nichols.

Khloé and Tristan continue to co-parent their two children together – five-year-old daughter True and son Tatum, who will be marking his first birthday later this month.

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In the brand-new episode of season 3 of The Kardashians, Khloé has now chosen to make some rare comments about her ex.

During a dinner with Scott Disick and her elder sister Kim Kardashian in California, the 39-year-old was asked how she feels about Tristan.

"Is there talk of, like, chances?" Scott queried, to which Khloé replied: "No, no chances."

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Scott then went on to admit that he "would support" her if she decided to rekindle her relationship with Tristan. However, Khloé shut down the idea, noting that she is "totally fine" with the father of her children, but that she doesn’t “have the energy for issues" anymore.

In a confessional scene, Khloé continued to expand on her feelings towards the 32-year-old basketball player.

"Yeah, I forgive Tristan," she admitted, before quickly adding that it "doesn't mean I forget what he's done."

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"I forgive Tristan for me because I've got to let that s*** go. I need to for myself. I can't move on with my life if I'm holding onto this bulls***,” Khloé explained.

In 2018, just days before she gave birth to daughter True, Tristan was accused of cheating on Khloé. Then, in 2021, it was announced that the pair were to welcome another child via surrogacy, but not before it was revealed that Tristan had fathered a child with another woman.

Khloé continues to publicly express care for Tristan, penning on his birthday on March 13: “My birthday wish for u is that u continue to crave change, healing and transformation.”

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Love Island fans are convinced that one iconic Islander could be returning to the villa!

Irish bombshell Maura Higgins rocked the hit ITV dating show during its 2019 series. The former ring girl subsequently coupled up with Curtis Pritchard and finished the season in fourth place.

Love Island has been no stranger to returning bombshells in recent years, with 2018 Islander Adam Collard shocking the show with his return last year, and series 2 contestant Kady McDermott taking part in this summer’s season.

Now, a few years on from her villa exit, viewers are speculating that Maura could be the next bombshell to make a dramatic comeback.

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In a cryptic post shared to her Instagram stories, the 32-year-old revealed a snap of two drivers waiting to collect her.

The two men can be seen holding up signs that read ‘Got A Text’ with the Love Island logo, and one of them is also wearing a lanyard with the Love Island logo and the words ‘Zone B’.

The post came several hours after Maura uploaded a spectacular mountainous view from an airplane and penned: “Second Flight… can you guess my destination??!”, alongside a palm tree emoji.

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Many of Maura’s 3.7M followers have since taken to social media to speculate on what the star’s teasing update could be.

“MAURA COMING BACK??? WHAT OH MY GOD,” one Love Island fan exclaimed on Twitter.

“uh what? MAURA EXPLAIN RN,” another wrote.

“Maura posted this, does this mean she’s coming back on???????” a third fan queried.

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Maura’s cryptic post comes just one month after she was spotted kissing Hollywood stuntman Bobby Holland Hampton on holiday in Ibiza.

Following her split from co-star Curtis in March 2020 after eight months together, Maura has since gone on to date a few more famous faces.

Most notably, the model entered into a relationship with Strictly Come Dancing dancer Giovanni Pernice in 2021. Sadly, the romance only lasted for a few months, and the pair later deleted each other from social media.

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Reese Witherspoon has finally broken her silence on her recent divorce.

In March of this year, fans of the Legally Blonde actress were shocked when she announced that she was legally separating from her husband Jim Toth.

The couple had been married for 12 years, and welcomed 10-year-old son Tennesse together in September 2012. In court documents later obtained by People, it was noted that Reese had cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ for the divorce.

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Since sharing the upsetting news, Reese had remained silent on her divorce. Now, in a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the 47-year-old has opened up about her separation.

When asked how she has been coping, Reese responded by saying that she is taking time to “get quiet”.

The Big Little Lies star then went on to explain the difference between her separation from Jim, and her previous divorce from ex-husband Ryan Phillippe.

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“When I was divorced before, the tabloid media got to tell people how I was feeling or how I was processing, and it felt very out of control,” the mum-of-three admitted.

“To be able to talk to people directly about what’s going on in my life and just share it in the way that I share great professional experiences or personal experiences, it feels much more authentic to be able to say things in my own voice and not let somebody else control what’s happening," she continued. 

"Then, of course, there’s speculation, but I can’t control that. All I can do is be my most honest, forthright self and be vulnerable,” Reece concluded, adding that it’s a “vulnerable time”.

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On March 24, Reece and Jim released a joint statement on social media to announce their separation. “We have some personal news to share… It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce,” they revealed. 

“We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for everything we have created together,” they added at the time.

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Love Island fans have been waiting for Kady McDermott to show her wilder side – and now it looks like it’s finally happening!

When the series two favourite returned to the villa a few weeks ago, many viewers anticipated Kady to be as drama-filled as she was during her first stint on the show.

However, after a fairly mellow start to her journey, it seems as though the 27-year-old is ready to stir the pot.

In last night’s episode of the hit ITV dating show, Kady and fellow Islander Molly were enjoying a chat together, when Molly privately revealed that she and her partner Zachariah are ‘closed off’ with each other. 

With this being new information, Kady later informed the rest of the girls of Molly’s news, arguing that “Molly doesn’t tell us anything”.

In a dramatic first look at tonight’s edition of Love Island, the Islanders gather around the bar to do their usual toast, and Kady is chosen to deliver it.

“Well, let’s cheers to an eventful day, a good day, great people, honest opinions and maybe not so honest opinions, let’s have a good night,” she exclaims, before deciding to add a last-minute message.

“Also, congrats to Zach and Molly to being officially closed off,” she states.

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The Islanders are visibly shocked by this news, with Molly’s ex Mitch remarking: “What? You didn’t tell us about that!”

“Wow, what a cheers… I ain’t even cheersing to that,” Zachariah remarks sarcastically.

Pursing her lips, Molly adds sourly: “Yeah, she just brought it up. Thanks, babe.”

After the release of the first look, many Love Island viewers have been expressing their thoughts on the return of ‘season two Kady’.

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“Kady from season two is back and I’m here for it,” one fan wrote on Twitter.

“Kady ditching her ‘more mature’ era and going back to season 2 Kady was everything we asked for,” another added.

“Season 2 Kady is back I fear, bc this was so messy and unnecessary,” a third fan argued.

Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on Virgin Media Two.

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Sásta Skin Health, leaders of the good bacteria revolution, are on a mission to debunk common beauty myths that may be interfering with your skin’s health and microbiome. By challenging these myths, Sásta Skin Health founder, Michelle Mc Donald, aims to educate consumers and promote a simpler, more effective approach to skincare. 

Michelle Mc Donald, founder of Sásta Skin Health

Myth 1: You should always double cleanse your face

Double cleansing is not always necessary. While it may be beneficial to remove makeup or excess dirt, constantly cleansing can disrupt the natural balance of skin microbes. Instead, Sásta Skin Health encourages you to consider if your face truly requires double cleansing or if warm water alone can suffice.

Myth 2: You only need SPF in the summer

In Ireland, many people believe they only need their SPF on sunnier days. Contrary to popular belief, sun protection is not exclusive to the warmer weather. Sásta Skin Health emphasizes that UVA and UVB rays can penetrate the skin year-round, regardless of visible sunlight. These rays can impact the skin's microbiome, making daily SPF application essential, regardless of the weather.

Myth 3: You need multiple products to treat multiple concerns

Gone are the days of a 10-step skincare routine. Instead, Sásta Skin Health advocates for multi-use products that address various skin needs simultaneously. By opting for versatile skincare solutions, individuals can simplify their routines, save money, and contribute to a more sustainable approach to skincare.

Sásta Microbiome Booster Serum (RRP €45.00) is your must-have topical supplement that will transform your skin health with just one product. This extraordinary serum combines a powerful blend of prebiotic and postbiotic ingredients to optimize your skin’s well-being. By protecting the skin’s defensive barrier, restoring its natural pH, and maintaining the skin by defending against attack by external agents, Sásta’s Microbiome Booster Serum ensures your skin reaches its full potential. Suitable for all skin types, the formula will nourish your skin barrier, decrease inflammation, improve skin hydration, decrease irregular pigmentation, and reduce premature ageing.

Sásta Skin Health want to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their skincare routines. By debunking these misconceptions, they aim to simplify your skincare and maintain your skin’s health.

Sásta Skin Health Microbiome Booster Serum is available from www.sastaskinhealth.com and leading pharmacies and beauty salons nationwide.

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The YouTube family has grown!

One of its biggest stars, PewDiePie, has announced the arrival of his first child.

The Swedish YouTuber, whose real name is Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, confirmed that he and his wife Marzia have welcomed a beautiful baby boy.

The couple chose to take to Instagram earlier today to share the wonderful news, and also to announce their son’s name.

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Felix and Marzia posted an array of photographs from the first few days of their son’s life, including a heartwarming shot of themselves gazing at their newborn.

The final image that the new parents decided to upload subtly revealed their son’s name, as they took a snap of his crib.

The crib was shown to include some soft toys, as well as a pair of brown dungarees with the name Björn embroidered onto them.

“11 / 07 / 2023,” Felix and Marzia penned in the joint caption of their post, confirming the date of their son’s birth.

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“Welcome to the family, little Björn,” they added sweetly.

Many fellow famous YouTubers have since taken to the comments’ section of the couple’s post to express their well-wishes.

“Congratulations guys! Xxxxxx,” replied mum-of-two Melanie Murphy.

“Congrates!!” wrote magic star Zach King.

“Congrats to both of you!!” added fitness instructor Chloe Ting.

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Felix and Marzia initially announced on February 5 that they were expecting their first child together.

Felix, who has over 111M subscribers on his PewDiePie channel, joined with Marzia to share a sweet video montage from their pregnancy so far, including shots of multiple pregnancy tests, sonograms, and Marzia’s growing bump.

“We are having a baby!!” the pair simply penned in their caption at the time, confirming that their little one was due to arrive in July.

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French police have revealed that they currently have ‘no clue’ on the whereabouts of a missing two-year-old boy.

Toddler Émile was last seen on Saturday afternoon (July 8) in the village of Le Vernet in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.

He was spotted by two witnesses as he walked down the street beside his grandparents’ house in the French Alps village.

It has been reported by French media that Émile disappeared while his grandparents were preparing their car to go out for a journey.

The location of the little boy’s last known whereabouts is extremely remote, with the mountainous area only housing around 24 people.

Following his sudden disappearance, police have been tirelessly searching the area, including every single building in the settlement.

Around 500 volunteers have also offered to help with the search, which has expanded to investigating forests and fields close to the village.

Now, a few days on from Émile’s disappearance, a local public prosecutor has been speaking about the investigation and noted that authorities are no closer to finding the young child.

"At this point, we don't have any clues allowing us to follow any particular theory," the prosecutor confessed to franceinfo radio station.

Heartbreakingly, BFM TV has reported that police have been using a recorded voice message from Émile’s mother to broadcast over loudspeakers in the area he went missing.

Following Émile’s disappearance at the weekend, French police promptly launched a telephone hotline for anyone with any relevant information to contact them.

The authorities also released a photograph of Émile, which showcases him with a yellow flower tucked behind his ear.

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Artist and businesswoman Rita Oates opens the doors to Anam Gallery in July, with an inaugural exhibition featuring works from local street artist and activist, Joe Caslin and fashion designer and sculptor Una Burke, in addition to Oates’ own collection.

Located in the former coach house at Main Street, the gallery serves to unite the commercial, historic and creative spaces in Roscommon and wider regions. Combined with the upcoming Boyle Arts Festival, and events and exhibits in King House, this Hidden Heartlands gem is sure to entice arts and cultural enthusiasts from all over the country, throughout the Summer.

Joe Caslin is best known for his beautifully rendered pencil drawings which manifest as towering pieces of street art, such as the prominent Marriage Equality mural at the junction of Dame St and Georges St in Dublin. As an artist, teacher and activist, Caslin’s highly accessible work engages directly with the social issues of modern Ireland.

Una Burke founded her eponymous art and fashion brand in 2010, and this exhibition will feature leather pieces worn by Cindy Crawford in Taylor Swift’s Bad Blood video, Jennifer Lawrence in the Hunger Games movies, Michelle Yeoh in Star Trek and global sensation Rihanna.

Rita Oates collection combines images with messages of hope and encouragement that are positive, meaningful and thought-provoking, resulting in a collection of designer scarves, framed prints, greeting cards and stationery. Oates work is inspired by nature, kindness and the power of the human spirit.

Oates’ long-term aim for the Anam Gallery is to become a new home for creative talent in Ireland, as well as to provide a space for young artists to showcase their work, with a planned annual youth exhibition.

The Anam Gallery Opening Exhibition is supported by the Roscommon County Council Creative Ireland Programme 2023-2027 and runs from 8th July to 2nd September. All visitors are welcome.

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Zayn Malik is ready to come back into the spotlight!

The former One Direction singer has been keeping himself away from the public eye, and hasn’t conducted an interview in almost six years.

However, it has now been revealed that Zayn has sat down for a chat with presenter Alex Cooper, for her Call Her Daddy podcast.

The podcast episode, which is now available to listen to in full, was first teased last night.

@callherdaddy ZAYN. in my childhood living room. #wednesday @Zayn ♬ original sound – Call Her Daddy

In the brief clip, the 30-year-old chose to speak openly about his personal life, including a rare update on his little girl Khai.

Zayn shares his two-year-old daughter with his ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid, who he split from in October 2021.

“Since I've had my daughter the main thing in my life is trying to be a good example to her. That's why I'm even doing this interview,” Zayn explained, referring to his long absence.

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“I used to get a lot of anxiety around doing a conversation like this but I want her to be able to look at me and say, ‘My dad's doing this,’” the Pillowtalk hitmaker continued.

Zayn laughed as he shared how he has changed since becoming a father in September 2020.  

“I keep being told I'm telling dad jokes and I'm leaning into it. It's okay, it's cool. People just look at me like I'm a weirdo and I'm like, well I'm a dad now so I'm allowed to tell these jokes!” he teased.

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Speaking about Khai, Zayn sweetly added: “I think we all get to a certain point in adult life where everything sort of seems vague and grey and boring and she's brought that colour back to my life for me.”

Additionally, Zayn also chose to mention how his time in band One Direction, which he left behind in March 2015, changed him.

“I feel like we were so overexposed in the band, that is why I have taken the time away to not do interviews,” he confessed, concluding: “Some people have very high energy personalities and it's just not the way I am.”

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Claire Danes has become a mum once again!

The former Homeland actress has welcomed her third child with her husband, Hannibal star Hugh Dancy.

A representative for the couple confirmed to publication People that Claire and Hugh are now parents to a beautiful baby girl. Their new bundle of joy joins their two sons, 10-year-old Cyrus and four-year-old Rowan.

As they tend to keep their family life out of the public eye, it is not yet known what name Claire and Hugh have decided to give to their daughter.

News of the pair’s pregnancy with their third child was first revealed in January of this year, with the family’s rep confirming the story.

Later that month, Claire appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where her small bump was seen in public for the first time.

During her interview, the Romeo & Juliet star was asked how her two sons handled the news of their incoming sibling.

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“[Cyrus] was sort of resigned to it. I mean, the worst has already happened. His name is Rowan," she teased with a laugh.

"But Rowan has more to lose, he has more at stake," the 44-year-old explained, adding: "He was categorically opposed to the idea."

"He said, 'Yeah, no, no. I don't like it. I don't like it. I like peace, Mama.' I was like, 'You like peace?' That's rich, because that dude does not shut up," Claire exclaimed. 

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"He said, 'When it comes out of your tummy, we'll give it to a family that doesn't have a baby … 'cause we're done,'" she recalled with a smile, noting that Rowan was “less than thrilled.”

Claire and Hugh first met on the set of Evening in 2006 and became friends first, before later choosing to start their romance. 

After dating for over a year, they announced their engagement in February 2009. The couple tied the knot later that year in September, at a private ceremony in France.

Feature image: Hugh Dancy Facebook

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