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Montana Brown has been celebrating the fact that she is about to become a mum!

The former Love Island star is just a few weeks away from giving birth to her first child, alongside her fiancé Mark O'Connor. The couple are due to welcome a baby boy next month.

To mark the end of her pregnancy nearing, the mum-to-be has enjoyed celebrating with a luxurious baby shower.

Taking to Instagram last night, Montana treated her 1.2M followers to a few glimpses into the luxurious party.

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As well as posing with a few of her invited guests, the reality star also unveiled an adorable snap of herself and Mark, both of them cradling her growing baby bump.

The wonderful celebrations took place on Richmond Riverside in London, with Montana enjoying a lavish boat party.

“baby shower of dreams,” Montana gushed in her caption alongside her post. 

“feeling so lucky we have the most supportive and kind women around us to celebrate baby boys arrival,” the expectant mum continued. 

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“My beautiful friends organised this surprise shower for me,” Montana penned. “thank you to all my wonderful friends for being a part of the special day.”

Many famous faces have since taken to Montana’s comment section to share their amazement at the stunning party.

“You look so happy,” wrote Kate Ferdinand, who is also currrently expecting with her husband Rio.

“Awww so proud of u and excited for you xxx,” commented Montana’s fellow Love Island contestant Georgia Harrison.

“you look sooo happy. Can't wait to see you xx,” added former Made In Chelsea star Ashley James.

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Montana and Mark first announced their pregnancy to the world on Christmas Eve. The pair took to social media to post a heartwarming video montage of their pregnancy journey so far, as well as Montana and Mark displaying her small bump at the beach.

“Baby O’Connor coming next summer,” they teased at the time.

Montana and Mark also delighted fans one month ago by revealing that they are now engaged, ahead of welcoming their newborn.

“Love of my life, can't wait to marry my best friend,” Montana penned on Instagram on April 17. We couldn't be happier for them!

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Justin Long and Kate Bosworth are officially married!

The couple initially faced romance rumours back in January 2022, and subsequently announced their engagement last month.

Now, they have slyly confirmed that they have since tied the knot!

Justin and Kate took part in an Amazon Live video last night. During the stream, both the Blue Crush actress and the He’s Just Not That Into You star could be seen wearing wedding bands, with Kate's paired alongside her stunning engagement ring.

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It is not yet known where or when the newlyweds chose to have their nuptials.

The glimpse at 40-year-old Kate’s new bling comes just one week after Justin experienced a slip of the tongue on his podcast Life is Short.

During an episode that was released on May 9, Justin seemed to hint that he and Kate were already married.

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Speaking to guest Kyra Sedgwick, Justin opened up about the time he spent in Bulgaria, filming the movie Barbarian with Kate.

"I was there while I was like really falling in love with my now-wife," the 44-year-old recalled. "She came to visit and I had never been comfortable with…set visits. I like to separating the relationship… But, yeah, I loved having her there and we just had the most magical time."

Justin and Kate first revealed on April 4 that they were engaged to be married.

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“"She said YES… to being a guest on @lifeisshortpodcast! And to other slightly more life-changing questions," the New Girl guest star teased at the time, sharing a lovely snap of Kate’s beautiful engagement ring. 

"I feel eternally grateful that I found a partner who makes each day SO full, whose mere presence IS a reminder of the beauty and brevity of life, and who makes me laugh from the minute we wake up til the one I begrudgingly fall asleep. I cherish the days we've had and the ones to come,” Justin added sweetly.

Congratulations to the newlyweds!

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Gardaí have renewed their missing person appeal for a 16-year-old boy who went missing from Co. Kildare.

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Briain Holmes who is missing from Kildare town.

The teenager was last seen in the County Clare area on the afternoon of Thursday May 11, 2023.

There have been two subsequent possible sightings of Briain that have been reported in the North Clare area.

Briain is described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height, of slim build and has fair hair and blue eyes. 

When last seen, Briain was wearing black jumper, dark black trousers and black runners.

Gardaí and Briain's family are concerned for his wellbeing.

Gardaí are appealing to landowners in the North Clare area to check any sheds, outhouses, unoccupied houses or other remote buildings on their lands.

Anyone with information on Briain's whereabouts are asked to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045 527 737, Ennistymon Garda Station on 065 707 2180, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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Still dreaming of a summer getaway? Aer Lingus is here to help with an offer of up to 20% off European flights and bags for those still looking to plan a summer adventure. For those yet to book their summer escape, it’s time to grab a deal with great fares, on travel from August 01 to September 30, available from today until midnight May 22.

Jetsetters who are yet to book their beachside getaway, or those who simply wish to extend their summer can rely on Aer Lingus to connect them with their dream European destinations. From savouring croissants in Paris to indulging in spaghetti in Rome, exploring the vibrant fish markets of Kos or enjoying some sun and sea in the Algarve or Malaga, there is a destination for everyone in this unmissable summer offer.

As always, all offers are subject to conditions and availability.  Flights must be booked from 15th to 22nd May with travel from 1st August – 30th September.  All European & UK (excluding UK Emerald Airlines operated flights) routes are included in the sale.

For more information on Aer Lingus’ offer, please visit www.aerlingus.com.

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Tiffany Watson has revealed she won’t be attending Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing’s second wedding ceremony. 

The former Made in Chelsea star, who announced she was expecting a child with her husband Cameron in February, explained the reason why she won’t be heading to Spain to celebrate her co-stars tying the knot.

Speaking to her 570K Instagram followers on her Stories earlier today, Tiffany was answering questions from fans when she announced she’s ‘not allowed to fly’ to the wedding.

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“I had it all booked hotel flights etc but sadly I’m no longer allowed to fly so I can’t go”.

Watson admitted, “So gutted I’m going to have serious FOMO all weekend!”.

“@sophiehabboo so sad I’m going to not witness you being the most beautiful bride”, she added. 

Habboo acknowledged Tiffany’s announcement by resharing the message to her own 734K Instagram followers in case they were wondering where Tiffany was on her friends’ big day.

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Sophie and Jamie officially got married in an intimate registry office ceremony in Chelsea in April and will be celebrating with a larger ceremony of 200 guests in Seville later this month.

The reality TV couple previously revealed their wedding guest list is jam-packed with famous faces like Sam Thompson, Zara McDermott, Millie Mackintosh, Jack Whitehall, Caggie Dunlop, Proudlock, Mottie Moss and Liv Bentley, just to name a few.

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When Tiffany announced she and Cameron were expecting a little one together, they spoke out about Watson’s previous miscarriage. 

Sharing a snap of the couple cradling Tiffany’s blossoming baby bump alongside their dog, the pair explained, “Baby McGeehan on the way”.

“Pregnancy after miscarriage can come with a lot of anxiety and I’ve been having to take it one day at a time but very grateful for where we are on our journey”.

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A survey of our 400 households carried out by Nature Safe, the 100% natural, organic and sustainable garden care brand from Galway, reveals that 40% of respondents admit to contributing to the death of more than half of their houseplants.

Whilst houseplants are gaining popularity with 43% of people owning between 4 to 7 plants, 37% blame wrong position in the house, i.e. too much or too little sunlight for their houseplants demise, while 26% think it was due to lack of water and 18% believe that lack of food was the main cause of death.

 

Hygeia Group, which has been manufacturing garden care, agricultural and veterinary products in Galway for over 80 years, carried out the research to celebrate the extension of its popular ‘Nature Safe’ range to include an indoor plant feed range and new outdoor products to tackle all your gardening needs.

Other interesting findings from the survey were:

  • During the Covid lockdown, 65% of respondents purchased more houseplants
  • When purchasing houseplants, 49% of people prioritise colour, vibrancy and appearance over ease of maintenance (24%), tried and tested varieties (17%) and pet-friendly options (10%)
  • In terms of plant care, 39% of people water their plants all together on a weekly schedule, while 31% care for their plants individually and 24% water them only when they appear dry!
  • Regarding budget, 37% of people spend up to €50 annually on houseplants, while 33% spend between €50 – €100, 20% spend €100 – €200 and 10% over €200.
  • Interestingly, 36% of people talk or sing to their plants to help them grow better.
  • 56% of people prioritise organic and sustainable products when buying products to care for their plans, followed by price (29%) and one size fits all products (14%)

Nature Safe, launched in 2019, is a range of natural, organic and sustainable garden care products, including lawn care, plant feeds and natural pest repellants and now in 2023, the launch of its indoor plant feed range to meet the demand for natural options for indoor plants, or rather the houseplant enthusiast.

The latest additions to the range are specifically designed, not only for the garden, but for the home too. The newly launched Nature Safe indoor plant feed range includes two products:

Nature Safe Indoor Plant Food 250ml €6.99 for healthy, vibrant and flowering plants

Nature Safe Orchid Feed 250ml €6.99 for maximum immunity and healthy orchids

Both products come in a 250ml bottle format that you simply pump into the base of the plant and add water. From a sustainability perspective they pack a punch. The bottles used are made with recycled plastic and the seaweed used in the Nature Safe range is hand harvested along the pristine Connemara coastline. Once harvested the extract is obtained by using the most natural cold press process with no heat or chemicals added.

John Byrne, CEO of Hygeia commented:

“Our Nature Safe range is specifically designed to meet growing consumer demand for natural and sustainable garden care products. It makes perfect sense that consumers would want to now bring that same care inside, to use a natural feed for the plants in their homes, on plants that are so closely located to them, their family and their pets. With gardening season now upon us, it’s time to shop those products that are great for your garden (and home!) but that are also kind to nature.”

One of the most prominent ingredients featured in the Nature Safe range and through the new indoor plant feed products is wild Atlantic Seaweed. Hand-harvested on the local Connemara shoreline in Galway, which ensures there is complete regrowth every 3 years, making it the most sustainable option for Nature Safe, using nature to nurture nature, enriching the soil and the plants that we grow and eat with seaweed’s natural micronutrients.

All products in the Nature Safe range are plant-based and organic, making them completely safe for children, pets, pollinators and wildlife.

In addition to the launch of the indoor plant range, Nature Safe are introducing three new products to their impressive outdoor product line up, these include:

  • Nature Safe Seaweed 2KG €10.99 – For Stronger Plant Immunity
  • Nature Safe Rose & Shrub Feed 2KG €10.99 – Brilliant for blooms and optimum plant growth
  • Nature Safe Fruit & Veg Feed 2KG €10.99 – Promotes a naturally healthy eco system

The Nature Safe business was founded in 1939 by Dr. Donny Coyle with the mission to create quality agro-chemicals, home and garden care products, Hygeia manufacturers and markets garden care, agricultural and veterinary products for the Irish and UK market. The full Nature Safe range includes:

  • Nature Safe Organic Tomato Food: RRP €9.99
  • Natura Safe Live Soil Probiotic Nature Safe: RRP €7.99
  • Wild Atlantic Seaweed: RRP €10.99
  • Nature Safe Plant Food: RRP €29.99
  • Nature Safe Organic Plant Food: RRP €9.99
  • Nature Safe Patch Fix Lawn Seed Shaker: RRP €15.99
  • Nature Safe Lawn Feed Bag: RRP €27.99
  • Nature Safe Lawn Aid: RRP €24.99
  • Nature Safe Plant & Pest Control: RRP €9.99
  • Nature Safe Slug & Snail 1.2kg: RRP €9.99
  • Nature Safe Rooting Gel: RRP €12.99

Nature Safe’s range of products are available at all leading garden centres and homestores nationwide.

Learn more at www.hygeia.ie.

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Jack Whitehall has admitted that he had previously hinted he was going to be a dad!

The popular comedian announced last night that he is expecting his first child with his girlfriend, model Roxy Horner. The expectant parents have been in a relationship since 2020.

However, Jack has now revealed that he had planted a sly clue about his incoming newborn on social media earlier this year.

On March 31, the 34-year-old launched the ticket sale for his brand new tour, titled ‘Settle Down’. At the time, the chosen name for Jack’s tour did not raise any eyebrows, but now the dad-to-be has confirmed the reason behind the title.

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In an additional post to promote his upcoming tour, the Bad Education star took to Instagram this morning to coyly address the pregnancy news.

“See! It all makes sense now,” Jack penned alongside a winking-face emoji.

“I got to the boss level of settling down: Dad!” he added.

Yesterday evening, Jack and Roxy delighted fans when they announced that they are expecting their first child together. 

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“And I thought I wasn’t getting enough attention when the dog arrived…” he exclaimed in his caption, following two stunning black-and-white photos of the expectant parents gazing excitedly at a sonogram.

On his Instagram stories, Jack also decided to upload an unused portrait from the couple’s pregnancy photoshoot, which showcases the actor looking hilariously terrified at the sonogram snap.

“One of the rejected shots,” Jack teased alongside the image.

Since sharing their wonderful news, the couple have received a wealth of congratulations from many other famous faces.

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“Omg so happy for you guys,” wrote former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan.

“The best time! So happy for ye xx,” added former Love Island host Laura Whitmore.

“Yes!! congratulations x,” added football pundit Jamie Redknapp.

Congratulations to Jack and Roxy!

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Katy Perry has revealed an adorable card from her daughter!

Yesterday marked Mother’s Day in many countries, including the United States. To mark the occasion, the Firework singer has chosen to share what she received from her two-year-old daughter Daisy.

Earlier today, Katy took to Instagram to post an image of the card her little girl gifted her in honour of Mother’s Day.

The note read: “Mama, I love when we eat snacks together. We can eat chocolate. I love you!”

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Daisy’s name was signed at the end of the card, alongside a cute drawing of a love heart.

“If anyone ever needed proof that Daisy is my daughter they can always reference the card she told her teachers to write me at school for #mothersday,” Katy teased in the caption of her post.

After sharing the sweet snap, many of Katy’s 198M Instagram followers took to her comments section to share their delight at the tot’s card.

“Daisy Bloom that was beautiful,” one fan penned.

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“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree or the chocolate doesn’t,” another joked.

“Daisy is growing a little too fast,” a third fan gushed.

Katy and her fiancé Orlando Bloom announced the birth of their baby girl in August 2020. At the time, the couple chose to allow charity UNICEF to share the happy news, with an Instagram photo of the happy parents holding Daisy’s tiny hand.

"We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter," Katy and Orlando wrote.

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So far, the couple have chosen to keep Daisy hidden from social media, but the proud parents continue to beam with pride over their daughter.

"She likes to dress up. She's not very shy," Katy exclaimed in an interview with People last August. "She loves ballet. She goes to tutu school and she loves it. It's all very adorable."

We hope Katy had a lovely Mother’s Day!

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It has been announced today that €5M in funding is being allocated to support the ‘most educationally disadvantaged in Ireland’.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has revealed that over €5 million in funding will go to support educationally disadvantaged learners. The money will help the learners with accessing and participating in community education.

This funding is issued under the Reach Fund to ETBs and is designed to support and engage with disadvantaged learners who have the highest level of need.

The funding can be used to assist learners with transport or education costs, funding on access to technology and devices, or expanding community access to Wi‐Fi and broadband resources.

Minister Harris released a statement following the news of the financial support, stating, “The success of the Reach Fund over the past three years has been so important. Originally introduced in 2020 to support the most disadvantaged learners throughout the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was critical in reconnecting with the most disadvantaged learners around the country”.

“It continues to support community education partners make sure that these learners are not left behind. As we launch the Year of Skills, it is vital every adult has the necessary literacy, numeracy and digital literacy to engage in society and realise their potential”.

“The Reach Fund has achieved so much, and I am excited to see what important and valuable projects it supports this year”.

The Reach Fund helps to support online learning, connects communities and provides social support to the most vulnerable groups around the country.

The priority groups of people include the long-term unemployed people, young people, people with disabilities, members of the Traveller and Roma communities, migrants and refugees, women wishing to return to the labour market and lone parents.

Tanya Jones, the Director of Further Education and Training, Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) also shared a statement on the work being carried out with the help of financial support. 

“Since its launch in 2020 Reach Fund continues to support the participation of disadvantaged learners in education”.

“ETBI welcomes the continuation of the Reach Fund which is administered by the national network of Education and Training Boards, and I encourage all community education providers to engage with their local ETB to access this fund to further support the complex needs of a diverse range of learners across our communities”.

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Laura Anderson has been opening up about her split with ex-boyfriend Gary Lucy.

The former Love Island contestant is currently 25 weeks pregnant with her first child, a baby girl. Laura and Gary announced their pregnancy in February, but he confirmed later that day that they were no longer romantically involved.

Now, in her first interview since revealing she is expecting, Laura has opened up to OK! about how she has been coping with both her pregnancy and recent break-up.

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“Going through a public break-up while pregnant and reading mistruths in the media has been a challenge. I just want to be positive and move forward, and I’m really excited about her coming along. I think if I can get through this, I can get through anything,” the 34-year-old exclaimed.

In recent months, Gary had told a publication that the reason behind their breakup was because he wouldn’t move to Scotland to be with Laura, as he already is a parent to four children with his ex-wife Natasha Gray. However, the mum-to-be disputes this.

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“That’s not true,” Laura insisted in her interview. “I was always moving to Essex.”

“It’s really hard to explain,” she continued. “I wanted us to reconcile and I wanted things to work out, but because of things I found out since then, and the fact nothing has been discussed or resolved, I think for now I’m trying to just be positive and think about the baby and be strong, because everything became too chaotic,” she admitted.

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Laura went on to explain that her relationship with Gary has been fluctuating. “We have had times of it being civil and then it’s not…” she continued. “There are a lot of emotions going around for everyone, so it’s difficult. Being able to be civil from now until the birth and then after is my goal.”

Lastly, the Celebs Go Dating star recalled the shock upon finding out she was pregnant, despite already trying for a baby. “It was our first time trying. I called Gary and told him. His reaction was, ‘I told you!’ It was a shock. It took a while to really sink in, but we were happy. It was definitely a positive thing,” Laura gushed.

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Hailey Bieber has opened up about wanting children ‘so bad’ she ‘cries about it all the time’.

The model has admitted that even though she wants to welcome little ones into the world with her husband Justin Bieber, she is ‘scared’ about having children.

Speaking to The Sunday Times about the couple expanding their family, Hailey revealed, “I literally cry about this all the time!”.

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“I want kids so bad but I get scared. It’s enough that people say things about my husband or my friends”.

The 26-year-old went on to explain, “I can’t imagine having to confront people saying things about a child”.

“We can only do the best we can to raise them. As long as they feel loved and safe”, she added.

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Hailey’s fear of her children having unkind comments said to them online comes after she was accused of bullying singer Selena Gomez earlier this year.

Rumours of a ‘feud’ between the women were circulating after Hailey seemed to make subtle digs at Selena on social media but Gomez soon told her fans to stop sending hateful messages to Bieber after the model received death threats.

During an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2020, Justin spoke out about wanting to have children with his wife one day.

The Sorry singer revealed, “I'm going to have as many as Hailey is wishing to push out”.

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“I’d love to have myself a little tribe. But, yeah, it's her body and whatever she wants to do… I think she wants to have a few”.

Hailey and Justin secretly tied the knot at a courthouse in New York in September 2018.

The happy couple went on to celebrate the occasion with a lavish wedding ceremony in South Carolina in September 2019 surrounded by their nearest and dearest.

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Spencer Matthews has revealed where he stands with his best friend Jamie Laing, after not being invited to his wedding.

The Made In Chelsea stars have been friends for years, but Spencer expressed disappointment when he was not invited to Jamie and Sophie Habboo’s registry office ceremony on April 14.

Although the couple plan to have a second, lavish wedding in Marbella this year, at which Spencer will be a groomsman, the 34-year-old noted that he was “quite pissed off” to not be told about the initial London ceremony. 

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Speaking on his podcast Spencer & Vogue last month, the reality star presumed that the ceremony would be a “small family thing” and admitted how “it just didn’t cross [Jamie’s] mind to call me." Spencer had been enjoying a family holiday in Portugal with his wife Vogue and their three children at the time.

Now, one month on from the misunderstanding, he has been opening up further about his disagreement with Jamie.

Last night, Spencer attended the annual BAFTA TV awards with his wife Vogue Williams. In an interview with OK! on the red carpet, the father-of-three was asked if he still plans to go to Marbella.

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“I’m out. I’ve decided that I’m better than all of that,” he joked.

“I’m going, I’m speaking. I have a role. I’m doing all kinds of stuff,” he continued sincerely.

Spencer then went on to address his absence at pal Jamie’s courthouse wedding. “His mistake – as you all know,” he teased. “It was nothing to do with me."

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Spencer then went on to recall his shock when he discovered the scale of the couple’s registry office ceremony. “I know, I thought the same when I read it online, saying, ‘This looks like something I should be at’”.

“I don’t love going to weddings, so that’s fine,” wife Vogue also joked.

However, despite his hurt feelings, Spencer confirmed where he stands with his MIC co-star. “It’s water under the bridge. Jamie’s a bit scatty, he’s badly-organised, and at the end of the day, I believe it, so he’s off the hook,” he promised.

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