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There are several fun nail art and manicure trends to look forward to this year, whether you’re looking on TikTok, Instagram feeds, runways or Red Carpets- there seems to be a new nail trend daily. That’s why Sally Hansen asked our Ambassador and Celebrity Manicurist, Michelle Class to break it down for us, so we know what to be wearing on our talons this season! London born, Michelle Class, has styled the nails of high-profile clientele like; Margot Robbie, J-Lo, Lily James and our very own Nicola Coughlan.

Lavishly Long

“We are seeing the comeback of a long nail especially this awards season from the Grammys to the Super Bowl and the BAFTAs. One of my favourites was Adele’s long dark nails that matched her maroon dress. It gave true Hollywood glamour vibes,” says Class.

You can re-create this look using Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in shade Dig Fig (RRP €11.99 / £9.99). Our ultimate chip-resistant nail polish, Miracle Gel™, is patented technology for longer wear. No UV lamp required.

Clean Girl Aesthetic

That Clean Girl aesthetic is everywhere at the moment. It’s chic and easy to wear and goes with everything! “To create that perfect clean manicure make sure you prep your nails removing any cuticles and file your nails to a soft square shape. You can then apply a sheer nude all over. I’m loving the new Sally Hansen Good.Kind.Pure shades.”

Get the Clean Girl look with Sally Hansen Good. Kind. Pure in Soft Plum (RRP €11.99 / £9.99). Sally Hansen Good. Kind. Pure. is a plant based, 100% vegan nail polish, for beautiful colour and shine without compromise. “Finish off with the Sally Hansen Good.Kind.Pure Top Coat to give that glossy shine and a final touch of the Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail and Cuticle Oil (RRP: €11.49 / £8.99) for that clean girl salon style mani!”

Colourful French

A French manicure is never not on trend for spring season however, this year lets mix it up with a pastel tip. “I can see that this is going to be a huge trend for this season and it is super easy to recreate. Whether you prefer a long or short nail, use a sheer base to coat the nails."

Sally Hansen Good.Kind.Pure Rose Petal is a great base and acts like a concealer for your nails, hiding any imperfections. Then choose your tip colour, I like a baby blue so would pick up Sally Hansen Good.Kind.Pure in Crystal Blue or go for a pop of Pink with Good.Kind.Pure. Peony Origins (RRP: €11.99 / £9.99) and then seal with the Sally Hansen Good.Kind.Pure Top Coat”, recommends Class.

Glazed Over

 “The glazed look Hailey Bieber filled our TikTok feed with is still a popular choice and super easy to recreate. This style is definitely not leaving our nail mood boards for a while!”

Find an opalescent polish of your choice and make sure you apply a smoothing base coat like Sally Hansen Double Duty Base & Top Coat (RRP €7.99 / £5.99) and then one coat of Sally Hansen Good.Kind.Pure in White Tea (RRP: €11.99 / £9.99)  followed by your glossy top coat.

Sally Hansen is available nationwide from all major pharmacies as well as a selection of online retail outlets.

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To celebrate the latest release in its Wheel of the Year series, Bealtaine Single Pot Still, Dingle Distillery reveals details of a series of events welcoming the Return of the Light. These exclusive, ticket-only events take place over Bealtaine in the wilds of Wicklow, with fire, fables and feasting.

Guests will be transported to The Wicklow Escape for an evening of whiskey tasting against the backdrop of Bealtaine. The Celtic Festival of Bealtaine marks the beginning of summer in the ancient Celtic calendar, which is a Cross Quarter Day, halfway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. This limited release honours the ancient Celtic celebration. Dingle Bealtaine Single Pot Still is an homage to the arrival of long summer evenings and the Bealtaine fire festival.

Dingle will host two Bealtaine events on Monday, 1st May and Tuesday, 2nd May. Guests will be transported from Dublin to the heart of Wicklow to experience premium Dingle serves from the Wheel of the Year series, including Samhain, Lá Le Bríde and Bealtaine, as well as fire inspired cocktails. Wood fired cuisine will cater to every taste with a three-course meal and entertainment will be provided by storytelling performers Candlelit Tales, with live music before guests experience a truly spectacular fire show from Pyro Collective bringing to life the true meaning of Bealtaine. Guests will be transported back to the city centre having experienced a transformative event, signifying the returning light.

Dingle Distillery is excited to present Bealtaine Single Pot Still, the latest edition in its Wheel of the Year series, this comes after the successful launch of their Samhain and Lá Le Bríde editions. Bealtaine is the third release in a series of nine limited-edition whiskeys. This new release is available May 1st, 2023, at DingleDistillery.ie and across off-licenses and stores nationwide. Dingle is set to celebrate the launch with an unmissable event series taking place at the start of May to mark the beginning of Bealtaine.

The Dingle Bealtaine Single Pot Still has matured in Bourbon casks with a Shiraz cask finish. There are 5,500 bottles set to be released of this limited release that have been bottled at 52.5% ABV. Bealtaine Single Pot Still expresses sweet aromas of sun-dried raisins, sweet dates and vanilla cream on the nose. On the palate, it is warm with a suggestion of dark cherries in syrup, nutty caramel and velvety dark chocolate. The syrup texture slowly melts to a warm spice finish. The result is a unique and vibrant flavour. The new release is set to be highly sought after due to the limited supply available.

The Celtic Wheel of the Year is divided into eight periods and following suit the Wheel of the Year series from Dingle Distillery is set to launch nine editions, which includes an additional ninth and final release to mark Wren’s Day, following the rhythm of the seasons, equinoxes, and solstices. Though Wren's Day is not part of the Celtic Wheel of the Year, its release is in recognition of the importance of the day in Dingle culture and heritage. The ancient Celtic celebration of Bealtaine marks the end of spring and the beginning of summer. In Irish history the festival was marked with animals moving to summer pastures and the lighting of bonfire. The beginning of the summer season was said to have started with fire festivals at Bealtaine. These fires marked a cleanse and transition into the new season with the hope of successful harvests to come.

Tasting notes for Dingle Bealtaine Single Pot Still:

Nose: Sun dried raisins, sweet dates and vanilla cream.

Taste: Dark cherries in syrup, nutty caramel and velvety dark chocolate

Finish: Warm spice.

Priced at €95 per 70cl bottle, Dingle Bealtaine Single Pot Still (52.5% ABV) is available to order May 1st, 2023.

Tickets to the Bealtaine tasting events are priced at €50 per person and include return transport from Dublin City Centre to The Wicklow Escape, three course dinner, whiskey tasting, two cocktails, entertainment and fire show. Tickets can be purchased here.

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Sam Faiers has revealed she has fallen victim to a scam while on a family holiday in Dubai. 

The former The Only Way is Essex star is currently soaking up the sun with her partner Paul Knightley and their three children, Paul, Rosie and Edward, but is now asking fans for advice after revealing she was allegedly scammed.

Sam explained that she had an issue with her accommodation in Dubai and believes she was scammed by the host of a rental property she found on the popular site, Airbnb. 

Sharing details of why she believes she was scammed, Sam took to her Instagram Stories to explain the situation to her 2.5M followers. 

The 31-year-old penned, “Hey, please can someone share a direct @airbnb contact with me? I have a scam case but I'm getting no response from anyone”.

“I booked a villa with a 'Superhost' with many 5 star reviews, they had been a member for more than 10 years, and I followed all the steps via the @airbnb platform”.

Faiers closed off by adding, “I don't like to post about things like this on here but it's my last resort. ps be very careful if you via this website… I thought it was one of the trusted ones. But clearly not”.

The family-of-five headed to Dubai before Easter and the reality TV star has been keeping fans up to date with their trip on social media by posting snaps by the pool, at the beach and enjoying family time in the sun together.

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Samantha and her partner Paul are proud parents to seven-year-old Paul, five-year-old Rosie, and Edward, whom they welcomed into the world in May of last year.

The mum-of-three posted a snap of baby Edward and her at their accommodation in Dubai and revealed how she can’t believe her tot is almost one already.

She captioned the post, “Mummy’s boy. I love you Edward. My baby is 1 next month”, followed by an emotional-face emoji.

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When it comes to the environment, the people of Ireland have great intentions, with 91% saying they prefer to use environmentally friendly products, according to new research by Vodafone Ireland. They also love an incentive, with 80% more likely to make a more sustainable purchase if receiving a discount or cash. Contrary, when it comes to clearing out, 75% admit to holding onto older items because of the attachment or sentimentality they have towards them.

The research was carried out to examine Irish attitudes towards the environment, recycling and to uncover the key barriers to recycling smartphones. Ireland is strong on the recycling front, especially when it comes to easy-to-recycle waste like batteries (91% always, usually, or sometimes recycle), plastic (97%), glass (97%), paper (97%), cardboard (97%). However, 6% of Irish adults admit to never having recycled large electronic goods like kitchen appliances, but almost a fifth (19%) admit to never having recycled a smartphone and 59% have never traded in a smartphone.

What stops us from recycling our smartphones?

The top reason for holding onto a smartphone instead of trading it in was because of photos and memories (30%), followed by wanting to have a spare phone (26%), and the fact it holds personal information (23%).

Of those who have never recycled a smartphone, 31% said it was because it had personal information on it, while 28% said the phone has old photos and memories. A lack of understanding about what to recycle also comes into play, with 31% admitting they simply don’t know how to go about recycling a smartphone.

3.2 years is the average length of time people in Ireland hold onto a smartphone, with 55% keeping one for between two and three years. The top reason for replacing a smartphone is that it becomes slow to use (51%), followed by reduced battery life (42%), not being usable (35%), and cosmetic damage like a cracked screen (22%).

Good intentions

The top reason for those who opt to recycle a smartphone is because it’s better for the environment (55%), followed by knowing it can be repurposed and sold on (28%), and finally for financial reasons, with 26% saying they received money for recycling. When it comes to trading in, 62% did it because they received money, while 25% said it was because the phone can be repurposed and sold, and 23% had the environment top of mind.

Why trading in or recycling smartphones is good for the environment

Vodafone Ireland was the first telco to launch a trade-in proposition online and in-store, and to date has collected over 1419kg of devices. Traded-in devices go to be re-used, refurbished, or re-sold, extending the lifetime of a smartphone and in turn benefitting the circular economy.

Anita Carra, Consumer Business Director, Vodafone Ireland, said “We conducted this study to mark Earth Day and understand the opportunities and barriers for our customers to make greener choices. I am delighted to see that the research clearly shows an appetite among Irish people to recycle, reuse and repurpose smartphone devices. Since launching our online Trade-In tool, last year, we have seen a fantastic response from customers, and we are so proud of the reduction in e waste brought about by this initiative.

At Vodafone, helping our customers switch to green, through services like trade-in and fix and go, is at the forefront of our purpose goals as we strive to reach net zero by 2040.’’

Vodafone’s Trade In gives customers the chance to receive up to €400 for trading in their smartphone either online or in-store. The online tool runs a series of health tests to assess the value of a device, and customers receive a personalised quote in minutes.

To help customers go green, Vodafone offers a range of services including Fix & Go for repairs and upgrades to extend the lifecycle of phones, as well as eSIMs which reduce carbon emissions by removing the need to manufacture and ship plastic, and a variety of eco accessories.

To find out more, visit www.vodafone.ie/tradein.

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Say cheers and treat yourself to the ultimate pampering night this spring with Patchology’s brand new (and perfectly pink!) Rosé Fingers Renewing Hand Mask and Rosé Toes Renewing Foot Masks.

Formulated with antioxidants Resveratrol (from grapes!) and Strawberry Extract to help protect from environmental stressors which can lead to early signs of aging, indulge in a spa-like experience right in your own home and reveal refreshed revitalized skin from top to toe.

Loved and widely appreciated for their innovative medical patch technology that make life easier for on-the-go ‘skintellectuals’ everywhere, Patchology’s range of hydrating and super soothing masks offers hard-working and fast-acting products that deliver outstanding results.

Rosé Fingers – Renewing Hand Mask (1 pack, €10 / £10)

Pretty In Pink: Infused with the scent of sparkling wine, these rose gold mittens are the chicest way to hydrate your hands. Slip them on for ten pamper-filled minutes, and let their rich, creamy lining of age-defying Resveratrol, moisturizing Strawberry Oil, and softening Shea Butter serve exactly what your skin needs – renewal!

Key ingredients:

  • Shea Butter deeply hydrates and smooths skin
  • Strawberry Oil nourishes and improves skin barrier

Directions for application:

Open sachet, unfold gloves, and apply to clean, dry hands. Seal with attached sticker and relax for 10 minutes, or longer if desired. Remove and discard gloves and massage the remaining cream into skin. There is no need to rinse.

Rosé Toes Renewing Foot Mask (1 pack, €10 / £10)

Bottoms Up: There’s nothing a little rosé can’t fix, and these shiny booties are no exception. Lined with age-defying Resveratrol, moisturizing Strawberry Oil, softening Shea Butter, and the sweet scent of sparkling wine, they’ll have your feet looking, feeling, and smelling fresh in ten minutes flat.

Key ingredients:

  • Shea Butter deeply hydrates and smooths skin
  • Strawberry Oil nourishes and improves skin barrier
  • Resveratrol renews and protects from signs of aging

Directions for application:

Open sachet, unfold booties, and apply to clean, dry feet. Seal around ankle with attached sticker and relax for 10 minutes or longer if desired. Remove and discard booties and massage the remaining cream into skin. There is no need to rinse.

Where can you buy?

Patchology products are available to purchase from Brown Thomas, Arnott’s, Avoca, Lloyds Pharmacy, McCabes, Meaghers and selected stockists nationwide.

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Kourtney Kardashian is turning 44 years old today and her mum, Kris Jenner, is making sure to mark the day in a special way.

Kris has decided to share a sentimental video compilation of important milestones throughout her first-born’s life- the most moving one being a clip featuring Kris and her late husband Robert Kardashian as they brought Kourtney home from the hospital after her birth. 

Other clips shown in the home-video include Kourtney and her siblings at Christmas-time, Kris and Kourtney at Disneyland together, and Kourtney with her own children, as well as the pair getting tearful on Kourtney’s wedding day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Jenner posted the touching video to her 51.8M Instagram followers and penned an emotional message to her daughter as she reflected on her life.

The 67-year-old wrote, “Happy Birthday to my beautiful first born child @kourtneykardash!!! It truly feels like yesterday that you were born. I can’t believe how fast time has gone by…I can remember every precious, incredible milestone, and how you came along that day and stole our hearts”.

“You are such an incredible blessing and made all my dreams of becoming a mommy come true. Thank you for being the most incredible and amazing daughter, mommy, auntie, sister, wife and friend… you are beautiful inside and out!”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“You are smart, talented, kind, creative, generous, loving, and are the best confidant and design advisor! You are the best to go to Disneyland with and you are the best shopping buddy!”.

Kris lovingly closed off by adding, “You are the best mom and I’m so proud of you each and every day. I thank God he chose me to be your mommy and I love you more than you will ever know. Mommy”.

Many fans of the Keeping Up with the Kardashians stars headed to the comments of the post, which is set to My Girl by The Temptations, to wish Kourtney well on her birthday and to share how much they love the old-school video.

One fan wrote, “I love how you have so many sentimental memories of your family before the fame and riches…this is awesome”.

“This video is so cool and love how you have so many clips of when they were little to make something like this”, penned a second fan.

A third added, “You have the best pictures and videos of precious memories”.

Kris welcomed Kourtney into the world in Los Angeles in 1979, before having Kim, Khloe, Rob, Kendall and Kylie.

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Hendrick's Gin have recently launched a new limited-edition gin 'Flora Adora' – which has that signature Hendrick’s round house style. But what makes Hendrick’s Flora Adora different, is that it then has the botanicals of a range of gorgeous wildflowers added on top.

The new gin was curiously perfected by Hendrick’s Master Distiller, Lesley Gracie, within the Hendrick’s Gin Palace in Southwest Scotland. Lesley loves watching the bees and butterflies at play in her gardens and how they seem to favour particular flowers. With Flora Adora, Lesley has used this favoured floral bouquet, that is most attractive to our precious pollinators, and used them to distil this refreshing floral infusion.

It is positively buzzing with an enticing floral bouquet coupled with that fresh, herbal character that is consummately and classically Hendrick’s in style making it so, so perfect for spring-summer drinks and cocktails.

In line with the gorgeous weather and that excited for summer feeling kicking in the good people at Hendrick's Gin have shared this bespoke cocktail recipe designed by the Hendrick's Gin brand ambassador to Ireland – Suzy Cody.

Wildegarden Cup Cocktail Ingredients:

  • 50ml Hendrick's Flora Adora Gin
  • 25ml lemon juice
  • 25ml simple syrup
  • 150ml soda water
  • 4 raspberries
  • 6 mint leaves
  • 3 cucumber wheels
  • Handful of mint leaves & raspberries

Wildgarden Cup Method:

  • Combine all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice.
  • Lightly stir & top with soda water.
  • Garnish with 3 cucumber slices & a handful of mint and raspberries.

Embrace the enchanting nature of the garden and its floral bouquet with Hendrick’s Flora Adora, available at leading supermarkets and off-licences across the Republic of Ireland now, including Supervalu and Centra. The new gin will also begin rolling out in premium bars across the country this month.

For further information please visit www.hendricksgin.com.

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Stacey Solomon has been preparing for the end of her maternity leave!

The Sort Your Life Out presenter welcomed her fifth child into the world earlier this year, her third with husband Joe Swash. Stacey gave birth to baby daughter Belle on February 7.

Now, the 33-year-old has confirmed that her maternity leave has almost come to an end, and she has also teased where her next career move will take her.

The mum-of-five took to her Instagram stories earlier today to give her 5.6M followers a brief video catch-up.

“I’ve got my first job back next week, so I just really want to get into good habits and try and stick to them,” Stacey began, as she completed her morning routine.

“It’s easier at the moment because I’m on maternity leave, so I just feel like I’ve got time. Even though I’ve got all the kids and it is crazy manic, I’ve still got time. When I’m at work, it’s crazy manic plus ‘see you later’, you’re out the door!” she exclaimed.

Stacey then went on to share her delight for her secret new job. “It’s the craziest job ever. I’m going to Paris!” she squealed. 

“I really can’t stress to you enough how I never get jobs like this. I get the ‘Come and tidy my house’ jobs,” the former X Factor star joked.

Lastly, Stacey confessed that she has been trying to adapt to a big change with baby Belle. “I’m taking Belle with me because I haven’t worked out the breastfeeding thing yet. I’m trying to wean her off a little bit, which is sad, but I just can’t do it all,” she admitted.

“I can’t do work, school runs, kids, breastfeeding – it’s just impossible. Breastfeeding is hard, and you have to have time and you have to be committed. It’s on demand,” she continued, adding that she hasn’t successfully weaned Belle fully yet.

Belle is the newest addition to the Solomon-Swash household, as Stacey and Joe were already parents to Rose (1) and Rex (3), alongside Stacey’s elder sons Leighton (10) and Zachary (15).

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For the girls who think blending in is overrated, Club L London has revealed a brand-new collection to spice up your spring summer wardrobe, Bold Moves.

With siren shades of hot pink, red and cobalt blue reminiscent of those found on tropical islands, Bold Moves celebrates natures vibrancy and your unique body through strong silhouettes with ruching and statement cut-outs.

LAURELIE (€135) Navy Satin Statement Cape Design Mini Dress
 

Whether you’re a guest attending a destination wedding, want a look that pops at your Prom or taking a bachelorette party to Bora Bora, these fierce and figure flattering designs are the perfect addition to your seasonal shopping list.

PHANTASY (€105) Pink Print Cowl Neck Maxi Dress
 

The Bold Moves range also features maximisations of Club L London’s best-selling dresses, including celebrity loved Phantasy (above) which is now available in a new pink and black print and best-selling Siren which is now available in multiple bold new colourways including pink, red and cobalt blue.

SIREN (€50) One Shoulder Body Con Dress in cobalt blue
 

Add a pop of colour to your occasion wear collection for less with the Bold Moves range which starts at just €42 and comes in sides UK 4-22.

BONNIE (€85) Bardot Drape Sleeve Jumpsuit
 

Katie Randev, Founder and CEO at Club L London said “Be unapologetically bold in Club L’s brand-new collection, designed to be bright, standout and flatter every body. Bold Moves is made up of Club L London’s classic styles with maximisations and all new pieces to catch all the right reasons this spring/ summer.”

LAURIE (€120) White Bardot Puff Long Sleeve Mini Dress

Price Range, €42 – €180

www.clubllondon.com

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Jo Wilson is now cancer-free!

Eight months ago, the Sky Sports News presenter announced to OK! that she had been diagnosed with cervical cancer.

At the time, the disease had spread to her lymph nodes and was Stage 3C, one below a Stage 4 diagnosis. The 38-year-old subsequently went under intense radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment in an attempt to fight back.

Now, the mum-of-one has joyfully confirmed to the publication that she has been given the all-clear from her doctor.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“I can honestly say, waiting for the results of my latest scan was one of the toughest times of my life,” Jo admitted in her interview, adding that she is “still trying to process” the good news.

“Before [the consultant] had even sat down, she told me, ‘It’s excellent news. There’s no evidence of disease,’” Jo continued.

The TV star explained her disbelief at that moment. “I could hardly believe it but she showed me the most recent scan compared to the one I’d had done when I was first diagnosed. This time it was absolutely clear, with none of the red ‘cancer’ zones that I’d seen on my previous scans,” she detailed.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Jo then recalled how she immediately shared her relief with her husband Dan, whom she married three weeks after her treatment ended, and their two-year-old daughter Mabel.

 “I rushed over there and I just said, ‘It’s gone!’ We had a huge hug and there were more tears. It was hard to take it all in at once – but we both just felt overwhelmed with relief,” she gushed.

Lastly, Jo confessed one upsetting side effect of her cancer treatment. “Before it started I was told that it would make me infertile and bring on early menopause,” she explained.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“We’d thought we might just have one last baby so it was a sad thing to deal with, being told we won’t have any more children. It does make Mabel even more special, though,” she noted, adding that “the thought of leaving her was unbearable.”

Congratulations to Jo on her wonderful news!

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Jordan Oral Care, continuing its success story after launching the Green Clean line 2 years ago, has launched a unique innovative product under the name Jordan Change Green Clean (RRP €3.49). This is a one-of-a-kind toothbrush of Scandinavian perfection, designed for all of us who seek to adopt a greener lifestyle.

Things don’t change, unless we change them! So why throw away the whole toothbrush, when it’s only the bristles that wear out?

The new Jordan Change Green Clean is not an ordinary toothbrush. It has a replaceable head – saving 82% plastic waste every time you just change the head and it comes with 4 replacement heads of medium size.

Created for you with the environment in mind, Jordan’s Green Cleaninitiative believes sustainability is key and wants to make it easy for consumers to make greener choices.

Sustainable Oral Care Without Compromise

The Jordan Change Green Clean line combines great functionality and efficiency with a modern design and sustainable materials. In the design process, nothing is left to chance, and all materials are carefully selected with the environment in mind.

The handle is made of 100% recyclable and FDA (Food & Drug Association) approved plastic originating from food containers, such as yoghurt cups.

The bristles are made of bio-based nylon derived from castor vegetable oil – a renewable resource.

The packaging is made of recycled paper fibers, while the packaging label is made of FSC* certified paper, ensuring the paper is responsibly sourced from sustainably managed forests.

Jordan Change Green Clean is available in soft & medium, in 4 different colours.

Tips & Maintenance

  • Listen for the “click” when attaching the brush head
  • Change brush head every 3 months or when worn
  • Rinse brush head and handle regularly
  • Don’t brush without the handle, and please don’t eat the brush head (obviously)

Jordan Oral Care Green Clean Range is available from Dunnes Store, Supervalu, Adrian Dunne, All Care Pharmacy, CarePlus, Chemist Warehouse, Life Pharmacy, McCabes, McCauleys, Mulligans, InishPharmacy and Gordons Chemists and Medicare in Northern Ireland.

The Green Clean Range consists of an adult toothbrush (€3.49) and toothpaste (€3.99) as well as a kids range with a toothbrush (€3.49) and a 6+ toothpaste (€2.99), and now Jordan Change Green Clean (€3.49).

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ALONE, the charity known for supporting older people, have called for additional focus on mental health difficulties that older people experience.

This plea has occurred because the number of interventions to support mental health that were carried out by ALONE has increased by almost 300% in the past year.

ALONE CEO, Seán Moynihan, spoke at the Joint Oireachtas Sub-Committee on Mental Health, and revealed that in the last quarter of 2022, 29% of the 1,926 older people ALONE assessed admitted they had issues in relation to their mental health. Over half of these people had not gone to their GP for support. 

The charity also mentioned research that was carried out by the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA). This found that 78% of older adults who have evidence of depression and 85% who have evidence of anxiety, do not have a diagnosis from a doctor.

Seán Moynihan stated, “We do not give older age due consideration as a time where mental health difficulties may emerge for the first time. We do not discuss how getting older is associated with age-specific psychosocial risk factors for mental health difficulties, such as living alone, bereavement, physical illness, disability, and cognitive decline”.

“While many older people enjoy positive mental health, there is evidence to suggest that there is a significant mental health crisis among older people which is not being talked about. This has become all the more evident in the aftermath of COVID-19 restrictions”.

The CEO continued, “Increasingly, we are working with older people who have completely cut themselves off from their family, friends, community and life in general due to fears around COVID-19 which have not subsided”.

The organisation has explained that “specific mental health policy, evidence-based programmes and research for older people must be committed to, funded, and implemented as part of Sharing the Vision, Ireland’s national mental health policy”. 

ALONE also wants an action plan to help combat loneliness and social isolation in place to support older people to reconnect with their community. 

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