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January 6th, also known as Little Women’s Christmas or Nollaig na mBan, was once considered the only day of the year when women were given an official break from the monotony of housework to meet with female friends and relatives in an effort to celebrate their own little Christmas.

Put simply, on the Feast of the Epiphany, men were left to deal with the gaf while the women folk deserted the house to eat, drink and sing like good things. They were, in other words, officially down for the sesh on January 6.

Nowadays, we use Nollaig na mBan as an opportunity to recognise the countless achievements of women, both past and present, in Irish society, and see January 6 as the perfect time to celebrate women's contribution to the history and culture of the State.

So, with that in mind, here are just 13 reasons why us women are pretty damn amazing.

1. We endure periods and childbirth – nuff said.

"Mother Nature is no mother of mine."

2. We understand, accept and embrace the healing power of a good cry.

"I can feel it building up inside me so I'm just going to go watch a few homecoming clips on YouTube."

3. We will always let a sister know when she's trailing toilet roll from her shoe or rocking a random price tag… whether we know her or not.

"Do not walk a step further. I got you."

4. We instinctively know when a friend is feeling low… even if she hasn't confided in us yet.

"Call me crazy, but are you OK? You've only tagged me in three memes this week,"

5. We endure stirrups and speculums at least once a year all in the name of our health.

"I just had my smear test, so excuse me while I question my wide-set vagina and heavy flow."

6. We deal with retailers' blatant inconsistencies when it comes to our dress size.

"That crowd would have you think I was the size of a shed, so no, I won't be going in there."

7. We instinctively know when we're being lied to.

"His left nostril flared. Busted."

8. We have the ability to text, talk, eavesdrop and slug a gin all at the same time.

"Would you listen to your man next to us? Oh,and have a read of this before I send it."

9. We know the value of a sentimental message on a friend's birthday.

"Where do I start? It was Junior Infants and you walked in…"

10. We have higher pain thresholds than our male counterparts.

"Ah, I'm grand! Sure, I didn't need that lung anyway."

11. Our seratonin levels are higher and more sensitive than mens' which mean we get much, much more pleasure out of chocolate than they do.

"Give me that family-size! It's wasted on you."

12. We know the horror when a hair wash day coincides with a gym session day.

"You're joking, babes? Listen, if I were you I'd go for the shampoo and feck the work-out."

13. We understand the joy when a friend connects with a hairdresser on an emotional level.

"And she gave you EXACTLY what you asked for, you say?!"

 

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Davina McCall has opened up about her traumatic childhood experiences and her former drug addiction.

The Big Brother presenter appeared on the latest edition of Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO podcast, which was released earlier today.

In the interview, the 55-year-old revealed emotional details about her relationship with her mother. Davina detailed that “the moment I realised my mum wasn't coming back to pick me up” was the first defining moment of her life. 

When Davina was just three years old, her mother Florence told her that she was going on holiday and would be staying with her grandmother. However, in reality, Florence had split up with Davina’s father and was leaving for Paris, with the young girl staying in the UK in the custody of her grandmother and father.

Davina then went on to detail that she still saw her mother occasionally, but things escalated when she became a teenager and she began to develop drug habits. "When I say I'm half nun, half wild child it's because of that life that I've had,” the Long Lost Family host explained on the podcast.

Credit: The Diary of a CEO 

"Drugs at 12 with my mum, smoking weed at 12, coke at 15, 14 even. I did coke with my mum at 15, I did it with my sister at 14,” Davina recalled, getting emotional.

“Me and my mum only did drugs twice,” she added. “I mean, I know that's twice times too many in my book, but I don't want to give this impression that she and I were taking tonnes of drugs together cause that would be a false impression".

Davina further reminisced about how her teenage self tried to refrain from developing a drug addiction while she lived in the UK. “My life in Paris and my life in the UK must never know about each other”, she explained.

Unfortunately, Davina did become further addicted to drugs and alcohol in her twenties and has, over recent years, spoken about how it is a “miracle” that she survived her youth. The TV presenter has since been sober for the past two decades, and continues to educate others on the dangers of addiction.

Anyone affected by this story can seek help and support here.

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Single and looking for plans ahead of Valentine’s Day? Look no further.

Today, RTÉ have announced that applications are now open for The Late Late Valentine’s Show 2023, so what are you waiting for? 

If you’re single and ready to mingle, why not apply to be part of the audience for The Late Late Show’s Valentine’s Day special.

Credit: RTÉ/ Andres Poveda

On Friday, February 10, Ryan Tubridy will be hosting a special episode of his wonderful Friday night chat show with the entire audience being made up of singletons. What a dream!

There will be a jam-packed show with a guest list full of celebrities and fantastic music to keep everyone entertained for the evening of matchmaking.

You can even attend the show with your pals, as long as you're all single, to have a whale of a time with Ryan Tubridy. 

Ryan is appealing in particular to anyone with disaster dating stories, funny relationship icks or those with a love dilemma, so if this sounds a little too familiar and you fancy the chance to be picked to be part of the show, apply here.

On the form, you will be asked a number of questions, including why you want to appear in the audience and if you have any hidden talents. 

 Another thing to remember is that you have to be over 18 and not camera shy to give The Late Late Valentine’s Show a go this year and possibly find your Prince Charming or the woman of your dreams!

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As the winter series of Love Island is just around the corner, that can only mean one thing…Love Island: The Morning After podcast and Love Island: Aftersun will soon be back too!

ITV have announced the new hosts for the Love Island podcast and we are so excited by who they have chosen. 

Former Love Island contestant Indiyah Polack and Made in Chelsea’s Sam Thompson will be teaming up to host the podcast, as well as joining host Maya Jama on Aftersun to discuss all the latest goss from the villa. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Love Island superfan, Sam Thompson, shared his excitement to be hosting the podcast to his 1.6M Instagram followers. 

Posting a video of him and Indiyah answering quiz questions on previous Love Island contestants, he revealed, “Today… a young, Love Island super fans dreams all came true. You’re looking at the HOSTS of the OFFICIAL LOVE ISLAND PODCAST BABY!!!”.

“Not only that, but I will be a regular feature on Aftersun alongside @mayajama and the absolute legend that is @IndiyahHP! I’ve never been so excited in my life!!!!!!!”.

The 30-year-old continued, “Bring on the tears, the tantrums, and the drama… I’m ready for it baby!!! Most importantly, I am so grateful to the Love Island team for this incredible opportunity”.

“I watched this show for years from my sofa with a magnum every night, and I never imagined I would actually be a part of the Love Island family. This is going to be one hell of a ride!!”.

Indiyah also shared the same video to her 1M Instagram followers, saying, “WHAT A WAY TO START THE YEAR!! Super excited to announce that I’m the newest Love Island Podcast host with the amazing @samthompsonuk”.

“Not only that but an Aftersun panellist alongside @mayajama and Sam. Honestly such a pinch me moment to be back on your screens again!!! Ready for the ride and all the drama”, the 24-year-old added.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Pals of the pair headed to the comments of both social media posts to congratulate them on their great achievement. 

Indiyah’s boyfriend, Dami Hope, wrote, “Back on our screens again frrrrr”, while Sam’s girlfriend and former Love Islander, Zara McDermott, penned, “I couldn’t be prouder of you!!!!”.

This year’s Love Island host, Maya Jama, added, “Lets gooo”. 

Love Island, set in South Africa, will air on January 16 and we can’t wait to see Indiyah and Sam chat all things coupling and bombshells!

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Tributes are being paid to a bus driver who tragically lost his life in a single vehicle crash in Westmeath last night.

The accident occurred at approximately 5:30pm yesterday evening, in the townland of Killogeenaghan in Moate. The Bus Éireann vehicle that the 55-year-old male was driving left the road and subsequently crashed into a ditch. 

There were 20 passengers on board with the driver, but he was the only person who did not survive the incident. Some of the passengers were treated at the scene for their injuries, while others were transferred to hospital to be treated with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver was taken to the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore in a serious condition, but he was later pronounced dead.

This morning, Garda Forensic Collision investigators have been thoroughly combing through the site of the crash, in an attempt to figure out its cause. Their ongoing investigation means that the road is currently closed and local diversions are in place for motorists.

Following the devastating tragedy, the mayor of the Athlone-Moate district, Vinny McCormack, has been speaking of his own shock and dismay. “It is an absolute terrible tragedy and our thoughts are of course with the driver and all of his family at this absolute terrible time,” he said.

“It is so sad that an experienced driver was in such a tragic accident while he was just doing his day to day job, and for something like that to strike while he was just trying to get from A to B is heartbreaking”, he added.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses of the bus crash to speak to them. Similarly, any road users with video footage (including dash cam) are being asked to make this available to Gardaí.

If anyone has any knowledge or information relevant to the investigation, they are being asked to contact Athlone Garda Station (090) 649 8550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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We’re almost at the end of the first week of the year already, which can only mean one thing- The Late Late Show is back and better than ever. 

Ryan Tubridy never disappoints with his line-up of wonderful guests and this week’s show is no different. From a Love Island contestant to wonderful women marking Nollaig na mBan, the couch is full of fantastic stars to keep us entertained this Friday night.

First up, the incredible Julian Benson will talk about finally buying a house for CF patients and their families to stay in while they receive treatment in hospital. This money was raised through the Julian Benson CF Foundation and The Late Late Show. Before opening the doors to this house, Julian has a big project ahead of him to renovate the house and will appeal to the public on the night for their support.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Winner of Love Island 2019 Greg O’Shea will appear on the couch to talk about his rise to fame, retiring from rugby and the impact the last three years have had on his mental health.

Operation Transformation returned to our screens earlier this week, so it’s only right for Ryan to welcome this year’s leaders Marie Clear, Andrea Daly, Lorraine Dempsey, Stephanie Bowden and Thomas Hynes onto the show as they kick start their new health and wellness journeys.

The nation is transfixed by the Regency Hotel murder trial, so the Sunday World's Nicola Tallant will discuss how the Kinahan gang rose to become one of the biggest crime cartels in the world. She will also talk about how their cartel is currently crashing down after they found themselves in the crosshairs of the US Authorities.

To mark the special day of Nollaig Na mBan, there will be a very wonderful performance by some of Ireland's best female singers and musicians. Viewers can look forward to hearing Niamh Farrell of Ham Sandwich, Pamela Connolly from Pillow Queens, Wyvern Lingo’s Krea, Faye O'Rourke of Soda Blonde, Saibh Skelly and Susan O'Neill. 

They will perform Sinead O'Connor's hit Mandinka with the Theodora Byrne choir and an all-female band. In the spirit of Nollaig na mBan, Toshín Bankole will perform a special version of the classic Respect.

All this and much more on The Late Late Show airing on Friday, January 6, 2023 on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

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Ashley Olsen has been hearing wedding bells!

It has been reported that the former star of Full House has married her longtime partner Louis Eisner in a private ceremony.

According to Page Six, fashion mogul Ashley tied the knot with artist Louis on December 28, with the wedding being held at a private estate in Bel Air, California.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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A source has noted that celebrations following the ceremony lasted well into the night, with “around 50 people or so total” in attendance. 

The couple have always been notoriously private about their relationship and are rarely seen in public together, and so it is unsurprising that they have continued to keep quiet about their recent nuptials.

Ashley and Louis first entered into a relationship in 2017. However, the pair only went red carpet official in September 2021, when they attended the 20th anniversary gala for the nonprofit Young Eisner Scholars, a company which was set up by Louis’ father. The organisation aims to seek out promising students from underprivileged backgrounds, and helps to give them the tools they need to succeed in their education.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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In terms of social media, the couple continue to keep things quiet, but in July 2021, Louis showcased a rare portrait of himself with Ashley as they enjoyed a hike together. The pair first sparked engagement rumours in July 2019, when Ashley was spotted wearing a ring on her left hand.

36-year-old Ashley is best known for her role in the 1990s sitcom Full House, in which she and her twin sister, Mary-Kate, starred in from the age of just nine months old. Finding success, the sisters then went on to star in several films together.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Since then, Ashley has set her acting career to one side and has focused more on the world of fashion. In 2006, she set up luxury fashion brand The Row with Mary-Kate, and has since gone on to found several more lifestyle and fashion brands.

Congratulations to Ashley on her exciting nuptials!

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We’ve all been patiently waiting for the start date of Dancing on Ice to be confirmed, as well as seeing which professional dancer the celebs will be paired up with, and now the wait is finally over.

ITV announced on their Instagram account that the show will air on Sunday, January 15 on ITV1 and ITVX, so there’s really not long to wait at all!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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By now, we’ve all seen the wonderful line-up of celebrities that have already been revealed for this year’s Dancing on Ice series, but ITV have now confirmed the professional dancers they’ll be partnered up with on the ice. 

Firstly, former EastEnders star and DJ Patsy Palmer is paired up with Matt Evers, while ex-footballer John Fashanu and Alexandra Schauman are partners for the 15th series. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson will be skating alongside a new addition to the pro dancing team- Olivia Smart.

Love Island’s Ekin-Su Culculoglu will be partnered up with Brendyn Hatfield, and Coronation Street actress Mollie Gallagher is paired with Sylvain Longchambon.

Former The Only Way is Essex star Joey Essex and professional dancer Vanessa Bauer will be skating together.

The winner of the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, The Vivienne, will be dancing with Colin Grafton.

Carley Stenson, known for her time on Hollyoaks and the West End, is skating with professional Mark Hanretty, while former Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton and Lukasz Rozycki will be battling it out together.

Comedian Darren Harriot is taking to the ice with Tippy Packard, and last but by no means least, The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran is paired up with Klabera Komini.

The dancing pairs will have to impress this year’s judging panel- Diversity dancer Ashley Banjo, former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.

Viewers will see This Morning’s Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield presenting the series this year. 

We can't wait for the show to kick off!

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Love Island star Molly Mae Hague had opened up to her fans about her third trimester as her due date nears. 

The 23-year-old is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Tommy Fury and has shared details about her third trimester of pregnancy- like her due date, pregnancy cravings and embracing her stretch marks. 

Speaking in her latest YouTube video, Molly explains, “I know I've not been, like, specific with dates, and due dates, and everything but I'm not obviously at the very end of my third trimester. I have done most of it”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“I literally only have a couple of weeks left now until I’m going to be giving birth. It's crazy”.

She continued, “I'm still not going to be specific about dates and due dates like I've been asked, that's literally my most asked question”.

“I probably should’ve just shared it from the start because it’s not a big deal and I don't know why I’ve hid it this whole time but I don’t know, I just wanted to keep at least one thing to myself”.

Molly then went on to share her latest pregnancy cravings, saying that ice was her favourite snack at the moment, as well as sweet things. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“I will just sit there and eat ice cubes while Tommy and I are watching a film, whilst I’m just sat on the sofa doing nothing. I’ll just constantly be eating ice”.

Hague moved onto the topic of stretch marks, saying that she wasn’t expecting to get as many as she did. “I stupidly kind of thought I wasn’t going to get stretch marks".

"I don’t know why. I’ve always been blessed with quite good skin on my body apart from I do suffer with a bit of eczema.

“I had gotten a serious amount of stretch marks, mainly on my boobs… Stretch marks have been a whole journey for me during my pregnancy”.

The reality TV star then told her followers not to worry about stretch marks because it’s a normal thing for your body to get when it changes. 

She also revealed that she has used a vast collection of stretch mark creams and oils but none of them have prevented her from getting her ‘tiger stripes’.

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It’s that time once again… Love Island is returning to our screens, and it’s coming very soon!

The hit ITV reality series is heading to South Africa for its second ever winter edition, and we couldn’t be more excited about it!

Earlier today, ITV bosses confirmed that Love Island will be returning to our TV screens in just 12 days time. The brand new series will begin on Monday, January 16 on ITV2 at 9pm.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The first ever so-called ‘winter series’ of Love Island aired in January and February of 2020, and its final few weeks were consumed by the tragic death of the show’s original host, Caroline Flack.

For the past two years, ITV producers have been unable to make a second winter series happen in South Africa due to the impact of the Covid pandemic. However, now that restrictions are long gone, Love Island can finally return to South Africa.

As usual, this year’s winter cast have yet to be announced, but as the start date for the series is just a matter of days away, we have no doubt that we will be learning the identities of the Islanders very soon.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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One of the most exciting things about this season is that we have a new host! Presenter Maya Jama has been tasked with stepping into the role of host, after Laura Whitmore decided to step away from Love Island at the end of last summer’s series.

“There are certain elements of the show I’ve found very difficult that cannot be changed some due to the format, including the flying back and forth to South Africa along with my new conflicting projects. I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands,” Laura stated in August, revealing her surprise departure.

Then, in October of last year, and after weeks of speculation, it was announced that 28-year-old Maya Jama would be undertaking the role of Love Island host. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“Rumour confirmed LOLOL,” Maya exclaimed at the time of her announcement. “Seeeee you on the island my honeysssss”, she added.

Former presenter Laura gave her ringing endorsement to Maya following her reveal. “Yes girl!! So delighted for you!”, she commented on the Love Island Instagram page. “You’re gonna be fab xx”.

We can’t wait for the brand new series to start – it’s been a long time coming!

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Selling Sunset star Heather Rae El Moussa has delighted fans by sharing a glimpse inside her baby’s nursery ahead of his arrival. 

Heather took to Instagram to share a video of her giving a sneak peek tour of her baby boy’s nursery-to-be to her 3M Instagram followers.

The real estate agent revealed she included an elephant theme in the room as she is ‘obsessed’ with them, which can be seen throughout the nursery in the wall art, rocker and blanket.

Heather opted for a neutral colour palette of whites, blacks and greys with the crib, shelving and changing area, all matching the theme. 

The 35-year-old captioned the post, “Baby El Moussa Nursery Reveal!! Now that his room is all ready I’m even more ready for him to be here!! But for now, I’m just going to take a second to soak it all in”.

“Tarek and I have been dreaming about what we wanted his nursery to look like for months and I’m so lucky to have found @babyletto to help make our vision a reality”.

She continued, “We were so specific in choosing these pieces and wanted his room to have a lot of luxe blacks, whites, and neutrals (like the rest of our house) while still feeling cosy so everything from Babyletto could not have been more perfect”.

Fans headed to the comments to share their opinions on the room, with some positive and negative feedback over the nursery’s design, many felt it was a cute theme choice overall.

One fan wrote, “Love the black, white, grey colour scheme but the elephants make the room for me”.

“It’s so beautiful!! You did such a wonderful job”, penned a second fan, while a third said, “Your excitement is so contagious. You’ll be a great mommy!”.

“It’s so adorable!! I’m obsessed with elephants as well!”, added another Instagram user. 

The reality TV star revealed she was expecting her first baby in July of 2022 with her husband Tarek El Moussa. Tarek is already dad to two children- 12-year-old Taylor and seven-year-old Brayden, whom he shares with his ex-wife Christina Hall.

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Chronic insomnia is a condition that affects millions of people all over the world, where individuals find it difficult or impossible to sleep.

The NHS Inform defines insomnia as a challenge to stay asleep “for long enough to feel refreshed the next morning." While it's treatable and can be targeted in a variety of ways, it can be hugely debilitating for those who suffer with it.

Changing your sleep habits, diagnosing underlying issues like mental or physical health condition or using over-the-counter sleeping medication can combat insomnia, but therapy can also help, according to a recent study.

The study, published in the British Journal of General Practice, has found that therapy may actually be the best choice of treatment.

Researchers at Queen's University Ontario, Canada, found that Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps to fight chronic insomnia successfully, despite the fact that it's often used to combat mental health problems like anxiety and depression.

CBT can apparently be used to change the way your mind thinks about sleep. It's regularly offered through a therapist with "the number of sessions you need depending on the difficulty you need help with.”

The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies describes CBT as therapy which is “based on the theory that thoughts, feelings, and what we do and how our body feels are all connected.”

The Guardian reports that the study was conducted through “four randomised control trials, with between 66 and 201 participants of mixed ages.”

Researchers from the trials found “that participants fell asleep on average nine to 30 minutes sooner after completing a course of CBT for insomnia and experienced a reduction of between 22 and 36 minutes in the amount of time spent awake after going to sleep.”

In the study, data analysts found that those who received CBT treatment for between four to six sessions found improvement with their insomnia and that these improvements “were generally well maintained for 3-12 months post-treatment.”

This was compared to the results of those who received treatment “in which the format or content veered substantially from conventional CBT which were less conclusive.”

With blue light from laptop and phone screens increasingly causing sleep disruption, and considering how hard it is to switch our brains off from the hectic attention-grabbing modern lifestyle, CBT therapy sounds great to us.

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