Laura Burke

Journalist

Ireland

A recent Journalism graduate of Dublin City University.

Portfolio

Online - Internship at Extra.ie

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05/24/2017
Katy Perry Says It Was Taylor Swift Who Started The Feud Between Them

Katy Perry has reignited her long-standing feud with Taylor Swift following the release of her new track 'Swish Swish' featuring Nicki Minaj. The high profile celebrity feud started way back in 2014 in a dispute over backing dancers and Taylor even penned her hit song 'Bad Blood' about Katy.

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05/17/2017
Lorraine Kelly Reveals Mr. Motivator Wore A Bum Bag To Hide His Bulge

Lorraine Kelly cheekily revealed on Tuesday's Lorraine show that Mr Motivator always wore a bum bag to hide his 'bulge'. During Mark Heyes' fashion segment, the pair discussed bum bags which have been making a comeback on the catwalk recently. Mark referenced Mr Motivator, whose energetic exercise routines were a big hit on GMTV in the 90s.

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05/25/2017
Parents Pay Tribute To 'Vivacious' Daughter Killed In Manchester Attack

The family of a schoolgirl who was killed in the Manchester Arena bomb attack have paid tribute to their 'vivacious and full of fun' daughter. Eilidh MacLeod, 14, from Scotland, was one of two teenagers from Barra who had been missing since the terror attack at the Ariana Grande concert on Monday.

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05/11/2017
Bella Hadid Shows The Weeknd What Hes Missing In Latest Insta Posts

Victoria's Secret model Bella Hadid has been showing ex-boyfriend the Weeknd what he's missing in a string of sexy Instagram posts.but left littleA post shared by Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) on May 9, 2017 at 11:41am PDTThe models remained secretive as to where they were holidaying, but left little to the imagination in regards to their choice of tiny swimwear.Back to Life 🌺🦋❤️A post shared by Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) on May 9, 2017 at 11:03am PDT

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05/26/2017
Twitter Users Hilariously Hijacked Walkers Crisps Selfie Competition

Poor old Walker's crisps. The company launched a Twitter competition, all in good faith, to give people the chance to win tickets to the Champions League Final. What happened next? Walker's learned the hard way that no one can be trusted, especially on the internet, and they ended up shutting down the competition.

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05/11/2017
Scenes! Jeremy Corbyn's Car Runs Over BBC Cameraman

A BBC cameraman has been run over by a car carrying Jeremy Corbyn as he rushed to attend a meeting with top Labour leaders. The cameraman, Giles Wooltorton, was taken away by the ambulance after his foot was run over by Jeremy Corbyn's car as he slipped in the back door of the venue.

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05/12/2017
Daniella Moyles Quits Spin1038 Slot To Go Travelling The World

Radio presenter Daniella Moyles has quit her Spin1038 show -- so she can travel the world for a year. The presenter aired her final show this morning, after two-and-a-half years with Fully Charged. Daniella announced on Instagram that she would be leaving the station while saying Spin1038 is 'the best place to work, with the absolute BEST people'.

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05/18/2017
Debris Found From Private Plane That Vanished Over Bermuda Triangle

A private plane carrying a New York family has gone missing in the Bermuda Triangle near the Bahamas. Pilot Nathan Ulrich, 52, and Jennifer Blumin, 40, the CEO of New York event management firm Skylight Group, were onboard along with Blumin's two young children.

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05/18/2017
Model Asks Public For Opinion On Her Looks Ends Up Getting Roasted

In one of the darker corners the internet, a trend exists where people ask complete strangers to say mean things about them. One Insta-famous woman, Niece Waidhoifer, must have been getting tired of her 100,000-plus followers telling her how fabulous she looks in her many, many bikini shots, and decided to ask the web to 'roast' her.

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05/23/2017
This Massive 99 Cone Dubbed 'The Big Boy' Is On Sale In Co.Meath

It's been a long time since Ireland's favourite sunny treat, the 99 cone, has been sold anywhere for under the two euro mark. However, this Meath filling station is giving its customers serious value for money with their whopper of a 99 cone known as 'The Big Boy'.

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05/11/2017
King Henry Shefflin Gives Prince Charles A Lesson In Hurling

Prince Charles and Camilla visited Kilkenny Castle on day two of their trip to Ireland, as thousands lined the streets to catch a glimpse of royalty. The Royal couple met President Michael D Higgins and his wife before being given an exhibition in hurling by the great Henry Shefflin.

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05/12/2017
Daniella Moyles Quits Spin1038 Slot To Go Travelling The World

Radio presenter Daniella Moyles has quit her Spin1038 show -- so she can travel the world for a year. The presenter aired her final show this morning, after two-and-a-half years with Fully Charged. Daniella announced on Instagram that she would be leaving the station while saying Spin1038 is 'the best place to work, with the absolute BEST people'.

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05/15/2017
Victoria Beckham Loses Trademark Sunnies For London Shopping Trip

Let's face it, the Posh One... aka Victoria Beckham is rarely ever seen out and about without a pair of oversized designer sunglasses these days. But Mrs B has insisted she now has resorted to a 'bucket load' of concealer and trademark sunglasses because she's 'up all night' looking after her children.

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05/17/2017
Kendall Jenner Proves Shes Not Perfect With Hilarious Fall Off Her Bike

Kendall Jenner suffered an embarrassing fall off her bike, landing flat on her face after losing her balance while attempting to stop.The supermodels sister Khloe Kardashian caught the hilarious moment on camera and later posted the video to Instagram saying: 'My work here is done.....@kendalljenner'.Kendall, who has mastered the runway walk across the globe showed that if there is one thing she cannot do to perfection, it's cycling.My work here is done.....

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05/11/2017
US Tourists Stranded In Dublin After Passports Were Stolen

An American couple holidaying in Ireland have been left stranded 5,000 miles away from their baby son after their passports were stolen. Lorelai Tong and Wei Shencame have appealed to the Irish public to help get them back to the US by releasing photos of their stolen items which contain their passports.

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05/16/2017
Jeremy Corbyn Snapchat's His Lunch With Rapper JME

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has teamed up with Grime rapper JME to encourage young people get out and vote in the upcoming UK election. JME has previously publicly supported Jeremy Corbyn and Labour on Twitter with Corbyn thanking the rapper for his support.

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05/17/2017
Hangry Passenger Has Pizza Delivered To Broken Down Amtrak Train

Mitch Katz decided to order pizza directly to his carriage after being delayed for over an hour on an Amtrak train between New York and Washington DC.The video, posted to Twitter, shows the pizza delivery man carefully walking down the tracks alongside the train searching for Mitch's carriage.Mitch had been left waiting for more than an hour on board the train when he grew frustrated and decided to order from a local pizza restaurant.Stuck on @amtrak 161 got hangry and problem solved...

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05/12/2017
FBI Agents Turn To Facebook To Show Support For Sacked Comey

At least a dozen FBI agents have changed their Facebook profiles to that of sacked chief James Comey, it has been reported. Morale is said to be low in the agency since President Donald Trump let Mr Comey go, before accusing the FBI director of 'showboating'.

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05/12/2017
Burt Bacharach Tuns 89, Here Are 20 Songs You Never Knew He Wrote

The legend that gave us some of our favourite golden oldie songs, Burt Bacharach, is celebrating his 89th birthday today. Bacharach is known as one of the best ever songwriters, record producer, pianist, and singer who has composed hundreds of popular hit songs from the late 1950s through to the 1980s.

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05/18/2017
Holly Willoughby Brought Her Dad To Work And Fans Are Going Wild

The ITV This Morning presenter took the Twitter hashtag #takeyourdadtoworkday very seriously as Terry Willoughby appeared alongside his daughter on the show. Holly posted the picture to Instagram of herself and her father Terry working together at a This Morning live event in Birmingham.

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05/12/2017
Rare White Lobster Caught On Beach That Magically Reappeared

A rare white lobster has been caught off the coast of Achill Island, close to the beach that reappeared after 33 years. The 'one-in-a-million' albino crustacean was caught by local fisherman Charlie O'Malley. The lobster has now been given a home in the local aquarium and has already become one of the main attractions.

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05/14/2017
Netflix Confirm A Second Season Of 13 Reasons Why

Netflix have released the first trailer for series two of the hit show 13 Reasons Why.Fans of the show were sent into a frenzy when Netflix released the short clip, confirming the speculation that there will be a second series of the show.So what could season two have in store for us?

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05/17/2017
Emma Willis Thanks NHS For Emergency Surgery That Saved Her Life

Emma Willis was rushed into hospital earlier this week after developing a nasty stomach ache. The Big Brother host initially thought she was suffering from a 'bad case of trapped wind' but it turned out to be a horribly infected appendix.

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05/16/2017
Nightclub Brands Customer A 'Moron' For Giving 1 Star Facebook Review

A nightclub's response to an unimpressed customer's review on Facebook has gone viral after she was branded a 'gormless moron'. Sevgi Cavusoglu posted the one star review to Fly Edinburgh's Facebook page saying 'Shit music, rude staff!! Hated it. Never going back.' The review prompted the popular clubbing venue to reply and challenge the disgruntled customer's remarks.

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05/15/2017
Victoria Beckham Loses Trademark Sunnies For London Shopping Trip

Let's face it, the Posh One... aka Victoria Beckham is rarely ever seen out and about without a pair of oversized designer sunglasses these days. But Mrs B has insisted she now has resorted to a 'bucket load' of concealer and trademark sunglasses because she's 'up all night' looking after her children.

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05/24/2017
Women Are Posting Hilarious Pictures Of A Problem With This PLT Top

There is no greater feeling than when a long-awaited package finally arrives at your door and you get to try your purchase on for the very first time. We all know that choosing the correct size clothing can be very difficult when it comes to online shopping.

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05/14/2017
Fancy Staying The Night In A Pink Barbie Dream House? It Will Cost You!

This UK-based AirBnb is the stuff little girls' dreams are made of. Dubbed as the 'Eaton House Studio', this six-bedroom mansion is located in Essex and is the perfect destination for a girly getaway trip. Your eyes first meet a bright pink paint job with glittery gold details on the outside, with wall to wall pink taking over the majority of the inside.

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05/17/2017
Lorraine Kelly Reveals Mr. Motivator Wore A Bum Bag To Hide His Bulge

Lorraine Kelly cheekily revealed on Tuesday's Lorraine show that Mr Motivator always wore a bum bag to hide his 'bulge'. During Mark Heyes' fashion segment, the pair discussed bum bags which have been making a comeback on the catwalk recently. Mark referenced Mr Motivator, whose energetic exercise routines were a big hit on GMTV in the 90s.

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06/13/2017
Steven Gerrard Caption On Photo Of Kids Labelled As Sexist

Steven Gerrard can do no wrong in the eyes of some football fans, but a comment he made in his latest Instagram post has been labelled as 'sexist'. The former Liverpool star, 37, welcomed his fourth child and only boy Lio by posting a sweet snap with his three older sisters Lourdes, Lily-Ella and Lexi.

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06/06/2017
Guiness Storehouse Named Ireland's Most Popular Tourist Attraction

It seems visitors to Ireland love Guinness just as much as the native folk do, as the Guinness Storehouse tops the list of the most popular visitor attractions in 2016. A whopping 1.6m visitors took a trip to the Dublin brewery, a 10pc increase on the previous year.

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05/11/2017
King Henry Shefflin Gives Prince Charles A Lesson In Hurling

Prince Charles and Camilla visited Kilkenny Castle on day two of their trip to Ireland, as thousands lined the streets to catch a glimpse of royalty. The Royal couple met President Michael D Higgins and his wife before being given an exhibition in hurling by the great Henry Shefflin.

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06/22/2017
Awkward Moment BBC News Anchor Is Unaware He Is Live On Air

The BBC went down last night just before the News at 10 and while producers were scrambling to resolve the situation, Huw Edwards certainly didn't look too worried. The veteran journalist remained calm, leaning on his desk while waiting for the problem to be fixed as the channel went down just as its flagship news programme was due to air.

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06/15/2017
Melanie Sykes Shows Off Toned And Tanned Abs In Series Of Bikini Snaps

If you got it, flaunt it! And that's exactly what Melanie Sykes has been doing as she soaks up rays while showing off her incredibly toned physique. The 46-year-old TV presenter showcased her incredible abs while on holiday in the French Riviera, sharing a series of Instagram posts giving everyone serious body envy.

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06/21/2017
Couple Recreates Exact Photo From Pride March 24 Years Ago

Dublin's Pride festival is set to take place next week and the six-day long event is shaping up to be one of the best yet. The festival, which is jam packed with events, celebrates the diverse LGBTQ community in the capital and throughout Ireland -- but it's not just Ireland who are getting in the Pride spirit.

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06/13/2017
The internet is horrified by this sexy hairy chest swimsuit

The internet can be a very strange place sometimes, and now it wants the beach to follow suit, if the latest swimwear is anything to go by. US company Beloved Shirts has designed the eye-catching 'Sexy Chest one-piece' swimsuit which has an image of a hairy man's torso printed on it.

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06/12/2017
Taylor Swift Has Put Her Music Back On Spotify After Three Year Absence

Taylor Swift has put her music back on Spotify - but is her decision to return to the streaming site to please her fans or to spite Katy Perry? Taylor controversially removed her music from the streaming service in 2014, due to the issue of royalties and the effect she claimed streaming services were having on the music industry.

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06/14/2017
This Just Proves That Ireland's Rental Crisis Is At It's Peak

It's almost near impossible to find a house or apartment to rent in Dublin these days that is in a good location, affordable - and not a complete dive. This listing on Daft.ie proves that the rental market , especially in Dublin has reached peak levels of crazy.

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06/08/2017
London Bridge Re-Opens With Huge Steel Barriers Following Terror Attack

Large metal barriers have been installed on Waterloo, Lambeth and Westminster bridges in the wake of Saturday night's London Bridge terror attack. The barricades were installed overnight before the bridge re-opened to pedestrians on Monday morning following the atrocity which left seven dead and 48 injured.

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06/14/2017
Demi Moore Reveals Stress Caused Her To Lose Her Two Front Teeth

Yummy-mummy Demi Moore looked far from her glamorous self in a picture she shared showing her two front teeth missing. The 54-year-old actress shared a photo without her dentures on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Although the picture only shows one tooth missing, Demi admitted to Jimmy and the audience that she lost her two front teeth due to stress.

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06/13/2017
Kylie Jenner Joins The Forbes Celebrity Top 100 Rich List

Kylie Jenner is the youngest millionaire to land on the Forbes Rich List. The 19-year-old placed 59th by banking $41 million in the last 12 months. The majority of her fortune comes from her family's reality TV show Keeping Up With the Kardashians and her make-up empire Kylie Cosmetics.

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06/08/2017
Vogue Williams Criticised Over Her Views On Muslim Extremists

Model Vogue Williams is facing huge backlash after calling for Muslim extremists to be interned in her sunday newspaper column. The 31-year-old gave her views on what could be done to help prevent terror attacks including locking up Muslim extremists in internment camps.

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06/20/2017
Parents Warned Of Dangers Of Sun As Three Children Rushed To Hospital

Three children were rushed to hospital over the weekend suffering effects from Ireland's heatwave after being over-exposed to the sun, it has been confirmed. One child under the age of five was brought to the Emergency Department in Temple Street Hospital with severe sunburn, while two children were admitted to Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin.

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06/13/2017
Beyonce And Jay Z Prepare For Home Birth By Building £1 Million Ward

When you're worth an estimated £900 million and are one of the world's most powerful couples, why not build your own maternity ward at home? Beyoncé and Jay Z are doing just that as they are reportedly building a maternity ward in their Hollywood mansion that will cost an estimated £1 million.

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06/12/2017
A Kildare Barber Is Using Sheep Shears To Style His Customer's Hair

Paul McGann has been cutting hair in Kildare Town for the past 33 years. He's probably used to styling hair different ways but his new-found cutting technique is bizarre. Paul runs the popular The Master Barber Shop where he uses huge, very sharp-looking sheep shears to style his customer's hair.

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06/12/2017
BBC And Sky Reporters Drop C Bomb Pronouncing Jeremy Hunt's Name

Both the BBC and Sky News reporters, Ellie Price and Claudia-Liza Armah, got their tongues in a twist live on air as they reported on Theresa May's cabinet reshuffle. Eagerly awaiting Jeremy Hunt's arrival at Downing Street to learn his fate post election, BBC journalist Ellie Price accidentally dropped the C bomb.

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06/10/2017
People Are Shocked By The Pictures From The DUP Election Party

After a very successful UK general election for the DUP, you'd expect members of the party to blow off some steam and enjoy a drink or two as part of the celebrations. The DUP came out as the big winners in Northern Ireland winning 10 seats and could potentially play a key role in forming a future government in Westminster.

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05/30/2017
Some People Are Baffled As To Why Primark Is Called Penneys In Ireland

Penneys is every Irish girl's go-to store for reasonably priced, super stylish clothes. The store has just launched their brand new and highly sought-after make-up range, PS Pro, and a new bridal collection fit to rival any high street brand. So we've established that everyone loves Penneys.

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06/11/2017
Louis Tomlinson Signs New Deal With Simon Cowell's Record Label

His former One direction bandmates are all signed up and have already released solo music and now Louis Tomlinson has finally signed a record deal with Simon Cowell's label Syco. Louis is the last member of the hugely popular boy band to secure a record deal and he is the only One Direction star to remain loyal to the X Factor judge who found them fame in 2010.

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05/30/2017
Vogue Williams Rubbishes Break-Up Rumours With One Photo

Vogue Williams has rubbished any rumour that there's trouble in paradise, by taking time out of her family holiday -- in paradise -- to gush over beau Spencer Matthews. Fans had been speculating whether the pair had called time on their intense romance since they haven't been photographed together in months.

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06/02/2017
The Queue For Free Doughnuts In Cork This Morning Was Insane

It's National Doughnut Day and understandably people will do whatever it takes to avail of a free doughnut from their favourite bakery. However, the queue outside Huckleberry's in Cork this morning was something else as it reached the end of the road, before the shop was even open.

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05/27/2017
Twitter Trolls Target Ariana Grande For Cancelling Remainder Of Tour

Ariana Grande has been targeted by Twitter trolls for suspending her 'Dangerous Woman' tour in the wake of the Manchester terror attack. The pop star, 23, returned to her hometown in Florida on Tuesday and announced that she would be suspending her tour until June 5.

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06/08/2017
Niall Horan Tops List Of Most Followed Irish People On Twitter

Niall Horan has achieved quite a lot since he rose to stardom with One Direction and now he has a new social media record to his name. The former One Direction singer has been named the most followed Irish person on Twitter after hitting the 30 million mark.

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06/09/2017
Deaf Singer Mandy Harvey Wins Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer

The first ever deaf singer to appear on America's Got Talent proved that anything is possible when you put your heart and soul into it. Mandy Harvey, who lost her hearing at just 18 years old, told the judges how she stopped singing due to her nerve deterioration after being diagnosed with a connective tissue disorder.

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05/26/2017
Make The Most Of The Sun Today As A Weekend Washout Is On The Way

You can wave goodbye to the ice creams and say hello to your umbrella this weekend, as the rain is set to return on Saturday. However on the upside, temperatures are still set to reach about 20C. After days of glorious sunshine, the weather will take a turn for the worst with heavy rain and thunder expected to arrive on Saturday morning.

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06/07/2017
Holly Willoughby Shows Off New Look At The Glamour Awards

Holly Willoughby stunned at the Glamour Awards in one of her most eye-catching outfits to date - but fans are concerned shes losing her 'trademark curves'. The TV and style queen looked picture perfect in a gown fit for a princess at the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards 2017 at Berkeley Square Gardens, London on Tuesday.

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06/03/2017
Six Year Old Nearly Died After Swimming Pool Filter Sucked In Her Hair

A six-year-old girl had her hair ripped from her head after she got sucked into a swimming pool filter on a family holiday in Lanzarote. Darcey Morgan was swimming underwater at the H10 Rubicon Palace in Playa Blanca when her hair became tangled in a filter which operates the artificial waterfall.

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05/25/2017
Rozanna Purcell Channels Her Inner Greek Goddess On Mykonos Retreat

Rozanna Purcell looks every inch the Greek Goddess as she holidays on the island of Mykonos proving that she can pull off any look she tries her hand at. The former Miss Ireland Universe is in Mykonos for a fitness and clean eating retreat and has been sharing her time spent there on social media to her thousands of followers.

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06/08/2017
Niall Horan Tops List Of Most Followed Irish People On Twitter

Niall Horan has achieved quite a lot since he rose to stardom with One Direction and now he has a new social media record to his name. The former One Direction singer has been named the most followed Irish person on Twitter after hitting the 30 million mark.

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06/08/2017
Harry Styles Is Coming To 3Arena For His First Ever Solo irish Show

Former One Direction star Harry Styles is bringing his first ever solo world tour to Dublin in 2018. The British heartthrob will kick off the first leg of his tour this September in the United States before bringing the second leg of his tour to Ireland on April 16 the following year.

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06/03/2017
Twitter Pokes Fun At Trump Over Flashing Red Lights in White House

Social media has gone wild trying to figure out what the mysterious flashing red lights were spotted in a window of the White House this week. TV cameras caught the flashing bright red strobe lights which seemed to be coming from two windows on the first floor of the residence.

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06/06/2017
Meg Ryan Overshadows Models Half Her Age at CFDA awards

Meg Ryan blew all the young supermodel competition away at the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards in New York. The When Harry Met Sally actress gave the likes of Gigi and Bella Hadid a run for their money on the red carpet in a glamorous, shimmering ivory gown by Christian Siriano that showed off her toned physique.

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05/26/2017
United Stars Slammed For Singing 'City F**k Off Home' After Europa Win

Manchester United players have been heavily criticised after Jessie Lingard uploaded a video to Instagram of the squad singing 'why don't City f**k off home' after their Europa League Final win. In a game that was overshadowed by the terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena in which 22 people were killed, Lingard and the team have come under scrutiny for their dressing room celebrations.

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06/01/2017
Nigel Farage 'A Person Of Interest' In FBI Trump-Russia Investigation

Nigel Farage has been named as a 'person of interest' in the FBI investigation looking into possible ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign. According to the Guardian, former UKIP leader Farage has not been accused of any wrongdoings and was not a suspect or target of the US investigation.

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06/06/2017
This Girl Hilariously Mistook Coach John Kavanagh For A Bus Company

A girl who was searching for a bus route from Killarney to Castlebar mistakenly messaged Conor McGregor's Coach, John Kavanagh asking for travel advice.Aine Leen soon realised she had messaged the famous Dublin trainer when she got an automated reply asking if she wanted to train with Coach Kavanagh.Aine soon realised she made a mistake and posted the embarrassing but hilarious message exchange to Twitter.Oh my god I just emailed Coach John Kavanagh thinking it was a travel company, I am...

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05/25/2017
Young Cork Girl Saves These Adorable Kittens Dumped In a Recycling Bin

The mother of a young girl described the horrifying moment her daughter discovered three newborn kittens dumped in a recycling bin in Cork. The kittens were wrapped in a shoebox tied with twine and their eyes weren't even open when they were rescued from the recycling bin.

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05/31/2017
Number Of Irish Teenagers Giving Birth At Its Lowest In 20 Years

The number of Irish teenagers giving birth is at its lowest in 15 years, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office. A total of 1,098 teenagers gave birth in 2016, compared to 1187 in 2015. Since 2001, the total number of births to teenagers has fallen 64pc.

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06/03/2017
Kim Kardashian Knew On Honeymoon That Marriage To Kris Wouldn't Last

Kim Kardashian joined Andy Cohen on 'Watch What Happens Live' to clear up the rumours surrounding her marriage to Kris Humphries, Kendall's Pepsi ad and Kylie's break-up with Tyga. The 36-year-old reality star admitted that she freaked out when she turned 30 and wasn't married and she believes this spurred her decision to marry NBA star Kris.

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06/03/2017
12-Year-Old Ventriloquist With Stunning Voice Wins Golden Buzzer

A 12-year-old ventriloquist stole the show on America's Got Talent as she stunned the judges with her singing - which she performed with her mouth totally closed. Darci Lynne Farmer from Oklahoma City, nervously walked onstage holding her rabbit puppet, before she delivered an impressive rendition of the song Summertime.

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05/13/2017
This Man's Sunburn Takes The Cloud Egg Craze To The Next Level

There are probably a lot of Irish people recovering from sunburn this week after the marvellous sunshine we enjoyed over the past number of days. One person who may take longer to recover from the sun is Gareth McColgan from Belfast.

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05/31/2017
Enjoy The Last Of Todays Sunshine As Rain Is On The Way To Stay

Today may well be the last chance to top up your tan and really enjoy the sunshine as temperatures are set to soar to 21C. A day of sunshine and warm weather is on the way today with clear skies forecast all across the country, before the weather takes a turn on Thursday.

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05/17/2017
Awkward! Ellen Forgets That Katy Perry Was Married

Katy Perry made an appearance on the Ellen Show yesterday to promote her new music and upcoming tour 'Witness'. While she was there, Ellen asked her to take part in a game of 'Will You Perry Me?', which is a cleverly re-named version of 'Would You Rather?'.

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05/09/2017
Terrifying Moment Lion Attacks Tamer At French Circus

A lion locked its jaws around a tamer's throat and dragged him across a circus ring in front of terrified families. The entire ordeal, posted to Facebook, showed the male cat setting upon the tamer in the pen while horrified onlookers ran from their seats.

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02/15/2017
What has the future of fashion and beauty got in store for us?

RTÉ LifeStyle's Taragh Loughrey-Grant led a compelling panel discussion on predicting the future of fashion and beauty, on day one of the Dublin Tech Summit. Taragh was joined by Ray Noori, CEO of Block Zero, Fashion editor of Chasseur magazine Ian Michael Turner and fashion designer Lina Wassong.

The College View
02/08/2017
Students of Incorporation feeling the loss of their Students' Unions - The College View

The merger of St. Patrick's college into DCU which began last September has brought many changes to the make-up and facilities present across both campuses in the last number of months. One particular change that has affected students of the three merger colleges, the Mater Dei Institute, Church of Ireland College of Further Education and St.

THE HG TIMES
04/18/2017
Theresa May calls snap General Election

Laura Burke Prime Minister Theresa May has requested that a general election be held on the 8th of June, in an unexpected announcement at 10 Downing Street this morning. Theresa May said that Brexit will be happening but that opposition parties have weakened their negotiations with Europe.

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04/18/2017
Northern Ireland reacts to Theresa May's call for a General Election

Laura Burke DUP leader Arlene Foster and Sinn Fein's leader in Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill have both welcomed Theresa May's call for a UK General Election on June 8th. Arlene Foster has said that the people of Northern Ireland now have the opportunity 'to vote for the Union' while Michelle O'Neill said the election is...

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03/18/2017
An Unspoken Prospect: The merging of the LGFA and GAA - sportswomen.ie

by Laura Burke Two separate organisations that govern the same game, play for the same prize of All Ireland glory and represent players, clubs and counties across the country. The difference is that one organisation is for males and the other is for females. The GAA is far more dominant than the LGFA across all ...

The College View
11/16/2016
Teachers say they need better pay - The College View

As two further days of strike action took place in secondary schools across the country last week, teachers and students returned to school on Wednesday as the strike by the Association of Secondary School Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) was called off late on Tuesday afternoon.

THE HG TIMES
04/18/2017
Harry Redknapp appointed Birmingham City Manager

Laura Burke Birmingham City have appointed Harry Redknapp as their new manager, the club announced this morning. Redknapp will return to managing in England with his first game coming against Aston Villa in the Second City derby clash next Sunday. This is his first managerial role since 2016 after a brief three match spell managing...

Campus.ie
12/03/2016
ATTACK AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Eleven people were rushed to hospital with one in a critical condition after an attack by an Ohio State student on the Columbus campus on Monday. Investigators say the attacker was 18 year old Abdul Razak Ali Artan, who deliberately drove his car onto a pathway and began attacking students with a knife at the University.

Campus.ie
03/21/2017
HOW TO SURVIVE ON A STUDENT BUDGET

Numerous trips to Coppers, inexpensive things to do in the evenings being few and far between and food for the week costing us an arm and a leg. How do we fund it all on such a low budget?

Oxygen.ie
12/06/2016
Katie Taylor Facing Tough Opponent In Next Professional Fight - Oxygen.ie

After ruthlessly knocking out Polish fighter Korina Kopinska in her debut fight last Saturday at Wembley Arena, Katie Taylor says she ''can't wait'' for her next fight on December 10 . ''Saturday in London was an amazing experience and I can't wait to fight in Manchester.'' said Taylor.

News Day Team
11/14/2016
George Carey masterclass marks the return of the 16th Cleraun Media Conference

George Carey provided the key note address on the opening day of the Cleraun Media Conference on Investigative Journalism by showcasing his documentary ''The Righteous Traitor - the Masterspy of Moscow'' which investigated the work of George Blake, a British diplomat who became a long term double agent for the Soviet Union.

Campus.ie
03/29/2017
PRAGUE IN TWO DAYS: THE TOP TEN THINGS TO DO

Prague is a beautiful destination for a city break with friends, family or as a couple. The narrow winding cobble streets make Prague the perfect place for strolling around on foot, meaning you don't need to spend money on transport to see all the sights it has to offer.

Campus.ie
03/29/2017
CROSSING THE PICKET LINE: WHY STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE EFFECTS

In light of the recent strikes that took place in several Tesco stores across the country last month and the Bus Eireann strikes that began last Friday, it is important to stress the reasons why people should obey the picket lines formed by striking workers.

The Albert Tribune
04/04/2017
Unemployment down almost 2% on this time last year

By Laura Burke New figures released today by the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate fell by almost 2% in March 2017 since the same time last year. In March 2016, the seasonally adjusted number of persons unemployed was 181, 200 which fell to 141,400 in March 2017.

The JR Times
02/07/2017
Case opens to determine validity of data transfers to the US by Facebook Ireland

Proceedings in the case of the Data Protection Commissioner vs Facebook Ireland opened before Ms Justice Caroline Costello at the commercial division of the High Court on Tuesday morning. Michael Collins, for the Commissioner, began her opening statement this morning by telling the court that the commissioner is not seeking a final judgement against Mr...

Campus.ie
03/30/2017
THE MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS FROM PENNEY'S P.S LOVE RANGE

Penneys have re-vitalised their fashion and beauty ranges over the past two years and are definitely on to a winner with their fabulous P.S make up range that beauty bloggers everywhere are raving about. The collection includes highlighters, eyeshadow palettes, contour kits and plenty of other savvy items that beauty lovers everywhere are racing to snatch up.

The College View
10/12/2016
Try Something New this Year - The College View

Moving away from home and being responsible for yourself for the first time is a trying period for most people, writer Laura Burke eases the burden of living by yourself with helpful tips to try something new this year. College definitely brings out the creative side in students by using saucepans as bowls, shot glasses as egg cups.

Campus.ie
02/06/2017
FREE GAFF AT THE DÁIL

Last week people across Ireland were calling for Enda Kenny to cancel his annual trip to Washington DC on St. Patricks Day to meet with President Donald Trump in an effort to denounce the actions and recent executive orders introduced by Trump since his inauguration. Mr.

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