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1 week ago | 
moneymarketing.co.uk | Amanda Cassidy |Kimberley Dondo
The Trump tariff announcements have once again reminded us just how quickly markets can turn. Volatility like this often triggers understandable anxiety among investors, and we’ve seen that in recent weeks. Many of our customers have been in touch, worried about their portfolios and questioning whether now might be the time to disinvest. This is exactly the kind of environment that reminds us of the value of advice.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
herfamily.ie | Trine Jensen-Burke |Amanda Cassidy |Katie Mythen-Lynch |Nina McLaughlin
The move is being praised as a “very positive” move and Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have since pledged to “explore restrictions on the sale of high caffeine drinks”. Government have described it as a “steadfast commitment to improving public health”. This would be a particularly positive move for children in Ireland, according to HSE Obesity Lead, Donal O’Shea.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
herfamily.ie | Trine Jensen-Burke |Amanda Cassidy |Katie Mythen-Lynch |Nina McLaughlin
People have been left stunned after finding out the use behind the little button on a seatbelt. There’s a lot of stuff in life that we just accept and don’t question. You could drive yourself mad by trying to actually understand how TV works, how wireless earphones pipe music into our ears, or how you can send a message to someone on the other side of the world at the touch of a button.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
herfamily.ie | Trine Jensen-Burke |Amanda Cassidy |Katie Mythen-Lynch |Ryan Price
A fundraiser has been launched for a six-month-old baby who was diagnosed with leukemia. Ricardo Madigan was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia on December 23. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) is an extremely rare type of cancer, with only 50 people being diagnosed in Ireland every year. The condition affects the lymphocyte white blood cells, and means that you may not have enough healthy cells in your blood. This in turn causes issues with fighting infection, carrying oxygen and bleeding.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
herfamily.ie | Trine Jensen-Burke |Amanda Cassidy |Katie Mythen-Lynch |Ryan Price
The National Lottery has issued an urgent warning to EuroMillions players in Dublin to check their tickets as a five-figure is due to run out. According to the Irish Mirror, the €20,949 prize needs to be claimed by Monday, February 3 – a little over two weeks from now. The draw occurred on Tuesday, 5 November, and a player in the Swords area of North Dublin is believed to be in possession of the winning ticket.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
herfamily.ie | Trine Jensen-Burke |Amanda Cassidy |Katie Mythen-Lynch |Kat O'Connor
Actress Lucy Fallon has announced the birth of her second child. The actress gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on January 11th and has confirmed her old-fashioned name. The mum revealed her baby girl is called Nancy Margaret, which is such a perfect choice for her daughter. She said, “Our teeny angel girl is here. 11/1/25 x Our nancy margaret ledson.”The mum added, “A dream come true x”The name Nancy is a classic girl’s name of English origin. The beautiful moniker means grace and pure.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
herfamily.ie | Trine Jensen-Burke |Amanda Cassidy |Katie Mythen-Lynch |Joseph Loftus
Irish presenter Kathryn Thomas has called out the government’s hot school meals program after The Irish Times confirmed the meals contain ‘ultra-processed foods’. The mum-of-two called out the program and admitted she was “flabbergasted” to find out about the “the amount of ultra-processed foods.”She said many parents are worried about the amount of highly processed foods their children will be consuming in school. Speaking on her Instagram, the mum said: “This is so wrong.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
herfamily.ie | Trine Jensen-Burke |Amanda Cassidy |Katie Mythen-Lynch |Charlie Herbert
A Japanese company known for its beer and beverages has developed a new electronic spoon that makes your food taste saltier. Kirin Holdings unveiled the new electric spoon at CES 2025. The spoon uses a mild electric current to concentrate sodium ions, boosting the umami and salt flavour of low-sodium foods without adding extra salt. It increases saltiness by 1.5 times. The spoon offers four intensity levels to customize the taste experience.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
herfamily.ie | Trine Jensen-Burke |Amanda Cassidy |Katie Mythen-Lynch |Charlie Herbert
Hollyoaks actor, Paul Danan, has died at the age of 46. The actor was best known for his role on Hollyoaks before appearing on Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother. Danan played Sol Patrick in the soap from 1997 until 2001. Paul Danan, star of Hollyoaks and who appeared in the first Celebrity Love Island as well as Celebrity Big Brother, has sadly passed away aged 46.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
herfamily.ie | Trine Jensen-Burke |Amanda Cassidy |Katie Mythen-Lynch |Joseph Loftus
Presenter Vogue Williams has opened up about the heartbreaking loss of her father Freddie. The podcast host lost her father in 2010 after he died from a stroke. Vogue was only 24 when she lost her dad and said the heartbreak of losing him is hard to deal with. In her new memoir, Vogue reflects on the harrowing loss. “Losing parents at any age is a ball of s**t, but it happens to all of us,” she writes. “I lost my dad when I was in my 20s and it was all very difficult.
