Kat O'Connor

County Dublin

Staff Editor at HerFamily

Staff Writer at Shemazing

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Breast cancer symptoms you shouldn't ignore after Jessie J is diagnosed

2 days ago | her.ie | Kat O'Connor

Singer Jessie J has sadly been diagnosed with an early stage of breast cancer. She shared her harrowing health update in a video on Instagram. The singer said she’s grateful she was diagnosed early, but “needs a hug” following the diagnosis. The singer told her fans:“I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. Cancer sucks in any form, but I’m holding on to the word ‘early’”“It’s a very dramatic way to get a boob job.
Is it ever okay to wear white to a wedding? What the experts say

2 days ago | her.ie | Kat O'Connor

Georgia Steel has sparked a heated debate about what we should and shouldn’t be wearing as wedding guests. The influencer wore a pale yellow dress to Dani Dyer’s nuptials and received a wave of backlash over it. But was her outfit really that offensive? Claire Thompson, Senior Wedding Consultant at The Wedding Travel Company said the dress code will differ depending on the event. She explained that every couple will have their own dress code, but wearing white is typically frowned upon.
How to deal with the friendship wage gap, according to experts

2 days ago | her.ie | Kat O'Connor

Being the friend who earns the least in your group can be pretty tricky at the best of times, especially when you notice the friendship wage gap. As much as we love hanging out with our nearest and dearest, the impact a busy social calendar has on our bank account is not pretty. We often find ourselves with dwindling funds at the end of every month, and it’s something some friends don’t understand. Everyone has different wages, but some of our friends will earn a lot more than us.
Meghan Markle shares rare photo of daughter Lilibet's face

2 days ago | her.ie | Kat O'Connor

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have ensured their two children are kept out of the spotlight since they stepped down as senior working royals. The parents have protected their son Archie and daughter Lilibet from the public eye, but Meghan has been recently sharing snippets of their family life on Instagram. The proud mum even posted a rare photo of her daughter Lilibet to mark her little girl’s fourth birthday.
Brian Dowling announces shock departure from 98FM

2 days ago | her.ie | Kat O'Connor

Brian Dowling has confirmed his departure from 98FM. The Irish TV presenter revealed the news in an emotional Instagram post this week. Dowling joined the radio station in 2023 and hosted the show alongside Suzanne Kane for the last two years. Brian confirmed he will host his last show alongside Suzanne Kane on Friday, June 6th.
Dunnes Stores has the perfect wedding guest dress for €35

3 days ago | her.ie | Kat O'Connor

Wedding season is upon us, and we’re slowly running out of dresses to wear. Whether they’re friends from school or your colleagues, we’ve got half a dozen wedding invites on our fridge for the coming months. As excited as we are, we are feeling the pressure to find wedding-ready outfits. Luckily, Dunnes Stores is here to the rescue yet again. The Irish retailer has become our shopping haven in recent years, and there’s one dress we need to pick up for wedding season.
Fans defend Georgia Steel over Dani Dyer wedding dress backlash

3 days ago | her.ie | Kat O'Connor

Trying to find a perfect outfit as a wedding guest can be incredibly tricky, especially when you’re attending half a dozen weddings per year. We’re trying to remain sustainable while sticking to our own personal style, but that can be nearly impossible at times. We’ve all had the pre-wedding meltdown when we look in our wardrobes and hate absolutely every single item we own.
RTÉ documentary will investigate 'distressing' care at Irish nursing home

3 days ago | her.ie | Kat O'Connor

RTÉ will broadcast an RTÉ Investigates documentary with undercover footage relating to standards of care at a nursing home group with locations in the midlands and Dublin this Wednesday. Following detailed concerns raised by several whistleblowers, RTÉ Investigates has for a number of months been investigating a leading private nursing home group in Ireland, as part of a special documentary, RTÉ Investigates – Inside Ireland’s Nursing Homes.
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo are expecting their first child together

3 days ago | joe.co.uk | Kat O'Connor

Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo have shared a major life updateHuge congratulations are in order for former Made In Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, who are expecting their first child together. The couple confirmed the news on Instagram this morning by posting a touching video of Sophie during one of her scans. Jamie captioned the video with a heart emoji. The famous couple’s loved ones showered them with loving messages following the announcement.
Poor by Katriona O’Sullivan to be adapted for stage

1 week ago | her.ie | Kat O'Connor

There’s no doubt that Poor by Katriona O’Sullivan is one of the most important books that has been published in Ireland in some time. The 2023 memoir is one of those books that never really leaves you. It’s striking, heartbreaking, and a book you won’t be able to put down. The book was an immense success when it was released in 2023 and remains one of the most-loved Irish memoirs. The novel is so loved that Katriona’s memoir is now being adapted for the stage.