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'It’s run like a luxury fashion brand': Irish superfans on the rise of the Jellycat

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | Molly Cantwell |Nicole Glennon

Teddies — are you ever really too old for them? If you were born under the Generation Z or Millennial tag, we’re willing to bet your answer is no. My little Hamley’s brown bear (Molly) quite aptly named Ted, has lived on my bedstand since I was 11 — travelling from house to house, country to country. I rarely forget him on a trip.
Grab bags: What are they and why should you have one?

Jan 24, 2025 | newstalk.com | Molly Cantwell

As we seem to be seeing more and more inclement weather – should houses across Ireland have ‘grab bags’ prepared? Storm Éowyn has wreaked havoc across the country today, with hundreds of thousands without power and water. Irish Examiner journalist and adventurer Breda Graham told The Hard Shoulder you just “never know” when you might need to be prepared to evacuate your home. The avid hiker has a ‘grab bag’ packed in her house at all times – containing essentials you may need in an emergency.
Natasha O’Brien wasn’t expecting to ‘feel so affected’ seeing her attacker jailed

Jan 24, 2025 | newstalk.com | Molly Cantwell

Natasha O’Brien said she didn’t expect to feel as emotional as she did when her attacker was taken away to prison after his sentencing appeal. Cathal Crotty of Parkroe Heights, Ardnacrusha, County Clare, was ordered to serve two years in prison for attacking Natasha O’Brien on O’Connell Street in Limerick in 2022. The former soldier attacked Ms O’Brien in 2022 after she called him out for shouting homophobic slurs.
‘Grounds for divorce’ - Is watching ahead in a TV series really a big deal?

Jan 24, 2025 | newstalk.com | Molly Cantwell

Is it really a big deal to watch an episode of a television show ahead of your partner when it’s a show you’re meant to be watching together? Some have suggested that ‘TV series cheating’ is a betrayal – while others suggest its just a practical solution to scheduling clashes. On The Hard Shoulder, Journal Media Commercial Creative Director Niamh Maher said watching ahead in a TV series without your partner is “grounds for divorce”. “Honestly, I would be in a huge amount of trouble,” she said.
Storm Éowyn winds claim man's life in Donegal

Jan 24, 2025 | newstalk.com | Molly Cantwell

A man has died after a tree fell on his car in Donegal today. At 5.30am, Gardaí were alerted to a serious car accident at Feddyglass, Raphoe, County Donegal during Storm Éowyn, where a tree fell on a car. The male driver was killed during the incident. The body of the deceased remains at the scene at this time. Gardaí are working with local authority and third party contractors to remove the body from the scene and the N14 remains closed.
Aliens far more likely to exist than the Loch Ness Monster - scientist says

Jan 24, 2025 | newstalk.com | Molly Cantwell

The Loch Ness Monster likely isn’t real - but there is a chance that aliens might be, a scientist has said. Despite years of thrill seekers searching for Nessie in the Scottish Highlands, it is “99.99% sure” that she is not real. University of Oxford professor of zoology Tim Coulson has recently written a book titled ‘The Universal History of Us’ - a 13.8 billion year tale from the ‘Big Bang’ until now.
'Think beyond the slogans' - Irish in US fear Trump's mass deportation promise

Jan 22, 2025 | newstalk.com | Molly Cantwell

US president Donald Trump has made his intention to make good on a promise to end so-called illegal immigration and start a wave of deportations clear. Within his first day of office, Trump’s focus was largely on people of Hispanic origin who come across America’s southern border. However, there are a lot of undocumented Irish in the US as McEntee Law Group’s managing partner Fiona McEntee has been reminded of this week.
IN PICTURES: A tumultuous day at Leinster House

Jan 22, 2025 | newstalk.com | Sarah McKenna Barry |Molly Cantwell

The 34th Dáil met for the first time this year today - but a tumultuous day ensued. The new TDs were met by protesters calling on the incoming Government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill. The proposed bill would ban trade with Israeli firms operating in occupied Palestinian territory. The incoming Taoiseach Micheál Martin said earlier this week that the bill would be replaced by new legislation. Protesters calling on the Government to ban greyhound racing also gathered outside Leinster House.
'Frankly farcical' - Opposition parties seek meeting with Government leaders

Jan 22, 2025 | newstalk.com | Molly Cantwell

The leaders of the opposition parties will write to the Ceann Comhairle and the leaders of the Government seeking a meeting to reach a solution to the Dáil impasse. Proceedings were suspended after a row erupted over speaking time given to a group of Government-supporting Independents in the opposition benches. Micheál Martin, who was supposed to be elected Taoiseach today, hit out at Sinn Féin for what he described was a “subversion of the Constitution”.
‘Stunt politics’ - Harris and Martin describe chaotic day in Dáil as ‘disgraceful’

Jan 22, 2025 | newstalk.com | Molly Cantwell

Simon Harris has described Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald’s behaviour in the Dáil as “stunt politics” and “disgraceful”. The outgoing Taoiseach has said that Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald was “the only leader” that spoke today, during the second meeting of the Dáil since the election. Elected TDs met in Dáil Éireann today to nominate the new Taoiseach and appoint cabinet Ministers.