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Rare Irish baby name with beautiful meaning given to less than 3 babies in 2025
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A rare Irish name was given to less than three babies in 2025, making it one of the country's most seldom used yet elegant names.
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Baby formula made in Ireland recalled over potential toxin risk
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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has advised the Irish public that Danone is recalling specific batches of its formulas.
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The 10 Irish baby names that are both beautiful and rare
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Mum-to-be Shania O’Donnell has shared a list of of 10 of her favourite Irish baby names that she claims aren't very common right now – and they're absolutely gorgeous
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Irish girl's name surges in popularity after almost going extinct five years ago
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The name, which originally meant "to live" or "to breathe" in the Irish language, ranked second in CSO's 2024 baby names list, but was only given to 10 babies in 2020.
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Tragic baby girl went to sleep on Christmas Eve and never woke up
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Bonnie Rae was born in August and was a 'joyful, giggly little soul'
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Ireland welcomes first babies of 2026 seconds after clock strikes midnight
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Ireland's newest babies were making their way into the world in the first seconds of the New Year
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Festive joy for parents as Christmas Day babies born at Ireland's maternity hospitals
Rotunda Hospital
Among the first of the little arrivals was a baby boy delivered to parents Kristin and father Colm Concannon at Dublin's Rotunda Hospital
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Ireland's 2026 baby name predictions reveal rising trends for boys and girls
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Expect to see a lot more baby Troys, Rorys, Isobels and Kelleys in 2026
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10 'strong and meaningful' baby names set to soar in popularity in 2026
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BabyCentre has unveiled several names set to climb the popularity rankings for newborns in 2026, with influences from celebrities like Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo to K-pop and Yellowstone
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'I'm a baby name expert - this is the trend that's on its way out and the names on the rise'
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Three names could rise because of Taylor Swift
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Penneys urgently recalls popular item bought by 573 people with full refund offered
Irish News
Penneys has issued an urgent recall of two types of soother clips bought by 573 customers after discovering they pose a potential choking risk.
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The clever €6 gadget Amazon shoppers are calling 'the best home buy of the year'
Amazon
If you've ever stumbled through a dark hallway or fumbled for a light switch late at night, Amazon shoppers say this gadget makes life easier and saves electricity.
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Urgent warning over baby products sold on Amazon and eBay after 'outrageous' investigation findings
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“It’s outrageous that dangerous baby sleeping bags are still being sold on online marketplaces," said Sue Davies, Which? head of consumer protection policy
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'My baby boy was killed by his own dad - what he did next robbed me of justice'
Inquests
'He murdered my beautiful little boy. He’s robbed Hudson of his life, me of my son, and my children seeing him grow up. And I hope he rots in hell.'
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Michelle Keegan shows off jaw-dropping toned physique just four months after birth
Michelle Keegan
Michelle Keegan showcased a toned and trim physique during a work out session just four months after the birth of her baby daughter Palma Wright in March
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Irish mum stunned to find 'metal screw' in son's baby food and says it made him ill
Food safety
The mum, named Kelly, says she was stunned to find the nail in a jar of Heinz baby food bought at her local Tesco supermarket
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Ryanair rules for bringing food on planes in hand luggage explained
Ryanair
As Irish holidaymakers look to cut costs this summer, many are packing their own food for flights, but Ryanair and airport rules mean travellers must follow specific guidelines on what can be brought in hand luggage.
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'My friend named her daughter after a food and the baby's nickname is even worse'
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A woman has shared her shock after hearing what her friend is naming her newborn daughter, as she explains how her entire family reacted to the news at the child's gender reveal party
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Irish mum warns people never to kiss babies on lips after bug leaves son with brain injury
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The now three-year-old has been left with severe learning difficulties after contracting herpes simplex from a cold sore
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Baby name experts list six 'outdated' names new parents should steer clear of
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Two baby name consultants have shared the names they advise their clients to steer clear of, and it's bad news if you're a fan of old-school monikers
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Adorable reason why babies sleep with bum in air explained by experts
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The adorable reason why babies sleep with their bums in the air has been revealed by experts - and it's as cute as you'd expect
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'I found the perfect name for my daughter – but now Peppa Pig's sister has it'
Parenting
The name of Peppa Pig's new baby sister has been announced and while some fans are thrilled, others are horrified to learn their child will have the same name as the little piglet
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'My colleague gave her twins matching names, I laughed so hard I was sent to HR'
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A co-worker shared how they were sent to human resources (HR) after laughing and making negative comments at the names another employee chose for their twins
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Urgent warning issued for children’s high chair, with more than 100 in Ireland
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An urgent warning has been issued to the public after a safety issue was identified with the children's high chair
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