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Eatyard has definitely brought some extra life onto South Richmond Street, as the uber-cool food stall collective has attracted tons of foodie fanatics.

The food market has played host to a number of cult vendors, including Bubble Waffle, Veginity and Box Burger, but this weekend those old favourites have made way for a themed few days. 

Baileys have teamed up with the culinary collective to create Treatyard, a limited weekend run nof sweet treat stalls inspired by the festive beverage.

 

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From Baileys hot chocolate to cupcakes, churros and doughnuts, there's more sugar on South Richmond Street at the moment than we've ever dared to dream of. 

The confectionery has been popping up all over social media this weekend, and we're drooling. 

It's free entry as always, but you have to be 18 or over thanks to the alcoholic theme. 

 

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A haven for those with a sweet tooth, the bad news is tonight is the last night of Treatyard. 

If you have a hankering for a sugar rush, you better head down before it closes at 8pm. 

Can't make it? Check out the SHEmazing Instagram this evening for a sneak peek.

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Billie Faiers isn't shy when it comes to updating her social media.

However,, she shared one photo of her daughter Nelly and son Arthur which has been hit with a wave of criticism.

The mum uploaded a snap of her three-year-old daughter and eight-month-old son to Instagram, but many fans believed that she had used filters to make her children look different.

Billie was then accused of photoshopping the shot of her kids where they can be seen lying on a rug at their family home.

The sweet photo sees Nelly smiling and holding the hand of her baby brother Arthur, but fans were not impressed with the snap.

One user wrote, “They are the cutest! Babies don’t need photoshop.”

One fan added, “Are we airbrushing babies now…?! A bit far maybe?!”

The negative comments have since been deleted, but Billy’s fans quickly stood up to the haters.

One wrote, So people have never used a filter on their kids before? Yeah right, I bet you have even if it's black and white.' 

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Rebel WIlson has taken to Twitter to detail two incidents of sexual harassment that she endured while working in the film industry. 

In a series of graphic tweets, she said:

'A male star, in a position of power asked me to go into a room with him and then asked me repeatedly to stick my finger up his ass.'

'All whilst his male 'friends' tried to film the incident on their iPhones and laughed. I repeatedly said no and eventually got out of the room.'

'I called my agent immediately and my lawyer made a complaint with the studio – basically to protect myself that in the event something similar ever occurred I'd be able to walk out of the job and not obliged to return.'

She detailed how she was then asked to 'support' the man: 'Later I was threatened by one of the star's representatives to be nice and support the male star.'

'I refused. The whole thing was disgusting. I've told hundreds of people in the industry the story in more graphic detail basically to warn them off this individual.'

 

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She went on to describe a close call she encountered with a director at the beginning of her career.

'Earlier in my career, I also had a 'hotel room' encounter with a top director. I thought we were there to talk comedy,' she wrote. 

'Nothing physical happened because the guy's wife called and started abusing him over the phone for sleeping with actresses and luckily she was yelling so loud that I could hear her and I bolted out of there immediately.'

'I was so naive the thought of anything happening apart from 'work talk' didn't even cross my mind.'

Rebel added that she does not believe that her experiences are as horrific as some faced by other women.

'I know, moving forward, that if I witness this behaviour, whether it happens to me or someone I know, I will no longer be polite.'

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After being dropped by his agents and television networks, Louis CK has had his upcoming film dropped.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, distribution company Orchards will not be moving forward with plans to release Louis CK's upcoming movie. 

The movie, titled I Love You, Daddy, follows the story of a relationship between a seventeen-year-old and a man in his late sixties, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.

The move came after CK admitted to committing sexual misconduct against as many as five women.

The women alleged that the comedian masturbated in front of them against their will.

In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Orchard confirmed that it 'will not be moving forward with the release.'

The film was due out on November 17 in selected theatres.

'There is never a place for the behaviour detailed in these allegations,' the company said, confirming that the move was made due to CK's behaviour. 

The premier of the movie in NYC was cancelled due to the allegations.

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Putting a personalised touch on any gift makes it extra special. 

Selection boxes are a staple Christmas gift, but we have often wondered if there was a way that the classic confectionery present could be made that little bit more exceptional. 

Luckily, Maltesers seems to have been reading our minds, and had teamed up with Arnotts to bring Christmas shoppers that extra special accentuation to add to their boxes of chocolate. 

 

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Personalised selection boxes will be available in Arnotts from now until Christmas Eve (so it's perfect for a last minute gift).

Confectionery connoisseurs can visit the Maltesers Pop Up in store  and nab Maltesers, Galaxy or Snickers selection boxes.

The boxes can then be personalised with a Happy Christmas message and the name of your gift recipient. 

The personalisation is printed on a silky ribbon which is wrapped around the box by the staff at Arnotts (great news for us lazy gals who hate wrapping).

The boxes cost €8.00 each, including your personal message.

Fancy treating your entire family to a ribbon-wrapped selection box? There are deals on the chocolate where you can nab four boxes for just €28.00

The pop-up can be found in Arnotts on Henry Street until December 24.

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There's no other way to say it lads – it's feckin' freezing outside. 

Luckily, the high street seems to have predicted this cold snap, and is awash with stunning fur coats and cosy leather gloves. 

However, one trend that has caught our eye is the statement scarf, so we've selected 10 of our favourite styles from the high street and online for you to keep that clavicle out of the cold with (and hide your face in when you see your ex on the Luas).

Yellow Zara scarf €25,95, Patchwork Zara scarf €25.95, Topshop puffa scarf €44.00

Zara Red scarf €25.95, Penneys scarf €8.00

ASOS Multicolour scarf €24.32, Parfois patterned scarf €12.99, Pieces Millennial pink scarf €20.27

Topshop Zeus patchwork scarf €52.00, ASOS neon fluffy scarf €29.73

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Yesterday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar claimed that Ireland's homelessness crisis was 'low' by international standards. 

The Taoiseach spoke on the second day of the Fine Gael national conference in Cavan, and insisted that the Government would be turning the tide on homelessness none the less. 

Facing backlash over his remark, on Twitter, Varadkar responded to critics: 'Context matters.'

'Was asked a question yesterday about Ireland having one of the highest homelessness levels. We don’t by international comparison. That's a fact.,' he said.

He then drew further criticism from citizens with the following statement:

'It is nonetheless a stain on our society and we’ll do all we can to eliminate it.'

Twitter users were taken aback by the turn of phrase used by the Taoiseach. 'Yes context matters Taoiseach and referring to homelessness as a "stain on society" is an unpalatable statement,' said one user.

Niamh Randall, spokesperson for The Simon Communities of Ireland, challenged the Taoiseach's statement via Twitter: 

'This narrative must be challenged. It’s is not true.Other countries use a broader definition of homelessness when gathering their statistics our monthly statistics only record a limited number – those who are in Section 10 funded emergency accommodation.'

'These monthly numbers do not include rough sleepers & those staying is squats, hidden homelessness people living in unsuitable, overcrowded, unsustainable accommodation, those in accommodation not funded through section 10 – many thousands of people struggling.'

 

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Ah The George, a fine establishment in which to dance, drink and maybe even dabble in drag. 

Every now and again, the Dublin institution is turned into a completely fabulous market, and the next one in the diary is full of festive cheer. 

A Fabulous Christmas Market is making its way to The George on December 3, and we're already excited. 

 

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The event will be free entry and is totally family friendly. 

The market will play host to a wide variety of vendors, so whether you're looking for tapas, trinkets or toys you're in the right place. 

According to the event description, the Fabulous Market promises to showcase a variety or designers, creators and makers from all over Ireland. 

 

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There will also be a full bar in swing, as well as cakes and coffee available for mid-shopping snackers.

The market will run from 12 noon to 6pm, so make sure you get in to snap up a stunning, unique item. 

Whether it's an Xmas present for a loved one or you're just in the mood to treat 'yoself, this is the perfect place to hunt down a true treasure.

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A 35-year-old man is expected to appear before a sitting of Dublin District Court on Monday charged in connection with the case.

The man is thought to be connected to the  murder case of  Anne Colomines October 24 2017, after being arrested by investigating Gardaí.

Anne, originally from France, was stabbed to death in her apartment on Dorset Street on the night in question. 

Her partner was also found in the apartment suffering from stab wounds. 

Gardaí.were alerted to the incident at around 11.30pm that night.

Anne was pronounced dead at the scene, and a knife was later found at the apartment which was believed to have inflicted the stab wounds. 

Gardaí.were reportedly treating the crime as a domestic incident, according to a previous report from RTE. 

The investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow.

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Kim Kardashian has taken to Instagram to give fans an insight into her preparation for her third child. 

Baby number three's imminent arrival was marked by a lavish and certainly stunning baby shower thrown by his or her mum. 

Kim and Kanye's third child is expected to arrive via surrogate. 

'Okay guys my baby shower for baby number three, it's just a tea for three with a cherry blossom forest. It is so pretty,' she told her fans.

'We're still setting up but it's a beautiful tea in a cherry blossom forest.' 

The home was decked out in pink and purple cherry blossom trees, with a carpet of cherry blossom petals scattered on the floor.

Little sister Kylie Jenner also took to Snapchat to share the occasion with her followers.

Kim also used the event as opportunity to promote her new fragrance line, giving away the collection as party favours. 

Sister Khloe Kardashian also arrived to the party (seemingly without a baby bump of her own, if those rumours are still doing the rounds) and looked amazing in a blue mini dress. 

 

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Kim donned a matching grey bodycon skirt and bandeau top for the occasion. 

Kim previously revealed her pregnancy to Khloe in an episode of KUTWTK.

'What happens every time I say guess what?' Kim asked Khloe over the phone, who responds that it means someone's pregnant.

'We're having a baby!' Kim replied. 

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Noel and Lima Gallagher have been embroiled in a well-document feud for the guts of a decade, and now one Irish pop star is caught in the crossfire. 

While discussing his brother's new album As You Were, Noel made some less than flattering remarks about the new music. 

Noel insinuated that his brother's album was written by a number of different people, and that he doesn't feel it merits his opinion.

 

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'I'm not sure I can be arsed formulating an opinion on a record that's written by an army of songwriters,' he told the new issue of I-D magazine. Ouch. 

However, Irish singer Niall Horan was then dragged into the mix. 

'Isn't the one from One Direction doing that?,' Noel said, using Niall's new album Flicker to diss his brother's music. 

 

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'The little Irish fella with the acoustic? At least he has the decency to play a guitar.'

'I'm not a fan.'

Perhaps Niall will have a 'I would very much like to be excluded from this narrative' moment much like his celeb pal Taylor?

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Discussions on rape, sexual harassment and consent have been more prominent than ever in recent weeks, as case after high profile case is exposed in Hollywood and the music industry. 

Yesterday, Hozier gave his two cents on the manner. 

Taking to Twitter, the singer penned a poignant tweet t in favour of consent. 

 

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The Take Me To Church musician framed his tweet in a manner intended to address the commonplace (and incorrect) argument that consent is a grey area, and that articulating consent between adults can ruin the mood.

'Consent is sexy. Lads, if you're not convinced that consent, audible consent -something uttered, something whispered, something called for loudly- is sexy, then chaps I'm afraid you may not be doing this right,' he tweeted. 

'Be well.'

He then followed this with: 'Before I get butchered for using this language, of course it is first and foremost *mandatory*.'

'I'm more addressing a commonly found aversion to "ruining the mood" by discussing sex before an act of sex, which is frankly, nonsense.'

Many people applauded the singer for making a positive contribution to the discussion surrounding sexual violence, and for using his platform to publicise an important issue. 

However, others criticised the singer for framing his comment in such a way. 

'I understand the sentiment but framing consent as sexy isn’t necessarily sending the right message,' tweeted one. 

'Consent isn’t sexy, it is wholly and absolutely necessary.'

In response, Hozier, aka Andrew Byrne, tweeted once more.

'That was a poorly worded tweet. I had seen something that annoyed me re people talking about, voicing, asking etc and provided absolutely no context at all in what I thought was an irreverent jibe aimed at lads. Language matters and framing it that way was silly,' he said.

Fans rushed to his defence, saying 'you're an ally dude. We all see that.'

'If what you said offended somebody then you must be doing something right lol – people on this site at this time are so vitriolic anyway,' said another. 

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