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Gardai in Galway have asked the public for their assistance following the hospitalisation of a young man in the early hours of Saturday morning.

According to reports, authorities are seeking witnesses after a man was discovered unconscious and injured at St. Bridget’s Place on Prospect Place at approximately 3am.

The man, who is believed to be in his 20s, was transferred to University Hospital Galway where he remains with serious injuries.

It is understood that the scene is being preserved for technical examination.

Gardai have appealed to anyone who may have been in the vicinity to come forward while taxi drivers with dash cameras are also asked to contact Gardaí.

If you have any information pertaining to the incident, you can contact Gardaiy on 091-538000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

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There are so many quintessentially American goods we adore, from Hersheys to Victoria Secret (and everything in-between). 

Well, with that in mind, we'd like to inform you about the EXCITING new American brand that has made its way to our shores. 

e.l.f Cosmetics is a brand that I have been obsessed with for a few years, to the point where I FILL my makeup bag with it every time I travel across the pond. 

e.l.f Cosmetics (short for eyes, lips, face) is a brand that makes luxurious beauty products accessible for ALL women (seriously, so budget friendly).

Before I go off on a tangent about the products, and how amazing they are, let me tell you a bit about the brand. 

Established in 2004 as an e-commerce business, e.l.f has become a true multi-channel brand with strength across leading retailers and stores.

By engaging young, diverse makeup enthusiasts with innovative, high quality products, e.l.f has become one of the fastest growing cosmetics companies in the U.S.

They have became renowned for offering mass innovation and prestige-inspired cosmetics at an extraordinary value. 

The gorgeous folks at e.l.f, known for their passionate community of nearly 30 million fans, are seeking to make the brand accessible for makeup lovers all over Ireland. 

A carefully selected edit of AH-MAZING products are available country-wide from certain pharmacies. Up until now, e.l.f has only been available to Irish customers online, via their UK store.

The range of 102 items across eyes, lips, face and tools range in price from €4.35 to €17.45 (for the gorgeous Baked Eyeshadow Palette).

BRB – buying a whole new makeup collection. 

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Last month, fans of the Kardashian family were sent into a tailspin when rumours began circulating that not one, not two, but three of the world-famous sisters were pregnant.

And while Kim has confirmed that she is, indeed, set to welcome a third child with husband Kanye, Khloé and Kylie have refused to confirm their own reported pregnancies.

However, it seems like Khloé may be growing tired of the speculation if a post on Instagram is anything to go by.

Taking to the site in recent days, the 33-year reality star and businesswoman showcased a piece from her Good American line, and it wasn't long before social media users began discussing whether Khloé's pose was an attempt to conceal a baby bump.

"I see her bump. I really believe she is pregnant and don't nobody deserve a baby more than her after all she has been through," wrote one.

"Hurry up and make a new show of you and baby and Tristan!!! Congrats again," added another.

Feeling compelled to address the comments, Khloé chose to dismiss the reports, explaining that the 'bump' her fans are apparently seeing is little more than the design of the skirt.

"This is a peplum skirt, " Khloe wrote beneath the post which has been liked more than a million times in three days.

"It flairs out at the bottom. It's just the way the skirt is designed. In some of the next pictures coming up from the SAME shoot. Showing a lot of skin…"

Seriously though guys, what bump?

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We don't know about you, but our mood is often dictated by the weather.

And if today's forecast is anything to go by, we can expect to feel pretty damn gloomy.

According to the good folk at Met Éireann, today's weather will be largely dictated by drizzle, mist and fog, so if you put any effort into your hair this morning, you may want to stay indoors,

"A few bright or short sunny spells this morning, but generally cloudy, with occasional patches of drizzle, mist and fog," their website reads.

"More persistent rain will spread from the Atlantic later this afternoon and evening. Moderate southwest winds will increase fresh and gusty by evening. Top temperatures 13 to 16 Celsius."

And as for tonight?

"Breezy, misty and mostly cloudy tonight. Further rain, drizzle and fog for a time, but drier later, with scattered showers. Lowest temperatures 8 to 10 C., with the fresh and gusty southwest winds decreasing moderate."

Who feels like crawling back to bed?

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If you have yet to see Macklemore live, your time has come, ladies.

The Seattle star has announced that he will be taking to the stage in Dublin next year, and tickets will be going on sale this Friday.

The Thirft Store singer will be performing at Dublin's 3Arena on April 4, and if you want to get your hands on tickets, you need to bring your A-game this Friday morning.

Macklemore recently released his new solo album, GEMINI, which entered the Top 10 in the Irish Album Charts.

This marks his first solo project since 2005’s The Language of My World and follows his two massive releases with producer Ryan Lewis: 2012’s multiple-GRAMMY award winning album The Heist and 2016’s This Unruly Mess I’ve Made.

Tickets go on sale from Ticketmaster, and they'll set you back a cool €44.05.

 We'll be seeing you there.

 

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Sinn Féin Deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald, has said said that repealing the 8th Amendment is “imperative and a priority.”

Her comments come after Sinn Féin was criticised after some of its most prominent members failed to take a formal role in last weekend's March for Choice because the views of the organisers go beyond that of the party.

A spokesperson said: “The march went beyond the party position. We are in favour of repealing the Eighth Amendment. However, our position on [what provisions will replace the current prohibition] does not go as far as the rally organisers.”

The political party previously stated it was in favour of abortion in cases of rape, incest and fatal foetal abnormality, and today, Mary Lou drove home that pro-choice message.

"I think the absolute imperative and priority is to repeal the 8th Amendment from the constitution," she said.

"My politics and my view is decidedly pro-choice, I will vote for and I will campaign for the repeal the 8th Amendment .

"That is the position of Sinn Féin."

An Oireachtas Committee is reviewing the recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and are due to report by the end of the year, when the government will begin to work on the wording of the referendum.

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Nothing screams Christmas quite like a perfectly decorated tree and a tall glass of your favourite drink – so it was only naturally that some absolute genius would create a product that combined the two.

Introducing, the gin-filled bauble.

The Lake Distillery has just launched its collection of boozy decorations, and honestly, December can't come quick enough.

Sold in sets of six, the baubles can be filled with a choice of gin, whiskey or vodka.

The gin set includes a Cumbrian variety, a sloe gin liquor and a damson gin, all of which are made by the distillery.

The whiskey set comes with six baubles each containing the distillery's own unique blend, while the vodka selection offers a triple- distilled variety as well as caramel and espresso vodka liqueurs.

You can pick up a set (or two) at findmeagift.co.uk for £39.99 (approx. €44.56).

Looks like we're in for a very merry Christmas altogether!

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Over the past decade or so, few family feuds have gripped the public quite like that of the Liam and Noel Gallagher.

It's a well-know fact that the brother's relationship has seen better days, but it looks like Noel has finally had enough and has called on Liam to “see a psychiatrist” following his criticism of the Manchester Arena benefit concert.

Last month, the former Oasis frontman dismissed his brother's emotional performance at the venues' re-opening gig, calling it a “PR stunt” and claiming he “doesn't give a f***.”

Speaking to The Sunday Times, Noel revealed how he thinks his brother should seek professional help after the the outburst.

"I don't say that as a joke," he said.

"Because young Mancunians, young music fans, were slaughtered, and he, twice, takes it somewhere to be about him. He needs to see somebody."

Once the brains behind one of Britain's most successful indie rock bands, the brothers have not performed together since Oasis split in 2009.

And judging by the latest comments, it doesn't look like we'll be seeing them on a stage together any time soon.

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90s kids, rejoice!

Almost 20 years since its initial release, Channel 4 have announced that Dawson's Creek will soon be launched on All 4.

All six series will be available to watch on the streaming service from November 2017, meaning you'll be spending the winter months pining after Daswon and Pacey, as if it were 1998 all over again.

Charlie Palmer,  All 4 Managing Editor, said: “Like so many others, I grew up with Dawson's Creek and can vividly remember sitting down to watch it every Tuesday evening… and, more often than not, again on Sunday morning.”

"Scenes, and the theme tune, are etched in the mind. So we're delighted to offer fans the chance to indulge themselves all over again, and for a new generation to discover it for the very first time."

The classic series starred Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, James Van Der Beek and Joshua Jackson and became an instant hit when it first premiered in 1998.

 And now a whole generation will get to experience the drama, love tri-angles, and the real meaning behind that meme.

We can't wait to binge-watch!

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Cancer survivors will create an arc of light around Dublin bay this evening as hundreds gather for The ARC Torch of Hope Relay, to raise funds for cancer support services.

The walk give cancer survivors, and their family and friends, the chance to unite and honour their lost loved one, or anyone who has been affected by the disease.

From 5pm, teams of people will set off on a walk from either side of the city – meeting at the entrance of Blackrock Park on the Southside, and The Wooden Bridge, Dollymount on the Northside.

Participants from both sides will come together on the Sean O'Casey bridge at approximately 6.30pm.

Aslan frontman Christy Dignam and Leinster rugby star Luke McGrath are among those urging members of the public to support this community event.

Mairead Mangan, head of fundraising for ARC Cancer Support Centres, said "It sees cancer survivors, and their loved ones, friends and family, coming together and walking Dublin Bay."

"Everybody walks with a torch, we have two torch-bearers who are cancer survivors, bearing the torches over to the two sides, from the Southside at Blackrock Park and Woodenbridge, simultaneously in Donnybrook."

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Okay, everyone remain calm, but rumour has it Oreo are adding a Nutella-style flavour to its popular biscuit range.

While the news has yet to be confirmed, an image showing the packaging for the limited edition product has surfaced online – and sweet-lovers around the world are beyond excited.

The photo began circulating after it appeared on the junkbanter Instagram, (a page devoted to exciting flavours and limited edition confectionery products), along with the caption:

“They can’t call them Nutella Oreos, but I can! Nutella Oreos are on the horizon. Timeframe unknown. This is not a joke. The photo quality is.”

Needles to say, people went wild at the thoughts of this glorious combination, with one user commenting: “OK is this for real cause my son and I want to know if I have to change career and become a thief, especially since I live in the only place on earth where we can't get anything good lol.”

Another wrote: “AHHHHHH!!!!! This is the best thing I have seen all year!”

If it's true, the flavour creators at Oreo deserve a massive raise – especially seeing as they recently revealed a new chocolate brownie flavour after fans were asked to tweet what their dream Oreo combination using the hashtag #myOREOCreation.

Fingers crossed these bad boys will be hitting our shelves sooner rather than later!

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Last week, King Salman issued a decree that women would finally be able to drive in Saudi Arabia – but not everyone is happy about the.

In celebration of the announcement, one man took to Twitter to share a joyful selfie of him teaching his wife how to drive in an empty car park.

The Tweet translates to: “I started teaching my wife ow to drive in one of the private parking spaces in a safe and legal way, preparing for the law to take effect.”

However, what should have been a happy memory for the couple has been spoiled by the mixed reaction the photo received.

One Twitter user by the name of Bderr1992 wrote: “Don't you feel embarrassed or protective of her when posting her picture? Shame on you.”

Speaking to the BBC, Faisal explained how he and his wife had been “waiting patiently” for the controversial driving ban to be lifted, and was hoping that his photo might encourage other men to teach their female relatives how to drive.

Many women had a positive response to the photo with one user commenting: "Tomorrow, my son Azzam will teach me how to drive."

The new law will come into effect from June 2018, though in the meantime, Fasial has said he want to inspire female drivers to train in a legal and safe way.

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