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Tributes have been pouring in all across Ireland since news of Gay Byrne’s death broke earlier today. The RTÉ broadcaster died at the age of 85 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

A special live edition of The Late Late Show in tribute to Gay Byrne will air tomorrow night, RTÉ confirmed. The moving live show will air on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

The former host of The Late Late Show has been honoured by the show’s current host, Ryan Tubridy.

Ryan paid tribute to his mentor and fellow Late Late host in an emotional statement.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He wrote, “It is with enormous and profound sadness that I heard of the passing of my friend and mentor, Gay Byrne. 

“He was the master, a once off and the likes of which we will never see again. I watched him as a child, worked alongside him as a young man and he guided me as I grew older and I will forever be indebted to him.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He added, “We in RTÉ have lost a friend, a family have lost a father and a husband and the country has lost an icon. May he rest in peace."

Gay Byrne was the first ever host of The Late Late Show. In the late 1960’s, he returned to Ireland as presenter and producer of The Late Late Show. The programme went on to become the world’s longest running chat show.

Gay Byrne presented his final daily radio show in 1998 and his final Late Late Show the following summer.

Gay is survived by his wife Kathleen, their daughters Crona and Suzy, and their families.

The special live edition of The Late Late Show in tribute to Gay Byrne airs tomorrow, Tuesday night at 9.35pm on RTÉ One.

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Gay Byrne has passed away at the age of 85, RTÉ has confirmed. 

RTÉ Director-General, Dee Forbes, today paid tribute to Mr. Byrne: “We are all greatly saddened by the passing of Gay Byrne who has been a household name in this country for so many years. Gay was an exceptional broadcaster whose unique and ground-breaking style contributed so much to the development of radio and television in this country.

"Gay’s journalistic legacy is as colossal as the man himself – he not only defined generations, but he deftly arbitrated the growth and development of a nation. Ireland grew up under Gay Byrne, and we will never see his like again. My deepest sympathies to Kathleen and his family.”

Born in Dublin on August 5, 1934, Gay Byrne grew up on the South Circular Road. He started work as a newsreader and continuity announcer on Radio Éireann in the late 1950's before moving to Granada Television in Manchester, where he worked on a variety of shows, interviewing acts including The Beatles.

For a time he commuted between Dublin and UK, working for both the BBC and RTÉ, but came back to Ireland full time in the late 1960’s as presenter and producer of The Late Late Show. The programme went on to become the world’s longest running chat show.

Gay Byrne also presented a long-running radio show on RTÉ Radio 1, first known as The Gay Byrne Hour and then The Gay Byrne Show. The show had a close relationship with its listeners, many of whom wrote to or phoned Gay to comment on the issues of the day, and with their own stories. He won a Jacob’s Award for the programme in 1976.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Over his long career Gay presented The Rose of Tralee, The Calor Housewife of the Year competition, as well as a range of special programmes. Gay Byrne presented his final daily radio show in 1998 and his final Late Late Show the following summer. However he did not retire from public life, becoming the chairman of the Road Safety Authority and presenting other acclaimed television shows, including The Meaning of Life.

Gay also returned to his first love –  radio – and presented Sunday with Gay Byrne. His loyal listenership on RTÉ lyric fm shared in his love of big band and jazz programme.

Gay is survived by his wife Kathleen, their daughters Crona and Suzy, and their families.

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Love Island star Laura Anderson has opened up about her breast augmentation surgery in a beautifully honest post.

The reality star explained that she had recently decided to undergo a breast reduction. She had her first breast augmentation at the age of 18 but stressed that even though she was mentally mature for her age, she “really had no idea who I was or what I was doing to my body”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Laura said that people aren’t warned about the impact surgery will have on you later in life.

“Here’s what they don’t tell you, every surgery has repercussions years down the line so this quick fix mentality which we all suffer from from time to time will most definitely come back to bite you in the ass.”

She stressed, “It's not like buying a pair of jeans that don’t fit so you just take them back. There's no refunds when it comes to interfering with our bodies.

“Being completely honest, after seeing myself on TV I realised that my chest looked way too big for my frame and after many shooting pains in my left boob I knew it was time for a change.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“My original implants were so large that over time I’ve actually stretched my skin and breast pocket so much that I was told my choices would now be limited. This is just something I would never have thought about all those years ago,” Laura admitted.

She even said that if she could go back in time then she wouldn’t have had the surgery.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“Having no implants and to be natural is honestly the person I feel inside. I just want to say to young girls or guys out there that think surgery is the answer to all their problems, just know the decision to go under the knife is huge and really has its consequences.”

“My message to you is yes fashion changes, but our bodies don’t need to!” she concluded.

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The Cloud 10 Beauty 12 Days of Slay Gift Set is the ultimate Christmas gift. After selling out almost instantly in 2018, the limited-edition gift set is making a comeback! Packed with 12 iconic beauty must-haves all at an amazing price. Discover a slay-worthy treat in every drawer.

The gift set costs €75 but it is worth over €170 so you just have to treat yourself to one this Christmas. Anyone that signs up to the wait list now will receive a notification when the set drops, so they don’t miss out – remember once they’re gone, they’re gone.

What's Included? Check out all the beauty bits below:

  1. Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum – Tackles dryness, aging and fine lines, while making the skin look fresh, plump and luminous. This travel size edition of the Pure Hyaluronic Serum will firmly establish itself in your daily skincare routine.

  2. Stila Glitter and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow – This travel size long-wearing eyeshadow has a lightweight formula that goes on easily and unlike powder glitter eyeshadows, there's minimal fallout for a stunning eye look that stays put!

  3. Morphe 3A Palette – This pigment-packed trio palette is everything you need to create a hot AF smoky eye in a snap. It includes matte and shimmer shades that are perfectly coordinated to create the perfect eye look.

  4. Tan-Luxe The Face Illuminating Self Tan Drops Medium-Dark – Transforms your favourite moisturiser, serum for facial oil into the perfect facial self-tan, working seamlessly with your skincare regime. This travel size bottle will be your go-to product to create a flawless, glowing complexion

  5. Benefit Hoola Travel Size – This mini matte powder goes on sheer, without any sparkle, shimmer or shine. It comes with its own soft applicator brush for perfect results every time. 

  6. PIXI Glow Tonic – This 100ml tonic will help to tone, firm and tighten the skin. It contains 5% Glycolic Acid to sweep away dead skin cells to help unclog pores and banish dry patches. 

  7. Illamasqua Mascara – A jet-black, travel size, long-lasting mascara that has a building formula that lengthens, thickens & defines lashes to extremes.

  8. The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG – A full size of the hero eye serum, specially formulated to tackle puffiness and under eye circles with a high concentration of Caffeine and EGCG, a purified Green Tea extract. 

  9. Emma Hardie Midas Touch Revitalising Cream – More than just a moisturiser. This travel size hydrating and lifting treatment cream firms, lifts and smooths skin, restoring a youthful glow and plumpness to maturing skin.

  10. Zelens Transformer Instant Renewal Mask – A travel size high-performance, anti-aging face mask that leaves skin looking softer, firmer, hydrated and glowing with youth.

  11. First Aid Beauty Pores Be Gone Matte Primer – Instantly blurs the appearance of pores while locking makeup in place to extend its wear. This travel size mini is oil-free, with a matte finish and safe for sensitive skin.

  12. Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment – A travel size hair mask packed with quinoa protein to strengthen damaged hair with deep repair. Leaves hair feeling healthy, smooth and strong.

You can add the 12 Days of Slay gift set to your wish list by visiting Cloud10's website.

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Commuters are being encouraged to add walking to their daily commute.

The National Transport Authority and Healthy Ireland are launching a new pilot campaign today to help commuters achieve a healthier lifestyle.

The campaign is a first step in taking a more joined-up approach across Health and Transport, linking health and sustainable travel policy together for the benefit of the commuters. The pilot will be assessing what it is that will motivate commuters to introduce more physical activity into their daily routines.

By getting off a stop early or walking to a further stop while taking the bus, Luas, or train, commuters can add a ten-minute walk to their morning or evening routes. The short-term benefits are potentially reduced stress levels, a boost in energy, and improved concentration and mood.

Shane Ross TD, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport said: “I’m delighted to support this initiative. Small changes can make a big difference and making a small change in our daily commute can help us all to achieve a healthier lifestyle.”

Minister Simon Harris TD, added “The health benefits of walking are well-known and weaving a walk into your daily commute is the best way to make a habit of it and to make sure you’re fitting in your daily 30 minute recommendation. I encourage everyone to try to get on or off one stop earlier.

“I would like to acknowledge former Irish Heart Foundation CEO, Paddy Murphy and to thank him for initially bringing this idea to my attention. Paddy has long been an advocate for promoting healthier lives and initiated the well-known Sli na Slainte walks and we look forward to assessing the progression of this concept.”

Increasing physical activity can seem like a daunting task, especially in the colder months, but when you’re already out and on the way to work or college, it’s easier than you think to make small changes to established routines.

The pilot campaign will be found on transport advertising carried on bus, train and Luas routes throughout the greater Dublin area from November 3 to 16. The feedback from the pilot will inform further campaign activity.

More information can be found on Transport for Ireland’s website here.

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A man in his twenties remains in custody after the body of a boy was found in Limerick on Sunday evening.

Gardaí discovered the body of a boy, believed to be 11-years-old, in the Ballynanty area of Limerick City.

The young boy was found with numerous injuries shortly after 7pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Gardaí arrested a man in his 20s after finding the boy. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Henry Street Garda Station.

They stated that they’re investigating all of the circumstances of the boy’s death.

The scene is preserved for a forensic and technical examination. The State Pathologist will carry out a preliminary examination later today.

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Andy Murray and Kim Sears have welcomed their third child together. The couple have welcomed a baby boy.

Andy’s grandfather Roy Erskine confirmed the joyous news to The Sun. He said, “It's a wee boy. He was born during the week, I don’t know what his name is yet. My wife is away down, she went down this morning."

It is understood that Kim gave birth to their little boy in London last week.

Andy opened up about the pending arrival of their third child in an interview with The Times. The dad-of-three told the publication that Kim’s due date was just around the corner when he was heading to the European Open in Belgium.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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"Obviously the baby can come any time from pretty much next week. If the baby came early, I would miss Antwerp and then maybe play at the Paris Masters,” the tennis champion explained.

Andy and Kim are already parents to two daughters-one-year-old Edie and three-year-old Sophia, who will be the best big sisters to their little brother.

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This is Andy and Kim’s first baby boy so there’s no doubt the couple are thrilled by the new addition to their family.

Huge congratulations to the family-of-five.

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Back in the day, hanging out in the pub with your parents and siblings was part and parcel of a Sunday afternoon.

After Mass had come to an end and the roast had been devoured, countless families in Ireland would retire to the local for the afternoon.

Looking back, it seems a little questionable, but at the time no one batted an eyelid, and you loved nothing more than getting your greasy mitts on a glass of coke and packet of peanuts,

And with that in mind, here are just 9 things you'll remember if you were on first-name basis with the middle-aged bartenders.

1. Pubs back in the 90s had a distinct smell which you just don't find anymore.

A mixture of secondhand smoke, Old Spice, and spilled Guinness was the scent of your childhood.

2. You and your siblings would drive your father demented trying to decide what 'mineral' and snack you'd like.

The packet of peanuts would be in your hand before you realised there were Bacon Fries to be had, and all hell broke loose.

3. After the second round, the pub was essentially yours for the taking. 

Your parents didn't mind where you wandered as long as you didn't make a holy show of them, so you spent much of the day sitting beneath wobbly tables in a makeshift fort.

4. Hanging out in the jacks was (inexplicably) something to get excited about.

Brushing your hair with the comb that came in your Lucky Bag felt like the height of sophistication for a nine-year-old.

5. The same went for the pay phone in the porch.

If you were on the hunt for Call Cards, you knew you'd be in luck, and if you had a spare 20p you might even give your mate a buzz to fill them in on the latest.

6. Depending on the pub, you might get your hands on a purple Snack bar or (if you were in serious luck) a yellow Snack bar might find its way to your table.

You tended to favour the pubs which stocked up on confectionary with the same enthusiasm they stocked up on Guinness.

7. Despite the craic to be had in the jacks and the porch, there came a time when your interest in the local started to wane.

You might have been bribed with another glass of coke, but you knew the jig was up.

8. It took a good 15 minutes for the entire clan to walk home, so you'd start rallying the troops in order to catch your favourite TV show.

The Simpsons would be starting at 6pm, and this wasn't the time to mess around.

9. Getting your parents out of the bar always took longer than expected as they did the rounds and said goodbye to every damn person in the lounge.

"Will you either whist, or say hello to Barbara from the front of the estate."

 

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If you consider yourself a serious Disney fan, and want to permanently celebrate your love for a certain movie, you have come to the right place. 

There are some really cute and subtle Disney tattoo ideas out there, and we kind of want all of them! 

Take a peak at our 12 favourite Disney tats… 

1. Toy Story Quote

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2. Minnie and Mickey Mouse 

3. Peter Pan flying 

3. Symbol for Hakuna Matata 

4. The house from Up! 

5. Winnie the Pooh

6. The coordinates of Walt Disney World 

7. When you wish upon a star. 

8. Cinderella's castle

9. Bambi and Thumper

10. The rabbit from Alice in Wonderland

11. The Little Mermaid

12. Frozen 

Show us your Disney tattoos! 

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Emma Thompson has written a Christmas movie inspired by the music of George Michael and it is everything we needed and more.

Universal has released the joyous trailer for Last Christmas starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding and it has mended our cold, miserable hearts.

The festive flick is directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) and written by Emma Thompson and Bryony Kimmings.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The film follows Kate as she harrumphs around London, ‘a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop.’

Tom arrives into her life during the most wonderful time of the year, but Kate can’t help but think he is too good to be true. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He eventually encourages Kate to open up about her past and she reveals she nearly died when she was younger.

She confesses, “I'm just scared all the time. They just expect me to be normal and get on with life.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Wham, Emma Thompson, Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Christmas in London- it really is the perfect recipe for a Christmas movie.

Last Christmas will be released on November 8, 2019

You can watch the full trailer below:

 

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Periods are already an absolute pain in the arse – in fact just thinking about that time of the month can make us feel stressed out. 

However, new research indicates that the stress we feel on the day-to-day can contribute to an increase in the level of pain we feel during cramping week. 

According to Women's Health Concern, around 80% of women experience period pain at some stage in their lifetime.

In 5% to 10% of women the pain is severe enough to disrupt their lives – from missing school, work or college due to pain, or being unable to attend social events or partake in sports or hobbies. 

Now, research published in the Journal of Women's Health have found that there could be a link between the stress we feel in the weeks before our period, and the intensity of pain we feel.

PMS is a major pain, and the research found that women who said they were stressed in the two weeks before the start of their period were much more likely to describe their period as extremely painful. 

In fact, up to four times as many women who were in the 'stressed' category said they had moderate to severe symptoms.

In 40% of women, period pain is accompanied by premenstrual symptoms, such as bloating, tender breasts, a swollen stomach, lack of concentration, mood swings, clumsiness and tiredness.

'Each woman is an individual, and some women may experience severe symptoms that require medications,' said the study's author.

'However, future studies may show that stress reduction techniques can prevent or reduce the severity of premenstrual syndrome, which might provide a cost effective alternative to medications for some women.'

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Following an extremely impressive spa refurbishment at The Spa at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork, put it on your bucket list of places to visit in 2020.

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork is a warm and inviting destination on the doorstep of Cork city and a beautiful blend of the eighteenth century Ditchley House – a fine listed manor house, impeccably restored along with two contemporary wings.  Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork is also home to an impressive Spa, now recently refurbished to elegant and welcoming effect.

The recent €100,000 refurbishment designed by the team at Adrian McCarthy Interiors has created a chic series of interiors in The Spa with glowing pools of light from the new mood lighting, a cooling new air conditioning system, stylish herringbone parquet floors underfoot and striking wall treatments, all contributing to an atmosphere of luxurious relaxation. In short, it’s gorgeous.

There are nine treatment rooms along with a sauna, steam room and relaxation suites.  The Spa uses the beautiful Elemis treatment products, Lycon waxing, Gelish and OPI nail care for manicures and pedicures.  They now also offer our favourite range of handmade bath & body products from Australia’s Peppermint Grove.

To celebrate the new look and the exceptional new experience of a treatment at The Spa at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork, there is a special Sweet Retreat available which includes a choice of two treatments from a selection including a Mini Facial, Swedish Back Massage, Indian Head Massage, Full Body Scrub or a Full Body Wrap.

Followed by a leisurely Afternoon Tea experience served in the hotel’s Maestro Restaurant, Sweet Retreat includes an overnight stay in one of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork’s contemporary, inviting rooms, overlooking the surrounding landscape of Little Island. Sweet Retreat at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork includes two spa treatments, afternoon tea and an overnight stay with breakfast and is available from €130 per person sharing.

The welcome in Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Cork, is so extremely warm and welcoming, that if time allowed, it would be worth extending your Sweet Retreat into a 2-night stay as one night, might not be enough.

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