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The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Are you happy to have me back?' – Ireland AM guest host ‘steals mum-to-be co-host's thunder' as he returns to studio
AN IRELAND AM star got 'jealous' after her co-host stole her thunder this morning. , and usually present the hit breakfast show weekly from 7am until 10am on Monday to Thursday. 3 Siomha, Kevin and Alan co-hosted Ireland AM this morning Credit: VMTV 3 Siomha updated viewers on her pregnancy Credit: VMTV 3 Kevin got a round of applause on his return to the Virgin Media studip Credit: VMTV However, both Tommy and Muireann are currently enjoying some well deserved . An array of fan fave hosts have been filling in for the mainstays all week. Today, weekend presenter Siomha Ni Ruairc and podcaster I'm Grand Mam, who made his Siomha and her fighter hubby Cathal Pendred revealed yesterday that they are together. read more on ireland am Alan started off the show by The Ballyfermot native said: "Keeping myself and Siomha company this morning is the host of I'm Grand Mam podcast, the only and only, ladies and gentleman, Kevin Twomey." Kevin looked very pleased with himself as he replied: "Good morning gang, how are things? "Are you happy to have me back? Nod of approval from everyone here." read more on the irish sun Alan told everyone in the studio to "give us a round of applause as well". Kevin lapped up the cheering and added: "I'm stealing Siomha's thunder." Ireland AM turns into Love Island as Alan Hughes leaves co-host in stitches during hilarious taste test moment on air The Lucan native had revealed when she'll be heading on maternity leave saying: "Thanks honey. I'm due in January so I should be around here until Christmas time." At the end of the segment, Siomha turned to Alan and remarked: "Can i just say, I didn't get a round of applause for my news." Alan joked: "She's demanding already. What's she going to be like by Christmas?" And when Alan asked whether she knows the gender of her baby, Siomha revealed: "I'm not finding out. REVEAL PARTY "My way of looking at it is - I think I can Google anything in the world but I can't Google, 'What's in my womb', so I want it to be a surprise." Alan asked: "So you're not going to do one of these reveal parties?" Siomha said: "No, I'm going to keep it the old fashion way." Siomha and Cathal recently The couple went back to Lough Eske Castle in Donegal where they had previously said "I do". The Dublin raised star posted a series of adorable snaps from their love-filled trip.
The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Glowing' Ireland AM star returns on air to update viewers on pregnancy as she opens up on maternity leave date & gender
IRELAND AM star Siomha Ni Ruairc has updated viewers on her pregnancy and spoke about finding out the gender of her baby. The Virgin Media host and her fighter hubby Cathal Pendred revealed yesterday that they are Advertisement 3 Síomha Ní Ruairc is pregnant with her first child Credit: Instagram / @siomhaniruairc 3 Siomha has been filling in for Muireann O'Connell while she's away Credit: Instagram 3 Siomha spoke about when she'll be heading on maternity leave Credit: VMTV The lovebirds, who tied-the-knot in the five-star Lough Eske Castle in last June, posted a stunning snap of themselves snuggled up together while Cathal held up a baby scan photo. Siomha was glowing in the picture as she protectively placed a hand on her growing bump and beamed. The happy pair penned in their caption: "Leanbh nua ag teacht ar an saol mí Eanáir 2026.", which translates to "new baby coming into the world this January." Siomha returned on air this morning to host the hit breakfast show alongside Advertisement read more on siomha ni ruairc Alan started off the show by congratulating her on the wonderful news. The Ballyfermot native said: "Siomha has a bit of a glow about her this morning. You broke some news for us yesterday." Siomha replied: "I have indeed. I announced yesterday that I'm expecting a baby. Alan said: "Congratulations." Advertisement read more on the irish sun The Lucan native revealed when she'll be heading on maternity leave saying: "Thanks honey. I'm due in January so I should be around here until Christmas time." Alan said: "Well that's grand. Christmas and New Year baby. Ireland AM star left raging after co-hosts make hilarious dig Siomha joked: "I know, well it'll be a very difficult Christmas for me this year. Very quiet, no 12 pubs for me this year. And when Alan asked whether she knows the gender of her baby, Siomha revealed: "I'm not finding out. Advertisement "My way of looking at it is - I think I can Google anything in the world but I can't Google, 'What's in my womb', so I want it to be a surprise." ANNIVERSARY Alan asked: "So you're not going to do one of these reveal parties?" Siomha said: "No, I'm going to keep it the old fashion way." Siomha and Cathal recently Advertisement The couple went back to Lough Eske Castle in Donegal where they had previously said "I do". The Dublin raised star posted a series of adorable snaps from their love-filled trip. The doting wife sweetly wrote in her caption: "Filleadh ar Loch Iascaigh. Celebrating our first wedding anniversary back where it happened. "Love it even more after this trip. @cathal_pendred I'd be lost without you." Advertisement
Irish Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Irish Times
Best time to introduce alcohol health warnings is today
Sir, – In April this year, our 33-year-old daughter died as a result of alcohol addiction. The contents of Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke's letter to the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, asking her to consider pushing back on the health warning labels on alcohol products is shocking. For me the best time to introduce health warnings on alcohol products is today; the second best time was, perhaps, 33 years ago. I am aware that the introduction of health warning labels on alcohol products may not prevent alcohol becoming the most important part of someone's life, yet it might help to prevent a poor relationship with alcohol from starting. Just as speed limit signs encourage safer driving, yet not everyone obeys the speed limits. Some things in life are constant like sunrise and the harm caused by alcohol, while other things in life are temporary like storm clouds and tariffs. READ MORE Pausing the introduction of health warning labels saves no lives. – Yours, etc, DERMOT O'ROURKE, Lucan, Dublin.
CBC
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
Weather experts confirm tornado touched down in Lucan during Monday's storm
Weather experts at Western University have officially classified the storm that struck Lucan, Ont. Monday as a tornado. New details were released following a preliminary ground survey by researchers with the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) who looked at the damaged to a farm property, trees and crops. "Thankfully, no one was injured by flying debris on the highway," David Sills from NTP said. The tornado first struck a set of sheds southwest of Lucan, according to Sills, tearing off the roof and blowing it into a field behind a nearby house. The funnel cloud then entered a wheat field, moving toward Highway 4, where it damaged some it made its way through a cornfield on the east side of the highway before dissipating. NTP has since investigated the damage on the ground and more in-depth details will be released on Wednesday afternoon. "The patterns that it left in the wheat field are going to be really interesting for us to study," Sills added, explaining that the patterns that tornadoes leave may be helpful in gauging intensity. NTP classified the tornado as an EF0, which is the least severe classification on the Enhanced Fujita Scale used by meteorologists. The rating indicates wind speeds of 90 to 130 km/h, as well as minor damage inflicted on structures and vegetation. Most tornadoes seen in the region receive this rating, but Sills stressed that they can still pose a threat. "If you happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, you can still be badly injured," he said. "There was one south of London a few years ago where a two-by-four was put right through a restaurant wall, and that was an EF0 as well, so, any tornado is dangerous."
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ireland AM star shares heartbreaking tribute to late sister as she marks first birthday since her death
IRELAND AM star Siomha Ni Ruairc has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late sister on her birthday. The Lucan native's sister Advertisement 3 Siomha Ni Ruairc's sister Una passed away earlier this year Credit: Instagram @siomhaniruairc 3 Siomha has since returned to work on Ireland AM where she hosts on weekends Credit: VMTV 3 Siomha shared a snap of her late sister on what would have been her 34th birthday Credit: Instagram The devastating loss came as a huge shock for Siomha and her parents, Damhnait and Dermot, and sibling Aedín. Siomha took to Instagram last night to post a beautiful photo of her late sister on what would have been her 34th birthday. The Lucan native simply captioned her post, "34 inniu", alongside a white heart emoji. Úna was laid to rest this week on Tuesday, May 6, at St. Patrick's Church, Esker, Lucan. Advertisement read more on siomha ni ruairc Siomha broke the devastating news to her fans over on Instagram just a few short days later. The Virgin Media star posted a series of heart-melting photos of herself an Úna throughout the years including one of them just as young kids playing piano and violin in their pyjamas. Siomha then wrote out a gut-wrenching statement that said: "My sister Una passed away two weeks ago. My beautiful, wildly intelligent and annoyingly driven sister died and I'm heartbroken. Ní chreidim é fós [I still don't believe it]. "Growing up, we were never without each other. In our teenage years, we absolutely killed each other - as sisters do. Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN "As adults, we accepted each other for exactly who we are and I'm so proud of everything she achieved in her too-short life." Siomha made sure to share her gratitude to those around her for their support. Ireland AM star reveals 'worse part' of TV experience She said: "My family and I can't thank everyone enough for the support we've received since. The sandwiches, lasagnas, cakes. The chats, hugs, stories, touches of hands. "We have the most amazing network of friends, neighbours, colleagues and of course family. Go raibh míle maith agaibh. Advertisement STAR'S TRIBUTE "We've been blown away and so sincerely touched by the kindness of people. It reminds me of white blood cells, rushing to fight off infection. Community, rushing to help ease the pain." Siomha finished off her tribute saying: "Now, we face a new normal without her. But she'll be with me - like a handprint on my heart. "It'll never not be; Una agus Síomha." The popular presenter's friends, colleagues and fans all rushed to the comment section with their condolences. Advertisement Ireland AM's Presenter Brooke Scullion commented: "Síomha I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers."
