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Sunday World
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
TV star Muireann O'Connell buys new dream home in Dublin
Ireland AM star Muireann is thrilled to get the keys to her new home, a beautiful period three-bedroom mid-terrace house. Take a look at the dream house broadcaster Muireann O'Connell has bought after falling in love with it. The beautiful period three-bedroom mid-terrace house in a Dublin suburb was on the market for €675,000, but it's likely to have sold for more than €700,000. Ireland AM star Muireann is engaged to Phil Manzor, who is a high flying radio executive, and the current content controller for Dublin radio stations FM104 and Q102. Limerick woman Muireann has previously complained how she struggled to find a place of her own, having rented for years in the Stoneybatter area of the capital. Muireann O'Connell's new home News in 90 Seconds - May 29th She once described her years of house hunting as a 'nightmare', and said that properties the couple bid on had gone for €100,000 over their asking price. The brochure for her new property, the exact location of which we are not revealing, described it as being well-proportioned accommodation over three floors with private front and rear gardens. The house has an open plan kitchen/dining room which opens to the main living room. The back garden has rear access though double gates, a central lawned area, brick built shed and patio area finished with sandstone patio slabs. Muireann (42) shares Limerick connections with Phil as he went to university in her home town. He grew up in Co Offaly and was content and programming director with Today FM for just over a year and a half until he parted ways with the station. Prior to that, he was content director at youth station Spin for four years, and before that held a similar position with a couple of Scottish radio stations. The couple got engaged in Co Kerry in 2021. 'It's a strange thing because, yes, I'm a public figure but I'm just a person who happens to be on the telly,' Muireann once told the Sunday World, when she admitted she didn't want to talk too openly about her fiancé, describing him as her 'housemate'. 'If I was in a different job I think I'd be the exact same way. 'I don't think ever in my entire life, other than with friends, have I talked about who I'm going out with.' Muireann shared pictures on social media from her new home this week. 'The bathroom does need a little bit of work but I think once we get the bathroom done we can then just move in and any other work that needs to be done we'll do while we're here,' she explained, while showing a picture of the bathroom. 'Thank you to the lovely previous owners and to everyone who helped us to get here. Ye are the best. 'We've been terrible at this process. God, house buying has been a slog. I know it's not easy. For anyone going through it, much love. It can be soul destroying. But bloody hell, do I feel good today.'


The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm a traitor' – Ireland AM host Muireann O'Connell responds to backlash after opening up on ‘no bread' diet
IRELAND AM star Muireann O'Connell has responded to the backlash she received for revealing she doesn't eat bread. The Virgin Media star had recently told fans she was gearing up for a 10km run and has been training for the event. 2 Muireann told fans she hasn't eat bread in months Credit: Instagram Yesterday, while on a run, Muireann took to her Instagram to reveal to fans that she hadn't eaten bread in months. The 41-year-old posed for a quick rosy cheeked selfie, where she said: "I haven't eaten bread in months and this weekend I have exclusively eaten yeast based products. "That run was tough." Despite the post being a playful revelation, it seemed to ruffle a few feathers on her Instagram. Read more Muireann O'Connell As just two hours later, Muireann had to take to her Instagram again to address the backlash she had been receiving. She said: "Hiya, a couple of people seem to be taking it quite personally that I don't eat bread." Never one to be dragged down by critics, Muireann jokingly added: "Wait until you find out I don't eat potatoes, you'll think I'm a traitor to Ireland." I do eat potatoes though. "I didn't replace it with anything, I just don't eat it. I just don't... don't eat bread. That's all I did this weekend. I feel like s****. Most read in News TV Late last week, Muireann The Limerick beauty and her pals enjoyed some drinks and delicious food at the 'A taste of the Amalfi Coast' launch at the garden terrace in the Intercontinental Hotel Dublin. Muireann O'Connell left speechless by Louis Walsh She had worked out at her new home before doing her hair and makeup for the night out. Muireann wore her luscious blonde locks down - and the volume caught one star's eye. The popular presenter took to her Instagram story and shared her shock after her awkward encounter with Louis . She explained: "The hair saga continues. I exercised and had an hour to get ready. "This is what's after happening and to be fair to Louis Walsh, he's right, I just met him and he's like, '[that's a] lovely big wig'." Muireann put her hand over her mouth and stuttered as she said: "Is it that... it's very.... okay." She asked her fans: "What am I going to do with my hair lads?" 2 The admission ruffled feather's on the star's social media Credit: Instagram


Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
£7 Boots serum shoppers are raving about for quick hair growth – it's non-greasy & leaves locks in ‘amazing condition'
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Plus, other hair growth tips from an expert HAIR THIS £7 Boots serum shoppers are raving about for quick hair growth – it's non-greasy & leaves locks in 'amazing condition' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WE all want thick, luscious hair, but actually achieving it without breaking the bank can be easier said than done sometimes. That's why shoppers are raving about a £7 serum for hair growth that's leaving locks in "amazing condition" - sounds like a win to us. 3 Shoppers are raving about a £7 serum for hair growth that's leaving locks in "amazing condition" - sounds like a win to us Credit: Getty 3 It is advertised as clinically proven to reduce visible hair loss by 50% in 12 weeks. Credit: Boots 3 Shoppers have left amazing reviews for John Frieda PROfiller+ Hair Growth Scalp Serum for Thin, Fine Hair at Boots Credit: Boots John Frieda PROfiller+ Hair Growth Scalp Serum for Thin, Fine Hair is advertised as clinically proven to reduce visible hair loss by 50% in 12 weeks. Product details say the serum is expertly crafted with innovative ingredients to amplify visible hair growth, strengthen strands, and reduce the signs of hair loss. Not only that, the advanced formula delivers reinforcing proteins deep into the hair to support its natural bond-protein network, promoting visibly denser, healthier-looking hair with continued use. Hair fans can buy the serum from Boots for only £7.49 rightnow - and if you struggle is oily tresses, don't worry - the product is said to be non-greasy. It can also be applied to both wet and dry hair and it is formulated with Rosemary Essence to promote a sense of calm and overall well being. The product has had glowing reviews online so far, and one buyer said: "I have been using this daily for about two weeks now so still early days. "I love the scent and feel my hair is in better condition already. "Hopefully after three months daily use, as recommended, I will see a great difference in the volume of my hair and have less hair fall." Another fan wrote: "I've only been using this product for about a week, but I bought this scalp serum as I'm certain I'm losing my hair, if not its thinning badly. "I can't say if its re-growing as yet due to the short time I've been using it, but my hair definitely feels and looks thicker. Muireann O'Connell shares incredible hair hack for greys "I use it along with the John Freida pro-filler+ spray when styling. My hair is the nicest after styling it has been for a very long time. "I will be continuing to use this product as so far I'm impressed by it. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that I haven't used it long enough to say that my hair has started to re-grow where I've lost it." A third said: "After several weeks of using there has been a definite improvement in the overall volume of my hair. "Where the hair was almost nonexistent fine hairs are beginning to grow which fills me with great optimism for the future. Hair re-growth FAQs Anabel Kingsley, Consultant Trichologist and Brand President at Philip Kingsley spoke exclusively to Fabulous. How long does it take for hair to grow back? Hair grows, on average, half an inch a month. You cannot speed this up. Do rosemary oil and scalp massages work? Oils do not promote hair growth. In terms of rosemary oil, the current trend stems from one small study carried out on 50 men in 2015. No women were involved, and the study compared the effects of 2 per cent minoxidil to Rosemary oil. 2 per cent minoxidil doesn't do much for male pattern hair loss anyway, so the results were not very impressive. Oils do serve a purpose in conditioning hair treatments though. They help add shine and smooth the hair cuticle to lock-in moisture and improve combability. Scalp massages alone won't cure hair loss, but it can help relax you, aid in lymphatic drainage, exfoliate and help topicals penetrate. Are there any products or foods/vitamins you recommend someone using or eating to help with hair regrowth? To support healthy hair regrowth, if you are experiencing hair thinning we'd recommend our Density Preserving Scalp Drops clinically proven to help slow hair loss with continued daily use within three months. Telogen effluvium (hair shedding) due to nutritional deficiencies can often be simply treated with changes to your diet, and nutritional supplements such as our specially formulated Density Healthy Hair Complex and Density Amino Acid Booster. Iron and Ferritin (stored iron) in red meat, dried apricots and dark, leafy greens. Vitamin B12 in animal products and fortified plant-based foods. Protein from oily fish, lean meat, cottage cheese, tofu, nuts, chickpeas, and beans. However, there may be an underlying cause for their hair loss and rather than this being masked by using an off-the-shelf product, they should be encouraged to seek the advice of a specialist such as a Trichologist. "The texture of the serum isn't greasy and is easily applied. Great product." While another shopper thought it helped her itchy scalp too and explained: "The John frieda PROfiller+ Hair Growth Scalp Serum was surprisingly really good. "I've tried many products similar to this and they haven't worked but this gave me a good amount of regrowth from were my hair had thinned out from thyroid issues. "I also have a very dry itchy scalp of late and it also really helped with that too." Meanwhile, a shopper is 'obsessed' with an £8 Amazon buy for hair growth – saying it reversed her post-partum hair loss in weeks. And a radio presenter has revealed that she suffered severe hair loss after having her second child, but a 59p buy has got it looking thick and healthy again. Plus, another woman shared how she grew her hair thicker using this simple £2 remedy from Asda. Elsewhere, shoppers are going wild for a £6 shampoo which makes your hair grow quickly, but it won't be in the beauty aisle.


The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
£7 Boots serum shoppers are raving about for quick hair growth – it's non-greasy & leaves locks in ‘amazing condition'
WE all want thick, luscious hair, but actually achieving it without breaking the bank can be easier said than done sometimes. That's why shoppers are raving about a £7 serum for Advertisement 3 Shoppers are raving about a £7 serum for hair growth that's leaving locks in "amazing condition" - sounds like a win to us Credit: Getty 3 It is advertised as clinically proven to reduce visible hair loss by 50% in 12 weeks. Credit: Boots 3 Shoppers have left amazing reviews for John Frieda PROfiller+ Hair Growth Scalp Serum for Thin, Fine Hair at Boots Credit: Boots John Frieda PROfiller+ Hair Growth Scalp Serum for Thin, Fine Hair is advertised as clinically proven to reduce visible hair loss by 50% in 12 weeks. Product details say the Not only that, the advanced formula delivers reinforcing proteins deep into the hair to support its natural bond-protein network, promoting visibly denser, healthier-looking hair with continued use. Hair fans can buy the serum from Boots for only £7.49 rightnow - and if you struggle is oily tresses, don't worry - the product is said to be non-greasy. Advertisement Hair Tips It can also be applied to both wet and dry hair and it is formulated with Rosemary Essence to promote a sense of calm and overall well being. The product has had glowing reviews online so far, and one buyer said: "I have been using this daily for about two weeks now so still early days. "I love the scent and feel my hair is in better condition already. " Hopefully after three months daily use, as recommended, I will see a great difference in the volume of my hair and have less hair fall. " Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Another fan wrote: "I've only been using this product for about a week, but I bought this scalp serum as I'm certain I'm losing my hair, if not its thinning badly. "I can't say if its re-growing as yet due to the short time I've been using it, but my hair definitely feels and looks thicker. Muireann O'Connell shares incredible hair hack for greys "I use it along with the John Freida pro-filler+ spray when styling. My hair is the nicest after styling it has been for a very long time. "I will be continuing to use this product as so far I'm impressed by it. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that I haven't used it long enough to say that my hair has started to re-grow where I've lost it." Advertisement A third said: "After several weeks of using there has been a definite improvement in the overall volume of my hair. "Where the hair was almost nonexistent fine hairs are beginning to grow which fills me with great optimism for the future . Hair re-growth FAQs Anabel Kingsley, Consultant Trichologist and Brand President at How long does it take for hair to grow back? Hair grows, on average, half an inch a month. You cannot speed this up. Do rosemary oil and scalp massages work? Oils do not promote hair growth. In terms of rosemary oil, the current trend stems from one small study carried out on 50 men in 2015. No women were involved, and the study compared the effects of 2 per cent minoxidil to Rosemary oil. 2 per cent minoxidil doesn't do much for male pattern hair loss anyway, so the results were not very impressive. Oils do serve a purpose in conditioning hair treatments though. They help add shine and smooth the hair cuticle to lock-in moisture and improve combability. Scalp massages alone won't cure hair loss, but it can help relax you, aid in lymphatic drainage, exfoliate and help topicals penetrate. Are there any products or foods/vitamins you recommend someone using or eating to help with hair regrowth? To support healthy hair regrowth, if you are experiencing hair thinning we'd recommend our Density Preserving Scalp Drops clinically proven to help slow hair loss with continued daily use within three months. Telogen effluvium (hair shedding) due to nutritional deficiencies can often be simply treated with changes to your diet, and nutritional supplements such as our specially formulated Density Healthy Hair Complex and Density Amino Acid Booster. Iron and Ferritin (stored iron) in red meat, dried apricots and dark, leafy greens. Vitamin B12 in animal products and fortified plant-based foods. Protein from oily fish, lean meat, cottage cheese, tofu, nuts, chickpeas, and beans. However, there may be an underlying cause for their hair loss and rather than this being masked by using an off-the-shelf product, they should be encouraged to seek the advice of a specialist such as a Trichologist. "The texture of the serum isn't greasy and is easily applied. Great product." While another shopper thought it helped her itchy scalp too and explained: "The John frieda PROfiller+ Hair Growth Scalp Serum was surprisingly really good. Advertisement "I've tried many products similar to this and they haven't worked but this gave me a good amount of regrowth from were my hair had thinned out from thyroid issues. "I also have a very dry itchy scalp of late and it also really helped with that too." Meanwhile, a shopper is 'obsessed' with an And a radio presenter has revealed that she suffered severe hair loss after having her second child, but Advertisement Plus, another woman shared how she grew her hair thicker using this Elsewhere, which makes your hair grow quickly, but it won't be in the beauty aisle.


Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
HAIR THIS I'm ‘obsessed' with an £8 Amazon buy for hair growth – it reversed my post-partum hair loss in weeks
SHOPPERS are raving about an £8 Amazon buy for hair growth which could help reverse post-partum hair loss. While postpartum hair loss is a common side effect of pregnancy, it makes many women feel insecure. 2 The oil can be picked up for £7.33 Credit: Getty 2 Shoppers have been raving about the hair oil Credit: Amazon Four to five months after giving birth, the hair will shed at an alarming rate, and it can be worrying. Our hair grows in cycles: a growing phase, a resting phase, and a shedding phase that continues to repeat. But during pregnancy, most of the hair stays in the growth phase due to those big changes in your body's hormones. Once your baby arrives and your hormones begin to change again, the level of estrogen falls, causing your thick head of pregnancy hair to begin the shedding phase. Because so much of your hair sheds all at once, the volume of hair loss seems far more substantial. But customers are hailing a "miracle" oil, which can fit into any haircare routine - applied daily or as a luxurious mask before wash day. Some shoppers have claimed it could reverse their postpartum hair loss in weeks. Mielle's original Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil can be added to your Amazon basket for just £7.33. It promotes "amazing moisture and shine" and supports "longer, healthier hair". The product is infused with the vitamin biotin, which is also beneficial for nails and skin. Muireann O'Connell shares 'singed' hair fiasco There are no parabens, sulfates, paraffins, mineral oil, or DEA, and it's not tested on animals. "Mielle aims to empower women of all hair types and styles with powerful products and gentle, organic ingredients that amplify your natural beauty and are the 'root to results' that leave you looking and feeling your best," said the company. Shoppers have been raving about the hair oil, and even claimed it helped them with post-partum hair loss. "This oil has been a true saviour for me after experiencing postpartum hair loss, which left me with noticeable bald spots around my hairline," penned one. "Having used this consistently for a year, I am thrilled with the results." Another added: "This stuff is a miracle worker! Even the hairdressers at my salon noticed my hair growth and asked what have I been using! Bonus point- it's helped my nails grow as well." A third agreed: "This product has been remarkable. My hair fall have reduced significantly after the last use. Definitely recommended." This comes as a radio presenter has revealed that she suffered severe hair loss after having her second child, but a 59p buy has got it looking thick and healthy again. Meanwhile, another woman shared how she grew her hair thicker using this simple £2 remedy from Asda. She told how she took her hair from the size of a pinky in a ponytail to long and luscious using this one clever hack. Elsewhere, this is a £6 shampoo shoppers are going wild for, which makes your hair grow quickly, but it won't be in the beauty aisle.