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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘My hormones died down and I was fine' says Kathryn Thomas as she reveals hubby's response to her wanting third child
KATHRYN Thomas has admitted to wanting a third child but her "hormones died down" after her husband's response. The Carlow native and her husband Padraig McLoughlin, who tied the knot in 2019 at Kilkea Castle, Kilkenny, have two daughters; Ellie, seven, and Grace, three. Advertisement 4 Kathryn Thomas spoke to The Irish Sun at the Platinum VIP Style Awards Credit: Brian McEvoy 4 Kathryn and her husband got married in 2019 Credit: Social Media Collect 4 Kathryn has two daughters Credit: Social Media Collect Ellie is going into second class this September and her youngest will be completing her last year of preschool. And when asked if she's getting notions about having another child, Kathryn told The Irish Sun: "No... the shop is closed!" However, she admitted that she briefly thought about it around two years ago. Advertisement read more on kathryn thomas She explained: "My sister had a baby, Lily, she's two now. But I remember going in to see her in the Coombe. "Grace was one. I had said to my gynaecologist, 'No, done, shop is closed', and my doctor said, 'I've heard of women like you before'. "Anyway, I went in to see my sister in the Coombe, held the baby, gave her back, ran outside, rang my husband, was like, 'Do you want another baby?', and he was like, 'Not on your f***ing life'." Kathryn laughing added: "So that was the end of that conversation. And very quickly I kind of was like... the hormone release died down, I was fine." Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive The 46-year-old has been of new listeners with on Q102 since early February. Kathryn is on air from Monday to Friday at 7am to 10am. Kathryn Thomas shares 'fabulous' clip from family holiday It's the first time she's had a 'normal' routine and Kathryn has said feeling better than ever. The former Operation Transformation host said: "I'm loving the job. When you get to this point on a Friday, I feel the tiredness of the week. I feel that I'm in a better routine. Advertisement "I hadn't been sleeping great for the last year with lots of different things going on and then when you get into a routine, which I've never had before. 'I'M DELIGHTED' "I've gotten to 46 years of age and I've never had a job where I have to be somewhere Monday to Friday. And I was like, 'Oh, routine won't suit me'. And then I had this chat with Dermot Whelan on his podcast and he was like, 'Routine suits everybody'. "I put the kids to bed at half eight, I'm in bed at nine and I'm asleep by ten. I'm actually then up at twenty past five. "So I'm sleeping better now and sleeping more than I would have for the last couple of years. Advertisement "Now also my kids are coming out like Grace is three, so we're kind of coming out of the hard phase as well. "But I'm actually feeling more energetic than I have done in, I can't remember when. So I'm delighted." 4 Kathryn got the itch to have another baby after seeing her sister's newborn Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
I'm an Irish driving instructor – here's five hardest questions you can be asked on day of test
AN Irish driving instructor has revealed the five hardest questions you can be asked on the day of your test. Advertisement 3 @Vistadrivingschool is a popular Irish driving instructor on TikTok Credit: Social Media Collect 3 And he shared the five hardest questions you may be asked on the day Credit: Social Media Collect @Vistadrivingschool is a popular Irish driving instructor on And he shared with his followers the hardest questions you can be asked on the day of the test. Up first, the driving instructor said they may ask you what is the rule of the yellow box junction. Drivers must not enter a yellow box junction unless their exit is clear, meaning they should only proceed if they can fully cross the junction without stopping. Advertisement READ MORE IN MOTORS The only exception is when you're turning right and are prevented from doing so by oncoming The driving instructor said: "You should not enter the yellow box unless you can clear it safely. "The exception is if you are taking a right turn, you're allowed to enter it and wait for a safe gap." Up next, your tester may ask you where should you not overtake. Advertisement MOST READ IN MOTORS Preview Drivers shouldn't overtake when approaching bends, junctions, pedestrian crossings, humpback bridges, the brow of a hill or any place where visibility is restricted. Overtaking is also prohibited where Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads He said: "You shouldn't overtake at a bend, a junction, a brow of a hill, a humpback bridge, where your view is restricted or where there's a continuous white line." Another hard question that may be asked of you in the driving test is what the correct distance is to overtake a cyclist. Advertisement And drivers must leave a minimum distance of 1 metre in speed zones up to 50 km/h and at least 1.5 metres in zones over 50 km/h. This rule is in place to ensure the safety of cyclists and it applies whether you're overtaking on urban or rural roads. The tester may also ask you what does an island in the centre of a pedestrian crossing mean. This must be treated as two separate crossings - one for each direction of traffic. Advertisement Pedestrians should stop on the island and wait for a safe gap in traffic before crossing the second half of the road. And lastly, And the driving instructor revealed it means no parking at certain hours. He said: "Number five is what does a continuous yellow line mean, and it means no parking during specific hours. Advertisement "Now you might think that's a really simple question, but people get it confused for what does a double yellow line mean and what does a single yellow line mean." 3 The last question may be confused for something else Credit: Social Media Collect
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
We're a family of six and got three days of budget-friendly meals in Dunnes Stores for just €42 – here's how we did it
AN Irish mum has revealed how she feeds her family of six for three days with a €42 Dunnes Stores shop. The savvy parent took to 4 An Irish parent feeds her family of six for three days for under €50 Credit: Social Media Collect 4 The savvy mum took to Instagram to show how others can do it too Credit: Social Media Collect Audrey Mitchell, known on And she showed how it's possible to feed a large Audrey said: "Come along with me to my local Dunnes where I'm going to show you a family meal that I do out of mince that lasts three to four days. "Don't come for me over portion sizes my kids are little but eat well - and this worked perfectly for us! READ MORE IN MONEY "I just wanted to share because I know how many busy parents are out there trying to stretch their budget and still make good meals." To start, Audrey showed off all of the goods she needed to make the meals. She picked up four packs of mince, Dolmio tomato sauce, The first meal Audrey makes is a large lasagna with a side salad. Most read in Money She said: "One meal I do is a big large lasagna that myself and my husband mostly eat with a side salad." Up next, the savvy mum makes spaghetti bolognaise with garlic bread - feeding all six of the family. I'm an Irish mum & I feed my family of six for three days with €26 shop And the third meal is a pasta dish with meatballs that is a big hit with her children. This meal feeds the family of six for the third day, all while sticking to a She said: "Another meal would be meatballs with pasta - of which the kids really like. "I also freeze a meal of the pasta so this meal stretches for three to four days. In total the meal costs €52 - but Audrey added: "So it worked out at about €2.30 per meal - or even less. "I make my own homemade cheese sauce and my own homemade meatballs out of it. "I just wanted to show you the different variety you get from only cooking mince." People took to the comment section to share their thoughts on the savvy shopping. One person wrote: "I need to start doing this." Another mother said: "We always do this too." While another added: "Love these." 4 The savvy shopper made three different types of meals for her family Credit: Social Media Collect 4 The savvy shopper hopes to help other parents tying to stretch their budget Credit: Garrett White - Commissioned by The Sun Dublin Why police were called to first Dunnes Stores opening BETWEEN the weekly food shops and bargain fashion - Dunnes Stores is a staple retailer in Irish households. But this wasn't always the case, and when the initial branch of the shop opened its doors in 1944 it caused quite the stir On March 31 of the year, Locals quickly learned of the grand opening and flooded into the store in what the retailer's archives recall as a 'shopping frenzy.' The bargain clothing on sale inside the new store at 'pre-war prices' was one of the factors cited for the buzz. During the chaos a window was forced in and Cops worked to deal with the eager crowds and keep shoppers calm and safe before they made it into the store for their first Dunnes experience. Fast forward some 80 years, the business now employs over 18,000 people and although an opening of a Dunnes branch hasn't caused quite as much stir since the very first one, it has cemented its place as Dunnes Stores now has 138 stores across Europe: 118 in the Republic of Ireland, 15 in Northern Ireland Five
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Definitely worth checking out', says fashion fan after bagging ‘total bargain' in Dunnes Stores for €1 in ‘great sale'
A FASHION fan bagged a "total bargain" this week in Dunnes Stores for just €1 - and she said it's "definitely worth checking out." The Irish retailer is urging people to get shopping with their latest deals on summer must-haves. Advertisement 3 Dunnes Stores have a major sale on one fabulous t-shirt Credit: Social Media Collect 3 It has been reduced from €8 to only €1 Credit: Social Media Collect Orla, known on Instagram as And she shared a stunning slogan top that has been reduced by a whopping 85 per cent in a sale. She said: "Great sale rails in "I got this total bargain top €1, definitely worth checking out." Advertisement READ MORE IN FABULOUS Originally going for €8, the t-shirt has been reduced to a fraction of the price in the The bargain buy has the slogan 'East Coast' written across it and comes in sizes XS to XXL. It's a versatile and comfortable long sleeve tee, it is perfect for layering or wearing on its own. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Fans took to the comment section to share their thoughts on the bargain buy. One person wrote: "Love Dunnes, I'll have to pop in." I tried two fabulous new dresses from Dunnes Stores, they're perfect for special occasions and great value- Another person said: "No way! Amazing." A third commented: "Everybody loves a great bargain and that's a cool tee." Advertisement ANOTHER DUNNES BARGAIN Meanwhile, Dunnes Stores fans are rushing to buy a flattering new The Savida Charli Gingham Bow Tie Front Waistcoat Top is a bargain at just €20. And it comes in sizes XXS to XXL. The retailer said: "Cut to a cropped fit and finished with two self-tie closures, this gingham vest from Savida is a go-to for summertime layering. Advertisement "Pair it with the matching midi skirt for a sweet co-ordinated ensemble. "Savida is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores." Style with the matching skirt which is priced at €25. Advertisement "Showcasing a timeless gingham print, you can pair it with the matching vest for a co-ordinating summertime ensemble." The cute outfit can be dressed up with heels and a bag or can be worn with white trainers for a casual look. 3 One fashion fan said the sale is definitely worth checking out Credit: Social Media Collect THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit. Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges. The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. "Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. "Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas." The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. "Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England." Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘It's classy and dressy' cries fashion fan as she shows off her stunning outfit from Dunnes Stores
A FASHION fan has shown off a stunning outfit from Dunnes Stores that's perfect for a formal night out. The content creator took to to show off her stunning outfit. 4 Dunnes Stores has the perfect outfit for a formal night out Credit: Alamy 4 A Dunnes Store's fan showed off her stunning outfit Credit: Social Media Collect 4 The content creator said it is both classy and dressy Credit: Social Media Collect Lauren Egerton, known on Instagram as And she revealed how she styled a fabulous outfit perfect for celebrations from Lauren said: "If you're looking for an outfit that's quite dressy and classy at the same time, the outfit I'm wearing today is all from Dunnes Stores." To start, the fashion fan wore a fabulous powder blue top that recently landed in stores. READ MORE IN FABULOUS This stunning find features a The style lover said it may not be available through Dunnes website but you may still be able to get it in stores. Lauren said: "This is the one I'm talking about, I'm definitely going to be wearing it with jeans at some point." The Most read in The Irish Sun Made from stretchy material, they are the perfect buy to keep comfortable when on a night out. She said: "Same white pants I showed you about a week ago. 'This two piece is so versatile' Dunnes Sores fan says over new summer set from just €25 "Stretchy in the back, business in the front - these are still available but they're in the store, not available online." And to spice up the outfit, Lauren paired it with diamond lightning bolt earrings, and gold sandals. Lauren added: "The earrings are from chokojewellery which I've been absolutely loving lately. The quality is unbelievable! "And I just paired it with my gold sandals and clutch." People have taken to the comment section to praise her outfit. One person wrote: "Fab look." Another said: "Absolutely gorgeous Lauren." DUNNES SUMMER COLLECTION Meanwhile, another fan has found a perfect selection of summer clothes at Dunnes Stores - and they start from only €12. Sarah McGowan, who posts under To start, the fashion fan tried on a stunning vest top that's perfect for the warmer weather. Coming in pink, the Sarah said: "Loved this vest top and it was only €12." Up next, Sarah tried on a fabulous white linen set. This includes a collared shirt and a ruffled skirt for only €37 - the perfect set to wear this Sarah said: "Cute set, but I felt a bit big in it and it was €37." 4 The fashion fan paired it with gold heels and a clutch bag Credit: Social Media Collect THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit. Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges. The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. "Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. "Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas." The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. "Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England." Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
