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Michael Flatley's wife, Niamh O'Brien, has been laid to rest in a funeral mass at the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion. The Lord of the Dance star shocked fans when he announced the death of his 52-year-old wife on Monday. In a statement, a spokesman said that Niamh passed away peacefully at the Beacon Hospital in south Dublin, 'following a period of illness'. The funeral of Michael Flatley's wife, Niamh O'Brien.

Victoria Beckham's debut homeware collection is 'fashion for the table', and honestly, we'd expect nothing less. The mum-of-four launched her eponymous fashion label in 2008, and later ventured into the beauty space. Now, she's added another string to her bow, putting her name to a homeware line. Victoria has unveiled her debut collection with Westwing, which will be available to purchase from Monday, October 12. The Westwing x Victoria Beckham collection.

Brendan Courtney has opened up about the body insecurities that have plagued him since he was a boy, a struggle he shared with his beloved mum, Nuala. While the host is known for his impeccable style and helping women to look and feel better about themselves through his styling tips, for the longest time he was too concerned about his body to even take his top off in front of anyone. Nuala passed away in December 2024 after battling Alzheimer's disease, and he still misses her every single day.

Sharon Horgan was on the guest list, which boasted dozens of famous faces, for the 2026 Albies, hosted by George and Amal Clooney. The Bad Sisters actress looked chic in an all-black ensemble, comprising a satin double-breasted blazer and matching trousers. Sharon's neck and wrists were stacked with chains and bracelets, as she tied her look together with some black pointed-toe boots. Sharon Horgan at the 2026 Albies.

It was a night for 'The Rossies' when six Roscommon LGFA players were honoured with one of the biggest sporting accolades of the year. In August, the team was named the TG4 Intermediate Champions after edging out Fermanagh in Croke Park, bouncing back from a loss against Leitrim in the Connacht final. On Friday, six of the players returned to Croker to receive their medals. Aisling Feely of Roscommon.

Joanna Donnelly's daughter, Nicci, took to the runway in both the Bold Golf and Sinéad O'Dwyer shows during Ireland Fashion Week. EVOKE caught up with proud as punch Joanna, who gushed that she's 'delighted' her daughter bagged this opportunity. The former Dancing with the Stars contestant also shared how Nicci's modelling career was pretty much written in the stars; that it was always inevitable she'd end up on the runway. Joanna Donnelly's daughter, Nicci Luijkx, in Ireland Fashion WEek.

Westlife fan Danielle O'Keane was remembered as a 'selfless and kind' mum, whose smile would 'brighten any room' at her funeral mass. The mum-of-two was seriously injured after a tragic rickshaw crash while on her way to Dublin city centre from the 3Arena after a Westlife gig. Danielle was rushed to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, but sadly passed away on October 1. Danielle O'Keane died after a tragic accident following Westlife's 3Arena gig.

Scarlett Moffatt and her fiancé, Scott Dobinson, have announced the birth of their second child. The I'm A Celeb star introduced her newborn son to the world on Friday evening. Scarlett, who is already mum to three-year-old Jude, shared photos of her cuddling her baby boy and bringing him home from the hospital. Her comments section was flooded with well-wishers, including Ruth Langsford, Michelle Visage, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts.

Baz Ashmawy is officially a married man, it's been a long time coming! The 50 Ways to Kill Your Mammy star met the love of his life, Tanja Evans, in 2006. He got down on bended knee nine years later in 2015. In March, Baz, who turned 50 in 2025, teased that he and Tanja would tie the knot 'soon' because he's in a 'very happy place', and it seems the couple did exactly that. Baz Ashmawy and Tanja Evans at the IFTA Awards 2025.

Visiting Madeira without trying Poncha would be like going to Ireland and not having a pint of Guinness,' declares Graca, entering a grocery shop that doubles as a bar in downtown old Funchal. 'Forget about commercially produced Poncha,' the city guide adds, 'here you'll enjoy the real thing.' Poncha turns out to be a large measure of 50 per cent proof sugarcane white rum, honey and fresh lemon juice.