The parenting work that no one sees, mostly done by women

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The easily-missed signs of ‘world’s most infectious illness’ that affects kids

YOUR child’s off their food, a bit irritable, eyes red in bright light. It’s easy to chalk it up to yet another bug. But these could be the quiet beginnings of measles – a virus that travels quickly and hits hard. Sign up for The Irish Sun newsletter Thank you! Measles affected 22 people in … Read more

RTE Fair City star and father to A-list Irish actress reveals he is ‘heartbroken’ after finalising divorce

SAOIRSE Ronan’s father Paul has said he is “heartbroken” as he reveals he has finalised his divorce. The 56-year-old Dublin native married Monica Brennan in 1992 and they welcomed their only child Saoirse into the world in 1994. 2 Paul Ronan reveals he and his wife Monica have divorcedCredit: Jason Merritt/FilmMagic 2 The news comes … Read more

‘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. 4 Kathryn Thomas spoke to The Irish Sun at the Platinum … Read more

Rihanna’s boyfriend A$AP Rocky rushes to be with pregnant star after her father Ronald Fenty dies aged 70

RIHANNA’S man A$AP Rocky rushed to be by the pregnant popstar’s side after her father’s passing. The Umbrella hitmaker, 37, who is pregnant with her third child, lost her Barbados-born dad Ronald Fenty yesterday. 7 Rapper A$AP Rocky headed to New York after his partner Rihanna’s father diedCredit: BackGrid 7 The Umbrella singer is pregnant … Read more

My GP laughed and said ‘you DO know how old you are?’ when I shared my dream of having a baby – I was 44

WHEN Liberty Mills, 50 was told the news that she had a 0.7 per cent of conceiving, even with IVF, she was devastated. Her GP practically laughed her out the office.  12 Liberty Mills got pregnant at the age of 44, having been told she’d have ‘less than a 1% chance’ of conceivingCredit: Supplied 12 … Read more

Boy, 4, has cheek ‘ripped off’ after being savaged by two dogs who escaped neighbour’s house in horror attack

A FOUR-year-old child has been left with injuries “like something out of a horror film” after he was savaged by a dog. Amanda Holmes’ son Antonio Quinn was at his friend’s house on May 26 when he was suddenly attacked by a Pocket Bully. 5 Antonio Quinn was attacked by a Pocket BullyCredit: SWNS 5 … Read more

Brooklyn Beckham gave sister Harper a stark warning just months before bitter family feud revealed

BROOKLYN Beckham offered his younger sister Harper a stark warning just months before becoming embroiled in a devastating family feud. The oldest son of Victoria and David offered his only sister, 13, some sage advice when quizzed about growing up in the spotlight. 5 Brooklyn Beckham offered his sister some advice not long before the … Read more

Mum’s warning after daughter, 20, with severe peanut allergy died from eating a ‘couple of mouthfuls’ of ready meal

A HEARTBROKEN mum has issued an urgent warning after her daughter, 20, died after eating a few mouthfuls of a ready meal. Jess North, who had a severe peanut allergy, tragically died from an anaphylactic reaction on May 9, 2021. 5 Jess North died after eating just “a couple of mouthfuls” of a ready meal … Read more

I’m a nurse and here’s the worst baby name I have ever heard – it’s so bad it keeps me awake at night

WE’VE all put on a false smile when we’ve heard a baby name that gives us the ick. However, even the most po-faced of people would struggle to keep a straight face after hearing this moniker. 1 A maternity nurse has revealed the worst baby name she has ever heardCredit: Getty A nurse has revealed … Read more