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The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘This made me howl', cry fans as Ireland AM hosts try out hysterical TikTok trend outside studio
IRELAND AM hosts have left their viewers in stitches after they attempted a viral TikTok trend. The hit breakfast show was back on air yesterday with usual presenters Advertisement 3 Muireann O'Connell and Alan Hughes tried out a viral TikTok trend 3 Muireann and Alan were in stitches as they tried the trend 3 Ireland AM fans were all left laughing at the clip The dynamic trio are renowned for their shared sense of humour and cheeky on-screen banter. Yesterday, Muireann and Alan had a great time outside the Virgin Media studio as they joined in with a popular The trend suggested that doing a silly, horse-like walk can lead to unexpectedly great candid photos — and they couldn't resist giving it a try. Muireann and Alan linked arms as they galloped around the Virgin Media parking lot. Advertisement READ MORE IN IRELAND AM The hosts were in fits of laughter as they realised how hilarious they looked doing the ridiculous walk. But, in the end, the pair were speechless when they ended up getting some gorgeous photos of themselves. Muireann looked beautiful prancing in her white cream skirt and beaming from ear to ear. While Alan lovingly looked over at Muireann and smiled. Advertisement Most read in News TV The official Ireland AM page posted the hysterical video with the caption: "Wait... could this replace our morning photo posts? How did we do?" And fans were all left laughing at the stars' humorous clip as they reacted in the comments section. Hazel Behan details horrific assault on air Christine wrote: "Love this trend so much haha." Olive said: "You two are priceless. Very funny ." Advertisement Norma added: "That made me howl!" While Mag remarked: "You guys are just so funny . You make my day." And Maura gushed: "Love these two gems… great friendship." This comes after an Ireland AM guest made a witty remark on air after Alan Hughes' cheeky comments. Advertisement NO BUN INTENDED Baker Corinna Camerino joined the presenters on set in the Virgin Media studio to cook up a storm. Teasing the cooking segment, Tommy said: "Now The Ballyfermot native replied: "I am indeed. Tommy, how's your buns?" The former rugby star was surprised by the question and he stuttered as he answered: "Eh... they're tasty." Advertisement Alan went on to say: "Because we've got something fluffy and good baking in the kitchen this morning . Yes, we're doing lovely buns." She quickly added: "G-rated sour cream cardamom buns." Alan looked puzzled as he asked: "What's G-rated?" Corinna said: "It's for the general population. It's nothing like sexy puns about buns. G-rated." Advertisement Alan was in fits of laughter at her hit back and said: "You've told me, girl. You've told me!"
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Ireland AM host Muireann O'Connell reveals €14 product that helps cover up greys – here's where you can purchase it
IRELAND AM host Muireann O'Connell has shared the perfect product to help you cover up grey hairs - and it costs just €14. The star has been on a journey to improve her hair health by ditching the bleach and embracing her grey. 2 Muireann O'Connell has shared a brilliant hair hack for greys 2 Muireann uses the product everyday when hosting Ireland AM make-up . The 41-year-old films her everyday wardrobe decisions before she fronts the hit breakfast show. Fans are constantly expressing their envy over the star's fantastic sense of style. But one recent outfit clip has had fans flocking to find out where a particular product came from. READ MORE IN MUIREANN In a swift moment, Muireann sprayed a product onto a thick make-up brush and patted it onto her hair roots. The It's fast, effective, and does the job in a couple of seconds. And for those looking to try out the easy hair hack, you don't have to worry about breaking the bank. Most read in News TV Muireann uses the L'Oreal Magic Retouch Light Golden Blonde spray and you can buy it in Boots for just €13.99. The Temporary Instant Root Concealer comes in numerous shades from blonde to brown and black and also has 25 applications. Muireann O'Connell reacts to diet backlash So if you're struggling with pesky grey roots that you want to cover up quickly - look no further. This comes after Muireann admitted she would The breakfast show host recently became a with her fiance after years of gruelling house hunting. However, whilst the new home is being revamped Muireann and her partner will remain in their 'IT'S A RECKONING' Taking to The Limerick lady said: "Probably the most viscerally horrible thing to ever happen to me was getting the coil. Awful, I hated it, it should be given under general anaesthetic. "But, would I choose to have that procedure done every day rather than clearing out my house and packing up, yes." The Irish host highlighted how she had been living in her current home since 2017, but had found items that belonged to her in 2003. She cried: "I didn't even live in Dublin in 2003, how did you get in to this house? Why are you here? Do you spark joy in my life? No!" Muireann shook her head ashamedly and added: "Look I know I am an over consumer, it is a reckoning and I'm having a bit of an existential crisis about that right now."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘This brought tears to my eyes' – Ireland AM star Muireann praises ‘brave' guest as she details horrific assault on air
MUIREANN O'Connell has praised a brave Ireland AM guest after she detailed her horrific assault during a tear-jerking interview. Hazel Behan, who accused Advertisement 3 Muireann and Tommy spoke to Hazel Behan on air on Tuesday's show Credit: VMTV 3 Hazel detailed the horrific sexual assault she experienced 21 years ago Credit: VMTV 3 Muireann and Tommy were emotional during the interview Credit: VMTV The Dubliner, then aged just 20, was tied up, whipped and raped repeatedly for up to five hours by a knife-wielding intruder who broke into her apartment while she was working as a holiday rep in Brueckner's expected release from his current conviction comes a month before Hazel explained, on air, how she had walked home by herself after arguing with her then-boyfriend and fell asleep in her bed. She was then woken up to a masked man dressed in all black, who was carrying a knife, standing over her. Advertisement read more on hazel behan The 41-year-old said: "I just instantly froze. I couldn't quite get myself together." Muireann replied: "How could you? I'm really sorry. You were doing a job that so many of us have done. I've only walked home from nights when you work in Greece or Portugal or Spain." Hazel went on to say: "And I didn't walk down the main street or miles by myself. Not that it would make any odds, but I literally walked across the road. "He told me not to scream. I think there's this innate thing in us that you'll fight back if you feel that you have a chance to win. But I knew instantly that I didn't. I knew I just wouldn't have had a chance against this person. Advertisement read more on the irish sun Exclusive Breaking Warning "So I complied really and he was very methodical. He knew exactly what he was there for. He knew exactly what way he wanted me to be positioned to be in certain shots, because he set up a video camera and recorded everything that happened." Hazel said the "only time" she refused to do something he asked was when he wanted her to go into the bathroom. Police put me through horrific treatment after Portugal rape ordeal, I deserve answers & apology, says Hazel Behan She explained: "I just had this idea that if he brought me into the bathroom, that that was it. "So he positioned me in a kneeled position over a small little bench sofa thing in the room and placed my head. I was head down on the bench. Advertisement "I know how dramatic it sounds but when you think of somebody standing over you all in black with a mask and a knife and positions it in a certain way - I just honestly thought he was going to just take my head off. I really did. But he didn't, obviously. And he got a sheet from my bed and covered me with the sheet. "Essentially, he packed up everything, stepped out backwards into his shoes. And I didn't know he had gone because the reflection of the light from inside the room on the window of the dark, I couldn't see outside. But he had, thankfully, and I managed to get out of the room." Muireann replied: "I mean, incredible. You went down to a reception in the hotel. The police were called. They take you up to the room. There was no English interpreters. Your experience with the Portuguese police sounded horrific, to say the least." Advertisement In her case, she alleges that Portuguese police failed to seize the blood-stained bed sheets and broken false nails from the struggle with her attacker, which plainly contained important forensic evidence. When asked what she hopes to "achieve" by doing this, she replied: "I'd love to be able to wave a magic wand and just see people in mandated positions, police, legislators, justice system to just do better by particularly women and children, but for everybody. "And I think sexual assault, any form of gender based violence affects us all. If you're lucky enough not to be on the receiving end of it, the likelihood is that you will know somebody who is. "The last thing that you would want is your daughter... you don't want to be my dad, my mother, who sent me off at 20, safe in the knowledge that I was gone off to make all these memories and have the summer of my 21st birthday. Advertisement "And the gasp that came out my dad's breath is something.. when I told him on the phone, what had happened to me is something that has laid heavy on my world and his. "So now, as a parent, I can't change what happened to me - there's no going back, there's no rewriting it. But heaven forbid something would happen to my girls. I would like for them to be treated with the very, very basics, just with some dignity." A short segment of the emotional interview was posted on Ireland AM's Instagram page. Muireann re-shared the video and said: "To hear Hazel talk about her rape... to be eloquent about something so horrific, terrifying and dehumanising is quite simply astonishing. Advertisement "Thank you for talking to us Hazel." Ireland AM viewers flooded the comment section with support and praise for Hazel. Hilda wrote: "You are incredible, brave and strong. I'm so sorry this happened to you and that you were treated so badly in the aftermath." Martha said: "This brought tears to my eyes... horrific for this to even happen, and to still have no justice is just so wrong. I hope justice comes soon. Well done on sharing your story and for fighting all the way. Best wishes to you." Advertisement Niamh wrote: "Your strength in telling your story has brought tears to my eyes. Wishing you get justice for the horror that was inflicted upon you."
Extra.ie
4 days ago
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- Extra.ie
Tommy Bowe as competitive as ever in game of dodgeball against Muireann O'Connell
While he may have hung up his rugby boots, Tommy Bowe is as competitive as ever as he went up against his Ireland AM co-host Muireann O'Connell in a game of dodgeball on Ireland AM earlier in the week. Members of the Republic of Ireland national dodgeball team appeared on the morning show on Monday ahead of the European Dodgeball Championships next week. The championships take place from Thursday, June 26 to Sunday, June 29, with members of the Irish squad recruiting presenters Tommy and Muireann for a quick game on Monday. While he may have hung up his rugby boots, Tommy Bowe is as competitive as ever as he went up against his Ireland AM co-host Muireann O'Connell in a game of dodgeball on Ireland AM earlier in the week. Pic: Ireland AM/ Instagram The presenting duo, who were on opposing teams, learned the art of dodgeball, with the Irish squad confirming they can hit a person anywhere in the body with the ball. Tommy is seen running into the car park to retrieve a ball, with Muireann wondering if the Monaghan man was doing a bit of cheating as she asked, 'Did we not hit him already?' The Limerick woman instantly pays for her smart comment with Tommy throwing two balls at her — with Muireann dodging the first, and getting caught the second time round as she tries to get the first ball back. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ireland AM (@irelandamvmtv) 'He's really going for you, isn't he?' one of Muireann's teammates asked as the presenter bent over in two, laughing at Tommy's head shot. 'It's not that sore, I swear!' Tommy exclaimed to the camera. The clip was shared on social media with users taking to the comments praising the presenting gang, with one writing: 'So funny! Love watching the three of them (Tommy, Muireann and Alan). Another added: 'You're not on the rugby pitch anymore.' A third commented: 'So funny can't stop laughing.' The European Dodgeball Championships 2025 take place next weekend at the UL Sport Arena, University of Limerick with teams from England, Czechia, Spain and Portugal all descending to the Treaty City for the four-day event.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm going to get in trouble' says Ireland AM's Tommy as he knocks Muireann straight in her head with ball on live TV
IRELAND AM star Tommy Bowe was worried he'd get "in trouble" after throwing a ball at Muireann O'Connell's head. The Virgin Media hosts were back on air this morning for another fun-filled week on air. 4 Tommy hit Muireann with a ball while playing dodgeball on air Credit: VMTV 4 Muireann was left in stitches on air Credit: VMTV 4 Muireann joked that her last 'three brain cells' were knocked out Credit: VMTV During today's show, the pair ventured outside the studio to the car park to speak with some members of the Irish Dodgeball team. Ireland is hosting the European Dodgeball Championships at the University Sports Arena in Limerick this month. After speaking about the event, And the former rugby player's competitiveness came out as he gave the game his all. read more on ireland am Tommy flung one of the balls at Muireann and it knocked her straight in the head. Muireann shouted out, "Ah", after the ball bounced off her and was left in stitches as she panned to the camera crew and asked: "Did you get that?" One of the players remarked: "He's really going for you, isn't he?" Tommy justified his actions saying: "It's not that sore, I swear." MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN He added: "I'm going to get in trouble." The presenters returned to the safety of the Virgin Media studio after the break. Ireland AM star Eric Roberts shares 'adorable' clip of 'first conversation' with son Tommy tapped Muireann on the head as she welcomed viewers back and said: "I'm wondering if I can actually... the three brain cells I had, you just knocked out with that cock in the noggin. "There's loads still to come in the next hour on Ireland AM." Tommy made a witty joke saying: "Definitely more dodgeball." Muireann replied: "Only with me to lash them out." 'I NEED IT' Tommy teased the next segment saying: "In a few moments. We are getting our brains rewired." Muireann said: "I need it." The iconic duo then sat down with hypnotist Paul McKenna to chat to him about his new book and live show. The author also helped Muireann and Tommy manifest their goals and desires during the segment. 4 Tommy joked that he'd be 'in trouble' after the segment Credit: VMTV
