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The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
What are the viral Labubu dolls, how much are they and where can you buy them in Ireland?
LABUBU dolls are the latest craze to have taken over the internet, going viral on TikTok especially. The new viral trend has reached Ireland leaving 5 You've probably already seen these online Credit: TikTok/ Katleynnbrownn_ 5 Unboxing them online is the latest trend Credit: TikTok/ Tropicalnikki 5 The design is from a Hong Kong based artist Credit: Getty Images But what actually are Labubus and why is everyone so obsessed with them? The Labubu doll is an animated character with large eyes and several pointed teeth. The toy comes in multiple different colour options with purple, pink, blue, green, red and even a rare grey fur. They come on a keyring with people attaching them to their keys, bags and decorating their READ MORE IN MONEY The Labubu character is actually from a book called The Monsters Trilogy by artist Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung. They are inspired by Nordic folklore and are part of a collection of toys by Chinese company PopMart. The fluffy creature comes bagged in sealed packaging and you have to open them up to reveal what colour you got in your box. Celebrities have been spotted wearing them as their latest accessories and unboxing the toy on camera has become an online craze. Most read in Money Katelyn Brown, who posts under She even went back to buy more when she didn't get the colour she wanted first time around. I found Labubus at my local Centra and now I have a huge collection Posting the experience online she told followers: "We're in the Centra in Littlebridge." Revealing the desire for them around the area she explained: "I was in the Centra in Cookstown yesterday and the girls in the shop were telling me people were ringing looking to get Labubus off them." Katelyn revealed to followers she paid £8.99 for the furry friend which is around €10.50. However, prices across different stores in Ireland vary and can range from €10 up to €20 or €30. 'THEY'RE SO SOFT' In Dublin, Forbidden Planet in Temple bar are selling Labubus for €19.99. Content creator Nikki, who posts under Bursting with excitement she said: "I just want a cute little Labubu for my bags. "Let's just get into it because I actually just can't wait anymore. "I actually can't believe I just randomly walked in there and they just restocked them. Let's go." And taking her new toy out of the package she revealed a green Labubu, showcasing the excitement of the surprise reveals. Delighted Nikki said: "That's literally the one I wanted there's no way." She added: "They're so soft. That was such a success." 'MY CHILD HAS ME TORMENTED' Taking to the comments of Nikki's video viewers were equally as excited. One person said: "So jealous" Another added: "I run out almost in my pj to see if they have them" One person added: "I want please." A parent even added: "My child has me tormented." WHERE ELSE CAN YOU BUY THEM? Shops across the country have been scrambling to stock the colorful little dolls as the online craze grows. Here is a list of some places across the country who are selling Labubus: Conway's Centra, Derry Forbidden Planet, Dublin One Kick Ireland, Dublin Hugmie Liffey Valley, Dublin Greens, Belfast McNally's Centra, Monaghan Hugmie, Drogheda Lee's Centra Group, Limerick Togo Store, Wexford Dunman Centra, Tyrone Togo Store, Limerick Candy Cloud, Westmeath Togo Store, Carlow HOW TO KNOW IF THEY ARE REAL There are fake versions of the dolls retailing on the market, known as Lafufus. There are a few easy steps you can take to make sure you've snagged a real Labubu from PopMart. Real dolls will have nine teeth on the mouth and will come in matte packing with muted colours. There should also be a QR code on the care label of the accessory that you can scan. 5 They're quickly selling out across the country Credit: TikTok/ Tropicalnikki 5 They are worn as little bag charms or keyrings Credit: TikTok / Tropicalnikki
Dublin Live
3 days ago
- General
- Dublin Live
Dubliner scoops €500,000 EuroMillions prize as winning store location confirmed
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A Dubliner has woken up €500,000 richer after scooping the top prize in last night's EuroMillions Plus draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw from Centra, North Terenure Road, Dublin 6. The latest EuroMillions Plus top prize win brings the total number of EuroMillions Plus wins of €500,000 to 22 so far in 2025. The winning numbers in last night's EuroMillions Plus draw were: 16, 20, 38, 41 and 50. Darragh O'Dwyer, National Lottery spokesperson said: 'While there was no winner of the EuroMillions jackpot, over 39,000 players in Ireland won prizes in both the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws, with our Dublin player taking the top prize of €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw. "This is Dublin's 6th EuroMillions Plus top prize win of 2025, and the 22nd EuroMillions Plus win so far this year." The National Lottery is urging all players in the Dublin area to check their tickets carefully and if you're holding the winning ticket, be sure to contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@ to arrange the collection of your prize. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage .
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- General
- Extra.ie
Luck of the Irish strikes again as Dublin shop sells €500,000 EuroMillions Plus ticket
The Euromillions Plus top prize of €500,000 has been won in Dublin after one player matched all numbers in last nights (Tuesday) Euromillions Draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw from Centra, North Terenure Road, Dublin 6. This latest top prize win, brings the total number of EuroMillions Plus wins of €500,000 to 22 so far in 2025, and brings the total prize money won in the Euromillions Plus top prize to an incredible €11,000,000! Pic: Getty Images The winning numbers in last night's (Tuesday, 24th June EuroMillions Plus draw were, 16, 20, 38, 41 and 50. The National Lottery is urging all players in the Dublin area to check their tickets carefully and if you're holding the winning ticket, be sure to contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@ to arrange the collection of your prize.
BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Dublin player wins €500,000 in EuroMillions Plus draw
A Dublin player has won the EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000 after matching all numbers in Tuesday night's draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw from Centra, North Terenure Road, Dublin 6. Advertisement The winning numbers in last night's EuroMillions Plus draw were: 16 , 20 , 38 , 41 and 50 . The win comes after an Irish player won a record €250 million EuroMillions jackpot last week. Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street in Cork sold the record breaking ticket. This was the 18th win in Ireland of the EuroMillions jackpot since it started in 2004. The previous Irish record was a family syndicate from Naul in Co Dublin in 2019, who claimed a prize of €175.4 million.
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Shop that sold winning €500k EuroMillions ticket announced by National Lottery
One EuroMillions player is waking up half a million euro richer after last night's EuroMillions Plus draw. The lucky winner of €500,000 matched all numbers in the draw on Tuesday night, 24 June. The National Lottery has confirmed that the winning Quick Pick ticket was bought on the day of the draw from the Centra store on North Terenure Road in Dublin 6. Tuesday night's result marks the 22nd win worth €500k so far this year, totalling a whopping €11 million in EuroMillions Plus top prizes in 2025. The winning numbers in Tuesday night's EuroMillions Plus draw were 16, 20, 38, 41 and 50. Spokesperson for the National Lottery, Darragh O'Dwyer, said: "While there was no winner of the EuroMillions jackpot, over 39,000 players in Ireland won prizes in both the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws, with our Dublin player taking the top prize of €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw. "This is Dublin's 6th EuroMillions Plus top prize win of 2025, and the 22nd EuroMillions Plus win so far this year." The National Lottery is now encouraging all players in the Dublin area to carefully check their tickets and if you are the lucky winner, make contact with the prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@ to make arrangements for the collection of your prize. Tuesday night's win comes a week after the historic €250 million EuroMillions prize that was claimed in Cork city, with rumours continuing to swirl surrounding the identity of the person or people who are now a quarter of a billion euro richer.
