We still have a long way to go for women’s health in Ireland. Over the years, many women in Ireland have felt let down by the healthcare system. One of the most recent examples of this being the Cervical Check scandal where many women across the country were given the wrong test results. Most recently […]

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Santa Claus is coming to town! Christmas is just around the corner, and the elves at The Square Tallaght have been snowed under preparing a spectacular family experience that The Square has become so well known for! Think explosions of colour with fun around every corner and a great value Christmas family day out in […]

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“I live a relatively normal life with extra challenges.” One challenge facing a lot of women in Ireland is healthcare. Whether it’s struggling to get a diagnosis, cocooning due to Covid or living with health issues, it’s something that affects the lives of Irish women everyday. 26-year-old Dubliner and disability advocate Kayleigh McKevitt chatted to […]

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Great news for Penneys fans. Penneys is to introduce autism-friendly shopping experiences including sensory friendly shopping hours, to its 36 stores nationwide in order to create an inclusive shopping experience for autistic people and their friends and families. The initiative has been developed in partnership with AsIAm, Ireland’s national autism charity. Every Sunday, starting from […]

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They feel more could be done to protect young people like themselves. Over the years there has been much controversy regarding the role that social media plays in the mental health of young people. Many have argued that the filters and images displayed across different social media platforms are causing young people unnecessary anxiety, depression […]

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How did we not know about this before? There’s only a couple of weeks left until Santa arrives at our homes with gifts for all the boys and girls and excitement is at peak levels in my house. Every year come Christmas eve we stick on Santa Tracker to see where in the sky old […]

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Dior and Chanel are really missing the mark here. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids just the way that they are, but there is one thing I wish they still had from when they were little. That new baby smell. You hear people talk about it, but it’s not until you get a […]

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“I just want his parents to know how KIND & COMPASSIONATE your son was tonight.” As parents we all have those days when it seems like nothing is going right. Recently this mother of three had one of those days and it actually reduced her to tears until a young man came and saved the […]

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He doesn’t believe that the Leaving Cert prepares students for life beyond school. During a recent meeting with the Oireachtas committee, Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris stated that he doesn’t think the current Leaving Cert model is fit for purpose. Harris went on to say that he doesn’t think students are learning the skills […]

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Race you there! Girls and boys will be delighted to hear that Santa’s coming ho ho home to the GAA Museum and Croke Park from November 27th! This Santa Experience is one Christmas ‘goal’ not to be missed! An Elite team of elves from the North Pole are setting up their ‘Countdown to Christmas’ training […]

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We actually can’t get over the similarity. When it comes to casting the children of actors in TV Shows, some shows get it spot on and others, not so much. With the TV Show Friends it was a little hard to tell because the child actors weren’t heavily featured in many episodes, but I think […]

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This is what we call a supportive partner. During a recent episode of the Drew Barrymore show celebrity couple Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell got real honest about Bell’s trouble breastfeeding. The Frozen actress explained that she suffered with mastitis, an infection of the breast tissue resulting in pain, which her husband helped her through […]

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“Our children don’t matter.” While in Ireland, like many countries across the globe, maternity leave is just a given, for mums in the United States that’s not the case. Many mums are lucky if they even get a few days maternity leave before they have to go back to work, all while still recovering from […]

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Be right back, buying tickets. Today iconic global pop star Charli XCX, announces CRASH, her highly-anticipated forthcoming album, as well as a new global tour next year. Irish fans of the Boom Clap singer will be delighted to hear that an Irish date has been added and will be taking place at the newly named […]

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The hospital recently updated their restrictions. While many expected restrictions to be eased in maternity hospitals it seems that for some hospitals they are in fact becoming stricter. The Rotunda Hospital in Dublin recently updated their health and safety restrictions to include Covid certs for birthing partners. Under the new visitation guidelines for those accompanying […]

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I was an adult before I realised what happened wasn’t my fault. Even though nowadays technology can seem scary for us parents, we’re still a lot more clued in and aware of the dangers than our parents were. I remember chatting to anyone who added me on Bebo or IM just assuming they were also […]

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Be careful coming up to Christmas. As part of Europol’s eCommerce Action 2021, An Garda Síochána will support Europol in a media campaign aimed at promoting safe online shopping by customers and providing fraud prevention advice to online retailers and eCommerce businesses. More and more businesses are using the internet as the primary channel to […]

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Just in time for Christmas. My Irish Books has announced the launch of two new children’s push-button audio books featuring well-known Christmas carols. The new books – ‘My Christmas Songs’ and ‘Mo Chuid Amhráin Nollag’ – each feature five classic Christmas songs, performed by young Irish singers. ‘My Christmas Songs’ includes old favourites such as […]

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It’s honestly stressing me out at this stage. Since October ended I’m seeing more and more people saying that they have started their Christmas shopping, which is fine. As a mum though I feel like the expectation is to start way earlier, and by way earlier I mean January. Before summer even hit I was […]

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Do you have a story to share? Following on from the success of the inaugural To Be Irish At Christmas initiative last year, the programme returns again this December (8th – 23rd), celebrating what it means to be Irish and creating meaningful connections with our Irish diaspora around the world. With invaluable input from Local […]

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Trying to think of the perfect name for your November baby? Falling in between Halloween and Christmas, November can often be the lesser celebrated month, but it by no means actually makes it any less special of a month. In fact there are a lot of gorgeous November themed baby names that we are absolutely […]

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It sends a strong message on period poverty. After the Minister for Health spent months stalling on announcing measures to end period poverty, members of the campaigning community Uplift, who care deeply about the issue, sent him a reminder he can’t ignore. The billboard in Greystones illustrates the reality of period poverty for tens of […]

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It’s something we’ve all come up against as parents. The autumn and winter months bring with it a bevy of colds and ailments and once someone in the house has caught it, everyone does. Unfortunately, when you’re the parent and both you and your kids are sick it usually means you don’t get to actually […]

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Oh no they didn’t….Oh yes they did. Today, The Helix is excited to announce that this year’s Christmas Panto will be ‘Red Riding Hood’ produced by TheatreworX Productions. Ireland’s premier tenor, Paul Byrom returns to the panto stage along with a superb cast in this magical production which runs from Friday, 26th November 2021 to […]

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May as well ditch the diet. I don’t think there is a parent among us that doesn’t feel run off their feet most days. We joke about never getting to finish a cup of tea while it’s still hot but it’s true. I’ve often compared running around after my toddler as a full body work […]

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“I’d rather deal with it on my own.” Around 27 per cent of men suffer from erection problems at some point in their lives. That’s over one in four men According to a recent study though, less than half of men (46 per cent) who suffer from erection problems have spoken with their partner about […]

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Will you be driving home for Christmas? Maybe give these a miss. It’s nearly the most wonderful time of the year and before we know it, radio stations across the country will be playing festive anthems. But it’s also important to stay safe while you’re on the road and apparently some Christmas songs are more […]

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Only a couple more weeks until Halloween! I love having a Halloween movie marathon once October 31st rolls around but while most people love getting in the Halloween spirit, not everyone wants to watch scary movies. This is particularly true for young children (the last thing we need are nightmares). Luckily there are plenty of […]

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And yes, we did visit the Father Ted house. The last couple of year my family and I have been all over Ireland, or so we had thought. When we started to think of the counties that we had crossed off our list we realised there was one we hadn’t been to, County Clare. Knowing […]

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They’ve missed out on so much already. While there are no rules against children going trick or treating this year, there still seems to be a lot of negativity attached to the idea of it going ahead. I’ve seen messages in neighbourhood groups that I’m in with people giving out that there will be trick […]

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This is brilliant. Kellogg Ireland is to give more workplace assistance to those experiencing the menopause and will train managers on how to talk to staff about the subject. There will also be extra paid time off and support for fertility treatment and pregnancy loss, including for partners and those using a surrogate mother. In […]

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I couldn’t believe what I was reading. A little while ago I was browsing some articles when I came across a piece about a company that coming under fire for a job that they recently posted to Indeed. The oil company caused outrage and controversy with one job specification in particular… parents need not apply. […]

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Dress for Success Dublin rebrands as WorkEqual with focus on supporting women to find employment. Dress for Success Dublin today rebranded as WorkEqual to support women looking for work and those looking to progress in their careers. Commenting today, WorkEqual CEO Angela Smith, said: “Dress for Success has made a huge difference to thousands of […]

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October is pregnancy loss awareness month. No one expects to have a miscarriage – as soon as you get a positive pregnancy test you’re ready for your baby. The sense of loss is excruciating for both parents. Healing involves learning to take back some control, finding balance within your narrative. Helena Tubridy RGN RM Fertility […]

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This is shocking. A school in Ohio has come under fire after it cancelled one of its annual plans because one of the characters is gay. Hillsboro High School was set to put on a production of She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen, but pulled the play to the shock and dismay of students and […]

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These are my top picks. I’ve always been obsessed with skin care but even more so now that I’m in my 30s. Over the last year I’ve invested some time (and money) into researching what products would be the best for my skin and while I’ve tried and tested quite a lot these are the […]

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The Magdalene laundries have marked Irish history forever. When we think of the Magdalene laundries our minds might throw us back to the 1950s, but if you’re over the age of 25 they were still open in your lifetime. They were still open when films like Jurassic Park and Forrest Gump was in the cinema. […]

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Philip Cairns was last seen in 1986. On the afternoon of 23rd October 1986, Philip Cairns disappeared as he walked from his home to his school, Coláiste Éanna, Ballyoran. Despite a lengthy Garda investigation into trying to establish his whereabouts, he has never been located. Philip had left his new school, Coláiste Éanna, at 12.50pm […]

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This looks amazing! While Christmas is still a couple of months away, it’s never too early to start thinking about that family trip to visit Santa. If you’re looking for a warm and welcoming Santa experience then you can’t do better than Santa’s Magical Cabin, which is returning this year at six locations nationwide. At […]

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“Can you prove that this child is yours?” How do you even begin to answer that question as a parent? But it’s exactly what I was asked. A couple of years ago I was taking a last minute trip to the UK with my son and was stopped on my arrival by a member of […]

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These are so cute! Iceland has become a very popular destination with Irish people over the last few years and between the spectacular Northern Lights and the gorgeous Blue Lagoon it’s easy to see why. Known as the land of ice and fire, it’s also the land of some pretty cute names, especially names of […]

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Do you have a super star living in your home? If your teenager has ever dreamed of becoming a pop star then you’ll want to keep reading because their dreams might just be about to come true! Music mogul Louis Walsh has just announced that he is on the look out for new talent to […]

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Parenting will lead you down roads you never thought you’d go. I’m not a squeamish person, but I’ve never been interested in toilet humour, gross out toys like fake poo and that Gooey Looey nose picking game can just get in the bin. I was definitely not interested in ever knowing what colour and consistency […]

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“We heard you. We’re taking action…” Nonprofit mental health charity This Is My Brave, have publicly announced that they will not be accepting donations from actor and writer Jamie Lynn Spears. Spears recently revealed that part of the proceeds from her new book Things I Should Have Said would be donated to the mental health […]

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“I am here to support Ruby. That is my job.” Jamie Lee Curtis and her daughter Ruby have shared their first public photos together since Ruby’s transition. Earlier this year Curtis shared the news that her youngest child had transitioned and would now go by the name Ruby but it wasn’t until this week that […]

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“No one is equal until we all are.” Today, activist and CEO of Equality for Children, Ranae von Meding appeared in a Dublin court where her wife Audrey was finally recognised as a parent to their two daughters aged 5 and 2. Since 2016, Ranae and her family have been outspoken in their fight for […]

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She’s the only celebrity to hit the one million jackpot. While most of us know Melissa Joan Hart as Clarissa or Sabrina the Teenage Witch, she’s now in the spotlight for a very different reason. The Drive Me Crazy star has become one of only three people to win the Wheel of Fortune one million […]

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We can’t wait! Following their successful run in 2020, Santa’s House Express Drive-Thru Christmas is back with yet another immersive, festive experience at the expansive 5 star Palmerstown House Estate, Naas, County Kildare. Santa Claus and his merry elves will all be residing in the beautiful manor from November 26th-December 23rd before rounding up the […]

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It will help increase fertility treatment access for patients in Limerick and surrounding counties. Sims IVF has announced that it will open a new satellite clinic in Limerick later this month. The clinic, based in the Regus Building, Castletroy Park Commercial Campus, will offer local ancillary appointments for bloods and scans for those undergoing fertility […]

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The only thing that I regret about my wedding was that the day wasn’t longer. My husband and I got the day exactly as we wanted it, surrounded by all of our friends and family. While I was booking things I was very conscious of our budget, so I made a priority list of the […]

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