‘When I got really thin, the girls who taunted me wanted to be friends . . . when I went too far, they dropped me again’Anna Gilson tells of her struggle of dealing with anorexia and why the recent trend to include calorie details on restaurant menus is unhelpfulTue Jan 02 2024 - 06:12
‘Sometimes Christmas Day is not a great day at work – sometimes a patient may have had no visitors’Nurse Colin Plunkett has helped to ensure the smooth running of operations at the oncology department in Tullamore hospital over ChristmasMon Dec 25 2023 - 06:01
‘Think Christmas in Aspen’: Bring some festive bling to your dining tableAs well as the usual reds and greens, think about navy place settings, black candles, foraged greenery and disco baubles for some festive dining funSun Dec 10 2023 - 05:00
Prostate cancer: ‘Break the normal button on your life, it should only reside on your washing machine’‘My life is truly complete when with her and cancer can never take that from me – so as far as I am concerned’Wed Dec 06 2023 - 05:31
This year it’s personal: Uplifting Christmas gifts for the homeConsider gifts for the home that have a sense of place this yearSat Dec 02 2023 - 05:00
‘Before my diagnosis I knew nothing about lymphoedema — the nasty cousin of breast cancer treatments’Condition manifests as swelling in the arm, hand or trunk after various treatments for the disease including surgeryWed Nov 29 2023 - 05:31
Bringing Edwardian style into the 21st century in BallsbridgeRetaining its unique period features, while adding a contemporary twist, was key to restoring this home from the early 1900sSun Nov 26 2023 - 05:00
‘Although I was kind of expecting to be told that I had type 1 diabetes, it still came as a shock’Although the diagnosis came as a shock to Maria Moran, she was determined not to let it hold her backThu Nov 16 2023 - 05:31
‘Every little town has a range of nationalities which creates a really nice melting pot of culture’New to the Parish: Leticia Andre arrived from Brittany 23 years agoTue Nov 14 2023 - 06:00
Christmas in a hotel comes with all the trimmings - and no washing upStaying in a hotel this year could be a Christmas gift but be warned, it can be expensiveSun Nov 12 2023 - 05:00
‘People don’t take my daughter’s anaphylaxis seriously — half her class are supposedly allergic to something’Expert advice directs that any parent who believes their child has an allergy or anaphylaxis should seek medical advice on dealing with the conditionThu Nov 02 2023 - 05:31
Halloween decorations: frighteningly good tips to follow from an interior designerTake advice from style expert and put a witch’s hat on table to add finesse to your interiors this HalloweenSat Oct 21 2023 - 05:00
Ideal Homes: Giving your home an energy upgrade does not come cheap, so advice is essentialThe experts will be on hand to talk about retrofitting and energy upgrades at this autumn’s Ideal Homes showSat Oct 14 2023 - 05:00
Mental health: ‘I couldn’t function in society and would feel absolute terror in groups of people’Voluntary organisation Aware hoping to develop understanding of depression, a condition that can affect us at any stage of our livesTue Oct 10 2023 - 05:01
How you can salvage your old furniture without spending a fortune Experts in a new TV series share their top tips on essential tools, how to save money, design trends and best DIY hacksSun Oct 08 2023 - 08:30
Selling sunsets in Co Waterford: Swimming pool, private bar and cinema room make this the ultimate retreatArdmore holiday home was designed along with Arlene McIntyre of RTÉ's Designed for Life fameSat Oct 07 2023 - 05:00
Breast cancer: ‘Tears, fear, anxiety, disbelief and feeling numb — a whole smorgasbord going on at once’Symptoms of the disease can range from constant pain in one part of the breast, change in size or shape, to soreness in the armpitWed Oct 04 2023 - 05:31
‘Asthma does not stop me from achieving anything I set my mind to’Leane Haussmann tries to stay active in her work and play despite some bad asthma attacksWed Sept 27 2023 - 05:31
Animal companions: ‘I would be totally lost without her’Side effect of coronavirus pandemic has been that dogs and cats now receive more attention and pamperingWed Sept 20 2023 - 05:31
Earning and learning for a brighter future: why apprenticeships are becoming more popularWide variety of ‘21st century apprenticeship’ options now available across the countryTue Sept 19 2023 - 02:01
‘I’ve learned that alcohol just magnified the difficult emotions I already had’People who have reduced – or completely cut out – alcohol tell us how it has improved their health and outlookTue Sept 12 2023 - 05:01
Sepsis: ‘Not once were we educated on this silent global killer which stole our son’s life’Family of boy (15) who died from condition launched an awareness campaign so others ‘don’t have to go through what we are going through daily’Thu Sept 07 2023 - 06:01
‘My children have finally, all too quickly, grown up and flown the nest’It’s the time of year when school leavers pack their bags to head off to college, leaving empty rooms and hearts in their wake – the end of an eraSat Sept 02 2023 - 05:00
‘Metastatic breast cancer remains mostly incurable and I honestly thought I was going to die’Dubliner Siobhán Gaynor recovered from her intial shock to focus on improving the lot of cancer patientsThu Aug 31 2023 - 05:31
Time to tidy up: Get weeding, mulching and deadheading before winter comesWith the last days of summer looming, a bit of effort in the garden now will pay off over the coming seasonsSat Aug 26 2023 - 05:00
Bartering is back: Meet the people swapping goods and skillsThis old system allows people and businesses to outsource tasks, learn new skills and treat themselves without spending a centSun Aug 20 2023 - 06:00
How to add a personal touch to a rented homeRenting a home outside Galway city hasn’t stopped Nathalie Marquez Courtney and her family from putting their own interiors stamp on the propertySat Aug 19 2023 - 05:00
‘I can’t imagine giving up’: The benefits of working past retirement ageMore and more people are choosing to use their good health and curiosity to put off retirementMon Aug 14 2023 - 05:31
Pets at home: How to prepare for a new arrivalThey may quickly become part of the family, but bringing a new pet home means an adjustment for everyoneSat Aug 05 2023 - 05:00
‘Being in a relationship with anyone can be difficult, no matter how much you love each other’Marking the passing of time: are significant dates worth celebrate or not?Mon Jul 31 2023 - 17:27
How to enjoy a spa day — without leaving your own homeFor these homeowners, investing in a home jacuzzi or sauna means getting all the joy of a relaxing spa break on tapSat Jul 29 2023 - 05:00
Empty Nest Syndrome: I am absolutely dreading the day my last child will head off to college Anne Marie Coughlan does not know how she will cope with the loneliness after her fourth son leaves homeFri Jul 28 2023 - 05:31
Home weddings: Going to the garden ... and we’re going to get marriedFor these brides and grooms, a home wedding offered a chance for a ‘day where you get to pick each and every detail’Sun Jul 02 2023 - 05:00
‘Cancer humbles you and teaches you to value the little things in life’Dearbhaile O’Hare has spent 19 months having chemotherapy, immunotherapy and surgery for breast cancer. Here’s her storyThu Jun 29 2023 - 06:01
Looking after the elderly: ‘I’m so glad that we made the decision to include him in our family life’Adapting a home to welcome an elderly relative is not always an easy decision, but as these families prove, it has been more than worth itSat Jun 17 2023 - 05:00
How to avoid sunburn, food poisoning, skin rashes and other summer ailmentsSunburn, food poisoning and skin rashes can spoil an otherwise great day out, so keep these expert tips in mind during these hazy lazy days of summerSun Jun 04 2023 - 06:01
‘I had heard of leukaemia but had no idea what it meant – those words were so chilling’Mary Staunton went to her doctor over what she thought would be something minor. She soon embarked on what would be the most difficult experience of her lifeThu Jun 01 2023 - 05:31
Summer camps 2023: A guide to the best camps for children with additional needsEveryone can enjoy some fun in the sun with these campsTue May 30 2023 - 05:31
DIY SOS: ‘We will never know all the people who helped’Two families found themselves blessed with the kindness of strangers when their homes needed to be significantly adapted due to life-changing injurySat May 27 2023 - 05:00
Buy a rug, choose good lighting, get a parasol: Top tips to make the most of your outdoor spaceBring the inside outside and make the most of leisurely drinks and food in the gardenSat May 20 2023 - 05:00
Managing asthma: ‘I never felt like my symptoms could ever improve’After vital intervention, Dublin woman Sarah Darcy was able to reduce her medication for asthmaTue May 02 2023 - 06:01
‘I rent a double room for €250 a month. It’s three times that in Dublin. I feel incredibly lucky’Studying abroad is growing in popularity due to a combination of factors such as accommodation costs and lower entry requirementsTue May 02 2023 - 00:00
‘This has been a game-changer for me’: how a room in the garden can transform your family lifeSmall can be beautiful, and from about €20,000 you can maximise your garden space and stamp your own identity with a home office or summer houseSat Apr 29 2023 - 05:00
A transformation in Howth: from a modest cottage to a light-filled modern homeStep forward an architect to bring about a stunning renovation that means the owners of this 1900s cottage can keep loving where they liveSun Apr 16 2023 - 05:00
Room to Improve’s Patricia Power: ‘I can’t see any drop in prices in the short to medium term’Quantity surveyor says costs will remain high but supply is catching up with demandSat Apr 15 2023 - 05:00
‘There is no such thing as a little bit autistic – you either have a form of autism or you do not’Mother-of-three Aislíng Owens Nash on her experience raising two autistic childrenFri Apr 14 2023 - 06:01
Bowel cancer: ‘People can feel embarrassed to speak about bodily functions, but don’t suffer in silence’A 34-year-old bowel cancer survivor recommends going to your GP if you have any concerns, because it could save your lifeTue Apr 04 2023 - 05:31
Herringbone, tiles in the garden and warmer tones: flooring trends to watch out forWith prices starting at about €19 per square metre for laminate, a new floor doesn’t have to break the bankSat Mar 25 2023 - 05:00
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: I could go months without thinking about it and sometimes it’s all I can think ofDaffodil Day: Being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma has ‘really shaped my life’, says gym owner Sarah O’NeillThu Mar 23 2023 - 05:31
What inspires craft makers? ‘I am intrigued by people and want the pieces to tell a story’Grief, the sea, and a desire to make beautiful, meaningful things, are some of the motivations driving these artistsSat Mar 18 2023 - 05:00
