LATEST ARTICLES
Life
'I’m not so sure our ancestors would be too impressed with this tradwife trend'
Contributor
Our Desperate Farmwife isn't so sure our grannies and great-grannies would be impressed with some of these social media trends we see on TikTok.
29 January 2025 Features
Sally McKenna: ‘women have had a huge influence on food’
As we celebrate St Brigid’s Day, Sally McKenna gives an overview of female-led change within the Irish food industry in recent years, writes Caroline Hennessy.
29 January 2025 Features
Brigid was a symbol of love and femininity
Organisers of the Brigid of Faughart Festival, Roisin Cotter and Maura Lennon, explain the legacy of our matron saint ahead of Lá Fhéile Bríde, writes Rosalind Skillen.
Editorial: ‘If you’re caring for children at home, think about your pension'
With the recent announcement of monetary value of a stay-at-home parent being €57,140, it's important to get your PRSI PRSI contributions in order, writes Ciara Leahy.
15 January 2025 Editorial
'Keep the resolutions simple - I’m changing my mindset about treatment '
Katherine O'Leary plans to change her mindset about treatment, spurred on by a conversation with the lovely receptionist in the Bons Secours Hospital, Cork.
8 January 2025 Katherine O'Leary
Editorial: traditional Nollaig na mBan is still relevant today
Domestic duties may be more balanced but it's often still women thinking about the jobs.
1 January 2025 Editorial
Women's Sheds harnessing the power of Mná na hÉireann
With an estimated 120 Women’s Sheds around the country, the huge role these community-led groups play is the subject of new research, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
1 January 2025 Features
‘I’ve always wanted to move home and keep my rural roots’
Comedian and part-time farmer Breda Larkin is relishing a return home to the East Galway countryside in her new tiny home, writes Deirdre Verney.
1 January 2025 Features
‘The DWI conference is a safe space for women to share their stories'
Dairy Women Ireland (DWI), got us thinking about access for women to careers in dairy farming, writes Katherine O'Leary.
4 December 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Friendship and community in perfect harmony
Community and lifelong friends are at the heart of Athlone A Cappella, a music group that brings harmony and people together creating a special sound, writes Sarah McIntosh.
4 December 2024 Features
Rural Affairs: local elections a stepping stone to gender equality
Research carried out since the local elections in June shows those who already have a seat in government more likely to retain it, which gives men a distinct advantage, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
27 November 2024 Features
'Choose the contraception method that’s right for you'
With so many birth control options available, doing your research and choosing the method that best suits your needs is important, writes Margaret Hawkins.
27 November 2024 Health