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This is what no one tells you about being pregnant at Christmas

Ah, the holiday season. The most wonderful time of the year, people will tell you. Those people probably…

By Amanda Cassidy

SELF

The surprising mathematical formula for a happy life (according to Harvard professors)

What if we could measure well-being in a more binary way? What is the key to happiness? Doesn't…

By Amanda Cassidy

Brown Thomas Christmas shop

EDITORIAL

‘It’s never too early’: In defence of the Brown Thomas Christmas shop

While everyone else is complaining about the early opening of the Brown Thomas Christmas shop, I'm here to…

By Grace McGettigan

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EDITORIAL

Three easy ways to find joy in everyday life

When was the last time you felt truly joyful? A book by TED Talk lecturer Ingrid Fetell Lee says…

By Grace McGettigan

EDITORIAL

E-cards are not the same as Christmas cards and never will be

Geraldine Carton says no to virtual Christmas Cards. Just no.  E-card? More like e-coughintheface. And I would truly…

By Geraldine Carton

EDITORIAL

When grief haunts Christmas: ‘We buried him on New Year’s day beside a rainbow’

Amidst the glitter and baubles and carols, for those who've lost loved ones, Christmas can be tough. Amanda…

By Amanda Cassidy

Amy Huberman

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Amy Huberman opens up about her new comedy series Finding Joy

Less than a year since her last show came to an end, Amy Huberman will return to our small…

By Grace McGettigan

Feel better

EDITORIAL

Things Fall Apart: 20 things that have helped me feel better

In the last year, Liadan Hynes' marriage fell apart. She is now working on adjusting to the new…

By Lia Hynes

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EDITORIAL

Things Fall Apart: I’ve come to know myself and do what’s best for me

In the last year, Liadan Hynes' marriage fell apart. She is now working on adjusting to the new…

By Lia Hynes