women

AGENDA

Enough already with the fawning Sean Connery tributes – he was a self-confessed women-smacker

The Scottish actor was undeniably an icon but let’s not forget that he was also a dogged advocate…

By Lucy White

EDITORIAL

‘The sight of blood anywhere is frightening – in your pants, it’s terrifying’

Broadcaster, journalist and author Emma Barnett says it’s high time we all talk about our period blood. She’ll…

By IMAGE

SELF

Keep your friends close: the best friendships can be lifesaving

Colette Sexton on why you should treasure your closest friendships. I was queuing up in Penney’s in Dundrum…

By Colette Sexton

EDITORIAL

Coronavirus restrictions: ‘My home isn’t a safe space for me. I’m struggling’

It's the most basic virus-fighting directive: stay at home. But what if that space isn't safe? Amanda Cassidy…

By Amanda Cassidy

pressure women - Be a lady they said

EDITORIAL

WATCH: this must-see video shows just how much pressure women are under every day

A new video created by 'Girls. Girls. Girls.' magazine highlights just how much pressure women are placed under…

By Grace McGettigan

Kate Beckinsale

EDITORIAL

Kate Beckinsale’s cutting troll clapbacks are a lesson in the art of riposte

The woman who told Kate Beckinsale that she was too old for a bikini clearly didn't know who…

By Erin Lindsay

EDITORIAL

The lost art of integrity and why it is more important than ever to teach it to our children

We live in a world where integrity isn't emphasised enough. But it is a dangerous message to send…

By Amanda Cassidy

EDITORIAL

Maria Bailey’s story shows how intolerant of victimhood we really are

The media was poised for the 'gotcha’ moment. This week they got it. Amanda Cassidy on why our…

By Amanda Cassidy

EDITORIAL

A silent majority: Eithne Shortall on those minor sexual assaults that leave a major impact

Sometimes, regardless of how we think we’ll react in a situation, we’re caught off guard. Eithne Shortall looks back…

By IMAGE

Rose of Tralee

EDITORIAL

I’m officially too old to enter the Rose of Tralee. What is THAT about?

At the tender age of 28, I am officially too old to enter the Rose of Tralee. Consider…

By Grace McGettigan

Fertility

EDITORIAL

This viral tweet is proof men must STOP commenting on women’s fertility

Fertility can be a heartbreaking conversation for some women to have, so why, in 2019, do men still…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

‘Terrifying’: App used to create fake nudes of women is shut down

An app which claimed it was able to digitally remove clothes from women to create fake nudes for…

By Jennifer McShane