New Year’s tips
Q: For the new year, I was interested in ideas for saving money and not wasting as much. Any suggestions?
A: It’s a great resolution...
2024 J1 Visa USA program cut-off dates announced
The 2024 J1 summer program from USIT, Ireland's leading provider of international work and travel programs, is launching, with exclusive discounted pricing to those...
A day at the races goes digital
Ireland has a storied relationship with horse racing, the thunder of hooves, and the cheer of the crowd as a tight-knit part of our...
Three herons
By Alissa MacMillan
The first postcard Matthew and Juliana received from their daughter Lara came from the north of Spain. The ferry trip had been...
Holly and Noah the most popular names for babies born in...
Information on the most popular names chosen for babies born in December 2022, released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), shows that there were...
Set realistic New Year’s resolutions to avoid disappointment
People are being encouraged to “aim for progress, not perfection” in their New Year’s resolutions, with national mental health charity Turn2Me noting that many people...
UCC scientists discover links between Social Anxiety Disorder and gut microbiota
While Christmas and new years can be a highly enjoyable social time for many, for those with social anxiety disorder however, it can be...
Lough Diheen, home to Ireland’s last serpent
Lough Diheen, the smaller and somewhat less visited cousin of Lough Curragh, sits on the north side of the Galtees beneath the peak of...
Jimmy Fitz and his music
This band picture from the 1950s/'60s surfaced during the year, courtesy of Mick Treacy, showing the maestro James (Jimmy) Fitzgerald and his band. The...
Kitchen tricks
Q: I’m curious about how harmful some of my cooking practices really are. Do you have tips for being more environmental in the kitchen?
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