My first niece was born before Christmas, Grace arrived into the world in Holles Street hospital, to a celebratory city strewn with lights. Christmas is a beautiful time of year for a baby to be born. My wife and children had already gone to London ahead of me for the Christmas break, and so I…

The new year brings with it fresh optimism for the new growing season. The first signs of spring are showing. Snowdrops are bursting out of the frozen ground and buds are swelling on trees and shrubs, just waiting for their time to come. The buds have to wait, but you don’t. Get out in the…

Youth Space

Faith in the Family

My youngest son is one of these fortunate individuals for whom life is a bit of a doddle. He was born somewhat overdue but in a furious hurry, eyes wide open and all smiles. That set the tone for his life to come. He walked, talked and did pretty much everything sooner than was expected.…

A parent’s perspective with Maria Byrne

Rory Fitzgerald gives thanks for the ‘happy chaos’ of family life

Erin Fox offers a way to use up the piles of oranges around the house after Christmas