Bairbre Cahill“Bright flash of light marks incredible moment life begins when sperm meets egg.” This was a headline that caught my attention recently. Newspapers and science websites carried the story and all were equally clear that here, in this flash of light, was the beginning of new life. In a media world so quick to disregard…
Category: Family & Faith
Exploring our spiritual history
Courtney McGrailEmma Cronin and Catherine Sutherland describe a school trip to Glenstal Abbey
Now is the time to get out walking
Erin FoxMay is National Walk to Work month and it’s a great opportunity for all of us to get more into our fitness this month. If you live close enough to school but usually get a lift in, then aim to pick at least one day a week where you can walk in with a parent…
Persistent back pain should be checked out promptly by your GP
Dr Kevin McCarrollBack pain is estimated to affect up to 85% of adults at some time in their lives. In most cases the cause is non-specific and is due to simple strains or sprains with symptoms resolving within one to three months. Despite this, it can be quite debilitating and ranks as one of the commonest medical…
Dad’s Diary
What is it about grandparents? Kids love them. Nobody else – apart from antique dealers – gives quite the same preference to age. Right from the baby stage, the bond between grandparents and grandchildren is plain for all to see. A visitor to Earth from space could reasonably surmise that the older generation would be…
Walking is a good way to start exercising
Cathal BarryWith a stretch in the evenings and the (somewhat) improved weather around the country, now is the perfect time to begin those long-fingered summer exercise regimes. For total beginners, a simple evening stroll can serve as a perfect stepping stone to a more rigorous routine and make the world of a difference! Exercise is one…
Dandelions make great summer decorations
Dandelions may be a nuisance to keen gardeners and yet their sunny appearance signals the arrival of warm summer days. It seems such a shame to lay down weed killer and tear them out of the grass. Unfortunately they don’t keep well either in a vase of water like flowers do. If you like dandelions…
Parents must prepare children to deal with stress
Parenting Matters
Faith in the Family
“How do we know if any of this is real, if Jesus ever existed at all?” It is a challenging question but one that shouldn’t surprise us. What do we mean when we talk about Jesus? What are we actually telling our children? What do we believe ourselves? To some extent I think the problem…
Rhubarb mousse is an ideal summer dessert
Rhubarb is the ultimate flavour for spring or early summer. From rhubarb tart and rhubarb crumble to rhubarb bellinis and rhubarb ice cream, I could cook with rhubarb until the end of days. Custard with rhubarb mellows out the sharp tangy flavour and while I love a rhubarb and custard tart, you can’t beat rhubarb…