I was a speaker at the recent conference by The Irish Catholic/Iona Institute on Pope Francis and the future of the family in Ireland. Afterwards a number of people came up to talk to me. One man spoke of his work with the Society of St Vincent de Paul and how their outreach is to…
These Irish coffee cardamom cupcakes are incredibly rich and just the dessert for St Patrick’s Day. You can use any whiskey of your choice but this recipe has been tried with a Bushmills and Laphroaig. For a non-alcoholic version, omit the whiskey and the syrup from the frosting and instead grind the seeds from five…
Orlaith Barrett describes her experience of being part of a St Vincent de Paul youth conference Orlaith Barrett As Transition Year (TY) students we decided to set up the Nano Foundation (St Vincent De Paul Youth Conference) because the St Vincent De Paul Society (SVP), which was founded in Ireland in 1844, is the largest…
Daffodils will soon be blooming all over the garden and out in the wild as spring is still breaking in. Daffodils symbolise renewal and new life which makes them significant to Lent, coming up to Easter. Their brilliant yellow petals brighten up our days and it said that their scent can have a calming and…
Science of Life Oxfam has released figures showing that the richest people on the planet are rapidly growing even richer. The 62 wealthiest people on Earth (you could easily seat them on one bus) have as much money as the entire poorer 50% (3.6 billion) of the global population. And this concentration of wealth at…
We are constantly surprised by time. We glance at the clock in the morning, realise we’re late, and make a panicked dash for the door, abandoning a half-finished cup of coffee. Each New Year’s Eve surprises us too, as we suddenly find ourselves thrust uncomprehendingly into an exotic new year that once lay in the…
Advances in modern medicine have led to a significant rise in the length of time people are living. That’s to be welcomed of course, but the improvement in healthcare shouldn’t mean people rest on their laurels with regard to their health. We are now living two-and-a-half years longer than we did a decade ago, according…
Charlotte Gormley shares her experience of living and working with the Derry Youth Community The Derry Youth Community (DYC) is an exciting international gap year experience for young people between the ages of 18-25. The young people commit 10 months of their lives in order to live in community with each other in central Derry, ministering to young people…
Mother’s Day traditionally falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent and so it arrives even earlier this year on March 6. Gifting a simple bouquet of brightly coloured flowers will certainly please mum on Mother’s Day. Go the extra mile and instead of picking them or buying them, make them yourself. Present your mum, your…
A Parent’s Perspective I have a great interest in politics, political programmes and all the discussion and debate that surrounds it. Much to my children’s dismay, I’m monopolising the television in the run up to the general election and the minute yet another debate begins, they beat a hasty retreat. My 15-year-old, who often joins…
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