Stella O’Malley discusses why we feel more anxious, stressed and overwhelmed, and what we can do about it Have a look at the statistics in the list below: -About one in five people experience a mental health issue in any given year. -Anxiety disorder is the most common mental illness in Ireland, Britain and…
Chai Brady discusses the challenges of memory loss Our life experience can give hope and security, teaching many lessons and offering a chance to reflect and grow, but when memories become fuzzy and things are harder to recall either in the short or long term this can certainly be an intimidating and scary process.…
Personal Profile After years of seeing the goodness of the Franciscans and their work in the community, an 86-year-old radio DJ is delighted he followed the religious path. Believed to be the oldest man on the radio Fr Cletus Noone, who has a show called Noone at Night on Saturdays at 9pm, recently celebrated…
Chai Brady discusses the roadblocks to a good shut-eye Sleep is one of the most important things to watch in order to maintain a healthy body and mind it’s often said, but despite this age-old wisdom today’s hectic world seems to work against a good night’s rest. Existing in a time when visual entertainment…
Personal Profile Chai Brady speaks to Eimear Felle from Mary’s Meals Never underestimate the power of World Youth Day (WYD) as it can be a “life-changing” and eye-opening experience, according to one Faith-filled Irish woman. Now the Communications Co-ordinator for charity Mary’s Meals, Eimear Felle (34) to this day thanks the event for giving…
Chai Brady investigates some intricate frauds No one is completely unsusceptible to the many wheeler dealers and scam artists offering sham services or duping many online. They capitalise on those who may be too trusting or ignorant of the warning signs. Knowing the right steps to take can fortify anyone against making an expensive…
Everyday Philosophy Last month I argued against utilitarianism, the school of moral philosophy that seeks ‘the greatest good for the greatest number’. Utilitarianism is false because following it consistently means endorsing the idea that it’s sometimes right to choose evil means to achieve good ends. Here, though, I want to say a word against…
Personal Profile Working at the coalface to combat homelessness and help communities for most of his life, one priest is determined to help those suffering as a result of Ireland’s insidious housing crisis. Currently focusing on housing families, Fr Patsy Carolan OMI has been helping vulnerable people in whatever community he finds himself in,…
Chai Brady discusses keeping Lenten promises Steering clear of constantly searching for instant gratification and focusing on the needs of others in addition to our personal wellbeing sounds like good advice all year around, but perhaps Lent can be a time we take a closer look at making this more of an everyday reality.…
Chai Brady focuses on the challenges of eating disorders Body image is a huge issue for many, especially with the concept of a ‘perfect’ body being perpetuated in much social media which nowadays permeates everyone’s reality, but that may be a small, even non-existent factor in the reasons someone develops an eating disorder. A…
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