Fun in the sun It’s festivals galore this summer and one that always stands out is the annual St Anne’s Park Rose Festival which is taking place on July 14-15 from 10am-6pm each day. It takes place on Dublin’s northside where the public can enjoy woodland walks, recreational facilities and, of course, the beautiful Rose…
Personal Profile Matthew Carlson speaks with a Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental has lived quite a life, even by normal standards. He is an author, public speaker, world traveller and to top it off, is one of the last survivors of one of humanities darkest time, the Holocaust. Born in Slovakia in 1935, Tomi has…
The last days are the slowest. Nine months of pregnancy passes by with respectable speed, until the last few weeks, when the flow of time slows to a trickle. As soon as the 37-week mark is passed, and the baby is officially full term, labour could begin at any moment – and it would be…
Science of Life When we think of artificial contraception we think primarily of the ‘contraceptive pill’, easily the most common form of contraception used by women. There is no corresponding contraceptive pill for men, but efforts are underway to develop such contraception. It is predicted that if such a male pill became available the…
Colm Fitzpatrick learns about the secrets of the Pooja bears Some children’s books find their origins in mythical stories where good overcomes evil, or perhaps in the endearing antics of an animated cartoon character, but a new book that is captivating children throughout Ireland and afar has found its inspiration from the floors of…
Sweet Treats If you love chocolate, this Nutella sponge cake is perfect for you. The soft vanilla sponge and nutella buttercream compliment each other and leave you feeling happy and warm after every bite. Perfect to throw together for any party, wow your guests with this chocolate dream. Ingredients Vanilla sponge 300g plain flour…
Personal Profile Colm Fitzpatrick speaks with university lecturer Fr Niall Coll Born in 1963, East Donegal native Fr Niall Coll is no stranger to teaching having been a lecturer in Belfast’s St Mary’s University College since 2001, providing students with the opportunity to develop their religious education and Faith. Fr Niall’s personal interest in…
We have decided to get the house painted. What has complicated the issue is the fact that our house is semi-detached and we knew that it would look better if our neighbours decided to get theirs painted as well. Our neighbours have been living beside us now for a couple of years and in that…
Entertainers on the streets of Cork Laya’s Healthcare City Spectacular in Cork on July 14 and 15 is going to be one of the most entertaining family weekends of the summer. The event is taking place in Fitzgerald’s Park in Cork and will feature some of the world’s best street performers. These performers include Sara…
A Parent’s Perspective There has been much soul searching in Ireland in the last few weeks. What could have gone so wrong that produced such a devastating result in the referendum on the Eighth Amendment, the one that protected the equal right to life of the unborn? How could Catholics attend Mass, hear the…
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