Courtney McGrailIt is very close to ‘that time of year’ again in our house as our three children celebrate their birthdays within a few days of each other. Much like those poor individuals who miss out on a proper birthday celebration because it falls on December 25, having a birthday in such close proximity to not…
Category: Your Faith
This cake will disappear as fast as cherry blossoms
Erin FoxGet inspired with Erin Fox’s seasonal cherry blossom cake
Celebrate May Day with a grotto for Our Lady
May is here and the woods are sprouting with wild flowers just waiting to be picked for a May Day arrangement. We have different feast days marking the arrival of the next season. St Brigid’s Day marks the beginning of spring in Ireland. May Day bids farewell to the dark winter months and welcomes the…
Youth community evangelising their peers
A new youth ministry initiative in Derry is showing young people how to enjoy their faith, writes Mary O’Donnell
Dad’s Diary
It’s springtime and “adventure” is the watchword in our house. We no longer walk to the playground, we “go on an adventure” to the playground, taking obscure and unnecessary paths through the woods, clambering over fallen trees and exploring hidden glades. We are already, under duress, planning summer camping trips to faraway adventure-filled lands such…
Jerry O’Sullivan – A quiet hero
Anne Keeling discovers a Corkman with an incredible legacy in Latin America
Vital role of fathers must be more appreciated
Maria Byrne“Everyone is familiar with the importance of the maternal bond… where does that leave the fathers?” asks Maria Byrne
It’s important to top up your diet with vitamins
Cathal BarryObstetricians have been calling for a major public health campaign to remind pregnant women of the importance of taking folic acid to prevent birth defects. The call has been made in response to research which shows a rise in the incidence of neural tube defects such as spina bifida, which are largely preventable through the…
Life’s little things with Elaine Ryan
Our six-year-old daughter has been wearing glasses since she was a year and half old and was due to have another eye re-test. Over the years, we have had to sift through medical jargon, differing diagnoses and conflicting advice as to the best course of treatment for her eye squint. When it comes to making…
Beating exam stress
Mags GarganMags Gargan offers advice on how best to use the next few weeks to prepare for the State exams