Children
on 20 Sep 2021
Agri Aware launches new resource for primary schools
Dig In! will help children in primary school learn about farming through a webinar series, writes Ilka Denker.
Contributor on 08 Sep 2021
Reader Writes: thinking sideways
Growing up, we would solve puzzles every day – riddles and puzzles have a unique place in our culture. Reader David Kirby reminds us of some of the best of them. How many can you get?
Amii McKeever on 01 Sep 2021
Travel: a diamond among the hills
To get to Letterfrack, the jump off point for the magnificent Connemara National park, no matter what way you go, you will pass through some of Ireland most beautiful countryside. Writes Amii McKeever
Amii McKeever on 25 Aug 2021
Editorial: epic parenting fails on holidays? “Be grand!”
When holidaying in Ireland, it might rain, kids will constantly look for food and you will most definitely forget to bring something. It isotally worth it, for the people you meet writes Amii McKeever
Contributor on 25 Aug 2021
Reader Writes: the Communion dress
In 1944, Rena Gallogly made her First Holy Communion. This is a story she has written about her dress and shared with Abbi Gilbourne.
Amii McKeever on 11 Aug 2021
16 trips to finally come home to Mayo
Eibhlín Ní Chonghaile and Alan Maloney may come from contrasting backgrounds but they share a passion for their Mayo community which has supported their business through COVID-19.
Enda Murphy on 04 Aug 2021
Learning to cope with health anxiety
A patient of psychotherapist Enda Murphy suffers from health anxiety. He advises on how to let go of trying to be in control of things she had no control over.
Amii McKeever on 28 Jul 2021
Holidaying at Home: what to do in Killaloe
The McKeevers started their holiday at home Clare adventure in the town(s) of Killaloe and Ballina (Co Tipperary). There’s a lot to do in Killaloe, writes Amii McKeever.
Contributor on 28 Jul 2021
Agony Uncle: how do I talk to my teenage son about porn?
A reader has written to psychotherapist Enda Murphy enquiring about how to best approach speaking to his son about porn.
Ask Miriam on 21 Jul 2021
Dear Miriam: my daughter won’t take the vaccine
Dear Miriam, my daughter won’t take the vaccine and it’s causing agro between us
Amii McKeever on 07 Jul 2021
Children born through surrogacy disenfranchised on their inheritance
Behind most surrogacies is a long, lonely journey of heart-breaking loss. Parents are asking: why is the Government not recognising them as the parents they are? Amii McKeever writes.
Amii McKeever on 07 Jul 2021
Not all children or mothers are born equal
Succession, inheritance and wills are topics that become relevant to a new reader every day. The multitude of scenarios that make this so is constantly changing.
Ask Miriam on 30 Jun 2021
Dear Miriam: My daughter’s addicted to exercise
Dear Miriam, my daughter’s addicted to exercise and I don’t know what to do
Contributor on 30 Jun 2021
Mental Health: Alcoholic parent, anxious child
Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional families (ACOA) is the reason behind most anxiety and depression that you’ve never heard of, Writes Psychotherapist Enda Murphy.
Contributor on 28 Jun 2021
Top tips for children on making friends
Advice to help you make friends by being a friend from Enda Murphy (and edited by Sean, age 12).
Hannah Woods on 20 Jun 2021
Farmer Writes: Making the best breeding decisions for a good payout
With the AI company looking at one of their calves, Katelyn O'Gorman is hopeful of a good payout: "More then what you would get at the mart", she tells us in Farmer Writes IFJ Junior.
Hannah Woods on 20 Jun 2021
Farmer Writes: Chicken adventures
Layers was an eighth birthday present for Ciarán Kyne. He tells us about his chicken adventure for IFJ Junior, Farmer Writes.
Hannah Woods on 19 Jun 2021
Farmer Writes: When I grow up, I want to be a farmer
Dairy farming in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, Ella O'Gorman tells us why she wants to be a farmer for IFJ Junior Farrmer Writes.
Anne O'Donoghue on 09 Jun 2021
My Country Living: farming, working for the NHS and writing children's books
As a child Kathleen McPolin didn’t like going to school, but as an adult she has turned to the books, even writing one. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue.
on 26 May 2021
Bring jungle animals to life at home with Cardboard Jungle
Cardboard Jungle is a new and fun way of providing hours of entertainment for children while educating them at the same time.