Friendship
Contributor on 02 Jun 2021
Men's Sheds: life-changing experience
Joining Limavady Men’s Shed, Co Derry, turned Roy Brown's life around and now he is giving back.
Anne O'Donoghue on 26 May 2021
Sea swimming in Co Clare with Snámhaí Sásta
The catalyst for June Curtin’s Snámhaí Sásta group is unfortunately a sad one, but that hasn’t stopped them from becoming a very happy group of swimmers, writes Anne O’Donoghue.
Contributor on 24 Mar 2021
Men’s Sheds: ‘A different kind of friendship’
TP O’Gorman of Kilbeggan Men’s Shed tells of the important role the shed play in his life after retirement
Ask Miriam on 10 Mar 2021
Dear Miriam: ‘Should I risk our friendship for romance?’
Dear Miriam, I have become close with a guy and I fancy him, but I don’t know if he wants more.
Ask Miriam on 30 Dec 2020
Dear Miriam: ‘I fancy my best friend’
Dear Miriam, I fancy my best friend and don’t know what to do
Contributor on 22 Dec 2020
We met the ancient power horses
With movement impeded due to COVID restrictions, Ray Keeley of Swords Men’s Shed, Dublin, takes a look back to last August, when they visited Balleally Shires in Lusk. It was an unforgettable day.
Maria Moynihan on 28 Oct 2020
'Whether you’re from Timbuktu or Tipperary, running is something we can all do'
Maria Moynihan meets members of The Sanctuary Runners and Sligo Global Kitchen; two projects that are building bridges between asylum seekers and refugees and the local community in rural Ireland
Ask Miriam on 29 Jul 2020
I feel stuck between the two friends that I tried to set up
Dear Miriam, I feel stuck between the two friends that I tried to set up
Ask Miriam on 22 Jul 2020
My long-lost cousin wants to reconnect
Dear Miriam, my long-lost cousin wants to reconnect, but I feel it's too late
Ask Miriam on 15 Jul 2020
I’m too nervous to go to my friends party
Dear Miriam, my friend’s husband is planning a surprise birthday party for her; but I’m too nervous to go
Michael Commins on 11 Mar 2020
Country Sound: the man who created the country and Irish genre
Michael Commins reflects on the music of Johnny McCauley, the man who created the Country and Irish genre
Mairead Lavery on 08 Jan 2020
Re-imagining the rural pub
Five years ago, two young women set out to re-imagine the future of their local pub and succeeded beyond their wildest expectations. Mairead Lavery writes
Mairead Lavery on 25 Dec 2019
Women coming together
As the Listowel Rural Women’s Group celebrates its 10th birthday, its members have nothing but praise for the friendships and support it has brought to their lives writes Mairead Lavery.
Margaret Hawkins on 18 Dec 2019
Health: counting our blessings
Gemma Willis from Tullow spent 16 months in hospital after a car accident but now she inspires others with her recovery and her resilience
Mairead Lavery on 30 Oct 2019
Women in Touch
Women’s groups remain a vital support for women of all ages, all backgrounds, all cultures and all abilities across rural Ireland writes Mairead Lavery.
Anne O'Donoghue on 25 Sep 2019
Living Life: this week’s Going out Guide
From movies to theatre and books, Anne O’Donoghue profiles this week’s Going out Guide.
Katherine O'Leary on 11 Sep 2019
Using the conference as 'space for me'
Katherine O'Leary caught up with two conference attendees who told her how their friendship blossomed and how they use the conference as their 'me time'
Contributor on 10 Apr 2019
The global stage
With its European reputation burnished by the award of the European Citizens’ Prize, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association is now firmly established on the world stage.
Contributor on 30 Jan 2019
Sister act Neala and Anna win Ireland’s Greatest Friendship
Wicklow sisters, five-year-old Neala and three-year-old Anna, won the title of Ireland’s Greatest Friendship at an awards ceremony held by Fisherman’s Friend and the Irish Farmers Journal recently
Amii McKeever on 30 Jan 2019
A friendship forged on a long history
Friendships can be strange things, built on shared interests and experienceS; love, loss, time and trust.