#YouCanBeAnything As we approach International Women’s Day, inspiring women from all corners of the world, various industries, and in our lives come to mind. Regardless of how we may show our admiration for these powerful females, they deserve all the recognition they get. Mattel, creators of the Barbie doll, have shown their appreciation for eight […]
Trigger Warning: Some readers may find the content within this article upsetting. In 2022, 12,009 cases were treated for problem drug use in Ireland — the highest annual number recorded by the National Drug Treatment Reporting System (NDTRS) to date. Of these stark figures, 37.1 percent were new cases that had never been treated before. […]
The nostalgia is real Back in 2003, a sweet time before social media and smartphones reigned, Freaky Friday was a staple DVD and source of entertainment in many homes. The family comedy resonated with mums and daughters alike, as Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan played an overworked mum and misunderstood teen daughter, Tess and […]
Bra education is important for all ages and chest sizes I have always had a small bra size, no matter how much I willed it to be bigger in my late teens and early 20s. Because of this fact, I assumed and made peace with the fact that I likely slotted into the A category […]
We can’t get enough of the rom-coms In 2024, one thing has become clear: the romcom genre is having a moment. Between TV series like Emily In Paris, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Daisy Jones & The Six, in 2023, our thirst for romcoms have been renewed. This year, Too Much, a series from […]
Not that you ever need a reason! Springtime conjures images of blooming flowers, symbolising new beginnings and growth. While we may be it may be the season of bloom, it seems that the weather hasn’t yet gotten the memo. When we think of March, snow doesn’t exactly come to mind, although it was a pleasant […]
Books will always have a special place in my heart, but audiobooks fit into my life better right now I first leaned into an audiobook in January, after a lot of resistance; I was adamant I was a traditional ‘reader’, which sometimes, I can be if the book is good enough. However, I found myself […]
Influential personalities are subjected to trolling all the time Online hate is like a virus that not even the most powerful figures are immune to. Regardless of (or potentially because of) how rich and famous a person is, trolling can take off for minuscule reasons as much as it can for actual wrongdoing. Online abuse […]
From discarded colourful disposable vapes strewn across streets to the sticker-filled bins on every corner, vapes are everywhere The number of people vaping has increased significantly in Ireland in recent years, with a worrying increase in vaping among children and young people. According to the 2023 Healthy Ireland Survey, one in 12 adults (8 per […]
Sustainability will never go out of style Aoife McNamara is a name in fashion who is not only known for her talented designs but also for her leadership and trailblazing outlook on sustainability within the industry. If you’ve driven through Adare in Co Limerick only to be distracted by the allure of a quaint and […]
AI influencers amplify the unachievable beauty standards seen online to a worrying degree Social media is rife with virtual beauty standards that are, for the most part, unattainable and unaffordable. Just as we settle in and sadly learn to accept this fact, a worrying trend has been emerging. It is one that looks so real, […]
Unfortunately, in 2024, trolling still exists It is being reported that Love Island’s Georgia Steel is taking some time away from social media amid cruel trolling following her exit from the All-Stars villa. During her time in South Africa appearing on the reality dating show, the 25-year-old made some bold decisions in her search to […]