‘Tis the season! While some see blooming flowers as the beginning of spring, hay fever sufferers sense its arrival through a variety of symptoms. From excessive sneezing and itching to watery eyes and coughing, springtime can be like preparing for battle for those with seasonal allergic rhinitis. In these brighter evenings, the pollen settles, which […]
This is your reminder to take your full lunch break and regularly book time off!! Climbing the career ladder may not be a priority for everyone and that’s perfectly okay. For many, they’re happy to clock in and clock out, do only what they’re paid for, and have likely perfected that work-life balance (and honestly, […]
Don’t be caught off guard by the Bank Holiday schedule changes Social welfare recipients will be paid early due to a schedule change in the coming weeks. The May Bank Holiday will see banks and post offices close on Monday, May 6th, resulting in early payments for social welfare recipients. Anyone in lieu of a […]
A skincare routine can be a balancing act when you have combination skin This is particularly the case for my skin when it comes to choosing a moisturiser. One might soften any dry areas, but it could overload the already oily parts of my skin with moisture. On the other hand, another may keep my […]
Stay safe on your travels! With all of the researching, booking, paying, and packing that goes into travelling abroad, it’s easy to forget some of the finicky and less exciting details. After the bulk of the planning is done, our minds are normally laser-focused on cocktails, exploration, and sunshine. However, holidaymakers – particularly first-timers – […]
Talk about using your platform for good Over the weekend, Love Island’s Kaz Crossley shaved her head to give the gift of a wig to a little girl suffering from hair loss. The public figure has been working with Little Lady Locks, a charity dedicated to providing tailored solutions to hair loss free of charge to […]
It will be worth the wait For months now, the book world has been eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-seller, It Ends With Us. The 2016 romance novel skyrocketed in popularity after gripping users from the BookTok community, so, naturally fans were overjoyed to learn that a film adaptation was […]
Trigger Warning: This article mentions suicide. PCOS is a condition that affects millions of women Researchers find those with PCOS had a higher risk of mental health issues than similar women without the condition According to the HSE, it is believed that one in five women of childbearing age suffers from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). […]
It needs to stop The age of social media has brought with it the era of #BeKind, a hashtag that, sadly, seems to only build momentum in the worst-case scenario of bullying. Sure, the online world boasts many benefits; it allows us to see and learn more about the world around us, from instant information […]
“If you have to send somebody abroad, culturally and socially, you’re framing it as a criminal and abhorrent act” Calls have been made for the Government to prioritise ongoing issues with abortion legislation in Ireland. Barrister Marie O’Shea, the author of a landmark review of Ireland’s abortion law, says current legislation is continuing to force […]
The anxiety with comes with learning to drive confidently is one that isn’t talked about enough. Last year, after three disheartening failures, I finally passed my driving test on my fourth attempt. During a summer when I landed a job I love, moved to Dublin, and completed my master’s, I can say without hesitation that […]
You can feel the beginning of hen season in the air It seems that bridesmaids of 2024 are well and truly busy as searches for ‘hen party ideas’ have seen a 300% monthly increase, according to Pinterest. Planning a hen party for the bride-to-be is an important role as maid of honour or bridesmaid, one […]