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Niamh Ryan

Niamh Ryan

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Three memoirs to read in your twenties
Books

Three memoirs to read in your twenties

Recently I’ve been reading memoirs and personal essays to gain some perspective about life and growing up I think I enjoy reading about other people’s lives because it makes me feel less scared about my own. Every so often I’ll forget that I’m not still a teenager, which is strange to admit. Being in my […]

Tourists find these five Irish towns the hardest to pronounce
Travel

Tourists find these five Irish towns the hardest to pronounce

A recent study by Preply found the most difficult Irish place names for tourists to pronounce. The online learning platform analysed search data for the spellings of over 100 Irish towns and villages all over the country. Sylvia Johnson, a language expert at Preply said: “The complexity in pronouncing Irish place names often arises from […]

The power of visualisation – think your goals to fruition
Life

The power of visualisation – think your goals to fruition

We’ve all read about visualisation online, but does it really work? Being in your early twenties is scary – for the first time ever I feel as though I’m completely responsible for my own life. Which made me wonder, what do I want to do with my life? Recently I’ve been thinking about my future, […]

Epowar: The innovative safety app for women
Life

Epowar: The innovative safety app for women

Women’s safety should always be taken seriously As women, we’re constantly aware of the dangers we need to be prepared for. Whether it’s calling a friend on the walk home or holding a set of keys between your fingers, we’re always sure to be vigilant and aware of the latest safety tips. Her spoke to […]

travel
Travel

Top travel trends for 2024 – from mystery holidays to luxury on a budget

With the summer rolling in, thoughts of holidays and travel abroad are becoming all too tempting. If you haven’t booked anything just yet, you’re in luck, as a survey conducted reveals the top four travel trends of 2024. Mystery holidays The survey found that 52% of travellers are looking to book trips where the destination […]

blonde
Beauty

To dye or not to dye: The blonde dilemma

When I started bleaching my originally dirty blonde hair two years ago, I didn’t know what I was getting myself into The blonde upkeep required took me – and my bank account – by surprise. While I tend to be on top of skincare and makeup, unfortunately my hair doesn’t always get the same amount […]

NFL player faces scrutiny for misogynistic graduation speech
Celebrity

NFL player faces scrutiny for misogynistic graduation speech

Harrison Butker, the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs has come under fire for his sexist and highly controversial commencement speech at a college graduation. In his address to the students of Benedictine College, a Catholic liberal school in Kansas, he focused his attention on the women in the room: “How many of you are […]

Holly Carpenter announces engagement to partner Jamie Hunt
Celebrity

Holly Carpenter announces engagement to partner Jamie Hunt

Huge congratulations to Holly Carpenter Former Miss Ireland Holly Carpenter announced her engagement news over the weekend. She is officially engaged to her long-term love Jamie Hunt. Holly confirmed the special news in a romantic Instagram post last night. The loved-up couple, who were on a sunrise walk with their dog Max, were pictured at […]

Tenniscore: How to replicate Zendaya’s ‘Challengers’ looks
Style

Tenniscore: How to replicate Zendaya’s ‘Challengers’ looks

Challengers has become our latest obsession thanks to Zendaya Since Challengers hit our cinemas at the end of April, we’ve been obsessed with Zendaya and her new aesthetic on screen and off. The actress has perfected the art of dressing according to the themes in her movies, as we’ve previously seen with Spiderman and Dune. […]