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Sophie Collins

Sophie Collins

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Women in politics
News

Minister announces six figure funding boost for women in Politics

The Minister of State for Planning and Local Government, Alan Dillon revealed a funding allocation of €182,200 to Women For Election today. This national, non-profit organisation is dedicated to achieving equal representation of women in Irish politics.  The group’s mission centres around supporting women who want to enter into the political arena while also raising […]

Vegetable, stress
Health

Her Health: Eating this vegetable could reduce your stress levels

In today’s fast-paced world, stress is a common experience for many of us Balancing work, school, finances, and other responsibilities can leave us feeling overwhelmed with stress. While activities like yoga are well-known stress relievers, your diet can also play a significant role in reducing stress levels. One vegetable you might not often consider is […]

Tasha Keane
News

Young woman from Co. Carlow left ‘unable to move’ after Dubai yacht accident

A young woman from County Carlow is in serious condition at a Dubai hospital following a fall from a luxury yacht Tasha Keane, in her 20s, was attending a friend’s birthday celebration on a two-storey yacht in Dubai when the accident occurred. According to her sister Róisín, Tasha lost her balance and fell backward, head […]

Sleep with makeup on
Beauty

What actually happens to your skin if you sleep with makeup on?

It can be tempting to fall into bed and sleep without removing your makeup after a long day But this is your reminder that this seemingly harmless habit of going to sleep without washing your face can lead to a variety of skin issues.  Failing to thoroughly remove makeup and cleanse your skin before you […]

Colour Dash, Cancer Society
News

Irish Cancer Society announce 2024 Colour Dash to raise vital funds

The Irish Cancer Society has announced the return of the highly anticipated Colour Dash It’s set to be the most vibrant event on this year’s calendar and is scheduled for Sunday, June 30th at 9:30 am. The 5K fun run will take place in the scenic Phoenix Park, Dublin. Colour Dash is not just a […]

Elections
News

National Women’s Council calls for gender quotas after local elections

This year saw a record 677 women contest the elections representing 31% of all candidates The National Women’s Council (NWC) today welcomed the election of women as Councillors in the recent Local Elections but expressed disappointment at the missed opportunity to achieve a 40% representation of women in Local Government.  The NWC has called on […]