Given our population distribution, political debate in this country can often feel Dublin-centric. However, it’s rural issues such as the price of beef and access to transport and hospital care that could end up deciding the result of this weekend’s election, and the make up of the next government. Taryn de Vere, a Her contributor […]
“I hope voters in Ireland can see that their country is unique, crazy, amazing, and ripe for change.” While the majority of us will be heading to the polls on Saturday morning, there are thousands of people living in Ireland who cannot vote. Some are not permanent residents, some don’t have the necessary residency status […]
The end of the bleakest month is in sight at last, but to get you though the final hours we’re looking at ways to find joy every day… Bibi Baskin has had a long and interesting career in the public eye. After becoming the first woman in Ireland to have her own live TV chat […]
“We are cyclical beings living in a linear society” You’ve heard of bendy yoga, sexy yoga and sweaty yoga… but have you ever heard of womb yoga? Officially called Yoga Nidra, it is also is known as the yoga of sleep – meaning you don’t actually have to do any physical movement. Yoga Nidra is now […]
When we were asking around about who comes to mind as a happy person, for our series ‘Joy in January’, Tara Flynn’s name kept coming up. People associate her smiley self with fun – so we spoke with Tara about happiness, Irishness and how to be joyful. Asked to describe herself, Tara Flynn offers up […]
Between dark mornings, diets and a pay day that seems like it’s never going to come, January can be bleak. So, to brighten up your new year we’re looking at ways to find joy every day… Pauline Rohdich was a Garda, a flight attendant and a business woman before she settled on her current career as a […]
Between dark mornings, diets and a pay day that seems like it’s never going to come, January can be bleak. So, to brighten up your new year we’re looking at ways to find joy every day… When I was struggling to articulate what to write as an occupation for my business card, my dear friend suggested I […]
“Breaking years-long habits is not easy work, which is maybe why we leap upon the quick-fix solutions offered by something like a detox tea” Christmas Day wasn’t even over when I saw the first of the ‘inspirational’ New Year adverts for weight loss clinics and “Detox Jan” articles promoting the idea that with just a […]
There’s nothing quite like the healing power of a good hug to boost the mood on a bad day… But would you turn to strangers to get your cuddle quota? In this world of strange job titles, ‘Cuddle Salon Convener’ Randy Ralston has one of the best. Originally from the US, Randy has undertaken training […]
From online abuse to comments in the Dáil, racism has come to the forefront of the national conversation in recent months. But who is suffering and just how prevalent is it? In a new series, Her asks women living in Ireland to tell us about their real life experiences… “When we witness racism, directly or indirectly, each and every single one […]
From online abuse to comments in the Dáil, racism has come to the forefront of the national conversation in recent months. But who is suffering and just how prevalent is it? In a new series, Her asks women living in Ireland to tell us about their real life experiences… “I’ve had insulted hurled at me, I’ve been given that nasty stare, […]
From online abuse to comments in the Dáil, racism has come to the forefront of the national conversation in recent months. But who is suffering and just how prevalent is it? In a new series, Her asks women living in Ireland to tell us about their real life experiences… “I hope it is addressed now while it’s an ember rather than […]