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… “No one should want to bleach their hair or hide their skin […]
This week, Irish people’s kindness turned my offer to help two women into helping 5o women. Christmas is an especially difficult time of year for lone parent families living in poverty. Many rely on charities to provide Santa gifts and come Christmas morning there is often no present under the tree for them. Lone parent […]
“It is much easier to have conversations about porn with your kids if you’ve already had open and honest conversations about sex with them.” Porn is back in the news again, with the release of a new study led by Dr Kate Dawson, of the School of Psychology in NUI Galway. Dr Dawson’s research found […]
A global movement called Tech For Good is bringing people together to look at how technology can create positive change in the world. Co-founder of Dublin’s Tech For Good chapter, Máirín Murray spoke with Her about why Ireland needs Tech For Good. “Digital technology is so powerful that we can’t ignore it or wish it […]
It’s said that Irish people are “great at funerals”, but death is something we tend to shy away from talking about before it happens. In a new series, Her meets the people who want to start a wider conversation about death and loss. Here, an Irish woman who founded a line of cremation jewellery shares what […]
It’s said that Irish people are “great at funerals”, but death is something we tend to shy away from talking about before it happens. In a new series, Her meets the people who want to start a wider conversation about death and loss. Here, an Irish Hospice Foundation public engagement officer explains how to create a […]
It’s said that Irish people are “great at funerals”, but death is something we tend to shy away from talking about before it happens. In a new series, Her meets the people who want to start a wider conversation about death and loss. Here, the woman behind The Grief Geek shares the experiences that led her to […]
It’s said that Irish people are “great at funerals”, but death is something we tend to shy away from talking about before it happens. In a new series, Her meets the people who want to start a wider conversation about death and loss. Here, we find out the story behind behind Limerick’s Death Cafe… “The major rule […]
A riot of of pink, orange, green and red smoke filled the air in the Guildhall square in Derry tonight as several hundred people gathered to celebrate an historic day. The chill winter air did little to dampen the spirits, and people stamped the ground to keep warm while sharing hugs and tissues as tears […]
“Our USP is my kids need to eat” Two weeks ago I launched my online shop, taryndevere.com. I sell handmade or upcycled pieces of wearable art, like headpieces and earrings. Over the years many people have suggested I set up a shop, and every time I would smile and nod as if I was considering it, […]
In the week that marked World Mental Health Day, what role does fashion play in promoting wellbeing? This week, fashion house Gucci debuted its ‘Gucci Changemakers’ initiative, with a series of short films on its Instagram. The films feature young people, including our own Sinéad Burke, who embody “Gucci’s commitment to create lasting social impact in […]
“If the Irish State, acting in our name, continues to deny people access to their own birth information and identity, we are perpetuating a culture of shame and silence.” Republic of Shame is a hard-hitting read. Written by journalist Caelainn Hogan, the just-released book explores Ireland’s history of institutionalising women and children, and unpicks the intersections […]