Eleanor Mannion

Five women from across Ireland have shared their menopause stories with us

Menopause and me: 'You do feel put to the side'

In a little over a fortnight, the menopause has gone from being a subject surrounded by silence and stigma, to being the focus of a startlingly honest and unflinching conversation across the media.

Menopause • 18 May 21

Lauren Ennis has over 68,000 followers on the social media platform TikTok

Teen uses TikTok to promote women in agriculture

For 17-year-old Lauren Ennis, empowering women in agriculture is her passion. The Co Offaly teen uses the social media platform TikTok to show what it is like working on her family farm.

Coronavirus • 01 May 21

Brandon O'Connor set up Dublin Homeless Awareness in 2018

Dublin teen runs team of volunteers who help homeless

When Brandon O'Connor was in transition year a teacher advised him to do a project about something that was personal to him; something he could be passionate about. He decided to set up a volunteer group to help the homeless because his mother had experienced homelessness and addiction.

Quaran-teen • 30 Apr 21

'I can't not dance' - Emer Lenihan has danced since she was four-years-old

Ballerina teen determined to raise the bar in pandemic

For 19-year-old ballerina Emer Lenihan, dance is part of her soul - the Claregalway native has trained in ballet since she was four-years-old.

Quaran-teen • 29 Apr 21

Jess Rowell and Brian McSweeney have danced together for over 13 years

Zoom dance film features dancer with Down syndrome

A film featuring a geographically-distanced duet between two dancers, produced during Covid-19 restrictions, is being shown at Wicklow Screendance Laboratory Festival.

Coronavirus • 01 Apr 21

Relay writing 'The Secrets of Beacon Court' was the brainchild of Alan Grainger

The plot thickens: Neighbours write murder mystery

A 92-year-old writer has plotted a novel way for his neighbours to come together while staying apart during lockdown.

Coronavirus • 24 Mar 21

Patrick Dexter performed at the 'Shades of Green' virtual event (Courtesy YouTube Patrick Dexter Cello)

Open-air cellist's special recital for St Patrick's Day

A cellist based in the west of Ireland whose picturesque online videos of his open-air performances went viral during the pandemic performed a special recital for St Patrick's Day.

st patricks day • 18 Mar 21

Doctors are using TikTok to share health advice

TikTok docs prescribe good advice for younger audiences

Medical professionals are increasingly using the social media platform TikTok to deliver healthcare advice to a young audience.

Health • 08 Mar 21

Róisín Doyle is receiving ongoing treatment for her eating disorder

'It's an ugly illness' - life with an eating disorder

March 1 to March 7 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week which aims to draw awareness to the seriousness and complexity of eating disorders. According to the HSE, in Ireland, over 188,000 people will have experienced an eating disorder at some point in their lives.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week • 02 Mar 21

Carrie Haskins' mother Frances died of Covid-19 on 1 February

'She just never woke up' - losing a loved one to Covid

Coronavirus • 01 Mar 21