Relationships and Sexuality Education in primary school: time to change the rule book?
In December 2015 ‘Sex Education for Girls’ – an Irish sex education video from the 1980s – appeared on social media. Silky voiced presenter […]
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Local Irish History Comes Alive in Cork
All images are copyright of Gerard O’Rourke A dedicated Cork historian, Gerard O’Rourke, has successfully pinned Donoughmore onto the Irish historical map after the launch of […]
Long Live Synger
A Dublin immortal institution: At the end of October last year, I moved back to the house I first lived in. The re-location was all […]
Brazillian Jiu Jitsu – Fight like a girl
Empowerment, confidence, lifestyle – why women should consider taking Jiu Jitsu into their routine. You are a woman making your way through the city in the twilight hours and […]
A true April fool: The irony of grief on April 1st
I can only assume that those who know me well enough would agree that my sense of humour is saturated in irony. Sometimes to such […]
Mental Health in Ireland: Who’s talking?
I have a group of great friends who are smart, funny and talented. They have achieved Bachelor degrees, have loving families and a network of […]