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Exploring shadows

Leo Muckley January, 2026

A few nights ago I was looking at the first full moon of the year. The sky was clear and the moonlight was strong, it was reflecting off the water and lighting up different parts of the woods. Yet, there were still some parts of the woods that were shadowy and […]

Let’s talk about sexually transmitted infections

Dr Paula Stanley January, 2026

Unfortunately, Ireland like other European countries, is experiencing an increase in STIs over the last five years. The most commonly notified STIs in Ireland in 2024 were chlamydia (n=11,534) and gonorrhoea (n=5,961). HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre data to the end of 2023 showed that notification rates for all STIs […]

Reset and renew in 2026

Lorraine Dufficey January, 2026

I’d like to start by wishing you all a healthy and happy 2026. As you reflect on the start of this year, what small change could make the biggest difference to your wellbeing? I hope that wherever you are in your life stage, you can tap into your reserves of […]

Detox with NAC

Hannah Dare January, 2026

As I’m writing this it’s a sparkling day outside, the sunshine is streaming in the window and it really feels like 2026 is off to a good start. Down here in Glengarriff we had a gorgeously dry, crispy Christmas – the photos I have from the Christmas Day Swim at […]

Look to the light

Lorraine Dufficey December, 2025

As the season turns from Autumn to Winter, decreasing daylight hours and the drawing in of the days can have a darkening effect on our spirits, making us feel a little flatter than normal. The effect of this adjustment to a reduction in daylight hours is well known to many […]

ADHD and therapy

Leo Muckley December, 2025

Since July this year, I have been working part time with the charity ADHD Ireland, as a facilitator on the Understanding and Managing Adult ADHD Programme (UMAAP). UMAAP is a novel online programme integrating psychoeducation with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to cultivate knowledge of ADHD, self-acceptance, self-compassion and psychological […]

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