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Find the right support to take the first step in your weight loss journey

Dr Laoise Hook January, 2026

Every January, many of us take a moment to pause after the Christmas rush and reflect on our health. The longer evenings, the fresh start of a new year, and a collective desire to feel better in ourselves make January a natural time to think about wellbeing. For some, that […]

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What people regret most financially… it’s not what you think

Samantha Halpin January, 2026

If you asked people what they regret most about money, you would probably expect to hear the usual answers. Spending too much when they were younger. Not saving enough. Wasting money on things they barely remember now. And while those comments do come up, they are rarely the regrets that […]

Intentional beginnings

Susan O Regan January, 2026

Knowing that Christmas would be infused with bittersweet feelings of love and loss, I decided early in November to book a place on the new year ‘Good in the Beginning’ retreat at Dzogchen Beara. I needed and wanted a wholesome, purposeful turning towards 2026. What an insightful few days it […]

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 […]

Is your wardrobe ready for 2026?

Louise O'Dwyer January, 2026

Happy New Year, here we go again! Whether you are deflated and exhausted or pumped and ready for action to complete your New Year’s resolutions, there is no denying that January is the bleakest of months…but it will pass. We have had some wonderful dry and cold weather, perfect for […]

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 […]

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