Find your passion in life by being diverse and trying a variety of things until you want to spend more time doing one or more of them
Nurturing
When Frankie met Eamon
In his Dad Diary, Edwin McGreal on when his daughter Frankie met her little brother Eamon for the first time
Candle counting and resolutions
HEALTH Making resolutions at milestone birthdays are all very well and good – keeping them is what counts
Bigger than the winter blues
HEALTH The threat of SAD looms large for some as the winter draws closer, writes counselling psychotherapist Jannah Walshe
Are you a house built on sand?
HEALTH Posture problems can scupper the prospects of all new runners, but a few simple steps can keep you injury free
Walking in Mayo could be the ultimate medicine
HEALTH Physiotherapist Andrew O’Brien on the multiple physical and mental benefits of regular walks
Itch this, scratch that
PETS’ CONER Scratching is a symptom of many different conditions, not just fleas, writes vet Conal Finnerty
Meet September’s Mutt of the Month: Woodie
PETS’ CORNER Woodie, a great little Cavalier King Charles aged about four years old, needs a loving forever home
Tongue twisters and nursery rhymes
MUSINGS Edwin McGreal on how his toddler daughter Frankie’s communication skills are improving, even with limited vocabulary
Savour the moment
HEALTH Focusing on food as a positive in our social, mental, emotional and physical lives helps remind us its benefits
Give it a rest
HEALTH Physio Andrew O’Brien on the importance of taking a break from hard work – physical or mental