Fear of flying: ‘It’s getting on the flight that is the issue. I’m flying in my head for months beforehand’
For people who avoid flying due to aerophobia, a GP, counsellor or therapist could help them start living life to the fullest
When to cut hedgerows? Road safety concerns pitted against nature
Road Safety Authority argues it should be left to council officials to decide if and when it is necessary to cut back hedges and verges
‘We all want to enjoy time in the sun, but it’s important to be careful,’ says mother of woman (33) who died of melanoma
‘Neither of us thought that it would be something so serious,’ says Bernie Rice of her late daughter, Sharon
Five-star living: Bring hotel style to your bedroom this summer
Move around your furniture, invest in new linens and a mattress, and dim those lights for a five star experience
Fostering: ‘The children’s situation is so precarious – while we may not have everything to offer, we offer everything we have’
Couple who have been providing foster care for the past 17 years say it can be challenging at times but incredibly rewarding
‘My rheumatologist told me that it is a common phenomenon for women’s pain to be dismissed or ignored’
Emma O’Carroll was misdiagnosed and endured years of pain before being diagnosed with a rare form of arthritis
From terraced Howth cottage to light-filled modern home: ‘I’m still walking through each room with a smile on my face’
Extending the footprint of the property involved introducing courtyards and boosting energy efficiency
‘Treat the outdoors as an extra room’: the simple ways to get your garden ready for summer parties
Here’s how to make the most of your outdoor space, by bringing light and colour to your garden and cooking up a storm for guests
‘I don’t think asthma is taken as seriously as it should be’
World Asthma Day aims to improve awareness and care around the world
Lessons learned from DIY disasters: ‘We watched YouTube videos ... things didn’t go to plan’
While social media may be full of dazzling DIY experts, effortlessly converting flatpack furniture into design gems, the reality, for many of us, is somewhat different
Misadventures in babysitting: ‘We trusted her. Here she was drinking and dancing as our son cried’
Parents are advised to lay clear ground rules before hiring a babysitter and to do a paid trial run
Bowel cancer: ‘I truly know what it means to live and am genuinely loving life’
Jane McCoy, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2021, went to her doctor after weeks of bloating and stomach pains
Comfortable, functional yet stylish: How a busy family turned their eight-year-old house into a place they’re proud to call home
Customised panelling and little tricks like rechargeable wall lamps and refilling cushions were key to creating a family home with colour and style
Deck vs patio: What’s best for making the most of your outside space?
Before you decide which to install in your garden, consider cost, sustainability and maintenance
‘We wanted it to last for another 100 years’: the families transforming period houses
Working on a listed or period property may be a daunting task, but these homeowners are drawing the benefits