Amy Lynch

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‘I’m not an empty nester, I’m a bird launcher’

With so much of our head and heart invested in our children, how does it feel when they…

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A trip to the dentist reminded me to put myself first again

What’s your definition of self-care? Up until last week, Amy Lynch didn’t consider going to the dental hygienist…

By Amy Lynch

Nikki Bradley

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Nikki Bradley on the highs and lows of her biggest challenge yet: amputation

Cancer survivor and adaptive adventurer Nikki Bradley is recovering from her biggest challenge yet: amputation. As she reflects…

By Amy Lynch

Trigeminal Neuralgia - constant pain
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Living with Trigeminal Neuralgia, known as Suicide Disease: ‘I was running out of money, sick leave and hope’

Imagine waking up with a crushing, burning pain in your face that persists for 24 hours a day,…

By Amy Lynch

Eva Pau, Image Businesswoman of the Year 2022

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From playing hopscotch on Drury Street to leading a €56m business. This is one woman’s story…

As a child, Eva Pau, commercial director of Ireland’s Asia Market, bemoaned that she had to go to…

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Jennifer Coolidge: I’ve got a girl crush on Stiffler’s mom

What is it about Jennifer Coolidge that makes us fangirls? What keeps our girl crush torches burning? And…

By Amy Lynch

Jacinda Ardern has made a shock announcement that she is resigning as New Zealand prime minister, saying she ‘no longer had enough in the tank’ to do the job.
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‘It was the job that almost broke me. I had to resign’

Jacinda Ardern has made a shock announcement that she is resigning as New Zealand prime minister, saying she…

By Amy Lynch

Getting over perfectionism
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Veganuary? No. Dry January? No thanks. This January, it’s time to lower the bar.

Perfectionism is something that has plagued Amy since she was old enough to pronounce the word. The cruellest…

By Amy Lynch

Baby Jack O’Shea had a life-saving dash to Sweden during the pandemic
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Baby Jack let out one cry and went silent. He had inhaled meconium, a baby’s first stool

When Ali O'Shea delivered her full-term baby boy, things quickly turned from dream to nightmare. Baby Jack was…

By Amy Lynch

How early is too early to dismantle Christmas?
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‘I have a shocking St Stephen’s Day confession, but I can totally explain it. Honest’

The Irish tradition might be to keep the Christmas clutter, sorry, decorations up to greet the Three Wise…

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How to keep the magic of Christmas alive for teenagers

Even if Santa doesn't visit your home anymore, there are plenty of ways to keep the magic of…

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Why are tears a common female response to anger during a conflict?

Whether it's crying at work because the CEO had dismissed your idea abruptly, or fuming while crying in…

By Amy Lynch