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Bernard O'Shea
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Bernard O’Shea is an Irish comedian who writes about the chaos of everyday life!
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Bernard O'Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries — I went to Venice to find myself. I found pastries
I arrived in Italy determined to stay disciplined in my health regime. Three pistachio pastries later, I realised my relationship with food has far more to do with comfort than hunger

Thu, 14 May, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: Five things I learned when I went clothes shopping with a 42-inch waist
There are few places more spiritually challenging than a men’s changing room when you’re operating at a 42-inch waist

Thu, 07 May, 2026

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Bernard O’Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries — Five things I’ve learned about procrastination
Here's the ultimate handbook for expertly postponing everything you swear you’ll begin next Monday..., says Bernard O'Shea

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: My (achievable) list of things you should have done by 50
Fewer milestones, more small, ridiculous moments — my list of 50 things to aim for by the time you hit the half century

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: My five-step guide to taking yourself less seriously
Rethinking the dad bod jokes, I’m starting to see that always looking on the light side of life might be the only way forward

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: Now I'm in my 40s, alcohol affects me differently — here's how and why
One glass once meant a good night ahead. Now, in my forties, it signals a difficult week, says Bernard O'Shea

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: The food log of a hungry but health-conscious man
Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: The food log of a hungry but health-conscious man
In the latest chapter of his Dad Bod Diaries, Bernard O'Shea tracks a full day of his eating, his attitude to eating... and thinking about eating

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: Whisper it, but am I afraid to succeed?
When his youngest stopped holding his hand crossing the road, Bernard O'Shea took it as a chance to explore his inner feelings about his exercise regime, and came to a starkly honest conclusion

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: A trip to Norway changed how I view myself
Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: A trip to Norway changed how I view myself
We Irish need to adopt a Norwegian approach when it comes to exercise, diet, and wellbeing, says Bernard O'Shea

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea - The Dad Bod Diaries: It's high time I asked... what IS a 'dad bod'?
From ancient Greece to present day, the classic male form has changed shape. So what exactly does a 'dad bod' look like, asks Bernard O'Shea

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

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