THE story of how Constance O’Mara, of the Limerick bacon-factory family, came to marry an uncle of the real singing von Trapps — made famous by The Sound of Music — is worthy of a film in itself.

Here we are again with a return to the catwalk waif and the fallout in terms of body image that is certain to follow

Our track record on putting survivors first is appalling — this needs to change

Vicky Phelan used her voice not just to challenge, but to rock the system, and she left behind a considerable legacy

When Customs officials seized the spermicidal jelly mother-of-four May McGee had ordered from the UK on the advice of a doctor, she was livid and took action that led to lasting change, writes Clodagh Finn

For too long, the voices of patients with chronic, debilitating conditions have not been heard — now is a time for change

Co-founder of the Central Remedial Clinic Kathleen O’Rourke had an evangelical zeal for health and fitness that brought her international recognition

Just thinking about the indomitable spirit of Mary Harper is a balm in these difficult times — and it's a reminder that age is only a number and the human spirit can be unquenchable

Influencer Trisha Lewis's honesty about her gambling addiction will help many people in desperate need of help

Politicians who use the word in a throwaway fashion, dishonour the thousands of women killed throughout history