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Esther McCarthy: The dirty truth about who does housework
Currently, we have a weekly jobs sheet pinned to the noticeboard. For every job you do, you put your initial next to it. At the end of the week, we tot them up

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Esther McCarthy: I gave Swedish death cleaning a go — here's what happened
Esther McCarthy: I gave Swedish death cleaning a go — here's what happened
Swedish death cleaning is a gentle, practical decluttering method for the benefit of those you leave behind

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Rainy Day Goldendoodle Walk
Esther McCarthy: From Jessie Buckley to dogs in tiny coats, here are my reasons to be cheerful
Four reasons to be cheerful. No, really

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Text HRT Replacement Therapy on light box. Menopause, hormone therapy concept. Pink background with alarm clock, exotic leaves,
Esther McCarthy: What I learned at a midlife breakfast
The event is called The Midlife Breakfast, organised by The Pink Ladies, to support breast cancer services at CUH so she’s preaching to the choir

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Self confident single woman pointing finger at her reflection in mirror, dancing and felling good
Esther McCarthy: Why midlife is magnificent — brain fog, freedom and the power of no
From brain fog to bold boundaries, midlife brings unexpected freedoms, fierce friendships and a liberating sense of self

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Teenager stands near wash basin and touches his face
Esther McCarthy: 'Looksmaxxing' is simple but incredibly damaging for our boys
We’ve spent decades trying to free girls from impossible standards - let’s not let social media saddle our beautiful boys with a new set

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Three new coaches joining Ireland's Fittest Family in revamped series
Esther McCarthy: British viewers are shocked at the swearing on The Traitors Ireland. Give me a break
Let’s be honest: those c words (I mean c for complainers) are probably just jealous. Because we’re better at it than they are.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Esther N McCarthy: 'Let me explain why we didn’t christen our children'
Esther McCarthy: 'Nostalgia is a nice break from dystopia'
There’s nothing wrong with a soft-focus reminder of a world that felt lighter.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Beckham family rift
Beckham drama exposes the Irish Mammy's biggest fear — future daughters-in-law
If my sons ever find out it’s legit to disown a mother for dodgy dancing, I am done for

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Esther N McCarthy: 'Let me explain why we didn’t christen our children'
Esther McCarthy: Why are Irish women of a certain age so very bad at taking a compliment? 
When I see teenagers lolling around the Mac counters, it triggers me. I'd like to see them make themselves look good with a pan stick, ghost lipstick and clear mascara

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

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